No Word Count - Outrage Free Discussion

Blizzard's obsession with stopping players from "blasting through content" in Diablo 4 is nothing more than a cynical executive move to make more money. They don't care if it impacts the player experience, only that it keeps a small number of people constantly grinding away at it for as long possible.

You may have heard that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is out. And it's pretty decent. DrewBearded, Gamers Thumb and I sat down to discuss our early impressions, as well as our thoughts on the potential future of the franchise.

This discussion has reared its head for years. Fidelity vs. Performance. Resolution vs. Responsiveness. 30fps vs. 60fps. How much does it actually matter? Gamer's Thumb, Johan Singa I do our best to finally put this argument to rest...

After their turbulent and harrowing experiences in the tomb, the party has spent the last week recuperating from their wounds and attending to their own personal business. Now, meeting up at Nimicry's personal drinking spot, The Hole In The Wall, they plan their next course of action.

Game development is hard. We all know this. But the state in which Redfall released is not just broken and buggy but simply bad. How did a company with a pedigree as strong as Arkane's manage to release Redfall in this state?

When we last left our party, they had found their way deep inside the Tomb of the Titan, coming across a mysterious crystal skull in it's deepest reaches. Unable to resist its temptations, everyone was pulled towards it, before disappearing in suddenly. Now, they must individually face their greatest fears...

To say the Shin Megami Tensei series is expansive would be a bit a of an understatement. It's had many spinoffs and variations on it's unique formula aesthetic and formula over the years... but one of its best of is the often over looked PS2 title Digital Devil Saga.

As today's chapter opens, we turn our attention towards Alexander Dohtheska, the Urdon artificer that has travelled alongside our party on their journey to the Tomb of the Titan. He sits alone, reading a poem aloud from a bunch of crumpled papers clasped tightly between his aged hands…

Beaten and worn after their turbulent fight with a monstrous creature mere minutes ago, it's here that the party now finds itself, as the earliest hours of the morning sunrise warm their backs. What news stories will unfold here, in Rosenburg?

This is way overdue, but I'm just getting back into the swing of things, and I really wanted to gush with Nimicry and Gamer's Thumb about Final Fantasy XVI after seen more of the game during Sony's recent State of Play!

With permission from the Parliament to maintain possession of The Quest Log for the time being, our heroes finally head out into the wider world in search of answers. But terrifying threats lurk in the shadows, outside the safety of the Hubante's walls. Threats and dangers that have their sights set on one thing...

the party heads to the continental capital with The Quest Log. The Parliament has received word of a powerful book in our possession... and the party will have to prove they're worthy of keeping it! Before that though, the party has some unfinished business to attend to... if we can get Lotty away from the casino!

he sounds of market stalls being set up and shops prepping for the day ahead can be heard all around us. The hushed conversations of town folk bring our awareness to here and now as we gather by the local well to meet our new travelling companions, ready for a day that will change the lives of everyone on the continent forever.

The epicentre of a massive explosion 50 years ago, Lug Pheasta iow lays barren, lifeless, empty. Not a single soul survived to tell what occurred in those mines that day, and none have dared to venture there since, to find out for themselves. Until today.

Within The Paladin Order, we find a stalwart Paladin aspirant by the name of Nimicry Slumborn. Now aware of the existence of the Quest Log, The Parliament has requested that this man take on the enviable responsibility of keeping it safe, until it can be transported to the main continent. What trials will Nimicry face in his duties to protect the Quest Log? How strongly  will his chivalry and noble heart be tested? And what is the history behind his unique surname?

After discovering new information about the origins of the Quest Log, the party is taking a break when they are beset upon by a thief! The master thief Tech steals the book from under Word's grasp, disappearing towards the abandoned ruins of Garriott's Hope. But in their attempts to retrieve the book, Teshy and Words may uncover unknown truths that they wish they hadn't...

Persona 3, 4, and 5 were recently revealed to be releasing on every format available... except for the Nintendo Switch. Teshy Boops and Nintechdo sat down with me to discuss this interesting decision from Atlus... and pondeir it might still arrive on the Switch in the near future anyway.

As crypto currencies crash worldwide, Square Enix decides to sell off a swathe of their most valuable western franchises to Embracer Group. Is Square out of touch, incompetent, or do they some sort of genius insight into the market that absolutely nobody else is privy to?

Teshy has taken some time to settle into the local inn and deal with her allergic reactions to Startland's local fauna. Meanwhile, Lotty and I have settled in the shade of a tree outside of my house, overlooking the nearby waterfall, whereupon we notice a turtle has approached us and... starts talking?!

Recent news out of Eorzea speaks of a severe housing crisis affecting many living there, leaving them without new homes despite their legitimate purchases. We delve into these events, and talk about our own difficult experiences living in a world that has long suffered through serious housing turmoil.

Today, the Never Ending Quest Log started glowing. This book has been in my family for many decades now, but never has it displayed any properties that would suggest it's anything more than a crusty old tome. When my grandmother passed away, this was the old thing she left me. She told me to keep it safe, but I never knew why.

Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker is only a month away from release! Nimicry, Lotty The Cat and myself sat down to discuss our journey through FFXIV to date, our hopes and expectations for the expansion, and where we think the game is going to go from here...

Animal Crossing: New Horizon is 1 year old today, and this massively selling title continues to dominate many of our lives still. Why has it continued to resonate with so many of us 12 months later? What is it's magic draw? Who is Zipper really... AND WILL WE EVER GET BREWSTER?!

WandaVision aimed high with it narrative, forgoing multiverse shenanigans to tell a person story about one women's grief. Did it tackle the subject matter with the respect and consideration that it deserved?

With the release of Persona Strikers inching ever close, Teshy and I took the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Emory S. Daniel and talk about the popular franchise, and why its unique blend of visual novel and RPG appeals to so many people.

he Most Positively Influential Streamer award aims to reward creators who have used their online platform to positively impact those around them in meaningful and profound ways.

The Voice of Reason award aims to highlight creators who use their ability to discuss serious topics responsibly, without relying on sensationalism and outrage to define them.

DustMonkey is an exceptionally talent costume designer who brings his amazing skills to the fore during his livestreams, alongside his generous and considerate personality.

Emotes on Twitch are more than a novelty. They're an extension of the community they belong to. It's my honour to award Treefrogwriter & TheOywinn for these creations - they represent two of the kindest people on the platform.

The Speakers of No Word Count discuss their favourite games of 2020 - Words himself choose Supergiant Game's Hades!

The Speakers of No Word Count discuss their favourite games of 2020 - TakeOnMike choose Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake!

The Speakers of No Word Count discuss their favourite games of 2020 - DeathRacerChevy choose Square Enix's Trials of Mana Remake!

This year has been a turbulent one, but it has also been one of major upheaval. But an entire generation, tired of the endless mistakes and flagrant egos of their elders, are educating themselves and fighting back, to make the world we live in a world worth fighting for. Guided by women like Alexandria Ocasio-Corte (AOC), the youths of today are the future of humanity, and we'll be all the better for it.

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands has finally released... but should you even bother with? Does World of Warcraft still have its placed, or is there a better alternative in Final Fantasy XIV? Or is Final Fantasy XIV just a load of hot air?

Outrage is toxic. Especially right now. Not only to others, but to ourselves as well. With the help of Andrew Ellis and AWNR, we present a game plan to help you create an internet that's more positive, sincere and supportive towards everybody.

It's very easy nowadays to get dragged down by outrage and negativity, especially online. Andrew Ellis has built his life around nurturing the exact opposite. We sat down and interviewed him about how he cultivated his fantastic attitude towards life.

How much do you REALLY know about Día de los Muertos, otherwise known as the Day of the Dead? Chevy discussed some misconceptions about the Mexican holiday with us, along with her own experiences celebrating it.

Chevy, Pixie and I sit down to discuss what our personal favourite Halloween costumes would be... and how feasible they would actually be.

Final Fantasy VII Remake released early in 2020, to generally favourable critical praise. Within the fan communities however, opinions have been varied, as they always have. JayRPG and Khehdhinn sat down with me to have a frank and honest discussion about our thoughts of the game… for better or worse.

We're all too familiar with how toxic and abusive fandoms can be online, when people define themselves not by who they are and what they do, but by the entertainment they consume. Renowned JRPG YouTuber JayRPG and JRPG streamer Kheldhinn sat down with me to discuss this phenomenon, and their own personal experiences dealing with it

The cloud rules the world. Epicrosoft rules the world. Nintendo rules the world.

Large quantities of the planet are now engulfed in cloud-based VR servers, corporate empires rule the planet, and Nintendo tightened it grip towards ruling the entire planet (all hail Nintendo), as Femme, Lotty and Word's time travelling adventures continue...

FemmeFox, Lotty and Words' adventures into the future continue. VR and the cloud begin to take over the world, businesses gain unprecedented control over technology, and Nintendo continues its mission to make the world a Utopian paradise… and Mother 3 still hasn't been localised.

Words, Lotty and FemmeFox have taken a trip into the future… to 2520! Unfortunately, a miscalculation in the flux capacitor has left to each of them ending up in completely different alternate timelines, each one ruled over by advancements in computer and entertainment technology...

How can streamers effectively support people who need help without overstepping boundary or creating a sense of dependency on you for the viewer? How can they talk someone down from a potentially dangerous situation, and where exactly should you draw the line for support? Mxiety sits down with TakeOnMike and I to discuss this in detail.

Mxiety is an influential mental health advocate and partnered Twitch streamer whose positive but responsible approach to mental health has benefited countless people around the world. We sat down with her to learn about how her own struggles with mental health started her on her journey to support others.

Many of us like to believe that luck is something that just happens to people, and if you don't have any good luck it's just something that happened. Victoria, Septeques and I discuss why we don't think that's necessarily true, and how you you can actually create greater opportunities for your own luck if you work hard enough to make it happen.

What exactly is Mindset Coaching? I'm glad you asked - because Victoria has the answer to that one, and how it can help you to develop yourself more as a person.

PTSD is a deeply personal disorder that effects millions of people. It's also one that is very misunderstood. Thanks to LilliranaG and @TeshyGames, we were able to take the time to dispel many of the myths and misconceptions surrounding it.

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, and many people coming forward to talk about the abuse that they've experienced, learning how to effectively respond to and acknowledge victims has become increasingly important. MaggieLaughs talks to TeshyGames and I about the most effective ways we can go about doing so.

MaggieLaughs joins me and honorary speaker TeshyGames to talk about building the dreams you hope to achieve, and how she cultivated her "homestead of healing"