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Did you ever sit back and wonder "who the heck did I marry", because we're pretty sure we didn't know what to expect when we tied the knot. What we got was a house full of so much nerd, it could basically be a convention. But what happens to the nerd inside when life starts to get in the way? You make a podcast, of course! The Still Alive Podcast is a mish-mash of video game talk mixed with a little bit of insight, life, and pop culture references. Join us as we talk about how nerd culture f ...
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Might as well face it, I’m addicted to games
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Have you ever picked up a game, played what felt like a few hours, and suddenly you're staring at the end credits? Yeah, that’s happened to us, too — mostly Mike, but still! Or maybe you find yourself obsessing over a game you've long since beaten, and you hear that siren's call and have to pick it up again. Yep, us too. If you're known to use any …
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The "git gud" culture and what it takes to be a gamer
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So, what does it take to be a gamer? Can they play all kinds of games regardless of difficulty and genre or is it only for those elite players who can beat games at the highest difficulty. This episode takes a look at video game integrity and "git gud" culture. We look at the common "real game" tropes and argue why they don't actually matter. Spoil…
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Since the very first video game movie, fans have been in a state of constant disappointment. From Assassin's Creed to Resident Evil, game to movie adaptations tend to leave us wondering if the people in tinsel town have any clue about the source material. Probably not, but it's not just a video game problem. Books, board games, comics, and so many …
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It's never too late to revisit the games you missed
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What happens when we get a little extra free time? Mike beats three games, and Sara's stuck on the same one. THANKS, JRPGs. This episode discusses why sometimes it's good to go back and play a 16-year-old game to see what the fuss is all about and the importance of grinding. If clearing out a few games in a week or two wasn't enough, we also go int…
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What makes a video game "immersive"?
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Sara and Mike are back, and this time, we tackle video game immersion. So, what makes games so immersive? Is it the story, ambiance, sound effects, world-building, or is it some trumped-up phrase overused by game execs? We cover what draws us into games and what - like a splinter - can ruin the experience entirely. --- Send in a voice message: http…
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The joys and challenges of gaming as parents
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We're back - and this time, it's all about parents. We discuss the stigma with parents and video games, who these devices are actually for, and look at some of the most memorable parents in games. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/still-alive-podcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/…
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So, I married a nerd and started a podcast
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Welcome to the Still Alive Podcast Before we can dig into the sweet, sweet video game deets, it's probably best you know where we're coming from. In our debut episode, we introduce ourselves and give you a little background about our lives in games. We discuss how we ended up in this mess, what we're trying to play, and give you the run-down before…
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