After starting CGF in May of 2015, we recently hosted our last CGF event (of the foreseeable future) in February of 2022. In this episode of the podcast, we look back on this community project which has spanned almost a decade in the city of Ch

2022 Games of the Year

Jan 11th, 2023 51m 53s

Another year, another podcast episode discussion about our favorite games of the year. As with previous years, this episode is a discussion not limited to games released in 2022, but all of our favorite gaming experiences of the year (in Austin

The Challenge and Joy of Achievement Hunting

Oct 12th, 2022 1h 14m

In this episode we discuss the challenges and merits of achievement hunting (or trophy hunting, as some refer to it). Strictly for skilled gamers who seek competence and mastery. Topics Discussed What guides and motivates achievement hunters Th

Creeping Through the Swamps of Hunt: Showdown

Aug 29th, 2022

In this episode of the podcast we share our love and experience getting dirty in the 1895 Louisiana swamps in which Hunt: Showdown is set. Unlike most other popular online FPS games, Hunt is a competitive online shooter which is all about using

Comic Book Adaptations & Games

May 13th, 2022

In this episode of the podcast, Austin has a discussion with old CGF friend and comic book enthusiast Demick. Here we talk about the spectrum of comic book video game adaptations, from NES titles up to recent blockbusters like Spider-Man on PS5

The Outer Wilds & Majora’s Mask

Mar 1st, 2022

In this episode of the podcast Austin and Josh discuss The Outer Wilds and compare it to the N64 Zelda game Majora’s Mask. Topics Discussed How Majora’s Mask (2000) relates to Outer Wilds (2019)What makes Majora’s Mask so dark and uniqueThe “ti

The Effects of Microsoft’s Gargantuan Acquisition

Feb 9th, 2022 41m 36s

In this episode of the podcast we talk about the largest acquisition in the history of the gaming industry: Microsoft’s $86 billion pickup of game industry titan Activision/Blizzard. Topics Discussed Overview of the acquisitionWhat this means f

2021 Games of the Year

Jan 21st, 2022 53m 20s

Another year, another annual CGF review! In this podcast we talk about our favorite gaming experiences from 2021. Unlike many other annual games podcasts, ours is not exclusively about games released in the year 2021, it includes some previousl

The State of China’s Gaming Industry in 2022

Jan 6th, 2022

In this episode of the podcast we examine the state of China’s gaming industry, with particular focus on regulation affecting the global games market and China as a destination for Western games. This episode follows on several previous episode

Exploring the Depths of Hades

Apr 3rd, 2021

In this episode we finally go deep into one of our favorite games from the last year: Hades. Considered by many to be the best game released in 2020, we share our favorite aspects of the game, our tips and strategies for defeating it, and why H

2020 Games of the Year

Mar 5th, 2021 44m 24s

In this episode of the podcast we discuss our favorite games from the last year. Unlike many other annual lists, ours is not exclusively about games released in the year 2020, it includes some previously released games as well. Topics Discusse

Lockdown Games with Edd

Feb 6th, 2021

Joined here this week by good friend, and CGF Mortal Kombat champion, Edd to discuss his experience with games in lockdown. Talking about experiences with the Switch as well as upsides and hardships. Topics Discussed Family sharing accounts War

Lockdown Games with Jason

Jul 21st, 2020

The final episode of the virus podcast, Joined by Jason. We talk about dynamic multiplayer experiences and first person shooters and why he preferred multiplayer over single player experiences for a lot of the quarantine. He just got a playstat

Lockdown Games with Demick

Jul 2nd, 2020

In the second episode of this virus mini series I am joined by Demick. Discussing his love of PlayStation and what games he’s played during this trying time and how he’s made the most of it and maximized having so much free time. Topics Discuss

Lockdown Games with Aedan

Jun 9th, 2020

This week, in the first of a series of episodes about experiences during Covid-10, Aedan joins us. Discussing his experience leading up to the outbreak and through quarantine as well as some of his CGF memories. Topics discussed Shenmue and how

2019 Games of the Year

Jan 6th, 2020

In this episode we review our favorite games of the year 2019, both in terms of games released during the year and games we enjoyed and completed. This is an episode with a large volume of games mentioned, and while 2019 might not have been the

Everlasting Life in Call of Duty: Zombies

Nov 23rd, 2019

In this episode of the podcast we talk about the 11-year long history of Call of Duty’s lesser-known game mode which has as cult following: zombies mode. Since being introduced as a secret easter egg with the 2008 release World at War, this mod

China’s Growing Influence on Global Games

Oct 25th, 2019 37m 7s

In this episode of the podcast we analyze China’s rising role in influencing the content of games and the behavior of game developers outside of China.Topics DiscussedRecent Blizzard controversy and online protest around Hong KongTencen

China’s Growing Influence on Global Games

Oct 25th, 2019 37m 7s

In this episode of the podcast we analyze China’s rising role in influencing the content of games and the behavior of game developers outside of China. Topics Discussed Recent Blizzard controversy and online protest around Hong KongTencent and

What the Exploding Subscription Model Means for Gaming

Oct 10th, 2019

With Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass among other game subscription services, we’re seeing an explosive new model in the games industry, but what does it mean? We review the latest developments and forecast what the future of gaming might look

What the Exploding Subscription Model Means for Gaming

Oct 10th, 2019

The Past, Present and Future of VR

Sep 23rd, 2019 56m 54s

After existing on the fringes of the gaming industry for about three years, VR is going mainstream. In this podcast we discuss the past, present and future of the immersive new format while talking about every platform from SteamVR to PSVR. Top

The Past, Present and Future of VR

Sep 23rd, 2019 56m 54s

Inside Chengdu’s Retro “Game On” Exhibition

Aug 9th, 2019 34m 26s

Right now Chengdu is hosting the “Game On” exhibition, which is the largest retro game collection ever exhibited in China. With over 100 pieces of authentic game hardware which visitors can play, from Missile Command and Ms. Pac-Man to Steel Ba