Podcasts about Mass Effect

Jennifer Hale is an award-winning voice actor, actor, singer, and educator and advocate for performers. She founded Acting.SkillsHub.Life to open doors for working actors and newcomers alike. SkillsHub.Life is rapidly becoming one of the most trusted and respected learning platforms in the business, helping make the industry more accessible for voice actors worldwide. SkillsHub.Life recently received the NAVA Service Provider of the Year award. And then there are the credits — and there are a lot of them, one of the most in the world, she even a Guinness World Record holder for the most prolific female video game voice actor for many years. Jennifer earned the SOVAS Industry Icon Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions. Jennifer's versatility shines through in her work and The New Yorker Magazine dubbed her "A kind of Meryl Streep of the form". Jennifer received the BTVA Video Game Voice Acting Award for Best Female Vocal Performance in a Video Game for Commander Shepard in Mass Effect 3. She has also won three BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Awards, two BTVA Television Voice Acting Awards and a NAVGTR Award, and has been nominated three separate times for Voice Actress of the Year. Jennifer is best known as Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect franchise, Bastila Shan in Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Ashe in Overwatch, and Cinderella across Disney projects since 1995. She also voices Sam and Mandy in Totally Spies!, Rosalind Lutece in BioShock Infinite, Rivet in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Samus Aran in Metroid Prime, Trinity in The Matrix: Path of Neo, Gladys in The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Naomi Hunter and Emma Emmerich in the Metal Gear Solid series, Avatar Kyoshi and June in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Flora in Tak and the Power of Juju, and Dory in the Finding Nemo video games.  Her superhero credits are equally massive. She's voiced Ms. Keane, Sedusa and Princess Morbucks in The Powerpuff Girls; Killer Frost in Injustice: Gods Among Us and Justice League; Felicia Hardy, AKA Black Cat, in Spider-Man; Ms. Marvel in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes; and Jean Grey/Phoenix across numerous Marvel projects, including X-Men, Wolverine and the X-Men and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, as well as the Goblin Queen and Madelyn in X-Men. In the Star Wars universe, she also voices Aayla Secura in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker.  And if that wasn't enough, she's also the voice — and singing voice — of Thorn from Scooby-Doo's Hex Girls. Jennifer's open dialogue about what she calls 'The Head Game' - resilience, mental health, and career longevity in this industry - coupled with her practical business perspective have made her a sought-after keynote speaker and trusted guide to many. She also gives back each month in her Patreon community 'The Haven'. We chat about the Divine Spark, her mum kidnapping her, your true definition of success, intuition and listening to it, brain/subconscious training, determination, the relationship with ourselves, resilience and resourcefulness + plenty more! Photo credit: Manfred Bauman. Check Jennifer out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhalegram/ Website: https://www.jenniferhale.com/ SkillsHub.Life: https://acting.skillshub.life/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpsPwVBYd8Ls6gGkg_IF9Q/videos Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jhaletok ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/

We're in the homestretch of season one with "Et in Arcadia Ego, Pt. 1"! Come to the shoes-off homeworld of the synths, which it turns out is overseen by YET ANOTHER SOONG. Can't get away from these sociopaths no matter how hard we try. You also can't escape the fact that they love making transparently evil androids. Also this week: they kind of remembered the storms, brainitis, mid "Mass Effect". [EIAE1: 01:16]

Whoa, Shuhei!  We’ve got a lot to talk about.  Stack it up and feel the power of a terrifying, trophy-hunting trio!  Join Tricky, Matt and Alex (on another wayward Monday) as they discuss, among other things, Marvel’s Wolverine, Mass Effect 2, Quake, and No, I’m not a Human.  What’s more, we broach Bungie’s revised plan for Destiny 2, and we delve into the effectiveness of the PlayStation 5 “blackout.”  And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming!  Grab a seat, or stand if you want, as we break down all of the latest news! As usual, the news is full of surprises.  We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter.  What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! In keeping with our desire to take over the airwaves, and make Master Splinter proud, we’re overjoyed that iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. For us, it's a tremendous honor to be part of three massive and respected entertainment communities.  We work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but we owe so much love to our listeners, who keep the show strong and growing.  Cheers to y’all! If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Listen to Trophy Whores Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeartRadio TuneIn Pandora Podcast Republic Podcast Addict Spreaker Pocket Casts Overcast and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 731 – Blackout Back Out

Davey is flying solo without Mitch this week, joined by Alex Bestie from Australian indie game marketing outfit The IndiEXP for an honest look at how small games actually get found. In this episode: • How Alex went from chasing a narrative design career to co-founding an indie games PR business after a single Melbourne International Games Week coffee chat that never happenedWhat The IndiEXP actually does for a game, and why talking to a marketer eight months out costs a dev less than talking to one eight weeks outThe creator campaign behind cozy crossword adventure Rita, including custom-built levels for ten streamers and the fake level people still ask to playWhy TikTok's 1,000 follower threshold matters more than any single video, and why buying followers will get you nowhereThe campaign that hit over a million views, and the accidental Sword Art Online sound that carried itTrends, SEO signals and how to tell someone a game is cozy without saying the word cozyWhy queer indie games are underrepresented on agency rosters, and what Alex wants to do about itSlayblade, the Y2K battle-top roguelite from Henry's House that Alex cannot stop talking aboutBig Walk, Mass Effect 3, Fallout 4, Gris, and a pile of shame featuring 007 First LightWatch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9NZGsdbihdcJoin the conversation in our Discord: https://discord.gg/fqC2FeHSUrSupport the BQN Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bqnBuy us a coffee on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/bargainbingaymersFull show notes: https://bargainbingaymer.comEmail the show: bargainbingaymer@gmail.comBargain Bin Gaymers is an LGBTQ+ gaming podcast hosted by Davey and Mitch, two Melbourne based gaymers reviewing affordable games, interviewing queer indie developers, and covering the latest news from across the LGBTQIA+ gaming community.New episodes every Tuesday.

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on Persona 3. We talk about the game's structure, how everything ties back to Tartarus, and the virtuous cycle around combat, among other things. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Into late April (T), early May (B) Issues covered: how you spend your hours and days, small levels and menus, scheduling school, a same-y grindy dungeon, a well-presented simple concept, exhaustion, major arcana and social links, upping your stats and having a preview of other options, tying progression into Tartarus, stories and S-Links, advancing a social link and failure, explaining fusion and additional XP, falling down a vicious cycle, the snappy feel of combat, a virtuous cycle of simple things you do one by one, dividing options up well, turn-based that feels almost like a direct action, dividing up abilities into personas, games for casual players, protections around digital goods, letting things go, first good-bye email.   Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Final Fantasy (series), Chrono Trigger, Square, Metal Gear Solid, Dark Cloud (series), Mass Effect, Bioware, Baldur's Gate, Pokemon, Ashton Herrmann, Plants vs Zombies, Mario (series), Split Fiction, LoZ: Twilight Princess, Zach and Wiki, Metroid Prime 3, Skyrim, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Solitaire, Gorogoa, Matthew, Fallen London, Zuma, Raymond, Sony, Drew, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: More Persona 3! Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com 

Special surprise episode! Jake beat Mass Effect 3! Aaaannnnd, he's in the US! What could that mean?

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ Analytic Dreamz hosts THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT Episode 164 and asks whether GTA 6 can become the greatest game of the decade. GTA V has sold more than 225 million copies and generated billions in lifetime revenue. GTA 6's second trailer reached 475 million views in 24 hours, preorders have already topped 5 million copies, and analysts project 35–48 million launch units with first-year sales that could pass $3 billion. Analytic Dreamz also breaks down new music, NBA 2K27's first co-ed City, the GTA x Netflix Extended Look that drove 100,000 U.S. sign-ups in a single day, and streamer Cinna's record-setting Twitch run.Show topics: • Music: Ariana Grande, Karol G, Stray Kids, Katseye, TWICE• Industry news: Dolly Parton, NBA 2K co-ed City, GTA x Netflix, Streamer Cinna breaks Twitch's record• Gaming: How to fish, FiveM GTA, Clash Royale Mobile• Drama: BTS vs. ARMY, GTA vs. CyberleekSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ Analytic Dreamz hosts THE NOTORIOUS MASS EFFECT Episode 164 and asks whether GTA 6 can become the greatest game of the decade. GTA V has sold more than 225 million copies and generated billions in lifetime revenue. GTA 6's second trailer reached 475 million views in 24 hours, preorders have already topped 5 million copies, and analysts project 35–48 million launch units with first-year sales that could pass $3 billion. Analytic Dreamz also breaks down new music, NBA 2K27's first co-ed City, the GTA x Netflix Extended Look that drove 100,000 U.S. sign-ups in a single day, and streamer Cinna's record-setting Twitch run.Show topics: • Music: Ariana Grande, Karol G, Stray Kids, Katseye, TWICE• Industry news: Dolly Parton, NBA 2K co-ed City, GTA x Netflix, Streamer Cinna breaks Twitch's record• Gaming: How to fish, FiveM GTA, Clash Royale Mobile• Drama: BTS vs. ARMY, GTA vs. CyberleekSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Game Informer traveled to Archetype Entertainment in Austin, TX, to play Exodus, an upcoming sci-fi role-playing game from the creators of Mass Effect, Halo, and more. Eric and Charles return from their trip to share exclusive details about the game, including one of its "awakened" characters, Salt, an octopus inside a railgun-toting mech. You'll also learn more about the lore, backstory, and combat of this promising time-twisting epic. Later in the podcast, Alex shares his impressions of Star Wars: Zero Company, Kyle compares Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy to the Uncharted series, and the group finally discusses a great bullet-heaven platformer you should play, Blood Dungeon.Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it's a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry.Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine!Follow our hosts online:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)Eric Van Allen (@Seamoosi)Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction04:37 – Exodus Cover Story Breakdown32:34 – Sponsored: Get 25% Off Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike34:04 – Star Wars: Zero Company Impressions01:06:48 – Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy01:15:00 – Blood DungeonSubmit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.com

We open this week with the promise of an 18-day podcastathon — complete with a urologist's catheter and a rectal trumpet — before getting into what we've actually been consuming. Peter is working through The Iliad and saw Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which we both agree is a fine three-hour movie saddled with a divisive "wet fart" of an ending. He also brings new albums from Mastodon (Marrow Deep, a grief-soaked triumph) and Russian Circles (Nine), while Eden counters with gloriously bad movies (Dracula 3000), style-over-substance manga, and Marvel's horror-flavored Midnight Universe. The centerpiece is our no-prep game: building Mount Rushmores for six categories and landing on Columbo, Batman, Sherlock Holmes, and Jessica Fletcher for the last one.Show NotesThe Odyssey (2026): We both saw Christopher Nolan's Homer epic and think it a fine, overlong movie whose invented "wet fart" of an ending undercuts the text.The Iliad / The Aeneid: Peter is on a three-book run through the epics, starting with the one (not The Odyssey) that high school never assigned. The IliadThe Odyssey (1997 miniseries): Eden argues the Armand Assante version is the actually rewatchable take on Homer over Nolan's film.The Great Mental Models: Peter is chipping through Shane Parrish's series on thinking frameworks.Marrow Deep: Peter calls Mastodon's ninth album — recorded after Brent Hinds' death — a grief-processing triumph and their best since Crack the Skye.Nine: We both agree Russian Circles' ninth album cements them among the post-metal greats alongside Cult of Luna, Neurosis, and Isis.Dracula 3000: Eden breaks down the 2004 space-vampire disaster starring Casper Van Dien and Coolio, which ends on a startlingly abrupt sex-bot punchline.Spice and Wolf: Eden's mowing-and-audiobook companion about a traveling merchant and a shrewd wolf harvest goddess.Midnight Universe: Eden read early PDFs of Marvel's horror-themed line — Midnight X-Men, Midnight Fantastic Four, Midnight Spider-Man — ahead of its October 7 launch.Fields of Mistria: Eden is deep in the cozy farming sim and teases a possible second dragon in town.Mount Rushmore of sandwiches: PB&J, the deli Italian, BLT, and Reuben — international sandwiches disqualified.Mount Rushmore of doorstopper fantasy: Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time, A Song of Ice and Fire, and Dune (argued as much fantasy as sci-fi).Mount Rushmore of movie musicals: West Side Story, The Music Man, Singin' in the Rain, and Hello, Dolly!.Mount Rushmore of Western RPGs: Baldur's Gate II, Skyrim, Diablo II, and the first Mass Effect — janky and all.Mount Rushmore of pizza toppings: pepperoni, ham & pineapple, supreme, and plain cheese.Mount Rushmore of TV detectives: Columbo, Batman, Sherlock Holmes, and Jessica Fletcher as the Teddy Roosevelt fourth.

Things go from bad to worse as Paul Grayson has to contend with indoctrination, and Kahlee and Anderson are drawn into a huge power struggle between Ceberus and Omega. Join us as we Lore together! Contact us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/loretogether BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/loretogether.bsky.social Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/LoreTogetherPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoreTogether Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/id/LoreTogether We're proudly part of the Boss Rush Games Network! Check them out, and the rest of the podcasts over at https://bossrush.net/ where you can also join our own Lore Together discord channel on their discord server. Music: "Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

This week we chat about Playstation's most recent State of Play showcase, Xbox capping Cloud gaming hours per month, Fable isn't very long, I found some Mass Effect “news”, my Halo: Campaign Evolved review and much more. Click this link for my socials, all of my other content and ways to support: https://linktr.ee/baundiesel00:00:00 Intro00:01:04 PlayStation's State Of Play00:13:39 Xbox Reduces Cloud Hours00:21:58 Fable's Play Time00:26:15 Mass Effect News00:36:05 Halo: Campaign Evolved Review00:40:03 Exodus' New Footage00:45:33 Double Fine Is Fun Raising00:50:26 Dragon's Dogma 2 Sucks00:54:47 Content Updates00:56:22 Health Check In00:58:00 Outro

Whoa, Shuhei!  We’ve got a lot to talk about.  Stack it up and feel the power of a fearsome foursome!  Join Tricky, Matt, Alex and Jeff as they discuss, among other things, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Buckshot Roulette, Mass Effect 2, and The Witcher 4.  What’s more, we broach Microsoft’s disc-to-digital technology, and we delve into Netflix’s Grand Theft Auto 6 preview.  And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming!  Have you all heard about GTA VI?  Yes, with all the news surrounding GTA VI, we have plenty of takes for an entire show.  From Cyberleek to microtransactions, the Internet is buzzing as we lead up to the release of Rockstar’s biggest — ever — game.  We don’t think that’s hyperbole.  Grab a seat, or stand if you want, as we break down all of the latest news! As usual, the news is full of surprises.  We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter.  What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! In a bit of big news that would make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles proud, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. It's a tremendous honor for the show to be part of three massive and respected entertainment communities, and Proven Gamer have only the fans to thank for pushing the podcast to soaring heights. The Trophy Whores work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but they owe so much love to their listeners, who keep the show strong and growing. If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Please subscribe to the Trophy Whores feed in iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, IHeartRadio, Stitcher, or RSS and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 729 – Jeff’s Grand Emulation Knowledge

Send us Fan MailWe wrap up Andromeda, and bemoan what EA hath done to our beautiful boy.

Historian Kevin Impellizeri shares a story of a video game controversy to his friends: Kate Lynch and Matt Shoemaker who is a tabletop gaming historian and author of Gathering of Gamers. We continue our long celebration of five years of Scandalous Games by starting a deep dive into one of the, if not the, most famous controversial video games: the legendary 1993 sci-fi FPS: DOOM. In part one of our three-month series, we examine the origins of DOOM, its creators, and the monumental impact the game had on both gaming and tech,Topics discussed include: the long shadow that is DOOM's influence, reminiscing on LAN parties and shareware games of bygone days, and the eternally retold story of DoomGuy.If you're interested in more Scandalous Games style action, check out Kevin's recent gust appearance on the show I'm From the Internet where he was part of a fun conversation on the 2012 internet backlash to the ending of Mass Effect 3.Part 1: https://shows.acast.com/im-from-the-internet-a-podcast-about-somethingawfulcom/episodes/mass-effect-3-part-one-with-kevin-impellizeri-of-scandalousPart 2: https://shows.acast.com/im-from-the-internet-a-podcast-about-somethingawfulcom/episodes/mass-effect-3-part-two-with-kevin-impellizeri-of-scandalousFor some awesome resources on the history of DOOM, see:Ahoy, "RetroAhoy: Doom," January 24, 2016, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A4-SVUHQYIErrant Signal, Children of DOOM (Playlist), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O91tro2XwxM&list=PLvTOVWzS1f6-ptFCaXVnl41LZIc4x8Zmo.David Kushner, Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture (New York: Random House, 2003).John Romero, DOOM Guy: Life in First Person: Building DOOM and a Gaming Revolution (Harry N. Abrams, 2023).For some of the weirder places you can play DOOM, see: Slope's Game Room, "Top 100 Crazy ways to play DOOM | Weird Video Game Facts," September 21, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srMPmfavTxE. The game Kevin mentioned is the Windows 3.1 game Warpath, developed by Synthetic Reality (aka Dan Samuel), which you can play here: https://archive.org/details/win3_Warpath. To play a 1995 shareware version of DOOM, see: https://archive.org/details/doom_20230531To watch Bill Gates promoting Windows 95 in DOOM at the October 30, 1995, Judgment Day event, see: raij, "Bill Gates Doom," YouTube, March 18, 2006, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN0K58EfJSg. Anthony Hodges composed the soundtrack for the PlayStation version of DOOM, which you can listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT8--F5EDpo&list=RDgT8--F5EDpo&start_radio=1.For a neat podcast devoted to novelizations of video game properties, check out Pixel Lit (https://zencastr.com/Pixel-Lit). For more on the DOOM novels, check out the DOOM Wiki: https://doomwiki.org/wiki/Doom_novels. For stories about the infamous 3DO port of DOOM, see: “DOOM 3DO: or How I Survived Hell – Burger Becky,” Vintage Computer Federation, September 14, 2022, https://youtu.be/y_do6lL7ueQ?si=IHfGBpi2E4ToTX0S; “Burgertime 7/12/2015: DOOM 3DO,” Rebecca Heineman, July 12, 2015, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBbIil2HPSU; “Doom's Worst Port Was Made in Ten Weeks | 3DO Console Doom | Past Mortem | SSFF,” Stop Skeletons From Fighting, January 28, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxF1_wg2d_Q.You can read along the 1996 DOOM comic here: https://archive.org/details/doomcomic/mode/2up.  If you want to learn more about the history of tabletop games and the convention GenCon, check out Matt's book, Gathering of Gamers: Dungeons & Dragons and Other Games Through Gen Con from Play Story Press: https://playstorypress.org/books/gathering-of-gamers/. More info, including show notes and sources at http://scandalousgamespodcast.wordpress.com. 

Professor Matt Barton of Matt Chat joins Shane for a gabfest on CRPGs and other things video gamey, plus a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. EverQuest and World of Warcraft still have players. What is Mr. T's connection to WoW, and are fools involved? A cruise through player activity stats for various MMOs, plus which MMO has (or had) the highest player base. Playing tabletop RPGs on a virtual tabletop versus in person. Shane's weekly game group has a hard time finding multiplayer video games they all agree on. Against all odds, a rhomboid is both a muscle and a geometric shape. The age-old question of what is a CRPG? Shane thinks Baldurs Gate 3 is the best adaptation of the tabletop experience ever in a CRPG. What does rat milk taste like, and is it good for the hair? The Army is giving time off to…. play a video game?? (What amazing game could this be??) MMO shooters for the glory of the state. Matt is very impressed with Fallout: New California. The legal ins and outs of game mods. Classic Ultima Online (multiplayer classic Ultima, not the Ultima Online MMORPG). The "1,000 Good Fans" theory. Shane and Matt used to play MUDs. Never cast invisibility on the fountain. Matt loves smashing rats, and Shane loves driving around in the Mako and blasting the crap out of stuff in Mass Effect. KOTOR essentially runs the D&D D20 system under the hood. Creators and companies becoming victims of their own success. Shane pre-ordered Star Wars Zero company. And of course the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT and more! Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #294 8/31/2026 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Matt Chat (Matt Barton on YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/@MattBarton  1,000 True Fans Essay by Kevin Kelly https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/  Project 1999 - Classic EverQuest https://www.project1999.com/  EverQuest Legends https://www.everquestlegends.com/home  Project Zomboid https://store.steampowered.com/app/108600/Project_Zomboid/  Army battalion in Georgia offering 4 days of GTA 6 play as reenlistment incentive https://www.fox16.com/news/national-news/army-battalion-in-georgia-offering-4-days-of-gta-6-play-as-reenlistment-incentive/  America's Army link https://store.steampowered.com/app/203290/Americas_Army_Proving_Grounds/  Operencia: The Stolen Sun https://store.steampowered.com/app/985950/Operencia_The_Stolen_Sun/  Fallout: New California https://www.gog.com/en/game/fallout_new_california  Classic Ultima Online https://shatteredmoon.com/cuo/  Empire (1977 video game) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empire_(1977_video_game)  New Rumors Suggest KOTOR Remake May Be Re-Announced This Year (and Potential Launch Windows) https://www.mmorpg.com/news/new-rumors-suggest-kotor-remake-may-be-re-announced-this-year-and-potential-launch-windows-2000138547  Star Wars Zero Company https://store.steampowered.com/app/2075800/STAR_WARS_Zero_Company/  Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

Game Informer traveled to Archetype Entertainment in Austin, TX, to play Exodus, an upcoming sci-fi role-playing game from the creators of Mass Effect, Halo, and more. Eric and Charles return from their trip to share exclusive details about the game, including one of its "awakened" characters, Salt, an octopus inside a railgun-toting mech. You'll also learn more about the lore, backstory, and combat of this promising time-twisting epic. Later in the podcast, Alex shares his impressions of Star Wars: Zero Company, Kyle compares Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy to the Uncharted series, and the group finally discusses a great bullet-heaven platformer you should play, Blood Dungeon.Sponsored: Logitech G just changed the game again with the new PRO X2 Superstrike. This isn't just an upgrade; it's a total reimagining of the mouse click. Stop playing fair and start playing faster. Go to LogitechG.com and enter code GAMEINFORMER at checkout to save 25% off Logitech G products.The Game Informer Show is a weekly podcast covering the video game industry. Join us every Friday for chats about video game reviews, news, and exclusive reveals alongside Game Informer staff and special guests from around the industry. Support the show by subscribing to our physical video game magazine! Submit a question or topic you'd like to hear us discuss: Podcast@GameInformer.comFollow the crew on social media:Alex Van Aken (@itsVanAken)Kyle Hilliard (@KyleHilliard)Charles Harte (@ChuckDuck365)Eric Van Allen (@Seamoosi)Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction04:37 – Exodus Cover Story Breakdown32:34 – Sponsored: Get 25% Off Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike34:04 – Star Wars: Zero Company Impressions01:06:48 – Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy01:15:00 – Blood Dungeon

Chris knows kung fu and skateboards, the two most important skills. Josh gets banned from Twitch for streaming XXXCOM: After Dark. Kelley explains how to wield a dedicated brick separation tool with a cat. And we still don't know what a paradigm is. Question of the Week What was your favorite gamescom announcement? Check out the show notes here! The post RPG Cast – Episode 824: “Octopus Mass Effect” appeared first on RPGamer.

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we complete our series on two entries from the casual space by PopCap. We discuss Peggle before turning to takeaways. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: All mainline levels (B), about half (T) Issues covered: crossing over from casual to hardcore, awards contention, describing Peggle and pachinko, the Peggle masters, talking about removal games and Match-3, how someone engages with one of these games typically, a bunch of animals, the manipulation and the presentation, accentuating moments and playing with physics, shorter vs longer games, PopCap in other games, refining and polishing a genre, removing the biomechanical hurdle, tone and identity for design, accentuating moments especially with audio, trailblazing, don't overthink it, really exploring the space, taking out the real Slim Shady. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Bejeweled, Alchemy, Zuma, Arkanoid, BioShock, Portal, Halo 3, Super Mario Galaxy, God of War II, Mass Effect, Metroid Prime III, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, CoD4: Modern Warfare, Crysis, Uncharted, Assassin's Creed, The Witcher, Rock Band, Buddy, Candy Crush, Ridiculous Fishing, Vlambeer, Zach Gage, Spelltower, Spider, Randy Smith, World of Warcraft, Gears of War, Drop 7, Blizzard, Breakout, Atari 2600, Into the Breach, Advance Wars, Psychonauts, Double Fine, Pixar, Supercell, Hitman, Hakan Almer, Martin Ansdal, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia. Next time: ?? Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com 

GTA 6 has leaked in a huge way, you can now buy a t-shirt to help fired Rockstar employees, PlayStation reminds people that they don't own their digital games,former EA manager doesn't believe the next Mass Effect will survive Saudi takeover, and legendary game developer Warren Spector announces his retirement. Also: The Autobahn, recommended albums, postcards, Steam Deck recommendations, ties, and more! Games Discussed: Pragmata, Big Walk, Mario Galaxy 2, UnLoop. SUPPORT Patreon CONTACT Website Discord Bluesky Threads Instagram Facebook FOLLOW TCGS on Bluesky David on Bluesky Sean on Bluesky Mat on Bluesky James on Bluesky WATCH Twitch YouTube LISTEN Spotify Apple Podcasts Pocket Casts CREDITS Music by Nick Parton Art by Dave Chong

On episode 272 of the Gaming Meal, Eric (CyberEric) and Manny discuss the ONL showcase. 2+ hours worth of gaming news, trailers and content to cover. The upcoming Hoyoverse games were showcased. So was a ton of other stuff: Final Fantasy 7 Revelation kaiju battle, Witcher 3 getting remastered (and it's a free upgrade), Mass Effect-likes, Pokémon-likes, lots of new IP, lots of old IP… Mega Man is back!For the news, talk about the reviews for the MGS Collection Vol.2, Duskbloods beta impressions and 2XKO is stopping active development, ouch.For more, please follow us on social media at: Twitter at www.twitter.com/GamingMeal, Twitch at www.twitch.tv/gamingmeal, and Facebook at www.facebook.com/gaming.meal.14. Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to the Gaming Meal Podcast!Music credit goes to SubspaceAudio, celestialghost8, Worlfgang, and mutkanto.

THIS WEEK: Danfinity and Tiddly break down this week's biggest gaming story: the CyberLeek's ongoing GTA 6 leaks and Take-Two's legal scramble to shut them down. We also unpack BioWare's uncertain future after EA's $55 billion buyout, immersive sim veteran Harvey Smith's new studio, and Success for Double Fine & Compulsion Games post Microsoft.| SOURCES |IGN - GTA 6 Leaker Releases More Gameplay Videos Despite Rockstar Owner Take-Two's Microsoft and Discord Subpoenas by Wesley Yin-PooleIGN - Mass Effect 5 and BioWare's Future Uncertain Following Buyout, Former EA Manager Now Says by Tom PhillipsPC Gamer - Dishonored Co-Creator Harvey Smith Launches a New Studio and It Literally Has the Word 'Immersive' in the Name by Andy ChalkGamesBeat - Compulsion Games Pulls Off Management Buyout and Separates From Xbox by Dean TakahashiKotaku - Psychonauts Dev Now Owns All Its Games and Publishing Rights by Rebekah ValentineNeed a Rez is a weekly podcast covering the latest news and reviews in the world of video games. Hosted by Danfinity, EpicDan22, BonafideHiro, Eseipha, Samikat and Tiddly. New episodes go live every Monday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts.Watch live every Sunday at 6:30 PM ET on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/needarezpod Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@needarezpod Visit our website: https://needarez.com Follow us on Twitter/X: https://x.com/needarezpod Follow us on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/needarez.comFollow Danfinity: https://danfinity.gg Follow Tiddly: https://bsky.app/profile/tiddly.bsky.socialThe 'Need A Rez' Theme was written and produced by Andrew Gomez. Find his work here: https://linktr.ee/andrewj_gomez

Gaming Flashback: Oxenfree Quick News A cracked version of Marvel Tōkon is reigniting questions around DRM and its impact on PC games Paradox has been cooking up some Stellaris “summer experiments,” from megastructure upgrades to a full espionage rework Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 9 gives server owners more control, stops mushrooms clipping through foxes, and fixes a strange Endermen issue. Game News Riot is ending development of its 2XKO fighting game Former EA manager doesn’t believe the next Mass Effect will survive Saudi takeover Let us know what you think.The post Episode 787: Olly, Olly… first appeared on .

We follow Paul Grayson as he lives a double life, on the run from Cerberus.  Things don't go well. Join us as we Lore together! Contact us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/loretogether BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/loretogether.bsky.social Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/LoreTogetherPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoreTogether Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/id/LoreTogether We're proudly part of the Boss Rush Games Network! Check them out, and the rest of the podcasts over at https://bossrush.net/ where you can also join our own Lore Together discord channel on their discord server. Music: "Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Gaming Flashback: Oxenfree Quick News A cracked version of Marvel Tōkon is reigniting questions around DRM and its impact on PC games Paradox has been cooking up some Stellaris "summer experiments," from megastructure upgrades to a full espionage rework Minecraft 26.3 Snapshot 9 gives server owners more control, stops mushrooms clipping through foxes, and fixes a strange Endermen issue. Game News Riot is ending development of its 2XKO fighting game Former EA manager doesn't believe the next Mass Effect will survive Saudi takeover Let us know what you think.

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Deze Einde van de Week Live is ook te bekijken op https://youtu.be/nmE1OMFZWpw Deze talkshow wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door MSI. Alle meningen in deze video zijn onze eigen. MSI heeft inhoudelijk geen inspraak op de content en zien de video net als jullie hier voor het eerst op de site. Zijn we allemaal klaar voor een nieuw weekend? Wij gaan de voorpret er alvast in voeren met een nieuwe editie van Einde van de Week Live. De talkshow waarin we het belangrijkste nieuws van de week met je doornemen. Daan, Huey en Jasper hebben plaatsgenomen achter de desk en behandelen het komende anderhalf uur talloze onderwerpen. En natuurlijk praten ze over de hackers die GTA 6 beelden hebben vrijgegeven. Mogelijk zelfs de complete game. Wat is de stand van zaken op het moment van opnemen en wat vinden de heren van deze toestand? Jasper speelde een paar uur met Wolverine en ligt in deze video alvast een tip van de sluier op. En hoe ziet de nieuwe Black Myth-game eruit? Dit alles en meer zie en hoor je voorbijkomen in de Einde van de Week Live van vrijdag 21 augustus 2026. Hoe ver willen de hackers van GTA 6 gaan? Andere onderwerpen die in deze editie besproken worden, zijn de nieuwe gameplaybeelden van Silent Hill Townfall, de uitspraken van een oud-medewerker van Naughty Dog die een remake van Uncharted een ordinaire cash grab vindt en de vraag of er nog wel een nieuw Mass Effect-deel komt? Scoor 200 euro korting bij aanschaf van de Vector 16 HX gaming laptop MSI zet deze week de Het gaat om de Vector A16 HX. Deze sterke gaming laptop heeft onder de motorkap een AMD Ryzen 9 8940 HX processor, een NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, een 16GB RAM, een 1TB SSD, een 24-zone RGB toetsenbord, een 15.6” QHD+ 240Hz display en Thunderbolt 5 opties. Deze gaming laptop is hier met 200 euro korting verkrijgbaar bij GamePC. Check de brute specs van de Cobalt x powered by MSI Het PC-park van Gamekings is sinds kort uitgebreid met een nieuw bakbeest: de Cobalt x powered by MSI. Een desktop waar zelfs de zwaarste videogames bang van worden. Met een AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, een MSI RTX 5080 16G Shadow 3X OC GPU, een MSI MAG A850GL PCIe5 voeding, een MSI MAG CORELIQUID A13 240 cooler en een MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK moederbord zit je de komende jaren meer dan goed. Je kunt dit beest hier aan een nader onderzoek onderwerpen. MSI heeft natuurlijk ook configs voor je klaarstaan voor minder krachtige, maar goedkopere PC’s. En daar kun je nog steeds prima games op spelen. #adWil je adverteren bij de podcast Gamekings óf misschien bij een andere podcast van ILVY Network? Mail dan naar management@ilvy.com en/of kijk even op de website : https://ilvy.com/podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Whoa, Shuhei!  We’ve got a lot to talk about.  Stack it up and feel the power of a fearsome foursome!  Join Tricky, Matt, Alex and Yield as they discuss, among other things, Mass Effect 2, Double Dragon IV, Splatoon Raiders, Split Fiction, and Gears of War: E-Day.  What’s more, we delve into tariff refunds, and broach the Grand Theft Auto VI “extended look” preview.  Hopefully, if you’re a GTA fan, you’re also a Netflix subscriber.  Netflix will — somewhat oddly — be hosting the “extended look” of GTA VI.  Although, we’re sure people will find other means to watch the early glimpse into the biggest game of the year. And if you think that’s all, then you’ve got another thing coming!  As usual, the news is full of surprises.  We hit the high notes, and we hit the low notes, but we’ll always bring the banter.  What are you waiting for? Dive in! As always, the opinions fly fast and heavy! Look out for this super-sized show, as the seemingly smallest conversation veers off into a multiverse of chit-chat. Sounds cool, huh? That’s the fancy way of saying “derailment.” And there’s plenty of that to go around! Let’s dance, Heroes of the XMB! In a bit of big news that would make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles proud, iHeartRadio, Pandora and Spotify host episodes of Trophy Whores. It's a tremendous honor for the show to be part of three massive and respected entertainment communities, and Proven Gamer have only the fans to thank for pushing the podcast to soaring heights. The Trophy Whores work hard to put out a quality weekly show, but they owe so much love to their listeners, who keep the show strong and growing. If you want to support the show via Patreon, then check out our page, which shares the tiers for all of our Patrons! We appreciate your support (and your ears)! Please subscribe to the Trophy Whores feed in iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, IHeartRadio, Stitcher, or RSS and please leave a review. We won't give you cookies, but it will help us make the show better. You can find us on Twitter: @TrophyWhores and @ProvenGamer You can also email us at TrophyWhores. If you wish, you can always download the show here – Trophy Whores 727 – Trophies & Tariffs

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In Episode 536, Jose and Ryan go over some Hellraiser and Barker release-related news. Then we are joined by Markus Williams and Don Bertram to compare and discuss Pinhead Potraits by Clive Barker over the years.        This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff.  This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and Youtube Video.    Sponsor : Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination | Pinterest | ETSY Store Check out his recent painting, Contemplation, Untitled (Bunny) and Flamingo Sponsor : Ed Martinez YouTube Channel Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast   From The Reef From the Orlando Informer: Hellraiser Food Truck at the Halloween Horror Nights Video of Pinhead from Halloween Horror Nights Hellraiser Resurrections - The Deep Gospel #1 Cover Hellbound Fright Rags Shirt Hellraiser Revival Gameplay Arrow Video Teases Underworld with original Trailer Clive Barker and Joyce Carol Oates Win World Fantasy Life Achievement Award   Duiscussion : Unproduced Hellraiser V Hellraiser V: The Hellseeker   Discussion: Pinhead Portraits (With Markus and Don) Cenobite 4 Live Painting Pinhead 5 Pinhead 1997 Shaman Pinhead 1997 V for Vice Versa Thief of Always Wall of Masks Checkerboard Pinhead Dark Worlds Cover Pinhead Cenobite 5 Pinhead Death Machine Markus' Photo Pinhead Oil   Show Notes Our Transmutations Commentary Episode with Parody Cover Cris Velasco: Our 2016 Interview Cris Velasco Art Tour Cue and A Podcast Illusion Suite on Ebay   Coming Next Book Club of Blood : Revelations Clive's Contemporaries 1987 – Angel Heart Clive's Contemporaries 1988 – Please Vote More News and Interviews   Patreon Members Shout-Out (Become a Patron) David Anderson Erik Van T' Holt Daniel Elven Amanda Stewart Bradley Gartz Markus David Blair Matthew Batten Bennett Jesse Timothy Ramakers Terry Murdock John-John Ichtyandros (new) Sponsor: Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast Sponsor: Ed Martinez YouTube Channel Renewed       And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end.   web www.clivebarkercast.com Apple Podcasts,  Android,  Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, Libsyn, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Radio.com, and YouTube and Facebook: | BarkerCast Listeners Group | Occupy Midian  BlueSky | Reddit | Discord Community   Support the show Buy Our Book: The BarkerCast Interviews Occupy Midian  Hardcover | Paperback | Kindle | Apple Become a Patreon Patron | Buy a T-Shirt   Music is by Ray Norrish   All Links and show notes in their Entirety can be found at https://www.clivebarkercast.com   AI Overview   Ryan and Jose recorded episode 536 of the Clive Barker Podcast, focusing on Hellraiser news and related updates. They discussed the Hellraiser-themed Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, including the Pinhead actor, the Hellraiser food truck, and merchandise. They covered the upcoming Hellraiser Resurrections comic one-shots from Boom Studios and a new Fright Rags Hellraiser 2 t-shirt. They mentioned gameplay footage for the Hellraiser Revival video game and expressed some concerns about its mechanics. They reviewed Arrow's upcoming 4K/Blu-ray release of Underworld/Transmutations, comparing its features to the existing Kino Lorber edition. They noted that Clive Barker and Joyce Carol Oates were announced as recipients of the 2026 World Fantasy Life Achievement Award. They also discussed an unused script for Hellraiser 5 (The Hellseeker) by Michael Lent, found through archive research, and compared it to the eventual Hellseeker film. They briefly touched on listener polls for Clive's Contemporaries, Patreon supporters, and other projects like Turbine's Hellraiser releases.   Hellraiser Food Truck Planning Ryan and Jose discussed the Hellraiser-themed food truck and haunted attraction at Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando Universal Studios. They examined photos and videos of the Hellraiser setup, including the box design and costume details, and discussed which elements from Hellraiser films 1, 2, and 3 might be featured in the attraction. The conversation was interrupted by technical difficulties and scheduling conflicts, so they agreed to resume the discussion later. Universal Studios Horror Nights Planning Jose and Ryan discussed Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, focusing on the new Pinhead attraction. Jose shared that scare actors typically earn between $15 and $28 per hour and mentioned key creative team members involved in the haunted house, including John Murdy and Lojo Russo. They noted that the attraction would feature elements from Hellraiser 1, 2, and 3, opening on August 28 in Orlando and September 3 in Hollywood, and requested feedback from anyone attending the event. Hellraiser Content Planning Discussion Ryan and Jose discussed various Hellraiser-related content, including different covers for Deep Gospel and upcoming one-shot comics featuring characters like the female Cenobite and Butterball. They reviewed a new Fright Rags t-shirt design for Hellraiser and Hellbound Hellraiser 2, and briefly discussed gameplay footage for the Hellraiser Revival game, which Ryan preferred not to watch to avoid spoilers. They also touched on Arrow's upcoming release of Underworld/Transmutations on September 6, 2026, and concluded that Ryan was satisfied with his current Ultra HD copy of the film. 4K Blu-ray Release Discussion Jose and Ryan discussed a new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Limited Edition release of a film featuring Clive Barker's work. The release includes two discs, with the first being 4K Ultra HD and the second being a 1080p version of "Transmutations" instead of "Underworld." Ryan noted that while the 4K disc is region-free, the second disc is region B, which may limit access for some viewers. The release is available for pre-order in the UK for £25 with a retail price of £29.99 and a release date of September 6, 2026. 2026 World Fantasy Awards Announcement Ryan announced that Clive Barker and Joyce Carol Oates will receive the 2026 World Fantasy Awards for Lifetime Achievement, to be presented at a ceremony in Oakland, California from October 22-25. The discussion included recognition of Joyce Carol Oates' notable works and debate about the timing of the award, with Jose noting the benefit of receiving recognition while still alive. Jose also mentioned that Boom Studios plans to release five Hellraiser one-shot comics as a prelude to a new ongoing series by the end of 2027. Hellraiser Content Discussion Jose and Ryan discussed the growing popularity of Hellraiser content among people with limited knowledge of the franchise, comparing it to Scream and expressing frustration with misinformed comparisons. They mentioned upcoming Hellraiser merchandise at Universal Studios, including acrylic standees, mugs, and glasses. Jose recommended exploring the original novella "The Hellbound Heart" and suggested stopping at Hellraiser 4 for movie viewing, while also recommending the 2022 remake. Hellraiser Script Discussion Ryan and Jose discussed a Hellraiser script that was intended to be Hellraiser 5 but was ultimately not picked up. The script, written by Michael Lent, follows a character with amnesia who discovers he was a criminal while being pursued by Cenobites. While the script contains some interesting elements like the character healing from severe burns and the Cenobites being 7 feet tall, Jose and Ryan both found the concept of a computer game called "**** World" to be problematic and unrealistic.   The Clive Barker Podcast team, including Ryan, Jose, Don, and guest Marcus, held a discussion focused on various artistic depictions of Pinhead, the iconic character from the Hellraiser series. They examined and compared multiple portraits of Pinhead created by Clive Barker, ranging from early pitch package sketches to later oil paintings and sketches. The conversation covered the evolution of Pinhead's design, different artistic techniques used by Barker, and the significance of the character in Barker's oeuvre. The group also shared personal anecdotes about visiting Barker's studio and handling original manuscripts and artwork. They touched on related topics such as the Hellraiser franchise's enduring popularity, recent merchandise, and potential future projects. The session was informal and celebratory, with participants expressing their appreciation for Barker's art and each other's insights.   Clive Barker Art Comparison Discussion The group discussed comparing different versions of Pinhead art by Clive Barker as part of a podcast segment from their recent Kickstarter campaign. Don Bertram and Marcus Williams joined Ryan and Jose to examine various artwork, with Don sharing his personal experience promoting Barker's art at movie theaters using a one-sheet from the Illusion Suite. The conversation included discussion about an eBay listing for the Clive Barker Illusion Suite portfolio, which Don noted was not selling well due to its limited market awareness and the fact that it's only signed on the header page. Pinhead Character Design Evolution The group discussed early artwork and designs for Pinhead from Hellraiser, including a sumi ink drawing from 1986 that was part of a pitch package for New World executives. They examined how the character design evolved from the original novella, noting differences in details like jeweled pins versus nails and the androgynous voice description. The discussion highlighted how Clive Barker's initial concepts were adapted for the film, with Ryan and Don providing insights about the differences between the written description and the final cinematic portrayal. Pinhead Artwork Discussion Review The group discussed various drawings and artwork related to Pinhead and Clive Barker's work. They examined a pencil drawing from 2005 for Nika toys that was later used for a Cenobite diorama and silicone mask. The discussion included details about a hook feature in the artwork that connects to Pinhead's scalp, which Markus confirmed was present in both the drawing and the movie. The participants also reviewed a colorful oil painting done live at Tower Records in 2005, with Don expressing particular appreciation for the red color elements and the desolate landscape background. The conversation concluded with reflections on Clive Barker's reluctance to do live painting demonstrations, as he mentioned to Don that he tends to "show off" rather than focus on the work. Clive Barker Pinhead Art Discussion The group discussed various Clive Barker artwork, focusing on sketches and drawings of Pinhead. Marcus shared several pieces he had found, including black and white sketches with shamanistic elements and silver Sharpie details representing mercury flowing through the character's face. The discussion covered different artistic styles and techniques, with particular attention to Barker's use of negative space in the "V for Vice Versa" piece from his A through Z of Horror book. The conversation also touched on how Barker's Pinhead design has become his most iconic creation, comparing it to Frankenstein in literature. Clive Barker's Pinhead Painting Discussion The group discussed Clive Barker's art, particularly focusing on a large impasto oil painting of Pinhead that Don had seen at a gallery. They examined details of the painting including its thick texture, color choices, and the presence of faces and skulls in the design. The conversation also touched on Chris Valesco, who purchased the painting in 2013 and has worked on soundtracks for games like Overwatch and Mass Effect, though not the new Hellraiser game. The discussion concluded with plans to potentially interview Chris Valesco in the future and to include links to his art collection videos in the show notes.  

Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of The Notorious Mass Effect, host Analytic Dreamz examines BTS's decision to skip Grammy submissions for 2027 amid the new Asian Pop category, questioning if the awards are losing major stars. The 2026 Grammys drew 14.4 million viewers, down 6% from 15.4 million in 2025. Analytic Dreamz also covers music updates on Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Future, FIFA theme songs, and Gracie Abrams; industry news including Drake's Neuromancer involvement, the Michael biopic hitting #1 with $977 million worldwide as the highest-grossing biopic ever, and Charlamagne's Illuminati book; gaming titles like Palworld (over 30 million players), Rhythm Heaven Groove, Kingshot, The Mound Omen, and Splatoon Raiders; plus drama between Usher and Chris Brown. MusicJay-ZBeyonceFuture Fifa Theme SongsGracie Abrams Industry NewsDrake NEUROMANCER/Michael Biopic Reaches #1Charlamagne ILLuminati BookGamingPalworld Rhythm Heaven GrooveKingshotThe Mound OmenSplatoon RaidersDramaBTS Vs. GrammysUsher Vs Chris BrownSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this episode of The Notorious Mass Effect, host Analytic Dreamz examines BTS's decision to skip Grammy submissions for 2027 amid the new Asian Pop category, questioning if the awards are losing major stars. The 2026 Grammys drew 14.4 million viewers, down 6% from 15.4 million in 2025. Analytic Dreamz also covers music updates on Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Future, FIFA theme songs, and Gracie Abrams; industry news including Drake's Neuromancer involvement, the Michael biopic hitting #1 with $977 million worldwide as the highest-grossing biopic ever, and Charlamagne's Illuminati book; gaming titles like Palworld (over 30 million players), Rhythm Heaven Groove, Kingshot, The Mound Omen, and Splatoon Raiders; plus drama between Usher and Chris Brown.MusicJay-ZBeyonceFuture Fifa Theme SongsGracie Abrams Industry NewsDrake NEUROMANCER/Michael Biopic Reaches #1Charlamagne ILLuminati BookGamingPalworld Rhythm Heaven GrooveKingshotThe Mound OmenSplatoon RaidersDramaBTS Vs. GrammysUsher Vs Chris BrownSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode Notes: Welcome back to Arcade Cozy! This week, we're back with a little bit of everything. First, some news: EA's private equity purchase is now official (?) which means some (probably) not great things from their end in the months and years ahead. Then, in happier news: there was a really dope Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Direct that we have a lot of thoughts about.Then, what we've been playing. For Chris, the big one has been Esoteric Ebb, the Disco Elysium-like mixed with Dungeons and Dragons, and for Corey, it's been a bit of Scarlet Deer Inn, a game that is one part Pentiment, one part Kingdom Come Deliverance, one part Studio Ghibli, and the rest parts super duper cool.Oh, and we also spend a not-insignificant amount of time at the start of the show talking about MGK's new song, JJK.It's a great one (the show, not the song), so grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and enjoy!Games discussed include Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Esoteric Ebb, Scarlet Deer Inn, The Sims, Mass Effect, and more!Do you have thoughts on what we talked about today? Are there things that we missed? Or do you have a few games you'd like us to check out? Hit us up on one of the avenues below—we would love to connect with you.Email us at arcadecozy@gmail.comFollow us on IG (@arcadecozy)Intro & outro music by Johnnybgood89 (@johnnybgood89 on IG)

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a short mini-series on casual games, beginning with PopCap's Plants vs Zombies. We spend a lot of time setting these lower-challenge games both in their time and against other genres before talking a bit about the game itself. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Through 2-1 Issues covered: setting the game in 2009, PopCap's fortunes, repackaging a genre, puzzly games in Java, appealing to core games and casual, being good at rewards, walled gardens, starting on desktops and moving to phones, phone fragmentation, A/B design testing, hidden objects, translating well to mobile, the history of EA's acquisitions, the early tower defense games, coining the term, automated elements, the stress of the RTS, MOBAs, removing the dev hurdles from a genre, modders doing something they could do, autochess, recognizing it, a simple concept that reads quickly, the impenetrable defense, turtling: the video game, the way zombie movies build, design ideas can come from anywhere, easily visualizing new things, archetypes, easily reading how much health is left, having a moment of joy in a reveal, seeing the zombie affordances, locking into strategies. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Batman: Arkham Asylum, Uncharted 2, Demons's Souls, Ratchet & Clank, Brutal Legend, Assassin's Creed II/series, Borderlands, Infamous, Dragon Age: Origins, Left 4 Dead 2, New Super Mario Bros Wii, Bayonetta, PS3/Xbox 360/Wii, EA, Peggle (series), Bejewelled, Blizzard, Zuma, Alchemy, Drop 7, Threes, Diner Dash, Resident Evil 4, Fortnite, Facebook, Farmville, Zynga, Kongregate, Ultima, Westwood, Bioware, Mass Effect, Crystal Dynamics, Morgan Gray, Desktop Defense, Atari, Rampart, Defense of the Agents, Warcraft III, Starcraft, League of Legends, Riot, Valve, George Fan, Diablo, PixelJunk Monsters, Orcs Must Die!!, Vermintide, Tower of Goo, The Birds, Tippi Hedren, Portal, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia. Next time: More PvZ Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com 

YEAR 6 IS FINALLY HERE!  GO CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE TO SEE OUR BRAND-NEW INTRO!  You can find the animator using the link below! https://www.fiverr.com/syedahumna56/do-professional-pixel-art-animation-of-your-choice?utm_medium=shared&utm_source=copy_link&utm_campaign=gig&utm_term=AyNLxkP   *Intro includes minor edits not provided by the original animator. All animated assets were provided by the animator listed above, with some text assets added in post by Keeping Up With The Nerds.   Check out our affiliated links! Opus clips Partner link: https://www.opus.pro/?via=Nerd   Check out our Website: Keepingupwiththenerds.com   ​This week on Keeping Up With The Nerds, Bryan is finally back after a long hiatus, and the gang has a ton of catching up to do! First up, Nick kicks off the show by showing off his newest prized collection piece: a replica of Michael Keaton's iconic Utility Belt from Batman. Then, the Nerds dive into Amazon's massively impressive upcoming slate for Prime Video, breaking down what to expect from huge adaptations like the Mass Effect TV show and Warhammer 40K. Next, Bryan gives his thoughts on Avatar: The Last Airbender after finally watching it for the very first time. To top it all off, the Nerds swing right into Spider-Man: Brand New Day to unpack the start of the new trilogy. As impressive as it was, do the Nerds fully love this new era, or are there too many questions left unanswered? Tune in to find out!  

Gaming giant Electronic Arts, the company behind EA FC, The Sims and Mass Effect, has been taken private in a $55 billion takeover led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The deal has sparked debate about the future of one of the world's biggest games publishers, with questions over creative freedom, jobs, monetisation and Saudi Arabia's growing influence in the global gaming industry.Joining Tom Dunne to discuss this is Newstalk's own Rory Galvin.

Welcome back everyone! Apologies, apologies, and apologies a thousand times over, but the ever-late Novel Spirits gang delivers yet another episode and another Battle of the Genres!!! As promised, this time it's a SciFi battle, where Halo: The Rubicon Protocol by Kelly Gay (Presented by Michael) takes on Autonomous by Analee Lewitz (presented by Jacob). Grab your drinks, your books, gather around, and mind the shenanigans. As always, we are bound to dive deep into lore and analysis for your viewing and/or listening pleasure.   Halo: The Rubicon Protocol - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1982147881?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Autonomous - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250174686?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Drink of the night - https://www.bacardi.com/us/en/ 0-0-8 Studios - https://linktr.ee/Zero0Eight   Be sure to like and subscribe. Novel Spirits is brought on by 0-0-8 Studios, and there are many projects on the horizon. Stay tuned for the latest and greatest, our monthly vids, and claim your chance to win some cool merch. Cheers!

Wizards of the Coast has revealed its plans for the future of Dungeons & Dragons, and apparently the strategy is simple: fix D&D Beyond, return to Gen Con, outsource adventures to people who know what they are doing, cross over with World of Warcraft, and traumatize a convention hall full of children with a Dark Sun trailer featuring a freshly removed spine. Tyler attended the secret briefing and emerged with five pages of notes, several enormous announcements, and absolutely no idea what D&D Icons are. So prepare yourselves for new books, old settings, digital upgrades, live puppies, and enough upcoming content to make your wallet roll a death save. EnWorld: President of WotC Steps Down Forbidden Lands (affiliate link) Show Notes Wizards of the Coast has revealed its roadmap for Dungeons & Dragons through 2027, and Tyler is here to unload everything he learned during an embargoed presentation. We begin at Gen Con, which Wizards plans to turn into the recurring home for its annual D&D announcements. There will be a massive convention presence, live events, streams, adoptable puppies, and something called D&D Icons. Everyone involved seems extremely excited about Icons. Unfortunately, nobody appears capable of explaining what they actually are. D&D Beyond is also getting a substantial overhaul. Wizards plans to introduce tools for finding groups, allow local game stores to advertise events, and form an official partnership with StartPlaying. The mobile app is being redesigned, the character builder and rules engine are being rebuilt, and new DM tools, improved search, and campaign-creation features are somewhere on the horizon. Several details remain vague, partly because the presentation's prerecorded D&D Beyond video stopped working halfway through. Technology! On the video game side, Wizards appears to be pulling back from its plan to release a major game every year. Several projects have reportedly been canceled, but Warlock and Exodus remain in development. Warlock will feature a protagonist whose patron is Tasha, while Exodus is shaping up as a science-fiction RPG with strong Mass Effect energy and a tabletop tie-in that nobody on the podcast entirely understands. The tabletop schedule begins with Arcana Unleashed, a large rules expansion containing eight subclasses, ten backgrounds, twenty-nine feats, thirty-three spells, group patrons, magical factions, forty-seven magic items, and nineteen creature stat blocks. It will also introduce evolving magic items that can grow alongside the characters using them. Its companion campaign, Deadfall, is an espionage-focused adventure running from levels 11 through 20. The characters must save Thay by opposing Szass Tam, which means the situation has become so dire that saving Thay somehow qualifies as the good outcome. The Season of Champions brings a full Dungeons & Dragons crossover with World of Warcraft. The book is being led by longtime D&D designer and Warcraft fan James Wyatt and will include eleven species, six subclasses, iconic locations, recognizable characters, dungeons, monsters designed to provide a raid-like experience, a DM screen, and a map pack with a digital adventure. It will also come in three different editions, allowing Horde and Alliance fans to continue fighting the most important battle of all: which logo belongs on the front of the book. Then comes Dark Sun. Wizards is presenting Athas as the first mature D&D setting, complete with shrink-wrapped books, content warnings, extreme violence, and a trailer that apparently wastes no time separating people from their spinal columns. Dark Sun will receive separate setting and gameplay expansions, a limited-edition Player's Handbook, a new Scion class, a DM screen, maps, and some form of adventure support. The gameplay material alone is expected to approach five hundred pages, suggesting that Wizards is not returning to Athas quietly. Greyhawk will also return during the 2027 Season of Sword and Sorcery. Crown of the Witch Queen is a 160-page adventure featuring Tasha's daughter as its central antagonist, supported by a map pack and DM screen. The final 2027 season, the Season of Rebellion, was announced without details, leaving everyone to speculate angrily until Wizards decides to explain itself. Perhaps the largest long-term change is Wizards' plan for annual setting support produced in partnership with established third-party publishers. Ghostfire Gaming will work on Ravenloft, Visionary Products and Designs will handle Eberron, and Kobold Press will support the Forgotten Realms. Wizards is also developing something with the Hickmans, although details remain scarce. The approach could finally give neglected settings regular adventures and character options, but it also raises questions about outsourcing, quality control, digital-only releases, and whether D&D is about to recreate the overwhelming flood of material from the third-edition era. Despite those concerns, the group is cautiously optimistic. Wizards seems willing to experiment, work with proven creators, support more settings, focus on tabletop products, and admit that maybe trying to become a video game company was not the best use of everyone's time. It could produce an exciting new era for D&D, or it could become an exhausting avalanche of crossovers and subscription content. Either way, Ash will be waiting for the D&D and Family Guy campaign setting so they can finally say they warned us. Key Takeaways Gen Con is becoming D&D's annual announcement hub. Wizards intends to reveal future product roadmaps there instead of relying on scattered online presentations. D&D Beyond is being extensively rebuilt. Planned improvements include group-finding tools, local game-store listings, StartPlaying integration, a redesigned app, a new character builder, a new rules engine, better search, DM tools, and campaign creation. Arcana Unleashed is a major player-focused expansion. It includes subclasses, feats, spells, backgrounds, factions, patrons, dozens of magic items, and new rules for items that evolve with their owners. Deadfall finally supports high-level campaigning. The adventure runs from levels 11 through 20 and sends the party into an espionage conflict against Szass Tam in Thay. The World of Warcraft crossover is a full product line. It includes numerous playable species, subclasses, famous locations, raid-inspired encounters, accessories, digital content, and three different cover editions. Dark Sun is returning without being noticeably softened. Wizards is positioning it as a mature setting with separate lore and gameplay books, graphic content warnings, hundreds of pages of material, and promised adventure support. Greyhawk returns with Crown of the Witch Queen. The adventure will feature Tasha's daughter as the antagonist and lean into a colorful, operatic sword-and-sorcery style. Classic settings may receive annual support. Wizards is partnering with experienced publishers to produce new Ravenloft, Eberron, and Forgotten Realms material, with another Hickman-related project also in development. Third-party partnerships could solve D&D's setting problem. Instead of leaving worlds unsupported for years, specialized publishers can create material while Wizards focuses on core rules and major releases. The biggest risk is content overload. More books, digital releases, partnerships, settings, and crossovers could strengthen the game, but they could also recreate the crowded and difficult-to-navigate release schedule of earlier editions. The overall mood is cautiously optimistic. The announcements suggest that Wizards is taking creative risks, investing in tabletop content, and making decisions that could benefit both players and the wider TTRPG industry. Welcome to the RPGBOT Podcast. If you love Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and tabletop RPGs, this is the podcast for you. Support the show for free: Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast app. It helps new listeners find the best RPG podcast for D&D and Pathfinder players. Level up your experience: Join us on Patreon to unlock ad-free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT Podcast, chat with us and the community on the RPGBOT Discord, and jump into live-streamed RPG podcast recordings. Support while you shop: Use our Amazon affiliate link at https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ and help us keep building tools and guides for the RPG community. Meet the Hosts Tyler Kamstra – Master of mechanics, seeing the Pathfinder action economy like Neo in the Matrix. Randall James – Lore buff and technologist, always ready to debate which Lord of the Rings edition reigns supreme. Ash Ely – Resident cynic, chaos agent, and AI's worst nightmare, bringing pure table-flipping RPG podcast energy. Join the RPGBOT team where fantasy roleplaying meets real strategy, sarcasm, and community chaos. 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Pierce Brown is an American novelist whose work has made him one of the defining voices in modern science fiction. After a restless childhood that saw his family move repeatedly and left him passing through more than ten schools, he began writing in earnest just after high school. After years of rejection, he found his breakthrough with Red Rising, the first instalment in an epic saga that fused classical tragedy, Roman myth, and space opera into an international bestseller.Since then, the series has grown into a global phenomenon, winning a devoted readership for its high-stakes politics and fierce emotional intensity. Alongside his work as a novelist, he has embraced gaming culture—contributing to the Red Rising board game and speaking openly about his love of everything from StarCraft II to Mass Effect and Cyberpunk. Now, as the series is being reissued in special tenth-anniversary editions, a new generation of readers is discovering the world that made his name.LINKSPierce Brown – website & booksPierce Brown – official websiteRed Rising – the complete sagaRed Rising: Sons of Ares – prequel comic seriesPierce Brown – Instagram (@piercebrownofficial)Red Rising board gameRed Rising – Stonemaier Games (designed by Jamey Stegmaier)Pierce's Perfect ConsoleCommand & Conquer (1995) – WikipediaCommand & Conquer: Red Alert – WikipediaCommand & Conquer: Tiberian Sun – WikipediaShogun: Total War (2000) – WikipediaTotal War series – official siteBaldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn – WikipediaBlack & White (2001) – WikipediaThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind – WikipediaBooks and other references mentionedPlato's Republic – WikipediaAntigone by Sophocles – WikipediaThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas – WikipediaEnder's Game by Orson Scott Card – WikipediaThe First Law trilogy by Joe AbercrombieGattaca (1997 film) – WikipediaGustave Doré – illustrator, WikipediaSupport the showMy Perfect Console – episode archiveSupport My Perfect Console on PatreonBecome a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PlayStation's self-inflicted physical games fiasco is nearing a month deep, and it seems fairly obvious at this point that nothing's going to change. The good news is that -- amongst all the chatter, arguing, and prognostication -- comes more info from the American market that indicates that Sony is pissing people off, yes, but also making a seemingly rational commercial decision from their perspective. Thus, we find ourselves in a continued bind: Through all of the screaming and insulting is salient data, should one be willing to look with sober eyes. We discuss. Plus: Marathon loses its game director, Bethesda vows to deliver a lot more Fallout, Rebel Wolves promises Mass Effect-like save migration for its nascent Blood of Dawnwalker series, NBA 2K27 skips PlayStation 4, Kratos gets recast in Amazon's God of War series, and more. We then wrap things up, as we always do, with listener inquiries from our audience. What are our expectations for Until Dawn 2? Did the elimination of crunch culture in some corners of the industry have unexpected downstream effects? Should Grand Theft Auto be held to account for the real-world violence it potentially inspires? Has Colin created a new mosquito bite-obliterating trend? Timestamps: Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00 - Intro17:43 - Del Walker has great insight21:03 - Marathon's PVE mode31:45 - Feel better, Brent32:32 - Moriarty X Jaffe summer camp44:43 - More sports talk please48:52 - Dexter can't dance53:24 - Mosquito's suck57:22 - Physical game sales on PS5 are struggling + June US sales data1:59:31 - Marathon's director quits2:17:10 - Bethesda confirms Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters2:33:22 - Blood of the Dawnwalker will carry its saves over into future games2:38:06 - NBA 2K27's cover athletes revealed, skips PS42:42:34 - Jonathan Blow's new game confirmed for launch on PS52:45:37 - God of War's Amazon show is recasting Kratos after on-set injury2:49:45 - The first Call of Duty film is less than a year out2:52:18 - What We're Playing (Onimusha, Onimusha 2, Powerwash Simulator 2 Star Wars DLC, Marathon, Halo Campaign Evolved)3:08:38 - Can Until Dawn 2 live up to its predecessor?3:13:29 - Is the elimination of crunch the cause of ballooning budgets?3:19:34 - The phasing out of trilogies3:24:42 - Will retro hardware prices skyrocket?3:30:38 - Does GTA cause violence?3:40:51 - Should Sony fund smaller single player games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠ In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz exposes Spotify's heavy reliance on AI and bot systems for processing copyright claims and infringement reports. He highlights potential inaccuracies in automated detection tools that can result in wrongful takedowns or unresolved disputes for artists and rights holders. Analytic Dreamz urges Spotify to integrate more human workers into the copyright infringement review process to ensure fairer, more accurate decisions. The discussion covers the challenges of AI-driven content moderation on streaming platforms, impacts on independent creators, transparency issues, and the broader need for balanced human oversight in protecting intellectual property rights amid growing automation in the music industry. Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us for an incredible conversation with the legendary Jennifer Hale as she dives deep into her 40-year career, from Commander Shepard to Jean Grey and beyond! In this episode, Jeramy sits down with Jennifer to discuss her journey from singing in Alabama rock clubs at age fifteen to becoming a Guinness World Record holder. Jennifer opens up about her unique childhood, explaining how growing up without cartoons actually helped fuel her imagination through books and theater. We also get an inside look at her voiceover coaching platform, Skillshub.life, where she helps the next generation of talent find their voice through live interaction, affordable mentorship, and a focus on the business of the industry. Whether you know her as Naomi Hunter, Jean Grey, Bastila Shan, or the voice of Cinderella, Jennifer shares invaluable wisdom on the art of performance. She breaks down her philosophy on auditions, the importance of mindset, and why she views modern superhero stories as our current mythology. We also discuss her return to her first love, music, featuring her recent single "Sea Of Stars"! JenniferHale.com acting.skillshub.life Instagram: @jhalegram CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air Make sure to subscribe to the channel for more deep-dive conversations with your favorite pop culture icons. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode. Thanks for watching! #voiceacting #jenniferhale #masseffect #xmen97 #voiceover #metalgearsolid

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Is 2026 the year gamers finally push back? In this explosive episode, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the gaming industry's biggest shake-ups: PlayStation ending physical disc production, Xbox raising prices while laying off 3,200 workers, and the newly revealed Steam Machine pricing. Plus, fresh looks at Meccha Chameleon, Task Bar Heros, Konami's Power Pros Baseball 2026-2027, Gossip Harbor, and Marvel Rivals Season 9.On the music side, Analytic Dreamz covers Olivia Rodrigo, Yung Miami, Shakira & Burna Boy's “Dai Dai,” LE SSERAFIM, and Future, while breaking down Drake tying Adele for the ninth most weeks at #1 on the charts.Plus, the latest drama between Akademiks and Charlamagne.No filters. Straight talk on gaming, music, and culture. Tune in now.Episode 162 Topics:Music: Olivia Rodrigo, Yung Miami, Shakira & Burna Boy “Dai Dai”, LE SSERAFIM, Future, plus Drake tying Adele for the 9th most weeks at #1Industry News: PlayStation ending physical disc production, Xbox raising prices + 3,200 layoffs, Steam Machine price officially revealedGaming Discussion: Is 2026 the year gamers finally take a stand against higher prices, no discs, and mass firings?New & Upcoming Games: Meccha Chameleon, Task Bar Heros, Konami's Power Pros Baseball 2026-2027, Gossip Harbor, Marvel Rivals Season 9Drama: Akademiks vs Charlamagne Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠⁠⁠⁠Is 2026 the year gamers finally push back? In this explosive episode, Analytic Dreamz breaks down the gaming industry's biggest shake-ups: PlayStation ending physical disc production, Xbox raising prices while laying off 3,200 workers, and the newly revealed Steam Machine pricing. Plus, fresh looks at Meccha Chameleon, Task Bar Heros, Konami's Power Pros Baseball 2026-2027, Gossip Harbor, and Marvel Rivals Season 9.On the music side, Analytic Dreamz covers Olivia Rodrigo, Yung Miami, Shakira & Burna Boy's “Dai Dai,” LE SSERAFIM, and Future, while breaking down Drake tying Adele for the ninth most weeks at #1 on the charts.Plus, the latest drama between Akademiks and Charlamagne.No filters. Straight talk on gaming, music, and culture. Tune in now.Episode 162 Topics:Music: Olivia Rodrigo, Yung Miami, Shakira & Burna Boy “Dai Dai”, LE SSERAFIM, Future, plus Drake tying Adele for the 9th most weeks at #1Industry News: PlayStation ending physical disc production, Xbox raising prices + 3,200 layoffs, Steam Machine price officially revealedGaming Discussion: Is 2026 the year gamers finally take a stand against higher prices, no discs, and mass firings?New & Upcoming Games: Meccha Chameleon, Task Bar Heros, Konami's Power Pros Baseball 2026-2027, Gossip Harbor, Marvel Rivals Season 9Drama: Akademiks vs Charlamagne Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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