In our 100th episode, Vivs and Jaemi discuss the previous episodes we've had with the addition of another of topic as a surprise. E96 - Are Gamers Bad Critics? E97 - Is the Console Era ending? E98 - How far has Video Games influenced Pop Culture? E99 - Is the New Generation going to kill gaming culture? Bonus Topic (?) Song Credits Intro - Yes We Can by T-Pain Outro - Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar Art Credit Artwork by: @aud.isenyo...
Are we going to lose gaming culture we know to the new generation or are we seeing the new generation spin the culture to new heights. Jaemi dives into the idea of a new generation that has been spoiled by the overwhelming video game boom of the 21st century. Is the new generation even hungry for new games, genres and game development ideas or have we raised a generation that is already full and sick of playing video games? Song Credits Intro - Yes We Can by T-Pain Outro - Daystar - Celery in a ...
Are we at the dawn of a Video Game Pop Culture boom? Jaemi talks about how mainstream media is now at the precipice of a video game culture boom and how the titans of the industry are moving mountains to make this happen. Song Credits Intro - Yes We Can by T-Pain Outro - Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar Art Credit Artwork by: @aud.isenyo
Is the console hype nearing the end of its rope or will we a see a resurgence of interest when it comes to our favorite home consoles? Jaemi explores the several clues to uncover such a claim and uses statements provided by the console giants themselves to prove if it is true or not. Song Credits Intro - Yes We Can by T-Pain Outro - Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar Art Credit Artwork by: @aud.isenyo
We explore the question Are Gamers Bad Critics in this episode. Jaemi delves into some issues with regard to certain biases when it comes to critically reviewing games or are gamers just driven by hype and emotions. Do gamers really follow criterias when figuring out which games are good or are they subjective when it comes to understanding the best games out there? Song Credits Intro - Yes We Can by T-Pain Outro - Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar Art Credit Artwork by: @aud.isen...
Recorded: 01 Feb 2021 Published: 05 Feb 2021 Part 2 of The Exclusivity Problem: Does this spell the end for console gaming? [Episode 93] If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865 Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery i...
Recorded: 15 Jan 2022 Published: 22 Jan 2022 Duh?! It's the New Year! Catching up to news from December 2021 up to January 2022 If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865 Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carro...
Recorded: 15 Nov 2021 Published: 19 Nov 2021 Do you play exclusively on your chosen console because of the games or because of the system? Jaemi and Vivz discuss exclusivity in consoles and do you believe exclusivity will be the end of console gaming? If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tag...
Recorded: 06 Nov 2021 Published: 10 Nov 2021 What is Project Xandata? What inspired them to make the first Filipino FPS? What are the challenges? Listen to Jaemi talk to Secret 6's Jem Bernaldez (3D Creative Lead) and Jeff Jadulco (Server Engineer) about the First Filipino, Multiplayer 3v3 First-Person Shooter (FPS) Project Xandata. If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://...
Recorded: 16 Oct 2021 Published: 20 Oct 2021 We talk to Togueman a Rainbow Six: Siege streamer and Tiktok creator about R6's past present and future. Links: Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/toguemangaming Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@togueman Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/togueman If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play...
Recorded: 05 Oct 2021 Published: 13 Oct 2021 Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Tokyo Gameshow. If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865 Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Days...
Recorded: 26 Sep 2021 Published: 29 Sep 2021 Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Nintendo Direct. If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865 Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Day...
Recorded: 14 Sep 2021 Published: 17 Sep 2021 Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Sony's Playstation Showcase. If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865 Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot fie...
Recorded: 04 Sep 2021 Published: 09 Sep 2021 We delve into the darkness of the mind of Kenneth to know more about his journey through the abyss of game development emerging into the light with the game Nyctophobia: Devil Unleashed. Links: Game | Nyctophobia: Devil Unleashed https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672840/Nyctophobia_Devil_Unleashed/ Game | Triple Hell https://kenethdev.itch.io/triple-hell Facebook | Solitary Games https://www.facebook.com/SolitaryGames If you like this episode, pleas...
Recorded: 29 Aug 2021 Published: 01 Sep 2021 In today's episode, we do a quick rundown of games released at GamesCom. If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865 Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by...
Recorded: 25 Aug 2021 Published: 27 Aug 2021 Are you an aspiring Indie Game Developer? Do you have a prototype, but you have no idea how to move forward? Wish you have experienced programmers to help you improve your game? Today we talk to the people behind Project PIGI (Philippine Indie Games Initiative), a collaboration of three established independent game studios in the Philippines: Ranida Games, Squeaky Wheel, and Yangyang Mobile. Their project aims to bridge the divide between Philippine g...
Recorded: 14 Aug 2021 Published: 18 Aug 2021 Today we discuss a storm that is rocking one of the biggest studios in the gaming industry, the lawsuit against Blizzard Entertainment. Which is accused of being a "breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women." If you like this episode please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://...
Recorded: 07 Aug 2021 Published: 11 Aug 2021 We go down memory lane and reveal the games that we regret buying. If you like this episode please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it or you can support the podcast via these links: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865 Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Days...
Recorded: 24 Jul 2021 Published: 28 Jul 2021 Welcome to the 1st episode of Year 4! New Music, New Cover, New Year, New Place To start the new season, we discuss how we think eSports should progress to be successful. The best way to grow any sport is to start with amateur competitions and go PRO. Support The Podcast: Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865 Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506...
Recorded: 17 Jul 2021 Published: 21 Jul 2021 For our final episode of Year 3, we talk to Andreas and Zain. Founders of VirtualSEA, a website dedicated to games from indie developers across Southeast Asia. All about the state of game development in a region not known for game development; and what is needed to break out into the global market. LINKS: Virtual SEA | Games from Southeast Asia https://virtualseasia.com/ Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf ...
Recorded: 10 Jul 2021 Published: 14 Jul 2021 Today we give our take on this trend, how it has taken Filipino gamers by storm and how it can affect the future of Filipino video games. Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU...
Recorded: 3 Jul 2021 Published: 7 Jul 2021 Today's guest is Ryan Sumo, co-founder of Squeaky Wheel. We talk more about how the game industry works, his experiences in game development and publishing. And also, details about Steam that few people are aware of. MARKERS: 0:01:54 - Ryan Sumo's journey from freelance artist to a game developer. 0:16:22 - Who decides to put microtransactions in a game? 0:21:20 - What is the advantage of a Solo Developer versus a Team? 0:26:24 - What is your experience...
Recorded: 26 Jun 2021 Published: 30 Jun 2021 We start this episode with Marnel interviewing Jaemi and Vivz about how PKL began. Wait. What? We talked to our guests Marnel and Niel of the studio formerly known as Squeaky Wheel Studio and Juls of GameDevPH about their experiences in the game dev industry. CHAPTERS: 0:03:08 - Kami ang guest? 0:09:13 - Squeaky Wheel 0:11:27 - Origin Stories (and in recording hiring?) 0:26:38 - What's needed in PH Game Development 0:31:58 - The Crunch 0:43:03 - Alpha...
Recorded: 19 Jun 2021 Published: 23 Jun 2021 Jaemi and Vivz talk about the games that came out of E3 2021 and did Kojima make a new game? 0:00:43 - E3 Announced Games 0:42:02 - Kojima Conspiracy 0:49:47 - Crotch Streaming 1:03:02 - AMPLFY 300 Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU...
Recorded: 12 Jun 2021 Published: 16 Jun 2021 On our Independence Day episode, we discuss a little bit of the Netflix show TRESE. Well mostly TRESE ... but we also talked about Summer of Games (starting at 0:54:10). The games we talked about are Elden Ring, Tiny Tina's Wonderland, WitcherCon, and more. Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daysta...
Recorded: 07 Jun 2021 Published: 09 Jun 2021 In this episode, we just want to look into developer issues and give our take on the question... Why are Filipino-made games not as recognized/supported in the Philippines? Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU...
Recorded: 29 May 2021 Published: 02 Jun 2021 Are you a SIMP? What is SIMPing? Is it really bad? In this episode, Jaemi and Vivz get to the bottom of what SIMP really means. Also in this episode, we talk about HotTub Twitch Streaming and Final Fantasy 15. Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU...
Recorded: 22 May 2021 Published: 26 May 2021 LISTEN as Jaemi and Vivs interview Tier One Entertainment's Director of Southeast Asia Expansion, Jaba Orellana, about Tier One's new content creator program, the AMPLFY Academy. We went to find out what the program is all about, who can benefit from it and we even got a few exclusive and top-secret details about the program. Click here to register with AMPLFY Academy http://bit.ly/AMPLFYAcademy Check them out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GETA...
Recorded: 9 May 2021 Published: 12 May 2021 News Rundown What's new in Riot? The meta of new characters competitive games. Sony Entertainment WoW Classic: Burning Crusade and MMOs should die The Next Stage of Entertainment - Video Game Movies Perception of "Gamer" then and now PS5 Game Exclusive: To Buy or Not To Buy? Scalpers & Cryptocurrency the bane of PC GPU How does one become a tester? more 0:47:53 The MMO genre should die 1:06:15 Jaemi TRGGRD - PS5 Exclusive Inay artwork: Liga Ni Like...
Recorded: 1 May 2021 Published: 5 May 2021 Jaemi and Vivz tackle the homophobic comments towards Blacklist's captain Ohmyv33nus and the toxicity of a game community to the LGBTQ+ community. How does a game community become toxic? 0:31: 21 Earning from Toxicity 0:58:10 When is "Trash Talk" ok? Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https:/...
