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A Video Game History of Chicago, Recorded LIVE! – Episode 026

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LIVE from Chicago, it’s Masters of Unlocking’s first anniversary episode!  This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the first-annual Cartridge Club Con (C3) in Chicago, Illinois.  We delve into Chicago’s rich history in gaming, including developers based here, games set here, and historic gaming events that occurred here.

Show Notes

  • Epic Set List:
    • Discussion of what games we’ve been playing recently & our spoiler-free thoughts
      • Octopath Traveler (Nintendo Switch)
      • Steamworld Dig 2 (Nintendo Switch)
      • Sunset Riders (SNES)
      • Zombies Ate My Neighbors (SNES)
      • Looney Tunes Basketball (SNES)
  • Pickups:
    • We discuss our recent gaming-related pickups and scores – what did we pickup on our trip to C3?
  • Main Event:
    • Caleb & Scott celebrate their trip to the first annual Cartridge Club Con by diving into video gaming’s history in Chicago.
      • Games Set in Chicago
        • Sports, mobsters, airports, light gun shooters, train simulators, arcade games, action games, and more…
      • CES in Chicago (1972 – 1994)
      • Game Developers in Chicago
        • Midway arcade games and the legacy the developer left on the Chicago dev scene

Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Episode 025

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We dive into a slew of gaming stories – Microtransactions, Google’s rumored console, gaming corpses, Nathan Fillion, ESPN & Overwatch , controller mods, Neo-Nazi scum, sex disorder, Fallout: New California, and more!  Plus we preview the Cartridge Club’s upcoming Chicago meetup!

Show Notes

  • Epic Set List:
    • Discussion of what games we’ve been playing recently & our spoiler-free thoughts
      • Pillars of Eternity
      • Horizon Zero Dawn
      • A Profound Waste of Time (magazine)
  • Pickups:
    • We discuss our recent gaming-related pickups and scores
  • What’s News:
    • Why should we care about a Google video game console?
    • Family of slain teen has viewing with him propped up playing video games, surrounded by his favorite things
    • Even more indie games are coming to Nintendo Switch
    • Nathan Fillion finally plays Nathan Drake… is it any good?
    • ESPN/Disney ink exclusive broadcast deal with Blizzard for Overwatch League
    • Neo-Nazis using online games as recruiting playgrounds… in case the internet didn’t already suck enough
    • First video games, now Sex… is there anything fun the WHO thinks is good for you?
      • We learn which member of the iconic 1990’s trio TLC “Hey Past Caleb…” had the hots for
    • Score 1 for Anti Microtransactions – Middle-earth: Shadow of War is now microtransaction-free!
    • 8bitdo releases kits to mod your classic OEM Nintendo, SNES, and Genesis controllers with wireless bluetooth
    • Fallout: New California fan mod receives thumbs up from Bethesda
    • Guerrilla Games is growing
  • Main Event:
    • Caleb & Scott are headed to Chicago for a Cartridge Club meetup (July 27 – 29)!  If you’re in the Chicago area, we’d love to say hi!  Drop us a line.