The Gaming Corner Podcast

How Does Nostalgia Influence our Gaming Habits | The Gaming Corner Podcast - Episode 12

As adults, there are plenty of games that we're nostalgic for, but how does that nostalgia affect our gaming habits today?  How does nostalgia paint our vision of the games of our childhood?  Can we be simultaneously nostalgic and objective about our favorite games?

How Important is Video Game Preservation? | The Gaming Corner Podcast - Episode 11

With some recent controversy surrounding Nintendo and Sony, the subject of video game preservation comes into mind.  What is video game preservation, why should we do it, and what is the best way to preserve a game?

Is Hype Culture Bad For Gaming? | The Gaming Corner Podcast - Episode 10

Sometimes a game can be "hyped up" by the fans, the developers, or both, and sometimes games don't live up to the hype, or even come out at all.  For this reason, is hype culture damaging to video games and their development? Also, we talk about a very interesting viewer question regarding violent video games. Also also, we've switched up our video format to include facecams!  Let us know what you think in the comments below :)

Demakes and Demasters | The Gaming Corner Podcast - Episode 9

In the last episode, we talked about remakes and remasters, which are meant to bring a game up to modern standards.  But what do we think about games that do the opposite: demakes and demasters? Also, handheld consoles were a big part of all of our childhoods, so what do we think about them? Enjoy the podcast?  You should SUBSCRIBE to Volatile Upgrade!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRUFBFF3jSwvh6TA_Iubag Chat with us on our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/nrQSeXG Check out Dan's Streams! http://www.twitch.tv/dancewarrior777

Remakes, Remasters, and Reimaginings | The Gaming Corner Podcast - Episode 8

It's always nice to get brand new games, but sometimes a remake is all that we're looking for.  But what do we really think about them?  How about remasters and reimaginings?  What's the difference? Also, just how big of a money maker are video games these days? Enjoy the podcast?  You should SUBSCRIBE to Volatile Upgrade!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfRUFBFF3jSwvh6TA_Iubag Chat with us on our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/nrQSeXG