The Single Player Experience

Saving Money as a Gamer: Tips and Strategies

Sebastian and his wife Giselle discuss Sebastian's spending habits on video games and the impact of FOMO (fear of missing out) on his purchasing decisions. They also talk about the consoles they've bought and the games they regret buying. Sebastian shares tips on saving money as a gamer, including using Xbox Game Pass and buying games on PC or the Steam Deck. They reminisce about waiting in line for midnight releases and discuss the games they would buy if they were remade.

takeaways

• Spending habits on video games can vary, and it's important to find a balance that works for you.
• FOMO (fear of missing out) can influence purchasing decisions, but it's important to evaluate whether a game is truly of interest or just hype.
• Xbox Game Pass and PC gaming can be cost-effective ways to play a wide variety of games.
• Waiting in line for midnight releases used to be a popular event, but with digital downloads and pre-downloads, it has become less common.
• Remakes of beloved games can be highly anticipated and offer a chance to experience a favorite game in a new way.

Summary

Sebastian Mauldin returns to his podcast, Single Player Experience, after a hiatus. In this episode, his wife Giselle Maude acts as the host and asks Sebastian questions about his break and the new direction of the show. Sebastian explains that he took a break to improve the quality of the podcast and learn from successful people in the gaming and podcasting industry. He introduces the second season of the podcast as a remake, focusing on single player games and storytelling. Sebastian discusses his favorite gaming memories, guilty pleasure games, and his preference for single player games. He also talks about his gaming setup and the different consoles he plays on. The episode concludes with Sebastian expressing his excitement for the future of the podcast and thanking listeners for their support.

Takeaways

• Taking a break can be beneficial to improve the quality of a podcast or any creative endeavor.
• Single player games offer a unique and immersive storytelling experience.
• Gaming memories can be formed through both single player and multiplayer experiences.
• Different consoles and gaming setups can provide different gaming experiences.
• The second season of Single Player Experience will focus on single player games and storytelling.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Return of Single Player Experience: A New Direction
• 01:34 Improving the Quality of the Podcast: Taking a Hiatus
• 03:23 The Remake: Focusing on Single Player Games and Storytelling
• 07:14 Favorite Gaming Memories: From Multiplayer to Single Player
• 10:59 Guilty Pleasure Games
• 16:05 Gaming Setups and Console Preferences
• 25:44 Playing the Most on Xbox
• 39:15 What Makes Single Player Games Special
• 43:31 Excitement for the Future of Single Player Experience

What's up and welcome to the Single Player Experience Podcast. In this episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin will once again be joined by renowned Professor and Boss Rush's own David Lasby! In this episode, the duo will talk all about their thoughts and desires for the Switch 2, the games that they are playing and they discuss storytelling in video games today.

We have all this and more on this episode of The Single Player Experience Podcast!

Sebastion and The Single Player Experience Links:

Head to Discord to join the FREE Single Player Experience Discord Server! https://discord.gg/YeCwD6gtDv

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David Lasby's Links:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/david-lasby_check-out-my-latest-book-review-for-boss-activity-7155307722098319360-TnPn

Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidlasby?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

What Grade would you give Xbox for 2023 Ft. Michael Santiago

What's up and welcome to the Single Player Experience Podcast. In this episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin will once again be joined be a reoccurring guest of the show Michael "Toon" Santiago! In this episode, the duo will talk all about their thoughts on Xbox's Grade for 2023 and they will be talking about the games that stood out this year on the platform.

We have all this and more on this episode of The Single Player Experience Podcast!

Sebastion and The Single Player Experience Links:

Head to Discord to join the FREE Single Player Experience Discord Server! https://discord.gg/YeCwD6gtDv

For more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts.

Connect with Sebastion:

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Michael Santiago's Links:

Podcast: gamersuniversitypodcast.com

Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Toon_Medic

The future of the gaming industry with NFTs - Featuring NFT and WEB3 Specialist, Sam Kamani!

On this Episode of The Single Player Experience, Our host Sebastion Mauldin, talks with the host of the Web3 Podcast, Sam Kamani. Sam tells us all about Web3 gaming, we talk about whether or not NFTs are wrong, and Sam gives his prediction on the gaming industry's future with NFTs.

We also talk about how game developers will use the play to earn formula and NFTs.

We've got All this and more on this episode of the Single Player Experience Podcast!

Sebastion and The Single Player Experience Links:

Head to Discord to join the FREE Single Player Experience Discord Server! https://discord.gg/YeCwD6gtDv

For more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts.

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Sam Kamani's Socials links:

Sam's Linkedin:

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Behind the Scenes Stories about Yo Kai Watch, Power Rangers, Ni No Kuni, and Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Ft. Marlene Sharpe

In this episode of the Single Player Experience, Our host Sebastion Mauldin talks to incredible Marlene Sharp. Marlene shares stories about the projects that she has been involved with throughout her career. In this episode, you'll hear stories about Yo Kai Watch, Power Rangers, Ni No Kuni, and the Sonic the Hedgehog Movie. If you want to hear about experiences in the entertainment, toys, and video industries then you are in the right place.

We've got all this and more on this episode, of the Single Player Experience.

Sebastion and The Single Player Experience Links:

Head to Discord to join the FREE Single Player Experience Discord Server! https://discord.gg/YeCwD6gtDv

For more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts.

Connect with Sebastion:

Write In Here: https://pronerdreport.com/contact/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089582529402&sk=about

Marlene Sharp Social links: 

Marlene Sharp - IMDbhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marlenesharp/

Best Video Game Adaptations of 2023 Ft. Jason Craig

2023 has been a spectacular year for video game releases, but I also has been a dope year for video game adaptions. So in this episode, our host, Sebastion Mauldin, is joined by the host of the "Bring da Popcorn" podcast, Jason Kelly to talk about the Best Video Game Adaptations of 2023.

The duo also discuss the games that they are playing and Jason talks about his favorite games of 2023.

We've got all this and more on this episode of the Single Player Experience!

Sebastion and The Single Player Experience Links:

Head to Discord to join the FREE Single Player Experience Discord Server! https://discord.gg/YeCwD6gtDv

For more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts.

Connect with Sebastion:

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Listen to Jason Craig's podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brang-da-popcorn/id1607425000

Indie Game Spotlight: Star Salvager ft. Jonathan Williams (Lofi Version)

Here on the Single Player Experience, we love to highlight dope indie games that you should be playing. Today our Indie Game Spotlight is Star Salvager.

In this episode, Sebastion talks with the Creator and Lead Developer of Star Salvager, Jonathan Williams! Jonathan talks in Depth about his game, the inspiration behind it, and we let you know why you should be playing this game.

There's All this and more on this episode of the Single Player Experience!

Links to Star Salvager:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/A_Game_Studios

Steam Page Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1563460/Star_Salvager/

Sebastion and The Single Player Experience Links:

Head to Discord to join the FREE Single Player Experience Discord Server! https://discord.gg/YeCwD6gtDv

For more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts.

Connect with Sebastion:

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Hunt the Night Review: A 2D Witcher Meets Dark Souls

Over here at The Single Player Experience, we always want you, the listeners, to get the most bang for your buck when trying out new games. Often we love to check out the latest indie games.

In today's episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin, will be reviewing the indie game of the week, Hunt the Night.

Tune in to hear a breakdown of each component of this game to get a better idea of whether this game is worth adding to your backlog list.

Sebastion and The Single Player Experience Links:

Head to Discord to join the FREE Single Player Experience Discord Server! https://discord.gg/YeCwD6gtDv

For more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts.

Connect with Sebastion:

Write In Here: https://pronerdreport.com/contact/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089582529402&sk=about

Indie Game Spotlight - Star Salvager ft. Jonathan Williams

Here on the Single Player Experience, we love to highlight dope indie games that you should be playing. Today our Indie Game Spotlight is Star Salvager.

In this episode, Sebastion talks with the Creator and Lead Developer of Star Salvager, Jonathan Williams! Jonathan talks in Depth about his game, the inspiration behind it, and we let you know why you should be playing this game.

There's All this and more on this episode of the Single Player Experience!

Steam Page Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1563460/Star_Salvager/

Sebastion and The Single Player Experience Links:

Head to Discord to join the FREE Single Player Experience Discord Server! https://discord.gg/YeCwD6gtDv

For more episodes, head to Apple Podcasts.

Connect with Sebastion:

Write In Here: https://pronerdreport.com/contact/