Episodes

  • 14: Going Independent

    14: Going Independent
    May 22 2024
    In this very vulnerable episode, Riana shares the reasoning behind her big life change. Follow along as Danny and Riana open up about leaving their traditional careers behind, going all-in on their business, and betting on their own future.

    Poll of the week: Is full-time work a sure thing?
    Yes
    No
    Not these days

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    37 mins
  • 13: What Makes A Great Handheld?

    13: What Makes A Great Handheld?
    May 15 2024
    Danny and Riana are back with a life update and an in-depth discussion about handheld consoles and what makes them great. Follow along as we recall what we loved (and hated) about handhelds of the past and present, and look ahead to what we hope to see in future handhelds from Nintendo and Xbox.

    Poll of the week: How do you prefer to play games?
    Handheld
    Console
    Mobile
    PC

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    50 mins
  • 12: Hades 2 Technical Test Impressions

    12: Hades 2 Technical Test Impressions
    Apr 25 2024
    This week Danny and Riana go hands-on with Hades 2! The Hades series is one of the first games this duo played side-by-side, and the hype for the sequel is REAL! We also discuss what a technical test even is, why game studios "release" games before they're finished, and how we hope to cover gaming reviews on this channel.

    Poll of the week: Are you excited for Hades 2?
    Yes
    No
    I still need to play Hades 1!

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    34 mins
  • 11: Video Game Adaptations

    11: Video Game Adaptations
    Apr 17 2024
    Since we can't stop thinking about the Fallout TV series, this week let's continue our video game adaptation conversation! We talk about our favorite adaptations over the years, what we think made them successful, and where others fell short. We also offer our industry insider perspective on why there are so many new video game adaptations coming out right now, and briefly discuss our most anticipated upcoming projects.

    Poll of the week: Do video game adaptations increase your interest in playing the game?
    Yes
    No
    Depends

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    37 mins
  • 10: The Fallout TV Series Review (Non-Spoiler)

    10: The Fallout TV Series Review (Non-Spoiler)
    Apr 10 2024
    Danny and Riana's non-spoiler review of the Fallout TV Series.

    Poll of the week: Are you going to watch the Fallout TV series?
    Yes
    No

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    23 mins
  • 9: Are Marketing Events Still Relevant?

    9: Are Marketing Events Still Relevant?
    Apr 3 2024
    Video game studios used to shell out big bucks for larger-than-life convention hall booth displays and all-expenses-paid international invite-only hands-on preview events like it was nothing. Today, Danny and Riana attend everything from parties to behind-closed doors to red-carpet premiers for video games, movies, and TV shows. What makes an event worth the time and effort? What trends and changes do we see in media marketing approaches? Pull up a chair for story time, wishlists, and a bit of forecasting in this week's discussion.

    Poll of the week: would you spend money / travel to attend a big media event?
    Yes
    No
    N/A (It's My Job)

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    43 mins
  • 8: Do Reviews Matter?

    8: Do Reviews Matter?
    Mar 27 2024
    Professional reviews are part of our day-to-day business, but how much do they matter, really? Are critic scores more important than general audience scores? Does a Metacritic or Rotten Tomatoes number impact how future business is conducted for the companies releasing media? We discuss all of this and more in this reality-check episode.

    Poll of the week: should media reviews have numbered scores?
    • Yes
    • No
    • Sometimes
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    34 mins
  • 7: Is AI Taking Over?

    7: Is AI Taking Over?
    Mar 20 2024
    "Artificial Intelligence" has been around for ages, but over the last few years, we've seen a quantum leap in the applications of AI technology. What are the implications of creating an "original" song written by a bot that mimics a real person's voice with the click of a button? How do artists protect their livelihoods when their work is reproduced by a phone app? We tackle these questions, look for the positive sides of AI, and make our predictions for the future in this complex discussion.

    Poll of the week: do you think AI is overall good or bad for the creative arts?
    Overall good
    Overall bad
    It's complicated / don't know

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    33 mins