Shared Discovery

In this episode we take a look at the over 300 creature types that exist in Magic: The Gathering. From the iconic to the silly come join us as we talk about the (arguably) most important card type in MTG. Stay tuned next week for episode 36: the Valentine's Special.

In this episode we’re going to be taking a deep look at one of the best video games ever made: Bioshock 1. The lore, worldbuilding, character development, storytelling, gameplay, we’re going to look at everything that makes Bioshock a masterpiece. Stay Tuned next week for episode 35 where we examine the weird world of Magic: The Gathering creature types.

In this episode we examine 30 years of gaming by going over our personal favorite games for each year since 1993. Stay tuned next week for episode 34 where we take a look back at one of the greatest games ever made: BioShock

Our long awaited D&D gameplay is finally out! Join us as we start from level 1 and embark on fresh journey within the local adventurers guild. Our party consists of a Fighter, Druid, and Artificer, and gets wacky even from the beginning. Stay tuned for when we return to our regular podcasts with episode 33 where we take a look back at the past 30 years of gaming.

In preparation for our first gameplay episodes, we continue our Dungeons & Dragons beginner guide series by teaching you how to make a character. We give tips and strategies for finding inspiration and building a character from scratch. Stay tuned next week for episodes 30, 31, and 32 where we play D&D!

In this episode we look at the angry side of gaming as we discuss gamer rage! We talk about what gamer rage is, its prevalence, how it manifests, and give strategies for overcoming it. Stay tuned next week for episode 29 where we teach you how to make a D&D character.

In this episode we examine the history and legacy of game publisher Ubisoft. We look at the good, the bad, and the controversies to help you decide if Ubisoft games are worth playing for you. Stay tuned next week for episode 28 where we look at the angry side of gaming with Gamer Rage!

In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of our favorite cozy game: Stardew Valley. We look at its history and origins, what kinds of things you can do in the game, and some pros and cons. Stay tuned next week for episode 27 were we take a deep look at Ubisoft.  

In this episode we give you the definitive list of 25 things that only gamers will understand. If you don't understand any of this things, you might have some more gaming to do *sarcasm*. Stay tuned next week for episode 26 where we look at one of our favorite cozy games: Stardew Valley.

In this episode we take a deep look at one of our favorite card games: Here to Slay! We give an overview of the game and the rules, do some demo gameplay, and provide tips, strategies, and pros/cons. Stay tuned next week for episode 25 where we teach you the 25 things only gamers will understand.

In this episode we go over a 2013 article written by Mark Rosewater called “Live Like a Gamer.” Mark's goal with the article is to encourage gamers like us to apply the skills we’ve learned playing games to improve our lives. We go over his points from the article and give some of our own tips and strategies for living like a gamer. Stay tuned next week for episode 24 where we teach you all about one of favorite card games: Here to Slay.

In this episode we go over how your character progresses vs how your skills as a player progress in video games. We then analyze specific games such as World of Warcraft and Dark Souls to examine how various progression systems in games emphasize player skill and character skill. Stay tuned next week for episode 23 where teach you how to live like a gamer!

For this Halloween episode we examine the defining characteristics of the horror genre. We then zoom in to look at pixel horror video games to example the pros and cons of the genre and what makes them scary. Stay tuned next week for episode 22 where look at character vs player progression in games!

In this episode we giving some guidelines for creating an enjoyable and respectful play environment for your group. To do this we define etiquette and give some strategies from making game night the best it can be with your playgroups needs. Stay tuned next week for episode 21 where we take a look at the pixel horror genre!

In this episode we go over the history patches for videos games by looking at how games were updated before and after the internet. We give some pros and cons to modern patching systems. And lastly, we look at some good and bad examples patches. Stay tuned next week for episode 20 where we take a look at board game etiquette!

In this episode we tackle the Nintendo juggernaut: Mario! We start by giving brief history and timeline of Mario and his games. Then we go over some stats, genres, and our favorite Mario games. Stay tuned next week for episode 19 where we look that history of video game patches and updates.

We're back with another Pokémon episode! In this episode we go over the games, Pokémon, and new mechanics added to each of the 9 generations of Pokémon. We also give our personal rankings of the generations from least to most favorite. Stay tuned next week for episode 18 where we look at all things Mario!

Podcasting law says we're not true podcasters until we make a tier list, so let's make one! In this episode with rank how fun we find 15 of the most common mechanics found in board games and video games. Stay tuned next week for episode 17 where we make a Pokémon tier list.

In this episode we provide a guide for new Dungeons & Dragons players. We go over what the game is, how and why to start playing, how to best use the player handbook, and begin teaching you how to make a character. Stay tuned next week for episode 16 where we construct Game Mechanics Tier list.

In this episode we go over the rules, setup, strategies, pros, and cons of one our favorite board games: Root. Root is an asymmetric war game in which players control various woodland creatures representing factions vying for control of a forest kingdom. We're super excited to go over the 4 factions found in the base game with you. Stay tuned next week for episode 15 where we provide a guide to Dungeons and Dragons for those just starting the game.

In this episode we go over the origins and appeal of vampires in video games. We begin by looking at ancient beliefs, folklore, and mythology of vampires in order to describe where they originate. We then examine their modern depictions to explore how they have changed over time. Additionally, we analyze vampires' powers/weaknesses across media, and give some examples in popular video games. Stay tuned next week for episode 14 where we deep-dive into the board game Root.

In this episode we take a deep look at speedrunning in video games. We go over what speedrunning is, how to join the community, and give advice for becoming a speedrunner yourself. Stay tuned next week for episode 13 where we look at vampires and there roles in video games.

In this episode we conclude our two-part series on Magic: The Gathering (MTG) by looking at the various archetypes, player psychographics and aesthetic profiles, and formats available in the game. Stay tuned next week for episode 12 where we teach you how to get into the speedrunning community.

In this episode we begin our two-part series about our favorite game: Magic: The Gathering (MTG). In this part one we briefly go over what MTG is and where it comes from, then we dive into the color pie philosophy for the five colors in the game. Stay tuned next week for episode 11 where we continue talking about magic and all of the ways to play it!

In this episode we examine a bit of the 8,000 year history of games and go over the origins of classic games such as chess. We also provide a definition for 'play' and define what a Game is and is not. Stay tuned next week for episode 10 where we begin our two-part episode on our favorite game: Magic: The Gathering.

In this episode we go over different classification systems for board games. From war games to engine builders and everything in between, we examine what types of board games are out there and give examples of each type. Stay tuned next week for episode 9 where we look at the history of games to learn where it all began.

In this episode we begin our genre deep-dive series by going over the origins, definitions, criteria, and pros and cons of Open World video games. Stay tuned next week for episode 8 when we examine the various types of board games.

In this episode we go over how to wheel-and-deal and use your words to gain advantages in free-for-all multiplayer games. We discuss some tactics such as misdirection, alliances, bluffing vs. lying, etc. Stay tuned next week for episode 7 where we deep-dive into Open World video games.

In this episode we kick off our deep-dive series where we teach you all about our favorite games by going over setup, rules, strategies, pros and cons, and even demo games on air. To start this series off right we dive into 5-Minute Dungeon, a hectic, high speed card game where the players have 5 minutes to work together to defeat increasingly difficult dungeons. Stay tuned next week for episode 6 where we discuss the intricacies of politics and table talk in games.

As lifelong Pokémon fans and gamers, we thought it only fitting to talk about the many facets of Pokémon gaming. We start by explaining what Pokémon are and defining the difference between mainline and spinoff games. We then give our recommendations for the best starting games in the franchise for beginners. Stay tuned next week for episode 5 where we deep-dive into one of our favorite card games: 5-Minute Dungeon

In this episode we go over various different classification systems for gamers. We start with the classic Casual vs. Hardcore gamer debate in order to dispel some myths, then we talk about 9 different player personas. We end by analyzing The Bartle Taxonomy of Player Types. This is not an exhaustive list of the various player classification theories that exist, so maybe we'll do a follow up episode! And of course, make sure to stay tuned for next episode where we go over Pokémon gaming.

After episode 1 you're probably saying, "Okay, I'm sold! How do I start playing games?" or "How do I get my friends to play games with me?" Don't worry we got you covered! In this episode we give you our best tips and strategies for how to get into gaming, create playgroups, and discover new games that align with your interests. Stay tuned next week for episode 3 where we help you figure out what type of gamer you are!

We firmly believe games are for everyone of all backgrounds and ages, so in this inaugural episode we go over the many cognitive, physical, psychological, and social benefits and reasons why we think it's worth playing games. In addition, we go over demographic statistics of who and how many people play games worldwide. Stay tuned next week for episode 2 where we go over how to get started playing games for new players!