Episode 018 What We Learned from Farming Sims, Starcraft and the Dark Places of the World
In which we debate the difference between chips and Pringles. We also go to some of the darkest dankest places on the internet then crawl back to discuss the really enjoyable Stardew Valley and the legendary RTS Starcraft then we get derailed by an email from Jonathan all about VR.
Games discussed in this episode:
The basics of Table Top Miniature gaming, and essential peripherals
Overwatch for contemporary consoles
Pokemon Sun and Moon for 3DS
Starcraft and Starcraft 2 for PC
Monster Hunter World for Xbox One and PS4
Stardew Valley for all Contemporary Consoles
Gray Goo for PC
Ashes of the Singularity: Escilation For PC
Total War Series for PC
Darkest Dungeon on PC
Blood Bowl for Table Top Play and PC
Items discussed in What we learned this week:
Overwatch and money made through selling emotes on Twitch:
https://compete.kotaku.com/fans-have-spent-over-150-000-cheering-overwatch-league-1823250171
Pokemon Sun and Moon has a whole area dedicated to explaining how a Geothermal Power Plant works and because it’s a JRPG and you talk to everyone you end up learning a lot about Geothermal Power.
Stu has been watching some of the Starcraft 2 IEM. His take is the push of Starcraft 2 being athelets. GSL was also happening when we recorded.
Danika Harrod from Waypoint wrote a short article about how Monster Hunter World is making her better at video games and encouraging her to engage with systems she usually avoids.
Article Link: https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/vbpv4d/monster-hunter-world-better-at-video-games
What we Learned from You Discussion:
Jonathan emails in to discuss virtual reality and it’s practical applications. Chase and Stu share their thoughts on the current condition of the tech, the limitations that presently exist but also what they would like to see in the future.
Shoutouts:
Thanks Jeff for the email!
Stu recommends Altered Carbon on Netflix
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhFM8akm9a4
He also suggests checking out Pro Starcraft stuff. It is a good time.
He additionally recommends Freeman’s Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbdo8VCAaV4
Sword Art Online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALCLCvNJ7iY
Chase promotes the Geek Therapy Network as well: http://www.geektherapy.com/PodcastNetwork/
Episode 043: What We Learned from Revan and Knights of the Old Republic
Episode 042: What We Learned from My Singing Monsters and Oxygen Not Included
Episode 041: What we Learned From Fred Rojas
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LfG Tales of Creation Episode 007: Fermin Vermin in the Old Jade Mine
LfG Tales of Creation Episode 006: To reconnoiter a mine
LfG Tales of Creation Episode 005: The holy church of Rojin?
LfG Tales of Creation Episode 004: A Tale of Birds, Dragonblooded, and a Dirty Deed
LfG Tales of Creation Episode 003: The Art of Entering Things (Secret Lairs and Guild Halls Specifically)
LfG Tales of Creation Episode 002: A deed in the hand is worth a million in the bush
LfG Tales of Creation Episode 001: A Raven with a piece of paper walks down the street
LfG Tales of Creation Episode 000: Sorry but..., Thank You, Story Time!
Episode 040 What We Learned from Dungeons and Dragons
Episode 039 What We Learned from Stalker and Minion Masters
Episode 038 What We Learned from System Shock 2 and Anthem
Episode 037 What We Learned from Emulation, ROMs and playing Swindle
Episode 036 What We Learned From Vampire and Theif
Episode 035 What We Learned From Left 4 Dead 2
Episode 034 What We Learned From Stellaris and the Return of the Obra Dinn
Episode 033 What We Learned From Final Fantasy Tactics and Space Quest 3
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