Paul and Erik discuss the long journey Hello Games has taken from the launch of No Man's Sky in 2016 to the big 'Next' update that launched this week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art

Fortnite Just Became A $1 Billion Game

Jul 19th, 2018 38m 30s

Erik and Paul talk about the state of Fortnite: Battle Royale as the game crosses the $1 billion mark and tries to stake out a place in the esports business.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http

Speed Running- The Growth of a Gaming Community

Jul 17th, 2018 36m 14s

Matt and Satchell talk to cofounder & co-owner of the Yetee Glen Oneil. They discuss the emerging Speed Running gaming phenomenon, the Games Done Quick event, and the future of this growing gaming community.See Privacy Policy at https://ar

Nintendo Switch vs PS4 vs Xbox One: The State Of The Console Wars In 2018

Jul 12th, 2018 37m 35s

Erik and Paul talk about the current console generation: Why investors are spooked about the Nintendo Switch, and why a more competitive Xbox One would be good for PlayStation gamers, too.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca

What Fortnite's Rocket Launch Means For Season 5

Jul 6th, 2018 40m 1s

Paul and Erik talk about the huge one-time live event in Fortnite this past weekend and what it could mean for the upcoming season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n

Javier Gimenez- Moonlighter

Jul 3rd, 2018 36m 26s

Matt talks to founder Javier Gimenez of Moonlighter about the influence and addictive gaming experience of Moonlighter. Listen to this in depth look at the development of this debut game from Digital Sun Games.See Privacy Policy at https://ar

The Biggest Upcoming Shooters Of 2018

Jun 28th, 2018 38m 18s

Erik and Paul talk about Destiny 2's upcoming expansion, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Battlefield 5, and what to expect from this year's biggest shooters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:

Fortnite VS Sony

Jun 21st, 2018 29m 36s

Erik & Paul discuss how you can play Fortnite across multiple platforms and how Sony isn't playing nice!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt And Satchell Talk E3

Jun 15th, 2018 36m 54s

The spectacle that is E3 has come and gone, and Matt Perez and Satchell Drakes take some time to talk about their main takeaways, from the fervor behind Fortnite, to Nintendo's dipping stock, to the oddities of Sony's press conference.See Pri

The Best And Worst Of E3 2018

Jun 13th, 2018 1h 11m

Erik Kain and Paul Tassi go over all the big E3 press conferences and discuss the best games and most cringe-worthy presentations from the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com

Does E3 Matter?

Jun 5th, 2018 1h 7m

Matt and Satchell speak with Michael Pachter, a video game, social media, digital media and electronics analyst with Wedbush Securities about the video-game trade show conference E3 and whether or not the conference is relevant. Then, @37:00, E

The Rivalry of Nintendo And Sony

May 29th, 2018 1h 5m

Matt and Satchell speak with Tristan Donovan, author of 'It's All A Game' and writer of the current chapter of the 'Business Wars' podcast about the intense rivalry between Nintendo and Sony -- which we hear all about. Also @ 28:50 Erik and Pau

Behind The Curtain of Gaming Media

May 22nd, 2018 48m 35s

Today Satchell Drakes speaks with Forrest Lee, the award-winning producer and long-standing editor behind hundreds of gaming media’s most influential videos to discuss storytelling amongst the gaming enthusiast press and its uniquely dominant r

How Do You Discover New Games?

May 15th, 2018 1h 2m

Satchell Drakes and Matt Perez ponder the surprisingly difficult question of how they actually decide on what games to buy and play. Reviews, friend recommendations, online algorithms? And, @33:09, Erik Kain and Paul Tassi talk about the crazy

Delane Parnell Is Legitimizing ESports In High Schools

May 8th, 2018 1h 2m

Hear Matt speak with Delane Parnell, CEO of PlayVS, an official esports league for 20,000 high schools. Students can play esports for a state championship like other sports and be recognized by their state association. Plus, at 30:50, Erik and

When Does Gaming Turn From Hobby To Addiction?

May 1st, 2018 1h 12m

Ever think you’re spending too much time climbing the ladder in League of Legends or too much money on gold in Clash of Clans? Could those feelings ever reach a point of addiction? Satchell Drakes and Matt Perez learn more about the science of

Cosplay: More Than A Hobby

Apr 24th, 2018 1h 1m

Cosplay has become more than a fan’s way of expressing their love for a character. As a celebrated, full-time cosplayer and seamstress with a background in theatrical design, Heidi O'Ferrall has worked with the likes of Nintendo and travels acr

Video Games Sound Design Deserve Some Of The Spotlight

Apr 17th, 2018 1h 7m

Often overlooked and taken for granted, sound design in video games plays a powerful role. Hear Matt and Satchell speak with Carlye Nyte, sound designer at Camouflage. Also, @42:51 Erik Kain and Paul Tassi discuss their first impressions of the

How ‘Minit’ Was Made

Apr 10th, 2018 1h 9m

A collaboration between four friends, Minit is a monochromatic top-down adventure game where you drop dead every 60 seconds. The team behind the title deftly uses what could be a grating gimmick as a way to create an infectious blend of speedru

Bad Behavior In Gaming

Apr 3rd, 2018 1h 9m

Matt and Satchell talk about the level of comportment gamers need to uphold - particularly once they have mass followings and the backing of brands. At 35:24, Paul Tassi and Erik Kain kick 'Far Cry 5' around again - this time after they've had

"Do It Live!"

Mar 27th, 2018 1h

As it stands, gaming news coverage, gameplay and analysis occupy the highest rank of viewership, retention, minutes watched and revenue earned on YouTube and similar viewing platforms. But what’s the situation with livestreaming? With Amazon’s

What Role Do You Play In Multiplayer Games?

Mar 20th, 2018 1h 9m

Matt Perez and Satchell Drakes talk community and multiplayer games. What role do you play? How do you interact with other players? Is your play style at all reflected in your real life? We'll also hear from Dmitri Williams, USC associate profe

The Link Between Cryptocurrency And Video Games

Mar 13th, 2018 57m 51s

Blockchain! A topic so trendy, companies haphazardly pepper it into press releases in order to jack up stock prices!Video games are, of course, not immune to the crypto fever. And in fact, there’s a lot in common between the two.Matt Perez an

Fortnite Vs. PUBG Is The Latest In Gaming’s Fanboy Feuds

Mar 6th, 2018 40m 44s

Fortnite Vs. PUBG. PlayStation Vs. Xbox. Mario Vs. Sonic. Why do fans fight tooth and nail over their preferred variation on a genre? Good question, hypothetical inquisitor!Satchell Drakes and Matt Perez talk about gaming’s fevered feuds betwe

Preserving Gaming History One Book At A Time

Feb 27th, 2018 1h 3m

With so much of gaming living as zeroes and ones on servers, the idea of losing history in a blink of an idea is a devastating reality. The topic of preservation is an ongoing discussion in the industry, and one of the best defenses may be writ