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A podcast dedicated to the enjoyment of scotch and the discussion of video games.
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Kotaku's Lisa Marie Segarra, Ethan Gach, and Michael Fahey dive into gaming one very specific topic at a time.
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The flagship podcast of Aftermath, a worker-owned, subscription-based website covering video games, the internet, and everything that comes after from journalists who previously worked at Kotaku, Vice, and The Washington Post. Each week, games journalism veterans Luke Plunkett, Nathan Grayson, Chris Person, Riley MacLeod, and Gita Jackson – though not always all at once, because that’s too many people for a podcast – break down video game news, Remember Some Games, and learn about Chris’ fra ...
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The biggest video game blog in the world, Kotaku.com, brings you an hour of talk about the best (and worst) video games around, the stuff you play, the stuff you should play, and the games you should avoid at all costs.
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Kotaku Australia's managing editor David Smith and reporter Emily Spindler take listeners through the games they're currently playing, with honest reviews, clear-eyed critique, and a uniquely Australian sense of humour. See (and hear) games differently.
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A new show about fandom, internet culture, and the unusual things people do in video games - hosted by Gita Jackson and Patricia Hernandez
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THE DEAD DROP IS BACK! Listen in for video game headlines and industtry news with all info and no filler. Matthew Bliss delivers the news several times a week directly to your podcast player, secure and summarised to keep you informed and ready for the gaming world! The Dead Drop is partnered with "Coffee with a Podcaster": twice-weekly episodes about podcasting. If you're a video game podcaster, subscribe to learning about podcasting and the industry.
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The official podcast of Talk Amongst Yourselves, the Kotaku reader-run community. Join host DisturbedShadow and various guests from the TAY community as they discuss the latest goings on in the realm of video games.
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It's a conversation. About video games. And it's probably relevant to your interests.
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Max Temkin (Cards Against Humanity) and Patrick Klepek (Kotaku) rewatch one episode of LOST each week.
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Explored the cultural context of video games with Kotaku reporter Patrick Klepek, freelance writer Gita Jackson, and middle school teacher Sam Phillips.
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A podcast made by the Kotaku reader-run anime community Ani-TAY, a sub-community of Talk Amongst Yourselves. The Ani-TAY Podcast features Kotaku author Richard Eisenbeis and Ani-TAY Community members FruityDrinks (Ken), Dexomega (David) and Rockmandash12 (Kevin)! This podcast is dedicated to the latest seasonal anime & discussing broad open subjects about anime in general. In addition to the main cast, we also feature a different guest from the community every episode!
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The official podcast of theeasymode.com, home of your favorite video game, movie, and music news and reviews. Join our rotating cast of Mark, Russ, Tyler, Giang and Steve as they talk about games they've played over the past week, their favorite theeasymode.com posts, answer readers' questions, and more. We're 95% console gamers. Recommended for fans of the Joystiq, 1up, Destructoid, IGN.com, Kotaku, X3F, Host Migration, X-Play, Game Informer, Rebel FM, Gamepro Conversation, Freelancers, Gia ...
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PocketBuds is a Back Pocket podcast dedicated to good gaming conversations between best buds!Join host Ruby Innes each week as she talks with a wide array of her talented buddies about everything from video game industry horror stories to what goes into raising a child to be an elite basketball player. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and most importantly, you might learn something. And hey, it might just be misinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chris Bratt interviews interesting people from around the games media about how they do their work. Support this show on Patreon!
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Arcade Couch is the Explosion Network’s premiere video games podcast featuring discussions on the latest games, tech, industry news and more. Available every Monday at 6 AM AEST
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The friendly face gaming space. A gaming podcast made up of three friends from three continents, sharing in one love that is video games.
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Reviewing every arcade video game in history, chronologically. Come be a part of the show! Send a review or story of your favorite arcade game to: Monty@InsertCoinHistory.com or facebook.com/groups/InsertCoinHistory. Driving or running? Call our automated review line and leave us a voice mail review at 760-ICT-TOYS. We’ll include your review when we review your game. Insert Coin History is sponsored by Insert Coin Toys. Reimagine arcade classics for future generations. (Facebook.com/InsertCo ...
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CultureScape is the show that interviews the geek creators and influencers that built nerd culture. Hosted by Journalist Peter Pischke, Sponsored by Baen Books Publishing & Young Voices. Happy Warrior Subtack: https://happywarrior.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyWarriorP Youtube: https://bit.ly/2ItbgBY https://www.facebook.com/happywarriorpete/
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The Warp World Podcast gives you a weekly update regarding the latest trend of video games, streaming and technology. Team Warp World also features updates to their current projects in the streaming world. Hosted by GrandPOOBear, jaku and xWater! GrandPOOBear is a full time Twich streamer, Youtuber and speedrunner, best known for his top level Mario gameplay. He has been featured on news sites such as Kotaku, IGN, Forbes Magazine, and Destructoid. Jaku is world renowned for his security rese ...
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Destinygaf's very own podcast!
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Hi folks. Join myself (IrishEmerald) and other members of the CoreEnforcers each week for some general Pokémon discussion :)
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A podcast about video games, the culture around them, and the people that play them. Contact us at: wickedawesomecast@gmail.com
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Released every Wednesday. Four 'normal' nerds get together each week to discuss movies, television, video games and print (comics/books). With a rotating ensemble of guest hosts, this show attempts to bridge the gap between host and listener. Check out the deliciously insightful and hilarious conversation each week! Let's get interactive, folks!
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A weekly podcast from content creators Victoriashaz and Zzayphod on gaming, technology, and pop culture. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-geek-digest/support
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Concord's First Weekend + Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024
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Conchord is now out but it seems like no one has noticed. Is the new Playstation release already on life support or is it possible to turn around its weak launch? Plus all the games shown during Gamescom Opening Night Live. Hosts: Ciaran Marchant: https://twitter.com/YaboyRingo Ashley Hobley: https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley Episode Timecodes 00:00…
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Did You Myth Me (With Makena Kelly)
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This week, Nathan and Chris are joined by Wired’s Makena Kelly to discuss content creators at the Democratic National Convention. Was it a savvy move on Democrats’ part to give them press access? Did they do a better job of shining light on protesters and their causes than traditional press? And what was the deal with all the rumblings of conflict …
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Roleplay In Games, NOT Roleplaying Games ft. HexSteph
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Ruby is joined by former Good Game host, current streamer, and her good friend Steph "Hex" Bendixsen to talk about her experiences in WildRP, the most primo role-playing server in Red Dead Online history. Yeehaw! Find Steph online: https://twitter.com/hexsteph/ https://instagram.com/hexsteph/ https://www.twitch.tv/hexsteph/ Find us online: https://…
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Episode 22: Nicole Carpenter (Senior Reporter at Polygon)
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Nicole Carpenter has been reporting on the games industry at Polygon for the last five years, where she's perhaps best known for her coverage of unions and the increasingly vital role they're playing in shaping the future of video game development. In fact, not only has she reported on this subject diligently over the last few years, she also wrote…
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The Plucky Squire Preview & The Crush House Review
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Dylan and Ashley have played a couple of hours of The Plucky Squire, which finally has a release date, and they discuss what they've played and their thoughts on the game. Show Dot Points Dylan's mixed review of 'The Crush House.' The release date of Dragon Age: The Veil Guard Discussion on the potential release date of the Nintendo Switch 2 Mentio…
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Why Conservative Entertainment Fails: Spencer Klavan Exposes the Cringe
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🎬 Where does Right-Wing Cringe Come From Exactly?🎬The essay that inspired this conversation: https://americanmind.org/features/a-matter-of-taste/Join us on CultureScape as we dive deep into the world of conservative entertainment with the insightful Spencer Klavan! 📺✨ In this exclusive interview, Spencer Klavan, the renowned conservative writer, po…
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This week, Nathan, Chris, and Riley examine the aftermath (lol) of the drama surrounding Deadlock, Valve’s new hero shooter that hasn’t been officially announced yet, and one brave (read: normal) reporter’s decision to, well, report on it. Why, in an industry where regularly unreliable leakers amass hundreds of thousands of followers, did so many p…
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What If Video Games Were In Real Life? ft. Nick Belling
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Ruby is joined by software engineer, Back Pocket regular, and YouTuber Nick "Nicrotex" Belling to talk about all things ARG (alternate reality games) and immersive theatre. It's basically like video games but in real life, but also it's not really real life. It's like... fake life. Find Nick here: Twitter Instagram YouTube Find us online: Twitch VO…
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The Borderlands Movie Is Nearly The Worst Video Game Adaptation
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Ash has watched the Borderlands movie and says it's as bad as you've heard. Show Dot Points Cat Quest 3 is praised for its gameplay mechanics and visual style. The Borderlands movie has received negative reviews and criticism, with many considering it disappointing. The studio interference and lack of violence in the Borderlands movie have been maj…
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This week, Nathan, Gita, and Riley gather to reflect on the legacy of Game Informer, a magazine whose 33-year run unexpectedly came to an end late last week when GameStop unceremoniously laid off its entire staff and took down its website’s archive. Then we discuss the parasocial pivots of both the Trump and Harris campaigns, with the former appear…
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Waking Up From A Games PR Nightmare ft. Jim Barker
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Ruby is joined by former publicist for gaming companies like PlayStation and Xbox and former PR manager for Aussie games distributor Five Star Games, Jim Barker, to talk about the twists and turns of working in PR for video games. Have a listen, but all good if not! Thanks so much for considering this podcast for the opportunity of being listened t…
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Even Galadriel couldn't save the Borderlands Movie from Failure
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Warner Bros games revenue down 41% during Q2 due to Suicide Squad | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-games-revenue-down-41-during-q2-due-to-suicide-squad Bandai Namco profits rose 56% during Q1 FY25 | GamesIndustry.biz https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namco-profits-rose-56-during-q1-fy25 Indie poker roguelike Balatro …
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Game Informer Magazine shut down after 33 Years!
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Today's Headlines: THQ Nordic has teased a new Darksiders game | VGC (videogameschronicle.com) https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/thq-nordic-has-teased-a-new-darksiders-game/ At the end of a THQ Nordic showcase, we see the Charred Council (aka fiery stone heads) proclaiming the four horseman will ride again. Could mean Darksiders IV but, you …
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Building the Next Smash Bros. Roster - Controller Club (Ep. 116)
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On this week's show, we tackle the tall task of deciding what Nintendo is going to do next with the Super Smash Bros. franchise. We also take a look at the biggest news in gaming including the Bungie layoffs and Avowed potentially getting delayed. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 02:50 - What Have We Been Playing (Super Monkey Ball: Ban…
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Thank Goodness You're Here Review & Game Informer Shuts Down
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Dylan talks about how funny Thank Goodness You're Here is, and we discuss the biggest news stories of the week. Show Dot Points Game Informer, one of the last gaming magazines, is shutting down after 33 years. The closure of Game Informer is part of a trend of layoffs and closures in the gaming journalism industry. GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has empha…
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Will and Graham dish on all the scotch and games that they could handle.
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This week, Luke, Riley, and Chris talk news, sports, sports games, non-sports games, and geography. We start by discussing Wednesday’s layoffs at Destiny developer Bungie, which saw 220 people lose their jobs and other people and teams shuffled into parent company Sony. But throughout all this upheaval, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons has managed to hang o…
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Finding Love At The Crush House ft. Nicole He
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Ruby is joined by creative technologist and independent game dev Nicole He to talk about the collaboration between her, UK-based game studio Nerial (Card Shark, Reigns), and indie publisher extraordinaire Devolver Digital, The Crush House. You've heard of first-person shooters, now get read for a world-first thirst-person shooter. The second song f…
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2024 Review Score Over/Unders - Controller Club (Ep. 115)
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On this week's show join Tom and Klein as they try to predict the reviews scores for some of 2024's biggest games left in the year. Also, they take a dive into the Assassin's Creed Shadow's apology controversy as well as the video game voice actors' strike. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 03:50 - What Have We Been Playing (Marvel Rival…
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Marvel Rivals Impressions, Ete Review, August 2024 Games
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We discuss the Marvel Rivals beta, news about a Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver remaster, and upcoming games in August. Show Dot Points The SAG-AFTRA strike highlights the need for clear and enforceable protections for video game performers. The staff layoff at Humble Games is a blow to the indie gaming scene. The potential remaster of Legacy of Kain: …
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Why Disney Fails: Kneon of Clownfish TV Explains the Culture Wars - Exclusive Interview!
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🔥Disney on fire!?🔥 Kneon of @ClownfishTV Breaks It Down - Don’t Miss Out!🎙️Dive into the heart of the culture war with our exclusive interview featuring Kneon, the insightful host of Clownfish TV. 🎥🍿In this riveting discussion, Kneon sheds light on the challenges Disney faces and the shifting landscape of nerd culture. We discuss his career in jour…
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Hot Labor Summer: Video Games Edition
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This week, Nathan, Riley, and Chris tackle a very eventful week, beginning with news that broke mere minutes before we started recording: video game voice actors and mocap performers are going on strike. Major companies – including EA, Epic, and Activision – aren’t guaranteeing them necessary AI-related protections, so they’re taking to the picket …
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Goodbye, Kotaku Australia ft. David Smith
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Ruby is joined by former managing editor of Kotaku Australia and her former work dad David Smith to talk about the thrilling rise and frustrating end to a website that has housed some of the most beautiful minds in Australian games journalism. Consider this an audio eulogy for Kotaku Australia, but one of the eulogies at the funeral that everyone i…
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A Sly Cooper Book Club Review - Controller Club (Ep. 114)
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This week it is finally time to do a deep-dive on one of Lauren's favorite games of all time. Join us as we review Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus and contextualize it in 2024 terms. We also dive into the news, discussing major headlines like the Halo TV show getting cancelled and Marvel vs. Capcom potentially making a comeback. Timestamps: 0…
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We discussed some short news stories this week, and Dylan had an impression of Dungeons of Hinterberg. Show Dot Points Dungeons of Hinterberg combines elements of Persona and The Legend of Zelda. The upcoming Untitled Goose Game exposition in Melbourne offers a behind-the-scenes look at the production of the indie game. Fallout received multiple Em…
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D&D at 50: It's Downfall by WOTC - A Designers Tale with ACKS Alex Macris
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How Wizards of the Coast Broke Dungeons and Dragons🧙💔🎲 Welcome to CultureScape, where we delve deep into the world of tabletop gaming. In this special episode, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) 🐉, a game that has shaped countless lives and defined a genre of gaming.🪑 Join us as we sit down with Alex Macris, the renowne…
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You’ll Kick Yourself If You Miss This One
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Nathan, Luke, and Chris gather to discuss a week that feels like it’s lasted ten years, largely due to an assassination attempt against Donald Trump, the aftershocks of which have rattled every corner of the internet, including the world of video games. Almost immediately after it all went down, players of games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft…
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We Need More Local Games Events ft. Serenade's Duncan Corrigan
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Ruby is joined by game developer and co-founder of Sydney games collective Serenade, Duncan Corrigan, to talk about the creation of Serenade, what goes into putting on a local games event, and why they're important for spotlighting games that you maybe wouldn't hear about normally. Because they're arty. Or they're freaky. Or both! Things mentioned:…
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Episode 21: Grant Stoner (Accessibility & Disability Reporter)
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Grant Stoner is a freelance reporter who specializes in covering accessibility and disability across the games industry in his work. Among other work, he writes a monthly column for IGN where he recently examined how the mass layoffs ripping through the games industry have affected disabled game workers, in particular. This is a great example of wh…
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Remembering Kotaku Australia + A Game of the Year Check In w/ David Smith - Controller Club (Ep. 113)
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On this week's show, we are joined by a special guest. Former managing editor of Kotaku Australia, David Smith sits down with the podcast for a conversation about the shuttering of Kotaku AU, new changes on the way to Xbox Game Pass, as well as what his game of the year so far is. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 04:24 - What Have We Be…
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Concord Is The Next Big Hit & We Discuss Kotaku AU Shutting Down
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Concord is great, and it's Ciaran's new love, so we break down why it's taken his world by storm. Show Dot Points There is a lack of standout games in 2023 so far, with no big defining Sony IP and no game that revolutionises the industry. The closure of Kotaku Australia highlights the challenges faced by the games media industry despite the thrivin…
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This week, Nathan, Luke, and Riley reconvene after a holiday weekend to discuss everybody’s favorite, inescapably pervasive topic: enshittification, defined by writer Cory Doctorow as the process by which "the services that matter to us, that we rely on, are turning into giant piles of shit.” This week alone, it happened to both Xbox’s Game Pass se…
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Dark Souls Watchmojo And Spooktober ft. Indeimaus
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Ruby is joined by Australian gaming YouTuber Indeimaus to discuss his approach to making videos, how it's changed over time, and his love for the scarier side of the video game world. Oh, and working at EB Games. Again. Find Indeimaus here: https://youtube.com/channel/UCDXOwJQgD65oJOM1IHmtskw/ https://instagram.com/indeimaus/ https://twitter.com/in…
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The Video Game Item Bracket - Controller Club (Ep. 112)
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On this week's show, we take on the tall task of trying to decide what is the greatest video game item. Join us as we dive into this epic bracket as well as break down the latest in gaming news including another amazing Awesome Games Done Quick event and Helldivers 2 potentially being in trouble. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introductions and Hellos 05:19 -…
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Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess & The First Descendant
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Dylan talks about playing the Kunitsu-Gami: Path Of The Goddess demo and how much he enjoyed it, and Ciaran talks about The First Descendant now ticking a lot of boxes for him. Show Dot Points The Watch Dogs franchise has struggled with creating compelling protagonists, and there are doubts about the potential for a successful movie adaptation. The…
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Ain’t No Party Like A LAN Party Because LAN Parties Don’t Happen Anymore (With Merritt K)
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This week, everybody’s on break because of the Fourth of July, but we don’t intend on leaving you high and dry. A couple months ago, we hosted our first live event at Wonderville in Brooklyn alongside Merritt K, author of “LAN Party: Inside the Multiplayer Revolution.” We spent our time on stage discussing the golden age of LAN parties and why they…
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Putting A Little Kitty In A Big City ft. Matt T. Wood
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Ruby is joined by Matt T. Wood, a 3D Realms and Valve veteran turned founder of Double Dagger Studio, to talk about his work in the games industry as well as the making of his studio's debut title, Little Kitty Big City. Meow! Introduction includes The Curious Cat by Riley Koenig, from the Little Kitty Big City soundtrack. Get Little Kitty Big City…
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We discussed the Dr Disrespect news from the last week and what it could mean for Twitter and Youtube.By Explosion Network
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And He’s Not Even A Real Doctor (With Ash Parrish)
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On this week’s episode, Nathan and Riley are joined by Ash Parrish of The Verge to discuss the reason behind Dr Disrespect’s Twitch ban and how it finally came to light after all these years. We answer one of the major questions the recent torrent of information has produced: Why did it take journalists – some of whom had known the reason for years…
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Ruby is joined by co-founder of Big Brane Studios and lead developer of Sushi Ben Kane Tyler to talk about his work on the narrative VR adventure that places you in a small Japanese town to save a failing sushi restaurant from the grasp of greedy land sharks. Introduction includes Sushi Rock No. 1 by Ian Navarro Silver, from the Sushi Ben soundtrac…
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