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061: Get Pokémon! (Trading Cards)35:48

5d ago35:48

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We're joined by a special guest this episode! Tom last joined us back in Episode 10 to discuss MOBAs. We've talked about competitive Pokémon before too, with Marti Bennett back in episode 21. This time, we turn our attention to the trading card game.

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Sound-byte 019: 'Yachting'12:12

12d ago12:12

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060: Games of 201937:31

19d ago37:31

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In this episode we discuss a mixture of AAA titles on our radar and what they mean for the industry, and our own personal choices for games we want to pick up this year. AAA titles on our radar: Yoshi's Crafted World Anthem Cyberpunk 2077 Animal Crossing Switch Mario Kart Tour Phoenix point Yakuza 4 Fire Emblem Three Houses Sefran's choices: Pe ...…

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Sound-byte 018: Ireland tour11:12

26d ago11:12

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059: Our 2018 in video gaming39:22

1M ago39:22

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Some of the games we talk about include: Frostpunk BattleTech Okami HD Heroes of the Storm Breath of the Wild Celeste Hollow Knight

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Sound-byte 017: YouTube & Loot boxes11:26

1M ago11:26

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058: Game Club - Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation38:14

2M ago38:14

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This episode is our third Game Club, where we pick a game that neither of us have played before, play it separately, and then come together with our own fresh thoughts to discuss it on Octal FM. This time, it's Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation, a sci-fi RTS from Stardock.

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057: California dreamin' 2/233:52

2M ago33:52

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In this concluding episode about Jalada’s trip to California we talk more about the Pacific Coast Highway, visiting LA, and how the trip turned from a sightseeing trip into something much more personal. Visit our website for some photos, or Jalada's Instagram.

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Sound-byte 016: Super Smash Bros Ultimate10:49

2M ago10:49

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056: California dreamin' 1/233:37

2M ago33:37

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It's an Octal FM first for this two part special about Jalada's trip to California. "Without a six figure salary, rent control, a trust fund, or a willingness to embrace poverty, you’re out of luck if you want to live here." How to save San Francisco (includes the commuting time maps) And here's Jalada's rented Camaro on the PCH: https://octal. ...…

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Sound-byte 015: Mirai of the Future10:32

3M ago10:32

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055: Blizzcon 201840:31

3M ago40:31

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In this episode we dissect some of the announcements and coverage around Blizzcon this year. Not much in the way of show notes for this one!

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Sound-byte 014: Lucky LAN number 1311:20

3M ago11:20

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054: Year of Gaming - 200738:10

3M ago38:10

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In this episode we talk about why we think 2007 was one of the biggest, and one our favourite, years in gaming. Orange Box You can pick up Orange Box on Steam, or mostly second-hand on Xbox 360 and PS3. The Xbox 360 version is backwards compatible on Xbox One. Bioshock and Uncharted Bioshock is available in a remastered collection of the first ...…

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053: Game Club - Hollow Knight40:21

4M ago40:21

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Toni joins us for this second Game Club episode where we discuss our experiences playing indie Metroidvania game Hollow Knight. Hollow Knight on Nintendo Switch Hollow Knight on Xbox One Hollow Knight on PS4 Hollow Knight on Steam A physical version is also due out in 2019.

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Sound-byte 013: Final Fantasy 8 on PC10:42

4M ago10:42

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052: Stay awhile and listen42:29

4M ago42:29

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In this episode we each discuss some of our favourite video game stories. Bioshock 1 Vox: Bioshock proved that video games could be art Bioshock 1 is available in a remastered collection of the first three games on Xbox One, PS4, and Steam, or you can still buy the first game standalone on Steam. Valkyria Chronicles The original was on PS3, or ...…

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Sound-byte 012: Code First: Girls recap10:10

5M ago10:10

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051: Code First: Girls with Amali de Alwis and Lizzie Cullen Davison42:48

5M ago42:48

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In this special episode of Octal FM we're joined by two guests to talk about alternative approaches to getting into the technology industry and software development. Specifically, we discuss what the organisation Code First: Girls is doing to increase the number of women in tech. Code First: Girls is a not for profit social enterprise. Since 20 ...…

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Sound-byte 011: Dungeons & Dragons9:09

5M ago9:09

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050: Great Teacher Sefran45:29

5M ago45:29

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In this episode we discuss how to get started watching anime. A lot of shows covered in this episode, as well as a few we didn't get time to mention: Use your nostalgia Dragon Ball Z Sailor Moon Digimon Cardcaptor Sakura One Piece The classics Cowboy Bebop Death Note Lupin III Dragon Ball Full Metal Alchemist Sefran recommends Trigun Outlaw Sta ...…

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Sound-byte 010: Ōkami on Switch, Valkyria Chronicles 4 Demo11:05

6M ago11:05

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049: Patronise me38:30

6M ago38:30

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In this episode we discuss how (typically niche) video content creators are adapting to the thirst for consuming their (high quality) content, but have traditionally found it harder to earn money to do it. How is this affecting the consumer, the creator, and the platform? Further reading: YouTube: Mid-year Update on Our Five Creator Priorities ...…

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Sound-byte 009: Nintendo repairs, World of Warcraft11:39

6M ago11:39

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048: Game Club - Slay the Spire47:07

6M ago47:07

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In this episode we kick off a new mini-series where we pick a game that neither of us have played before, play it separately, and then come together with our own fresh thoughts to discuss it on Octal FM. This time, it's Slay the Spire by Mega Crit, an early access PC game that blends rogue-like elements with deck building gameplay.…

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Sound-byte 008: Golf Story9:15

6M ago9:15

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047: Get lost38:27

7M ago38:27

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In this episode we discuss some of our favourite video game worlds to get lost in. We reminisce about some worlds we've not visited for a while, and we discuss what it means for a game world to be 'immersive'. Intro/outro music: JACKS – Runaway Fashion

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Sound-byte 007: Goodwood, Splatoon13:10

7M ago13:10

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046: Hello, computer52:39

7M ago52:39

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This episode takes more of a 'resource' form, as we share some tips & tricks for getting started building a PC for gaming. We cut through some of the aspects that we think are unimportant, and share some shortcuts for saving time and money. There's a lot of resources out there on the Internet, but we like: Scan - for buying components (and pre- ...…

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Sound-byte 006: Stardew Valley multiplayer11:52

7M ago11:52

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045: Generally available AI38:02

8M ago38:02

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In this episode of Octal FM we dive in to the state of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. We'll explain what it is, what it isn't, and why it seems to be such a big thing right now. There's lots of reading material out there if you want to learn more. Some intro articles Bluffer's guide to AI terminology Wired: What is Artificial Int ...…

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Sound-byte 005: E3 2018 round-up12:23

8M ago12:23

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We discuss announcements from this year's E3 that we're looking forward to.

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044: Inclusive design with Elizabeth Chesters35:21

8M ago35:21

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In this episode we're joined again by Elizabeth Chesters, a user experience, accesibility, and inclusive design extraordinaire. We continue our discussion from episode 31, and talk more about what it means to design a product or service in an 'inclusive' manner, e.g. designing for people with impairments, either permanent or situational. Furthe ...…

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Sound-byte 004: Spring LAN games11:45

8M ago11:45

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What games were we playing at our LAN last weekend?

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043: Nintendo vs. The Internet37:18

9M ago37:18

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In another 'Octal FM are Nintendo fanboys' episode, we take a look back at the often overlooked history of Nintendo and the Internet. It involves satellites beaming games down to a virtual village on your SNES.

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Sound-byte 003: Avengers: Infinity War11:15

9M ago11:15

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We've been to the cinema again, but this time we've seen the same film.

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042: A Mostly Harmless Episode39:28

9M ago39:28

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In this episode we tell the story of the Elite game series and our story of playing the original together back at school, and some bits about the space-sim genre as a whole. The Guardian excerpt from Backroom Boys about David Braben and Ian Bell. Elite (1984) free PC download (and the Mac version) Or play it in an emulator in your browser. Elit ...…

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Sound-byte 002: Pacific Rim Uprising, Ready Player One12:03

9M ago12:03

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We've both been to the cinema. Sefran saw Pacific Rim Uprising, Jalada saw Ready Player One.

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041: Once more, Into the Breach36:16

9M ago36:16

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Back again with another indie review, we discuss one of Sefran's most anticipated games of 2018; Into the Breach. Into the Breach is by Subset Games. Their previous game is FTL: Faster Than Light. In the show we compare it to Advance Wars. The music was composed by Ben Prunty. Intro/Outro music: JACKS - Runaway Fashion.…

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Sound-byte 001: Pyre, Code Geass9:59

10M ago9:59

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Jalada's been playing Pyre. Sefran went to the cinema to see Code Geass.

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040: Putting our corporate hats on32:34

10M ago32:34

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In this episode we take a moment to be introspective and set ourselves some goals for the podcast for the next three months. Listen along, and hold us accountable! Increase our social presence by posting regular content, posting snippets of the show, and setting up an Instagram account. Grow the brand by getting some stickers printed, running T ...…

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039: Octal FM B-side38:29

10M ago38:29

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In this episode of Octal FM we discuss and review Celeste, a game about climbing a mountain. Celeste is made by Matt Makes Games and is on Twitter at @celeste_game. Their previous game was Towerfall Ascension. The music is by Lena Raine, @kuraine on Twitter. Intro/Outro music: JACKS - Runaway Fashion…

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038: こんにちは!38:03

11M ago38:03

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We're back to discussing Japan in this episode; this time it's Jalada's turn as he has just come back from a two week trip to Tokyo and Kyoto. Links from the episode: Thermae-Yu: Onsen in Shinjuku. Google Maps. Akihabara UDX parking. Jalada on Instagram We used Japan Wireless for our Wifi hotspot. Intro/Outro music: JACKS - Runaway Fashion…

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037: Caffeinated39:23

11M ago39:23

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In this episode we try to be as un-snobby as possible, whilst talking about how to get into coffee as a hobby. Live in the UK and want to get coffee delivered to your house? Sign up at Taylor St Roasted using the promo code OCTALFM to get your first bag for £1. Single-serve coffee patents, and the future of the technology Stumptown brew guides ...…

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036: Hey, Listen!41:13

12M ago41:13

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In this episode of Octal FM, we discuss our two favourite games from one of our favourite series of all time; The Legend of Zelda. The best way to play Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask is the 3DS remakes: Buy Ocarina of Time 3DS* Buy Majora's Mask 3DS* Intro music: JACKS - Runaway fashion Outro music: Docjazz4, FunkyEntropy, Theophany and XPRT ...…

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035: Kimi no na wa.33:24

1y ago33:24

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In this episode we discuss the hit anime film Your Name*. Your Name was released in 2016. It earned over $300m at the box office. The film Sefran saw in the cinema after Your Name was Napping Princess.

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034: Unity Whispering46:23

1y ago46:23

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In this episode of Octal FM we're joined by Louise Swift, a software developer & fellow nerd who recently worked on a project using the Unity game engine. Louise works for No Mayo Digital Follow Louise on the interwebs: Twitter Medium louiseswift.com

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033: MMOs in Disguise37:06

1y ago37:06

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In this episode we discuss the emerging trend of adding massively multiplayer features to games that otherwise might be single player. Is this something we want to see more? Or is it just a way of extracting more 'value' from gamers? GTA 5 has sold-in over 85 million copies Frontier Games Hosts Massive Space Battles on AWS AWS re:Invent 2015 pr ...…

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032: Games of 201842:41

1y ago42:41

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Happy New Year everyone! In this episode we are joined again by Antonia, who last joined us to talk about Stardew Valley. This time, the three of us discuss some of the video games we're most looking forward to in 2018. Sefran: Far Cry 5, Into the breach, and Wargroove. Antonia: Monster Hunter World, Ni No Kuni 2, Kingdom Hearts III, and Bayone ...…

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031: HCI and UX with Elizabeth Chesters35:30

1y ago35:30

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In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Chesters, a user experience consultant, human-computer interaction student, and software developer. We ask her about her job, what HCI is, and what's in store in the future for how we interact with our devices. The Man Who Lied to His Laptop, by Clifford Nass City University of London, Centre for Human ...…

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