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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Christmas Capitalist Culture!
December 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBPenguin & Termite would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holidays for the second 2020....! As Christmas in America is centered on buying gifts, we discuss this capitalist culture and how it affect everything, including hte video game industry. This long form DLC discussion also involves our annual gift exchange with a twist! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - O TanNESbaum http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ ...
"State" of gaming in Virginia!
December 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBPenguin & Termite invite Virginia's own "The Flock Podcast" 's Bob, Connor, and Dewey to discuss the gaming culture and industry presence in the state of Virginia! We discuss the culture of VA, the gaming scene, and give our thoughts about this great state. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Daydream Anatomy - Combat https://daydreamanatomy.bandcamp.com/track/combathttp://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Everything Halo!
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBPenguin & Termite celebrate the official release of Halo Infinite! We have a discussion of all things Halo! We discuss the history, influence and impact this franchise has had on the gaming industry as well as our favorite entries. 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/ https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash
Genre Deep Dive, Soulslike Games!
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBIn the next Genre Deep Dive series of episodes; Penguin & Termite discuss Soulslike games! This is a new genre, named after FromSoftware's Dark Souls games. We discuss how this new genre has affected video games we love today, the history of the genre and of course, we discuss our favorite Soulslike games! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80b...
Happy Thanksgiving! Gaming and Family
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBCentered around the celebration of Thanksgiving, is family. Penguin & Termite observe Thanksgiving with you all, by looking at the relationship between gaming and family, around the holidays and in life in general. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Lingonsalt http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash I...
Gaming Enneagrams!
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBThe Enneagram describes nine different personality types, focusing on what motivates a person vs behavioral patterns. Penguin & Termite look through this grid to determine how this influences gamers! What types do each gamers prefer? How does each type reflect what games people play and/or roles within games? 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/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.co...
Platform Exclusivity - Good or Bad?
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBPenguin & Termite discuss a hot video game industry topic, platform exclusivity. Is it helpful, what are the pitfalls? Why is this even a thing? Are the "Console Wars" still relevant? We discuss.... P.S - the beginning of this episode, Termite's mic gain is ridiculous, it was turned down a few minutes in. Sorry and bear with us. 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/ Podcast: https:...
Bonus Level - Trick or Treat?!
November 04, 2021 01:27 - 26 minutes - 19.1 MBPenguin & Termite spin off our DLC into a special, Bonus Level episode of 80 Bit Podsmash! We discuss our experiences Trick or Treating with children and family - and definitely video games! Come join us in our last hurrah around Halloween as we see it out, and see Thanksgiving and the Holiday season in. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com T...
History of Marvel and Video Games
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBMarvel has been putting their IP on video games for as long as we can remember. Penguin & Termite take a look through history and discuss all things Marvel in video games. What's Marvel's strategy for putting games out? How's that different than DC? All that and more... 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/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bi...
Monster Smash - Werewolves
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 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 we tackle Werewolves. How do video games represent Werewolves? Are Werewolves compelling in video games? What is a Werewolf game? All this and more... Music: Nestrogen - Infernal Misanthropy http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
Developer Profile: Turtle Rock Studios!
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBWith the release of Back 4 Blood, Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering Turtle Rock Studios, the makers of Left 4 Dead. They have a fascinating history, being acquired by and released from Valve! We talk about that history, their pedigree of software and discuss our future expectations. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpod...
Everything Metroid!
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBPenguin & Termite celebrate the release of the fifth, and final, side-scrolling Metroid game, Metroid Dread, with a discussion of all things Metroid! We discuss the influence and impact this franchise has had on the gaming industry as well as our favorite entries. 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/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsma...
How Video Games Change the World
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBPenguin & Termite explore the positive, real world difference that video games have made. We dive into the tangible impact of video game culture and community - even discussing the funds raised for Tsushima Island to rebuild a damaged shrine... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: http...
Putting The Soul in Console - Microsoft Xbox One!
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBPenguin & Termite continue discussing specific video game consoles - running through the impact and legacy of each system. This time, like the Sega Saturn, we have yet another console with more to talk surrounding it's announcement and release than the console itself... Microsoft's Xbox One! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https...
Mythology in Video Games!
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBHot off the heels of the God of War Ragnarok announcement! Penguin invites JavaFiend to discuss how mythology is handled in video games. What mythologies are common in video games or not? Why are video games a great medium for mythology? All this and more in this very special episode... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://ww...
Abandoned and the Blue Box Conspiracy!
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBPenguin & Termite don our tin foil hats and explore the conspiracy surrounding Blue Box Games Studios' Abandoned and it's relationship to Konami and Hideo Kojima. How did we get here? How'd this happen? We discuss... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpo...
The Rise and Fall of the Lootbox!
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBWhat happened to the outcry over the trend of loot boxes in video games? There was a huge backlash to the industry that grabbed the attention of world Governments. We discuss some of that history and take an assessment of where loot boxes are now. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: h...
Indie Video Game Movement
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBIndie games have exploded onto the scene at large in a huge way over the last decade. Penguin & Termite discuss the history and how the movement has shaped the video game industry. There was almost another scare, as "indiepocalypse" could've meant another wave of oversaturation, much like the one that destroyed the industry in the late 80s... We discuss! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/...
Activision Blizzard Hotwash
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBPenguin & Termite have a hotwash on the California lawsuit against Activision Blizzard over workplace culture. It's been a few weeks since we discussed, and a lot has happened. We run through the fallout of it all, discuss boycott efficacy, and what this all means for 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/ Removal of in-game references to people in the suit https://ww...
Best Video Games of All Time '07 - '08
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBVideo games continue through the HD era! Explore Microsoft solidifying their exclusives for the 360, as Penguin & Termite push through Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list. We walk through the years 2007 through 2008 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 Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune h...
Video Game Crossovers!
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBInspired by Aloy's appearance in Genshin Impact, Penguin & Termite discuss the history of crossovers in video games. We discuss the good and bed, our favorites and the worst in all things video game crossovers. What value do they add, if any? All this and more... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Y...
Special Report - Activision Blizzard!
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBPenguin & Termite dedicate a whole episode to run through the drama unfolding with California's lawsuit against Activision Blizzard. We run through the things happening directly with Activision Blizzard as well as the community and industry responses. What do you think of all this? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ What happened? July 21 https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-lab...
Genre Deep Dive, Survival Games
July 26, 2021 10:34 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBNot! The final entry in our Genre Deep Dive series of episodes; Penguin & Termite discuss survival games! This genre exploded with the hype of Minecraft. We discuss how this genre has affected video games we love today, the history of the genre and of course, we discuss our favorite survival games! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Di...
200th Episode Celebration!
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBPenguin & Termite celebrate this 200th episode! Take a walk down memory lane with us as we discuss our lessons learned in content creation, podcasting and the reason why we started a show in the first place! We have a special beer to talk about as well... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Lighting in Video Games!
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBWith all the discussion about Ray Tracing in the new gen console upgrades for all these games, Penguin & Termite sit down to discuss all things lighting in video games. What is Ray Tracing? Why does it matter? Does it live up to the hype or is just a gimmick? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Celebrating America In Video Games!
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MBPenguin & Termite celebrate American Independence Day by discussing how video games represent America. We also break down lots of critiques about America, while running through lots of examples. Happy 4th! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Death in Video Games
June 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBPenguin & Termite talk about how death works, and has worked, in video games. Almost every single video game has a death mechanic or system. What are they, how do they vary, how does it affect game design? We discuss... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Video Game Lit - Setting
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBPenguin & Termite take on a surprise fourth entry of our series focusing on literary devices as they are applied in video games. This time we focus on setting. We define what it is along with discussing the various types of settings, with good and bad examples from video games. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Waterworlds!
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBPenguin & Termite continue our discussion of how things aren't free in video games. This time, it's all about water! Going to a water world may sound like the epitome of summer... But! Why is this is so difficult to get right? Why are the water levels the most infuriating levels in the history of video games? All this and more... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Developer Profile: Housemarque!
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 33.3 MBWith the ongoing conversation around Returnal, Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering Housemarque. They are a wonderful Finish development studio that has a long history of making "shmup" and bullet hell style games. We talk about their history, pedigree of software and discuss future expectations. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch: https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/li...
E3s Back! The Pre 2021 Hype Episode!
May 31, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBE3 2021 is happening! Despite the digital format of the biggest video game event of the year, join us for our hype, speculation and anticipation. What's going on in the gaming industry? We run through all confirmed appearances, giving our own "get hype" moments. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Let's Talk About the Weather
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 57 minutes - 41 MBPenguin & Termite get together over a beer to talk about the weather... systems in video games! Nothing is free in video game development. Everything is a crafted thing, including something that doesn't get a lot of attention, the weather. There are many, diverse weather systems that affect video games in various ways... we discuss Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Best Video Games of All Time '05 - '06
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBVideo games continue into the HD era, Leveraging new technology to tell stories in new ways, as Penguin & Termite push through Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list. We walk through the years 2005 through 2006 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 Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://oz...
Gaming and Neurodiversity!
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBPenguin & Termite explore neurodiversity and its place in the video game industry. What is neurodiversity, why are we talking about it? Neurodiversity is used to describe people of diverse neurotypes (types of brains) and explore human rights, dignity, and representation for everyone. It's a relatively new way to approach why and how different people game. We explore! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/lice...
Gaming What Ifs - Sony Exclusives
May 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBPenguin & Termite are kicking off 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 inaugural episode, we ask the question, "What if Sony's exclusives flopped?" What would the video game industry look like, what would the landscape be? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-s...
Loot Systems: Trapping Players with Rewards!
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBPenguin & Termite discuss various types of loot systems throughout the history of video games. We also look at the current landscape of loot systems, the various types of them, and how they've evolved. How do loot systems relate to game design and progression? All this and more... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
From Magazines to Wikis; the Evolution of Strategy Guides
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBHave you noticed there aren't player's guides promoted with each new video game release? What happened to the "guide with the game" promotions? What caused them to go away? How do you get your video game walkthroughs today? We discuss all this and more... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
New IP vs Existing Franchise!
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBPenguin & Termite discuss all things regarding the decision for developers to either make a new game IP or another entry in an existing franchise. Come learn why some dev studios pivot to new IP and the pros and cons of each. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Developer Profile: People Can Fly
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBWith the release of Outriders last week, Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering People Can Fly, the game developer company. They are a wonderful Polish development studio that has a storied history with no real "ownership" of new IP until now. We talk about their history, pedigree of software and discuss future expectations. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch: https://twitch.tv./80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net htt...
Gaming Communities!
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBPenguin & Termite often talk about the gaming industry, this time we turn the focus on people that make up the various video game communities. What type of communities are there? How do they get formed? What change can they bring and how do they affect the gaming industry at large? All this and more... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Putting The Soul in Console - Microsoft Xbox 360
March 22, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBPenguin & Termite continue in the series where we take a deep dive in discussing specific video game consoles. This week, it's all about the Microsoft Xbox 360, the parent to modern consoles. We discuss the hardware, accessories, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. The 360 brings with it - the official start to the HD era, and the beginning of the current, ubiquitous, online infrastructure. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tun...
Don't Skip Out on Parental Controls!
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBPenguin & Termite are parents, with children old enough to start getting into video games. We explore the topic of Parental Controls! How do we approach the internet with safety in mind in a totally new and evolving landscape? What did we have growing up that's different from today? What do each of the major platforms offer in terms of protection and safety? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc...
Free Falling!
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 41.5 MBIn video game software engineering, gravity is something game designers have intentionally added that's taken for granted. Penguin & Termite discuss how gravity programming has impacted the way we experience video games. How do you feel about fall damage? Well, that's one of limitless ways to implement gravity, we discuss... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Video Games Have a Fishing Problem!
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBSpring is in the air! Penguin & Termite are fed up with fishing in video games. We air our grievances while discussing the origins of fishing, try to explain why it's there, as well as the various ways video games utilize it. Fishing can be anything from a side, mini-game to completely integrated in the game. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Best Video Games of All Time '02 - '04
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBVideo games continue to get better, richer, more meaningful, and impactful as Penguin & Termite push through Wikipedia's Best Video Games of All Time list. We walk through the years 2002 through 2004 of this curated list, while offering our perspective of the games themselves and the state of the industry at the time! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Valentine's Day Special: In-game Romance Systems!
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBPenguin & Termite celebrate Valentine's Day by taking a deep dive into romance systems in video games. Where did they start? How have they evolved? How relatable are they in our lives? All this and more... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8ve3bIiKDcxEIdo-...
Video Game Testing and QA
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBWith the latest buggy debacle that was the Cyberpunk 2077 release, Penguin & Termite are inspired to talk about video game testing and Quality Assurance (QA). What does this process look like? What are the relationships between testers, development studios, and publishers? How has testing changed over the years? All this and more... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://...
Genre Deep Dive, Puzzle Games!
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBMaybe the final entry in our Genre Deep Dive series of episodes; Penguin & Termite discuss puzzle games! It's more than just Tetris and Myst. We discuss how this genre has affected video games we love today, the history of the genre and of course, we discuss our favorite puzzle games! Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bitpodsmash IG: https://www.instagram.com/80bitpodsmash/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/80bitpodsmash Discord: https:/...
Celebrity Cameos in Video Games!
January 25, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 41.6 MBHave you noticed the mingling of Hollywood and the video game industry? Penguin & Termite have! We discuss the occurrences of and various ways that celebrities have made their way into video games. What, if there even is, value does this bring to the video games which their involved with? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
Video Game Criticism!
January 18, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBPenguin & Termite tackle a discussion around criticizing video games. This is beyond reviewing, thinking about the reaction video games get from the fans vs actual critics. What makes a good critique? How is criticism an important part of any artistic ecosystem? We discuss... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/