80-Bit Podsmash

Penguin & Termite discuss the next generation of gaming consoles and the direction of the gaming industry. Join us in exploring how video game generations are defined by both hardware and software as well as make predictions about the future. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_home_video_game_consoles https://www.theguardian.com/games/2018/apr/12/we-do-not-need-playstation-5-in-2018 https://www.polygon.com/2018/6/19/17478718/microsoft-next-generation-xbox-e3

Penguin & Termite have been doing 80 Bit Podsmash for a whole year! We haven't missed a week. However, we've learned a lot. Come join us as we reflect on our passed year, hear our favorite things we've done and our criticisms. We also address some interesting Xbox related news.

Brizzle McFizzle, as previously known as a Hot Dog Twitch streamer, has graciously allowed us to interview her about Community Management with the mobile game, Wagers of War! We get a little real at the end with a good discussion about being a woman involved in the gaming industry. Brizzle McFizzle Twitter: @BrizzleMcFizzle Wagers of War Twitter: @WagersOfWar http://www.wagersofwar.com/ Music: Ozzed - Jiggy http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discuss linear and open world games. We hash out which ones we like better and why as well discuss their prevalence in the gaming industry. Are there more open worlds games now than ever? Footnotes: http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/god-of-war-director-calls-out-ea-for-nonsense-stance-on-linear-games/ Music: Ozzed - Where Did All the Puppets Go http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite take a deep dive into the wonderful world of Japanese culture by way of Japanese Role Playing Games. We discuss what differentiates them from their Western counterparts, their relationship to anime, and weigh some pros and cons. What do you like about JRPGs? Footnotes: https://www.reddit.com/r/JRPG/comments/3avnun/discussion_what_is_the_genredifference_between/csgekb2/ https://project-apollo.net/text/rpg.html Music: http://ozzed.net Ozzed - I Like Jump Rope

Penguin & Termite kick off a new series of Developer Deep Dives. We take an in depth look at a specific developer. This time it's Naughty Dog. This studio has greatly matured from the days of Crash Bandicoot through the Last of Us Part 2. We discuss where they came from, what defines them and where they're headed. Music: Ozzed - Line Dash http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite take a deep dive into the world of VR. That is, Virtual Reality. What is the history of VR? Where is it going? What does it look like in the industry now? Are there implications outside of gaming in our culture? Come join us and find out! Music: Ozzed - Indiscriminate http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Inspired by Polygon's Backlog Week, Penguin & Termite discuss backlogs! Those sometimes shameful things are brought out of hiding and put front and center. We discuss what they are and a myriad of ways in which they're both built and reduced! Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ https://www.polygon.com/2018/7/31/17631664/backlog-week

Penguin & Termite discuss the process of making a video game. We define the roles and walk you through the process. Revealing the characteristics of game design will helped us appreciate video games even more and we hope the same for you! Footnotes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_development https://www.reddit.com/r/gamedev/comments/xddlp/describe_what_developing_for_each_console_youve/c5lg7px/ Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship Ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discuss everything Mario. Since it's almost as iconic as Mickey Mouse, we feel it's very important to talk about. We discuss what Mario games are, their history and the impact it has had on our culture. Wahoo! Music: Ozzed - Transient Response ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin and Termite invite a well experienced MOBA player, CoopatitionMatt, to discuss what a MOBA is. We attempt to define it, as well as discuss its impact on the gaming industry and culture at large. Music: Those of Us Who Fight - Halcyonic Falcon X http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discuss video game genres. We look at where video games genres originated and we ask if they are still relevant. What does it take for a video game be a "clone"? Is that a bad thing? Music: http://ozzed.net Ozzed - Boogiewoah http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite take you on a journey through to time on an outlook on the fundamentals of video games; the arcades! We discuss the history and relevancy of the arcade, our favorite memories and we look at what arcades mean today. Music: Ozzed - Going Down Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite flesh out the ideas of Player vs Player and Player vs Environment. We discuss the origins of each type with the epitome of each. We'll analyze what game design decisions have to be made in order for these types to work. Find us at: http://www.80bitpodsmash.com http://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash http://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash http://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - Frozen Langos http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us

Penguin & Termite return to deep dive another video game genre! This time it's the Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game, MMORPG. We analyze the history, innovation, subscription models, pros and cons as well as relevancy in today's industry. Music: Daydream Anatomy - Dragon Slayer http://daydreamanatomy.bandcamp.com http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/