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Passionate about the video game industry? Have loads of opinions about your favorite games? Same here, your just probably not as loud as me... My thoughts drive me into long break down rants on things such as "Is Final Fantasy's final hour upon us?" or ma


    • Sep 25, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Rated R For Rants Episode 12 | "Ten Dollar Liars Tax"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 40:58


    In this episode I discuss the upcoming price increase for next gen triple A games. I go over the industry's reasons for the increase and why they are all invalid and pointless. Why I think games should stay the same price and what it will mean if we let the video game industry to get away with this.

    Rated R For Rants Episode 11 | "Console Launch History"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 51:11


    In this episode I discuss and look back at the previous four console generations. Seeing what games these consoles had to offer at their initial launch. Going over every console from the PS1, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, and Xbox up to the newest in the PS4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch. Judging what console at the time would have gotten my purchase and won the launch window. I do this to try and make an informed decision on the purchase of the newest upcoming consoles. To see if it is worth purchasing at launch or waiting till later. What better way to look into the future than glancing back to the past.

    Rated R For Rants Episode 10 | "The Last of Us Part II"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 50:55


    In this episode I break down all my thoughts on The Last of Us Part II. I go over the positives and the negatives that includes gameplay, story, and much more! After the masterclass that was the original this was one of my most anticipated games of this year. The game got tons of criticism before release and I wanted to go in and make a full unbiased opinion for myself. Find out if I think the game is good, bad, or average.

    Rated R For Rants Episode 9 | "Sold On A Dream"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 33:29


    In this episode I discuss the newly announced Control Ultimate edition. Why this makes the company look bad and how other games do similar things. How it is better for the consumer to wait to purchase new games despite what the industry is telling you. The fact that so many games release as a hollow shell of what we were promised then promise a resolution in form of road maps. Being an early adopter is anti consumer.

    Rated R For Rants Episode 8 | "Pop Culture Gaming"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 44:01


    In this episode I discuss what is currently the popular trends in gaming and how much it has effected the rest of the game industry. I compare the effect that previous trends had compared to current ones. Why the new popular trends are causing ripples that are negatively effecting the industry and ultimately consumers. How we can change things for the better where better and more unique games are being made.

    Rated R For Rants Episode 7 | "The Death of Physical Media"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 43:47


    In this episode I discuss how physical media is slowly phasing out. How the time it took for movies and music to go out of style opposed to video games. Nostalgia plays a big role in their continence so why do movies and music not elicit the same response? The future of how people move forward with video game purchasing and consumption. The major up and downsides to physical, digital, and streaming games.

    Rated R For Rants Episode 6 | "Xbox: The Way of Sega"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 42:26


    In this episode I go over the recent Xbox Games Showcase. What I think of all of the releases that Xbox has revealed. As long with how I think Xbox will do in the next console generation. How I think Microsoft should take a page out of Sega's play book and get out of the console market. Also the recent drop of the year payment tier of Xbox Live Gold and why I think that was done.

    Rated R For Rants Episode 5 | "Gotta Catch 'Em All"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 49:14


    In this episode I discuss the last few entries into the Pokemon series such as Pokemon Sword/Shield, Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee, Pokemon Sun/Moon, and more! I go over how I got into Pokemon in my younger years. The direction the franchise is headed and how I think they should proceed.

    Rated R For Rants Episode 4 | "Destiny: Beyond Salvation"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 47:14


    In this episode I go over the history of Destiny. How the game evolved from its launch in 2014 to modern Destiny 2. How the desire to chase rewards and play activities has altered, I go over the separation from Activision and the latest big announcement stream. How the different times in Destiny's lifespan has resulted in many different feelings toward the series.

    Rated R For Rants Episode 3 | "The Ubisoft Virus"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 35:58


    In this episode I discuss Ubisoft's influence on the industry and how their business practices are spreading to the rest of the industry. Why I think this is causing harm to the overall quality of video games. Give examples of the direction the industry should be headed.

    Rated R For Rants Episode 2 | "Electronic A$$holes"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 38:46


    In this episode I discuss the recent EA's E3 like conference. I go over all the announcements and my opinions on everything that was revealed.Also I go into my opinions on EA as a company and some of their recent releases the past few years. How I think no one should support them as a company. #BoycottEA

    Rated R For Rants Episode 1 | "Final Fantasy's Finale"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 59:07


    In this episode I discuss my opinions on the Final Fantasy series and what I think of the current direction the franchise is headed. My opinions of the newest release Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy XV, and more. How I think the franchise should head in the future.

    Rated R For Rants Episode 0 | "My Story"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 33:39


    In this episode I discuss my past and how I found and fell in love with video games. From the beginning to the present. Hear about how I got started with YouTube, Twitch, and all my other endeavors including the podcast. All my motivations and influences.

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