The Weekly Cooldown

For our first LGBTQ episode for Pride Month, Shyntyrr joins us to talk LGBTQ folks in video games. We discuss a little history, dig into our first exposures to LGBTQ characters and games, and explore how representation has changes, how representation can do better, and how companies and corporations can or should (or shouldn't) get involved.

Find Quinton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shyntyrr?s=20

Scottye Moore returns to discuss more wrestling things and also invite our third surprise guest, CHATGPT into the mix. We discuss more AI things thanks to CEO Strauss Zelnick and of course we dig into the Playstation Showcase and Spiderman. Plus, some Alone in the Dark breaking news!

Find Scottye  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FightBoyzShow

Find Fight Boyz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fightboyzshow

Listen to The Weird: https://twitter.com/jointheweird

Nii is back and this time, they're a vtuber! Together, we discuss a little about fighting games, Chat GPT's regulation, or current lack thereof, Overwatch 2 PvE, or current lack thereof, and Nicolas Cage coming to Dead by Daylight?! Join us! Now!

Find Nii on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Martineeii

Find Nii on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/martineei/

Willy is back to discuss his mother becoming a true gamer. Also, we discuss the arrest of a man who used ChatGPT to craft a fake story. Plus, we dig into Ubisoft's layoffs and MrBeast buying his employees some houses! And more!

Find Willy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneSoloPlayer

It's a Paul and Kamijace kind of episode. We dig into what we've been doing during our short hiatus, Bungie's lawsuits, Discords new name changing, and The Legend of Zelda leaks. Plus, a nostalgic walk down video game lane.

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

Fable returns to discuss zir new Tabletop RPG system, FableDoom! Plus, we dig into the statement from Ada Wong's voice actress and the leaked Pentagon Documents on Discord. And a bit of Mastodon chat.

Find Fable on Twitter and all Social Medias: https://twitter.com/fable_ra

Check out the FableDoom TTRPG: https://bit.ly/40di9fH

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

Lonzogonzo makes his debut on the show and we join together on Twitch thanks to Latinx in Gaming. We discuss a Pathfinder Star Wars Homebrew, good video game OSTs, and so much more. Plus, we dig into the logic behind Multiversus Open Beta shutdown, E3's cancellation and also our most anticipated Q2 releases! Thanks again to Latinx in Gaming for spotlighting us on Twitch!

Find Lonzogonzo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lonzogonzo

Check out Latinx in Gaming: https://www.latinxingaming.com/

Check out Blacks in Gaming: https://www.thebigfoundation.org/

Out of practice podcaster Kamijace brings Ty on from Side Character Quest. Together we discuss some more TTRPG things, a little bit about Twitch Streaming and then we get into Ubisoft's new AI program and Respawn Entertainment's new Wisconsin office. We're back, baby!!!

Find Ty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SCQpodcast

Checkout Side Character Quest: http://sidecharacterquest.com/

Kamijace and Maris Mermaid get into the ins and outs of vtubing, the experience of vtubing while Black and explore how we as Black folk can often be a little cruel to ourselves and one another by measuring "being Black Enough" and what to do to do better.

Find Maris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maris_mermaid

Find Maris on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maris_mermaid

Ace drops in again to discuss all the things that make Black folks and all the intersections of other identities we have and how it can all relate and distill back to gaming. Plus, we talk a liiiiiiiiiittle about "that game" and why we need to refocus on trans issues.

Find Ace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/A_TypicalQueer

BrothaDom returns to discuss cosplay! And cosplaying while Black. The ups, the downs, and how to hopefully make it enjoyable. Plus, we talk about Hi-Fi Rush, and video games genres that need more Black protagonists.

Find BrothaDom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrothaDom

Check out Character Reveal with Dom: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/character-reveal/id1182179025
And find Character Reveal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/characterrev

Samm the Belated Birthday Friend drops by to chat about GBA music, Golden Sun and other various and wild topics. Plus, we discuss a really wild news cycle for Activision Blizzard complete with what seems to be union busting and issues with the Chinese government.

Find Samm Neiland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SammNeiland

Find Paul on Tumblr: https://paulsrockinpagoda.tumblr.com/

We're joined by Sebastion from the Single Player Experience Podcast this week to talk about a little about The Single Player Experience! Some of our favorite games, games we're looking forward to in 2023 PLUS the biggest news so far: Ubisoft's cancellations and delays, and Deathverse's plan for relaunch. Plus so much more!

Find Sebastion on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/cbastion23

Check out The Single Player Experience: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-single-player-experience/id1634071295

We're back and we're slowly getting back into the swing of things with this episode! We banter, we talk about some WotC and ZeniMax news, and then we banter some more! Come through gamers! Happy New Year!

Find Paul on Tumblr: https://paulsrockinpagoda.tumblr.com/

Kamijace and Paul attempt to briefly go over literally everything that happened at the Game Awards. Yes, even that.

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

We're taking a bit of an extended break this week! Enjoy Paul's "Just The Headlines" reading!

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

Adal Rifai of Hey Riddle Riddle! and Hello from the Magic Tavern drops in once more to discuss what the Goofy of your favorite media is. We also dig into why in the world the UK Government wanted to start a Discord, some news from Multiversus and of course, the potential demise of Twitter and Twitter Gaming. Plus a hell of a lot more!

VTuber Maris Mermaid drops into the podcast. Or... swims in? Together we discuss rhythm games, nostalgic video games, and the psychology behind why we love the same old Modern Warfare 2 and Pokemon. Plus, Riot Games' new Rising Stars all women's league. And so much more!

Find Maris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maris_mermaid

Find Maris on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maris_mermaid 

We're sitting down this week with Chi/Jeff, a developer working on UNBEATABLE! We're digging into so much on video games. From Jeff's favorite games, to all of their projects, and more! Plus, we discuss the Embracer Group's sudden decision, Nonbinary Harvestella, and Sega's Super Game

Find Chi/Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/comet_melting

Checkout DCell Games and Unbeatable!: https://twitter.com/dcellgames

https://www.unbeatablegame.com/

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

We're getting back into the swing of things and Ace is here to help us! Together we discuss how we NEARLY WE'RE BEST FRENEMIES IN COLLEGE. But also we discuss Asexual Awareness Week, Fortnite and so much more. Plus, we discuss Bayonetta 3's ongoing Voice Actor troubles, a troubling custom game mode in Overwatch 2 AND we introduce This Week in Gaming History! 

Content Warning: This episode does contain some talk and discussion around sexual assault and sexual violence.

Find Ace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/A_TypicalQueer

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

Paul is BACK as guestish co-host! And together with Marcy we go through some of the Weekly Cooldown timeline. Plus! We discuss how some stories (like Google Stadia) have changed since we first spoke about them! And so much more!

We also have so many Steam Keys. DM Kamijace to get one!

Find Marcy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shadolith

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

Kamijace takes the role of guest and interviewee as Lo-Fi Knight takes the role of host. Together, we explore Kamijace's mind about his own feelings about what it means to be Latino and a gamer. Plus, we dig into a little actual gaming news!

Find Lo-Fi Knight/Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoFiKnight

And on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lofiknight

George joins us after a long time away to discuss more about Latine and Latinx experiences in gaming, his favorite Latine gaming character(s), and what it's like growing up with very little Latine/Latinx gaming friends and so much more!

Find George on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadySetFire123

Follow Checkpoint now and listen to it soon: https://twitter.com/CheckpointPod1

Resa joins us for her first Podcast appearence. Together we discuss Latina-ness across the world! From Texas to Japan, we dig into culture, cultural differences, similarities, and MORE. Plus, a special Shamisen performance!

You cannot find Resa online yet, but follow her bestie: Sailor Otome on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sailor_otome

Check Out - https://sailorotome.wordpress.com/

Sailor Otome makes her first appearance on the show! Together, we delve into the world of Otome games, being Latina while playing Otome games, and we even create our own Latinx character! Plus, we dig into cool content creators and games coming out featuring Black and Brown folks! 

Find Sailor Otome on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sailor_otome

Check Out - https://sailorotome.wordpress.com/

Lo-fi Knight drops back in, this time to talk about the intersectionality of gaming and being Latino (or Latine or Latinx), plus, all the things we can do as Latine people, or as gamers, or as both to do better in all our communities! And also we briefly talk about some actual video game news. 

Find Lo-Fi Knight/Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoFiKnight

And on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lofiknight

Friend of the show DeathMonkeyXL drops by to talk about Overwatch 2 leaks, including the Battle Pass Leak! Plus, we discuss Matt Booty (Mr. Booty if ya nasty) and his dream of AI QA, and Crystal Dynamics news, plus so much more!

Find DeathMonkeyXL on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeathMonkeyXL

Apple Computer Geek, Digital Nomad and co-host of Transporter Lock, Ken Gagne, drops in to chat about video game movie adaptations, Alexa Game Control and about his podcast journey through Polygamer. Plus, we google some interesting tidbits about the Sega Dreamcast game: Seaman.

Find Ken on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kgagne
Check out Transporter Lock: https://twitter.com/transporterlock

This week, we're discussing literally everything. We break down our headlines, go over how we're too busy for actually playing video games, and then we dig into Twitch-Con's new rules, Sony's potential PC Gaming Launcher and Pride-flag mods in Spider-Man. And SO much more. 

Find Corgian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoghouseCorgian

This week Chris drops back in to discuss a little Resident Evil of course, but also Sony's alleged "Block Rights" preventing Microsoft from getting some games on Game Pass! Plus, GTA6 promises to be revolutionary, what do we hope to see? And Splatoon 3 looks awesome. Also! Our Studio Audience joins in this week to chat with us LIVE!

Find Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Brakeman90

Check out Franchise Festival: https://franchisefestivalpodcast.com/

And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/franchise_fest

It's Paul's last day as Guestish Cohost! Come see him off and listen to us discuss being cool studio workers and stuff (not Kamijace). Also, we talk about GTA6's new protagonist, Rockstar's new work culture and Nier: Automata for one very crazy reason.

Find Willy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneSoloPlayer

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

Scottye is finally here to discuss all the wrestling things and all the weird things and everything else they've got going on. Plus, we dive into BMW Monthly subscriptions, yes it is a thing! Plus, Bayonetta 3 has censorship options? AND are 80s and 90s-themed games seeing a resurgence? And more!

Find Scottye  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Scottyemo

Matt, aka The Final Counselor, fka The Third Player is back to chat! But not before Kamijace has a long rant about streamers saying the N-word. After THAT, we talk about Summer Games Done Quick doing big numbers, but also some sad/bad news surrounding the event. Plus, we dig a little into Riot increasing the price of their in-game currency.

Find Matt/The Final Counselor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinalCounselor and on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thefinalcounselor

Kyle Royce drops by this week to discuss some media that may have had an awakening effect on queerness/gayness, plus a larger discussion on queer folk in media. Plus, some discussion about games we're excited about in the next quarter!

Find Kyle Royce on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KyleRoycePlays or https://twitter.com/KyleRoyceWorld

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

Marty/Martin Adler/Talaiga drops by to discuss transness in gaming and online spaces. We dig deep into identities and how navigating them in spaces online can be both liberating, and incredibly difficult. Plus, we take a little dive into Summer Game Fest!

Find Marty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Talaiga_

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

The Lo-Fi Knight himself is here to discuss things revolving gayness, queerness and gaming! How it feels to be a streamer, and what streamers/podcasters can do when navigating gay spaces and being an ally! Also we discuss corporations involvement in Pride. AND OF COURSE we discuss Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and the State of Play on June 2!

Find Lo-Fi Knight/Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoFiKnight

And on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lofiknight

We are joined this time by Fable! Together we discuss one of the headlines, how games can show off more AAPI culture, and a little digging into TTRPGs and FableDoom. Plus, we discuss the latest changes coming to Twitch (maybe), a quick shoutout to Raven QA for Unionizing and The Sims 4 new pronoun additions!

Find Fable on Twitter and all Social Medias: https://twitter.com/fable_ra

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

Willy drops by to talk a little about his move to Washington and working at Bungie. THEN, we discuss Resident Evil for way too long, Kamijace gets his first rant on his own show! And then we discuss the Affordable Connectivity Program, Yoshi-P's ideas about the metaverse and what we're looking forward to with no E3 on the horizon this year! Plus more!!

Find Willy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneSoloPlayer

It's just Paul this week! And the guestish co-host has a lot to talk about with Magic The Gathering and a ton of other games that just released this week! Plus, we talk about potential Twitch changes on the horizon. Also the recently officially announced "Project Q" by Ubisoft, and the new (and yet to be truly announced) Playstation Preservation Team! 

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

Steampunklink drops by yet again to go over the SNEScapades way. Plus, we spend a little more time than usual discussing the Playdate Console! Then, we move on to the nitty gritty and discuss a claim again Nintendo vs. an unnamed worker. We dig a little into NFT games and why they're... a thing? And we discuss the potential for EVEN MORE VIDEO GAME MOVIES.

Find Steampunklink and SNEScapades on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SNEScapades

Check out their website: https://honestpiranha.com/

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

Brian Gray comes on the show this week to discuss TTRPGs, Fortnite going build-less, Rivals of Waterdeep and Into the Motherlands. Plus, we take a quick dive into Twitch's new rules on reporting systems and appeals. Plus, Netflix is starting to make moves on it's games. How might this change the gaming landscape? Also, we talk about some fun Q2 releases and our ideas around "delayed games".

Find Brian Gray on Twitter: https://twitter.com/urbanbohemiant

Check out Rivals of Waterdeep: https://twitter.com/RivalsWaterdeep / https://www.twitch.tv/rivalsofwaterdeep

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit

Izzy drops by to talk about TTRPGs, Pod Against the Machine and Friends who Roll Dice. Plus, we shoutout some awesome women creators!! Also, we chat about the changing landscape without E3's potential participation, or without EA participating! And, Twitch reissues their statement about taking legal action against hate raids. And Sakurai... is back!?

Find Izzy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/z_myst

Check out Pod Against The Machine: https://twitter.com/PodVsMachine

Navaar from Secret Nerd Podcast drops in to discuss TTRPGs, the importance of diversity, and the complexity of sharing stories. Plus, what it means to be a "Secret Nerd". Then! We talk about the Russian esports team, Virtus.pro's suspension and their response, Overwatch 2's nearing Closed Beta and the return of Glover! Plus so much more! Also, Paul is back!

Find Navaar and Secret Nerd Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecretNrdSocial

Find Secret Nerd Podcast at its website: https://secretnerdpodcast.wordpress.com/

Check out The Last Detective: https://navaarsnp.itch.io/the-last-detective

Find Paul on Twitter(s): https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/PaulsWorkinTwit

Two out of three of the Blerd of Mouth podcasters drop by to talk about entering and navigating the podcasting space. Plus, representation. Good examples, bad examples, and how not to make a bad example. Also Power Rangers 2017.

Find CJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/scholastic_drag

Find Oleander on Twitter (or Tumblr/TikTok): https://twitter.com/StrayNerdBoy

Find them both at: https://twitter.com/BlerdofMouthPod

Or: https://anchor.fm/blerd-of-mouth-podcast

Check out CJ's games on itch: https://scholasticdragon.itch.io/

Lexi and Tavon join the show this week to discuss TTRPGs! Our favorites, our firsts, and our stories. Plus, we discuss what it is like to be Black in the TTRPG space, how we can do better for one another and ourselves, and where to find MORE GREAT TTRPG players, games, and everything else. Also a quick discussion on zodiacs. 

Find Lexi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage
Check out Lexi's game No Bump in the Night: https://blackgirlmage.itch.io/no-bump-in-the-night

Find Tavon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gatlingxyz
Check out Tavon's serialized Starforged Actual Play and other things he does: https://www.gatling.xyz/ 

Moe drops in to drop some knowledge. We talk and share about everything from where to find good ribs in LA, to what it feels like to navigate traditionally un-Black spaces. Plus, what to do about creating and developing while Black? How to navigate the feelings of creating for Black audiences, and what White and other PoC can do to help.

Find Moe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ashyfeet1

Check out Moe's website and games: https://ashyfeet.com/

Play Shibuyan Knights for free on itch.io: https://ashyfeet.itch.io/shibuyan-knights-qs

Willy and Berrod stop into the podcast for the First Black History Month episode. Together we discuss navigating Black gaming spaces, creating them, and what it means to feel like an "outsider" in those spaces, and how we can all do better in creating and moving through those spaces.

Find Willy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneSoloPlayer

Find Berrod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/judestraume
Or, for some adult art (NSFW. NO KIDS YALL): https://twitter.com/Berryscrawls

Walt Braley is back for a double feature! We discuss briefly why speedrunners, Dark Souls-like games and others make us envious. Plus, a deep dive into why we think Microsoft buying ActivisionBlizzard is a massive deal.

Samm Neiland returns for our second Playlist game episode! This episode has spoilers as we take a nice little dip into our favorite things about Final Fantasy XIV. Only up to Shadowbringers, so don't worry Endwalkers players. No spoilers that far, yet. Come talk all about the game with us! And be sure to tell us how you enjoyed (or didn't enjoy) the game!

Find Samm Neiland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SammNeiland

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit

Samm Neiland is here to talk with us about Metroid Dread! This episode has spoilers as we take a fairly deep dive into the game's story, backstory, music, mechanics and SO MUCH more. Come talk all about the game with us! And be sure to tell us how you enjoyed (or didn't enjoy) the game!

Find Samm Neiland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SammNeiland

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit

Joe Blackstock or Old Man Moss drops by again (?) to chat with us about Mr. CEO Bobby Kotick himself. Together we dig a little into the details surrounding what Bobby Kotick knew, and how Blizzard is handling the ongoing allegations. Plus, we try to pain the picture on just how "eh" GTA: Trilogy Definitive Edition is. And finally: We give you our Game Awards Hot Takes!

BrothaDom returns to the podcast this week to briefly discuss lame politics and gaming, but also! The wild case of Gary (not Doug) Bowser and Nintendo and game pirating. Plus, SquidGame (the streamer) is going through some rough times right now. (HOPING FOR THE BEST!) and Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 are delay, perhaps until 2023! 

Find BrothaDom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrothaDom

Check out Character Reveal with Dom: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/character-reveal/id1182179025
And find Character Reveal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/characterrev

Bran new friend of the show, Jamie Paige, and long time friend of the show Samm Neiland drop by to discuss Jamie Paige's new album, video games we constantly need to revisit AND Timothee Chalamet. Plus, we discuss the new studio by ex-Blizzard devs: Notorious Studios, and the Materia Collective. Come join us!

Find Jamie Paige on Twitter: https://twitter.com/polyromantic

Check out Jamie Paige's new album: https://jamiepaige.bandcamp.com/

Find Samm Neiland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SammNeiland

Sometimes Guestish Co-host and Bonzi77-username haver, Paul Henderson, is our only "guest". Together we brainstorm some new ideas for the show! Because we've been podcasting for F O U R YEARS. Plus, Dead by Daylight is doing something with NFTs, Facebook is rebranding and the New World is having some wild server issues.

Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit

There's even more going on in the battle of Apple v. Epic, and it's a little petty actually. Also, Hay talks about some job scamming going on, stay safe out there! We give you some tips to help you out. And we discuss the Nintendo Direct in ALL OF IT'S STRANGENESS.

Find Hay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/haybayisland 

Check out Hay's ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/haybay 

Check out Marlow and Marcy's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/chromorbid

Steampunklink and Emmy from the SNEScapades podcast drop by to discuss SNES games, the good, the bad and the ugly. But also we dive a little into Twitch's Hate Raid Lawsuits, Ren and Stimpy's appearance in the latest Nickelodeon brawl game and Nintendo's sudden firmware update that supports bluetooth headphones. PLUS MORE.

Find Steampunklink and SNEScapades on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SNEScapades

Check out their website: https://honestpiranha.com/ 

Kamijace brings on amazing friend of the show Ni (@Niishake on Twitch and Twitter) to discuss nicknames and fighting games. But also, Pentakill's League of Legends Concert, China's latest restrictions on gaming for minors and #ADayOffTwitch. Plus some other fun stuff! Like Bigfoot!

Find Ni on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/niishake

CapitainLazar, or Joe, drops by the first show in a long time to discuss some remakes, some rumors, and some sequels. We dig a little into which ones we're excited about, AND THEN we dig into some pretty heavy Roblox news. Bet you weren't expecting that.

Find CapitainLazar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CapitainJoe

Megan Danger from such great podcasts as The Weird and Fun Fiction joins us this week to discuss Scott Cawthorn's VERY STRANGE retirement circumstances and also the LGBTQ connection? Plus, Silent Hill fans are going wild. We also discuss our QUEER AWAKENINGS. Also Paul's back!

Find Megan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Meg_Danger

Check out The Weird and Fun Fiction wherever you get podcasts. BUT ALSO: https://twitter.com/jointheweird and https://twitter.com/FunFictionShow

Ellen is here! Ellen is taking a moment from talking about animals, to talk about video games AND animals. We discuss her favorite games, her queer awakening, and we go over Todd Howard's interesting new comment about how it's easier to focus on games for only a few consoles rather than a lot. PLUS we discuss our favorite things coming out of E3, and specifically discuss a whole lot about Redfall and game representation.

Find Ellen & Just the Zoo of Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JusttheZooofUs

Check out Just The Zoo of Us wherever you get podcasts AND: https://www.justthezooofus.com/

Quinton from Maelstrom Radio drops in to talk about their sexual awakenings via media/video games/books! PLUS, we talk about the... very weird game: Palworld and how we feel about it, and how you should feel about it, and capitalism. We also talk about our excitement for E3 and Summer Game Fest and all the new releases we're looking forward to. 

Find Quinton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shyntyrr?s=20

Eddie returns to discuss and catch up. We discuss the pandemic and race after 2020's wild year, and revisit life as things start to look up. But then we get into VIDEO GAMES and discuss Twitch's adding of new tags and Far Cry 6's political nature. Check it out!

Find Eddie on on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatretrocode/

This is an exciting episode of the show! Paul joins as a semi-regular-co-host. Plus, Cory joins us to talk about Chronoshift vs. Riot, Bobby Kotick's paycut, HumbleBundle, Esports Certifications and Respawn's new game?! A JAM PACKED EPISODE!

Find Cory on Twitch: https://twitter.com/endlessmusings

Chille jumps in this week to talk a little bit about FFXIV's latest patch and upcoming expansion. Plus, we discuss Nintendo's Indie Showcase, Beat Em Ups, and which games we'd really like to see a continuation/remake of in the future! Please listen to us game developers!

This is what happens when technical difficulties happen.

This bonus episode is all about the headlines.

Thanks for listening! :)

The UNBEATABLE Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcellgames/unbeatable/

Paul jumps in to talk over Kamijace. We hope you like Ramune! But also we discuss CDPR's very smart idea to not release trailers or demos "too soon". Plus, the we dig a little into the idea of "developer hell". Also, Chinese police and Tencent take on cheaters! Also, hackers take on cheaters! Cheaters never win! And lastly, Activision Blizzard hired someone weird.

SteampunkLink from the SNESCapades podcast jumps into the show to talk about the potentially real Nintendo Switch "Pro". Plus, Qualcomm wants to get in on that console with detachable controller action. AND, we talk about the potential for Discord to sell to Microsoft and Sony shutting down their PS3, PSP and PSVita stores.

This is Episode 121 don't listen to Kamijace of the past who said it's Episode 120. Aiden Kinsella and Andrea Dennison join us to play... music? That's right this is a MUSICAL EPISODE! Also, we talk about Twitch's new DMCA tools, plus, Fortnite has captured Lara Croft!? We try and predict who else they will capture in the future, and when it happens, this podcast WILL HAVE CALLED IT. Also, we talk about the next quarter of video games and what we're excited for!

Matt, Aka The3rdPlayer, is back to talk about Germany's new potential legislation around loot boxes. Plus, a streamer says a slur! Shocking. And Twitch made an oopsie in their subscription refund responses. 

Find Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/the3rdplayer

For the last, official Black History Month episode of this year (although, Black History never stops), Briggsycakes comes on to share thoughts, and truths about the video game journalism industry and how Black people can navigate it! Plus, sooo much more!

Find Briggsycakes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Briggsycakes

Find Briggsycakes on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/briggsycakes

Hey, checkout this link: https://twitter.com/Briggsycakes/status/1364636801906843649?s=20

Kyle and JV join the show this week to discuss where black voices/faces/players/developers are lacking. Plus, we dish out a little black history, black present, and black future!

Find Kyle on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kyleroyceplays

Find Kyle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KyleRoycePlays

Find JV on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedBlaqueGolden

Also check out these wonderful people:
https://twitter.com/SoberPen
https://twitter.com/NikDraperIvey?s
https://twitter.com/dapurplesharpie
https://twitter.com/adashtra
https://twitter.com/keekeexbabyy
https://twitter.com/KarimCheeseg

BrothaDom and Keekee drop in to talk all about how black gamers, creators, and so on can help one another to create a better space for one another! Plus, we go over whether or not Ganondorf is black, and/or if we should claim him as black and good black representation in games.

For Black History Month, Willy comes by to discuss what we want to see from prominent gaming and media content creators, what companies can or should do to support Black Lives Matter and diversity (as opposed to what they are currently doing), and how all communities can progress and grow.

It is the episode you've been waiting for. There is a lull in news. So it's time instead for Hot Takes with Moss! You know you wanna listen...

Kamijace brings Sam and Karol (CARL) back from the abyss and into this episode. Together, they discuss Twitch's new PogChamp idea, the ESA's contributions to politicians, and EA losing the Star Wars license and LucasFilms Games return!

Find Sam on Twitter and Twitch: https://twitter.com/dad_speed | https://www.twitch.tv/speed_dad

Find Karol on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vulgartron

Kamijace and Samm Neiland relive 2020 in video games so you don't have to! Plus, we discuss personal GOTY, games we're looking forward to and how the incoming year can be MUCH BETTER for video games.

Kamijace brings on Charles Kelly to discuss Stadia news, why Charles likes Stadia and why Kamijace continue to side-eye the platform as a whole. PLUS, RowdyRogan, a 6-year-old Warzone streamer got banned from Warzone! Or...DID HE?? Come find out!

Kamijace meets with drunken Paul Henderson to talk about The Video Game awards, mostly the new game reveals of course. Plus, we breakdown some of Twitch's update harassment policies. It is a fun and somewhat chaotic episode!

Kamijace and Croamias get together on this episode to discuss The Among Us Hacker with a not-so hidden agenda. Plus, we talk about which characters you should not go get dinner or drinks with!

Find Croamias on Twitter: https://twitter.com/croamias

Check out the Link is Cute Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ySLmHPLbe4JowgRkRoisD

Kamijace brings on Sam, Karol and Jon from the Sharktank to join him for the THIRD ANNIVERSARY! Shoutout to JPC for having a cool discord to poach guests from. Together, they answer your listener submitted questions! Plus!! We discuss AOC's first Twitch stream and Cliff Bleszinski's potential return to video games!

Yes, I got the episode number wrong again.

Find Sam on Twitter and Twitch: https://twitter.com/dad_speed | https://www.twitch.tv/speed_dad

Find Karol on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vulgartron 

Jon does not stream, so follow JPC on Twitch and Twitter instead! - https://twitter.com/JPsoFLY | https://www.twitch.tv/sharkbarkman

Kamijace brings on Celeste from the Pow Block Podcast and Another Zelda Podcast. Together, they talk about their excitement for Pikmin 3 and Hyrule Warriors. Plus, they dig into what being designated a "monopoly" might mean for video games. Looking at you Google, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook. Especially Facebook.

Find Celeste on Twitter: https://twitter.com/faeriecrypt 

Kamijace brings on Rae for the first time! Together they discuss the acquiring of Bethesda by Microsoft, and what that could mean for the future of Bethesda! Plus! The video game hacked account black market!