Podcasts about half life

This week on From the Front Porch, our Summer Readings series continues! In this series, Annie introduces you to one book you should read this summer by reading an excerpt (with permission from publishers). Today, Annie reads a passage from Rachel Beanland's new book The Half Life. Use code SUMMERREADINGS at checkout to get 10% off The Half Life this week. To purchase the books mentioned in this episode, stop by The Bookshelf in Thomasville, visit our website (search episode 591) or download and shop on The Bookshelf's official app: The Half Life by Rachael Beanland Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachael Beanland The House Is on Fire by Rachael Beanland The Women by Kristin Hannah Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter Beyond the Point by Claire Gibson From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram and Facebook, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading A Private Man by Stephanie Sy-Quia. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Beth, Cammy Tidwell, Gene Queens, Jammie Treadwell, Joseph Shorter IV, Kimberly, Linda Lee Drozt, Nicole Marsee, Stephanie Dean, Martha, and Wendi Jenkins.

Head over to http://patreon.com/kindafunny this month to grab a membership and receive exclusive content and ad-free episodes! Is the PS6 a handheld system, Xbox Studio leaders reportedly detest Game Pass, and Steam Machine isn't getting Half Life 3… exclusively. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:09:38 - The PS6 sure sounds like a handheld00:34:27 - Ad00:35:34 - Xbox Studio Leaders Reportedly Detest Game Pass, Arguing it Destroyed the Value of Their $40+ Games Now Available for Pennies00:47:30 - Valve Promises No Steam Machine Exclusives After Months Of Fan Speculation About Half-Life 300:51:10 - Clair Obscur star Jennifer English exits Tides of Annihilation over health concerns00:55:14 - Wee News!00:59:96 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roberto and Jon are back for another relaxed unscripted conversation, beginning with Jon's ongoing battle with Nissan and the frustrations of modern customer service before moving onto some much happier news.Roberto shares the early success of his new Arsenal Women: Trailblazers podcast, which is rapidly approaching 500 downloads in its first month and already attracting listeners from across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. The pair also explain some of the behind-the-scenes changes coming to Tailoring Talk Magazine as they work towards a more consistent and recognisable format for the show. The conversation then turns into a deep dive on Apple's latest public beta. Roberto shares his first impressions of the new Siri, Apple Intelligence, on-device AI, image generation, natural language search, and why this feels like the first version of Siri that genuinely gets out of your way instead of creating more friction. Jon and Roberto also discuss whether Apple's AI could replace ChatGPT for everyday users, what still separates dedicated AI models from Apple's approach, and why the improvements feel more evolutionary than revolutionary. Elsewhere they discuss David Pogue's new book Apple: The First 50 Years, Steve Jobs, Apple's remarkable business story, the colourful iMac G3 era, and why understanding Apple's history is valuable whether you're interested in technology or simply fascinated by great companies. The second half of the episode wanders through James Bond, tailoring, watches, gaming, Half-Life 2, Robocop, Telltale Games, Billy Eilish's new concert film, Apple Vision Pro, Netflix recommendations, and Roberto's ambitious new series exploring the costume and wardrobe of every official James Bond film, before finishing with an increasingly ridiculous discussion about making their own ultra-low-budget Bond film starring Roberto, Jon and Alex.It's another classic Tailoring Talk conversation covering technology, AI, Apple, gaming, business, James Bond, menswear, filmmaking, books and the creative projects currently keeping Roberto and Jon busy.Timestamps00:00 - Jon's Nissan saga and the importance of good customer serviccandidse03:00 - Arsenal Women: Trailblazers reaches nearly 500 downloads07:20 - Living with Apple's new Siri and iOS 27 public beta14:20 - Can Apple's AI replace ChatGPT for everyday users?25:30 - Apple: The First 50 Years and the business lessons from Apple's history34:00 - James Bond, tailoring and Roberto's new Bond wardrobe series42:40 - Gaming, Billy Eilish, Apple Vision Pro and making our own Bond film Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the third book I've interviewed Rachel Beanland about; I just love her writing. Did you know she won the National Jewish Book Award for debut fiction for Florence Adler Swims Forever? In The Half Life, she takes us to Sardinia into the military world where one young woman finds her way. We spoke about Rachel's late father, her own experience growing up on military bases, how to really figure out who you are, and more. Rachel will be at our Naples Book Lovers Retreat January 22-24, 2027. Learn more about that here.** Want more? Become a part of my community! Sign up for Zibby's Highlights, which includes a free weekly newsletter, event livestreams, most anticipated book lists, personal essays, and a new essay platform with stories from all of you about what chapters you're in (inspired by my upcoming book Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot, 9/22/26). And follow me on Instagram @zibbyowens. But really, keep listening here. If you love my show, please tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling author Rachel Beanland to discuss her historical novel, The Half Life. Set on the Italian island of La Maddalena during the 1970s, the conversation explores the realities of Navy life abroad, the complexities of secrecy and family dynamics, cultural immersion, and the impact of American expansionism. Rachel shares the extensive research behind the novel, her approach to crafting compelling historical fiction, and the real-life events that inspired the story. This episode is perfect for readers who love historical fiction, richly developed characters, and behind-the-scenes insights into the writing process.What We're Talking About...Navy life in 1970s Italy and the unique dynamics of military families living overseasResearching historical fiction, including military history, Italian culture, and real-world eventsCultural immersion, identity, and belonging while living abroad in a close-knit communitySecrecy, trust, and relationships within military families and Navy communitiesThe impact of American expansionism on local Italian communities and the historical context behind The Half LifeChapters00:00 Introduction to Rachel Beanland and The Half Life01:01 Setting and inspiration behind the story in La Maddalena03:14 The US Navy presence in Italy and its impact on local communities04:54 Character development and themes of identity and marriage06:42 Secrecy and trust in military relationships08:08 Research process for writing about nuclear submarines10:48 Immersion into Italian culture and American military life12:39 Balancing personal stories and historical accuracy14:20 Early marriage and family dynamics in the story18:09 Themes of autonomy and American expansionism22:25 Women's healthcare and life on the island26:30 Unique community traditions and daily life details28:24 Upcoming projects and where to find Rachel BeanlandLinks MentionedRachel Beanland's website: http://www.rachelbeanland.comOrder your copy of The Half Life: https://bookshop.org/a/99223/9781668069134

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

Microsoft's latest round of layoffs and game studio shakeups reveal deep cracks in the XBOX business, as years of unprofitability and missed expectations force the company into tough decisions. Are industry icons like Game Pass and big-name studios on borrowed time? Also, Paul's made major progress on the Windows 11 Field Guide updates! Plus, a desktop and mobile web browser that now blocks YouTube ads by default. Layoffs Microsoft announces 4800 layoffs, 3200 at XBOX Analysis: What Sharma said and didn't say. Many interesting details revealed here. Many questions unanswered Great outcomes for four studios, id Software reportedly laid off half its staff Interesting alternative analysis: The Game Pass thesis, XBOX can't do everything Windows Four new builds yesterday, one major new feature: Cloud restore Microsoft Edge is adding support for Google account sign-ins Opera One adds clipboard attack prevention Google and Samsung have announced new hardware launches, both with new foldables on the way - Apple's first foldable expected in January AI Microsoft is reportedly transitioning to its in-house MAI models where possible Latest Corey Doctorow book takes on the future of AI and is surprisingly middle-of-the-road. Unlike his last book, he explains how he handles this and has some ideas for doing so yourself XBOX and gaming Gears of War Reloaded, more head to Game Pass The oldest rumor in XBOX history is back, with Microsoft working (again, or as always) on a disc-to-digital program in the wake of the Sony PS5+ physical media announcement Nintendo to end OG Switch sales, make Switch 2 changes in the EU You can play Half-Life 2 in a web browser now Tips and picks Tip of the week: All Mint Mobile Plans Are Now Just $15 Per Month App pick of the week: DuckDuckGo browser RunAs Radio this week: Implementing Azure Policies with Barbara Forbes Brown liquor pick of the week: Shenk's Homestead Sour Mash Whiskey Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell Download or subscribe to Windows Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/windows-weekly Check out Paul's blog at thurrott.com The Windows Weekly theme music is courtesy of Carl Franklin. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT threatlocker.com/twit cachefly.com/twit

JUNE-JULY OF JRPG REVS UP SOME CHAINSAWS! Join the HG101 gang as they discuss and rank Square's first handheld RPG. Then stick around for Half-Life 2: Episode One and Half-Life 2: Episode Two, enduring proof that Valve can't count to three! This weekend's Patreon Bonus Get episode will be THE BOUNCER — Square's early PS2 beat-em-up! Donate at Patreon to get this bonus content and much, much more! Follow the show on Bluesky to get the latest and straightest dope. Check out what games we've already ranked on the Big Damn List, then nominate a game of your own via five-star review on Apple Podcasts! Take a screenshot and show it to us on our Discord server! Intro music by NORM. 2026 © Hardcore Gaming 101, all rights reserved. No portion of this or any other Hardcore Gaming 101 ("HG101") content/data shall be included, referenced, or otherwise used in any model, resource, or collection of data.

A NASA húszezer laptop erejét sűrítette egy szuperszámítógépbe Új nyomógombos Nokiákat dobnak piacra, AI-jal Rendkívüli felfedezés: 400 ezer éve érintetlen "időkapszulát" nyitottak ki a régészek A halottak szája – Nagy régészeti fogás Egyiptomban Hamar hiánycikk lehet a hajtogatható iPhone Ultra Még többet fejlődhet lehet a HMD Skyline 2 Már a Half-Life 2-t is tudja futtatni a Windows ingyenes, nyílt forrású klónja Új mérföldkő az űrkutatásban: felfedezte a világegyetem két legtávolabbi ismert kvazárját a Euclid űrtávcső Az év egyik legnagyobb tőzsdei dobására készül a chipóriás az Egyesült Államokban Kicsit lassan, de készül a Tesla humanoid robotja A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A NASA húszezer laptop erejét sűrítette egy szuperszámítógépbe Új nyomógombos Nokiákat dobnak piacra, AI-jal Rendkívüli felfedezés: 400 ezer éve érintetlen "időkapszulát" nyitottak ki a régészek A halottak szája – Nagy régészeti fogás Egyiptomban Hamar hiánycikk lehet a hajtogatható iPhone Ultra Még többet fejlődhet lehet a HMD Skyline 2 Már a Half-Life 2-t is tudja futtatni a Windows ingyenes, nyílt forrású klónja Új mérföldkő az űrkutatásban: felfedezte a világegyetem két legtávolabbi ismert kvazárját a Euclid űrtávcső Az év egyik legnagyobb tőzsdei dobására készül a chipóriás az Egyesült Államokban Kicsit lassan, de készül a Tesla humanoid robotja A további adásainkat keresd a podcast.hirstart.hu oldalunkon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fredrik och Poki ger i vanliga fall ton kring forna års bästa spel - denna gång är det ett helt decennium som hamnar under luppen. Forna RETRO GOTY-topp 3:or förs in i vad som är den ultimata fajten! Vilka spel är 90-talets bästa - och vilket är 00-talets absolut bästa spel!Dags för Game of the Decade 00-talet!Upplägget är lite annorlunda; nedan hittar ni alla spel som är med i striden, vi ska först föra ner dessa till en topp 20, därefter topp 10 och slutligen kora vilka spel som hamnar var i topp 10-listan. En på pappret enkel uppgift, som verkligen fick oss att gnissla våra stackars tänder under tiden vi spelade in!Exempel på spel som tas upp:Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn,Batman: Arkham Asylum,BioShock,Civilization IV,Deus Ex,Diablo II,Dragon Age: Origins,Fallout 3,Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance,Half-Life 2,Lost Odyssey,Mass Effect,Max Payne,Neverwinter Nights,Portal,Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,Shadow of the Colossus,Silent Hill 2,Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords,Super Mario Galaxy,Tales of Symphonia,Tales of Vesperia,The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind,The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion,The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages,The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap,The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker,The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II,Warcraft III: Reign of ChaosHäng med i snacket på Discord!Kom med i vår Discord här! - Nördliv på iTunes – Nördliv på Spotify

Welcome back to Wise_N_Nerdy, where fatherhood and fandom collide for another unforgettable adventure filled with laughs, nostalgia, parenting wisdom, and plenty of geeky discussion! This week's Question of the Week asks a surprisingly thought-provoking question: "Which villain would actually make a great parent?" Charles and Joe explore iconic antagonists who may not be as evil as they seem when it comes to family. From The Vulture and Magneto to Spawn and Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, the hosts debate which villains possess the loyalty, sacrifice, and protective instincts that could actually make them outstanding parents. The Roll of the Dice sends everyone first to Parliament of Papas, where the hosts tackle a parenting dilemma involving a father who promised his son a reward worth up to $200 for finishing the school year strong—but now the child has his sights set on the highly sought-after Nintendo Switch 2. Charles and Joe discuss keeping promises, managing expectations, and balancing generosity with practical parenting. Next comes everyone's favorite palate cleanser: Bad Dad Jokes! Bob, Nolan, and Devo unleash a barrage of puns and groan-worthy punchlines guaranteed to make you laugh, cringe, and question why you keep coming back for more. The dice then land on What Are You Nerding Out About? Charles shares his excitement as preparations ramp up for Dragon Con, including his role as one of the convention's official spokespeople and interviewer. Joe, meanwhile, has fallen headfirst into The Primal Hunter series by Zogarth, praising the addictive LitRPG adventure and its immersive audiobook experience. From there, it's time for Daddy, Tell Me A Story, where the hosts reminisce about some of their favorite childhood gaming memories. Charles recalls countless hours spent exploring the groundbreaking world of Half-Life, while Joe fondly remembers battling through the notoriously challenging Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game on the NES. It's a nostalgic celebration of the games that helped shape two lifelong nerds. The episode concludes with How Do I...?, where Charles and Joe discuss one of the most valuable skills in today's information-rich world: How do you choose creators worth learning from? Rather than chasing popularity alone, the hosts explain how they evaluate creators based on expertise, consistency, humility, and demonstrated results, offering concrete examples of the voices they trust and why. Whether you're debating comic book villains, laughing through terrible dad jokes, reliving classic video games, preparing for Dragon Con, or searching for creators who genuinely add value to your life, this episode has something for every fan. Join the conversation, embrace your passions, and Find your FAMdom with the Wise_N_Nerdy community. Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on Psychonauts. We unravel more about what this game even *is*, while at the same time looking at things like level design, abilities and powers, and other topics, before turning to listener mail. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Past Milla Vodello Issues covered: wait what is this?, inefficiencies in development, constant learning, a full brain, modifying your loadout, using abilities in the scavenger hunt, fitting everything in, multiple economies, the problems of a radial wheel, making a new genre from blending and having to rethink, a tradition of crunch, edge cases everywhere, making something realistic feel good, the multi-step process of sucking up a mental cobweb, iterating through multiple games, teaching you about the inventory, niche games that are bespoke, having troubles with certain aspects, level design, the cohesion of the level select screen, themes that games don't often address, iteration internally and externally, unrelated systems and synchronicity, the zaniness messing with you, the ranking system and optional things, a sum of parts, TV adaptations, adaptating to the world, having to amp up and bring in more stuff, expanding emotional beats, finding a side story, going the hero route.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Ratchet and Clank (series), Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Dark Souls, Super Monkey Ball, Conker's Bad Fur Day, Beyond Good & Evil, Tim Schafer, Starfighter, Devin Kelly-Sneed, Tomb Raider, The Sims, Assassin's Creed (series), Half-Life, Clint Hocking, Inside Out, Pixar, Halo, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Get Smart, Bethesda Game Studios, Fallout, James, Mortal Kombat 2, Karl Urban, Nick Offerman, Parks & Rec, Exit 8, Resident Evil, Zach Creggars, Weapons, Barbarian, The Witcher, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia. TTDS: 14:10 Links: Behind the Code: On the Move!  Next time: ... More Psychonauts but also maybe something else? Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com 

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Dietitians Torwen Eerkens and Aidan Muir run through 7 things worth knowing about caffeine and its effects on alertness, performance, sleep and anxiety.    (00:28) - Caffeine Sources (1:41) - The Half-Life of Caffeine (2:00) - Genetic Variability in Metabolism (3:29) - Mechanism  (4:04) - Training Performance (5:30) - Sleep Impacts (6:05) - Anxiety & L-Theanine  WEBSITE:  https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/ PODCAST:  https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/podcast/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/idealnutrition__/?hl=en Our dietitians

This week on Thumb Cramps, 92ne continues and this time they're joined by former host who tragically died and current guest Joel Zammit to look at Half-Life 2 for the Steam Deck, Klonoa: Empire of Dreams for the Game Boy Advance for the Nintendo Switch, Chef Knight for the Steam Deck and IncreKnight for the Steam Deck. This is one of those episodes that got away from them or there was some kind of dangerous gas leak in the studio. Hard to say. Use the coupon code death2mrads on sanspantsradio.com for 100% off all subscriptions this month only. This isn't a joke.Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts HereThumb Cramps+ has launched! Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers. Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts! Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram;Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | ZammitYou can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here.Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel.Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What books, shows or video games have you never finished? What story never finished for you?This week, the Nerd of Godcast explores unfinished TV shows, canceled movies, abandoned video games, incomplete book series, and the fandoms that still leave us wanting more. From A Song of Ice and Fire and The Spider-Verse to ALF and Half Life, we discuss the stories that never got proper endings and why unresolved stories stick with us.Plus, we talk about disappointment, closure, perseverance, and what the Bible has to say about trusting God when life doesn't always provide clear answers.

Justin's got the week off, so Seth steps in as co-host and the conversation does not disappoint. Doug and Seth dig into a Reddit question that sent them both deep into the nostalgia rabbit hole: of all the computer games you played between 1985 and 2010, what's the one you still think about today? Seth goes back to the PC port of Final Fantasy VII — the game that defined the RPG genre for a generation of players who couldn't afford a PlayStation — and StarCraft, the game that proved the internet was both a gift and a curse once Korean players started annihilating everyone on Battle.net. Doug lands on Diablo, Counter Strike, Half-Life, and Team Fortress from what he describes as the best summer of his life, plus Warcraft II and the legendary dorm-vs-dorm Counter Strike leaderboard that consumed an entire semester. Seth adds Morrowind and the Halo 2 university network wars, including the top-ranked player named Mixomatosis who turned out to live three doors down and was simply a different kind of person. The gaming conversation rolls naturally into a deep dive on Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, and hero shooter culture — the difference between quick match and competitive, the rage of random teammates, why role-locking exists, and why you absolutely should not be trying out a new character in ranked. But first: Doug's mom has a long history of purging spices from the family pantry, and it explains a lot about his childhood. From there Doug and Seth debate overrated recipes (the dump-and-bake casserole situation has gotten out of hand), wage war over cottage cheese, and discover halloumi together in real time. Underrated picks include millionaire shortbread and candied pecans — two things that deserve far more attention. Plus fair food: dirty, suspect, and somehow perfect. A quick Clair Obscure Expedition 33 check-in leads into the episode's new game: AI or LinkedIn? Doug reads posts and Seth has to guess whether each one is a genuine LinkedIn post or AI generated. The results are both funnier and sadder than expected — especially the guy who timed his lunch at four minutes and 37 seconds because what isn't measured doesn't improve. This week's recommendations: Seth — Taskmaster (free on YouTube, 21 seasons). Five comedians, bizarre tasks, Greg Davies and Alex Horne hosting. One of the best shows you haven't watched yet. Doug — The Backrooms (A24). Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons based on the viral liminal space internet lore. Chiwetel Ejiofor stars. One of A24's highest-grossing films. Go see it. Plus: what even is SCP? Seth explains, and the answer sends Doug down a rabbit hole he didn't budget time for.   Subscribe: youtube.com/mindgappodcast  Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/T3HwyEw5v7  Listen everywhere you get podcasts  Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mindgappodcast Merch on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/67768184  

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De jongens zitten nog steeds met hun pootjes omhoog, met een cocktailtje ergens in een ver oord, dus het terugblikken op fantastische gamejaren gaat gewoon door! Deze keer duiken ze in het jaar 2004, waarin revolutionaire games uitkwamen zoals Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, World of Warcraft en Half-Life 2, maar ook parels als Def Jam: Fight for NY, Paper Mario en de eerste Far Cry! Benieuwd hoe ze uit deze berg aan games samen een top 10 weten samen te stellen? Check dan snel de aflevering, baklap!00:00 Intro06:40 Stemronde29:10 Nominaties53:15 Rangschikking01:07:40 De Top 1001:09:05 Outro

This week on GENZ/X™, JM & Braxton take us to 1982 and 2004! First, we break down the classic Star Trek film The Wrath of Khan, starring William Shatner and Ricardo Montalbán from 1982, before we take a detailed look at Half Life 2 from Valve. 005 GENZ/X™ The World’s Greatest Generational Podcast Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and AMAZON too! […] The post 005 GENZX | The Needs of the Many vs The Needs of the Freeman appeared first on The LEFT Show.

Xbox earnings are down as Asha Sharma begins resetting the brand, raising questions about hardware, Game Pass growth, and long-term strategy. We break down the latest Xbox revenue numbers, what they mean for the future of the platform, and whether exclusives need to return to strengthen the brand. We also cover Sony's response to PlayStation DRM concerns, what “digital ownership” actually means, and why the backlash matters more than the feature itself. Plus, Valve Corporation re-enters the hardware conversation with the new Steam Controller, raising bigger questions about the Steam Machine and whether something like Half-Life 3 is needed to drive adoption. Finally, we look at Nintendo's growing Switch 2 lineup, including Splatoon Raiders, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and new Star Fox rumors.

Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!Rachel Beanland has written three novels (her newest, The Half Life, releases on July 14, 2026 from Simon & Schuster), and she's still surprised by how much each book teaches her. In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks like to challenge yourself as a writer—specifically, her decision to write her latest novel, The Half-Life, in first person for the first time. (As I've recently learned while working on my own novel, it's harder than it sounds, and Rachel has the perfect explanation as to why.)We also get into how personal history shapes fiction (her first novel grew out of a family tragedy from nearly a century ago), why a strong sense of place isn't optional, and what happens when you trust your instincts even when the process feels messy as hell.

Heute fährt die Tram bis nach... Black Mesa! Sebastian und Jochen haben sich ein Ticket für die vielleicht berühmteste Bahnfahrt der Videospielgeschichte gezogen und sind gemeinsam mit Gordon Freeman zu spät zur Arbeit gefahren. Einmal im originalen Half-Life 1 von 1998 und dann nochmal in der Fan-Hommage Black Mesa. Wird sich das anfühlen wie der Tag des Murmeltiers und alles ist absolut gleich? Oder finden sich bei der gleichen Bahnfahrt doch genügend Unterschiede, um nicht erst am Zielbahnhof wieder aufzuwachen? Steigt ein und findet es mit uns heraus!

Sam Arbesman is a complexity scientist, writer, and Scientist in Residence at Lux Capital, known for his books The Half-Life of Facts, Overcomplicated, and The Magic of Code. In this episode, we explore human understanding, its limits, the power and unpredictability of technology, our relationship with machines, coding, AI, and sci-fi, and how to navigate an increasingly complex and entangled world. Connect and Learn MoreWebsite: arbesman.netBooks: The Half-Life of Facts  ·  Overcomplicated ·  The Magic of Code ResourcesBooksWhy Greatness Cannot be Planned by Kenneth Stanley and Joel LehmanGamesMinesweeperSimCitySimCity 2000PeopleDanny HillisJoel LehmanKenneth StanleyLarry Wall Richard FeynmanRobin Sloan

Everyone knows about Half-Life; it revolutionized first-person shooters and dominated the gaming landscape upon release. One of the many victims of this unfortunate release timing, SiN, is finally making its rightful comeback. While it garnered respectable reviews from critics, it never quite reached the commercial success that it was arguably due. Fast forward nearly 30 years, and SiN is about to make a triumphant return to PC and, for the first time, consoles, courtesy of Nightdive Studios and their remastering expertise in the form of SiN Reloaded. Joining me to talk about what to expect and the journey through development are Grover Wimberly IV (Project Manager/Producer) and Jonathan Barkley, AKA Paril (Lead Programmer and Project Lead. YouTube: https://youtu.be/gPlM8Jg6Oio Wishlist Blood: SiN Reloaded Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/632950/SiN_Reloaded/ GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/sin_reloaded EGS: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/sin-reloaded-07384c PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10018113 Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/sin-reloaded/9P0HZJTD8SG1 Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub Follow us: Atari: X: https://x.com/atari BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.com Nightdive Studios: X: https://x.com/NightdiveStudio Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nightdivestudios Grover Wimberly IV: https://x.com/GroverWhim, https://bsky.app/profile/groverwhim.com Jason Polansky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social

Looking for your next great historical fiction read? Joe is joined by Amy Allen Clark, host of the Book Gang Podcast, to share standout historical fiction recommendations to add to your TBR.  From immersive, character-driven stories to sweeping narratives that bring the past to life, this episode highlights books that will stick with you long after the final page. Amy brings her expertise in discovering buzzy and noteworthy titles, while Joe adds a few picks of his own—including one unexpected curveball.  Whether you're a longtime historical fiction reader or just looking for a place to start, this episode is packed with compelling recommendations across time periods and styles.  Looking for the video version of our show? Check out the Libby App YouTube channel!  Book recommendations: Amy's Picks:  The Half Life - Rachel Beanland  Scandalous Women - Gill Paul  The Final Revival of Opal and Nev - Dawnie Walton  The Foursome - Christina Baker Kline  Happy Land - Dolen Perkins-Valdez  Joe's Picks:  Let's Call Her Barbie – Renée Rosen  Disco Witches of Fire Island – Blair Fell  The Hounding – Xenobe Purvis  Dead Eleven – Jimmy Juliano  Silver Nitrate – Silvia Moreno-Garcia  Flung out of Space – Grace Ellis & Hannah Templer  Stage Dreams – Melanie Gillman  The Legend of Auntie Po – Shing Yin Khor  Parallel – Matthias Lehmann    Who's in this episode:   Amy Allen Clark, Book Gang Podcast – links  Articles referenced:   https://bookriot.com/what-makes-a-book-historical-fiction/   https://celadonbooks.com/what-is-historical-fiction/   https://historicalnovelsociety.org/defining-the-genre-2/  Time stamps:  00:00:00 Title 00:00:23 Intro 00:00:53 Hello to Amy!  00:01:30 What is Historical Fiction, and what defines it?  00:04:28 Amy's thoughts on Historical Fiction 00:12:11 Historical Fiction Recommendations 01:07:28 Outro   Readers can sample and borrow the titles mentioned in today's episode in Libby. Library friends can add these titles to their digital collections for free in OverDrive Marketplace and Kanopy. Check out our Cumulative List for the whole season, or this list for today's episode!  Looking for more bookish content? Check out the Libby Life Blog!  We hope you enjoy this episode of Book Lounge by Libby. Be sure to rate, review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen! You can watch the video version of our show on the Libby App YouTube channel. Keep up with us on social media by following the Libby App on Instagram!   Want to reach out? Send an email to bookloungebylibby@overdrive.com. Want some cool bookish swag? Check out our merch store at: http://plotthreadsshop.com/booklounge!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alpha, beta minus, beta plus, gamma. Do you know which decay changes mass, which changes identity, and which changes nothing? In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast episode, Mike and Molly finally cover the topic they've been putting off for over a year: atoms and radioactive decay. They build from the ground up, starting with atomic structure, isotopes, and stability, then walk through every type of decay and connect it all back to PET scans and carbon dating.Next episode: The limbic system, emotion, and stressGet started with our resources!

In this episode of Completely Machinima, Phil, Tracy, and Damien dive into “Wallace Breen's Day Off” — a chaotic, meme-filled Garry's Mod machinima that embraces absurdity, cartoon violence, and old-school Source Engine humor.From immature internet antics to Robot Chicken-style sketch comedy, the team explores how this short transforms one of Half-Life's most sinister villains into a hilariously pathetic bureaucrat just trying to enjoy his day off.Along the way, they unpack its Sopranos-inspired ending, hidden easter eggs, and how it reflects both the roots and evolution of machinima as a creative medium.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Intro & classic “Completely Machinima” opening chaos 01:00 – Episode setup & why Phil picked this film 02:00 – What is Wallace Breen's Day Off? (context + premise) 04:00 – Absurd humor & Breen's bizarre “day off” activities 06:30 – Favorite scenes (slot machine, fast food chaos, bowling alley) 08:30 – The Sopranos homage ending explained 11:10 – Robot Chicken comparisons & sketch comedy structure 13:30 – Why it works without knowing Half-Life 14:15 – Old-school machinima vibes & Source Engine humor 16:00 – Workplace satire & character inversion (Breen as a fool) 18:00 – Is it all a dream? Sopranos-style ambiguity discussion 19:30 – Sketch format vs narrative storytelling 21:30 – Comparisons to classic machinima (Red vs Blue, etc.) 24:15 – Cameos & cross-game references (G-Man, TF2, GTA IV) 25:00 – Hidden easter eggs (Dan Rather & George W. Bush parody) 27:30 – Why creators love hiding secrets in machinima 29:00 – Classic game easter eggs (Doom, John Romero) 30:00 – Final thoughts & audience discussion prompt

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In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Joy Campbell, a veteran family law attorney from Ohio, to discuss the "half-life" of marriage and how to catch the symptoms of a dying relationship before they become terminal. Jamie shares her unique "Faith Aligned" perspective on why most people don't actually want a divorce—they want a different life—and how being proactive with your "marriage business plan" can prevent a courtroom battle years down the road.Key TakeawaysThe Half-Life of Marriage: Jamie explains her theory that if a marriage ends at year ten, it was likely dying for five years. Understanding this timeline helps couples recognize that "sudden" issues are often years in the making.The "Hard Heart" Phenomenon: Divorce isn't just a legal filing; it's the result of one or both partners' hearts hardening. Jamie discusses how to identify this callousness and the steps required to soften it.Unmet Expectations vs. Reality: Most conflict stems from "unspoken scripts." Jamie breaks down why we project fantasies onto our partners and how to align your expectations for a healthier union.Separation as a Tool for Reconciliation: Why a physical separation doesn't have to mean the end. Jamie explains how space can provide the clarity needed to decide if a marriage is worth rebuilding from the foundation up.The "Business Plan" Approach: Why prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are less about "Plan B" and more about having the difficult, necessary conversations regarding finances, family legacy, and values.Featured Quotes"Divorce is really just a legal piece of paper. What you actually want is to change how you're living. Sometimes you don't need a lawyer; you need a new way to be together." "A healthy marriage is like a rare diamond. You don't just find it; you protect it, you polish it, and you treat it as the high-value asset it is."In This Episode, We Discuss:The "Half-Life" theory of failing marriages.Why cheating is a symptom, not the root cause, of divorce.The difference between needing a divorce and needing a physical separation.The 5-step "Faith Aligned" process for marital unwinding.The emotional and financial cost of grieving a "living death."Why we ignore red flags: "You cannot know what you don't want to know."Using prenups as a business plan for your family's future.Resources MentionedJamie Joy Campbell's Webinar: Navigating Divorce & Spiritual Reconciliation.Register HereFollow Joy Here: FacebookInstagramLinkedInYouTubeTikTokRecognizing Potential: Marriage coaching for high-achieving professionals.Email: coaching@recognizingpotential.comWebsite: www.recognizingpotential.comVerafy your relationship using the Verafied app hereSKOOL CommunitySEO Keywords: Marriage coaching, relationship advice, family law, avoiding divorce, prenuptial agreements, co-parenting tips, emotional sobriety, Gottman Method, relationship red flags, Christian marriage advice.Support the show

In this episode of the Completely Machinima Podcast, we dive into Hostiles — a stunning Half-Life-inspired machinima short that pushes the boundaries of virtual production, animation, and storytelling.Originally believed to be created in Source Filmmaker, this cinematic piece was actually made in Garry's Mod, challenging assumptions about tools, quality, and creativity in the machinima community.We explore how Hostiles achieves cinematic tension through lighting, sound design, camera work, and animation, while also discussing its deeper impact on perspective, narrative, and audience expectations.

Rocket launchers, gaudy plastic and corridors! Episode 6: Half Life. Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern. Written by Shimon Wincelberg. Guest starring Willaim smith and Kim Cattrall

Can Starfield become the next great machinima platform? In this episode of the Completely Machinima Podcast, the team breaks down a fascinating Starfield mod trailer that mixes machinima, virtual production, gameplay cinematics, sci-fi mystery, and mod storytelling.Damien Valentine brings in “Farseer,” a Starfield mod trailer that feels bigger than a simple showcase — part trailer, part cinematic, part environmental story. Phil Rice, Tracy Harwood, and Ricky Grove unpack what works, what doesn't, and why Starfield's modding ecosystem could be a huge opportunity for the future of machinima filmmaking.The discussion covers Starfield mods, cinematic camera tools, game storytelling, sci-fi horror vibes, Bethesda worldbuilding, and whether Starfield has the ingredients to inspire a new wave of narrative-driven machinima. The panel also compares Starfield to Fallout, Half-Life, Mass Effect, No Man's Sky, Elite Dangerous, and more.If you're into machinima, Starfield, game mods, virtual production, cinematic gameplay, or storytelling in games, this episode is for you.Chapters - 00:00 Intro 01:00 Damien introduces the Starfield pick 01:36 Why this mod trailer stands out 05:01 Phil starts playing Starfield 07:35 Why Starfield is perfect for mods and machinima 09:41 Gameplay footage and cinematic potential 11:02 The trailer's biggest storytelling weakness 13:58 Why story stakes matter 15:53 Fallout, Half-Life, and narrative motivation 18:10 Starfield's worldbuilding vs. its story 20:41 Trailer, film, or something in between? 24:05 Tracy on sci-fi atmosphere and cosmic horror 28:50 Why the battle section feels disconnected 31:59 Environmental storytelling as the main character 34:10 What Starfield's machinima tools can do 36:17 Why camera control is the missing piece 40:32 Damien's own Starfield roleplay experience 41:17 Phil on the game's better side quests 44:53 Final thoughts on Starfield's machinima futureKeywords-  Starfield machinima, Starfield mod, Starfield mods, machinima podcast, virtual production, Bethesda, sci-fi storytelling, gameplay cinematics, mod trailer, game cinematography, Starfield trailer, machinima filmmaking, environmental storytelling, game narrative, cinematic gamingHashtags - #Starfield #Machinima #GameMods #VirtualProduction #Bethesda #SciFi #Gameplay #Cinematics #NarrativeDesign #PodcastCredits -Co-hosts: Phil Rice, Ricky Grove, Damien Valentine, Tracy HarwoodProducer/Editor: Phil RiceMusic: Phil Rice & Suno AI

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You're gonna need your crowbar to break into this episode. Today the co-op series takes a look back at Gordon Freeman's first adventure in Half-Life (1998). Conner is joined by fellow physicists turned action stars Michael Hearn, Garrett Morlang, and Kristin Thorson to have a discussion about this wildly influential FPS classic. Show Notes Michael Hearn - Bluesky Garrett Morlang - Instagram Kristin Thorson - Bluesky - Twitch Conner McCabe – Bluesky Produced, Edited, and Original music by Jeremy Schmidt Call Me By Your Game – Instagram - Bluesky – YouTube - TikTok Super NPC Radio – Patreon - Discord - Bluesky – Instagram – Twitch

THIS WEEK: Marathon's third week since launch has brought with it some interesting news. First up, Cryo Archive has moved to Thursdays going forward. How has that change affected the lobbies and other maps for Bungie's new extraction shooter? There's also some sale numbers that have been circulating around, as well. All this while Destiny 2's latest iteration of Guardian Games are underway. Tiddly and the Dans discuss the states of both games and your audience questions in this episode. We're also well on the way to the first tier of YouTube monetization! Please consider dropping a follow!Destiny Digest is a weekly Destiny 2 podcast covering game updates, community conversations, sandbox discussion, and news from across the gaming world. Hosted by Danfinity, EpicDan22, BonafideHiro, Eseipha, Samikat, and Tiddly. New episodes go live every Monday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.---| SOURCES | "Marathon has sold 1.2M copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox" by Rhys Elliott, The Alinea Insight Newsletter - https://alineaanalytics.substack.com/p/marathon-has-sold-12m-copies-across"Some People Are So Desperate To Hate Marathon They've Embraced A Fake Conspiracy About Paid Reddit Posts" by Lewis Parker, Kotaku - https://kotaku.com/marathon-content-farm-discord-reddit-posts-bungie-fake-2000682208"This Week in Destiny - 03/26/2026" by Destiny 2 Community Team, Bungie.net - https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/Article/twid-03-26-2026---Watch live every Sunday at 6:30 PM ET on Twitch:https://twitch.tv/destinydigestSubscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@DestinyDigestPodListen and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.Ratings and reviews make a real difference for independent shows:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/51utOpaycri2x7WotgVlFXApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/destiny-digest/id1638939545PocketCasts: https://pca.st/iczgzkt1On Bluesky? Follow the whole crew with our Starter Pack:https://bsky.app/starter-pack/danfinity.gg/3lbrtal4y7c2rFollow Danfinity: https://danfinity.ggFollow Bona: https://bsky.app/profile/bonafidehiro.bsky.socialFollow EpicDan: https://linktr.ee/epicdan22Follow Eseipha: https://bsky.app/profile/eseipha.bsky.socialFollow Sami: https://linktr.ee/samikatplaysFollow Tiddly: https://bsky.app/profile/tiddly.bsky.social| CHAPTERS |00:00:00 Intro & Welcome00:01:18 Housekeeping00:02:08 What We've Been Playing00:02:52 EpicDan22's Cryo Archive Weekend00:03:50 Cryo Archive Mechanics Explained (Exfil & Security Clearance)00:10:24 Cryo vs. Ranked Overlap & Lobby Sweat00:12:54 Bungie's Responsiveness vs. Destiny's Slow Cadence00:16:07 Tiddly: Slay the Spire 2 Addiction00:18:52 Dan's Marathon Squad Stories00:25:32 Rook Alliances00:32:36 Guardian Games Remix: Worth Playing?00:36:38 Guardian Games Weapons Breakdown00:41:32 Destiny 2 Activity Schedule (Trials, Iron Banner)00:43:03 Content Drought & Returning Players00:45:22 Bungie's Communication Silence & The June Window00:49:07 Industry News: Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees00:51:52 Marathon Sales Numbers (1.2M Copies, $55M Revenue)00:54:02 Season Wipes & Player Retention Concerns01:01:53 Cryo Archive's Compiler Boss: Too Exclusive?01:09:50 The Fake Marathon Astroturfing Conspiracy (Kotaku)01:16:08 Q&A: Is Bungie Pulling a Half-Life 3?01:20:05 What Comes After June for Destiny 2?01:27:38 Could Destiny 2 Sunset After June?01:34:03 Q&A: Does Marathon's Art Style Work?01:38:13 Upcoming Games We're Excited For01:44:41 Sign-Off & Where to Find the Hosts#DestinyDigest #Destiny2 #Marathon

This episode, the trio have a lively debate on beloved and overrated video games, exploring personal tastes, game mechanics, and industry trends. The hosts share their honest opinions on classics like Zelda, Mega Man, Half-Life, and newer titles, revealing what makes a game truly great or just hyped. In this lively episode, hosts dive into their honest opinions about popular and controversial video games, exploring what makes a game great or overrated. From GTA IV to Okami, they share personal experiences, critique gameplay mechanics, and debate the hype surrounding beloved titles.Join Kaylan, Adam and Chris as they delve into the big news stories in the gaming industry, asell as gush and rant about the past, present and future in video games!https://linktr.ee/pixelplaypodcastJoin us in our Discord! - https://discord.gg/j2bN8YCmXKWant to send us a mail to be read on future podcasts? Message us at askpixelplay@gmail.com!Follow us on Twitter! - http://twitter.com/pixelplaycastFollow us on Instagram! - http://instagram.com/pixelplaycast Our Intro Music ///Epic Song by BoxCat Games https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Bo...​Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_epic-song​Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/yjh43qblURI​#gtaiv #breathofthewild #halflife2

Listen, there is still bad news. More AI stuff and more studio closings and people losing their jobs. It's still pretty bleak. And it isn't likely to change for quite some time. But, in an effort to not yet again sound like a broken record of just horrible news every week, I'd like to pose a question to you. If you could wipe the memory of any game you've played, so that you could experience it again for the very first time, what would you pick? What game made such an impression on you that going through it again, with a fresh mind and fresh eyes, would be your choice? Half-Life 1/2 were amazing games with mechanics we'd never seen before at the time, but if only your memory of it was wiped, would it be what it was then by playing it today? I had a few picks for myself. Mark Of The Ninja was one. It's a game I've not played in a long time and would likely feel like playing it for the first time. Another was Bioshock Infinite (probably Bioshock 1, as well). Those two games, while playing them wouldn't seem at all much different than anything else out there…it's their stories that I want to experience again for the first time. And it's a bit hard for me to find something else like that – although I'm sure they exist. I just can't think of them at the moment. Maybe Braid. Maybe. So let us know what your picks are. And maybe for a little bit we aren't thinking about job losses and AI running up the tab on all our fun stuff and everything else going on at the moment. At least for a little bit. At this point playing ANY Splinter Cell game would feel like I'm playing it for the first time again. Ubisoft, it's been 4,584 days since a new Splinter Cell game (non-animated series or guest spot in another game franchise, remake, BBC radio drama, or VR exclusive) was released. Also, there's been 1,626 job losses in the gaming industry since January 1, 2026.

Episode 289: TechTime Radio: This week, we open with Microsoft's Project Helix, the ambitious “one box to rule them all” promising native PC gaming, Wi‑Fi 7 speeds, and a next‑gen low‑latency controller. With a rumored $1,000 price and a 2027 release window, we dig into whether true backward compatibility across Xbox generations finally makes a premium console worth the splurge. Or should we pass on the New X-box for the rumored Steam Machines? What new gaming machine will be the SNES, and what unit will end up being the Virtual Boy? Then Gwen Way takes over Gadgets & Gear with a packed lineup, starting with the Pen Pulse Smart Ring on Kickstarter—sleep, activity, metabolism, and glucose‑leaning insights with no subscription and a practical sizing kit backed by an on‑time delivery history. We pair that with a hard look at Apple's $599 MacBook Neo hitting Walmart and Amazon, asking whether it's a budget Mac breakthrough or a Chromebook in a fancy suit. Finally, we have a nation‑state iOS exploit framework now circulating in criminal hands. Nathan spotlights Lego's reactive Smart Brick, and closes the segment with a smooth Glenlivet 12 tasting to keep things classy.Full Episode Details:A single box that runs Halo and Half‑Life without hacks? When Microsoft unveiled Project Helix, we dug into what it really means to merge Xbox simplicity with full PC gaming. From native access to Steam, Epic, and GOG to Wi‑Fi 7, a new low‑latency controller, and whispers of Surface‑team handhelds and OEM “Xbox” devices, the pitch is bold. But can a $1,000 hybrid win over builders who already plug their PCs into the living room? We map the business case, the tech hurdles, and the one promise that could flip skeptics into buyers: honest, full‑fidelity backward compatibility across the entire Xbox library.The episode takes a sharp turn into AI safety with a lawsuit tied to Google Gemini, forcing a conversation most platforms sidestep: what happens when users form emotional bonds with chatbots? We talk guardrails, roleplay, and the hard truth that you can't program remorse. If companies market “AI companions,” what duty do they owe when simulation bleeds into support? Expect a candid look at crisis detection, liability, and the growing gap between automated empathy and human care.On the hardware front, Apple's budget‑leaning MacBook Neo shows up at Walmart and Amazon for $599, raising eyebrows about specs, placement, and brand identity. Is it a smart entry point for students and switchers, or a dressed‑up Chromebook in bright colors? Then our Gadgets & Gear feature spotlights the Pen Pulse smart ring—a subscription‑free wearable that tracks sleep, breathing, activity, and even glucose trends. With a real sizing kit, solid delivery history, and early pricing far below Oura, it's a compelling option for anyone tired of monthly fees. We round things out with a smooth pour of Glenlivet 12 and a quick look at Lego's sensor‑packed Smart Brick, asking where innovation ends and cash‑grab begins.If you're curious about the future of gaming platforms, the ethics of AI companionship, and the shifting value equation in laptops and wearables, you'll feel right at home. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves tech hot takes, and drop your verdict: would you buy a $1,000 Xbox‑PC hybrid or build your own?Support the show

We play a bunch of classic phone games and talk about an era of small games that feel like they vanished from the earth. This was a great walk down memory lane, even if we mostly talk about Device 6.Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: gamedownsights.com, Hollow Knight: Silksong, gacha corner, Call of Duty (franchise), Doom 2, Half-Life, Boomerang X, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, https://simogo.com/work/device-6/Next Month's Game Club: DOOM (PSX) and NiGHTS into Dreams (Saturn)Music this EpisodeDevice 6 by Daniel OlsénLace by Christopher LarkinGlittermåne by Daniel OlsénAnna by Jonathan Eng

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Solo Leveling: ARISE OVERDRIVE is out now! Head on over to Steam to begin Sung Jinwoo's epic journey:https://ntiny.link/kfgoverdrive Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/KINDAFUNNY. Promo Code  KINDAFUNNY Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet is reportedly still years from release, bad news for Half Life 3 speculation, and a Far Cry tv show has been announced! Thank you for the support! Run of Show - - Start - Housekeeping Today after, KFGD, you'll get: GAMESCAST - The 10 Games That DEFINE Kinda Funny Then the STREAM is ARC Raiders If you're a Kinda Funny Member: Today's Gregway is Greg's 3 Most Anticipated 2026 Games! Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney "The Somm" Twining The Roper Report   - - Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Reportedly Still Years From Release - Tom Phillips @ IGN - Valve Says No Chance Of New Game Bundled With Steam Machine - Edmond Tran @ This Week in Video Games - Ad - ‘Far Cry' TV Series Set at FX From Noah Hawley and Rob Mac - Joe Otterson @ Variety - Skate Season 2 has been revealed - Saudi Arabia's investment fund reported to be limiting new investments as cash runs low - Alex Forbes-Calvin @ Gamesindustry.Biz - Required Reading: Unsettling Horror Game Horses Banned From Steam, Leaving Studio With 'High Risk' of Closure - Rebekah Valentine @ IGN - https://www.ign.com/articles/unsettling-horror-game-horses-banned-from-steam-leaving-studio-with-high-risk-of-closure - Wee News! - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last year, Sony launched it's service-based third-person shooter Concord, and it bombed worse than virtually any PlayStation-developed title in history. In fact, it was received so poorly that Sony disappeared it off the market in a matter of two weeks, gave everyone their money back, and snuffed the entire project out of existence while closing the studio that made it. Fast-forward more than a year, though, and Concord has kinda-sorta returned. Tech-savvy enthusiasts have revived the game on private servers, but Sony has already caught wind of it all and are working to nip it in the bud. Do we really need Concord to return? Why does Sony care if it does? And why do smart people work so diligently on things they don't own or have control over? Plus: Black Friday will be exceptionally nice for those looking for PlayStation hardware, accessories, and games, Sony dominates The Game Awards nominations with 19, Bungie prods its playerbase for ideas on how to improve Destiny 2, EA's F1 series is taking a year hiatus, possibly indicating the future of EA Sports, Peacock renews Twisted Metal for a third season, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Do we keep the physical boxes for our gaming hardware? Would Sony ever revive The Legend of Dragoon? How does one navigate gaming's ragebait culture? Out of all of our many choices, which type of French Fry is the absolute best? Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% Off by going to https://www.Ridge.com/SACRED #Ridgepod Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:23:07 - Stay well Will0:29:30 - Is Colin an actual curmudgeon?0:36:30 - Best French Fries0:46:01 - Thanksgiving plans1:04:16 - PlayStation Black Friday1:09:18 - Game Awards nominations1:36:53 - Concord returns and dies again1:46:08 - Horizon surpasses 40 million copies sold1:54:16 - Major changes coming to Destiny 22:06:29 - EA is changing up F12:16:00 - Nintendo inspired PlayStation to cut prices in Japan2:22:35 - Ghost of Yotei NG+ update2:26:48 - Twisted Metal renewed for S32:27:33 - Bandai Namco is remastering Tales of Berseria2:31:39 - Circana October data2:37:07 - What We're Playing (PowerWash Simulator 2, Silent Hill F, Ball x Pit, Elden Ring, Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, Metal Gear Solid 3: Delta, Black Ops 7)3:23:20 - Rage bait culture3:42:00 - When will it be time to move away from consoles?3:54:42 - Where is Legend of Dragoon?3:57:19 - When gaming feels like it isn't for you anymore4:06:11 - Saving gaming packaging4:15:16 - Half-Life 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices