The QQ Cast

Quest 10 introduces live sound effects, an unsustainable restaurant idea, and our first question from Dear Listener about learning new programming languages!

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Minutes

00:00 - Introductions
03:45 - What is the QQ Cast recording with?
15:20 - What was best (non-steam) video game deal you ever got?
18:55 - What is Tom up to, or they made a game about balls dropping?
27:15 - What is Jordan up to, or did Into Darkness hold up?
33:00 - What do you think of Blizzard's new game, Hearthstone?
37:15 - How is Saints Row IV, and is it challenging enough?
40:15 - Meet the new Space Hulk, same as the old Space Hulk?
45:50 - Would you like a tavern to play games in?
53:15 - What is a good pitch for a gamer bar and grill?
60:55 - Mail In Quest: What is the best way to learn something fast?
77:25 - Wrap up!
79:00 - Bonus Question: What was wrong with XCOM, can the expansion fix it?

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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Quest 9: What do Vegas, Arcades, and Microtransactions have in common?

Special Guest: Matthew Cunningham!

Quest 9 crosses the generational gap, pits traditional/free-to-play/microtransaction based gaming against each other, contains non-expert beer tasting, game reviews using QQ Scores, and even a dash of D&D Next!

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Minutes

00:00 - Introductions
03:30 - What is Chewie playing, or who ya gonna call?
07:05 - What is Tom playing, or how do you start a good RPG?
11:05 - What is Jordan playing, or how fast is faster than light?
25:05 - What makes a game cross the generational gap?
39:40 - Are arcade games still relavent, and still fun?
49:50 - Good vs Evil: Vegas, arcades, and...micro transactions?
61:30 - What are the best hidden gems in Vegas?
70:20 - What RPG series need a sequel to bring it back to its roots?
78:15 - Hot seat and wrap up!
95:20 - Bonus Question: What's next in D&D Next?

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Monday, August 5, 2013

Quest 8: What is a Retro Game?

Special Guest: James Rosensteel!

Episode 8, where seasons are gone for real this time. We mostly keep focus on retro gaming related topics... mostly.

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Minutes

00:00 - Introductions
06:10 - What is Tom playing, or how do you play SNES games in bed?
12:30 - What is James playing, or do you even eBay, bro?
22:10 - What is Jordan playing, or how is the new Tomb Raider?
32:25 - What makes a game retro?
38:30 - What is the difference between retro and popular?
43:55 - In 20 years, will the definition of a retro game change?
49:10 - Will future generations of retro games have diminishing returns?
55:55 - Is retro gaming popular right now, and why?
70:05 - Hot seat and another really long wrap up!
75:15 - Bonus: Which genre has gained the least from modern graphics?

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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Quest 7: What's the difference between Final Fantasy and Star Wars?

Special Guest: Michael Stum!

We kick off Season 2 with deciding not to call them seasons anymore. Star Wars and Final Fantasy conversations likely make an appearance...

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Minutes

00:00 - Introductions
04:55 - What makes a good Star Wars movie not a good Star Wars movie?
15:30 - Can major games and movies still be stand alone pieces of art?
19:25 - What would have happened if there was no Star Wars?
24:35 - When does re-releasing become just a cash grab?
24:45 - What did you buy on the Steam summer sale?
33:40 - Do you want Square Enix to survive or fold?
45:50 - What are your favorite eastern and western RPGs?
52:00 - What defines an RPG?
60:00 - Hot seat and very long wrap up!

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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Quest 6 (S1E6): What makes a good season finale?

Special Guest: Dan Bach!

Dan Bach helps us close out Season 1 with... a lot of various and random topics: Kickstarter, Final Fantasy, DLC, pre-orders, carrots, sticks, rabbits, OC Remix, graphical art vs. realism, and moar!

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Minutes

00:00 - Introductions
04:00 - Are Kickstarter strech goals bad?
08:25 - How difficult is it to predict the complexity additional content?
16:00 - What are your thoughts on DLC?
20:10 - Are pre-orders and exculsive pre-order rewards evil?
32:15 - What games have aged well, or poorly, and why?
41:15 - What types of art age well?
46:20 - What is special about this episode?
48:25 - Which movie franchise needs a resurrection?
52:45 - How much longer can super hero movies last?
55:30 - What's the next big movie genre going to be?
59:30 - What is your favorite animal?
66:00 - What is your favorite internet show?
75:30 - What is coming next season and wrap up!

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