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062: January Nintendo Direct to you

In a slight break from tradition, this episode is somewhat more timeous. Toni rejoins us to discuss our thoughts on all the announcements in the January Nintendo Direct.

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061: Get Pokémon! (Trading Cards)

We're joined by a special guest this episode! Tom last joined us back in Episode 10 to discuss MOBAs . We've talked about competitive Pokémon before too, with Marti Bennett back in episode 21 . This time, we turn our attention to the trading card game .

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060: Games of 2019

In this episode we discuss a mixture of AAA titles on our radar and what they mean for the industry, and our own personal choices for games we want to pick up this year. AAA titles on our radar: Yoshi's Crafted World Anthem Cyberpunk 2077 Animal Crossing Switch Mario Kart Tour Phoenix point Yakuza 4 Fire Emblem Three Houses Sefran's choices: Persona 5 Valkyria Chronicles 4 Finish Breath of the Wild Civilization 6 and its expansions Yakuza 0 More competitive gaming Jalada's choices: Persona 5 if ...

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059: Our 2018 in video gaming

Some of the games we talk about include: Frostpunk BattleTech Okami HD Heroes of the Storm Breath of the Wild Celeste Hollow Knight

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058: Game Club - Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation

This episode is our third Game Club, where we pick a game that neither of us have played before, play it separately, and then come together with our own fresh thoughts to discuss it on Octal FM. This time, it's Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation, a sci-fi RTS from Stardock.

057: California dreamin' 2/2

In this concluding episode about Jalada’s trip to California we talk more about the Pacific Coast Highway, visiting LA, and how the trip turned from a sightseeing trip into something much more personal. Visit our website for some photos , or Jalada's Instagram .

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056: California dreamin' 1/2

It's an Octal FM first for this two part special about Jalada's trip to California. "Without a six figure salary, rent control, a trust fund, or a willingness to embrace poverty, you’re out of luck if you want to live here." How to save San Francisco (includes the commuting time maps) And here's Jalada's rented Camaro on the PCH: https://octal.fm/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/IMG_0619_20_21_tonemapped.jpg...

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055: Blizzcon 2018

In this episode we dissect some of the announcements and coverage around Blizzcon this year. Not much in the way of show notes for this one!

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054: Year of Gaming - 2007

In this episode we talk about why we think 2007 was one of the biggest, and one our favourite, years in gaming. Orange Box You can pick up Orange Box on Steam , or mostly second-hand on Xbox 360 and PS3. The Xbox 360 version is backwards compatible on Xbox One. Bioshock and Uncharted Bioshock is available in a remastered collection of the first three games on Xbox One , PS4 , and Steam , or you can still buy the first game standalone on Steam . Uncharted is available in a remastered collection o...

053: Game Club - Hollow Knight

Toni joins us for this second Game Club episode where we discuss our experiences playing indie Metroidvania game Hollow Knight. Hollow Knight on Nintendo Switch Hollow Knight on Xbox One Hollow Knight on PS4 Hollow Knight on Steam A physical version is also due out in 2019....

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052: Stay awhile and listen

In this episode we each discuss some of our favourite video game stories. Bioshock 1 Vox: Bioshock proved that video games could be art Bioshock 1 is available in a remastered collection of the first three games on Xbox One , PS4 , and Steam , or you can still buy the first game standalone on Steam . Valkyria Chronicles The original was on PS3, or you can pick up the remaster on PS4 or Steam . Last of Us Polygon: Let's talk about the ending of The Last of Us The Last of Us was released late in t...

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051: Code First: Girls with Amali de Alwis and Lizzie Cullen Davison

In this special episode of Octal FM we're joined by two guests to talk about alternative approaches to getting into the technology industry and software development. Specifically, we discuss what the organisation Code First: Girls is doing to increase the number of women in tech. Code First: Girls is a not for profit social enterprise. Since 2013 they've delivered £4.2 million worth of free education to young women across the UK. Their purpose is to increase the number of women in tech. Amali de...

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050: Great Teacher Sefran

In this episode we discuss how to get started watching anime. A lot of shows covered in this episode, as well as a few we didn't get time to mention: Use your nostalgia Dragon Ball Z Sailor Moon Digimon Cardcaptor Sakura One Piece The classics Cowboy Bebop Death Note Lupin III Dragon Ball Full Metal Alchemist Sefran recommends Trigun Outlaw Star Tenchi Muyo Great Teacher Onizuka The Vision of Escaflowne Azumanga Daioh Full Metal Panic Go to the movies Studio Ghibli films Maquia: When the Promise...

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049: Patronise me

In this episode we discuss how (typically niche) video content creators are adapting to the thirst for consuming their (high quality) content, but have traditionally found it harder to earn money to do it. How is this affecting the consumer, the creator, and the platform? Further reading: YouTube: Mid-year Update on Our Five Creator Priorities for 2018 Social impact of YouTube NYTimes: How the Internet Is Saving Culture, Not Killing It Wired: YouTube's Latest Shake-Up Is Bigger Than Just Ads Int...

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048: Game Club - Slay the Spire

In this episode we kick off a new mini-series where we pick a game that neither of us have played before, play it separately, and then come together with our own fresh thoughts to discuss it on Octal FM. This time, it's Slay the Spire by Mega Crit , an early access PC game that blends rogue-like elements with deck building gameplay.

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047: Get lost

In this episode we discuss some of our favourite video game worlds to get lost in. We reminisce about some worlds we've not visited for a while, and we discuss what it means for a game world to be 'immersive'. Intro/outro music: JACKS – Runaway Fashion

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