Lessons From Gaming (LFG)

ZeffEpics and GavelGamer discuss the ways that games help connect people in various ways and offer up some discussion about why that could be the case. Comments from individuals from episode 3 are revisited and an opportunity to win a contest before Episode 5 is given:1) Must be subscribed to our YouTube channel2) Must be willing to have a physical copy mailed to an address of your choosing that will be asked for in an email3) Random drawing will be placed in a random selection algorithm and given to person selected4) Contest ends before Episode 5 is recorded (may announce winner there)________ Time Stamps _______00:00 Question Introduction05:54 Gavel's Thoughts (Shared Traditions, Bonds, etc)15:07 Discussion on Gavel's Points33:07 Zeff's Thoughts (Generational Gaps, Styles, Decisions, etc)45:26 Discussion on Zeff's Points01:00:37 Show #3 Comments01:13:20 Subscribe Contest Details & Outro

GavelGamer and ZeffEpics discuss favorite villains from video games and the key characteristics that make a memorable or interesting villain. Further discussion on why villains matter and adversity are also discussed. Feedback and comments from the second show are discussed.________ Time Stamps _______00:00 Question Introduction02:36 Gavel's Attribute - Stakes (FF6/FF7/Zelda)14:51 Zeff's Attribute - Personal Connection (Earthbound)23:05 Gavel's Attribute - Screen Time (FF4/FF13/FF7/Chrono Trigger)33:03 Zeff's Attribute - Depth of Evil (FE3H)40:11 Gavel's Attribute - Primary Motivation (Chrono Trigger/XBC2)50:50 Zeff's Attribute - Moral Ambiguity (God of War)59:52 Show #2 Comments Review

GavelGamer and ZeffEpics discuss the narratives around the usefulness of gaming and whether or not there are certain skills or benefits that can be attributed to gaming. Also, feedback and comments from the first show are discussed.________ Time Stamps _______00:00 Question Introduction02:36 Gavel's Skills - Zelda15:33 Society vs Gamers18:54 Games As Tools23:14 Influence & IQ/EQ28:50 Zeff's Skills - Starcraft38:06 Left Brain-Right Brain in Games42:38 Games With Brother45:23 Comments Review

ZeffEpics and GavelGamer discuss times in gaming where a game was more than a game, the features that make it that way, and ask for more input on this discussion topic in our pilot episode. The topics include discussion primarily around The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and XenoBlade Chronicles 2.