Analog Stick Radio - A Video Game Podcast
Summary: Analog Stick Radio is a conversational podcast about video games. Mitch, Chris and Dakota go deep on a specific topic each week, whether it be a gaming culture phenomenon, a specific game genre, or a notable news item and the surrounding conversation. They also make bets on game reviews and assign each other titillating video game stipulations. They laugh, they fight, and Mitch cries as they debate for an hour over their shared digital addiction.
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Podcasts:
Mitch, Chris, and Dakota enjoy a bittersweet farewell with their final episode of Analog Stick Radio. They talk a little bit about the inception of the show before kicking back and chatting about the last two weeks in gaming. Between the No Man's Sky nightmare and the plethora of new Blizzard Entertainment content, there's no shortage of news to get excited over.
On this week’s episode, the guys talk about Survival games. Mitch, Chris, and Dakota discuss the runaway success of Minecraft and DayZ, the genre’s proclivity towards the Steam early access release, and some of their favorite games in the genre. They discuss No Man’s Sky hype and cast their predictions in the Metabet.
This week the guys talk about roguelikes. They talk a bit about the like vs lite debate before sharing each of their favorite games in the genre. Finally, they trip over another Metabet snafu.
This week on Analog Stick Radio, the guys talk about games ahead of their time. Mitch, Chris, and Dakota do a Weakest to Peakest of their top 5 favorite choices for the list. They wrap by discussing some Unreal Tournament and Warcraft, and finish the episode with another Metabet.
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PokemonGo, force majeure of the week, has exploded onto the mobile scene. Mitch, Chris, and Dakota have a thing or two to say about it. Is the game solid, or is it just a glorified pokedex simulator? What does the game mean for the future of mobile gaming? The guys squabble over these questions and more before wrapping with a good ol’ Metabet.
This week Mitch, Chris, and Dakota talk eSports! How has gaming culture changed now that everyone thinks they are Major League Gaming’s next best thing? Are games developed with eSports in mind? Finally, they finish up with a good ol’ Metabet.
The guys talk about AAA video games. What the hell does it mean and does the term carry any meaningful value? Mitch, Chris, and Dakota weigh in with their uninformed opinions. They also unveil some fun changes to the Metabet.
The guys had planned on talking about AAA games, but they get carried away (on the wings of a griffon) with a discussion about the Warcraft movie. They talk about what it has to offer, where it falls short, and what might be next. As always, they end the show with a Metabet. First 30 minutes is spoiler free, so even if you haven't seen the movie, you can listen up until the super mega spoiler warnings.
This week the guys cover E3 2016 news! Mitch, Chris, and Dakota talk about the coolest, weirdest, or otherwise noteworthy items to come out of this year’s conference. Finally, they chat about a mighty little release on the Metabet.
This week on Analog Stick Radio, the guys talk about Boss Battles! Mitch, Chris, and Dakota discuss what makes for a sweet boss fight, and which mechanics they’d be happy to never see again. They share their top three most memorable battles before closing with a heartbreak of a Metabet.
This week is all about progression systems. Mitch, Chris, and Dakota talk about talents, skills, and leveling up! They hotly debate Skinner boxes, Overwatch skin boxes, and Final Fantasy X’s sphere grid. Finally, they wrap with a Metabet featuring the lowest scoring game they’ve seen. Dakota’s Overwatch highlight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLxF4FBBcKE
On this week's episode, the guys are joined for the very first time by an industry pro. Lead Writer at Turtle Rock Studios Matt Colville joins the cast to discuss the challenges involved in nonlinear storytelling. They talk Evolve, League of Legends, and the recently released Overwatch.
This week the guys cover video game sequels. Mitch, Chris, and Dakota talk about what makes for a good one and what makes some franchise follow-ups flop. They debate over whether or not Portal 2 fully expressed its potential and speculate on the origins of Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag. They wrap up by sharing their favorite video game sequels of all time.
This week on Analog Stick Radio, the guys discuss religion in video games. They touch on Mormon representation, shamanism, and Ed McMillen’s dark childhood. During the Metabet, they rehash some Overwatch shenanigans and toast Uncharted 4’s successes.
