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2023-07-1301 min
80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 13During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Super Mario Movie! Hogwarts Legacy Continues... New Sony Handheld! "Second Phase" of PS5 https://insider-gaming.com/playstation-handheld/ Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster gets a release date https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-pixel-remasters-switch-and-ps4-release-dates-announced Sony puts Accessibility info in the store page
2023-04-1054 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 12During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Hogwarts Legacy Slog! E3 Officially Cancelled https://www.ign.com/articles/e3-has-been-canceled https://www.ign.com/articles/esa-head-blames-e3-cancellation-on-wider-industry-challenges-wont-say-if-event-will-return 10 Mins of Tears of the Kingdom gameplay https://www.polygon.com/23658171/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-gameplay-nintendo-direct FFXVI is Gold https://www.ign.com/articles...
2023-04-0352 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 11During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Diablo 4 Beta Spring Time Gaming PlayStation 3 Updates -Nintendo eShop Closed! https://www.polygon.com/deals/23641643/best-3ds-games-eshop-closing -Sonic Origins Plus Announced for June https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sonic-origins-plus-launches-in-june-with-new-content/1100-6512651/ -TMNT The Last Ronin getting a video game adaptation!...
2023-03-2747 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 10During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: PlayStation 5 Pro? NO WAY! Actor Lance Riddick has passed: https://www.polygon.com/23645318/lance-reddick-death-john-wick-destiny-wire Resident Evil 4 Remake Reviews: https://www.ign.com/articles/resident-evil-4-remake-review PS5 Pro in Development: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps5-pro-in-development-may-release-in-2024-report/1100-6512317/ Criterion...
2023-03-2035 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 9During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Platinum 93! Top Gear for SNES? -Suicide Squad Delayed https://www.polygon.com/23632584/suicide-squad-game-kill-the-justice-league-delayed-rocksteady-warner-bros -Starfield Delayed, new date announced https://www.polygon.com/23630506/starfield-release-date-delayed-bethesda -Capcom Spotlight https://www.ign.com/articles/capcom-spotlight-march-2023-everything-announced -Mario Kart 8 Deluxe new characters...
2023-03-1348 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 8During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Trophies! A Final Fantasy Retro discussion -Pokemon Presents, everything announced https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23616619/pokemon-presents-day-2023-direct-announcements-all-trailers Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
2023-03-0658 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 7During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: PS VR2!!!!! -Sony's State of Play and everything announced https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-announced-in-sonys-playstation-state-of-play-february-2023 Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/
2023-02-2755 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 6During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Theatrhythm Final Bar Hogwart's Legacy https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/opinion/jk-rowling-transphobia.html -February's PlayStation Plus lineup is lit https://blog.playstation.com/2023/02/15/playstation-plus-game-catalog-lineup-for-february-horizon-forbidden-west-the-quarry-resident-evil-7-biohazard-and-more/ -Xbox GamePass not good for game sales? https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-confirms-game-pass-cannibalizes-sales -Incoming Pokemon Scarlet/Violet...
2023-02-2047 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 5During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Hogwart's Legacy Metroid Prime Remaster -Everything announced at Nintendo Direct https://www.polygon.com/23590977/nintendo-direct-february-2023-everything-announced Guitar Hero? Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds...
2023-02-1352 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 4During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Final Bar Demo Platinum #92 secured - Super Stardust Portable PSP port -Sony removing the PS Plus Collection https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sony-is-closing-the-door-on-its-playstation-plus-collection -Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft not at E3 https://www.ign.com/articles/esa-statement-e3-2023 -Multiplayer Games being shut down
2023-02-0650 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 3During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: -Vampire Survivors addiction -Xbox developer showcase recap https://www.polygon.com/23571609/xbox-developer-direct-news-announcements-trailers-recap -HBO Renews The Last of Us for a second season https://www.polygon.com/23574412/the-last-of-us-season-2-hbo-max -Dead Space Remake Review Round Up https://opencritic.com/game/13897/dead-space-remake-
2023-01-3045 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz Episode 2During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: -Termite auto-popped the DBZ Kakarot Platinum Trophy -Nintendo ramps up Switch production https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-20/nintendo-switch-production-boost-set-to-defy-industry-forecasts#xj4y7vzkg -Microsoft is hit with 10,000 layoffs. https://www.purexbox.com/news/2023/01/halos-joe-staten-provides-update-following-343-and-microsoft-layoffs -An update on my Goodwill Finds order
2023-01-2350 min80-Bit PodsmashTermite's Buzz DebutDuring 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: -Termite platinumed Sonic Frontiers. -Gran Turismo 7 and Beat Saber coming to PSVR2 -Playground Games leaders form new AAA studio Maverick Games https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playground-games-leaders-form-new-aaa-studio-maverick-games Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported...
2023-01-1647 min
The Flock PodcastCW: Eye StuffThis week the boys had on their friends from 80-Bit Podsmash! The gang got up and talked about V Rising, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Pokémon Coral Version, Project Zomboid, Berserk, Sifu, CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- REUNION, Sonic Frontiers, and more!Check out 80-Bit Podsmash!! Our intro is remixed by Poison FrogFollow us on Instagram Watch us play games live on Twitch Leave us a voicemail at (804) 286-0626 and consider supporting us through our Patreon Check out the Discord!
2023-01-101h 4480-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash 2022 ReviewPenguin & Termite put the final cap on 2022 with a discussion all about our podcast. We have a big announcement to make as well. We go over our most popular episodes, our favorite moments and what we've learned over the last year. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2023-01-091h 12
Bionic Elbow Pod SmashSelf Professed Occasional Dumbass. Dynamite ReviewWe review AEW Dynamite! and talk Forbidden door
2022-06-1647 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashMiddle age and extremeDynamite review, rampage review, and Double or Nothing predictions!
2022-05-281h 042022-05-2459 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashHookhausen after all! AEW Dynamite, and Rampage ReviewWe discuss All elite wrestling, Dynamite, and Rampage. Aaron fantasy books a summer feud with CM punk and a bullet club led adam page.
2022-05-1459 min80-Bit PodsmashAdapting Source Material for Video Games!It's easy to get caught up in the conversation surrounding TV and Movie adaptations of video games. But, have you considered how well video games adapt other source material? We discuss all about it on this week's episode of 80 Bit Podsmash! https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2022-05-091h 14Bionic Elbow Pod SmashAEW Dynamite review, and Rampage review. Serenity NowThis week we watch Dynamite, and Rampage. We have a new microphone cover, is our audio any better? tweet at us @bionicsmashpod
2022-04-3048 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashOink Oink B*tch Aew Dynamite Aew Rampage reviewEpisode 30! this week we review AEW Dynamite, and AEW Rampage.
2022-04-2347 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashIt's Tope Suicida night ladies and gentlemen Aew Dynamite ReviewWe are back! We Discuss this weeks Dynamite CM Punk vs. Penta El Zero MiedoAEW World Tag-Team ChampionshipsJurassic Express (c) vs. reDRagonMJF vs. "Captain" Shawn DeanDarby Allin Wants Coffin Match With Andrade El IdoloJ.A.S. vs. Eddie Kingston, Santana & OrtizMarina Shafir vs. Skye BlueRicky Starks & Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Shane "Swerve" Strickland & Keith LeeROH TV ChampionshipMinoru Suzuki (c) vs. Samoa Joe
2022-04-1444 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashAew Dynamite Review, and Rampage review Dragons Dinosaurs aaaahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!This week we review both Dynamite, and RampageOwen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament: Samoa Joe vs. Max CasterOwen Hart Foundation Women's Tournament: Hikaru Shida vs. Julia HartTables Match: The Hardys vs. The Butcher and The BladeChristian Cage vs. Adam ColeRing of Honor and AAA tag team champions FTR vs. The Young BucksDynamiteTrent vs Brian Danielson Hook and DanhausenWIllow vs red velvetWheeler Yuta bleeds all his blood vs Jon MoxleyBEPS 28
2022-04-0948 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashWrestleMania Weekend ReviewWe talk Wrestlemania weekend.We watch A lady wrestle a bearRing of Honor Makes its big returnWrestlemania is two nights once again. Cody Rhodes is Back baby!
2022-04-0537 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashAEW rampage Review , a lot of Tony's around hereCM Punk vs. Max Caster CM Champion?Jay Lethal vs. Jon MoxleyFTR vs. The Gunn ClubJericho appreciation society clashes with Kingston, Santana, and OrtizJade Cargill Accepts Challenge To Face Marina ShafirBryan Danielson vs. Wheeler YutaAdam Cole & reDRagon Championship Celebration interrupted by Adam Page, and Jurassic Express AEW Women's Champion Thunder Rosa on the micOwen Hart Foundation Wo...
2022-03-3137 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashAEW Dynamite Review March 23rd, 2022Dax Harwood vs. CM PunkJericho Appreciation Society With A Message For Dark Order & Inner CircleEight-Man Texas Tornado Tag MatchThe Hardy Brothers, Darby Allin & Sting vs. Private Party, The Butcher & The BladeTony Schiavone Backstage With FTRJon Moxley & Bryan Danielson vs. The Varsity BlondsMJF Reacts and wardlow Wheeler Yuta leaves the best friends?Adam Cole vs. Jay LethalAdam Cole Calls Out Adam Page & "Hangman" Happily ObligesDustin Rhodes vs lance archer set up for rampageSammy Guevara & Tay Conti argue with da...
2022-03-2438 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashSt Paddy's Smash Dynamite, and rampage review!We talk wednesday's dynamite, and Fridays Rampage.
2022-03-1946 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashPost revolution Dynamite ReviewChris Jericho, Jake Hager & Team 2point0 Beat Down Eddie Kingston, Santana & OrtizAEW World Championship"Hangman" Adam Page (C) vs. Dante Martin Adam Cole Confronts "Hangman" Adam PageBryan Danielson & Jon Moxley (w/ William Regal) vs. The WorkhorsemenTony Schiavone Interviews William RegalHangman" Adam Page & The Dark Order Talk BackstageWheeler Yuta vs. PACCutler Cam: Adam Cole, reDRagon & The Young BucksFTR Fires Tully BlanchardA.H.F...
2022-03-1035 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashAEW REVOLUTION REVIEWThe Revolution will be podcasted!on our latest episode we talk at you about AEW Revolution.Jericho vs KingstonReDragon vs the young bucks, vs Jurassic ExpressKeith Lee vs. Orange Cassidy vs. Powerhouse Hobbs vs. Ricky Starks vs. Wardlow vs. Christian Cage (Face of the Revolution Ladder Match)AEW TBS Championship -- Jade Cargill (c) vs. Tay ContiCM Punk vs. MJF (Dog Collar Match)AEW Women's Championship -- Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D. (c) vs. Thunder...
2022-03-091h 022022-02-2755 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashFrom Panama to Venezuela AEW Dynamite and rampage wrestling ReviewAEW Dynamite Wrestling Review CM punk Promo, MJF speechless, adam page vs adam cole ?Face of the revolution qualifier Wardlow v Max CasterInner circle chris jericho and jake hager v santana and ortizlee moriarty and bryan danielson gets the F onthunder rosa and mercedes martinez go full game of deathSammy guevara and darby allin try to diewe also review Rampage Serena Deeb's rookie challengeAdam Cole vs ten Hobbs vs dante martinand Jay white of bullet club vs trent barr...
2022-02-191h 06Bionic Elbow Pod SmashAEW dynamite Review Barbwire Elbow barbwire elbow barbwire elbowAEW dynamite review, MJF makes a grand entrance, CM punk, and Moxley vs the pinnacle. Jay white, and Keith Lee knock down the forbidden door. Jade Cargill does bicep curls with her opponent. Serena Deeb has class, and Hangman Adam Page bleeds all the blood, while Lance Archer Eats his face.
2022-02-1033 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashMJF VS CM PUNK Review AEW DynamiteMJF vs CM punk, all elite wrestling review. Nyla Rose vs Ruby Soho, Wrestling pod cast.
2022-02-0332 minBionic Elbow Pod Smash2022 Royal Rumble outfit Review wwe who wore it bestWe review the good, and the bad of the royal rumble.
2022-01-301h 142022-01-2735 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashWelcome to the black Parade Bitch... AEW Dynamite Review Jan 19th 2022MOX is back BABY!
2022-01-2039 min2022-01-1346 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashFirst AEW Dynamite of 2022 What will happen next?We talk the first AEW Dynamite of the year! and predict the rest of the year
2022-01-0640 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashJohnny Still Hungry. AEW Dynamite ReviewDecember 8th, 2021 AEW Dynamite Review. Bryan Danielson vs John Silver.
2021-12-0940 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashCooking Meth now Punk. AEW Dynamite Wrestling ReviewWe talk this weeks Dynamite.! We touch on the departure of Big Swole, and talk about cody vs andrade, danielson vs angels, Ruby Soho, vs Statlander, MJF vs CM punk. Arn Anderson takes another spill.
2021-12-0242 minBionic Elbow Pod Smash10th Episode Spectacular. AEW dynamite review.it is our 10th episode! we chat about AEW Dynamite wrestling. Can we Survive this series of episodes? Happy turkey day. EAT some TOFU.
2021-11-2550 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashBEPS #9 AEW Dynamite Review 11 17 2021We celebrate National Cowboy Shit Day! Marvel at Bryan Danielson taking only two sentences to turn heel. We talk Dynamite post Full Gear, and predictions of where everything is headed!More Successful manifestations!
2021-11-1850 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashBEPS #8 AEW 2021 FULL GEAR REVIEW!!!!!We go over the good, and the bad of the Full Gear PPV. (Hint: all good dogg)The eyes were watering. The titles were changing, the slams were body.
2021-11-161h 09Bionic Elbow Pod SmashBEPS #7 Full Gear Preview, and Predictions, and Rampage Review.a not so sleepy morning Coffee Edition. We talk Rampage, and Preview Full Gear. I am a little congested, sorry for the snotty noises.
2021-11-1343 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashBEPS #6 Dynamite Review 11/10/2021A review of November 10th 2021 Episode of Dynamite.
2021-11-1135 minThe Flock PodcastHard Boy-cott*CHECK OUT 80-BIT PODSMASH*Follow us on Instagram Watch us play games live on Twitch Leave us a voicemail at (804) 286-0626 and consider supporting us through our Patreon Check out the Discord! News Links: Elden Ring Gameplay More Blizzard BS Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Popeye Game Killing Popeye Vid
2021-11-091h 4180-Bit PodsmashBonus Level - Trick or Treat?!Penguin & Termite spin off our DLC into a special, Bonus Level episode of 80 Bit Podsmash! We discuss our experiences Trick or Treating with children and family - and definitely video games! Come join us in our last hurrah around Halloween as we see it out, and see Thanksgiving and the Holiday season in. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Podcast: https://www.80bitpodsmash.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/80bitpodsmash Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/80bi...
2021-11-0426 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashBEPS #5 AEW DYNAMITE ReviewDynamite is back on Wednesday, and we are checking it out! CM PUNK vs Bobby Fish, Ethan Page vs Sammy, Hikaru Shida vs. Serena Deeb, Mox vs TEN, a Cody Promo, and The Dark Order vs Kenny Omega, Adam Cole & The Young Bucks.
2021-10-2834 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashBEPS #4 Rampage and Dynamite review for 10 22 2021, and 10 23 2021Better Late than never
2021-10-2732 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashBEPS #3 Triple ThreatWe talk AEW BUY in, Rampage, and Saturday night Dynamite from October 15th, and October 16th, and talk Full Gear Predictions.
2021-10-1847 minBionic Elbow Pod SmashBEPS # 2 Rampaging HeelsWe review this weeks AEW Rampage, and the season finale of heels season one.
2021-10-1020 min
Bionic Elbow Pod SmashBEPS # 1 AEW Dynamite Two Year Anniversary ShowA quick Recap of The AEW Dynamite Two Year Anniversary Show, and a little talk about Roads To The Top.
2021-10-0835 min80-Bit PodsmashHappy New Year 2021!2020 is *finally* over! With lots of things looking up for the New Year, we take the time to reflect on 80 Bit Podsmash over the last year. We have our superlatives for DLC, we celebrate the year in gaming by discussing the industry in 2020 and finally, we look at some numbers and statistics regarding Penguin & Termite's trophies, 80 Bit Podsmash episode downloads and more! Happy New Year! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Disclaimer...
2021-01-041h 1880-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Best Video Games of All Time '94-'97Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We continue to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Some of our favorite video games of all time happened during 1998 and 1999. Come join in on the fun! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-09-071h 1680-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Putting The Soul in Console - Sega Dreamcast!Penguin & Termite take a deep dive in discussing the Sega Dreamcast. We discuss the hardware, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. The Dreamcast is unique in that this was the swan song of Sega hardware as the very last console manufactured by the major Nintendo competitor! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-08-101h 1780-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: The Accessibility Question!Inspired by the exhaustive list of accessibility options in The Last of Us Part 2, Penguin & Termite discuss the notion of accessibility in video games. We discuss the differing viewpoints of difficulty being part of the artistic vision and if that's affected by accessibility options. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-08-031h 1380-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash Bonus Level: Xbox Series X Games Showcase!Penguin & Termite take a deep dive through the Microsoft XBox Series X Games Showcase from 07/23/2020. We run through all the games shown, talk about Microsoft's strategy and explore what next gen looks like in light of this. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-07-291h 4080-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Gaming and Junk FoodPenguin & Termite welcome our resident caffeine expert and friend of the show, Ryan! He joins us to discuss the culture surrounding video games, junk food or poor diet, and caffeine. We discuss our favorite indulgences as well as raise questions about the food and video game industry in marketing a poor diet. https://www.alistdaily.com/strategy/tasty-relationship-food-video-game-brands/ https://eathletelabs.com/caffeine/#:~:text=In%20a%20handful%20of%20studies,going%20through%20a%20normal%20day. https://news.yale.edu/2012/01/09/food-company-computer-games-increase-junk-food-consumption#:~:text=Food%20company%20computer%20games%20increase%20junk%20food%20consumption,-By%20Megan%20Orciari&text=Despite%20food%20company%20pledges%20t...
2020-07-271h 1580-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Developer Profile - Sucker Punch Productions!Penguin & Termite's latest entry in our Developer Profile series of topics. This time we talk all about Sucker Punch Productions, the developers of the InFamous series and Ghost of Tsushima! Did you know they got their start on an N64 game published by Ubisoft? Their innovations can be discovered through the Sly Cooper games and now, Ghost of Tsushima. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-07-201h 0180-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash Bonus Level: The Last of Us Pt 2 Spoilercast!Penguin & Termite bring to you a full on review of the most anticipated PlayStation 4 game yet! Don't worry, you'll be warned before we transition to spoiler territory (58:00). We run through a review, address the controversy surrounding the game, and do an entire spoilercast and reactions on the story. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-07-172h 0680-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: The Video Game Industry's #MeToo Movement!Penguin & Termite have a heavier conversation brought about by the recent 70 plus abuse allegations across the video game industry. People are stepping down, being banned, and good change is happening. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSLfjypIW3aHB0t-b7ASOzEhiMyXWcpoG46DhD1mQNQpK44upWVx6yPNZTYOX99g_7n60k-pmjXK-ot/pub https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/24/21301827/twitch-blackout-streaming-service-june-24 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-24/video-game-industry-rocked-by-outpouring-of-sexual-misconduct-allegations https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/23/style/women-gaming-streaming-harassment-sexism-twitch.html Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship...
2020-07-131h 2080-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Cutscenes, Love em or Hate em?Penguin & Termite discuss the cutscene and its use in video games. What types are there? What does "in-engine" mean? Do you think there are too many? Are they a reward? We discuss.... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-07-061h 1380-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: The Graphical Plateau!With the launch of a new generation of consoles imminent, Penguin & Termite explore the idea of the graphical plateau. Have we reached a point where graphical advances are insignificant? Have we achieved photo-realism in animation and lighting? Hit the jump to find out! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-06-291h 1680-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Best Video Games of All Time '94-'97Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We continue to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Come join in on the fun! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-06-221h 1980-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Black Lives Matter and Father's Day!Penguin & Termite's first recording since the murder of George Floyd. We address that as well as the Black Lives Matter movement. Our topic is about Father's Day and how video games represent fatherhood in various ways. Very relevant with the release of The Last Of Us Part 2 this Friday. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-06-151h 2280-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash Bonus Level: PlayStation 5 Revealed!Penguin & Termite digest and react to the PlayStation 5 Game Showcase. We discuss the announcements, their implications for the future, as well as what they didn't show. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns and Cuppycakes http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-06-122h 0580-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: The Best Video Games of All Time?!Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We want to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Come join in on the fun! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-06-081h 2180-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Localization!Penguin & Termite take a dive into the world of video game localization. With simple translation being just the tip of the iceberg in localization, jump in to hear just how complicated and integral the process is for the video game industry. https://www.gamedesigning.org/gaming/localization/ https://www.leveluptranslation.com/single-post/five-most-expensive-localization-mistakes Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-06-011h 0780-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Video Game Engines!Hot off the heels of Epic Games' Unreal 5 engine unveiling, Penguin & Termite discuss video game engines. They are the foundation to all video games and are super important. We discuss... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-05-251h 1680-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Talkin bout my..... Education?Penguin & Termite discuss education and video games. Do you remember Oregon Trail, Math Blaster? We discuss how video games can be educational. Where do we draw that line between educational and distracting? Hit the link and find out! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-05-181h 2080-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Putting The Soul in Console - Sega SaturnPenguin & Termite take a deep dive in discussing the Sega Saturn. We discuss the hardware, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. The Saturn is unique in that there is almost more information regarding the controversy surrounding the console than there is information about the console itself! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-05-111h 0880-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: May the 4th Celebration!May the 4th be with you AND may Star Wars video games be with you as well. Penguin & Termite travel at light speed through the ages of 40 plus years of Star Wars video games. How has Star Wars affected our beloved medium? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-05-041h 2180-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash Bonus Level: Final Fantasy VII Remake Review!Penguin & Termite bring to you a full on review of the most anticipated remake yet! Including a spoilercast. Don't worry, you'll be warned before we transition to spoiler territory. Final Fantasy VII may be Termite's favorite single video game of all time, but how does the Remake hold up? We take a very deep dive into this amazing JRPG. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-05-012h 0480-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Video Game Genres!Penguin & Termite discuss the convoluted, ambiguous nature of video game genres. What is the purpose of a genre categorization for a video game? Should it be prescriptive or descriptive and what's the difference? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-04-271h 1280-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Everything Sonic the Hedgehog!Penguin & Termite celebrate the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, in light of of the movie's early release. We go through our favorite games as well as talk about the influence that Sonic has brought in the gaming industry over the years. We also address the elephant in the room... Why are these Sonic games so bad lately? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-04-201h 1080-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Looking Backwards!Penguin & Termite discuss backwards compatibility. Not just now, but across all console generations. When has it worked out? How is it profitable? Do you enjoy being able to play your existing library on new hardware? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-04-131h 2080-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: The Name of the GamePenguin & Termite, while social distancing, continue to provide you all with great content. To that end, we are discussing all things regarding the title of a video game. How do they get named? What's the implications of a good or bad title? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-04-061h 0880-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Progression Systems!Penguin & Termite discuss the progression system aspect of video game design. We discuss the purpose and the myriad of ways which video game developers implement progression systems. This is the core of any video game, how a player progresses. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-03-301h 0880-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Quarantine Special!Penguin & Termite update you all on the Coronavirus' affect on everything. Social distancing guidelines have completely changed our world. Everything's closed, supplies are hard to find, and all social events and gatherings have been cancelled. We also talk about how this could impact the video game industry and the future of next generation consoles. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-03-231h 1880-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash Bonus Level: Next Gen Console Wars!Sony has pulled the curtain back on their PlayStation 5 tech specs, giving us insight into the direction and vision of the next generation of console wars! Penguin & Termite discuss in this all new Bonus Level Episode of 80 Bit Podsmash! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-03-221h 1580-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Everything DOOOM!!!Penguin & Termite are on hype overload for all things DOOM!!! Join us in celebrating the Doom franchise, in light of Doom Eternal's release. We go through our favorite games as well as talk about the influence that Doom brought in the gaming industry. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: The Guillotine Factory - Assembly Line http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-03-161h 0980-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Game Rants!In an almost all DLC episode, Penguin & Termite release some pent up rage about terrible, egregious, and aggravating video game design decisions that infuriate us! To balance that with some positivity, we lift up some games that are designed wonderfully as well. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-03-091h 1580-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Genre Deep Dive, Action Role Playing Games!Penguin & Termite do another genre deep dive. This week, we discuss Action Role Playing Games(ARPGs)! Walk with us through this ambiguous genre as we discuss the history, evolution and influence that the ARPG genre has brought to the video game industry. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ https://www.giantbomb.com/action-rpg/3015-8592/ https://www.pcgamer.com/the-moment-the-arpg-was-born/
2020-03-021h 1480-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: State of Video Games Journalism!Penguin & Termite discuss the current state of games journalism. We discuss the kinds of journalism present in the video game industry and how video games should be evaluated. Is there a political bias? We compare hard-hitting exposes vs technical writing as well. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2014/08/22/the-truth-about-video-game-journalism/ https://medium.com/super-jump/a-critique-on-the-state-of-video-game-journalism-966d263aacb4 https://kotaku.com/palante-kotaku-1840936854
2020-02-241h 1680-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Video Game Live Streaming Culture!Penguin & Termite talk about video game live streams. Essentially, a market dominated by Twitch. How has the introduction of this culture affected the video game industry? Are video now developed with streaming in mind? Is this what we want as consumers? We discuss! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/10/how-livestreaming-has-changed-gaming-culture/ https://medium.com/predict/the-past-present-and-future-of-video-game-streaming-a9c6193ab445
2020-02-171h 1380-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Character RelationshipsPenguin & Termite "celebrate" Valentine's Day with a discussion around video game couples! We also ship a few of our own. We discuss what relationships bring to video game storytelling and celebrate our favorite couples over the years. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-02-101h 1380-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Anime Games!Penguin & Termite start to scratch the surface of a huge crossover between video games and anime. We explore anime and video game adaptations, crossovers, and influences. Come join in on the conversation all about anime and video games. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Eric Skiff- Jumpshot https://ericskiff.com/music/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-02-031h 1380-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Putting The Soul in Console - Sega GenesisPenguin & Termite kick off a new series where we take a deep dive in discussing specific video game consoles. We put the soul in console. This week, it's all about the Sega Genesis. We discuss the hardware, accessories, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. The console wars were at their height in the 90s with the Nintendo SNES vs the Sega Genesis, come hear Penguin & Termite's take! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org...
2020-01-271h 0280-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Memory Cards!Penguin & Termite reminisce about memory cards in video games. Join us in our discussion about these archaic, proprietary devices that were used for so many years. We explore where are they now, how far the industry has come, and what saving our game data looks like in the future? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2020-01-201h 0680-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: 2 Year Podcastiversary!Penguin & Termite celebrate the two year anniversary of 80 Bit Podsmash with a special live episode. Join us in our retrospection, celebration, and revelry of all things 80 Bit! We run through our most popular episodes and our most memorable moments from the year. Most of all, thank you for your listens and interactions to keep us going for a third year! Music: Ozzed - All for me NES http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt
2019-09-1656 min80-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Cross-platform!Penguin & Termite invite TBone on their episode about cross-platform. The newest entry in the Call of Duty franchise was announced to launch with cross-platform. This is indicative of where the industry is headed! We discuss on this episode of 80 Bit Podsmash! Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2019-07-011h 0480-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Can Video Games be Art Redux!Almost 2 years ago, Penguin & Termite launched 80 Bit Podsmash. Our flagship topic was the argument against Roger Ebert's claim that video games can never be art. That episode has been listened to over 100 times! To celebrate, we take another look at what video games have contributed to the argument that video games can indeed be art. Music: Ozzed - No Fight but Cool http://ozzed.net
2019-06-031h 1080-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Voice Over IP (VoIP)Penguin & Termite realized a very influential technology often gets taken for granted. We are going to put it in the spotlight of this week's episode of 80 Bit Podsmash. We talk about voice chat in video games. Where did it start? What's it look like today? We even dabble in a little PC vs Console territory. Do you use any chat services online when you play games? Music:Ozzed - No Fight But Coolhttp://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2019-05-131h 0280-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash: Video Game Streaming Services!Google has burst into the video game industry as a major contender with Google Stadia. This begs the conversation around video game streaming. What is it? Why does it matter? What's the future? Penguin & Termite discuss on this episode of 80 Bit Podsmash! Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2019-04-081h 0980-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash Episode 067: Happy New Year 2019!Happy New Year! Join us as we usher in 2019. We reflect back on 2018, run through our own video game superlatives, and look forward to the video game industry as well as our own changes to 80-Bit Podsmash in 2019. Music: Ozzed - Super Secret Tune http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
2018-12-311h 1180-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash Episode 052: One Year ANNIVERSARY!!Penguin & Termite have been doing 80 Bit Podsmash for a whole year! We haven't missed a week. However, we've learned a lot. Come join us as we reflect on our passed year, hear our favorite things we've done and our criticisms. We also address some interesting Xbox related news. Music: Ozzed - All for Me NES http://ozzed.net
2018-09-171h 1680-Bit Podsmash80 Bit Podsmash Episode 006: Do Video Games Need Storytelling?The journalism website, The Atlantic, posted an article questioning the existence of storytelling in games. Penguin and Termite take them to task in this episode of 80-Bit Podsmash! https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/04/video-games-stories/524148/ Music courtesy of: This House - Welcome to HorrorLand Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Nestrogen - https://archive.org/details/@nestrogen Licensed under Thunder Sound: http://soundbible.com/about.php Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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