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The first ‘Halo’ classic returns with a new look and some brand-new missions. But it’s still M-rated, Dad. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.
The first Halo' classic returns with a new look and some brand-new missions. But it's still M-rated, Dad. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1005/29?v=20251111
Join David, Colin and Krysta for another exciting episode of Mission Debrief. This week its the Halo from Halo Campagin Evolved.Enjoy!
Welcome Spartans to Mission Debrief! We're playing every mission of the mainline Halo video game series in chronological order and talking about our experiences with a little lore sprinkled in along the way.If you'd like to play along and have your thoughts read on the show, email us at PodcastEvolved@gmail.comThis episode, we're discussing Halo Campagin Evolved!GIVE US A CALL!Have a question or comment you want played on an episode? Give us a call at 1-205-EVOLVED (1-205-386-5833) and leave us a voicemail!
10:30am - Brad Riter and Tim Graham discuss how Deone Walker has helped the Bills D-line to start the season
(00:00-23:54) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison setting the table for this weekend’s game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Houston Texans. Jake believes that the Colts are going to win despite the lack of confidence from their fans. Plus, they get into last night’s win for the Indiana Fever over the Minnesota Lynx. (23:54-42:30) – IndyStar’s Joel Erickson makes an appearance on Query & Company ahead of practice for the Indianapolis Colts to share his optimism about this weekend’s game against the Houston Texans. Plus, when will the Colts defense work out all of the kinks? Their conversation concludes with Jake getting an opinion from Joel as it pertain to this week’s power rankings segment later in the show. (42:30-44:30) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by reminiscing about the anniversary of the first days of Query & Company. (45:08-1:08:32) – The second hour of Query & Company starts with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing how wild it is that their MLB beer bet is coming down to the final five games of the regular season to determine the winner. Jake transitions into the errors that we have seen on the Colts defense and begins to wonder if they will ever get it turned around because of Lou Anarumo. (1:08:32-1:24:13) – It’s Wednesday, which means it is time for another edition of the Query & Company Power Rankings! Jake and Eddie rank the top five surprises so far through two weeks of the NFL season. (1:24:13-1:28:46) – Hour two of Query & Company wraps up with Jake taking calls from listeners following the news that Alec Pierce is heading to injured reserve with his heel injury. (1:28:46-1:52:09) – Voice of the Houston Texans, Marc Vandermeer, joins Query & Company to preview Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. What has attributed to the 0-2 start for the Texans? Does C.J. Stroud look as good as his stats through two games indicate? What are the Texans worried about when it comes to the Indianapolis Colts? How does he view the Jacksonville Jaguars as a divisional threat? (1:52:09-2:08:34) – Author Tamryn Spruill joins Jake Query to discuss the release of her book, The W: A History of the WNBA: How the WNBA Survived, Evolved, and Changed Professional Sports. What sparked her interest in writing the book? How much has the WNBA changed within the last three years in relation to where the league started? (2:08:34-2:12:27) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The U.S. Copyright Office is hosting an event today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Copyright Act. My next guest says the anniversary offers a chance to look back at why the law was created, what it protects, and the role the Copyright Office plays in supporting creators. Miriam Lord is Associate Register of Copyrights and Director of Public Information and Education.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aprovechamos que estamos con el fanático número 1 de Halo para analizar esta última entrega de la franquicia que se trata de la campaña del primer Halo pero con algunas cositas extras que mencionaremos. Por las noticias nos hemos ido con la novela del Kojima y los impredecibles futuros de Sony y Microsoft. Comentarios: https://t.me/comentariosindiepodcast
Il y a bientôt 25 ans, Halo débarquait avec la première Xbox. Une licence qui a contribué à imposer le FPS sur console, façonné le jeu en ligne tel qu'on le connaît aujourd'hui et marqué toute une génération de joueurs.Aujourd'hui, nous avons testé quelque chose qui aurait semblé impensable il y a encore quelques années : un Halo sur PlayStation 5.Halo. Le jeu qui a participé à faire connaître Xbox. Celui qui, pour beaucoup d'entre nous, explique pourquoi il y a encore une console verte dans le salon. Et désormais, l'un des plus grands symboles de Microsoft se retrouve sur la machine de Sony.Cela pourrait n'être qu'un clin d'œil à une guerre des consoles devenue un peu désuète. Mais derrière ce remake se pose une question beaucoup plus intéressante : qu'est-ce que l'arrivée de Halo sur PlayStation raconte de Xbox, de sa stratégie et de l'avenir de la licence ?On revient donc sur Halo: Campaign Evolved, sur ce remake, ses réussites, ses choix parfois discutables, mais aussi sur près de 25 ans d'histoire autour du Major John-117. Crédits musique :Halo: Combat Evolved OSTHalo 2 OSTHalo 3 OSTHalo 5: Guardians OST
It's only been about a month, but the conversation around Campaign Evolved seems to have already dwindled. Was this a miss? The Library - Halo Lorecast is a JumperScape Audio production created by Austin Murphy. "Keep What You Steal" was composed by Jafet Meza. Connect with the audience and support us at jumperscape.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did consciousness lead to us having feelings, or was it the other way around? Antonio Damasio is David Dornsife Professor of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Philosophy, and director of the Brain and Creativity Institute at the University of Southern California. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why he believes consciousness came before feelings and why feelings came early in the evolutionary process. Plus, we'll ponder how many other organisms are aware of their existence. His book is “Natural Intelligence and the Logic of Consciousness.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Join David, Colin and Krysta for another exciting episode of Mission Debrief. This week its the Halo from Halo Campagin Evolved.Enjoy!
Welcome Spartans to Mission Debrief! We're playing every mission of the mainline Halo video game series in chronological order and talking about our experiences with a little lore sprinkled in along the way.If you'd like to play along and have your thoughts read on the show, email us at PodcastEvolved@gmail.comThis episode, we're discussing Halo Campagin Evolved!GIVE US A CALL!Have a question or comment you want played on an episode? Give us a call at 1-205-EVOLVED (1-205-386-5833) and leave us a voicemail!
Twenty-five years after 9/11, public health preparedness has evolved from an emerging function into a dedicated discipline with trained professionals, established response systems, and infrastructure designed to protect communities during emergencies. In this episode, part of a series commemorating 9/11, Beth Maldin Morgenthau, deputy commissioner for the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, reflects on her experience responding to 9/11 and the anthrax attacks that followed. She discusses how these events shaped her career and helped transform public health emergency preparedness in New York City and across the country.
Are you tired of people being upset at Campaign Evolved? We are too, but that's not to say that there isn't places to improve or be curious about. What even are the Sacristans and what is their deal? Why is Craig in a tank? Check out Spylens on YouTube! The Library - Halo Lorecast is a JumperScape Audio production created by Austin Murphy. "Keep What You Steal" was composed by Jafet Meza. Connect with the audience and support us at jumperscape.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of the REconomy Podcast™, Chief Economist Mark Fleming and Principal Commercial Real Estate Economist Xander Snyder commemorate reaching the 150th episode mark by examining how the real estate market has evolved since the inception of the podcast in 2021, highlighting key trends that have shaped the market dynamics present today. The conversation traces the arc from pandemic recovery through rising inflation and corresponding interest rate shocks to the rise of AI and data centers. Don't miss a single REconomy episode, subscribe today.
After campaigning on a platform to curtail illegal immigration to the United States, President Trump has shifted federal immigration policy to severely limit all forms of immigration. We look at what's happened, and what the impacts have been.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, immigration policy correspondent Ximena Bustillo, and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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4R Nutrient Stewardship is becoming more practical, more detailed and more adaptable to the way growers manage nutrients across different crops and regions. In this episode, host Lyle Cowell is joined by Dan Heaney to explore how Fertilizer Canada's updated 4R Practice Guidance has evolved and what's changed in their latest update. They discuss the addition of best management practices for sulfur and potassium, new guidance for manure, newly highlighted practices that don't align with the 4Rs and expanded recommendations across different climates and crops. Tune in for a look at how 4R Nutrient Stewardship guidance has evolved, including newly added best management practices for all four major fertilizer nutrients, why the framework and new updates matter and how the newest guidance can help put 4R principles into practice. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics
One of our favorite games ever has been remade for Xbox...PS5...? Either way we look at the newest version of the original Halo with Halo Campaign Evolved. Is the Unreal Engine remake actually an upgrade and how do those new bonus missions fit into the Halo Universe?
Join David, Colin and Krysta for another exciting episode of Mission Debrief. This week its the Pillar of Autumn from Halo Campagin Evolved.Enjoy!
Welcome Spartans to Mission Debrief! We're playing every mission of the mainline Halo video game series in chronological order and talking about our experiences with a little lore sprinkled in along the way.If you'd like to play along and have your thoughts read on the show, email us at PodcastEvolved@gmail.comThis episode, we're discussing Halo Campagin Evolved!GIVE US A CALL!Have a question or comment you want played on an episode? Give us a call at 1-205-EVOLVED (1-205-386-5833) and leave us a voicemail!
Genuinely, the camera card disappeared. While we rectify this expensive mistake, here's the episode anyway talking more about general Campaign Evolved and its prequel missions! The Library - Halo Lorecast is a JumperScape Audio production created by Austin Murphy. "Keep What You Steal" was composed by Jafet Meza. Connect with the audience and support us at jumperscape.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nobody taught you these 4 life skills, and that's not on you. It's crazy to me that you can go to school for 18+ years and still have no idea how to feed yourself, read a pay stub, or have an uncomfortable conversation without spiraling. So, today I'm breaking down those 4 life skills, realistically, so you can stop feeling like you're faking your way through "adulting."Topics covered:
Marilyn Conroy, executive vice president-business development at Riviera Travel, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the product enhancements over the past two years that have turned Riviera Travel into one of the top premium river cruise lines known for its inclusivity and value. For more information, visit www.RivieraTravel.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.
In this episode we talk about the evolution of suppressors and also we discuss what Pew Science does for testing. Disclaimer is also in this episode where Eric sets the record straight about the Podcasts purpose and makes a formal apology to pew science and fans.Also covered is the Lindsey Clancy trial and case where a mother murdered her 3 children, Erin also opens up about his child hood and highlights the importance of being a parent with strong morals.
Luc joins us to chat reactions to Campaign Evolved and where the franchise's current direction actually is. The Library - Halo Lorecast is a JumperScape Audio production created by Austin Murphy. "Keep What You Steal" was composed by Jafet Meza. Connect with the audience and support us at jumperscape.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ann Berry is joined by Emily Spurling, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Index at Nasdaq, to unpack the evolution of the Nasdaq-100. They discuss SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, how companies staying private for longer are changing the makeup of public markets, and why Nasdaq has evolved its rules for index inclusion. Plus, Emily breaks down the ETF revolution and where she's seeing the next wave of innovation across the economy.00:00 Emily Spurling, Nasdaq's Global Head of Index, joins01:20 Why the Nasdaq-100 isn't just a tech index03:13 Walmart and the Nasdaq brand03:59 Why financial companies aren't included04:51 SpaceX's Nasdaq debut05:43 Companies staying private longer and the fast-entry process09:09 Concentration in the Nasdaq-10010:54 Could SK Hynix join the index?11:59 Nasdaq-100 inclusion criteria12:39 How ETFs expanded access to the Nasdaq-10014:35 How Nasdaq works with ETF partners15:37 What could reshape the Nasdaq-100 next17:01 Where innovation is emerging beyond tech17:44 OutroAfter Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew.For more go to https://www.afterearnings.comFollow UsX: https://twitter.com/AfterEarningsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarningsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/Reach OutEmail: afterearnings@morningbrew.com
This week, Kavitha Davidson traces how ESPN's X Games built the stage that made Tony Hawk, Dave Mirra, Travis Pastrana, and Shaun White into household names - and how it's evolved into the X Games League, the team-based reboot that just posted a 78.5% ratings jump in its first summer season, and whether the novelty can hold. Host: Kavitha A. Davison | Producer & Writer: Paroma Chakravarty I Executive Producer: Saadia Khan | Research & Script: Juan Sebastian Camacho| Sound Designer & Editor: Paroma Chakravarty I Sportly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover Art Graphic Designer: Sarah DiMichele Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us! You can reach the host, Kavitha, at kavitha@immigrantlypod.com Find Sportly on Instagram @sportlypod Follow us on TikTok @immigrantly Sportly is an Immigrantly Media Production For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at info@immigrantlypod.com Want to go deeper into your own identity? Download Belong on Your Own Terms, the app helping first-gen, second-gen, and third-culture kids reclaim belonging on their own terms. link below http://studio.com/saadia Join us in creating new intellectual engagement for our audience. You can get more information at http://immigrantlypod.com Remember to subscribe to our Apple podcast channel for insightful podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosted By: Nancy Hecht CFP® and Joe Bert CFP® Nancy Hecht CFP® and Joe Bert CFP® take your calls and provide expert answers to your questions on NEWS 96.5 FM. Submit your questions to: 1-844-220-0965 Nancy@FinancialGroup.com • Joe@FinancialGroup.com The post Four Decades of Change: How the Markets Have Evolved appeared first on On The Money Podcast.
Special thanks to VML Studios for sharing a copy of Goo Deer with us (1:51:10). If this game sounds like your jam, check it out here:Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4349210/Goo_Deer/SubscribeApple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Pocket Casts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.couchcompany.games
In Episode 78 of A Nametag Is Necessary, I ask: Did rap groups and rap labels evolve into content creator agencies and multimedia companies?From Joe Budden and N.O.R.E. to Drink Champs, Less Rap About It, KevOnStage and the Stage Crew, we're seeing artists and comedians build entire ecosystems around podcasts, personalities, community, merch, and multiple forms of content.So are today's podcast collectives essentially what rap groups and record labels once were?And with personality and content becoming such a major driver of audience, where does that leave the music? That's the conversation.A Nametag Is Necessary: music and cultural conversations worth having.Send your questions through to the YouTube Community through the following link, using the “⁉️” https://youtube.com/@nametagalexander/community?Music & Merchhttps://nametag.bandcamp.com/merchAudio version of pod
Review of Halo: Campaign Evolved (2026) Hosts: Chris Trio & Anthony Ragucci Guest: Chris Geddes Join our community! https://discord.gg/sTwgsXYGwc Watch us live on twitch at https://twitch.tv/delconerdnetwork Follow Us! https://linktr.ee/delconerds Music by Matt Kelly https://www.instagram.com/mattkellyguitar/?hl=en Lower Thirds By Alejandro Hernandez https://alejandrojhernandez.com Table by House of Me https://www.instagram.com/athomewithelm/ https://www.athomewithelm.com/
We head to Camp Miasma for some good old teenage sex and death before Mitch checks into Hotel Inferno and goes back to the Halo in Halo: Campaign Evolved. As I mentioned in the pre-show comments, here's the link to Anthony's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-my-multiple-myeloma-and-liver-cirrhosis-fight Be sure to follow all of the hijinks on our Facebook page and on Instagram! Follow Mitch on Twitter and bluesky and Letterboxd. Follow Brandon on bluesky and Letterboxd.
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Grown, diminished, or stayed relatively the same? Or are you a Christian at all? This is today's youtube live chat poll, and a running thread throughout the show today. Al Robertson of Duck Dynasty and much more from callers, texters, and Joe Concha.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor is in Ladakh after visiting Kashmir yesterday. He met CM Omar Abdullah, and following the meeting, Gor made an important comment: 'Jammu & Kashmir is an important part of India'. #CutTheClutter Episode 1884 explains why Sergio Gor's visit and comments are significant. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the evolution of US view on Kashmir, and how it has been on the positive side for India.----more----Read Inder Malhotra's article here: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/helping-the-us-help-us/ ----more----https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/dialogue-of-the-deaf/----more----Read India Today's article here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19940415-in-post-cold-war-environment-there-are-many-issues-on-which-we-can-cooperate-robin-raphel-809021-1994-04-14----more----Read India Today Shaekhar Gupt's article here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19940515-exporting-terror-755620-1994-05-14----more----Read The Hindu Suhasini Haidar's article here: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/why-does-india-say-no-to-kashmir-mediation/article28733048.ece
Checking out some Halo videos, will they change the mind of the cast? | Original Airdate: 15th June 2026 | Watch it here: https://youtu.be/4dw_8RVuFSc
Alex is back on the show, and we've got a LOT to talk about!This week on It Just Works!, we dive into the recent changes surrounding RuneScape and what new leadership could mean for the future of the game. Then we head back to Tamriel to break down some of the latest Elder Scrolls VI theories, including the speculation surrounding its potential setting and what Bethesda could be cooking up.Finally, we spend plenty of time talking Halo: Campaign Evolved! Alex gives his thoughts on the remake, what's working, what isn't, and why the ODST might just be stealing the show.RuneScape, Elder Scrolls, Halo and plenty of gaming tangents along the way — another packed episode of It Just Works!
John is a highly respected leader in the alternative finance industry, bringing more than 17 years of experience building, scaling, and optimizing high-performing sales and funding organizations. Throughout his career, he has successfully launched over seven sales organizations and co-founded two funding companies, including one that achieved a successful exit at five times EBITDA and another that continues to fund more than $7 million monthly. Known for his expertise in alternative lending, sales leadership, and risk assessment, John has developed a reputation for building teams that excel in both customer acquisition and long-term client retention. His approach focuses on thoroughly evaluating business profiles and aligning funding solutions with the unique needs of each client, helping businesses secure the capital necessary for sustainable growth. In addition to his operational success, John is passionate about mentoring sales professionals, developing funding strategies, and navigating the ever-changing landscape of alternative finance. His insights on leadership, scaling organizations, business funding, sales excellence, and industry trends would provide tremendous value to your audience. During the show we discuss: Why paying more for capital can sometimes be the smarter business decision The bank-statement signals funders actually look at Why a "business credit card" may not actually build business credit How to go from alternative funding to traditional financing The 0% funding trap—and what to check before applying Why business owners get rejected even when they think they're ready How AI could eliminate huge portions of the traditional underwriting process Why the right funder should help you become more fundable—not just close today's deal Resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdicanio/ Website: https://directmerchantfunding.com/
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Mariam Wahba reports the Sudanese civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), now entering its fourth year, has left over 400,000 dead. The conflict has evolved into a complex proxy war; the UAE supports the RSF to gain access to gold mines, while Egypt and Turkey lean toward the SAF. Iran has further complicated the battlefield by selling drones and hardware to both factions. Although neither side is seen as morally superior, civilians frequently celebrate when the SAF liberates territory from the RSF. Sudanese activists continue to call for a transition to civilian government despite the ongoing violence. (5)
Bob and Dave are joined by Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp live at training camp to discuss the importance of Mike Macdonald’s leadership and how the team has evolved since last season, they break down whether Julio and Josh Naylor can help bolster the Mariners’ flagging offense, and they hear what Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said about Elijah Arroyo’s season in Sweeping the Dial.
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Jeff and Christian welcome Zack Zwiezen from Kotaku to the show this week to discuss the pushback against Sony on physical discs, the four pillars of the new XBOX strategy, the Game Industry Hardship Bundle, and more!The Playlist:Zack: GTA Online / Splatoon RaidersChristian: Hitman: AbsolutionJeff: Halo: Campaign EvolvedTabletop Time:Zack: DND onlineJeff: Alice is MissingParting Gifts!!
David Davenport provides a historical overview of how the concept of equality of opportunity has evolved from the American founding to the modern era. The discussion explains that while the Founders initially focused on dismantling European systems of caste and class, later leaders like Abraham Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson expanded federal power to address slavery and industrialization. As the frontier closed, the government shifted from merely protecting natural rights to actively managing social and economic outcomes. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson furthered this trend by implementing New Deal and Great Society programs aimed at correcting systemic poverty. Conversely, Ronald Reagan sought to revive the original philosophy by reducing government intervention and promoting individualism. Ultimately, the discussion highlights a contemporary shift in language where the traditional ideal of equality is increasingly being replaced by the more ambiguous term equity. (1)1800 BOSTON TREMONT STREET
As Master Chief said in 2001 and 2026: "I think we're just getting started." Ben brings on Matt James for a wide-ranging discussion of recent releases. First, inspired by Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' they examine why games aren't typically made, marketed, and analyzed through an auteurist lens like other media and whether that could ever change. Then they break down their experiences with two big-name shooters, original 'Halo' remake 'Halo: Campaign Evolved' and 'Splatoon Raiders,' before sharing their impressions of indie games 'Denshattack!,' 'The Incident at Galley House,' 'Zero Parades: For Dead Spies,' 'Esoteric Ebb,' and 'Tears of Metal,' as well as Netflix's new interactive experiment, 'Unhinged.' Finally, Steve Ahlman joins to describe his experience with Valve's Steam Machine so far.Intro (0:00)Directors discussion (3:27)'Halo: Campaign Evolved' (23:20)'Splatoon Raiders' (44:27)'Denshattack!' and indie game impressions (59:37)Steam Machine reactions (1:31:14:)Outro (1:49:51)Host: Ben LindberghGuests: Matt James and Steve AhlmanProducer: Devon RenaldoAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices