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People Like Games

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A gaming media and community laboratory
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the story of POKEMON - chapter 3 // documentary

IT's PART 3 of the special four part [story-mode] series on the origins and evolution of the Pokemon series and games. Reggie continues the tale behind the creation and evolution of the Pokemon franchise, this time taking us to the 5th Generation of Pokemon, Black and White. And the ways in which Junichi Masada set about rebooting the spirit and setting of Pokemon, alongside its player base • [story-mode] is a weekly series that goes into the stories behind the creation and development of the mo...

Jan 15, 20227 min

why do physical and digital games cost the same? | [side-quest]

IN a new episode of [side-quest], Solo asks and answers a question that's long annoyed him: why do physical and digital editions of video games cost the same amount? • [people like games] is a a gaming media laboratory & community portal • & don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames...

Jan 12, 20228 min

a JENGA speed-run \\ a short history

in episode two of [SPEED-RUN], Solo shares a quick and for once straight-forward narrative behind the creation of the block building classic -- JENGA • speed-run is a weekly series where Solo shares a quick run through of the origins behind different types of games! • & don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

Jan 10, 20222 min

the story of POKEMON - chapter 2 // documentary

for the second episode of a special four part [story-mode] Pokemon series, Reggie continues the tale behind the creation and evolution of the Pokemon franchinse. This time focusing on how Generations 2, 3, and 4 evolved the games battle mechanics to evolve the series and kick off a competitive scene • [story-mode] is a weekly series that goes into the stories behind the creation and development of the most important and influential video games made! • && don’t forget to subscribe for all...

Jan 08, 20225 min

a CHESS speed-run \\ a short history

to start of season two of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick but this time arguably informative history behind the game of Kings -- CHESS • [speed-run] is a weekly series where Solo shares a quick run through of the origins behind different types of games! • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

Jan 05, 20222 min

the story of POKEMON - chapter 1 // documentary

its the official launch of the second season of [story-mode] & to kick things off Reggie shares the first part of the story behind the creation and evolution of his favorite gaming series-- POKEMON • [story-mode] is a weekly series that goes into the stories behind the creation and development of the most important and influential video games made! • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! Instagram: https://www.inst...

Jan 03, 20226 min

The Year 2021 In Gaming Part 2: Top Stories & Future Predictions

it's PART 2 of the two-part Friendo-Talk year end gaming recap special. In this part, we move past the big three console makers and to a random collection of the top stories & happenings these past 12 months -- including Take-Two & GTA, Niantic's Pikmin game, Twitch leaks, Valve Steam Deck and a whole lot more • [friendo Talk] - solo & reggie pull up for a few minutes daily to banter on the funny, interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry • https://www.plg.gg...

Dec 13, 202121 min

The Year 2021 In Gaming Pt 1 -- [a Friendo Talk recap special!]

it’s the return of friendo Talk — but now the friendos are live and in-person! And for the return, solo & reggie recap the year 2021 in gaming in a two part episode • Part I covers The Next Gen Console Wars and the moves that Playstation, Microsoft, and Nintendo have made, and which of the big three is currently the winner // 1. Intro - 2. Playstation - 3. Xbox - 4. Nintendo • [friendo Talk] - solo & reggie pull up for a few minutes daily to banter on the funny, interesting and curious h...

Dec 10, 202112 min

reggie presents the story of YU-GI-OH

in a new episode of [story-mode], REGGIE shares the story behind the creation of the 2000s classic anime series and trading card game -- YU-GI-OH • [story mode] - a twice weekly original series where Solo and Reggie cover the stories behind the creation of important and interesting games • https://www.plg.gg https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeg... https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames...

Nov 20, 20212 min

solo presents the story of Magic: The Gathering

in a new episode of [story-mode], solo shares the story behind the creation of the 1990s trading card game classic -- Magic: The Gathering • | a people like games production | • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https://www.instagram.c om/peoplelikegames || https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Nov 18, 20212 min

What does it mean to Game Of The Year? || [ friendo-talk: gaming+culture]

solo & reggie discuss the recently announced nominees for this years Game Awards and ask the question of what it means to be Game of The Year • [friendo Talk] - solo & reggie pull up for a few minutes daily to banter on the funny, interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry • https://www.plg.gg​​ • https://ww w.instagram.com/peoplelikegame s • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames...

Nov 17, 202112 min

the story of SLY COOPER || [documentary • short history]

its the second season of [story-mode] & to kick things off Reggie shares the story behind the creation of the Playstation 2 platformer and cult classic -- SLY COOPER • [a people like games production] • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/pe oplelikegames https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames...

Nov 13, 20212 min

is Halo about to take over Call of Duty once again? || [friendo-talk]

solo and reggie ask and answer the question of whether the time has come for Halo to once again overtake Call of Duty in popularity -- especially with the excitement for HaloInfinite and the tepid response to Call of Duty: Vanguard! • [friendo Talk] - solo & reggie pull up for a few minutes daily to banter on the funny, interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry • [a people like games production] |

Nov 11, 202110 min

the story of OKAMI | a short history

in a new episode of [story-mode], SOLO shares the story behind the creation of the uniquely beautiful and under appreciated masterpiece -- OKAMI • a people like games production • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peop lelikegames || https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Nov 11, 20212 min

how is League of Legends esports not profitable yet tho? || gaming+culture || [friendo-talk]

solo and Reggie discuss the recent revelation that League of Legends esports has yet to turn a profit for Riot Games -- they ask how tho? & why it's still the best marketing tool they have • [friendo Talk] - solo & reggie pull up for a few minutes daily to banter on the funny, interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https:// www.instagr...

Nov 09, 202110 min

what should CD Projekt Red do with the future of Cyberpunk 2077? || [friendo-talk]

SHOW LESS solo and Reggie ask and answer the question of what they would do if they were in charge of CD Projekt Red and had to make a decision on the future of Cyberpunk 2077 • people like games is a gaming media laboratory & community portal -- check us out on all of our socials below! • | [a people like games production] | https://www.plg.gg​​ | https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.facebook.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.redd...

Nov 05, 20219 min

the story of LUIGI'S MANSION || [documentary]

In a special Halloween episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the creation of the Gamecube launch title and the thoroughly underrated -- LUIGI's MANSION • | a people like games production | • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peo plelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Oct 31, 20216 min

a short history of DRAGONBALL FINAL BOUT • [peoplelikegames]

in the 13th episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a short history behind the first ever Dragonball video game to be released in America -- DRAGONBALL: FINAL BOUT • || a people like games production || • don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- instagram.com/peoplelikegames + www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

Oct 29, 20212 min

the story of DEAD SPACE

In the 20th episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the creation of the horror classic -- DEAD SPACE • a people like games production • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peo plelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Oct 23, 20215 min

a RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT speed-run | [a short history]

in the twelfth episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick but this time arguably informative history behind the Squid Game sensation and childhood playground classic -- RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peoplelik egames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Oct 22, 20212 min

the story of HORIZON ZERO DAWN

In the 19th episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the new generation open world classic -- HORIZON ZERO DAWN • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https://www.instagram.com/ peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Oct 16, 20215 min

where did the words Nerf and Buff originate? | [side-quest]

In a new episode of [side-quest], Solo asks and answers the question: when and why did gamers decide to use the words Nerf and Buff to describe gaming stat changes? • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peo plelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Oct 14, 20214 min

a TAG [speed-run]

In the eleventh episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick and not terribly informative but still actual history behind the childhood playground classic -- TAG • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peopleli kegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Oct 12, 20212 min

the story of ANIMAL CROSSING

In the 18th episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the small village game that became a massive phenomenon -- ANIMAL CROSSING • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peoplelike games | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Oct 09, 20214 min

a TIC TAC TOE [speed-run]

In the tenth episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick but not terribly in-depth story behind the classic -- TIC TAC TOE • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peop lelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Oct 05, 20212 min

the story of SPLINTER CELL

In the 17th episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the Ubisoft stealth classic -- SPLINTER CELL • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https://www.instagram.com/p eoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Oct 02, 20214 min

the [friendo-talk] SEPTEMBER NEWSCAP

present the return of Friendo Talk & the SEPTEMBER newscap - Solo & Reggie shoot the breeze and talk about all of the most important and interesting happenings in gaming in the past month • [Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https://www.instagram.com /peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Sep 29, 202121 min

a SETTLERS OF CATAN [speed-run]

In the ninth episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick and not terribly in-depth story behind the history of the classic board game -- SETTLERS OF CATAN • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ -- [ https ://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ]...

Sep 27, 20211 min

the story of FABLE

In the sixteenth episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind one of the most ambitious games of all time -- FABLE • 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Who is Peter Molyneux? 1:30 Lionhead Studios begins development on FABLE 2:30 The massive ambitions & expectations of the game 3:15 Molyneux's overpromises come back to haunt the game 4:00 Fable launches in 2004 4:30 Outro • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter ...

Sep 22, 20215 min

a DEF JAM VENDETTA [speed-run] || gaming history

In the eighth episode of [speed-run], Solo continues to share another quick but not terribly in-depth story behind the history of the hip-hop fighting game classic -- DEF JAM VENDETTA • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!​​​​ | https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames...

Sep 20, 20211 min
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