This week, we talk about measuring expectations ahead of major game releases while also considering the accountability of both the industry as well as consumers. Tom also gives his thoughts on the reveals of Gamescom.
No Man's Sky is officially out and we talk about our first impressions of the game. Also, we discuss the language of video games and the many ways they communicate with the player.
This week, we're talking about what we've been playing! Monster Hunter Generations?! Telltale's Batman!? I AM SETSUNA!? We talk about the experiences we've had so far with these games and what we're looking forward to.
We're talking about VR again! Also, what if Nintendo entered the VR arena? Would they be able to escape the shadow of the Virtual Boy? New experiences certainly abound for the rest of 2016 through 2017, but will any of them leave a lasting impression?
With the launch of Nintendo NX looming ever closer, the crew sits down to talk about their hopes for the console, the expectations set forth by its predecessors, and what a successful launch means for Nintendo's future. (This episode was recorded just before the recent rumors...)
This week the crew sits down to talk about the joys and challenges of video game emulation, everything from classic 8-bit emulation up to the 32 and 64 bit eras. Discussion is had about the archival of video games as well as about ways to successfully monetize emulated titles. This episode of the Save/Continue Podcast was taped in front of a live studio audience.
This week, the group talks at length about the insane phenomenon that is Pokemon Go. Tom has us remember various times video games were represented on TV. Ryan learns that Shanee's for bionic eyelash implants.
This week, Ryan laments the lack of local multiplayer experiences while Tom comforts him with the idea of a couch co-op resurgence. Shanee asks about instances of bad writing in video games.
I said the first 10 books are $50...I meant $150..sorry -Tommy
This week, Tom talks about his frustrations with video game crowdfunding. Shanee starts a conversation about platform-specific software exclusivity(she also has a hard time saying "exclusivity"). Ryan gets personal and asks what video games have helped the others through hard times.
In this special 2 hour episode, the crew discusses all of the major conferences that went down during E3. Everyone expresses their hopes as well as their concerns with what they learned during the show. EA is turning down profits, Ubisoft is letting you play on the snow, and Bethesda really wanted us to get a good look at Dishonored 2. There's a lot to talk about this week.
This week the crew is joined once again by James Wells and new friend Chris Ferreira. Chris explains the magic behind Rage. Ryan talks Overwatch anger meltdowns. Russians are hacking MySpace. Shanee recounts trying to calm a woman who was the victim of an exploding console.
Shanee is still Sailor Moon Dropping. Ryan asks how seriously we should be taking war games. Tom wants to know what the crew thinks of numbered review scores.
This week, Shanee returns just in time to hear Ryan talk about how much he loves Overwatch. The crew shares their E3 predictions. Also, Shanee hates Geoff Keighley.
This week it's just Ryan and Tom. Ryan gives a true confession of his feelings for Doom. Tom asks the eternal question, "Do graphics matter?" This leads into a discussion of the importance(or lack thereof) of story in video games. Also, why is Jason Todd everyone in the Batman universe?
This week, Ryan talks to Tom and Shanee about which bicycle he'll be riding when he critically injures himself. He also gives his impressions of Doom and Uncharted 4. The crew discusses various peripherals, starting with the childhood disappointment that is the Nintendo Powerglove, leading into light guns, fight sticks, and racing wheels.
