In which we discuss what we like about Maniac Mansion and Monster Hunter World, while also getting some great emails and discussing the application of VR in real life.
Games discussed in this episode:
Maniac Mansion for Dos
Monster Hunter World for Xbox One and PS4
The Last of Us for Playstation 3 and 4
Mario Odyssy for Nintendo Switch
Dragon Ball FighterZ for PS4 and Xbox One
Items discussed in What we Learned this Month:
We get an email from Friend of the Show Jeff, who wants to discuss a CBC article on gaming addiction. See the link below: http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/video-game-addiction-1.4604883
Extra Credits released a video on Impractical Research, check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4pnzwt29HM
FTC is notifying companies about illegal language in their warranties, specifically stickers that say a warranty is voided if removed: https://kotaku.com/ftc-tells-nintendo-microsoft-and-sony-to-review-warra-1825719786
What we Learned from You Discussion:
Greg does not write in but Chase thought he did.
Jonathan writes in to continue his thoughts on VR and discuss Stardew Valley. We get into some really great discussion about application of VR (outside of gaming), and what the future might hold, and Jonathan provides some great online links for folks who want to know more.
Shoutouts:
Stu promotes Christopher Odd's channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAy0KqpdA2Lp2_Qp0yNk2g
Jeff and Jonathan, thank you for emailing us!
Thank you Joe Gottli for the art for the show!
Thanks Dizzyman for our music!
Check out Extra Credits: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCODtTcd5M1JavPCOr_Uydg
The Geek Therapy Network! Check them out on Facebook, on Twitter, and at the website: https://www.geektherapy.com/
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Episode 008 If You Build it Someone Will Come and Make it Better (or burn it down)
Episode 007 Games Leave our Minds Shaken and Stirred
Episode 006 Now We Know Where to Find the Professionals
Episode 005 When our brains were not made of stone
Episode 004 We are Not Professionals
Episode 003 Getting Good (Easy to Play Hard to Master)
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Episode 002 Not a Waste of Time
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