This week, Justin gets excited prematurely in the new entry into the Metal Gear Solid franchise, The Phantom Pain. He then proceeded to get his excitement all over the rest of the guys until he had at least two of them interested. Brad however was more about that Infinity 3.0 life, and is holding it in till next week to explode on the rest of the group. The guys also debut two new streaming shows, and Josh "gets to go to Gamestop Expo" and "just got done trying Battlefront and oh my isn't it FAN...
Sep 04, 2015•48 min
This week we totally had a topic planned. Like for realsies. With the lull in summer news and the fact that we all work full time jobs, this week didn't have a topic, which allowed us to delve into many topics instead.
Aug 26, 2015•55 min
This week, ConCal covered Community vs. Fandom. They looked into the void and the void happened to be very amicable. It carried conversation pretty well, and its partner is very nice. The guys might go over for tea sometime. They asked such daring questions as: What makes a good community? What does a community look like when it goes bad? Can a community exist without a fandom, and vice versa? We ask these questions and more on this week’s Constantly Calibrating!...
Aug 20, 2015•53 min
This week, the gang covers gamesom 2015 in brief, in an effort to bring you the full brunt of their time at Rooster Teeth Expo 2015 -- the second year for ConCal. Brad gets filled in with everything from the media room, we shout out to PWNEE and Twin Stick Radio, and it's possible someone got into a dance fight with peeps from Rocket Jump. Maybe? All these stories and more on this week’s Constantly Calibrating!
Aug 15, 2015•55 min
This week, the guys pried the script from Brad's hands and threw it out the window! Cabin fever has taken over the control room! There is no set topic this week, and the crew went crazy in the process. We briefly covered the acoustics of Josh and Justin's old flat together, vamped on our sponsors ( Green Man Gaming and No Scope Glasses ), and heard the wondrous tale of the infamous "FBI Cruise" of Silverman family vacation lore. All this craziness and more on this week's Constantly Calibrating!...
Aug 01, 2015•1 hr 2 min
Much like Deadpool and Harley Quinn cosplays, there are some franchises and properties that just won't die. The gang tries their best to tackle some of these slippery IPs. What gives a franchise longevity, even past its originally intended lifespan? Is it that they are just popular enough and endearing enough that there will never be a time without them -- can’t wait till Mighty Morphin Super Ultra Space Ninja Dino-Rangers)? Or are we just so nostalgia-heavy in popular culture that we gloss over...
Jul 23, 2015•1 hr 8 min
This week, the team bid farewell to one of the most influential persons in gaming culture, Mr. Satoru Iwata. After a brief overview of his accomplishments, and an ill-timed banana joke, they proceed onto San Diego Comic-Con news. It’s an exciting year this year for nerds. A new Star Wars and a subsequent generation growing up with the series has Josh giddy and emotional, as contrasted with the apparent lack of emotion from Will Smith in the trailer for Suicide Squad. Thankfully the other DC titl...
Jul 17, 2015•1 hr 6 min
This week, the guys take a look at the Arkham Knight PC kerfuffle, while focusing on a broad look at PC-porting in recent memory. They talk at length about some of the worst ones, and what makes or breaks a port. Is it the publishing house? Is it the developer? Is it the public? Find out on this weeks Constantly Calibrating
Jul 10, 2015•53 min
This week was a doozy as we made do without Josh this week (though he will be back next week), and tried to talk about relationships and sexuality in gaming. Did we cover it in the full scope and breadth that deserves? Probably not. But did we find out a lot about ourselves and really in this instance, Troy? Oh yeah. So buckle in and prepare to have an open mind, heart, and soul for this week’s Constantly Calibrating!
Jul 03, 2015•50 min
This week, Josh was still spending time with this thing he calls 'actual family’, so the rest of the guys decided to launch into a preemptive talk on platformers before their interview with Yacht Club Gaming in 2 weeks! The focus was on the evolution of the platforming genre over the years, and the progression of its traits, as well as stylistic choices over the years. Brad and Justin argued over whether Battletoads counted as a platformer, and Brian brought up StarTropics yet again (he’s starti...
Jun 26, 2015•50 min
This week, The crew grabs their Pip-Boys and yarn-based companions and embark upon the biggest gaming event of the year , E3 2015 ! They discuss whether Nintendo really has to care about these kind of conferences (they don't) and whether Square Enix is still relevant (they aren’t). Brian and Justin get indignant about Xbox backwards compatibility and what should and shouldn't have been offered on day one, and goddamit, everyone keeps taking Josh’s topics! Let us know what you thought of E3 and w...
Jun 19, 2015•1 hr 6 min
This week, Brad skips out on the show as the rest of the guys make their predictions for E3 2015! Josh, Justin, and Brian dig deep as they predict their hopes and dreams that may or may not come true (“All” we are asking for is a new Mass Effect title, and maybe some Mirror’s Edge ). Will Kojima be trotted out on stage? Will Nintendo unveil its next console? Will we have somebody representing ConCal at E3? Tune in to find out which one of those might be a possibility on this week’s cast, then jo...
Jun 11, 2015•1 hr 4 min
This week, ConCal goes to Comicon! The guys talk about their experiences at conventions over the years, good and bad, and try and come to a consensus of what a concretely calibrated convention would look like. Josh and Brian also talk about their time at Phoenix Comicon, and Justin may or may not still be playing Witcher 3. We should probably go check on him... Join us for this week's Constantly Calibrating!
Jun 05, 2015•58 min
This week the guys are back at it again, playing and talking about those silly handheld games. No. Not the Vita (shut up Justin). No. Not the DS (shut up Brad and Josh). Brian. Just put the PSP away. The crew talks about their selection of mobile games and what drives them to play or not play. They also get into a great discussion on the demonization of mobile gaming by the gaming community. So strap in for more fun than a stack of candy, angry aviaries, or Russian building blocks! Join us on th...
May 29, 2015•57 min
This week, Brad leads Justin and Brian along in a rousing discussion of our favorite and not-so-favorite video game music. They try and figure out what exactly makes a soundtrack memorable/nostalgic, what they dislike in gaming soundtracks, and Justin tries to figure out how exactly to say Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's name correctly. Find this out and more on this weeks episode of Constantly Calibrating! If we missed an important soundtrack, or you think we are completely crazy with our reasoning...
May 22, 2015•1 hr 6 min
This week, the guys support Brad's sickness induced topic of wondering why Star Wars is so dang popular, and when we all got into it. Josh gripes about the actual date of Star Wars Day (May 25th for all of you following along at home), and Brian & Justin become a new powerhouse for film ideas, or at least opening credits (call us Disney!). For more shenanigans, listen to this weeks Constantly Calibrating! What's your predictions for the Boba Fett standalone film? Do you think Chris Pratt is ...
May 06, 2015•53 min
This week, the guys say their iece about the new Joker, Josh bemoans the announcement of the new Dragon BAll Z series, and they talk about the rise and impact of E-Sports! With special guest, E-Sports commentator, Christopher Allen! Join us for another week of Constantly Calibrating!
May 02, 2015•1 hr 7 min
This week our triumphant quartet return to unleash many a podcast upon your dainty ears. On this episode Josh & Justin sat down to chat with Ray Narvaez Jr., formerly of Rooster Teeth and Achievement Hunter. They chatted with Ray about his decision to leave Rooster Teeth and what the future holds for him. Prior to that, in the first 30 minutes of the show, our team talked Star Wars Celebration, including The Force Awakens, Rogue One, Rebels, Battlefront, and much more. There's also a little ...
Apr 23, 2015•1 hr 8 min
This week the gang is back together, and they are out for revenge! Not really, but they are out to find out what parenting styles work for them in the eventuality that they all have spawn at one point or another. Along the way they generate more ideas for the reboot of Guitar Hero , ruminate on Grand Theft Auto V on the PC, and OH GOD WHAT ARE THEY DOING WITH GORO’S ARMS?!? Find out on this week’s podcast!
Apr 15, 2015•57 min
This week, the gang goes over the media they just don't care for and if they could care less for, they would. They also took a look at some of the best April Fools pranks from the past week, as well as 4k for the web. Plus, Josh let's loose with a deep, dark secret that's been haunting him the last month. Enjoy!
Apr 10, 2015•1 hr 18 min
This week, Justin and Brian are joined by ⅔ of the Lazy Revolver podcast, Sage and Zane Greenawalt. They cover the topic of missing out on great content for the stupidest reasons, recent streaming shenanigans with Twitch and the NFL( respectively different stories), as well as a multitude of tangents on the Mars One mission.
Mar 25, 2015•1 hr 14 min
This week, the gang goes over their thoughts on the merits and pitfalls of crowdfunding, Josh put up his numbers of dollars donated to gaming hopefuls, and everyone gets excited for the new ventures from Kevin Smith. Join us on this week’s podcast.
Mar 19, 2015•1 hr 11 min
This week the gang peppers Justin with questions regarding PAX East, get into a debate on the merits/demerits of an all male sequel of Ghostbusters so close to the release of the all female led picture, and rock out to the good news from Harmonix on their new Rock Band title! Have a listen to your weekly dose of things, words, and stuff!
Mar 11, 2015•58 min
This week the gang gauges game girth and length, and tries to wrap their hands around it and explain people's attraction to games of all sizes. They also say goodbye to the great person of Leonard Nimoy, and memorialize him. Hope you enjoy this week's episode!
Mar 04, 2015•58 min
Feb 25, 2015•1 hr
This week, the gang gets infected and talks Dying Light; A bright, zombie infested start to a new year of games. Discussion also turns to the repeated offenses of Peter Molyneux, and if he has over-promised one time too many. Join us for another week of Constantly Calibrating!
Feb 19, 2015•56 min
This week, the gang covers the news coming out of Sony and Marvel concerning the Spider-Man Franchise. Who is Spider-Man? Are you for Peter or Miles? Should comics/films be “forced” to bend to changes in culture? J.K. Simmons induced diatribe aside, we go into our thoughts on the mutually beneficial merger of the two companies interests, and we even get into a discussion on how established comics characters should be handled? Plus, bonus hatred-fueled rant about 50 Shades of Grey for your listen...
Feb 11, 2015•58 min
This week we delve into the acquisition and renaming of DayBreak Game Company, formerly known as Sony Online Entertainment. We talk titles and game styles, and remember Star Wars Galaxies fondly. We also memorialize Monty Oum in our own way, and pay homage to our friend and inspiration
Feb 08, 2015•1 hr 10 min
This week, we get meta and talk about the differences between Legacy and Internet/Digital Media (Old and New Media). Is there a place for both, or will one win out? And where does Constantly Calibrating see itself in the middle of all this? Find out on this week's podcast!
Jan 31, 2015•50 min
This week we talk a bit of TV show news, New 3DS release dates, and more possible buyouts from Disney in the news. For our main topic of discussion we ask the quesion: What makes a game sucessful? Our answer we come to surprises even us at the end a bit.
Jan 22, 2015•1 hr 1 min
