Beyond Bossfights

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Beyond Bossfights is a podcast that discusses various aspects of video gaming and pop culture, including film and technology. We're three middle-aged guys just sharing what we love!

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Beyond Bossfights 11 – Gaming, Social, and Social Gaming

I’m joined this month by Lonrem, the community manager for Anook.com. Lonrem and I discuss how social has influenced gaming over the last several years, the advantages and disadvantages of social, and some of his experiences as both a guild leader and CM. http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%2011.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Guest this episode: Lonrem from Anook.com What Are the Kids Playing? ...

Nov 03, 2014

Beyond Bossfights 10 – Becoming a Game Developer

I’m joined this month by Joey Wiggs, who works for the startup game development company Flying Helmet Games. Joey and I talk about what it takes to break into the gaming industry and how Flying Helmet Games is hoping to grab our attention with their concept of merging table-top and video gaming. http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%2010.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Guest this episode: Joey Wig...

Oct 02, 2014

Beyond Bossfights 9 – When a Gaming Community Dies

This month, I’m joined by Andrew (DJPimpDaddy) to talk about his experiences with community building. Andrew shares with us the rise and fall of two successful gaming communities that he has been involved in. http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%209.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Guest this episode: Andrew from itguydown.com Main Topic – When a Gaming Community Dies Questions/Topics for discussi...

Sep 01, 2014

Beyond Bossfights 8 – Gamers and Health

This month, I’m joined by Cari from the MMO Reporter Network and Sig from Crucible Gaming to talk about the health risks associated with the hobby of gaming, and some things we as gamers can do to counteract the physical effects of it. http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%208.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Guest this episode: Cari from LOTRO Reporter and the MMO Reporter Network and Sig from the...

Aug 01, 2014

Beyond Bossfights 7 – Barriers to Playing MMO’s

This month, I’m joined by Layanor from the MMO Reporter Network to discuss the barriers to Playing MMO’s and some of the things the industry is doing to combat these obstacles. http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%207.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Show notes: Guest this episode: Layanor from LOTRO Reporter and the MMO Reporter Network Main Topic – Barriers to Playing MMO’s Questions/Topics for discussion: ...

Jul 01, 2014

Beyond Bossfights 6 – Gaming Communities (Part 2)

This month, I’m joined by Roger Edwards, proprietor of the Contains Moderate Peril podcast and blog. We talk about communities within game forums (both official and unofficial), game fan sites and blogs, and also touch on communities that form around gaming press sites. Lastly, we tackle some of the newest kinds of gaming communities, those that surround recorded and live-streamed video. http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20...

Jun 02, 2014

Beyond Bossfights 5 – Gaming Communities (Part 1)

This month, I’m joined by Roger Edwards, blogger, podcaster and community builder. We talk about in-game communities and some of the benefits/downfalls surrounding them. We also talk a very long time about the Newbie Blogger Initiative to explain what it is, how it builds community, and how it benefits both the gaming community as a whole as well as the individual participants. Not sure how to get involved in the NBI? Give us a listen, we mention several ways! http://media.blubrry.com/beyondboss...

May 03, 2014

Beyond Bossfights 4 – Machinima (and An Unexpected Vidcast!)

This month, I’m joined by Pash, the creative genius behind An Unexpected Vidcast. We talk about his inspiration for the vidcast, he walks me through his creative process, and we speculate on the reasons that the machinima style of film making hasn’t taken off as quickly as once expected. Pash also generously shares some of his side projects, and some of the ideas that did not make it into the vidcast (yet?). http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/B...

Apr 02, 2014

Beyond Bossfights 3 – Gaming/Life Balance

Goldenstar and Merric of Casually Strolling Through MMO’s join me to talk about the need for intentional #balance, and life after CSTM. Thanks for listening to this unofficial “Casual Stroll to Mordor reunion”! http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%203.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes Show notes: Intro Guests this episode: Goldenstar and Merric Definitive Gaming History Merric Goldenstar CSTM Catch-up (Special Segment) O...

Mar 04, 2014

Beyond Bossfights 2 – Girls and Gaming

Whiteberry of Laurelin and I discuss some of the differences between guys and girls in gaming, have fun with some of the stereotypes, and talk about some of the problems the industry faces. http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%202.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes Show notes: Intro Guest this episode: Whiteberry Reason for Discussion: This is not to say that the game is actively sexist. Male and female Mechari are both c...

Feb 06, 2014

Beyond Bossfights 1 – Will We Outgrow Gaming?

In our very first episode, Andang joins me to mull over the idea of outgrowing gaming. Thanks for Listening! http://media.blubrry.com/beyondbossfights/djpimpdaddy.forgot.his.name/beyondbossfights/Beyond%20Bossfights%20Ep%201.mp3 Download | Subscribe on iTunes Show Notes: Intro Welcome to Beyond Bossfights Ep 1 Introduction to me Introduction to the podcast Main Topic – Will we outgrow video games? Intro Guest this episode: Andang,Lead Director of LOTROPlayers.com, among other things Let guest in...

Jan 10, 2014

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