Photo by  Michael Rowe

Andy and Michael R. go deep talking about gaming. But before we delve into that, we recognize the 10 year anniversary of the passing of Steve Jobs, and another sad day as Germany looks to possibly put a national speed limit on the autobahn.

Looking at a lifehacker article on how to install the latest version of macOS on older (unsupported) Apple computers triggers a discussion on Hackintosh computers, and the problems of long distance tech support.

Going deep on a few games, Amazon’s – New World, Blizzard’s – World of Warcraft (Shadowlands), and Epic’s PC Building Simulator, drives an analysis of player behavior and the problems with bots. We discuss how the gaming mechanics and structure of the game can lead to bad behavior by design. Michael R. brings up his bias of PvE (Player verses Environment) versus PvP (Player versus Player), and how a PvP end game can cause for bad social behavior.

Show Links:

Business

https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/5/22710841/apple-steve-jobs-memorial-10-years

Technology

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/speed-limit-may-spell-the-end-of-fun-fun-fun-on-the-autobahn-898qqqr3v

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-install-the-latest-macos-on-an-unsupported-mac-1847802771

https://9to5mac.com/2021/10/07/linux-is-now-usable-as-a-basic-desktop-for-m1-macs/

Gaming

https://kotaku.com/new-world-patch-adds-important-message-dont-be-a-dick-1847809499

https://kotaku.com/new-world-still-bricking-expensive-graphics-cards-say-1847782307

https://techncruncher.blogspot.com/2021/10/is-wow-worth-playing-in-2021-screen-rant.html

https://techncruncher.blogspot.com/2021/10/tabletop-rpgs-that-are-easy-to-play.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play-by-mail_game

https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/8/22715201/pc-building-simulator-free-epic-games-store

https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/desert-bus-the-very-worst-video-game-ever-created