Let's Talk: The Last of Us: Part II and The Anatomy of Characters & Narratives

Let's Talk: Graphics, Performance, and Exclusivity in Gaming

Join us as we discuss graphics in the gaming world over recent events and showcases from both Sony and Microsoft. We will dev into graphics and performance expectations for the next-gen consoles. Lastly, we will be discussing exclusivity in gaming in reference to Spider-Man and Sony's exclusive DLC of the character not available on Xbox and PC and what it means for the future. **Not sponsored by Rogue Company** I wish I was but I mention my opinion of the game. Reference Article: https://cultureofgaming.com/marvels-avengers-spider-man-is-a-sony-exclusive/ [https://cultureofgaming.com/marvels-avengers-spider-man-is-a-sony-exclusive/] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gamingtalkspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/gamingtalkspodcast/] Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GamingTalksPod [https://twitter.com/GamingTalksPod] Host Jovan Newsum Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jcnewsum/ [https://www.instagram.com/jcnewsum/] Host Jovan Newsum Twitter: https://twitter.com/JCNewsum [https://twitter.com/JCNewsum] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow My Guest Cole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cole_mackle/ [https://www.instagram.com/cole_mackle/] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening 00:30 - Skip Intro 03:54 - Graphics and Performance Talk 33:36 - Exclusivity Talk 56:25 - End --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

Let's Talk: Ghost of Tsushima, G4TV Return, and Xbox's Games Showcase

Join us as we talk about Ghost of Tsushima and its massive impact on today's gaming and cultural appreciation for Japan. G4TV was announced this week, and speculation is on our minds of what would the return look like in 2021. Ryan and I have our host picks for X-Play as well. Lastly, we will discuss Xbox's Games Showcase and some of the takeaways on the Good, the Bad, and the Craig. Ghost of Tsushima Reference Article Link: https://cultureofgaming.com/ghost-of-tsushima-japanese-culture-appreciation/ [https://cultureofgaming.com/ghost-of-tsushima-japanese-culture-appreciation/] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gamingtalkspodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/gamingtalkspodcast/] Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GamingTalksPod [https://twitter.com/GamingTalksPod] Host Jovan Newsum IG: https://www.instagram.com/jcnewsum/ [https://www.instagram.com/jcnewsum/] Host Jovan Newsum Twitter: https://twitter.com/JCNewsum [https://twitter.com/JCNewsum] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My guest is Ryan McGlennon, Indie Games Developer for Point Filter Games Follow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcg_x6/ [https://www.instagram.com/mcg_x6/] Follow Twitter: https://twitter.com/_McG_6 [https://twitter.com/_McG_6] His Website: http://ryanmcglennon.com/ [http://ryanmcglennon.com/] Point Filter Games Website: https://www.pointfiltergames.com/ [https://www.pointfiltergames.com/] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Thanks to "King Kay" Kory Owen and Primo - Intro Song "Bluff" - Premiere Single Follow Kory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/king.kory/ [https://www.instagram.com/king.kory/] Follow Kory on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingkoryraps [https://twitter.com/kingkoryraps] Kory's Website: https://kingkayraps539868623.wordpress.com/videos/ [https://kingkayraps539868623.wordpress.com/videos/] Follow Primo on IG: https://www.instagram.com/pr1mo_/ [https://www.instagram.com/pr1mo_/] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening & Intro Song "Bluff" 02:12 - Gaming Talks Introduction 04:48 - Ghost of Tsushima 13:13 - Photo Mode in Ghost 16:58 - G4TV Return 19:38 - X-Play Host Picks 27:23 - Xbox Games Showcase 28:06 - Halo Infinite 35:34 - Graphics for Xbox Series X 39:45 - Fable and MMO Rumors 43:30 - Psychonauts 2 45:55 - Stalker 2 and Warhammer 46:16 - Crossfire X 47:16 - State of Decay 3 49:00 - Urgency of Xbox Series X and PS5 58:56 - Xbox Series X Rumors and Speculations 1:04:56 - Final Takes 1:08:24 - Halo Infinite Final Thoughts and Plan 1:11:17 - Wrap Up Recap 1:13:30 - Preview of Next Episode 1:14:53 - Ending --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

Let's Talk: Next Gen Consoles and Should Console Wars Die Next Year?

Let's Talk: Next Gen Consoles and Should Console Wars Die Next Year? I am your host Jovan Newsum, and I will be diving into next-gen consoles such as the PS5 & Xbox Series X and taking a look at what each big three gaming companies have to offer moving forward into the next console generation. Also, we will be analyzing the console wars and the issues that may plague it moving forward. I hope you guys enjoy another episode of Gaming Talks! PS5 Reference Article Link: https://www.thegamer.com/things-learned-about-ps5-questions-unanswered/ [https://www.thegamer.com/things-learned-about-ps5-questions-unanswered/] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Us @gamingtalkspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/gamingtalkspodcast/] on Instagram and Host Jovan Newsum @jcnewsum [https://www.instagram.com/jcnewsum/] on Instagram! My guest is Ryan McGlennon, Indie Games Developer for Point Filter Games Follow Him: @mcg_x6 [https://www.instagram.com/mcg_x6/] on Instagram and @_McG_6 [https://twitter.com/_McG_6] on Twitter His Website: http://ryanmcglennon.com/ [http://ryanmcglennon.com/] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Point Filter Games: @pointfilter [https://www.instagram.com/pointfilter/] on Instagram and @pointfilter [https://twitter.com/PointFilter] on Twitter Point Filter Games Website: https://www.pointfiltergames.com/ [//www.pointfiltergames.com/] StarV Page: https://www.pointfiltergames.com/starv [https://www.pointfiltergames.com/starv] Check Out Foolish Mortals: https://www.pointfiltergames.com/foolishmortals [https://www.pointfiltergames.com/foolishmortals] Now Available on Xbox One! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outtro Song: "Mega Man" (prod. Black Domino) by KingKay Follow Him: @kingkoryraps [https://twitter.com/kingkoryraps] on Twitter and @king.kory [https://www.instagram.com/king.kory/] on Instagram Link: https://soundcloud.com/kingkayraps/mega-man-prod-black-domino [https://soundcloud.com/kingkayraps/mega-man-prod-black-domino] Timestamps: 00:00 - Disclaimer 00:23 - Opening 00:55 - Host Intro 1:33 - Ryan Intro and StarV 8:40 - Introduction of Next Gen Consoles 8:56 - Playstation 22:45 - Microsoft 39:13 - Nintendo 47:26 - Console Wars Discussion 57:18 - Story Time with Jovan 1:07:50 - Ratchet & Clank Impressions 1:16:47 - Outtro with King Kay "Mega Man" Song 1:19:40 - End --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]

Let's Talk: The Last of Us: Part II and The Anatomy of Characters & Narratives

It's the first episode! Episode 1: Let's Talk: The Last of Us: Part II and The Anatomy of Characters & Narratives **Episode Will Contain MAJOR spoilers** I am your host Jovan Newsum and I will be diving into the world of The Last of Us: Part II. Let's look at the pros and cons of this highly talked about and highly controversial game that has the community divided. Also, will be diving into characters & narratives and how they affect gaming and could there be a change in mainstay characters. Find out on this episode of Gaming Talks! Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening 00:39 - Host Intro 01:25 - The Last of Us: Part II 02:37 - Review Start-Up 03:25: 5 Criteria for Reviewing The Game 03:45: Gameplay 05:08: SPOILER ALERT 05:46: Performance 06:50: Graphics 08:02: Enjoyment 10:26: Narrative 19:00: Overall Score 22:00: Myths 28:00: Fallacies 38:04: Host Personal Ending 41:06: The Anatomy of Characters and Narratives 56:10: Conclusion 58:04 Ending Gaming Talks! Instagram: @gamingtalkspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/gamingtalkspodcast/] Gaming Talks! Twitter: @gamingtalkspod [https://twitter.com/GamingTalksPod] Host on IG and Twitter: @jcnewsum [https://www.instagram.com/jcnewsum/] **Practicing more on not saying "you know"** LOL enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app [https://anchor.fm/app]