Life and Gaming

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year! Generations is taking a well-deserved break this week. Instead of a full episode, we are providing an update to our show with a few small announcements and a bright look into the near future. We're looking forward to sharing more!

We take a deeper dive into BigCats life and work as a marriage and family therapist. He shares what he is currently working on and passionate about. We discuss his integration of technology with Play Therapy. We find out what drives BigCat to do what he does best. And we hope you’ll learn something new along the way!

Negative reviews impact more than how a game sells. It impacts how other people perceive a product or service. As a social norm, consumers believe in reviews made by real people as a good judgment of a product or service which then influence buying habits. These reviews can also create a bandwagon effect, which can hurt a product or service’s credibility. The more people voice something is bad, the more people believe it is true.

The brothers, Jason and Adam talk about one of the video game companies they love most: Bethesda. We discuss current Bethesda games, future games and how the company has impacted our lives. We nerd semi-hard on topics relating to Elder Scrolls, Fallout, and Doom. Lastly, we debate what Bethesda is doing right and wrong. Take this journey with us as we explore Bethesda.

Google Stadia Launched November 19th, we’re here to review its launch. Currently, multiple features were not implemented during its launch or are not correctly working or missing; for example "Crowd Play." Stadia did deliver on some of what it promised but unfortunately lacks critical aspects which separatists itself from the competitors.

We have a casual talk about the holidays and the games that are coming out in a few months. We travel down memory lane as we relive why the holidays are a special time for us and our families.

We explore and discuss Gaming Addiction in a special two-part episode. We scrutinize published articles relating to Gaming Addiction. Online articles from; The Guardian, CBC.CA, and BBC. These hot issues surround an already controversial topic in the gaming industry. We have a very biased opinion regarding gaming addiction and it's loosely labeling of a mental disorder.

We explore and discuss Gaming Addiction in a special two-part episode. Gaming Addiction is a controversial topic not only for parents but for the gaming industry as well. Our group has an admittedly biased opinion regarding gaming addiction and it's labeling of a mental disorder. Embark on this quest with us as we discover the difference between hardcore gamers and a legitimate Gaming Addiction.

Video games have helped us train our cognitive and emotional skills which have spilled over into our personal lives such as work, family, and life in general. In this episode, we discuss the games which aided in developing our cognitive and emotional skills.

This is currently a controversial topic in the mental health field. Some see the benefit in technological apps like breathing apps etc but are still coming to understand how games like smash brothers, first-person shooters, etc are therapeutic.

The easy answer is that video games are rich in storytelling and metaphors which is how we help kids heal.

Do gamers prefer couch gaming with friends or do they want the online multiplayer experience? Do younger gamers know what couch co-op competitive play is and what it truly means? We explore the roots of our multiplayer gaming and how we experienced these fantastic games growing up, on the couch. Then we dive into how online multiplayer gaming has evolved into our lives and families' lives.

As an exciting addition, we have a special guest appearance on the show, enter The Chaz. Enjoy!