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Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Turbo Boost Crafting, UI Accessibility, Midnight Talent Systems, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #706: The True Turbo Boost is Live! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Deepwind Dunk Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound Hallow's End - October 18th to November 1st Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Infinite Power Adjustments Midnight Alpha Test Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
The Blerds are back bringing you all of their thoughts on everything happening in nerd culture. This week, Shannon and James dive deep into their nerdy things including anime recommendations like 'Paprika' and 'Gachiakuta', video game experiences with titles like 'Ghost of Yotei' and 'Astrobot', and discussions on popular shows like 'Peacemaker' and 'Gen V'. They also explore the complexities of anime narratives, particularly in 'Chainsaw Man', and share their ongoing journey with 'One Piece'. They also talk about anime filler episodes and reading recommendations to the ongoing legal battle between Sony and Tencent over game similarities. They discuss the potential impact of copycat games on established franchises, the pricing of upcoming games like GTA 6, and the value of video games in general. The conversation also touches on the future of beloved franchises like Sly Cooper and the importance of game demos. Finally, they wrap up with recommendations for Halloween-themed anime. Chapters 00:00 -Introduction to Nerdy Things for the Week 00:31-Anime Discussions: Kaiju Number Eight and Paprika 03:10 - Exploring Sci-Fi Thrillers: Paprika and Its Creator 04:35 -Gen V: Catching Up 06:24 -Video Game Adventures: Ghost of Yotei and Astro Bot 11:43 -Controller Troubles and Gaming Experiences 17:06 - Astrobot: A Fun Platformer Experience 20:44 - Gen V and Peacemaker: Series Reviews 22:56 - Gachiakuta: A Dark Episode Discussion 24:45 - Chainsaw Man: Embracing the Dub 27:41 - One Piece: The Journey Begins 30:27 - Reading Cat's Eye: A Thief's Tale 31:38 - Sony vs. Tencent: The Horizon Lawsuit 38:28 -Live Action Horizon: Movie Plans 40:34 -Marvel Rivals: Player Base Decline 42:40 - GTA 6: The $100 Game Debate 43:29 -The Pricing Dilemma of GTA 6 53:33 -Sucker Punch Studio's Future Projects 01:01:28 -The Value of Video Games and Demos Subscribe to us on Youtube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your podcast app of choice! Follow Us! https://linktr.ee/blerdsnerds National Resources List https://linktr.ee/NationalResourcesList Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK56I-TNUnhKhcWLZxoUTaw Email us: Blerdsnerds@gmail.com Follow Our Social: https://www.instagram.com/blerdsnerds/ https://twitter.com/BlerdsNerds https://www.facebook.com/blerdsnerds https://tiktok.com/blerdsnerds_pod Shannon: https://www.instagram.com/luv_shenanigans James: https://www.instagram.com/llsuavej Jaja: https://www.instagram.com/jajasmith3
This week join Jesus, Gunny, and Mayo as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, Gaming News, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Oh and if you don't like this podcast how about go make your own! Leave us a review and share us with your friends and family! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers/ Follow us on Twitter -https://twitter.com/_Horriblegamers Listen on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@horriblegamerspodcast Discord -https://discord.gg/8bsaxmD
This week the guys talk about Borderlands 4, Death Stranding 2, and much much more!
Our sexy crubbers talk about games they've been playing lately, from Yooka-Replaylee to Clair Obscur, to Silksong and Borderlands 4. We even mention Concord twice. Also, the Minecraft movie had...how many writers...?MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXKevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Kevin's been playing Yooka-Replaylee05:35 If this came out initially would people have liked it more?13:45 Sean is our only Clair Obscur player20:07 Wasn't gonna timestamp Concord talk but it came up for a second time22:40 Quick circleback to talk about Yooka-Replaylee 100% length24:33 Brody is ALMOST done with Silksong (almost)29:05 Detour on the Lies of P final boss, heads up32:44 Return to Silksong talk, on movesets and more37:22 We also allow Brody to talk about Borderlands 4 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Josh finally finished Clair Obscur, so we had to talk about it.In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Turbo Boost Crafting, UI Accessibility, Midnight Talent Systems, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #705: Midnight Apex Talents! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Warlords of Draenor Timewalking Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Gravity Lapse Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th UPCOMING: Hallow's End - October 18th to November 1st Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Midnight Prologue: "The Warning" Content Update and Housing Early Access Level Up Your Talents in Midnight Feedback: Pet Battles Midnight Alpha Test Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
Jerrett has begun Atsu's journey in Ghost of Yotei and shares his initial thoughts as well as how he thinks Yotei compares to the great Ghost of Tsushima. 0:00 - Intro 3:20 - Moment with Mogan 15:32 - Ghost of Yotei First Impressions Subscribe to watch new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe on podcast services: https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/ Buy Team Chat Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/team-chat-podcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jkh48jk Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast teamchatpodcast #videogames #ghostofyotei
Are AI games right around the corner? In our second-ever live audience show, host Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, sits down with Serge Kynstautas, Head of Engineering at Gardens Interactive, a venture-backed startup building a social online shared fantasy adventure game, and Meir Wasserman, Head of Engineering at 2K Technology. Shooting live from the 3rd annual Pragma Online Services Summit, the trio dives into two critical topics impacting the predominantly technical engineering audience: AI and talent. They discuss AI use cases and tool stacks, how they balance context, security, and flexibility, and how they guide engineering teams in a rapidly changing environment. They also discuss talent in engineering in the new economy – given pressures to do more with less, is the engineering scope and team size being shaved down? Are teams opting for safer, proven tech or looking to innovate? How are engineering leaders bringing along those who may be more reluctant to adopt AI tools in their workflows? That and so much more – including a contentious lighting round and spicy audience Q&A. If you want perspective on the future of AI in games and the subsequent cascading effects on talent, this episode is a must-listen. We'd also like to thank Lightspeed Venture Partners for making this episode possible! With its dedicated gaming & interactive media practice, the firm invests from an over $6.5 billion pool of early and growth-stage capital. If you're interested in learning more, go to https://gaming.lsvp.com/.We'd also like to thank Overwolf for making this episode possible! Whether you're a gamer, creator, or game studio, Overwolf is the ultimate destination for integrating UGC in games! You can check out all Overwolf has to offer at https://www.overwolf.com/.If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
This week the guys talk about their trip to Seattle, playing games with spouses, and much much more!
Nick and Josh are back to finish the Robocop bookclub. Josh has also finished act 2 of Clair Obscur (Spoiler Warning). The bros also share a touching memory about their friend, Ricardo.In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...
This week join Jesus, Gunny, Mayo and Special guest IAMS as we celebrate our 500th show and discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, Gaming News, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Oh and if you don't like this podcast how about go make your own! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers/ Follow us on Twitter -https://twitter.com/_Horriblegamers Listen on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@horriblegamerspodcast Discord -https://discord.gg/8bsaxmD If you like the show..Share, Rate and Review It!
In this episode, host David Taylor sits down with two fantastic guests to explore why large entertainment companies are increasingly paying attention to Roblox, how they're experimenting on the platform today, and what they'll need to see to fully commit. Chris Petrovic is the Chairman and Chief Business Officer of FunPlus, one of the largest privately held companies in the gaming sector. Chris is a veteran executive in digital entertainment and gaming with leadership roles across major mobile game companies like Zynga, Kabam, and GameStop. Doug Rosen is the former SVP of Games and Emerging Media at Paramount. Doug led games teams across some of the world's biggest brands, and he brings deep experience in how IP holders evaluate and engage with emerging platforms like Roblox, Minecraft, and Fortnite Creative.We dig into the strategic framing of Roblox inside large companies and how success is measured. Finally, we look ahead at the challenges, opportunities, and what role Roblox could play in shaping the next generation of entertainment franchises.We'd also like to thank Levellr — the Discord community intelligence platform — for making this episode possible. Learn more about unlocking real-time community insights at levellr.com.If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
Happy 125 episodes. To celebrate, we aren't talking games, we're talking anime. Not just talking anime but getting mad at each other over each other's takes on anime. Except Brody. He got off scotfree, somehow. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESBe warned, we are going to talk random spoilers about the anime series we bring up. Warning!Here are our lists:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Jtart9https://myanimelist.net/profile/Wolfkaosaunhttps://myanimelist.net/profile/RACROXAnd he wasn't here, but he is taking recommendations:https://myanimelist.net/profile/MykonosFanWhile we're plugging, Justin and Chris went through pretty much all of Makoto Shinkai's works on our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/collection/320851?view=expandedTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody: https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXJustin: https://www.youtube.com/@WorldFamousJtart9Sean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Don't tell Scrum that he sounds like Narduar04:40 The opening salvo begins against Justin and Sword Art Online09:52 Justin DARED to only give Gurren Lagann an 8. An eight!!!18:10 Sean takes aim at Justin's other 10/1024:41 Wolfkaosaun explains and defends Wolf's Rain (tumblrcore)29:52 Sean has seen FMA but not FMA Brotherhood...and Jojo dissection37:56 Echoes of Justin's Sin44:04 Brody HATES modern anime fans!!! (not real, clickbait)51:45 "Brody is a lot more liberal" - Justin (with his 10/10s)53:30 Is Death Note actually a good intro to anime?1:06:30 Would our most recent game be easier or harder if Sonic was the main character? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This week the guys talk about busy days, wedding plans, and much much more!
Listen in for a brief synopsis on the latest Minecraft Live 2025. Followed by a brief recap of the Xbox and Cap-com showcase at the Tokyo Game Show
Zea's out sick this week, so the NAFC boys hold down the fort with all the usual chaos. Mox checks out the Chainsaw Man movie and gives his take on whether it lives up to the anime's bloody legacy. Meanwhile, Izzy's had enough of Alien Earth—he's officially turning on the direction, and he's got receipts. The crew then dives into The Lobster (2015), a bleak, absurdist look at love, loneliness, and turning into sea creatures if you stay single too long. It's weird, it's dark, and it's exactly the kind of movie NAFC was made for. Support us on Patreon!
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Brewfest, Midnight Alpha Testing Schedule, Turbo Boost delays, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #703: Midnight Alpha October 2nd! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Arena Skirmish Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Arathi Blizzard Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th Harvest Festival - October 2nd to October 9th Darkmoon Fair - October 5th to 11th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Join us for a Midnight Deep Dive and Q&A October 1 Launch into Turbo-Boost October 21 Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
In this episode, host Kalie Moore talks with Charlie Blackstock, Co-founder & CEO of Remix.gg, the “TikTok of games” where anyone can instantly play and remix community-built titles. They discuss why instant, zero-install games resonate with Gen Z and Millennials, how AI is lowering the barrier to creation and enabling culture-speed hits, and how Web3 rails can power creator monetization at scale. The conversation gets tactical on distribution, dives into the possible future of on-chain creator earnings, and how to create a platform for both Web2 and Web3 gaming audiences. We'd like to thank Neon – a merchant of record with customizable webshops optimized for conversion – for making this episode possible! Neon is trusted by some of the biggest names in gaming and can help you sell direct without the typical overhead. To learn more, visit https://www.neonpay.com/?utm_source=naavik We'd also like to thank Lightspeed Venture Partners for making this episode possible! With its dedicated gaming & interactive media practice, the firm invests from an over $6.5 billion pool of early and growth-stage capital. If you're interested in learning more, go to https://gaming.lsvp.com/.If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co.Who's On:Guest - Charlie Blackstock: https://x.com/0xChuckstock Host - Kalie Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaliemoore/ Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
Government Shutdown Watch: Washington gears up for yet another “who's to blame?” showdown. Spoiler: everyone.Saudi Comedy Festival: Kevin Hart and Dave Chappelle head to Riyadh, but critics say it's less about jokes and more about whitewashing.Electronic Arts Buyout: Saudi money and private equity swoop in for a record $55B takeover of EA. Because nothing says “fun” like leveraged buyouts.Musk & Epstein Files: Elon Musk and Prince Andrew both show up in newly released Epstein documents. This party's RSVP list just keeps getting darker.Trump Sends Troops to Portland: Troops in the streets, protests in the headlines — Trump is running his old playbook like it's 2020 all over again. LINKShttps://instagram.com/itsnewstoushttps://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This was recorded in a world before Silksong, so please excuse Chris' dunks on the Silksong community. He has since played 8 hours of it and thinks it's good. However, for years before it's release every gaming show would have the same meme. Where's Silksong? We've seen this with other games over time as well. Where's Half-Life 3? Where's Shenmue 3? What's Randy Pitchford doing on that bathroom floor? Sometimes we have to wonder, are we excited about the actual games, or are we just excited about being excited about games? Also in this episode, Moriarty tells us what PAX was like this year. MORE PLACES TO FIND USCrubscribe ► https://bit.ly/CrubcastGet the show early and get exclusive content at our Patreon ► https://www.patreon.com/crubOur Crubcasts are recorded LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/crub_official every Tuesday at 7pm Eastern, with EXCLUSIVE Pre- and Post-ShowsJoin our Discord ► https://crub.org/joinBlueSky ► https://bsky.app/profile/crub.orgCome join our Steam group ► https://steamcommunity.com/groups/crubclubPodcasts are available on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms are available at ► https://crub.orgSHOW NOTESHere's the Pax Autocratica game that Moriarty mentions around 25:45 in:https://store.steampowered.com/app/1067360/Pax_Autocratica/TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 We've kept you waiting...04:17 We may actually be close to Half-Life 3?16:31 Do we value hype cycles more than the games themselves?27:39 Moriarty wreaks havoc at Gearbox PAX booth (not clickbait)30:42 Gamers, we've gotta do better...hygiene it up!37:41 Overinvesting to play a game before it comes out soon after..39:58 You don't miss E3. By the way, colonoscopies.50:33 Shouting out our favorite obscure YouTubers/content trends from ages ago (real) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about backlogs, the amount of content out there to take in, nostalgia, and much much more!
Episode Notes: This week on Zed Games Hazel takes over with Zahra and Peter following suit talking game release hypes, bugs, and pet peeves before jumping into the week in #GamingNews. Then Zahra rocks out in the rogue like rhythm game 'Fresh Tracks' from Buffalo Buffalo and Peter takes it easy in the patient cozy tabletop/a digital single player Catan-esque game 'Let Them Trade' from Spaceflower. Timestamps and Links: 00:00 - Welcome to Zed Games 05:01 - #GamingNews 14:08 - Fresh Tracks from Buffalo Buffalo w/ Zahra 15:15 - Let Them Trade from Spaceflower w/ Peter Upcoming Events October SpringCon @Goodna State School Sat-Sun 4-5th Oct 9-5pm Zed Games 800th Episode Thurs, 9th Oct, 6pm PAX Aus @MCEC Melbourne Fri-Sun 10-12th Oct November Indie Dev Night @Lost Souls Karaoke every 3 months! Next - Thurs 6th Nov 6pm Produced and recorded by Hazel for Zed Games at 4zzz in Fortitude Valley, Meanjin/Brisbane Australia on Turrabul and Jaggera Country and edited by Tobi for podcast distribution for Creative Broadcasters Limited.
With the games industry in constant evolution, it's important to occasionally pause and take stock of where things stand. Host Devin Becker is joined by Aaron Bush, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Naavik, for a wide-ranging check-in on market trends, strategic moves from platform holders and investors, and how the current landscape might evolve from here. The conversation explores Epic's latest expansion of user-generated content monetization, plus Meta's recent AR updates and what it might mean for the future of digital interactivity. The episode rounds out with a look at current console strategies – including the success of the Switch 2, Xbox's identity crisis, and how PlayStation fits into the broader picture – and a discussion about the fragmentation of the gaming investment industry.We'd like to thank Lightspeed Venture Partners for making this episode possible! With its dedicated gaming & interactive media practice, the firm invests from an over $6.5 billion pool of early and growth-stage capital. If you're interested in learning more, go to https://gaming.lsvp.com/.We'd also like to thank Overwolf for making this episode possible! Whether you're a gamer, creator, or game studio, Overwolf is the ultimate destination for integrating UGC in games! You can check out all Overwolf has to offer at https://www.overwolf.com/.If you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Roster Restrictions, 11.2.5 and Legion Remix October 7th, Brewfest, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #702: Brewfest is here! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Mists of Pandaria Timewalking Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Deep Six Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour Pirate's Day - September 19th and 20th Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Legion Remix and the 11.2.5 Content Update Goes Live October 7! Salhadaar Raid Skip Bugfix Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
HGP#499 Gunny and Mayo talk all about Path of Exile 2 with a little Borderlands 4 sprinkled in . This time Jesus is out doing Jesus stuff, is it as good as Mayo stuff? This week join Gunny and Mayo as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, Gaming News, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Oh and if you don't like this podcast how about go make your own! Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers/ Follow us on Twitter -https://twitter.com/_Horriblegamers Listen on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@horriblegamerspodcast Discord -https://discord.gg/8bsaxmD If you like the show..Share, Rate and Review It!
There are easy games, and games that are notoriously difficult to "get good" at. However, Moriarty raised this question to us...what is the hardest game (or genre) to become simply "okay" at? Also, how much can a trailer spoil before it's simply objectively spoiling too much?SHOW NOTESThe cicadas outside Chris' home make a cameo at around 15 minutes in. If you hear it, that's what's up.TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunTrav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuyCHAPTERS00:00 Spoilers, Sean likes milk. Twice.05:22 Sean maybe answers it in one shot: Rust.08:37 Also? Fighting games.14:47 Getting into a MOBA is basically signing up for university26:10 MMOs, too. Acronym games in general actually29:24 FBC Firebreak mentioned, don't google it, we'll tell you what it is40:33 If we bought you a statue of a goat,45:40 RTS games too. That's right. More acronyms. And Soulslikes!51:21 Do trailers show too much? Can this problem be solved? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
This week on NAFC, Izzy's late—but that doesn't stop Gibbs and Mox from going deep. Gibbs kicks things off with a full-on rant about David Fincher's The Game and why it might be the original gaslight simulator. Mox and Gibbs also continue their running obsession with Alien Earth, throwing around more speculation than science. Once Izzy finally rolls in, he brings fresh takes on Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1—yes, it's hype, yes, people cried, and yes, scalpers are still the worst. The crew closes things out with their review of WarGames (1983), the Cold War classic that asks: what if a teenage hacker accidentally started World War III with a dial-up modem? Support us on Patreon!
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about Borderlands 4, Death Stranding 2, Metal Gear Solid, and much much more!
Josh has finally reached the end of act 1 in Clair Obscur and he is in pain. SPOILERS ahead. Nick has a PS5 now and he's got some thoughts on Astro's Playroom. Robocop: Rogue City Book Club continues with gentrification, , police pensions, and an obnoxious boss fight.In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Raid Tuning, Mythic Dungeon International, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #701: AWC and MDI 2025! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Ascendant Pirate's Day - September 19th and 20th Brewfest - September 23rd to October 9th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Sign Up Now for The War Within Season 3 Esports: AWC & MDI! Legion Remix PTR Developer Notes The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
This week join Jesus, Gunny and special guest host Krafty from Video Game Happy hour(VGHH) as we discuss the latest and greatest Video Games, Gaming News, plus regular life stuff and so much more! Does anybody read this? Join Our Discord with the link below..We appreciate you! Oh and if you don't like this podcast how about go make your own! LISTEN TO Krafty and friends over at VGHH! -https://videogamehappyhour.com/ Follow VGHH!->https://www.youtube.com/@videogamehappyhour Join us in our group on Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers Like our Page -https://www.facebook.com/HorribleGamers/ Follow us on Twitter -https://twitter.com/_Horriblegamers Listen on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@horriblegamerspodcast Discord -https://discord.gg/8bsaxmD If you like the show..Share, Rate and Review It!
Mobile publishing is a beast of its own, built on speed, data, and above all, user acquisition. In this episode, host Alexandra Takei, Director at Ruckus Games, sits down with Asi Burak, Chief Business Officer of Tilting Point, to unpack the future of mobile publishing and why UA financing has become one of the most talked-about trends in gaming today.Tilting Point, a top 50 global mobile publisher, recently launched a $150M UA fund this past March. In the past, TP made its name scaling live titles with marketing muscle and pioneering UA financing before it was industry standard. Today, that model has become mainstream. Asi explains how this structure works (non-dilutive, risk-sharing, and predictable) and why even large developers now see it as a smart capital allocation tool rather than just a lifeline for smaller studios. The conversation also covers ATT's seismic impact on mobile, Tilting Point's pivot from third-party publishing to 3rd party UA financing and first-party acquisitions, and how IP-driven strategies amplify UA effectiveness. We discuss what is attractive today in UA financing and how to effectively structure an organization to run two parallel investment pillars. We'd also like to thank Heroic Labs for making this episode possible! Thousands of studios have trusted Heroic Labs to help them focus on their games and not worry about gametech or scaling for success. To learn more and reach out, visit https://heroiclabs.com/?utm_source=Naavik&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Podcast We'd also like to thank Lysto — the AI-native playtesting platform helping game studios capture unbiased player feedback and convert it into structured, actionable insights. Learn more about how you can get bias-free feedback at https://lysto.gg/?utm_source=naavik&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=adIf you like the episode, please help others find us by leaving a 5-star rating or review! And if you have any comments, requests, or feedback shoot us a note at podcast@naavik.co. Watch the episode: YouTube ChannelFor more episodes and details: Podcast WebsiteFree newsletter: Naavik DigestFollow us: Twitter | LinkedIn | WebsiteSound design by Gavin Mc Cabe.
It's just the boys on NAFC this week, and things get weird fast. The crew opens with some Alien Earth speculation, followed by a discussion of the Final Fantasy Tactics remake rumors and the source code drama that's somehow both hilarious and deeply depressing. Izzy gives his thoughts on Ishura, while Mox talks about his recent rewatch of True Lies—still wild, still problematic, still awesome. Then it's time to dive into the main event: The Day of the Dolphin (1973), the movie that asked, “What if we trained dolphins to talk... and then turned them into assassins?” Somehow, that's not even the weirdest part. Support us on Patreon!
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. In this bonus review, Ed talks about his time with the new DLC for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, The Order of Giants. Does this new content do the game - and the franchise - justice?
Fortnite's newest season is here, and it has...Power Rangers and Halo People. Have we reached a point of diminishing returns with Fortnite collabs? Has the underlying cynicism of it all finally shone through the cracks? And, more importantly, which dead and buried 90's franchises are most likely to get the Fortnite glow-up next? Chris predicts Jared Leto.SHOW NOTESIf you don't know the video Moriarty references at 13:15, you do now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51beOlNC0qoAnd yes, Street Sharks is real:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Street_SharksTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSChris: https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanMoriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycoolSean: https://www.youtube.com/@WolfkaosaunCHAPTERS00:00 Intro, we want to be added to Fortnite too04:49 Who the heck is the new Halo they added08:44 The battle pass does at least still feel fair13:15 What Moriarty wants in Fortnite most, and he talks DBZ.........19:36 Moriarty tries to not preorder Borderlands 4 (this aged well)23:06 Moriarty's Skin Predictions26:31 Sean changes the entire game with one question32:37 Chris' collab prediction that seems very obvious as he says it (cursed)37:00 Moriarty's sugar rush, and Chris' BIGGEST ISSUE with Fortnite skins43:01 What would it take to get sales numbers on Fortnite skins?53:03 We become the first podcast to mention "Spellbreak" in 202558:49 The Pink Sauce Debacle1:03:08 Chef Kilo questions how we could violence school children ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
SILKSONG IS FINALLY HERE!!! And with it come our first impressions of Team Cherry's long-awaited Hollow Knight sequel. 0:00 - Intro 3:34 - Hollow Knight: Silksong First Impressions Subscribe to watch new episodes every week: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi14dFb-OyPcOS2pt4ZKP7g?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe on podcast services: https://teamchatpodcast.com/where-to-listen/ Buy Team Chat Merch! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/team-chat-podcast Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/jkh48jk Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/teamchatpodcast
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Nick is addicted to Ball X Pit, a concoction from the sick mind behind Mr. Sun's Hatbox. Josh has restarted Expedition 33 and still has no idea about the end of act 1 (the poor child). The bros then get into the second week of Robocop: Rogue City book club, where they explore the tech takeover of the police force and the unpredictability from the machines, that are supposed to be a source of predictability. In lieu of ratings and reviews we say … FUCK THE ALGORITHM, TELL A FRIEND!We have a new website! Come check it out! https://www.smashinggametime.com/Thank you to Alex Marvin Clark for our opening theme Hunt Him Down. https://soundcloud.com/lizardbeach?ut...
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss Class tuning, Pirate's Day, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #700: How to be a Pirate! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Delves Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Choose One PvP Brawl - Classic Ashran Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Pulsar Darkmoon Faire - September 9th to 13th Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th Pirate's Day - September 19th and 20th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts Class Tuning September 9th World of Warcraft Midnight Information Round-Up The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
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Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. This week the guys talk about Assassins CreedShadows, Mafia: The Old Country, Death Stranding 2, and much much more!
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. In this bonus review, Ed talks about his time with Season 15 of Disney Speedstorm. Is it too late to hop in?
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the Gamescom Systems Developer Panel, Eastern Kingdom Cup, September Trading Post, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #699: Gamescom Part Two! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Cataclysm Timewalking Weekly Quest - Delves Weekly from Brann PvP Brawl - Southshore vs. Tarren Mill Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Devour Darkmoon Faire - September 9th to 13th Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes September Trading Post Systems Download Developer Panel Gamescom 2025 Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. This week the guys talk about Assassins Creed Shadows gameplay, Metal Gear Solid, streaming games and much much more!
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. In this bonus review, Ed talks about his time with Season 18 of Overwatch 2. If you were one of many who abandoned the game... is it worth a return?
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. In this bonus review, Ed talks about his time with the "Hell is Us" Demo
Welcome to The Starting Zone Podcast, The World of Warcraft Podcast for New and Experienced Players! This week Spencer Downey and Jason Lucas discuss the M+ Leaver System, Midnight Gamescom Reveals, 11.2.5 Development notes, Hotfixes, and everything going on around Azeroth! Episode #698: Gamescom Part One! What's New this Week in World of Warcraft! Weekly Event - Battleground Bonus Event Weekly Quest - Titan Disc Fragments PvP Brawl - Temple of Hotmogu Mythic+ Affixes - Xal'atath's Bargain: Voidbound Winds of Mysterious Fortune - July 15th to August 12th Eastern Kingdoms Cup - August 26th to September 9th Don't miss it Weekly Checklist World Boss - Reshanor, in Karesh Special Assignment World Quests Theater Troupe Awakening the Machine Spreading the Light Severed Threads Pacts Worldsoul Memories Nightfall Scenario Important Posts M+ Dungeon Leaver Penalty System Online The War Within Patch 11.2.5 Development Notes World of Warcraft: Midnight Revealed! Demon Hunter Spec The World of Midnight Developer Panel VoD Ion Hazzikostas and Paul Kubit Xbox Interview Hotfixes and much more! You can find us on Discord at The Starting Zone or email us at TheStartingZone@Gmail.com Have you heard about our Patreon? It's a great way to support the show and goes towards making more content for you! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/thestartingzone Looking for to grab some great TSZ merch? Look no further than here! We've got the shirts, hoodies, mugs, pillows even stickers you want!