Podcasts Archives » Video Games are Real It's okay to love video games. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:29:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 6256801 noCopyright Caleb J. RossAuthor Caleb J. Ross chews, swallows, and every-so-often successfully digests various aspects of the writer’s life, from rejection to success, sober to drunk. The World’s First Author Podcast is for writers looking for a bit of navigation through the increasingly fractured path to publishing success…maybe.The World's First Author PodcastCaleb J. Ross Video Game Music is Pretty Damn Great https://calebjross.com/video-game-music-is-pretty-damn-great/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:49:57 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=12666  Today we talk about that stuff that goes in your ears when you play a video game. No, not the wet fingers of an annoyingly immature roommate or little brother (though, in this case I’m pretending both the immature roommate and the little brother are named Wily, so getting a “wet Willy” at least […]

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]]> 12666 Caleb J. Ross We Talk Video Game Controls https://calebjross.com/we-talk-video-game-controls/ Sun, 27 Feb 2022 15:30:21 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=12660  The game-making lessons we learned are: Button combos don’t have to be complicated if the designers leverage “domains of knowledge” (also mentioned: Caleb’s video, “Button Combinations Should Be Complicated! Why Aren’t They? (Video Game Controls)” “input recycling”… “input pairing”…? Almost every virtual action in the game shares a physical input with another virtual action […]

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]]> 12660 Caleb J. Ross Solve a puzzle with cats and laser pointers? We talk Brainstorming!!! https://calebjross.com/solve-a-puzzle-with-cats-and-laser-pointers-we-talk-brainstorming/ Sat, 12 Feb 2022 20:46:47 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=12650  The game-making lessons we learned are: Lack of exposition + personal artifacts = introspective environmental storytelling. Gamifying the mundane. Anywhere decisions can be made (ex: where to place physical items in a room) a game can be born. (Unpacking). Shout out to Ian Bogost’s “How to do Things with Video Games.” All characterization is […]

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]]> 12650 Caleb J. Ross What is Procedural Generation and How Can We Get Caleb to Not Hate it? https://calebjross.com/what-is-procedural-generation-and-how-can-we-get-caleb-to-not-hate-it/ Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:14:58 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=12615  The game-making lessons we learned are: Music both directs and enhances the mood. Chill must support a chill atmosphere but also it provides feedback to the player that this is a game (or section of a game) that should allow for chilling out. Lack of enemies alone doesn’t signify a conflict-free scenario. (Valheim) Pawns […]

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]]> 12615 Caleb J. Ross Whatcha’ Makin’? We Talk Tracer: a Neon, Heart Pounding, Endless Arcade Racer! https://calebjross.com/whatcha-makin-we-talk-tracer-a-neon-heart-pounding-endless-arcade-racer/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:04:17 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=12471  The game-making lessons we mentioned are: Don’t waste the player’s time. A novel input system cannot survive on novelty alone; it MUST serve good gameplay. Otherwise, the forced input falls from delightful to frustration (Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask) Movement in a platformer MUST feel great above all else. If a game has […]

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]]> 12471 Caleb J. Ross Don’t Fight Your Tools! Light-Bulb Moments in Game Dev https://calebjross.com/dont-fight-your-tools-light-bulb-moments-in-game-dev/ Sun, 26 Dec 2021 18:01:27 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=12469  Listen in as we talk about our game development “ah ha” moments, including: The importance of commenting even as a solo dev Self-documenting/readable code The importance of having fun as part of the learning & development process Shaders are black magic Unity events are suuuuper useful The absolute need to LEARN THE TOOLS YOU […]

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]]> 12469 Caleb J. Ross I Hope you Don’t Like Gameplay https://calebjross.com/i-hope-you-dont-like-gameplay/ Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:59:08 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=12467  The game-making lessons we mentioned are: Re-use of levels doesn’t have to be boring. Narrative, along with day segments, means each environment feels very different despite their repetition. (Death Loop). Mentioned: Dishonored 2 Devs Explain the Clockwork Mansion. Simplicity can be deceiving. Simplicity doesn’t mean boring. (Super Auto Pets). Difficulty doesn’t make Caleb hate […]

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]]> 12467 Caleb J. Ross Why We Do the Games We Do https://calebjross.com/why-we-do-the-games-we-do/ Sun, 28 Nov 2021 17:23:09 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=12455  The game-making lessons we mentioned are: Inscryption – A game’s mechanics don’t have to be novel in order to be worth playing or developing around Luigi’s Mansion 3 – Puzzles should have feedback to guide the player. Meandering and luck are not satisfying game mechanics. Doki Doki Literature Club – Video games can still […]

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]]> 12455 Caleb J. Ross Have you ever had a Jill Sandwich? https://calebjross.com/have-you-ever-had-a-jill-sandwich/ Mon, 15 Jun 2020 01:32:18 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=12003 In episode 1 of the Tales of the Lesser Medium video game podcast, where we discuss Resident Evil 1 and with it, Barry’s unintentionally funny “Jill Sandwich” quip. Travis suggested that a Jill Sandwich is nothing more an inch thick layer of horseradish between two stale cookies from Subway. So Caleb decides to try one. […]

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]]> 12003 Caleb J. Ross Video game stories + comedy skits = Tales of the Lesser Medium Podcast https://calebjross.com/video-game-stories-comedy-skits-tales-of-the-lesser-medium-podcast/ Tue, 12 May 2020 19:43:25 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11982 The New Tales of the Lesser Medium Podcast Launches May 26th, 2020! Set a calendar reminder now! We (you and me) love video games. But we (you and me and your mom) know they aren’t always concerned with conveying a serious story. Wouldn’t it be fun to poke holes in these stories? That’s where Tales […]

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]]> 11982 Caleb J. Ross The Runniest Sideways Banana You Ever Saw! The Video Game Game Show https://calebjross.com/the-video-game-game-show/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 02:07:37 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11791 [powerpress] I like trivia…well, correction, I like knowing answers to trivia questions. Anyone who likes trivia but hates knowing the answers is a straight-up idiot. But that’s not what this post is about. This post is about a cool think that I thought would be cool and in fact turned out to be cool. I […]

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]]> 11791 Caleb J. Rossno[powerpress] I like trivia…well, correction, I like knowing answers to trivia questions. Anyone who likes trivia but hates knowing the answers is a straight-up idiot. But that’s not what this post is about. This post is about a cool think that I thought would be cool and in fact turned out to be cool. I […] The post The Runniest Sideways Banana You Ever Saw! The Video Game Game Show appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. Ross[powerpress] I like trivia…well, correction, I like knowing answers to trivia questions. Anyone who likes trivia but hates knowing the answers is a straight-up idiot. But that’s not what this post is about. This post is about a cool think that I thought would be cool and in fact turned out to be cool. I […] The post The Runniest Sideways Banana You Ever Saw! The Video Game Game Show appeared first on Video Games are Real.The Video Game Game Show, podcast, polykill podcast, the video game game show, trav, triva podcast A Video Game History of Chicago, Recorded LIVE! – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 026 https://calebjross.com/a-video-game-history-of-chicago-recorded-live-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-026/ Sat, 04 Aug 2018 15:59:04 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11433 LIVE from Chicago, it's Masters of Unlocking's first anniversary episode!  This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the first-annual Cartridge Club Con (C3) in Chicago, Illinois.  We delve into Chicago's rich history in gaming, including developers based here, games set here, and historic gaming events that occurred here.

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]]> 11433 Caleb J. RossnoLIVE from Chicago, it's Masters of Unlocking's first anniversary episode!  This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the first-annual Cartridge Club Con (C3) in Chicago, Illinois.  We delve into Chicago's rich history in gaming, including developers based here, games set here, and historic gaming events that occurred here. The post A Video Game History of Chicago, Recorded LIVE! – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 026 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossLIVE from Chicago, it's Masters of Unlocking's first anniversary episode!  This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the first-annual Cartridge Club Con (C3) in Chicago, Illinois.  We delve into Chicago's rich history in gaming, including developers based here, games set here, and historic gaming events that occurred here. The post A Video Game History of Chicago, Recorded LIVE! – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 026 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, Arcade Games, Cartridge club, chicago, Crimson Skies, Gaming Industry News, Lethal Enforcers, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Midtown Madness, Midway, Mortal Kombat, NetherRealm Studios, nintendo, nintendo switch, Playstation 4, Railfan, Resistance: Fall of Man, Revolution X, Spy Hunter, Video Game History, Video game podcast, Watch_Dogs Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 025 https://calebjross.com/microtransactions-sex-disorder-gaming-corpses-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-025/ Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:15:10 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11430 We dive into a slew of gaming stories - Microtransactions, Google's rumored console, gaming corpses, Nathan Fillion, ESPN & Overwatch , controller mods, Neo-Nazi scum, sex disorder, Fallout: New California, and more! 

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]]> 11430 Caleb J. RossnoWe dive into a slew of gaming stories - Microtransactions, Google's rumored console, gaming corpses, Nathan Fillion, ESPN & Overwatch , controller mods, Neo-Nazi scum, sex disorder, Fallout: New California, and more!  The post Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 025 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossWe dive into a slew of gaming stories - Microtransactions, Google's rumored console, gaming corpses, Nathan Fillion, ESPN & Overwatch , controller mods, Neo-Nazi scum, sex disorder, Fallout: New California, and more!  The post Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 025 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, 8bitdo, Cartridge club, eSports, Fallout: New California, Gaming Disorder, Gaming Industry News, Google Yeti, Guerrilla Games, Horizon zero dawn, Microtransactions, Nathan Fillion, nintendo, nintendo switch, Playstation 4, Uncharted, Video game podcast, World Health Organization (WHO) Could Toys R Us Return From the Grave? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 024 https://calebjross.com/could-toys-r-us-return-from-the-grave-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-024/ Sat, 07 Jul 2018 14:15:35 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11414 By now everyone knows that Toys R Us is officially dead... but could it be rising from the dead with zombie-like ferocity?  We discuss the juicy rumors of TRU's potential return, the WHO's creation of Gaming Disorder, a new Nielsen report on the gaming industry, and more!

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]]> 11414 Caleb J. RossnoBy now everyone knows that Toys R Us is officially dead... but could it be rising from the dead with zombie-like ferocity?  We discuss the juicy rumors of TRU's potential return, the WHO's creation of Gaming Disorder, a new Nielsen report on the gaming industry, and more! The post Could Toys R Us Return From the Grave? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 024 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossBy now everyone knows that Toys R Us is officially dead... but could it be rising from the dead with zombie-like ferocity?  We discuss the juicy rumors of TRU's potential return, the WHO's creation of Gaming Disorder, a new Nielsen report on the gaming industry, and more! The post Could Toys R Us Return From the Grave? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 024 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking Drinking & Knowing Things: E3 2018 Thoughts – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 023 https://calebjross.com/drinking-knowing-things-e3-2018-thoughts-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-023/ Sat, 23 Jun 2018 16:15:06 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11405 E3 2018 is officially in the books!  We give a run down of the presentations from Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Bethesda, CD Projekt Red, and Ubisoft and discuss our thoughts.

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]]> 11405 Caleb J. RossnoE3 2018 is officially in the books!  We give a run down of the presentations from Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Bethesda, CD Projekt Red, and Ubisoft and discuss our thoughts. The post Drinking & Knowing Things: E3 2018 Thoughts – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 023 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossE3 2018 is officially in the books!  We give a run down of the presentations from Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft, Bethesda, CD Projekt Red, and Ubisoft and discuss our thoughts. The post Drinking & Knowing Things: E3 2018 Thoughts – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 023 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Bethesda, CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077, E3, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Fallout 76, Fortnite, Microsoft, nintendo, Pillars of Eternity, Playstation 4, Playstation VR, Sony Sony, Starfield, Switch, Ubisoft, Video game podcast, Xbox One E3 2018 is Here… What’s On YOUR Wishlist? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 022 https://calebjross.com/e3-2018-is-here-whats-on-your-wishlist-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-022/ Fri, 08 Jun 2018 01:51:59 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11394 We get ready for next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by taking a look at what has been announced/leaked thus far and what things we'd love to see. We also talk Best Buy, eSports, Let's Plays, Fallout mods, and more!

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]]> 11394 Caleb J. RossnoWe get ready for next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by taking a look at what has been announced/leaked thus far and what things we'd love to see. We also talk Best Buy, eSports, Let's Plays, Fallout mods, and more! The post E3 2018 is Here… What’s On YOUR Wishlist? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 022 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossWe get ready for next week's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) by taking a look at what has been announced/leaked thus far and what things we'd love to see. We also talk Best Buy, eSports, Let's Plays, Fallout mods, and more! The post E3 2018 is Here… What’s On YOUR Wishlist? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 022 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, Bethesda, Cyberpunk 2077, E3, Electronic Arts, eSports, Fallout, Fallout 76, Fallout: New California, Fortnite, nintendo, Overwatch League, Playstation VR, Sony, Switch, Video game podcast Can the All-Digital Future of Gaming Have a Used Market? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 021 https://calebjross.com/can-the-all-digital-future-of-gaming-have-a-used-market-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-021/ Sat, 26 May 2018 19:43:04 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11377 If gaming has an all-digital future, then digital re-selling will have to be a thing.  Robot Cache, a new startup from the founder of Interplay and InXile launches with an eye on tackling re-selling of digital content.

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]]> 11377 Caleb J. RossnoIf gaming has an all-digital future, then digital re-selling will have to be a thing.  Robot Cache, a new startup from the founder of Interplay and InXile launches with an eye on tackling re-selling of digital content. The post Can the All-Digital Future of Gaming Have a Used Market? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 021 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossIf gaming has an all-digital future, then digital re-selling will have to be a thing.  Robot Cache, a new startup from the founder of Interplay and InXile launches with an eye on tackling re-selling of digital content. The post Can the All-Digital Future of Gaming Have a Used Market? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 021 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, ADAR, Digital Distribution, Disabilities, Earnings, Electronic Arts, Gamevice, Lawsuits, nintendo, Physical Games, Playstation Vita, Robot Cache, Sony, Steam Steam, Switch, Switch Online, Valve, Video game podcast Who Had a Better 2017, Sony or Nintendo? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 020 https://calebjross.com/who-had-a-better-2017-sony-or-nintendo-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-020/ Fri, 18 May 2018 00:53:33 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11372 [powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website Sony & Nintendo recently released their 2017 fiscal year earnings reports – spoiler: they both did pretty damned well!  We dive into the results and ask what’s next? Show Notes Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve […]

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]]> 11372 Caleb J. Rossno[powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website Sony & Nintendo recently released their 2017 fiscal year earnings reports – spoiler: they both did pretty damned well!  We dive into the results and ask what’s next? Show Notes Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve […] The post Who Had a Better 2017, Sony or Nintendo? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 020 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. Ross[powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website Sony & Nintendo recently released their 2017 fiscal year earnings reports – spoiler: they both did pretty damned well!  We dive into the results and ask what’s next? Show Notes Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve […] The post Who Had a Better 2017, Sony or Nintendo? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 020 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, Atari, Atari Box, Atari Lynx, Atari VCS Atari VCS, Campo Santo, Capcom, Earnings Earnings, eSports, Fortnite, iam8bit, labo, Loot Boxes, nintendo, Sony, Steam, Valve, Video game podcast, XBox (OG) Snowed-In at Midwest Gaming Classic 2018 – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 019 https://calebjross.com/snowed-in-at-midwest-gaming-classic-2018-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-019/ Sat, 28 Apr 2018 01:17:30 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11338 [powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website Last weekend, Milwaukee Wisconsin played host to the annual Midwest Gaming Classic… and the worst April Blizzard in history.  We discuss the convention, it’s panels, personalities, vendors, and more. Show Notes Epic Set List: Discussion of what games […]

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]]> 11338 Caleb J. Rossno[powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website Last weekend, Milwaukee Wisconsin played host to the annual Midwest Gaming Classic… and the worst April Blizzard in history.  We discuss the convention, it’s panels, personalities, vendors, and more. Show Notes Epic Set List: Discussion of what games […] The post Snowed-In at Midwest Gaming Classic 2018 – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 019 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. Ross[powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website Last weekend, Milwaukee Wisconsin played host to the annual Midwest Gaming Classic… and the worst April Blizzard in history.  We discuss the convention, it’s panels, personalities, vendors, and more. Show Notes Epic Set List: Discussion of what games […] The post Snowed-In at Midwest Gaming Classic 2018 – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 019 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, Billy Mitchell, Divinity II: Original Sin, Game Conventions, KayBee Toys, Marker Removal, Midwest Gaming Convention, Playstation 5, Rumors, Toys R Us, Twin Dragons, Video game podcast Exploring the World Video Game Hall of Fame – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 018 https://calebjross.com/exploring-the-world-video-game-hall-of-fame-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-018/ Sun, 08 Apr 2018 17:53:52 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11316 [powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website With the World Video Game Hall of Fame set to induct its 2018 class, we take a look at the mark each of  the current Hall of Fame members made on the industry.  Then, we examine the 2018 […]

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]]> 11316 Caleb J. Rossno[powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website With the World Video Game Hall of Fame set to induct its 2018 class, we take a look at the mark each of  the current Hall of Fame members made on the industry.  Then, we examine the 2018 […] The post Exploring the World Video Game Hall of Fame – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 018 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. Ross[powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website With the World Video Game Hall of Fame set to induct its 2018 class, we take a look at the mark each of  the current Hall of Fame members made on the industry.  Then, we examine the 2018 […] The post Exploring the World Video Game Hall of Fame – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 018 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, emulation, handhelds, inside, LCD handhelds, playdead, real doll, the internet archive, Video game hall of fame, Video game podcast A Conversation With Giant Sparrow’s Ian Dallas – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 017 https://calebjross.com/a-conversation-with-giant-sparrows-ian-dallas-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-017/ Fri, 23 Mar 2018 02:32:30 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11291 [powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website We sit down for a conversation with Giant Sparrow’s Ian Dallas – creative director of the 2017 hit What Remains of Edith Finch and 2014’s The Unfinished Swan. This episode of Masters of Unlocking follows a bit of […]

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]]> 11291 Caleb J. Rossno[powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website We sit down for a conversation with Giant Sparrow’s Ian Dallas – creative director of the 2017 hit What Remains of Edith Finch and 2014’s The Unfinished Swan. This episode of Masters of Unlocking follows a bit of […] The post A Conversation With Giant Sparrow’s Ian Dallas – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 017 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. Ross[powerpress] Subscribe to Masters of Unlocking: A Video Game Podcast by clicking over to the official website We sit down for a conversation with Giant Sparrow’s Ian Dallas – creative director of the 2017 hit What Remains of Edith Finch and 2014’s The Unfinished Swan. This episode of Masters of Unlocking follows a bit of […] The post A Conversation With Giant Sparrow’s Ian Dallas – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 017 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, Giant Sparrow, Ian Bogost, Ian Dallas, Interviews, podcast, storytelling, The Atlantic, The Unfinished Swan, what remains of edith finch Are Video Games Better Without Stories? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 016 https://calebjross.com/are-video-games-better-without-stories-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-016/ Thu, 08 Mar 2018 01:20:39 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11261 [powerpress] Author & professor Ian Bogost theorized that video games, as a medium, are poor conduits for storytelling and that games are better without stories. Do Caleb & Scott agree? Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb J. Ross (@CalebJRoss) and VGCollectaholic (@VGCollectaholic) recap their recent game pickups Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve been […]

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]]> 11261 Caleb J. Rossno[powerpress] Author & professor Ian Bogost theorized that video games, as a medium, are poor conduits for storytelling and that games are better without stories. Do Caleb & Scott agree? Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb J. Ross (@CalebJRoss) and VGCollectaholic (@VGCollectaholic) recap their recent game pickups Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve been […] The post Are Video Games Better Without Stories? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 016 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. Ross[powerpress] Author & professor Ian Bogost theorized that video games, as a medium, are poor conduits for storytelling and that games are better without stories. Do Caleb & Scott agree? Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb J. Ross (@CalebJRoss) and VGCollectaholic (@VGCollectaholic) recap their recent game pickups Epic Set List: Discussion of what games we’ve been […] The post Are Video Games Better Without Stories? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 016 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, DLC, ESRB, Game Pick-Ups, Gaming Archaeology, Gaming Legal Issues, Ian Bogost, Legal, Loot Boxes, Playstation 3, Playstation Plus, Podcast Podcast, PS Vita, PS3, storytelling, The Atlantic, Vita What Do Gamers Think About Gaming in 2018? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 015 https://calebjross.com/what-do-gamers-think-about-gaming-in-2018-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-015/ Mon, 26 Feb 2018 02:23:05 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11248 Caleb & Scott dive into a new report by social site Qutee about what video gamers think about gaming in 2018.  They examine the results of the report and ask whether it actually tells us anything scientific about gamers or the game industry.

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]]> 11248 Caleb J. RossnoCaleb & Scott dive into a new report by social site Qutee about what video gamers think about gaming in 2018.  They examine the results of the report and ask whether it actually tells us anything scientific about gamers or the game industry. The post What Do Gamers Think About Gaming in 2018? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 015 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossCaleb & Scott dive into a new report by social site Qutee about what video gamers think about gaming in 2018.  They examine the results of the report and ask whether it actually tells us anything scientific about gamers or the game industry. The post What Do Gamers Think About Gaming in 2018? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 015 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, Assassin's Creed: Origins, Game Pick-Ups, Gaming Archaeology, Google, Google Yeti, IFTTT, Loot Crates, nintendo, podcast, Qutee, ROMs, Steam, Valve Which Game Publisher SHOULD Microsoft Acquire? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 014 https://calebjross.com/which-game-publisher-should-microsoft-acquire-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-014/ Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:57:15 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11214 The rumor mill is running wild about Microsoft buying EA, Valve, or PUBG.  We look at why those don't make sense and propose three new contenders for who we think House Xbox SHOULD acquire.

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]]> 11214 Caleb J. RossnoThe rumor mill is running wild about Microsoft buying EA, Valve, or PUBG.  We look at why those don't make sense and propose three new contenders for who we think House Xbox SHOULD acquire. The post Which Game Publisher SHOULD Microsoft Acquire? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 014 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossThe rumor mill is running wild about Microsoft buying EA, Valve, or PUBG.  We look at why those don't make sense and propose three new contenders for who we think House Xbox SHOULD acquire. The post Which Game Publisher SHOULD Microsoft Acquire? – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 014 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking, breath of the wild, Capcom, Electronic Arts, Fallout 4, Game Pick-Ups, Gaming Archaeology, Kaz Hirai, Mario Kart Tour, Microsoft, Playstation, podcast, PUBG, Red Dead Redemption 2, Square-Enix, Steam, Switch Online, Toys R Us, Ubisoft, Valve, Zelda Overwatch League & Twitch; YouTube Demonetization – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 013 https://calebjross.com/overwatch-league-youtube-demonetization-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-013/ Wed, 24 Jan 2018 03:32:21 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11200 No shortage of news this week as we discuss the Overwatch League debut, CES video game announcements, Nintendo unveiling cardboard Legos, and a business look at the YouTube demonetization drama.

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]]> 11200 Caleb J. RossnoNo shortage of news this week as we discuss the Overwatch League debut, CES video game announcements, Nintendo unveiling cardboard Legos, and a business look at the YouTube demonetization drama. The post Overwatch League & Twitch; YouTube Demonetization – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 013 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossNo shortage of news this week as we discuss the Overwatch League debut, CES video game announcements, Nintendo unveiling cardboard Legos, and a business look at the YouTube demonetization drama. The post Overwatch League & Twitch; YouTube Demonetization – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 013 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking Video Gaming’s Rich Legacy at CES – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 012 https://calebjross.com/video-gamings-rich-legacy-at-ces-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-012/ Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:37:16 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11171 [powerpress] This week the global electronics industry descends on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES).  These days, the show is dominated by televisions, the Internet of Things, and 5G smart toasters, but it wasn’t always so… in this episode of Masters of Unlocking, we take a look back at the rich history […]

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]]> 11171 Caleb J. Rossno[powerpress] This week the global electronics industry descends on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES).  These days, the show is dominated by televisions, the Internet of Things, and 5G smart toasters, but it wasn’t always so… in this episode of Masters of Unlocking, we take a look back at the rich history […] The post Video Gaming’s Rich Legacy at CES – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 012 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. Ross[powerpress] This week the global electronics industry descends on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES).  These days, the show is dominated by televisions, the Internet of Things, and 5G smart toasters, but it wasn’t always so… in this episode of Masters of Unlocking, we take a look back at the rich history […] The post Video Gaming’s Rich Legacy at CES – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 012 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking Happy 30th Birthday Final Fantasy- Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 011 https://calebjross.com/happy-30th-birthday-final-fantasy-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-011/ Mon, 25 Dec 2017 18:29:10 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11158 [powerpress] It’s that time of year – Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, and Final Fantasy’s birthday.  Want to feel old?  The Final Fantasy franchise turns 30 years old this month. We discuss some of our memories from the landmark franchise. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb and VGCollectaholic recap their recent game pickups, including Soedesco indy games […]

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]]> 11158 Caleb J. Rossno[powerpress] It’s that time of year – Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, and Final Fantasy’s birthday.  Want to feel old?  The Final Fantasy franchise turns 30 years old this month. We discuss some of our memories from the landmark franchise. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb and VGCollectaholic recap their recent game pickups, including Soedesco indy games […] The post Happy 30th Birthday Final Fantasy- Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 011 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. Ross[powerpress] It’s that time of year – Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, and Final Fantasy’s birthday.  Want to feel old?  The Final Fantasy franchise turns 30 years old this month. We discuss some of our memories from the landmark franchise. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb and VGCollectaholic recap their recent game pickups, including Soedesco indy games […] The post Happy 30th Birthday Final Fantasy- Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 011 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking Couch Co-Op Holiday Family Fun- Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 010 https://calebjross.com/couch-co-op-holiday-family-fun-masters-of-unlocking-podcast-episode-010/ Wed, 13 Dec 2017 01:55:10 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=11153 [powerpress] Take a timeout from your crazy family conversations this holiday season and gather ’round for some great family-friendly couch co-op games! We list our recommendations for best local multiplayer games to play with gamers and non-gamers. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb and VGCollectaholic recap their recent game pickups, including a Neo Geo AES system, […]

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]]> 11153 Caleb J. Rossno[powerpress] Take a timeout from your crazy family conversations this holiday season and gather ’round for some great family-friendly couch co-op games! We list our recommendations for best local multiplayer games to play with gamers and non-gamers. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb and VGCollectaholic recap their recent game pickups, including a Neo Geo AES system, […] The post Couch Co-Op Holiday Family Fun- Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 010 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. Ross[powerpress] Take a timeout from your crazy family conversations this holiday season and gather ’round for some great family-friendly couch co-op games! We list our recommendations for best local multiplayer games to play with gamers and non-gamers. Show Notes Gaming Archaeology: Caleb and VGCollectaholic recap their recent game pickups, including a Neo Geo AES system, […] The post Couch Co-Op Holiday Family Fun- Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 010 appeared first on Video Games are Real.Masters of Unlocking The Important Question? Podcast has a new home (and a few vacation properties) https://calebjross.com/the-important-podcast-has-a-new-home-and-a-few-vacation-properties/ Fri, 01 May 2015 03:11:18 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=10385 The Important Question? Podcast, a wonderful funny thinky podcast I co-host with Gordon Highland, has a new permanent home at ImportantQuestionPodcast.com. Check it out. Subscribe. All new episodes and news about the podcast will be posted over there.

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]]> 10385 Caleb J. Ross Would you rather be a dictator or an elected president? https://calebjross.com/would-you-rather-be-a-dictator-or-an-elected-president/ Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:22:31 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=10342 As the old joke goes: What’s the difference between Hitler and jock strap? One’s a dictator, the other a dick-toter. Absolute power may corrupt absolutely, but can you get anything done in a democracy? And so we ask, would you rather be a dictator or an elected president?

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]]> 10342 Caleb J. RossnoAs the old joke goes: What’s the difference between Hitler and jock strap? One’s a dictator, the other a dick-toter. Absolute power may corrupt absolutely, but can you get anything done in a democracy? And so we ask, would you rather be a dictator or an elected president? The post Would you rather be a dictator or an elected president? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossAs the old joke goes: What’s the difference between Hitler and jock strap? One’s a dictator, the other a dick-toter. Absolute power may corrupt absolutely, but can you get anything done in a democracy? And so we ask, would you rather be a dictator or an elected president? The post Would you rather be a dictator or an elected president? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Important Question? Podcast, Video, dictator, government, humor, important question, leadership, podcast, politics, president Would you abandon Earth to live on Mars? https://calebjross.com/would-you-abandon-earth-to-live-on-mars/ Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:43:42 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=10334 With the announcement of the Mars One program, over 200,000 earthlings applied to depart this shithole planet and endure eight years of training before a seven-month, one-way, unshowered flight to colonize an unspoiled one. Four will be selected every two years. And so we ask, would you leave this life behind and everyone in it to realize your astronaut fantasy?

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]]> 10334 Caleb J. RossnoWith the announcement of the Mars One program, over 200,000 earthlings applied to depart this shithole planet and endure eight years of training before a seven-month, one-way, unshowered flight to colonize an unspoiled one. Four will be selected every two years. And so we ask, would you leave this life behind and everyone in it to realize your astronaut fantasy? The post Would you abandon Earth to live on Mars? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossWith the announcement of the Mars One program, over 200,000 earthlings applied to depart this shithole planet and endure eight years of training before a seven-month, one-way, unshowered flight to colonize an unspoiled one. Four will be selected every two years. And so we ask, would you leave this life behind and everyone in it to realize your astronaut fantasy? The post Would you abandon Earth to live on Mars? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Important Question? Podcast, humor, important question, Mars One, podcast, space Would you take candy from a baby? https://calebjross.com/would-you-take-candy-from-a-baby/ Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:17:48 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=10329 The greatest thing about childhood is of course the lack of shame when gobbling down copious amounts of candy. We even have Halloween, a day dedicated to begging strangers for the sweet vibrantly colored starter-heroine. And even better is being a baby with candy. Because we all know that taking candy from a baby is […]

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]]> 10329 Caleb J. RossnoThe greatest thing about childhood is of course the lack of shame when gobbling down copious amounts of candy. We even have Halloween, a day dedicated to begging strangers for the sweet vibrantly colored starter-heroine. And even better is being a baby with candy. Because we all know that taking candy from a baby is […] The post Would you take candy from a baby? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossThe greatest thing about childhood is of course the lack of shame when gobbling down copious amounts of candy. We even have Halloween, a day dedicated to begging strangers for the sweet vibrantly colored starter-heroine. And even better is being a baby with candy. Because we all know that taking candy from a baby is […] The post Would you take candy from a baby? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Important Question? Podcast, important question, podcast, taking candy from a baby Would you endure castration to live 20 years longer? https://calebjross.com/would-you-endure-castration-to-live-20-years-longer-important-question-podcast/ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:01:24 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=10304 Hike your socks and grab your cocks, time for another IQ, the podcast that killed the radio star. Studies suggest that castrated men may live 15-20 years longer than their ballsy brethren. So today we get snippy and ask Would you endure castration to live 20 years longer? Now, these aren’t 20 bonus prime years, […]

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]]> 10304 Caleb J. RossnoHike your socks and grab your cocks, time for another IQ, the podcast that killed the radio star. Studies suggest that castrated men may live 15-20 years longer than their ballsy brethren. So today we get snippy and ask Would you endure castration to live 20 years longer? Now, these aren’t 20 bonus prime years, […] The post Would you endure castration to live 20 years longer? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossHike your socks and grab your cocks, time for another IQ, the podcast that killed the radio star. Studies suggest that castrated men may live 15-20 years longer than their ballsy brethren. So today we get snippy and ask Would you endure castration to live 20 years longer? Now, these aren’t 20 bonus prime years, […] The post Would you endure castration to live 20 years longer? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Important Question? Podcast, castration, humor, important question, podcast Would you jump off a bridge if all your friends were doing it? https://calebjross.com/would-you-jump-off-a-bridge-if-all-your-friends-were-doing-it-important-question-podcast/ Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:41:16 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=10298 Imagine yourself, alone with a small group of your closest friends, at the center of a suspension bridge looking hundreds of feet down into the ravine below. One by one your friends jump. No parachute. No bungie cord. No apparent reason. But you are there. You did walk to the center. These are your friends. […]

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]]> 10298 Caleb J. RossnoImagine yourself, alone with a small group of your closest friends, at the center of a suspension bridge looking hundreds of feet down into the ravine below. One by one your friends jump. No parachute. No bungie cord. No apparent reason. But you are there. You did walk to the center. These are your friends. […] The post Would you jump off a bridge if all your friends were doing it? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossImagine yourself, alone with a small group of your closest friends, at the center of a suspension bridge looking hundreds of feet down into the ravine below. One by one your friends jump. No parachute. No bungie cord. No apparent reason. But you are there. You did walk to the center. These are your friends. […] The post Would you jump off a bridge if all your friends were doing it? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Important Question? Podcast, devil’s advocate, heard mentality, humor, jump off a bridge, mob mentality, Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge, podcast, suicide Would you live in a nudist colony? https://calebjross.com/would-you-live-in-a-nudist-colony/ Tue, 03 Feb 2015 14:31:35 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=10273 Oh, the allure of flesh, of thick folds of burbling, cellulicious, pocked pockets of wonder. Or so that's what Gordon may think of when he imagines a nudist colony. Caleb is a bit more open minded, in that to him the preceding sentence would be said without sarcasm. Nudity is a wonderful thing. And that's what our boys, Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland discuss during today's episode of the Important Question? Podcast.

What about you? Would you live in a nudist colony? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland.

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]]> 10273 Caleb J. RossnoOh, the allure of flesh, of thick folds of burbling, cellulicious, pocked pockets of wonder. Or so that's what Gordon may think of when he imagines a nudist colony. Caleb is a bit more open minded, in that to him the preceding sentence would be said without sarcasm. Nudity is a wonderful thing. And that's what our boys, Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland discuss during today's episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you live in a nudist colony? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you live in a nudist colony? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossOh, the allure of flesh, of thick folds of burbling, cellulicious, pocked pockets of wonder. Or so that's what Gordon may think of when he imagines a nudist colony. Caleb is a bit more open minded, in that to him the preceding sentence would be said without sarcasm. Nudity is a wonderful thing. And that's what our boys, Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland discuss during today's episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you live in a nudist colony? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you live in a nudist colony? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Important Question? Podcast, devil’s advocate, humor, naked, nudist colony, podcast Would you have sex with a corpse? https://calebjross.com/would-you-have-sex-with-a-corpse-important-question-podcast/ Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:36:28 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=10255 Necrophilia: Of all the philias, is it really the sexiest? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore the ethics and physical logistics of having sex with a corpse in this important episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you have sex with a corpse? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland.

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]]> 10255 Caleb J. RossnoNecrophilia: Of all the philias, is it really the sexiest? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore the ethics and physical logistics of having sex with a corpse in this important episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you have sex with a corpse? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you have sex with a corpse? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossNecrophilia: Of all the philias, is it really the sexiest? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore the ethics and physical logistics of having sex with a corpse in this important episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you have sex with a corpse? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you have sex with a corpse? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Important Question? Podcast, devil’s advocate, humor, necrophilia, podcast Would you take a bullet for a stranger? https://calebjross.com/would-you-take-a-bullet-for-a-stranger-important-question-podcast/ Tue, 06 Jan 2015 12:43:19 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=10171 Every image of a noble hero involves some sort of self-sacrifice for the sake of the greater good. But is this really desirable? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland play devil's advocate and explore the logic of offering your own life to save the life of another human being in this important episode of the Important Question? Podcast.

What about you? Would you take a bullet for a stranger? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland.

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]]> 10171 Caleb J. RossnoEvery image of a noble hero involves some sort of self-sacrifice for the sake of the greater good. But is this really desirable? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland play devil's advocate and explore the logic of offering your own life to save the life of another human being in this important episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you take a bullet for a stranger? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you take a bullet for a stranger? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossEvery image of a noble hero involves some sort of self-sacrifice for the sake of the greater good. But is this really desirable? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland play devil's advocate and explore the logic of offering your own life to save the life of another human being in this important episode of the Important Question? Podcast. What about you? Would you take a bullet for a stranger? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland. The post Would you take a bullet for a stranger? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Important Question? Podcast, devil’s advocate, give your live, humor, podcast, take a bullet Would you ruin a child’s Christmas on purpose? https://calebjross.com/would-you-ruin-a-childs-christmas-on-purpose-important-question-podcast/ Tue, 23 Dec 2014 14:46:37 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=10176 Even the most jolly of us get fed up with Christmas at some point. Perhaps it’s the commercialism, perhaps the forced family interactions, or perhaps even the perpetually smiling faces of children that ultimately drive us to crazy thoughts...insane thoughts...diabolical thoughts, like ruining Christmas for children.

Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore the concept of ruining Christmas for children and even offer a few how-tos.

What about you? Would you ruin Christmas for a child on purpose? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland

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]]> 10176 Caleb J. RossnoEven the most jolly of us get fed up with Christmas at some point. Perhaps it’s the commercialism, perhaps the forced family interactions, or perhaps even the perpetually smiling faces of children that ultimately drive us to crazy thoughts...insane thoughts...diabolical thoughts, like ruining Christmas for children. Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore the concept of ruining Christmas for children and even offer a few how-tos. What about you? Would you ruin Christmas for a child on purpose? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland The post Would you ruin a child’s Christmas on purpose? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossEven the most jolly of us get fed up with Christmas at some point. Perhaps it’s the commercialism, perhaps the forced family interactions, or perhaps even the perpetually smiling faces of children that ultimately drive us to crazy thoughts...insane thoughts...diabolical thoughts, like ruining Christmas for children. Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore the concept of ruining Christmas for children and even offer a few how-tos. What about you? Would you ruin Christmas for a child on purpose? Let us know on Twitter. Caleb J. Ross can be found @calebjross and Gordon Highland can be found @gordonhighland The post Would you ruin a child’s Christmas on purpose? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Important Question? Podcast, bad days, children, christmas, funny, humor, podcast, ruining christmas Would you eat another human being? https://calebjross.com/what-would-convince-you-to-eat-another-human-being-important-question-podcast/ Wed, 17 Dec 2014 04:32:38 +0000 https://calebjross.com/?p=10129 In this very first episode of Important Question? we ask, under what circumstances would you be enticed into eating the flesh of another human being? Cannibalism isn’t common and it certainly isn’t culturally accepted in most areas of the world, but surely you could be convinced, right?

Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore possible scenarios that might support having a bite or two of a fellow human being. One part peer pressure + one part devil’s advocate = one very Important Question?

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]]> 10129 Caleb J. RossnoIn this very first episode of Important Question? we ask, under what circumstances would you be enticed into eating the flesh of another human being? Cannibalism isn’t common and it certainly isn’t culturally accepted in most areas of the world, but surely you could be convinced, right? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore possible scenarios that might support having a bite or two of a fellow human being. One part peer pressure + one part devil’s advocate = one very Important Question? The post Would you eat another human being? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Caleb J. RossIn this very first episode of Important Question? we ask, under what circumstances would you be enticed into eating the flesh of another human being? Cannibalism isn’t common and it certainly isn’t culturally accepted in most areas of the world, but surely you could be convinced, right? Caleb J. Ross and Gordon Highland explore possible scenarios that might support having a bite or two of a fellow human being. One part peer pressure + one part devil’s advocate = one very Important Question? The post Would you eat another human being? appeared first on Video Games are Real.Important Question? Podcast, cannibalism, Comedy, devil’s advocate, discussion, eating people, funny, social norms, taboos