Episode 021 What We Learned From Maniacs, Mansions and Monster Hunting

In which we discuss what we like about Maniac Mansion and Monster Hunter World, while also getting some great emails and discussing the application of VR in real life.

 

Games discussed in this episode:

Maniac Mansion for Dos

Monster Hunter World for Xbox One and PS4

The Last of Us for Playstation 3 and 4

Mario Odyssy for Nintendo Switch

Dragon Ball FighterZ for PS4 and Xbox One

 

Items discussed in What we Learned this Month:

We get an email from Friend of the Show Jeff, who wants to discuss a CBC article on gaming addiction.  See the link below: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/video-game-addiction-1.4604883

Extra Credits released a video on Impractical Research, check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4pnzwt29HM

FTC is notifying companies about illegal language in their warranties, specifically stickers that say a warranty is voided if removed: https://kotaku.com/ftc-tells-nintendo-microsoft-and-sony-to-review-warra-1825719786

 

What we Learned from You Discussion:

Greg does not write in but Chase thought he did.

Jonathan writes in to continue his thoughts on VR and discuss Stardew Valley.  We get into some really great discussion about application of VR (outside of gaming), and what the future might hold, and Jonathan provides some great online links for folks who want to know more.

 

Shoutouts:

Stu promotes Christopher Odd's channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAy0KqpdA2Lp2_Qp0yNk2g

Jeff and Jonathan, thank you for emailing us!

Thank you Joe Gottli for the art for the show!

Thanks Dizzyman for our music!

Check out Extra Credits: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCODtTcd5M1JavPCOr_Uydg

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