Super Gamer Podcast

Okay, so we’re all nerds here, right? You know how, us nerds, when we really love something we kind of feel like we know everything about it and no one else could possibly know more? We’re wrong. We should knock that off. BUT! BUT!!! Pablo Hidalgo isn’t wrong. Pablo Hidalgo knows more about Star Wars […]

Hey Super Gamers, tune in to episode 72 to hear from the prez (Melanie Penner) and VP (Lorhiz Aquino) of University of Manitoba eSports. Hear about the group’s growth into a more competitive program, where they want to go from here, and how you can join. Download link – Super Gamer episode 72 – U […]

Hey Super Gamers, tune in to episode 72 to hear from the prez (Melanie Penner) and VP (Lorhiz Aquino) of University of Manitoba eSports. Hear about the group’s growth into a more competitive program, where they want to go from here, and how you can join. Download link – Super Gamer episode 72 – U … Continue reading Super Gamer Podcast – Episode 72 – eSports Education

Virtual reality + licensed venue you can book with your friends = super happy fun time! Chris Hall is the owner of The Portal in Winnipeg, which is pretty much exactly the above equation. He’s our guest of Episode 71, and he’s generously offered 20 per cent off for bookings for Super Gamer listeners: just enter … Continue reading Super Gamer episode 71 – The Portal (of Awesomeness!)

Okay, Winnipeg tabletop enthusiasts, there’s good news and there’s bad news. First, the bad: JimCon, a way cool tabletop gaming convention in Winnipeg that I visited last November, is no more. The good news, though, is there’s a new tabletop gaming convention in town: Game-itoba! It’s conveniently at the same location on the same weekend. … Continue reading Super Gamer episode 70 – Game-itoba

Today’s guest is Peadar McMahon of Mojopin Studios. Mojopin is making a Gaelic football game, and is looking for funding. Gaelic football is awesome, but Peadar says an old video game franchise of it on PS2 was not. Mojopin is shooting for awesome with its game. Check out the Kickstarter here. Download link – Super … Continue reading Super Gamer episode 69 – All Star Gaelic Football

Get the deets on Ubisoft’s announcement that they’re opening a studio in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This episode features Ubisoft Canadian Studios CEO Yannis Mallat, managing director of Ubisoft Winnipeg Darryl Long, and New Media Manitoba’s Louie Ghiz. Download link – Super Gamer episode 68 – Ubisoft Winnipeg

Video Games Live kicked off its 14-show, 12-city Canadian tour in Winnipeg, MB on Monday. At the show, I got a chance to speak to VGL creator and performer (and industry icon) Tommy Tallarico. Have a listen, and find out why Mr. Tallarico thinks Beethoven would be a video game composer if he were alive […]

Video Games Live kicked off its 14-show, 12-city Canadian tour in Winnipeg, MB on Monday. At the show, I got a chance to speak to VGL creator and performer (and industry icon) Tommy Tallarico. Have a listen, and find out why Mr. Tallarico thinks Beethoven would be a video game composer if he were alive … Continue reading Super Gamer Episode 67 – Tommy Tallarico

Pinball is way deeper than it looks. Did you know each machine comes with instructions? I learned this with a visit to Forth in Winnipeg to speak to David Morris and Kevin Peden of the Manitoba Pinball League. Listen in! Download link – Super Gamer episode 66 – Wizard Mode Check out the Manitoba Pinball … Continue reading Super Gamer Episode 66 – Wizard Mode