Mastering The Game Podcast

By Jermaine Harris

Welcome to the Mastering The Game podcast, the podcast for gamers and gaming enthusiasts alike. Join our host, Jermaine Harris, on an adventure as we dive into ever-evolving world of video games.

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June 24, 2024 58: Reflecting On Over A Year's Worth of Podcasting
In this episode, host Jermaine Harris reflects on the past 50+ episodes.

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June 17, 2024 57: Hitman World Of Assassination Review
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In the “Mastering the Game” podcast hosted by Jermaine Harris, he discusses his love for the Hitman World of Assassination game. Although he hadn’t played any Hitman games as a kid, upon trying the latest trilogy a few years ago, he became enamored with the detailed level design and high replay-ability factor. The game’s stealth elements resonated with him, reminding him of his fondness for stealth games from his childhood. One aspect he appreciates about Hitman is the variety of options available to complete missions, providing a fun challenge for players. Jermaine recommends the Hitman trilogy to fans of stealth or action-adventure games, emphasizing the engaging gameplay and multiple ways to approach each mission.

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June 10, 2024 56: IGN Live & More
In the “Mastering the Game” podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses his experience watching IGN Live over the past weekend. He highlights several upcoming games that caught his attention, including the new Warhammer 4000 game, Space Marine 2, set to release in September as a third-person shooter. Other games mentioned were Eternal Strands and Black Myth Wukong, with the latter expected to launch in August this year. Despite being initially forgotten, the recent reveal trailer has sparked excitement for Black Myth Wukong. Jermaine reflects on the busy week for gaming with events like the summer showcase, Xbox showcase, and IGN Live, expressing enthusiasm for the plethora of new game releases from various companies. He appreciates both existing and new IPs entering the gaming landscape and anticipates another great year for gaming ahead.

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June 03, 2024 55: Call of Duty Rumoured To Join Xbox Gamepass
In the “Mastering the Game” podcast hosted by Jermaine Harris, there’s speculation about Microsoft potentially adding Call of Duty to the Xbox Game Pass. The host wonders how this move might impact sales, considering that access to games on Game Pass is contingent on their availability in the library. Despite the potential risks, adding Call of Duty could broaden the player base and could be a strategy to assess interest. There’s a suggestion that Microsoft might eventually make Call of Duty exclusive to Xbox and available solely on Game Pass. While these are currently just rumors, the future implications remain uncertain, and it will be interesting to observe how things unfold over the next few years.
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May 20, 2024 54: Taking A Brief Break
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May 13, 2024 53: Ads In Video Games + Tipping Developers
In the “Mastering the Game” podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses EA’s CEO Andrew Wilson considering placing ads in their AAA games, which raises concerns given the recent price hikes in gaming. The base game prices have gone up from $60 to $70, with even pricier versions available. Harris worries about the impact of ads on gameplay immersion and fears that more studios will follow suit. While the idea of tipping game developers sounds appealing, Harris suspects the money would likely end up in executives’ pockets rather than benefiting the actual developers. This raises ethical concerns, especially if companies are not adequately supporting their employees.
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May 10, 2024 52: Helldivers 2 Fiasco & Bethesda Studios Shutting Down
In this episode of the Mastering the Game podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses recent developments in the gaming industry. Sony’s requirement for PC players to create a PlayStation Network account to play Hail Divers 2 sparked controversy, leading to backlash before the decision was rolled back. The move was seen as an attempt by Sony to boost player counts, potentially harming their credibility. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s decision to shut down four game development studios, including Arkane Austin, raises concerns about unrealistic performance expectations for games like Redfall. Layoffs in the industry are criticized, with calls for companies to prioritize crafting games that gamers truly enjoy to avoid such closures. The speaker expresses disappointment in the trend of releasing generic live service looter shooters and emphasizes the need for a shift towards creating games that genuinely resonate with players.
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May 06, 2024 51: Level Scaling In Video Games
In this episode of the Mastering The Game podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses his thoughts level scaling. He focuses on Gotham Knights, expressing dissatisfaction with the game’s enemy leveling system. He finds it less enjoyable to level up when enemies scale in strength along with the player, making progression feel stagnant. Despite this, Jermaine acknowledges that the crafting system in the game can help offset these challenges by allowing players to create stronger gear with elemental effects like fire, poison, and ice. He contrasts the game with the idea of a zone system similar to Pokémon, where areas have different levels of difficulty based on the player’s progression. While Jermaine feels this approach may not work well for an open-world game like Gotham Knights, he suggests that restricting access to certain areas until players reach a specific level could enhance the gameplay experience.
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April 29, 2024 50: Deadpool 3 Anticipation
In this episode of the “Mastering the Game” podcast hosted by Jermaine Harris, excitement builds for the upcoming release of Deadpool 3. While Jermaine prefers to go into movies without prior knowledge, he expresses anticipation for the movie due to his love for Hugh Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine in the X-Men franchise. He acknowledges Jackman’s contributions but believes it’s time for a new actor to take on the iconic role. Speculating on the possibility of a new Wolverine appearing in the film and envisioning a symbolic passing of the torch from Jackman to the successor, Jermaine looks forward to what the future holds for the character.
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April 22, 2024 49: Older Games Are Still Popular
Article About 2023 Gaming Data: https://pxl.to/2023-Video-Game-Analytics

In this episode of the“Mastering the Game” podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses insights from Newzoo about the gaming industry in 2023. The analysis reveals that the most popular games have been around for over three years, with PC, Xbox, and PlayStation titles averaging seven years old. The Switch stands out with newer games. Games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Grand Theft Auto 5, which are older, continue to dominate. The trend of playing established multiplayer games may persist due to ongoing updates and player engagement. Jermaine highlights the longevity of multiplayer games compared to single-player ones, emphasizing the importance of offline playability to extend a game’s lifespan. Developers are encouraged to focus on engaging content and gameplay loops to maintain player interest over time.
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The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.