Learned from Gaming Podcast

Episode 022 What We Learned From Dead (Star) Servers and Scorched Earth

Episode 022 What We Learned from Dead (Star) Servers and Scorched Earth

 

In which we discuss how games can actually die as Chase brings up Dead Star, a sever based game that no longer has a server, and Stu takes some time to discuss his experiences with early Artillery Games as he explores Scorched Earth.  Friend of the show Jamie also writes in to talk about making old games new.

 

Games discussed in this episode:

Deadstar for PC/PS 4

Threshwars for Browser

Scorched Earth for Dos

World of Tanks for Contemporary Systems

World of Warcraft for PC

EVE Online for PC

Diablo 3 for Contemporary Systems

Stardew Valley for Contemporary Systems

Terraria for Contemporary Systems

Mech Warrior Online for PC

A Valley Without Wind 1 and 2 for PC

Kingdom Come: Deliverance for PC

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for Switch

Monster Hunter World for Xbox One and PS4

Dragon Ball FighterZ for Xbox One and PS4

 

Items discussed in What we Learned this Month:

Chase does some show and tell with a list from the internet comparing what you learn in gaming and how it can apply to real life.  Stu also brings up an scenario he encountered with someone he knows and we then get into a conversation about the tricky discourse surrounding the term “Game Addiction” and why it can be hard for us to properly address it on our show.  Please note that Stu and Chase are not professionals in the field of learning or psychology, and views expressed on this show are for opinions only and should never be taken as professional advice.

 

What we Learned from You Discussion:

Friend of the show Jamie sends Chase a message asking about rebranding or making what was old new and viable again, so we discuss it.

 

Shoutouts:

Thanks to Joe Gottli for doing our art!

Thanks to Dmitry for doing our intro/outro music!

We dig Fred Rojas and Gaming History 101, check them out! https://gaminghistory101.com/

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

The Geek Therapy Network!  Check them out on Facebook, on Twitter, and at the website: https://www.geektherapy.com/

 

Episode 020 What We Learned From Terraria

Episode 020 What We Learned from Terraria!

 

In which we discuss how much we played Terraria and why!

 

Games discussed in this episode:

Habitica on App Stores and Broswer

Terraria for Contemporary Platforms

Minecraft on Everything

Battlefront 2 for Contemporary Platforms

Shadow of War for Contemporary Platforms

Player Unknown Battlegrounds for Contemporary Platforms

Fortnite for Contemporary Platforms

Mario Odyssy for Nintendo Switch

The Division for Contemporary Platforms

SMITE for PC

Sid Meier’s Pirates for PC

 

Items discussed in What we Learned this Month:

 

Stu finds an article on China’s social rating system Sesame Credit, and how it is directly impacting the lives of people in that country.  Some Black Mirror shit right here:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/03/24/chinas-social-credit-system-bans-millions-travelling/

Extra Credit Video on Sesame Credit: https://youtu.be/lHcTKWiZ8sI

 

What we Learned from You Discussion:

Final Fragment of Greg’s email gets read

 

Shoutouts:

 

To everyone for listening!

 

If you like Starcraft 2, check out GSL!

Episode 019 What We Learned From Heroes 3, Stack Armies, CCG Mechanics and Server Based Games

In which we discuss Heroes 3, Pox Nora, how the loot crate mechanic is way older than some folks realize, and game preservation misteps when relating to online games.  Also, we get some great emails from Robert, Fred and Greg.

Games discussed in this episode:

Pox Nora for PC and Playstation 2/3

Heroes of Might and Magic 3 for PC

Heroes of Might and Magic 2 for PC

Dualyst for PC

Magic: The Gathering the collectable card game
Doom for PC/DOS

Harvest Moon for SNES

Stardew Valley for everything

Stellaris for PC

FTL for PC

Assassin’s Creed: Origins for contemporary platforms

World of Tanks for contemporary platforms

The Swindle on PC

Mario : Rabbids on Switch

Items discussed in What we Learned this Month:

Blizzard/Activision makes 4 Billion dollars in micro transactions and DLC in 2017 and how this will effect how they perform business moving into 2018.  This accounts for more than half of the company’s total revenue.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-blizzard-made-4-billion-on-microtransac/1100-6456669/

Google and Ubisoft join forces to provide open source game hosting: http://www.businessinsider.com/google-ubisoft-agones-kubernetes-dedicated-game-servers-2018-3

ESA pushes back against preservation of online content on servers that are not first party, deeming them illegal in attempt to protect intellectual properties of corporations: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/02/preservation-or-theft-historians-publishers-argue-over-dead-game-servers/

Game Scoop also discusses this on ep 472 link: https://youtu.be/d2ukgTb-RxA?t=35m25s

What we Learned from You Discussion:

Robert writes in about playing games that aren’t designed to be educational but motivate us to explore and learn more about their source topics.

Fred writes in about a video series he created comparing the different version of Resident Evil 2, which can be watched at the link below.  He also talks about mishaps in Resident Evil 7 VR, and asks Stu and Chase if they have an opinion on Assassin’s Creed: Origins and it’s educational mode.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ycwc1hdZIl8&index=2&list=PLlLaoX7aLm9-rjtIjnc5T3JarrWgDrRwN

We also work through the rest of Greg’s email from last episode.

Shoutouts:

Lets Play Stellaris on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1hdyL1uHjU&list=PL4hR-M4rl7ud5C2zlI5l_9kX3DRt-uSac

Stu recommends watching this video on Stealth Games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuTdMKqzPCk

Check out Gamescoop for contemporary news on games, and IGN in general: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChDyKjO7PB_QuqTTFKKR9Iw

Shout out to Fred Rojas and Gaming History 101 for having me back for another episode and for producing great content.  Link: https://gaminghistory101.com/

Shout out to Robert and Jay at the Classic Gaming Podcast for having me on for ep 100 to discuss my favorite games of all time.  Link: http://classicgamingpodcast.com/

Episode 018 What We Learned from Farming Sims, Starcraft and the Dark Places of the World

Episode 018 What We Learned from Farming Sims, Starcraft and the Dark Places of the World

 

In which we debate the difference between chips and Pringles.  We also go to some of the darkest dankest places on the internet then crawl back to discuss the really enjoyable Stardew Valley and the legendary RTS Starcraft then we get derailed by an email from Jonathan all about VR.

 

Games discussed in this episode:

The basics of Table Top Miniature gaming, and essential peripherals

Overwatch for contemporary consoles

Pokemon Sun and Moon for 3DS

Starcraft and Starcraft 2 for PC
Monster Hunter World for Xbox One and PS4

Stardew Valley for all Contemporary Consoles

Gray Goo for PC

Ashes of the Singularity: Escilation For PC

Total War Series for PC

Darkest Dungeon on PC

Blood Bowl for Table Top Play and PC

 

Items discussed in What we learned this week:

Overwatch and money made through selling emotes on Twitch:
https://compete.kotaku.com/fans-have-spent-over-150-000-cheering-overwatch-league-1823250171

 

Pokemon Sun and Moon has a whole area dedicated to explaining how a Geothermal Power Plant works and because it’s a JRPG and you talk to everyone you end up learning a lot about Geothermal Power.

 

Stu has been watching some of the Starcraft 2 IEM.  His take is the push of Starcraft 2 being athelets.  GSL was also happening when we recorded.

 

Danika Harrod from Waypoint wrote a short article about how Monster Hunter World is making her better at video games and encouraging her to engage with systems she usually avoids.

Article Link: https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/vbpv4d/monster-hunter-world-better-at-video-games

 

What we Learned from You Discussion:

 

Jonathan emails in to discuss virtual reality and it’s practical applications.  Chase and Stu share their thoughts on the current condition of the tech, the limitations that presently exist but also what they would like to see in the future.

 

Shoutouts:

Thanks Jeff for the email!

 

Stu recommends Altered Carbon on Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhFM8akm9a4

 

He also suggests checking out Pro Starcraft stuff.  It is a good time.

 

He additionally recommends Freeman’s Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbdo8VCAaV4

 

Sword Art Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALCLCvNJ7iY

 

Chase promotes the Geek Therapy Network as well: http://www.geektherapy.com/PodcastNetwork/

Episode 017 What We Learned from an Age of Wonders and the Fallout that Follows

In which Chase relives his fantasy Turn-Based past with talks of Age of Wonders and Stu relives his dystopian post apocalypse future with talks about Fallout.  Many other games are referenced and penguines show up.

Games discussed in this episode:

Shadow of the Colossus for PS2, PS3 and PS4

Monster Hunter World for Xbox One and PS4

Age of Wonders for PC

Age of Wonders III for PC

Civilization 2 for PC

Heroes of Might and Magic Series for PC

Fallout and Fallout 2 for PC

Fallout 3 and Fallout New Vegas for any Platforms
Baulder’s Gate and Baulder’s Gate 2 for PC

Wasteland 2 for PC

SMITE for PC

Stardew Valley for most consoles

Dwarf Fortress for PC

 

Super Amazing Wagon Adventure for PC:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/250500/Super_Amazing_Wagon_Adventure/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y8Aif7M_Ng

 

Items discussed in What we learned this week:

Cryptocurrency is keeping Video Card prices high!
Here is an article very loosely based on the discussion: https://www.pcgamer.com/cryptocurrency-miners-bought-3-million-graphics-cards-worth-776-million-in-2017/

 

Games are getting real pretty, and distressingly real.  The thought, effort and attention to detail is getting noticed.  Here’s an article about how Austin Walker feels playing Monster Hunter World: https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/8xvpw5/monster-hunter-world-review

What we Learned from You Discussion:

Not a lot!  Please send emails!

Shoutouts:

Stu says thanks to Hi-Rez for the Swag!

Chase plugs Bob “MovieBob” Chipman:

https://www.youtube.com/user/moviebob/featured

To all those Dire Penguines fans out there!
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Episode 016 What We Learned From Rock'n'Roll, Racing, Red Herbs and Typewriter Ribbons

In which you the audience learns that unfortunately Chase is not a cat person. Stu is a big fan of old racing games, Chase forgets about as much has he can remember of Resident Evil 2, and we get some great emails that result in even great discussions.

 

Games discussed in this episode:

Monster Hunter World for Consoles

Portal for many Platforms

Darksouls Series for many Platforms

Rock n'Roll Racing for SNES and Sega Genesis (Megadrive)

Stunts for PC (DOS)

Mario Odyssy for the Switch

Resident Evil 2 for many Platforms but played on PS 1

Chronotrigger for SNES

Parasite EVE for PS 1
Monster Hunter Series on many Platforms

Habitica App for iOS, Android and Browser Based

Stardew Valley for many Platforms

Life is Strange on PC

 

Items discussed in What we learned this week:

 

Stu brings up the change to Youtube Policy that basically limits the dollars you can make from add revenue based on how big your subscriber poll is and/or how many times your videos have been watched.

 

Gaming Disorder isn't a thing yet, even if the press are reporting on it like it is. Geek Therapy's Headshots Podcast discusses in Ep. 35:

https://www.headshotspodcast.com/gaming-disorder-beta/

 

Waypoint Radio discussion on learning how to play hard games and that each person learns differently and the daunting task of making a game tutorial that teaches everyone:
https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/43qmdg/why-its-so-hard-to-get-into-games-like-monster-hunter

 

What we Learned from You Discussion:

 

Jonathan sends in an email to the show asking what we would put into video games to help a player learn mechanics, which results in Chase and Stu going down some very weird rabbit holes.

 

Jeff writes in and asks what we think of Nintendo's LABO project. Chase and Stu respond with optimism and concerns about kids and cardboard.

 

Shout Outs!

 

Thank you Jonathan and Jeff for your emails.

 

Check out Headshots and all the great shows on the Geek Therapy Network.

 

Check out Waypoint Radio if it's your thing.

 

Check out Future Monkeys Podcast and website:
http://futuremonkeys.com/

 

Episode 015 What We Learned From Warmachine and Hordes

This episode covers Stu's and Chase's engagement with the Privateer Press miniature table top games Hordes and Warmachine, what they like about it, what they learned from it and just who miniature gaming is for. They also weigh in on an email from Jeff that focuses on the shift in games relating to story vs. Earning power (loot boxes), but get kind of lost.

 

Games discussed in this episode:

 

Warmachine for table top play

Hordes for table top play

Starwars: Battlefront II for contemporary consoles

Lord of the Rings: Shadow of War for contemporary consoles

Undertale for PC

Axiom Verge for contemporary consoles

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for Switch

SMITE for PC

Hero Siege for PC

Ghost Recon for PC

Shadow Tactics for PC

Stardew Valley for contemporary consoles

Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle for the Switch

Mario Odyssy for Switch

Habitica for iOS, Android and browser based

 

Items discussed in What we learned this week:

 

Gaming disorder is not yet diagnosable, it is being vetted in beta releases of the new manual of diagnosis and could see a number of revisions before the manual is released at which point then the world should actually pay attention, but media has taken the time to make this into a thing.

 

Idle Weekend Podcast December 31/2017: Homelife, and how portions of the gamer community yearning for a tangible home they can call their own, and how farming simulators can help in a limited form of wish fullfillment.

https://www.idlethumbs.net/idleweekend/episodes/homelife-2017

 

What we Learned from You Discussion:

 

Jeff emails the podcast to start up a discussion about Loot Crates and gambiling mechanics and also the value of strong storytelling in video games.

 

Shout Outs!

 

Thanks again Jeff for the email!

 

Fred Rojas and Gaming History 101 the website: https://gaminghistory101.com/

Fred's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRs5bDCvjn5tp3kdowPuAiQ

 

Logan (2017) the final film featuring Patrick Stewart and Hugh Jackman as Logan (AKA Wolverine). Redband Trailer: https://youtu.be/wWcXXxVZF2A

 

Joe Gottli is our art guy and he is not just a great artist, but also an awesome human being! Check out his site: http://joe.gottli.com/

 

 

Episode 014 What we Learned from Playing Co-Op Puzzlers!

This shorter episode covers social Co-Op games, specifically Snipperclips and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, and we dive into how some contemporary games engage us and encourage use to problem solve and experiment while having fun and shouting at each other. This episode is a bit shorter due to some recording issues. Also, Chase apologizes to people who suffer from deafness for not being able to play Snipperclips but meant to say people suffering from blindness.

 

Games discussed in this episode:

 

Snipperclips on the Switch

Gameplay Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysJindVKx4s

 

Scribblenauts for most contemparary platforms

 

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes for PC

Link to Bomb defusal manual: http://www.bombmanual.com/manual/1/pdf/Bomb-Defusal-Manual_1.pdf

 

Where is Carmen Sandiego Series on multiple platforms

 

Items discussed in What we learned this week:

 

Patreon changes get discussed, but these changes have been reversed so it is kind of unnecessary conversation, but for anyone who wanted to get a loose understanding of how Patreon works might benefit from the discussion.

 

What we Learned from You Discussion:

 

Chase Says we have two emails but due to technical difficulties one had to be cut (but will be read in ep 15). We dive into a question from our friend Dan, in which he brings up Loom and the Witness, and asks our opinion on these games and any others that focus on the player learning as a core mechanic for progression.

 

 

Shout Outs!

 

Thank you Dan for your email!

 

Thank you Fred Rojas and Trees for letting me back on GHX ep: 20, and for being great guys.

https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/12/01/ghx-ep-20-bunny-trail-chase/

 

Jedi Counsel Podcast and their coverage of Stranger Things 2 and Last Jedi Coverage!

https://jedi-counsel.com/podcast-episodes/

 

 

Episode 013 What We Learned From Being Young on the Internet

This episode covers a lot of discussion about our early engagement with the Chatrooms and the Internet when it and we were young. Chase and Stu learned a lot of how to engage with the internet through gaming and we choose to dive into these topics. Catfishing comes up. We also get some great emails from Brandon and Jonathan.

 

Games discussed in this episode:

 

TA Kingdoms for PC

Dark Souls Games for every Console

Diablo for PC / PS 1

Magic the Gathering Collectable Card Game

Starwars Battlefront 2 for many platforms

South Park: The Fractured But Whole for many platforms

Merge Dragons! for mobile

MoBAs of all kinds and why we don't play them

SMITE for PC

The Room 1 and 2 for PC

Pokemon Sun for 3DS/2DS

Super Mario Odyssy for Nintendo Switch

Rayman Legends for Nintendo Switch

 

Items discussed in What we learned this week:

 

Discussions on WayPoint Radio about learning in gaming, and the point of playing games being to learn something new.

https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/bj73y5/waypoint-radio-adam-conover

 

Dicussion on DLC Podcast and sales numbers for Nintendo for September and October 2017.

http://5by5.tv/dlc/207

 

What we Learned from You Discussion:

 

Brandon Saxton from Jedi Counsel Podcast writes in about the ethics and impact of gambling mechanics in games (specifically focusing on lootbox culture).

 

Jonathan writes in and asks what games we have played or avoided playing due to difficulty curves and Chase butchers reading his email.

 

Shout Outs!

 

GDC Video on Diablo development and history:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VscdPA6sUkc

 

Mr. Bitter Tongue on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI3GAJaOTL1BoipG41OmfyA

 

Jedi Counsel Podcast!
https://jedi-counsel.com/podcast-episodes/

 

Logged off Podcast

https://loggedoff.simplecast.fm/