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Beyond Bossfights
By BraxwolfVideo Games
Beyond Bossfights episodes
- Beyond Bossfights Episode 12 – LoreI’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… Continue reading →1 hr 2 min
- Beyond Bossfights 11 – Gaming, Social, and Social Gaming
I’m joined this month by Lonrem, the community manager for Anook.com. Lonrem and I discuss how social has influenced gaming over the last several years, the advantages and disadvantages of social, and some of his experiences as both a guild leader and CM.
http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%2011.mp3Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher
Show notes:
Guest this episode: Lonrem from Anook.com
What Are the Kids Playing?
Animal Crossing City Folk – Penelope
Definitive Gaming History
Main Topic – Social and Gaming
Questions/Topics for discussion:
- How has the social aspect of gaming changed within the last ten years or so?
- What factors do you think have contributed to that change?
- Is there a difference between a “social game” and a “game with social”?
- Is social vital to today’s gaming market. or is it still a nice-to-have?
- Is it equally important to the well-being of the gamer that these games include a social angle?
- What are the detriments to constant social connectivity?
- Have you seen online social situations have an impact on real-life?
- What is your position at Anook.com?
- From a social perspective, what gap is Anook.com trying to fill? (Considering all of the blogs and guild sites already available?)
- Have you had any CM “challenges” yet with your position at Anook?
- What has the most difficult part been?
What I’ve Been Up To
Beyond Bossfights has joined the brand new podcast network, The Gaming and Entertainment Network!
Featured TGEN show: Aggrochat
You awesome people donated $600 to St. Louis Childrens Hospital via Extra life! Donations will remain open for the remainder of the year at my page. Winners of my extra life raffle have been chosen.
I now have a Patreon page. You can pledge to donate a specific dollar amount per episode if you wish.
FeedbackNone this week
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
Lonrem:
Twitter: @AnookDotCom
Facebook: facebook.com/AnookDotCom
Website: Anook.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Me
Twitter: @Braxwolf
E-mail: [email protected]
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/
0 min - Beyond Bossfights Episode 11 – Gaming, Social, and Social GamingI’m joined this month by Lonrem, the community manager for Anook.com. Lonrem and I discuss how social has influenced gaming over the last several years, the advantages and disadvantages of social, and some of his experiences as both a guild… Continue reading →1 hr 8 min
- Beyond Bossfights 10 – Becoming a Game Developer
I’m joined this month by Joey Wiggs, who works for the startup game development company Flying Helmet Games. Joey and I talk about what it takes to break into the gaming industry and how Flying Helmet Games is hoping to grab our attention with their concept of merging table-top and video gaming.
http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%2010.mp3Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher
Show notes:
Guest this episode: Joey Wiggs from Gamer by Design and Flying Helmet Games
What Are the Kids Playing?
Kerbal Space Program – Brodkil
Definitive Gaming History
Main Topic – Becoming a Game Developer
Questions/Topics for discussion:
- You didn’t start out in game development. Walk us through why you decided on your “first” job at Microsoft
- What made you decide to leave the security of Microsoft for the unsurety of a startup?
- What influenced you to go into game development?
- How exactly does one become a game developer? What kinds of things did you do to prepare for that career?
- Does being a dev enhance or detract from your ability to enjoy playing games?
- Describe that moment when it hit you that you were an indy dev.
- Is it what you expected?
- What is a typical day like for an indy game developer?
- What are some of the differences between working at the largest software company in the world and a tiny startup?
- What did you learn at Microsoft that has been beneficial to working at a startup?
- This week we got the news that a one time startup (Mojang, creator of Minecraft) was purchased by Microsoft for $2.5 billion. Is it possible for a successful indy studio to remain independent? Or is the allure of that huge payoff just too difficult to walk away from?
- Are you able to share anything about the game you’re working on currently (Eon Altar)?
- This game started as a kickstarter. Why was that funding avenue abandoned and what has changed philosophically since then?
- When do you expect it to be available?
- Would you do it all over again (going into game development) or would you alter a few things?
What I’ve Been Up To
Check out the video response from Scott Vyper to Beyond Bossfights Episode 9!
Please support my Extra Life at: Extra-life.org/participant/braxwolf
Join Team LOTRO Players to raise funds for Extra Life!
FeedbackiTunes:
(DJPimpDaddy)
I listened to the first episode while multitasking at work and quickly realized I was doing this excellent show injustice. Braxwolf’s topics are deep, promoting very thoughtful long discussions about various gaming subjects. This show has content that is so engaging that I almost don’t remember driving several 100+ mile trips. Not that the show is boring mind you, its like reading Tolkien: you just get swept up in the story and forget reality for a bit. His revolving guest list has been excellent through the first 7 episodes I have binged through and I am excited for future shows. Its refreshing to have something in my iTunes RSS that I genuinely look forward to vs the typical sterilized commercially made gaming news and review shows. This is the first time I have felt mentally satisfied from digital entertainment since the “post Breaking Bad finale drought”. During one of our trips my wife did point out that the show does cite the MMO LOTRO a lot, but all of the guests as well as Braxwolf himself take an objective standpoint. They also cite dozens of other games and technologies, like the fantastic discussion about machinima with Pash (that guy’s a content-machine btw). You can’t fault them for using something they know and love as examples in their discussions. As for technical production value, Braxwolf puts out a fantastically polished show, devoid of all problems that plague most new podcasts, like poor skype recordings, or guests that sound like they are using a payphone on a busy NYC street. Kudos on nailing it right out of the gate and keep up the fantastic quality!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:
Guests
Joey:
Twitter: @Talarianjs
Websites: Gamer By Design and www.eonaltar.flyinghelmetgames.com
Me
Twitter: @Braxwolf
E-mail: [email protected]
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/
0 min - Beyond Bossfights Episode 10 – Becoming a Game DeveloperI’m joined this month by Joey Wiggs, who works for the startup game development company Flying Helmet Games. Joey and I talk about what it takes to break into the gaming industry and how Flying Helmet Games is hoping to… Continue reading →1 hr 4 min
- Beyond Bossfights 9 – When a Gaming Community Dies
This month, I’m joined by Andrew (DJPimpDaddy) to talk about his experiences with community building. Andrew shares with us the rise and fall of two successful gaming communities that he has been involved in.
http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%209.mp3Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher
Show notes:
Guest this episode: Andrew from itguydown.com
Main Topic – When a Gaming Community Dies
Questions/Topics for discussion:
- What was This Week in Minecraft and how did it come about?
- What were your goals for the show?/Did you consider the show successful?
- What was your (personal) reason for doing the show (if different than the goal question)?
- When did you realize that things were going south?
- What made you realize that it was time to end the show?
- Now that you had been through this experience, you had a chance to start from scratch and “do things right” from the start with LNS.
- What was LNS, and what kinds of things did you do differently from the very beginning?
- How was LNS received?
- Did you recognize some of the signs of pending trouble from your previous experiences? If so, did you try to correct course on the fly?
- What was the “final straw” for LNS?
- How did you feel when you realized this had happened *again*?
- At this point, do you feel there is a solution for the hobbyist who is striving to both a) build an audience and b) keep it affordable? What can the rest of us take away from your experiences?
What I’ve Been Up To
Posts:
Totally Unfair Ranking of My Top MMO’s
The Move (Back) to SimplicityA Backer StoryTo Sleep, Perchance to StreamMy Children’s Hospital Experience & Extra Life DecisionPlease support my Extra Life at: Extra-life.org/participant/braxwolf
And check out the cool game raffles I’m doing for hitting donation milestones!
Other:
I was included in Massively.com’s A Dozen MMO Podcasts You Should Check Out! Thanks for the shout-out, Massively!
Feedback
e-mail:
(Randolph)
Great show, mighty Braxwolf. The topic you explored this week is an important one and one that most gamers need to hear more about, myself included. Thank you very much for the food for thought. It was a full meal indeed. I enjoyed listening to Cari and Sig as well. They both contributed nicely to the conversation.Not really sure how you see things from your end, but from where I sit, Beyond Bossfights feels like a labor of love. The consistent quality and thought-provoking conversations are a real pleasure to listen to. I sincerely hope you continue to put these out for years to come.
iTunes:
(Seanxxp)
I’m a big fan of this podcast, as it offers a lot of very interesting perspectives on some of the wider issues around gaming and MMORPG’s, too. It’s well edited, and with great sound quality. Would definitely recommend!
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:
Guests
Andrew:
Twitter: @djpimpdaddy, @itguydown
Website: djpimpdaddy.com, itguydown.com
e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Me
Twitter: @Braxwolf
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/braxwolf
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/user/braxwolf
Blog: braxwolf.wordpress.com
Voiceover by Alexa Rubinov
scr.ee tags:
#podcast #conversation #MMO
Beyond Bossfights is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://braxwolf.wordpress.com/
0 min - Beyond Bossfights Episode 9 – When a Gaming Community DiesThis month, I’m joined by Andrew (DJPimpDaddy) to talk about his experiences with community building. Andrew shares with us the rise and fall of two successful gaming communities that he has been involved in. Download | Subscribe on iTunes |… Continue reading →1 hr 10 min
- Beyond Bossfights 8 – Gamers and Health
This month, I’m joined by Cari from the MMO Reporter Network and Sig from Crucible Gaming to talk about the health risks associated with the hobby of gaming, and some things we as gamers can do to counteract the physical effects of it.
http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%208.mp3Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher
Show notes:
Guest this episode: Cari from LOTRO Reporter and the MMO Reporter Network and Sig from the Crucible Gaming blog
Main Topic – Gamers and Health
Questions/Topics for discussion:
Video Game Related Health Problems (Wikipedia)
- Seizures/Epilepsy
- Musculoskeletal issues
- Eye strain
- Video Game addiction
- Increased BMI (Obesity) bad eating habits (something about addictive nature of games/food)
Why Gamers are a Great Fit at the Gym (CNN)
- Need to feel competent (level up)
- Opportunity to develop a mastery (improvement is measurable)
- Feeling of freedom and autonomy – of being in control
- Goal oriented (quests)
- Community/relationships/accountability
(personal interview section)
- How much weight have you lost (sig)?
- What made you decide that it was time to change your lifestyle/was there a trigger?
- Do either of you have personal goals in mind that you would be comfortable sharing?
- In your opinion, does gaming contribute/is it the cause of unhealthiness in your life?
- How do you/do you plan to “gamify” the act of getting into a healthier routine?
- Take me through a typical day for you, including specific examples of how you incorporate health into your daily routine (sig)
- What has been the toughest thing about living more healthy?
- What are the biggest benefits you’ve noticed about living healthier?
- If gamers are indeed a “great fit at the gym”, why do we see so many video-game related health issues?
- What advice do you have for someone who has decided or is on the edge of deciding to “get healthy”?
- Tip from Cari: 33 Ways to get Exercise In at Work (or waiting for your Raid to fill!)
- Join Sig’s Fitocracy group Game Your Fitness and start questing for your health!
- It seems that Merric’s “Shake it Off Cast” has been removed from the host. I could not find any links to that podcast.
What I’ve been up to
- Posted about the balance of contributing to a gaming fansite in The Fan Site Tightrope
- Weighed the benefits of text based simulators in Never Outdated: Text-Based Sports Simulators
- Posted a tip about getting affordable voice over work for your podcast in Gimme Five(err)!
- Pondered the risks of a blog/podcast getting too big to be financially supportable in Too Big To Succeed: What Happens When Your Blog/Podcast Grows Too Large to be Sustained?
Feedback
e-mail:
None this week
iTunes:
MistahHelpful
Brax is a thoughtful guy; it makes sense that he’d base a podcast around exploring topics at length. He’s also a generous host, giving his guests a lot of air time. I appreciate that he takes time between episodes instead of trying to meet a weekly schedule; you can tell he took the time to plan his explorations and prepare a good show.
Thoughtful Guy by Rhett and Link
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:
Guests
Cari:
Twitter: @thecarimac
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternetwork
Website:mmoreporter.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Sig:
Twitter: @sigtric
Website: cruciblegaming.com / tamrielsentinel.com
e-mail: [email protected]
Me
Twitter: @Braxwolf
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/braxwolf
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/user/braxwolf
Blog: braxwolf.wordpress.com
Voiceover by Alexa Rubinov
#podcast #conversation #MMO
Beyond Bossfights is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://braxwolf.wordpress.com/
0 min - Beyond Bossfights Episode 8 – Gamers and HealthThis month, I’m joined by Cari from the MMO Reporter Network and Sig from Crucible Gaming to talk about the health risks associated with the hobby of gaming, and some things we as gamers can do to counteract the physical… Continue reading →1 hr 4 min
- Beyond Bossfights 7 – Barriers to Playing MMO’s
This month, I’m joined by Layanor from the MMO Reporter Network to discuss the barriers to Playing MMO’s and some of the things the industry is doing to combat these obstacles.
http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%207.mp3Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher
Show notes:
Guest this episode: Layanor from LOTRO Reporter and the MMO Reporter Network
Main Topic – Barriers to Playing MMO’s
Questions/Topics for discussion:
- Money (subs, compared to the old way of buying games)
- Industry solutions: F2P/hybrid, Free x number of levels, No NDA during testing periods
- Demands on system (great graphics require top-end, stable Internet)
- Industry solutions: Design cross-platform to include consoles?
- Fear of rejection from other players
- Complexity (number of systems, number of playstyles – PvP vs PvE vs RP)
- Industry solutions: simplification of gameplay, fewer skills, more action-oriented
- Level of Commitment (sheer amount of content, subs again, time available to play)
- Too long to get into the game (download times)
- “I can’t play with my friends” (picking the right server, different levels)
- Industry solutions: mega-servers, auto-leveling
What I’ve been up to
- Roundtable guest on Contains Moderate Peril Episode 150
- Wondered about the effects of our current culture on young minds in Desensitization: From DOOM to Slenderman
- I pledged to Star Citizen and walked around the hangar
- I talked about the NBI Awards and contrasted them with losing a fellow blogger
- I gave my first impressions on Lego Minifigures Online
- I purchased Dragon Age: Origins from the Summer Steam Sale
Feedback
e-mail:
None this week
iTunes:
None this week
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: @Layanor
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mmoreporternetwork
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/layanor.leoma.5
Website:mmoreporter.com
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/layanor
blog: http://layanor.wordpress.com/
e-mail:[email protected]
Me
Twitter: @Braxwolf
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/braxwolf
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/user/braxwolf
Blog: braxwolf.wordpress.com
#podcast #conversation #MMO
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/