Robot Congress
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 150 ratingsRyan Morrison, better known on Reddit and the internet as "Video Game Attorney," and co-hosts Austin Hoffman and Ali Rothman, take a hard look at how the law will react to the fast growth in technology. Will we need consent to sleep with a robot? Will our organs be government property? Come in and find out.
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ROBOT CONGRESS - 52 - Are Loot Boxes Gambling (Ft. Marc Whipple)
October 24, 2017 06:08 - 51 minutes - 47 MBShadow of Mordor says I can pay more money to possibly get a cool orc! I just spent a tenth of my paycheck trying to get the Halloween Zenyatta skin and came up with two Mercys and a Roadhog! Why is this even allowed? We talk with attorney Marc Whipple about loot boxes, the ESRB, gambling in gaming, and if the end is nigh! Squarespace! Use it with coupon code ROBOT to get 10% off and support the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...
ROBOT CONGRESS - 51 - Disappointing Sequels, The Prequel
October 17, 2017 06:11 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBWhat games, movies and books have let you down? The hype trains run at full-steam sometimes, and end up flying off the tracks into Disappointment Gorge! This week Austin and Ryan O'Connor talk their biggest letdowns in games and movies, and Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch didn't even make the list! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ROBOT CONGRESS - 50 - Tales from the Tavern
October 11, 2017 17:29 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBIt's all over popular culture nowadays, from Stranger Things to Critical Role to celebrities confessing their love of the game, and Game of Thrones isn't helping either. What is Dungeons and Dragons about? Do you summon real demons? Where are the dragons hatched? Are there whips in the dungeon? Join Ryan O'Connor and Austin as they explore their D&D history and discuss the incredible (and terrible) experiences they've had with this game over the years! See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
ROBOT CONGRESS - 49 - Oh the Games We Play
October 03, 2017 08:40 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBDo you have games that have sat in your library for ages, unplayed and dusty? What games do you play over and over, rather than starting those lovely games that you eyed for so long but had no the courage to pick up? This week Ryan O'Connor and Austin talk about their gaming loves and hates! Brought to you by Squarespace, use coupon ROBOT for 10% off! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See omnyst...
ROBOT CONGRESS - 48 - PubG vs. Fornite: Battle of the Royales
September 26, 2017 17:15 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBCan Bluehole sue Epic Games for their use of the Battle Royale gamestyle that made Playerunknown's Battlegrounds a Steam store superstar? What does Bluehole mean by "contemplating further action?" Can you use other company's products in your own promotions? Bluehole has stirred up a storm with their statements about Epic Games' new PvP mode for Fortnite, and we're going to get to the bottom of this cyclone! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...
ROBOT CONGRESS - 47 - Cosplay 101 (Ft. Stella Chuu!)
September 19, 2017 06:59 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWho owns your face? What if a creep takes a picture of you when you're not looking? Stella Chuu joins us to talk breaking into the industry, remaining relevant, and how to ask for permission to take a picture with a cosplayer you think is awesome. What does it take to be a cosplay professional verse a guy who buys a deadpool costume off the Internet? How DO you avoid melting your eyeballs with colored contacts? We're sponsored by Squarespace! Use code ROBOT to get 10% off and support the ...
ROBOT CONGRESS - 46 - PewDiePie's DMCA Dilemma
September 12, 2017 08:20 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBPewDiePie, one of YouTube's biggest personalities, has made another blunder and is finding out that developers have every right to DMCA his Lets Play videos. Find out why the creators and owners of the games hold all the power in this week's Robot Congress! Brought to you by Squarespace- use coupon code ROBOT for 10% off! Plus, Penn State Online. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See omnystudio.c...
ROBOT CONGRESS - 45 - Attack of the Remakes
September 05, 2017 07:40 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBWhy are so many game companies remaking old games I love? Can I share the Star Wars v Star Trek game I spent two years on? What if it's free? We're talking remakes, both official and unofficial! From Street Fighter to Dungeon Keeper, Gearbox buying Homeworld and remastering it to that KOTOR fan remake that isn't lawful no matter what their website says. Learn ALL ABOUT IT this week on Robot Congress! Remember Squarespace? Use coupon ROBOT to get 10% off their awesome service! Also, Penn S...
ROBOT CONGRESS - 44 - Gold Scammers Stole My Parents (Money)
August 29, 2017 18:41 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBScammers stole my kid's account! What can I do, and was it worth anything for the 300 hours he sunk into it?! Hey- that troll stole my level 36 magic staff! Can I sue him, or have him thrown in jail? Am I destined to spend another 15 hours grinding to acquire a new staff? Will the government tax my gold gains?! Find out on Robot Congress! We're brought to you by Squarespace- use code ROBOT to get 10% off! Plus, Penn State Online! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...
ROBOT CONGRESS - 43 - The O'Connor Origin Story
August 22, 2017 14:55 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBRobot Congress has ejected Morrison from the galactic senate this week! Everyone loves a villainous origin story- that's right, we're interviewing our new co-host to plumb the dark secrets of his past, this week on ROBOT CONGRESS! Brought to you by Squarespace --- use coupon code ROBOT to get 10% off. PLUS Penn State Online! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
ROBOT CONGRESS - 42 - Take Two of These C&Ds (the OpenIV story)
August 15, 2017 17:37 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWhat happens when you mix Russian modding software with Grand Theft Auto 5's incredible popularity? LAWSUITS?! Probably not. Cease and Desists?! Definitely. Featuring IRON MAN (as an example of why modding can be detrimental to a publisher). This episode is brought to you by Squarespace, use offer code ROBOT to support the show and get 10% off- as well as Penn State Online. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...
ROBOT CONGRESS - 41 - Murder She Spoke (The Michelle Carter Story)
August 09, 2017 03:25 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBCan you kill someone with a text? Does free speech end when it's used to harm another? We continue our rolling out of ALL NEW Robot Congress episodes by delving deep into the sordid tale of wrath and woe that is: Death by Text! Michelle Carter convinced Conrad Roy to kill himself, but why and how? Find out this week on Robot Congress! This episode is brought to you by Squarespace. Use code ROBOT to save 10% and support the show! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...
ROBOT CONGRESS - 40 - RELAUNCH (and the Alex Mauer story)
August 02, 2017 03:37 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBIT'S OUR RELAUNCH! And we couldn't have done a worse job. All new sound and recording equipment and Ryan somehow managed to speak into the wrong end of his microphone (shut up, it's possible) and create an awful echo'y sound. But it's not nearly as bad as the story behind this week's topic. Alex Mauer has rum rampant with the DMCA takedowns, hitting both commentator and creator alike. Was she allowed to do this? Did she own the content? What powers does the DMCA actually grant, and what happe...
ROBOT CONGRESS - 39 - Steam's gone Direct, skip the Greenlight (w/ Sheena Perez)
June 02, 2017 23:26 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis week Robot Congress has Sheena Perez, super awesome game dev and music composer extraordinaire to talk about Steam Greenlight closing and Steam Direct's announcement. What should you know if you plan to make a game? What will Austin rant about this time? FIND OUT NOW! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ROBOT CONGRESS - 032 - Jeff Rubin
February 24, 2017 22:48 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBMr. Jeff Rubin (formerly of CollegeHumor and Buzzfeed), host of the Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show stops by to talk about his career, games, hot takes on Uncharted, and how awful Austin is at naming celebrities on the fly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ROBOT CONGRESS - 020 - A New List
September 22, 2016 05:29 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB*Imagine Scrolling Star Wars Text* RYAN AND AUSTIN SAW SUCCESS WITH THEIR LAST LIST EPISODE. NOW, OUT OF IDEAS AND OUT OF TALENT, THEY RESORT TO A NEW LIST ABOUT FAILED TECH LAUNCHES. WE NOW JOIN OUR HEROES AS THEY RIDE A SEGWAY INTO BLACKBERRY TABLET HEAVEN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ROBOT CONGRESS - 008 - Future of Never Happened
June 08, 2016 16:50 - 34 minutes - 32 MBWill we all be wearing suits of armor, complete with jetpacks? Will flying to work replace the usual boring commute? Nope! Come hear 25 predictions from the past, about today, that never came true. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.