Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Episode 025

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.

E3 2018 is Here… What’s on YOUR Wishlist? – Episode 022

We get ready for next week’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by taking a look at what has been announced/leaked thus far and what things we’d love to see. We also talk Best Buy, eSports, Let’s Plays, Fallout mods, and more!

Show Notes

  • Epic Set List:
    • Discussion of what games we’ve been playing recently & our spoiler-free thoughts
      • Bioshock
      • Axiom Verge
  • Pickups:
    • Scott closes in on completing the OG Xbox set (42 to go)
  • What’s News:
    • Best Buy ends Gamers Club Unlocked program
    • New study says 1-in-10 people globally will be fans of eSports or Let’s Plays by 2022
    • Overwatch League plans to add 6 new teams with an international focus for Season Two
    • The gigantic “Fallout: New California” mod nearing completion – will Bethesda allow it?
  • Main Event:
    • E3 is next week, we discuss developer thoughts on leaks, explore pre-show announcements (like Fallout 76), and what items are on our wishlist for this year’s show.