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Deep in the D-Pad
By Carlos Gutierrez & RK Taylor
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FAQs about Deep in the D-Pad:
How many episodes does Deep in the D-Pad have?
The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.
Deep in the D-Pad episodes:
June 28, 2022Genre: Cozy Games | Bonus Byte Chill out, relax, and let's chat about this budding laidback genre!
...more June 23, 2022Mechanic Breakdown: Jump | Bonus Byte In their first ever Mechanic Breakdown, the fellas discuss the importance of that nifty y-axis. What makes a jump feel compelling? And what're some iconic styles and types of jumping?
...more May 31, 2022Game Fatigue | Deep in the D-Pad #28 In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, RK Taylor and Carlos Gutierrez discuss game fatigue. What specific aspects of games can create a sense of fatigue? What does game fatigue feel like? What strategies can designers employ to minimize fatigue? During the D-Pad Delights they discuss The Sopranos Trivia Game & the Game Boy Advance SP. They round out the episode with On This Day, a brand new gaming history segment!
Intro-00:00:00
D-Pad Delights-00:00:25
Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:10:40
On This Day- 01:05:34
Outro-01:11:25
Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.
...more May 24, 2022Tunic | Bonus Byte The fellas discuss the mechanics, aesthetic and innovation of this foxy game!
...more May 17, 2022Trash Talk | Deep in the D-Pad #27 In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, RK Taylor and Carlos Gutierrez discuss how and why people talk smack. During the D-Pad Delights they discuss The Stand With Ukraine Humble Bundle & Aragami 2. They round out the episode with some trash talk on quick time events! Appearances by weak bones, osteoporosis, and your grandma’s weak bones.
Intro-00:00:00
D-Pad Delights-00:00:38
Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:17:32
Hot Take- 01:17:35
Outro-01:33:30
Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.
...more May 10, 2022Vigilantes | Bonus Byte The fellas discuss the morality of vigilantism, as well as the tropes unique to vigilantes in videogames.
...more May 03, 2022Acquisitions, Mergers, Monopolies | Deep in the D-Pad #26 In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, RK Taylor and Carlos Gutierrez consider the implications of the increasing consolidation of the gaming industry. During the D-Pad Delights they discuss Elden Ring & Pokémon Legends: Arceus. They round out the episode with a hot take on hard drive caps! Appearances by Activision-Blizzard, Zennimax, and the EA graveyard.
Intro-00:00:00
D-Pad Delights-00:02:27
Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:14:30
Hot Take- 01:07:48
Outro-01:24:30
Further reading:
- Biggest video game acquisitions: From Activision Blizzard to Oculus–https://www.windowscentral.com/list-biggest-video-game-acquisitions
- Microsoft Deal for Activision to Be Reviewed by FTC in U.S.--https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-01/microsoft-deal-for-activision-to-be-reviewed-by-ftc-in-u-s
- Studios EA Has Killed: A History–https://heavy.com/games/2017/10/studios-ea-has-killed-visceral-games/
- Understanding Antitrust Laws– https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/09/antitrust-law.asp#:~:text=Antitrust%20laws%20are%20statutes%20developed,%2C%20price%20fixing%2C%20and%20monopolies.
- Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions– https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/mergersandacquisitions.asp
Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.
...more April 26, 2022Overcooked! 2, 5-Minute Dungeon, and Strategy | Bonus Byte The fellas discuss leadership, efficiency, and time constraints in collaborative games.
Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.
...more April 19, 2022Bots | Deep in the D-Pad #25 In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, the fellas explore the history of videogame bots. They consider major milestones in the evolution of bots, as well as their personal experiences playing with and against bots. During the D-Pad Delights they discuss Boyfriend Dungeon and Unreal Tournament 1 (1999) Facing Worlds. They round out the episode with their second ever variety show! Appearances by Starcraft, Dota 2, and Fortnite.
Intro-00:00:00
D-Pad Delights-00:00:52
Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:11:37
Variety Show- 01:12:25
Outro-01:27:30
Further reading:
- An AI taught itself to play a video game – for the first time, it’s beating humans- https://theconversation.com/an-ai-taught-itself-to-play-a-video-game-for-the-first-time-its-beating-humans-118028
- Evolution of AI in Video-Games from 1980 to Today - https://medium.com/@DylanCa_/evolution-of-ai-in-video-games-from-1980-to-today-e3344acaed4c
Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.
...more April 12, 2022The Pedestrian | Bonus Byte The fellas explain why they adored The Pedestrian for its subtle storytelling, mechanics, and level design.
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FAQs about Deep in the D-Pad:
How many episodes does Deep in the D-Pad have?
The podcast currently has 58 episodes available.