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Episode 112

On today's episode, we talk about video game music! As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Fall Guys). This episode was recorded in July 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - The Best Game Music

9:14 - Evocative Music vs Catchy Music

17:26 - Our Favorite Soundtracks

23:02 - Our Forays into Video Game Music Making

25:15 - Intelligent Use of Music in Games

37:37 - More Of Our Favorites

47:55 - Fall Guys

Episode 111

On today's episode, we talk about NFTs in gaming. We also discuss the current state of Metaverse. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Omori, MapleStory, Skyrim VR, Vampire Survivors, Risk of Rain 2, Stray, Killer Queen). This episode was recorded in July 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - NFTs in Games

22:36 - Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

26:38 - Square Enix and NFTs

32:08 - The Metaverse

38:44 - Omori

48:29 - MapleStory

1:03:22 - Skyrim VR

1:06:56 - Vampire Survivors

1:09:48 - Risk of Rain 2

1:12:05 - Stray

1:20:40 - Killer Queen and Starport Arcade

Episode 110

On today's episode, we talk about PC gaming - we discuss our history with it, and where it stands in 2022. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Super Auto Pets, Sniper Elite 5, My Friend Pedro, Pokémon SoulSilver, Minecraft, Bowser's Fury). This episode was recorded in June 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Building Our PCs

12:15 - Our PC Gaming History

23:40 - Playing On PC in 2022

30:10 - Setups

34:40 - Discord

39:55 - Chat Features

45:30 - Connor's Anecdote

47:41 - Super Auto Pets

51:15 - Sniper Elite 5

52:47 - My Friend Pedro

55:05 - Pokémon SoulSilver

57:27 - Minecraft

1:00:35 - Bowser's Fury

Episode 109

On today's episode, we discuss the Xbox Summer 2022 games showcase and the latest PlayStation State of Play. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Outward, Risk of Rain 2, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt, Switch Sports, V Rising, Generation Zero, Crusader Kings III). This episode was recorded in June 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:12 - Redfall, Silksong, and High On Life

8:20 - Riot Partnership

13:32 - Kojima Partnership

18:56 - Persona On Xbox, Forzo Motorsport, and Flight Sim Updates

22:05 - Overwatch 2 and Diablo IV

25:05 - Ara History Untold and Game Updates

29:39 - Minecraft Legends, Pentiment, Grounded, and More

37:11 - Cocoon and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

40:02 - Starfield

52:30 - Resident Evil 4 Remake and Street Fighter 6

57:49 - Resident Evil 8 VR, Horizon Call of the Mountain, and PSVR2 Games

59:46 - Spider-Man on PC, The Last of Us Part I, Horizon Forbidden West Updates

1:05:48 - Stray, The Callisto Protocol, Tunic, and More

1:09:15 - Final Fantasy XVI

1:11:29 - Outward, Risk of Rain 2, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt

1:14:55 - Switch Sports

1:20:10 - V Rising

1:24:47 - Generation Zero

1:29:18 - Crusader Kings III

Episode 108

On today's episode, we discuss Sony's revamped PlayStation Plus (previously codenamed "Spartacus"), and how it compares with Microsoft's Xbox GamePass. We also go off on a couple tangents and talk about Halo Infinite and handheld consoles. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Baba Is You, VRChat, Dark Souls: Remastered). This episode was recorded in March 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - The New PlayStation Plus

27:43 - Halo Infinite Tangent

34:31 - No Vita Games on PS Plus and Handhelds

46:20 - Baba Is You

50:04 - VRChat

52:14 - Dark Souls: Remastered

Episode 107

On today's episode, we discuss games in the mid to late 2000s, and specifically touch on the brown/gray color palette that was so popular in that time. We also talk a bit about NFTs in games. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Crusader Kings III, Monster Hunter Rise, Elden Ring, Tunic). This episode was recorded in March 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Graphics and Games in the "Gray Era" of the PS3 and 360

18:37 - Nintendo's Problems in the "Gray Era"

23:32 - Sony and Microsoft's Missteps

27:59 - Indies During This Time

39:39 - Our Thoughts on NFTs in Games

54:55 - Crusader Kings III

1:03:19 - Monster Hunter Rise

1:12:46 - Elden Ring

1:32:53 - Tunic

Episode 106

On today's episode, we discuss the monumental Elden Ring. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, Mass Effect). This episode was recorded in March 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Elden Ring Impressions

26:39 - Techincal Problems

30:37 - Popularity, Design Philosophy, and Our Playthroughs

1:08:20 - Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War

1:18:19 - A Note On Ukraine and Russia

1:20:15 - Mass Effect

Episode 105

On today's episode, we talk about the state of the gaming industry in 2022 and where we might be headed. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Horizon Forbidden West, Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War). This episode was recorded in February 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Acquisitions

7:39 - Multimedia Efforts

12:00 - PC and Steam Deck

16:51 - Nintendo and Switch Online

25:42 - Sony and VR

44:36 - Microsoft and Game Pass

53:45 - Elden Ring Anticipation

1:01:50 - Horizon Forbidden West

1:14:43 - The Uncharted Movie

1:17:31 - Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War

Episode 104

On today's episode, we discuss the latest Nintendo direct detailing Nintendo's plans for the first half of 2022. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies, Grounded, Sifu, Astroneer). This episode was recorded in February 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Speculating on Breath of the Wild 2

3:20 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land

7:48 - Nintendo Switch Sports

13:03 - 48 New Tracks in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

20:39 - Miscellaneous Announcements

24:24 - MLB The Show 22 on Switch

29:14 - Earthbound on Switch

32:37 - Closure of the Wii U and 3DS eShops

43:39 - Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies

46:00 - Grounded

48:31 - Sifu

1:03:22 - Astroneer

Episode 103

On today's episode, we discuss another major acquisition - PlayStation has acquired Bungie. As always, we conclude with what we're playing (Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Minecraft, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, Fortnite). This episode was recorded in February 2022. Royalty free music from BenSound.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Sony Purchases Bungie

9:55 - Who's Next?

15:04 - Bungie's Value and Multimedia Ambitions

24:06 - Nintendo's Potential Reaction

28:54 - The Retention Package

31:41 - Pokémon Legends: Arceus

49:17 - Minecraft

52:43 - Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection

1:01:16 - Fortnite