Archive for the ‘Gaming History X’ Category
GHX Ep. 9: Tropic Thunder
Wolfy joins us again for the second time on GHX and our friend the caterpillar also graces your box art since he’s clearly so beloved. In this episode the team puts the Zelda debate to rest but starts a whole new one involving the validity of That Dragon, Cancer. Topics include StarTropics, point-of-view in 3D rendered games, fighting game DLC packs, and the controversial remaster trend.
GHX Ep. 8: The Best Time To Be Playing
This week Fred screws up again and it’s only him, Trees, and Jam. This doesn’t stop them from a long-winded discussion on modern YouTube videos and commentary from the younger generation. Additionally there’s talk of FMV titles, Early Access, and the horror genre.
GHX Ep. 7: Modern Retro Show
It’s just Fred, Trees, and Jam this episode, but with a slew of great listener mail and plenty of solid topics the show most definitely goes on. Jam is looking back on console killer apps, Trees is reminiscing about Disney Infinity‘s legacy, and Fred is wondering if the Scorpio even has a chance.
Link to the Zelda YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ySSq2d5mKE
GHX Ep. 6: Are We The Target?
Fred and Trees welcome Jam on as the official third host and his triumphant return, and are also graced with the one and only Jen from the Future Monkeys podcast. Oh, it’s also Jen’s birthday so be sure to wish her a good one! This episode the discussions focus mostly around the generation gap and how it’s quite nice to be a gamer in your 30s and 40s today.
GHX Ep. 5: Think Positive
This week Fred and Trees have guest Andy from 42 Level One on to discuss yet another trio of topics, an enlightening “just stop” for Fred, and then some random talk to wrap things up.
GHX Ep 4: Just…Stop…
Fred and Trees are joined by Jesus of the Horrible Gamers Podcast to discuss a bunch of things going on right now that, quite frankly, bug us. Instead of it being a whine fest the trio actually break down why these problems exist and how best to deal with them. Additionally there’s reader mail and a “Just Stop” for good measure.
GHX Ep 3: Online Personas Only
Fred and Trees are joined by Wolfy of overclock.net’s podcast. The episode is chock full of discussion involving the Switch and Zelda: Breath of the Wild but there’s also plenty of room for other big and indie games along with plenty of fun discussions.
GHX Ep 2: Do Gamers Do That?
This week Fred and Trees have a blast from the past guest on, Heffe! The discussion delves mostly into the behavior of gamers regarding the sale of E3 passes to the public, PS4 Pro’s “boost mode” potentially selling more consoles, and the illustrious art of pre-ordering.
GHX Ep 1: The Incidental Resident Evil Show or Old Gamers
For the first official episode of Gaming History X, Fred is joined by co-host Trees to introduce the concept of the show. It eventually devolves into discussions about the legacy of the aged console gamer and of course Fred can’t shut up about Resident Evil 7.
Our GHX theme was originally created by Ozzed as DeDeDe Metal Remix and then remixed into the theme by Fred Rojas with permission. You can find all of Ozzed chiptunes at ozzed.net.
Closing theme is Go Tell Aunt Rhody from the Resident Evil 7 official soundtrack.
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Podcast: E3 Franchise Legacies
Lots of games were announced at E3 this year and many of them come from long running franchises. With Jam on holiday, Fred brings in guests Vos and Shawn (from the Horribly Awkward podcast) to discuss the lineage of what was announced. Some franchises are stronger than you may remember, whereas others…not so much.
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