Echo Screen – Clan of the Gray Wolf
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Echo Screen Live #90: The Netflix Model
February 02, 2017 00:56Netflix has grown from the little DVD rental company that could into a media producer in its own right, with multiple award-winning original shows and movies under its belt. And all without ads. But is this model sustainable? Is it a death knell for traditional movie studios? The guys break it down for this episode. […]
Echo Screen Live #89: Should Nintendo… Switch?
January 19, 2017 01:36The Nintendo Switch has officially been unveiled… yay? It’s a controversial system already, to say the least. But after the Wii U, is this Nintendo’s last, best hope to stay in the console game? Or is the press just being typically hyperbolic? The guys discuss. Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at […]
Echo Screen Live #88: State of the Star Wars Union
January 05, 2017 01:25We’re now two movies into the Disney-ification of Star Wars. So how do we feel about it? Is the future all rainbows and light side? Or are we resigned to mediocre movies with creepy CGI actors in them every year until we’re all dead? Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm […]
Echo Screen Live #87: Cold Open
December 07, 2016 23:46Surprise! The guys begin the show with a cold open, not having at all discussed the topic or topics of the night beforehand. Join us in a freewheeling discussion between two nerds where everything is on the table… Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on […]
Echo Screen Live #86: Truth in Advertising
November 17, 2016 01:25After the debacle of No Man’s Sky, the guys decide to talk about promises from video game advertisements and sneak peaks – how truthful are they? Should we just expect games to be over-hyped nowadays? What are the worst examples? That and more in this week’s episode. Join and chat with us live every other […]
Echo Screen Live #85: Spoilers!
September 14, 2016 23:49Spoilers… why do we avoid them? Isn’t the journey of a well told story the greatest reward of fiction? Nah. The guys discuss the nature of spoilers, why some people avoid them, why some don’t, and some of our favorites. WARNING, this podcast may contain… well, you get it. Join and chat with us live […]
Echo Screen Live #84: Convince Me – Twin Peaks / David Lynch
July 28, 2016 00:03Twin Peaks, the surreal early 90’s TV drama, is returning under the watchful eye of original creator David Lynch. This is one of Commodore’s favorite series – Roo remains unconvinced that it’s much more than absurdist film-making 101 for weirdos to circlejerk over. Which one is right? We’ll find out on this Convince Me episode […]
Echo Screen Live #83: Convince Me – Pokemon Go
July 13, 2016 23:27It’s more popular than Twitter. It’s the most popular mobile game ever. It’s on local news puff pieces across the country. Pokemon Go has accomplished all this in less than a week, yet the Commodore still needs to be convinced to dip his toe in the pool. Pokemon Go is love. Pokemon Go is life. […]
Echo Screen Live #82: The Future of Apple
June 30, 2016 00:28Apple Inc. The behemoth. The most valuable company in the world. Is there any way that they could lose their way and be brought low in the corporate world again? Or can they weather any potential future missteps to come? What does a post-iPhone world look like? The guys discuss. Join and chat with us […]
Echo Screen Live #81: The Internet Echo Chamber
June 15, 2016 23:57 - 63.6 MBMan, Donald Trump sucks, amirite? I mean, that’s what everyone online says… unless you support him, then everyone hates Hillary Clinton. People have long sought out like-minded people, and the internet makes this easier than ever. But what does it mean when so many people can wall themselves inside their own sanitary echo chamber? Join […]
Echo Screen Live #80: Eternal September
June 08, 2016 23:40 - 56.3 MBWhat happens when so many people join a community that it collapses under the suckitude? Well, you get Eternal September. “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” Is this a real phenomena (online or in the real world), or just a way for people to feel superior? The guys discuss. Join and chat with us […]
Echo Screen Live #79: Better Gaming Through Emulation
May 18, 2016 23:15 - 65.8 MBEmulation. The big E. The Scourge of gaming companies everywhere… or is it? Does emulation of video games really hurt the industry? Or is there a way it could become profitable? The guys discuss. Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Android […]
Echo Screen Live #78: The MUSICAL!
March 31, 2016 00:13 - 67.5 MBMUSICALS! Who doesn’t love them? … Besides the Commodore. Roo tries his best to convince Commie to embrace the showtune, and also discuss why musicals are not only everywhere you least expect, but also powerful teaching tools: from learning about the first Secretary of the U.S. Treasury to why you shouldn’t feed plants human blood. […]
Echo Screen Live #77: Pay-to-Win Games
March 17, 2016 00:11 - 66.5 MBFrom Hearthstone to Magic: The Gathering, there’s a long history of games that become easier when you throw more money at the creators. But is this capitalism run amok, destroying everything good in the world, or just a decent way to monetize a game and make it continually fresh? The guys discuss. Join and chat […]
Echo Screen Live #76: Autonomous Vehicles and You!
February 18, 2016 00:37 - 59.8 MBKITT? The Batmobile? Benny the Cab? As self-driving cars become reality, what form will they take? Will the government really let your car hurtle you down the road at breakneck speeds on its own? Or is it all just a bunch of hype? Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. […]
Echo Screen Live #75: Et tu, Google?
February 04, 2016 00:48 - 65.5 MBThis week, Google passed Apple to become the most valuable company in the world. In 20 short years, Google has grown from nothing to control so much of our lives, making things better – right? In a world where people are cautious of government overreach into our private lives, should we be afraid of the […]
Echo Screen Live #74: Nostalgia Goggles
January 20, 2016 22:51 - 63.8 MBCrystal Pepsi. The NES. Walking uphill in snow both ways. The past was great… wasn’t it? The guys talk about those things they (and others) look back on with such fondness. They’ll figure out if the good old days weren’t always good, and tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems. Join and chat with us […]
Echo Screen Live #73: The Obligatory Star Wars Episode
January 06, 2016 22:38 - 74.4 MBStar Wars came out a few weeks ago, if you’ve been completely oblivious. So now we’re contractually obligated to talk about it due to nerd decree. Specifically, does this signal a rebirth for the franchise that fans were hoping for? How does it compare to the other movies, and will it sustain Disney’s Marvelization of […]
Echo Screen Live #72: The State of Sci-Fi TV
December 10, 2015 01:10 - 76 MBYears after talking about the change from the SciFi channel to SyFy, the guys talk about the state of TV Science Fiction, and whether it’s just fine, waning for good, or about to resoundingly roar back. Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, […]
Echo Screen Live #71: What We’re Thankful For
November 25, 2015 22:29 - 70.2 MBIt’s American Thanksgiving, so tonight we have a grab bag of topics concerning things we’re thankful for this year… this year being 2015, in case you didn’t realize. Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Android apps – Search for “Echo Screen […]
Echo Screen Live #70: The Mobile Bubble
November 12, 2015 00:53 - 42.6 MBNo, we don’t mean a giant moving globe, a la “The Prisoner” – the guys discuss big mobile-related acquisitions in silicon valley (such as Activision buying the Candy Crush guys for $6 dollars). Can this go on? Should it? Does it make sense to anyone? Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at […]
Echo Screen Live #69: Rated M for Mature
October 28, 2015 22:01 - 62.2 MBAs the video game industry grows up, it’s had a checkered history with “mature” games – often confusing maturity with what 13-year-olds consider mature. But in 2015, do mature games actually hold the same cache as R-rated movies? Or is gaming still playing catch-up? Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm […]
Echo Screen Live #68: PlayStation Turns 20
September 17, 2015 00:13 - 75.1 MBThis month marks 20 years since the PlayStation launched in North America, and changed the landscape of gaming forever. The guys discuss the PS1, its impact, and how it affected Sony’s strategy in the gaming world. Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, […]
Echo Screen Live #67: Cordcutting Inc.
August 19, 2015 22:00 - 69.4 MBMore people are cutting the TV cord than ever before – with an increasing number of streaming video options, what is the future of pay TV? What will keep the industry alive, if anything? And what keeps people from making the jump? This and your questions in tonight’s Echo Screen Live. Join and chat with […]
Echo Screen Live #66: Misappropriation of Geek Culture
August 05, 2015 21:58 - 71.6 MBThe recent release of the Adam Sandler vehicle, Pixels, has reignited a frequent argument lately – is geek culture being misused by people solely for their own gain? And if so, is that really the problem some make it out to be? The guys discuss, along with news and your questions! Join and chat with […]
Echo Screen Live #65: The Legacy of Satoru Iwata
July 16, 2015 00:31 - 27.3 MBThe unfortunate passing of Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata has caused the gaming world to pause in reflection to respect a giant of the industry, and the guys take time to discuss how his legacy and leadership style will influence others for years to come. Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm […]
Echo Screen Live #64: Game Design From Dummies
July 01, 2015 22:56 - 79 MBAAA video games can cost millions of dollars to make these days, but the game design behind these blockbuster titles can be lacking. Time to open up a discussion about what players are actually looking for in game design from a couple of dummies. That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this Canada […]
Echo Screen Live #63: E3 2015 Wrapup
June 17, 2015 22:25 - 62.6 MBAnother E3 has passed, and the guys discuss the good, the bad, and the Nintendo of 2015’s biggest gaming trade show! That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live! Join and chat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, […]
Echo Screen Live #62: The Silk Road to Hell…
June 03, 2015 22:44 - 67.3 MBSilk Road – a drug trafficking website, among other things – was recently shut down and its founder captured by the US Government. What does this mean for the “wild west” of the internet? Does this signal the downfall of anonymity and near-complete freedom on the internet? And if so, is that ultimately good or […]
Echo Screen Live #61: The Place of Politics in Video Games
May 20, 2015 22:55 - 65.8 MBPolitics and video games go together like peanut butter and motor oil – or do they? The intersection of these topics has been happening for decades, but are video games the correct battlefront to argue about feminism, violence, and free speech? Or is it just an artistic medium that is meant to be enjoyed? That, […]
Echo Screen Live #60: Has Hollywood Lost Its Way?
May 06, 2015 22:10 - 57.4 MBWith every passing decade, it seems like Hollywood creates more sequels, remakes, and adaptations – and less original content. But is this really the case? And if so, is it a problem? The guys discuss and debate. That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live! Join and chat […]
Echo Screen Live #59: Games That Are Art
April 22, 2015 21:35 - 72.9 MBVideo games as art is an old debate, but maybe it’s time the guys put forth their candidates for which games truly meet the definition. What games evoke emotion and feeling – without getting into characters or story? What games push mental ability? What exemplifies video games as a medium for storytelling that rivals literature, […]
Echo Screen Live #58: The Rise and Fall of G4
April 08, 2015 22:15 - 61.6 MBAt the turn of the century, G4 and TechTV showed a promising future of geek-related content in mass media. But after a merger, the channel faded and eventually ceased to exist by 2014. What happened, could it have been avoided, and what does it say about geek content in new media? That, news tids and […]
Echo Screen Live #57: eSports Inc.
March 26, 2015 00:13 - 68.3 MBAs eSports rise to prominence in the gaming community, the guys try to wrap their minds around the phenomenon. Is is here to stay? Is it a good thing? And where is it headed? That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live! Join and chat with us live […]
Echo Screen Live #56: “Convention”-al Wisdom
March 11, 2015 22:40 - 66.7 MBAnother PAX East in the books, and the guys take this time to reflect on conventions. What makes them good or bad? Should list-based panels die already? And which should you choose to devote your time to? That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live! Join and chat […]
Echo Screen Live #55: On Video Game Length
February 25, 2015 23:47 - 57.7 MBWith general disappointment over “The Order: 1886”, we’ve decided to dig into one of the major complaints with the game – its short length. Are long games inherently better than short ones? What if they use grinding tactics to artificially lengthen? Where do price and replayability come in? That, news tids and bits, and your […]
Echo Screen Live #54: Our Internet Favorites
February 11, 2015 23:49 - 66.4 MBIt’s a question we get often: What do you guys watch on the internet? We discuss our favorite YouTube shows, Twitter follows, and other forms of new media consumption – and why you should consider following them too. That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live! Join and […]
Echo Screen Live #53: Do Graphics Still Matter?
January 29, 2015 01:24 - 60.3 MBIt’s been years since the console wars, when schoolyard fights around graphics reigned supreme – but with the rise of indie games and a retro-revival, do graphics matter anymore? The guys debate and discuss. That, news tids and bits, and your questions on this episode of Echo Screen Live! Chat with us live every other […]
Echo Screen Live #52: 2015… You mean we’re in the future?
January 14, 2015 23:40 - 68.1 MBChat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Android apps – Search for “Echo Screen Live”. Are we back? We’re back! It’s 2015, which means hoverboards and flying cars are right around the corner… or not. The guys explore the future tech shown in Back […]
Echo Screen Live #51: Freemium Games… Amirite?
December 03, 2014 23:27 - 60.6 MBChat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and Android apps – Search for “Echo Screen Live”. So, freemium games… they’re popular to hate, yet also popular as ever. So what’s to be done – or should anything be done? The guys word vomit their thoughts […]
Echo Screen Live #50: The Future of YouTube Stars
November 19, 2014 23:16 - 78.9 MBChat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and the Android app of your choice – Search for “Echo Screen Live”. For our 50th episode, we’re going to get a bit meta. Where is this whole YouTube thing going anyway? Over 8 years on, this platform […]
Echo Screen Live #49: Game Changers – Grand Theft Auto III
November 05, 2014 22:16 - 60.5 MBChat with us live every other Wednesday at 9pm EST. We’re now a podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and the Android app of your choice – Search for “Echo Screen Live”. Games that changed gaming – there have been so many. And in this new recurring series we’ll be tackling their history, our memories, and how […]
Echo Screen Live #48: The Book Was Better
October 22, 2014 21:49 - 67.2 MBChat with us live every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9 PM Eastern. We’re now a downloadable podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and the podcatching app of your choice – Search for “Echo Screen Live”. Can you enjoy any adapted movie or TV show lately without hearing, “But the book was better”? Game […]
Echo Screen Live #47: Essential Video Games
October 01, 2014 22:37 - 53.9 MBChat with us live every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9 PM Eastern. We’re now a downloadable podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and the podcatching app of your choice – Search for “Echo Screen Live”. For every video game console, there are those few games that define a console; that show off best […]
Echo Screen Live #46: Gaming as an Adult
September 17, 2014 22:24 - 58.8 MBChat with us live every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9 PM Eastern. We’re now a downloadable podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and the podcatching app of your choice – Search for “Echo Screen Live”. Please rate and subscribe! We’re adults now. Some with families, and babies, and mortgages… how are we supposed […]
Echo Screen Live #45: Ethics in Gaming Journalism
September 03, 2014 01:38 - 76.3 MBChat with us live every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9 PM Eastern. And don’t forget that we’re now a downloadable podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and any podcatching app of your choice – Search for “Echo Screen Live”. We didn’t want to… but it’s too big to ignore. The gaming world has […]
Echo Screen Live #44: Internet Trolls (with guest Pat the NES Punk)
August 21, 2014 03:59 - 59.6 MBChat with us live every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9 PM Eastern. And don’t forget that we’re now a downloadable podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and any podcatching app of your choice – Search for “Echo Screen Live”. Anonymity breeds contempt… or just dicks. We’ve all come across internet trolls, but what […]
Echo Screen Live #43: The Genius of Mel Brooks
August 07, 2014 03:12 - 70.3 MBChat with us live every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9PM Eastern. And don’t forget that we’re now a downloadable podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and the podcatching app of your choice – Search for “Echo Screen Live” The guys pull back the veil on one of the most important comedic filmmakers of […]
Echo Screen Live #42: What Makes a Game?
July 02, 2014 22:01 - 56 MBChat with us live every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9PM Eastern. And don’t forget that we’re now a downloadable podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and the podcatching app of your choice – Search for “Echo Screen Live” Tonight, a fundamental question – what makes a video game? Must it have a story? […]
Echo Screen Live #41: E3 2014 Recap
June 22, 2014 21:47 - 62.5 MBChat with us live every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9PM Eastern. And don’t forget that we’re now a downloadable podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and the podcatching app of your choice – Search for “Echo Screen Live” E3 2014 is in the books. Now it’s time for the guys take a look […]