The Fangamers

In this episode Gerritt, Liz, and Ben gather to talk about their favorite ways of being filthy, unscrupulous cheaters. Alternatively, they learn that 'bailey' is an Australian term for 'swim suit'. Who knew? Check out http://fangamer.com/blog/2010/11/01/1508/ for full show notes

In this episode Gerritt, Liz, and Ben welcome the new year by declaring things that they won't actually follow through with doing. But MAYBE they will! Check out http://fangamer.com/ for full show notes

The Fangamers announce the rarest piece of Fangamer merchandise EVER and talk about condescending videogames (and how great Mario Kart is.)

The Fangamers attempt to understand the world of Let's Plays, and are arrested for crimes against the King of The Gaming Web. Show notes at fangamerpodcast.tumblr.com.

The Fangamers decide what parts of their embarrassing gaming past they'd like to bury in the ET desert landfill. Show notes at fangamerpodcast.tumblr.com.

The Fangamers address Goat Simulator, Tokyo Jungle, and more animal-control games. Like Star Fox. Show notes at fangamerpodcast.tumblr.com.

Heidi and special guest Aquas force us to do a Shenmue podcast. Episode one of the Sega Dreampod. Show notes at fangamerpodcast.tumblr.com.

Some exceedingly questionable advice for first-time PAX visitors. Show notes at fangamerpodcast.tumblr.com.

Five stories of coming to understand yourself. Show notes at fangamerpodcast.tumblr.com.

Waiting for Dana Plato to step out of the shower and onto the conveyor belt. Show notes at fangamerpodcast.tumblr.com.

You take the Blue version of Pokémon, the story ends. You take the Red version, you stay in wonderland and I show you how deep the Pikachu goes. Show notes at fangamerpodcast.tumblr.com.

Voting is restricted to Sega Dreampod subscribers. Show notes at fangamerpodcast.tumblr.com.

Two stories about release days from the side most people don’t get to see…

Three stories of people who had to make a decision about how they would spend their time, and what they had to give up to do so.

Two interviews: One with our old friend Rune Devros about his game Story of a Lost Sky, and another with Bill Stiernberg of the indie RPG company Zeboyd Games.

Four interviews, stories, and conversations about gamers' dads and dads who are gamers. CAUTION: This episode mentions the existence of sex.

Charlie Verdin documents an average day at the Fangamer office.

We talk about Star Wars Episode 1 Racer, and Shadows of the Empire with Mustin and Jon Magram

We interview our moms about games and raising us.

We discuss the Wizard starring Fred Savage. Special guest Mustin.

We discuss thrifting for games, with Derek Alexander from HWGN.

We discuss our experiences on the fringes of GDC.

We visit Golf N Stuff and Trail Dust Town, in Tucson Arizona.

We discuss Yoshi's Story on the N64.

We discuss the revolutionary Nintendo 64 console.

We discuss the music and games festival Rockage San Jose, with Eric Fanali.

We discuss dating simulation games, from Love Plus to Thousand Arms.

We discuss sandbox games, from Mario Paint to Grand Theft Auto.

We discuss ARGs like Geocaching Perplex City and more

We discuss Fangamer's busiest year, with Matt Hawkins.

We discuss Wreck It Ralph, with Daniel Floyd of Extra Credits and Pixar Canada.

We discuss PTSD in games, and how games potentially could help PTSD.

We discuss victory in videogames vs real life. Matt Hawkins, Anthony Burch and James Portnow join us.

We discuss propaganda in videogames. James Portnow, Matt Hawkins and Marty Elmer join us.

We discuss violence and war in videogames. The writer of Extra Credits, James Portnow, introduces our show topic.

We discuss the depth of EarthBound as a game, and Lindsay Nelson talks about meeting Shigesato Itoi.

We wrap up our discussion of Silent Hill 2's theming, controls, story, and gameplay for both PS2 & PS3 versions.

Jeff Ben, Charlie, and special guest Mustin discuss times games have scared us, even when the games isn't considered a horror game. Segments by Mustin, MAtt Hawkins, and Elliot Ridgway.

We discuss the Silent Hill 2's theming, controls, story, and gameplay for both PS2 & PS3 versions.

Video game fans have many ways of expressing their appreciation for games, and sharing their experiences through art. Fan fiction, fan music, and fan art, just to name a few. But sometimes "fan work" is viewed as unoriginal, pandering, or a waste of time. We wanted to know why. What separates fan work from art work? http://fangamer.com/blog

Fun mechanics are what keep us playing video games. Sometimes the mechanics leave such an impression on us, that they transcend the game itself. http://fangamer.com/blog

Shame Games come in many forms. We discuss Toy Story (snes), Just Cause, Superman 64, and more. http://fangamer.com/blog

The podcast crew is finally home and caught up on sleep after PAX. Charlie Jeff and Ben go over their PAX experience, Friday night concerts, and the pronunciation of 'Choas' and 'Chows' – We also talk with Matt Hawkins about the Fangamer Versus Attract Mode art show, which took place Saturday Sept. 1st 2012. http://fangamer.com/blog

Penny Arcade Expo is next week! Jeff, Charlie, Ben and Melissa are gettin’ hyped up for it. We talk about the PAX schedule, different panels, concerts, free-play rooms and Japondogs. http://fangamer.com/blog

The NEW Fangamer Podcast crew does their first Game Club. Discussing Superbrothers Sword and Sworcery EP. http://fangamer.com/blog

Jeff, Ben, Laura MW, and Melissa King discuss gender-roles in video games, with Ashly and Anthony Burch (from HAWP). http://fangamer.com/blog

Jeff, Ben, Charlie and Elliot Ridgway discuss different ways of telling a narrative in video games. And they sing a Weird Al song. http://fangamer.com/blog

After a long hiatus, Jeff Charlie and Ben return and catch up on the podcast, with special guests Brian 'Mashy Soup' and LauraMW. We discuss TV shows and movies, including: Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Dinosaurs, The Mist, Oz, Space Brothers, Evangelion, and controversial director Uwe Boll. http://fangamer.com/blog

This week Jeff, Ben, Melissa, and Elliott Ridgway of Ridgway Films, talk about... Video game movies! From Uwe Boll's Bloodrayne, to Matthew Mercer's There Will Be Brawl, we share our thoughts. http://fangamer.com/blog

This week Jeff, Ben, Charlie, and Melissa King (special guest, artist, and former employee of Zynga) discuss casual games: what they are, which ones rock, and where they might go wrong. http://fangamer.com/blog