Tune Into Gaming

In our 13th episode, we talk about a number of games and random shenanigans as usual. This episode is also Tune Into Gaming's last episode for an undetermined amount of time as we enter an indefinite hiatus from the podcast, which we discuss our reasons for in the episode. Thanks to everyone! (Pardon the Skype quality voice from North Kozar). Originally Posted: 4/17/17 ----- Games discussed: * The Wikipedia Games, Move or Die, Ultimate Chicken Horse, Elite Dangerous, Oolite, Overwatch ----- Even though we're gone for now, get in touch with us. Tell us what you've liked or disliked about the podcast and what you want more of in the future! @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

HD remakes seem to be the "in" thing right now -- we discuss this topic, along with some of the games we've been playing, and end with a music sample discussion. Originally posted: 4/3/17 ----- Topics discussed: * What are we playing: Wind Waker, Sid Meier's Pirates, Breath of the Wild * Remakes and Nostalgia: Star Wars Battlefront 2, Starcraft, Legend of Zelda, Mass Effect * Sound Clips: The Normandy Theme and Uncharted Worlds from Mass Effect 1 ----- Get in touch with us! Send us your questions or comments: @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

In this episode, we race through discussion about racing games and then talk about a clip of music from The Good Things by Bill Laurance off the album Flint. Music discussion follows, analyzing genres and the hate machine of the Internet. Originally posted: 3/20/17 ----- Topics discussed: * Intro nonsense * Racing Games, Driving in Games: Mario Kart 8, Split Second, Just Cause 2, GTA V, Burnout, Need For Speed, Sleeping Dogs * Sound Clip: Bill Laurance - The Good Things (Album: Flint) * Music Discussion: Genres, Internet Feedback on art ----- Get in touch with us! Send us your questions or comments: @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

In this episode, we get personal and talk about our creative struggles and the issue with how success and productivity are defined/perceived. Then, North Kozar rambles on about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Originally posted: 3/6/17 ----- Topics discussed: * Creativity, the struggle with feeling productive and staying true to your art * The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild * Mystery Sound ----- Get in touch with us! Send us your questions or comments: @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

Time to get moving! But while moving, don't forget to game. In this episode, we discuss Mobile games as they currently exist on smartphones and what handhelds were like as "mobile games" when they were more popular. Originally posted: 2/20/17 ----- Topics discussed: * Currently Playing: Rust, Skyward Sword, Enter the Gungeon * Pokemon Go: Generation 2 Update! * Mobile Games: Pokemon Go, Puzzle and Dragons, Fire Emblem Heroes, 2048 * Classic "Mobile" Games - Handhelds, Gameboy: Summon Nights: A Swordcraft Story, Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal * Puzzle games, Puzzle Pirates * Mystery Sound ----- Get in touch with us! Send us your questions or comments: @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

In this episode, we start off with a special Mystery Sound Tiebreaker and introduce our guest for the episode, Dantean! Who emerges victorious? We also discuss the rivalry between Bethesda's Elder Scrolls and Fallout games. Then, we blast off into space to reminisce over games that take place in space. Originally posted: 2/6/17 ----- Topics discussed: * Mystery Sound: Tiebreaker Edition. Special thanks to Dantean! * Currently Playing: Super Mario Sunshine, Overwatch, FTL, Enter the Gungeon * Bethesda Games: Oblivion, Skyrim, Fallout 3, Fallout 4 * Space Games: Galaga, Mass Effect, Kerbal Space Program, Planetary Annihilation * Other Topics: Wii U Production, Nintendo Switch, Apple Computers ----- Special thanks to our guest, Dantean, for joining us on this episode! Get in touch with us! Send us your questions or comments: @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

We get down in the dirt to build a foundation of discussion about city building games. As well, the Nintendo Switch Presentation and Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild are talked about. And, we have a first time surprising occurrence during our "Mystery Sound" segment! Originally posted: 1/23/17 ----- Topics discussed: * Currently Playing: FTL, Shelter, Tomodachi Life * Nintendo Switch Presentation Discussion: 1-2-Switch, Arms, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild * City Builders: Tropico 4/5, Cities: Skylines * "Mystery Sound" Segment ----- Get in touch with us! Send us your questions or comments: @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

There's a whole new year ahead of us, so what better excuse to talk about Open World video games? In this episode we discuss exploration, travel mechanics, questing, and incentives within Open World games. We also reveal our Just Cause fanboy-dom. Originally posted: 1/9/17 ----- Topics discussed: * Currently Playing: Overwatch, eSports discussion, Darkest Dungeon, Mario Maker * Nostalgia Trip: Pharaoh, Super Monkey Ball, Nanosaur, Nanosaur 2, Marble Blast Gold * Open World Games: GTA V, Just Cause 2, Skyrim, Minecraft, Elite: Dangerous, Fable, and more Just Cause 2 * "Mystery Sound" Segment ----- Get in touch with us! Send us your questions or comments: @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

In our last episode of the year, we talk about ice levels and have our conversation melt into a deep discussion about memes -- very quality, such content, wow! Originally posted: 12/21/16 Topics discussed: Currently Playing: Crusader Kings, Pokemon Go Nostalgia Trip: Kirby Air Ride Ice and snow, movement and weather mechanics What even are memes? "Mystery Sound" Segment Want to hear more about memes? Want to never hear us utter the word meme again? (unlikely) Get in touch with us! @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

We're grateful for a lot of things around this time of year. For us, we're grateful for the games we've played that brought us a sense of community and for those communities themselves. In this episode, we discuss gaming communities and our experiences around them. Originally posted: 12/2/16 Topics discussed: Currently Playing: Darkest Dungeon, Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Grateful for games: Neverwinter Nights, Halo 3 Gaming communities, Internet communities "Mystery Sound" Segment Get in touch with us! Send us your questions or comments: @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

Dungeons, caverns, temples, and even space -- just a few of the places that Rougelike games take place. In this episode, we discuss old school dungeon crawler type games along with the Rougelike genre of gaming, permadeath, and exploration. For the first time, we delve into our own lives involving music. Learn about where we started with music creation and where we're going! Originally posted: 11/14/16 Topics discussed: Currently Playing/Nostalgia Trip: Legend of Grimrock, Demise Music: Where we started, where we're going, influences, the creative process Roguelikes and Dungeon Crawlers - Binding of Isaac, FTL, Skyrim, "Mystery Sound" Segment Disclaimer: Due to technical difficulties, (primarily due to some issues with Skype and recording) the audio quality may not be as good as previous episodes. Specifically a couple of audio hiccups at the very beginning. However, this issue has been resolved and won't be a problem going forward. Get in touch with us! Send us your questions or comments: @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

The spooky episode of Tune Into Gaming, where we discuss the what makes games scary. Whether it's jump scares, scary sound effects or music, why do some games scare us and others don't? We also share our thoughts/opinions about seasonal in-game content and have a spooky edition of the Mystery Sound segment. Originally posted: 10/31/16 Topics discussed: Nintendo Switch Nostalgia Trip - MDuel Spoooooky Stories - creepy light flickering video Seasonal In-Game content items - World of Warcraft, RuneScape, Overwatch, Rocket League What makes a game scary? - Jump scares, sound effects, Amnesia, Left4Dead, Five Nights at Freddy's "Mystery Sound" Segment - Spook Edition Get in touch with us! Send us your questions or comments: @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]

The inaugural episode of Tune Into Gaming, where we discuss the issues with overhyping game releases, how it impacts the players, and why it seems to happen. The Mystery Sound segment is also introduced, where we have to guess clips of music or sounds from video games. Originally posted: 10/17/16 Topics discussed: Civilization 6 Watchdogs 2 Overhyping game releases: No Man's Sky, and more Tales of Symphonia Knights of the Old Republic "Mystery Sound" Segment Get in touch with us! Send us your questions or comments: @TuneIntoGaming [email protected]