80-Bit Podsmash

With the launch of a new generation of consoles imminent, Penguin & Termite explore the idea of the graphical plateau. Have we reached a point where graphical advances are insignificant? Have we achieved photo-realism in animation and lighting? Hit the jump to find out!

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Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We continue to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Come join in on the fun!

Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt

Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite's first recording since the murder of George Floyd. We address that as well as the Black Lives Matter movement. Our topic is about Father's Day and how video games represent fatherhood in various ways. Very relevant with the release of The Last Of Us Part 2 this Friday.

Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt

Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite digest and react to the PlayStation 5 Game Showcase. We discuss the announcements, their implications for the future, as well as what they didn't show.

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Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns and Cuppycakes http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We want to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Come join in on the fun!

Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt

Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite take a dive into the world of video game localization. With simple translation being just the tip of the iceberg in localization, jump in to hear just how complicated and integral the process is for the video game industry.

https://www.gamedesigning.org/gaming/localization/ https://www.leveluptranslation.com/single-post/five-most-expensive-localization-mistakes

Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt

Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Hot off the heels of Epic Games' Unreal 5 engine unveiling, Penguin & Termite discuss video game engines. They are the foundation to all video games and are super important. We discuss...

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Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discuss education and video games. Do you remember Oregon Trail, Math Blaster? We discuss how video games can be educational. Where do we draw that line between educational and distracting? Hit the link and find out!

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Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite take a deep dive in discussing the Sega Saturn. We discuss the hardware, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. The Saturn is unique in that there is almost more information regarding the controversy surrounding the console than there is information about the console itself!

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Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

May the 4th be with you AND may Star Wars video games be with you as well. Penguin & Termite travel at light speed through the ages of 40 plus years of Star Wars video games. How has Star Wars affected our beloved medium?

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Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/