This week in Pop Culture, we talk about a recent episode of The Big Bang Theory where we see Penny, Bernadette, and Amy dive further into geek culture, exploring the comic books the guys so love. Meanwhile, The Bakersfield Expedition follows the guys as they head to a local Comicon in full Star Trek: The… Continue reading Episode 46 – BBT: The Bakersfield Expedition
Greetings Gamers! In this episode we chat with Chris Brady, one of the original interviewees from my dissertation research. We have a great chat about all kinds of gaming and all kinds of gamers, including leading a raid in WoW and rocking out with the Mechromancer from Boderlands 2. We also share listener responses to… Continue reading Episode 45 – Diamond Ponies, Rogues, & Being Hard Enough Core: Chatting with Chris Brady
We took some time on the show this week to reflect on Wired Magazine's list of the best games of 2012. Joined by new writer, Mark Schjoll, we discuss the passion and willingness to take risks we see in this list comprised of indie games that truly push the boundaries of gaming. (Journey, anyone?) Warning: There… Continue reading Episode 44 – All About Indies – Best of 2012
For our last episode of the year we taking on endings . . . permanent endings. Inspired by Andrew Groen's article, "In These Games Death is Forever and That's Awesome," in Wired, we discuss how the mechanic of permadeath might impact all three of our Gamer Types. Listen to the episode and see if you… Continue reading Episode 43 – Permadeath
The question: What is your Golden Rule for gaming? Your answers? Truly inspired. Above: A T-shirt from The Doc's Collection Listen to this episode and see what our community had to say about playing fair, helping other people enjoy your favorite hobby, and having fun. Make sure to comment here or follow us on Twitter. You can… Continue reading Episode 42 – The Golden Rule of Gaming
FPS - First Person Shooters Here is the next installment of our Intro to Game Culture series: Gaming 103: First Person Shooters or FPS. We talk basic terms and concepts associated with one of our favorite genres and share some of our favorite games. Use this episode to help your non-gamer friends and family understand… Continue reading Episode 41 – Gaming 103: First Person Shooters (FPS)
This week we were inspired by a Wired Magazine article: Geek Culture's 26 Most Awesome Female Ass Kickers! Check out the gallery for full size versions of these pictures and short descriptions of the characters and the reasons why we love them. Also, Regina was on another awesome podcast. Make sure to check out Pixel Response… Continue reading Episode 40 – Just Some Ass Kickers
Greetings Gamers! This week we share with you our recommendations for giving and receiving this year! We discuss several recommendations for digital and board games you can gift to your gamer friends or put on your own wish list. Click the game titles for more information. Our Digital Picks: Rhonda - World of Goo (Featured Image)… Continue reading Episode 39 – Our Holidaze Recommendations
This week we talk about the hit holiday film, Wreck it Ralph from Disney Animation Studios. We talk about heroes, villains, good story development, and great characters. If you're wondering how Wreck it Ralph is a feminist film, then listen in and find out. Until next time, Game on! Regina & Rhonda
Gamers! We have a special treat for you this week! Lunch Journals (LJ) fromN3rdg4sm Lulzcast joins us for a chat about fast cars, fast women, and fast games. Ok... mostly games. Check us out as we interview LJ about being a mastery gamer especially enthusiastic about racing games and first person shooters. Until next time, game on! Regina &… Continue reading Episode 37 – Lunch Journals from N3rdg4sm
