
Puro Ka Laro! Podcast
By Jaemi, Vivz, John

Puro Ka Laro! PodcastNov 27, 2018

The Exclusivity Problem: Does this spell the end for console gaming? PART 2
Recorded: 01 Feb 2021
Published: 05 Feb 2021
Part 2 of The Exclusivity Problem: Does this spell the end for console gaming? [Episode 93]
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
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Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

94: Duh, New Year Episode!
Recorded: 15 Jan 2022
Published: 22 Jan 2022
Duh?! It's the New Year!
Catching up to news from December 2021 up to January 2022
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
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Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU Update Description

93: The Exclusivity Problem: Does this spell the end for console gaming?
Do you play exclusively on your chosen console because of the games or because of the system? Jaemi and Vivz discuss exclusivity in consoles and do you believe exclusivity will be the end of console gaming?
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU Update Description

92: Secret 6's Project Xandata
What is Project Xandata? What inspired them to make the first Filipino FPS? What are the challenges?
Listen to Jaemi talk to Secret 6's Jem Bernaldez (3D Creative Lead) and Jeff Jadulco (Server Engineer) about the First Filipino, Multiplayer 3v3 First-Person Shooter (FPS) Project Xandata.
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU Update Description

91: Rainbow Six: Siege with TogueMan
We talk to Togueman a Rainbow Six: Siege streamer and Tiktok creator about R6's past present and future.
Links:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/toguemangaming
Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@togueman
Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/togueman
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU Update Description

90: Tokyo Gameshow Only Episode, PROMISE!
Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Tokyo Gameshow.
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU Update Description

89: Nintendo Direct 9.23.2021
Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Nintendo Direct.
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU Update Description

88: Friends Again with Sony, a Playstation Show(case)
Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Sony's Playstation Showcase.
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU Update Description

87: Nyctophobia: Are You Afraid of the Dark?
We delve into the darkness of the mind of Kenneth to know more about his journey through the abyss of game development emerging into the light with the game Nyctophobia: Devil Unleashed.
Links: Game | Nyctophobia: Devil Unleashed https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672840/Nyctophobia_Devil_Unleashed/ Game | Triple Hell https://kenethdev.itch.io/triple-hell Facebook | Solitary Games https://www.facebook.com/SolitaryGames
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU Update Description

86: GamesCom 2021
In today's episode, we do a quick rundown of games released at GamesCom.
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU Update Description

85: Project PIGI Explained
Are you an aspiring Indie Game Developer? Do you have a prototype, but you have no idea how to move forward? Wish you have experienced programmers to help you improve your game?
Today we talk to the people behind Project PIGI (Philippine Indie Games Initiative), a collaboration of three established independent game studios in the Philippines: Ranida Games, Squeaky Wheel, and Yangyang Mobile. Their project aims to bridge the divide between Philippine game developers and publishers to stimulate the creation of new IPs and get a chance to showcase their games to local and international viewers.
If you like this episode please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU Update Description

84: STORM WARNING: Blizzard Entertainment
Today we discuss a storm that is rocking one of the biggest studios in the gaming industry, the lawsuit against Blizzard Entertainment. Which is accused of being a "breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women."
If you like this episode please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

83: SCAMMED! Games That You Regret Buying Ever!
We go down memory lane and reveal the games that we regret buying.
If you like this episode please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

82: Welcome to Year 4
Welcome to the 1st episode of Year 4! New Music, New Cover, New Year, New Place
To start the new season, we discuss how we think eSports should progress to be successful. The best way to grow any sport is to start with amateur competitions and go PRO.
Support The Podcast: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

81: Sailing a Virtual SEA of Games
For our final episode of Year 3, we talk to Andreas and Zain. Founders of VirtualSEA, a website dedicated to games from indie developers across Southeast Asia. All about the state of game development in a region not known for game development; and what is needed to break out into the global market.
LINKS: Virtual SEA | Games from Southeast Asia https://virtualseasia.com/
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

80: Axie Infinity and the Rise of NFT Games
Today we give our take on this trend, how it has taken Filipino gamers by storm and how it can affect the future of Filipino video games.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

79: Developer Secrets REVEALED!!: Prison Architect
Today's guest is Ryan Sumo, co-founder of Squeaky Wheel. We talk more about how the game industry works, his experiences in game development and publishing. And also, details about Steam that few people are aware of.
MARKERS: 0:01:54 - Ryan Sumo's journey from freelance artist to a game developer. 0:16:22 - Who decides to put microtransactions in a game? 0:21:20 - What is the advantage of a Solo Developer versus a Team? 0:26:24 - What is your experience in Game Publishing (Ruinarch)? 0:33:57 - How does one convince investors to invest in the video game industry? 0:41:43 - Ryan's thoughts on why there are few game studios in the PH 0:44:09 - How hard is it to market a game? 0:49:16 - Steam details any developer should know 0:59:07 - Soft Launch of Industry Initiative.
LINKS: Academia: School Simulator | Squeaky Wheel Studio Inc https://store.steampowered.com/app/672630/Academia__School_Simulator/
Ruinarch | Maccima Games / Squeaky Wheel Studio Inc. https://store.steampowered.com/app/909320/Ruinarch/
Ryan Sumo | Blog https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/RyanSumo/933395/
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

78: Developer Secrets REVEALED! (at ang interview ni iNANG)
We start this episode with Marnel interviewing Jaemi and Vivz about how PKL began. Wait. What?
We talked to our guests Marnel and Niel of the studio formerly known as Squeaky Wheel Studio and Juls of GameDevPH about their experiences in the game dev industry.
CHAPTERS: 0:03:08 - Kami ang guest? 0:09:13 - Squeaky Wheel 0:11:27 - Origin Stories (and in recording hiring?) 0:26:38 - What's needed in PH Game Development 0:31:58 - The Crunch 0:43:03 - Alpha, Beta, Early Access 0:56:12 - Negative Game Reviews 1:09:56 - Monetization Models 1:20:08 - New Game / New Studio
LINKS: Marnielle Lloyd Estrada Blog | https://coffeebraingames.wordpress.com/
Neil Mark Corre Twitch [Neil Creates] | https://www.twitch.tv/neilcreates/
Academia School Simulator | Squeaky Wheel Studio https://store.steampowered.com/app/672630/Academia__School_Simulator/
GameDevPH | Discord Channel https://discord.gg/cFBSw79
***audio issues at 0:04:01-0:05:11 / 0:58:01-0:59:24
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

77: E3 2021 and the Kojima Conspiracy
Jaemi and Vivz talk about the games that came out of E3 2021 and did Kojima make a new game?
0:00:43 - E3 Announced Games 0:42:02 - Kojima Conspiracy 0:49:47 - Crotch Streaming 1:03:02 - AMPLFY 300
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

76: Not a TRESE Episode
Published: 16 Jun 2021
On our Independence Day episode, we discuss a little bit of the Netflix show TRESE. Well mostly TRESE ... but we also talked about Summer of Games (starting at 0:54:10). The games we talked about are Elden Ring, Tiny Tina's Wonderland, WitcherCon, and more.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

75: For DEVs, with LOVE
In this episode, we just want to look into developer issues and give our take on the question... Why are Filipino-made games not as recognized/supported in the Philippines?
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

74: The SIMP-lified Episode
Published: 02 Jun 2021
Are you a SIMP? What is SIMPing? Is it really bad? In this episode, Jaemi and Vivz get to the bottom of what SIMP really means.
Also in this episode, we talk about HotTub Twitch Streaming and Final Fantasy 15.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

73: Tier One X Puro Ka Laro! Podcast: AMPLFY Academy Explained
LISTEN as Jaemi and Vivs interview Tier One Entertainment's Director of Southeast Asia Expansion, Jaba Orellana, about Tier One's new content creator program, the AMPLFY Academy. We went to find out what the program is all about, who can benefit from it and we even got a few exclusive and top-secret details about the program.
Click here to register with AMPLFY Academy http://bit.ly/AMPLFYAcademy
Check them out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GETAMPLFYED
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

72: Triggered News Rundown
News Rundown What's new in Riot? The meta of new characters competitive games. Sony Entertainment WoW Classic: Burning Crusade and MMOs should die The Next Stage of Entertainment - Video Game Movies Perception of "Gamer" then and now PS5 Game Exclusive: To Buy or Not To Buy? Scalpers & Cryptocurrency the bane of PC GPU How does one become a tester? more
0:47:53 The MMO genre should die 1:06:15 Jaemi TRGGRD - PS5 Exclusive
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

71: Oh My Toxicity!
Published: 5 May 2021
Jaemi and Vivz tackle the homophobic comments towards Blacklist's captain Ohmyv33nus and the toxicity of a game community to the LGBTQ+ community. How does a game community become toxic?
0:31: 21 Earning from Toxicity
0:58:10 When is "Trash Talk" ok?
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

70: Dexty Payamansion Edition
Dexty, a longtime friend of the show is back in today's episode. We catch up with his duties and the people inside Payamansion. From food, damage control, quality control, and other stuff.
0:33:32 How does one do damage control? 0:57:39 Dexty's skincare routine!
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar

69: Pa-Bet, Papansin, & Padrino
Published: 21 Apr 2021
Along with the latest gaming news we talk about the concerning increase of streamers endorsing online betting sites.
0:29:03 Streamers Promoting Online Betting
1:01:16 Papansin ang mga Streamers
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar

68: One Man Plague
Published: 31 Mar 2021
We interview one-man developer, Chris in his upcoming game The Plague. An indie horror IP with the dream of going toe to toe with triple-A giants like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Join us as we delve into the dark world of The Plague and get into the head of its developer and how he made this Filipino indie title.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

67: What was that one video game that saved or changed you life?
THE CROSSOVER EVENT of 2021!
Jaemi and Vivz joined by Jhaz of The Gamesilog Show discuss and reflect on what games they've played that saved or changed their lives.
Highlights: 07:57 - Games Saves Lives
34:54 - Fatal Frame
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

66: What Makes the Perfect RPG? BOSS Edition
Continuing from last week's episode. We now discuss the most memorable and hardest Boss fights in Role Playing Games.
Highlights: 04:03 - Quick Save, Save File 1, Save File 2
22:26 - The Joker
46:01 - World of Warcraft Raiding
57:42 - Vivz' Time to Shine
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

65: What makes the Perfect RPG?
You've played RPGs most of your gaming life. You know what you want and don't want in an RPG. If allowed to create your own Role Playing Game, what systems and tropes would you include to create your perfect Role Playing Game?
Highlights:
01:33 - TRGGRD by Cheating in Battlefield V
20:36 - What makes the perfect RPG?
38:13 - JRPG vs Western RPG
1:06:57 - JRPG Character Tropes
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

64: Game Reveals, Blizzcon + Nintendo Direct, and the most sidetracked episode EVER!
Nintendo Direct and Blizzconline just happened and we discuss the games that Blizzard announced. Nintendo Direct? ... uh ... We also got sidetracked about the PS5's pre-order blues, uh, and other stuff.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

63: Gaming News, RGBs, and Side Quests
Recorded: 13 Feb 2021 Published: 17 Feb 2021
In today's episode, the team discusses this week's gaming news. Some of the topics discussed are... CD Projekt RED Hacked Chinese New Year Sales IKEA Gaming Chair and RGB stuff Pedro Pascal as Joel in The Last of Us Riot Games CEO sued for sexual harassment Losers bracket: Simping and Bullying Side Quests within a Side Quests and more...
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

62: Searching for Love Stories in Video Games
Listen to the team discuss why there are very few games that the main focus of their plot is a love story. It's mostly adventure stories, just gameplay, or "the power of friendship".
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

61: Isang Gabi ng LAGIM!
We talk to the guys behind the LAGIM Card Game. How they designed it, what inspired them and WHY ARE WE RECORDING THIS ON A FULL MOON?
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

60: Realities of Adulting: Do you still game?
As an adult, do you still have the time or energy to play video games?
In this episode, Jaemi and Vivz, joined by Luciel, talks about the realities and struggles of playing video games when you've reach adult life. Reminisce with us in our ride into the life of a gamer in the late 80s, retro games, and what is given up or lost when you enter adulting mode.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

59: 2020: The Good, The Cyberpunk, and The Mika
Jaemi is back in action along with Vivz and John. We start this trilogy of topics with a quick look at the year that was 2020. Build up to an in-depth look at Cyberpunk 2077. What it is. What we think what happened. What was missing? Then to finish off the episode, we talk about Mika Daime. Was that a proper apology? Or could she have done better?
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
![58: A Base Set Charizard is How Much?! [ENGLISH]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/20481391/b58c40c79edf4277.jpeg)
58: A Base Set Charizard is How Much?! [ENGLISH]
We talk to Doug Chin-Lee of Certified Sports Guarantee (http://csgcards.com/) and talk about card grading and collectibles. How much a certified card is on the market and the process behind certifying a collectible.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

57: Bad Arguments & Nominations
This is an episode of really Bad Arguments! A negative comment is said against "Madam's" content. Is the comment justified? Is Madam and Ate K's response right? Do you agree with the commenter? Would you say it differently? Would you respond the same way?
Thank You for Philippine Podcast Directory Nomination for Podcast of the Year! Humbled and Thankful
Our commentary on The Game Awards Nominations. Do you agree with our winners? Who do you think will win?
Leave a review on your thoughts
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

56: The Mika Daime Cheating Accusation
Published: 19 Oct 2020
Did Mika Daime cheat?
Do you believe that she cheated?
Is the accusation based on sound reasoning?
Listen to Jaemi and Vivz discuss the accusation leveled against Miko, who allegedly cheated on Valorant. And the community and industry response to this issue.
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Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

55: The Hype & Wars Among D'Odience
Published: 28 Aug 2020
Is giving in to the hype a bad thing? Is there really a console war? Isn't there someone among us that will bring the audience together?
Jaemi and Vivz, after more than a month, review the news and events that affect the global and local gaming spheres. We touch on Playstation Showcase, Playstation 5, Console Wars, Among Us, and more.
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Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
![54: Chronoshot by Quickfire Labs [ENGLISH]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/20481391/0226c55ab3962fa6.jpeg)
54: Chronoshot by Quickfire Labs [ENGLISH]
Published: 05 Aug 2020
Jaemi, Rainier talk to Tony, Noah of Quickfire Labs about Chronoshot a free-to-play score-driven sci-fi arena shooting game, with specialized time mechanics.
Know more about Quickfire Labs and their game Chronoshot. What inspirations they tapped into to make this. What features they plan to add.
Check out Chronoshot here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326700/CHRONOSHOT/
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Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

53: Buhay Developer: Secret 6
Published: 03 Aug 2020
Jaemi talks to Jem, Nicole, Rouie, & Sarah about their experiences with working with AAA studios on titles such as Just Cause 4 & Tomb Raider.
Secret 6 is a veteran game development studio based in San Francisco, the Philippines, and Madrid. They specialize in 3D art for AAA titles, 2D art, and full game production across all platforms.
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Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU

52: Believe Nothing, Listen to Everything
Aired: June 29, 2020
Jaemi, Vivs, and Dexty talk about the current #MeToo wave hitting the Video Game shores and how the ML vs LoL Ph communities came to blows.
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Music: Fireburst by ANGL https://youtu.be/41RAgSQEAQs

51: LoL: Wildrift and Dota2: Battlepass...WTF! (What's The Fuss?)
Aired: June 8, 2020
What's the fuss about Riot Game's LOL: Wildrift Alpha Testing and DOTA2's Battlepass spending? Listen to our discussions on game testing, marketing, game spending, and MOBAs.
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50: Buhay Gamer - SillyKonpeito: From Cosplay to Stream and Play
Aired: April 20, 2020
We chat with SillyKonpeito about her streaming career, her life as a cosplayer, and other things. Joining the episode is longtime guest Dexty and a surprise appearance by Vivz.
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49: Stay Negative
Aired: April 6, 2020
Metro Manila gamer, Overseas Gamer, Over the Mountain Gamer, and South of Metro Manila Gamer gathered separately in their homes on Discord to talk about life during the Season of COVID.
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48: Gaming in the Time of COVID
Aired: March 30, 2020
The Quarantined Episode - a short episode just discussing game news and life under the cloud of the COVID19 pandemic.
Stay Home, Stay Clean, Stay Sane and pwede na Puro Laro!
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47: Video Games VS Board Games: Is it a competition? An evolution? Or something else?
Aired: March 23, 2020
Is there a competition between Video Games and Board Games? Or is Video Games an upgraded version of Board Games? Or is there something else to the Video Game VS Board Game question?
To shed some light on tabletop gaming and development in the Philippines are our guests Freddie Tan from Ludus Distributors and MyKey Cuento of The Tabletop Traveler and Creator of Pawikan Patrol the Card Game.
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46: Buhay Developer (Sir Ben, Red, & Jerez of Ranida Games)
Aired: March 16, 2020
In this episode, Jaemi talks to Sir Ben, Red, & Jerez of Ranida Games. We cover their journey in developing their pride & joy BAYANI Fighting Game.
Our topics range from... will the game be accepted, positive and negative player comments, experiences in presenting to an international audience, etc.
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45: Anyare January 2020?
Aired: February 10, 2020
A lot has happened in the first month of 2020.
Here’s our first episode this year.
Topics: Cramming everything in January 2020 Mamba Out Chupagetti Warcraft: Reforged or HD? Returning to SWTOR Stock Loses MOD ownership preventing another DOTA 2020 The Year of Delays No Skulls in Chinese Version of Rainbow 6 Seige No Restriction Character Customization What is GOLD in Game Development? Console Exclusives releasing on PC Our take on the Dual Shock 5 Concept Video The Dubai Gaming Scene & LOL Commenting on Mobile Gaming & Development Worms & Gunbound SideTrack: Seventeen Plague Inc. a “Viral Success” Side Track: Commentary on nCoV Upcoming plans and episodes Final Thoughts of January 2020 Vivz Out
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44: 2019 Year Ender

43: Q&A with Alexa Asahina
We talk to Alexa Asahina, a Tekken 7 & League of Legends player, streamer, gamer.

42: ESGS Wrap Up
![41: To ESGS & Beyond: Exploring Game Dev Problems & the China Question [ENGLISH]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/20481391/62dfb9006b97573a.jpeg)
41: To ESGS & Beyond: Exploring Game Dev Problems & the China Question [ENGLISH]
Aired: October 20, 2019
Our pre-ESGS episode and part 2 of our topic on China's influence in the gaming industry. We're joined but guests Chris Natsuume of BoomZap Entertainment and Rainier Sales of XPASM Studios.
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40: Dirty Money: Is China's Influence Ruining Gaming?
Aired: October 14, 2019
Episode Notes:
The recent Blizzard ban of Blitzchung is the talk of the gaming industry. Here are our "ten cents" on the issue. We also talk about other news around the gaming world.
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39: The Old Flame, No Time Friend, & #KismetIMissYou
Aired: October 7, 2019
Episode Notes: Welcome & K-Pop Slim Magic The Gathering: Arena - The Old Flame, No Time Friend, & #Kismet I miss you 20 years forward MTG:A is both New and Old. The rabbit hole of getting into MTG #adulting but Gaming is Zen Time MTG Arena players are mostly Noobs A warning before playing for old MTG players Game Subscription Service Uplay Plus Sony Playstation restructuring? Call of Duty Cross-Play: The Real Question Live Recording Schedule Moved to Saturday night Vivz: I’m too young for that conversation (Nintendo Duck Hunt Gun) Family Game Time Juvenile Delinquency for Demo Disk Legend of Dragoon - 50 pesos well spent How to almost detect a Streamer playing a cracked game. Retro Games Total Breathing Constant - Kimetsu no Yaiba Pinoy: Diehard fan if we can afford it. Cookies and Algorithms Call of Duty & Ghost Recon Breakpoint Micro-Transactions Destiny 2: Bungie & Blizzard Split Complete Now Free to Play just Buy Expansions Steam Games Roundup Code Vein Release Ghostbusters Remastered Super Robot Wars V Monster Hunter World crossover with Resident Evil Game of the Year Prediction (No 2018 winner was not Celeste Boi)
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38: TGS Logistics The Game in Fantasy HD
Title: TGS Logistics The Game in Fantasy HD
Recorded: September 20, 2019
Aired: September 25, 2019
Around the Philippine Streamerverse! Hideo Kojima’s Game aka Trans-Lala-Kas-Grab-ify The Game Around the shooter arena genre and Overwatch The APEX of Kabobohan (Gamer Rage) Streaming a game you don’t like. The VIVZ SQUEEEE! - Final Fantasy Remake Hosts of the Tokyo Game Show are the Best TGS: Game Roundup Project Resistance Personal 5 NioH Shenmue Quick Time Event Mechanic PS5 Announcement Schedule Speculation Bastardized Buster Sword Photo Monster Hunter 90 Hours Lost Ayaw na mag Grind ni iNANG Wrapping Up
Want to listen to this episode’s Sidetrack? Puro Ka Sidetrack #3 - It’s Over 9000
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37: Looking for... (Insert Topic)
…Cracked - Final Fantasy and NBL2K …Group - WoW Classic …Genre - Kojima’s Death Stranding …Money - More Podcast Content …Bugs - Ghost Recon: Wildlands BETA …Vivz - Vivz Just Woke Up …Save Slot - Reminiscing Consoles ...Games - Vivz’ Games …New Teammates - eSports Team Reshuffling …Ingay - National Team Sibol lacking promotion …Clickbait - Games as Health Risk? …Cutscenes - Future Entertainment …Podcast - Tier One making a podcast …Sony - Sony not in TGS, Games, & PS5 …Date - Vivz Looking For …Credibility - Rainbow 6 Siege Cheat Credibility …Horror - Dead by Daylight ...Trash Talk - Multiplayer Mind Games …Topic - Talk about Topics for next Episode ...Winding Down Discussions
Recorded Live: September 6, 2019
On-Demand Upload: September 14, 2019
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36: Do Better Boi Caster
Gamescom Understanding Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding Final Fantasy VII Remake - VIVZ YAY Erica Video Game - The Game Development Possibilities Lukewarm Sony - Readying for PS5? What would be the winning formula for PS5? VERSUS Winners Side Tracked: Skipping Shifts to Game DOTA DOTA 2 The International Need to do better with local shout-casting
Recorded Live: August 23, 2019
On-Demand Upload: August 26, 2019
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35: Cooking Stream Support
Support from ESGS via stream The Quality of Streamer Content The Culture of Shoutouts & Fan Signs Truth or Entertainment? Violent Games - Violent Crimes Sidetrack: Rightwing Politics New Culture from a New Gamer Generation Sidetracked: BPO Memories Economics: Reason for Piracy Sidetracked: Life Plans Video Games more than a Distraction Enter Dexty on Streamer Competition The Problem with Viewer Communities Salty Ninjitsu Shroud of Humility Suspended Disrespect Ms A Needs no Bath Water Pros and Cons of Streamer Talent Agencies What is a Stream Engineer Streamer First / Gamer First Different Types of Streamings Stream for Others or for Yourself? Agency Talent Housing Who to guest next? Wrapping Up and The Return of Digitized Vivz
Recorded Live: August 9, 2019
On-Demand Upload: August 12, 2019
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34: What is Mainstream?
Title: What is Mainstream?
Main Topic: What defines mainstream?
Not much gaming news this week. So the team talks a variety of topic on what is mainstream? The games we play now and the arcade games we played before. What is ruining the WARHAMMER brand. Is too much gaming different from too much K-Drama? Competitive Gaming. Ninja Moves. Jaemi’s SickCritic.com review of Forge of Blood.
Recorded: August 2, 2019
Aired: August 5, 2019
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33: A Live Mess (The Anniversary Episode)
We try out broadcasting our podcast recording sessions. This is not a change in format we just want to create a new way for you, our listeners, to participate in our usual audio productions via Facebook Live.
Main Topic: Games and Mainstream Media
[0:01:20] The Live Podcast Recording Starts
[0:04:25] Games to Media (Movies, TV)
[0:04:30] Netflix’ The Witcher
[0:07:45] Richard Patterson as Batman, the Twilight crutch, Vampire: The Masquerade (board game 1991), & vampires.
[0:10:28] Puro Ka Laro’s Anniversary
[0:11:20] Vivz’ Dubai OFW Life
[0:12:46] Vivz’ audio difficulties in the middle east
[0:15:47] Vivz’ Giddy Mode & Mits’ Return to Streaming
[0:16:45] Geeky Fandom in Mainstream Media
[0:21:03] Nostalgia Marketing for the Future Adult Gamer
[0:25:31] Everyone’s a Geek
[0:26:27] Sidetracked: Goofery
[0:27:05] Sidetracked: Da who?
[0:28:30] Playing Games as Work (Game Reviewer, Game Streamer, Game Tester, etc.)
[0:32:54] ESGS and Ranida Games’ Bayani
[0:41:47] Multiplayer Stream?
[0:44:17] Crowd Sourced Media Assets for Games - Exploitative or Not?
[0:48:59] Licensing Music in Games and Game Music in Mainstream Media
[0:58:22] Wrap Up
The Biggest Mess … The Tech Guy pressed delete at the end of live feed.
Recorded: July 26, 2019
Aired: July 29, 2019
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32: Exclusively Yours from Dubai (Jaemi, Vivz, & John)

31: The Britannia Nostalgia Tangent (Jaemi & John)
Recorded: July 8, 2019
Aired: July 10, 2019
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30: Undeserved Projekt Critique (Jaemi & John)
Recorded: June 30, 2019
Aired: July 1, 2019
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29: You're Breathtaking - E3 Roundup (Jaemi & John)

28: Buhay Streamer - Gimik Ulit (Jaemi, Vivz, & Dexty)

27: Buhay Streamer - Gimik (Jaemi, Mits, & Vivz)

26: The Crunch Falls and Unions Rise

25: Funeral Anthem on Grinding

24: And then there's Japan

23: Bandwagon to Laserblast

22: The APEX of Battle Royale?

21: EA sings to a new ANTHEM?

20: New Year Catchup

19: 2018 Year Ender
![18: Connecting via Games [ENGLISH]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/20481391/f98748cbe58b6a11.jpeg)
18: Connecting via Games [ENGLISH]
We talk to Juan Lopez about using gaming as a means to connect and help kids that experience traumatic events or have violent tendencies.
And for parents, how gaming can be a means to connect with their kids.
Recorded November 30, 2018
Aired December 5, 2018
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17: Buhay Developer (Dreamlords Digital)

16: Buhay Developer (Most Played Games)

15: Buhay Caster (Aries "KALBZ" Alejandro)
![14: Buhay Developer (Chris Natsuume of BoomZap) [ENGLISH]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/20481391/0f74e24852032cf4.jpeg)
14: Buhay Developer (Chris Natsuume of BoomZap) [ENGLISH]
Jaemi talks to Chris Natsuume co-founder of BoomZap on Chris' journey to developer, BoomZap, & their upcoming game Last Regiment.
Recorded November 7, 2018
Aired November 12, 2018
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13: Jaemi @ ESGS

12: Ketchup & DC'd Again

11: Buhay Developer (Thomas Regala / Combatron Card Game)

10: Buhay Developer (Iggy Javellana of Muramasa Games)

9: Business Models

8: Buhay Streamer (Mitsilog Gaming, KomyX, VivzBlackMage)

7: Women in Gaming (Alexa, Nadine)

6: Post GamesCom Digression

5: Pre-GamesCom Discussion
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Hear the gang get excited on what games we hope will be announced, "Shut Up and Take My Money" fantasy pre-order moments, the long tangents that gave the producer/sound editor headaches, and lastly our request (ehem...begging) to Ubisoft PH to invite us to their Sta. Rosa campus.<br />
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4: Bawal ang Single sa EA

3: MMORPGs - WoW, "Others", & Guild Life

2: Comebacks, Remakes, Remasters
We talk about games that have made a comeback, where remade, or remastered. Speaking of comebacks... listen to our take on the update No Man Sky Next.
