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Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 043: What We Learned from Revan and Knights of the Old RepublicEpisode 043 What We Learned from Revan and Knights of the Old Republic
In which Chase shifts gears into full interview mode with his friend Revan.
Games discussed this Episode:
JRPGs
Super Robot Wars
Knights of the Old Republic
Diablo
Neir I and II
Shoutouts:
Special thanks to Revan for the interview
Thanks to Joe Gottli for doing our art!
Thanks to Dmitry for doing our intro/outro music!
Shoutouts to Booksmarts Discord (Booksmarts, y...
2023-11-2955 minLearned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 042: What We Learned from My Singing Monsters and Oxygen Not IncludedEpisode 042 What We Learned from My Singing Monsters and Oxygen Not Included
In which we praise our robot overlords, outline where we are professionally, discuss a few things we learned from My Singing Monsters and Oxygen Not Included.
Games discussed this Episode:
Slots / Gambling / Sports Gambling
My Singing Monsters
Oxygen Not Included
Diablo 4
Fortnite
Shoutouts:
Thanks to Joe Gottli for doing our art!
Thanks to Dmitry for doing our intro/outro music!
Game Study Study-Buddies:
2023-07-161h 32
Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 041: What we Learned From Fred RojasEpisode 041
In which Chase sits down for a new format of the show, and gets a chance to interview Fred Rojas and discuss some of the fun things Fred has learned from Gaming and just being in the hobby.
Guest: Fred Rojas
Gaming History 101 Website: https://gaminghistory101.com/category/podcast/video-game-purists/
Fred Rojas: Gaming History 101 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FredRojas
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2022-03-151h 59Learned from Gaming PodcastLfG Tales of Creation Episode 008: Two Exalts walk into a JungleIn which Learned from Gaming continues their Actual Play sub-cast. Tales of Creation is an Exalted 3rd Edition Actual Play, focusing on the process of learning and playing the table top role-playing game Exalted from White Wolf and Onyx Path.
In this episode we see Stu and Dan (or Rojin and Kaiur) getting to know the Western side of the River Ka'ru. They meet a local farmer, take a walk in the forest and find something very unexpected while in there. This episode has combat and we experiment with a couple new attack types while the party get...
2021-04-092h 45Learned from Gaming PodcastLfG Tales of Creation Episode 007: Fermin Vermin in the Old Jade MineIn which Learned from Gaming continues their Actual Play sub-cast. Tales of Creation is an Exalted 3rd Edition Actual Play, focusing on the process of learning and playing the table top role-playing game Exalted from White Wolf and Onxy Path.
In this episode the team get in a fight with some unwelcome guests on their new piece of land. The crew dives deep into the mechanics of combat, further learning how to use the initiative system and Chase rolls out his first Battle Group (of Demons).
Tune in to find out what happens next on th...
2020-11-042h 31Learned from Gaming PodcastLfG Tales of Creation Episode 006: To reconnoiter a mineIn which Learned from Gaming continues their Actual Play sub-cast. Tales of Creation is an Exalted 3rd Edition Actual Play, focusing on the process of learning and playing the table top role-playing game Exalted from White Wolf and Onxy Path.
In this episode the team jump to the other side of the River Ka'Ru to check out their new mine, but there is something waiting for them when they arrive. Will they talk their way out of this one?
Tune in to find out what happens next on this episode of Tales of Creation!
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2020-07-202h 12Learned from Gaming PodcastLfG Tales of Creation Episode 005: The holy church of Rojin?In which Learned from Gaming continues their Actual Play sub-cast. Tales of Creation is an Exalted 3rd Edition Actual Play, focusing on the process of learning and playing the table top role-playing game Exalted from White Wolf and Onxy Path.
In this episode the team might be rich, but if Rojin doesn't act quick everything he cares about in the town may get destroyed as tensions escalate between the Team and the Dragonblooded from Prasad. Will we finally see combat this episode? (Spoilers... kind of?) We may mess things up but we sure do learn a lot!
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2020-05-242h 22Learned from Gaming PodcastLfG Tales of Creation Episode 004: A Tale of Birds, Dragonblooded, and a Dirty DeedIn which Learned from Gaming continues their Actual Play sub-cast. Tales of Creation is an Exalted 3rd Edition Actual Play, focusing on the process of learning and playing the table top role-playing game Exalted from White Wolf and Onxy Path.
In this episode the team has survived the night, and at least two party members of literally flown back into town to meet with Guild representatives and finalize the deal. The town is buzzing with danger and people looking to take the team out and steal their mine. But with the team already safe in the Guild Hal...
2020-04-082h 27Learned from Gaming PodcastLfG Tales of Creation Episode 003: The Art of Entering Things (Secret Lairs and Guild Halls Specifically)In which Learned from Gaming continues their Actual Play sub-cast. Tales of Creation is an Exalted 3rd Edition Actual Play, focusing on the process of learning and playing the table top role-playing game Exalted from White Wolf and Onxy Path.
In this episode the team might be rich now, but it's too soon to celebrate. There's an extra sign off needed and a whole night to survive. The team starts to explore their abilities more and spend a bit of quality time together somewhere secret because it seems like all of Creation wants to find them (and kil...
2020-02-242h 30Learned from Gaming PodcastLfG Tales of Creation Episode 002: A deed in the hand is worth a million in the bushIn which Learned from Gaming continues their first official Actual Play sub-cast. Tales of Creation is an Exalted 3rd Edition Actual Play, focusing on the process of learning and playing the table top role-playing game Exalted from White Wolf and Onxy Path.
In this episode everyone works on their sharing skills! Kaiur shares a information about a demon, Raven shares information about a deed, Roujin shares way too much skin and then everyone goes for a walk to the Guild Hall.
What could go wrong?!
Do you love our music? Toss a coin to...
2020-02-062h 37Learned from Gaming PodcastLfG Tales of Creation Episode 001: A Raven with a piece of paper walks down the streetIn which Learned from Gaming starts up their first official Actual Play sub-cast. Tales of Creation is an Exalted 3rd Edition Actual Play, focusing on the process of learning and playing the table top role-playing game Exalted from White Wolf and Onxy Path.
In this episode Raven gets to town with a piece of paper that everyone really really wants, so she walks up the street to meet Rojin and Kaiur. What could go wrong?!
Do you love our music? Toss a coin to it's creator: https://www.fiverr.com/mentalcacao
Do yo...
2020-01-163h 05Learned from Gaming PodcastLfG Tales of Creation Episode 000: Sorry but..., Thank You, Story Time!Learned from Gaming: Tales of Creation Episode 000
In which Chase explains what he and Stu have been doing the last few months and what is coming next of Learned from Gaming. Chase then outlines that the crew is starting a secondary Podcast called Tales of Creation, an Exalted 3rd Edition Actual Play podcast where Chase will be the Storyteller for the players Stu Gritter, Fred Rojas and Dan Murray. Chase also dives into the setting of the game and sets the scene for anyone interested in listening to the team play table top RPGs in Tal...
2020-01-1618 minLearned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 040 What We Learned from Dungeons and DragonsEpisode 040 What We Learned from Dungeons and Dragons
In which we try really hard not to get too deep into politics or Endgame and/or Game of Thrones Spoilers before we also just do a big ol’ episode on D&D. With our special guest, Dan Murray, we deep dive into how playing D&D impacted us, what we learned from it and what we continue to learn from table top RPGs to this day.
Games discussed this Episode:
Dungeons and Dragons for table top play
Fortnite for everything
2019-09-101h 56Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 039 What We Learned from Stalker and Minion MastersEpisode 039 What We Learned from Minion Masters and Stalker
In which we dive into the world of semi-idle RTS games and how nothing else has really ever tried to be the next Stalker. We also provide you with audio samples of Stu poking the bear.
Games discussed this Episode:
Minion Masters for PC
Forced for PC
Majesty 2 for PC
Stalker for PC
Risk of Rain 2 for PC
Detroit: Become Human for contemporary consoles
Langrisser for Mobile Devices
...
2019-09-061h 13Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 038 What We Learned from System Shock 2 and AnthemEpisode 038 What We Learned from Anthem and System Shock 2
In which we discuss the art of removing slivers, we remember a great game from back in the day, and we discuss what happens when you don’t have a team lead and no direction and corporate overlord expectation issues and are all around unorganized, then we shift over to discuss what Star Citizen might be and we even have an email!
Games discussed this Episode:
Anthem for contemporary consoles
Dragon Age Inquisition for contemporary consoles
Monster Hunter World for cont...
2019-08-211h 32
GMG - Lets Talk!GMG Let's Talk! 009 - ...About Kitchen-Table GamesWelcome to another Let's Talk! Today I'm joined by Chase Strolenberg from the Learned from Gaming Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learned-from-gaming-podcast/id1266704678) to talk about the latest trend in small-scale Tabletop Wargames that you can set up and play at home in a space no bigger than your Kitchen Table.
Intro Jingle by Kevin McLeod
2019-08-1155 minLearned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 037 What We Learned from Emulation, ROMs and playing SwindleIn which we discuss the strange world of game emulation and JRPGs that never made it to the West back in the 90's, stealth game mechanics and we get a great and engaging email from friend of the show Robert Ring from the Classic Gaming Podcast. We also have a guest show up right at the end unexpectedly, spoilers it’s Chase’s son waking up so he has to step out a bit early.
Games discussed this Episode:
Diablo for PC and PS1
Anthem for Contemporary Consoles
Trails of Man...
2019-06-271h 32Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 036 What We Learned From Vampire and TheifIn which we discuss the arcane nature of Prince the performer, then dive deep into the darker places of the world bringing up games like Vampire the Masquerade, Spycraft 2.0 and Thief: The Dark Project.
Games discussed this Episode:
Vampire the Masquerade, a table top RPG
Exalted, a table top RPG
Spycraft 2.0, a table top RPG
Dungeons and Dragons, a table top RPG
Thief: The Dark Project for PC
Hitman for PC
Tenchu: Stealth Assassin for Playstation
Quake for PC
2019-05-221h 59Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 035 What We Learned From Left 4 Dead 2Episode 035 What We Learned from Left 4 Dead 2
In which we discuss the fun and fury that came from playing Left 4 Dead 2 together, and just what we learned from it. We also dip a bit into the news and even talk a bit about D&D.
Games discussed this Episode:
Left 4 Dead 2 for PC and last generation consoles
Destiny for all contemporary consoles
Evo for last generation consoles
Deep Rock Galactic for PC (Early Access)
Friday the 13th for contemporary consoles
S...
2019-05-151h 26Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 034 What We Learned From Stellaris and the Return of the Obra DinnEpisode 034 What We Learned from
In which we discuss our approximately 30-31 dedicated listeners, we yearn to become robotic as we take over the stars in Stellaris and dive into the Return of the Obra Dinn.
Games discussed this Episode:
Stellaris for contemporary consoles
Return of the Obra Dinn for PC
Master of Orion 2 for PC
The Quiet Man for contemporary consoles
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Switch
Fire Emblem Heroes on Mobile Device
Monster Hunter World on...
2019-04-121h 35Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 033 What We Learned From Final Fantasy Tactics and Space Quest 3Episode 033 What We Learned from Final Fantasy Tactics and Space Quest 3
In which we hit over 1000 total downloads of all show episodes, and we mess up the intro again. We also deep dive into what we liked and learned from Final Fantasy Tactics and Space Quest 3.
Games discussed this Episode:
Fallout 76 for contemporary consoles
Fortnite for contemporary consoles
Pinball, an actual arcade game, it’s in the shape of an elevated table.
Final Fantasy Tactics for Playstation
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance for Gameb...
2019-03-071h 24Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 032 What We Learned from Brave Frontier and Diablo 3In which we get off to a weird and somewhat personal start then jump into gatcha games and fighting Diablo (again!). We also get into LABO in classrooms, how Tetris can help you defuse/distress, the death of ROM sites (Thanks Nintendo) and I talk a wee bit about Stellaris (again!).
Games discussed this Episode:
LABO for Nintendo Switch
Tetris for many different systems
Brave Frontier for Mobile Devices
Diablo 3 for contemporary consoles
Warcraft 3 for PC
Starcraft 1 and 2 for PC
Hexcells on PC
2019-02-141h 46Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 031 What We Learned from Diakatana and Infinity the Game (N3)Episode 031 What We Learned from Diakatana and Infinity the Game (N3)
In which we discuss miniature war gaming getting Chase out of the house, Stu’s opinions of Daikatana and dive into Red Dead Redemption 2’s work cycle and the story of 100 hour work weeks.
Games discussed this Episode:
DOTA 2 for PC
Star Citizen for PC
Red Dead Revolver for PS2
Red Dead Redemption for PS3 and Xbox 360
Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS4 and Xbox 1
Infinity the Game 3rd Editio...
2019-01-231h 39Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 030 What We Learned From World of WarcraftIn which we discuss happy forevers with one of our favourite Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games, World of Warcraft. On this “we both played it” episode we discuss what we liked and learned from the now Fourteen-Years-Old!!! game.
Games discussed this Episode:
XCom series for Contemporary consoles
Metal Gear Solid series for many consoles
Fortnite for Contemporary consoles
Player Unknown Battlegrounds for Contemporary consoles
Destiny 2 for Contemporary consoles
World of Warcraft for PC
Warcraft 3 for PC
Guildwars for PC...
2019-01-021h 28Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 029 What We Learned From Super Mario World, Civilization and 3rd Party Plug-ins for WordPressIn which we learn that 3rd party plug-ins can cripple your website, that great leaders in Civilization are immortal, we realize that some of the best expert content in many fields in 2018 isn’t in written format anymore and we discuss what we take away from Super Mario World.
Games discussed this Episode:
Civilization for MS Dos
Civilization 2 for PC
Super Mario World for Super Nintendo
Super Mario Bros. for Nintendo
Super Mario Bros. 2 for Nintendo
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo Wii U or...
2018-12-171h 21Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 028 What We Learned from a bunch of Gaming News, Bolt Action and VindictusIn which we got lost in Gaming News (in a good way) and then resurface to discuss a WWII table top war game and a dated eastern developer MMORPG. We also get an email from Greg about Might and Magic 3 and his experiences with that game when he was younger.
Games discussed this Episode:
Little Samson for NES
Bolt Action for table top play
Vindictus for PC
World of Tanks for PC
Might and Magic 3 for PC/DOS
Portal 1 and 2 for PC
...
2018-11-212h 04Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 027 What We Learned From Morrowind and Final Fantasy VIIn which Chase makes some questionable parenting dicissions with his cell phone. We also dive into magical jumping boots, house rules for playing JRPGs, and a great email from Jam from Gaming History 101. We also talk way too much about Stellaris.
Games discussed this Episode:
No Man’s Sky for contemporary consoles
Monster Hunter World for contemporary consoles
Doom for Dos/PC
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind for PC and Xbox
Final Fantasy VI for basically everything now
Final Fantasy IV for basically everything now
2018-10-271h 56Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 026 What We Learned From Syndicate, Death Rally and being RobotsIn which we see the world recognize Gaming Disorder, Stu plays a deadly racing game, Chase runs an evil coproration of cyborgs, and we all love robots even if they don’t really understand organics at all.
Games discussed this Episode:
DOTA2 for PC
Syndicate (1993) for DOS/PC and a bunch of old consoles
UFO for DOS/PC
XCOM for DOS/PC
Wasteland 2 for PC
Death Rally for DOC/PC
Monster Hunter World for contemporary systems
Street Fighter 30th Ann...
2018-10-091h 32Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 025 What We Learned From Magic: The GatheringIn which Fred Rojas stops by to help us discuss the way Magic: The Gathering (the collectable card game) impacted us growing up. We also talk about the grime dark future of corporate social tracking.
Games discussed this Episode:
Magic: The Gathering for collection and table top play
Fallout for PC (DOS)
Fallout 3 for contempoary consoles
Fallout New Vegas for contemporary consoles
Fallout 4 for contemporary consoles
Fallout 76 for contemporary consoles
EVE Online for PC
Evolve for contemporary consoles
...
2018-09-142h 19Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 024 What We Learned From Watching Others Play and Shouting into HeadsetsIn which Chase misremembering watching other people playing Metal Gear Solid 3 and we also discuss a World War 3 game we have both played but on very different hardware.
Detroit: Become Human for PS4
Dreams for PS4
Mount and Blade for PC
Stunts for PC (DOS)
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater for PS 2
Shadow of the Collosus for PS 2, 3 and 4
Tom Clancy’s End War for Xbox 360 and PC
March of War for PC
Heroes and Generals for PC
Refunked fo...
2018-08-021h 41Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 023 What We Learned from Playing Games in Hospitals and how Rogue-likes have LegacyIn which we discuss having access to video games in hospitals and how games like Rogue Legacy for you to engage and learn more from the game because of it’s mechanics, also Greg writes in to provide his thoughts on game preservation.
Games discussed in this episode:
Keith Courage in Alpha Zones for Turbo Grafix 16
Rogue Legacy for Every Platform imaginable
Minit for multiple Platforms
Battlefield 2142 for PC
Risk of Rain for multiple Platforms
Frost Punk for PC
Mario Odyssy for Nintendo Sw...
2018-07-131h 29Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 022 What We Learned From Dead (Star) Servers and Scorched EarthEpisode 022 What We Learned from Dead (Star) Servers and Scorched Earth
In which we discuss how games can actually die as Chase brings up Dead Star, a sever based game that no longer has a server, and Stu takes some time to discuss his experiences with early Artillery Games as he explores Scorched Earth. Friend of the show Jamie also writes in to talk about making old games new.
Games discussed in this episode:
Deadstar for PC/PS 4
Threshwars for Browser
Scorched Earth for Dos
...
2018-06-191h 23Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 021 What We Learned From Maniacs, Mansions and Monster HuntingIn which we discuss what we like about Maniac Mansion and Monster Hunter World, while also getting some great emails and discussing the application of VR in real life.
Games discussed in this episode:
Maniac Mansion for Dos
Monster Hunter World for Xbox One and PS4
The Last of Us for Playstation 3 and 4
Mario Odyssy for Nintendo Switch
Dragon Ball FighterZ for PS4 and Xbox One
Items discussed in What we Learned this Month:
We get an email from Fr...
2018-06-131h 41Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 020 What We Learned From TerrariaEpisode 020 What We Learned from Terraria!
In which we discuss how much we played Terraria and why!
Games discussed in this episode:
Habitica on App Stores and Broswer
Terraria for Contemporary Platforms
Minecraft on Everything
Battlefront 2 for Contemporary Platforms
Shadow of War for Contemporary Platforms
Player Unknown Battlegrounds for Contemporary Platforms
Fortnite for Contemporary Platforms
Mario Odyssy for Nintendo Switch
The Division for Contemporary Platforms
SMITE for PC
Sid Me...
2018-05-121h 22Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 019 What We Learned From Heroes 3, Stack Armies, CCG Mechanics and Server Based GamesIn which we discuss Heroes 3, Pox Nora, how the loot crate mechanic is way older than some folks realize, and game preservation misteps when relating to online games. Also, we get some great emails from Robert, Fred and Greg.
Games discussed in this episode:
Pox Nora for PC and Playstation 2/3
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 for PC
Heroes of Might and Magic 2 for PC
Dualyst for PC
Magic: The Gathering the collectable card game
Doom for PC/DOS
Harvest Moon for SNES
S...
2018-04-252h 05Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 018 What We Learned from Farming Sims, Starcraft and the Dark Places of the WorldEpisode 018 What We Learned from Farming Sims, Starcraft and the Dark Places of the World
In which we debate the difference between chips and Pringles. We also go to some of the darkest dankest places on the internet then crawl back to discuss the really enjoyable Stardew Valley and the legendary RTS Starcraft then we get derailed by an email from Jonathan all about VR.
Games discussed in this episode:
The basics of Table Top Miniature gaming, and essential peripherals
Overwatch for contemporary consoles
Pokemon Sun...
2018-04-032h 00Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 017 What We Learned from an Age of Wonders and the Fallout that FollowsIn which Chase relives his fantasy Turn-Based past with talks of Age of Wonders and Stu relives his dystopian post apocalypse future with talks about Fallout. Many other games are referenced and penguines show up.
Games discussed in this episode:
Shadow of the Colossus for PS2, PS3 and PS4
Monster Hunter World for Xbox One and PS4
Age of Wonders for PC
Age of Wonders III for PC
Civilization 2 for PC
Heroes of Might and Magic Series for PC
Fallout and Fallout 2 for P...
2018-04-021h 27Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 016 What We Learned From Rock'n'Roll, Racing, Red Herbs and Typewriter Ribbons
In which you the audience learns that unfortunately Chase is not a cat person. Stu is a big fan of old racing games, Chase forgets about as much has he can remember of Resident Evil 2, and we get some great emails that result in even great discussions.
Games discussed in this episode:
Monster Hunter World for Consoles
Portal for many Platforms
Darksouls Series for many Platforms
Rock n'Roll Racing for SNES and Sega Genesis (Megadrive)
Stunts for PC (DOS)
Mario Odyssy f...
2018-03-061h 53Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 015 What We Learned From Warmachine and Hordes
This episode covers Stu's and Chase's engagement with the Privateer Press miniature table top games Hordes and Warmachine, what they like about it, what they learned from it and just who miniature gaming is for. They also weigh in on an email from Jeff that focuses on the shift in games relating to story vs. Earning power (loot boxes), but get kind of lost.
Games discussed in this episode:
Warmachine for table top play
Hordes for table top play
Starwars: Battlefront II for contemporary consoles...
2018-02-201h 32Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 014 What we Learned from Playing Co-Op Puzzlers!
This shorter episode covers social Co-Op games, specifically Snipperclips and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, and we dive into how some contemporary games engage us and encourage use to problem solve and experiment while having fun and shouting at each other. This episode is a bit shorter due to some recording issues. Also, Chase apologizes to people who suffer from deafness for not being able to play Snipperclips but meant to say people suffering from blindness.
Games discussed in this episode:
Snipperclips on the Switch
Gameplay Trailer: ht...
2018-02-0858 minLearned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 013 What We Learned From Being Young on the Internet
This episode covers a lot of discussion about our early engagement with the Chatrooms and the Internet when it and we were young. Chase and Stu learned a lot of how to engage with the internet through gaming and we choose to dive into these topics. Catfishing comes up. We also get some great emails from Brandon and Jonathan.
Games discussed in this episode:
TA Kingdoms for PC
Dark Souls Games for every Console
Diablo for PC / PS 1
Magic the Gathering Collectable Card Ga...
2018-01-111h 35Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 012 What We Learned from Screencheating!
This episode covers: In this game heavy episode we talk about how there are some video games that actually don't exist anymore, the undeniably great aspects of playing table top games and why it is so different than playing video games, Stu focuses on Risk of Rain and Chase is a dirty screencheater! NOTE (there is a weird white noise issue going on this episode, try to ignore it if you can and apologies for that).
Games discussed in this episode:
Spy vs. Spy on many old systems
...
2017-12-111h 32Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 011 "To Train Them Is My Cause"
This episode covers: Chase discusses his ongoing history with the Pokemon franchise and what can be learned from it and Stu dives deep into educational value and lessons in vulnerability through play in Payday 2.
Games discussed in this episode:
Payday 2 for PC and Some Consoles
Pokemon for most Nintendo systems
Pokemon Go for Mobile
Smite for PC
ECHO for PC
Puyo Puyo Tetris for the Switch
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap for multiple systems
Ultra St...
2017-11-301h 36
Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 010 What we Learned From Master of Orion 2
This episode covers: As a 10th episode special Stu and Chase choose to explore a game together. Focus of this episode is Master of Orion 2 for PC. We also talk about how we unconciously know entire pantheons, thank you SMITE! We also talk about Free to Play, loot crates (Which are such a big deal right now) and emails from Greg and Robert. We also discuss the value of human contact.
Games discussed in this episode:
Master of Orion 2 for PC
Smite for PC
League of Legends f...
2017-11-151h 47Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 009 How About that Local Sports Team?
This episode covers: We discuss open space worlds, absurd games and emotional intelligence, and also how Sports games are so very good at teaching you the fundamentals of a sport through the simple act of play. We get an email that disturbs Stu's Cat!
Games discussed in this episode:
NHL 2002 for PC
Mario Golf for N64
Basewars for NES
Destiny 2 for Everything
Overwatch for Everything
NFL Blitz for N64
X3: The Albion Prelude for PC
X-W...
2017-10-301h 31Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 008 If You Build it Someone Will Come and Make it Better (or burn it down)
This episode covers: An email so big Stu had to Paraphrase, another email that we get lost in as it opens by asking us about actually playing Nazi's in games and how would we engage or inform others relating to that option (Spoilers, even in games we aren't really fans of being Nazis). The cultural ramifications of Wolfenstein II. Chase does a thing to help a co-worker feel good about his hobby. Dos-Box is awesome! Waypoint Games does a series on gaming in prison. Lastly, Chase discusses a transferable skills re:video games side-project.
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2017-10-181h 52Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 007 Games Leave our Minds Shaken and Stirred
This episode covers:
Racism in game lobbies and how some people have negative experiences that define how they engage with games in the future, and toxic communities. We talk about small sample sizes and how games might affect the brain (but is this source reliable?). We also discuss learning how to break games with third party tools. We discuss how loot crates is the new collectable card game of gaming. How can we learn to overcome the money making practices of loot crate culture? Lastly, education can really help folks understand why being a Nazi...
2017-10-021h 29Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 006 Now We Know Where to Find the Professionals
This episode covers:
We get an email from Josue Cardona in which he tries to answer what he can intelligently, and we fumble through it. We also talk MUD's (Multi-User Dungeons), the progressive party options in the Final Fantasy Legend series, how Chase responded to the choice of race and gender as a child, and how there are a whole bunch of cool podcasts out there with people using games for good,
Games discussed in this episode:
Ancient Anguish For Web Browers
Final Fantasy Tactics fo...
2017-09-181h 18Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 005 When our brains were not made of stone
This episode covers:
The developmental moments in our lives and what a young child can learn from gaming, as well as how the games we play as we grow older inform our gaming vocabulary. The question of how young is too young to play games, followed by a discussion of 13 Reasons Why (Spoilers), as well as why Final Fantasy 4 was so significant to Chase, Stu is not a fan of Sesame Street, and we all need to remember that for some people the little things matter.
Final Fantasy 2/4 for SN...
2017-09-051h 38
Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 004 We are Not Professionals
Episode 004 We are not Professionals
This episode covers:
What may or may not be going on in the classroom right now in terms of gamification.
Romanticising World War Two and how games can help motivate us to learn about the past.
World of Tanks for the PC
Dungeon Master 2 for the PC
Detroit for contemporary platforms
Starcraft Remastered for PC
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation for the PC
Bolt Action a miniatures game for...
2017-08-211h 33Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 003 Getting Good (Easy to Play Hard to Master)
This episode covers:
Dark-Age a Miniature Skrimish Game for Table Top Play
Street Fighter V for all contemporary platforms
Warcraft Orcs and Humans for PC
AI War for PC
Jetpack for MS Doc PC
Mario Maker for 3DS and Wii U
Items discussed in What we Learned this Week:
Talking Dark Age the game and it's facebook community
http://dark-age.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/183757445321780/
Core-A Gaming, Skil...
2017-08-091h 18Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 000 This is a Test
This episode was a test and it wears that on it's poor audio sleeve. You can hear heavy breathing because Chase had his microphone gain turned way up, you can hear him fidgetting all the time and there is a pretty harsh echo going on too. There are stalls where people get hung up on the show notes and reading off the page. Also weird swears at the beginning and even weirder swears at the end (thanks Stu). There is a general lack of preparedness as unexpected things come up and thoughts get derailed or lost in...
2017-07-311h 05Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 002 Not a Waste of Time
This episode covers:
Serious Sam Series on any platforms it's on
EVE Online for the PC
That Dragon, Cancer (Follow up)
Items discussed in What we Learned this Week:
Starcraft is Free:
http://kotaku.com/you-can-now-get-starcraft-for-free-1794432700
Gaming History 101 and Gaming History X Shows on That Dragon, Cancer:
https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/22/ghx-ep-9-tropic-thunder/
https://gaminghistory101.com/2017/05/23/ghx-ep-9-addendum-that-dragon-cancer/
Extra Credits and the importance of Gaming Literacy
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2017-07-311h 31Learned from Gaming PodcastEpisode 001 What we learned from a test episode
(NOTE: this episode makes reference to an ALPHA episode, which is our test episode (E000). Episode 000, the ALPHA was just a test and is a very rough episode. For learning purposes it will be published with everything out, but at a later date)
This episode covers:
Our mission statement
Street Fighter 2 on the SNES
Sid Meier's Pirates on the PC
That Dragon, Cancer
Items discussed in what we learned this week:
Steam Store Changes
Book Name a...
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