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MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, and Kyle Hilliard, are joined by GameSpot's managing editor Tamoor Hussain to talk about Summer Game Fest as we share our biggest predictions for the summer reveal season. Then Tamoor and Kyle talk about playing From Software's Elden Ring Nightreign and we unpack the unfortunate cancelation of EA's Black Panther game and studio from former heads of Monolith and Shadow of Mordor. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version of The MinnMax Show here - https://youtu.be/P3pUewqUB14 Follow Tamoor on Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/tamoorh.com Learn more about MinnMax's Minneapolis meetup on August 9th at Utepils - https://www.patreon.com/posts/come-to-minnmaxs-129701152 Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: ITSGONNABEMAY https://www.HelloFresh.com/minnmax10fm - Get 10 free meals To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:07 - Get a Steam code for The Thing Remastered 00:07:03 - Summer Game Fest Predictions 00:39:29 - Hello Fresh 00:41:19 - Elden Ring Nightreign 01:04:00 - EA cancels Black Panther 01:10:43 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:12:48 - Community questions 02:09:53 - Get A Load Of This Tamoor's GALOT - https://kotaku.com/mario-music-of-golden-proportions-5541606 Jacob's GALOT - https://youtu.be/N_IjDMbK46k?si=ZlhYnfE0WQvlEcVb Hanson's GALOT - https://youtu.be/V-yWdNfo5CE?si=OFgjWwv2IciFemJ-&t=64 Kyle's GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/foone.bsky.social/post/3lcro77ertc2t Community GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/BuyItForLife/comments/10ppg6m/surge_protector_that_came_with_my_xbox_when_it/ Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

2025. május 29., csütörtök 9-10 óra IT-KALAUZ: Támadnak a kézikonzolok! Pár éve még mindenki a cloud játékban hitt, erre tette le a voksát. Most úgy tűnik, hogy előztek a kézi konzolok. A játék kézikonzolok világát a Nintendo Switch és a Steam uralja, ők saját operációs rendszerrel aratnak. De hogyhogy nem tud labdába rúgni a Microsoft? Pápai Péter, az iFater egyik apukája iFater, minden szerdán este 9:00-kor a rádiócafén! EQUILOR TŐZSDENYITÁS: Búró Szilárd, pénzügyi innovációs vezető NOPQ: A Dörgicsei Mandulás az Év Fagylaltja 2025-ben Az Év Fagylaltja versenyre idén öt kategóriában rekordszámú, összesen 100 fagylalt nevezett. „A” kategóriába olyan kézműves fagylaltokkal lehetett nevezni, ami természetes alap- és járulékos anyagokkal, tejes fagylaltok esetében főzött alappal, és kizárólag saját készítésű öntetekkel, díszítésekkel, a hagyományos technológiai sorrendet betartva készülnek. Aranyérmes és egyben az ÉV FAGYLALTJA vándorkupa győztese: DÖRGICSEI MANDULÁS – Márton Sándor, Bagaméri Fagylaltozó, Balatonfüred • Ezüstérem: CAMELIA – Gyuris László, Virág Cukrászda, Szeged • Bronzérem: BRÜSZKE – Szabó Zsombor Gábor, Mignon Cukrászda, Debrecen Dörgicsei Mandulás az Év Fagylaltja 2025-ben | Sokszínű vidék Bagaméri fagylaltja lett az aranyérmes Márton Sándor, Bagaméri Fagylaltozó tulajdonosa és Erdélyi Balázs a Magyar Cukrász Ipartestület szakmai elnöke

  The Ruckus Report Quick take: Visionary school leaders don't follow dusty rulebooks. In this episode, Jethro Jones joins Danny Bauer to burn the old manual and co-create a new playbook for Ruckus Makers — one bold idea at a time. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Jethro Jones, 2017 NASSP Digital Principal of the Year, is a former principal from Fairbanks, Alaska, and the host of Transformative Principal, where he interviews leaders from around the world who are reimagining K-12 education. He's the founder of the Transformative Leadership Summit and author of SchoolX: How principals can design a transformative school experience for students, teachers, parents – and themselves! Breaking Down the Old Rules

Go to https://mood.com and use code KINDAFUNNY to get 20% off your first order. Last of Us Season 2 finale gets less viewers than season 1, Star Wars Battlefront 2 is back in style, and Nintendo might've made a GOOD weird decision. Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:06:05 - HousekeepingToday after, KFGD, you'll get:GAMESCAST - The Final Mario Kart 8 Review w/ Tim, Barrett, and GregAfter Gamescast is The Last of Us Season 2 FINALE SpoilercastThen the STREAM is a SPONSORED SUBWAY SURFERS STREAMIf you're a Kinda Funny Member:Today's Gregway is 27 minutes about Superman Fever.Thank you to our Patreon Producers: Karl Jacobs, OmegaBuster, & Delaney TwiningThe Roper Report   -00:10:03 - ‘The Last of Us' Season 2 Finale Viewership Down 55% From Season 1 - Adam Chitwood @ TheWrap00:16:19 - Star Wars Battlefront 2 smashes all-time Steam numbers bolstered by social media campaign - Jordan Middler @ VGC00:23:55 - The Nintendo Switch 2 sure seems to work just fine with a USB mouse - Wes Davis @ The Verge00:27:52 - Ad00:29:10 - Expedition has sold 3.3 Million copies00:42:30 - Netherrealm is onto their next game - Twitter00:52:35 - Kojima is showing up to Summer Game Fest00:53:50 - Battle Aces has been canceled - @playbattleaces on Instagram00:57:10 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City Announced for Meta Quest and Steam VR - Ryan Mcaffrey @ IGN00:59:15 - Wee News!01:04:30 - SuperChats & You‘re Wrong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're off this week for the Memorial Day Holiday in the US so we present here one of our most popular episodes, a classic IF from August 13, 2021 with the incomparable marine biologist from Australia, Dr. Vanessa Pirotta. Take a deep breath and enjoy this deep dive! ---- WHALES spend their entire lives inside a medium, water, in which they can't actually breathe. So throughout the day, and the night, they have to swim to the surface to take a breath of that sweet, sweet ocean air… or they die! We humans, and other land lubber mammals like us, are spoiled, just inhale, anytime you want, and… problem solved. But — What The IF humans had to breathe by dunking our head in water? The amazing Dr. Vanessa Pirotta joins us from Sydney, Australia to take us into the wet and wild thought experiment, so we can learn real science! Imagine living the life of the whale, turned on it's head. What world would we have built if our bodies worked this way? It's like what if we emerged from the oceans, as we believe life did, but never adapted to breathing outside the water like we used to. Humans with gills? Are we wearing helmets on our head that are filled with water? Do we fill our *buildings* with water? Water the IF! — Dr. Pirotta is a wildlife scientist and a gifted science communicator. Her zoological background has taken her around the world for wildlife research. Vanessa is also a passionate and experienced science communicator who loves making science accessible. Her keen interests cover topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, also known as STEAM. Vanessa has represented Australia internationally as the national winner of a world-renowned science communication competition known as FameLab, placing second in the world. Vanessa's efforts to communicate science has also seen her become a TEDx speaker, speak at the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization and recognized as one of the top 100 Women of Influence judged by the Australian Financial Review. Learn more about Vanessa! Homepage: https://www.vanessapirotta.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanessaPirotta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvanessapirotta/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrVanessaPirotta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfIe3r09XA8BviNbVMtag2Q --- Like the show? Share your love for the IF by dropping a review on whatever podcast app you're enjoying, including Apple Podcasts! itunes.apple.com/podcast/id1250517051?mt=2&ls=1 Subscribe at WhatTheIF.com and never miss an episode! Keep On IFFin', Philip & Matt

The Gen con Community patiently awaits an apology letter, Wizkids invades our "Missed the Mark" segment, and we weigh in on 100 men vs. 1 gorillaSupport PBS: https://www.pbs.org/viewers-like-meCaster's Guild, a geek culture podcastMerch: https://casters-guild-shop.fourthwall.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/YkMfFYqzU2TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@castersguildInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/castersguild/Threads:https://www.threads.net/@castersguildYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCURSfWFc9IMRb7jPqcLjexAContact us: CastersGuild@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CastersGuildPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/castersguildMusic: SQZ by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

On today's episode of Steam Cleaners, Chase "RedShirtKing" Wassenar and Walter "Ceades" Fedczuk catch up on the MLB season ahead of their respective teams' upcoming head-to-head series before moving on to this week's games. First, Walter delves deeper into one of his favorite games from Steam NextFest: Nordhold. Then, Chase talks briefly about his struggles with A Little to the Left before revisiting his favorite Vampire Therapist with the game's Couples Therapy DLC.Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chase⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Walter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rough Drafts Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueSky.

Much has been said about Xbox's multiplatform shift, but Xbox finally has games AND they're selling. It's truly a momentous occasion! The Dukes bend the knee as they assess a strong month for Xbox bringing four of the five best selling games to other platforms. What does this mean for the Switch 2 ports and Xbox's brand identity? Naturally, we unpack that. We also get into the thick of Bungie's latest plagiarism scandal. Just how damning are the accusations and is Marathon on the brink of cancellation? If it were to get to its release, what does it need to keep the studio alive? Indeed, things look incredibly grim for Bungie and many exit strategies are likely being planned.Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:08:19 - Health Is Wealth0:17:35 - Write Ins0:20:35 - Xbox handheld leaks0:25:48 - Xbox is dominating on PlayStation0:38:06 - Microsoft cuts 3% of its overall workforce0:40:04 - Xbox announces “Retro Classics”0:46:30 - Xbox is talking to Steam for its next console0:52:51 - DOOM: The Dark Ages has reached 3 million players0:59:41 - Gears Of War movie has its director1:05:27 - Oblivion Remastered's completion rate is concerning?1:09:20 - Jade Raymond leaves Haven Studio1:20:18 - Arrowhead's next game might come to Xbox1:25:03 - Atomfall is getting a sequel or spin-off1:27:33 - Randy Pitchford on $80 for Borderlands 41:37:53 - New Kingdom Hearts 4 screenshots1:44:59 - Red Dead Redemption 2 is getting a current gen update1:45:46 - Cyberpunk Orion details1:47:56 - What We're Playing2:04:10 - Bungie is caught stealing art… again2:41:23 - Hellblade 2 to PS5 this summer2:50:26 - Avowed director leaves Obsidian3:10:19 - Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass3:17:39 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In our two hundred and fifty-fourth episode, Aaron is joined by Brendo. We talk about Bridge City Poker, Robo Rally, and Age of Steam in the BA Banter. Then in our Digital Diversion segment we talk about Towerborne. Then we discuss the Spiele des Jahres nominations for 2025 in Aaron Asks Anything. This episode is sponsored by Board Game Bliss and listeners like you on our Patreon

¡Ni la munición basada en almas podrá detenernos!¡Porque es lunes y SpreadShotNews Podcast ya llegó! En este episodio: Maxi nos cuenta sus primeras impresiones de Wolfenstein: Youngblood y Penny's Big Breakaway. Nico por su parte reinicia su playthrough de System Shock y nos cuenta al respecto. En el Rapid-Fire, arrancamos con la cancelación de Battle Aces, charlamos sobre Nintendo confirmando que el VRR de Switch 2 es para modo handheld, la presencia en Gamescom, Microsoft estaria testeando en su store una integracion con Steam, Embracer Group sigue soltando, esta vez Coffee Stain, Bungie en el ojo de la controversia nuevamente por arte robado,  Arrowhead financiara su proximo proyecto, Shift Up es sorprendido por el bloqueo de Stellar Blade en algunas regiones de Steam, y PlayStation estaria planeando un evento para Junio. Para la Main Quest, repasamos un muy interesante articulo de gamedeveloper sobre la industria china: su pasado, su presente y su futuro. Para finalizar en el Special Move, Maxi nos recomienda el ultimo especial de Louis C.K.: Back to the Garden, mientras Nico nos recomienda el episodio 556 de Cafe Fandango donde estuvo de invitado. Por último, recuerden que nos pueden escribir preguntas directamente a través de google forms en el siguiente link: spreadshotnews.com/preguntas

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Support us on Patreon here! Every Friday, the finest degenerate journalists on the internet serve up loud, irreverent, hilarious takes on gaming, drinking, pop culture, and everything in between. In this episode: Dom, Tiggy, and Bob touch on a variety of topics in the gaming and esports world, including: Randy Pitchford foot in mouth part 1000 Steam and Xbox collabs Marathon might be DOA Your voicemails ...And more! 

Spaghetti Town welcomes a new guest into its hallowed halls as longtime Bethesda developer Nate Purkeypile joins the pod. He discusses his origins and when he knew he wanted to be a game developer. He transcribes how he got to Bethesda and what it was like working on some of the biggest gaming titles of the last 20 years. He discusses if he has any sentimental feelings for those games anymore since he was there when they were made. Nate explains why he decided to go indie and start his own studio. He's also jumped from the Creation Engine to now using Unreal and the benefits of that. Nate also talks about some of his inspirations and what he might be working on in the future as well as his experience in the Thunderdome at Burning Man. Check out his two newest games, The Axis Unseen and Deedlee Doo Carkour, both available now on Steam! Executive Producers: Ian Lotts, Phillip Booker, Wes Bradley, & Tim Bland Find Purkey All WYSP Social Links

This week's episode looks at the hot new deck builder sequel Monster Train 2, and does a deep dive into the muddled but enjoyable Dragon age: The Veilguard. In the roundup: Star Wars Outlaws 'A Pirate's Fortune' DLC.Join the Patreon for a suite of patron-only bonus podcasts: http://patreon.com/gaminginthewildGet extra GITW over on Youtube: http://youtube.com/gaminginthewildFollow the Steam curator page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/43457463-Gaming-in-the-Wild-%2528unofficial%2529/Find me on Bluesky etc: http://gaminginthewild.com Thanks for listening!

Jon Jordan and BlockchainGamer.biz editor Jenny Jordan talk through the week's news including:[0:28] Following Nyan Heroes, Blast Royale and Tatsumeeko, Ember Sword has shut down.[2:15] The background is a lot of web3 game devs raised their funding back in 2021-22.[4:12] $5 million isn't much money to make a good game, either web2 or web3. [5:07] And most teams raising money were inexperienced. They had never made a game before.[6:15] A team of 10 game devs probably costs around $1 million a year.[6:58] Ambitious games like Nyan Heroes and Ember Sword probably required +50 devs.[7:35] Hence $5-10 million of funding doesn't last very long. It's not a rug or a con.[9:30] If your game's retention isn't good enough, you can never scale or monetize it to success.[11:44] It's very hard to get anyone to play a new game because of Fortnite/Roblox.[15:23] As weaker projects shut down, the top blockchain games become clear.[15:54] Examples? EVE Frontier (thanks for the hat!), [16:51] Also Wildcard, Proof of Play, Mythical Games, Faraway, MapleStory N etc.[22:04] Blast Royale is being open-sourced so the community could continue to develop it.[24:00] Voya Games has bucked the trend, raising $5 million for idle gaming ecosystem Craft World.[26:50] CEO Oli Loeffler has been slowly building the game and company for the past 3 years. [28:10] The game combines individual resource management with collaborative events. [30:56] There's always something to do and blockchain adds a longer term retention layer.[31:34] Your resources in the main game are only valuable if you can get them into the collab events.[33:45] Would Craft World be a good match for Ronin?[35:05] Off The Grid will launch a web2 version on Steam in June.[37:38] The first NFT sales from Off The Grid have started - highest price to-date is over $1,000.[39:30] But some Steam users hate blockchain so the game will likely get review bombed.[41:30] Jon went to the Avalanche Summit London and was impressed with its momentum.[42:34] He also spoke to Nexon's Dominic Jang about MapleStory Universe and MapleStory N's launch.[43:00] The MSU marketplace has done $1.6 million-worth of NFT trading volume.[45:23] Main markets to-date for MapleStory N players are LATAM, Brazil, southeast Asia.[46:25] Success for Nexon isn't about the game, it's about the ecosystem, esp. 3rd party apps.[51:05] Ava Labs' CEO Emin Gün Sirer also spoke well about the overall vision for Avalanche.

https://www.patreon.com/minnmax - We'll DM you a Steam code for Spirit Swap: Lo-Fi Beats to Match-3 To if you support MinnMax on Patreon or upgrade your tier before 5/26/25. 200 Steam codes to give away, we'll post on social media if we run out. MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Janet Garcia, Kyle Hilliard, and Jeff Marchiafava share some hidden gems from the first half of 2025 by talking about games like Starvaders and Shotgun Cop Man. Then we talk about the surprising tactics based based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a destruction-focused delivery game from Konami! Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/mp472nWbb_o Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: ITSGONNABEMAY https://www.factormeals.com/minnmax50off - 50% off your first order To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:45 - Spirit Swap: Lo-Fi Beats To Match-3 To 00:04:17 - Starvaders 00:11:10 - LOK Digital 00:16:33 - Spilled! 00:19:11 - Maze Mice 00:24:02 - Faceminer 00:32:22 - Shotgun Cop Man 00:34:17 - Starless Abyss 00:37:03 - Skin Deep and Promise Mascot Agency 00:38:23 - Moves of the Diamond Hand 00:42:52 - Dawnfolk 00:50:26 - Factor Meals 00:52:32 - Deliver At All Costs 01:02:45 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown 01:10:21 - Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker 01:14:59 - Blades of Fire 01:20:17 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:20:53 - Community questions 02:00:48 - Get A Load Of This JeffM's GALOT - https://youtube.com/shorts/iC9Zlt7PbGI?si=UrpcE2qvPXPAci3k Jacob's GALOT - https://www.gamefile.news/p/grow-a-garden-roblox-interview Hanson's GALOT - https://www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-18-mario-kart-world-part-4/?srsltid=AfmBOopDziKDTSO6ijuzcguBUmNAkefn26tkFDf3AI7YmzIxl9HAeSkg Kyle's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE3uOVVjB98&t=1537s Janet's GALOT - https://www.npr.org/2025/05/20/nx-s1-5405022/fake-summer-reading-list-ai Community GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/shinobi602.bsky.social/post/3lpagvxq6j22k Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Our guest Michael Morhaime was President and CEO of Blizzard during its glory years, shipping Warcraft, Starcraft, World of Warcraft, Diablo and more! Now Founder and CEO Dreamhaven he's won an Emmy and is in the AIAS Hall of Fame. We discuss red tape, how many billion dollar franchises you need on your resume and more - this week![00:01:00] Blizzard's High Standards: Canceling Half Their Games Mike reveals that Blizzard canceled nearly half of its projects to maintain quality, highlighting their ruthless pursuit of excellence—a strategy echoed by studios like Supercell.[00:10:00] Founding DreamHaven: A Haven for Creative Freedom Mike discusses how DreamHaven was built on the values that made Blizzard great: empowering internal studios, creative autonomy, and attracting AAA talent.[00:14:00] Why “DreamHaven”? The Story Behind the Studio's Name Mike shares the inspiration behind DreamHaven's name, emphasizing its vision as a safe space for innovation and creators.[00:25:00] Early Days at Blizzard: From Electrical Engineer to Game Developer Mike recounts how he transitioned from an EE background to co-founding Blizzard, even bringing the pitch to his dad for approval.[00:32:00] First Console and Coding: The Bally Professional Arcade A nostalgic dive into Mike's first experience with programming via a BASIC cartridge console—a formative moment in his tech journey.[00:44:00] Navigating Acquisitions: How Blizzard Stayed True to Itself Mike outlines Blizzard's acquisition history (Davidson, Sierra, Vivendi, Activision) and how the studio maintained independence through it all.[00:50:00] Blizzard's Secret to Long-Term Success: Prioritizing Players Mike explains how being founder-led and focused on long-term value creation helped Blizzard consistently ship polished, player-first games.[00:58:00] DreamHaven's Future Vision: Platform Strategy & First Games Mike talks about shipping on Steam, using Unreal/Unity for the first time, and the philosophy behind DreamHaven's early development choices.Thank you for listening to our podcast all about videogames and the amazing people who bring them to life!Hosted by Alexander Seropian and Aaron MarroquinFind us at www.thefourthcurtain.com Join our Patreon for early, ad-free episodes plus bonus content at https://patreon.com/FourthCurtain Come join the conversation at https://discord.gg/KWeGE4xHfeVideos available at https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthcurtainFollow us on twitter: @fourthcurtainEdited and mastered at https://noise-floor.com Audio Editor: Bryen HensleyVideo Editor: Sarkis GrigorianProducer: Shanglan (May) LiArt: Paul RusselCommunity Manager: Doug ZartmanFeaturing Liberation by 505

The clubhouse welcomes Ashley Phipps, producer for the game Clock Out at 2, to discuss the topic of mental health and discrimination.Mental Health and DiscriminationGame DesignGamingNarrativeClock Out at 2 Demo -  Borderless Studios, SteamWhat to know about microaggressions - Anna Smith Haghighi, Medical News TodayQueerty Gamers - Queerty GamersSpooktober 2023 Clock Out at 2 Build - itch.ioDepression Quest - Zoe QuinnAdventures with Anxiety - Nicky CaseFight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn: How We Respond to Threats - "Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc", Simply PsychologyGood Reps for Mental Health depictionFinal Fantasy XIV - SquareEnixThe Cosmic Wheel SisterhoodTales of Arise - SteamAshley PhippsGuestProducer and Community Manager with 10+ years of experience in project management and leadership. Producer for the game Clock Out at 2.External linkWebsiteInstagramClock Out at 2

Windows Central alludes to the next Xbox not having native backwards compatibility but opening up the platform to having other storefronts like Steam and Epic available. Randy Pitchford opens his mouth again and stirs up some controversy by saying "real fans" will find a way to make it happen of Borderlands 4 winds up being priced at 80 dollars. Bungie gets caught plagiarizing again and getting their fanbase angry at them. Warner Bros Games' spending gets cut after Suicide Squad bombed. #xbox #borderlands #bungie #marathon #wb #naughtydog #cyberpunk #allyoucangeek #videogames

Doom the Dark Ages, Fight or Flight and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 487 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing?  Doom The Dark Ages News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc. Valve denies reports of "massive" Steam data breach, says no need to change passwords or phone numbers ‘We back fam': Fortnite is back on the US App Store, after a 5-year court battle Persona 5: The Phantom X coming to PC and mobile next month Bungie admits Marathon includes artwork used without permission SAG-AFTRA challenges Epic Games over Darth Vader AI in Fortnite PlayStation Sony ending its PlayStation Stars loyalty programme ahead of future evolution Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 coming to PS5 in Enhanced Edition Nintendo Here's what Switch 2's free upgrades for Link's Awakening, Pokémon, Mario, and more will do Nintendo admits Switch 2 won't support VRR on TV after all  Nintendo announces Gamescom return, following Switch 2 launch PSA's: Epic Games Store Freebies: Mystery Game  Free 4 All Fight or Flight Help support the show: - Subscribe to our Twitch channel http://twitch.tv/geekoholics - Use our Epic Creator Code: GEEKOHOLICS when purchasing items in Fortnite or buying games on the Epic Games Store - Please review the show (bit.ly/geekoholics) on Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and to share with your friends. Reviews help us reach more listeners, and the feedback helps us to produce a better show. Join our Discord server: CLICK HERE Don't forget to follow our Social Media Feeds to keep up to date on our adventures: Youtube Twitter Instagram Facebook Thanks for listening and have a great weekend! You can reach me on Twitter @RicF

Au programme :Résultats de Sony: tout va mieux que bienLa presse se rebelle contre Nvidia, explication du scandaleNos jeux du momentDeliver At All CostsDoom The Dark AgesClair obscur : Expedition 33Le reste de l'actualité---Infos :Animé par Patrick Beja (Bluesky, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)Co-animé par Cassim Montilla (Bluesky).Co-animé par Valentin Cebo (Noddus) (Bluesky).Produit par Patrick Beja (LinkedIn) et Fanny Cohen Moreau (LinkedIn).Musique libre de droit par Daniel Beja.Le Rendez-vous Jeux épisode 400 – Tout le monde y gagne, sauf nous – Résultats Sony, scandale Nvidia, Deliver At All Costs, Doom The Dark Ages, Expedition 33---Liens :

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Chuck E. Cheese's Melissa McLeanas joins hosts Damian Fowler and Ilyse Liffreing on The Current Podcast to discuss how Chuck E. Cheese is leveraging its iconic IP for the streaming era, what advertisers are excited about and more. Episode TranscriptPlease note, this transcript  may contain minor inconsistencies compared to the episode audio.Damian Fowler (00:00):I'm Damian FowlerIlyse Liffreing (00:01):And I'm Ilyse Liffreing,Damian Fowler (00:02):And welcome to this edition of The Current Podcast.Ilyse Liffreing (00:09):This week we're thrilled to be joined by Melissa McLeanas, Vice President of Global Media Licensing and Entertainment at Chuck E. Cheese.Damian Fowler (00:18):For people who grew up in the us, Chuck E. Cheese means childhood birthday parties. It's long been a go-to destination for pizza games and the giant mouse that knows every kid's name.Ilyse Liffreing (00:29):In short, it's a pop culture icon with over 500 worldwide venues. But under Melissa's leadership, the brand is leveling up by launching the CEC Media Network in partnership with programmatic platform future. Today,Damian Fowler (00:42):It's a big move that signals a shift from just a physical play space to a full on entertainment platform, think digital storytelling in store screens, branded content and advertising that actually fits into the family experience.Ilyse Liffreing (00:57):We're going to jump in and talk about why in venue media might just be the next big driver of customer loyalty and growth.Damian Fowler (01:07):Chuck E. Cheese is such a nostalgic brand, especially in the United States, but here you are launching a full media network, which is a kind of big new chapter for you. Can you walk us through the vision and the strategy behind the CEC Media network and what is bringing it to life?Melissa McLeanas (01:26):Absolutely. First of all, thank you so much for having me. It is an incredibly exciting time at CEC Entertainment. Then Chuck Cheese, I would say it's a bold new chapter for the company and the Media network is really just a piece of that. The brand has been going through an incredible transformation over the last few years, and really at the heart of that is the vision to establish this brand as a global leader in entertainment. Now, I say that, but it's really reestablished the brand in entertainment. Chuck E. Cheese was born in entertainment. I don't know if you know, but the E in Chuck E. Cheese stands for entertainment. And really when you think back to where we started, we were a leader and really established the category of EAT entertainment. And as that space has evolved and family entertainment centers have really taken that center stage, we've continued to be a leader and an innovator in that space.(02:14):But a few years ago, I would say we probably hit a wall and it was a little bit tired. The bones were good as they would say, but it was really time for a reset and bringing a new leadership team to the forefront with a new background and experience in entertainment. We established several different strategic objectives, one of them being the division that I lead, and that's media licensing and entertainment. So really very simply put, the mission is to really drive incremental value and revenue for the company in a new way. So all US locations, we've invested over 350 million back into the business, a capital investment, and I'm happy to say that right now at this point we've completed the US all US locations, so just under 500, no small feat, and we're about to finish our own Canada locations as well. And what this looks like is cosmetically update to the interior and the exterior, a revamp of menu, all new games, and that entertainment package now features a large video wall. And then of course our character program.Damian Fowler (03:16):That's a lot right there. It's almost like you've had a complete perception shift in terms of what you're doing. It sounds like you are a channel in and of your own right and media channel. You mentioned out of home, but there's also CTV on all those points. This is a kind of multistream content strategy. And could you just talk a little bit more about how that will ultimately reach all of these consumers and how it'll deepen engagement, I guess, for families who go to all these different venues in the US and around the world?Melissa McLeanas (03:50):So yeah, that's a great point. So I guess let me step back and actually talk about what that content looks like. Within our fund centers, we have entertainment programming, let's call it a 90 minute loop, and it consists primarily of entertainment, content, family friendly entertainment content. Of all these initiatives, obviously the first and foremost most important thing for us is to make sure that we're delivering an amazing experience for our guests. And so that content must do that. It has to be relevant for our families, it has to be engaging, and it really has to convey everything that our brand stands for. So that's a mix of our own original content. So I talked about that, the library. And so we continue to create new content and then we pull from our library of content. So we really look for things that are a little young, but it has to be appealing to an older guest.(04:37):At the same time, there can be aspirational content, so maybe some of our 10 year olds and 12 year olds are there with younger siblings, and then you got your parents. So there's a lot of opportunity there. The other thing that digital screens in this update to programming does is it allows us to do regular seasonal updates. And I think that's also really important, especially as we're growing programs like our membership program, our past program, we've got some repeat visitation, we're consistently updating and keeping that fresh throughout the year. Now as part of that, there's a lot of partner opportunities. And so for our entertainment partners, like I said, you can get the latest clips from your newest release for some of the newer content creators. We've got an active captive audience sitting right there paying attention to those screens, and we've created an environment where they're tuning into those screens. And so bringing our characters, since we do all of that content ourselves and working with other content creators to create some co-branded content, there's a lot of different ways for partners to really be a part of that entertainment experience.Ilyse Liffreing (05:38):Now I know it's early days too, but perhaps you can talk about some of those partnerships that you have going on with needy buyers and national advertisers and then how important the media network is to Chuck E. Cheese's broader business evolution.Melissa McLeanas (05:54):Absolutely. I'll actually take that moment to do a quick and talk more specifically on the advertising opportunity. I think a lot of what we're doing with the content and the characters is incredibly exciting, but it's also a really exciting time in the digital out of home and out of home space. So if you look at other venue operators and retailers, they're debuting these owned media networks. And so we've really took a page out of their book and we said, Hey, we've got this updated experience, we have this traffic. How do we really bring this to partners in a big way? And so on the, I would say the tech solutions side, we've had some really strong relationships with Panasonic so that we've got media players in advertising solutions that are going to support the various types of advertisers locally, regionally, nationally. And then we most recently have a relationship with Vista Media, so we were able to integrate their supply side platform directly into that CMS.(06:44):So that gives us access to a wide array of advertisers, and they're coming straight through programmatic, so turnkey solution for those who are buying programmatic space. So we're seeing a lot of advertisers come through there. And then we've got some more strategic relationships in the entertainment space. Kids BOP is one of those. They've been a partner for many, many years. And in addition to some of the entertainment content, they've really leveraged these screens to advertise tours to localize and talk specifically to upcoming tours at a specific venue ahead of that. We've worked with the Harlem Globetrotters to do the same, and then we have a various CPG toy, again, family appropriate, parent appropriate that are really taking advantage of those screens. And then of course we're talking out of home, but I don't want to forget too that we also announced a partnership with Future Today.(07:33):And so in addition to having this opportunity around content in our venues, we also have this content online. So we've had a lot of this on YouTube and YouTube kids. We actually started putting our content there in 2012 and have been doing so in a more meaningful way in the past few years. And with this new relationship with Future Today, a leader in the CTV space, not only are we getting content on their Happy Kids channel and their network alongside the co melons and the Paw trolls, but in the future we're working towards launching our own streaming network. So Chuck E. Cheese branded Fast Channel, so ad supported, but again, leaning into the content and the IP and engaging those guests and those fans and then offering that opportunity to brand safe and family friendly advertisers.Ilyse Liffreing (08:17):I know Chuck E. Cheese has traditionally been mostly about the physical experience before all of this. I remember going there as a kid, my dad brought us there all the time growing up, and obviously that part of the business is not dying down at all. I'm curious how many screens you have at each of the 500 plus venues that will be part of this network.Melissa McLeanas (08:41):So every location has a video wall, and that's going to be the focal point of when you walk into Chuck E. Cheese and it's incredibly important. You really can see that almost anywhere in most locations. Every one of our locations is unique, they're like children. They vary in size and layout, but really that video wall is huge. And then screens and the number of screens is going to depend on that layout and how big the location is. So it can be anywhere from six to 15 to 18 in some of our larger locations. So it's done strategically to make sure that there's visibility no matter where you are. And then audio isn't tied to those screens, so audio is just piped uniformly throughout the entire locations.Ilyse Liffreing (09:21):Besides those giant screens, are there any other ways you guys are blending that physical presence within the new digital touchpoints that you're bringing?Melissa McLeanas (09:30):So like I said, the character program is, I mean the epitome of the live physical experience. And so we really try to find a balance between how we take the digital parts of our brand and our entertainment and balance that with the interactive and the physical. So when the character, when Chucky comes out, whether it be for a birthday or for a dance, there's also supporting content on the screen that really help families follow along, be able to follow and interact with their parents and their friends and all of that. So we want to make sure it's on an interactive dance floor. So there's a lot of different ways to bring that to life. We also just recently launched a STEAM program, and so that is rooted in the media that you see on those screens, but then as part of that curriculum, those kids go off into the game rooms and they're playing with the games and they're doing all the different tasks that they've learned.(10:21):We did that in partnership with stem.org and then just digitally throughout the locations, our menu boards are all digital now. We've done some tremendous and deep upgrades in terms of innovation and technology, so no more tickets, which some people get sad about because that visual of having that bucket of tickets feels so iconic. But etickets are far more efficient for families that are trying to get through the price counter and out the door. So we've got Etic, we've got Play Pass, no more tokens, the menu boards, the games. We're really leaning into digital. It makes us more efficient when we need to make changes. We think about testing menu items in certain local and regional rollouts that's all supported digitally. It's far easier to make those updates on the backside than it is to roll out new point of sale and printed materials. And so we're looking for those digital opportunities throughoutIlyse Liffreing (11:11):Life. Things are certainly changing.Damian Fowler (11:12):They really are. Let's talk a little bit about some of the takeaways from all of these innovations. Now, let's say you're a family, you've been exposed to the video wall and the games room and you go home. How is this exposure being measured across the network, if you like?Melissa McLeanas (11:28):Yes, feedback is everything. We actually have a really active fan base and we do have guests who are reaching out to give us feedback. We have an in-house insights team and we have regular surveys, and then they're asking questions across every element of Chuck E. Cheese because we want to make sure that we're understanding as we update and introduce new exactly what's working, what's not and what can be better and happy to, the screens in the entertainment continues to have a really positive score. A very high guest are seeing it, they're tuning in and they love the entertainment. And so we'll continue to watch that. And when it comes to the advertising campaigns, from a measurement perspective, we're working with companies like Place their AI and an IMP purview to measure the impressions through our door as well as impressions against our screens, both being well-recognized auditors, if you will, in that space.(12:20):We don't sell tickets, so that's important to make sure that when we do these campaigns we can accurately say this is how many folks we're actually exposed to those screens. And then as we continue to work with our partners, and then I think this is something you'll see, especially in the digital out of home space, it's constantly evolving. And so for us it's really important to work with partners on their campaigns and understand those KPIs because we are a unique platform and the guests are engaging with these screens maybe differently than they might and screens out in a different venue. And so we want to make sure that the content that we're delivering, one, again, great guest experience and it's appropriate for our families, but two, it's achieving what our partners are looking to do with these campaigns.Ilyse Liffreing (13:04):So you've spoken about how Chuck E. Cheese as a brand spans generations. How do you ensure that the content and messaging then stay relevant to today's kids while still honoring the brand's legacy from the past?Melissa McLeanas (13:18):It's an amazing gift to have a brand and a character that has touched almost five decades, and that comes with great responsibility first and foremost, at the heart of what we are still, where a kid can be a kid. So as we continue to innovate and evolve for these families, we never lose sight of that. We are a kid first space. So while our content could be developed with co-viewing in mind and there's some Easter eggs that maybe parents will understand, but it's just fun silly songs for kids, we want to make sure that kids still own their space. Chuck E. Cheese is a place for kids. Our parents obviously need to enjoy their space too. And so in addition to how that content comes to life within our fund centers, we take a lot of opportunity to find extensions outside our four walls that pay homage to the rich legacy that this brand has.(14:11):So licensing is an important part of the strategic objective of growing this brand and increasing its value and entertainment. And so we've really grown our license program over the past five years. We've got just over 35 licensees and we've been able to really segment our brand across these decades and offer a classic Chuckie for those who know the OG seventies, eighties, Chuckie with the bowler hat. And we've got our retro Chuckie who's skater and he's the nineties, two thousands, and we offer that up to teen and young adult audiences in various spaces that make sense. We've done a few other things like we've saved our animatronics and in a few different locations, we started that in Northridge, California, wildly successful, lots of feedback there. And so we were able to extend that to four additional stores. And so those animatronics are going to live in those locations.(15:02):They're still fully remodeled, they're still on the media network, they still have all the new, but for fans that want to pilgrimage to see the original band in that format, those are available and we continue to look for opportunities like that. We've announced Chuck Arcade, it's an arcade space that's really geared towards Martine and adult, and there's some really fun touch points. Again, paying ho much to the legacy. And so we want to make sure that, again, our brand is a brand and we're going to take care of those kids and those families, but there's a lot of opportunity to really extend that and talk to the other generations of fans.Ilyse Liffreing (15:36):I certainly appreciate that. I remember Skater, Chuckie, myself, ninetiesMelissa McLeanas (15:41):Chucky, everybody has their Chuckie.Ilyse Liffreing (15:42):Oh yeah. I know it's early days still, but how has the feedback been so far from the brands that you guys are starting to approach about the network? Is there excitement, interest?Melissa McLeanas (15:56):I think a takeaway that is for brands and partners and even a lot of our guests is because just as you said, everyone has their Chuck E. Cheese and this is a brand that has such incredible awareness and strong attachment to a very specific memory and time of when you had your Chuck E. Cheese experience. As we're going through this remodel and introducing the median network, it's a bit of a surprise when they actually go in and they're like, oh my goodness, this is not the Chuck E. Cheese that I used to know. And we hear it from guests and it's why we really lean into reopening events when we remodel a location and then really make a splash in the local community. And I'm hearing that a lot from partners. It's incredibly positive once they see how their brand is coming to life on these screens and we're hosting lunch and learns with agencies, you have to see it to get it because that memory is so strong in so many people and we're doing things so differently. And so it's been really positive and it's been exciting, but it definitely is. It's a space where you've really got to lean in and say, oh, wait a second. You're right. This is incredible.Damian Fowler (17:06):We seem to be in a sort of almost, you mentioned the ip, but we seem to be in a bit of a golden age as it were, of brand storytelling and more and more brands leaning into sort of that owned media channel to tell their stories. How do you see this whole media network fitting into that general trendMelissa McLeanas (17:23):From a brand storytelling perspective? It's funny. We always make this differentiation. Our characters are part of our experience. We never look at them to tell the experience. And so as we debut all of these new channels for our content and open up to a larger audience, we have the opportunity to really dive into these characters, their personalities and invest in telling their story and in a deeper way. And so we've got so much content, but there's so many new formats that we are excited about long form formats, animation, publishing, and so much of that can be supported and come to life on these channels. But when we think about a storytelling opportunity from a character perspective, there's a great path forward to really get these beloved characters out there and to continue to build their world, their ecosystem, and not just in content. How do we take them outside the four walls? How do we create more experiences? We've taken the band out on tour, how do we do that in a bigger way? And I think these channels and this content is the beginning of a much bigger journey for the characters.Damian Fowler (18:31):Yeah, I imagine. Is there a movie in the works?Melissa McLeanas (18:36):No comment. No. In all serious, that's where we're going. That's where we're thinking for these characters. And so while nothing has been announced, I think we've been fairly vocal in the fact that that is what we would like to do and how we are making decisions on content and bringing on partners.Ilyse Liffreing (18:55):It's amazing. Looking even further ahead, if the movie doesn't happen, if the movie does happenMelissa McLeanas (19:03):When the movie happens,Ilyse Liffreing (19:03):When it happens,Melissa McLeanas (19:04):Exactly when the movieIlyse Liffreing (19:06):Happens, I like it. It happens. What else do you see in terms of innovation, whether it's maybe gamified content, augmented reality, personalized experiences, is there anything else that you guys are hoping in the near future to evolve the Chuck E T's experience?Melissa McLeanas (19:26):Gaming is in our DNA. And so I mean we are the largest arcade operator in the world. We buy thousands and thousands of games. We've got 2 billion game plays a year. And so we're always looking and talking to different companies about how we can continue to innovate in that space. And so that's always on our radar. You've seen a change in even some of the games that have come through our doors, things like ar, you need to make sure that it's safe for our young kids, but we're always having those conversations and now that we've got more media driven experiences, there is opportunity to take that to the screens. And with the dance floor personalization, if you think about birthday and how important that is to our brand, personalization is something that we're always looking to do in a bigger way. So from tiering and offering different options to our parents who are booking parties, to giving something personal just to remind or say happy birthday to the kids and how we can do that with our characters and at scale is something that is starting to get more exciting as this technology evolves.Ilyse Liffreing (20:34):Amazing. Let's go into some of rapid fire questions now, some quick fun ones for you. So the first one here is actually about your background. You've held roles across licensing, entertainment and media. What would be one lesson from building these brand partnerships that served you especially well?Melissa McLeanas (20:55):Partnerships can be incredibly powerful and they can serve so many purposes. And I think right now in the industry, you're hearing the word collaboration a lot. And it's refreshing because I also think that if you look back a few decades, it was very rigid of this is the partnership, I need X, you get X, this is how we do it or we don't do it. And I think the openness and the receptiveness across all industries, entertainment, licensing, media of building something that is going to benefit both parties in a bigger way has really changed how a lot of these partnerships have come to life. And for us, and in this journey that we've been in, they've really been a huge benefit to us. And one telling our story, aligning with some of these best in class entertainment brands and putting Chuck E. Cheese in a conversation that frankly people weren't expecting. And as you said, I have been very fortunate to have worked with some amazing partners across my career and bring some of these different programs to life and building them around Chuck E. Cheese has been really fun.Damian Fowler (22:02):What other family or entertainment brand is doing something truly innovative in the media space that inspires you?Melissa McLeanas (22:10):So I'm a theme park nerd, admittedly because of my background, and this almost feels like a cop out, but it has been really exciting to watch Universal grow as a behemoth in this space and even their marketing and from a grassroots perspective of how they've been able to engage their fan base. It's just fun and it's exciting to watch someone in that space grow as they have. But all that said, what I think is even cooler in location-based entertainment is these snackable moments that are kind of emerging outside of these giant theme parks. I think in the beginning it was always like that can only happen if you're paying a high ticket price to go to a Universal or Disney. And now so many of the IP holders and the brands are bringing these really cool experiences to life outside of that, whether it be a mobile tour or a retail experience or maze that's themed for the season. And I think that's really elevating the space and it's giving a lot of us opportunity to activate in these ways that doesn't require a giant theme park build around it. And so I think that the location based entertainment and experiential space in general has been growing and being more creative over the past few years.Ilyse Liffreing (23:22):Do you have a favorite moment from launching the CEC Media network?Melissa McLeanas (23:27):I think something that I could really call out is the feedback from our operators. So when you work for a company that is really the life force is your field and your cast members and your operators on the ground. We've got some cast members and some managers that have been with us for over 30 years and they know this brand and they've been delivering this amazing experience and change is hard. So when this started testing in markets and we got not only good feedback, but outwardly positive feedback and managers were approaching me like, you know what you could do? I'm like, this is fantastic because not only are we updating the entertainment experience, we're delivering on all these new objectives, but we're bringing value to the team that's operating and they see this great opportunity to talk to their guests and to be more efficient. And so that was very satisfying and it made it all the better because they really are the ones that are doing the work on the ground and making sure that this brand is coming to the life in the best of ways.Damian Fowler (24:27):On that point, was there a personal moment that stands out that you've witnessed where the brand genuinely sort of moved you or surprised you in how it was being received?Melissa McLeanas (24:38):So yes, I mentioned this summer concert series, and I'll give you a little bit of context. So during the pandemic, we had to close a lot of locations and as we started to open them, we made the decision to keep Chucky outside the fun centers to our families. That message was that he was recording an album and we didn't realize that he was going to have to record a box set in the end, but when we did get to a place where we were getting comfortable to bring him back to our guests and it wasn't everywhere, we were trying to think of how best to do that. And again, this is still early for me and in my role at Chuck E. Cheese. And so we decided to, for the first time ever, create a fully choreographed scripted show, 30 minute show with our characters, took 'em out on the road, all free concerts, open air outside public parks so all guests could attend no matter where we were in the world in terms of what those restrictions looked like.(25:33):And it was just an amazing team building event. So it's all new music, upbeat, fun, I still have it on my playlist, but we have our birthday song as part of this concert and we do it under the guise of Does anyone have a birthday this year? Which is of course everyone. And if you're familiar with the Chuck E. Cheese birthday song, it's not just Happy Birthday, it's very specific to Chuck E. Cheese. And as it started, every single guest was up and singing along to the lyrics and dancing the food truck vendors, the parents, everybody knew this song. And from a moment that was needed, it was incredible. But from a brand perspective, that's really powerful and that's really something special. And so that really stood out in my mind of like, wow, this is something, we really got something. So that would definitely be it. And if you don't know the birthday song,Ilyse Liffreing (26:25):I do know we can practice it after do birthday song.Damian Fowler (26:28):We should play this podcast out with a birthday song soon.Ilyse Liffreing (26:30):Yes, we should.Damian Fowler (26:32):Well, first off, Melissa was so enthusiastic about this new brand, this new entertainment network that the company's launching. I almost couldn't keep up with the amount of innovation the brand is putting out.Ilyse Liffreing (26:45):So much, so much has happen isDamian Fowler (26:45):Incredible. But I feel like there were a couple of bits there where she almost gave us some news. She talked about Chuck E. Cheese streaming platform potentially on the horizon, and then we sort of joked about this, but Chuck E. Cheese movie. But in an era where IP is everything and we're thinking of Barbie, why not?Ilyse Liffreing (27:05):Yeah, no, there's so much value in it for other advertisers too, when they're building this media network across their 500 plus venues in the US and internationally, that's a lot of screens and advertisers want to be with kids and with their parents especially.Damian Fowler (27:24):Another thought that was interesting to me was the way she talked with the way Melissa talked about the digital out of home and Chuckie, she's venues being almost an extension of that channel that is on the up and up really, and especially when it comes to programmatic media. So that was also something that I found intriguing.Ilyse Liffreing (27:44):It's also nice to know that they're doing a good job of blending their physical footprint with the digital and keeping everything we like about Chuck E. Cheese still alive in some way. Even those who remember the brand from the seventies, eighties, nineties, check that mouse is still there.Damian Fowler (28:05):Yeah, well, I can't say I grew up with it, but I know you did. So it's reassuring that that nostalgia is still alive.Ilyse Liffreing (28:11):And maybe for my birthday next year, are you going to invite me? Yes, Damian, you're invited. Thanks. And that'sDamian Fowler (28:18):It for this edition of the current podcast.Ilyse Liffreing (28:21):This series is produced by Molton Hart. The current podcasts theme is by Love and caliber. The current team includes Kat Vesce and Sydney Cairns.Damian Fowler (28:29):And remember,Melissa McLeanas (28:30):Our characters are part of our experience. We never look at them to tell the experience. I'm Damian and I'm my, we'llIlyse Liffreing (28:38):See you.

Tony and Haygood dig into the 2025 Video Game Hall of Fame inductees, where they were in 1996, how King is using AI on Candy Crush, and more potential tariff-related console price hikes. Even Dreamcast gets name-checked! PLUS:– MEMETASTIC: A Minecraft Movie– GOING APE: Better Man– SLAPPERS ONLY: Tony's favorite Goldeneye settings– SCORE: Beavis & Butthead Do America– WIN: A free code for a RARE game on Steam!This episode was mixed by Tony Sadowski and includes Joe Haygood and Tony Sadowski on vocals. You can download the podcast directly from here or click on one of the links below to subscribe. This episode features “Arcade Puzzler,” “Arcade Heroes,” and “Coin Op Chaos” by Eric Matyas, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.soundimage.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Join me by the fire for a soulful and deep conversation with Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory, whose work on Journey, Flow, The Banner Saga, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, and the new Towerborne has redefined what music can do in games.In this episode of Bonfire Conversations, we talk about childhood, creativity, meeting your heroes, memoirs, curiosity, and the emotional layers of composing for games. Austin shares his personal stories, creative philosophies, and a deep love for his craft.⚠️ A quick note: we had a few internet hiccups during the recording, so the video is a bit stuttery in places, but the audio is clear and the heart of the conversation shines through.Bonfire Conversations is available on YouTube and all the major podcast streaming services:https://li.sten.to/bdrq39ecTowerborne is out on Steam, and Xbox Series X|S.0:00 - Introduction2:46 - Meeting your heroes & learning from them14:58 - Childhood, environment, and creative influences26:29 - Drawing emotions from memories for music30:08 - The hardest part of the creative process35:58 - Questions for story creators44:51 - Penny for Your Thoughts: Quickfire Q&A45:02 - What DAW he uses45:15 - Soundtrack of his life49:45 - Non-musical inspiration54:24 - Changing his mind on important topics1:00:18 - Conclusion#Austinwintory #gamemusic #journeygame #towerborne #gamecomposer #creativity #podcast #interview

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Anno 117 schickt sich an der nächste, leuchtende Stern am Aufbauhimmel zu werden. Fabiano, Julius, der sagenhafte Writing Bull und Gottkaiser Maurice berichten von ihren Erfahrungen. Erwartet uns hier das beste Anno aller Zeiten?

The boys recap their Weekends in Fun, discuss the escaped inmates in Louisiana, their official BBQ moves in Austin, what Joe Exotic and his lover are up to, Dillon's peepee minute, and Run it Back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast⁠ Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/washedmedia⁠ Shop Washed Merch: ⁠www.washedmedia.shop • (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter • (6:30) Recapping This Weekend in Fun • (30:25) Escaped Inmates • (38:00) BBQ Moves in Austin • (45:10) What Joe Exotic is Up To • (53:05) Dillon's Peepee Minute • (58:15) Run it Back Support This Episode's Sponsors: • Lucy: Go to https://lucy.co/steam and use promo code (STEAM) to get 20% off your first order. • BetterHelp: Visit https://betterhelp.com/circling to get 10% off your first month. • Squarespace: Go to https://sqarespace.com/steam for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: STEAM to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this week's episode of the PEBCAK Podcast!  We've got four amazing stories this week so sit back, relax, and keep being awesome!  Be sure to stick around for our Dad Joke of the Week. (DJOW) Follow us on Instagram @pebcakpodcast   Please share this podcast with someone you know!  It helps us grow the podcast and we really appreciate it!   Scammers pose as FBI to scam victims again https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-scammers-pose-as-fbi-ic3-employees-to-help-recover-lost-funds/  ​​https://theculturetrip.com/europe/finland/articles/why-finland-has-a-national-day-of-failure   Crowdstrike layoffs due to AI https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/crowdstrike-to-cut-500-jobs-in-plan-to-scale-business/747401/   89 Steam accounts for sale https://www.xda-developers.com/89-million-steam-account-details-leak/   FBI Recovers ransomware payment https://www.404media.co/how-the-fbi-tracked-and-froze-millions-sent-to-criminals-in-massive-caesars-casino-hack/     Dad Joke of the Week (DJOW)   Find the hosts on LinkedIn: Chris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chlouie/ Brian - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandeitch-sase/ Glenn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennmedina/

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Is Doom: The Dark Ages DOA? The backlash over Bungie stealing assets for Marathon continues! We talk about the AAA gaming implosion and how it might be GOOD for gaming! We also talk about old versions of Windows running critical systems, UFOs and more. Pixels, Pop Culture and the Paranormal with Kneon -- LIVE! The gaming industry is facing significant challenges, including a shift towards AI content, declining morale in AAA studios, rising prices, and a growing preference for indie creators, all amidst concerns about job displacement and outdated systems in various sectors. 00:00 Clownfish TV discusses YouTube's shift towards AI content, Bungie's declining morale and backlash over Marathon, and concerns about the game's future and marketing strategy. 09:57 AAA gaming studios are struggling, creating space for indie creators, while AI threatens human content creators and Bungie addresses art theft issues amid disappointing game launches. 19:16 Doom's poor performance and high pricing, along with Dark Age's hardware demands and a struggling AAA gaming economy, highlight growing gamer distrust and disappointing launches like Veilguard. 25:36 Ubisoft's struggles are boosting indie studios as gamers seek creativity and reject AAA titles amid industry layoffs and rising prices. 35:06 Retro game prices are soaring, developers embrace AI, Mortal Kombat 1 faces criticism, and Square Enix denies a Chrono Trigger remake. 46:42 Amazon is advancing automation in retail and warehouses, raising concerns about job displacement and the reliance on outdated Windows systems amid Microsoft's AI resurgence. 55:35 Many industries cling to outdated systems for reliability, highlighting issues of planned obsolescence and consumerism that prioritize profit over quality and durability. 01:02:43 Alexandria ranks third in UFO sightings as a whistleblower reveals military footage, while the livestream wraps up with upcoming episodes on Disney and industry changes like Diamond Select Toys shutting down.

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Religionless Christianity Podcast Episode 264Another Pastor has fallen and this time it's G3 President, Josh Buice. Nickie and I discuss this recent news plus a new phrase gaining steam online, "Black Fatigue." What is it and do you have it? Finally, for our last story we want to look at a unique story dealing with the pro-life issue. If you enjoy the content, please consider following or subscribing and leaving a nice review. God bless!!TIME STAMP:Intro- 00:00Josh Buice- 04:08Black Fatigue- 01:00:40Mom & Son- 01:24:26ARTICLES:Josh Buice News- https://tinyurl.com/3suspaz9Josh Buice Statement- https://tinyurl.com/bdec44buBlack Fatigue- https://tinyurl.com/yc2x87kwGeorgia Law- https://tinyurl.com/2z5a7nn4RECOMMENDED LISTENING:1 Peter 1:3-17 Sermon- https://youtu.be/HiXYgiuT1lIPLEASE COME JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA OR CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE MINISTRY:EMAIL- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠religionlesschristianity@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FACEBOOK-⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ReligionlessChristianityPodcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TWITTER- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ReligionlessC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT THE MINISTRY:PATREON- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/4jm7zj2s⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AMAZON AFFILIATE-⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3lV4cBP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BEST⁠⁠⁠ BUY-⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/15JqMm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUY ME A COFFEE- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RCPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CHRISTIAN ⁠BOOKS-

It's a solo outing, but D has you covered with a quick review of Lunar Lux on the Switch. What is this intriguing sci fi rpg? For the second half of the episode, we decided to rerecord it due to new information on tarrifs and what the status of the boardgame community is currently in. It's not all doom and gloom, D has a potential solution. Lunar Luxhttps://store.steampowered.com... Titancraft https://titancraft.com

Send us a textIn Episode 187 of the Spectator Mode Podcast, we dive into this week's biggest stories in gaming! We talk about the shocking return of Giant Bomb, clear up the Steam hack rumors, and break down EA's controversial return-to-office policy. Sony warns of a PS5 price hike, DOOM: The Dark Ages struggles on Steam Deck, and Nintendo drops a firmware update that could mess with your virtual cards. Plus, Stellar Blade finally makes its way to PC, we give our full PAX East 2025 impressions, and we discuss the cancellation of Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro / Games Played and Stuff Watched this Week25:07 – The Return of Giant Bomb26:02 – Steam Wasn't Hacked32:15 – EA Forcing Employees Back to the Office39:06 – PlayStation Price Hike Warning44:40 – DOOM: The Dark Ages on Steam Deck53:20 – Nintendo Virtual Card Warning56:40 – Stellar Blade on PC1:03:10 – PAX East 2025 Impressions1:24:15 – Kingdom Hearts: Missing Link Cancelled#GamingPodcast #StellarBlade #PAXEast2025 #DOOMTheDarkAges #PS5PriceHike #KingdomHearts #GiantBomb #SteamDeck #SpectatorModePodcast #GamingNewsSupport the showYou can find the Spectator Mode podcast on the following podcast platforms. Please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast, as it will go a long watch in more people discovering us. Thank you! Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Amazon Music

Featuring: AmmosArt, Ashgar, Belghast, Grace, and Kodra   Hey Folks! We are down a few folks, but we had a lot to talk about.  Bel and Grace have been watching Eurovision for several years at this point… and talk about some nonsense that went on during the Saturday show that was amazing. From there, Ash shares his broadening love of Taiko Drum games and tries to figure out a way to play them at home. Bel talks a bit about recent Last Epoch updates that have added quite a bit of quality of life to the game. Enshrouded got the Thralls of Twilight update that has massively improved some of the game visuals as well as added quite a bit more gameplay.  Dwarven Realms is going through Chaos Week right now, and Grace has been playing the brand new Necromancer. Several of us have spent time playing Slormancer, and it is a phenomenal and easy to get into ARPG with a pretty delightful art style.  Right now, Steam is doing Creature Collector Fest, and Ash talks about trying out several demos. Finally, Bel has returned to Guild Wars 2 and dragged Ammo along for the nonsense.  He talks about finishing up his fifth Legendary Weapon and setting his sights on the way more daunting Vision Legendary journey.   Topics Discussed: Real Winner of Eurovision Taiko Drum Games Last Epoch Quality of Life Patches Enshrouded - Thralls of Twilight  Dwarven Realms Necromancer Slormancer Creature Collection Demos Voiding Bound Synth Beasts Yaoling Mythical Journey Aethermancer Guild Wars 2 Fifth Legendary What Now?

“ASTROMAN: the Dark Sky Guardian” is a podcast channel that aims to explore popular science in multiple disciplines and research on interdisciplinary approaches, such as sustainability, dark-sky protection, astrophotography, space exploration, astronomy innovation, inclusive science communication, and STEAM Education by integrating science and arts.   Exodus CL Sit, also known as the ASTROMAN, is a transmedia astronomy educator, popular science author, STEAM educator, and science communicator in Hong Kong. He is recently the National Astronomy Education Coordinator (Chair of Hong Kong, China) of the International Astronomical Union and President of Starrix. He was also an International Committee Member of the Dark Sky International, regularly organizing public lectures at the Hong Kong Space Museum and the Hong Kong Science Museum. He was also the author of a popular science book “Decoding the Starry Night: A Guide to Stargazing and Astrophotography”.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Timestamps: 0:00 See ya on Wed, May 21 0:09 Epic's plan for Apple to block Fortnite 3:29 Intel Arc Pro B60, RX 9060 XT 4:27 OpenAI Codex, Grok's breakdown 5:50 MSI! 6:41 QUICK BITS INTRO 6:47 Spotify podcast play counts 7:14 The Steam data breach that wasn't 7:41 Australian rocket top fell off 8:07 BREAKING: Vader is bad guy NEWS SOURCES: https://lmg.gg/oRJxT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We'll DM you a Steam code for the great game Tchia if you support MinnMax at the $10 Backstage Pass tier before 5/19/25 - 100 codes available, check social media for availability. https://www.patreon.com/minnmax MinnMax's Ben Hanson, Janet Garcia, Haley MacLean, Jacob Geller, Leo Vader, and special guest Charles Harte talk about Remedy's new co-op first-person shooter set in the Control universe called FBC: Firebreak. Then we get whisked away by the wonder of the soccer-centric game about Ecuador called Despelote and unpack Id's new entry in the iconic franchise with Doom: The Dark Ages. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and submitting a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version here - https://youtu.be/xc_oL82_LUA Learn more about the Microsoft boycott here - https://www.bdsmovement.net/microsoft Watch Charles Harte's video on FBC: Firebreak here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP3ameICxSk Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: ITSGONNABEMAY https://www.hellofresh.com/minnmax10fm - Up to 10 free meals and more Level up your game and get 10% off @TurtleBeach with code MINNMAX at turtlebeach.com/MINNMAX! #turtlebeachpod #ad To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:36 - FBC: Firebreak 00:29:45 - Turtle Beach 00:31:51 - Despelote 00:55:47 - Hello Fresh 00:58:19 - The BDS Movement and Microsoft 01:03:04 - Doom: The Dark Ages 01:13:41 - Thanking iam8bit - https://www.iam8bit.com/ 01:16:53 - Community questions 02:09:44 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9GTp2Rk9Q8 Jacob's GALOT - https://www.reddit.com/r/GodofWar/comments/18mudtu/david_jaffes_original_ending_for_kratos_cory/ Janet's GALOT - https://www.mlb.com/news/red-sox-fan-crochets-during-garrett-crochet-starts Hanson's GALOT - https://bsky.app/profile/jparish.bsky.social/post/3lov7lhewis2t Charles' GALOT - https://supercincyexpo.com/ Community GALOT - https://gizmodo.com/labubus-creator-on-the-ugly-cute-sensation-thats-taken-over-the-world-2000600397 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Support MinnMax directly on YouTube - https://youtube.com/minnmax/join Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Catch up on the best of MinnMax - https://bit.ly/4gAc6eq Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

  The Ruckus Report Quick take: International school leader Jennifer Bertram reveals how trusting your intuition can lead to unexpected leadership opportunities, and how joining a supportive community of fellow leaders transforms professional growth. Meet Your Fellow Ruckus Maker Originally from Canada, Jennifer's teaching journey began in Montevideo, Uruguay, followed by many years at Escola Americana de Campinas, Brazil. She transitioned to administrative roles including Secondary Dean of Students and Assistant Principal. Jennifer then served as Middle School Principal at the American International School of Dhaka for five years before moving to American International School Chennai with her family. Breaking Down the Old Rules

The boys recap their Weekends in Fun, Dave is back in on basketball, Trump's overweight friend who takes the "fat drug," Shrink the Game: Frat Edition, and NYT Zyn quitting column.  Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: www.patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast Watch all of our full episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/washedmedia Shop Washed Merch: www.washedmedia.shop •    (0:00) Fun & Easy Banter     •    (17:05) Recapping TWIF    •    (39:35) Dave is Back in on Basketball    •    (48:25) Trump's Overweight Friend    •    (58:50) Shrink the Game: Frat Edition    •    (1:14:05) NYT Quitting Zyn Column Support This Episode's Sponsors:    •    Lucy: Go to https://lucy.co/steam and use promo code (STEAM) to get 20% off your first order.    •    Cremo: Head to Target or https://www.target.com/ to find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamont and Palo Santo scents.    •    Bilt Rewards: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by going to https://joinbilt.com/steam That's J-O-I-N-B-I-L-T dot com slash steam.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps David use his PlayStation 3 controller on a Windows machine to play Windows Flight Simulator. Mikah also showcases a cool resource for viewing pictures and documentation for older technology! Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.