BootUp: A Video Game Podcast

In this two-part mini-series, Taylor and AJ take an in-depth look at the last decade in gaming. Part I focuses on anything gaming-related that occurred between 2015-2019. From the release of iconic games such as God of War to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt while also discussing some of the most significant hardware like the Nintendo Switch. The pair also touch on several significant events that occurred, including the closing of Dead Space developer Visceral Games and Google announcing its cloud-base gaming console, Stadia. 

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In this two-part mini-series, Taylor and AJ take an in-depth look at the last decade in gaming. Part I focuses on anything gaming-related that occurred between 2010-2014. From the release of iconic games such as Dark Souls to The Last of Us, while also discussing some of the most significant hardware like the PlayStation Vita. The pair also touch on several significant events that occurred, including the first-ever Game Awards Show and Microsoft acquiring Minecraft developer Mojang.

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After a short hiatus, Taylor is back with a new episode of BootUp: A Video Game podcast. In this week's episode, Taylor discusses a brief update with the show going forward while also introducing her new co-host (and IRL best friend), AJ! This week, the duo spend two hours discussing their favorite games of 2019 while also discussing some honorable mentions. 

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In this week's episode, JJ and Tay share their thoughts on the recent reveal of Valve's first VR game, Half-Life: Alyx, and whether or not the game being a VR exclusive was a smart decision on Valve's end. The duo also shares speculations and predictions surrounding the possibility of a Resident Evil 3 remake being in development while also having opposing debates on their views regarding the long-awaited sequel, Shenmue III. --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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After a weeklong hiatus, the dynamic duo of BootUp: A Video Game Podcast is back in business. In this week's episode, the pair discuss the recent ban Epic Games enforced on FaZe member, Jarvis which branched out in the bigger issue concerning content creators and influencers and their "immunity" to community guidelines.

JJ and Tay also discuss some key takeaways from the X019 presentation hosted by Xbox this past weekend, while JJ caps off the episode, sharing a story regarding an incident at a recent convention he attended. 

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This week, JJ and Tay welcome Kakebytes podcast host, Katy Barber to the show! In this week's episode, the trio discusses the events unfolding at G/O  from the intrusive ads seen on sites including Kotaku and Gizmodo, to the recent firing of the interim Deadspin EIC. The trio also share some of their wildest experiences at GameStop

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Jakejames Lugo and Taylor Lyles are back on another episode of BootUp: A Video Game Podcast. In this week's episode, the duo share their thoughts on the new premium membership for the controversial open-world title, Fallout 76, while also talking about rumors surrounding a possible PlayStation first-party game receiving a delay. JJ and Tay also discuss the recent EGM feature concerning the ESA leaks that happened earlier this year, including their commentary concerning the response gaming analyst Michael Pachter shared.

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JJ and Tay welcome their first guest star on the show. This week, the pair conducted an exclusive interview with Casey Chambers, an American University student and competitive Hearthstone player who, along with his teammates, were suspended by Activision Blizzard after holding up a pro-Hong Kong sign during a competitive stream. The duo also picks Casey's brain on a few other incidents pertaining to the gaming giant, such as the recent letter composed by bipartisan lawmakers calling out the company. 

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This week saw the highest of highs and lowest of lows in the gaming industry. JJ and Tay are back this week to chat about the news surrounding PlayStation - from the official reveal and details surrounding the PS5 to the unforeseen layoffs at PlayStation Europe. The duo also picks each other's brains on the controversy surrounding Hearthstone pro player Blitzchung as well as their thoughts on censorship in the media. 

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JJ and Tay are back for the third episode of the BootUp gaming podcast. In this week's episode in gaming news, the duo shares their thoughts about the recent announcement that the first two House of the Dead games receiving the remake treatment by Forever Entertainment and the surprising (yet expected) confirmation of a PC port of Red Dead Redemption 2 coming later this year. JJ and Tay also exchange stories and share pro tips on a quick lesson regarding professionalism when it comes to the gaming industry, while JJ also shares his plans for Lumicon 2019!

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