Silicon Sasquatch

Silicon Sasquatch

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Silicon Sasquatch episodes

  • Shadow Complex, Orson Scott Card and homosexuality: Ethics and consumer responsibilty in the video game marketplace
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    Shadow Complex, Orson Scott Card and homosexuality: Ethics and consumer responsibilty in the video game marketplace
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    This week's podcast centers around Shadow Complex, one of the latest and most critically acclaimed games on Xbox Live Arcade. While most people will agree the game is a worthwhile trip down memory lane in the spirit of classics like Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, that isn't the focus of our discussion. Instead, we're taking a look at an opinion piece penned by Christian Nutt of Gamasutra, who responds to a debate that arose on popular video game forum NeoGAF over whether it's reasonable to boycott a game for ethical reasons. From there, we discuss the reasoning behind boycotts and petitions that gamers engage in and the ramifications of their actions.

    At just over 30 minutes, this is our most succint podcast -- but I think it's also safe to say it's the most engaging episode we've produced so far.

    Finally, I wanted to mention that this entry marks the 100th post on Silicon Sasquatch! On behalf of Aaron, Doug and myself, I just wanted to say we're all deeply grateful to our fans (and critics) and we hope you've enjoyed the ride so far.

    If you want to help us, just spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, subscribe to our RSS feed, or post a comment on an entry or two. We're always grateful to hear from you.

    35 min
  • Silicon Sasquatch Podcast #2 - The Summer Drought
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    Silicon Sasquatch Podcast #002 - The Summer Drought
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    We're all familiar with the summer doldrums -- the scorching heat, the long days and short nights, and the almost total lack of good games being released in stores. But was it always like this? And thanks to the digital distribution market, are things changing?

    Site editors Nick and Aaron were joined by our number-one (and possibly only) fan Tyler for this discussion. Although the show weighs in at a mere 40ish minutes this time around, we did find ourselves sidetracked a few times. It just goes to show that if you get a few nerds together to talk, the discussion will invariably devolve into an argument over which Final Fantasy is the best.

    Editor's Note: It's Final Fantasy VI.

    47 min
  • Introducing SquatchCast - the Silicon Sasquatch podcast!
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    Hey gang!

    At long last, we're ready to unveil the latest branch of the Silicon Sasquatch media empire: The Silicon Sasquatch Podcast! Or, as I've taken to calling it, the SquatchCast. Each episode seeks to address one major theme or issue related to video games. Our mission is to deliver a podcast that's engaging, thought-provoking and entertaining.

    What you shouldn't expect from the podcast:

    1. Everybody being drunk
    2. Fart noises
    3. Long, rambling discussions about what games everyone is playing

      4. This week's episode is titled The Day the Music Died: Has the rhythm game bubble finally burst? We discuss the future of big-name franchises like Guitar Hero and Rock Band and debate whether the writing's on the wall or they're just warming up.

      We're looking to deliver new episodes on a weekly basis, so be sure to subscribe with your RSS or podcast aggregator of your choice!

      Download the first episode here!

      1 hr

    About Silicon Sasquatch

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    An independent podcast covering the cultural significance of games.