80-Bit Podsmash
342 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings80-bit Podsmash is a weekly podcast discussing video game industry and culture and how the medium relates to various other topics. It is hosted by Daniel Grathwol (Penguin) and Daniel Bowen (Termite).
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Sony's Next Gen Woes!
November 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBAs Sony reigns as king in the platform competition, are they headed for a fall? Sony has made a lot of not so consumer friendly decisions lately. We lay them all out and discuss a state of the industry and assess what's going on over in the PlayStation camp. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Monster Smash - Zombies
October 31, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBPenguin & Termite are taken over once again by Halloween! We get festive by continuing our Monster Smash series, focusing on monsters in video games. This year, Zombies. Probably the most prolific, overused trope in video games. Why are there so many zombie games? We discuss... Music: Nestrogen - Infernal Misanthropy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
The Halloween Holiday and Gaming!
October 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBWe've discussed lots of things regarding Halloween and gaming, but we've never talked about the cultural influence that each have had on the other. We go over how developers celebrate Halloween, and how Halloween has evolved with the influence of gaming in general. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Pre-loaded PC Games - Methadone For 90s Kids
October 17, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutes - 33.8 MBPenguin & Termite discuss the significance of those old, pre-loaded, Operating System video games that came pre-installed on most computers. What was the impact and influence on gamers at that time? Do we still see them today? https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Press F for Feelings - Fear
October 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBPenguin & Termite kick off a new series of topics going over how video games relate to various emotions. With Halloween approaching, we start with FEAR! Covering how video games utilize fear - such as design and narrative direction. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Cultural Appropriation in Gaming Spaces
October 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBPenguin & Termite take an introspective dive to investigate cultural appropriation in video games. What is cultural appropriation? What does it have to do with video games? Has the industry gotten better about this? All this and more... https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Atari's E.T. - The Myth, The Legend, the Worst?
September 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIs Atari's E.T. the worst game of all time? Were they buried in the desert? There is so much to talk about surrounding the myths and legends of this 1982 flop - that we've decided to dedicate a whole episode around it! Come and learn about what was going on in this piece of gaming history. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ https://www.ign.com/articles/years-later-the-creator-of-et...
The Importance of a Gaming Glossary!
September 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBPenguin & Termite took notice of some video game related terminology definitions being compiled into glossaries and published on the internet. With that, we wanted to weigh in on the importance of such things. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Best Video Games of All Time '14 - '18
September 12, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBPenguin & Termite reach the finish line of Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list! We walk through the years 2014 through 2018 of this curated list, while offering our perspective of the games themselves and the state of the industry at the time! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_considered_the_best https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Aimbot - Everything You Wish You Didn't Know
September 05, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 41.8 MBNothing celebrates Labor Day more than a good discussion about cheating! Penguin & Termite have devoted an entire episode to the discussion about Aimbot. What is it? How nefarious is it? What's it's impact in the video game culture/industry today? What are its redeeming qualities? All this and more... https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Video Game Marketing Sweet Spot!
August 29, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBPenguin & Termite discuss the ever changing methods of the video game industry's marketing strategies. What is marketing for video games? What's the process and what seems to have the most success? Is there a "sweet spot"? https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Developer Profile: Volition!
August 22, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutes - 42.2 MBPenguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering Volition, otherwise known as Deep Silver Volition! The studio behind the Saints Row and Red Faction franchises. We take a detailed look at the history of the studio, as well as their pedigree, and impact on the industry. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Gaming What Ifs - Sega's Hardware Demise
August 15, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBPenguin & Termite continue a new series called "Gaming What Ifs." In each episode, we'll ask the question "what if.." something was drastically different, and explore that alternate reality. In this episode, we ask the question, "What if Sega was still included in the 'console wars'?" What would the video game industry look like, what would the landscape be? https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-s...
Environmental Impact of Gaming
August 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBPenguin & Termite discuss the video game industry effect on the environment - Production, manufacturing, shipping, selling, buying, and playing video games. We discuss roles and responsibilities of publishers, studios, and the consumers such as you and us. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Putting The Soul in Console - Nintendo DS!
August 01, 2022 04:00 - 58 minutes - 41.6 MBPenguin & Termite celebrate the advent of a new era at Nintendo - the release of the Nintendo DS! Introducing us to revolutionary features which culminate to the modern Nintendo Switch! We discuss the history, impact, and our favorite games/memories. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Why the Long Development Cycle?
July 25, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBIs it just us or is it taking longer and longer for developers to make games? Yeah. We are pretty sure it's not just us. We discuss why over the last few years the time it takes to complete a development cycle has increased and what impact it's having on the industry and the culture. Check out all that and more... https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
The Streisand Effect and Video Game Companies
July 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBPenguin & Termite discuss the Streisand Effect. What is it? Where did it come from? Most importantly, how does the video game industry fall into this trap? What are the ramifications of these examples? All this and more... https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Best Video Games of All Time '11 - '13
July 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBPenguin & Termite continue pushing through Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list. We walk through the years 2011 through 2013 of this curated list, while offering our perspective of the games themselves and the state of the industry at the time! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_considered_the_best https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
EXPLOSIONS!!! a July 4th discussion!
July 04, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBPenguin & Termite acknowledge the 4th of July holiday by discussing all things EXPLOSIONS!! in video games. What do explosions have to do with video games? What are the many forms they take? What are the technical ramifications of each explosion? All this and more... https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Franchises Jumping from 2D to 3D
June 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBPenguin & Termite discuss the jump from 2D to 3D back in the 90s. Why did some franchises gracefully make the jump while others failed to find a hit? What is the history and what are the many factors which make up 3D and 2D games? https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
LGBTQ Gaming Community
June 20, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBHappy Pride Month! To celebrate Pride Month, Penguin & Termite invite a member of the LGBTQ Community, Chris, to discuss being amongst the culture of the gaming industry. We discuss the current state of diversity and inclusion in the gaming culture as well as how the culture is responding and growing towards that end. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
The Non-gamer Series Pt 3 - Change We Bring
June 13, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBPenguin & Termite attempt to inspire, educate, and provide insight into the culture of video gaming to those who would describe themselves as "non-gamers" in an epic, three episode series. In this third conversation, we discuss the change that people bring to the culture, both en masse and individually. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
The Non-gamer Series Pt 2 - Teaching and Learning Games
June 06, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBPenguin & Termite attempt to inspire, educate, and provide insight into the culture of video gaming to those who would describe themselves as "non-gamers" in an epic, three episode series. In this second conversation, we discuss the teaching and learning aspect of getting into video games. Different people have different amounts of knowledge to share, and learn differently. Also, Termite ran into the CFO of ZeniMax!? https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbow...
Bonus Level - Pokemon: Legends Arceus Review Live Stream!
June 02, 2022 02:12 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBPenguin & Termite return to twitch to discuss all things Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Both us of us have put about 10+ hours into hte game and we share our thoughts/opinion of the game. Check out the video version on our YouTube channel. To be a part of our monthly, review live streams, subscribe to our twitch channel. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
The Non-gamer Series Pt 1 - Reasons to Game
May 30, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBPenguin & Termite attempt to inspire, educate, and provide insight into the culture of video gaming to those who would describe themselves as "non-gamers" in an epic, three episode series. In this first conversation, we discuss the reasons to be a gamer. We discuss why people get into gaming, what does it look like, what is this culture? Gamers, partake as well, as we are responsible for that culture. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns ...
Putting The Soul in Console - Nintendo GameBoy Advance!
May 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBPenguin & Termite celebrate the successor to the original Nintendo GameBoy - The GameBoy Advance! Introducing us to a lot of features we see fully fleshed out in the Nintendo Switch! We discuss the history, impact, and our favorite games/memories. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Re-Playing Video Games!
May 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBEver get an urge to sit down with a game a second, third, twentieth time? Why? What makes us want to re-play a video game? What games do we typically re-play? Is there something about the games themselves that gravitate us back? https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Adapting Source Material for Video Games!
May 09, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIt's easy to get caught up in the conversation surrounding TV and Movie adaptations of video games. But, have you considered how well video games adapt other source material? We discuss all about it on this week's episode of 80 Bit Podsmash! https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
All about Beta Testing!
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBYou've heard the term, you've pre-ordered games, you've hyped yourself up, all maybe because of an anticipated game's beta test. What are beta tests, why does the industry have them, and what was the history of them? Penguin & Termite discuss... https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Bonus Level: Horizon Forbidden West and Wonderlands Review Live Stream!
April 28, 2022 02:21 - 2 hours - 85.5 MBPenguin & Termite return to twitch to discuss all things Horizon Forbidden West and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands. Having completed the Platinum Trophy in both, we were ready to share our thoughts/opinion of the game with recommendations. Then launch into a discussion about the state of video games in 2022. Check out the video version on our YouTube channel. To be a part of our monthly, review live streams, subscribe to our twitch channel. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyoni...
Lego Games!
April 25, 2022 18:54 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBWith the release of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - Penguin & Termite discuss the history of Lego in video games, walking through the history of the relationship as well as the history and impact on the video game industry. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Best Video Games of All Time '09 - '10
April 18, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBExplore the rise of Sony catching up to Microsoft, as Penguin & Termite push through Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list. We walk through the years 2009 through 2010 of this curated list, while offering our perspective of the games themselves and the state of the industry at the time! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_video_games_considered_the_best https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Wartime Politics: A New Problem to the Gaming Industry
April 11, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBWith the condition of the world today, and the state of Ukraine, we are seeing lots of companies and organizations respond by ceasing business in Russia - a viable video game market. How does this compare to previous wars? What's different about the gaming industry today that changes the affect on a global scale? We discuss... https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Now Airing on Fridays!
April 01, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutes - 40.2 MBSurprise! We are releasing this episode three days early, so you get the show, ON April Fool's Day. We wish you the best April Fool's Day by providing you an entire episode of DLC content. We had a blast making this episode, and hope you do as well! Join us for some non-lying good times! https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Morally Grey Game Developers
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBPenguin & Termite discuss the murky and philosophical morality in the video games industry. We analyze the game developers' and publishers' decisions, actions, and reactions to the world. We discuss how/why those decisions and communications get made, as well as add our own take on ethics and morality in the industry. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Bonus Level: Elden Ring Review Live Stream!
March 24, 2022 17:56 - 2 hours - 83.9 MBPenguin & Termite took to twitch to discuss all things Elden Ring. Having completed the Platinum Trophy, we were ready to share our thoughts/opinion of the game with recommendations. Check out the video version on our YouTube channel. To be a part of our monthly, review live streams, subscribe to our twitch channel. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Fantasy Games, DnD, and the Legacy of Tabletop Games!
March 21, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBTo celebrate Tiny Tina's Wonderlands - Penguin & Termite discuss the relationship between Role Playing Games, such as DnD, Table Top games and video games! We discuss the legacy and impact as well as the evolution of these genres. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Everything Kirby!
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBWith the release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land coming next week, we take a walk through the world, legacy, and impact of the Kirby franchise! We discuss our experiences with the franchise over the year, the pedigree, and its influence on the gaming industry! https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Video Game Release Dates!
March 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBPenguin & Termite take a deep dive into the gaming industry to determine what factors go into picking release dates for video games. Publishers will often dodge others to find the optimal time to release a game. We discuss! https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Maps & World Design in Video Games!
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBPenguin & Termite discuss the all important aspect of world design in video games, the map! Maps may just be the most important aspect of video game design, but doesn't get a lot of discussion. What does a well designed map convey? What about the absence of them? All this and more... https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Developer Profile: FromSoftware!
February 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBElden Ring "OHHH"! Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering FromSoftware! The studio behind a new genre, the Soulslike. We take a detailed look at the notoriously difficult productions, the history of its founders, as well as their pedigree. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Valentine's Day! Video Game Love Stories
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBPenguin & Termite celebrate Valentine's Day, again this year, by discussing various types of love stories and how they're told through video games. We walk through our favorites and talk about how video games differ from other mediums in this "genre." https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - Seaside Town http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Developer Profile: Guerrilla Games!
February 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBWith the release of Horizon Forbidden West next week, Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering Guerrilla Games! The PlayStation studio behind the Killzone and Horizon franchises. They have a complex history, full of mergers and fractures. We talk about their history, pedigree of software and discuss our future expectations. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
All About NFTs In Gaming
January 31, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBAs I'm sure you've heard the rumors and buzz, both good and mostly bad, about NFTs being added to video games - Penguin & Termite define and discuss what they are, and the controversary surrounding them. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Putting The Soul in Console - Nintendo GameBoy
January 24, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBWith the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus upon us, Penguin & Termite celebrate the original console where Pokemon made it's debut - the Nintendo GameBoy! We discuss the history, impact, and our favorite games/memories. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Bonus Level - Microsoft Acquired Activision?!
January 19, 2022 01:58 - 55 minutes - 39.6 MBPenguin & Termite digest the biggest video game industry news in possibly a decade! The gaming industry is changing in a MAJOR way. We discuss the impact on Microsoft, the impact on Activision | Blizzard, what this could mean for the future of the IP under this new umbrella, and finally - where do Penguin and Termite stand in all this? Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Resource: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/01/18/welcoming-activi...
The Magic Multiplayer Number!
January 17, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBPenguin & Termite have noticed how different games, sometimes have different group sizes across different modes. Did you know there's a "magic number" which dictates a lot of game design and mechanics for multiplayer games? We discuss... https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Hype Overload!
January 10, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBPenguin & Termite have a discussion about hype in the video game industry. Inspired by the announcements at Game Awards 2021 and the response they received - we decide to take a deep dive in to the driving hype beats, and the effect it has for gamers, developers, publishers, and content creators. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Happy New Year!!! 2021 in review!
January 03, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBPenguin & Termite wish you a very Happy New Year! We discuss 2021 in gaming as well as our podcasts. We have our own superlatives, synopsis of the gaming industry, trophy summary as well as some stats and figures about our podcast. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Genre Deep Dive, Roguelike Games!
December 27, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBPenguin & Termite discuss a genre named after the 1980 video game, titled Rogue. We discuss how the genre has affected the video games we love today, the history of the genre and of course, we discuss our favorites entries! https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/