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Byteside: tech + digital cultureHow Dragon Talk welcomed us through D&D's best decade yetUsually I spend my time on the Byteside podcast chatting to creatives or engineers about things they've been hard at work building for the future. So on the surface it seems strange to say we're here to talk to two people from the Wizards of the Coast marketing team - but, for me, Greg Tito and Shelley Mazzanoble come to the show with the same sense of creative energy.As the co-hosts of Dragontalk, the official Dungeons & Dragons podcast, they do a lot more than just talk about the latest news and new release updates about...2022-12-0244 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryXbox's brilliant accessibility strategy explained | Interview with Anita Mortaloni (Xbox)Xbox is regarded by many as being the leader in game accessibility, with an inclusive vision that starts at the top. In recent years, the Microsoft brand has delivered various programs aimed at including people of all ages and abilities. From the Xbox Accessibility Guidelines for developers, to the addition of American Sign Langauge interpreters on official livestreams, and accessibility feature tags on the digital store, there are plenty of fantastic initiatives happening at Xbox. Anita Mortaloni, Director of Accessibility Xbox, explains how Xbox works with communities to foster inclusion and accessibility at all levels.Follow...2022-09-2326 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryCult of the Lamb: where did this wonderfully creepy game come from? | Interview with Julian Winton (Massive Monster)Cult of the Lamb is yet another Aussie success story, having already welcomed more than a million cultists into its flock. Julian Winton, the Creative Director of the game, shares how Cult of the Lamb went through multiple iterations before settling on the satisfying gameplay we see today. Join us for an entertaining chat about the highs and lows of game development - no sacrifice required!Follow Julian Winton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulianWilton_Follow Byteside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bytesideFollow Chris Button on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BibbyBhoy 2022-09-0529 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryWhat are the best games of 2022 so far?There are already many strong entries for the best game of 2022. Edmond Tran and Emily Spindler from GamesHub join Byteside's Chris Button to discuss the year in games so far. Elden Ring, Horizon Forbidden West, and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes headline a selection of worthy contenders.Read the GamesHub best games of 2022 (so far) article: https://www.gameshub.com/news/features/best-games-of-2022-so-far-pc-ps5-xbox-nintendo-switch-mobile-23864/Follow Edmond Tran on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdmondTranFollow Emily Spindler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sagef0xxFollow Byteside on Twitter: https...2022-07-2642 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureEngineering for a clean futureRosie Barnes is a mechanical engineer working in wind farm and clean energy technology and during the pandemic she started sharing her knowledge via YouTube. From explaining the basics to going deep with other experts, she's working hard to build that clean energy future – and help the rest of us understand it better while she's at it.We talk about her career, her YouTube channel (Engineering with Rosie), the value in working to communicate niche knowledge to online audiences, and the journey for women in engineering, and more.You can also catch this ep...2022-07-0427 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureDoes Meta's VR Turing Test ambition make sense?It's our 73rd episode of the Byteside podcast but it was also our first time recording as a video podcast! Will it be the last? Nic Healey and Seamus Byrne catch up on recent news - Seamus digs Meta's VR Visual Turing Test and isn't so down on Diablo Immortal as a very casual bit of mobile fun. Nic found a Metaverse pop up shop in Melbourne? Plus what the guys have been watching lately. Including the amazing Exandria Unlimited: Calamity.Go see the full video version at the Byteside YouTube channel.kstU5...2022-06-2344 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryRogue Legacy 2: the story behind the roguelike hit | Teddy Lee (Cellar Door Games)Rogue Legacy walked so Hades could run. Now, nearly 10 years after the original, Rogue Legacy 2 is another shining example of the highly replayable roguelike genre.Cellar Door Games co-founder and designer Teddy Lee joins High Resolution to detail the tricky path to capturing success a second time.From finding popularity with Rogue Legacy, the commercial struggles of the studio's follow-up in Full Metal Furies, to the surprisingly emotional Early Access journey of Rogue Legacy 2, Lee explains it all.Also, there's a little discussion about the studio's early Flash games, including...2022-06-2145 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryInside Australia's fastest-growing studio & Conan Chop Chop | Kim Forrest & Jeff Wong (Mighty Kingdom)Mighty Kingdom recently launched Conan Chop Chop, a chaotic rogue-lite that transforms the typically adult-focused Conan the Barbarian franchise into a more family-friendly cartoon outing. Hear from Kim "Kimbo" Forrest, studio creative director, and Jeff Wong, producer, as they discuss the sometimes challenging development of a game announced on April Fool's Day some years ago. It turns out that game development can be about the friends you make along the way!To keep up to date with High Resolution, follow the podcast and subscribe to Byteside's twice-weekly newsletter examining all things tech, digital...2022-05-1257 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryHow to create a culturally diverse and cosy farming game | Amanda Schofield (Studio Drydock)Made by Studio Drydock, a remote team founded by former EA developers, Wylde Flowers is a cosy life and farming sim with a witchy twist. It launched via Apple Arcade earlier this year and has since become one of the top games on the subscription service ahead of its upcoming PC and Nintendo Switch release. In Wylde Flowers, you play as Tara, who moves to a charming rural island to help out her grandma and the family farm. However, she discovers not everything is as it seems...Amanda Schofield, Studio Drydock co-founder and creative director on...2022-04-1354 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryHi Rez is back!Chris Button takes the reins from Seamus Byrne to prepare for a fresh new look at how videogames are made and the industry's wider cultural impact. Get ready for new episodes of High Resolution soon featuring guests from across the videogame industry, locally and abroad!In the meantime, subscribe to Byteside's twice-weekly newsletter examining all things tech, digital culture, and video games.Follow Byteside on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bytesideFollow Chris Button on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BibbyBhoyFollow Seamus Byrne on Twitter: https://twitter.com...2022-04-0703 min

Byteside: tech + digital culture145km/h VR: Brendan Doyle's skeleton racing edgeFeeling a little sad because the Tokyo Olympics finished last week? I am too. With so much of life in lockdown right now we had a great timezone match up here in Australia to enjoy the event, and while there was no one in the stands it was great to see it happen in the midst of such a tough time for the world.In good news, you won't have to wait much longer for your next hit of Olympics action because the Beijing 2022 Winter Games is actually just months away – it kicks off February 4.2021-08-1230 min

Bits: daily tech news bulletinWhere we've been, where we're goingByteside needs to consolidate its focus to give ourselves the best chance of building a sustainable media business. So Bits, unfortunately, has to go back on the shelf. We hope it will return, but whatever happens we thank you so much for your support through its first three months.The core Byteside podcast will continue with guest hosts and interviews every week.Search 'Byteside' in your podcast app or hit the relevant link below to add it to your app of choice:Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/itunes/1482077503...2021-07-2601 min

Byteside: tech + digital culturePutting retro games on a streaming service? Meet Antstream Arcade CEO Steve CottamSteve Cottam is the CEO of Antstream Arcade, and I caught up with Steve for Byteside to talk about the origins of his plan to launch an independent game streaming service and all the ways they're adding features to make playing classic games through the Antstream platform feel that little bit extra.Check out Antstream Arcade via https://www.antstream.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-2020 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureWelcome – back, again, or for the first timeIf you're hearing this, you're in the right place. We're consolidating our wider shows about games and technology into the One True Byteside podcast, so we'll have lots more interview shows appearing here going forward alongside our episodes with journalist friends discussing the news and weirdness of any given week.If you need to find us in a specific app, or want to share Byteside details with a friend, here's all the details.Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/itunes/1482077503Overcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast-podcast-player/id888422857Apple...2021-07-1901 min

Jetpacks Are Overrated: a technology showThe end of the beginning - get the Byteside podcastWe're wrapping up the show to consolidate the Byteside podcast network into our core show, Byteside!Search 'Byteside' in your podcast app or hit the relevant link below to add it to your app of choice:Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/itunes/1482077503Overcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast-podcast-player/id888422857Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1482077503Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzA0NzA5ZTVkLWU0ZTQtNDk0Ny1hYmNmLTYyZDM3MmIyZTFiNgSpotify: https://open...2021-07-1603 min

The Game Table: a tabletop gaming showThe end of the beginning - get the Byteside podcastWe're wrapping up the show to consolidate the Byteside podcast network into our core show, Byteside!Search 'Byteside' in your podcast app or hit the relevant link below to add it to your app of choice:Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/itunes/1482077503Overcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast-podcast-player/id888422857Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1482077503Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzA0NzA5ZTVkLWU0ZTQtNDk0Ny1hYmNmLTYyZDM3MmIyZTFiNgSpotify: https://open...2021-07-1603 min

The Scrapyard: A Blizzard games fan podcastThe end of the begining - get the Byteside podcastWe're wrapping up the show to consolidate the Byteside podcast network into our core show, Byteside!Search 'Byteside' in your podcast app or hit the relevant link below to add it to your app of choice:Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/itunes/1482077503Overcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast-podcast-player/id888422857Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1482077503Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzA0NzA5ZTVkLWU0ZTQtNDk0Ny1hYmNmLTYyZDM3MmIyZTFiNgSpotify: https://open...2021-07-1602 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryThe end of the beginning - get the Byteside podcastWe're wrapping up the show to consolidate the Byteside podcast network into our core show, Byteside!Search 'Byteside' in your podcast app or hit the relevant link below to add it to your app of choice:Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/itunes/1482077503Overcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast-podcast-player/id888422857Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1482077503Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzLzA0NzA5ZTVkLWU0ZTQtNDk0Ny1hYmNmLTYyZDM3MmIyZTFiNgSpotify: https://open...2021-07-1603 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureDo esports need beer? Are we actually enjoying Loki?Seamus has Nic Healey back as a guest host this week to discuss the Gravitas Glory esports beer, Nic's desperation in still trying to get his hands on a PlayStation 5, and our thoughts on whether we're really enjoying the Loki series on Disney+ or just in love with its aesthetic.Plus we count down some of the shows we're really excited about coming soon, including the Alien series being led by Noah Hawley, Good Omens Season 2, Succession Season 3, and Ted Lasso S2.As mentioned in this episode, we're consolidating the Byteside podcasts into...2021-07-0839 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureIt's about timeThe Byteside podcast is back, and it's got a familiar ring to it. We catch up on the first half of 2021 and what we've been watching and playing, then we look at some of the most interesting updates out of WWDC and wonder whether Fastly outage was a big deal or a small one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-0950 min

Bits: daily tech news bulletinThe Hot Sauce of OblivionTwitter has officially launched its subscription service today, but only for those of us here in Australia and in Canada. Twitter Blue is available through the iOS version of the app for $4.49/month, but right now you're not getting all that much for your money – which might be part of why it's only launching in two countries to start with. You'll get the ability to 'undo' a tweet, which is essentially a delayed send to give you a moment to reconsider your tweet or check for typos. You also get new bookmarking features and a special reader mode for reading th...2021-06-0404 min

Bits: daily tech news bulletinIngenuity gets new mission on MarsGet the new daily Byteside newsletter with all this and more at newsletter.byteside.com.The ACCC has given authorisation for Country Press Australia to collectively negotiate with Facebook and Google to receive payments for their news content appearing on their digital platforms. The authorisation allows the group of 160 regional newspapers to engage in discussions together as well as share information on their individual negotiations with the search engine and social network. The authorisation also lets the ACCC avoid moving to a 'designation' step that would start a clock ticking under the media bargaining...2021-05-0304 min

Bits: daily tech news bulletinMuon experiments could reveal fifth force of natureBig news in science today, with particle physicists closing in on a fifth fundamental force of nature. During magnetic experiments on sub-atomic Muon particles at Fermilab in the USA an unexpected wobble was observed that could upend the entire Standard Model of physics. There remains a 1 in 40,000 chance the observation was a statistical anomaly, so experiments will continue to achieve a level of confidence that will make it a valid discovery. If true, the result opens up potential new explanations for many remaining puzzles in physics, from dark energy to potential undiscovered sub-atomic particles.2021-04-0804 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureThe WandaVision post-mortem: with live caller input!This week it's a WandaVision deep dive, with spoilers galore now that the series has wrapped. The first Marvel series at Disney+ became the most watched show ever on streaming (so far), so how do we feel about it all now it's done? What does it say about the future of Marvel TV? And is it more 'comic book' in style than the movies can be?We went live on Twitter Spaces while recording to get Byteside listener input, which brought in some extra perspectives from some superfans too. Hosted on Acast. See...2021-03-1152 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureStates of play: what's coming next from Nintendo, PlayStation and Microsoft's XR labs?Byteside episode 55This week we've caught up on the latest news from Nintendo Direct and Sony's State of Play to talk about what's looking good on the gaming horizon. And will digitally packaged 'event' drops like this become the norm with yet another year of no E3?Plus we look at some of the news from Microsoft Ignite and how the company is aiming to push AR and XR technologies forward, from the fun of Pokemon Go to making remote virtual meetings better than staring at our webcams.2021-03-0551 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureFitness+ in KaldheimAn all-new, all-different Byteside as Alice and Chris join Seamus for the start of a new era.This week all three have spent time with Apple’s Fitness+ service during the summer, so all have opinions to share on the value of having fitnesses classes on tap through your Apple Watch. What’s good? What could be better? And will they stick with it?And Magic The Gathering’s new expansion, Kaldheim, has been bringing the Norse mythological noise to the game. Alice and Seamus have been playing it a chunk so how are th...2021-02-1251 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureSpams, scams and monolithic weirdnessOn the last episode for 2020, Nic and Seamus deliver a full dose of "tech, gaming and digital culture" angles. We talk NBN upgrade pricing, the government's new plan to deal with spam and scam calls, and whether we really will miss something now that console games have ridiculously short loading times. Plus we look at the weird Instagram fraud issues Byteside faced while running the recent Xbox Series X giveaway and those weird monoliths and our hopes for what they turn out to be (or maybe that we should never find out what the deal was at all?)2020-12-0338 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureSubscribing just to avoid the adsThis week we're looking at a bit of spy agency "incidental" capture of some COVIDSafe data and what that means, as well as what we're subscribing too for our entertainment and how YouTube has big plans to take over the full range of what anyone might want from a music service (musicians included?). Plus a little bit of fleeting follow up and why Seamus is still in love with World of Warcraft.Don't forget to enter the Byteside Xbox Series X giveaway! All the details at the Byteside website. Hosted on Acast. See...2020-11-2632 min

Jetpacks Are Overrated: a technology showByteside special 2: Sony PlayStation 5 reviewedWe've got a special double episode of Byteside to share over the next two days. In the last show, Seamus Byrne and Alice Clarke looked at the Xbox Series X (and Series S), with both having review units over recent weeks. This time it's the PlayStation 5's turn! What's the future of PlayStation look like? How is the new DualSense controller? And we wrap things up by looking at the 'Xbox vs PlayStation' question and how the console market looks for the new generation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-11-0619 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryByteside special 2: Sony PlayStation 5 reviewedWe've got a special double episode of Byteside to share over the next two days. In the last show, Seamus Byrne and Alice Clarke looked at the Xbox Series X (and Series S), with both having review units over recent weeks. This time it's the PlayStation 5's turn! What's the future of PlayStation look like? How is the new DualSense controller? And we wrap things up by looking at the 'Xbox vs PlayStation' question and how the console market looks for the new generation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-11-0619 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryByteside special 2: Sony PlayStation 5 reviewedWe've got a special double episode of Byteside to share over the next two days. In the last show, Seamus Byrne and Alice Clarke looked at the Xbox Series X (and Series S), with both having review units over recent weeks. This time it's the PlayStation 5's turn! What's the future of PlayStation look like? How is the new DualSense controller? And we wrap things up by looking at the 'Xbox vs PlayStation' question and how the console market looks for the new generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0619 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureByteside special: Sony PlayStation 5 reviewedWe've got a special double episode of Byteside to share over the next two days. In the last show, Seamus Byrne and Alice Clarke looked at the Xbox Series X (and Series S), with both having review units over recent weeks. This time it's the PlayStation 5's turn! What's the future of PlayStation look like? How is the new DualSense controller? And we wrap things up by looking at the 'Xbox vs PlayStation' question and how the console market looks for the new generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0619 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryByteside special: Xbox Series X reviewedWe've got a special double episode of Byteside to share over the next two days. Seamus Byrne and Alice Clarke discuss and debate the merits of the new Xbox Series X, with both having review units over recent weeks. What does the future of Xbox look like? And what about the new controllers? Should you be running out the door to knock people over to find one? Or is it OK to wait? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-11-0522 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryByteside special: Xbox Series X reviewedWe've got a special double episode of Byteside to share over the next two days. Seamus Byrne and Alice Clarke discuss and debate the merits of the new Xbox Series X, with both having review units over recent weeks. What does the future of Xbox look like? And what about the new controllers? Should you be running out the door to knock people over to find one? Or is it OK to wait? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0522 min

Jetpacks Are Overrated: a technology showByteside special: Xbox Series X reviewedWe've got a special double episode of Byteside to share over the next two days. Seamus Byrne and Alice Clarke discuss and debate the merits of the new Xbox Series X, with both having review units over recent weeks. What does the future of Xbox look like? And what about the new controllers? Should you be running out the door to knock people over to find one? Or is it OK to wait? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-11-0522 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureByteside special: Xbox Series X reviewedSeamus Byrne and Alice Clarke discuss and debate the merits of the new Xbox Series X, with both having review units over recent weeks. What does the future of Xbox look like? And what about the new controllers? Should you be running out the door to knock people over to find one? Or is it OK to wait? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0522 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureThat TikTok videoHow do we deal with viral videos that can put "things you can never unseen" into the social media feeds of every user of a platform? And the trolls that keep trying to beat the algorithms in their attempt to stop the spread? Plus we look at the new Xboxes again now we know US pricing and the fact there's not one but TWO options hitting the market in November. Plus PAX Online kicks off this weekend and Nic has a warning on visiting the zoo in the springtime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2020-09-0932 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureAustralia vs Facebook & GoogleThis week, Nic and Seamus talk about the battle over digital ad revenues and the effort to demand Facebook and Google give money to the media industry. Is this a hangover from the wild west days of the internet? Does this really fix anything?should be regulated, what might that be? Plus Nic has another amazing customer service situation to share -- it's the most poetic let down yet! And then there's tips on stopping Google Calendar from putting invites in a blackhole, and Nic's been falling in love with Wasteland 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2020-09-0337 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureApple vs Epic vs Batman's eye makeupThis week Seamus and Nic look at the Epic battle between Apple and the company that makes the Unreal Engine and Fortnite (yes, that's Epic), and why Seamus still loves Apple but just wants it to focus on controlling the right parts of its App Store. Plus we look at the DC Fandome event and how we're seeing digital event formats mature quickly to keep us excited about what's happening even when we can't get together in person Plus tips that will have you freaking out and getting excited about our VR future. Hosted on Acast. See acast...2020-08-2641 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureWho really wins in the search wars?This week Nic and Seamus look back at the things in old games that young kids won't understand, and then forward to what kids today might experience that one day will feel like a relic of the past they get to call their own.Plus Google fights Australia and what is going on with all this? Is anyone in the right? Can anything really fix the media industry if it keeps doing what it's always done?All that and some hot tips on Lovecraft Country and why you should read before you watch...2020-08-1931 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureThe awkward brilliance of game storytellingIt's a game-y sort of week at Byteside, kicking off with a book that included accidental game references in its very real historic fiction. When you do your research, double check your research...Plus game narratives and the difficulties in embracing the story while also trying to enjoy the game as it's intended -- to be played as a game? Then more game in your game chat as we look at what it means for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to head to our mobiles.We leave games behind for our tips of the...2020-08-0532 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureThe agony and ecstasy of Dolby AtmosWhat's the deal with all the new cassette tape sales out there? Is this a legit kind of love or just some performative nostalgia? Then we leap into the cutting edge of home theatre as Seamus explains his struggles to get Dolby Atmos working with a Sonos Arc and an LG CX OLED TV – but once he did, was it worth it?Plus this week's recommendations hit games and TV shows, plus a little bit of chat about the new positions available at Byteside if you're after a little more insight into what that's all about....2020-07-2236 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureCOVIDSafe: did tech or marketing fail?Seamus and Nic the case of the missing SBS OnDemand from consoles, the mystery of what's gone wrong with the pitch versus the reality of COVIDSafe, and the bizarre realm of a Global Esports Federation that doesn't seem to do things that actual esports people would understand. Plus WWDITS and why the BOM app is now the answer to Shay's weather woes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1525 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureScam PoetrySeamus quickly admits that he can't quit Facebook and Nic can't get money back from Wish. But at least there's flying cars coming to outback New South Wales! All this plus another story of dodgy online deliveries and a great upgrade to D&D Beyond for the D&D nerds that can help us play anywhere, anytime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0830 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureCan Seamus really quit Facebook?Nic hits Seamus with a surprise grilling about his intentions to make a permanent exit from Facebook. Can he genuinely follow through on his threats? What are his plans to solve all the gaps it creates in communicating with friends and family?Then the show turns to lighter fare, like the COVIDSafe app and whether it's ever going to become a useful part of the solution in Australia. Plus a little more Quibi before the launch window free trial ends, Nic shares his 'Pilot Night' concept, and Seamus falls in love with a London Underground circuit...2020-06-3036 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureCareful what you Wish forNic shares a baffling experience from a recent online shopping expedition, and Seamus explains the Mixer mess and what it means for having a viable live streaming ecosystem that isn't just the one backed by Bezos billions. Plus WWDC news and some hot tips of the week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-2339 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureThe weirdest tech story of 2020 is hereIn an already very weird year, this undoubtedly takes the trophy with six months left to play. It's got cockroaches, pig masks, and senior executives of one of the biggest tech companies in the world. What a journey this one is. Expect the movie in 2022.Plus Nic and Seamus look at the latest Playstation 5 news now that the big reveal has happened, and offer up their two tips of the week:Nic: Audible (watch for special deals when you unsubscribe)Shay: Photoshop Camera app (iOS / Android)And here's...2020-06-1739 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureCancelled, censored, and replaced by robotsYep. It's the latest Byteside with Nic and Seamus. Get it in your earholes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1042 min

Jetpacks Are Overrated: a technology showGetting data right for humans with Ellen BroadEllen Broad is a boardgame designer. But that’s not actually why I’m talking to her. The boardgames was something of a byproduct – her main focus is being a rather brilliant thinker on all things data and AI.In her career, Broad has worked for governments and UN bodies to help plot the future of data, digital issues and AI ethics, and she has also worked for Australia’s digital transformation and innovation body, Data61.She has worked as the head of policy for the Open Data Institut...2020-06-0300 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureHalf the problem is admitting the problemThe social media problems with no easy answers keep Nic and Seamus clawing for answers. Plus pandemic and protest dilemmas for the games industry, Zoom the big winner in its latest financial reports while self-driving cars face big issues in a more hygiene-focused future than anyone was expecting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-0338 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureBinge the factsReady to Binge the latest shows and movies? Or is there still a commitment issue behind Foxtel's latest streaming service? Seamus and Nic think back on Presto, Foxtel Now, Foxtel Play, Foxtel Go, and where you'll go to play now. Wait... And then they rabbithole about all the little quirks and issues they have with what all the streaming services keep getting wrong!Plus Twitter adds a 'Get the facts' link to some Trump tweets. Is it enough or too little too late? How do the socials fix the misinfo problem from here?2020-05-2728 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureLet the memes save usSeamus and Nic are loving the memes right now, and find they really do help take the edge off a tricky time. But can we please stop trying to turn everything into an industrialised meme factory? Not everything needs to be commodified!This leads to Joe Rogan's new Spotify deal, which leads to apps and tech we will definitely use differently after the 'rona times calm down a bit, which leads to Assassin's Creed telling us the next one is even bigger makes us both a little less excited for it (but we'll still love it).2020-05-2041 min

Jetpacks Are Overrated: a technology showThe ethics of AI with Professor Genevieve BellToday Seamus speaks with Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell AO. She's a cultural anthropologist who spent two decades at Intel and is known as one of the most important thinkers on technology and culture. She returned to Australia in recent years to create an entirely new school of research at ANU, named 3Ai.We explore the aims of the new school, why it matters, and what the big issues are for technology in society today. And like any conversation with Professor Bell we get anecdotes from the past to help us understand that where we're...2020-05-1500 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureVirtual InsanityA synthetic Instagram star signs with the biggest talent agency in the world? Sounds like the perfect week to get extra virtual as we deep dive on our own experiences with the HTC Vive Cosmos over recent weeks. Is VR ready for prime time yet? If not yet, when and how? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1240 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureOf course Tom Cruise will make a real space movieAfter a nod to Star Wars Day letting loose some first rate indie talent in the new and expanding universe, Nic and Seamus discuss Tom Cruise really actually going into space with SpaceX to make a movie. Is it actually Mission: Impossible or just eventually improbable?Plus an extended uncomfortable examination of Elon Musk's trajectory as a person who shouts weirdly on the internet, and then an actual examination of Apple's new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro. Just how close are we to the official "iPads are laptops now" debate being settled?And...2020-05-0540 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureOscar leaves the big screenFrom Cameo to the Academy's big announcement to let pure streamers enter the Oscars, it's an interesting time for Hollywood stars. Plus we look at the Fortnite Travis Scott event and what we thought of it and its 27.7M audience numbers, Facebook's new Messenger Rooms and whether we need more video chat options... and, yes, COVIDSafe was unavoidable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2937 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureA tracking app is just fancy contact tracingOn this week's show we talk coronavirus tracking apps and if we're going to do one we should make sure we do it right. But thankfully that doesn't dominate the show, and we get into fun stuff like digital boardgames, Minecraft getting pretty with RTX, Pac-Man at 40, and the next big Fortnite concert happens this weekend so get into it!Here's the Fortnite link to all the details - seriously, download it and experience this event:https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/news/astronomical Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2020-04-2139 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureHacks, remakes and fancy new phonesWe're living up to our "tech, games, digital culture" tagline this week, with stories from every corner of the Byteside domain.From when are Zoom hacks not actually Zoom hacks, to why games seem to have a much better handle than film on the idea of doing remakes. Plus hard drives for consoles when you're running out of room, exciting new phones from LG, and even a little more Quibi and some old school Homestar Runner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1538 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureNow The Official Quibi Review ShowWhen this episode started we weren't sure about Quibi. By 15 minutes in we've decided that's all the show is about from now on. Then somehow we manage to move onto other topics anyway, including Riot's Valorant being ready to take over the FPS scene, Xbox All Access deals on Telstra plans, Skype finding its mojo, and those Zoom backgrounds everyone is using. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0851 min

The Game Table: a tabletop gaming showBeyond just virtual boards to play onLuke Lancaster is back on the show with Seamus, discussing how to not just stick to virtual tabletops and other specific digital tools for our remote boardgame experiences. Luke even ran a game of Mr Jack via Twitter!We get specific on the games, and kinds of games, that suit playing without constant access to a board, virtual or otherwise, and the particularly good reasons for using the likes of Roll20 and Tabletop Simulator to get involved.Find Luke on Twitter: @lglancasterFind PAX Australia on Twitter...2020-04-0200 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureThe Unsubscribe ExperimentNo, don't unsubscribe from Byteside! That's not the experiment!! Seamus has been unsubscribing from all his video streaming services... but he's still using them all exactly the way he always has. Huh? How's that work? Listen to find out!Plus changing NBN plans, those CVC questions, and testing speed upgrades. And playing tabletop roleplaying games over the internet – is there a good way to do it?All that and Friday Zoom drinks, Audio Technica's microphone giveaway, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-3145 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureOn the Internet high wireDigital services are blowing up in all kinds of ways, whether becoming the new hotness or collapsing under the weight of all this new work from home traffic. What are we searching for? Efficient work, entertainment or a sense of real connection?All this plus random acts of kindness, esports replacing real sports, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2541 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureStaying together apart: tech's role in the coronavirus crisisAs the coronavirus crisis continues to worsen, tech has a massive role to play in keeping us together while we're physically isolating ourselves to avoid the virus. We look at the places where tech can help, from education to entertainment, and where it is failing. Plus how the world will be different in the adoption of remote presence tech on the other side.Plenty of that plus a look at the new OS heading to Sonos hardware.Find Seamus on Twitter: @seamusFind Nic on Twitter: @dr_nic...2020-03-1840 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureDON'T PANIC42 years of Megadodo Publications great work, The Hitchhikers Guide, leads off the show with immortal advice for our age.From there, Nic and Seamus explore the TV adaptation of 'The Last Of Us' – Will it be good? And why do we still keep chasing the dream of game-to-filmed-entertainment crossovers when they've all been so bad?Also - should Jack Dorsey leave Twitter? Surely something has to give? Plus we look at the magic of @ Home distributed computing for good, with Folding@Home now working on Covid-19 and SETI@Home closing down (but in a...2020-03-1042 min

The Game Table: a tabletop gaming showTheros, how I mythed youIt's an episode of mythic proportions as Nathan and Seamus dive into the news of the Mythic Odysseys of Theros campaign sourcebook for D&D, inspired by a Magic the Gathering world which was in turn inspired by Greek legends.But first, our intrepid hosts talk about card games where the theme and style carry the day - regardless of complexity of the rules. Which leads into a discussion of Kickstarter games and how to assess the right factors to decide where you're going to put your hard earned.2020-03-0400 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureDon't let anyone pretend 8K mattersThis is the week Seamus loses it over the push to sell us 8K TVs. Don't miss it!But first, Seamus and Nic talk about whether Covid-19 will be the moment when remote working and remote presence technologies are permanently elevated beyond novelty or nuisance value. They explore the discovery of fun mobile games and the rediscovery of classic titles and the magic of playing a beloved series again back to back all the way through.Then Seamus goes spare on 8K, as a long held position based on the science of living...2020-03-0350 min

The Scrapyard: A Blizzard games fan podcastThe delicious Diablo quarterly updateThis week we've got Seamus, Zhiana and Kosta together to dig into some of the juicy details delivered by the Diablo team in the February quarterly update. So many details!While Diablo is on our mind we also take a look at Season 20 for Diablo 3 and some of its cool new features, and we ask that age old question - what is the actual deal with Diablo Immortal at this stage?Finally, a spoileriffic look at the conclusion to the Year of the Dragon in Hearthstone and a look...2020-03-0200 min

The Scrapyard: A Blizzard games fan podcastSummer nights of WoWSeamus and Zhiana catch up after a long break to find they've been two sides of the WoW coin – getting a lot done in Retail and Classic. So this return episode goes deep on recent WoW efforts, from the grind to 60 and raiding in Classic, to cleaning up Allied Races and mount hunting in Retail. With diversions galore along the way, of course!If it's not too late, here's Spirit of Eche'ro info for your hunt!https://www.wowhead.com/item=131734/spirit-of-echeroCatch Zhiana via: @zhiana & ht...2020-02-2400 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureZen and the Art of a missing MWCThere might be no MWC in 2020, but it's still phones, phones, phones this week here on Byteside.Nic (@dr_nic) and Seamus (@seamus) talk folding form factors and the raw pleasure of seeing anything new, price wowsers and why phones are now more important than laptops, and a nod to the Vodafone-TPG merger news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-1933 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureMelbourne + esports = $$$$$!Nic and Shay talk about Melbourne stealing IEM from Sydney and why they 'get' it when no one else seems to. Plus our lack of Oscars preparation, why the NBN finally making it to Walgett feels seriously busted, how PTSD for content moderators is going to become a bigger and bigger story in coming years, and a clever Google traffic hack cum performance art piece.And some tips for Safer Internet Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-1251 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureHow long should our tech last?This week Seamus and Nic explore ten years of iPad, how Sonos is struggling to kill old products, and the return of the Motorola Razr... all somehow revolving around questions of how our tech is meant to evolve, to last and to be the right tool for the right job.On the ten years of iPad, we think about how we both dismissed it at launch but have had very different perspectives on it in the years since. Has the tablet market grown? Have laptops changed?Seamus is a massive Sonos nerd so...2020-01-2856 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureThis isn't the 2020 we rememberByteside Prime is back for a new year, nay, a shiny new decade! Seamus and Nic are back together to discuss just how different this 2020 we're now living in is from the 2020 we expected in our childhoods, plus a whole lot more.The TV they watched over the holidays, the robotic limbs they don't have, and why CES is a bit confused about what we actually need in our lives and our homes. Sorry, Ballie – you're cute, but we're not your biggest fans.Plus some thoughts on where we're going next, from AI to...2020-01-2150 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureStreaming TV Killed The Cinema StarWhat does Xbox Series X mean for the future of consoles? And why are Michael Bay and Martin Scorsese going direct to Netflix? Does their latest work compare favourably to the greatest era of television ever - and which shows have had the best single season drops of all time? All this and more, including Nic and Shay giving a mixed bag of their biggest moments of 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-1845 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureFrom sublime TV to ridiculous fandomsNic's been watching the fantastic Watchmen while Seamus has been annoyed at just how few people will get to watch Tokyo 2020 in 4K. But then they're both annoyed at Star Wars 'fans'. Plus two happy anniversaries - RunPee at 10, and Playstation at 25! All that and another bewildered look at the Cybertruck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-12-1150 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureCybering the drones for a dead queenIt's a week of nuisances for our intrepid hosts this week. Nic wants to see the death of calling anything cyber again, and Seamus is bemused by Facebook's PR talking points chatbot for its workers. And do drone noise regulations need federal rules before it all gets out of hand? Plus queen conspiracies, Star Citizens and can't we get a 'just right' phone plan that doesn't apply the cinema popcorn pricing rule?Find Nic on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dr_nicFind Seamus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seamusFind Byteside:2019-12-0342 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureToo Much Star Wars?This week Nic and Seamus talk Minecraft Earth and get a little sidetracked reminiscing about the first days of Pokemon Go. Seamus delivers a double dose of good security hygiene with Brave browser 1.0 and Yubikey (by Yubico). Nic explores the state of subscription services in gaming, including the new Telstra deal, and the big question - is Disney giving us too much Star Wars?Find Nic on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dr_nicFind Seamus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seamusFind Byteside:https://byteside.com/https...2019-11-2244 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureDeath Stranding aka The Postman 2This week we talk about why Seamus has quit Facebook (but not exactly deleted it), how Nic is preparing to automate his new home, and the Disney+ 4:3 ratio Simpsons problem. Plus we talk Outer Worlds, Death Stranding, and loving games because they exist even if we never want to play them. And some breaking news around the launch of a new 16-inch MacBook Pro.Also... while recording the show it was officially revealed that The Simpsons will indeed be on Disney+ at local launch. So ignore Seamus when he talks about it not being on there...2019-11-1543 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureFrom Icecrown to IcewindThis week Seamus and Nic talk about Shay's trip to BlizzCon 2019 - the games and the politics - before looking into retro RPGs on the Switch, the new Airpods Pro, and their vibes on the new Watchmen TV series. And a big shout out to Chorus: the adventure musical! Go back it now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-0746 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureTen keys to annoying SeamusNic and Seamus talk Pixel 4, Sonos Move, and the whole "Is Marvel cinema?" conundrum, plus Disney, err, Plus. Seamus also has a big problem with big gaming keyboards.Find the Fallout Five-0 here: https://www.falloutfive0.comSend us questions or comments via Twitter (@byteside), Facebook (/byteside) or via ask@byteside.com. We're starting a lucky dip of prizes for the best comments and questions we receive!Homework: Nic wants everyone to watch at least the first episode of Watchmen before we discuss it next week! Hosted...2019-10-2246 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryA gift for esports? Do you have what it takes? (PAX Aus 2019 panel)A special panel at PAX Australia 2019 featuring a trio of amazing industry experts to explore the topic of shifting gears from just playing to truly pursuing esports as a passion.Jocelyn Brewer: https://twitter.com/JocelynBrewerAndrew Kinch: https://twitter.com/gameawareprogr1Brandon Defina: https://twitter.com/SINJuvesFind Seamus here: https://twitter.com/seamusFind Byteside here: https://twitter.com/bytesideCatch all the Byteside podcasts and our weekly newsletter via https://byteside.com/ 2019-10-1800 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureThe 2019 PAX Australia EditionNic and Seamus catch up face-to-face at PAX Australia in Melbourne to talk about the show and a few tangents that arise along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-1626 min

Byteside: tech + digital cultureWelcome (Back?) To Byteside!Seamus Byrne and Nic Healey deliver the first ever Byteside podcast (because the Byteside from 10 years ago was never actually a podcast!) They talk about criminal trials in Fallout 76, D&D, Vampire, esports corruption, that amazingly nasty Goose Game and more.Tell us what you think about the topics, the show, and whatever else you like via ask@byteside.com.Byteside is on Twitter: @bytesideByteside is on Instagram: @thebytesideSeamus is on Twitter: @seamusNic is on Twitter: @dr_nic Hosted on...2019-10-0254 min

The Scrapyard: A Blizzard games fan podcastWhose Race To World First?Dave Jansen stops by to dive deep on 8.2 and the state of the raiding scene just as Mythic Eternal Palace gets set to drop. With a fresh Race To World First kicking off, we look at the controversy around Method and Red Bull falling out, wanting to see more guilds being involved, and what we hope the right way to run this all might be.Plus we enter a big old rabbit hole around the lore of the expansion and where we think, and where we hope, things will take us as we head...2019-07-1600 min

Jetpacks Are Overrated: a technology showWWDC: Streaks & ProCreate interviews - Aussie devs on the world stage!Seamus talks to the Aussie developers behind two award winning apps, Streaks and ProCreate. Quentin Zervaas from Crunchy Bagel, the maker of Streaks and Outcast, and Jess Clarke & Michael Shaw from Savage Interactive, the maker of ProCreate.We talk about the value of attending a big developer event like WWDC, and how they've taken on the world from Adelaide and Hobart to become some of the most respected app developers in their respective categories.Find Crunchy Bagel's apps here:https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/crunchy-bagel...2019-06-2000 min

The Game Table: a tabletop gaming showJerry Holkins & Jeremy Crawford on Acquisitions Inc and the magic of D&DSeamus talks to Penny Arcade's Jerry Holkins and D&D's Jeremy Crawford about the arrival of the new Acquisitions Incorporated along with the bigger picture of why D&D is thriving in today's culture. There's laughs, there's deep insights, there's the promise of toil and anguish. You don't want to miss it!The Acquisitions Incorporated sourcebook is now available in all the places!The Game Table is a new show about all the games we gather together in person to play. It's part of the Byteside Podcast...2019-06-1900 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryStarcraft casters PiG and Maynarde behind the scenes at IEM KatowiceOver at IEM I caught up with two of the Aussie casters covering all the action from the Starcraft stage. Usually we only ever get one of these great Australians calling on the world stage at a time, so it was special to be able to catch both Jared 'PiG' Krenzel and Leigh 'Maynarde' Mandalov behind the scenes on the other side of the world.The guys were great to squeeze me in between Starcraft quarter-final calls, so we were catching up backstage from the great Spodek Arena. And that's why there's a lot...2019-03-1600 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryRainbow Six Siege: Brand Director Alex Remy and Esports Director François-Xavier DénièleI sit down with two of the key brains behind Rainbow Six Siege and its smart and steady rise toward the top tier of global esports. Esports Director François-Xavier Dénièle and Brand Director Alexandre Remy. We talk about the road so far, the moves to open up their ecosystem to more third-party tournament partners, and their ambitions for the year ahead (and beyond).All the latest Siege news here:https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com/siege/en-au/esports/Follow Siege on Twitter: @R6esports...2019-02-2500 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryOrder Army top brass: Jake Tiberi and Adrian GilesThe latest Esports Moment is a chat with Order General Manager Jake 'Spawn' Tiberi and Order Chairman Adrian Giles. From founding the org to the future of the industry, we cover a lot of ground in this latest episode.You can find Jake on Twitter: @spawnlolAnd all things Order here: Order.ArmyRead up on the Order crowdfunding in my Australian Financial Review article from when it happened back in November 2018.Find me here: @seamusAnd all my shows...2019-02-1900 min

High Resolution: inside the video games industryThe Moment Fortnite went to the Australian OpenSeamus was in Melbourne for the Fortnite Summer Smash event at the Australian Open and interviewed a host of streamers, competitors and organisers about the show. And with Fortnite Battle Royale now one year old, how has that year changed the lives of so many people at the event?Featuring Loserfruit, Valkyrae, MrFreshAsian, DrLupo, Vondle, TheSchnake, Altro47, and Mark Reidy from Tennis Australia.Find Seamus: @seamus on Twitter.Find more shows at byteside.com! See acast.com/privacy for privacy...2019-02-1000 min

Jetpacks Are Overrated: a technology showSamsung DeX - can your smartphone replace your desktop?One device for everything. Can it be done yet? Will it ever really happen? It's such a perennial question as we continue to iterate through the smartphone era. As screen sizes and interfaces change. As the processing power falls into step with laptops. As peripheral and add-on screen options make it easier to adapt to the needs of any given environment.Samsung's recent smartphones - Galaxy S8 through the latest Note 9 - offer us the DeX system for plugging your phone into a screen, keyboard and mouse at a desk - turning the handset...2018-12-1300 min

The Scrapyard: A Blizzard games fan podcastHere's to the Filthy Casuals and Prosumers!Another Hearthstone focused episode as Rastakhan's Rumble launches! Decks we're lusting after, experiments we're planning, and what we're hoping for from the Rumble Run when it launches next week.Follow Seamus on Twitter: @seamusFind our guest Jay Cagatay on Twitter: @jayktweetsBe like PantheusWrex and leave us an iTunes review!Follow our podcast network: @bytesideOr check it out at byteside.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...2018-12-0500 min

Jetpacks Are Overrated: a technology showIs one super wide screen better than two?This week I spend some quality time with a Kogan 49-inch 32:9 SuperUltraWidescreen monitor and decide whether or not one really, really big screen is better than working with two separate monitors. From work to gaming, how does this fit into making a daily life at a desk better?The monitorhttps://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-49-curved-329-super-ultrawide-144hz-hdr-monitor-3840-x-1080/SizeUp by Irradiated Softwarehttp://www.irradiatedsoftware.com/sizeup/AquaSnap by Nurgo Softwarehttps://www.nurgo-software.com...2018-11-2000 min

Jetpacks Are Overrated: a technology showChris Charla from ID@Xbox on why indie videogames are importantSeamus Byrne speaks with Chris Charla, Director of the ID@Xbox program, that helps independent game developers sell their games on Xbox One. Plus some elevator pitches from some of the indie devs we spotted at PAX Australia.Find Chris Charla on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iocatOr contact Seamus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/seamusGot any thoughts on the show you want to share? Send to jetpacks@byteside.comCheck out another show, 'The...2018-11-0600 min