092: Games of the Decade Part Three
It's the final part of our three-part mini-series on our games of the decade. Listen to part one here . Listen to part two here .
Apr 21, 2020•55 min
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Listen to Brits Jalada and Sefran discuss gaming, technology and more in short, easily digestible episodes. Topics include talking to robots, visiting Japan, making coffee, diversity in tech and why Nintendo is awesome.
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Sound-byte 050: Full Metal Panic 4 Invisible Victory <Ani-byte>
In this Sound-byte Sefran has the floor and continues his mini-series coinciding with his 'Anime Project 365', where he plans to watch an episode of anime every day for the whole of 2020 in an effort to catch up with shows that have passed him by. This time, it's the fourth Full Metal Panic series from 2018, Invisible Victory.
Apr 14, 2020•11 min
091: Sefran visits Fukuoka
This episode was recorded on the 9th December 2019. In this episode we discuss our latest travel adventures; this time Sefran's budget trip to Fukuoka where he met up with Tom, a friend of ours and also a previous Octal FM guest host! We discuss how his trip went and what he got up to.
Apr 07, 2020•40 min
Sound-byte 049: Nintendo Direct Mini March 2020
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we’ve been up to recently. In this episode we discuss the latest Nintendo Direct Mini, which actually wasn't so mini...
Mar 31, 2020•11 min
090: Games of the Decade Part Two
It's part two of our three-part mini-series on our games of the decade. Listen to part one here .
Mar 24, 2020•52 min
Sound-byte 048: Play x Save
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we’ve been up to recently. In this episode we discuss a couple of real examples of the boundaries being broken between video game platforms.
Mar 17, 2020•10 min
089: On the Horizon
In this episode we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct where we were blessed with a whole load of new Animal Crossing: New Horizons content.
Mar 10, 2020•44 min
Sound-byte 047: Toppu o Nerae! <Ani-byte>
In this Sound-byte Sefran has the floor and kicks off a mini-series coinciding with his 'Anime Project 365', where he plans to watch an episode of anime every day for the whole of 2020 in an effort to catch up with shows that have passed him by. This time, it's Gunbuster, the directional debut of Hideaki Anno.
Mar 03, 2020•11 min
088: Games of the Decade Part One
We're kicking off a mini-series this time round with our games of the decade.
Feb 25, 2020•48 min
Sound-byte 046: Pokémon Home
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we’ve been up to recently. Jalada picked up Pokémon Home and has been transferring his treasured Pokémons.
Feb 18, 2020•14 min
087: The work, which becomes a new genre itself, will be called Octal FM
We're continuing our anime-themed Octal FM series! Sefran has watched anime for most of his life, but Jalada has watched almost none. We're changing that. This time, Jalada has been watching Cowboy Bebop.
Feb 11, 2020•40 min
Sound-byte 045: Website refurbishments
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we’ve been up to recently. Jalada has been busy refreshing the website and migrating us over to a new podcast provider.
Feb 04, 2020•10 min
086: Game Club - Sayonara Wild Hearts
In Game Club, we pick a game to both play seperately that we've never played before, and then come together on the show to discuss our thoughts. This time, it's the turn of Sayonara Wild Hearts. We both played Sayonara Wild Hearts on Nintendo Switch, but it's also available on PC, PS4, and iOS. Thanks Toni for recommending it.
Jan 28, 2020•27 min
Sound-byte 044: Weathering With Us
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we’ve been up to recently. Sefran has been to see Weathering With You, the new film from the creators of Your Name, and gives us his hot take.
Jan 21, 2020•11 min
085: Games of 2020
We share the games we're most looking forward to in the year ahead in this continuation of our look back and forward at the games of last year and this year. Games we cover: Final Fantasy VII Remake Animal Crossing: New Horizons Half Life: Alyx Iron Harvest The Red Lantern Coffee Talk Industries of Titan Haven Sable...
Jan 14, 2020•39 min
Sound-byte 043: Happy 2020!
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we’ve been up to recently. We took a bit of a recording break over Christmas, so in this episode we catch up with each other on what we got up to.
Jan 07, 2020•14 min
084: Games of 2019
In this episode we take a look back at the games we enjoyed playing in 2019. Jalada's choices were Link's Awakening, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna - The Golden Country. Sefran's main choices were Persona 5, Death Stranding, and Deep Rock Galactic. He also had a few honourable mentions including Wilmots Warehouse and Katamari Damacy Reroll.
Dec 31, 2019•42 min
Sound-byte 042: The fate of our 2019 hopefuls
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we’ve been up to recently. We've been busy recording our 2019/20 episodes of Octal FM where we look back at our games of 2019, and games we're looking forward to next year. In this Sound-byte, we take a look back at what we thought about this time last year to see if any of it came true or not.
Dec 24, 2019•10 min
083: Should I Stadia or Should I Go?
In this episode we continue our dive into the world of streaming games and games-as-a-service. Jalada just got his Founder's Edition Google Stadia and he gives us his thoughts and first experiences. You can add Jalada on Stadia. His username is...Jalada.
Dec 17, 2019•39 min
Sound-byte 041: Do I choose you, Sword?
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we’ve been up to recently. This time, Jalada gives his first impressions of Pokémon Sword, thirty or so hours in.
Dec 10, 2019•11 min
082: Games that Surprise
In this episode we discuss three games each that surprised us in some way when we played them. Game discussed: Deep Rock Galactic Lord of the Rings Online Mindustry SimCopter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Yoshi's Story
Dec 03, 2019•43 min
Sound-byte 040: Sefran Stranding
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we've been up to recently. This time, Sef gives his first impressions of Death Stranding.
Nov 26, 2019•12 min
081: Get in the robot, Jalada
This is the start of a new anime-themed Octal FM series! Sefran has watched anime for most of his life, but Jalada has watched almost none. We're changing that. In particular, we're going to focus on anime that Sefran may have watched a long time ago, to see how time has aged (or not) each series. If you have suggestions for series we/Jalada should watch, let us know! Nothing too long, please.
Nov 19, 2019•42 min
Sound-byte 039: Camden Stranding
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we've been up to recently. This week, we went to the Death Stranding launch event in London.
Nov 12, 2019•10 min
080: Games that Disappoint
In this episode we each pick out three games that we were so hyped about, but ultimately left us disappointed.
Nov 05, 2019•43 min
Sound-byte 038: Links Awakening Switch redux
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we've been up to recently. A while ago we discussed the announcement of the Links Awakening remix on the Switch. Jalada picked it up, and has been playing it.
Oct 30, 2019•10 min
079: Game Club - Forager
In Game Club, we pick a game to both play seperately that we've never played before, and then come together on the show to discuss our thoughts. This time, it's the turn of Forager. Forager is available on Steam , Humble Store , GOG , PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Boxed copies on Switch and PS4 will be released 1st November....
Oct 22, 2019•35 min
Sound-byte 037: Mindustry
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we've been up to recently. This week, Jalada has been playing Mindustry.
Oct 15, 2019•11 min
078: No Man's Sky Beyond (Expectations)
In this episode we take another look at No Man's Sky, in particular its rather unique development cycle, and how Hello Games have handled its infamy.
Oct 08, 2019•32 min
Sound-byte 036: Borderlands 3
Sound-bytes are our shorter episodes about what we've been up to recently. This week, Sefran has been playing Borderlands 3 co-op on the PS4.
Oct 01, 2019•11 min
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