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This week on lab notes your hosts are joined by Zachary Davis to chat about Gaming Conventions and where they are headed. Are they being revived or dying out? Is playlabs throwing its hat in the ring and shaking up the scene? The answer to those questions and more on this week's episode!   Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd), Evan (Ev0n_WASD), Zachary (Zacterium)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®

Join your hosts this week for a deep dive into collegiate esports and learn about the inner workings of a competitive esports environment. We're joined this week by guest, Andrew Murphy, the Esports Coordinator & Coach at Northwestern Missouri State University (NWMSU). You'll learn about the average day of a collegiate esports coach, what it takes to get on a college esports team, and what the athlete's routines look like.   Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd), Evan (Ev0n_WASD)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®  

This week on labnotes your Jimmy from the Tech IT Out podcast joins our hosts as they discuss gaming related 420 topics including the best strains to enjoy while gaming, a few weed related games on steam, and some of their best experiences while gaming high. Grab your favorite greens and listen in for this HIGHly anticipated episode.    Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd), Evan (Ev0n_WASD)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®  

This week, your playlabs crew discusses the rumored PS5 Pro and why they believe people should think twice about purchasing it. They also share their thoughts on how consoles are losing their viability in homes all over the world and why we should just be gaming on PCs instead.   Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd), Evan (Ev0n_WASD)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®  

This week, your lab notes hosts discuss the different kinds of downloadable content (DLC) and what they think makes it worth paying for. They also discuss the upcoming Fallout series coming to Amazon Prime, and the successes and failures of TV video game adaptations that have come before.   Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd), Evan (Ev0n_WASD)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®  

This week, the guys take a deep dive into discussing the pros and cons of live service games and fully released titles. Will games continue to build on the free to play, live service models, or pivot back to higher priced, full games? Listen, as Neil, Jarod, and Evan break it all down!   Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd), Evan (Ev0n_WASD)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®  

In this episode, your lab notes hosts discuss the move away from game exclusivity, Helldivers 2, and Microsoft figuring out the importance of listening to their gaming community. Thanks for listening...Game on!   Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd), Evan (Ev0n_WASD)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®

This week on labnotes we revisit Skill Based Match Making after Activision's reveal of their critera for matches that are made. We also discuss the hyper-popluar Palworld and how it has, or hasn't, affected our personal gaming choices. And we'll make a couple bold predicitions about how the Palworld player base will change over the next month.   Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd), Evan (Ev0n_WASD)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®

The guys discuss the recent RLCS age change and how this impacts young gamers, esports, and parents. Plus, good stuff on the horizon for 2024 at the lab. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We'll see you next year. link notes RLCS Official Rules Ready or Not Asgards Wrath 2   Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®

Let's talk about award shows, trailers, and the whole early access thing. Be sure to hop into the Discord channels and let us know what you think. Should playlabs have our own awards show? Do you buy early access games? Should Jarod refund everyone's money for things he doesn't own? Big Neil wants to know!   link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd) Guests: Zachary (Zacterium), Wayne   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®

The guys get together this week to talk about the super-quiet game announcements and the theory behind a 12-18 month wait. Coach Jarod gives you some tips on starting a new game or champion. Evan educates his father on how cases and keys work in CS2. A unique gambling concept they plan on hiding from his mother. And Zach gives us some details on battle passes in Fortnite and beyond. A fun and educational episode of lab notes!   link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd) Guests: Evan (Ev0n_WASD) and Zachary (Zacterium)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®

Joined by Brendan and Zach, the guys discuss SBMM. Going over unique implications of the matchmaking process and how we feel about it. It's an interesting discussion and one that we're sure will have people lining up on both sides. Join our Discord and jump into the Podcast channel to let us know where you stand.   link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd) Guests: Brendan and Zachary Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®

This week on labnotes we talk MW3, Game Awards, and upcoming new releases we're looking forward to with our special guest, Evan Nosakowski!    link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd), Evan (Ev0n)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®

This week on labnotes we are joined by Bill McAllister of Podcast Nation Bill tries VR for the first time as Neil and Jarod share their thoughts on the rapidly evolving technology. Call of Duty MW3 has been released and we can't wait to hear your thoughts! Be sure to drop by the podcast channel in our discord and do just that.  Jarod shares has some coaching tips for those of you who find yourselves hitting a wall when trying to improve at a game you love.    link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd)   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®

We sit down with Joe Howard to talk about his gaming plans and his take on the physical vs. digital debate. Get your lab notes each Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your ears find a home.   link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd) Guest: Joe (ThatAverageJoe20)     Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®  

Exclusives and pre-orders, where do you land? We chat a bit about the recent acquisition of Activision by Microsoft (Xbox) and whether they will move those IPs to exclusives. Then a short chat about pre-orders and the value they add (or don't).   Get your lab notes each Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your ears find a home.   link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd) Activision and Xbox Phil Spencer on the Xbox Podcast Rock Band Guitar Hero   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®  

What's your favorite scary game, Sidney? Join Neil and Jarod as they discuss the scary side of gaming on this Friday the 13th. Share your feedback on Discord, Twitter (X), or text us at 248.946.5885 Get your lab notes each Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your ears find a home.   link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd) Texas Chainsaw Massacre Dead by Daylight Resident Evil The Quarry Left 4 Dead 2   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®             

Our special guest on this episode is none other than playlabs General Manager Jarod Ericksen! We'll get Jarod's backstory and history of gaming, and find out how he landed at playlabs. Get your lab notes each Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your ears find a home.   link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd) The Hawk in Farmington Hills playlabs Middle School Esports Program   Produced by Podcast Nation®           

Garrett from Grand Finals Gaming joins us to talk about the fighting community and a unique playlabs event. We'll also discuss recent industry developments in terms of esports and competitive events as well as the upcoming game release season. Drop in.    Get your lab notes each Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your ears find a home.   link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd) Guest: Garrett (GrandFinalsGaming) The Hawk in Farmington Hills playlabs Middle School Esports Program Grand Finals Gaming For the Fun of It Game Releases 2023   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®        

We continue our conversation with Dre (AmiiboKing). Neil and Dre discuss his journey to fitness and what he'd like to bring to the gamers of the world. We wrap up with our "frustration" over the onslaught of game releases we'll see at the end of year.   Get your lab notes each Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your ears find a home.   link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd) Guest: Dre (AmiiboKing) The Hawk in Farmington Hills playlabs Middle School Esports Program playlabs tournaments Genesis Maximilian Dood Game Releases 2023 Inkbound Spoonman Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®  

Smash godfather, AmiiboKing, gives us his lab notes on how he got started, the state of esports and how it pertains to the FGC, and what his future plans are. We'll also discuss recent industry developments in terms of esports and competitive events. Drop in.    Get your lab notes each Friday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever your ears find a home.   link notes Hosts: Neil (Spoonman), Jarod (Inkd) Guest: Dre (AmiiboKing) The Hawk in Farmington Hills playlabs Middle School Esports Program Grand Finals Gaming playlabs tournaments The Big House Inkbound Spoonman Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®  

thanks for checking out lab notes by playlabs. each week we'll discuss all the cool stuff we have going on for our community. both online and at our esports center in Farmington Hills, MI. we'll interview some local and national gamers, industry professionals, coaches, and even some parents along the way. do you have something you'd like us to cover, questions, or interested in being a guest? join our discord and head over to the podcast channel to let us know. not on discord? text us or call and leave us a message at 248-946-5885   be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. see you at the lab!   Find us at: https://playlabs.gg https://discord.gg/mFpvYmeTt3 Produced by Podcast Nation®