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Acclaim is BACK! and we’re unpacking the strategy behind it. Director of Publishing and Partnerships Marc Anthony Rodriguez joins Spawn On Me to discuss how a classic brand can reintroduce itself to today’s players. We talk about the deals and partnerships that matter, what a modern publishing slate looks like, and how to honor Acclaim’s legacy while building something new.
Marc also walks through his career across the games industry, lessons learned working with developers and IP holders, and candid advice for anyone trying to break into publishing. We dig into community building, what success looks like in 2025, and MUCH MORE!
Ghost of Yotei has been called everything from “the wokest samurai game ever” to a next-gen masterpiece. After spending 50+ hours with the game, here’s my spoiler-free review.In this episode, I’ll cover:
- The story setup of Atsu and her path as the Ghost of Yotei (without spoilers)
- How the game explores themes of vengeance, justice, and consequence
- Erika Ishii’s powerful performance and why it elevates the experience
- Gameplay evolution from Ghost of Tsushima (stances, weapons, stealth, fear mechanics)
- Visuals, worldbuilding, and why this might be Sucker Punch’s best game yet
And yes — I’ll dig into the controversy: Is Ghost of Yotei really “woke,” or is that just noise? Let me know what YOU think in the comments.This is a spoiler-free review — no major story reveals, just my honest impressions on gameplay, themes, and presentation.If you enjoyed this, please like, subscribe, and check out more gaming coverage here on the channel.
In this episode, we sit down with the team from Anima Interactive, the developers behind Take Us North — the narrative-driven survival game that’s been at the center of heated conversations online.
The creators share the real vision behind the project, how it was inspired by first-hand research and lived experiences, and why they believe games can build empathy around complex issues like migration.
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Join hosts Kahlief Adams and Cam Hawkins as we count down the Top 10 games from Gamescom 2025 that have us absolutely hyped! From surprise announcements to long-awaited sequels, we break down why these titles are dominating our must-play lists.
In this episode, we also dive deep into our hands-on previews and reactions to some of the games we've been playing, like Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, the brutal action of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, our thoughts on the Xbox ROG Ally X handheld, and the return of a legendary franchise with Ninja Gaiden 4.
Whether you're looking for indie gems, AAA blockbusters, or the next game to consume your life, we've got you covered with our honest takes and hype levels for each title. Don't miss our hot takes on which games lived up to the hype and which ones surprised us the most!
What games from Gamescom 2025 are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below!
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Join us on Spawn on Me as we sit down with the incredible Victoria Tran to uncover her latest must‑read—and learn how community management is evolving in 2025. Victoria breaks it all down with insight and practical wisdom. Whether you're building niche communities, hosting IRL meetups, or craving authentic connection in a digital world dizzied by automation—this interview is the compass you didn’t know you needed.
Tap in to discover the future of community building, one conversation at a time
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I just spent 8 HOURS playing Battlefield 6, and let me tell you - this game is about to change EVERYTHING! From the insane destruction physics to the massive 128-player battles, EA has finally delivered something that might actually dethrone Call of Duty. After 8 hours of pure gameplay, I can confidently say this might be the comeback Battlefield desperately needed.
We sit down with the creative minds behind Last Flag, the brand new 5v5 capture-the-flag shooter from Night Street. Hear directly from the team—and voice actor Eli Harris—about what makes this retro-inspired, game show-style shooter stand out. Plus, we dig into how Imagine Dragons made the leap from chart-topping musicians to launching a full-fledged game studio.Learn how this bold new project mixes music, mayhem, and multiplayer magic to bring something truly different to the CTF genre.
In this episode of Spawn On Me, I sit down with Ben Kvalo, CEO of Midwest Games, to dive into what makes this new publishing label stand out in an ever-evolving industry. We explore the role of publishers in today’s market, the challenges indie developers face, and whether the gaming industry is oversaturated with too many titles.
Ben shares his thoughts on building sustainable careers for the next generation of developers, and the value of player feedback, and we discuss how platforms like Xbox Game Pass are impacting discoverability. If you’ve ever wondered how publishers make decisions, support studios, or think about the long game in gaming—this one’s for you.
Topics We Cover:
- What makes Midwest Games different from traditional publishers
- The growing difficulty of standing out in a crowded market
- How publishers can better support marginalized and new devs
- Are players giving developers helpful feedback?
- The real benefits and challenges of Game Pass for studios
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In Episode 550 of Spawn on Me, host Kahlief Adams and guest host Cam Hawkins dive into the massive Xbox layoffs and the fallout from Summer Game Fest coverage we missed.Xbox Layoffs Recap: Dissecting Microsoft’s July 2nd cuts of approximately 9,000 jobs across Xbox and gaming studios including Rare, Initiative, Turn 10, ZeniMax, and King Barcelona. We also discuss the cancellation of major projects like Everwild and Perfect Dark.Industry Reaction: We analyze Phil Spencer’s internal memo and the controversial suggestion for impacted staff to leverage AI tools like Copilot for job hunting.Studio-by-Studio Breakdown: Who’s affected? Rare, Turn 10, Initiative, ZeniMax, King Barcelona, and others. What does this mean for the future of Xbox exclusives?SGF Missed Gems: A quick roundup of standout announcements from Summer Game Fest that slipped under the radar in our previous coverage.Stay tuned and subscribe for more gaming breakdowns with a focus on people of color in the industry.
In this exciting episode of Spawn On Me, Kahlief sits down with Rick Thiher, the General Manager of EVO, the premier fighting game tournament. They dive deep into EVO's latest expansion efforts and how the organization is working to enhance the experience for players and fans around the world. Discover the motivations behind expanding to new countries, the challenges faced, and the importance of making fighting games accessible on a global scale. Whether you're a competitive gamer, a fighting game enthusiast, or a fan of esports stories, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of EVO and the growth of the fighting game community worldwide.
Tune in to learn about the strategic vision, community-building efforts, and the exciting new opportunities that lie ahead for EVO and its global audience.
In this powerful episode of Spawn on Me, we sit down with Olivia Brown from Project Unloaded to dive deep into the critical work of tracking and analyzing gun violence data. Olivia shares insights into how Project Unloaded is revolutionizing our understanding of gun violence through comprehensive data collection and community-driven research.
We explore the challenges of gathering accurate gun violence statistics, the impact of data transparency on policy decisions, and how grassroots organizations are filling crucial gaps in national reporting. Olivia discusses the human stories behind the numbers and explains how better data can lead to more effective violence prevention strategies.
Whether you're interested in public health, social advocacy, or data-driven solutions to complex problems, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on one of America's most pressing issues. Join us for an eye-opening discussion about the intersection of technology, community organizing, and social change.
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Join Kahlief Adams and special guest Cameron Hawkins as they break down the absolute best games that caught their attention at Summer Game Fest 2025. From the jaw-dropping surprise reveal of Resident Evil Requiem to exciting sequels like Mortal Shell 2 and Death Stranding 2, they dive deep into what made this year's showcase memorable and which games have them most hyped for the months ahead. Whether you missed the event or want to hear fresh takes on your favorite announcements, this episode of Spawn On Me has all the gaming hot takes you need.
In this episode, we tackle a blockbuster lineup: Bungie’s Marathon reboot is under fire for using fan art. We also break down Jade Raymond’s surprise departure from Haven Studios and what it means for one of PlayStation’s most talked‑about first‑party newcomers.That’s just the warm‑up—fitness guru Walt Chambers joins us to share how his Infinite RPG program turns workouts into epic quests, and we close with a hands‑on verdict on the premium Victrix PRO KO fightstick. Strap in for controversy, career moves, power‑ups IRL, and hardware hype in one wild show!TimestampsIntro – 0:00Bungie Stole Art? – 3:10:57Jade Raymond Leaving Haven – 23:33:44Interview with Walt Chambers (Infinite RPG) – 28:20:44Victrix PRO KO Fightstick Review – 1:07:25:21Want to get fit for the Summer?Use our special code "SPAWNONME" at https://fitnessfantasyrpg.com/
We’re back with a jam-packed episode! We sit down with the team at Stoic to talk about their exciting new game Towerborne, give our first impressions of Borderlands 4, and share thoughts on Bungie’s Marathon. Plus, we break down the recent layoffs at Respawn Entertainment and what it could mean for the future of the studio.
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What if your gaming time could help power a greener future? In this special Earth Day episode of Spawn On Me, we're diving into how Cleanplay is changing the game—literally—by turning your playtime into real-world investments in clean energy. We sit down with the team to talk about how players can support solar and wind energy projects just by doing what they already love: gaming.
Cleanplay is on a mission to make sustainable energy accessible and fun. Their platform rewards players for time spent in-game, converting it into tangible support for clean energy initiatives. It's a powerful way to make your play matter.
And here's the kicker—they're giving away a limited number of PlayStation gift cards to new subscribers. Want in? Head to cleanplay.com and level up your impact.
On this episode of Spawn On Me, Kahlief Adams sits down with writer and critic Sam DeLong for an in-depth conversation about South of Midnight — the game that’s redefining Southern Gothic storytelling in the world of action-adventures. From its bold art style and unique setting to its themes of identity, grief, and folklore, we break down what makes this game so special.
We explore the creative risks Compulsion Games took, how the story resonates with diverse players, and what the game gets right (and wrong) about Southern representation. Whether you’ve played the game or are still on the fence, this episode gives you a richer understanding of why South of Midnight is sparking such meaningful conversation.
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In this week’s episode, we break down how Trump’s proposed tariffs could spike prices on video games and Nintendo hardware—what that means for your wallet and your wishlist. We also dive into the rave early impressions of South of Midnight, the surprise of the season so far, and what makes it stand out. Plus, we gear up for Bungie’s Marathon gameplay reveal this weekend—will it live up to the hype? And we round things out with early impressions of Clawpunk and Pathfinder—two very different games with interesting ideas.
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South of Midnight is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and unique titles of 2025—and in this deep dive, I’m breaking down exactly why. From its jaw-dropping art direction to its fluid, character-driven gameplay and rich Southern Gothic narrative, this game isn’t just another action-adventure—it’s a bold new vision from Compulsion Games.In this spoiler-free review, I explore the core gameplay mechanics, world-building, visuals, character design, and storytelling approach that sets South of Midnight apart. Whether you’ve been following the game since its reveal or just heard about it, this is your go-to breakdown of everything that makes it a must-play.🎮 What you’ll learn in this review:The core mechanics driving South of MidnightHow the game’s unique art style blends folklore and fantasyWhy the narrative direction is so important for the genreEarly impressions of performance, polish, and world interaction💬 Have thoughts or questions about the game? Drop them in the comments—I’d love to hear what you think!👍 If you found this breakdown helpful, don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and check out the Spawn On Me podcast for more deep dives and conversations about gaming, culture, and everything in between.
In this episode of the Spawn On Me Podcast, we delve into the latest developments in the gaming world:
- Crimson Desert's Stunning Engine Demo: We discuss the impressive graphics and mechanics showcased in the recent Crimson Desert demo, highlighting the capabilities of Pearl Abyss' BlackSpace Engine.
- Tencent's $1.25 Billion Investment in Ubisoft: Analyzing Tencent's significant investment in Ubisoft's new subsidiary, which encompasses major franchises like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six, and what this means for the future of these beloved series.
- Steel Hunters Early Access Release: Exploring the upcoming early access release of Wargaming's new PvPvE mech shooter, Steel Hunters, set to launch on April 2, 2025.
- Nintendo's Virtual Game Card System: Examining Nintendo's innovative Virtual Game Card feature, which allows players to manage, swap, and lend digital games across Nintendo Switch systems, enhancing the flexibility of digital game libraries.
Join us as we break down these exciting topics and their implications for gamers worldwide.
Get an exclusive first look at 'DOOM: The Dark Ages,' the upcoming prequel to the iconic DOOM series. In this video, we showcase brand-new gameplay featuring the formidable Doom Slayer as an 'iron tank,' wielding powerful new weapons like the Shield Saw and Skullcrusher. Experience intense combat against the legions of Hell in a dark medieval setting and witness the Slayer piloting the massive Atlan mech and riding a cybernetic dragon. 'DOOM: The Dark Ages' launches on May 15, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
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In Episode 542 of Spawn On Me, we’re joined by Chris Hill from Cat City Games to talk about his hilarious and action-packed VR game Balls to The Wall. He shares what inspired the wild concept, how development is going, and why VR needs more games that don’t take themselves too seriously.
In our What's the 411 segment, we dive into two major stories shaking up the gaming world: the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is taking big steps to establish a gaming union—and we break down what that could mean for devs and the industry. Plus, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows is already making waves, reaching over 2 million players. We talk about the hype, what this means for the franchise, and what players are saying.
In What We’ve Been Playing, we go hands-on with a bunch of games we checked out during GDC this year. From indie gems to upcoming AAA titles, this segment is packed with impressions you don’t want to miss.
Tap in for laughs, deep insights, and all things dope in gaming. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell so you never miss an episode!
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Assassin’s Creed Shadows is shaping up to be one of the best games in the series—but of course, some people will be furious about it. Why? Not because of bad gameplay, weak storytelling, or lackluster mechanics… but because they can’t handle the fact that Yasuke, a real historical figure, exists in the game. 🤡The reality? Their takes don’t hold up. The stealth, combat, and world-building all look phenomenal, and the dual protagonist system with Yasuke and Naoe makes this one of the most exciting Assassin’s Creed entries in years. The haters will be mad, but we’re here to enjoy a great game.🔥 Let’s break down why AC Shadows is shaping up to be a massive W and why it’s time to leave the nonsense behind.👊 Drop a like, subscribe, and let’s talk about why this game is actually GOOD. Go follow our friends at GamerTagRadio and thanks to them for rocking this collab review!
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach just dropped a new trailer, and it looks absolutely breathtaking! We break down the latest details on Hideo Kojima’s upcoming sequel and what to expect. Plus, Sony is bringing FSR4 to their consoles—what does this mean for PlayStation gamers and the future of upscaling? And finally, we sit down with members of Virtuos Studios to talk about their work in the gaming industry, supporting major AAA titles, and what’s next for them.
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Split Fiction is shaping up to be the best game of 2025—and here’s why! This mind-bending adventure delivers some of the most brilliant level design I’ve seen in years, blending fun and innovative puzzles with an immersive world that constantly surprises you. Whether you're a fan of platformers, puzzle games, or just love creative game mechanics, Split Fiction absolutely deserves a spot in the Game of the Year conversation.
From its seamless transitions between dimensions to its clever use of environmental storytelling, this game is a must-play for anyone who loves games that challenge and inspire. If you haven't checked it out yet, do yourself a favor and dive in—this one is special.
Let me know in the comments: Do you think Split Fiction is the best game of 2025? What’s been your favorite moment so far?
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In this episode, we dive deep into Monster Hunter Wild, breaking down its gameplay, world design, and everything that makes it a must-play for fans of the franchise. Plus, we sit down with [Old Glory Studio Representative] to discuss their latest projects, insights on game development, and what’s next for the industry. Whether you're a longtime Monster Hunter fan or just curious about the future of gaming, this episode has something for you!
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Sony’s latest State of Play was... just OK. While we got updates on some anticipated titles, nothing truly blew us away. On the other hand, Split Fiction is shaping up to be something special! Let’s break down what was shown, what worked, and what left us wanting more.
What did you think of the State of Play? And are you excited for Split Fiction? Let’s talk in the comments!
Obsidian Entertainment’s Avowed brings a rich world, deep storytelling, and satisfying combat that fans of Skyrim and Oblivion will love. With stunning graphics and immersive world-building, does Avowed live up to the hype? Find out in my in-depth review!
In this episode, we share thoughts about Compulsion Games' new title South of Midnight after our time with their newest preview content.
Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Avowed with Game Director Carrie Patel! In this in-depth interview, we discuss the creative vision, gameplay mechanics, world-building, and RPG systems that make Avowed one of the most anticipated games from Obsidian Entertainment. From narrative design to player choices, Carrie Patel shares insights into how the team is shaping this epic fantasy adventure.🔹 What inspired Avowed’s world and story?🔹 How does gameplay evolve from Obsidian’s RPG legacy?🔹 What can players expect in terms of combat, exploration, and lore?
Founder and CEO of Vivrato, Adam Boyes joins us this week to talk about his new venture that is looking to level up the gaming industry. I also dig into Midnight Society's closing and much more!
In this episode, we talk about Xbox's latest Developer Direct and how it sets them up for a smash 2025. My time with the Assassin's Creed Shadows and thoughts on Gamertag Radio's amazing interview with Xbox CEO Phil Spencer.
In our first episode of 2025, we talk about Xbox's upcoming developer direct. Switch 2 is potentially being shown this week, Hyper Light Breaker is coming to early access, and friend of the show Alyssa Mercante comes on to discuss Square Enix's new company policy around harassment and what that means for grifters and bad actors.
This week we share a fantastic interview with Greg Foertsch, Co-Founder/CEO/Creative Director & Hector Antunez, Animation Director of Bit Reactor to talk about their new studio and the work they've done over the years to bring you games like XCOM and more.
In the 411 this week I talk about how the new "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign is actually pulling from a ethos over 9 years in the making.
In WWBP, I share thoughts on Crimson Desert and the goodness Pearl Abyss is cooking up.
This week I share thoughts after taking some time to hang out and attend the Game Awards.
The legend of Indiana Jones is back, and this game from MachineGames might just be the adventure fans have been waiting for! In this celebratory review, I dive into the storytelling brilliance, jaw-dropping graphics, and stunning visuals that make this one of my favorite games of the year. Whether you're a longtime fan of Indy or new to the franchise, this game is a treasure you won't want to miss.
This week I share some thoughts about Avowed Art Director Matt Hansen seeing harassment from the gaming public after poking Elon Musk. PlayStation celebrating its 30th anniversary and what I didn't learn after being on a podcast hosted by a member of GamerGate 2.0
In this episode of Spawn On Me we talk about the upcoming Game Awards and their nominations, I share thoughts about my time with South of Midnight and we dig into some thoughts about how Trump's election might affect the gaming industry as a whole.
In this exclusive interview, we dive deep with Zaire Lanier, one of the talented writers behind South of Midnight's main character, Hazel! Discover how Zaire approached writing a Black woman protagonist for this highly anticipated Xbox game and the inspirations that brought Hazel to life. With her unique storytelling style, Zaire shares the creative journey she and the team had to make Hazel a memorable character in a Southern Gothic world. Get ready for an inside look at the narrative heart of South of Midnight – a journey you won’t want to miss!
Dive into an exclusive interview with the incredible cast behind South of Midnight, Xbox’s highly anticipated adventure! Join us as we chat with the voice actors and key cast members who bring the game’s captivating characters to life. Discover their unique contributions, favorite moments, and what it’s like working on a game that blends Southern Gothic with supernatural storytelling. This interview is packed with insights and fun moments you won’t want to miss – whether you're a gamer, a voice-acting fan, or just excited about South of Midnight! Don’t forget to subscribe for more insider looks at upcoming games.
Get an exclusive look at the making of South of Midnight in this insightful interview with Game Director Jasmin Roy! Discover the vision, challenges, and inspiration behind Xbox's highly anticipated game, as Jasmin discusses the storytelling, character dynamics, and the talented cast that bring this world to life. Whether you're into immersive narratives or excited for what's next on Xbox, this interview is a must-watch for fans and gamers alike!
This week we expose one of the worst grifters in the gaming industry and how misinformation about how reviews work hurts the industry. Cam Hawkins gives a preview of Dragon Quest 3 HD and much more.
Welcome to a special episode of Spawn On Me, where Kahlief dives deep into an exclusive preview of the highly anticipated Xbox game, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle! Join us as we break down what makes this game a must-play for fans of both Indiana Jones and action-adventure games alike. We’re exploring the incredible gameplay, breathtaking environments, and that classic Indiana Jones charm. Grab your whip and fedora, because this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
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Cam sat down with freelancer Lucas White to talk through their impressions of Romancing Saga 2
Cam Hawkins goes deep into the lore with Sr. Writer at RPGsite James Galizio about the new game YS X: NORDIC.
In this week's episode, we dig into the backlash against the studio making Halo, how Gamepass is growing and why grifters are finally getting what is coming to them from the heads of game studios.
In this episode, Kahlief Adams and Cameron Hawkins break down the biggest announcements from Sony's latest State of Play, covering everything you need to know about upcoming games and surprises. We also have an exclusive interview with the team from Empty Vessel, where they share behind-the-scenes insights on their latest project. To top it all off, Kahlief gives his in-depth review of the highly anticipated game The Plucky Squire. Tune in for expert analysis, exclusive interviews, and all the latest gaming news!
In this episode, Kahlief Adams and Cameron Hawkins dive deep into the highly anticipated PlayStation 5 Pro reveal! They break down the price, features, and what this means for the gaming industry. Is the upgrade worth it? Tune in to hear their thoughts and predictions for Sony's future.
But that’s not all! They also share their recent gaming experiences, reviewing some of the hottest titles they’ve been playing. Whether you’re a PS5 enthusiast or just love gaming discussions, you won’t want to miss this!
In this exciting episode, we're joined by Grammy-nominated music artist Wale! Wale gives us an exclusive look into his other passion—gaming. We dive deep into his love for video games, exploring how gaming has influenced his music, and helped him unwind amidst the hectic life of a global artist. From childhood favorites to the latest releases, Wale shares his gaming journey, favorite genres, and how he balances both worlds of music and gaming. Join a candid conversation where music, culture, and gaming collide!
Don't miss out on this unique episode where Wale talks more than just music and shows his gamer side!
In our ongoing PAX 2024 coverage we talk to The Mix founder, Justin Woodward about the growth of one of the most important indie showcases in the gaming industry and their work with Kevin Smith for their game Jay and Silent Bob's Chronic Blunt Punch
In this episode of Spawn On Me we talk to Nevada Boxing Hall of Famer Shawn Porter about his time working with the team from the new amazing boxing sim Undisputed.
In this mini episode of Spawn On Me we talk to Dan Amrich from Digital Eclipse to talk about their new game Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind.
In our latest episode, Kahlief takes you through the best games he saw during Gamescom 2024 and shares some thoughts on games he's been playing like Black Myth Wukong and Star Wars Outlaws.
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In our latest episode we talk about content creator Adin Ross's attempt to curry favor with the Trump campaign and how it fails miserably. We also have a banger of an interview with Neil Jones to talk about his latest game "We Never Yield"
We discuss the closing of Game Informer, share our time with Riot's new fighting game 2XKO and we share loving thoughts for the team from "What's Good Games" that announced that they are ending their podcast.
Dive into our exclusive podcast interview with Julian Gerighty, the creative mastermind behind "Star Wars: Outlaws." In this episode, Julian Gerighty reveals the creative process, inspirations, and challenges of bringing this epic series to life. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, character development insights, and what fans can expect from future adventures in the Star Wars universe. This episode is essential listening for Star Wars fans and anyone passionate about storytelling. Don't miss this deep dive into the making of a galactic saga with one of the industry's leading creative directors. Tune in now!
Join us for an exclusive podcast interview with the stellar cast of "Star Wars: Outlaws"! In this episode, we dive deep with Humberly González, Jay Rincon and Dee Bradley Baker as they share behind-the-scenes insights, memorable moments, and their experiences bringing the beloved characters to life. Discover the secrets of the Star Wars universe, hear personal stories from the set, and get a sneak peek into upcoming adventures. Don't miss this must-listen episode for all Star Wars fans and sci-fi enthusiasts! Tune in now for an unforgettable journey to a galaxy far, far away.
First, we discuss the controversial capitulation to bad actors in the case of "Assassin's Creed Shadows." What led to this situation, and what are the broader implications for the gaming community and industry standards?
Next, we tackle a significant milestone in the gaming industry: the unionization efforts at Blizzard and Bethesda game studios. What does this mean for developers and the future of the industry? We'll explore the challenges and triumphs of these groundbreaking movements.
Finally, we share our first impressions of three highly anticipated titles: "College Football 25," "We Never Yield," and "Marvel Rivals." From gameplay mechanics to overall experience, we provide an in-depth analysis of what to expect from these new releases.
Join us for an insightful and engaging discussion on the state of gaming today. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just curious about the industry, this episode is packed with valuable insights and thought-provoking commentary.
This week I share my thoughts on Capcom’s Path of the Goddess and Sony’s newest FPS Concord.
In this episode, we dive into the buzz around Mr. Beast's potential presidential run and what it could mean for the political landscape. We also discuss the recent price hike for Xbox Game Pass and its impact on gamers worldwide. Plus, we explore the controversial "Real" Gaming Awards catering to the anti-woke crowd. Join us for a lively discussion on these hot topics and more in the gaming and entertainment world!
In this explosive episode, we dive deep into the latest controversial incident involving the infamous Dr. Disrespect and a minor. We'll explore what happened, the community's reaction, and the potential implications for the streaming industry.
But that's not all! We also tackle a hotly debated topic in the gaming world: Should Xbox and PlayStation get rid of achievements and trophies? Join us as we make a compelling case for why these long-standing features may be holding back the gaming experience.
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Kahlief Adams and Cam Hawkins share their immediate thoughts on the SGF 2024 Showcase. The discourse about the Summer Game Fest Showcase online was one of disappointment and laments of E3 events long passed BUT there were a ton of great games at the show worth talking about - so here we are!
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Join us for an electrifying episode as gaming industry experts Kahlief Adams and Cameron Hawkins dive deep into Sony's latest State of Play. Our dynamic duo shares their unfiltered thoughts and expert analysis on the newest game announcements, trailers, and updates from PlayStation. Discover what excites and concerns them about the upcoming releases, and get an insider's perspective on how these changes might shape the future of gaming. Whether you're a hardcore gamer or just curious about the latest in the gaming world, this episode is packed with valuable insights and lively discussion. Don't miss out on this must-listen episode for all things PlayStation!
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Welcome to our Hellblade 2 gameplay! In this video, we dive into the stunning visuals, immersive storyline, and innovative gameplay mechanics that make Hellblade 2 a true masterpiece in modern gaming.Join us as we explore the captivating world of Senua's saga, breaking down the graphics, sound design, and narrative elements that set this game apart. Whether you're a fan of the first Hellblade or new to the series, this review covers everything you need to know about Hellblade 2.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the recent news of Xbox studio closures and what it signifies for the gaming industry. We'll explore the immediate effects on jobs, game development, and how these closures could reshape the landscape of gaming. We also chat about the missing piece of the story around the Helldivers community rallying around a fired community manager.
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In this episode, we talk to Convai CEO, Purnendu Mukherjee about the amazing technology they are building to make our interactions with NPC's more robust and human-like. We also dig into how Helldivers 2 is getting review-bombed due to Sony's new PC linking practice.
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In this episode, I share thoughts on the fantastic Fallout TV series (no spoilers). Gamers are now mad about Capcom localizing their games and we end the show chatting about my time working with Lifecamp this past week in NY and how they are saving lives with their projects.
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This week we chat with Senior Editor, Alyssa Mercante about the rise and fall of Gamergate 2.0. How a consistent harassment campaign against women has now morphed into one centered around "anti-wokeness"
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In this episode, we talk to composer Chase Bethea about his decade-long work in the gaming industry and how building sonic landscapes comes from lots of varied motivations.
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On this week's episode, I talk through the Sweet Baby Inc. "controversy" and explain how the basis for the backlash is based on riding the current wave of anti-diversity we've seen lately.
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Susanna Pollack, President of Games For Change and I sit down at DICE 2024 to talk about what this year's show is looking to achieve and how the next generation will play a huge part in that.
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We talk to Brand Manager and Business Development Dan Hevia from Evolved Talent about how influencer marketing has changed. How talent is thinking about their brands and why it is important to know your worth in an ever-changing landscape.
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In our first interview from our series of DICE 2024 series, we talk about the future of the digital space through the eyes of Mark DeLaet, Global Head Of Digital Gaming!
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We have an amazing video review for you to check out by contributor Cam Hawkins who dug deep into the story and combat of one this year's most anticipated games.
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In this week's episode, we chat with Abubakar Salim, Founder of Surgent Studios and Creative Director on Tales of Kenzera:Zau a fantastic metroid-vania that digs into beautiful African lore and tales of loss.
I also dig into the drama of the past couple of weeks surrounding Xbox's change in exclusivity strategy with Parris Lilly of Kinda Funny's Xcast and Gamertag Radio.
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In our latest episode guest host Cam Hawkins and I talk about the rumors of Xbox moving away from console hardware, putting their flagship games on other consoles, and much more.
We also talk about our time with Like A Dragon and share thoughts on Sony's latest State of Play that featured Death Stranding 2!
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This week we bring on John Warren, Co-Founder of Glydr. A company making one of the coolest gaming input devices I've ever seen. One that you can use entirely with your feet!
We also took some time this week to talk about the amazing Xbox Developer Direct from last week and shared our thoughts.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Cam and I took some time this week to talk through the games we're most excited for in 2024. Lots of JRPG goodness and some surprised too! about.
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In this episode, we're joined with guest Cameron Hawkins to talk about the Insomniac Games cyberattack. We dig into how the industry reacted and discuss how it resonated across various levels of the media.
We also talked about the GTA 6 leaker getting arrested and what that means for the future of hacks.
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In this week's episode we talk about our amazing week at The Game Awards. Why Day of the Devs is the best indie show and why Twitch allowing more sexual content on the platform is kinda weird.
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In this episode we celebrate an important milestone for Spawn On Me. We are celebrating our 500th episode and I take time to go back into the vault to share some big moments for our show and to give thanks to all of you, our amazing Brookago residents.
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In this episode, we talk about the challenge of picking great games in the Game Awards. Will the show get political this year and what will that mean for the industry?
I also share my thoughts about the new PlayStation Portal device and the Pulse Explore earbuds.
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On this episode we talk about Xbox's upcoming partner showcase. Mortal Kombat 1's first big tournament and give our review of Lords of The Fallen
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We had the pleasure of chatting with Ali Homayounfar, Manager of Global Product Marketing and Sales about their newest device for the fighting game fans the Razer Kitsune. Seeing a new challenger in the space has been awesome and we dig into why you might change your pad for a leverless stick.
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On this episode, I share some thoughts about the announcement of PlayStation's Jim Ryan saying that he's retiring after a 30-year career in games. I also chat with the team from the Jackbox game before their 10th-party pack is released.
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In this episode, we talk about how the Twitch rival site Kick is a safe harbor for criminal activity and bad actors. I share thoughts on the blockbuster Xbox leaks and impressions of Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty DLC
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In this episode, we talk about the current conversation around favoritism in-game marketing and reviews. I share some thoughts about why so many players are getting this conversation wrong and how it works as a member of the media. We also dig into and share our Mortal Kombat 1 review!
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This week we talk about the influencers spreading hate for Starfield putting pronouns in the game and I share some thoughts about my time at PAX WEST.
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On this week's episode, we talk about all the reveals during Gamescom, Geoff Keighley's new worry and we share our review of EA's surprise hit Immortals of Aveum.
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In this week's episode, we chat with the team behind Lords of the Fallen and discuss the work it took to revitalize the Soulsborne genre. How they are using the latest Unreal Engine 5 tech to bring the world to life and much more.
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This week's show is a huge one. We talk to Alyssa Sweetman from Live.Space to talk about their new streaming platform. We check off a bucket list item by hanging out with Hall of Fame wrestler and AEW star Jeff Jarrett about his work in the upcoming JRPG game WrestleQuest. We end the show with some thoughts about Kai Cenat's dangerous publicity stunt that got him arrested and his fans hurt.
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In this special episode, we talk to Playcrafting's own Head of Community, Krysti Pryde to talk about their latest event that is bringing game developers together from across the world!
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In this week's episode, we talk to the amazing crew from the world-renowned Iron Lords Podcast about their journey in the gaming industry. What games they are excited about and their take on the current state of the space. We also chat about how they have kept their content so fresh after a decade in the game.
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In this week's episode, we talk to Rick Thiher, GM of EVO about the future of the competition and the current state of the fighting game community. We also chat with Xbox's Corporate Vice President of Player Services about their new feature to make gaming safer for all of us.
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In this special episode we talk to the team making Powerwash Simulator about their new SpongeBob Squarepants themed DLC
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In this episode, we take a look at all the new information dropped about the upcoming season of Diablo IV. We learn about all the new characters coming to Mortal Kombat 1 and I share thoughts on the findings in the Xbox FTC trial and much more.
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We are back from Summer Game Fest with our latest episode featuring the amazing PC Mag Senior Writer, Jordan Minor. He comes on to share more about his new book Video Game of the Year: A Year-by-Year Guide to the Best, Boldest, and Most Bizarre Games from Every Year Since 1977.
Through a series of entertaining, informative, and opinionated critical essays, author and tech journalist Jordan Minor investigates, in chronological order, the innovative, genre-bending, and earth-shattering games from 1977 through 2022. Minor explores development stories, critical reception, and legacy, and also looks at how gaming intersects with and eventually influences society at large while reveling in how uniquely and delightfully bizarre even the most famous games tend to be.
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with one of my favorite developers on the planet Xalavier Nelson Jr. We talk about his new game El. Paso Elsewhere. His process for choosing projects and how personal growth has kept his eye on the prize in terms of building great games for passionate players.
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The fastest hedgehog on the planet left a pretty fantastic impression on me after getting to play Sonic Superstars this week. Sonic has come back to take his mascot crown in a huge way.
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Remnant 2 after a short hiatus feels pretty amazing. I got some hands-on at SGF and the gunplay, crafting, and world really pulled me back into this amazing universe. Check out my thoughts in this episode.
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Prince of Persia is back in a big way. I sat down and played the newest game for about 30 mins and I am so excited to see this franchise be great.
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In this episode, I share my thoughts about the newest Powerwash Simulator DLC that takes you for a ride with SpongeBob Squarepants. I also find that my new favorite way to play is in VR?
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Night School comes back into the party with a sequel to their runaway hit. I share thoughts on what I played in this episode and tell you why you should put this on your watch list.
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You all know how excited I've been to finally get hands-on with Mortal Kombat 1. It was well worth the wait as now having played the game, I can say that it is my most anticipated game of 2023! More details on the show!!
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Quantic Dreams has gotten into the publishing game and I'm excited to tell you that this game is pretty fantastic and you should check it out!!
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One of the most interesting games of the show for me due to how they are changing the mindset of players of shooters. Be sure to check out the upcoming interview on the feeds with the dev team as well!!
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Foamstars was one of my biggest surprises of SGF this year. Does this game get out of the Splatoon Shadow? What's up with all the foam?
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We head back to Night City to see how their newest DLC starring Idris Elba is fairing. The game looks stunning and we can't wait to jump back in
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Alan Wake 2 was one of the best games of Summer Game Fest 2023 in my opinion. I share my impressions on what I think was one of the best previews of this year's show.
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In this special episode, we dive deep into the highly anticipated installment of the iconic fighting game franchise. Join us as we explore the new features, gameplay mechanics, character roster, and more to answer the burning question: "Is this the best Street Fighter game ever made?"
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On this special episode, we snag some time with Diablo 4 Producer Naz Hartoonian and Senior Quest Designer Harrison Pink to talk about how they are building memorable experiences in the Diablo 4 world for players.
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In this episode we talk about last week's Sony Showcase, what we liked, and how overall how it left us disappointed. We also talk about our new collaboration with PC makers NZXT and how they are helping us grow Brookago!
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This week, we talk about next week's Sony Showcase, give our predictions, and tell you what we want to see. We also talk about games I've been playing like Zelda, Humanity, and more!!
Make sure you check out the show next week for a BIG announcement!!
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In this episode, we pull in Parris Lilly of Gamertag Radio and Kinda Funny's XCast to talk about their viral interview with Xbox's Phil Spencer. We share impressions of the announcement of ASUS's ROG Ally gaming handheld and have some fun talking basketball and what's happening in the NBA Playoffs.
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In this week's episode, we talk about the hurt feeling from fanboys about Death Stranding going to Xbox PC Game Pass and my excitement for NBA2K23's Jordan mode. In WWBP, I dig into my feelings around Cult of the Lamb being a game of the year contender and why it is cool that Rumbleverse doesn't fit into the usual genres we think of. We also have a huge announcement about how all of you will help forever change the future of the Spawnies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We got to hang out with and get hands-on with the newest Arcade 1up Cabinet at EVO. The amazing John Diamonon took some time out of his schedule to talk about the nuts and bolts of the arcade classic, how Arcade 1 up are looking to keep it true to its roots and how the team is embracing preservation with their wonderful arcade cabinets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I get to chat with one of my favorite commentators and competitors in the Mortal Kombat scene in Mr. Aquaman. We chat about the future of the Netherrealm Fighting Game scene. Who are some folks to watch out for, and how he got into the MK scene. Lots of fun and hopefully a Kraken sponsorship for him in the making :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We had the pleasure of chatting with David “UltraDavid” Graham at EVO this year to talk about how this year's EVO compared to previous years. How has the fighting game community grown, and is just being a player a viable financial option in a content creation-heavy world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this special EVO2022 episode of SPAWN ON ME, we talk to The Mix founder Justin Woodward to talk about their presence at Evo this year. How they are helping to grow the indie fighting game scene and how fans are finding great games through their work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's show, we talk about Jason Schreier's article about Rockstar Games and GTA 6 development. Could this mean a kindler more progressive game? Time will tell! I also talk about Rollerdrome and Multiverses being pretty damn awesome. Oh, I'm also going to my first EVO this week!! Lots to talk about!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, we talk about Xbox getting Discord chat on console, Lebron James coming to Multiversus, Spider-Man swinging to PC and the "Is the Last Of Us Remake worth $70" conversation has come to a head on social media. In What We've Been Playing, I share thoughts about the amazing game Stray and the upcoming RollerDrome from Roll 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, we feature an exclusive interview from the team of Interior/Night whose new "choose your own path" adventure game As Dusk Falls releases this week. CEO and Creative Director, Caroline Marchal, and Production Director Charu Desodt give us the inside scoop on what it is like to make a narrative-driven game like this. Whether new hardware can also bolster and grow this particular genre and of course, who their favorite in-game character was. Lots of fantastic insights to be found in this episode!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's jam-packed show, we talk about Skull And Bones coming back from the dead. Robocop is getting a new game and Jordan is coming back to the NBA 2K cover. I also share why I'm so excited for Exoprimal and Rumbleverse to come out and get into my gaming rotation. We also share some love to our friend Jon Brence in this week's cookout segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, I talk about all the games I've been having fun with. Outriders: Worldslayer has dropped and is my new game to grind on. Neon White has taken over my life and made me into a scoreboard monster. We also got an early peek at As Dusk Falls the new narrative choose your own path adventure on Xbox and it is FANTASTIC!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, I share thoughts about what my favorite and most anticipated games were from Summer Game Fest. I also dig into the conversation around whether E3 still has a space to flourish in the current gaming coverage climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There were LOTS of amazing games in Day of the Devs this year. Here are the top 5 that got me excited during Summer Games Fest 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk to Adam Wrange from The Outsiders about their new heavy metal rhythm shooter Metal Hellsinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk to the CEO of Inflexion Games Aaryn Flynn about their new survival game Nightingale. What he shared has me UBER excited about what the game is and how you'll play it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this SGF episode of Spawn On Me we talk to Senior Brand Manager Jackie Simmons about the future of Capcom's biggest game of next year Street Fighter 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, we take a look at the PlayStation's State of Play and share thoughts on what was our favorite and most surprising announcements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode, we bring on BuyWhyTho's Founder and Editor-In-Chief Kate Sanchez about the Activision/Blizzard tool we discussed in the previous episode. Why data collection around DEI is so hard and why the internet can sometimes stifle progress by shouting too loudly. In the 411, I talk about Bungie standing up for the Black community and standing up to white supremacy on the heels of the horrific terror attack in Buffalo. Go check out more of Kate's work at https://butwhythopodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have a huge show this week! In the 411, we talk through the Bethesda Starfield and Redfall delay and tell you why it matters. Activision/Blizzard shared info about a new tool to help diversity and we tell you how it falls short. In What We've Been Playing, I talk about Trek to Yomi and the new Evil Dead game and we bring back the Cookout to talk about how Kendrick Lamar's new classic is digging into conversations around therapy in great ways. Oh, and Brookago will now show up in MotherGunShip Forge with our biscuit gun cap!! We're so hyped!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about the DRM issues around the Xbox Outage from this weekend. Is Lizzo coming to stream to Twitch? We talk about those topics and share thoughts around Trek To Yomi and the new Evil Dead Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I come to you from the crisp mountain air of Lake Tahoe while on my 10 yr anniversary to talk about how the industry needs to be better to our own. Why I'm excited for the Xbox/Bethesda showcase and I'm sad about not playing Overwatch 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We chat with Panic's Co-Founder Cabel Sasser to talk about the development of their new handheld called the Playdate. We talk about how the device came to be, how important opening up development to everyone is, and how this device is going against the grain in the gaming space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We review Panic's Playdate and tell you why it is the coolest handheld console you'll ever own.. I share thoughts on how awesome the hardware and games are. Why the system is a great gateway into development and why this is a fun device for streamers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about Activision/Blizzard raising the pay rate for some of their QA workers. I talk about the future of the Unreal Engine after the State of Unreal presentation. Riot games ban a super popular content creator after their misogynist rant and I share a couple of ideas about how Spawn On Me might be changing in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's show, we feature McDonald's "Future 22 honoree Marcyssa "Horizem "Brown to talk about the Future 22 campaign that highlights twenty-two dynamic Black leaders of the future with passion, talent, and desire to create real change in their communities. As a part of this special episode during Women's History Month, we want to celebrate the amazing work she is doing in the space. In connection with key cultural moments, the stories of additional Future 22 honorees will be introduced through June on Instagram @wearegolden and McDonald’s YouTube channel, underscoring that Black History deserves to be celebrated beyond February. McDonald’s will release original social content to tell the Future 22 stories, feeding and fostering these young leaders’ drive by amplifying their voices through a national television commercial and on McDonald’s social channels, with a special highlight each month on Facebook Watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we chat with talk with Xbox Content Program Manager and Social Lead Albert Dankwa about his inspiring industry story. He shared gems on how to showcase your skills for the job you want and why the right place, right time can be what drives your goals. I shared my excitement for the new Ghostbusters game and we gave our review of Tiny Tina's Wonderland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode, we talk about the fantastic ID@XBOX showcase, give our impressions of Ghostwire Tokyo and dig into the conversations around the Harry Potter universe game Hogwarts Legacy and talk about all the controversy surrounding the IP, and what side of history you are on if you cover it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're joined by XSET's own iDOM to talk about his career in the fighting game community. What he's excited for when it comes to EVO and which region has the best smack talk. I also share some thoughts about Sony's latest State of Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We had the pleasure of hanging out and talking with the entire team from Iron Galaxy while at Dice this year to talk about their company expansion. How they are looking at Diversity and Inclusion and of course their killer new game coming soon called Rumbleverse!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Co-Founder of the Fan Controlled Football League. Pat Dees joins us to talk about their new expansion into season two. We dig into his time with Horizon Forbidden West and we share the wild news that Kahlief will be hosting their new show on NBC!! In What We've Been Playing, I share thoughts and mini-review of Gran Turismo 7 as well!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring in the big guns from the UK with superstar creator Mr. Midas coming to Brookago. We also share our spoiler-free Horizon: Forbidden West review and share lots of thoughts on why some of the previous game's criticism might have crept into our feelings about the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've finally finished Horizon: Forbidden West and we have LOTS of thoughts to share. #HorizonForbiddenWestReview
Is it the best game on PS5? Does it push the franchise further? Can we see Aloy's beard hair?
All those questions and more get answered in our spoiler-free review! Huge thank you to Sony for supporting our show. #ProvidedByPlayStation #ad
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In a special episode of Spawn On Me, we chat with Roll 7's Chief Creative Officer, John Ribbins about how the Olli Olli franchise has grown, what it means to make challenging games more welcoming for players, and why dope music continues to drive the game forward.
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This week we bring on the amazing Tatiana King and DJ Benhameen of the For All Nerds Podcast to talk about their content creation journey. We also share thoughts on Atomic Heart's launch trailer and the Wolf Among Us 2 finally being real. Go follow and listen to For All Nerds!! Follow Tatiana and Ben on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we have lots of news to share, The Spawnies was a tremendous hit, we're now Epic Partners and have a new video series we're making and Kahlief is now UNEMPLOYED!
We also talked about Sony buying Bungie, Gran Turismo 7 details and share thoughts about our time with Olli Olli World and Dying Light 2
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GLOBAL HEAD OF GAMING PARTNERSHIPS, RISHI CHADHA joins us this week to talk about how Twitter is connecting with gamers. I share thoughts on the Xbox Activision/Blizzard acquisition. The Game Developers Conference shared some fantastic data from developers about what they are seeing and I share impressions on Olli Olli World and Rainbow Six Extraction. Oh! We just had our 9 year anniversary too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we chat with Will Powers, The Americas PR Lead for Razer to talk all about some of the gear they showed at CES this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we rock with actor and VO artist Jason E. Kelley to talk about his fantastic performance as Colt from Deathloop. We share thoughts about God Of War on PC, give G4 host Froskurinn her flowers for kicking sexism in the nuts and we share the launch date for THE SPAWNIES!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our first episode of 2022, we dig into some CES announcements that will touch the gaming space. Sony debuts information about their new VR headset, Nvidia shows off their new GPU the RTX 3090Ti and we talk about how the Dead By Daylight made the public decision to stand up for their Black players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our last episode of 2021, I wanted to share lots of thoughts tonight about being thankful for all the people who have made this phenomenal year possible & some things I want to see from the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we dig into the Twitch's ban of Hasan Piker for his use of the term "Cracker". Forspoken giving folks weird vibes about their Black protagonist and I share thoughts about our time at the Game Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about going to the Game Awards this week, my love of Arcane and Battlefield is getting better after some much-needed patches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're talking about our time with the Halo multiplayer, why Battlefield is in trouble, and why the heads of Xbox and Playstation talking about Activision's woes is a good thing. We also have a very cool surprise game that we've been playing that you'll definitely want to check out the Spawn On Me youtube channel to check out.
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This week we dig into how controversial Twitch streamer Amouranth is making some smart money moves. We learn that the Steam Deck is getting delayed and we hear about how devs are looking to fight back against NFT's SPAWN ON ME is now sponsored by MANSCAPED!! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPAWNONME at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about the Twitch money laundering ring, Marvel Midnight Suns getting delayed and Netflix getting into the games. I also talk about wanting to get more into Inscryption and Darkest Dungeon 2
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This week we talk about another poor showing from Sony when it comes to their State Of Play mini-conferences. Why Xbox has me excited for Halo Infinite's campaign and why Guardian's of The Galaxy is such a surprise hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With a very slow news week upon us, we did into our "WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING BAG" to talk about TurtleRock Studio's Back4Blood and Forza Horizon 5 impressions.
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This week we chat with PDP's Navin Kumar and Ali Homayounfar about their fantastic new Victrix pro controller and headset. We dig into how latency is a major pain point in gaming and how their new products are looking to address this. In the 411, I share thoughts on the Twitch hack and the Battlefield 2042 open beta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we chatted with one of our favorite industry folks in CEO of Practice Server, Javier "MonsterDFace" Collazo. This former Bronx native talked about going from being one of the top Fortnite casters in the world to running his own wildly successful prodction business. We talked about content creators not knowing their worth, how and when to pivot, and why it is important to learn how to read the room to seal the deal. You can follow his work at https://www.prac.gg/ and https://twitter.com/MonsterDface Want a pair of our favorite gaming headsets? Click here to snag a pair of G435's from LogitechG Our huge Kit.co contest is live for only one more week! Build your gaming dream gear list and upload it to Kit.co for your chance to win a TCL 65" 4K TV and much more!
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In this exclusive interview, we talk to Deathloop's Game Director Dinga Bakaba about how the team designed the intricate systems that make Deathloop a game of the year contender. We talked about what Arkane called "The Epiphany Moment", rewarding smart play, and how guiding the player was important. We also discussed how Arkane Lyon avoided tropes when designing the Visionaries in the game and why connecting their motivations to the world was important. We also talk about how Colt and Juliana came to be and why having two Black characters as the face of the game is having so much impact on those communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we discuss TwitchCon making a return after an almost 2-year hiatus. Twitch making deals with the national publishers association and if that is good for streamers. We give our Kena:Bridge of Spirits review and we talk about the mega contest that we're putting on with Kit.co where you can win redonkulous prizes including a 65" TV from TCL
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In this week's episode, we bring on Brookago resident and newest Kotaku staff writer Isaiah D. Colbert on the show to talk about his new journey into the gaming industry. How he's hoping to add to the Kotaku site and we also talk about some good ol' fashioned PROFESSIONAL WRASSLIN! Go follow Isaiah here - https://twitter.com/EyeZehUhh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about the future of Spawn On Me on Twitch, all the goodness from the most recent PlayStation showcase, and we end the show with our review of The Artful Escape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have a very special episode this week where we give up the sound boards to one of my favorite new writers in the gaming industry in Isaiah D. Colbert who has a FANTASTIC interview with friend of the show and an amazing music artist. 2 Mellow! They dig into a dope conversation around his new album "Sounds of Tokyo-To Future!!
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A SUPER full show this week with all the news of the week, what games we're excited for, and some we've played. I dig into some thoughts about Fortnite's MLK content and if it hits the mark. I tell you that Psychonauts 2 is my GOTY and why streamers like Asmongold don't get an invite to the cookout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about the debut of Call of Duty Vanguard, Why Boyfriend Dungeon made me feel old and I share my review of Annapurna's game 12 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After an increase of harassment on Twitch, streamer and activist Rek It Raven started an online campaign to spotlight the issues these creators are having on the platform. We talk to them about the future of streaming while Black and if Black creators should boycott the biggest streaming site on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the Games And Online Harassment Hotline with guest Director Jae Lin! We talk about resources, dealing with current events as a crisis hotline and what does actual empathetic accountability look like. Go to https://gameshotline.org/ for more info!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We celebrate a major milestone in our 400th episode and bring on Patricia Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief of Kotaku to talk about her new gig. The current state of gaming journalism and how she is looking to put her stamp on one of the world's biggest sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we dig into all the awful happenings around the Activision/Blizzard lawsuit. I share thoughts about my favorite things from EA Play and finish up the episode with a mini-review of Aliens Fireteam Elite + Death's Door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about Valve's surprising handheld in the Streamdeck, Elgato bringing a new camera to market, and how everything is delayed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week in a slow gaming news week I talk about the debut information of Nintendo's Switch Oled and how it isn't cutting the mustard for the future. Playstation shared their latest State of Play and they have a lot of work to do to get fans excited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I podcast from an iPAD!! We talk about the announcement of the Ghosts of Tsushima Director's Cut and why the difference between "upgrade" and "DLC" matter. NCAA players now being able to use their own likeness and how important that is. Sony making more acquisition moves and what that means for the PC space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring on Lisette Titre-Montgomery, Art Director on Psychonauts 2 and co-founder of Gameheads to talk about her 20 years of work in the gaming industry and how that is helping to inform Double Fine's new game. We also dig into conversations around the programs she is working on at her organization Gameheads and how those pipelines are bringing new talent into the game industry from underserved communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we rock with Double Fine's Tim Schafer and talk about the upcoming game Psychonauts 2, this year's E3 with Day of the Devs, and Tim shares thoughts about the growth of Double Fine over the years.
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We bring on David Xu, Product Manager from Riot to share thoughts on how League of Legions: Wild Rift is growing and how the team is growing the game on mobile! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Xbox and Microsoft had a lot to prove going into this E3, after the showing they put on today, there is no doubt who is in the next-gen lead for 2021 and moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Devolver brought the heat with the Maxpass + show. Fantastic games combined with the funniest conference of E3! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guerilla collective brought some heat this week with a fantastic indie showcase. I share some of my favorites in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gaming Illuminaughty's The Black Hokage joins us to talk about his 15+ years of being a content creator. How to market yourself and know your self-worth. He shared thoughts on how to keep yourself in good circles and how content creation has changed. Make sure you check out his work here https://allmylinks.com/theblackhokage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Award-winning actor and VO artist Eli Harris joins me this week to talk about how the Voice Over landscape has changed. His love of gaming and his want to do more in the AAA space.
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This week we talk about the fantastic gaming news that dropped this week around Horizon Forbidden West, Dying Light 2, Farcry 6, and other cool stuff. I also share some thoughts and feelings around why I wish my industry peers would be more thoughtful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EDITORS NOTE THIS WEEK WE HAD SOME CONNECTIVITY ISSUES WITH JASON'S CONNECTION SO THERE ARE SOME SKIPS IN HIS AUDIO. I DIDN'T WANT TO SCRAP THE SHOW BUT I APOLOGIZE FOR THE LACK OF OUR USUAL QUALITY This week we bring on Jason Schreier of Bloomberg News to talk about his NYT Bestselling book "Press Reset". How he's learned to deal with the internet mob and why extending olive branches is still a good thing to do. We also give some of our industry peers some love for standing up for Palestine. All that and much more in our latest episode of Spawn On Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Last week I had the privilege of checking out a preview of Bethesda's upcoming highly anticipated game Deathloop. In this special episode, I'll share thoughts on the world, characters, combat, and much more from the preview. You can also check out the youtube version of this episode at youtube.com/spawnonme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I talk about the very cool Ratchet and Clank Preview I went to and why the game is already in contention for the game of the year. I also give my review of Resident Evil Village and talk about some cool things Spawn On Me will be doing with Hitman 3 very soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Jason Ronald, Director of Project Management from the Xbox team joins us to talk all about how things have gone from launch. How the multiple teams have come together to deliver on Game Pass, FPS Boost, Smart Delivery and Backwards compatibility. What those tech advances not only mean for the future of Xbox, but how they affect things like the archival of older games while giving them new life. In the 411 this week we talk about PlayStation investing in Discord and what looks like the shutting down of the Giant Bomb network. Follow Jason on Twitter at @jronald and let him know how he did on our show!
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Wallace Santos, CEO of Maingear PC's joins us this week to talk about his journey and into the PC space and how he's built his amazing company. We talk about gear shortages, games, and how he turned his hobby into a career.
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This week we bring on Scott Broadie and Xalavier Nelson Jr. to talk about their new game We are the Caretakers. We talk about how they built their studio, why making a game about poaching is important and how they are looking to make waves with this afrofuturistic strategy game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this special episode, we talk with General Manager, Gaming & eSports, Marcus Kennedy; Kim Pallister, General Manager, Gaming Solutions Team and Jamie Sherman, PhD - Social Research Scientist to talk about the new beta of a tool called "Bleep" made by Intel who's function is to help remove levels of toxic speech in real-time during online gaming sessions. We talked about the ideas behind the technology and why it was created. The work that went into trying to make the data behind it as comprehensive and diverse as possible and why Intel as a company is looking to tackle such a difficult part of the online gaming space. If you liked our episode, please share, subscribe and give us a 5 star review on @applepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we find out the fate of E3 and it sounds it is coming back. We also talk about Twitch's new policy changes and how its looking to stop harassment that happens off it's platform.
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This week Senior Director of ID@XBOX Chris Charla joins us to talk about his journey in the gaming industry. His work in the indie space via XBOX's team and how indie games have so vastly changed in the past 10 years.
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This week we dig into the controversy, angst, and confusion surrounding the tactical shooter and documentary videogame Six Days in Fallujah. We break down the fantastic Ryan McCaffery IGN interview that featured developers Peter Tamte and Jaime Griesemer. Talk about the obstacles they have in bringing home the vision they are trying to share. Why I agree with some of the anger we're seeing and why I think some of the calls to not cover a game like this don't do the industry any good. We also cover the Xbox Live name change, Sony pulling PS3 and Vita games, and why for me that's ok.
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We are joined by Niantic Lab's Head of Diversity and Inclusion to talk about her journey in the gaming industry. How the process of D&I needs to be updated to better fit the cultures we interact with and much more!!
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The multidimensional and multi-talented Christian Spicer joins us to talk about his new and amazing comic book kickstarter called Consequences. We also dig into the Meyers Leonard controversy and our excitement about some upcoming games.
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Twitch recently shared their transparency report so we asked them to come on the show to talk about it! Guests DJ Wheat and VP of Trust and Safety, Angela Hession join me this week. We also give some love to DLC podcast host and friend of the show Christian Spicer who's launching his own comic book on kickstarter. Check it out here: https://www.twitch.tv/p/en/legal/transparency-report/ Christian Spicer kickstarter - http://kck.st/3r7qlh5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we share thoughts on the death of EA's Anthem, talk about our excitement for the new Outriders game demo and discuss the repercussions of President Biden trying to nail down the USA's semiconductor shortage.
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This week is a short one with a breakdown of what was shown during the latest Nintendo Direct and we dig into some super cool things the Xbox team is working to make gamer's lives better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vice correspondent, Dexter Thomas joins us to talk about their new show called "Reset" which digs into some of the biggest and most important stories in gaming. We dig into how Dexter got into the game and talk about the importance of showcasing games on a news channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We chat with the COO of Ahead Money Kimberly Morgan, ESPN/MSG analyst Monica McNutt and music industry savant Wayno to talk about our upcoming co-sponsored event around financial literacy in the Black community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crew from LatinXinGaming join us this week to talk about the missing links between gaming and Latin culture, and how they are making a change in that space. We then dig into why Ninja's cowardice in tackling important subjects about race helps a growing problem amongst big named streamers repping the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we get an exclusive interview with Forest Swartout Large from IO Interactive to talk about Hitman 3. I share some thoughts about the Resident Evil: Villiage demo and my time as POGCHAMP on Twitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week our guest is Leo Olebe, Global Director of Games Partnerships at Facebook Gaming to talk about their new Black content creator program. I also share thoughts about Twitch's POGCHAMP campaign. What it means to be picked for it, how the process works, and what does hyper-visibility mean for Black creators.
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In this week's episode, Brookago member BlackJak asks the question - What do you want to more of in the gaming space?
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This week we dig into a conversation around the American Insurrection of and sieging of the US Capitol Building (I CAN'T BELIEVE I JUST WROTE THIS) and the removal of Gootecks as the face of Twitch's POGCHAMP emote. We also give some love to all of you for helping us build our new studio.
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This week we have a special episode featuring our fam Brian Smawley aka Chef Lu Bu of Georgia's Battle and Brew to talk about the Georgia senate runoff election and how it has affected locals like himself and the gaming community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we get our AKA question from Emmitt who asks - WHAT GAMES DO YOU LOVE THAT EVERYONE ELSE HATES? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk about the super wack defector article that blamed the gaming media for why Cyberpunk failed and we rock some Ask Kah Anything with a fan question about what game would I make if I had the chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're joined by Intel's General Manager of Gaming Marcus Kennedy to talk about how Intel is moving the space forward from a technology and D&I perspective. We dig into all the Cyberpunk 2077 issues and Twitch's town hall raises some eyebrows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode, we talk about all the happenings around the biggest game of the year in Cyberpunk 2077. Twitch is cracking down again on bad actors in the community and Republican senators are pushing legislation that might put your favorite streamer in jail.
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This week we talk about the a crazy week of internet harassment and family COVID tales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week accessibility advocate and content creator Steve Saylor aka "The Blind Gamer" joins us to talk all about is journey in the gaming industry. How his work on games like Watch Dogs: Legion and The Last of Us two have potentially changed gaming in new and bold ways + we nerd out a little about the Matrix.
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Microsoft's Sarah Bond joins us to talk about Xbox's Next-Gen Launch, why D&I is important and much more! We also give our predictions on who will win this year's Game Awards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about how Twitch is still having trouble with DMCA strikes, people vaping into their Xboxes and a bunch of next gen games I've been playing
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This week after the marathon of election day, we finally have a new President in the United States. We also have two new consoles dropping this week. LET'S TALK ABOUT IT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week WE TALK POLITICS WITH NSE UFOT AND AKLIMA KHONDOKER of All Voting is Local and the New Georgia Project to talk about the high stakes of the election and the event we're partnering with them on for election day called Twitch The Vote!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we dig in to AOC's record breaking stream on Twitch and what that means for politics on Twitch. We also chat about Mortal Kombat adding Rambo to their roster in the newest DLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk all about Sony showing us the first look at the PS5's UI. Their new policy which lets you snitch on your friends. Why Spider-Man's bodega cat friend is the best and we debut our newest segment called "AKA" Ask Kah Anything!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about some interesting internet beef that I saw on the timeline involving some industry peers. We share some thoughts on our time so far with the Xbox Series X. I dig into the next-gen reveal of NBA2K21, the newest Mortal Kombat Park that has Rambo in it and we share thoughts on the Sony PS5 tear down video and why it still has us asking about the features of the machine. Want #SOMWINE ?? Check out our newest sponsor VinPorter - https://atln.co/VinPorterVinPorterSpawnOnMe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about the biggest buyout in gaming in history with Microsoft buying Zenimax. We dig into Xbox's new expansion memory card and how that might give early adopters sticker shock. We end out the episode with some thoughts about Amazon Luna and what that means for Twitch and cloud gaming.
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This week we're joined with head of the Fanbyte Network John Warren and Editor in Chief Danielle Riendeau. We talk all about Sony's PS5 Showcase and what hit or missed. We also share the good news that we have joined the Fanbyte Podcast Network!!
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We have a short show this week for you (with good reason). This week we are joined with Joe Mirabello of Terrible Posture Studios to talk about their fantastic sitcom videogame 3/10. Check out the game here: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/collection/3-out-of-10-season-one?sessionInvalidated=true Follow Joe here: https://twitter.com/blankslatejoe
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Melissa Wood, Director and Ex. Producer of the Netflix's "High Score", talks about how the docuseries went about spotlighting some lesser known stories from the early days of Video Games history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We come back three months later after our initial conversation around Blackness in America to check in with our amazing guests Blessing Adeoye Jr. Parris Lilly, Pikachulita, Cameron Hawkins and Zombaekillz see how their experiences have changed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Did you know that Spawn On Me is sponsored by Reebok? Use our code here to grow Brookago!http://atln.co/SpawnOnMeReebok#Reebok #reeboksponsored #classicleatherlegacy #writeyourlegacy #reebokpartner #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Zoe Schneider of Harmonix joins us to talk all about their newest music game Fuser. We talk about Battletoads in what we've been playing. Hit the news with 505's botching of next-gen upgrades, Ghosts of Tsushima's adding multiplayer and new PS5 features that have us excited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring on Co-Creator of Combo Queens, DaPurpleSharpie to talk about some ways content creators can find better strategies to stay authentic while trying to grow their brand. We wrap up the show with some thoughts on the Apple vs Epic Games battle. Follow Sharpie here: https://twitter.com/dapurplesharpie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Erin Ashley Simon joins us to talk about her jump to Venn TV. Her background in the gaming industry and much more. Then in What We've Been Playing, we talk about how Marvel's Avengers needs more time to cook and our excitement about EA's UFC4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about Halo Infinite's multiplayer going free to play, Sony sharing that we'll get no new news in their State of Play. Marvel's Avengers will get SpiderMan on PS5 and Susanna Pollack, President of Games For Change joins us for an exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Junae Benne takes over our show and snags some amazing guests to talk all about their experiences as Black women in the fighting game community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we jump right in with our Xbox First Party Showcase recap. Which games made us the most excited? Did Halo Infinite really not look next-gen? We talk about all that and more and then wrap the episode with a fantastic interview with Xbox's Aaron Greenberg who shared some really insightful comments not only on the showcase but the philosophy of where Microsoft wants to go with the Xbox Series X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The amazing Adam Sessler comes back to Brookago after a 5-year absence. We talked about his predictions of what we'll see during the Xbox first-party showcase next week. What we should see from PlayStation before the year is out and what he's been playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about Twitch's botched Black Lives Matter message. If Sony buying a stake in Epic Games gives them an advantage and if the Army is too soft to be on Twitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we dig deep into the news and talk about EVO getting canceled, give our impressions on Ubisoft's new Battle Royale Hyperscape and talk about NBA 2K21 getting a price hike for next-gen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring on one our favorite content creators "That Creative Life's" own Sara Dietschy to talk about her Youtube journey. How COVID-19 has hampered making content and how active listening made her a better podcast host. We of course had to talk about some gaming and Sara shared some thoughts about her love of Animal Crossing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we have an exclusive interview with V1 Interactive's Marcus Lehto talking all about their new game Disintegration. We go all in on Sony's PS5 reveal and we wrap by talking about Valve's silence on Black Lives Matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Last week we spoke with members of the gaming community to discuss how we are dealing with the death of #GeorgeFloyd. This week we come back with a stellar team from the activism space to talk about what steps are next in the fight for justice.Check out the work of our guests:Stevesweatpants - https://store.streetdreamsmag.co/Nse Ufot - https://newgeorgiaproject.org/Phil Agnew - https://twitter.com/iPhilSomething Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the heels of George Floyd's murder, we gather up some of our favorite content creators to talk about being Black in America, how the gaming industry is failing Black creators and folks get real about the state of the world. We're joined with Parris Lilly, Blessing Adeoye Jr. Zombaekillz, Pikachulita and Cameron Hawkins.You can support their work here:twitch.tv/zombaekillztwitch.tv/pikachulitatwitch.tv/kindafunnygamestwitch.tv/thecinephileguyParris Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFaGqQHt8liD5oPm0w09Nw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Twitch Ambassador StoryModeBae comes to Brookago to share about her streaming journey and why lifting up Blackness in your content is important. We also talk about Summit1G's weird emote take and dig into some thoughts about Twitch's Safety Council.Make sure to check her work at twitch.tv/storymodebae Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring on Gamespot's own Michael Higham to talk about his journey in the gaming industry. In the 411 we hit Unreal Engine 5 showing us next-gen graphics, Loba being added to Apex Legends and Ghost of Tsushima. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TRIGGER WARNING Alongside us going over some of the high and lowlights of Microsoft's Xbox 2020 showcase, we dig into Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath and end the show with some feelings shared around the death of Ahmaud Arbery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week WNBA Champion Aerial Powers makes her way to Brookago to talk about her journey to the WNBA, her championship run with the Washington Mystics, and how her love of gaming has gotten her into joining Twitch as a streamer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We dig into the the wackness that are the leaks around The Last of Us 2 and Alinity finally getting banned from Twitch. In "What We've Been Playing" we talk about Streets of Rage, Predator Hunting Grounds and Gears Tactics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Cameron Hawkins of Dualshockers joins me to talk all about Final Fantasy 7 Remake. We also dig into where we think Jason Schreier formerly of Kotaku will go next. EDITOR NOTE THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THE SHOW, we preface those parts of the convo before we dig in. You've been warned Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we dig into lots of news this week: New PS5 controllers, Disintegration Single Player and Valorant doing big numbers on Twitch. In "What We've Been Playing? we dig into Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Resident Evil 7 and Bleeding Edge. Make sure to listen, sub, share and leave us a review!!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring on Mitu Khandaker and Latoya Peterson to talk about their new studio Glow Up Games and their first project which is based in and around the world of HBO's hit show Insecure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we chat about all the new console hardware specs. Division 2's new DLC in What We've Been Playing and we give some love to the first responders keeping us safe from the coronavirus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There’s nothing quite like NOT becoming a doctor, lawyer, or accountant and dishonoring your entire family. But now you’re interested in…. GAMES? IN A VOLATILE INDUSTRY? Living in a Western culture with non-Western parents has its own set of difficulties, especially when you’ve suddenly decided on a career that confuses them. Our panel of game developers are here to help. We’ll be talking about the challenges of growing up in an ethnic household and choosing a career in games, but also the ways it makes us different and stronger. But most of all, how we navigate and justify the work to our endless aunties and uncles.Featuring - Victoria Tran [Communications Director, Kitfox Games], Chandana Ekanayake [Creative Director, Outerloop Games], Joe Tirado [Communications & Marketing, System Era Softworks], Chris Compendio [PR Coordinator, Uppercut] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Two of the most dynamic Call of Duty streamers we've seen in a long time come to Brookago this week. Tre and J share thoughts on how they got into content creation. How being brothers informs their brand and how to use the grind to your advantage. LOVED this episode, go follow them at https://www.twitch.tv/treandj Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BlackGamerMonth creator Marvin Bing comes to Brookago to talk about his transition from social justice activism to activism and awareness building in the gaming industry. How do you build coalitions? What does it mean to have a seat at the table? Lots of fantastic thoughts this week on the show!
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This week we come to you directly from Las Vegas and the #Dice2020 conference. We have an exclusive interview with President and CEO of the ESA Stanley Pierre-Louis and talk about the health of E3, where the show is going and chat about security after the data leak in 2019. We wrap up the show with Nick Allen, Loaded's SVP of esports and partnerships to talk about how content creation has changed in the past couple of years. What it's like to help manage folks like Ninja, Annemunition and Shroud and what does the space look like for creators of color. Remember to shoot us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and we'll read it on the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the heels of the Dice conference we hit the ground running talking all about Apex Legends season 4. Mortal Kombat 11 getting kicked out of EVO 2020 and Atomic Heart pops back up on our radar. We talk about playing Dead Cells, Overwatch, Call of Duty in our "What We've Been Playing" and we give some love to our fam Andrien Gbinigie for his work with Black Game Pros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are joined this week by Lauren Ruffin, Co-Founder of Crux to talk about their new company that is looking to give Black storytellers a way to tell their stories in XR, VR and MR spaces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lightstream's Stu Grubbs joins me this week to talk all about the current and future state of streaming. Their amazing influencer tool Arsenal.gg and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We start this week's episode with a call for clarity when it comes to bad tweets and mishandlings. We then jump into the conversation around why Cyberpunk 2077 delay might be even worse for their devs. We wrap up the show with a look at why Horizon Zero Dawn coming to PC might be the sign of things to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We come back from our break hitting the ground running. We dig into why Xbox's Matt Booty is 100% right about Microsoft's cross-gen plans. We talk about Alienware's UFO concept handheld console. Disintegration from V1Interactive getting us hyped. In our "What We've Been Playing Segment". Kahlief talks about learning mouse and keys with Tarkov and getting back into Overwatch. We round out the show by giving some love to Kinda Funny's newest host Blessing in our "Invited to the Cookout" segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week I chat about Xbox having multiple SKU's for next-gen, the new Jesus game and I'm salty about Dr. Disrespect continuing to prosper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring the three-time champ Chris Manning to talk all about what's new with NBA 2K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're joined with the team from Brass Lion Entertainment and talk to them about their new game Corner Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brookago was never lost on the chiral network but if we were Tommie Earl Jenkins would be sure to get us back online. Enjoy our exclusive interview with the actor behind the Death Stranding's standout character Die Hardman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our first episode of SOM More Thoughts we dig into the idea that content creators are above responsibility thanks to Ninja Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we dig into all the issues with the upcoming Stadia launch. The fantastic showing from Xbox at #X019. Star Wars: Fallen Order and NFS Heat on our "What We've Been Playing list. Did you know that we are sponsored by E-Win GamingEwinracing Website: https://www.ewinracing.com/Use Code "spawnonme" for 30% Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we give our highly anticipated Death Stranding review and talk a little bit about joy. Did you know that we are sponsored by E-Win GamingEwinracing Website: https://www.ewinracing.com/Use Code "spawnonme" for 30% OffMusic: Mr. Postman Remix DJ Smallz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We talk about the Fallout 76 subscription service, WWE2k20 being broken and we dig into what we've been playing too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taylor of Marketing For Creators joins us this week to talk all about how to maximize how you share your content with the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I recap TwitchCon, talk about the PS5, Fortnite goes dark and I chat about what I've been playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We snag Senior Principal Designer John Beech and Community Manager Tom Dent from Media Molecule to talk all about their creation wonderland Dreams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're rocking with Josh Silverman the host of the Constantly Calibrating podcast to talk about Twitch playing fashion police. The ESA revamping E3 for influencers and Hideo Kojima being REALLY honest about how long Death Stranding will take to get good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kah broadcasts from the middle of the ocean while sharing thoughts on Pax West 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This biannual Indie MEGABOOTH and pals panel will bring together a new, diverse group of indie dev allies who are actively working in the video game space to help bridge cultural gaps and create positive communities. The panelists will share personal stories of how they overcame cross-cultural challenges, both in their own backyard and across the world! Come hear fascinating anecdotes and learn how you can break down barriers in your local communities. We promise there will be loads of laughs!Panelists:Kelly Wallick [Founder, Indie MEGABOOTH] David Condolora [Co-Founder, Brain&Brain]Oleg Chumakov [CEO, Luden.io]Genevieve St-Onge [Co-Founder, popagenda] Bruno Briseno [2D/3D Artist, Behold Studios]Greg Rice [VP of Business Development, Double Fine Production] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring on award-winning writer and Design Director at Netflix's Patriot Act Yussef Cole to talk about their amazing episode around gaming industry unionization and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about the Apex Legends community debacle and share our plans for TwitchCon 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we are joined by Steph who is the fighting game community lead at Console Gaming League. We talk about CGL Valkyries a fighting game tournament for women only. Steph shares thoughts on where that side of Esports is going and why women need their own spaces to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief shares some important changes coming to Spawn On Me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about the negligence of the ESA leaking personal information of the press. Why eSports is keeping Black players out of their competitions. We round up our favorite moments from EVO 2019 and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring on the amazing Greg Haynes from AbleGamers to talk about his work with the disabled gaming community and we did into the conversations around Overwatch's newest character Sigma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about Google Stadia possibly being pretty bare bones at launch. GameStop is looking to change the shopping experience and we talk about all the games we've been playing this past week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have feels about NoClip's fantastic E3 documentary. PlayStation might be missing the mark when it comes to the hardcore and we talk about why Dea Of Solitude needs to be on your game of the year list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we dig into the latest bad behavior from Dr. Disrespect and why Twitch needs to be tougher on bad actors. We discuss why Twitch's addition of Subscriber-only streams might not be a bad thing and we wrap up episode 301 talking about "Three games that deserved more love at E3" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We come back from E3 hyped AF and bring on our newest Brookago resident Kenny "Unrooolie" O'Brien to talk about his wonderful work with the Yo Videogames crew. We chat about Kenny doing more solo projects, the current state of MK 11, give some newbie EVO tips and talk about why representation is so important in the gaming space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We sit down with the legend Clint Hocking to talk about how Watch Dogs Legion is revolutionizing open world gameplay. We talk about how moving from San Francisco to London offers up new gameplay changes and much much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We sit down with Writer and Techincal Advisor, Emil Daubon of the Ghost Recon Breakpoint team to talk about what new things you'll see in the game and how authenticity will bring you and your squad closer together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Williams of USgamer.net joins us to break down all of E3's press conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We hang with Adriel Wallick of Indie Train Jam, Anya Combs from Kickstarter and Jarryd Huntley to talk about how the Indie space is changing and if E3 can continue to make that space grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We snagged the amazing Tim Schafer to hang with us at #E32019 to talk all about #Psychonauts2, what it was like to follow Keanu Reeves at the @Xboxe3 conference. How joining Microsoft helps @DoubleFine & we might have gotten a new theme song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We come back from E3 2019 with goodies in hand. Check out our exclusive interview with @aarongreenberg of the @Xbox team. We talk #ProjectScarlett, #XboxE3 Keanu Reeves and we ask the important question: "What Does Xbox body wash smell like?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we share some of our E3 coverage plans, dig into the trailerpalooza that happened this week in the form of Death Stranding and MLK 11 DLC. We also get a surprise announcement from our friends over at Amazon UK too. Before we wrap it up this week I share thoughts about Void Bastards, Kids and Slay the Spire! Lots of dopeness this week for your ears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Davis, Co-Owner of the biggest indie gaming show in Japan BitSummit joins us to talk about the upcoming show. What it is like as a Black man integrating with Japanese culture. How the indie scenes are different in the East & West and much much more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief runs down the usual cast of characters attending E3 and shares some thoughts on what we might see from them at the show. We also talk about becoming Twitch Ambassadors and end out with a couple of games we've been playing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Microsoft's Mike Robles joins us this week to talk about how got into the business. We talk about focusing on the good actors in your community and we dig into what he's been playing too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have the amazing John Phillips from the Super Deformed Gamescast on the show with us this week to talk about the amazing work they are doing with their podcast. How calling our Robert E. Lee can get you banned on Twitter and why Notch and PewDiePie deserve no sympathy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're joined with The Koalition's Tony Polanco to talk all about what we've been playing. Lots of MK 11 love, what Rick Fox's departure from Echo Fox could mean for eSports and we talk all about Days Gone (spoilers ahead)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Creator of the ArtificialNext show and podcast Bernie Su joins us to talk about his amazing project that tells the story of an AI character come to life. We talk about how this innovative show came to life on Twitch and what it means for interactive storytelling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This biannual Indie MEGABOOTH and pals panel brings together a new diverse group of indie dev allies who are actively working in the indie game space to help bridge cultural gaps and create positive communities. Moderated by Allegra FrankFeaturing: Kelly Wallick, Blair Durkee, Steve Filby, Zhenghua Yang, Jennifer Schneidereit & Stephanie Tinsley-Fitzwilliam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we dedicate the entire hour to the amazing Kotaku piece written this week by Jason Schreier talking all about the missteps and issues surrounding development on Bioware's game Anthem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shareef and Cicero give you all the thoughts on grinding in Division 2. We share thoughts on the EA layoffs and talk about how excited we are about the No Man Sky expansion dropping this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reef and Cee discuss the new Google Stadia and what it means for gaming. Are they doing too much? Will it even work as advertised? An Xbox and Switch partnership is in the works, what does this mean for both consoles? Also, the release date for the rumored Xbox One S All-Digital Edition has been announced. How do we think it should be configured and how much will it cost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After watching the announcement of the Google Stadia, our captain gives his impressions of what the tech giant is proposing for gaming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The incomparable Andrea Rene of What's Good Games makes her debut in Brookago this week. We talk all about her gaming origin story and a bunch about The Division 2. Make sure to check out the second half of our conversation over on Patreon as well. www.patreon.com/spawnonme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We bring on the founder of the Video Game History Foundation, Frank Cifaldi to talk about how important it is to archive digital media and games. We also connect him to SouljaBoy, Indiana Jones and Sharknado! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about the controversy of the Rape Day game and Valve's response, NBA 2K drafting its first woman into the 2K League, Xbox going disc-less and EA ditching their press conference at E3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We bring on Charles Singletary from Shacknews to share his story of how he got into the industry. We dig into why Apex Legends is so great. Ask the question of if Anthem can get out of its own way and chat about a bunch more of what we've been playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gabi Michel from the Microsoft Devices Team joins us this to share her story and give us the origin story of the transformative Xbox Adaptive Controller. *We stripped out a section of the show where Gabi goes into depth about how the Adaptive controller was packaged and some of its functions due to it not coming across well via audio. Here is a link to see the Twitch highlight for this section. https://www.twitch.tv/videos/382448293 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Industry veteran Stephanie Tinsley-Fitzwilliam, president of Tinsley PR is making her Brookago debut this week and dropped GEMS on all of us. We dig into how public relations has changed in the age of social media. What is the new normal when it comes fo influencers vs legacy press. Stephanie also gives some great advice to content creators on some tips to help them navigate PR spaces. This is a must listen for everyone in the industry, so spread the word! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IGN's own Ryan McCaffrey joins us this week to talk about how his career has changed and grown over the years. Why journalistic integrity still matters and we chat about the art of conducting a good interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We bring O'Dell Harmon of the Game Fanatics and the Full Circle podcast on the show this week to talk about his rise in the gaming industry. We talk about Kingdom Hearts and Anthem expectations too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We wrap up our Spawnies awards with part 2! We share thoughts on our favorite mobile, emotional and game of the year! Thank you all so much for listening, we had a blast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the beginning of 2019 here and kicking we drop our 2018 GOTY contenders and winners for all our Brookago residents! Be sure to check out this episode and our finale tomorrow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kah and Reef dedicate a WHOLE episode to the conversation around the Activision and Bungie breakup. How will this affect Destiny 2? Is it a good move for Bungie? We ask and answer all the questions! We also dig into how dope Awesome Games Done Quick is!Lots of goodness incoming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We come back with a vengeance this week to talk about Rami Ismail's newest collaborative project called Meditations. We discuss the wild west that is Twitch moderation after a domestic abuser gets his banned channel back. Soulja Boy gets snatched by the Nintendo cops and we ask if Netflix's Bandersnatch means FMV is back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our first episode of 2019 we chat about Epic getting sued again for dance stealing. Epic bringing the ill-fated TellTale Walking Dead game to their store. The ESRB getting a nod from Congress and we dig into how shooting games are changing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kotaku's Paul Tamayo joins us this week to talk about his fantastic podcast The Optional. What it's like to make a name in the gaming industry. We talk about how the gaming community has grown and changed in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reef and Cee are manning the ship and that means you get some more impressions of games that were announced on around The Game Awards 2018! We then talk about the nonsense that is the corporate culture at Riot Games as well as if it’s ‘personnel’ thing or if it’s a ‘culture’ thing there. Reef talks Content Creator of the Year, Ninja and things don’t go as planned, plus Cee wants to extoll the greatness of the infamous E.T. the Atari 2600 game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero and Shareef break down their thoughts on The Game Awards while Kahlief attends the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we tag and bag more Fallout 76 mess, share some of our experiences finding people to play with online with "Looking For Group" gaming services and wrap up episode 265 with what we've been playing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shareef and Kah revisit the Thanksgiving gaming lineups of the last five years and declare a victor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shareef and Cicero talk about the future of E3 without Sony, the Game Awards nominees, and the Brookago Buyer's Guide for your holiday console purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we dig back into Red Dead Redemption to see how the crew feels after more game time. We talk about if Blizzard did their fans a disservice with announcing Diablo: Immortals at their big con. Kahlief gives some Fallout 76 Beta impressions and we dig through more games we've been playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 261 is full steam ahead and we welcome our captain back to the helm. We dig into our thoughts about Red Dead Redemption 2, Deltarune and a bunch of other games in our queue. We talk about Overwatch's latest character and how we still don't have a Black woman in the mix. Rounding out the conversation about Blizzcon is trip to the lair of who else.....Rastakhan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reef and Cee are back again to talk about the story that doesn’t seem to want to end -- Rockstar’s crunch culture. We find out even more information thanks to Kotaku and that rabbit hole is deep, y’all! We also learn what you’re risking if you regret your PSN name bad enough to want to change it. Buyer Beware! We find out what our two Brookagoans have been playing recently and we get a #Stubnostication? What could it be? Also, Reef has BARS and much more in episode 260! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shareef and Cicero talk about not being able to kill anyone in Black Ops 4's Blackout Mode, Red Dead and the development crunch issues involved, Starlink, and spilling Sprite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reef is at the helm while the Captain is away and Cicero is second in command. Cee has returned from an allergy-induced hiatus to talk the games he’s been playing and how much he likes them. Spoiler-Alert: A LOT! We also get a review from Shareef for Shadow of the Tomb Raider as well as his review of the Nintendo online service. Finally, the guys talk about Gamestop’s new community-based YouTube initiative as well as Sony stepping into the 2010s by allowing PSN names to change! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Reef and Kahlief talk about Sony finally getting on board with cross console play. We ask the question of "Will the gaming community stop pressuring companies for content?" after the TellTale collapse. We dig into some of the games we've been playing like Assassins Creed: Odyssey and send Tanya a fond farewell as she leaves the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Red Dead is right around the corner and we're super excited for it. Sony gets little with the announcement of their mini PlayStation Classic. We round out the show with some games we've been playing and talk a little about #Spawn4Good Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief had the amazing opportunity to moderate a panel for the wonderful folks over at IndieMegaBooth. They talked about the challenges of breaking down barriers, creating positive spaces for communities and bridging cultural gaps. In this episode you'll hear from Kelly Wallick, Abbie Heppe, Chandana "Eka" Ekanayake & Julián Quijano Be sure to check out their work and IndieMegaBooth.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kah gets to hang out with one of his favorite podcasts Matthew Amberg of the 0Hitpoints podcast to talk all about Pax, what it is like to speak on issues out of your sphere and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Windjammers a game thought left for dead has been brought back to life (Sorry Dave Lang). We get to talk to the team that is bringing this old dog back with some new fun tricks in Windjammers 2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We get to chat with the folks from DOTEMU about how they set the internet on fire with their announcement of Streets Of Rage 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MAMA we made it!! We bring the live taping of our special 250th PAX WEST episode home to all of our Brookago residents. Blessing Adeoye Jr. of OKBeast.com and the master of the speedrun, GrandPooBear join us for this very special episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the eve of our 250th show, we dig into Gita Jackson's amazing piece on where we find ourselves in terms of the internet. Gamescom news and games we've been playing wraps up our latest episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kelly Wallick, founder of the IndieMegaBooth stops by Brookago to tell us the origin story of IMB. We learn about the curation process, what the indie space looks like today and what they will be showing at PAX. We also get to reveal our newly formed event ConventionCon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While Tanya is at GenCon is Kah is spontaneously combusting, C and Reef talk about the Madden - Kapernick controversy, digital versions of board games, and the neeevvveerrr eeennnddddding backlog struggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 246 is literally coming in hot. Shareef and Cicero tell us what they've been playing and tell us their thoughts on the rumored Xbox Scarlett box. They also chat about how game companies can't serve both their highest paying customers & their community and dig into the "controversy" surrounding Destiny's lore books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we have the pleasure of having Not Your Mama's Gamer's own Samantha Blackmon as a guest. We talk to her about being one of pioneers in the gaming diversity podcasting space. We chat about No Man Sky's "Next" update. Culling 2 launching DOA and ask the question. "Are Black creators owed compensation from Fortnite's emote success?" We also share that we'll be doing our first PAX West Panel!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the midst of the ArenaNet debacle, we bring on Emma from Game Workers Unite to discuss how labor practices within the gaming industry need reform and how unionization can help fix the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk about games giving us a case of the "meh" in terms of endings. Why games can't seem to just let gay characters be happy and we wrap up with the question of "Is Sony stunting the industry's growth by not adopting cross platform play?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We come back from E3 and LA refreshed after having slain all foes! Go share of our experiences from the show and give Reef a chance to fill in the blanks that we might have missed during our coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero hangs out with the folks from Dell Gaming to talk about all the ways they are helping bring the gap between novice and competitive gamers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero goes back to school to check out a rhythm based fighting game called Beatboxers coming out of BYU's student program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero goes in search of the best gaming chair you can buy and comes across the folks over at Anda Seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero checks out all the new gear over at the Alienware booth and gets the lowdown on all the newest tech you'll see this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tanya catches up with the folks behind the VR psychological thriller Transference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tanya meets up with the folks from Scarecrow Studio to talk about their beautiful point and click adventure 3 Minutes to Midnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero chats with the CEO of the eSports Amateur Competition League Micheal Riddick in this episode. They chat about how the organization was started. What it is like to help support new eSports athletes and how they see the future looking for the EACL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero shares the developers of Meet The Garden with us while at E3 this year to talk about their Co-Op puzzle game that tackles ideas around intimacy and trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero hangs out with the folks from Dang! studios to talk about their desktop-based corporate espionage hacking game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief sits down with John Bloch to talk all about Metro Exodus! We chat about how this game lends to more narrative, what folks should expect in terms of new gameplay mechanics and how this newest Metro game gives players options never seen before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero sits down with Martin Ganteföhr of Daedalic Entertainment to talk about his fantastic "post-material" cyberpunk game State of Mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a demo of Overkill's new Walking Dead game, we get a chance to sit down with a member of the team to talk about how fun it is to work on such an iconic IP. We dig into what the team thinks about co-op gameplay and discuss how the most dangerous entities in the zombie apocalypse aren't the walkers themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bethesda rolled in having already shared Rage 2 and Fallout 76 before the show even got underway. Who knew we'd get a fistful of new Elder Scrolls information as well. Kahlief, Cicero and Tanya break down the conference and share thoughts on some highlights as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sony came into E3 2018 with a bunch of momentum. We talk about the amazing games they showed in The Last of Us 2, Ghost of Tsushima and Spiderman. Then we dig in to how the presentation of those game left us with lots of Jeb Bush moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero goes deep with some of the Black Desert Online team to learn about all the new tricks and treats you'll see in the game in the not too distant future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We check in on Compulsion Games' We Happy Few at the Xbox Showcase to hear about all the changes to this mysterious and "Joyous" game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Microsoft came out of the gate strong!!! So many games that we had to write them all down and share our thoughts about how well the Xbox team did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are live from E3 2018 and are at the EA conference and EA Play event with some impressions of NBA Live, Madden. We also get to share some thoughts about what we saw of the highly anticipated Anthem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief is home alone while the rest of the crew is in LA. This week we share a little bit about our E3 plans. Bethesda drops Fallout 76 news, Assassins Creed gets its newest game leaked and Kah also jumps into some thoughts about Detroit: Become Human, OnRush and Just Shapes and Beats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring on Steven Spohn and Craig Kaufman from AbleGamers to talk about all the their wonderful work helping the disabled play. We also chat about how they helped the Xbox team create their new adaptive controller and what they are most excited about at E3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we talk all about the Black Ops 4 reveal, Xbox going all in on accessibility and Halo games in Dave & Busters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Shareef, Tanya and Kahlief chat about Belgium's take on Loot Boxes. Steam games coming to your mobile devices. Walmart leaking E3 secrets and we chat about all the games we've been playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Thoughts on Beyond Good & Evil 2 & Red Dead 2's latest footage. - Totalbiscuit retiring from gaming press.- Thoughts on the start of the NBA2KLeague getting their season underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Tanya, Shareef and Cicero welcome Chicago’s own Michael Mendheim, a legendary game developer and head of Digital Dreams Entertainment, as well as Tim Kitzrow, the true Don of arcade sports game voices, to talk about their game Mutant Football League. Michael first came to your attention when Electronic Arts published his creation, Mutant League Football, while Tim has voiced several irreverent sports games, most notably the original NBA Jam. Michael and TIm share their journey as well as their obvious love for outrageous, scatlogically funny football. Knowledge is dropped almost as much as the sound bites! BOOM-shakalaka!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week: God of War 4 hype and reviews, Lightstream integration into Mixer, and PAX/C2E2 recaps from Tanya and Cicero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring in Latoya Peterson from ESPN's The Undefeated to talk about the lack of Black presence in esports, what it felt like to watch the 2K League's inagural draft, and…Rhianna in Def Jam Vendetta? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we dig into Ninja's "When keeping it real goes wrong moment". No Man's Sky goes to the Xbox and give some of our FarCry 5 impressions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AVAST! Kah and Tanya are still recovering from GDC, so the true C of Thieves is revealed as a bourbon-drinking pirate. Bad accents a-plenty as we discuss why we are obsessed with Sea of Thieves, Xbox Game Pass, Fortnite friendly fire, and video game guns. AVAST! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reef and Cee hold it down while Kah and Tanya are GDC bound. Hey, it rhymes! Maybe now Drake will play Fornite with us. Other topics include shaking up the Telltale formula, Microsoft's new E3 plans, and different pricing models in the AAA gamespace via For Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 211 is here and we find ourselves in a deluge of gaming news. Sequels to Ubisoft's The Division and Black Ops are coming. We give our impressions of the FarCry5 Arcade, co-op missions and preview event. Rounding out our show is a bunch of games we've been playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The amazing folks over at Ubisoft invited us to see FarCry 5 last week at a preview event, right before launch this month. While there, we got to play a bit of the game and had the chance to interview Creative Director Dan Hay, Cult Expert Rick Ross, and Lead Writer Drew Holmes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, on the heels of Black Panther, we talk about some of our favorite movies that became games. We dig into idea of falling in love with doomed series, and we wrap with a discussion about how we balance our online and offline lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 206 is coming at you. For the start of Black History Month, we dig into some highlights and lowlights of black representation in gaming, what we've been playing, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we chat about Dr. Disrespect's newest controversy. Twitch revamps some of its moderation rules and Overwatch league brings on their first woman athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we dig into what keeps our pile of shame so big, ask the question "What does ethical monetization look like?”, and talk about Overwatch League’s personality problem as well as the coolness that is Xbox Game Pass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 204 is hot and ready! Kahlief and Cicero chat about Nintendo's newest creation, Nintendo Labo. They dig into why Overwatch League is kicking the NFL's butt in ratings. Then they talk about how some new features on Twitch that might make Youtube obsolete. After the break, we talk 2018 predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kah is out doing Kah-like things, so the rest of the crew talks about shooters! We discuss PUBG selling 3 million units on Xbox despite crazy bugs and glitches, Destiny 2’s 2018 roadmap, and Overwatch’s new eSports league. Tanya also recaps her visit to Ubisoft for behind the scenes Far Cry 5 coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief rocks this episode solo while everyone is away. With a light news week, we dig into the idea of PUBG going multiplatform, and Nintendo selling breaking record sales. We also share information about our charity event Spawn4Good happening this weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leigh Alexander returns to Brookago to talk about what it was like to write Reigns: Her Majesty, how US politics looks from across the pond, and why taking time away from games meant so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You only hit 200 episodes once, so you have to do it in style! For us that meant bringing back io9 geek culture, TV, & comic critic, Evan Narcisse! Evan talks about his newest endeavor as writer for the upcoming Marvel comic book Rise of the Black Panther! He talks about how he was offered the gig, and where he plans on taking the character. Blackness quotients are raised as we continue to discuss all things Wakanda! After the break, we dive into some of Evan’s favorite games since his last visit to Brookago, as well as where he would like to see gaming go. Also, what would his ultimate Black Panther video game be like? Break out your paper hats & noisemakers, as we celebrate 200 episodes of Spawn On Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With the holiday season quickly approaching, we give you our gaming buyer guide to help you make it through rough shopping waters. We also share thoughts on Geoff Keighley's Game Awards, and the nominations for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero and Kahlief are taking over the show this week and giving some Xbox One X impressions. We chat a bit about EA buying the studio that brought you TitanFall. Kahlief gives a quick review of Horizon Zero Dawn's Frozen Wilds DLC and we round things out with a discussion about Gamestop's new rental service. (We had some technical difficulties this week that affected our audio quality, things will be back to normal next week) We had some technical difficulties this week that affected our audio quality, things will be back to normal next week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we have the amazing SimplyUndrea on with us to recap TwitchCon. We also give our impressions on Assasin’s Creed: Origins and Destiny 2 on PC. We wrap up with a discussion about the temporary shutdown of NeoGaf due to sexual harrassment claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Destiny raids, RUINER, and Cuphead all get covered in terms of what we’ve been playing. We talk about whether controllers have hit their peak and...is playing Pac-Man in the casino wrong? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ben Haumiller, Associate Producer from EA's Madden team, joins us this week to talk about the new game and its FANTASTIC new story mode, “Longshot”. We dig into NFL politics and ask about if Madden could ever #takeaknee like Colin Kaepernick did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we go hard in the paint on not friend of the show PewDiePie and his latest racist episode. We give our PAX recap, talk about some new Xbox features, and dig into some of what we've been playing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero and Shareef are back to talk about their early impressions of Destiny 2. Is it the cultural phenomenon we all thought it would be? Reef gives us his report from DragonCon. Later we find out that South Park decided that they can make a statement with their game before you even play it. Plus, what tricks do game developers employ to make the games you play fun? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reef and Cee hold down the fort and find that everyone is playing Destiny 2. Shareef has had a chance to play the PC beta. Was it good enough to make him wait until the PC release? Destiny doesn't have an eSports scene so it won't be in the Olympics but what games will be on display in 2024? Also, Shareef gives his impressions of Mario + Rabbids! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Waypoint Editor in Chief Austin Walker returns to Brookago this week to talk about all the happenings since his first appearance. Austin shares his love of PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds and shares some thoughts on Charlottesville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crew jumps into the show this week with lots to talk about. NBA Live brings in the WNBA, Pyre is a must buy, Kah talks about what he did last week (OUCH!) and we share that our show is going to be live on Twitch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tanya Depass joins Cee and Reef to discuss how we feel about a Call of Duty shoutcaster getting kink-shamed, and if that's really a thing. We discuss the success (or lack thereof) for the most recent Pokemon Go event. After the break, we give our impressions of Splatoon 2 and Dream Daddy. Dad jokes and blue jokes abound on this episode of Spawn On Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a fountain of information this week thanks to the Destiny 2 Beta dropping. We give some impressions on what we've played and what we're hopeful for. EVO also wrapped up this past weekend, and we got displays of Black love that we didn't expect. We wrap up the show discussing why Nintendo is making chat so hard for its players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Katy Jo Wright, Director of Xbox's Gaming For Everyone, joins us this week to talk about how diversity and inclusion is the future of the Xbox platform. After the break, we give some love to the Metal Gear series on its 30th birthday, talk about the 2000(!) characters already created for Fire Pro Wrestling World, and we close out the show with a special announcement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, the crew jumps down a bunch of rabbit holes with guest host Tanya Depass. We get a recap of the Game Developers of Color Expo from Tanya, discuss Overwatch's newest character Doomfist (and stereotypes), and we wrap up the show with a great debate about whether Marina from Splatoon 2 is black. Also check out our review of ToastMade's wood console covers. Also check out our review of ToastMade's wood console covers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shiver Me Timbers! We snag Executive Producer Joe Neate and Design Director Mike Chapman from the Sea of Thieves team to share what's going with one of the Xbox's most anticipated titles. We return from the break with stories of newfound bounty from our trip to E3 as well. No skeletons were harmed during the recording of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We finally get to share the awesome fireside chat audio from GDC 2017! Tanya Depass, Gordon Bellamy, Tramell Ray Isaac & Craig Campbell sit down with Kahlief to talk about how they are all making our gaming spaces better. Knowledge, laughs and fun get passed around during this stellar compliation of major players in the gaming industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Algoo joins us this week to give us the lowdown on the Game Developers of Color Expo. How and why did GDOC come to be? What amazing developers and games will be shown? How many brown folks can they fit in the Schomburg? All those questions get answered on this very special episode of Spawn On Me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We snagged an exclusive interview with Aaron Greenberg (GM of Xbox Games Marketing) and talk all about the Xbox One X! We dig into how this console will lead the way into 4K console gaming. Hear what it's like to interact with fans and get some juicy tidbits regarding the console itself that you might only hear about on our show. No new power brick? ...Capture gameplay in 4K? All this and more in this very special in-depth episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rohan Rivas (Marketing Creative, PR & Community Communications Manager) from Bosskey sits down with us to talk about the latest happenings with Lawbreakers. How do you balance community, content and badassery? What has the team learned from making the jump to PS4 with their new title, and has the beta made the game better? These questions and much more get answered in this interview that you'll only get on Spawn On Me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In our first E3 2017 mini-episode, Kahlief and Shareef recap the EA conference and EA Play event. Shareef shares his experiences with Battlefront 2, Need For Speed, Battlefield 2’s DLC, and the much-anticipated return of NBA Live! Keep your eyes on your podcast player and our YouTube channel for more coverage live and direct for E3 2017! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Microsoft is next up to bat for our E3 coverage, and there was A LOT to see in the Xbox presser: 42 games, with 22 of them exclusive to Xbox One. "Project Scorpio" is no more, and the "Xbox One X" is born. We run down all the news and give answer (for now) the question "Will the most powerful console known to humankind move the needle and push Sony back on its heels?" Keep it here for more E3 coverage in audio form that will take a tiny fraction of the time to listen to as compared to watching entire presentations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shareef and Cicero welcome Belle Bunny of Dames of Destiny and Guardian Radio to Brookago! Belle discusses the origin of one of the largest clans in the Destiny world, her experience at the Destiny 2 event, and what it was like coming up as a woman in the Call of Duty game space. After the break, we talk Far Cry 5, Microsft Mixer, and Cicero shares his interdiction with the sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a very special episode of Spawn On Me, Cicero's partner, Kristen Kiple visits Brookago! She talks about her journey to becoming a video game player, what it means to be a mom and what lengths she was willing to go to impress Stubby Stan! We jump into our impressions of the Destiny 2 reveal. Finally, we get a new #Stubnostication, from Kristen?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Researcher Dr. Melissa Boone joins us this week from the Xbox User Research team to talk about how she got into the industry, as well as how user feedback can and has made the games we play better and more fulfilling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we chat with the Creative Director on "What Remains Of Edith Finch", Ian Dallas. We dig into how he and the rest of the crew over at Giant Sparrow crafted such a beautiful tale about death and family. After the break we head over into the news and discuss how Call of Duty WWII might not be Youtuber friendly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're joined by friend of the show Josh Boykin from Intelligame to talk about bringing his writing to the masses. Twitch opening up the subscription floodgates for partnered streamers, and…is Nintendo making a retro SNES? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shareef is left to his own devices, which involves a ton of Zelda, and a ton of Kendrick Lamar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Xbox drops a bombshell this week and lets us get a peek at their newest and most powerful console ever. Persona 5 is getting streamers getting shut down, while Mass Effect: Andromeda is being called greenlight material by Polygon. We finish the show with some love for Ablegamers and Brolylegs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris Manning, community manager on the critically acclaimed NBA 2K series returns to Brookago to catch us up on everything that is happening in the worlds of both digital and real-life basketball. We inquire about the eLeague, NBA 2K on the Nintendo Switch and who Chris thinks should win this year's MVP award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The crew welcomes Simply Undrea, streamer extraordinaire and awesome all around person! She discusses her background, what makes a good streamer, and how to grow your community into one that reflects you the best. After the break, we give further impressions on Mass Effect, Nier, and Overwatch's new hero Orisa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kah is living it up on vacation, so it's up to Reef and Cicero to hold down the fort in Brookago! The crew review Ghost Recon Wildlands, the Mass Effect Andromeda trial, and Breath of the Wild. They also discuss the harassment following ACTUAL fake news about the Mass Effect animations and how to properly parent in the age of bigoted comments from PewdiePie, Jontron and the like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s a heavy news week, filled with the tears of the most popular Youtuber on the planet, Pewdiepie. We talk about his antics and why they were dangerous. Dig into our impressions of Ubisoft's For Honor and stick around for our spoiler-filled review of Resident Evil 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We celebrate our 150th episode bringing news, news and more news. The best part is none of it's fake! We start by talking about the ESA's decision to make E3 open to the public for 2017. During it all we talk about GameStop, Madden and NBA2K. The opinions are as varied and diverse as we'd like the gaming industry to be! Check it out and help us celebrate, episode 150 of Spawn On Me! CORRECTION: During the segment where we talk about the Madden Championship we mistakenly state that the cash award is $250,000. It was actually $75,000. While the difference in prize money is significant, it does nothing to change the conversation, and thus our opinion. Despite that, we apologize for the error. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brookago's best men are back together to talk to IGN gaming personality, Max Scoville! Max talks about his transition into the industry as well as his thoughts about the future of the industry. Plus, we get Max's patented Raccoon facts! After the break, the fellas talk about games they've been playing. We may also get a visit from…1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A busy news week has Kahlief and Shareef burning the midnight oil talking about the Xbox Scorpio leak & Nintendo Switch launch title update. We get nostalgic about some of our favorite games and ask the question, "how much of a game do you have to play to know if it's good?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief, Shareef, and Cicero give their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch immediately after the Jan 12th broadcast. Listen in for our thoughts on the price, the launch lineup, the accessories, and whether we think it will be a success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We hit our second episode of 2017. Kahlief, Shareef and Cicero put on our fortune teller hats and throw out some pretty hopeful predictions for the rest of the year. What games will Xbox Scorpio launch with? How much will the Nintendo Switch cost? We hit you with all the Stubnostications you can handle! We also tell Brookago thank you for our most successful year yet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After talking about the PSX last week we decided that the best thing to do would be to bring the devs from one of PSX's suprises, Strafe, to Brookago! We welcome Thom Glunt and Stephen Ramey to the show. While here they talk about what makes Strafe both a return to great first person shooters of the past but also how it brings something completely new to the genre. Later on the fellas talk about Super Mario Run as well as Kah's experiences with PSVR on the Playstation 4 Pro! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we dig into some of our future plans for #Spawn4Good and recap the Nintendo Switch reveal on Jimmy Fallon. Kah shares some new info about the latest Paragon patch, Shareef gives us some impressions of the new Oculus Touch controllers, and Cicero tells us how Overcooked is bring he and his partner closer together. Oh and now we've put our show on Youtube....SAY WHAT!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the second part of our Mafia 3 special, we sit down with Senior Writer Charles Webb to talk about how the Hanger 13 team tackled creating an anti-hero for the ages. What did the team wish to accomplish when telling this tale? Do they believe they treated the subject matter with respect? Lots of great insights from Charles in this exclusive interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're joined this week by Danny O' Dwyer! We dig into what it's like to go independent via his new crowdfunded documentary company NoClip, his days at Gamespot, where diversity is going in game coverage, and the stories we'd like to see from NoClip. Lots of laughter, old man references and one soapy tub reference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott O'Gallagher, producer on the award winning NBA 2K series, joins us to talk about the newest installment of virtual basketball. We talk about some of strategies that go into making a yearly sports game…as well as why New York ball players can't shoot. Plus: VMU's, Tyra Banks, and Kobe's rap career are all on tap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cee and Reef welcome Charles and Parris back to the show! We discuss Nintendo's big move onto iOS: does it make sense? Then, we four professionals discuss the PS4 professional edition: we break down the facts and our feelings regarding whether it will succeed, and if it makes sense for Xbox One S owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reef and Cee get down and dirty about games this week! We celebrate the good and the bad of Deus Ex:Mankind Divided (there's plenty of both to go around). We also talk about a pair of EA games that granted us early access and drill into the controversy surrounding No Man's Sky and its refunds. Finally, we get misty eyed as we reminisce about our childhood defining games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We huddle up with Madden producer Ben Haumiller to talk about the newest installment of this storied franchise. What’s changed, will we see Madden on Neo, Scorpion? What would Madden in VR look like? We dig into all those questions and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero and Shareef welcome gaming podcasting pioneer Jeff Haynes to Brookago! We talk about Jeff's influence on one gaming's biggest podcasts, IGN's Podcast Beyond! We also talk about the work he's doing now with CommonSense Media and why that's important for adults and children alike! After the break: You know that we often talk about the socio-political climate when it comes to marginalized people. When it happens in your backyard, as it did for Shareef in Milwaukee, you have to dive deep into it…which is exactly what we do this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan Juckett joins us this week to talk about his awesome new game Inversus. We find out what it’s like to go indie, and how to make the pick the perfect "pew pew" sound. Kahlief gives his No Man's Sky impressions, and we dig into some news of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Captain, Kahlief Adams, returns from his hiatus! We take this opportunity to talk about the games we're playing and some of the most pressing news of the week. We also go full spoilercast on the brilliant Inside! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here in Brookago we're as learned as we are hilarious. Both of these traits are on full display as one of our own, Deborah Budding, PhD., stops by to share her love of pediatric neuropsychology and video games. We delve deep into how these two disparate disciplines intersect throughout her work. Plus, we talk about what it means to be a good ally to marginalized folks. We also delve into some of the games we're playing and then breakdown the latest Nintendo NX news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Life for people of color is never easy. It’s never been more apparent than it is the upcoming title Easy Level Life. ELL creator Yvvy joins us to talk about the impetus for making the game, why it was necessary, and Yvvy's love for all things JRPG. We get back to breaking down the news by talking about Pokémon GO and the Oculus Rift, and Cicero disappears into a thunderstorm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Rogers of Action Button Studios drops in to talk about their new release, Videoball! While talking to the crew, you get to experience a deep dive into the mind of a genius. Is he mad or is he just eccentric? You be the judge. We also learn where not to park when visiting Tim. If you ever wanted to know what a game dev's brain sounds like, this is the definitive show for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We welcome the awesomeness that is Greg Kasavin of Supergiant Games to Brookago this week to discuss their new game, Pyre. We chat about his transition from writer to a developer, and expectations have changed since the success of Transistor and Bastion. Greg, Kahlief, and Shareef also get to reminisce on the days of Street Fighter 2, Super Dodgeball, and American Gladiators…as well as how they all have influenced Supergiant's newest adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brookago went to E3 this year and we didn't mess around! After a week where we released content every single day and an unprecendented number of downloads, we dissect everything we experienced. We talk about the games we saw: both the ones we loved and the ones that we feel need a little bit more time in the oven. So much was talked about during this episode, from LawBreakers to Mafia to Gamertag Radio. This is an episode that can NOT be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero interviews Jason Coleman from the Dropzone team about their strategy game that uses RTS and MOBA elements in a game that features 15-minute matches. Closing out our on-the-ground E3 coverage, Cicero then speaks with Rich Taylor, the Entertainment Software Association's VP of Communication & Industry Affairs. Stay tuned for a final E3 wrapup episode once the crew is fully rested! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero speaks with William Chyr from the Manifold Garden team, which started out as just him for the majority of development. Then, Kahlief and Cicero link up with Corey Rosemond from Plantronics to discuss the essential role of compatibility and collaboration, both in the business and within the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief chats with Mohammad Alavi and Dusty Welch from the Titanfall 2 team about how they realized their "sequel" was, in many ways, a reimagining of the original concept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief and Cicero are on the ground at E3 for the first in a series of short, daily (at minimum) recap and analysis shows we're delivering all week. Make sure your podcast client "keeps all episodes", we have a bunch coming. In this installment: does Jeff Cannata even wait in lines anymore? Who, of all people, brings up Nintendo while waiting in said line? Does Larry "Major Nelson" Hyrb spill any MicroSecrets? What did and did not impress in the Microsoft presentation? Just how many Very Special Guests can we cram into one under-half-hour show??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We wrap up our epic show with io9's Evan Narcisse with some long overdue E3 2016 predictions from he and our crew. Who's going to show up and who's gonna show out? Keep it locked to Spawn On Me for E3 goodness coming at you next week as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're joined by io9's Evan Narcisse who comes home to Brookago for a second time. We had so much to catch up on in this episode that we had to break it into two parts! In part one we chat with Evan about his new gig over at io9. What the differences are between video game and comic book fandom and if he's gotten used to the lack of bodegas in his new home of Austin, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're joined by Rewire.news editorial associate Shonté Daniels to share her thoughts on Uncharted 4 in our wrap-up special. She breaks down how she merges writing about videogames and reproductive rights and we finally dig into the Laura Bailey/Naughty Dog controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Acclaimed games writer and designer Richard Rouse III visits Brookago for the first time this week! We talk to Rich about his past work on The Suffering and Homefront, as well as his upcoming game, The Church in the Darkness. In the news, we dig into our early impressions of Uncharted 4 and the Overwatch Beta. What happens when a streamer of color is in a big tournament on Twitch? HINT: It ain't pretty. Plus: Disney Infinity has been canceled…and Cicero is sad about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we play musical hosts as Kahlief and Cicero interview developer Mike Block from the game We Are Chicago. We learn about the game, why it’s important that it was made, and we get to hear some of Mike’s favorite things about the South Side of Chicago. Then after the break, Kahlief taps out but we tag in Shareef and special guest, GamerTag Radio’s Parris Lilly! Together with Cee, the gentlemen talk about two big fall FPS releases, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Battlefield 1. What do they think of them? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've got Weekend Confirmed alum and voice over actor Jeff Mattas on the show this week! We delve into all things Jeff, from his humble beginnings to his voice-over work on the upcoming title Narcosis! In the news this week: Amazon's Prime-only products now include some…video games? Also: Nintendo NX! Reef previews the Mirror's Edge beta! ESL bans YouPorn's Esports team because they're prudes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We dig into changes to The Division in its latest and most significant patch yet and discuss how exploits might be ruining some of the most important features of the game. Rounding out the show, we talk about favorite incidental dialogue and hidden gems that have come to light in a classic game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we’re lucky to have Polygon co-founder and current The Verge senior editor Chris Plante in the house! Not only do we talk about his current work at the Verge and his time at Polygon, but we also delve deeper into his beginnings as a writer. Did you know that Chris is a pro wrestling savant? We then break down our impressions on new games Miitomoand Quantum Break. We also get some surprising revelations when we talk about Sony's new controller for a disabled gamer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Last week, you got to hear some of the awesome discussions we had during GDC and C2E2 2016. This week, we wax poetic about all the people we met, the games we played, and the fun we had. We also talk about the price of Playstation VR and Xbox/Sony cross platform possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we bring you a very special show. All three members of the crew are on location: Kahlief & Shareef are hanging out in lovely San Francisco at GDC, while Cicero is out in the wilds of C2E2 in Chicago. Get ready for lots of awesome conversations this week with developers, comic artists, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's always important to us to bring you the biggest and brightest names in the gaming space. We want to talk to them about the games they're making and how the industry has affected us all in unique ways. We only have a finite amount of time to edutain every week, so something usually has to go. Most of the time we spend more time talking about gaming news than the actual games themselves. Well, not this week! This week Kah, Cee, and Reef do nothing but talk about the games that they're playing and why they're important. We start by having some exclusive discussion about Epic's upcoming Paragon, and we end it by talking about the open beta of Tom Clancy's The Division. Plus, we talk about all of the hot titles that have been released in between! Gamers talking about games in the latest episode of Spawn On Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We come back this week with a monster show featuring two of the minds behind the hit games Little Big Planet and Tearaway. Media Molecule Co-Founders/Technical Directors, Alex Evans & David Smith hang with us in Brookago to discuss how game development has changed over their 10 years in the industry. What it takes to make games that balance tech and whimsy. Finally, we try to break down the limitless aspects of their upcoming game Dreams and get some exclusive info in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first new episode of the new year is a special one! We welcome the great developers from Brooklyn Gamery and get to talk about their upcoming Game Developers Of Color Expo! They go over the challenges of starting an expo as well as how the this fantastic studio came into existence. We then move into news, where we talk about our gaming resolutions, as well as what we expect in the world of virtual reality. We talk about Spawn4Good2, taking place on MLK weekend. Plus: Lady Gaga and Intel team up to end harassment…but will anyone care? This and much more, in the latest episode of Spawn On Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new year is upon us, and it only felt right for us to get a bit introspective. On this very special episode, Kah & Cee take a look back on the amazing year that was 2015 in Brookago. We compiled some of the most poignant, thought provoking, and absolutely hilarious moments from our shows and present them to you. Whether you're a lifelong Brookagoan, freshly moved-in tenant, or just taking in the sights, this episode is a perfect example of what makes Spawn On Me unique and exceptional! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week Kahlief, Cicero and Shareef welcome writer Jason Fagone to Brookago to talk about his amazing New York Times Magazine piece about how a lone cop took down a serial swatter. During this super light news week we also chat about the success of Geoff Keighley's Game Awards and Peter Moore taking control of EA's new Esports divsion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have a very special show for you this week. Kahlief has come back with some very cool interviews with from developers of his favorite games of Playstation Experience 2015. He chats with devlopers on Metrico+, Tricky Towers, GNOG and...Destiny! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we pull in some heavy hitters on the podcasting front to help Kahlief host without Cicero. Andrew Alliance of The Show Radio and Milton Hexadecimal of the Slovenly Gamer podcasts join special guest host Parris Lilly of Gamertag Radio to talk about how and why they got into podcasting and what they've been playing. We all dig do our best Stubnostification on what might be revealed during the Game Awards and get into Playstation's want to move remote play onto your PC and Mac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cee has to bring in two guests to fill the void left by Kahlief's absence. He's lucky enough to have both Quinn Murphy and TreaAndrea Russworm return! They talk about all the games that have released in the last few weeks and what they think of them. They also get Brookago prepared for the holidays by suggesting what is hot to buy this holiday season. After the break they get down and dirty discussing the kerfuffle that is the Kotaku blacklisting scandal. Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we're joined with half of the amazing crew of the Justice Points podcast. AppleCiderMage hangs with us to talk about their show. We hit gaming through the lens of intersectional feminism and the SXSW harrasment panel debacle. PewDiePie talks Youtube Red and Batman: Arkham Knight is still broken on PC. Check out this awesome episode and share! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a spooky, scary time of the year in Brookago! So it's a no better time to bring back our newest minister, Adam Sessler! Adam has so many great things going on, and we get right into to it. Between his new movie Lumberjack Man and his excitement about the kickstarter/upcoming video game, Friday the 13th, The Sess is everywhere! What would a show with Adam, Kahlief, Cicero and Shareef be if there wasn't a ridiculous amount of hilarity? Enjoy episode 82 of the Spawn On Me Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brookago goes international this week with an exclusive interview with the head of Kiro'o games, Madiba Olivier, and We talk about Kiro'o's upcoming game Aurion, The Legacy of Kori-Odan! All this globe trotting wouldn't be possible without our Minister of No-Finance, Shareef Jackson, so we bring him in to talk about whether Phil Spencer has waved the white flag on the console war, what it's like to fight on Hoth, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We celebrate episode 80 by telling stories about the greatest number 80 of all time, Jerry Rice! Then we get serious by talking about who visited the UN and how cyber bullying can be properly policed. We break into what games we're playing and why you don't want to still be on a legacy console. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We get the band back together to welcome the amazing Steve Gaynor from Fullbright Studios. We talk about Fullbright's Gone Home. We talk about their upcoming game, Tacoma. We even talk about...his affinity for Master P? We make you "UNH" on the 79th episode of the Spawn On Me podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s football time in Brookago, so we brought in Madden NFL producer and Brookago resident Ben Haumiller! We delve deep into this year’s title and what additions mean beyond the bullet points. Ben sheds light about some of the history of the game and what it means for him to be a producer (SPOILER ALERT: He doesn’t know)! Wisdom is imparted, laughter is shared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s our 75th episode and we bring in yet another gaming scholar in the form of Livio Del La Cruz! Along with Shareef Jackson, we discuss Livio’s piece on the relevancy of the entire GamerGate movement now that it’s reached 1 year old. Is GamerGate officially a movement, or is it just a mess of people yelling loudly? Plus #Stubnostications are proven to be correct, yet again! All this and more, in this 12 karat diamond sized episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero is riding solo this week but he welcomes Geeked.FM network head Matt Lancaster and one of his co-hosts from The Chromatic Life, Javier Payano! We talk origin stories and what's good to eat. We breakdown what's wrong with Nintendo firing an employee and why you NEVER want to work for Konami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shareef Jackson comes along to help us welcome in Akira Thompson, creator of the powerful gaming experience &maybetheywon'tkillyou. What does this game mean and what kind of impact can it have on gaming at large? Shareef talks AlterConf Chicago and we breakdown Gamescom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 72 breaks down some of the games Kahlief and Cicero have been playing (Arkham Knight, Rocket Leaugue, and more). We discuss what might be NBA2K16's best new feature, Playstation Plus taking a page from Steam, and HitBoxTV giving more streamers the chance to make some money. Lastly, we ask Brookago what they would like to see from the next #Spawn4Good and talk about possible new directions with our social good platform. Brookago Stand Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the reasons you tune in is because you realize that Spawn On Me is not your typical gaming podcast and this week's show typifies that! Kahlief and Cicero welcome Colin Moriarty, former IGN editor and co-founder of the mega sucessful Kinda Funny and Kinda Funny Games, to Brookago. We talk Long Island, the Islanders, Hip-Hop, and you know with two Republicans on the show you're gonna get a good dose of politics! Somehow even with all of that going the guys find time to talk gaming. Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero is off galavanting on the West Coast, so Kahlief has decided to take the show back to his college radio roots! Shareef Jackson joins him to talk about all the games they've been playing and academia's lack of awareness as to just how much diversity is needed. Kah also shares some Destiny war stories and talks about the move to Paetron for fundraising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief departs Brookago for E3 and leaves Cicero to hang with Shareef Jackson. Together, they invite fellow SysAdmin and RPG maker Quinn Murphy! We talk about Shareef's brand new article on Offworld, as well as the hornet's nest that Quinn kicked up with his storified twitter rant! We also talk new Oculus news and...does Nintendo have a new system seller on their hands?! Plus...will you ever see two black Unix Admins in the same place at the same time?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Electronic Entertainment Expo is coming, so Brookago gets an extra helping of guests. Not only is the Minister of No-Finance, Shareef Jackson in the building...not only is GamerTag Radio's Parris Lilly in the building...but we also welcome TheKoalition.com and The Throwdown's Charles Singletary, Jr. to Brookago! We spell out what you can expect from all of the big press conferences from next week's big video game extravaganza, plus we tell you where you should be spending your time while you're watching! With Parris and Cicero on the same cast you know there will be predictions. Miss Cleo & #Stubnostications are in full effect! Episode 65 of Spawn On Me should not be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we hang out with Dr. TreaAndrea Russworm and Dr. Kishonna Leah Gray to talk about how they've mixed and combined gaming into their academic disciplines. How can the students of the present and future can use videogames to broaden their college experience, and where we go from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have the pleasure of welcoming the amazing Leigh Alexander to Brookago this week. We chat about why video game stories have been so bad. Ask the question of whether game consoles should go extinct and dig into both Leigh and her newest project, Offworld’s origin stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero and Kahlief are keeping the podcasting love going this week with guest Aaron B. of the podcast GameEnthus. Aaron tells us his origin story, and we have knock-down, drag-out brawl over who will win the VR war. We also dig a little deeper into the Baltimore discussion and chat about the Steam store pulling down the vile & homophobic game "Kill the F****t" and more. (TW):Homophobia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brookago hosts our first-ever ESN crossover event! We welcome Anna Tarkov & Jessica Dennis of the absolutely delightful Unconsoleable podcast! We talk about how their show started and why they chose their niche. Plus, we talk about...our worst Christmas gifts? All bets are off in this episode of Spawn On Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We bring up our trusty designated hitter Shareef Jackson to take over co-hosting duties while Cicero is away this week. We're joined by the awesomeness that is Mike Bithell, creator of Thomas Was Alone and speak to him about his new gorgeous stealth game Volume. We chat about design, his GDC talks and finding the balance between challenge and fun. We also round out the show with discussions around Nintendo's latest moves, What we've been playing, Onlive's aquisition by Sony and we finish up with an ask of our Brookago community for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The guys talk about the impending release of MLB 15: The Show. Plus so much more! Also, Nino becomes Brookago's newest cabinet member. What is his title? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are honored to welcome Tramell Isaac and his 20 plus years of game design experience to Brookago. Tramell drops some knowledge bombs about the industry at large and specifically about his friends over at (the former) Sony Online Entertainment. Plus we get a few ints about what's going on with his new game at Cliffy B's BossKey Productions. Kah and Cee wax philosophical about what exactly are the realistic expectations of a Kickstart backer. How exploitative is the new Battlefield game? They give early impressions of Evolve! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kah's off hobnobbing at the Games Developer Conference so Brookago is left in the very capable hands of Cicero. He decides to bring in Shareef Jackson for crowd control. We talk about the meet & greet over at the Galloping Ghost Arcade. We even have an interview with the owner, Doc Mack! Cee has a review of the Xbox exclusive, Screamride and there's a return of the Breakdown! So much happens, it must be heard to be believed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If hilarity and gaming history are your thing then you picked the perfect time to visit Brookago. Video Game TV legend Adam Sessler comes to hang out with Kahlief, Cicero, and Minister of No-Finance, Shareef Jackson. We talk where the Sess has been throughout his career and then what we're doing now. Kahlief's going to the Game Developers Conference and he gives Adam news about the show that Adam didn't even know. Plus Adam Sessler is a hip-hop head?!!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We couldn't have been more excited to welcome Mike J. Mika back to Brookago! IDARB is a critical success and we get into how that feels & what's next in store for the game. We switch things up by talking about Mike Mika, the movie star. Of course Mike drops a ton of video game knowledge plus hints at what Other Ocean is doing next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero meets up with the dopeness that is Mega Ran at our favorite spot, 42 Longue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Podcasting wizard Jeff Cannata visits Brookago. He was too much awesome for Kah & Cee to handle so they invited Shareef Jackson to help out! We talk some more about Hololens. We get Jeff's predictions on what technology will be the best and make it to market first. When Shareef is in town you know that there will be lots of Nintendo talk and we don't disappoint! We find out that Australia is trying to kill you and so much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We welcome Daniel Kayser back to Brookago this week to tell us about his new position as Editor-in-Chief and Director of Content of RETRO Magazine. We dig into Microsoft's new holographic space helmet called HoloLens and talk about whether it's the future of gaming. Chat about what Xbox One to PC game streaming might mean to consumers and try to figure out if all MMO's should just go free-to-play after Elder Scrolls decides to drop subscriptions. Before we boogie out of episode 46 we ask the age old question "Are videogames too long?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
52 weeks! Brookago was founded one year ago & we celebrate the only way we know how...with a BANG! OG YouTuber and basketball aficionado turn NBA2K15 developer, Da_Czar visits Brookago! He talks his origin story, how he got hooked up with 2K sports and what it feels like to be in a video game! We talk more sports and ponder if sports games should actually be a service. We laugh too... A LOT! Plus, we hear all of the well wishes from former guests & from YOU!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy New Year Brookago! It's our first show of 2015 and we have to do it right! We invite Catt Small & Stacey Mulcahy of the Code Liberation Foundation. We find out 5 year-olds who built "The Bouncing Baby" game and how empowering coding can be. Plus the Brooklyn Gamery is amazing and we get Catt Small to tell us why! The Breakdown makes a return which gives us a chance to talk about who's the most evil cable corporation in the world! Plus Sony is trying to price gouge you by giving you the thing that everybody asked for! Intel wants more diversity in the workplace but have they been doing this all along are they just reacting to some recent bad press? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have on the show this week, the youngest member of Brookago, Cicero's step-son, Roger Robinson, Jr. aka Xbox Live's Duel Marksman. He talks about how Cicero hordes all of the current generation gaming fun for himself and Cicero's inability to #Stubnosticate Roger's desire to play some of Cicero's old 360 games. We talk heists being added to Grand Theft Auto Online and Halo 5's beta. We also forecast the fun that was had at our 42 Lounge meet & greet. Finally we announce the name of our #SOMGOTY winner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Evan Narcisse couldn't make it but the Brookago doesn't beat to just one drum! Kah & Cee talk Playstation Experience, UNICEF's entry into gaming & the fallout from the Game Awards! Plus you find out that Kah believes in Shaq & Cee believes himself to be adept in stupid human tricks! Plus we talk #IDARB!!! Also we tell you where & when you can meet us. Also, we have a contest?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We want to apologize for the audio quality this week. We had some technical difficulties We welcome Arrington Stoll and Ben Baker who are researching women's experiences while gaming. We also discuss our views on the latest developments in Ferguson, Missouri and its aftermath. Plus, Cicero sets up a showdown at the 42 Lounge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAA titles are almost literally falling from the sky and your boisterous buddies from Brookago are here to tell you about them. What's are feelings on the new releases? The new console have turned a year old and we reflect on their evolutionary growth in the last 12 months. Plus, Kah and Cee disagree on something and you'll never believe what it is?! That and much more in the latest episode of Spawn On Me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We come back from our abyss episode and bring you some dopeness coming out of Philly with Brian & Terry from the indie dev studio PHL COLLECTIVE. We chat about the Philly Indie scene, being a new studio and their games Noodle Arm, Colossal Catastrophe and more. We also share our thoughts on the EVOLVE alpha, Sony's Share Play and Does Twitch's new terms of service shut some people out of the fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gamergate pushed and the internet finally pushed back! The Brookago brothers thank all of you for bucking against the bullies. We also finally read some of our reviews. NBA 2K15 has some troubling features the longer you play. Then we have an EXCLUSIVE interview with Drew Murray, game director for Insomniac's Sunset Overdrive! Plus much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The boys from Brookago talk about atrocities both great and small this week. Starting with Stubby Stan's NBA 2K15 created player and ending with our utter disgust in the latest development in #Gamergate. Emotions run high. We also talk about our favorite New York Knicks players and why Kahlief doesn't like Dr. J. Plus much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We were off a week and we come back with a bang! Shareef Jackson joins us to talk some Destiny, Smash Brothers on the 3DS and Shadow of Mordor. Telltale is bringing their games to the current generation and at least one of us is excited. Do we think Intel pulling their ads from Garmasutra was a good idea? Cicero can't tell tall black people apart and we find out his favorite brand of mac-n-cheese! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've had a week to digest all that is Destiny and we give you our update. We discuss the trials and tribulations of finding a good barber and dig into why your Kinect and Playstation camera might hold the key to gaming's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
D is for the Delight of playing. E is for the eternal gratitude that it's finally here. S is for the....just kidding! We talk all things Destiny with the Brookago residents, Shareef Jackson and Daniel Moore! What do we think about the biggest game to be released so far this year? What did Bungie do correctly and what didn't they do correctly? Also, Microsoft is trying to buy Minecraft? Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The newest citizen of Brookago is podcasting luminaryand owner of the Cold Slither Podcast Network, Classick Material. He and Cicero reminisce about their college glory days and their all out Tecmo Bowl battles. Kahlief gets introduced to Madden heartache in the form of the first Battle for Brookago! Listen as he sheds a tear remembering how a last second effort to gain more yards instead of holding the ball to force overtime turned into the a nightmare inducing pick six for the loss. After much deliberation and aggravation we decide to give you our thoughts on #GAMERGATE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As members of the black American community, we are not immune to the events of the past 10 days. We don't pretend they do not exist and we open the show, with frequent contributor Shareef Jackson, acknowledging how the uprising in Ferguson has affected us and we talk solutions. We then talk about how the gaming media tried to marry real world events to video games. While all of this craziness was happening at home, the world's largest gaming convention, Gamescom, was taking place in Germany this week and we would be remiss if we didn't talk about some the biggest events taking place there. Plus, so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our landmark 25th episode welcomes founder, host, mentor, and legendary podcaster, Danny Pena (aka Godfree) of GamerTag Radio to Brookago! He talks to us about his start in the industry and how much work it takes to be successful (Spoiler alert: A LOT). Kahlief and Cicero talk about EA Access and Playstation Now again and we play another version of #TrueFronts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We welcome maker of "That Rock, Paper, Scissors Game" Tony Powell from Philosoplay to Broccago to talk about his game, being an indie dev and how the east coast Indie scene is coming together to make awesome games. We chat about how EA Access and Playstation Now might not be worth the money. What we've been playing and Kahlief shares a different side of himself in the music break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Insomniac's Lisa Brown visits Brookago to talk about their new game, Slow Down, Bull. We find out how to get your game into a quilt, how awesome eye trackers are and the nuanced greatness of the NES' Rambo video game! Wonderful easter eggs abound! Listen in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brookago gets a new resident in the form of video game developer extraordinaire, Mike J. Mika, maker of the upcoming title #IDARB! We discover what that Kahlief and Cicero form a new version of Voltron. Mike describes the brilliance that is #IDARB while giving us pearls from his four decades in the gaming industry. As you can imagine, being in the industry that long affords you the opportunity to meet lots of folks and we hear about ALL of them! Plus Mike and Cicero make a perfect wrestling tag team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief and Cicero are back from their mini hiatuses and have an awesome show for you. In this episode we are joined by the creator of the viral video "This is Phil Fish" Innuendo Studio's own Ian Danskin. We a dig a little into why "internet culture" is making monsters of us all and how segregated e-sports leagues might not be a bad thing to combat misogyny. We run down some of the games we've been playing and run through our latest installment of True Fronts October release date edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bombastic Brothers from Brookago are back together again! We get sappy as we talk about Kahlief's pending move to Portland, Cicero's Cannonball Run and Kojima's shame. Want an athletic scholarship to an okay college, find out inside. And we FINALLY give props and thanks to those of you who have given us props and thanks! So much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Darryl Johnson of Blur Studios stops by to chat about how awesome it is to work in the gaming industry with me and Shareef Jackson while Cicero galivants across the country. We dig into why Phil Fish might not be the devil, talk about the Destiny Alpha and Battlefield Hardline beta all while trying not to be eaten alive by the Steam Summer Sale. Oh and did you know that Youtube's Pewdiepie makes 4 MILLION dollars a year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cicero welcomes our awesome guest Professor TreaAndrea Russworm to kick it in the E3 filled streets of Brookcago. We recap all the events of the week, talk about Ubisoft's animation "problem". We share our thoughts on #indiE3 and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Shareef Jackson comes to hang out in Brookago we can't put the podcast in the corner! We go longform again as we talk Watch_Dogs extended review, Mario Kart 8 review and E3 previews and predictions for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. Stubby Stan gets a little delirious & demonstrates why you should never ask him for a shout out. Plus, the internet's street was talking about it so it has been done: Agent Jackson vs. Stubby Stan - Mic Check as DMX number 1! Dope music by Sammus and much, much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week we welcome New York Video Games Critics Circle member, Don't Lose Your Day Job content creator and beastly beard grower, Kevin L. Clark to the Brookago arcade. We talk about all the work he's done, how DLYDJ became a thing and what's in store for the future. Kev's stays for The Breakdown where we learn that you should simultaneously trust everything that Stubby Stan says and ignore everything he utters. Also, we find out that Japanese corporations don't necessarily operate like American ones, and that's a good thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We hang out and chat with the folks from Decoy Games about their game Swimsanity. Play a game we like to call "Truth or Frontin'" while discussing some E3 rumors. Chat about why Dr. Dre is a very smart man while telling everyone the truth about videogame football. NFL 2K5 is the best football game evar!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kahlief is away but the show must go on. Cicero takes us on an audio trip through a who's who of talent at this year's Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo. In The Breakdown Cicero dissects what it means for the Xbox going to China, Watch Dogs on the WiiU and the new Call of Duty has been announced. We also spotlight some games that are on our radar. Really though, this episode is all about spotlighting some great writers, artists, and even actors! Please enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Like a cup of sleeptime tea (smooth and soothing), we break down some awesome news in the world of gaming: Naughty Dog losing ANOTHER person from the Uncharted 4 dev team, Kahlief talks about some of the awesome games he saw and played at the NY Games Forum Demo night, and...Watch_Dogs multiplayer might have won Kahlief over. Also, Update 1.7 and ShareFactory plus: why we think Destiny's athestic isn't really doing it for us. Plus, a heartfelt apology to one of our biggest fans. We chat about Naughty Dog losing ANOTHER person from the Uncharted 4 dev team. Kahlief chats about some of the awesome games he say and played at the NY Games Forum Demo night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week a Stubby-less podcast rolls into the Snoop-ified Call of Duty future with Agent Jackson as guest co-host. We hit everything from the Nexus 7 Watch Dogs controversy to how to discussing Patrick Klepek and Zoe Quinn's "How to not let the internet trolls win" panel at PAX EAST. That plus Kahlief shares the story of his failed attempt at joining the Klan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Science guru, podcaster extraordinaire and Nintendo lover, Shareef Jackson joins us this week. We ask the question on everyone's mind: What would it take to make the WiiU a console worth owning?. We also talk about whether Peter Molyneux is a rabble rouser, what the best way to digest episodic gaming, whether we're tired of the whole Zombie trend in gaming and if we believe MMOs will be successful on consoles. As always, a dope music break, this time brought to you by Teflon Tel Aviv, "My Week Beats Your Year"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We venture into TMI territory in this latest episode. We ask the question on everybody's mind: "New York or Chicago. Who has better Chinese food?" Talk about the ultimate Chicago culinary experience and how old you have to be to learn that you're a hacker. We talk to games too! Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 7 has the dubious distinction of being the first of our weekly shows. In it we discuss how you can help us rename our news segment. We show that we're literary geniuses, talk about what the difference between being a kickstarter backer and a real investor, play another game of "Mad Tag" (this time Cicero is it), and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We start episode 6 by apologizing that you haven't heard it already. In this episode we talk about who's left the gaming industry by choice...and who was forced out. We also talk about who shouldn't be in the gaming industry at all (hint: his name rhymes with "whack"). Speaking of who shouldn't be in the industry, we mention the publisher that should never forecast release dates & much, much more!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're back for another episode! In this episode we talk about how we've gone international. Kahlief talks about his favorite moments from this year's Indiecade East. The guys have an old man moment when they reminisce about the TV show Photon. Cicero talks about why the internet called him a whiner. Plus many, many more!!! SPOILER WARNING We discuss some plot points from The Last of Us' Left Behind DLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We chat with Shawn Alexander Allen creator of the tactical RPG beat-em-up Treachery In Beatdown City. We get an overview of the game and Shawn shares with us how growing up in New York gave him the ability to create such diverse characters in his upcoming game, and how that diversity is important for all games going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode we talk about the rampant Xbox One rumors going around the net. Cicero tells us about his time with Titanfall alpha and shares the how #pancakecancer came to be. Come hang with us and get your gaming fill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts Kahlief Adams and Cicero Holmes give a little background on themselves and share some of the top stories of this week in gaming. We introduce the “Shoodabble” and talk about some of the hate going on in the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices