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The Kirby Light Novels are a load of fun and here we go over the first one. Kirby and Waddle Dee are two brain cells. King Dedede wears a dress. And Meta Knight has a date?! So much wild stuff happens. Here in this radio play we have fully voiced the entire first chapter of the book and will release episodes for the rest of the book as they finish. Cast: Narrator - Me (LostScarf) - This Channel Kirby - Caitlyn - cjfoster.13 on Instagram Waddle Dee - LostNeverFound - https://www.youtube.com/@L0STN3V3RF0UND King Dedede - Griscuit - https://bsky.app/profile/griscuit.bsky.social Burning Leo - Tayla Mayka - https://x.com/yw126127 Meta Knight - Me (LostScarf) - This Channel Extras - Tayla Mayka, LostScarf, Hanar ( TikTok @lovelyincrimson4 ) Mrs. Parfaitlike - Griscuit - https://bsky.app/profile/griscuit.bsky.social Chef 1 - TheDexusShow - https://www.youtube.com/@UCpBZbAUX6QoEmrL3uppKZtw  Chef 2 - Sonico - https://www.youtube.com/@SonicoVT  Chef 3 - Savi the Gamer - https://www.youtube.com/@SaviTheGamer   Sir Kibble - Eurasian Grass - https://www.youtube.com/@EurasianGrass Wheelie - Me (LostScarf) - This Channel Walkie - LostNeverFound Chef Kawasaki - Griscuit Kirby's Dreamcast is a monthly podcast covering Kirby Right Back at Ya, all of the Kirby games, and the pink puff ball in general. The Mini Episodes will hopefully come out 2 weeks after regular episodes. YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/INpv2mVJFv0   http://bit.ly/DreamcastiTunes Check out our Discord at http://bit.ly/ScarfCord Scarfplays Twitter (Channel): https://twitter.com/ScarfPlays LostScarf Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/LostScarf Jynx Twitter (Editor): https://twitter.com/GameJynx

Collections, Collecting, and the Things We Never Meant to Collect. Why do we gather the things we do, and what does these collections say about us. Nutty sits down with Tek and Vox to talk about collecting (both the intentional … Continue reading → The post Collecting and Collections appeared first on NIMLAS Studios.

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(00:00:00) Introduction (00:09:12) Development History (00:21:01) Visuals and Art Style (00:37:21) Mechanics (01:03:12) Music and Sound (01:21:50) Story, TV Ads, and Stuck on the PS3 (01:36:15) Wrapping Up Please consider supporting the show on Patreon! You can also click here to join the free Discord server or connect with the show on Bluesky and Instagram!Hey, all! Pixel Project Radio here!To break up Fighting Game February, Rick and Bill (Gaming and Collecting; 3DO Experience; Geek Addicts) jump into the 3D Kingdom of Dotnia in 3D Dot Game Heroes! This game—with credits from Fromsoft and Atlus!—was released to general favorability in 2009 but never made a notable impression. Perhaps this is why it's marooned on the PS3 and the PS3 only to this day! This is a very special game, and in this episode Rick and Bill break down why it deserves far more love than it gets: the infectious music, the self-referential and -parodic writing, the gorgeous marriage of 2D and 3D, and more. 3D Dot Game Heroes does so much right. It deserves more recognition—and we're gonna tell you about it! Hope you love the show today. Enjoy!Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

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Five Eyes flags active exploitation of Cisco SD-WAN flaws. Ransomware incidents surge, but fewer victims are paying. The FTC eases its stance on COPPA to encourage age verification. Authorities in Poland and Germany charge 11 in a Facebook credential harvesting scheme. Top UK news outlets unite on AI licensing standards, as the UK touts gains in cyber resilience. Researchers say a hacker abused Anthropic's Claude to breach Mexican government networks. Gamers revolt over AI in game development. On our Industry Voices, we are joined by Linda Gray Martin, Chief of Staff and SVP, and Britta Glade, SVP of Content and Communities, from RSAC sharing what is new at RSAC 2026. In Moscow, a man is accused of impersonating an FSB officer to shake down the Conti ransomware gang.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Today on our Industry Voices, we are joined by Linda Gray Martin, Chief of Staff and SVP, and Britta Glade, SVP of Content and Communities, from RSAC sharing what is new at RSAC 2026. Selected Reading Cisco SD-WAN Is Actively Exploited by UAT-8616, Five Eyes Alliance Agencies Issue Warning (TechNadu) Ransomware payments dropped in 2025 as attack numbers reached record levels: Chainalysis (The Record) FTC Softens Enforcement of Rule Protecting Children Online, Ostensibly to Protect Children Online (Gizmodo) Poland Cybercrime Unit Uncovers Scheme Stealing 100,000 Facebook Logins (The 420) UK news giants form 'NATO for news' group to control AI scraping (Press Gazette) Government cuts cyber-attack fix times by 84% and launches new profession to protect public services (GOV.UK) Hacker Used Anthropic's Claude to Steal Sensitive Mexican Data (Bloomberg) AI Mistakes Are Infuriating Gamers as Developers Seek Savings (Bloomberg) Moscow man accused of posing as FSB officer to extort Conti ransomware gang (The Record) AIs can't stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations (New Scientist) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 1706: Protest Fatigue  

The Replay Gamers stops by to talk about why he sometimes looks for new games to play.

Send a text“As the four of you move into the open cavern you see a large Goblin on the far side. He turns and raises a club banging his crusty and broken shield. Three more goblins step from the shadows, their bows raised.”Bob who was playing a first level fighter smiled. “This is perfect. Four Goblins against our Four 1st level characters. Let's Do This! I charge forward with a war cry.”20 minutes later as the players all sit in disbelief, their characters dead or dying with no possibility of survival. “What the hell just happened” they mumble as they start working on new characters.What happened is that no matter what the book says about Challenge Ratings, there is no such thing as a balanced encounter.On this episode Mike, Christina and I are going to talk about Balancing Encounters in your games. Why there is no such thing as a balanced encounter and the difference between a Roleplaying and Gaming at the table.Mike, this is your favorite thing to say, so why don't you kick us off.[Kick to Mike]Christina, you are heavy on the story telling side or what I like to call Roleplaying. I know you believe that the only way to balance encounters is between your ears.

Episode SummaryWhy do we play the video games that we play? Is interest in the strategy game genre truly waning globally over time? Greg and Lewis sit down with gaming psychology pioneer and Quantic Foundry co-founder Nick Yee to answer these and many other questions. From dissecting the Proteus effect to comparing and contrasting the psychological motivations that drive GTA Online, Fortnite, and Europa Universalis players, Dr. Yee takes us on a whirlwind tour of his company's Gamer Motivation Model that contains insights from >1.75 million gamers.What You'll LearnThe Proteus effect: How inhabiting an attractive or tall avatar can impact your real-world confidence level and negotiating tactics.The Strategy genre slump: Why interest in strategic thinking has dropped from the 50th to the 33rd percentile since 2015 in Quantic Foundry's gamer database, and how it appears to be linked to a global drop in conscientiousness (one of the "Big Five" personality traits).Gamer motivation models: What are some of Quantic Foundry's 12 psychological traits that drive video game play (i.e., Destruction, Power, Community, Strategy, Completion, Excitement) and how is this framework used to answer different questions than SDT (Self-Determination Theory).Industry Insights: How studios psychologically segment players to help guide their future content roadmaps, drive UA, and more.The RPG accident: Why the RPG genre is actually a bundle of two different player types.Episode Timestamps01:45 – The "wildly optimistic" era of mid-2000s MMOs .02:35 – VR Lab Experiments: Putting people in bodies that aren't their own .05:30 – Does the "virtual" you linger after you log off? .08:50 – The 12-Factor Gamer Motivation Model explained .11:50 – The "Bummer" Stat: The steady decline of strategy games .14:50 – Is Social Media or AI "shortening" our collective attention span? .18:50 – Why Balatro succeeds in a world that hates long-term planning .21:10 – Quantic Foundry vs. Self-Determination Theory (SDT) .32:10 – The hidden psychology of Idle Clicker games .35:45 – Breaking down the player profiles of GTA Online vs. Fortnite .Resources MentionedQuantic Foundry: quanticfoundry.comGamer Motivation Profile: Take the 5-minute survey here .Games Discussed: World of Warcraft, Civilization VI, Europa Universalis V, Balatro, GTA V, and Fortnite.Connect with our Guest:Nick Yee: LinkedInCall to ActionDiscover your "Gaming Posse": Take the Gamer Motivation Profile to see which of the 2 million surveyed gamers share your psychological DNA and get custom game recommendations.Join the Player Driven Discord: https://discord.gg/kPS6yPrB

Grandma Sue became a gamer at 81, and her channel grew so much, she's able to help pay for her grandson's cancer treatment! STORY: https://www.wdjx.com/grandma-becomes-viral-gamer-and-raises-money-for-grandsons-cancer-treatment/

On this episode Sony shuts down Blueprint because Sony is stupid, Phil Spencer is retiring, Discord age verification, we play a foodio games for limited edition snacks, and Peterson finally reviews his sex game.  

Episode 1606: The Jerk

須田剛一氏率いるグラスホッパー・マニファクチュアから新作『ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN』が2月11日に発売された。これをきっかけに、個性の強いゲームクリエイターについて語り合った。「NieR:Automata」のヨコオタロウや、「龍が如く」の名越稔洋、「ELDEN RING」の宮崎英高、「シェンムー」の鈴木裕など、ゲーム業界でもひと際個性を放つクリエイターたちに焦点を当てて語り合う。 ■ゲーム＆映画グッズ専門店「IGN JAPAN STORE」 https://ignstore.jp/ 00:00 オープニング 01:21 テーマ：個性的なクリエイター 1:04:25 コメントコーナー ■出演 ロブソン・ダニエル クラベ・エスラ 野口広志 IGN JAPAN編集部のスタッフが、長々とゲーム雑談をする“ながら見”推奨番組「しゃべりすぎGAMER」。 コメントコーナーではみなさんからいただいたコメントを紹介したり、返答したりします。ぜひコメントを残してください！ ■「しゃべりすぎGAMER」再生リスト https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dP0ylcT42dJXN_5KJECJ8cI9hK690_e ■ポッドキャスト版 iTunes　https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/ign-japan-%E3%81%97%E3%82%83%E3%81%B9%E3%82%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%8Egamer-%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88/id1258418439 Spotify　https://open.spotify.com/show/4AKK4MIlRk3Zfj8my703D8?si=x1_N0RZnTWiagXspsoIUkA ■一部使用楽曲 MusMus：http://musmus.main.jp/

Send a textTraitors-A Gamer Got Played

Lea, Felix und Heiko sprechen mit Olympiasieger Philipp Raimund über seine Liebe zu Minecraft, sein abgebrochenes Game-Design-Studium und die Frage, wie man eigentlich mit Höhenangst Geschichte schreibt. Alle Links zum GameStar Podcast und unseren Werbepartnern: https://linktr.ee/gamestarpodcast

We analyze the departure of Phil Spencer and his replacement, the person who helped Instacart IPO. Plus, a solid-state battery gets closer to safer 5-minute EV charging.Starring Tom Merritt, Rob Dunewood, and Andy Beach.Show notes can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(00:00:00) Fighters, Vipers, and Cars. Oh My! | Fighters Megamix (Ep. 170) (00:11:24) Development (00:23:10) Game Modes and Characters (00:44:33) Visuals: VF3 > FV (00:55:13) Burnin' Music (01:05:22) Gameplay (01:18:47) Wrapping Up Please consider supporting the show on Patreon! You can also click here to join the free Discord server or connect with the show on Bluesky and Instagram!"Fighting Festival" is a worse name...but not inaccurate.This week is all about the Sega crossover bringing together Virtua Fighter and Fighting Vipers (as well as a few other surprises): Fighters Megamix! Co-host Chris (Retro Hangover podcast) joins to PKG throughout this mashup that's either a marketing ploy or a good time, depending on who you ask. It brought the Virtua Fighter engine, it brought some (at the time) not-yet-released moves from VF 3, it brought the armor and stage destruction mechanics of Fighting Vipers...and it brought Sonic the Fighters and Daytona USA into the ring, too. This is a game that means so much to me (Rick) and immediately takes me back to being a wee lad playing the first console I ever owned. We hope you love the show today. Enjoy!Thank you for listening! Want to reach out to PPR? Send your questions, comments, and recommendations to pixelprojectradio@gmail.com! And as ever, any ratings and/or reviews left on your platform of choice are greatly appreciated!

If you missed the Beyond the Wall Podcast, or just were wondering about tuning into HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, this episode is for you. Nutty, Chooch, Viv, & Christiana have a BTW reunion as they talk about … Continue reading → The post 3 Bites of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Dunk & Egg) appeared first on NIMLAS Studios.

Episode 1605: USA Invasion

C'est le 400e épisode de cet incroyable podcast, et si vous espériez un épisode tranquille, bien chill, pour passer ce cap dans le calme et la sérénité, vous vous mettez la manette dans l'oeil. Cette semaine, c'est le départ choc de Phil Spencer de chez Microsoft, suivi de prêt par Sarah Bond. La direction de la division Xbox est chamboulée, et on prend le temps de digérer la nouvelle, et de rendre hommage à une équipe qui a forgé les quinze dernières années du paysage jeux vidéo pour le meilleur et pour le pire.Sony n'est pas en reste, puisque PlayStation ferme un nouveau studio. C'est Bluepoint qui ferme ses portes cette semaine. Après s'être spécialisé dans les remakes de classiques de PlayStation, ils avaient été rachetés en 2022 et depuis... plus rien. On apprend qu'en interne, quelques projets mal avisés ont été avortés, et désormais le studio est contraint de fermer ses portes.Bonne écoute à tous, comme toujours la Belle et le Gamer continue de couvrir l'actu de tous les jeux vidéo, de World of Warcraft à Fortnite en passant par Pokemon, en vous parlant des dernières nouveautés jeux vidéo, sur Playstation, Xbox, Switch et PC, tout en vous proposant les dernières critiques, et les rumeurs les plus croustillantes.Tout ça c'est possible grâce au soutien de nos formidables fans via Patreon, et pour les rejoindre, ça se passe par ici.Pour rejoindre la communauté de La Belle et le Gamer et nous soutenir, tous les liens utiles se trouvent à l'adresse suivante, y compris l'invitation pour rejoindre notre serveur Discord, et notre chaîne Twitch: https://linktr.ee/LBELG. On a hâte de vous retrouver!Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In today's Daily Fix:Incoming Xbox CEO Asha Sharma was active on social media following last week's bombshell announcement that she would be replacing Phil Spencer. She listed a few gaming bona fides such as her three favorites being Halo, Valheim, and GoldenEye. When pressed if her accounts were being run by artificial intelligence (she was head of Microsoft's CoreAI before joining Xbox), she responded with 'Beep Boop Beep Boop.' In other news, movie producer Roy Lee confirmed that the BioShock movie is still happening, and it will be the next project for director Francis Lawrence once he's done with the next Hunger Games movie. Interestingly, Lee revealed that publisher Take-Two wants the movie's release to coincide with the next BioShock game. And finally, take a peek at the five immersive worlds of the all-new Universal Epic Universe, and one of its featured attractions – Stardust Racers, all at Universal Orlando Resort.Presented by Universal Orlando Resort.

Hey Podtimists,This week David takes to the skies and Chase imagines a life with Deadlock.We also took a deeper look at the bizarre PS1 game, Silhouette Mirage. This was suggested to us by an anonymous listener, so thank you wherever you are!---Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(7:16) - What David has been playing(7:22) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2(18:33) - Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown(28:21) - What Chase has been playing(28:32) - Car Mechanic Simulator 2021(36:52) - The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy(38:04) - Plan B Terraform(46:39) - Deadlock(1:00:59) - Chase's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:02:38) - David's Podtimistic thing of the week(1:13:13) - Good Games! Featuring Silhouette Mirage(1:32:06) - Outro---Games mentioned: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2Ace Combat 7: Skies UnknownCar Mechanic Simulator 2021Hundred Line Last Defense AcademyPlan B TerraformDeadlockSilhouette Mirage

Gamers have concerns about Asha Sharma, the new CEO of Xbox who comes from an AI background and NOT a gaming background. Sharma was announced after the sudden departure of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond and it all feels... OFF. Throw in that she suddenly has an Xbox account with an interesting assortment of achievements, and some very canned (AI sounding) responses on social media and, frankly, gamers do have valid reasons to be concerned. RIP Xbox?Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

2026 wird ein Schicksalsjahr für Gamer – aber welche Titel erobern wirklich den Thron und welche fallen dem eigenen Hype zum Opfer?

This episode hits fast with blunt industry chaos, from studio blunders to outrageous hardware rumors, and the crew does not hold back. The group also digs into a packed lineup of new releases they have been playing, giving sharp takes and calling things exactly as they see them.

La industria en revuelo, hemos perdido a Bluepoint en Sony y también a Phil Spencer en Xbox. Además el estado de las Steam Machines no esta muy prometedor. También compartimos nuestras Semanas Gamers y hablamos de las noticias más importantes, Game On! ¡Suscríbete Ya! Estamos en todas partes para que puedas escucharnos cuando quieras y donde quieras. Enlace a todas las formas de escuchar el podcast y las redes sociales: https://sumpodcast.blogspot.com/2019/01/enlaces-todas-las-formas-de-escuchar-e.html Notas del Episodio: https://sumpodcast.blogspot.com/2026/02/semana-gamer-376.html Todo el material de terceros fue usado bajo la condición de “Fair Use”.

This episode hits fast with blunt industry chaos, from studio blunders to outrageous hardware rumors, and the crew does not hold back. The group also digs into a packed lineup of new releases they have been playing, giving sharp takes and calling things exactly as they see them.

New episode featuring content creator, TMNT Super Fan and Retro Gamer Grace Guillory (@thequeen22).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-deal-with-courtney-harden--3678816/support.

Medverkande i detta avsnitt är: Fredrik. Poki och Vickan.I detta avsnitt bjuder vi på samtal om spel, film och mycket mer - allt i ett späckat format!Spel & spelrelaterat som tas upp:Carmageddon: Rogue Shift,The Eternal Life of Goldman (demo),REANIMAL (första intryck),Diablo II: Reign of the Warlock,The Last Spell,Film/TV/Anime/Musik som tas upp:"The book that broke the world" av Mark Lawrence,"RuriDragon" av Masaoki Shindo,Terminus,Keyflower,A place for all my books,Ex LibrisRaiders of Scythia,Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling,Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power,Övrigt som tas upp:Q & A för podden; Denna gång blir det tankar mest om Bluepoint Games som läggs ner - samt lite av varje från vår lyssnarskara.Kom med i vår Discord här! - Nördliv på iTunes – Nördliv på Spotify

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Meta's apparent comeback runs headfirst into shifting UA economics, rising creative costs, and new pressure from platforms like Reddit, forcing marketers to rethink what “working” actually means. We unpack whether Meta is truly back or just delivering short-term dopamine, why in-app ads could reshape ad-monetized LTV, and how CPMs, payback windows, and creative volume are redefining the hyper-casual and hybrid playbooks. Cihan and Josh join to break down the latest Appsflyer data, Reddit's Max campaigns, China's UA surge, and Liftoff's IPO and to debate whether AI is leveling the field or quietly squeezing the middle out of mobile marketing.Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Deconstructor of Funds + UA Monthly kickoff00:17 Meet the guests: Jihan (Scaling.Games) & Josh (Wildcard Games)01:06 Today's agenda: Meta's return, Appsflyer report, Reddit AI ads, Liftoff IPO01:29 Is “Meta back” real? The 2.5 Gamers breakdown & the dopamine-hit spike02:52 What Meta's actually doing: rollout strategy, templates, and market impact06:05 In-app ads explained: why Meta buying inventory could boost ad-monetized LTV07:48 Ad quality debate: intrusive formats, churn-per-impression, and broken incentives12:58 Can hyper-casual come back? CPMs, payback windows, and hybrid monetization18:38 State of Game Marketing report: shrinking US spend, growth in Turkey/India20:16 The creative arms race: AI variations, the ‘middle class' squeeze, and rising noise23:25 AI Shrinks the Creative Gap: Small Teams Catch Up, Mid-Tier Stalls24:41 China's UA Surge + iOS Outspending Android: Where the Scale Is Coming From25:38 30 Creatives a Day: The New ‘Tax' of Competing in Mobile UA26:07 Ripoffs, Ethics, and Beating the Filters: The Dark Side of Creative Volume28:00 Hero Creatives Aren't Dead—But Copy Speed Forces Smarter Variations30:16 Copying vs. Trends: When ‘Stealing' Is Real (and When It's Just the Market)31:40 Is the Market Really an Iceberg? US Spend Down, Web Shops, and the ‘Hidden' Picture34:27 Reddit ‘Max' Campaigns: Advantage+ for Reddit with a Promise of Transparency37:19 Top Audience Personas: Useful Insight or Just a Fancy Dashboard?39:34 How to Test Reddit Max: Onboarding Friction, Learning Periods, and Scalability Unknowns40:58 Liftoff Files to Go Public: Valuation, Margins, Debt, and the AI Black-Box Race45:44 What's Liftoff's Moat? Engine vs. Fuel, Data Advantages, and the AppLovin Comparison48:35 Wrap-Up: UA Monthly Feedback, What to Cover Next

According to a new study, gamers are spending more time and money on p*rn and gambling than they are video games. I mean, it couldn't possibly be that AAA video games aren't giving them the, uh, bang for the buck like they were before?Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Eric Star brings a brand new game to the show! Can you tell the difference between a rage-quitting gamer and a fed-up worker just done with it all? Listen along and see how many you can guess right!"   Get more show at MZNOWWatch the full episode on YouTube:YouTube.com/@michaelzavalaFollow the Guys:Michael Zavala @michaelzavalaEric Star @mrericstarClark @justsimplyclarkFollow the Show:Instagram: @mznowtvwww.MZNOW.tvProduced at mzStudiosmzStudiosDallas.com

A glimpse into the R Consortium Submissions Working Group's recent successes and future work, and a new way to view those nested lists from a familiar face making his return to blogging! Episode Links This week's curator: Batool Almarzouq - @batoolmm.bsky.social (Bluesky) & @batool664 (X/Twitter)Submissions Working Group: 2026 Plans and 2025 SuccessViewing Nested Lists with xfun::tabset()Entire issue available at rweekly.org/2026-W08Supplement ResourcesR Consortium Submissions Pilot 4 https://rpodcast.quarto.pub/submissions-wg-pilot-4/R-Podcast Episode 18 (Yihui Xie Returns) https://r-podcast.org/024-rstudioconf-yihui-xie/litedown: R Markdown Reimagined https://yihui.org/litedownSupporting the showUse the contact page at https://serve.podhome.fm/custompage/r-weekly-highlights/contact to send us your feedbackR-Weekly Highlights on the Podcastindex.org - You can send a boost into the show directly in the Podcast Index. First, top-up with Alby, and then head over to the R-Weekly Highlights podcast entry on the index.A new way to think about value: https://value4value.infoGet in touch with us on social mediaEric Nantz: @rpodcast@podcastindex.social (Mastodon), @rpodcast.bsky.social (BlueSky) and @theRcast (X/Twitter)Mike Thomas: @mike_thomas@fosstodon.org (Mastodon), @mike-thomas.bsky.social (BlueSky), and @mike_ketchbrook (X/Twitter) Music credits powered by OCRemixA Toadstool Mix - Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening - Reuben Spiers, Gamer of the Winds - https://ocremix.org/remix/OCR04064

Dave plays with the AI in our episode links spreadsheetRandom Review - ⁠⁠LEGO Builder - Build TogetherRandom Topic - What piece of everyday tech would you ban for a week to see how society actually behaves without it?⁠⁠⁠Links for the episode⁠

Episode 1604: Royal Pains

Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets an in-depth look into the world of professional gaming as he sits down with renowned Madden NFL player Civil. Born Kenny Cox in Michigan, Civil began playing Madden at age 16 and quickly rose to prominence after winning some highly publicized tournaments. His road forward wasn't clear, though, and for a time, he began working at FedEx while attending college, pursuing a degree in criminal justice. Eventually, he'd pick the game back up and took to teaching other players how to better their game, which launched his social media empire that he operates today.The interview covers Civil's path through uncertainty to becoming one of the most well-known gamers on the internet, why he pursued teaching instead of competitive play, and his recent public declaration of his Christian faith. For more content, check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Check out our all-new merch collection: https://shop.dirtymomedia.com/  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

DSmooth, Selden007 and Shadow are still delivering. The boys cover the new releases, talk to some bigger gaming news stories of the week, and answer some odd listener/viewer feedback. Add to that an aftershow and it's a perfect mid-month episode. Rock on gents! You can always call the crew at (773) 527-2961 and weigh in yourself, or tune in live Monday nights at 8:00 EDT at http://youtube.com/2old2play , http://facebook.com/2old2play , http://twitch.tv/still_got_game and http://kick.com/stillgotgame ... (773) 527-2961 and weigh in yourself, or tune in live Monday nights at 8:00 EDT at http://youtube.com/2old2play, http://facebook.com/2old2play, http://twitch.tv/still_got_game, and http://kick.com/stillgotgame ...

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. Happy New Year! We got a list of all the big games and predictions for 2026, Playstation 5 has been Jailbroken but it will cost you more than a PS5 to do it, and Microsoft wants you to stop calling AI AI slop…no… All this and more on this episode of Press X to Start Gamer's Digest  Gaming News: What is Happening in 2026 (The Biggest Games Coming in 2026 | IGN) - Playstation: HighGuard - Jan 26 (Will this be the next Concord?) Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties - Feb 12 Resident Evil Requiem - Feb 27 Crimson Desert - March 19 Marathon - March 2026 Pragmata - April 24 Saros - April 30 007 First Light - May 27 Insomniac's Wolverine - Fall 2026 GTA6 November 2026 (Will it release in 2026 and Price tag)? Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls - TBD Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra - TBD Onimusha: Way of the Sword - TBD - Nintendo: Pokemon Gen 10 (+ 30th Anniversary)  New 3D Mario Platformer? New 3D Zelda? 25th Anniversary of Super Smash Bros… - Microsoft: Fable 2026 or Cancelled? Halo Campaign Evolved (revive Halo or another Infinite) 25th Anniversary of Halo Combat Evolved (Halo Multiplayer mode in 2026 too?) Gears of War E-Day (20th Anniversary) Bethesda Softworks (40th Anniversary) Something Fallout? (Fallout Season 2 out in 2026) Starfield or South of Midnight on PS5? Other Anniversaries 40th Anniversary FromSoftware (Armored Core 6 or Elden Ring DLC or DuskBlood info) Ubisoft (40th) Assassin Creed Black Flag Resync NO Hardware upgrades or announcements?    - Subscribe to the Channel RAM Price Increases Could See Next-Generation Console Releases Delayed | Insider Gaming PlayStation 5 Jailbreak Rumors Have Caused A Star Wars Game to Increase 1000% in Price | Insider Gaming The Witcher 3 is reportedly getting a surprise new expansion this year | VGC  Microsoft CEO Says People Need To 'Get Beyond' Calling It AI Slop | Kotaku  Quick Hits: Nvidia GeForce Now's Time Limit Will Stop Gamers After 100 Hours Each Month | PCMag What We Been Playing: Sean - BF6,  Dj - Skate Story, DnD   If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

Send a textWelcome to you heard it here last, where we talk about news, you've already heard.First up we are looking at EN Worlds results from their fan vote Most Anticipated Games of 2026. Malcolm and I talked about our favorites a few weeks ago, but now we have the official results from EN World.https://www.enworld.org/threads/here-are-2026s-most-anticipated-ttrpgs-as-voted-by-you.717141/The top 10 fan voted games are interesting for a number or reasons. We have some new players to the game world, some old favorites getting a face lift and at least one that left me scratching my head.But let's get the Doctor's thought's first. Christina, what stood out to you on EN World's Top 10 List of Most Anticipated Games for 2026.[Kick to Christina]Mike, I know you have opinions, what did you pull from this?[Kick to Mike]In business news Drive Thru RPG announced an increase in it's print on demand prices.https://www.enworld.org/threads/drivethrurpg-print-on-demand-prices-increasing-again.717604/This comes on the heels of last March's almost 50% increase in printing costs. Drive Thru's announcement indicates that there will be a 3 – 5 percent increase in costs for their print on demand service. This increase went into effect on February 1st, 2026. The announcement places the reason for the increase squarely on the shoulders of rising costs of materials, from paper to ink to labor.Mike, I know the printing world is something you keep an eye on, so what observations do you have for the laymen out there wanting to get books printed?[Kick to Mike]Christina, is the future of TTRPG's digital and what does that ultimately mean for the hobby?[Kick to Christina]And there you have it, all the news, you've already heard.

Episode 1603: Golden Girls

シリーズがある中で、それぞれの形式がゲームプレイにどのような影響を与えるのかについて語り合った。 ■ゲーム＆映画グッズ専門店「IGN JAPAN STORE」 https://ignstore.jp/ 00:00 オープニング 00:31 テーマ：2Dと3D 1:03:51 コメントコーナー ■出演 千葉芳樹 クラベ・エスラ 福山幸司（フリーライター） IGN JAPAN編集部のスタッフが、長々とゲーム雑談をする“ながら見”推奨番組「しゃべりすぎGAMER」。 コメントコーナーではみなさんからいただいたコメントを紹介したり、返答したりします。ぜひコメントを残してください！ ■「しゃべりすぎGAMER」再生リスト https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5dP0ylcT42dJXN_5KJECJ8cI9hK690_e ■ポッドキャスト版 iTunes　https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/ign-japan-%E3%81%97%E3%82%83%E3%81%B9%E3%82%8A%E3%81%99%E3%81%8Egamer-%E3%83%9D%E3%83%83%E3%83%89%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88/id1258418439 Spotify　https://open.spotify.com/show/4AKK4MIlRk3Zfj8my703D8?si=x1_N0RZnTWiagXspsoIUkA ■一部使用楽曲 MusMus：http://musmus.main.jp/

On today's NKY Spotlight Podcast we're joined by Debbie Smith of Easterseals Redwood! She shares how to get involved their upcoming Game to Career Employment Fair and how esports-related expertise translates into real-world jobs. The NKY Spotlight Podcast is powered by CKREU Consulting.

Episode 1602: Old Black Man

Send a textBuckle up for a stacked episode dripping with gaming chaos and blockbuster heat!We're starting strong with a hilarious trivia showdown on the most unhinged bug fixes in video game history—think Skyrim dragons flying backwards, physics glitches that broke the internet, and devs who just leaned into the madness.Then we're heading to Westeros for the latest on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms—the highly anticipated Game of Thrones prequel following Ser Duncan the Tall and Egg. We unpack the vibe, casting reveals, and where it slots into the massive ASOIAF timeline.Next, we're hyped for The Wrecking Crew—the upcoming buddy-cop action-comedy starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. Absolute chaos incoming.We also break down the future of Star Wars: what's actually coming in films, series, the Mandalorian-verse, andir and what fans should realistically expect next.Wrapping up with Ballerina—the John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas. We dive into the action expectations, franchise connections, and all the early buzz.Gamers, fantasy stans, and action junkies—this one's for you. Hit play and let's go!

On this week's sode, video game developers are considering the unthinkable…reducing prices! We discuss some PlayStation State of Play trailers, talk about health bars in video games, and then Peterson apologizes (never!!). 

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