Podcasts – Video Game Thoughts and Reviews

I like trivia…well, correction, I like knowing answers to trivia questions. Anyone who likes trivia but hates knowing the answers is a straight-up idiot. But that’s not what this post is about. This post is about a cool think that I thought would be cool and in fact turned out to be cool. I asked […] The post The Runniest Sideways Banana You Ever Saw! The Video Game Game Show appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

I like trivia…well, correction, I like knowing answers to trivia questions. Anyone who likes trivia but hates knowing the answers is a straight-up idiot. But that’s not what this post is about. This post is about a cool think that I thought would be cool and in fact turned out to be cool. I asked […] The post The Runniest Sideways Banana You Ever Saw! The Video Game Game Show appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

LIVE from Chicago, it's Masters of Unlocking's first anniversary episode!  This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the first-annual Cartridge Club Con (C3) in Chicago, Illinois.  We delve into Chicago's rich history in gaming, including developers based here, games set here, and historic gaming events that occurred here. The post A Video Game History of Chicago, Recorded LIVE! – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 026 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

LIVE from Chicago, it's Masters of Unlocking's first anniversary episode!  This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the first-annual Cartridge Club Con (C3) in Chicago, Illinois.  We delve into Chicago's rich history in gaming, including developers based here, games set here, and historic gaming events that occurred here. The post A Video Game History of Chicago, Recorded LIVE! – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 026 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

We dive into a slew of gaming stories - Microtransactions, Google's rumored console, gaming corpses, Nathan Fillion, ESPN & Overwatch , controller mods, Neo-Nazi scum, sex disorder, Fallout: New California, and more!  The post Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 025 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

We dive into a slew of gaming stories - Microtransactions, Google's rumored console, gaming corpses, Nathan Fillion, ESPN & Overwatch , controller mods, Neo-Nazi scum, sex disorder, Fallout: New California, and more!  The post Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 025 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

By now everyone knows that Toys R Us is officially dead... but could it be rising from the dead with zombie-like ferocity?  We discuss the juicy rumors of TRU's potential return, the WHO's creation of Gaming Disorder, a new Nielsen report on the gaming industry, and more! The post Could Toys R Us Return From the Grave? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 024 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

By now everyone knows that Toys R Us is officially dead... but could it be rising from the dead with zombie-like ferocity?  We discuss the juicy rumors of TRU's potential return, the WHO's creation of Gaming Disorder, a new Nielsen report on the gaming industry, and more! The post Could Toys R Us Return From the Grave? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 024 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

E3 2018 is officially in the books!  We give a run down of the presentations from Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Bethesda, CD Projekt Red, and Ubisoft and discuss our thoughts. The post Drinking & Knowing Things: E3 2018 Thoughts – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 023 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

E3 2018 is officially in the books!  We give a run down of the presentations from Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Bethesda, CD Projekt Red, and Ubisoft and discuss our thoughts. The post Drinking & Knowing Things: E3 2018 Thoughts – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 023 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

We get ready for next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by taking a look at what has been announced/leaked thus far and what things we'd love to see. We also talk Best Buy, eSports, Let's Plays, Fallout mods, and more! The post E3 2018 is Here… What’s On YOUR Wishlist? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 022 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

We get ready for next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by taking a look at what has been announced/leaked thus far and what things we'd love to see. We also talk Best Buy, eSports, Let's Plays, Fallout mods, and more! The post E3 2018 is Here… What’s On YOUR Wishlist? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 022 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

If gaming has an all-digital future, then digital re-selling will have to be a thing.  Robot Cache, a new startup from the founder of Interplay and InXile launches with an eye on tackling re-selling of digital content. The post Can the All-Digital Future of Gaming Have a Used Market? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 021 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

If gaming has an all-digital future, then digital re-selling will have to be a thing.  Robot Cache, a new startup from the founder of Interplay and InXile launches with an eye on tackling re-selling of digital content. The post Can the All-Digital Future of Gaming Have a Used Market? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 021 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website Sony & Nintendo recently released their 2017 fiscal year earnings reports – spoiler: they both did pretty damned well!  We dive into the results and ask what’s next? Show Notes Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve been […] The post Who Had a Better 2017, Sony or Nintendo? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 020 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website Sony & Nintendo recently released their 2017 fiscal year earnings reports – spoiler: they both did pretty damned well!  We dive into the results and ask what’s next? Show Notes Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve been […] The post Who Had a Better 2017, Sony or Nintendo? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 020 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website Last weekend, Milwaukee Wisconsin played host to the annual Midwest Gaming Classic… and the worst April Blizzard in history.  We discuss the convention, it’s panels, personalities, vendors, and more. Show Notes Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve […] The post Snowed-In at Midwest Gaming Classic 2018 – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 019 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website Last weekend, Milwaukee Wisconsin played host to the annual Midwest Gaming Classic… and the worst April Blizzard in history.  We discuss the convention, it’s panels, personalities, vendors, and more. Show Notes Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve […] The post Snowed-In at Midwest Gaming Classic 2018 – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 019 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website With the World Video Game Hall of Fame set to induct its 2018 class, we take a look at the mark each of  the current Hall of Fame members made on the industry.  Then, we examine the 2018 nominees […] The post Exploring the World Video Game Hall of Fame – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 018 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website With the World Video Game Hall of Fame set to induct its 2018 class, we take a look at the mark each of  the current Hall of Fame members made on the industry.  Then, we examine the 2018 nominees […] The post Exploring the World Video Game Hall of Fame – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 018 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website We sit down for a conversation with Giant Sparrow’s Ian Dallas – creative director of the 2017 hit What Remains of Edith Finch and 2014’s The Unfinished Swan. This episode of Masters of Unlocking follows a bit of a […] The post A Conversation With Giant Sparrow’s Ian Dallas – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 017 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website We sit down for a conversation with Giant Sparrow’s Ian Dallas – creative director of the 2017 hit What Remains of Edith Finch and 2014’s The Unfinished Swan. This episode of Masters of Unlocking follows a bit of a […] The post A Conversation With Giant Sparrow’s Ian Dallas – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 017 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Author & professor Ian Bogost theorized that video games, as a medium, are poor conduits for storytelling and that games are better without stories. Do Caleb & Scott agree? Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb J. Ross (@CalebJRoss) and VGCollectaholic (@VGCollectaholic) recap their recent game pickups Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve been playing […] The post Are Video Games Better Without Stories? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 016 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Author & professor Ian Bogost theorized that video games, as a medium, are poor conduits for storytelling and that games are better without stories. Do Caleb & Scott agree? Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb J. Ross (@CalebJRoss) and VGCollectaholic (@VGCollectaholic) recap their recent game pickups Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve been playing […] The post Are Video Games Better Without Stories? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 016 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Caleb & Scott dive into a new report by social site Qutee about what video gamers think about gaming in 2018.  They examine the results of the report and ask whether it actually tells us anything scientific about gamers or the game industry. The post What Do Gamers Think About Gaming in 2018? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 015 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Caleb & Scott dive into a new report by social site Qutee about what video gamers think about gaming in 2018.  They examine the results of the report and ask whether it actually tells us anything scientific about gamers or the game industry. The post What Do Gamers Think About Gaming in 2018? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 015 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

The rumor mill is running wild about Microsoft buying EA, Valve, or PUBG.  We look at why those don't make sense and propose three new contenders for who we think House Xbox SHOULD acquire. The post Which Game Publisher SHOULD Microsoft Acquire? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 014 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

The rumor mill is running wild about Microsoft buying EA, Valve, or PUBG.  We look at why those don't make sense and propose three new contenders for who we think House Xbox SHOULD acquire. The post Which Game Publisher SHOULD Microsoft Acquire? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 014 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

No shortage of news this week as we discuss the Overwatch League debut, CES video game announcements, Nintendo unveiling cardboard Legos, and a business look at the YouTube demonetization drama. The post Overwatch League & Twitch; YouTube Demonetization – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 013 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

No shortage of news this week as we discuss the Overwatch League debut, CES video game announcements, Nintendo unveiling cardboard Legos, and a business look at the YouTube demonetization drama. The post Overwatch League & Twitch; YouTube Demonetization – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 013 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

This week the global electronics industry descends on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES).  These days, the show is dominated by televisions, the Internet of Things, and 5G smart toasters, but it wasn’t always so… in this episode of Masters of Unlocking, we take a look back at the rich history of […] The post Video Gaming’s Rich Legacy at CES – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 012 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

This week the global electronics industry descends on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES).  These days, the show is dominated by televisions, the Internet of Things, and 5G smart toasters, but it wasn’t always so… in this episode of Masters of Unlocking, we take a look back at the rich history of […] The post Video Gaming’s Rich Legacy at CES – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 012 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

It’s that time of year – Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, and Final Fantasy’s birthday.  Want to feel old?  The Final Fantasy franchise turns 30 years old this month. We discuss some of our memories from the landmark franchise. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb and VGCollectaholic recap their recent game pickups, including Soedesco indy games and […] The post Happy 30th Birthday Final Fantasy- Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 011 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

It’s that time of year – Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, and Final Fantasy’s birthday.  Want to feel old?  The Final Fantasy franchise turns 30 years old this month. We discuss some of our memories from the landmark franchise. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb and VGCollectaholic recap their recent game pickups, including Soedesco indy games and […] The post Happy 30th Birthday Final Fantasy- Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 011 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Take a timeout from your crazy family conversations this holiday season and gather ’round for some great family-friendly couch co-op games! We list our recommendations for best local multiplayer games to play with gamers and non-gamers. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb and VGCollectaholic recap their recent game pickups, including a Neo Geo AES system, flash […] The post Couch Co-Op Holiday Family Fun- Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 010 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Take a timeout from your crazy family conversations this holiday season and gather ’round for some great family-friendly couch co-op games! We list our recommendations for best local multiplayer games to play with gamers and non-gamers. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb and VGCollectaholic recap their recent game pickups, including a Neo Geo AES system, flash […] The post Couch Co-Op Holiday Family Fun- Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 010 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

When I was growing up, meeting people on the internet was simultaneously a social death wish and a real life death wish. Generally, things that are perceived as dangerous (such as climbing the highest in a tree or, more specific to this topic, being in the same room with strangers who apparently have trouble making […] The post A Murder of Codes – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP06 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

When I was growing up, meeting people on the internet was simultaneously a social death wish and a real life death wish. Generally, things that are perceived as dangerous (such as climbing the highest in a tree or, more specific to this topic, being in the same room with strangers who apparently have trouble making […] The post A Murder of Codes – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP06 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Please don’t hate me for my lack of new episodes lately. Before you judge, please hear me out…I was playing a video game. Normally, that would not be a great excuse, but it kinda makes sense here, right? I mean, I am learning to make games. It would be like wanting to be a chef […] The post Something OnClicked() for me – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP05 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Please don’t hate me for my lack of new episodes lately. Before you judge, please hear me out…I was playing a video game. Normally, that would not be a great excuse, but it kinda makes sense here, right? I mean, I am learning to make games. It would be like wanting to be a chef […] The post Something OnClicked() for me – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP05 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

In this week’s episode I start off by apologizing for this not being a weekly podcast. Oops. But then I quickly(ish) get into my progress with Unity, with C#, an update on my newest game project, and I even have time to talk a bit about what a game engine is (see, the title of […] The post What’s a Game Engine? – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP04 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

In this week’s episode I start off by apologizing for this not being a weekly podcast. Oops. But then I quickly(ish) get into my progress with Unity, with C#, an update on my newest game project, and I even have time to talk a bit about what a game engine is (see, the title of […] The post What’s a Game Engine? – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP04 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

In this week’s episode I dig a bit into the game The Beginner’s Guide. While The Deaf Duck is not a game review podcast, The Beginner’s Guide touches on an aspect of creation (any creation really, but in this case video games) that’s often discussed but rarely (that I know of) with the video game […] The post The Beginner’s Guide game and being comfortable with ignorance – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP03 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

In this week’s episode I dig a bit into the game The Beginner’s Guide. While The Deaf Duck is not a game review podcast, The Beginner’s Guide touches on an aspect of creation (any creation really, but in this case video games) that’s often discussed but rarely (that I know of) with the video game […] The post The Beginner’s Guide game and being comfortable with ignorance – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP03 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Welcome back to The Deaf Duck Podcast, where I, Caleb, document my journey with Unity3D from absolute beginner to +1 absolute beginner, which is still a beginner….ha, math jokes. Absolute. My primary motivation for this podcast is to keep me motivated within the world of intimidating coding forums and unfair anger toward those of us […] The post Nouns, Verbs, and Classes – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP02 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Welcome back to The Deaf Duck Podcast, where I, Caleb, document my journey with Unity3D from absolute beginner to +1 absolute beginner, which is still a beginner….ha, math jokes. Absolute. My primary motivation for this podcast is to keep me motivated within the world of intimidating coding forums and unfair anger toward those of us […] The post Nouns, Verbs, and Classes – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP02 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Hey’s it’s another podcast from Caleb J. Ross (me)! I know, I know, that exclamation point is totally warranted. Join me as I delve into the world of Unity (the 3D game development engine, not the concept of emotional togetherness). I know almost nothing about programming, but I love video games. And you know what […] The post About me and why I care about Unity – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP01 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Hey’s it’s another podcast from Caleb J. Ross (me)! I know, I know, that exclamation point is totally warranted. Join me as I delve into the world of Unity (the 3D game development engine, not the concept of emotional togetherness). I know almost nothing about programming, but I love video games. And you know what […] The post About me and why I care about Unity – The Deaf Duck Podcast EP01 appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Today Webster Creasemuffin Jr. III takes us with him as he explores one of his greatest pastimes: reviewing things. The post Review Day: a Ninja Book, A VHS Tape, and a Kind of Fly Swatter (ep03) appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Today Webster Creasemuffin Jr. III takes us with him as he explores one of his greatest pastimes: reviewing things. The post Review Day: a Ninja Book, A VHS Tape, and a Kind of Fly Swatter (ep03) appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.

Today Webster Creasemuffin Jr. III talks about his affinity for past generation video game consoles and milk from various teats. The post Delicious Rat Milk (ep02) appeared first on Video Game Thoughts and Reviews.