80-Bit Podsmash

Penguin & Termite take a deep dive through the Microsoft XBox Series X Games Showcase from 07/23/2020. We run through all the games shown, talk about Microsoft's strategy and explore what next gen looks like in light of this. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite welcome our resident caffeine expert and friend of the show, Ryan! He joins us to discuss the culture surrounding video games, junk food or poor diet, and caffeine. We discuss our favorite indulgences as well as raise questions about the food and video game industry in marketing a poor diet. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite's latest entry in our Developer Profile series of topics. This time we talk all about Sucker Punch Productions, the developers of the InFamous series and Ghost of Tsushima! Did you know they got their start on an N64 game published by Ubisoft? Their innovations can be discovered through the Sly Cooper games and now, Ghost of Tsushima. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite bring to you a full on review of the most anticipated PlayStation 4 game yet! Don't worry, you'll be warned before we transition to spoiler territory. We run through a review, address the controversy surrounding the game, and do an entire spoilercast and reactions on the story. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite have a heavier conversation brought about by the recent 70 plus abuse allegations across the video game industry. https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/24/21301827/twitch-blackout-streaming-service-june-24 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-24/video-game-industry-rocked-by-outpouring-of-sexual-misconduct-allegations https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/23/style/women-gaming-streaming-harassment-sexism-twitch.html

Penguin & Termite discuss the cutscene and its use in video games. What types are there? What does "in-engine" mean? Do you think there are too many? Are they a reward? We discuss.... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

With the launch of a new generation of consoles imminent, Penguin & Termite explore the idea of a graphical plateau. Have we reached a point where graphical advances are insignificant? Have we achieved photo-realism in animation and lighting? Hit the jump to find out! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We continue to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Come join in on the fun! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite's first recording since the murder of George Floyd. We address that as well as the Black Lives Matter movement. Our topic is about Father's Day and how video games represent fatherhood in various ways. Very relevant with the release of The Last Of Us Part 2 this Friday. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

80 Bit Podsmash Bonus Level: PlayStation 5 Revealed!

Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We want to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Come join in on the fun! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite take a dive into the world of video game localization. With simple translation being just the tip of the iceberg in localization, jump in to hear just how complicated and integral the process is for the video game industry. https://www.gamedesigning.org/gaming/localization/ https://www.leveluptranslation.com/single-post/five-most-expensive-localization-mistakes Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net

Hot off the heels of Epic Games' Unreal 5 unveiling, Penguin & Termite discuss video game engines. They are the foundation to all video games and are super important. We discuss... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discuss education and video games. Do you remember Oregon Trail, Math Blaster? We discuss how video games can be educational. Where do we draw that line between educational and distracting? Hit the link and find out! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite take a deep dive in discussing the Sega Saturn. We discuss the hardware, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. The Saturn is unique in that there is almost more information regarding the controversy surrounding the console than there is information about the console itself! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/