In this episode of Transition, regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about FIFA 18 bundles on PlayStation 4, PS Plus price increase, shovelware on PS Store, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Dragon Quest XI, Monster Hunter World, Battlefield 5, Nintendo sales numbers, and Splatoon 2. FIFA 18 bundles on PS4 Why this is good news for India Which bundles are available Sony’s retailer-neutral strategy Amazon India’s PS4 FIFA bundles PS Plus price increase Why it happ...
Aug 02, 2017•55 min
We talk about GTA Online, PC game prices in India, Pokemon Go’s Chicago Fest failure, Destiny 2 beta, and Overwatch on this week’s episode. Regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. GTA Online RDR not as big as GTA Future of Take Two games Online elements in Rockstar games Highest selling games in US and India Why GTA IV still sells a lot in India PC game prices in India Assassin’s Creed Origins Blizzard games Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle Boxes with no disc Destiny 2 bet...
Jul 26, 2017•40 min
Pop culture nerds Akhil Arora, Gagan Gupta, and Roydon Cerejo join host Pranay Parab to talk about Game of Thrones season 7 episode 1. Then we talk about games such as Call of Duty, Destiny 2, and Splatoon 2 with regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani joining the host. Game of Thrones (SPOILERS GALORE) Season 7 episode 1 Arya Stark’s part in the episode The fate of the Freys Production quality and budget Theories around Cersei and Jamie Predictions for Cersei’s arc Look ahead at battles to co...
Jul 19, 2017•1 hr 4 min
The Gadgets 360 book club reunites to talk about science fiction novel Starship Troopers, by Robert Heinlein, on this episode of Transition. Kawaljit Singh Bedi and Aqiul Colombowala join host Pranay Parab for this episode. Needless to say, this episode is full of spoilers about the book and the movie. Why Starship Troopers is controversial Author’s background and time in the Navy Views on women Recruitment drive Support for US nuclear program Plot Not much action, too much focus on training How...
Jul 12, 2017•48 min
Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about lots of updates in gaming including exploding sales of Crash Bandicoot, our experiences with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC, rumours of Bayonetta coming to Nintendo Switch, some Call of Duty news, and games releasing in July 2017. Pokemon Go anniversary How the game has evolved What’s new now India launch Entry barrier for new players Hearthstone and how it handled this Crash Ban...
Jul 04, 2017•42 min
In this episode we have lots of gaming updates including SNES Classic Mini, Arms update, Zelda DLC, Rockstar’s Open IV modding controversy, Sega Forever, and Sony PlayStation 5 rumours. Games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. SNES Classic Mini Why Nintendo is going retro Price Never-before released game The list of games Games we wished it had Is there a point to buying this console? Production run and stock situation Price gouging on NES Class...
Jun 28, 2017•42 min
In the gaming section, regulars Rishi Alwani, Mikhail Madnani, and Pranay Parab talk about changes to Pokemon Go, Xbox One X, Forza 7, controversies around GTA mods and cross-platform online play, Shadow of Tomb Raider PlayStation top-up cards coming to India, and the future of Hitman with IO Interactive going indie. On the pop culture side of things, pop culture nerds Gagan Gupta, Roydon Cerejo, and Akhil Arora talk about American Gods and The Handmaid’s Tale. Pokemon Go What’s new Events in Po...
Jun 21, 2017•1 hr 25 min
E3 2017 was amazing in more ways than one. Games editor Rishi Alwani, pop culture nerd Akhil Arora, and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss why it was so good. EA Play Need for Speed Payback Fifa 18 Star Wars Battlefront 2 A Way Out Anthem Xbox One X Hardware Forza 7 Games delayed Indies Exclusives or lack thereof Xbox backward compatibility Phil Spencer Dragon Ball Fighters Bethesda All games coming 2017 Fallout and Doom VR Skyrim Switch Evil Within 2 Wolfens...
Jun 14, 2017•2 hr 6 min
The pre-E3 edition of Transition brings together Gadgets 360’s games editor Rishi Alwani, friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani, and host Pranay Parab. We talk about what we expect from the events held by EA, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Bethesda, Sony, and Nintendo. Electronic Arts Games officially available in India Which games are available offline Pricing in India Need for Speed Why Mike is looking forward to EA Play Microsoft Xbox Scorpio Speculation on launch date Possible pricing Games expected on...
Jun 09, 2017•47 min
On this episode of Transition, games editor Rishi Alwani and friend of the podcast Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk all things Nintendo, apart from Overwatch Anniversary Event, PS4 Slim bundles, PS3's end, Far Cry 5, and the future of 32-bit games on iOS. Nintendo Nintendo Switch production being ramped up Crossing original 10 million target Production boost Nintendo can’t keep up with demand Monster Hunter XX Huge game in some markets Drives up Nintendo’s share value India release...
May 31, 2017•48 min
We talk about games and pop culture in this episode of Transition. The first segment is all about gaming as regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about games such as Far Cry 5, Destiny 2, Arms, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Overwatch. In the second segment, pop culture nerd Akhil Arora and Pranay Parab talk about Twin Peaks, a TV show that is back on air after a quarter of a century. Far Cry 5 Leaks, and more leaks Setting What to expect Religion in the game Desti...
May 23, 2017•1 hr 3 min
We talk about Injustice 2, a possible Legend of Zelda smartphone game, the future of Hitman and Mass Effect, apart from Alan Wake and Steam. Regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab in this episode. Injustice 2 Story mode How the game looks Gameplay mechanics Microtransactions Comparison with Injustice: Gods Among Us Mortal Kombat X microtransactions Various editions Pricing and IAP Street Fighter V IAP The state of AAA games Future of Mass Effect and Hitman Mass Effect o...
May 17, 2017•49 min
This episode of Transition is all about gaming. We cover several topics including Activision's India pricing strategy, Blizzard's games being available in India, leaks on upcoming games such as the next Assassin's Creed and Far Cry, apart from our thoughts on Bethesda's new game Prey. Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab for this episode. Activision India Pricing Call of Duty: World War II India pricing Why the price is so high Editions we can expect in India ...
May 10, 2017•44 min
We're beginning to hear about PlayStation 5 rumours already so that makes us wonder whether it is too early for Sony to launch the console. Avid gamers Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about that, apart from the future of Xbox One and Nintendo consoles. In the second part of this podcast, we talk about The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Roydon Cerejo step in with their thoughts on the movie. PlayStation 5 Rumours Lifecycle of th...
May 03, 2017•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of Transition, we talk about Call of Duty: World War II, Overwatch maps, Vanquish, Sniper Ghost Warrior 3, and a way to stream PC games on the Nintendo Switch. Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk all things gaming. Call of Duty: World War II Return to roots Band of Brothers reference More about the developers Overwatch maps New maps coming to Overwatch Challenges towards making new maps Comparison with Valve and Dota 2 maps Smurf accou...
Apr 26, 2017•38 min
In the first part of the show, gamers Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Nintendo’s big games releasing this year, NES Classic, HTC Vive’s India price, and Battlefront 2. In the second segment, pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Roydon Cerejo step in to talk about The Handmaid’s Tale, a speculative fiction TV show. Nintendo Direct Games releasing in 2017 Minecraft Nintendo’s 3DS gameplan New games on the 3DS NES Classic Discontinued Why this happened The scalper...
Apr 19, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Microsoft’s big Xbox Scorpio announcement dominates the discussion on this week’s episode. Regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Scorpio, Minecraft’s new marketplace, iOS 11’s impact on games, Dawn of War 3, and an Overwatch event. Xbox Scorpio specs Was it really a reveal? What we think of the hardware specifications Where are all the games? Demoing Forza 6 Apex Edition Which games could we see at E3 2017 Impact on PC gamers Console vs PC Minecraft Marke...
Apr 11, 2017•50 min
Die-hard Persona fans Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss the latest entry into the JRPG series and why it may be the best game of 2017. In the second part of the show, pop culture nerds Akhil Arora and Roydon Cerejo talk about the science fiction TV show Legion. Persona 5 Gadgets 360 Review: 10/10 How JRPGs are different from Western role-playing games Origins of the Persona series Older Persona games Persona 5’s in-game UI Can new players start the series with Pe...
Apr 04, 2017•1 hr 21 min
Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to discuss the latest gaming news from the week, including the latest on the Call of Duty franchise, Destiny, Starcraft, Splatoon 2, and games we’ve been playing such as Mass Effect: Andromeda, Persona 5, and The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+. Destiny 2 What to expect PC release? Fixing annoyances from Destiny Call of Duty Return to game’s roots World War II setting Single-player campaign length Black Ops 3 vs Infinite Warf...
Mar 27, 2017•42 min
Mass Effect: Andromeda has released and we discuss our experiences in the game, followed by talk about Super Mario Run's release on Android, PS3's rumoured discontinuation, and Nintendo Switch's early signs of success. Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab for this episode Mass Effect: Andromeda A few words on the original trilogy Plot discussion Side quests Quest structure Cringeworthy dialogue Issues with the game Mass Effect 2 and Normandy Super Mario Run Re...
Mar 22, 2017•46 min
Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about the massive price hike for PC games in India, PS4 games coming to PC, and a slightly controversial review of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. How to buy games for cheap PC game price hike in India Ubisoft and Warner Bros double game price Possible reasons behind this PC games now cost more than their console counterparts Region-locking and DRM Why Dota 2 and Counter-Strike are so popular in India Compa...
Mar 15, 2017•39 min
Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani managed to find a Nintendo Switch in India and discussion around Nintendo’s latest gaming console dominates this episode. Host Pranay Parab finally had to force Rishi and Mikhail to flip the Switch and talk about other gaming news. Nintendo Switch Issues with the Switch The dangers of the Joy Con Bluetooth range issues Worries about scratches on the screen Hardware Joy Cons D-pad Overall controller experience 1-2 Switch Should it be bundled with ...
Mar 08, 2017•45 min
This episode is all about Old Man’s War, a military science fiction novel by John Scalzi. Aqiul Colombowala joins Pranay Parab to talk about the book and why everyone should read it. Old Man’s War by John Scalzi The state of the world Why it’s called Old Man’s War Stereotypical characters How it feels to read it for the second time Fresh take on military SF Not too serious, which works for military SF Tyrannical humans Various alien species Covandu Lilliputian species Moral debates Two-metre tal...
Mar 01, 2017•48 min
In the first segment, Rishi Alwani, Mikhail Madnani, and host Pranay Parab offer excellent tips on getting discounts while buying your favourite games. The second segment features lots of SPOILERS on the Lego Batman Movie, as pop culture nerd Akhil Arora and host Pranay Parab discuss the movie. Getting big discounts on games Why buying on launch day is usually a bad idea Physical goods as reward for pre-orders Discounts on PC games Steam Seasonal sales Refund policy Wishlists Regional pricing AA...
Feb 22, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Podcast regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk about Steam Greenlight and why it had to be done away with. We compare it with Steam Direct, the system that's going to replace Greenlight. We also talk about For Honor, an upcoming third-person game, an awesome Humble Bundle, and the woeful state of PS4 game pre-orders in India. Steam Greenlight being shut down Reasons for shut down Steam Direct Increase in developer fees Valve’s hands off approach Rigging concerns...
Feb 15, 2017•37 min
PS4 fans Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to praise Sony's upcoming PS4 update and talk about how it impacts gamers. We also talk about Nintendo's latest smartphone game Fire Emblem Heroes, more details on FIFA for Nintendo Switch, and Rishi's experiences with Ghost Recon Wildlands' closed beta. PS4 Pro System Software 4.5 Beta External storage support Boost mode Games that support Boost mode Fire Emblem Heroes Gacha system Free-to-play mechanics Impact on Nintendo console...
Feb 08, 2017•28 min
Console gamers Rishi Alwani and Gagan Gupta join host Pranay Parab to discuss whether the recent lack of new titles on Xbox One is a worrying sign or is Microsoft holding back for something big. We also discuss our experiences with new PS4 games, apart from the Nintendo Switch and upcoming Fire Emblem games. PlayStation 4 games Yakuza 0 Review: 10/10 Gravity Rush 2 and other great games that released in January 2017, most for PS4 Microsoft and microtransactions Scalebound cancelled Total War: Wa...
Feb 01, 2017•29 min
Kawaljit Singh Bedi and Aqiul Colombowala join host Pranay Parab to talk about Ready Player One, a science fiction novel written by Ernest Cline. SPOILERS galore ahead. Audiobook experience Will Wheaton’s narration Oasis, the all-encompassing VR game Living in the stacks Privacy Omnipresent Internet access Wall of text early in the book Characters James Halliday’s countless favourite games, books, TV shows IOI and pantomime villains Gunters vs. Sixers High Fives Sixers and a lack of subtlety Key...
Jan 25, 2017•1 hr 5 min
Nintendo fans Rishi Alwani, Mikhail Madnani, and Gagan Gupta join host Pranay Parab to share their thoughts on the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo Switch Pre-Order Date Announced; Price, Release Date Revealed Nintendo Switch Is Region-Free Nintendo Confirms Nintendo Switch Online Features to Be Paid After Free Trial The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch Announced Nintendo Switch Games: Zelda, Mario, FIFA, and All Other Ti...
Jan 18, 2017•58 min
Nintendo Switch is the company's latest gaming console. A lot is riding on it and Nintendophiles Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab to talk all things Switch. Nintendo Switch announced January 12 launch event for Switch Pokemon Sun and Moon success 3DS hardware sales in 2016 Super Mario Run launch Shareholder pressure on Nintendo After Switch announced, Nintendo share price Nintendo stock fell after Super Mario Run Super Mario Run App Store reviews Pokemon Go Pokemon Sun and...
Jan 11, 2017•28 min
