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A weekly look at the gaming world and gaming culture at large with your friends Crystal Beth, Carlo Rojas and John Robert Wilson.

Keep Calm and Game On

  • May 12, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 52 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Keep Calm and Game On

Crystal Peggies Far Cry 5

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 59:56


We're not letting Coronavirus stop us! Crystal stops all the peggies with direct force in Far Cry 5. There's goofs and spoofs too!

Crystal Clear

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 58:34


Crystal Beth joins us to give an update on COVID-19. Gus gets saucy. John Robert nerds out. It's a really fun time!

Powering through Corona

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 57:31


Gus and John Robert talk about what they've been doing to stay safe and healthy, they talk about gaming too.

The GOAT

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 57:18


No Man's Sky remembering. We talk about the impending Coronavirus and how it will affect gaming.

Let's Go Season Two!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 58:35


Gus_53 and John Robert are back at it! Let's catch up by taking a close look at Blizzard's handling of Warcraft III reforged.

Episode 49: Blizzcon React!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 50:26


John Robert and Crystal react to all of the news coming from Blizzcon. From the CEO's apology to the Diablo IV reveal, we react to it all!

Episode 48: China and Fallout Whale Hunting

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 66:24


Brian Waddell joins us to talk about the influence China is having on gaming and our culture at large. We talk about the shitty Fallout 76 whale hunting campaign Bethesda just deployed. We're back from our time off and back in the saddle!

Episode 47: Ethical Advertising and A Call to Gamestop

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 54:44


Carlo talks about the evolution of advertising in games and media. John Robert talks about classic WoW addons that'll improve your experience. A customer calls into Gamestop looking for a specific game. News and more! It's a fun time!!!

Episode 46: MMO Exploits and Better Game Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 61:54


We explore some of the tools that wussy newbs use to cheat at online games. Carlo talks about the progression of video game movies from the 80's to now. Enrich your week with our sultry voices!

Episode 45: Interview with Frank Barbiere

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 67:21


Video game and comic writer Frank Barbiere joins us to talk about his journey to becoming a video game writer. It's a story full of juicy insider industry stuff that us gaming nerds love! News too! Give it a listen!

Bye Week 2: Electric Boogaloo

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 0:28


We take a week off! Thanks for sticking with us!

Episode 44: A Raided Arcade and Pac-man Origins

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 67:49


Operating an arcade in the Philippines during the late 70's came with it's fair share of risk. We interview James Joseph on his experience with owning an arcade during this tumultuous time. Also, Crystal is back with some Pac-man origins! It's a show chock-full of amazing content! Give it a listen!

Episode 43: VR Titles and a Tinfoil hat

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 61:43


John Robert talks about all the best titles out for VR right now. Gus puts on his tinfoil hat and shows JR what kind of effed up dystopia he's trying to create. It's a fun one!

Episode 42: Video Games Don't Cause Violence

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 63:56


Brian Waddell joins us to talk about why video games don't cause gun violence. John Robert is looking at all the different VR headsets out there. Carlo talks about the next season of One Punch Man. It's a good one!!!

Episode 41: Interview with MHSwift

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 65:25


Rob Myers IV joins us to talk about his experience with trying to become a pro gamer. It's a healthy helping of friendship and compelling stories in this one. Have a listen!

Episode 40: Defend the North and a super fast mouse

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 58:01


Carlo summarizes his experience at Defend the North and talks about wellness and gaming based off what happened there. John Robert looks at some of the unnecessary peripherals eSports athletes use. Crystal gives us a fun quiz! News and more!

Episode 39: Go! Kirby, First Memories and Jeremy Bent!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 67:30


Carlo talks about real life Pokemon Snap, wellness and accessibility. John Robert looks at all the different powers Kirby can have. Crystal helps us remember some of our first gaming experiences. Jeremy Bent aka C-53 from MISSION TO ZYXX joins us to talk about his gaming habits. It's a great episode!

Episode 38: Darius Tamagotchi ESPYs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 61:01


We fly Silverhawks and talk about the Darius franchise. Crystal helps us remember Tamagotchis. Gus looks at gaming at the ESPYs. News and LOTS O FUN!

Episode 37: Toxic Mordhau and Randy Pitchford

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 52:29


Mordhau is attracting some really toxic speech to it's cyber lobbies. Randy Pitchford poofed $12 million from Gearbox??! JR and Carlo have a great time talking about these things. Give it a liss liss!

Episode 36: Hyperspace Carlo in Denver!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 64:24


Carlo flies to Denver! JR takes him to Hyperspace Retro Arcade! Tycho the puppy bumps the microphone! YOU CAN FEEL THE FRIENDSHIP in this very special episode!

Episode 35: Holdenators HOOOO!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 72:27


Holden McNeely from vast Internet fame joins us to talk Nintendo at E3 but more so guides us on a journey to discover our true creative selves. Carlo, Crystal and John Robert all find their third eye. HOOOOOOO!

Episode 34: E3 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 97:11


We take a deep dive in this extra long episode talking about all the games presented at the major conferences of E3. Ubisoft, Bethesda, Microsoft, Nintendo Direct, Square Enix and the PC Gaming Show are all here! It's a buffet of content for your earholes!

Episode 33: Video Game Addiction and E3 Pump Up

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 61:07


Carlo talks about how the WHO officially classifies video game addiction. Crystal remembers some of her favorite E3 moments. John Robert talks about some of the games we won't be seeing this year at E3. It's a fun listen! News and more!

Episode 32: Earth Souls and Darkworm Jim

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 61:54


John Robert and Carlo get thoroughly lost on the lore of Dark Souls. Gus talks about the Earthworm Jim remaster and nostalgia. Jon Romero and the new DOOM mods! News and more! it's a fun one folks!

Episode 31: Powerups, Paranoia & Pets in Games

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 64:08


We look at mainstream and obscure powerups in the old mario games. Carlo dusts off his tinfoil hat for a second. Crystal tells about her favorite pets in games. News and more! Happy Memorial Day!

Episode 30: Crappy Game Covers and Chris Avellone

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 61:02


Crystal Beth is back to give us the down low on Chris Avellone. Gus talks health and the Minecraft anniversary. John Robert remembers some of the worst game cartridge cover art ever to be conceived. It's a fun one folks! Listen!

Episode 29: ProJared Sonic Microlitigations

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 60:43


We're in our new KCGO UFO studios for the first time! We talk about the ProJared drama, the real attempt in the Senate to ban microtransactions in games designed for children and of course we have to talk about that weird Sonic movie. All this and news! It's a fun one!

Bye Week 1: KCGO Studios Moves Locations!

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 1:18


We're taking this week off to move! Stay tuned to next week after we've taken care of all our personal BS!

Episode 28: Metal Gear Madness and Risk of Rain 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 63:15


Carlo goes deep into Kojima's motivations behind all things metal gear. Noam Chomsky joins us! John Robert talks about the rogue like that has just taken over his life, RISK OF RAIN 2! It's a good one folks!

Episode 27: Carlo's VR, Wolcen and badly aged games

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 64:53


Carlo talks about the new HTC Vive Pro he just got. John Robert gets into the dirt of it and talks about games that haven't aged well. We have Brian Waddell back on again to talk about how the recent patch notes of Wolcen turned it into a completely different game. Lots of juicy content here! Give it a listen!

Episode 26: RTX Metal Gear

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 60:50


Brian Waddell joins us again to explain to us how RTX works. Gus takes on a deep dive with Kojima's exit from Metal Gear. News and fun times are abound! Give us a listen won't ya?!?

Episode 25: Sim City Inequalities and Super Scope Engines

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 61:57


Crystal starts a fun discussion about game engines. Carlo talks about all the different way Sim City has used garbage towns and DRM to ruin a good franchise. John Robert talks about the failed accessory the Super Scope! News and fun abound! Give it a listen!

Episode 24: Borderlands 3 with Wendy Starr

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 62:38


Wendy Starr gets beamed up into the KCGO UFO studio for a whole episode! We do a deep dive into all things regarding the Borderlands 3 reveal at PAX East. Crystal shows us why Gearbox's Randy Pitchford likes magic tricks so much. It's a lovely reunion to brighten your week!

Episode 23: Sekiros' Artifact of Gary Oldman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 60:58


Carlo dived into Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and gave us his initial observation. Crystal recognizes all of the contribution Gary Oldman has made to the video game community. John Robert deconstructs the failure of Artifact. We've got some rich content for you ear holes so give us a LISTEN!

Episode 22: Sex Workers' Chaosbane on Game.com

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 64:25


Carlo and Crystal discuss sex workers and their influence on the gaming world. Brian Waddell from the 3-man Weave podcast tells all about Warhammer: Chaosbane. John Robert regrets his decisions in 1997 when he bought a game.com handheld console. News and more! Check it out!

Episode 21: Women Gamers' Super FX

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 62:40


We kick off women's history month with some women in gaming segments! Carlo cracks down on the THOT police and Thirsty boyz. Crystal helps us learn about some of the more influential women in gaming. John Robert gushes over the old SUPER FX chip that powered our beloved Starfox. News and more! It's a great time!

Episode 20: Aliens, Weapons and Momo OH MY!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 61:40


Crystal asks us what our more memorable video games weapons are. John Robert tommy gun blasts out all of the games from the Alien franchise. Carlo is sick of people not even understanding when disinformation spreads faster than people can think. Fun news and fun times by all. HEY! LISTEN!

Episode 19: The Simpsons Games with Healthy History

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2019 60:49


The gang talks about all the different Simpsons games we've played over the past 25 years. Crystal takes us back in time to learn about the origins of Final Fantasy's creator Hironobu Sakaguchi. Gus reminds us that sometimes our unhealthy habits are what causes us to lag in games. Fun news and fun times! Let's brighten up your Monday!

Episode 18: Apex Brand Loyalty and Ridiculous RPG's

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 60:53


John Robert talks about some of the more mundane and ridiculous side quests you can encounter in some RPG's. Carlo discusses brand loyalty and how it relates to the latest platform movement by Metro Exodus. We all become three little piggies and talk about our favorite fast food / gaming combos. News too! It's a win-win for everyone!

Episode 17: Apex Legends and The Accessible State of the Gamer Union

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 57:30


We dive head first into APEX LEGENDS. Crystal questions has us all thinking about accessibility and the strives Microsoft is making to make gaming accessible to everyone. Gus gives the State of the Gamer Union speech. Gaming news and a lot more await your quivering ears! Give us a listen!

Episode 16: Resident Evil Total Conversion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 61:55


Gus talks about how the new Resident Evil 2 is amazing. John Robert walks us through some game engines that got the total conversion treatment from their fans. We also answer the question, "Do city planners and governments need access to real time data in the form of a Sim City game?" News and much more! JOIN US!

Episode 15: Kratos Breakfast's Free Fallout

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 62:55


Alt_Tab_Matt from the Independence Day minute podcast joins us to give a final postmortem on Fallout 76. Crystal regales us with the history of Kratos since she's playing the heck out of God of War. Carlo talks about some of the more effed up things eSports betting is causing to happen. Fun times had by all! JOIN US!

Episode 14: MAGFest and Dave's Tabletop Diner

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2019 60:28


Dave Pallas from the Five Minutes of Mystery podcast catapults into our podcast to promote Dragoon and detective tabletop games. We have streaming guru of MAGFest Rob Pierce to regale us of his depraved experiences during the conf in Philly. You don't want to miss this. It's a content buffet!

Episode 13: Budget Gaming and "The Discussion" Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 61:27


Carlo, JR and Crystal talk about different ways to game on a budget in 2019. Crystal belatedly celebrates 2018 with champagne. Carlo completely blows the lid of the discussion we started last episode. It's a good one folks, you don't want to miss this!

Episode 11: Science Policing the GOTY Awards

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 61:17


Super human astronomicist Dennis Just from the Orbital Mechanics podcast joins us to talk about the death and return of couch co-op. We reminisce about Halo infinite and dig into how realistic those mega structures actually are. Space Elevators, MegaTouch, Titty Pickin, The 2018 PC Gamer GOTY Awards, news and much much more!

Episode 10: Bethesda's Bane

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 62:33


Brian Waddell from the Three Man Weave podcast helps us keep Bethesda's behavior over the past few weeks in check! We look at some of the most cheesy ways to best some of gaming's most difficult enemies and much more!

Episode 9: Tinfoil Emulators

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 63:13


Carlo dons his tinfoil hat once again, Crystal talks about the history of emulators and John Robert takes us through some memorable licensed games made to promote movies! All of this plus some fresh gaming news! JOIN US!

Episode 8: WoW eSports and PAX Unplugged

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2018 60:11


Dave Pallas from the Five Minutes of Mystery podcast joins us to talk about his visit to PAX unplugged in Philadelphia. Gary Treliving from the WoW arena esports scene talks about the current state of WoW and the effect of the upcoming vanilla release. Headlines and other fun moments! Join us!

Episode 4: Fallout 76 Beta Blues

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 64:09


Alt_Tab_Matt aka Matthew Soto joins us to talk about Fallout 76 and report from the street corner for news. Crystal teaches us about the life of Hidetaka Miyazaki. John Robert talks about some of the most memorable games made from movies.

Episode 3: Blizzcon 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 59:58


We cover Steve Bannon keynoting a gaming conference, Crystal teaches us about the history of the Nintendo company, John Robert has a Diablo story to tell you and Carlo has all first hand experience from BLIZZCON 2018!!

Episode 2: Old Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 61:14


In this episode we talk about the Xbox Gamepass coming to PC, Megaman games with TJ Del Reno from the Unlimited Lives podcast, Carlo talks about the portrayal of gamers' mental health in the mass media and Crystal gives a quiz!

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