Shelved Games Podcast
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Shelved Games Podcast is a lighthearted show looking at the video games of today and the ones still on the shelf!
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154 - Shelved Games Podcast 01/11/2021
January 12, 2021 05:59 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBDid you hear the one about Nintendo laughing Xbox out of their building? No? Well you should give this a listen. Plus, the gaming stats of 2020 and how CD Projekt may have lost the goodwill of its fans. We chat more about Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, the new Stardew Valley Update and end with Company of Heroes 2! Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/Db4KC445Ojo Find David’s work and social links he...
153 - Shelved Games of the Year 2020 - 12/22/2020
December 22, 2020 21:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBWhat were the best games we played in 2020? What disappointed us and what are we looking forward to in 2021? Tune in for some hot takes and surprise picks! You’ll never BELIEVE #1 ….. or you’ll guess it right away. Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/SZRungnr9II Find Megan’s work at https://steelseries.com/blog Find David at https://www.instagram.com/davidmline/ Find Ted’s work at https://ww...
152 - Shelved Games Podcast 12/13/2020
December 14, 2020 03:06 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBThis week we have HOT takes on Cyberpunk 2077’s rocky launch, The Game Awards snubbing Hades, Activision’s plans for Call of Duty and Genshin Impact making money hand over fist. Plus, thoughts on Warzone, Tetris Effect, Among Us, Star Wars Squadrons and more. Oh, and chicken sandwiches. Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/ybPQrNpl40M Find David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/ ...
151 - Shelved Games Podcast 11/22/2020
November 23, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBSo we recorded a podcast while playing Warzone's Armoured Royale. It was manic and weird and fun. IO is making a James Bond Game, Ubisoft continues to clean house, and Apple changes it's revenue split with developers. Plus we chat Star Trek and The Great British Baking Show. Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/zsjWywkoDtw Find Megan’s work at https://steelseries.com/blog Find David’s work and ...
150 - Shelved Games Podcast 11/15/2020
November 16, 2020 03:18 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBUbisoft Montreal is the victim of a swatting attempt, Twitch gets overwhelmed with DMCA claims, and EA adds tools for players to control microtransaction spending. Plus, our thoughts on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Gears 4 & 5, and Destiny’s new Beyond Light expansion. Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/jyAk4bSx2tQ Find David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/ Jump into the Disc...
149 - Shelved Games Podcast 11/08/2020
November 09, 2020 04:06 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBBioWare confirms a new Mass Effect game, Halo Infinite’s director steps back, and EA faces another lawsuit over loot boxes. Plus we announce our Extra Life 2020 plans and turn the podcast into Formula 1 propaganda. Catch the show LIVE Sundays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/B57Wkr_1w_8 Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De...
148 - Shelved Games Podcast 10/18/2020
October 19, 2020 03:50 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBWhat’s the shelf life of your favourite esport and what happens when players move on? We dive deep on the viability of esports, professional players and orgs as Riot announces the end of its Oceanic Pro League. Microsoft promises a workaround on iOS for xCloud game streaming, Resident Evil gets a movie franchise reboot and Blizzard says goodbye to Starcraft 2. Plus, our Star Wars Squadrons hot takes and more Hades, obviously. Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.tw...
147 - Shelved Games Podcast 10/05/2020
October 06, 2020 02:29 - 57 minutes - 53 MBWe can’t stop playing Hades, so we had to talk about it a second week in a row! CD Projekt reneges on its promise to avoid mandatory crunch with Cyberpunk 2077 and we wade into the long fought debate of separating art from artist with Hogwart’s Legacy. Plus, more Hades… obviously. Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/XDEGScHFKV0 Find Megan at https://twitter.com/megan_thaler or find her work at ht...
146 - Shelved Games Podcast 09/28/2020
September 29, 2020 03:26 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBConsole news and acquisitions play second fiddle to the show-stopping Hades! Supergiant’s latest title has us enthralled, PlayStation 5 gives us pause, Amazon jumps into game streaming, and Microsoft spends $7.5 billion on Bethesda. Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/ixgN_xSJsZI Find Megan at https://twitter.com/megan_thaler or find her work at https://steelseries.com/blog Jump into the Discord...
145 - Shelved Games Podcast 09/14/2020
September 15, 2020 03:45 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBMicrosoft comes out of the gate swinging as we enter the next console generation. Nintendo takes a page out of Disney’s playbook, Apple still won’t play nice with streaming services, and Ubisoft apologizes for its work environment. Plus, we’ve turned into shills for Game Pass. Who knew? Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/pBne7hKXyNY Find David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/ ...
144 - Shelved Games Podcast 08/31/2020
September 01, 2020 03:41 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBUbisoft’s latest Tom Clancy game gets in hot water after a tone deaf marketing campaign, Unreal and Epic’s court battle continues, and Call of Duty’s latest trailer promotes a dangerous conspiracy theory. Plus, we may finally be getting that upgraded Nintendo Switch! Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/EeVH5kwSeDk Find David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/ Jump into the Discor...
143 - Shelved Games Podcast 08/17/2020
August 18, 2020 03:30 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBEpic throws down with Apple and Google over antitrust resulting in Fortnite’s ban on mobile. Is this in the interest of fans and the industry? Or is it a billionaire slap-fight? Plus, the pandemic brings a rise in digital sales and a delay for the much anticipated Halo Infinite. Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/_eJ6tkOzTzA Find David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/ Jump int...
142 - Shelved Games Podcast 08/10/2020
August 11, 2020 03:36 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBApple won’t let Microsoft or Google bring their streaming services to iOS. Is it protecting the consumer, or just anti-competitive? Plus, Animal Crossing delivers one of Nintendo’s best quarters, Blizzard’s workers begin organizing, and Rocksteady finally teases its Suicide Squad game. Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/jVYx2RlgVaE Find David’s work and social links here: https://dsmilne.com/ F...
141 - Shelved Games Podcast 08/03/20
August 04, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBMicrosoft bets big on Halo: Infinite and Xbox Games Pass, Ubisoft raises the stakes with Netflix, Star Citizen doubles down on their road-map, and Riot Games folds a major sponsorship after severe backlash from fans and employees. Plus, what the heck is up with Cloud’s hair and why is Warzone so addictive? Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTube https://youtu.be/8ETEyqp3w4Q Find David’s work and social links here: ht...
140 - Shelved Games Podcast 07/27/20
July 28, 2020 04:43 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe re-launch the podcast as a live show! …. and we run into a few technical problems. But we’ve still got the latest in gaming news: Rocket League goes free to play, Xbox shows off some fancy titles, and Ubisoft cleans house after serious allegations of abuse and harassment. Plus, Red Dead Redemption 2 might not live up to the hype and just what is the deal with Warhammer 40,000? Catch the show LIVE Mondays at 6pm PT / 9 pm ET at https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames or watch the VOD on YouTub...
139 - Shelved Games Podcast 05/31/2020
May 31, 2020 20:47 - 2 hours - 145 MBWe try to take our minds off the world by diving deep on the games distracting us these days. We chat about recent news: events moving online, collusion and match fixing in esports, and what’s in store for next gen. We discuss economies in games, GTA V and griefing, the addictive and strange universe of Warframe, and how Warzone finally got us into battle royales. Plus, we ask if season passes in all of our games are starting to fatigue players.Find David’s work and social links here: https:/...
138 - Shelved Games Podcast 03/23/2020
March 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBWith everything being cancelled (GDC & E3 & GameStop), we had to buck the trend and un-cancel the podcast! Times are tough, so we chat about the games that are helping us get through. Animal Crossing is the zen garden we need most, Destiny makes space-chores fun, and Valve follows through and resurrects Artifact! Plus, Love Is Blind is trash we can’t help but watch and Star Trek is campy fun. Jump into the Discord server to discuss the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the commun...
137 - Shelved Games of the Year 2019 - 30/12/2019
December 30, 2019 14:00 - 2 hours - 151 MBWe’re back for our annual game of the year spectacular! We debate the biggest disappointments of the year, lament how few games any of us have time for, and count down the best titles we played in 2019. Plus, we finally ask the tough question … why didn’t they play Gwent in the Netflix Witcher series? Jump into the Discord server to discuss the best games you played this year! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z Find Megan’s work on the SteelSeries blog: https://steelseries.com/blog Find ...
136 - Shelved Games Podcast 09/02/2019
September 02, 2019 16:10 - 1 hour - 102 MB*** CONTENT WARNING: SEXUAL ASSAULT, RAPE, & SUICIDE *** Skip ahead to 00:22:25 to avoid this discussion at the top of the show. On this week’s podcast, we discuss recent allegations of abuse in the games industry, along with their fallout and ongoing reporting. We dig into why it’s taken the industry so long to have it’s “MeToo” moment and what we can try to do to make our spaces safer for everyone. We dive deep on new updates to Rainbow Six Siege, the overwhelming scope of Assassin’s Cre...
135 - Shelved Games Podcast 06/17/2019
June 20, 2019 00:51 - 2 hours - 127 MBE3 has come and gone, so we break down the best and most disappointing news from the biggest week in games! Is the future streaming? Does E3 even matter anymore? Can we put Keanu Reeves in everything? Find out the answer to these burning questions and more! Plus… we realize we’re old and jaded and just end up sighing a lot. Jump into the Discord server to talk about the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z Find David’s work at http...
134 - Shelved Games Podcast 04/01/2019
April 01, 2019 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBGoogle promises to change the way we play video games with Stadia, their new livestreaming platform. We may have reservations but Microsoft doesn’t as they promise to showcase more of XCloud in the coming months. Plus Apple gets in on the fun with a new subscription gaming service called Apple Arcade. We chat about Ted’s obsession with Apex Legends and take a weird turn when John goes deep on Magic: The Gathering. Find Ted’s work at https://www.instagram.com/railcarcreative/ Jump into the ...
133 - Shelved Games Podcast 02/25/2019
February 25, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBWill Anthem fill the loot-shooter sized hole in our hearts? This episode we discuss its rocky launch, the meteoric rise of Apex Legends, and Bowser taking over Nintendo. Our main topic this week is Activision Blizzard’s massive layoffs and the possibility of unionization within the industry. Plus, we discover a new hero in Dota 2 — the secret origins of Marxist Sven! Find the AFL-CIO’s letter to game developers here: https://kotaku.com/an-open-letter-to-game-developers-from-americas-largest...
132 - The Shelved Games Podcast 02/04/2019
February 04, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBWe count down our most anticipated games of 2019! What titles will surprise us and which will let us down? Plus, we have initial impressions of Anthem, an update on rapper DMX, and just what the heck is going on with Star Citizen? Find David’s work at https://dsmilne.com/ Is DMX in jail? http://isdmxinjail.com/ Let us know what your looking forward to in 2019! Hop onto the Discord server and share your list. https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z
Podcast Update 01/11/2019
January 12, 2019 00:58 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MBA quick update on the podcast and everything else Shelved Games. The next few months are going to be busy, so here’s what’s happening. Get updates about Shelved Games and everything else John is working on via Twitter: https://twitter.com/john_tab Jump into the Discord server to talk about the show or just to hit up all the cool folks in the community! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z
131 - The Shelved Games of the Year 2018 - 01/07/2019
January 07, 2019 13:00 - 2 hours - 145 MBWe count down the BEST games we played in 2018! What titles from this year impressed us and what did we take off the shelf from years past? Find out what made our hosts’ lists in this two-and-a-half hour episode! Find Ted’s work at https://www.instagram.com/railcarcreative/ Find David’s work at https://dsmilne.com/ Find Amy’s charity streams at https://www.twitch.tv/ladycommander Want to be a part of our Game of the Year discussion? Hop onto the Discord server and send us your list of th...
130 - Shelved Games Podcast 12/24/2018
December 24, 2018 13:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBPUBG is secretly still more popular than Fortnite. We were surprised too! This week, Blizzard kills Heroes of the Storm’s esports scene, Discord launches a salvo in the publisher wars, and Game Workers Unite gets its first official union. Plus, Kingdom Hearts III leaks super early and Epic Games gets sued over flossing. Haven’t donated to our Extra Life fundraising efforts? There’s still time! Donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/shelvedgames Want to be a part of our Game of...
129 - Shelved Games Podcast 12/10/2018
December 10, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBEpic Games makes a big play with a new storefront as it tries to upset Steam’s monopoly. Bethesda leaks customer data, Counter-Strike gets a battle royale, and Fortnite gets sued over stealing dance moves. Plus, we chat about the highlights from this year’s Game Awards! Haven’t donated to our Extra Life fundraising efforts? There’s still time! Donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/shelvedgames Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and ...
128 - Shelved Games Podcast 12/03/2018
December 04, 2018 23:05 - 1 hour - 59 MBIt’s the episode we recorded at 2:30 a.m. during our Extra Life marathon! Bethesda suffers a customer service blunder, Sony decides to skip E3, and the FTC decides to investigate loot boxes. Plus, what games are we playing these days and why do we subject ourselves to a 24-hour gaming marathon. (Apologies for the rough audio quality on this one.) Haven’t donated to our Extra Life fundraising efforts? There’s still time! Donate here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/shelvedgames Have ...
Extra Life & Artifact Update 11/19/2018
November 19, 2018 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBA quick update on our Extra Life charity marathon along with what we’re planning for the Artifact Beta! We’ll be live-streaming our 24-hour charity marathon on our Twitch page https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames starting December 1st at 10am Pacific Time! Check out all the details on our donation page here: https://www.extra-life.org/participant/shelvedgames and find a list of the current prize pool here. Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be ...
127 - Shelved Games Podcast 11/12/2018
November 12, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBK-pop has come to video games and now we want more. The League of Legends World Championships kick off with an augmented reality K-pop performance while Riot Games faces litigation over gender discrimination. Plus we chat No Man’s Sky, the Diablo: Immortal backlash, and we dig into problematic behaviours that are normalized in “gamer culture.” Help us raise money for the BC Children’s Hospital through Extra Life! https://www.extra-life.org/participant/shelvedgames Join us for our 24-hour ma...
126 - Shelved Games Podcast 11/05/2018
November 05, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBIt’s a rowdy kitchen table version of the Shelved Games Podcast! The reveal of Diablo Immortal leads to Blizzard fans lashing out at the developer. Nintendo drops a ton of Super Smash Bros Ultimate news, Fortnite takes on Times Square, and new cheating controversies in esports. Plus, we lament our time with Rainbow Six and dig into a listener question on video game literacy. Check out the Monday Mobile Podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/mondaymobilepodcast Find Ted’s videography work her...
125 - Shelved Games Podcast 10/29/2018
October 29, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBToday we interview SpicySpaceMuffin on the ups and downs of content creation! We discuss Twitch as a platform for empathy and interaction, the importance of mental health, and parenting in the age of Fortnite. Plus, how is the Call of Duty community reacting to Black Ops 4 and what does the future hold for the battle royale genre? Find Todd’s live-streams and the rest of his links on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spicyspacemuffin Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into ...
124 - Shelved Games Podcast 10/22/2018
October 22, 2018 12:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBThe one about Hollow Knight! It’s a short solo-hosted show, so we keep things simple. Rockstar Games is under the microscope as discussions of crunch and labour practices loom over this week’s release of Red Dead Redemption 2. Plus, Sony encounters a bug that is hard crashing PS4s and Fornite is hoping to find its next Ninja with community tournaments. Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJ...
123 - Shelved Games Podcast 10/15/2018
October 15, 2018 12:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBIt looks like the future of gaming might be streaming, but is there still a need for console hardware? Sony confirms it’s working on the next PlayStation, Microsoft reveals xCloud, and Telltale’s The Walking Dead gets picked up by Skybound. Plus, you’ll finally be able to change your terrible PSN name from 12 years ago. Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z Find our livestreams ...
122 - Shelved Games Podcast 10/08/2018
October 08, 2018 12:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBA new Fortnite event doubles down on getting creators paid and getting players to spend more money. Google announces the ambitious Project Stream, Nintendo is planning a Switch upgrade, and a new Harry Potter RPG leaks. Plus, what if Mega Man had a gritty live-action movie? Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z Find our livestreams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames
121 - Shelved Games Podcast 10/01/2018
October 01, 2018 12:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBThe fallout from TellTale’s closure continues this week with rumours, horror stories, lawsuits and more. Sony buckles to pressure and enables cross-play for Fortnite and Nintendo Switch cloud saves are more complicated than they need to be. Plus, we want our Jeopardy money. Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z Find our livestreams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames
120 - Shelved Games Podcast 09/24/2018
September 24, 2018 12:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBWhy would the world ruin Toad like this? Massive layoffs hit Capcom Vancouver and TellTale as both studios close their doors. Sony gets on the nostalgia train and Nintendo Switch Online doesn’t care about your cloud saves. Plus, Spider-Man is a snitch. Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z Find our livestreams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames
119 - Shelved Games Podcast 09/17/2018
September 17, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBHow do games keep getting microtransactions wrong? We bring back our favourite local game developer to chat about monetization, NBA 2K19, and how to make players feel good about spending money. Nintendo shares more details about its online service, Alan Wake is getting a TV show, and what happens when fandom turns violent. Plus, a Spider-Man proposal gone wrong! Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord....
118 - Shelved Games Podcast 09/10/2018
September 10, 2018 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBGetting back to a regular show, we recap all the major news from August and chat about the games we've been playing! Riot Games suffers controversy, the Olympics snub esports, and apparently everyone needs their own game launcher. Plus, Spider-Man is very good and PUBG is very bad! All this and more. Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z Find our livestreams on Twitch: https://w...
117 - Shelved Games Podcast 09/03/2018
September 03, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBFor our annual wrap up of the Dota 2 International, we sit down with Ursinity, co-host of the Fourth Spirit podcast! We discuss the event, podcasting and community building, and share tips on getting into Dota and how to get better. Plus, we learn about the mysterious world of K-Pop! Find the Fourth Spirit podcast here: https://fourthspirit.com/ Find Fourth Spirit on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/fourthspirit Check out their Discord: http://discord.gg/Fourth Follow Fourth Spirit on Twit...
116 - Shelved Games Podcast 08/20/2018
August 20, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn another one-on-one interview, we sit down with Skxnky, Twitch streamer and co-host of the Shenantics Podcast! We discuss the messy science of getting into podcasting and do a deep dive on the current state of Twitch as a platform. Plus, building a community is one thing, but how do you maintain it when things get tough? Find Nick's livestreams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/skxnky Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iSkanky Find the Shenantics Podcast here: https://shenantics....
115 - Shelved Games Podcast 08/13/2018
August 13, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBWhat the heck is going on with World of Warcraft and why is everyone upset with Blizzard? Today we sit down for a one-on-one chat with Twitch streamer, voice actor, and Dungeon Master Galestrom! We discuss trying to make it on Twitch, how to grow communities, and how to avoid burnout. Plus, what makes pen and paper RPGs so much fun and how to approach collaborative storytelling. All this and more! Find Chris' livestreams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/galestrom Follow him on Twitter: htt...
114 - Shelved Games Podcast 08/06/2018
August 06, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThe latest Madden game snubs Colin Kaepernick in an odd fashion & EA quickly dials it back. Moral panic comes from parents buying coaching lessons for Fortnite, Epic won't share 30% with Google, and Valve bans a game from Steam because it's secretly mining cryptocurrency. Plus, our hosts finally become ensnared in the greatest video game of all time: DOTA 2! Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0...
113 - Shelved Games Podcast 07/30/2018
July 30, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBPlans for the next Xbox generation leak as Microsoft shifts to a cloud-based future. EA is betting big on subscription game passes, Dutch Dota players get a peak inside their loot boxes, and even the adult entertainment industry is dunking on microtransactions. Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z Find our livestreams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames
112 - Shelved Games Podcast 07/23/2018
July 23, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBToday we discuss games-as-service and how this has led to both constructive and toxic relationships between studios and fans. A typo in Aliens: Colonial Marines causes havoc, The Culling 2 gets shutdown after a week, and Shadow of War ditches loot boxes. Plus, criminals are laundering money through your favourite mobile games! Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z Find our lives...
111 - Shelved Games Podcast 07/16/2018
July 16, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBWe carry forward some pretty heavy debates from last week's show.... and even get into some heated disagreements! Toxic fandom, harassment campaigns, how we use language, and more. Plus, Epic sets a new revenue sharing precedent, Tencent challenges Steam, and charitable microtransactions are making waves. Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z Find our livestreams on Twitch: http...
110 - Shelved Games Podcast 07/09/2018
July 09, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBOur favourite local game dev is back! We sit down for a one on one chat with David to debunk all the myths about game development and to discuss the news of the week. Studios are putting pressure on Sony to allow cross-play, Twitch cracks down on the behaviour of popular streamers, and the company behind Guild Wars 2 fires two of its employees over mounting harassment from its community. Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conv...
109 - Shelved Games Podcast 07/02/2018
July 02, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBCrossplay conundrum! Sony takes flack for not allowing Fortnite accounts to be cross-compatible. As games as service become the new norm, everyone is taking a page out of Dota 2's book and begins introducing Battle Passes. The World Health Organization wants to officially create a gaming disorder classification, Valve decides that anything goes on their platform, and EA keeps having Star Wars trouble. Plus, Google looks to get into the video games business! Have questions or topic suggestio...
Shelved Flicks - Super Mario Bros. (1993)
June 25, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBShelved Flicks is back! This series dissects the foulest selections of video game movie adaptations. What happens when you take Nintendo's beloved franchise and instead of recreating it, turn it into a cyberpunk dystopia? You get Super Mario Bros! Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8De134Z Find our livestreams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/shelvedgames
108 - Shelved Games Podcast 06/18/2018
June 18, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBWe recount the biggest news from E3 2018! What left an impression and what flopped? What leaves us skeptical and what are we looking forward to? From EA to Sony to Ubisoft, find out what the industry has in store for the coming years. (This is mostly just marketing BS, so don't pre-order anything. Plus, most of these games won't actually come out.) Have questions or topic suggestions for the show? Jump into the Discord server and be a part of the conversation! https://discord.gg/0cnPsuJSU8D...