80-Bit Podsmash

Penguin & Termite start to scratch the surface of a huge crossover between video games and anime. We explore anime and video game adaptations, crossovers, and influences. Come join in on the conversation all about anime and video games. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Eric Skiff- Jumpshot https://ericskiff.com/music/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite kick off a new series where we take a deep dive in discussing specific video game consoles. We put the soul in console. This week, it's all about the Sega Genesis. We discuss the hardware, accessories, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. 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 reminisce about memory cards in video games. Join us in our discussion about these archaic, proprietary devices that were used for so many years. We explore where are they now, how far the industry has come, and what saving our game data looks like in the future? 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 close out the year with a discussion of all things 2019. We have so much to talk about, such as what the gaming industry did, what games we've played and how our podcast has changed. We also vote for our video game superlatives and top downloaded episodes. We finish with some future plans for 2020. 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's final entry in the series of topics analyzing the different decades in gaming history. We are celebrating a new decade by visiting the 2010s. We analyze the culture of the decade, how the industry has evolved, how business models have changed, and talk about notable games from the decade. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite close the year out around the holiday celebrations by basking in the idea of religion. We run through some fictional religions in popular video game franchises and discuss why developers use them as a storytelling medium. Come join us at: Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discuss generosity and gift giving strategies around the Holidays. Our DLC will be a video game present exchange. Come see what we give each other. We also discuss how video game companies in the industry are generous and give back. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - NES the Halls 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 Obsidian Entertainment, the developers of the GoTY nominee, Outer Worlds! Did you know they got their footing with Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic 2? The founders used to work for Black Isle Studios making Icewind Dale and Fallout 2. Come join us as we explore Obsidian Entertainment. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt

Penguin & Termite tackle the question "Do I need to play all other games to enjoy the next one?" Why are long franchises intimidating to jump in on? Has this trend gotten worse? Come join us to find out. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite answer the question: "Is it better to reward player skill or time investment in video games?" Which is better for players? Which is better for developers/publishers? Has this evolved over the years? Check it out! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

This Thanksgiving, Penguin & Termite discuss the very American tradition of Black Friday. Where did it originate? How has it affected the video game industry over the years? We answer these questions and more! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt

Penguin & Termite's third entry in the series of topics analyzing the different decades in gaming history. This time we bring in a guest to visit the 1980s, the explosion of the video game industry bubble. We analyze the culture of the time, the very arcade heavy video game business during this era and talk about notable entries in the decade. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discuss video games going mainstream. Does appealing to the mainstream market compromise the art and vision of video games? What's been going on in the indie development space? Who should developers make video games for? We discuss all this and more! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt

Penguin & Termite release a very important, follow-up episode, about the recent behaviors of Blizzard Entertainment through #BlizzCon2019. We will catch you up on all of what's going on as well as give you our responses on the issues at hand. Should we indeed still #BoycottBlizzard ? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite, inspired by the recent trend to patch a New Game Plus mode into video games, decided to discuss the feature. Where'd it come from? What has it looked like since? What will New Game Plus look like in the future. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/