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    Esports Wrap 70: Interview with Steven Salz from Rivalry and Rushlane

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 49:50


    On this episode of Esports Wrap, we have a special guest: CEO of Rivalry, Steven Salz. In this interview, we go over what Rivalry is, their new game Rushlane, esports on a whole, and even a little bit of NFT talk. Original recording date: Dec 14th, 2021

    Esports Wrap 69: FGCOC, Olympic Virtual Series & Esports Certification Institute

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 76:19


    Esports Wrap is back, and this week we're talking about the Fighting Game Community's Code of Conduct or FGCOC - how it started, where it's at, and more - along with what's going on with the Olympics' Virtual Series, and the Esports Certification Institute that came and disappeared in the matter of hours. Original airing date: April 29, 2021

    Esports Wrap 68: The whole Xbox/PS5 stocking & bots fiasco

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 35:47


    For months, both the Xbox Series X and Series S, along with the Playstation 5 were released - but many aren't able to get them for themselves due to low stock, bots, scalpers, and more. Today, we're going to talk about all of this on Esports Wrap. Original airing date: Nov 17, 2020

    Esports Wrap 67: An interview w/ Jennie Hsu from Spellbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 52:22


    Welcome to the new season of Esports Wrap! To kick things off, we have a special guest from #Spellbreak, their Producer, Jennie Hsu! Original airing date: Nov 3, 2020

    Esports Wrap 66: Gambling in Esports w/ Blaine Graboyes & Ian Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 44:48


    On this episode of Esports Wrap, we have special guests Blaine Graboyes from GameCo, a company bringing video gaming and esports to casinos, and Ian Smith, Commissioner of the Esports Integrity Commission. Original recording date: April 28th, 2020

    Esports Wrap 65: Local vs Online events & Corona Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 42:18


    Local vs Online events for esports, what's the pros, cons, and how's it affect things with corona causing a panic? This and some corona esports updates in this week's Esports Wrap! Original airdate: March 17th, 2020

    Esports Wrap 64: Simulations & Coronavirus affecting esports

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 41:34


    We're talking about simulator games and how the Corona virus is affecting the esports world! Original airdate: March 3rd, 2020

    Esports Wrap 63: The Bahamas CoD Team Interviews + BESF Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 78:01


    We're interviewing the BESF's Call of Duty team who won 3-0 against Colombia! Plus a BESF update at the end. Original airdate: March 3rd, 2020

    Esports Wrap 62: Bahamians at Big House & Battle for the East 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 134:06


    We're interviewing some of the Bahamians who have gone off to international esports competitions and actually competed. Original airing date: October 22nd, 2019

    Esports Wrap 61: The Bahamas Esports Federation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 89:15


    This episode is for everyone to find out more about The Bahamas Esports Federation, our plans, vision and mission for video gaming, esports and The Bahamas. Original airing date: October 15th, 2019

    Esports Wrap 60: Gaming and Climate Change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 36:15


    Climate change is a hot topic right now (pun intended), and gaming companies are working to help prevent it. Let's dig into this controversial topic for this episode. Original airing date: September 24th, 2019

    Esports Wrap 59: How Anime and Video Games Collide

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 37:33


    We were welcomed to talk about video games, but the event host wanted something tied to anime. We bridged the gap and explained just how anime and video games collide, and how they build off of one another. Unfortunately, our recording of the event didn't pan out so we're going over it again.

    Esports Wrap 58: Regional Gaming Hubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 62:19


    Special guest, Gregory Moore, from the Jamaica Esports Initiative, joins us on Esports Wrap! On this episode, we discuss the idea of regional video gaming hubs as spaces to livestream and showcase talent across the Caribbean. Original airing date: August 20th, 2019

    Esports Wrap 57: Streaming Platforms and Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 42:14


    This episode of Esports Wrap will focus on streaming platforms, more specifically, the places to go and watch gamers play or to show off your gaming skills. Will also be talking about Ninja's move to Mixer from Twitch! Original airing date: July 30th, 2019

    Esports Wrap 56: Tournament Payouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2019 36:40


    In this Esports Wrap, we're talking about money! Tournament money! Let's get into how things started then to how a 16-year-old ends up with 3 MILLION in USD. Original airing date: July 30th, 2019

    Esports Wrap 55: LoL’s Team Fight Tactics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 37:26


    This Esports Wrap is about a new game from Riot Games, but built into League of Legends, and it's called TeamFight Tactics! Join Michael and Chillogen as they discuss the game, while playing! Original airing date: July 2nd, 2019

    Esports Wrap 54: Domino’s & AML’s NBA 2k19 Tournament!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 27:29


    On this episode of Esports Wrap, we have a guest from AML, Lincz, to discuss Domino's new NBA 2K19 tournament, their views on esports, and more! Original airing date: June 18th, 2019 Join us on the Discord server to talk Tech and/or Esports: https://discord.gg/P4V7uvd If you're in or from The Bahamas, and want to join The Bahamas Gamers & Otaku discord group, click https://bit.ly/bgo_242

    Esports Wrap 53: Loot boxes to be banned? What’s it mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 53:39


    A US bill is in the works to ban loot boxes & pay-to-win, what does it mean for the future of gaming and for games already using them? Find out in this episode of Esports Wrap. Original airing date: June 4th, 2019

    Esports Wrap 52: Esports Contracts – the good and bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 42:11


    Contracts in esports are important for teams and organizations, but are they good for players or esports on a whole? Tfue's lawsuit against his team brings up good points, so we're delving into it on this Esports Wrap! Original airing date: May 28th, 2019

    Esports Wrap 51: Toxicity in gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 61:07


    On this Esports Wrap, we take a look at the toxicity in gaming. What it is, why it sometimes happens, and what you can do from both sides of the screen. Original airing date: May 14th, 2019

    Esports Wrap 50: Epic guys Rocket League – What is Rocket League?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 38:24


    Epic Games bought out Psyonix, maker of Rocket League - but what is Rocket League? Find out in this episode of Esports Wrap! Original airing date: May 7th, 2019

    Esports Wrap 49: Homebrewing game consoles – What is it and why?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2019 29:49


    Homebrewing/jailbreaking a game console, we're not talking alcohol here, but what is it and why do people do it to their consoles? Original airing date: April 30th, 2019

    Esports Wrap 48: Zombie game history & new PS5 details!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 43:46


    Special Esports Wrap episode, we're covering zombie games (while playing World War Z's new game) and talking about what we've found out about the PlayStation 5! Original airing date: April 16th, 2019

    Esports Wrap 47: Epic Games store exclusives causing outrage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2019 34:49


    As a community suggested topic, this week Esports Wrap is looking at Epic Games' store. More accurately, their method of exclusive games reaching as far as 6 months from launch date & lies about their methods. Original airing date: April 9th, 2019Join us on the Discord server to talk Tech and/or Esports: https://discord.gg/P4V7uvd

    Esports Wrap 46: Where EA, Bioware and Anthem went wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 72:28


    A pretty serious report came out about Anthem and its studio BioWare. Stress, overwork, mismanagement and more happened. In this stream, let's dig into the report, the response from BioWare, and see what's what. Ask me questions too.

    eSports Wrap 45: Emulators – NEO GEO, Gameboy, and everything else

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 45:10


    This eSports Wrap is focusing on emulators or what people use to play games on other systems - like a Gameboy game on their phone or PC! Original airing date: March 26th, 2019

    eSports Wrap 44: Google’s new gaming platform, Stadia – what is it and why?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 55:32


    BIG news from Google about their cloud-based gaming platform called Stadia. Today's #eSports Wrap stream & podcast go into what it is, how it works, why and if we should even be excited about it! Original airing date: March 19th, 2019

    eSports Wrap 43: Cheating in tournaments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 42:35


    Just like regular sports, cheating can happen in eSports as well - even in tournaments. In this episode of eSports Wrap, we're going to talk about some real-life examples of it happening, the types out there, and more! Original airing date: March 12th, 2019

    eSports Wrap 42: Game Launchers & Social Networks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 40:13


    Video Game Platforms - Once simple to find friends on, how things have changed and if it's the right way forward. Gaming Social Media Networks - Should you join one, what to look out for and more on this week's eSports Wrap.

    eSports Wrap 41: Anthem – the game to hate on?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 88:57


    Over the weekend, Anthem came out. We've made it to end-game. Now, join Michael and Dwan and let's talk about Anthem - good and bad. Original airing date: February 26th, 2019

    eSports Wrap 40: BEsL & Esports in The Bahamas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 53:22


    On this episode of eSports Wrap, we interview Alex Butler, a local tournament organizer and an organizer of the fighting gaming communities (FGC) in The Bahamas. Original airing date: February 19th, 2019

    eSports Wrap 39: Apex Legends … and God Eater 3?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 63:07


    Apex Legends, what is it, where did it come from, and why is it the top game on Twitch? That and more (plus some God Eater 3) on this episode of eSports Wrap w/guest Chillogen from Black Nebula. Original airing date: February 12th, 2019

    eSports Wrap 38: Activision investigation and Bungie leaving, what’s next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 42:58


    eSports Wrap continues on the Activision topic and Bungie's (makers of the Destiny & Halo series) departure since our last episode. Original recording date: January 15th, 2019

    eSports Wrap 37: Are Activision & Blizzard Dying?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 46:50


    In this episode, we talk about Activision's past, and how they typically handle companies under them. The key one for this conversation is Blizzard Entertainment. We dig into the issues surrounding Blizzard's games, their executives, staff being let go/shuffled, and what's happening with their games and esports. It's a lot to go through, so let's get started!

    eSports Wrap 36: Alpha and Beta Testing Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 43:28


    On this episode of eSports Wrap, we explain what Alpha Testing and Beta Testing mean, why they are important for games, how they sometimes happen and our frustration in some developers seemingly just not doing enough of them with props to some who do. Originally aired: Dec 11th, 2018

    eSports Wrap 35: Game of the Year Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 94:09


    This episode's topic? The Game of the Year Awards (#GoTY)! Join in now to find out which games are nominated, and which we think should win! Note, we got some horribly wrong but still felt secure with our picks.

    eSports Wrap 34: King of Games and Local Gaming Venues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 32:25


    Did you know there are places people who like to game actually go and hang out? Tune in to our special episode of eSports Wrap where we take another look at esports here in The Bahamas. Original recording date: November 19th, 2018

    eSports Wrap 33: KoG Tournament Wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 64:49


    In this eSports Wrap episode Michael covers the recent SoulCalibur (SC) & Tekken tournaments held here in Nassau. Guests are Maurice Bastian & Tyler Gordon from Black Nebula, who hosted the tournament at King of Games. Original recording date: November 13th, 2018

    eSports Wrap 32: Open World vs Closed World Game Concept

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 57:12


    On this episode of #eSports Wrap, we go over the benefits and cons to both open world and closed world games, along with comparisons to both. Original recording date: November 6th, 2018

    eSports Wrap 31: The Evolution of Soulcalibur

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2018 55:37


    Michael and guest Dwight Fox of Bahama Gamers Network discuss the origins of Soulcalibur and how it's come forward to its newest game, Soulcalibur VI. Original recording date: October 30th, 2018

    eSports Wrap 30: Mods and Cheating in Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 41:52


    Michael and Nally discuss mods and cheats in games and how they can affect both your and other's gameplay. Original recording date: October 23rd, 2018

    eSports Wrap 29: The Evolution of Tomb Raider

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 34:23


    Dwan and Michael are talking about the evolution of the Tomb Raider, aka Lara Croft, and how she and her story have progressed throughout the years. Did you know she's been raiding tombs from 1996? Original recording date: October 16th, 2018

    eSports Wrap 28: Ninja drops on ESPN, a rise for eSports?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 63:50


    Michael and Dwan focus on #ESPN and how they have taken a turn to cover #esports, what they've been doing in the past on it, and their most recent take on it by marking Ninja as the cover for their magazine Original recording date: September 25th, 2018

    eSports Wrap 26: Red Dead Redemption 2 & Real-life Scenarios in Modern Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 55:16


    In this eSports Wrap, Michael & Dwan focus on: • From the makers of Grand Theft Auto comes Red Dead Redemption 2 (#RDR2). A much-anticipated wild-wild-west game with much to offer. • People like to make special things in games, but what happens when they affect real life? Original recording date: September 11th, 2018

    eSports Wrap 25: EA’s Anthem & Insomniac’s Spider-man

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2018 62:37


    MOAR Tech 44: Adblockers, Wearable phones & Sonars stealing smartphone passwords

    eSports Wrap 24: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey & Destiny 2’s Comeback?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 66:26


    Michael and Dwan jump into Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, a new tale of the Greek Spartans told by a group known to get history right in games, and Destiny 2's possible comeback to being one of the best games around. Original recording date: August 21st, 2018

    eSports Wrap 23: Sony Cross Platform Ban & Super Smash Bros Ultimate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 53:33


    eSports Wrap is back! Michael and new co-host Dwan discuss Sony's stubborn stance to cross-play and what's happening in one of the world's upcoming esports sensation, Super Smash Bros Ultimate.

    eSports Wrap: Ep 22 – Fortnite; what is it; do the kills matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2018 19:32


    We're talking Fortnite in this episode, what is it, do the kills matter, and why it's so hot right now! We had to cut out the Fortnite trailer's audio since it's apparently copyright protected. Original air date: Feb 15th, 2018 WATCH us LIVE & FOLLOW on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/moar_cookies/ Tuesdays at 6:30 PM EST for eSports Wrap Thursdays at 6:30 PM EST for Tech Talk DOWNLOAD, LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE for FREE the audio version of this podcast: eSports Wrap iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/esports-wrap/id1296689303 Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2lv6JGg Tech Talk iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-talk/id1296689293 Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2gQamBg --------- Thanks for watching! Feel free to FOLLOW us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/moarcookies Twitter: https://twitter.com/moar_cookies Tech Talk RSS: https://moarcookies.com/category/podcasts/tech-talk/feed/podcast/ eSports Wrap RSS: https://moarcookies.com/category/podcasts/esports-wrap/feed/podcast/ Website: https://moarcookies.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/moarcookies Feel free to support the show: Steamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/moar_cookies Twitch: https://twitch.tv/subs/moar_cookies Want to sponsor the show? Send me a message: https://www.youtube.com/moarcookies/about Podcast Theme Music by HeatleyBros: www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

    eSports Wrap: Ep 21 – NASCAR’s getting into esports – again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 19:49


    Michael's talking about NASCAR's esports events, their partnership with RTA (Racing Team Alliance) and iRacing for both competitive esports leagues and at the track gaming setups. Original air date: Feb 6th, 2018 WATCH us LIVE & FOLLOW on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/moar_cookies/ Tuesdays at 6:30 PM EST for eSports Wrap Thursdays at 6:30 PM EST for Tech Talk DOWNLOAD, LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE for FREE the audio version of this podcast: eSports Wrap iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/esports-wrap/id1296689303 Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2lv6JGg Tech Talk iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-talk/id1296689293 Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2gQamBg --------- Thanks for watching! Feel free to FOLLOW us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/moarcookies Twitter: https://twitter.com/moar_cookies Tech Talk RSS: https://moarcookies.com/category/podcasts/tech-talk/feed/podcast/ eSports Wrap RSS: https://moarcookies.com/category/podcasts/esports-wrap/feed/podcast/ Website: https://moarcookies.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/moarcookies Feel free to support the show: Steamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/moar_cookies Twitch: https://twitch.tv/subs/moar_cookies Want to sponsor the show? Send me a message: https://www.youtube.com/moarcookies/about Podcast Theme Music by HeatleyBros: www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

    eSports Wrap: Ep 20 – Facebook grabs for streamers from Twitch/YouTube

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2018 29:44


    Join Michael as he talks about Facebook's recent movements in video from Facebook Watch to their new Creator Program to Facebook Gaming to possibly enforcing Real ID to prevent trolling on streams. Original air date: Jan 30th, 2018 WATCH us LIVE & FOLLOW on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/moar_cookies/ Tuesdays at 6:30 PM EST for eSports Wrap Thursdays at 6:30 PM EST for Tech Talk DOWNLOAD, LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE for FREE the audio version of this podcast: eSports Wrap iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/esports-wrap/id1296689303 Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2lv6JGg Tech Talk iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-talk/id1296689293 Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2gQamBg --------- Thanks for watching! Feel free to FOLLOW us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/moarcookies Twitter: https://twitter.com/moar_cookies Tech Talk RSS: https://moarcookies.com/category/podcasts/tech-talk/feed/podcast/ eSports Wrap RSS: https://moarcookies.com/category/podcasts/esports-wrap/feed/podcast/ Website: https://moarcookies.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/moarcookies Feel free to support the show: Steamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/moar_cookies Twitch: https://twitch.tv/subs/moar_cookies Want to sponsor the show? Send me a message: https://www.youtube.com/moarcookies/about Podcast Theme Music by HeatleyBros: www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

    eSports Wrap: Ep 19 – Nintendo Labo; wave of the future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018 9:29


    This week in eSports Wrap, Michael goes over the Nintendo Labo, what it could mean for accessory makers and gamers in the future. Hint: Build your own bows and swords and custom weapons for games! Original air date: Jan 23rd, 2018 WATCH us LIVE & FOLLOW on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/moar_cookies/ Tuesdays at 6:30 PM EST for eSports Wrap Thursdays at 6:30 PM EST for Tech Talk DOWNLOAD, LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE for FREE the audio version of this podcast: eSports Wrap iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/esports-wrap/id1296689303 Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2lv6JGg Tech Talk iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tech-talk/id1296689293 Google Play Music: http://bit.ly/2gQamBg --------- Thanks for watching! Feel free to FOLLOW us on: Facebook: https://facebook.com/moarcookies Twitter: https://twitter.com/moar_cookies Tech Talk RSS: https://moarcookies.com/category/podcasts/tech-talk/feed/podcast/ eSports Wrap RSS: https://moarcookies.com/category/podcasts/esports-wrap/feed/podcast/ Website: https://moarcookies.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/moarcookies Feel free to support the show: Steamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/moar_cookies Twitch: https://twitch.tv/subs/moar_cookies Want to sponsor the show? Send me a message: https://www.youtube.com/moarcookies/about Podcast Theme Music by HeatleyBros: www.youtube.com/user/HeatleyBros

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