BootUp: A Video Game Podcast

The Most Impactful Games, Events, and Hardware of the 2010s: Part II

December 30, 2019 11:00 - 4 hours - 226 MB

In this two-part mini-series, Taylor and AJ take an in-depth look at the last decade in gaming. Part I focuses on anything gaming-related that occurred between 2015-2019. From the release of iconic games such as God of War to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt while also discussing some of the most significant hardware like the Nintendo Switch. The pair also touch on several significant events that occurred, including the closing of Dead Space developer Visceral Games and Google announcing its cloud-b...

The Most Impactful Games, Events, and Hardware of the 2010s: Part I

December 23, 2019 11:00 - 3 hours - 186 MB

In this two-part mini-series, Taylor and AJ take an in-depth look at the last decade in gaming. Part I focuses on anything gaming-related that occurred between 2010-2014. From the release of iconic games such as Dark Souls to The Last of Us, while also discussing some of the most significant hardware like the PlayStation Vita. The pair also touch on several significant events that occurred, including the first-ever Game Awards Show and Microsoft acquiring Minecraft developer Mojang. -------...

Top 10 Games of 2019 + New Co-Host Announcement

December 16, 2019 11:00 - 2 hours - 113 MB

After a short hiatus, Taylor is back with a new episode of BootUp: A Video Game podcast. In this week's episode, Taylor discusses a brief update with the show going forward while also introducing her new co-host (and IRL best friend), AJ! This week, the duo spend two hours discussing their favorite games of 2019 while also discussing some honorable mentions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Taylor on Instagram & Twitter Follow AJ on Insta...

Half-Life: Alyx, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis Remake, and the problem with Shenmue III

November 25, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

In this week's episode, JJ and Tay share their thoughts on the recent reveal of Valve's first VR game, Half-Life: Alyx, and whether or not the game being a VR exclusive was a smart decision on Valve's end. The duo also shares speculations and predictions surrounding the possibility of a Resident Evil 3 remake being in development while also having opposing debates on their views regarding the long-awaited sequel, Shenmue III. ------------------------------------------------------------------...

FaZe Jarvis, X019 Presentation, and a lesson in professional criticism

November 18, 2019 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

After a weeklong hiatus, the dynamic duo of BootUp: A Video Game Podcast is back in business. In this week's episode, the pair discuss the recent ban Epic Games enforced on FaZe member, Jarvis which branched out in the bigger issue concerning content creators and influencers and their "immunity" to community guidelines. JJ and Tay also discuss some key takeaways from the X019 presentation hosted by Xbox this past weekend, while JJ caps off the episode, sharing a story regarding an incident ...

Crazy GameStop Stories with Katy Barber from Kakebytes Podcast!

November 04, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

This week, JJ and Tay welcome Kakebytes podcast host, Katy Barber to the show! In this week's episode, the trio discusses the events unfolding at G/O from the intrusive ads seen on sites including Kotaku and Gizmodo, to the recent firing of the interim Deadspin EIC. The trio also share some of their wildest experiences at GameStop -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Katy on Twitter Follow Jakejames on Instagram & Twitter Follow Taylor on In...

Fallout 76's Premium Membership, PlayStation First-Party Exclusive Possibly Getting Delayed, and Michael Pachter's Views on the E3 2019 Leaks

October 28, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Jakejames Lugo and Taylor Lyles are back on another episode of BootUp: A Video Game Podcast. In this week's episode, the duo share their thoughts on the new premium membership for the controversial open-world title, Fallout 76, while also talking about rumors surrounding a possible PlayStation first-party game receiving a delay. JJ and Tay also discuss the recent EGM feature concerning the ESA leaks that happened earlier this year, including their commentary concerning the response gaming an...

EXCLUSIVE: Hearthstone Player Casey Chambers Talks Protesting BlizzCon, Hearthstone Ban, and the Blizzard/Blitzchung Problem

October 21, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 24.5 MB

JJ and Tay welcome their first guest star on the show. This week, the pair conducted an exclusive interview with Casey Chambers, an American University student and competitive Hearthstone player who, along with his teammates, were suspended by Activision Blizzard after holding up a pro-Hong Kong sign during a competitive stream. The duo also picks Casey's brain on a few other incidents pertaining to the gaming giant, such as the recent letter composed by bipartisan lawmakers calling out the ...

PlayStation 5 Reveal, Layoffs at PlayStation Europe, and the Blizzard/China Kerfuffle

October 14, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MB

This week saw the highest of highs and lowest of lows in the gaming industry. JJ and Tay are back this week to chat about the news surrounding PlayStation - from the official reveal and details surrounding the PS5 to the unforeseen layoffs at PlayStation Europe. The duo also picks each other's brains on the controversy surrounding Hearthstone pro player Blitzchung as well as their thoughts on censorship in the media. -------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Reviving (the House of) the Dead, Rockstar's Wild West Game Finally Coming to PC, and a Lesson in Games Industry Etiquette

October 07, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

JJ and Tay are back for the third episode of the BootUp gaming podcast. In this week's episode in gaming news, the duo shares their thoughts about the recent announcement that the first two House of the Dead games receiving the remake treatment by Forever Entertainment and the surprising (yet expected) confirmation of a PC port of Red Dead Redemption 2 coming later this year. JJ and Tay also exchange stories and share pro tips on a quick lesson regarding professionalism when it comes to the ...

State of Play, The Last of Us Part II, and the Struggle for 8K Gaming

September 30, 2019 13:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

In this week's episode, JJ and Tay focus pick each other's brains on 8K gaming after a recent benchmark test showed the best GPU on the market struggled to run Gears 5 in 8K visuals. The duo also shares some of their takeaway's from Sony's new State of Play Broadcast most notably news surrounding The Last of Us Part II. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Jakejames on Instagram & Twitter Follow Taylor on Instagram & Twitter Join our Discord ...

Welcome to the BootUp: A Video Game Podcast!

September 23, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Join Taylor Lyles and Jakejames Lugo on the BootUp Podcast! A weekly podcast focusing on all things happening in video games and the gaming industry. For their very first episode, the pair share their thoughts on the upcoming esports and gaming channel, Venn, the Rockstar Games Launcher, along with their predictions surrounding the forthcoming media event for The Last of Us Part II. The duo also discusses the ESA's plans to rebrand E3 as a "fan-focused" gaming festival. ------------------...

Welcome to the BootUp Podcast!