Ep. 5 - Ice, Snow, and Hot Spicy Memes

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

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Ep. 4 - Stay Grouped

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

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Ep. 3 - Forever Crawling Dungeons

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.

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Ep. 2 - Jump Scares, Switches, and Marshmallow Combat

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
• Spo^oo_ooky 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

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Ep. 1 - Tune Into the Hype

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

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