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Hémisphères · Podcast
RETURN OF THE OBRA DINN · Le Dessous des voiles
Bienvenue dans Hémisphères, le carrefour des explorateur·ice·s de l'Imaginaire ! L'Obra Dinn, fameux trois-mâts de la Compagnie britannique des Indes orientales, est retrouvé à la dérive cinq ans après sa mystérieuse disparition en haute mer. Il n'en fallait pas plus pour que la Compagnie convoque un·e de ses expert·e·s en assurance pour mener l'enquête. Vous voilà donc à bord du navire abandonné, doté d'un cahier et d'une montre magiques qui vous auront été expédiées par un mystérieux commanditaire, pour mettre au clair le destin des 60 passagers portés dispar...
2024-12-01
2h 01
RetroRGB
Weekly Roundup #382
This week's podcast is sponsored by YOU! None of these would be possible without the monthly support of amazing people like yourself. Please consider signing up, or just use our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week382.html T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: http://retrorgb.link/amazon 00:00 Website Ads Are GONE: https://www.patreon...
2023-11-08
30 min
RetroRGB
Weekly Roundup #382
This week's podcast is sponsored by YOU! None of these would be possible without the monthly support of amazing people like yourself. Please consider signing up, or just use our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week382.html T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: http://retrorgb.link/amazon 00:00 Website Ads Are GONE: https://www.patreon...
2023-11-08
30 min
RetroRGB
Interview with Sam Machkovech
I recently did an interview with journalist, tech writer and fellow gaming nerd Sam Machkovech. This was such a fun chat about the video game industry, as well as Sam's history in the business dating back to 1996! Follow Sam: https://www.samred.com/RSS Feed: https://www.samred.com/feed Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts
2023-11-06
1h 17
RetroRGB
Interview with Sam Machkovech
I recently did an interview with journalist, tech writer and fellow gaming nerd Sam Machkovech. This was such a fun chat about the video game industry, as well as Sam's history in the business dating back to 1996! Follow Sam: https://www.samred.com/RSS Feed: https://www.samred.com/feed Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts
2023-11-06
1h 17
Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
New PS5 Beta Firmware, Halo Switches to Unreal Engine 5 + More!
It's time for another round of Digital Foundry Direct Weekly, on this occasion featuring the technical stylings of Sam Machkovech, John Linneman and Alex Battaglia. On the docket this week: layoffs at Halo developer 343 Industries amid a rumoured switch to Unreal Engine 5, a new PS5 beta firmware and is it 'safe' to move to Windows 11 on a gaming rig?00:00:00 Introduction00:01:53 News 01: Halo developer suffers layoffs, switching to UE500:17:37 News 02: Major live service games canceled00:27:11 News 03: DLSS 3 added to Cyberpunk 2077, Dying Light 200:36:21 News 04: The Witcher 3 gets RT performance boosts
2023-02-06
1h 23
Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
Spider-Man PC Port Detailed, Intel Arc GPU Reviews + Last of Us Footage Leaks
It's something of a DF Direct special this week, as regular co-host Alex Battaglia is joined by two insightful guests: Sam 'samred' Machkovech of Ars Technica and Addie 'EposVox' of... YouTube. The trio tackle the week's news - including the first details on the Spider-Man Remastered PC port, leaked footage from the upcoming The Last Of Us Part 1 remake and early reviews of Intel's Arc GPUs - and answer an unparalleled 12 DF Supporter questions. 00:00:00 Introduction00:01:09 News 01: Spider-Man Remastered PC port details revealed 00:09:57 News 02: The Last of Us Part 1 leaked footage and impressions 0...
2022-07-25
1h 54
Virtual Economy
Episode 122: Activision Blizzard Sued for Wrongful Death (News Show)
Activision Blizzard is accused of participating in a cover-up related to the death of one of its employees at a company retreat. Also: An update on video game industry action over Ukraine crisis, Epic purchases Bandcamp, Intellivision in trouble, and more. Content Warning: We discuss a story that involves self-harm from 00:57:39 to 1:06:59. Note: We will be on hiatus until Late March / Early April due to an upcoming move. We'll see you soon! You can support Virtual Economy’s growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:01:35] - The...
2022-03-06
1h 26
Games in the Glade
Strides in Afro Hair Representation & Games Done Quick
This is the seventh episode of Games in the Glade, in which I discuss Tabletop RPG Bloodstone, the Open Source Afro Hair Library, a list of great games by Black developers from Shawn Alexander, the Consumer Electronics Show, some Nintendo News, and the charity event Awesome Games Done Quick and Death’s Door. Thanks to Puddles of Infinity for the use of their song "Porches and Universes." LINKS: Matteo Sciutteri’s itch.io page (Bloodstone): https://matteosciutteri.itch.io/ Open Source Afro Hair Library by Professor A.M. Darke: https://prettydarke.cool/portfolio/open-so...
2022-01-18
1h 08
Shades Of Brown
Episode 172: Infinite Potential
Halo. Infinite. Show Notes: Spoilers begin at 57:48 Halo Infinite reviews: ''Halo Infinite' Is a Fun Sandbox Stuck Inside a Very Old Video Game' by Cameron Kunzelman for Waypoint 'Review: Halo Infinite’s campaign finishes the fight—but arrives in tatters' by Sam Machkovech for Ars Technica 'Halo Infinite review: grappling hooks and jeep joyrides make up for a shaky sci-fi plot' by Brendan Caldwell for Rock Paper Shotgun 'Halo Infinite saves the series by finally doing something different' by Nicole Carpenter for Polygon Performance: Halo Infinite on Consoles: Xbox Series X/S vs Xbox One S/X - Can Xbox One...
2021-12-15
1h 33
Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
Playdate Hands-On, Is PC VR Dying, 3DFX Returning?
Somehow we managed to convince a guest to join us on DF Direct Weekly! Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica shows us around the Playdate handheld and joins in discussing the news of the week, bringing with him a 'special' bonus Q+A for Rich...00:00:00 Introductions00:01:55 Playdate hands-on crankin'00:20:53 Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster impressions00:34:59 The State of VR00:51:26 3DFX... what?00:57:01 Zool ReDimensioned announced01:00:44 Sam's impressions on Flight Simulator01:07:09 DF Retro: Super Star Wars feedback01:10:31 SAM GETS RICH: Sam's Rootin...
2021-08-09
1h 41
Vic's Basement
Episode 278 – Playdate, Steam Deck, EA Play & ActiviBlizz Lawsuit with Ars Technica’s Sam Mackovech – Vic’s Basement
Victor Lucas is joined by Ars Technica’s Sam Machkovech to talk about recent news! Going hands on with The Playdate, the Valve Steam Deck, the announcements at EA Play, the lawsuit at Activision Blizzard and much more. Let’s Go! Thanks for Listening, your Review and for Subscribing! Watch EPN: YouTube.com/EPNtv Watch EPN Live: Twitch.tv/EPN Check … Continue reading "Episode 278 – Playdate, Steam Deck, EA Play & ActiviBlizz Lawsuit with Ars Technica’s Sam Mackovech – Vic’s Basement"
2021-08-03
1h 02
Vic's Basement
Episode 272 – Ars Technica’s Sam Machkovech & PC Gamers’ Mike Williams – Mass Effect/TimeSplitters/Xbox @ 20 and much more!
Victor Lucas invites PC Gamer’s Mike Williams and Ars Technica’s Sam Machkovech to the Basement to get caught up on gaming news! Discussed: – Mass Effect Legendary Edition – 20 Years of Xbox – Starfield – TimeSplitters – Media Mergers & Games (Netflix, Amazon, Discovery, WB Games, etc.) – Top 3 E3 Preedictions Let’s Go! Thanks for Listening, your Review and for Subscribing to Vic’s Basement! Watch Vic’s Basement: YouTube.com/EPNtv Follow Vic’s Basement: Twitter.com/Vics_Basement Check out EPN Merch at EPN.tv/Merch #PlayFore
2021-05-29
1h 23
A Podcast [ , ] For All Intents and Purposes
For Great Justice
A BAD IDEA AGAIN: More than a decade after Konami cancelled its controversial tactical military first-person shooter, Six Days in Fallujah, the game seems to have been revived by Highwire Games who have taken to the media asserting that they want to tell––with their tactical military FPS––a nuanced, thoughtful, and impactful story of the incident. This news caused D. Bethel and Andrew to wonder if certain stories are simply better suited for certain genres of games? RELEVANT LINKS: Hall, Charlie. "Six Days in Fallujah 'Not Trying to Make a Political Commenta...
2021-02-19
45 min
Vic's Basement
Episode 260 – The Next Nintendo Switch with Guests- Jose Sanchez, Shaun Hatton and Sam Machkovech!
Nintendo will probably have news on a new Switch any day now so Victor Lucas invited three friends to chat about the possibilities and what everybody wants from a new Switch! Switch Pro? Super Switch?! The New Switch? What’s it going to be called!? Here is The Next Nintendo Switch with guests, EP’s Jose Sanchez and Shaun Hatton and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica! Watch Vic’s Basement episodes (including LIVE shows): YouTube.com/EPNtv EPN Merch: EPN.tv/Merch Thank you for watching, listening, sharing, subscribing and reviewing!
2021-01-23
1h 03
Vic's Basement
Episode 259 – 21 Games We’re Dreaming About for 2021! With Behr Safi, Mike Williams & Sam Machkovech
Victor Lucas welcomes Mike Williams from PCMag, Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica’s and Behr Safi to the Basement to discuss 21 games that the guys hope come out this year! Watch Vic’s Basement at YouTube.com/EPNtv EPN Merch is available at EPN.tv/Merch
2021-01-09
1h 15
Vic's Basement
Episode 254 – PLAYSTATION 5 IMPRESSIONS with Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica!
Ars Technica’s Sam Machkovech drops in to the Basement to chat with Victor Lucas about the early impressions of the PlayStation 5! Thanks for Watching, your Thumbs Up and Subscribing! Watch EPN, including LIVE Vic’s Basement episodes at YouTube.com/EPNtv Check out EPN Merch at EPN.tv/Merch #PlayForever
2020-11-01
1h 03
Vic's Basement
Episode 249 – Xbox Series X Hands On! With Guest Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica!
Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica has been playing games on Xbox Series X for a week! Let’s chat with him! To join us for LIVE Vic’s Basement streams subscribe to YouTube.com/EPNtv! For Official EPN Merch check out our site: EPN.tv/Merch Thanks for watching/listening! #PlayForever
2020-09-28
58 min
Vic's Basement
Episode 247 – XBOX & BETHESDA Discussion with Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica!
Let’s talk about the huge news today! Microsoft is buying ZeniMax Media (parent company of Bethesda Softworks) for $7.5 Billion!
2020-09-23
46 min
Vic's Basement
Episode 236 – Ghost of Tsushima–The Last Exclusive for PS4!? Xbox Games Showcase! Guests: Sam Machkovech and Mike Williams!
Vic is joined by guests Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica and Mike Williams from US Gamer to talk about Sucker Punch’s excellent Ghost of Tsushima, wrapping up the PS4 and what Microsoft has to show us at the Xbox Games Showcase! TIME STAMPS 00:00 – Introductions & Ghost of Tsushima Discussion 21:21 – Why Was PlayStation 4 So Successful? 25:43 – Xbox Needs Japan Support & Where Are Games From Acquisitions? 27:28 – Xbox Games Showcase Discussion 30:11 – Halo on PlayStation? 36:10 – GoT & TLOU2 Hype for PS5! PlayStation vs Xbox Philosophy. 36:45 – What Does Microsoft Have to Show Us? 1:01:00 – Wrap Up Official EPN Mer...
2020-07-21
1h 02
Vic's Basement
Episode 234 – Ubisoft Forward and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla & Watch Dogs Legion Hand On with Sam Machkovech!!
Sam Machkovech from Are Technica joins Victor Lucas in the Basement to discuss the Ubisoft Forward event the reveal of Far Cry 3, their hands on time with Watch Dogs Legion and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and more! TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro and The Abuse Controversies At Ubisoft 11:25 – The Irony of Watch Dogs Legion 13:38 – The break down on the 4 big games of Ubisoft Forward 14:10 – Far Cry 6 Discussion 19:38 – Hands On with Watch Dogs Legion! 33:55 – Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Hands On! 46:05 – Thoughts on Ubisoft Forward and Wrap Up
2020-07-14
50 min
Vic's Basement
Episode 228 – Sam Machkovech talks The Last of Us Part II! PS5 Reveal! Xbox Series X! Stadia Leak & More!
#PlayStation5 #VicsBasement #TLOU2 Are Technica’s Sam Machkovech joins Victor Lucas in the Basement for a long chat about the PlayStation 5 Reveal, The Last of Us Part II, the Xbox Series X, the leak of Gods & Monsters on Stadia, What Nintendo is up to, the current state of things in Seattle and much more! Black Lives Matter! Official EPN Merch is available at EPN.tv/Merch If you’d like to support the EPN team by becoming a member and sponsoring our content, click the JOIN button! Thanks so much for your...
2020-06-13
1h 17
Active Quest
DOOM Eternal Rips and Tears Sales Records, Nintendo Direct Mini, and GameStop Announces Permanently Closing 321 Stores
Active Quest Episode 62: DOOM Eternal Rips and Tears Sales Records, Nintendo Direct Mini, and GameStop Announces Permanently Closing 321 Stores Joseph Yaden - twitter.com/josephyaden Josh Nichols - twitter.com/Mrjoshnichols Chris Penwell - twitter.com/PenwellWrites You can find us on iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Play. You can also subscribe through our RSS feed. Follow us on Twitter @ActiveQuestShow Email us @ ActiveQuestPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @ActiveQuestShow Get our official shirt! https://teespring.com/active-quest-shirt#pid=2&cid=566&sid=front We are proud to be a part of the HP Video Game Podcast Network!: https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZ...
2020-03-28
1h 25
Bros and Consoles
Episode 66: E3 2020 is cancelled
Welcome back to the Bros and Consoles podcast, everybody! The dynamic duo is at it again, so if you were looking for a huge amount of info on games you've possibly never heard of and the interesting news of the week, then you've come to the right place! Hope you enjoy the show!Feel free to send any comments, questions, or feedback to the usual places listed below:Email = brosandconsoles@gmail.comTwitter = @IndieRonin (Nathan) and @AnOptionalQuest (Michael)Time-codes:06:45 - Seg. 1: What're ya playin'?46:01 - Seg. 2: The Bropi...
2020-03-14
2h 25
Tech News Weekly (Video HI)
TNW 122: Petty Theft from Amazon Go
First, Jason and Mikah break down the latest cancelations and updates surrounding the coronavirus: Facebook cancels F8 and Microsoft isn't attending GDC.Then, Sam Machkovech of Ars Technica takes us inside Amazon's newer, larger Amazon Go Grocery store. He recounts his attempt to trick the cashier-free system with bananas.Lastly, CNET's Joan Solsman joins us to discuss Bob Iger's unexpected resignation from Disney. Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guests: Sam Machkovech and Joan Solsman Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly. Sponsor: ZipRecruiter.com/tnw
2020-02-27
41 min
XR Connections - Extended Reality - XR | AR | VR | MR
No. 001 Introduction, Instagram AR Filters, Oculus Quest and AR, a guide to 2019's Best VR, and Lego's Hidden Side AR Experience.
Episode 001 introduces the podcast and covers items of interest in XR from the week of August 21, 2019, including Instagram AR Filters, Oculus Quest and AR, a guide to 2019's Best VR, and Lego's Hidden Side AR Experience. Show notes at marsandmercury.com. EPISODE 001 SHOW NOTES: INSTAGRAM USERS CAN CREATE THEIR OWN AR FILTERS "Facebook now lets anyone make an Instagram face filter" by Dami Lee • OCULUS QUEST AND AR "How Facebook AR Glasses could become real, thanks to Oculus VR Tech" by Scott Stein "Powered by AI: Oculus In...
2019-08-27
16 min
Nice Games Club - a gamedev podcast!
“A secret room with secret stuff!” Game Length; Saving and Loading Systems
This week in the clubhouse, Stephen breaks the ice, Martha dreams of writing passwords, and Mark makes a Jurassic Park reference (@ us if you recognize it!).Our pal Abdiwak Yohannes is making Boji:Boji theme song on Soundcloud! - Abdiwak YohannesBoji in action! - @heyglitch, TwitterBoji Animated! - @heyglitch, TwitterRegular news"Super Mario Maker 2 news dump" - Sam Machkovech,
2019-05-21
00 min
Know How... (Video)
Modern Gaming Parent
Kids love to play online games, and parents should know what they can expect to find within those experiences, and the controls available to them to keep things age appropriate. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica talk about parental control settings, some of the more popular online games, and the filter bubbles that can exist within gaming culture and social media. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at...
2018-12-20
51 min
Know How... (Audio)
Modern Gaming Parent
Kids love to play online games, and parents should know what they can expect to find within those experiences, and the controls available to them to keep things age appropriate. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica talk about parental control settings, some of the more popular online games, and the filter bubbles that can exist within gaming culture and social media. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and...
2018-12-20
51 min
Know How... (Video)
Modern Gaming Parent
Kids love to play online games, and parents should know what they can expect to find within those experiences, and the controls available to them to keep things age appropriate. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica talk about parental control settings, some of the more popular online games, and the filter bubbles that can exist within gaming culture and social media. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and...
2018-12-20
51 min
Know How... (Audio)
Console Hacking
With a passion for old school video game consoles, and a lot of ingenuity, people are hacking their consoles to create automated systems that can play through classic games as well as enable features in the hardware that no one ever anticipated. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica get the full walk-through from Allan Cecil, the Keeper of TASBot. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Guest: Allan Cecil Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us...
2018-12-13
1h 06
Know How... (Video)
Console Hacking
With a passion for old school video game consoles, and a lot of ingenuity, people are hacking their consoles to create automated systems that can play through classic games as well as enable features in the hardware that no one ever anticipated. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica get the full walk-through from Allan Cecil, the Keeper of TASBot. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Guest: Allan Cecil Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us...
2018-12-13
1h 06
Know How... (Video)
Console Hacking
With a passion for old school video game consoles, and a lot of ingenuity, people are hacking their consoles to create automated systems that can play through classic games as well as enable features in the hardware that no one ever anticipated. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica get the full walk-through from Allan Cecil, the Keeper of TASBot. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Guest: Allan Cecil Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet...
2018-12-13
1h 06
The New Screen Savers (Audio)
Hands-On with the Google Pixel Slate Chrome OS Tablet - Google Pixel Slate, Jason's Gift Guide, Analogue Super Nt, and more.
On The New Screen Savers recorded on Saturday, December 8, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell: Leo and Jason discuss Canada's arrest of a Huawei exec, Australia's anti-encryption law, Google shutting down Allo, and Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 855 SOC. Jason reviews the Google Pixel Slate. This premium Chrome OS tablet features a 12.3" Molecular Display and starts at $599. We continue our Holiday Gift Guides with Jason's picks for high-end headphones from Monolith by Monoprice and HIFIMAN; and gaming headsets and other video game accessories. Sam Machkovech shows how you can play your old-school Super Nintendo game cartridges in 1080p goodness with...
2018-12-09
1h 26
The New Screen Savers (Video)
Hands-On with the Google Pixel Slate Chrome OS Tablet - Google Pixel Slate, Jason's Gift Guide, Analogue Super Nt, and more.
On The New Screen Savers recorded on Saturday, December 8, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell: Leo and Jason discuss Canada's arrest of a Huawei exec, Australia's anti-encryption law, Google shutting down Allo, and Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 855 SOC. Jason reviews the Google Pixel Slate. This premium Chrome OS tablet features a 12.3" Molecular Display and starts at $599. We continue our Holiday Gift Guides with Jason's picks for high-end headphones from Monolith by Monoprice and HIFIMAN; and gaming headsets and other video game accessories. Sam Machkovech shows how you can play your old-school Super Nintendo game cartridges in 1080p goodness with...
2018-12-09
1h 26
The New Screen Savers (Video)
Hands-On with the Google Pixel Slate Chrome OS Tablet - Google Pixel Slate, Jason's Gift Guide, Analogue Super Nt, and more.
On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, December 8, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Jason Howell: Leo and Jason discuss Canada's arrest of a Huawei exec, Australia's anti-encryption law, Google shutting down Allo, and Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 855 SOC. Jason reviews the Google Pixel Slate. This premium Chrome OS tablet features a 12.3" Molecular Display and starts at $599. We continue our Holiday Gift Guides with Jason's picks for high-end headphones from Monolith by Monoprice and HIFIMAN; and gaming headsets and other video game accessories. Sam Machkovech shows how you can play your old-school Super Nintendo game cartridges in 1080p goodness with...
2018-12-09
1h 26
Know How... (Audio)
Classic Gaming
Retro gaming is big, with legacy consoles being re-released in miniature formats, and aftermarket third party consoles upgrading the capabilities of the originals. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a closer look at what you get with mini-consoles, aftermarket consoles, and how to effectively scale those old consoles that have been gathering dust in your attic to look amazing on modern TV technology. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us...
2018-12-06
46 min
Know How... (Video)
Classic Gaming
Retro gaming is big, with legacy consoles being re-released in miniature formats, and aftermarket third party consoles upgrading the capabilities of the originals. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a closer look at what you get with mini-consoles, aftermarket consoles, and how to effectively scale those old consoles that have been gathering dust in your attic to look amazing on modern TV technology. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us...
2018-12-06
46 min
Know How... (Video)
Classic Gaming
Retro gaming is big, with legacy consoles being re-released in miniature formats, and aftermarket third party consoles upgrading the capabilities of the originals. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a closer look at what you get with mini-consoles, aftermarket consoles, and how to effectively scale those old consoles that have been gathering dust in your attic to look amazing on modern TV technology. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet...
2018-12-06
46 min
The New Screen Savers (Audio)
temi - The Personal Robot Assistant for Your Home - temi personal robot, best video games of the year, Iain's Holiday Gift Guide, and more.
On The New Screen Savers recorded on Saturday, December 1, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Iain Thomson: Leo and Iain discuss Marriott's massive breach of 500 million customer's data, CRISPR-edited babies, and NASA's InSight lander on Mars. Danny Isserles from temi shows off their personal robot that can autonomously follow you around your home or office as your digital assistant or telepresence robot. We continue our Holiday Gift Guides with Iain's picks, including phone cases, gadget toolkits, power banks, and UPSs. Plus a bonus Gift Guide from Ars Technica's Sam Machkovec with the best multi-platform video games. We answer some of...
2018-12-02
1h 27
The New Screen Savers (Video)
temi - The Personal Robot Assistant for Your Home - temi personal robot, best video games of the year, Iain's Holiday Gift Guide, and more.
On The New Screen Savers recorded on Saturday, December 1, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Iain Thomson: Leo and Iain discuss Marriott's massive breach of 500 million customer's data, CRISPR-edited babies, and NASA's InSight lander on Mars. Danny Isserles from temi shows off their personal robot that can autonomously follow you around your home or office as your digital assistant or telepresence robot. We continue our Holiday Gift Guides with Iain's picks, including phone cases, gadget toolkits, power banks, and UPSs. Plus a bonus Gift Guide from Ars Technica's Sam Machkovec with the best multi-platform video games. We answer some of...
2018-12-02
1h 27
The New Screen Savers (Video)
temi - The Personal Robot Assistant for Your Home - temi personal robot, best video games of the year, Iain's Holiday Gift Guide, and more.
On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, December 1, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Iain Thomson: Leo and Iain discuss Marriott's massive breach of 500 million customer's data, CRISPR-edited babies, and NASA's InSight lander on Mars. Danny Isserles from temi shows off their personal robot that can autonomously follow you around your home or office as your digital assistant or telepresence robot. We continue our Holiday Gift Guides with Iain's picks, including phone cases, gadget toolkits, power banks, and UPSs. Plus a bonus Gift Guide from Ars Technica's Sam Machkovec with the best multi-platform video games. We answer some of...
2018-12-02
1h 27
Know How... (Audio)
Holiday Games Guide
The holidays are right around the corner, and that gamer in your life will appreciate just how much you know about the best games to gift them this year! Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a comprehensive look at the year's best titles: From the best multi-platform games, to the best Nintendo Switch titles, to the best Xbox One/PlayStation 4 exclusives. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell...
2018-11-29
57 min
Know How... (Video)
Holiday Games Guide
The holidays are right around the corner, and that gamer in your life will appreciate just how much you know about the best games to gift them this year! Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a comprehensive look at the year's best titles: From the best multi-platform games, to the best Nintendo Switch titles, to the best Xbox One/PlayStation 4 exclusives. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell...
2018-11-29
57 min
Know How... (Video)
Holiday Games Guide
The holidays are right around the corner, and that gamer in your life will appreciate just how much you know about the best games to gift them this year! Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica take a comprehensive look at the year's best titles: From the best multi-platform games, to the best Nintendo Switch titles, to the best Xbox One/Playstation 4 exclusives. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us...
2018-11-29
57 min
Know How... (Video)
Mobile Gaming
The history of mobile gaming, the best modern games for Android and iOS, what you need for a console-like experience on mobile, and how to improve the gaming experience on phones using Bluetooth controllers and portable batteries. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow WordPress.com/knowhow
2018-11-15
46 min
Know How... (Audio)
Mobile Gaming
The history of mobile gaming, the best modern games for Android and iOS, what you need for a console-like experience on mobile, and how to improve the gaming experience on phones using Bluetooth controllers and portable batteries. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow WordPress.com/knowhow
2018-11-15
46 min
Know How... (Video)
Mobile Gaming
The history of mobile gaming, the best modern games for Android and iOS, what you need for a console-like experience on mobile, and how to improve the gaming experience on phones using Bluetooth controllers and portable batteries. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow WordPress.com/knowhow
2018-11-15
46 min
Know How... (Video)
Live Broadcasting Gameplay
Tools for gamers who want to live stream their gameplay to the world have never been more accessible and in many cases, those tools cost next to nothing. All of that live-streamed gameplay can actually lead to a healthy paycheck earned from patiently building an audience around their regularly streamed gaming sessions. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica pick apart the major streaming platforms, the hardware and software solutions for creating engaging live streams, and the ways that those streams can be monetized. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
2018-11-08
1h 08
Know How... (Audio)
Live Broadcasting Gameplay
Tools for gamers who want to live stream their gameplay to the world have never been more accessible and in many cases, those tools cost next to nothing. All of that live-streamed gameplay can actually lead to a healthy paycheck earned from patiently building an audience around their regularly streamed gaming sessions. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica pick apart the major streaming platforms, the hardware and software solutions for creating engaging live streams, and the ways that those streams can be monetized. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
2018-11-08
1h 08
Know How... (Video)
Live Broadcasting Gameplay
Tools for gamers who want to live stream their gameplay to the world have never been more accessible and in many cases, those tools cost next to nothing. All of that live-streamed gameplay can actually lead to a healthy paycheck earned from patiently building an audience around their regularly streamed gaming sessions. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica pick apart the major streaming platforms, the hardware and software solutions for creating engaging live streams, and the ways that those streams can be monetized. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us!
2018-11-08
1h 08
Know How... (Video)
Networking and the Cloud
Gaming is much bigger than the system a game is running on. Nowadays, gaming is enhanced and oftentimes defined by how it interplays with the cloud, and that poses complications for home networks. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica check out the category of gaming routers to understand what makes them effective, and how even mediocre systems are now capable of so much more thanks to cloud gaming services. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https...
2018-11-01
55 min
Know How... (Audio)
Networking and the Cloud
Gaming is much bigger than the system a game is running on. Nowadays, gaming is enhanced and oftentimes defined by how it interplays with the cloud, and that poses complications for home networks. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica check out the category of gaming routers to understand what makes them effective, and how even mediocre systems are now capable of so much more thanks to cloud gaming services. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https...
2018-11-01
55 min
Know How... (Video)
Networking and the Cloud
Gaming is much bigger than the system a game is running on. Nowadays, gaming is enhanced and oftentimes defined by how it interplays with the cloud, and that poses complications for home networks. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica check out the category of gaming routers to understand what makes them effective, and how even mediocre systems are now capable of so much more thanks to cloud gaming services. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https...
2018-11-01
55 min
Know How... (Video)
TVs, Monitors, and Sound for Gaming
When picking a new TV set for gaming, one must wade through a lot of jargon and features in order to find something that's appropriate for the high speed and frenetic game play that modern gaming commands. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica break down what gaming mode actually means, how to avoid lag, why high refresh rates are important, and the difference between a gaming TV and gaming monitor. Sound can be as important as the video, with Dolby Atmos making things better, and virtual surround sound making things worse. Hosts: Jason Howell and...
2018-10-25
55 min
Know How... (Video)
TVs, Monitors, and Sound for Gaming
When picking a new TV set for gaming, one must wade through a lot of jargon and features in order to find something that's appropriate for the high speed and frenetic game play that modern gaming commands. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica break down what gaming mode actually means, how to avoid lag, why high refresh rates are important, and the difference between a gaming TV and gaming monitor. Sound can be as important as the video, with Dolby Atmos making things better, and virtual surround sound making things worse. Hosts: Jason Howell and...
2018-10-25
55 min
Know How... (Audio)
TVs, Monitors, and Sound for Gaming
When picking a new TV set for gaming, one must wade through a lot of jargon and features in order to find something that's appropriate for the high speed and frenetic game play that modern gaming commands. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica break down what gaming mode actually means, how to avoid lag, why high refresh rates are important, and the difference between a gaming TV and gaming monitor. Sound can be as important as the video, with Dolby Atmos making things better, and virtual surround sound making things worse. Hosts: Jason Howell and...
2018-10-25
55 min
Know How... (Video)
Gaming Accessories
There are a million ways to play games, but the fact is that some controllers are better than others and it's not always the bells and whistles that make them great. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica put some of the best game controllers under the microscope to find out why they are so effective. Plus, they dive into the world of niche controllers including the recently released Xbox Adaptive Controller that enables the physically disabled to create a gaming experience that works for their specific needs. Finally, they try on a few headsets to see how...
2018-10-18
49 min
Know How... (Audio)
Gaming Accessories
There are a million ways to play games, but the fact is that some controllers are better than others and it's not always the bells and whistles that make them great. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica put some of the best game controllers under the microscope to find out why they are so effective. Plus, they dive into the world of niche controllers including the recently released Xbox Adaptive Controller that enables the physically disabled to create a gaming experience that works for their specific needs. Finally, they try on a few headsets to see how...
2018-10-18
49 min
Know How... (Video)
Gaming Accessories
There are a million ways to play games, but the fact is that some controllers are better than others and it's not always the bells and whistles that make them great. Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica put some of the best game controllers under the microscope to find out why they are so effective. Plus, they dive into the world of niche controllers including the recently released Xbox Adaptive Controller that enables the physically disabled to create a gaming experience that works for their specific needs. Finally, they try on a few headsets to see how...
2018-10-18
49 min
Know How... (Video)
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality is experiencing explosive growth and that means you have options! From mobile phone solutions like Daydream, to high-end systems like the Oculus Rift, Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica and Jason Howell show them off and advise on ways to improve on their strengths out of the box. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: Avnet.com/Music2 do.co/twit
2018-10-11
53 min
Know How... (Video)
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality is experiencing explosive growth and that means you have options! From mobile phone solutions like Daydream, to high-end systems like the Oculus Rift, Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica and Jason Howell show them off and advise on ways to improve on their strengths out of the box. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: Avnet.com/Music2 do.co/twit
2018-10-11
53 min
Know How... (Audio)
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality is experiencing explosive growth and that means you have options! From mobile phone solutions like Daydream, to high-end systems like the Oculus Rift, Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica and Jason Howell show them off and advise on ways to improve on their strengths out of the box. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. Sponsors: Avnet.com/Music2 do.co/twit
2018-10-11
53 min
The New Screen Savers (Video)
Hisense's New 100-Inch 4K Dual Color Laser TV - SHORT: Oura Ring, Hisense 100" Dual Color Laser TV, Vizio Atmos sound bar, and more.
On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, October 6, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Scott Wilkinson:Leo and Scott discuss Bloomberg's bombshell story claiming that China had spy chips embedded in data centers of Apple and Amazon, which the companies deny taking place.Oura Ring is wearable that tracks your sleep and activity levels. Oura CEO Harpreet Singh Rai joins to tell us how it works and why tracking sleep is so important in helping one to better understand their body.Hisense launched new models in their Laser TV line at CEDIA 2018, which uses a dual-laser system...
2018-10-07
00 min
The New Screen Savers (Audio)
Hisense's New 100-Inch 4K Dual Color Laser TV - SHORT: Oura Ring, Hisense 100" Dual Color Laser TV, Vizio Atmos sound bar, and more.
On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, October 6, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Scott Wilkinson: Leo and Scott discuss Bloomberg's bombshell story claiming that China had spy chips embedded in data centers of Apple and Amazon, which the companies deny taking place. Oura Ring is wearable that tracks your sleep and activity levels. Oura CEO Harpreet Singh Rai joins to tell us how it works and why tracking sleep is so important in helping one to better understand their body. Hisense launched new models in their Laser TV line at CEDIA 2018, which uses a dual-laser system to add...
2018-10-07
1h 28
The New Screen Savers (Video)
Hisense's New 100-Inch 4K Dual Color Laser TV - SHORT: Oura Ring, Hisense 100" Dual Color Laser TV, Vizio Atmos sound bar, and more.
On 'The New Screen Savers' recorded on Saturday, October 6, 2018, with Leo Laporte and Scott Wilkinson: Leo and Scott discuss Bloomberg's bombshell story claiming that China had spy chips embedded in data centers of Apple and Amazon, which the companies deny taking place. Oura Ring is wearable that tracks your sleep and activity levels. Oura CEO Harpreet Singh Rai joins to tell us how it works and why tracking sleep is so important in helping one to better understand their body. Hisense launched new models in their Laser TV line at CEDIA 2018, which uses a dual-laser system to add...
2018-10-07
1h 28
Know How... (Video)
Gaming Rigs
Unsure whether to buy a console or invest in a gaming PC? Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica joins Jason Howell to help demystify the many hardware components within a top tier gaming rig to make the process easier to understand. Also, overclocking to achieve greater results isn't as difficult as it may seem thanks to software like MSI Afterburner. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. ...
2018-10-04
42 min
Know How... (Video)
Gaming Rigs
Unsure whether to buy a console or invest in a gaming PC? Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica joins Jason Howell to help demystify the many hardware components within a top tier gaming rig to make the process easier to understand. Also, overclocking to achieve greater results isn't as difficult as it may seem thanks to software like MSI Afterburner. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. ...
2018-10-04
42 min
Know How... (Audio)
Gaming Rigs
Unsure whether to buy a console or invest in a gaming PC? Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica joins Jason Howell to help demystify the many hardware components within a top tier gaming rig to make the process easier to understand. Also, overclocking to achieve greater results isn't as difficult as it may seem thanks to software like MSI Afterburner. Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large library of projects at https://twit.tv/shows/know-how. Tweet at us at @jasonhowell and @samred. ...
2018-10-04
42 min
Know How... (Audio)
Game Console Tips and Tricks
Imported games, media playback, game services Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/402 Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow ITPro.TV/knowhow - use the code KNOWHOW30
2018-09-27
53 min
Know How... (Video)
Game Console Tips and Tricks
Imported games, media playback, game services Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/402 Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow ITPro.TV/knowhow - use the code KNOWHOW30
2018-09-27
53 min
Know How... (Video)
Game Console Tips and Tricks
Imported games, media playback, game services Hosts: Jason Howell and Sam Machkovech For full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/know-how/episodes/402 Sponsors: expressvpn.com/knowhow ITPro.TV/knowhow - use the code KNOWHOW30
2018-09-27
53 min
Know How... (Video)
The Gaming Season: Trailer
In this trailer for the new season of Know How...Gaming, Jason Howell shows us what to expect in the 12 new episodes with his co-host Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica. They plan to cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, controllers, VR, live gameplay, and more! Plus, they'll wrap up with a holiday game guide. Make sure you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. New episodes start Thursday, September 27, 2018. Host: Jason Howell Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large...
2018-09-25
00 min
Know How... (Audio)
The Gaming Season: Trailer
In this trailer for the new season of Know How...Gaming, Jason Howell shows us what to expect in the 12 new episodes with his co-host Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica. They plan to cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, controllers, VR, live gameplay, and more! Plus, they'll wrap up with a holiday game guide. Make sure you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. New episodes start Thursday, September 27, 2018. Host: Jason Howell Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large...
2018-09-25
00 min
Know How... (Video)
The Gaming Season: Trailer
In this trailer for the new season of Know How...Gaming, Jason Howell shows us what to expect in the 12 new episodes with his co-host Sam Machkovech from Ars Technica. They plan to cover it all, from tips and tricks, consoles, controllers, VR, live gameplay, and more! Plus, they'll wrap up with a holiday game guide. Make sure you subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcatcher. New episodes start Thursday, September 27, 2018. Host: Jason Howell Connect with us! Don't forget to check out our large...
2018-09-25
00 min
Decrypted, Ars Technica's TV podcast
I don’t believe in anything I can’t see. (American Gods S01E01)
The Ars Decrypted podcast continues with the new Starz series American Gods, based on Neil Gaiman's popular novel. In this week’s show, Ars Technica's tech culture editor/host Annalee Newitz talks with Ars culture reporter Sam Machkovech about how the show compares to the novel: the characters, the tone, and what the showrunners got right, or not-so-right, in the adaptation. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
2017-05-02
37 min
Nice Games Club - a gamedev podcast!
GDC 2017 Special (Part 2)
It's the finale of our double-sized GDC 2017 special, recorded on the final day of the Game Developers Conference.Martha and Mark were joined once again in San Fransisco by "Special Reporter" Dylan Skerbitz to talk about the back half of the conference, while Stephen joins in remotely from Glitch HQ to talk all about the Nintendo Switch!0:02:40GDC 2017 SessionsSid Meier tells Civilization’s origin story, cites children’s history booksSam MachkovechArs TechnicaMartha meets her Hero, Sid MeierDouble Fine's Digital ArchaeologyBrendan SinclairGamesIndustry.bizLadykiller in a Bind ReviewAllegra FrankPolygonDouble TapSte Curr
2017-03-10
00 min
The Kindle Chronicles
TKC 392 Kindle Blogger Bufo Calvin
Creator of the I Love My Kindle Blog Interview starts at 10:46 and ends at 44:02 If people were evolving away from reading long-form reading, we would not have series. But right now people will say, “Oh yes, that’s great. It’s a 200-page book, but I want a thousand pages about this character. So I think you can make an argument that people are more into long-form reading that they were in the past. News “Mall CEO claims Amazon Books will open up to 400 physical storefronts” by Sam Machkovech at ars technica - February 2, 2016 “Amazon Plans Hundreds of Brick-and-Mortar Bookstores, Mall CEO Says” by...
2016-02-06
44 min
TWiT Throwback (Audio)
Tech News 2Night 363: The Best VR and AR at E3
Sam Machkovech is back from The Electronic Entertainment Expo with his top picks, his unbridled enthusiasm, and reasons why gaming is coming back to the PC. Host: Megan Morrone Guest: Sam Machkovech Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-2night Bandwidth for Tech News 2Night is provided by CacheFly Sponsor: blueapron.com/TWIT
2015-06-20
39 min
TWiT Throwback (Video)
Tech News 2Night 351: I Want My Apple TV!
Yahoo Has 10 million dollars riding on a football game, drones that catch cheaters, a cell phone hating high school teacher gets suspended, and more... Host: Megan Morrone Guest: Sam Machkovech Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-2night. Check out the full show notes for today's episode. Bandwidth for Tech News 2Night is provided by CacheFly. Sponsor: dropbox.com/twit
2015-06-04
23 min
Up Up Down Down
24. Walking with a Voiceover
Daniel Cook of Spry Fox joins us to discuss content-focused and system-focused game design. We talk about the rise of narrative games like Gone Home and Journey, and contrast them to system-centric games that offer deeper gameplay, at the expense of greater risk to game developers. We talk about how these forces have affected Spry Fox’s games, and dig in to their latest, Road Not Taken. Dan’s Lost Garden article, How game forms are shaped by their environment Full Indie Summit Machinations Dan’s previous game, Triple Town Great games that seems obvious in retrospect, like Letter...
2014-08-15
1h 14
The Experience Points Podcast
EXP Podcast #188: Slightly Off
Have you ever been playing a game and suddenly come across something that is a little bit..."off?" I'm not talking about an NPC clipping through a wall or the weirdness you find in a Suda51 game; I'm talking about the little (or not so little) details that take you out of the experience. For example, Sam Machkovech wrote a recent article about how, as resident of Seattle, Deadlight's depiction of the Emerald City left him cold. We use his discussion of fictitious billboards and erroneous geography as a starting point and go on to discuss the way...
2012-09-12
33 min