Middle Aged Gaming

Middle Aged Gaming

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Middle Aged Gaming episodes

  • After The Show: Balancing Gaming and Life

    Did a Stadia exec really say that streamers should pay to stream content? What about the possibility of an XBOX streaming stick? Crian wants to talk about hardware again and has all the details about the launch of the AMD RX 6000 series graphic cards. How do you balance gaming and life? Do you just ignore life and game? Or are you responsible?

    Stadia Exec Says Streamers Should Pay

    In a recent tweet, an exec for Google Stadia stated that he believed the current ecosystem is unfair to developers because streamers are profiting off them. Of course, the internet reacted and Google came out to explain his opinions are not theirs.

    XBOX Streaming Stick

    Who knows but we might be getting a streaming stick in the future that will allow us to stream games directly to our TV without an expensive console? Is this where all gaming is going? Listen to the discussion to find out.

    AMD’s Next Gen Cards Could Walk The Walk

    Crian forces us to listen to more of his obsession with hardware but this time it might be good for us. AMD’s event will have launched by the time you are hearing this episode so hopefully we can get 4k graphics for a good price.

    Balancing Games and Life

    Adam and Crian both work hard with full time jobs and then some. What is the best way to maximize your gaming time but still keep your partner and family happy? We go into some ideas and how they both deal with their gaming and other schedules.  

    38 min
  • The Game Show - Episode 3: A Moment of Zen
    Episode 3: A Moment of Zen
    Life is stressful. Games shouldn't have to be. That is why we have chosen six games that we feel help us escape from the hustle and bustle of the real world and allow us to relax.
    Today's criteria are: games on the go, games to pay after a long days' work, and games that we feel have an overall relaxing asthetic.
    Crian's Picks
    Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp (game on the go)
    For those who can't get enough Animal Crossing (or those who don't have a Switch), this can help fill that hole in your life. Available for android and iOS, this game will take you on peaceful camp in the woods. And for those of you who do have a switch, you can link your account and grab benefits for the main game.
    Civilization VI (after a long, hard day)
    Is your brain fried? the last thing you need is fast paced gameplay. Thankfully, Civilization VI (a.k.a Civ 6) has you covered.
    Pick your civilization so you can start from the stone age and work your way through history into the future. Help your people expand their territory, make allies, make enemies, and create your very own wonders of the world. Multiple victory conditions also make this a great game for warhawks and pacifists alike.
    Finally, a game where we can talk about religion and politics in (relatively) polite company.
    No Man's Sky (asthetic)
    Boldly going where no man has gone before, No Man's Sky will see you exploring the stars in a way no other game has done before.
    Originally earning its share of controversy, the latest update, Origin, delivers on many of the promises we've been waiting to see come to fruition. Hop from planet to planet building a network of outposts, engage in dogfights in space, and build your own fleet to travel the stars.
    What do you call a sandbox in zero-G?
    Adam's Picks
    Nonogram (game on the go)
    If you enjoy logic puzzles like sudoku, you should definitely check this game out.
    You're given a grid with a series of numbers along the top and side indicating sequences of "on" squares. Using your powers of deduction, you must figure out which squares are "on" and which are "off".
    Multiple difficulties for those who are looking for a quick solve or more of a challenge.
    The Sims (after a long, hard day)
    The ultimate god simulator, The Sims allows you to control every facet of your characters lives. From their clothes, to their houses, personalities, relationships, and even day to day activities, you can be as hands on or hands off as you like.
    Perfect for helicopter parents who need a bit more control in their lives.
    Okami (asthetic)
    An oldie but a goodie, there's a reason this game has been re-released on every generation since the PS2. Great for fans of puzzle focused ARPGs a la The Legend of Zelda, Okami follows the story of Amaterasu as she saves feudal Japan from a looming darkness.
    If you know someone who claims games aren't art, this is the only example you'll ever need. Okami looks and feels like a living painting. In fact, use of the "celestial brush" to "draw" across the screen is a major mechanic in the game.
    An absolutely beautiful game that is as unique today as well as it was back in 2006.
    41 min
  • Episode 8: Sooner or Later

    The new PS5 and XBOX UIs, PS4 Update 8, Elder Scrolls 6 exclusivity, Mariokart Live and the new Hearthstone expansion are all topics in our news segment on today’s show. As always we bring you an exciting topic which today is about buying games on release or waiting for them to mature? What type of consumer are you?

    XBOX Series X and PS5 UIs

    The new UIs were recently revealed on social media and boy are they exciting. Adam goes into details about what to expect and a change that he hopes will come in the future.

    PS4 Update 8.0 and Voice Recording

    The latest update dropped for the PlayStation 4 and it brought a lot of changes. Adam goes through them and how to deal with any issues that may come up from the changes.

    Elder Scrolls 6 Potential Exclusivity

    We didn’t want to talk about this just yet but we had to. We both give our opinions on what will happen if the Elder Scrolls 6 becomes exclusive to the PC and XBOX Series X.

    Mario Kart Live

    Being the Switch fan that he is, Crian would love to get Mario Kart Live but unfortunately it looks like it was created for people with large houses. Which is not like most houses in Asia. Hopefully Nintendo changes their mind about this.

    The Latest Hearthstone Expansion

    Crian has been playing Hearthstone for many years so with the rumor of another expansion coming out he had to go into the details of it.

    Sooner or Later

    Adam and Crian talk about when is the best time to buy games. Should you wait for that hotness or pre-order it immediately. What are the benefits and downsides of both sides.

    48 min
  • The Game Show - Episode 2: RPG Stands for "Role Playing Game-Show"
    Episode 2: RPG Stands for Role Playing Game-Show
    In today's show we flex a bit of our gamer nerdom by talking about Adam's personal favorite genre, RPGs. Each host will present their personal picks to represent the three sub-themes: world, story, and mechanics.
    Did your favorite RPG make the cut?
    Crian's Picks
    The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (World)
    "Hey, you. You're finally awake. You were trying to cross the border, right?"
    One of the most popular (and meme-able) games of all time, Skyrim is known for its rich lore and beautiful vistas. This is truly a "living breathing" world as characters don't simply exist to assign quests, they actually have daily lives to attend to.
    Fallout 4 (Story)
    Another Bethesda entry, Fallout 4 will see you taking on the role of the Sole Survivor one a quest to find your long lost child. Explore the burned out ruins of Boston now known as the Commonwealth and unearth a plot to... well... revealing spoilers sound like something a synth would say. Along the way you'll make friends, enemies, and a lot of debris.
    Dishonored (Mechanics)
    Crian exposes his bias with a third Bethesda pick. This time it is Dishonored, a game where you play as the falsely accused royal guard turned assassin, Corvo. Use your wits, gear, and magic to weave your way through the city of Dunwall like the deadly parkour wizard you were meant to be. Will you clear your name or become the ruthless killer your enemies would have you believed to be.
    Adam's Picks
    Divinity: Original Sin II (World)
    Everyone loves freedom, but sometimes you can have too much of a good thing. Not here though. Divinity tries very hard to allow you to solve quests creatively in a way that really tries to emulate old school pen & paper freedom. And best of all, it's multiplayer!
    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Story)
    Got some time to kill, The Witcher 3's got your back. Help Geralt find his long lost child of destiny to prevent the end of the world. Explore a war torn land full of political intrigue, deep characters, and lengthy side quests. All to the backdrop of eastern European folklore
    Quick note though, between the violence, adult content, and morally gray choices in this game, you might want to ask the kids to leave the room.
    World of Final Fantasy (Mechanics)
    Question: How could we do an RPG episode without a single Final Fantasy mention?
    Answer: We couldn't.
    World of Final Fantasy follows the brother and sister duo Lann & Reynn as they go on a nostalgia laced journey full of characters, monsters, and locations from one of Adam's favorite franchises (How has Crian not played a Final Fantasy yet?!?!). It also features a uniqe "stacking" mechanic that allows you to make human... er... monster pyramids that would make any high school cheerleading team jealous.
    50 min
  • Episode 7: Completionists vs. Game Hoppers

    Episode 7: The Completionists vs. The Game Hoppers

    Welcome to the latest show from the Middle Aged Gaming podcast. The show where we try to give you everything you need to know from the past week without all the huss and fuss. Today we are going to be talking about the iPhone 12,a potential Nintendo Switch Pro, the PS5 breakdown and the Lab Zero firings. Lastly we will be chatting about how people play games, why some people finish them and why other’s don’t.

     

    The iPhone 12 launch

    Not being an iPhone user but loving technology. The iPhone launched dropped right when the show went live so of course we had to talk about. Great screens, good CPU and 5G means the new generation of iPhones are going to be a big challenger in the mobile gaming market.

    Nintendo Switch Pro

    All pure speculation at the moment but if Nintendo did launch a Switch PRO, what would you want? What kind of features would you like to have? This was talked about on a previous show but Crian goes in depth here.

     PS5 Breakdown

    The PS5 breakdown was huge news last week so Adam being a huge PlayStation fan had to give us the breakdown about what went on in the video. If you don’t want to watch the whole thing. Please listen to this segment to hear the important details.

     Lab Zero Firings

    Lab Zero, the company behind Skullgirls and Indivisible recently fired all its employees. We get to hear what’s going on with the company and why they let go of their employees.

     Crian’s Topic

    Crian is a game hopper but he never was like that. Growing up his older brother implemented the rule that you could only play one game at one time. Almost 40 he changes games very often until he finds something that really gets his hooks in him. The last game was Mutant Year Zero which was an awesome x-com like game. He finished it a good two months ago and hasn’t finished anything else since.

     Adam’s Topic

     Adam gives us a comprehensive look at both sides of the coin so that Crian doesn’t have too much to say. Why do people finish games and why do people change games all the time.

    50 min
  • Episode 6: The Political Prerogative
    Episode 6: The Politics Prerogative
    Welcome to the latest show from the Middle Aged Gaming podcast. The show where we try to give you everything you need to know from the past week without all the huss and fuss. Today we are going to be talking about Shadowrun Dragonfall – Director’s cut and the Final Fantasy VII Remake. We will also be talking about how both new generation consoles offer the best value for 4K gaming as well as the latest on the PS5 and the Hololive scandal. Lastly we will be digging into our topic about politics in gaming.
    Shadowrun Dragonfall - Director's Cut
    A game that he shied away from before but during a recent stream he really loved the relaxing nature of the game despite it being very difficult. Definitely a game to try if you have been putting it off and are in the mood for something less stressful. Saving is your friend.
    Final Fantasy VII Remake
    Adam talks about arguably one of the most famous series in gaming and its recent remake. He talks about the changes and what is good and bad. Definitely something not to miss.
    Consoles offer better value (Crian’s News)
    Crian dives into the costs of building a modern 4K gaming PC compared to purchasing one of the new consoles. The main problem being that while the cost of a 4K capable graphics card has come down, the costs of 4k monitors have not. For a low end monitor you are still looking at 500+ USD which is not factoring in the rest of the computer.
    Hololive and the PS5 (Adam’s News)
    Adam dives deep into some datamined PS5 features and what they mean for his favorite console. He also talks about the Japanese company Hololive and the recent scandal that has been in the news here in Asia. This also directly connects to our topic so keep this news item in mind.
    Crian’s Topic
    Crian takes on today’s topic from the perspective of political leanings in games and how most games definitely lean to the left. Being a liberal himself, he doesn’t mind this and definitely argues that more philosophies should be included in games. He talks about Gone Home. Spoilers!
    Adam’s Topic
    Adam talks about his thoughts in politics and whether they belong in games and if it is even possible to take them out. He goes over some relevant examples that have occurred in the last few years and his thoughts on them.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 5: The Exclusives Exclusive
    Have console or PC exclusives been driving you up the wall? Well today’s episode is perfect for you. We delve into console exclusives as well as the emergence of the Epic Game store. We also talk about Crian not being satisfied with House Flipper and Adam starting on the amazing Ghosts of Tsushima. Lastly we talk about Amazon Luna and Geforce Now finally launching in Taiwan. We really look forward to hearing from you each week so please contact us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If you don’t like any of those then there is our email: [email protected]
    54 min
  • Episode 4: The Hidden Gems
    Hi everyone, we are back for another episode and hopefully two more next week. We are slowly ironing out the recording and video issues but without further delay. Today we talked about:
    Games we are playing (Hearthstone, Dusk Diver)
    Our Topic: Hidden Gems (Subnautica, Valkyria Chronicles)
    Interesting News (Geforce GTX 3080, PS5)
    If you have any thoughts, comments or questions, please feel free to contact us:
    Twitter@GamingAged
    Facebook@middleagedgaming2020
    44 min
  • Episode 3: Dueling Headsets
    Today we learned about Adam's love of Final Fantasy XIV and that Crian still hasn't found a game to enjoy yet. We also talked about the headsets we both recently bought. You can find the links at the bottom of the show notes. Lastly we talked more about the upcoming consoles as well as Microsoft's X-Cloud service.
    44 min

About Middle Aged Gaming

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We are some middle aged gamers trying not to let age get the better of us. With less and less time we wanted to create a podcast for people who are passionate about games but find themselves having less time to keep up with all the media surrounding it.