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.

What Do Gamers Think About Gaming in 2018? – Episode 015

Caleb & Scott dive into a new report by social site Qutee about what video gamers think about gaming in 2018.  They examine the results of the report and ask whether it actually tells us anything scientific about gamers or the game industry.

Show Notes

  • Gaming Archaeology:
    • Caleb and VGCollectaholic recap their recent game pickups
  • Epic Set List:
    • Discussion of what we’ve been playing recently & our spoiler-free thoughts
  • What’s News:
    • Google rumored to be creating a new game console?
    • Hawaii introduces new Loot Crate legistlation
    • Did Nintendo download a ROM and sell it to us?  If so, is it legal?
    • Assassin’s Creed: Origins’ new “Discovery Tour” mode goes live
    • Using IFTTT to find free video game deals online
    • Valve pulls a developer from Steam for reviewing its own games
  • Main Event:
    • Social site Qutee releases a “study” on what video gamers think about gaming in 2018… we discuss the findings and our thoughts.