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 032 What We Learned from Brave Frontier and Diablo 3
Episode 031 What We Learned from Diakatana and Infinity the Game (N3)
Episode 030 What We Learned From World of Warcraft
Episode 029 What We Learned From Super Mario World, Civilization and 3rd Party Plug-ins for WordPress
Episode 028 What We Learned from a bunch of Gaming News, Bolt Action and Vindictus
Episode 027 What We Learned From Morrowind and Final Fantasy VI
Episode 026 What We Learned From Syndicate, Death Rally and being Robots
Episode 025 What We Learned From Magic: The Gathering
Episode 024 What We Learned From Watching Others Play and Shouting into Headsets
Episode 023 What We Learned from Playing Games in Hospitals and how Rogue-likes have Legacy
Episode 022 What We Learned From Dead (Star) Servers and Scorched Earth
Episode 021 What We Learned From Maniacs, Mansions and Monster Hunting
Episode 020 What We Learned From Terraria
Episode 019 What We Learned From Heroes 3, Stack Armies, CCG Mechanics and Server Based Games
Episode 017 What We Learned from an Age of Wonders and the Fallout that Follows
Episode 016 What We Learned From Rock'n'Roll, Racing, Red Herbs and Typewriter Ribbons
Episode 015 What We Learned From Warmachine and Hordes
Episode 014 What we Learned from Playing Co-Op Puzzlers!
Episode 013 What We Learned From Being Young on the Internet
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