80-Bit Podsmash: Recent Episodes
Penguin & Termite
80-bit Podsmash is a weekly podcast discussing video game industry and culture and how the medium relates to various other topics. It is hosted by Daniel Grathwol (Penguin) and Daniel Bowen (Termite).
A special bonus episode of Termite's Buzz all about The Game Awards. Termite took a legendary trip across the country to celebrate TBone's 40th Birthday. I discuss the trip, our experience, the people we met, and review The Game Award show itself. I end the show with my favorite announcement and moments in the show!
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
Trophies what I'm playing: Spider-Man 2 Platinum done! Horizon Call of the Mountain Gran Turismo 6 PS3 Alan Wake 2 started Super Mario Wonder News: Sony has halved the number of live service games https://www.polygon.com/23954006/sony-playstation-live-service-games-marathon-last-of-us-factions Context: Jim Ryan "retiring" Zelda Live Action movie https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2023/231108.html
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
Trophies what I'm playing: Spider-Man 2 Super Mario Bros Wonder News: Phil Spencer on GamePass with Activision https://blog.playstation.com/2023/10/10/new-look-for-ps5-console-this-holiday-season/
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
Trophies what I'm playing: Mortal Kombat 1 Resident Evil 4
Fun GotY Predictions! News: PS5 Slim Announced https://blog.playstation.com/2023/10/10/new-look-for-ps5-console-this-holiday-season/ XBox Activision Blizzard Aquisition is complete https://www.polygon.com/23915545/microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal-close Bobby Kotick to stay through end of year https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/13/23915559/activision-blizzard-ceo-steps-down-kotick-microsoft Redfall Update: https://www.ign.com/articles/redfalls-latest-update-finally-adds-60fps-mode-now-available Retro: New PS3 games added to the collection
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
Trophies what I'm playing: Call of Duty Black Ops 1 Mortal Kombat 1 News: Sony hacked again?! https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-launches-investigation-after-ransomware-group-claims-to-have-breached-companys-systems Platinum games co-founder leaving https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/25/23888860/hideki-kamiya-leaving-platinumgames-bayonetta-viewtiful-joe-director-wonderful-101 PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan to Retire Next Spring https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-29/why-playstation-fans-are-cheering-ceo-jim-ryan-s-departure Retro: Halo 3 16 year anniversary PS3 - It Only Does Everything
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
Sea of Stars Plat 97! What's next? Mortal Kombat 1? deal News: -Switch 2 performance that of PS4/Xbox One https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-reportedly-briefed-activision-on-its-switch-2-plans-last-year/#:~:text=Tom%20Ivan,were%20viewed%20by%20The%20Verge. -Unity apologizes https://www.polygon.com/23885373/unity-technologies-install-fee-pricing-change All the Xbox Leaked stuff - Cliff Notes/Readers Digest https://www.ign.com/articles/all-the-major-revelations-from-the-ftc-vs-xbox-court-document-leaks Phil Spencer's response https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/19/23881174/microsoft-xbox-leak-gaming-phil-spencer-memo Need for Speed developer focus on Battlefield https://www.eurogamer.net/need-for-speed-developer-criterion-to-focus-on-battlefield#:~:text=Criterion%2C%20the%20British%20studio%20behind,with%20Need%20for%20Speed%2C%20meanwhile. The Division 3 is announced https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2023/09/21/ubisoft-announces-tom-clancys-the-division-3-appoints-new-series-producer Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Sea of Stars Starfield News: Nintendo Direct everything announced https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-direct-september-2023-everything-announced Sony State of Play everything announced https://www.polygon.com/23874130/playstation-state-of-play-showcase-september-2023-all-games-summary-recap Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Sea of Stars Starfield Star Wars Jedi: Survivor News: Volition closing down - Saints Row to PS Plus PlayStation Plus price has increased Nintendo leaking like a siv Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
TMNT Shredder's Revenge Plat
News:
Charles Martinet is no longer playing Mario
https://www.polygon.com/23780131/mario-voice-charles-martinet-nintendo-ambassador
Gamescom ONL recap
https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/gamescom-opening-night-live-2023-everything-announced/
PlayStation Hardware announced
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/23/23842771/sony-playstation-portal-remote-player-specs-release-date-price
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
Pikmin 4
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
News:
RDR for PS4/Switch
https://www.polygon.com/23778291/red-dead-redemption-remaster-release-date-ps4-switch
CoD MW 3 announced
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-confirmed-for-november-10-release/1100-6516631/
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-2023-everything-we-know/1100-6516295/
Pokemon Direct Recap
https://nintendoeverything.com/june-2023-nintendo-direct-recap-announcement/
Sony Streaming PS5 Games in 4K in beta
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/7/21575810/sony-ps5-public-beta-cloud-streaming-test-live
Sony delaying first party games
https://www.psu.com/news/sony-hints-at-playstation-first-party-game-delays-in-latest-financial-report/
TMNT Last Ronin revealed
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/08/11/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-last-ronin-officially-revealed-through-teaser-trailer
New South Park game announced
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/thq-announces-3d-south-park-game-snow-day/
Xbox new strike system
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/15/xbox-enforcement-strike-system/#:~:text=To%20help%20address%20this%2C%20we,have%20on%20their%20player%20record.
Alan Wake 2 delayed by 10 days
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/08/17/alan-wake-2-hit-with-10-day-delay
Xbox 360 Store will close July 2024
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/17/xbox-360-store-will-close-july-2024/
Sega finalizes purchase of Rovio
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-finalizes-purchase-of-rovio
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week, an incredible discussion as Termite is joined by none other than the tech wizard, Computer Booter, David! David owns a video game retail store and repairs phones, pcs, video game consoles, and other electronics.
In addition to discussing his business as a video game retailer, we dive into the pinnacle of David's prowess—the legendary Frankenstein PS3 Mod. This awe-inspiring modification involves replacing the graphics chip, RSX, of the original PlayStation 3s with those from the newer hardware revisions. Few individuals in the world can boast such a remarkable feat, and we are honored to have David among us.
https://computerbooter.com/
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
Final Fantasy XVI Platinum!
Pikmin 4
News:
Record Quarter for Switch
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tears-of-the-kingdom-drives-nintendo-sales-up-50-year-on-year
Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon 1 back online
https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-restores-wii-u-mario-kart-8-and-splatoon-online-play-after-5-month-absence
Switch 2 coming in 2024?
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-switch-2-targets-2024-with-next-gen-console/
Pokemon Presents announced
https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-presents-event-august-2023-announced
FFXIV coming to XBox
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xboxs-phil-spencer-reveals-new-final-fantasy-partnership
Retro games:
Jordon Minor's Video Game of the Year, 2005 - 2008
https://a.co/d/eG9ZnIF
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
Final Fantasy XVI New Game+
Advance Wars 1+2
Xenoblade Chronicles
News:
Tencent to purchase stake in Techland
https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/07/24/tencent-to-purchase-majority-stake-in-dying-light-developer-techland
Sea of Stars available on Day One PSN (Extra and Premium)
https://blog.playstation.com/2023/07/25/sea-of-stars-available-launch-day-as-a-playstation-plus-game-catalog-title-august-29-demo-out-today/
PS Plus games for Aug
https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/07/ps-plus-essential-games-for-august-2023-announced
Xbox Home Update rolling out
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/07/26/welcome-to-your-new-xbox-home/#:~:text=Starting%20today%2C%20a%20new%20Home,create%20a%20more%20personalized%20experience.
PS5 surpasses 40 million units sold
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-5-sales-surpass-40m-worldwide
Retro games:
Disney Infinity offer
Jordon Minor's Video Game of the Year, 2001 - 2004
https://a.co/d/eG9ZnIF
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
Finished Final Fantasy XVI
Advance Wars 1+2
News:
News:
Bungie and EA veterans start new studio
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bungie-and-ea-veterans-form-look-north-world
Pikmin 4 reviews!
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/review-roundup-for-pikmin-4/1100-6516098/#:~:text=GameSpot's%20Pikmin%204%20review%20noted,of%20small%2C%20relatively%20simple%20tasks.
Portal Prelude available now
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/portal-prelude-rtx-available-now-for-free/
Xbox 360 CoD top sellers again
https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-360-call-of-duty-classics-shoot-to-the-top-of-top-paid-games-list
New Spider-Man 2 stuff
https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2023/07/20/new-marvels-spider-man-2-story-trailer-features-plenty-of-venom-and-symbiote-action
Borderlands Movie gets a date
https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/20/23802109/borderlands-movie-release-date
Retro games:
Jordon Minor's Video Game of the Year, 1996 - 2000
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
What am I playing?
Final Fantasy XVI
News:
Cyberpunk 2077 reviews very positive
Sony R&D investment
Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard... or did they?
Last of Us gets Emmy Nomination
Black Panther Game
Retro games:
Jordon Minor's Video Game of the Year, 1991 - 1995
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
What am I playing?
Final Fantasy XVI
News:
Sega pulls back blockchain efforts!
Xbox Gamepass got more expensive
PS5 Slim incoming
Why no more F-Zero?
Retro games:
Jordon Minor's Video Game of the Year, 1986 - 1989
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
Trophies what I'm playing:
Final Fantasy XVI
News:
Zelda Sells a ton!
FTC v Microsoft Trial headlines!
Niantic Layoffs
Retro games:
Love for all things Final Fantasy!
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
Trophies what I'm playing:
Final Fantasy XVI
News:
That Nintendo Direct!
FTC v Microsoft Trial
Retro games:
PS3 collection grows...
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
Trophies what I'm playing:
Diablo IV!
Ubisoft Forward recap
Capcom Showcase Recap
Retro Call of Duty!
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
Trophies what I'm playing:
Diablo IV!
Summer Game Fest recap
Xbox Showcase Recap
Starfield Recap
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music
Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)"
http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Summer game fest incoming https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.polygon.com/platform/amp/23745893/summer-game-fest-2023-date-schedule-lineup Everybody 1 2 switch? https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-has-announced-everybody-1-2-switch-and-its-releasing-this-month/ FFVII Rebirth updates https://www.polygon.com/23746835/final-fantasy-7-rebirth-release-date-producer-update-announcement What really happened with Redfall https://www.destructoid.com/redfall-reportedly-dealt-with-unclear-direction-and-staffing-issues/ Diablo IV getting patch already https://gamerant.com/diablo-4-patch-notes-1-0-2d-class-balance-changes-bug-fixes/ Retro talk: Switch is ending, want to compare it to other Nintendo consoles as far as software/remembrance Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Tears of the Never Ending Kingdom!
News PlayStation Showcase! https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-announced-in-sonys-playstation-showcase Last of Us Multiplayer Delayed https://www.ign.com/articles/the-last-of-us-multiplayer-game-needs-more-time-naughty-dog Lord of the Rings Gollum Tanked https://www.gamespot.com/articles/review-roundup-for-the-lord-of-the-rings-gollum/1100-6514556/ Devs apologizing all over the place.
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Still consumed by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!! News New Mortal Kombat announced! https://www.polygon.com/18243632/mortal-kombat-1-announcement-trailer-release-date Sony State of Play announced and Termite's predictions https://blog.playstation.com/2023/05/17/youre-invited-playstation-showcase-broadcasts-live-next-wednesday-may-24-at-1pm-pacific-time/
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: All about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!! Termite's first impressions and experiences as well as how the game performs mechanically and compares to Breath of the Wild.
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Star Wars Jedi Survivor! Splatoon 3 Zelda Splatfest!
Mario Movie makes more than $1 billion https://variety.com/2023/film/news/super-mario-bros-movie-1-billion-box-office-milestone-1235598832/
Gran Turismo Movie Trailer https://www.theverge.com/23707049/sony-gran-turismo-movie-trailer
Redfall Review Roundup https://www.gamespot.com/articles/review-roundup-for-redfall/1100-6513752/
Big Phil Spencer interview https://www.ign.com/articles/phil-spencer-interview-unlocked-xbox-series-x
Nintendo Treehouse Tears of the Kingdom https://live.nintendo.com/ Retro: DK Country 2? GTA IV Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor! Sega of America cohort Unionizes! https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-of-america-cohort-moves-to-unionize Metacritic pledges stricter moderation after HFW Review Bomb https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/metacritic-pledges-stricter-moderation-after-abusive-horizon-forbidden-west-dlc-review-bombing/ Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition blocked by UK regulators https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/26/23689252/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-blocked-uk-cma Nintendo Confirmed for Gamescom https://www.eurogamer.net/nintendo-confirmed-for-gamescom PS VR2 hits retailers https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-vr2-will-soon-be-available-at-local-retailers-sony-says Retro discussion about GTA IV! Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Done with Hogwarts Legacy Horizon FW DLC Street Fighter 6 Live event https://www.destructoid.com/street-fighter-6-showcase-april-recap-everything-shown/ Halo Franchise Director leaves Microsoft https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-frank-o-connor-halo-franchise-director-has-left-microsoft#close-modal Harry Potter competitive multiplayer Quidditch announced https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/harry-potter-competitive-multiplayer-game-quidditch-champions-announced/ Diablo IV has gone gold/Server Slam beta https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/04/17/diablo-iv-has-gone-gold https://www.polygon.com/23691548/diablo-4-livestream-open-beta-server-slam Media Molecule co founder leaves https://www.ign.com/articles/media-molecule-co-founder-mark-healey-leaves-studio-17-years Retro PS3 games: Call of Duty World at War GTA IV Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: PlayStation 3 obsessed. CHECHA01 Frankie is in the house! News: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been Officially Delayed to February 2024 https://www.polygon.com/23682378/suicide-squad-kill-justice-league-delayed-new-release-date-2024 Nintendo’s put out the FINAL Zelda Tears of The Kingdom trailer https://www.ign.com/articles/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-final-trailer-reveals-first-look-at-ganondorf The Super Mario Bros theme is the first game music selected for preservation in the Library of Congress https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-super-mario-bros-theme-is-the-first-game-music-selected-for-preservation-in-the-library-of-congress/ Redfall is not launching with a performance mode https://www.theverge.com/2023/4/12/23680358/redfall-xbox-no-60fps-performance-mode-launch State of Play all about Final Fantasy 16 https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-showcase-everything-announced-at-sony-state-of-play PlayStation may have finally stopped sending ‘thank you for your purchase’ emails for PS Plus games https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/04/ps-plus-may-have-finally-stopped-spamming-you-for-claiming-free-games Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Super Mario Movie! Hogwarts Legacy Continues... New Sony Handheld! "Second Phase" of PS5 https://insider-gaming.com/playstation-handheld/ Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster gets a release date https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-pixel-remasters-switch-and-ps4-release-dates-announced Sony puts Accessibility info in the store page https://blog.playstation.com/2023/04/03/accessibility-tags-roll-out-this-week-on-playstation-store-on-the-ps5-console/?sf265589114=1 Retro discussion about Mario History! Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Hogwarts Legacy Slog! E3 Officially Cancelled https://www.ign.com/articles/e3-has-been-canceled https://www.ign.com/articles/esa-head-blames-e3-cancellation-on-wider-industry-challenges-wont-say-if-event-will-return 10 Mins of Tears of the Kingdom gameplay https://www.polygon.com/23658171/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-gameplay-nintendo-direct FFXVI is Gold https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-16-has-gone-gold PSVR 2 is underwhelming https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-vr2-reportedly-off-to-an-underwhelming-start Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Diablo 4 Beta Spring Time Gaming PlayStation 3 Updates -Nintendo eShop Closed! https://www.polygon.com/deals/23641643/best-3ds-games-eshop-closing -Sonic Origins Plus Announced for June https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sonic-origins-plus-launches-in-june-with-new-content/1100-6512651/ -TMNT The Last Ronin getting a video game adaptation! https://www.polygon.com/23645176/tmnt-last-ronin-video-game-graphic-novel-ninja-turtles -Counter-Strike 2 Announced https://www.ign.com/articles/counter-strike-2-revealed-out-of-nowhere-release-window-confirmed Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: PlayStation 5 Pro? NO WAY!
Actor Lance Riddick has passed: https://www.polygon.com/23645318/lance-reddick-death-john-wick-destiny-wire Resident Evil 4 Remake Reviews: https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-4-remake-review
PS5 Pro in Development: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5-pro-in-development-may-release-in-2024-report/1100-6512317/
Criterion Leads Start New Studio: https://www.ign.com/articles/former-need-for-speed-leads-criterion-new-studio-fuse-games
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Platinum 93! Top Gear for SNES?
-Suicide Squad Delayed https://www.polygon.com/23632584/suicide-squad-game-kill-the-justice-league-delayed-rocksteady-warner-bros -Starfield Delayed, new date announced https://www.polygon.com/23630506/starfield-release-date-delayed-bethesda -Capcom Spotlight https://www.ign.com/articles/capcom-spotlight-march-2023-everything-announced -Mario Kart 8 Deluxe new characters https://www.ign.com/articles/mario-kart-8-deluxe-five-more-characters-future-dlc-waves -PS5 Firmware Update https://www.ign.com/articles/hefty-ps5-firmware-70-update-addresses-adds-a-host-of-quality-of-life-improvements Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Trophies! A Final Fantasy Retro discussion
-Pokemon Presents, everything announced https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23616619/pokemon-presents-day-2023-direct-announcements-all-trailers Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: PS VR2!!!!!
-Sony's State of Play and everything announced https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-announced-in-sonys-playstation-state-of-play-february-2023 Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Theatrhythm Final Bar Hogwart's Legacy https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/opinion/jk-rowling-transphobia.html -February's PlayStation Plus lineup is lit https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/15/playstation-plus-game-catalog-lineup-for-february-horizon-forbidden-west-the-quarry-resident-evil-7-biohazard-and-more/ -Xbox GamePass not good for game sales? https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-confirms-game-pass-cannibalizes-sales -Incoming Pokemon Scarlet/Violet Patch https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/pokemon-scarlet-violets-next-update-adds-new-box-features-various-bug-fixes/ PlayStation 3 Frankie Mod https://computerbooter.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=7&fbclid=IwAR1E4KEw73GJMnDH70aZ38WOnWbJfGcNDr1dN9e9cFyn_uNH0YlvDAKY240
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Hogwart's Legacy Metroid Prime Remaster -Everything announced at Nintendo Direct https://www.polygon.com/23590977/nintendo-direct-february-2023-everything-announced Guitar Hero?
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week: Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Final Bar Demo Platinum #92 secured - Super Stardust Portable PSP port -Sony removing the PS Plus Collection https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-is-closing-the-door-on-its-playstation-plus-collection -Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft not at E3 https://www.ign.com/articles/esa-statement-e3-2023 -Multiplayer Games being shut down https://www.engadget.com/crossfirex-knockout-city-live-service-games-202459221.html -Xbox 360 Marketplace losing 46 games https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-360-marketplace-purge-sees-dark-souls-the-witcher-2-and-more-removed-next-week Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
-Vampire Survivors addiction -Xbox developer showcase recap https://www.polygon.com/23571609/xbox-developer-direct-news-announcements-trailers-recap -HBO Renews The Last of Us for a second season https://www.polygon.com/23574412/the-last-of-us-season-2-hbo-max -Dead Space Remake Review Round Up https://opencritic.com/game/13897/dead-space-remake-
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
-Termite auto-popped the DBZ Kakarot Platinum Trophy -Nintendo ramps up Switch production https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-20/nintendo-switch-production-boost-set-to-defy-industry-forecasts#xj4y7vzkg -Microsoft is hit with 10,000 layoffs. https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/01/halos-joe-staten-provides-update-following-343-and-microsoft-layoffs -An update on my Goodwill Finds order
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show.
Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion.
This week:
-Termite platinumed Sonic Frontiers. -Gran Turismo 7 and Beat Saber coming to PSVR2 -Playground Games leaders form new AAA studio Maverick Games https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playground-games-leaders-form-new-aaa-studio-maverick-games
Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
Penguin & Termite put the final cap on 2022 with a discussion all about our podcast. We have a big announcement to make as well. We go over our most popular episodes, our favorite moments and what we've learned over the last year.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite wish you a very Happy New Year! We discuss 2022 in gaming. We have our own superlatives, synopsis and trends of the gaming industry, and some other fun statistics such as our trophy counts.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holidays 2022!
As we are in the throngs of a massive winter storm, it's appropriate to discuss how snow and ice is designed, rendered, and mechanically implemented. As always, we include our annual video game exchange!
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music: Ozzed - Up On the House Top Loader http://ozzed.net
Penguin & Termite explore the idea of banning video games. What are good and bad reasons to ban a game? Is censorship ok in video games? We discuss examples, history, and our opinions!
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering Square Enix! While we could have an entire podcast covering the details of the origins of this major developer/publisher - we try to hit the highlights of the history, legacy, impact, and insights into this video game company.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite look into the post Wii era at Nintendo - the release of the Nintendo 3DS! Continuing the 3D fad? Or setting a new trend? We discuss the history, impact, and our favorite games/memories.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
There's always lots of discourse around video games about AAA (Triple A) studios, AA (Double A) studios, and indie games. What's actually an indie game? What's the difference between them? It's more than just following the money. We discuss...
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Perfect for Thanksgiving, Penguin & Termite's second entry in the series, "Press F For Feelings" - this time focusing on Gratitude. How do video games capture the emotion of Gratitude? How is it used from a design perspective? Is this effective? What are the best games to exemplify this?
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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In the wake of the Bayonetta 3 voice acting controversy Penguin & Termite discuss the topic of artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically how development studios could leverage AI to generate art assets and voice over for in-game dialog. What does the future hold?
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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As Sony reigns as king in the platform competition, are they headed for a fall? Sony has made a lot of not so consumer friendly decisions lately. We lay them all out and discuss a state of the industry and assess what's going on over in the PlayStation camp.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite are taken over once again by Halloween! We get festive by continuing our Monster Smash series, focusing on monsters in video games. This year, Zombies. Probably the most prolific, overused trope in video games. Why are there so many zombie games? We discuss...
Music: Nestrogen - Infernal Misanthropy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
We've discussed lots of things regarding Halloween and gaming, but we've never talked about the cultural influence that each have had on the other. We go over how developers celebrate Halloween, and how Halloween has evolved with the influence of gaming in general.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite discuss the significance of those old, pre-loaded, Operating System video games that came pre-installed on most computers. What was the impact and influence on gamers at that time? Do we still see them today?
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite kick off a new series of topics going over how video games relate to various emotions. With Halloween approaching, we start with FEAR! Covering how video games utilize fear - such as design and narrative direction.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite take an introspective dive to investigate cultural appropriation in video games. What is cultural appropriation? What does it have to do with video games? Has the industry gotten better about this? All this and more...
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Is Atari's E.T. the worst game of all time? Were they buried in the desert? There is so much to talk about surrounding the myths and legends of this 1982 flop - that we've decided to dedicate a whole episode around it! Come and learn about what was going on in this piece of gaming history.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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https://www.ign.com/articles/years-later-the-creator-of-et-remains-proud-of-the-worst-game-ever-made
Penguin & Termite took notice of some video game related terminology definitions being compiled into glossaries and published on the internet. With that, we wanted to weigh in on the importance of such things.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite reach the finish line of Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list! We walk through the years 2014 through 2018 of this curated list, while offering our perspective of the games themselves and the state of the industry at the time!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_considered_the_best
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Nothing celebrates Labor Day more than a good discussion about cheating! Penguin & Termite have devoted an entire episode to the discussion about Aimbot. What is it? How nefarious is it? What's it's impact in the video game culture/industry today? What are its redeeming qualities? All this and more...
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discuss the ever changing methods of the video game industry's marketing strategies. What is marketing for video games? What's the process and what seems to have the most success? Is there a "sweet spot"?
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering Volition, otherwise known as Deep Silver Volition! The studio behind the Saints Row and Red Faction franchises. We take a detailed look at the history of the studio, as well as their pedigree, and impact on the industry.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite continue a new series called "Gaming What Ifs." In each episode, we'll ask the question "what if.." something was drastically different, and explore that alternate reality.
In this episode, we ask the question, "What if Sega was still included in the 'console wars'?" What would the video game industry look like, what would the landscape be?
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite discuss the video game industry effect on the environment - Production, manufacturing, shipping, selling, buying, and playing video games. We discuss roles and responsibilities of publishers, studios, and the consumers such as you and us.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite celebrate the advent of a new era at Nintendo - the release of the Nintendo DS! Introducing us to revolutionary features which culminate to the modern Nintendo Switch! We discuss the history, impact, and our favorite games/memories.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Is it just us or is it taking longer and longer for developers to make games? Yeah. We are pretty sure it's not just us. We discuss why over the last few years the time it takes to complete a development cycle has increased and what impact it's having on the industry and the culture. Check out all that and more...
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discuss the Streisand Effect. What is it? Where did it come from? Most importantly, how does the video game industry fall into this trap? What are the ramifications of these examples? All this and more...
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite continue pushing through Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list. We walk through the years 2011 through 2013 of this curated list, while offering our perspective of the games themselves and the state of the industry at the time!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_considered_the_best
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite acknowledge the 4th of July holiday by discussing all things EXPLOSIONS!! in video games. What do explosions have to do with video games? What are the many forms they take? What are the technical ramifications of each explosion? All this and more...
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discuss the jump from 2D to 3D back in the 90s. Why did some franchises gracefully make the jump while others failed to find a hit? What is the history and what are the many factors which make up 3D and 2D games?
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Happy Pride Month! To celebrate Pride Month, Penguin & Termite invite a member of the LGBTQ Community, Chris, to discuss being amongst the culture of the gaming industry. We discuss the current state of diversity and inclusion in the gaming culture as well as how the culture is responding and growing towards that end.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite attempt to inspire, educate, and provide insight into the culture of video gaming to those who would describe themselves as "non-gamers" in an epic, three episode series. In this third conversation, we discuss the change that people bring to the culture, both en masse and individually.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite attempt to inspire, educate, and provide insight into the culture of video gaming to those who would describe themselves as "non-gamers" in an epic, three episode series. In this second conversation, we discuss the teaching and learning aspect of getting into video games. Different people have different amounts of knowledge to share, and learn differently. Also, Termite ran into the CFO of ZeniMax!?
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite return to twitch to discuss all things Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Both us of us have put about 10+ hours into hte game and we share our thoughts/opinion of the game.
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel.
To be a part of our monthly, review live streams, subscribe to our twitch channel.
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Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite attempt to inspire, educate, and provide insight into the culture of video gaming to those who would describe themselves as "non-gamers" in an epic, three episode series. In this first conversation, we discuss the reasons to be a gamer. We discuss why people get into gaming, what does it look like, what is this culture? Gamers, partake as well, as we are responsible for that culture.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite celebrate the successor to the original Nintendo GameBoy - The GameBoy Advance! Introducing us to a lot of features we see fully fleshed out in the Nintendo Switch! We discuss the history, impact, and our favorite games/memories.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Ever get an urge to sit down with a game a second, third, twentieth time? Why? What makes us want to re-play a video game? What games do we typically re-play? Is there something about the games themselves that gravitate us back?
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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It's easy to get caught up in the conversation surrounding TV and Movie adaptations of video games. But, have you considered how well video games adapt other source material? We discuss all about it on this week's episode of 80 Bit Podsmash!
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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You've heard the term, you've pre-ordered games, you've hyped yourself up, all maybe because of an anticipated game's beta test. What are beta tests, why does the industry have them, and what was the history of them? Penguin & Termite discuss...
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite return to twitch to discuss all things Horizon Forbidden West and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. Having completed the Platinum Trophy in both, we were ready to share our thoughts/opinion of the game with recommendations.
Then launch into a discussion about the state of video games in 2022.
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel.
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https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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With the release of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - Penguin & Termite discuss the history of Lego in video games, walking through the history of the relationship as well as the history and impact on the video game industry.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Explore the rise of Sony catching up to Microsoft, as Penguin & Termite push through Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list. We walk through the years 2009 through 2010 of this curated list, while offering our perspective of the games themselves and the state of the industry at the time!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_considered_the_best
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
With the condition of the world today, and the state of Ukraine, we are seeing lots of companies and organizations respond by ceasing business in Russia - a viable video game market. How does this compare to previous wars? What's different about the gaming industry today that changes the affect on a global scale? We discuss...
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Surprise! We are releasing this episode three days early, so you get the show, ON April Fool's Day. We wish you the best April Fool's Day by providing you an entire episode of DLC content. We had a blast making this episode, and hope you do as well! Join us for some non-lying good times!
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite discuss the murky and philosophical morality in the video games industry. We analyze the game developers' and publishers' decisions, actions, and reactions to the world. We discuss how/why those decisions and communications get made, as well as add our own take on ethics and morality in the industry.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite took to twitch to discuss all things Elden Ring. Having completed the Platinum Trophy, we were ready to share our thoughts/opinion of the game with recommendations.
Check out the video version on our YouTube channel.
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https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
To celebrate Tiny Tina's Wonderlands - Penguin & Termite discuss the relationship between Role Playing Games, such as DnD, Table Top games and video games! We discuss the legacy and impact as well as the evolution of these genres.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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With the release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land coming next week, we take a walk through the world, legacy, and impact of the Kirby franchise! We discuss our experiences with the franchise over the year, the pedigree, and its influence on the gaming industry!
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite take a deep dive into the gaming industry to determine what factors go into picking release dates for video games. Publishers will often dodge others to find the optimal time to release a game. We discuss!
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite discuss the all important aspect of world design in video games, the map! Maps may just be the most important aspect of video game design, but doesn't get a lot of discussion. What does a well designed map convey? What about the absence of them? All this and more...
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Elden Ring "OHHH"!
Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering FromSoftware! The studio behind a new genre, the Soulslike. We take a detailed look at the notoriously difficult productions, the history of its founders, as well as their pedigree.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
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Penguin & Termite celebrate Valentine's Day, again this year, by discussing various types of love stories and how they're told through video games. We walk through our favorites and talk about how video games differ from other mediums in this "genre."
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - Seaside Town
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With the release of Horizon Forbidden West next week, Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering Guerrilla Games! The PlayStation studio behind the Killzone and Horizon franchises. They have a complex history, full of mergers and fractures. We talk about their history, pedigree of software and discuss our future expectations.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
As I'm sure you've heard the rumors and buzz, both good and mostly bad, about NFTs being added to video games - Penguin & Termite define and discuss what they are, and the controversary surrounding them.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
With the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus upon us, Penguin & Termite celebrate the original console where Pokemon made it's debut - the Nintendo GameBoy! We discuss the history, impact, and our favorite games/memories.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite digest the biggest video game industry news in possibly a decade! The gaming industry is changing in a MAJOR way. We discuss the impact on Microsoft, the impact on Activision | Blizzard, what this could mean for the future of the IP under this new umbrella, and finally - where do Penguin and Termite stand in all this?
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Resource:
https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/01/18/welcoming-activision-blizzard-to-microsoft-gaming/?ocid=Evergreen_soc_omc_xbo_tw_Photo_lrn_1.18.1
https://www.wsj.com/articles/microsoft-to-buy-activision-blizzard-games-11642512435
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-18/microsoft-to-buy-activision-blizzard-in-69-billion-gaming-deal
https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2022/1/18/22889393/microsoft-gaming-ceo-phil-spencer-activision-blizzard-email
Penguin & Termite have noticed how different games, sometimes have different group sizes across different modes. Did you know there's a "magic number" which dictates a lot of game design and mechanics for multiplayer games? We discuss...
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite have a discussion about hype in the video game industry. Inspired by the announcements at Game Awards 2021 and the response they received - we decide to take a deep dive in to the driving hype beats, and the effect it has for gamers, developers, publishers, and content creators.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite wish you a very Happy New Year! We discuss 2021 in gaming as well as our podcasts. We have our own superlatives, synopsis of the gaming industry, trophy summary as well as some stats and figures about our podcast.
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discuss a genre named after the 1980 video game, titled Rogue. We discuss how the genre has affected the video games we love today, the history of the genre and of course, we discuss our favorites entries!
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holidays for the second 2020....!
As Christmas in America is centered on buying gifts, we discuss this capitalist culture and how it affect everything, including hte video game industry. This long form DLC discussion also involves our annual gift exchange with a twist!
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - O TanNESbaum http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Penguin & Termite invite Virginia's own "The Flock Podcast" 's Bob, Connor, and Dewey to discuss the gaming culture and industry presence in the state of Virginia! We discuss the culture of VA, the gaming scene, and give our thoughts about this great state.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Daydream Anatomy - Combat
https://daydreamanatomy.bandcamp.com/track/combathttp://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Penguin & Termite celebrate the official release of Halo Infinite! We have a discussion of all things Halo! We discuss the history, influence and impact this franchise has had on the gaming industry as well as our favorite entries.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
In the next Genre Deep Dive series of episodes; Penguin & Termite discuss Soulslike games! This is a new genre, named after FromSoftware's Dark Souls games. We discuss how this new genre has affected video games we love today, the history of the genre and of course, we discuss our favorite Soulslike games! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Centered around the celebration of Thanksgiving, is family. Penguin & Termite observe Thanksgiving with you all, by looking at the relationship between gaming and family, around the holidays and in life in general.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Lingonsalt
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
The Enneagram describes nine different personality types, focusing on what motivates a person vs behavioral patterns. Penguin & Termite look through this grid to determine how this influences gamers! What types do each gamers prefer? How does each type reflect what games people play and/or roles within games?
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Penguin & Termite discuss a hot video game industry topic, platform exclusivity. Is it helpful, what are the pitfalls? Why is this even a thing? Are the "Console Wars" still relevant? We discuss....
P.S - the beginning of this episode, Termite's mic gain is ridiculous, it was turned down a few minutes in. Sorry and bear with us.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Penguin & Termite spin off our DLC into a special, Bonus Level episode of 80 Bit Podsmash! We discuss our experiences Trick or Treating with children and family - and definitely video games! Come join us in our last hurrah around Halloween as we see it out, and see Thanksgiving and the Holiday season in.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Marvel has been putting their IP on video games for as long as we can remember. Penguin & Termite take a look through history and discuss all things Marvel in video games. What's Marvel's strategy for putting games out? How's that different than DC? All that and more...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Penguin & Termite are taken over once again by Halloween! We get festive by continuing our Monster Smash series, focusing on monsters in video games. This year we tackle Werewolves. How do video games represent Werewolves? Are Werewolves compelling in video games? What is a Werewolf game? All this and more...
Music: Nestrogen - Infernal Misanthropy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
With the release of Back 4 Blood, Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering Turtle Rock Studios, the makers of Left 4 Dead. They have a fascinating history, being acquired by and released from Valve! We talk about that history, their pedigree of software and discuss our future expectations.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Penguin & Termite celebrate the release of the fifth, and final, side-scrolling Metroid game, Metroid Dread, with a discussion of all things Metroid! We discuss the influence and impact this franchise has had on the gaming industry as well as our favorite entries.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Penguin & Termite explore the positive, real world difference that video games have made. We dive into the tangible impact of video game culture and community - even discussing the funds raised for Tsushima Island to rebuild a damaged shrine...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - No Fight But Cool
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Penguin & Termite continue discussing specific video game consoles - running through the impact and legacy of each system. This time, like the Sega Saturn, we have yet another console with more to talk surrounding it's announcement and release than the console itself... Microsoft's Xbox One!
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - No Fight But Cool
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Hot off the heels of the God of War Ragnarok announcement! Penguin invites JavaFiend to discuss how mythology is handled in video games. What mythologies are common in video games or not? Why are video games a great medium for mythology? All this and more in this very special episode...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - No Fight But Cool
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Penguin & Termite don our tin foil hats and explore the conspiracy surrounding Blue Box Games Studios' Abandoned and it's relationship to Konami and Hideo Kojima. How did we get here? How'd this happen? We discuss...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - No Fight But Cool
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
What happened to the outcry over the trend of loot boxes in video games? There was a huge backlash to the industry that grabbed the attention of world Governments. We discuss some of that history and take an assessment of where loot boxes are now.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - No Fight But Cool
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Indie games have exploded onto the scene at large in a huge way over the last decade. Penguin & Termite discuss the history and how the movement has shaped the video game industry. There was almost another scare, as "indiepocalypse" could've meant another wave of oversaturation, much like the one that destroyed the industry in the late 80s... We discuss!
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - No Fight But Cool
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Penguin & Termite have a hotwash on the California lawsuit against Activision Blizzard over workplace culture. It's been a few weeks since we discussed, and a lot has happened. We run through the fallout of it all, discuss boycott efficacy, and what this all means for the future...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - No Fight But Cool
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Removal of in-game references to people in the suit https://www.pcgamer.com/world-of-warcraft-developers-pledge-to-remove-in-game-references-that-are-not-appropriate-following-sexual-harassment-lawsuit/ Bobby Kotick's official statement/hiring of Wilmerhale law firm https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/27/22597166/activision-blizzard-ceo-bobby-kotick-letter-sexual-harrassment-allegations Blizzard employees stage a walkout/digital picket line https://www.theverge.com/2021/7/28/22598410/activision-blizzard-employee-walk-out-protest-sexism-discrimination-lawsuit J. Allen Brack fired https://www.polygon.com/22598694/blizzard-president-resigns-j-allen-brack-activision-lawsuit Sponsors pull ads from OWL https://www.dexerto.com/overwatch/more-overwatch-league-sponsors-leave-amid-activision-blizzard-lawsuit-1624160/ More Blizzard employees fired https://kotaku.com/jesse-mcree-diablo-4-director-no-longer-at-activision-1847469113 Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Video games continue through the HD era! Explore Microsoft solidifying their exclusives for the 360, as Penguin & Termite push through Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list. We walk through the years 2007 through 2008 of this curated list, while offering our perspective of the games themselves and the state of the industry at the time!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_considered_the_best
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Inspired by Aloy's appearance in Genshin Impact, Penguin & Termite discuss the history of crossovers in video games. We discuss the good and bed, our favorites and the worst in all things video game crossovers. What value do they add, if any? All this and more...
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite dedicate a whole episode to run through the drama unfolding with California's lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. We run through the things happening directly with Activision Blizzard as well as the community and industry responses. What do you think of all this?
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - No Fight But Cool
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
What happened? July 21 https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/activision-blizzard-sued-by-california-over-frat-boy-culture WoW Protests July 22 https://www.pcgamer.com/world-of-warcraft-protests/ Bungie even responded - July 22 https://www.ign.com/articles/bungie-activision-blizzard-lawsuit-statement Other Protests July 23 https://www.esports.com/en/community-outrage-and-protests-against-activision-blizzard-in-wake-of-lawsuit-253595 GameXplain turning their coverage off https://twitter.com/GameXplain/status/1418632053872943110 Bloomberg's coverage https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2021-07-23/activision-blizzard-s-games-culture-crisis-runs-deep Employees Speak Out - July 24 https://gamerant.com/activision-blizzard-lawsuit-developer-response/ https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-24-blizzard-developers-criticise-corporate-statements-on-recent-allegations Weak Response https://kotaku.com/blizzard-boss-accused-of-failing-to-address-sexual-hara-1847351449 Today! Blizzard staff sign petition - July 26 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-26/activision-blizzard-staff-sign-petition-supporting-labor-lawsuit Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch: https://twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Not! The final entry in our Genre Deep Dive series of episodes; Penguin & Termite discuss survival games! This genre exploded with the hype of Minecraft. We discuss how this genre has affected video games we love today, the history of the genre and of course, we discuss our favorite survival games!
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Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
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Penguin & Termite celebrate this 200th episode! Take a walk down memory lane with us as we discuss our lessons learned in content creation, podcasting and the reason why we started a show in the first place! We have a special beer to talk about as well...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
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With all the discussion about Ray Tracing in the new gen console upgrades for all these games, Penguin & Termite sit down to discuss all things lighting in video games. What is Ray Tracing? Why does it matter? Does it live up to the hype or is just a gimmick?
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
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Penguin & Termite celebrate American Independence Day by discussing how video games represent America. We also break down lots of critiques about America, while running through lots of examples. Happy 4th!
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite talk about how death works, and has worked, in video games. Almost every single video game has a death mechanic or system. What are they, how do they vary, how does it affect game design? We discuss...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
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Penguin & Termite take on a surprise fourth entry of our series focusing on literary devices as they are applied in video games. This time we focus on setting. We define what it is along with discussing the various types of settings, with good and bad examples from video games.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
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Penguin & Termite continue our discussion of how things aren't free in video games. This time, it's all about water! Going to a water world may sound like the epitome of summer... But! Why is this is so difficult to get right? Why are the water levels the most infuriating levels in the history of video games? All this and more...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
With the ongoing conversation around Returnal, Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering Housemarque. They are a wonderful Finish development studio that has a long history of making "shmup" and bullet hell style games. We talk about their history, pedigree of software and discuss future expectations.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
E3 2021 is happening! Despite the digital format of the biggest video game event of the year, join us for our hype, speculation and anticipation. What's going on in the gaming industry? We run through all confirmed appearances, giving our own "get hype" moments.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
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Penguin & Termite get together over a beer to talk about the weather... systems in video games! Nothing is free in video game development. Everything is a crafted thing, including something that doesn't get a lot of attention, the weather. There are many, diverse weather systems that affect video games in various ways... we discuss
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
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Video games continue into the HD era, Leveraging new technology to tell stories in new ways, as Penguin & Termite push through Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list. We walk through the years 2005 through 2006 of this curated list, while offering our perspective of the games themselves and the state of the industry at the time!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_considered_the_best
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite explore neurodiversity and its place in the video game industry. What is neurodiversity, why are we talking about it? Neurodiversity is used to describe people of diverse neurotypes (types of brains) and explore human rights, dignity, and representation for everyone. It's a relatively new way to approach why and how different people game. We explore!
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
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Penguin & Termite are kicking off a new series called "Gaming What Ifs." In each episode, we'll ask the question "what if.." something was drastically different, and explore that alternate reality.
In this inaugural episode, we ask the question, "What if Sony's exclusives flopped?" What would the video game industry look like, what would the landscape be?
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discuss various types of loot systems throughout the history of video games. We also look at the current landscape of loot systems, the various types of them, and how they've evolved. How do loot systems relate to game design and progression? All this and more...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Have you noticed there aren't player's guides promoted with each new video game release? What happened to the "guide with the game" promotions? What caused them to go away? How do you get your video game walkthroughs today? We discuss all this and more...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discuss all things regarding the decision for developers to either make a new game IP or another entry in an existing franchise. Come learn why some dev studios pivot to new IP and the pros and cons of each.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
With the release of Outriders last week, Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering People Can Fly, the game developer company. They are a wonderful Polish development studio that has a storied history with no real "ownership" of new IP until now. We talk about their history, pedigree of software and discuss future expectations.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite often talk about the gaming industry, this time we turn the focus on people that make up the various video game communities. What type of communities are there? How do they get formed? What change can they bring and how do they affect the gaming industry at large? All this and more...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite continue in the series where we take a deep dive in discussing specific video game consoles. This week, it's all about the Microsoft Xbox 360, the parent to modern consoles. We discuss the hardware, accessories, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. The 360 brings with it - the official start to the HD era, and the beginning of the current, ubiquitous, online infrastructure.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite are parents, with children old enough to start getting into video games. We explore the topic of Parental Controls! How do we approach the internet with safety in mind in a totally new and evolving landscape? What did we have growing up that's different from today? What do each of the major platforms offer in terms of protection and safety?
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
In video game software engineering, gravity is something game designers have intentionally added that's taken for granted. Penguin & Termite discuss how gravity programming has impacted the way we experience video games. How do you feel about fall damage? Well, that's one of limitless ways to implement gravity, we discuss...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Spring is in the air! Penguin & Termite are fed up with fishing in video games. We air our grievances while discussing the origins of fishing, try to explain why it's there, as well as the various ways video games utilize it. Fishing can be anything from a side, mini-game to completely integrated in the game.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Video games continue to get better, richer, more meaningful, and impactful as Penguin & Termite push through Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list. We walk through the years 2002 through 2004 of this curated list, while offering our perspective of the games themselves and the state of the industry at the time!
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite celebrate Valentine's Day by taking a deep dive into romance systems in video games. Where did they start? How have they evolved? How relatable are they in our lives? All this and more...
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Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
With the latest buggy debacle that was the Cyberpunk 2077 release, Penguin & Termite are inspired to talk about video game testing and Quality Assurance (QA). What does this process look like? What are the relationships between testers, development studios, and publishers? How has testing changed over the years? All this and more...
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Maybe the final entry in our Genre Deep Dive series of episodes; Penguin & Termite discuss puzzle games! It's more than just Tetris and Myst. We discuss how this genre has affected video games we love today, the history of the genre and of course, we discuss our favorite puzzle games!
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Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Have you noticed the mingling of Hollywood and the video game industry? Penguin & Termite have! We discuss the occurrences of and various ways that celebrities have made their way into video games. What, if there even is, value does this bring to the video games which their involved with?
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite tackle a discussion around criticizing video games. This is beyond reviewing, thinking about the reaction video games get from the fans vs actual critics. What makes a good critique? How is criticism an important part of any artistic ecosystem?
We discuss...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite continue in the series where we take a deep dive in discussing specific video game consoles. This week, it's all about the Microsoft Xbox. We discuss the hardware, accessories, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. The Xbox brings with it - the return of the West to video game console manufacturing.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020 is finally over! With lots of things looking up for the New Year, we take the time to reflect on 80 Bit Podsmash over the last year. We have our superlatives for DLC, we celebrate the year in gaming by discussing the industry in 2020 and finally, we look at some numbers and statistics regarding Penguin & Termite's trophies, 80 Bit Podsmash episode downloads and more!
Happy New Year!
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
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Disclaimer: Something happened to Penguin's mic midway through the show, there is a noticeable drop in quality. We apologize and will take action to make sure that never happens again.
The years 2000 and 2001 introduced a whole new generation of consoles, but what happened to PC gaming at the time? We continue our walkthrough the curated list of the best video games of all times, while we offer our perspective of the games themselves as well as the industry!
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Super Secret Tune
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holidays! 2020 is finally coming to an end...
We reflect on the cultural staples of Christmas, and discuss what things would make great video games! This is more of a long form DLC discussion... We kick back, let loose and celebrate with you!
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - 12 Days of ChristNES http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ 80 Bit Socials! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-QInzlg
Penguin & Termite continue to celebrate all things gaming with a discussion about the annual Game Awards show! Geoff Keighly has single handedly built the most recognized, prestigious awards show and we dive into all of it. How did it start? What are the categories? How do the winners get chosen? All this and more...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
The new consoles are among us, but people who want are fighting bot software that can buy the entire stock before the page loads. This scalping infuriates a lot of gamers, but are they doing anything wrong? What is scalping, is it ethical? We discuss...
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
With the arrival of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S, we take a look back at the previous generations' launch titles. We discuss what makes a good launch title and if they are important in the long term of the generation. Are we happy with the launch titles for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S?
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Almost everybody in America celebrates Thanksgiving by watching Football! With this past time, we deep dive into the sports game genre. We talk about the history of sports games, why this genre lends itself to video games, as well as its influence on the video game industry.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - Lingonsalt
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
With the release of CyberPunk 2077 supposing to be this week, Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering the CyberPunk 2077 developer, CD Projekt Red. They are a wonderful Polish development studio that is known for their amazing GOTY 2015, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. We talk about their history, pedigree of software and discuss future expectations.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite muse over the last generation. It's been seven amazing years of gaming, and we offer our highlights, low points, and industry trends and changes. Finally, we end with our hopeful anticipation of the next generation.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discuss video game bosses and encounters! How are they an integral part of video game design? They aren't just tent poles in a video game, they often tell their own stories within the encounter and involve lots of different mechanics. We discuss this and more.....
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite are taken over once again by Halloween! We "celebrate" the holiday by continuing our Monster Smash series, focusing on monsters in video games. This year we tackle Ghosts. How do video games represent Ghosts? Are Ghosts compelling in video games? What is a Ghost game? All this and more...
Music: The Guillotine Factory - Assembly Line http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Penguin & Termite discuss video game endings! We dive deep into how various video games end and compare them to other forms of storytelling medium. Do video games have an advantage over other media? What are the pitfalls to video game endings? We discuss all this and more....
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite talk about the thing in and around video game storytelling, the lore! We discuss how lore can either augment or distract from video games. We also run down good and bad examples of video game lore.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite kick off October 2020 with a discussion of all things Resident Evil! We discuss the influence and impact this franchise has had on the gaming industry as well as our favorite entries.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite explore the phenomenon in video games where player's will hoard, or not, their items throughout the game. The intention is to use them in difficult situations, but the paradox is that there is never a difficult enough situation to use em. So, the player ends the game with all their high value consumables. What causes this? Is this based on game design or related to personality traits? We discuss..
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Termite & Penguin get real with Tim Owens, the owner/operator of @reclaimarcade! This is a great discussion about opening the most authentic video game arcade we've seen, amidst the unique situation COVID had put us all in. We get the deep dive of the history and vision of this revolutionary arcade idea. This is not one to skip! Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music:
Ozzed - Nestereo
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discuss comedy in video games. We talk about how it's used in video games as well as how does this type of storytelling affect the game design and other aspects of video games.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We continue to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Some of our favorite video games of all time happened during 1998 and 1999. Come join in on the fun!
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
With Marvel's Avengers launching this week on all major consoles and PC, Penguin & Termite discuss Superheros and video games! What makes a great Superhero video game and why are there so many bad ones? Do Superheros lend themselves to good video game adaptations!?
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite revisit a discussion about video game trophy and achievement systems. What's a good trophy list look like for a game? What kinds of trophy lists are frustrating? How does this affect our approach to a video game or decisions about what to play? Do they even matter?
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discuss character design. We address different aspects of character design as well as why we have so many iconic video game characters. How does video game design affect video game character creation?
https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/MichelSabbagh/20150825/252065/Out_of_Character_how_to_design_good_game_characters.php
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite take a deep dive in discussing the Sega Dreamcast. We discuss the hardware, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. The Dreamcast is unique in that this was the swan song of Sega hardware as the very last console manufactured by the major Nintendo competitor!
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Inspired by the exhaustive list of accessibility options in The Last of Us Part 2, Penguin & Termite discuss the notion of accessibility in video games. We discuss the differing viewpoints of difficulty being part of the artistic vision and if that's affected by accessibility options.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite take a deep dive through the Microsoft XBox Series X Games Showcase from 07/23/2020.
We run through all the games shown, talk about Microsoft's strategy and explore what next gen looks like in light of this.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
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Penguin & Termite welcome our resident caffeine expert and friend of the show, Ryan! He joins us to discuss the culture surrounding video games, junk food or poor diet, and caffeine.
We discuss our favorite indulgences as well as raise questions about the food and video game industry in marketing a poor diet.
https://www.alistdaily.com/strategy/tasty-relationship-food-video-game-brands/ https://eathletelabs.com/caffeine/#:~:text=In%20a%20handful%20of%20studies,going%20through%20a%20normal%20day. https://news.yale.edu/2012/01/09/food-company-computer-games-increase-junk-food-consumption#:~:text=Food%20company%20computer%20games%20increase%20junk%20food%20consumption,-By%20Megan%20Orciari&text=Despite%20food%20company%20pledges%20to,computer%20games%2C%20known%20as%20advergames. Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - It's Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
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Penguin & Termite's latest entry in our Developer Profile series of topics. This time we talk all about Sucker Punch Productions, the developers of the InFamous series and Ghost of Tsushima! Did you know they got their start on an N64 game published by Ubisoft? Their innovations can be discovered through the Sly Cooper games and now, Ghost of Tsushima.
Discord:
https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music:
Ozzed - Not My Ship
http://ozzed.net
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Penguin & Termite bring to you a full on review of the most anticipated PlayStation 4 game yet! Don't worry, you'll be warned before we transition to spoiler territory (58:00).
We run through a review, address the controversy surrounding the game, and do an entire spoilercast and reactions on the story.
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite have a heavier conversation brought about by the recent 70 plus abuse allegations across the video game industry. People are stepping down, being banned, and good change is happening.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSLfjypIW3aHB0t-b7ASOzEhiMyXWcpoG46DhD1mQNQpK44upWVx6yPNZTYOX99g_7n60k-pmjXK-ot/pub https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/24/21301827/twitch-blackout-streaming-service-june-24 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-24/video-game-industry-rocked-by-outpouring-of-sexual-misconduct-allegations https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/23/style/women-gaming-streaming-harassment-sexism-twitch.html
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discuss the cutscene and its use in video games. What types are there? What does "in-engine" mean? Do you think there are too many? Are they a reward? We discuss....
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With the launch of a new generation of consoles imminent, Penguin & Termite explore the idea of the graphical plateau. Have we reached a point where graphical advances are insignificant? Have we achieved photo-realism in animation and lighting? Hit the jump to find out!
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Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We continue to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Come join in on the fun!
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite's first recording since the murder of George Floyd. We address that as well as the Black Lives Matter movement. Our topic is about Father's Day and how video games represent fatherhood in various ways. Very relevant with the release of The Last Of Us Part 2 this Friday.
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite digest and react to the PlayStation 5 Game Showcase. We discuss the announcements, their implications for the future, as well as what they didn't show.
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
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Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We want to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Come join in on the fun!
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Daniel Grathwol and Daniel Bowen, also known as Penguin and Termite, would like to take a moment to address the current situation facing our country, our community, our home:
George Floyd, a Black American, was murdered in cold blood by an officer of the Minneapolis Police Department on May 25, 2020.
This is yet another action against Black Americans. A result of a deeply flawed system that needs to change. This system, that consists of pervasive injustice, rooted in racism, isn’t going to just go away: it’s a problem that must be solved together. Penguin and Termite stand with those calling for justice, in protest, for victims like George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and their families, and we stand with those making it undeniably clear that things need to change.
80-Bit Podsmash is usually “Where Gaming Goes to Grab a Beer.” There's a time and place for distractions and jovial discussions about the things that entertain us. This calls for a time to not be distracted. This calls for all of us to look at the problem straight on. Calls for us all to ponder, to have hard conversations, and think about ways we can help make change that will last forever.
We acknowledge that as an organization that is currently run by two white men, we have to own up to a certain amount of privilege and complicity in the systemic issues facing our country. We want our show to be a place where justice is celebrated and injustice is mourned. We commit to bettering ourselves and facing our own prejudices while speaking up for the marginalized when it is right.
Beyond that, how can Podsmashers help?
You can start by listening to black people; incorporate black authors, podcasters, ministers, actors, etc into whatever media you regularly consume. Educate yourself about institutionalized racism and the history of mass incarceration. Read, watch, and listen to accounts of police brutality and discrimination from people who have lived through it; there are plenty of books, documentaries and discussions out there that take minutes to search out.
Have a zero-tolerance policy for racist talk or behavior. Call it out whenever you see it, no matter who the person is, even if you think they’re just joking, even if only white people are present when it happens.
You can donate, march, and VOTE. The system cannot reform itself, so we need to make the world inhospitable to racism.
Regarding our upcoming content, since we record our content 2 weeks in advance of our air date, the next couple of episodes do not directly address the current state of affairs. However, we will be addressing this situation in an episode that will air in a few weeks. We are posting this blog as a more urgent means by which to communicate our support and assert that we are not staying silent or ignoring this event.
We are angry alongside our black friends, neighbors, and colleagues. We mourn with our nation as hurt begets more hurt. Please let's stand together with one voice as we cry for justice for all and meaningful change.
Penguin & Termite,
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Penguin & Termite take a dive into the world of video game localization. With simple translation being just the tip of the iceberg in localization, jump in to hear just how complicated and integral the process is for the video game industry.
https://www.gamedesigning.org/gaming/localization/ https://www.leveluptranslation.com/single-post/five-most-expensive-localization-mistakes
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Hot off the heels of Epic Games' Unreal 5 engine unveiling, Penguin & Termite discuss video game engines. They are the foundation to all video games and are super important. We discuss...
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite discuss education and video games. Do you remember Oregon Trail, Math Blaster? We discuss how video games can be educational. Where do we draw that line between educational and distracting? Hit the link and find out!
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite take a deep dive in discussing the Sega Saturn. We discuss the hardware, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. The Saturn is unique in that there is almost more information regarding the controversy surrounding the console than there is information about the console itself!
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
May the 4th be with you AND may Star Wars video games be with you as well. Penguin & Termite travel at light speed through the ages of 40 plus years of Star Wars video games. How has Star Wars affected our beloved medium?
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
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Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Penguin & Termite bring to you a full on review of the most anticipated remake yet! Including a spoilercast. Don't worry, you'll be warned before we transition to spoiler territory.
Final Fantasy VII may be Termite's favorite single video game of all time, but how does the Remake hold up?
We take a very deep dive into this amazing JRPG.
Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/