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Beyond Bossfights
By BraxwolfVideo Games
Beyond Bossfights episodes
- Beyond Bossfights Episode 17 – Community FilmmakingStorytelling comes in many forms. In gaming, we play out scenes through our avatars and with our imaginations. As strange as it may seem, the creative storytelling process of filmmaking isn’t much different! In episode 17, Ron Newcomb and I examine… Continue reading →54 min
- Beyond Bossfights 16 – Good and Bad Game Studios?
Is there such a thing as a good and bad game studio? In this episode, I’ve got game bloggers Murf and Doone to discuss our perceptions of game studios, what influences them, and whether the ethical practices of a studio have any relation to the quality of games being produced.
http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%2015.mp3Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher
Show notes:
What Are the Kids Playing?
7 Wonders – Cupcake Cutie
Definitive Gaming History
Main Topic – Good and Bad Game Studios?
Questions/Topics for discussion:
- Is there such thing as a “good game studio” and a “bad game studio”?
- With regards to creating games
- What studios seem to have a good reputation for creating great games?
- With regards to the way they operate
- What studios seem to have a good reputation for the way they do things?
- Can you think of a time when a game studio honestly surprised you by something they did where you thought “woah, that was nice”
- Where does this good reputation come from?
- Is there a relationship between a studio doing things “the right way” and producing good games?
- In your mind, is there any relationship between the business models they choose and your opinion of a studio?
What Have I Been Up to?
Welcome Multiplaying and How Is This Movie? to The Gaming and Entertainment Network!
Featured network show: Battle Bards
Feedback
You can send your feedback to [email protected] and I’ll read it on the podcast. Reminder that Beyond Bossfights is on iTunes and would appreciate your ratings and reviews!
Beyond Bossfights is also on stitcher, AND Player FM so add it to your playlists!
Lastly, Beyond Bossfights now has a “nook” & forum on Anook.com, so make sure to follow us there, and start a conversation of your own!
Contact information:
Guests
Murf
- Twitter: @ctmurfy
- Blog: Murf Versus
Doone
- Twitter: @trredskies
- Blog: xpchronicles.com
Me
- Twitter: @Braxwolf
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Anook: anook.com/braxwolf
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/braxwolf
- YouTube: www.YouTube.com/braxwolf
- Blog: braxwolf.wordpress.com
Voiceover by Alexa Rubinov
Beyond Bossfights is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://braxwolf.wordpress.com/
0 min - Beyond Bossfights Episode 16 – Good and Bad Game Studios?Is there such a thing as a good and bad game studio? In this episode, I’ve got game bloggers Murf and Doone to discuss our perceptions of game studios, what influences them, and whether the ethical practices of a studio… Continue reading →1 hr 2 min
- Beyond Bossfights 15 – Language and Culture Differences
This month, I’m joined by illustrious blogger and podcaster Syl from MMOGypsy.com and Battle Bards. Syl gives us her take on some of the cultural differences she’s noticed within the gaming community, and we discuss some ways that language and culture can sometimes cause unintended misunderstandings.
http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%2015.mp3Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher
Show notes:
What Are the Kids Playing?
The Force Unleashed – Brodkil
Definitive Gaming History
Main Topic – Language and Culture Differences
Questions/Topics for discussion:
- Has language presented a challenge for you in-game? If so, how?
- Has language presented a challenge for you while blogging/podcasting or otherwise participating within the gaming community? If so, how?
- How do cultural differences play into the way you blog/podcast?
- Have you ever felt excluded from the community because of a cultural difference?
- Do you think there is much of a difference in the way NA and EU players play/interact etc.? Or is gaming kind of a “universal language”?
- Is there still a difference between eastern and western MMO’s, or have the styles converged in today’s free-to-play themeparks?
- What are some things that everybody can do to make sure they’re not being exclusionary?
What Have I Been Up to?
Taking a break from LOTRO Players News
Featured network show: Cat Context
Feedback
None This month
Contact information:
Guest
Twitter: @Gypsy_Syl
Podcast: Battle Bards
Blog: MMOGypsy.com
Me
Twitter: @Braxwolf
E-mail: [email protected]
Anook: anook.com/braxwolf
Facebook: www.facebook.com/braxwolf
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/user/braxwolf
Blog: braxwolf.wordpress.com
Voiceover by Alexa Rubinov
scr.ee tags:
#podcast #language #culture
Beyond Bossfights is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://braxwolf.wordpress.com/
0 min - Beyond Bossfights Episode 15 – Language and Culture DifferencesThis month, I’m joined by illustrious blogger and podcaster Syl from MMOGypsy.com and Battle Bards. Syl gives us her take on some of the cultural differences she’s noticed within the gaming community, and we discuss some ways that language and… Continue reading →1 hr 2 min
- Beyond Bossfights 14 – Blogging and Games Journalism
Producer’s note: Since the completion of this show, it has been announced that parent company AOL is closing all Joystiq properties, including Massively. I toyed with the idea of recording a short segment for the beginning of the show explaining these developments, but considering the amount of work involved and short timeframe, I decided to release this episode as-is, from a time before either of us were aware of the closures. Justin is an amazingly talented writer, and I look forward to reading his musings on gaming and MMO’s for years to come. If not on Massively, then wherever he decides to post them. Best wishes to all at Joystiq.
This month, I’ve got Justin Olivetti from Massively and Biobreak. We talk about how Justin moved from a purely amateur blogger to paid gaming journalism, the relationship between blogging and journalism, some of the criticisms to come out of #gamergate, and the inception of the Newbie Blogger Initiative.
http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%2014.mp3Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher
Show notes:
What Are the Kids Playing?
Lord of the Rings Online – Little Brax
Definitive Gaming History
Main Topic – Blogging and Games Journalism
Questions/Topics for discussion:
- How did you start out in blogging?
- How did you get into professional media? (Did you study journalism?)
- Do you see the two things filling different needs? Or is it pretty much two different sides of the same coin?
- Do you think hobbyist bloggers help or hurt professional games journalism?
- What was the inspiration for the Newbie Blogger Initiative?
- Has your involvement in professional games media changed how you interact with other gamers?
- Have you noticed writing about games ever interfering with your ability to enjoy playing games?
- Do you think there an issue with ethics in gaming journalism? Was this a fair criticism to come out of the #gamergate ordeal?
- Is it possible that the emergence of “everyday journalists” thanks to new media such as blogging, podcasting, youtube channels has created a dangerous ethical environment (not only game journalism, but any kind of journalism)? In other words could the lack of true journalism training hurt the integrity of journalism overall?
- You typically interact with the PR arm of a game studio, which is usually very closely tied to the marketing department. Being that it’s their job to present the selling points of a game/release, and a journalist’s first obligation is to the truth, how do you “cut through” the salesmanship in order to do your job?
What Have I Been Up to?
I’ve been asked to co-host MMORPG.com’s Game On podcast!
Podcast Awards nominations are open use url http://braxwolf.com/category/beyond-bossfights-podcast/ if you wish to nominate Beyond Bossfights
TGEN Tribunal
Featured network show: Couch Podtatoes
Feedback
(iTunes)
from Fruinjuice (5 stars)
Brax has cultivated a podcast that is more than just discussions about the latest games and updates – it spans topics a lot more related to gaming-life balance that some people achieve, and others of us need some help with (or just some reassurance that we are not alone). Beyond Bossfights does this. Thoughtful, fun and relatable. A must listen in my gaming podcast list!
(YouTube)
from Brithilluin Edhellond
Hi, I just found out about Beyond Bossfights, and I just wanted to say that I loved it. I heard the 1st episode and this one and I kind of identify with both since I’m a female gamer in my late 30’s. You and your guests are great and I’m looking forward for the next talks
You can send your feedback to [email protected] and I’ll read it on the podcast. Reminder that Beyond Bossfights is on iTunes and Stitcher. I would appreciate your ratings and reviews!
Contact information:
Guest
Twitter: @Sypster
Podcast: Battle Bards
Blog: Biobreak.wordpress.com
Me
Twitter: @Braxwolf
E-mail: [email protected]
Anook: anook.com/braxwolf
Facebook: www.facebook.com/braxwolf
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/user/braxwolf
Blog: braxwolf.wordpress.com
Voiceover by Alexa Rubinov
scr.ee tags:
#podcast #gaming #journalism
Beyond Bossfights is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://braxwolf.wordpress.com/
0 min - Beyond Bossfights Episode 14 – Blogging and Games JournalismProducer’s note: Since the completion of this show, it has been announced that parent company AOL is closing all Joystiq properties, including Massively. I toyed with the idea of recording a short segment for the beginning of the show explaining… Continue reading →1 hr 5 min
- Beyond Bossfights 13 – Year 1 Outtakes
This month’s episode is a series of outtakes from the first year of Beyond Bossfights. Included is mess-ups, interruptions, cut material and some behind-the-scenes stories. I’ve also included a “mock interview” with my youngest son that was intended to test my new handheld recorder, but ended up being quite the discussion about desserts!
Thank you all for your continued support of the show. It’s hard to believe that a whole year has passed since episode one. I hope you enjoy this little review of the past year, and certainly look forward to more “gaming conversations with interesting people” in the coming year!
http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%2013.mp3Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher
Show notes:
Featured network show: Massive Failure
Feedback
None this month
You can send your feedback to [email protected] and I’ll read it on the podcast. Reminder that Beyond Bossfights is on iTunes and Stitcher. I would appreciate your ratings and reviews!
Contact information:
Me
Twitter: @Braxwolf
E-mail: [email protected]
Anook: anook.com/braxwolf
Facebook: www.facebook.com/braxwolf
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/braxwolf
Blog: braxwolf.wordpress.com
Voiceover by Alexa Rubinov
Beyond Bossfights is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://braxwolf.wordpress.com/
0 min - Beyond Bossfights Episode 13 – Year 1 OuttakesThis month’s episode is a series of outtakes from the first year of Beyond Bossfights. Included is mess-ups, interruptions, cut material and some behind-the-scenes stories. I’ve also included a “mock interview” with my youngest son that was intended to test… Continue reading →34 min
- Beyond Bossfights 12 – Lore
I’m joined this month by Joseph Bradford, contributor to Legendarium Media and the Gaming the Industry podcast. We talk about the importance of lore in gaming, what can be considered lore, and some of the specifics of how lore is handled in Lord of the Rings Online.
http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%2012.mp3Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher
Show notes:
Guest this episode: Joseph Bradford from Legendarium Media and GTI podcast
What Are the Kids Playing?
Madden 07 – Locowolf
Loco’s YouTube
Definitive Gaming History
Main Topic – Video Game Lore
My Post: Lore or Backstory?
Questions/Topics for discussion:
- Tell us a little bit about your new podcast
- What do you consider lore? – how does something “become” lore?
- What’s the difference between “lore” and a simple backstory?
- How does a strong lore enhance your gaming experience?
- Do you have a preference between a licensed IP or a studio developed lore?
- What other games do you consider to have an especially strong lore?
- What is the best way to reconcile conflicts between lore and gameplay mechanics?
- (LOTRO) What is your opinion on the Beorning and how it relates to LOTR Lore?
- (LOTRO) Is LOTRO straying further from the actual LOTR lore or have they remained pretty consistent?
- How do you feel about “lore reboots” (like the Star Trek/Star Wars movies, comic books etc.)
Referenced this episode:
LOTRO’s Lore discussion with Cory Olsen and Michael Drout
Words of Power by Joseph Bradford at Use Well the Days
What Have I Been Up to?
Featured network show: Roleplay Domain
Bloggy Christmas Countdown Calendar
Feedback
None this month
You can send your feedback to [email protected] and I’ll read it on the podcast. Reminder that Beyond Bossfights is on iTunes and Stitcher. I would appreciate your ratings and reviews!
Contact information:
Guest
Twitter: @LotrLore
YouTube: youtube.com/lotrlore
Facebook: facebook.com/eldalye.ancalima
Website: http://noldorinherald.com
Me
Twitter: @Braxwolf
E-mail: [email protected]
Anook: anook.com/braxwolf
Facebook: www.facebook.com/braxwolf
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/user/braxwolf
Blog: braxwolf.wordpress.com
Voiceover by Alexa Rubinov
Beyond Bossfights is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://braxwolf.wordpress.com/
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About Beyond Bossfights
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Beyond Bossfights is a podcast that discusses various aspects of video gaming and pop culture, including film and technology. We're three middle-aged guys just sharing what we love!
Beyond Bossfights is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://braxwolf.wordpress.com/