Keen Cast
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -Welcome to Keen Cast, KeenGamer's official podcast! Join David Lozada, Tim Ronan, and Sean Rehbein as they discuss the week's hottest news stories and dissect the latest controversy shaking up the video game industry.
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What Does the Future Hold for Google Stadia? - Keen Cast Ep. 20
November 25, 2019 01:38 - 2 hours - 90.3 MBIn Keen Cast's twentieth episode, Sean, David, and Tim speculate what the future holds for Google Stadia and if the streaming console will ever be ale to recover from its lackluster launch. We also talk about the streaming movement as a whole and offer our opinions on whether or not the phenomenon will replace physical media in the near future. Other topics of conversation include Kathleen Kennedy's comments regarding the Star Wars franchise and its lack of source material, Valve's announce...
Are Unfinished Games an Epidemic? - Keen Cast Ep. 19
November 17, 2019 23:55 - 2 hours - 98.3 MBIn Keen Cast's nineteenth episode, Sean, David, and Tim offer their opinions on what publishers and developers should do to stem the tide of unfinished games that have been releasing recently. We also talk about Pokemon Sword and Shield's installation bug, Anthem's troubled development, and Fallout 76's disastrous launch. Other topics of conversation include Hideo Kojima's comments on the criticism surrounding Death Stranding, Disney Plus' shaky debut, Sonic's redesign for his upcoming movi...
Should We Be Saying #ThankYouGameFreak? - Keen Cast Ep. 18
November 11, 2019 01:04 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn Keen Cast's eighteenth episode, David, Sean, and Tim discuss the recent Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokedex leaks and determine whether or not we should accept developer Game Freak's decisions with the titles. We also predict if the games will be successful even with all the controversy surrounding them. Check out links and timestamps below: Topic of the Show: Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokedex leaked Our standouts (00:01:31) Our overall opinions on the Pokedex (00:20:05) Employee morale...
How Can Blizzard Make Things Right? - Keen Cast Ep. 17
November 04, 2019 02:00 - 2 hours - 82.4 MBIn Keen Cast's seventeenth episode, David, Sean, and Tim discuss Blizzard's weak apology at BlizzCon this year and offer our insight on how the company can repair its reputation moving forward. We also talk about Overwatch 2, Diablo 4's lack of an offline mode, and World of Warcraft's newest expansion, Shadowlands. Other topics of conversation include the announcement of Death Stranding for PC and EA games coming to Steam thanks to a new partnership with Valve. Sean also offers us his opini...
Do Leaks Damage a Game's Momentum? - KeenCast Ep. 16
October 27, 2019 23:57 - 2 hours - 84.5 MBIn Keen Cast's sixteenth episode, Sean, David, and Tim determine whether or not video game leaks damage a title's momentum before release. Can they effect how well a product will perform on the market? Yup, this means we're talking about that recent Fortnite Chapter 2 leak and those Overwatch 2 reports! We also discuss the never-ending controversy surrounding Fallout 76 and determine whether or not Bethesda will be able to make a comeback in the near future. Other topics include Joker's int...
Is Censorship Good or Bad for Games? - KeenCast Ep. 15
October 22, 2019 04:11 - 2 hours - 97.7 MBIn Keen Cast's fifteenth episode, Sean and David decide whether or not censorship is good for the video game industry. Would we support titles that have been heavily censored? The controversy doesn't stop there, as we revisit Blizzard's recent fiasco regarding Hong Kong and its banning of a professional Hearthstone player. We also talk about another prominent Hollywood director's comments on the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Other topics on this week's roster include Xbox Game Pass' supposed s...
Was Blizzard Wrong? - Keen Cast Ep. 14
October 15, 2019 04:21 - 2 hours - 88.8 MBIn Keen Cast's fourteenth episode, David, Tim, and Sean try to answer a simple question: Was Blizzard wrong with the way it handled a pro Hearthstone player's comments regarding the Hong Kong protests? We also offer our opinions on how the house of World of Warcraft, StarCraft, and Overwatch should approach situations like this one in the future. The show isn't only about video games this week, as we also offer our impressions of Joker, My Hero Academia's fourth season, and The Flash! Other...
Are Marvel Movies “Cinema”? - Keen Cast Ep. 13
October 08, 2019 04:28 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBIn Keen Cast's thirteenth episode, David, Sean, and Tim analyze Martin Scorsese's recent comments regarding superhero movies and determine whether or not the genre can ever be considered cinema. We also talk about Rockstar Games' announcement of Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, EA leaking the personal information of FIFA customers, Valve's interesting new approach to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's loot boxes in France, and the Writers Guild's decision to remove video game writing from its aw...
How Long Should Developers Support Live Service Games? - Keen Cast Ep. 12
September 29, 2019 18:31 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBIn Keen Cast's twelfth episode, Sean, Tim, and David attempt to answer how long publishers and developers should support live service games before they move on to other projects. We also talk about The Last of Us Part 2's lack of a multiplayer component at launch, WB Games Montreal's tease of a new Batman game possibly set in the Arkham universe, Epic Games' $10 million dollar exclusivity deal with Digital Bros. and Control, Microsoft's Inside Xbox presentation, and Sony's State of Play broa...
Are Roadmaps and Season Passes Just Empty Promises? - Keen Cast Ep. 11
September 22, 2019 23:42 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBIn Keen Cast's eleventh episode, Sean, Tim, and David try to figure out whether roadmaps and season passes are just empty promises or beneficial for developers and consumers in the long run. We also talk about Pokemon Sword's newly announced Sirfetch’d, the controversial Rockstar Games Launcher, Shantae and the Seven Sirens on Apple Arcade, and a French organization's legal action against Valve's digital resale policies. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below: News Storie...
What Do We Think of Post-Launch Loot Boxes? - Keen Cast Ep. 10
September 15, 2019 22:18 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBIn Keen Cast's tenth episode, David Lozada, Sean Rehbein, and Tim Ronan voice their opinions on post-launch loot boxes and discuss whether or not they're apprehensive of the developers and publishers who've implemented them. We also talk about Pokemon's Ash Ketchum becoming a League Champion after more than two decades, Billy Mitchell's latest lawsuit, KFC's official dating simulator, our beloved Sneak King, and all the major news from this year's Tokyo Game Show. Check out links and timesta...
Is EA Really as Bad as People Say? - Keen Cast Ep. 9
September 09, 2019 00:31 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn Keen Cast's ninth episode, David Lozada, Sean Rehbein, and Tim Ronan determine whether or not publisher EA is really as terrible as the gaming community says it is. We also talk about that CD Projekt Red's decision to make Cyberpunk 2077 almost entirely first-person, Steam's redesigned library, Fatal Fury's Terry Bogard in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Nintendo Entertainment System titles on Nintendo Switch Online, and all the ports and remasters announced during Nintendo's recent Dir...
Is Cancel Culture Justified or Misguided? - Keen Cast Ep. 8
September 01, 2019 23:35 - 1 hour - 81 MBIn Keen Cast's eighth episode, Sean Rehbein, Tim Ronan, and David Lozada discuss cancel culture and its impact on the video game and anime industries today. Disclaimer: please do not misinterpret this episode as an attack on anyone. We do not approve of malicious actions in any way, shape, or form. This episode is simply our opinion on an important topic we feel needs to be addressed. We also talk about that Overwatch Switch case that leaked, Tracer in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (please no...
Should Developers Adhere to Fan Wishes or Stick to the Vision They Have in Mind? - Keen Cast Ep. 7
August 24, 2019 22:04 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIn Keen Cast's seventh episode, Sean Rehbein, Tim Ronan, and David Lozada determine whether or not developers should give in to fan criticism or stick to the original design they had in mind for their projects. We also talk about PlayStation's acquisition of Insomniac Games, Death Stranding's innovative urination gameplay, Mortal Kombat 11's Kombat Pack, Spider-Man's exit from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and all the new Marvel shows arriving on Disney+ sometime in the future. Check out li...
Is Cloud Gaming Really Inevitable? - Keen Cast Ep. 6
August 17, 2019 22:50 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBIn Keen Cast's sixth episode, David Lozada, Sean Rehbein, and Tim Ronan discuss cloud gaming's future and determine whether or not companies like Microsoft and Sony will offer streaming-only consoles at some point. We also talk about the supposed cancellation of an Arkham Knight sequel, Loot Crate's bankruptcy, Steam Workshop's new approval process for fan-made Counter-Strike: Global Offensive content, a ridiculously expensive Apex Legends ax, and romancing Fire Emblem waifus. Check out li...
Do Video Games Cause Gun Violence? - Keen Cast Ep. 5
August 10, 2019 23:56 - 2 hours - 95.7 MBIn Keen Cast's fifth episode, David, Sean, and Tim determine whether or not video games are to blame for the United States' most recent wave of gun violence. We also talk about Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo's decision to force developers to disclose loot box probabilities, the controversy surrounding Genshin Impact at ChinaJoy last weekend, Take-Two's attempts to silence a prominent Borderlands YouTuber, and the latest batch of Pokemon making their debut in Sword and Shield. Check out links ...
Do Developers Owe Anything to Their Backers? - Keen Cast Ep. 4
August 03, 2019 23:35 - 2 hours - 107 MBIn Keen Cast's fourth episode, Sean Rehbein, David Lozada, and Tim Ronan talk about the Ooblets fiasco and the importance of good public relation strategies in the video game industry. When all is said and done, do developers really owe anything to the people that helped fund their project? We also discuss Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's latest controversy, Riot's upcoming fighting game, the adorable SkateBIRD, and our love of Sean's mom. Oh, and we attempt to understand what exactly this For...
Should the MCU Be Over? - Keen Cast Ep. 3
July 28, 2019 21:32 - 2 hours - 91.4 MBIn Keen Cast's third episode, Sean Rehbein, David Lozada, and Tim Ronan dare to address whether or not the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) should be over after learning about the company's plans for its fourth phase of films. We also voice our concerns with Google Stadia, discuss whether Disney will indeed purchase Activision soon, and talk about yet another Bethesda controversy. We also explain why loot boxes are very not good. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below: Ne...
Is the Gamer Girl Bath Water Saga Finally Over? - Keen Cast Ep. 2
July 23, 2019 02:52 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIn Keen Cast's second episode, David Lozada, Tim Ronan, and Sean Rehbein carefully decide whether the gamer girl bath water saga has finally come to an end or if it's just the start of a bigger phenomenon. On a slightly more serious note, we also talk about The Witcher's upcoming Netflix show, leaked footage of Marvel's Avengers, Overwatch's new role queues, and GameStop's store redesign. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below: News Stories: Division 2 creative directo...
Is the Switch Lite Worth the Money? - Keen Cast Ep. 1
July 16, 2019 01:48 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBWelcome to Keen Cast, KeenGamer's official podcast! Join David Lozada, Tim Ronan, and Sean Rehbein as they discuss the week's hottest news stories and dissect the latest controversy shaking up the video game industry. In our debut episode, we determine whether or not the Nintendo Switch Lite is worth its $200 price tag. We also talk about Cuphead's animated Netflix show, the latest G2A scandal, and Trigger's Shantae 5 intro. Check out links and timestamps to all of our topics below: News S...