Transition
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA weekly podcast on games and pop culture.
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Arms Race
May 23, 2017 19:12 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWe talk about games and pop culture in this episode of Transition. The first segment is all about gaming as regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about games such as Far Cry 5, Destiny 2, Arms, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Overwatch. In the second segment, pop culture nerd Akhil Arora and Pranay Parab talk about Twin Peaks, a TV show that is back on air after a quarter of a century. Far Cry 5 Leaks, and more leaks Setting What to expect Religion in the ...
Problem Exists Between Xbox Controller and Screen
May 17, 2017 13:12 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWe talk about Injustice 2, a possible Legend of Zelda smartphone game, the future of Hitman and Mass Effect, apart from Alan Wake and Steam. Regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab in this episode. Injustice 2 Story mode How the game looks Gameplay mechanics Microtransactions Comparison with Injustice: Gods Among Us Mortal Kombat X microtransactions Various editions Pricing and IAP Street Fighter V IAP The state of AAA games Future of Mass Effect and Hi...
Eat, Prey, Love.
May 10, 2017 06:45 - 43 minutes - 40 MBThis episode of Transition is all about gaming. We cover several topics including Activision's India pricing strategy, Blizzard's games being available in India, leaks on upcoming games such as the next Assassin's Creed and Far Cry, apart from our thoughts on Bethesda's new game Prey. Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab for this episode. Activision India Pricing Call of Duty: World War II India pricing Why the price is so high Editions we can expect ...
Nintendo Exists for Scalpers
May 03, 2017 14:58 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBWe're beginning to hear about PlayStation 5 rumours already so that makes us wonder whether it is too early for Sony to launch the console. Avid gamers Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about that, apart from the future of Xbox One and Nintendo consoles. In the second part of this podcast, we talk about The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Roydon Cerejo step in with their thoughts on the movie. PlayStation 5 Rumours Lifecycl...
Call of Duty Is Like History. It Repeats Itself.
April 26, 2017 04:40 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode of Transition, we talk about Call of Duty: World War II, Overwatch maps, Vanquish, Sniper Ghost Warrior 3, and a way to stream PC games on the Nintendo Switch. Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk all things gaming. Call of Duty: World War II Return to roots Band of Brothers reference More about the developers Overwatch maps New maps coming to Overwatch Challenges towards making new maps Comparison with Valve and Dota 2 ma...
3DS Is the PS4 of Handhelds
April 19, 2017 06:35 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn the first part of the show, gamers Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Nintendo’s big games releasing this year, NES Classic, HTC Vive’s India price, and Battlefront 2. In the second segment, pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Roydon Cerejo step in to talk about The Handmaid’s Tale, a speculative fiction TV show. Nintendo Direct Games releasing in 2017 Minecraft Nintendo’s 3DS gameplan New games on the 3DS NES Classic Discontinued Why this happened...
Red Dead Redemption and Forza Within GTA V
April 11, 2017 12:10 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBMicrosoft’s big Xbox Scorpio announcement dominates the discussion on this week’s episode. Regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Scorpio, Minecraft’s new marketplace, iOS 11’s impact on games, Dawn of War 3, and an Overwatch event. Xbox Scorpio specs Was it really a reveal? What we think of the hardware specifications Where are all the games? Demoing Forza 6 Apex Edition Which games could we see at E3 2017 Impact on PC gamers Console vs PC M...
40 Hours in Japanese With Google Translate
April 04, 2017 07:05 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBDie-hard Persona fans Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss the latest entry into the JRPG series and why it may be the best game of 2017. In the second part of the show, pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Roydon Cerejo talk about the science fiction TV show Legion. Persona 5 Gadgets 360 Review: 10/10 How JRPGs are different from Western role-playing games Origins of the Persona series Older Persona games Persona 5’s in-game UI Can new players start the s...
More FPS Than People Playing
March 27, 2017 14:05 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBPodcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss the latest gaming news from the week, including the latest on the Call of Duty franchise, Destiny, Starcraft, Splatoon 2, and games we’ve been playing such as Mass Effect: Andromeda, Persona 5, and The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+. Destiny 2 What to expect PC release? Fixing annoyances from Destiny Call of Duty Return to game’s roots World War II setting Single-player campaign length Black Ops 3 vs...
I'd Like to See Doom on the Wii U
March 22, 2017 05:46 - 45 minutes - 42 MBMass Effect: Andromeda has released and we discuss our experiences in the game, followed by talk about Super Mario Run's release on Android, PS3's rumoured discontinuation, and Nintendo Switch's early signs of success. Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab for this episode Mass Effect: Andromeda A few words on the original trilogy Plot discussion Side quests Quest structure Cringeworthy dialogue Issues with the game Mass Effect 2 and Normandy Supe...
Is This the End for Cheap PC Games in India?
March 15, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBPodcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the massive price hike for PC games in India, PS4 games coming to PC, and a slightly controversial review of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. How to buy games for cheap PC game price hike in India Ubisoft and Warner Bros double game price Possible reasons behind this PC games now cost more than their console counterparts Region-locking and DRM Why Dota 2 and Counter-Strike are so popular in...
Halo 6 Will Save Xbox
March 08, 2017 06:30 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBPodcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani managed to find a Nintendo Switch in India and discussion around Nintendo’s latest gaming console dominates this episode. Host Pranay Parab finally had to force Rishi and Mikhail to flip the Switch and talk about other gaming news. Nintendo Switch Issues with the Switch The dangers of the Joy Con Bluetooth range issues Worries about scratches on the screen Hardware Joy Cons D-pad Overall controller experience 1-2 Switch Should it ...
Glorious Red Chutney
March 01, 2017 12:20 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBThis episode is all about Old Man’s War, a military science fiction novel by John Scalzi. Aqiul Colombowala joins Pranay Parab to talk about the book and why everyone should read it. Old Man’s War by John Scalzi The state of the world Why it’s called Old Man’s War Stereotypical characters How it feels to read it for the second time Fresh take on military SF Not too serious, which works for military SF Tyrannical humans Various alien species Covandu Lilliputian species Moral deb...
How to Get Big Discounts on Games
February 22, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIn the first segment, Rishi Alwani, Mikhail Madnani, and host Pranay Parab offer excellent tips on getting discounts while buying your favourite games. The second segment features lots of SPOILERS on the Lego Batman Movie, as pop culture nerd Akhil Arora and host Pranay Parab discuss the movie. Getting big discounts on games Why buying on launch day is usually a bad idea Physical goods as reward for pre-orders Discounts on PC games Steam Seasonal sales Refund policy Wishlists Regio...
So Many Holes It Makes Swiss Cheese Look Solid
February 15, 2017 04:30 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBPodcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Steam Greenlight and why it had to be done away with. We compare it with Steam Direct, the system that's going to replace Greenlight. We also talk about For Honor, an upcoming third-person game, an awesome Humble Bundle, and the woeful state of PS4 game pre-orders in India. Steam Greenlight being shut down Reasons for shut down Steam Direct Increase in developer fees Valve’s hands off approach Riggi...
No Amount of Friends Can Save That Game
February 08, 2017 04:02 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBPS4 fans Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to praise Sony's upcoming PS4 update and talk about how it impacts gamers. We also talk about Nintendo's latest smartphone game Fire Emblem Heroes, more details on FIFA for Nintendo Switch, and Rishi's experiences with Ghost Recon Wildlands' closed beta. PS4 Pro System Software 4.5 Beta External storage support Boost mode Games that support Boost mode Fire Emblem Heroes Gacha system Free-to-play mechanics Impact on Nin...
That's the New Half Life 3
February 01, 2017 06:45 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBConsole gamers Rishi Alwani and Gagan Gupta join host Pranay Parab to discuss whether the recent lack of new titles on Xbox One is a worrying sign or is Microsoft holding back for something big. We also discuss our experiences with new PS4 games, apart from the Nintendo Switch and upcoming Fire Emblem games. PlayStation 4 games Yakuza 0 Review: 10/10 Gravity Rush 2 and other great games that released in January 2017, most for PS4 Microsoft and microtransactions Scalebound cancelled T...
Ready Cliche One
January 25, 2017 15:05 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBKawaljit Singh Bedi and Aqiul Colombowala join host Pranay Parab to talk about Ready Player One, a science fiction novel written by Ernest Cline. SPOILERS galore ahead. Audiobook experience Will Wheaton’s narration Oasis, the all-encompassing VR game Living in the stacks Privacy Omnipresent Internet access Wall of text early in the book Characters James Halliday’s countless favourite games, books, TV shows IOI and pantomime villains Gunters vs. Sixers High Fives Sixers and a la...
Will Paytm Work With Nintendo Switch?
January 18, 2017 06:45 - 57 minutes - 53 MBNintendo fans Rishi Alwani, Mikhail Madnani, and Gagan Gupta join host Pranay Parab to share their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch Pre-Order Date Announced; Price, Release Date Revealed Nintendo Switch Is Region-Free Nintendo Confirms Nintendo Switch Online Features to Be Paid After Free Trial The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch Announced Nintendo Switch Games: Zelda, Mario, FIFA, and A...
Soon on the Nintendo Network
January 11, 2017 08:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBNintendo Switch is the company's latest gaming console. A lot is riding on it and Nintendophiles Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk all things Switch. Nintendo Switch announced January 12 launch event for Switch Pokemon Sun and Moon success 3DS hardware sales in 2016 Super Mario Run launch Shareholder pressure on Nintendo After Switch announced, Nintendo share price Nintendo stock fell after Super Mario Run Super Mario Run App Store reviews Pokemon Go...