Storytelling 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 →

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.   Download | Subscribe on iTunes | … Continue reading 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… Continue reading →

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. Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: … Continue reading 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… Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading 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… Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading 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… Continue reading →

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. Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show … Continue reading Beyond Bossfights 12 – Lore →