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The Arcade ReportOff The Script (Episode #6: Entertainment Software Association & E3)House caught fire! Not really, but man what a doozy it's been trying to put this together!
2023-04-0241 minThe Arcade ReportEpisode #6: The Entertainment Software Association and E3Somehow remaining topical with the cancellation of 2023 E3, we discover the origin story of the video game industry coming together in a landmark moment to face an onslaught of regulations. With Doug Lowenstein, Michael D. Gallagher, and Stanley Pierre-Louis taking the reins, we see a tale of legal battles, electronic techno music, and terrific industry positions dot the timeline as we observe almost 30 decadent years of a marvel and often confusing organization. This is the Arcade Report!
Sources:
Entertainment Software Association's homepage, theesa.com
Legal Case Documents; discovered by ChatGPT, corroborated by Wired, Gamespot, IGN, and...
2023-04-021h 26The Arcade ReportOff The Script (Episode #5: Video Game Addiction)I talk about the mental (and musical) energy I put into this episode, run through the games that were troublemakers to my life, and explain my odd fascination with the core memory tied to Frank Sinatra's My Way!
2022-08-2435 minThe Arcade ReportEpisode #5: Video Game AddictionI struggle video game addiction like many, many others. Here's the story of myself, my friends, and many others to show that it's real, how we can handle it, and the important steps to live a healthier life as a gamer. This is our story, and maybe it's yours as well. Let's talk!
Sources:
Nikhil Chodimella, @LREleven & Cultural Lenses
Thomas Neely, @BarberingViolinist & His Twitch Channel
Downward Thrust, Youtube Channel Excerpt
Dr. Alok Konojia, Youtube Channel Excerpt, HealthyGamer.gg
Stanley Pierre-Louis Interview, Youtube Excerpt
Bungie, Mental Health Resource Page
Guardians Mental Health, Website
Take This, Website
World...
2022-08-241h 21The Arcade ReportOff The Script (Episode #4: 38 Studios)I discuss the mentality behind trying to hold back a biased attitude to people I don't like in reports as well as how I intend to keep myself humble. Who wants to play some Among Us? Meltdown about birthday gifts free of charge!
2022-08-1330 min
Final Plank MediaVersus and...3.1 - A New Team MemberWell, it's been a while since our last roundup. People have been busy with work, projects, video games.....oh, and Nolan had a kid. Also, we welcome Tyler Vittitow into the Final Plank family as he tells us about his love project he is bringing into the fold "The Arcade Report". Will we need to include a disclaimer that Tyler does actual research? Who will win the game of "Guess That Game"? And is it a plant or a Pokemon? Find out the answers to those and many other questions that definitely needed asking, on Versus and...
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2022-08-1146 minThe Arcade ReportEpisode #4: 38 StudiosThe pitcher with a heart of gold and socks of red challenged the entire MMO market with dreams, passion, and a lot of money. Join us this episode as baseball superstar and family man Curt Schilling attempted something most of us only dream of doing- and teach us the cost of blind faith.
Sources:
Press Reset, Book; Jason Schrier
News Coverage, Youtube Excerpts; WPRI-12
Video Articles, Youtube Excerpts; IGN, Polygon
Interview with Curt Schilling, Youtube Excerpts; WEEI Boston Sports, Dan Patrick Show, The Jace Hall Show
Company News Articles, site; 38studios.com (defunct & archived)
Produced b...
2022-08-111h 19The Arcade ReportOff The Script (Episode #3: Atari Redux)I get emotional, nostalgic, and do armchair theory in this one.
LR's podcast Cultural Lenses, please check em out!
https://anchor.fm/culturallenses
2022-07-2036 minThe Arcade ReportEpisode #3: Atari ReduxDestruction reigns as the looming wasteland of 1983 devastates the video game industry, but Atari isn't out of the fight just yet. With Ray Kassar, Jack Tramiel, and many more ready to go into the ring, watch as our favorite gaming champion rises from the ashes once more- with cryptocurrency at the throne?! Witness Atari, again!
Sources:
The History of Atari, Youtube; Gaming and Technology Variety Channel
The Origin of Atari, Youtube; IGN, Greg Miller
From $2 Billion to Nothing- The Rise and Fall of Atari, Youtube; Coldfusion
Various Nolan Bushnell interviews, Youtube; Cal Entertainment Speakers, Startup Grind, V...
2022-07-201h 02The Arcade ReportOff The Script (Episode #2: Atari)Tyler talks about text to speech AI, how he tries to join Final Plank, and why he loves In The Hall of the Mountain King so much!
2022-07-0625 minThe Arcade ReportEpisode #2: AtariWhen Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney first met, it felt like an unlikely bond that would lead to the creation of Atari. When Pong first hit the arcades, however, the world of gaming changed forever. With passion, greed, and a little sense of dignity being the pillars of its rise, so too shall it support its fall. Witness Atari!
Sources:
The History of Atari, Youtube; Gaming and Technology Variety Channel
The Origin of Atari, Youtube; IGN, Greg Miller
From $2 Billion to Nothing- The Rise and Fall of Atari, Youtube; Coldfusion
Various Nolan Bushnell interviews, Youtube; Cal E...
2022-07-061h 09The Arcade ReportOff The Script (Episode #1: Game Boy Color)This is the freeform, off-the-cuff discussion of making the show episode by episode. Here I talk about trying to get the podcast together, stories about my time with the Game Boy Color, and a struggling need to defeat a 28-year-old edgelord in a gentleman's duel of Pokemon.
2022-06-2329 minThe Arcade ReportEpisode #1: Game Boy ColorWith the leading handheld console leading the end of the 90s and early 00s gaming market, the Game Boy Color comes with a load of variety (and very specifically a bunch of colors)! What does Gunpei Yakoi, high color mode, and a goose have in common? This episode tells you everything you need to know about Nintendo's prized gem!
Sources:
Iwata Asks, script; iwataasks.Nintendo.com
Game Boy Color history composites; Elly Awesome, Kelsey Lewin, Scott the Woz, Modern Vintage Gamer (Youtube excerpts)
Game Boy Color Hardware Technical Information; Nintendo.co.jp (Translated)
Game Bo...
2022-06-2344 minThe Arcade ReportEpisode #0: MeThis is the episode where I freak out about trying to make this season of information while giving the world's shortest biography.
Sources:
William Higinbotham, APS News; tinyurl.com/2p6zy26n
Zion Marketing Research; prnewswire.com
Tyler Vittitow; twitter.com/twotimestyler
Music by; AdhesiveWombat
2022-06-1009 min
On the BanksFrom Idea to Impact: Bike4AlzHost: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992) Guests: Tyler Jury (Western Kentucky 2012) & Chaz Vittitow (Western Kentucky 2011) In this episode, Doug Draper interviews Tyler Jury and Chaz Vittitow about the creation of Bike4Alz, Chi Eta Chapter’s philanthropy. Bike4Alz is a cross-country bike ride that raises money for Alzheimer’s research. For more information about Bike4Alz, visit www.bike4alz.org/.
2021-02-0236 min
Casual Master QuestCasual Quest Masters #037: The Cryotingency™Welcome to Casual Quest Masters' 2nd season, where the Casual Master Quest team goes on a D&D 5e Adventure 20 years in the future!
Join Tyler (TwoTimesTyler) as Barnabus Von Swallow, the dime-a-dozen Human Fighter;
Nik (lrtheeleventh) as Thorad Wildtongue Valu-Nugoni, the rebellious Goliath Druid & Ranger;
Brandon (Ziggsagoon) as Olive, the haughty Gnome Artificer;
and Glenn (GlennHuston/Raezeth), our esteemed Dungeon Master!
Trouble looms as Cryovein's imminent return makes the old gang return to discuss their plans, but not before their protégé await them in the tenement halls! Wil...
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Casual Master Quest#032: GAME OF THE YEAR!You're gonna want to hear this.
Tyler Vittitow can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Nik can be found @LRWarrior11
Casual Master Quest can be corrected, asked, and loved @MasterQuestPod and at Casualmasterquest@gmail.com
2018-12-262h 00Casual Master Quest#030: From The Nylon Mountains Reporting from a mythical region deep within the unreachable terrain of China, we give to you an ever-changing discussion over Bethesda's professional relationship with its victims, Epic Games making an epic entry into the territory once conquered by Steam, and the best console release this year with more bells and whistles than a three-wheel Honda Civic covered by volcanic insurance and fueled by magical snake oil. Also, GAME AWARDS! This is Casual Master Quest!
Games Discussed: Pokemon Showdown, Fortnite, Overwatch, and Destiny 2's new content
Modular Segment: Nylong Mountain News and more!
★ Epic Games Store...
2018-12-101h 45Casual Master Quest#029: A Classic Playstation Craze or Mistake?Happy 24th birthday, Playstation! Let's think sad times, good times, and hype times for video games, circa 2018! Treat yourself in 4K, why don't ya?
Games Discussed: Let's Go Pikachu!/Eevee!, Pixelmon, Elder Scrolls Online
Modular Segment: GOTY Preparations
Most disappointing video game company event this year?
Most surprising announcement this year?
Best hype moment this year?
Topic of the Show: Should you get the Playstation Classic?
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Tyler Vittitow can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Nik can be found @LRWarrior11
Casual Master Quest can be corrected...
2018-12-032h 01Casual Master Quest#028: Microsoft's Accessibility, Sony's DisassociationBig names are checking in to reach further into the world, and others are making grand exits to prepare for the future. Join us as Nik and Tyler are joined by Special Guest Brandon aka Ziggsagoon to discuss new offers, new departures, and a 29 pound turkey.
Games Discussed: Let's Go Pikachu!/Eevee!, Pixelmon, Overwatch, Destiny 2, Fallout 76, Dragalia Lost
Modular Segment: News! Let’s Go Sales, Microsoft's Adaptive Controller, Microsoft's Keyboard and Mouse Support For the Xbox One
Topic of the Show: The fate of future E3s
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Tyler Vittitow can be...
2018-11-261h 40Casual Master Quest#027: Let's Go Fever!Oh no, check your temp! It's at... 151°F?!?! That's LET'S GO FEVER!
Nik and Tyler go broadside on the topic of Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, and boy is there hot takes being dropped on publishers. How do we execute our style? Town of Salem style, of course.
Games Discussed: Let's Go Pikachu!/Eevee!, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, Town of Salem, Pixelmon
Modular Segment: Pokemon Names Explained!
Happy 12th birthday to the Nintendo Wii!
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Tyler Vittitow can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
2018-11-191h 49Casual Master Quest#026: Administrative Hot Takes
Tyler went back to Doki Doki Literature Club to make things right with the Purist Mod, Nik believes in the heart of the Witcher cards and gives a brief lapse in calmness regarding Blizzcon, and we interview Snowfox and Quantum, two admins of one of the last remaining Pixelmon servers, Pixelspark: Generations. Prepare for trouble!
Games Discussed: Doki Doki Literature Club Purist Mod, Splat2n, Rimworld, Gwent, Overwatch, Destiny 2, Pixelmon
INTERVIEW!
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Tyler Vittitow can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Nik can be found @LRWarrior11
Pixelspark c...
2018-11-122h 24Casual Master Quest#025: Fan Made Childhood MemoriesWelcome to the guild! This is Casual Master Quest, the show where the adventure of video games has no final chapter!
Games Discussed: Pixelmon, Destiny 2, Breath of the Wild. Overwatch, Destiny 2, Red Dead Redemption Splatoon 2
Modular Segment: Have you ever met someone in real life after meeting them first in a video game? (OR want to meet in real life if you haven’t)
Topic of the Show: What are the significance of fan-made games?
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Tyler Vittitow can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Nik can be...
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Casual Master Quest#024: Get Into The Spirit (Balls)Happy Halloween! Spooky misadventures are afoot, with the bard and paladin getting their festive on and spirit balls roam aplenty!
Games Discussed: Pixelmon, Destiny 2, Breath of the Wild. Overwatch, Destiny 2, Red Dead Redemption
Modular Segment: How do you feel about Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu/Eevee having a pokemon tied to them and PoGo?
Topic of the Show: 100Thieves secures Drake as key investor and strategic advisor.
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Tyler Vittitow can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Nik can be found @LRWarrior11
2018-10-291h 37Casual Master Quest#023: Sonic vs. TracerTyler struggles with his new job, Nik discovers Breath of the Wild in a new way, and we both try to argue a battle of speedsters!
Games Discussed: Pixelmon, Destiny 2, Breath of the Wild
Modular Segment: Sonic Vs. Tracer
Topic of the Show: Should their be forced unionizations for all contractors and personnel of the video game industry?
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Tyler Vittitow can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Nik can be found @LRWarrior11
2018-10-222h 06Casual Master Quest#022: The Life of a Pro Streamer FT. GeekChickTVNik tries out his new podcast partner powers to run the show, Tyler tries to (not) stealthily take it back, and we have our SUPER GUEST GeekChicksTV aka Vicky, awesome and wholesome streamer of the Facebook and Mixer variety! Let's talk about streaming and professionalism!
PERSONA 4 REVIEW!
Games Discussed: Destiny 2, Pixelmon, Overwatch, The World Ends With You, Persona 4 Golden
Modular Segment: Destiny Talk!?
Topic of the Show: The Life of a dedicated streamer
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Tyler Vittitow can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Nik can b...
2018-10-151h 40Casual Master Quest#020 [END SEASON 1]: The Telling Signs of TellTale GamesCam's running for the hills while choking on nuts, Nik is on the edge of getting his Switch, and Tyler is (not) sick as a dog.
Games Discussed: Destiny 2, Pokemon Go, Spider-Man, Senran Kagura Reflexions, Persona 4, Skyward Sword
NIK SWITCH INITIATIVE: Pokemon Spin-Off Games
TOTS: The Fall of TellTale Games
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Tyler Vittitow is the host and can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Cam can be found @CamCollects
Nik can be found @LRWarrior11
2018-09-241h 18Casual Master Quest#019: Smuggling Switches Into Canada!With Nik getting closer and closer to becoming a Switch owner, we discuss *viable* methods of purchase while we love and hate on the Nintendo Direct and yes, there's Destiny talk.
Games Discussed: Destiny 2, Pokemon Go, Spider-Man, Pixelmon, Old School Runescape, Battlefield 5 Beta World of Warcraft, Persona 4, Skyward Sword
NIK SWITCH INITIATIVE: Splatoon
TOTS: Nintendo Direct 9.13.18
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Tyler Vittitow is the host and can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Cam can be found @CamCollects
Nik can be found @LRWarrior11
2018-09-171h 58Casual Master Quest#018: Where's The Self Awareness?While Destiny 2 may have their claws in us, we certainly have other games and systems to talk about. Like Chinese bootleg consoles. Also, hot sauce. Yeah.
Games Discussed: Destiny 2, Pokemon Go, 256 Game Bootleg Thing. Old School Runescape, World of Warcraft, Persona 4, Skyward Sword
NIK SWITCH INITIATIVE: Fire Emblem
Topic of the Show: XDS18
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Tyler Vittitow is the host and can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Cam can be found @CamCollects
Nik can be found @LRWarrior11
2018-09-102h 10
Casual Master Quest#017: IT WAS DESTINY(2)Video game fates have intertwined. Bungie knew the stars have aligned for this new opportunity to play this game. Some call it fortune, we call it DESTINY. TWO.
Games Discussed: Destiny 2, Pokemon Go, Old School Runescape, Pokemon Prism, Overwatch, Stardew Valley, World of Warcraft, Persona 4, Twilight Princess HD
News:
http://www.thisweeknews.com/news/20180901/15-year-old-video-game-creator-finds-early-success
Topic of the Show: Should the concept of exclusive games still continue?
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Tyler Vittitow is the host and can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Cam can be f...
2018-09-032h 00Casual Master Quest#016: Hostile NegotiationsWith Maria taking on the Casual Master Quest guild, who will survive the discussions and shenanigans we have this time around?
Games Discussed: Pokemon Prism, Overwatch, Hearthstone, Destiny 2, Bayonetta, World of Warcraft, Persona 4, Twilight Princess
News:
Microsoft bundling consoles with Gamepass deal
http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/08/23/rumored-microsoft-subscription-service-would-bundle-an-xbox-one-xbox-live-gold-xbox-game-pass
Twitch’s Pokemon Marathon
https://www.polygon.com/2018/8/23/17770884/twitch-pokemon-marathon-badges-extensions
Topic of the Show: Amazon’s new “technical adjustments”
https://www.geekwire.com/2018/amazon-ends-20-video-game-pre-order-discounts-prime-members-cuts-back-twitch-prime-benefits/
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Tyler Vittitow is the host and...
2018-08-271h 52Casual Master Quest#015: The True Cost of GamingThe time we give. The money we surrender. The sacrifices we make to our very lives for video games. These are the truest costs of gaming.
Games Discussed: Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, Runescape Mobile, Pokemon Nuzlocke, Overwatch, Destiny 2, WindWaker HD, Twilight Princess HD, World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, Pokemon Go
TOTS: Should video games remain at $60 as a standard price point?
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Tyler Vittitow is the host and can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Cam can be found @CamCollects
Nik & Nik-O-Tron 3000 can be found @LRWarrior11
2018-08-201h 47Casual Master Quest#014: Operation NightclubIT'S FINALLY BEGUN! Operation Nightclub is GO! Eevees are running amok as we try to be hip with cryptojacking and dance lights!
Games Discussed: Hacknet, Gatcha Games, Pokemon Prism & White 2, Destiny 2, Overwatch, Fortnite, Terraria, WindWaker HD, Persona 4
#NikSwitchInitiative Quiz Topic: Kirby
TOTS: Number Ratings [8/10] vs. Summary Ratings [Pros & Cons] vs. Descriptive Reviews [500 Word Essay]
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Tyler Vittitow is the host and can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Cam can be found @CamCollects
Nik & Nik-O-Tron 3000 can be found @LRWarrior11
2018-08-132h 06Casual Master Quest#013: President HanafudaThe show is hot off the heels of an interview but our voices are ready, and our thoughts must be heard!
Games Discussed: SMT Dx2 Liberation, Octopath Traverler, Fantasy Zone, No Man Sky, Destiny 2, Pokemon Go, Fortnite, Terraria, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
#NikSwitchInitiative Quiz Topic: Nintendo History
TOTS: Old games that would stir much more controversy if it was released in 2018!
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Tyler Vittitow is the host and can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Cam can be found @CamCollects
Nik & Nik-O-Tron 3000 can be...
2018-08-061h 55Casual Master Quest#012: Welcome to the Guild!We reach back to our roots and open the guild hall back up! Cam gives us the hottest sell of Octopath Traveler, Nik explains the greatness and drawbacks of the future of Destiny 2, and Tyler mentions Bayonetta 2 in the worst way possible.
Games Discussed: Pokemon Go, Octopath Traveler, Furi, Space Harrier, Halo 3, Destiny 2, Bayonetta 2, Terraria, Metroid, World of Warcraft, and more!
TOPIC OF THE SHOW: Our favorite (and not so favorite) video game genre!
#NikSwitchInitiative Quiz Topic: METROID
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Tyler Vittitow is the host and can be found via Twitter @Two...
2018-07-301h 56
The Delvin Cox ExperienceThe Delvin Cox Experience Episode 58 Featuring Tyler From Casual Master Quest PodcastThis week on the podcast Tyler Vittitow returns as we talk about some of the life altering changes he made including getting married and his podcast Casual Master Quest Podcast.
2018-07-261h 03Casual Master QuestCasual Master Quest SPECIAL: The History of Nintendo [Part 1]The deepest dive into Nintendo's history through podcasting means. This is BIG. Join us as Tyler Vittitow (@TwoTimesTyler) of Casual Master Quest (@MasterQuestPod) and Kevin Austin (@PSVGKevin) of PlaySomeVideoGames (@PSVG) show their fictitious historian degrees about the biggest entertainment company in Japan.
2018-07-2327 minCasual Master Quest#010: The Hundred Hour Discussion Ft. Joey aka @SkywardKing!Open your windows! Unlock your doors! A parade of lengthy discussion is here about long- and wonderful- games we have put a LOT of time into.
Tyler Vittitow is the host and can be found via Twitter @TwoTimesTyler
Cam can be found @CamCollects
Nik & Nik-O-Tron 3000 can be found @LRWarrior11
And our esteemed guest Joey can be found @SkywardKing
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