Input: A Video Games News Show
101 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsInput is a weekly topical news show about the goings on and culture surrounding video games. Hosted by writers Jarrett Green, Logan Wilkinson, and Jurge Cruz, the three put on an insightful show that's strengthen by their knowledge of not only video games, but of the people who make them and tell stories about them. Input is an Irrational Passions podcast.
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Episodes
Episode 56
August 17, 2018 21:40 - 46 minutes - 51 MBOn this episode of Input, Jarrett and Jurge discuss Cecilia D'Anastasio latest investigative piece on the culture at Riot Games. Works Discussed: Inside The Culture Of Sexism At Riot Games - C. D’Anastasio Shout Outs Prey's Director On The Polarizing Final Act: 'There Was Definitely Too Much' - Jason Schreier and Kirk Hamilton – Spotify iTunes Direct Download Google Play Theme Song: “Ancient Heavy Tech Donjon” by Komiko We are a new podcast so please show yo...
Episode 55
August 14, 2018 13:00 - 34 minutes - 37.5 MBJarrett and Logan rejoin the discourse and recount new details in the Miucin issue. What is there to make of his now deleted response video? Why are people clamoring to interview him? These things and more on this episode of Input. Discussion Topics: I Mean, What's Plagiarism, Really?? Works Mentioned: Former IGN Reviewer Responds To Plagiarism Allegations: 'Not At All Intentional' [UPDATES: Third Review Questioned, Video Removed] -Jason Schreier Theme Song: “Ancient Heavy Tech...
Episode 54
August 10, 2018 13:00 - 54 minutes - 61.2 MBJarrett and Logan are joined by the beautiful, wonderful, and super duper talented video producer for Irrational Passions Mike Burgess to talk about the busy week of gaming happenings. Discussion Topics: IGN Dead Cell Plagiarism Scandal Discord Goes Gaming RIP EmuParadise Works Mentioned: IGN Pulls Review After Plagiarism Accusations by Jason Schreier Discord adds games to its Nitro subscription service and opens a store by Jeff Grubb EmuParadise is Changing Shoutouts: ...
Episode 53
August 03, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBAll three of the boys are back to discuss the latest happenings in the video game world and to break some big time news about a song lyric in a sports game. Topics Discussed: Kaepernick V NFL Hijacking Your Crypto Farewell Apple Affiliates OWL's owling Works Mentioned: 'Madden NFL 19' Bleeps Colin Kaepernick's Name From In-Game Soundtrack by Patrick Klepek Steam Pulled an Indie Game Accused of Being an Elaborate Crytocurrency Mining Scam by Matthew Gault Apple Kills the...
Episode 52
July 27, 2018 13:00 - 54 minutes - 59.1 MBJoin us in this episode of Input as we discuss how to clean dirty money in the year 2018 and more! Discussion Topics: Clash of Clans Crimes Take Down This ISO of Captain Rainbow Immediately! Quantic Dream Update Part. 5? The Escapist 2.0 Layoffs hit Codemasters Evo Works Mentioned: Nintendo files lawsuit against emulator sites The Last of Escapist Magazine – Russ Pitts – Medium ‘Clash of Clans,’ Other Mobile Games Being Used for Money Laundering (Report) Detroit, He...
Episode 51
July 20, 2018 13:00 - 56 minutes - 65.3 MBWith Jurge absent, Jarrett and Logan actually manage to do the unthinkable and issue no takes, well until the Dark Knight is brought up. They also discuss a whole host of video gamey news. Discussion Topics: Culling 2 Fiasco Games Are Evil Chapter 34, Saudi Arabia Bans Video Games Amazon Sells Pirated Games Temporarily Crowdfunding in 2018 Works Mentioned: The Culling 2 is Being Deleted from Storefronts as Xaviant Returns to Work on the Original Game by Logan Moore Saudi Ar...
Episode 50
July 13, 2018 11:19 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBEPISODE 50! 1 YEAR! Before we jump into this episode, we just wanted to thank you for listening to this show and supporting us this first year. It takes time from our week, but we enjoy doing it. Now... Topics This Week: Arenanet Fortnite Dividends Youtube Is Still Wildin' The Void Stories Discussed: ARENANET FIRINGS CAST A CHILLING SHADOW ACROSS THE GAME INDUSTRY Fortnite creator Epic gives Unreal asset creators a raise and backpay YouTube creators reportedly lo...
Episode 49
July 06, 2018 12:30 - 59 minutes - 62.9 MBWith our dear Jarrett Green off shooting fireworks in the turkey infested wilds of Jersey, Logan and Jurge sit down to talk about the latest news from the past week. Discussion Topics: Value shuts down Steam Spy and other games sales estimates. Google's forays into consoles Games "journalist" leaks Cyberpunk 2077 behind closed door gameplay audio, shocked people are upset. Works Mentioned: Value is developing tools designed to be 'more accurate and more useful' than Steam Spy b...
Episode 48
June 29, 2018 13:40 - 48 minutes - 51 MBContent Warning : Explicit Sexual Harassment This episode of Input has Jarrett and Jurge taking a close look at a investigative piece conducted by PC Gamer on the sexual harassment going on in one of Final Fantasy XIV's biggest communities. Discussion Topics: “#MeToo” - FF14 PUBG Corp. Backs Out of its Lawsuit Against Epic Games Works Mentioned: Prominent Final Fantasy 14 community leader accused of blackmail and sexual harassment by over a dozen women - By Steven Messner A s...
Episode 46
June 15, 2018 13:00 - 48 minutes - 50.1 MBE3 2018!! Usually E3 dosen't produce a lot of stories that the Input crew would cover, but stuff is happening! Did you know Beyond Good and Evil 2 is a video game? Discussion Topics: Fort-not Beyond Labor Works Mentioned: Sony’s response to Fortnite controversy is embarrassing - Ben Kuchera Trevor Starkey’s Tweet Beyond Good And Evil 2's Plan To Crowdsource Art From Fans Prompts Backlash - Nathan Grayson Community Collaboration vs. Spec Work by Joseph Gordon Levitt Sh...
Episode 45
June 08, 2018 11:32 - 43 minutes - 49.8 MBOn this shortened and Jurge-less episode of Input, Jarrett and Logan cover the few scraps of non-E3 news and then discuss some stories in need of shoutouts. Discussion Topics: Steam Store Update App Store Rule Changes Works Mentioned: Steam Blog: Who Gets to Be on the Steam Store. Apple revises App Store rules after rejecting Valve's game streaming Steam Link app by Nick Statt Shoutouts: Meet the Game Dev Who Never Fires Guns in Games by Danielle Riendeau Direct Downlo...
Episode 44
June 01, 2018 13:00 - 35 minutes - 38.1 MBIt's a rather short episode of Input this week as we make our way to E3, but there are some interesting stories to discuss. Topics of Discussion: Playerunknown Goes to Court Apple Needs Their 30% Have the Marks Work For You Stories Referenced: PUBG Corp has filed a lawsuit against Epic Games by Shaun Prescott Apple rejects Valve’s Steam Link game streaming app over ‘business conflicts by Nick Statt Microsoft laid off Xbox support staff, in favor of volunteers by Colin C...
Episode 43
May 25, 2018 11:59 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBAll three of the boys are back together for the first time in nearly a month as they catch you up on the biggest stories of the past week. Topics of Discussion: Fornite Currency Scams Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Says Goodbye to Single Player Campaign Steam Removing Visual Novels John "Totalbiscuit" Bain dead at 33. Stories Referenced: What's going on with the Fortnite scams taking over YouTube by Julia Alexander 'It's an Anime Titty Holocaust.' Steam Is Cracking Down on Visu...
Episode 42
May 11, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBThis week is another special All Shoutouts episode with special guest Caitlin Galiz-Rowe (@CGRRRRRRRR ) , founder of the games blog Your Geeky Gal Pal and podcast host of Adventure Log, the conversational video games podcast about games and the stories we share with them. Topics of Discussion Game Unions Continued YouTube is Changing its Image Frostpunk does Well by Characters with Disabilities Rip HTML5? Stories Referenced Stability, Support, and Safety: Small Game Studios ...
Episode 40
May 08, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 129 MBLogan and Jarrett are joined by the lovely, wonderful, and delightfully Australian Seamus Mullins (@SeamusMullins ) to give shoutouts to the boys favorite writings and features of the past week. Shoutouts: God of War's Kratos was an angry lump of muscle. I made him a struggling father. By Keza MacDonald. Recalling the Leviathan Axe from Combat Recall "Game Design is Like Architecture" - Video Game Jobs Described By Those Who Do Them by Kirk McKeand Far Cry's Villains Are Sick of...
Episode 41
May 04, 2018 12:30 - 57 minutes - 75.9 MBhis week is filled with interesting news stories that could have a big impact, and special guest Trevor Starkey (@snarkystarkey) is here to go through them with us. Topics of Discussion Switch Exploit FTC Cracks Down on Sony, Microsoft, and Nintnendo Illegal Lootboxes Stories Referenced The “unpatchable” exploit that makes every current Nintendo Switch hackable [Updated] – Kyle Oreland Now Belgium declares loot boxes gambling and therefore illegal – Wesley Yin-Poole FTC ...
Episode 39
April 27, 2018 13:00 - 54 minutes - 59.7 MBThe boys are all together again to talk about everybody's favorite problematic games developer David Cage. Discussion Topics: Quantic Dream Legal Threats to Journalists. Daybreak Layoffs Daybreak ain't know nothin' about Columbus Nova. Valve buys Campo Santo Works Mentioned: Detroit Developer Quantic Dream Sues French Media Over Articles On Toxic Work Conditions by Jason Schreier H1Z1 developers Daybreak struck with layoffs by Dustin Bailey Daybreak Says It Has "No Affili...
Episode 38
April 19, 2018 22:53 - 50 minutes - 55.1 MBWe also talk about Billy Mitchell in this episode. I'm sorry. Discussion Topics: The Status of Hanger 13 PlayStation 5 Rumors and Actual Reporting Dungeons and Dragon's up for More Licensing Billy Mitchell: The Final Chapter ? Works Mentioned: Billy Mitchell Releases Statement On His Disqualified Records - Eric Van Allen Dungeons & Dragons’ creator’s unpublished work to become video games - Steven Petite How The Makers Of Mafia III Lost Their Way - Jason Schreier S...
Episode 37
April 13, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 67 MBWho doesn't love award shows right? Jurge, Jarrett, and Logan sit down to talk all about the BAFTA Video Game awards shows latest offering and the importance, legacy, and unique place of it within the video game industry. The boys also talk about Billy Mitchell(again) and Steam Spy. Discussion Topics: 2018 BAFTA Video Game Awards Billy Mitchell gets Konged. Steam Spy Works Mentioned: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Sweep BAFTAs While Breath of the Wild Mostly Snubbed by Matt Kim ...
Episode 36
April 12, 2018 13:30 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBHappy Belated Pax 2018. The Input Crew is here together in person once again for an episode recorded on the Pax 2018 showfloor. Discussion Topics: [UPDATE] Midboss' chaotic and hostile environment Brian Crecente Joins Variety Let's Discuss The Where the Water Tastes Like Wine Postmortem Pax East 2018 Impressions Works Mentioned: Brian Crecente Joins Variety as New Video Games Editor; Variety GaymerX and MidBoss sever ties and name new leadership (updated) ; ...
Episode 35
March 30, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBIn the last episode before the horrors of Pax East wipe out the boys, Jarrett and Logan tackle the troubling stories coming out of Midboss games and the latest instance of a Twitch personality running into controversy. Discussion Topics: Midboss' chaotic and hostile environment. Ninja's rap controversy. Works Mentioned: Analysis: A closer look at Midboss' chaotic, hostile work environment by Katherine Cross Top Twitch Streamer Ninja Rapped A Slur, Leading To A Familiar Conund...
Episode 34
March 23, 2018 12:30 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBOn this super special four person episode of Input Jarrett, Jurge, and Logan are joined by Ok Beast Founder and Executive Editor Blessing Adeoye Jr to talk the latest stories in the industry. Discussion Topics: Vivendi ends hostile takeover of Ubisoft, Yves Guillemot smiles. Fortnite is all the way out here. The Video Game Industry talks Unionizing at GDC. Works Mentioned: Ubisoft finally fends off Vivendi takeover bid through Tencent partnership by Samit Sarkar How Fortnit...
Input 33
March 16, 2018 10:58 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWe tried this a few weeks ago, and we liked it so much that we think this will be a thing we will do regularly. So, here's a brand new all shout outs episode with special guest Jono Pech (@JonoHimself )! Stories / Shout Outs: How Disabled Players Are Able to Play Complex Games Like Monster Hunter Waypoint/ Patrick Klepeck WWII Games Become a Vital History Lesson as the Greatest Generation Dies Out Glixel / Samuel Horti Watching History Fade Away in 'Call of Duty: WWII' by Waypoint...
Episode 32
March 09, 2018 13:30 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBAll of New Jersey is apparently without power, so Jarrett is sadly missing in action, but Jurge and Logan have a wonderful episode all the same. Topics: President Trump's Meeting with the ESA and key industry figures on video game violence. The ESRB rolling out a new policy on microtransactions and loot boxes. Oculus Headsets all stopped working for a few hours. Works Discussed: Inside Trump's Private Meeting with the Video Game Industry by Tony Romm ESRB Defends Loot Boxes ...
Episode 31
March 02, 2018 13:30 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThis episode of Input is a bit different than those before it, a sort of "Ooops! All Shout Outs" episode where we take the time to discuss some great games writing that we've read. Shout Outs: 'Titty Streamer' Kaceytron Is Nourished By Bitter Gamer Tears, Cecilia D'Anastasio You Can Finally Play A Long-Lost Donkey Kong Game by Chris Kohler The people who made Metal Gear Survive by Matt Leone Judge forbids student from violent games after social media shooting threat by Colin ...
Episode 30
February 23, 2018 13:30 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn this week's somber and important episode of Input, Jarrett and Logan discuss the shooting in Parkland, Florida and President Trumps suggestion that violent video games and movies may be to blame. Discussion Topics: Parkland Shooting and Video Games are Too Violent. Accessibility in Making Games. Works Mentioned: Trump Points to Video Games, Movies as Possible Causes of Violence by Alex Stedman Rhode Island Rep. Calls For Special Tax on Violent Videogames by Andy Chalk Co...
Episode 29
February 16, 2018 13:30 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBThis week turned out to be a big follow up week as we add new material to some previous stories we've discussed on the show. Topics of The Show: Report: Dr Disrespect Found to be Disrespectful Back Then Was Buckwild Says Atari Women Who Were There Billy Mitchell is Still Out Here Stories Discussed: Dr Disrespect Calls Criticism Of His Mock Chinese Accent ‘Laughable', Ethan Gach Sex, Pong, And Pioneers: What Atari Was Really Like, According To Women Who Were There, Cecilia...
Episode 28
February 09, 2018 13:30 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBJurge sadly was absent from this weeks episode and Jarrett and Logan proceed to break all the rules and have an action packed joy ride of an episode. Discussion Topics: Billy Mitchell, King of Wrong Fake Real Beef When's Mahvel? Kaz Hirai Said Goodbye. Overwatch enters the 21st Century. Works and Material Referenced: King of Kong star Billy Mitchell lied, claims Donkey Kong world-record analysis, by Jeff Grubb Billy Mitchell Breaks Silence About Donkey Kong High Score Con...
Episode 27
February 02, 2018 11:52 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBJarrett is sadly out sick and thus misses his first ever Input. Yet, Jurge and Logan carry on in a one topic episode of the show. Discussion Topics: The GDC Rescinds Nolan Bushnell's Pioneer Award. Works Mentioned: GDC Pulls Award After Outcry Over Atari Co-founder Nolan Bushnell Tweet by Gillian Smith who called out the choice. GDC's Statement Nolan's Statement Kinda Funny Games Daily Discussion Stories to give Shoutouts: Konami is Still Releasing TurboGrafx-16 Games o...
Episode 26
January 26, 2018 13:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBOn this Loganless episode of Input, we discuss the conversation around a specific moment in Deconstructeam’s cyberpunk adventure game, The Red Strings Club, and a report by Jason Schreier on the state of Bioware. Discussion Topics: Intent vs Interpretation Anthem...of the end? Works and Material Mentioned: How 'The Red Strings Club' Sabotages Its Hopeful Cyberpunk Vision Twitter Thread response from Paula at Deconstructeam Twitter Thread from Innes McKendrick of Hello Games ...
Episode 25
January 19, 2018 13:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBThe boys get together to celebrate the 25th episode of the show!! Just kidding we talk about David Cage drama and a twenty-something getting arrested for harassing a twitch chat. Discussion Topics: Accusations of Quantic Dream being a toxic workplace. Getting arrested for spamming a twitch chat with abuse and harassment. The Nintendo Labo. Works Mentioned: David Cage's Quantic Dream Accused of Being a Toxic Workplace, by Ethan Gauch David Cage and Quantic Dream "shocked" by a...
Episode 24
January 12, 2018 13:30 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBAn unbanning makes waves, Twitch chats are cesspools, and Steve Butts is out as EIC of IGN. Discussion Topics: Tyler1 returns to League after Riot lifts his ban. AGDQ (and basically any broadcast via Twitch) was bombarded by aggressive chat trolls. Steve Butts booted from IGN because of relationship to the Ingeneto scandal. Works Mentioned: Tyler1 Takes Over Twitch In His Return To League of Legends AGDQ Twitch Chat Is Tolerable Right Now, But Not Everyone Is Happy Steve Bu...
Episode 23
December 29, 2017 13:30 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBIt's the end of the year! We here at Input are a news show, so we thought it would only be appropriate if we take a cursory glance at the news that made up 2017 and some of our favorite pieces of writing of the year. 2017 IN NEWS Kinda Funny Co-Founder Colin Moriarty Leaves Company After Controversial Joke, Jason Schreier PUBG Is Steam's Most Played Game, Blake Hester Gaming Voice Actors Reach Tentative Agreement to End Strike, Patrick Klepek All In-Game Purchases Removed from Sta...
Episode 22
December 22, 2017 13:30 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBValve makes a questionable decision to take down an indie game with not explanation. Lucy "The Lion" O'Brien produces an opus-level editorial. Discussion Topics: Steam removes You Must Be 18 to Enter for no explained reason, and the internet speculates.. IGN's Lucy O'Brien gathers 55 women in games development to discuss the in's and outs of their experiences in the field. Works Mentioned: The Fun is Over, We Have to Get Serious about Games A Bizarre Steam Removal Shows Why Va...
Episode 21
December 15, 2017 12:39 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBSome last minute news fills the docket for this week's Input. Jarrett, Jurge, and Logan untangle the Crytek/CIG litigation, and try to put The Game Awards in context. Discussion Topics: Crytek sues CIG (of Star Citizen infamy) for breach of contract. Patreon changes (then unchanges) its payment policies.. The Game Awards are a thing that happened. Works Mentioned: Crytek Sues Star Citizen Makers for Breaching Contract Star Citizen backer’s $25,000 refund has taken months, sti...
Episode 20
December 08, 2017 13:30 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBIt's a two man show this week as Logan and Jarrett tackle the big news within the industry. Discussion Topics: Steam removes Bitcoin as an acceptable currency. Jon Tron addresses anti-immigration remarks. Twitch User pretends to play a UFC fight and streams the entire card. Works Mentioned: Steam no longer accepting bitcoins due to high fees and volatility by Shannon Liao. Jon Tron addresses anti-immigration remarks and fallout in new interview by Julia Alexander What's it...
Episode 19
December 01, 2017 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThe boys are all back together for an overstuffed episode of Input. Discussion Topics: What is the NCGP and is it real? The Rapid Collapse of Gazillion Games. Destiny 2 Vs. The World. Epic takes on a 14 year old in court. Works Mentioned: The National Committee For Games Policy Was Created By A Self-Proclaimed Troll by Erik Kain. Marvel Heroes Shuts Down Early, Developers Laid Off by Chris Compendio Bungie Changes Destiny 2 XP System After Players Discover It Was Rigged...
Episode 18
November 24, 2017 13:30 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIt took us a few episodes, but Input has finally gotten the opportunity to talk about games and how they could be affected by the Trump administration. We could've gotten here without you, folks. Topics this week: 'Member Net Neutrality? The ESA's response to the GOP Tax Plan Is Scott form HQ okay? Works Mentioned: "What the threat against net neutrality means for PC gaming" "As ESA enthusiastically backs GOP tax reform plan, some devs dismay" "CEO of HQ, the Hottest App...
Episode 17
November 17, 2017 13:30 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBJurge sadly came down with a case of the Extra Life Pox so Logan and Jarrett carry on gallantly in his steed. Topics this week: IGN's content team goes on strike. The twists and turns of the Star Wars Battlefront 2 micro-transaction drama. Works Mentioned: Kallie Plagge accuses former IGN editor of sexual harassment. Vince Ingenito's response. IGN editor and host of the Daily Fix, Alanah Pierce's statement saying the content team was going on strike. The content teams coll...
Episode 16
November 14, 2017 00:26 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBEA buys Respawn for upwards of $455 million, changing the outlook on the Titanfall franchise. Discussion Topics: EA purchases Respawn Telltale Lays off a significant portion of its staff Perfect World closes Motigo and Runic Works Mentioned: EA to Acquire Respawn Entertainment Press Release Telltale Lays off a Quarter of Employees in Massive Restructure Microtransactions Are Nearly Half of Take Two's Sale Now iTunes Google Play Direct Download Theme Song: “Anc...
Episode 15
November 03, 2017 12:30 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBPlayStation's Paris Games Week showcase was this week, and not all of the reactions from their spectacle have been positive. Instead, it has caused the community to have a discussion about what's okay to have in a trailer. Discussion Topics: Paris Games Week "Trailerpocalypse" Should game trailers be rated? Works Mentioned: "David Cage on Detroit and its depiction of domestic violence" - Eurogamer "Stop using extreme violence to sell your game" - Polygon "How Should Game...
Input Stories - Kyle Seeley (Emily is Away)
October 27, 2017 13:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBOn this week's very special episode of Input, Jurge and Logan sit down with the developer of Emily is Away and Emily is Away Too, Kyle Seeley. The conversation runs from Kyle's journey into game development, the stories behind Emily is Away and the impact its had on games, and discussions on indie games potential to craft heartfelt and intimate tales. iTunes Google Play Theme Song: “Ancient Heavy Tech Donjon” by Komiko We are a new podcast so please show your support by ratin...
Episode 13
October 20, 2017 12:30 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBVisceral Games is sadly no more. This leads the boys to a larger conversation on the state of linear, single player games within the industry. They then discuss the impact and weight of David Ballard's allegations against Naughty Dog and how it's possibly yet another example of a growing corrosiveness to their work environment. Media and Works Referenced David Ballard's Tweet thread. Naughty Dog's Response. EA Shuts Down Visceral. Today's Star Wars News Makes the Future of Sin...
Episode 12
October 13, 2017 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIt appears that the lootbox is hitting games at full force this fall with its inclusion in many big releases and it's causing the industry as a whole to have discussion about their use and future. Discussion Topic: The Lootbox Discourse Works Mentioned: What You Need To Know About Shadow of War's Controversial Loot Boxes Loot Boxes Are More Proof that the Economics of Videogames Are Broken Loot Box Systems Are Not Gambling, Says ESRB iTunes Google Play Theme Song...
Episode 11
October 06, 2017 11:08 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBJurgen sadly couldn't make it on this week's episode, but Jarrett and Logan soldiered on without him. Discussion Topics: Andrew House Leaving PlayStation Why is Support for Game Dev's so scarce? The Demise of the Chinese Room. Works Mentioned. "How Relentless Passion Made Cuphead a Reality" by Alex Gilyadov "PlayStation boss Andrew House will leave Sony at end of 2017" by Richard Lawler "Popularity of Sony's PlayStation VR Surprises Even the Company" by Nick Wingfield "P...
Episode 10
September 29, 2017 11:25 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBA wise man once said, "You made it a hot line, I made it a hot song." While the comparison isn't perfect, it does sort of relate to the "controversy" between Epic Game and Blue Hole Studio which headlines our show for this week. We also have an update and what could be the final chapter in the "Video Game Voice Actors vs. Major Video Game Publishers" saga. Media and Works Referenced PUBG creators are unhappy with Fortnite: Battle Royale, considering ‘further action’ Gaming Voice Act...
Episode 9
September 22, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBThe saga of YouTube and its relationship with the people who make them money continues, and the latest chapter is a troubling one. Also discussed on this episode, backers of Star Citizen requesting refunds, and a new streaming service hoping to be the Netflix for independent games. Media and Works Referenced "YouTube Has “no idea” Why Queer Gaming Videos are Being Barred From Monetisation" Mari's Twitter Account Stacy's Twitter Account Geek Remix's Channel "A BRIEF HISTORY OF ...
Episode 8
September 15, 2017 11:06 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBHey, so like PewDiePie said something pretty terrible...again. The boys look at PDP's latest deeply troubling controversy and his repeated history of hate language and anti-semitism. They also discuss the larger culture that has sprung up around him, and Sean Vanaman's declaration that he was using DMCA to take PDP's video of Firewatch. Works Referenced. This Video of the incident. Sean's tweets on the subject. YouTuber PewDiePie Says Racist Remark During Livestream "PewD...
Episode 7
September 08, 2017 04:31 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBJurge is lost in the forest of the Amazon, but Jarrett and Logan must carry the show forward in his absence. Discussion Topics this week: The Launch of Destiny 2 and The Legacy and Impact of The Series. LA Noire remastered and Preserving Game History. iTunes Google Play Theme Song: “Ancient Heavy Tech Donjon” by Komiko We are a new podcast so please show your support by rating and reviewing us on iTunes. It really helps! Input is a product of Irrational Passions Follow...
Episode 6
September 01, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOn this week's episode we spend the entire show discussing the resurgence of Japanese games this year. From what has lead to the resurgence, to the inspirations they are pulling from, to the cultural and socio-political reasons for the rise, the Input team plums the depths of Japans domination of gaming in 2017.. Works Mentioned: "How Japanese video games made a comeback in 2017" by Andrew Webster iTunes Google Play Theme Song: “Ancient Heavy Tech Donjon” by Komiko We a...