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		<title>The Midnight Arcade with Rob Roberts premieres September 16th!</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Midnight Arcade with Rob Roberts, VOGNetwork's newest addition to the network, will debut live on September 16th at 9 PM Eastern / 6 PM Pacific. Read all about this new show from Rob Roberts, one of the minds behind the original run of Orange Lounge Radio.]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/MA - 16-9 Teaser 520px.png' alt='The Midnight Arcade with Rob Roberts premieres September 16th!' /><br/><br/><b>The Midnight Arcade with Rob Roberts</b>, VOGNetwork's newest addition to the network, will debut live on September 16th at 9 PM Eastern / 6 PM Pacific. You can tune in to participate with the show at <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/VOGNetwork" target="_blank">http://www.twitch.tv/VOGNetwork</a> . The broadcasts will also be placed into a podcast feed, which you can follow at <a href="https://midnightarcadeshow.com/" target="_blank">https://midnightarcadeshow.com/</a> *. <br><br><br>Touting the tagline of "geek culture conversations worth staying up for," The Midnight Arcade will feature weekly commentary on headlines from gaming, tech, cinema, and other geek culture elements. "Leaving Orange Lounge Radio and the weekly commentary on the gaming industry was a difficult decision," said Rob about the creation of his new project. "However, I've been broadcasting my life on the internet for so long I just couldn't step away forever, and I'm ready to return after my mental health break." On what the show will ultimately be about, Rob said, "The Midnight Arcade will be a place for me to bring what I've learned from not just internet broadcasting, but live cult show hosting and fan panel moderating all together in one unpredictable place."<br><br><br>Many episodes of the show will be broadcast live on Wednesday nights, adding a third live night of participation to VOGNetwork. Live participants can give feedback and commentary in the chatroom and drive the ultimate direction of the show. In some weeks, prior taped episodes will broadcast on the podcast feed in place of live shows featuring guests including artists representing various art forms from not just the local Northern California scene but around the globe. "Live hosting, particularly since COVID lockdowns, has really shown to me what a beautifully diverse community of nerds and geeks we really have out there that express their passion in different ways," commented Rob on the show's future plans. "I want my next project to really feature some of these passionate performers and artists, and really highlight the diversity of fandom." Live broadcast schedule updates can be found on the new Discord channel supporting the show, located at <a href="http://VOGNetwork.com/discord" target="_blank">http://VOGNetwork.com/discord</a><br><br><br>The name Midnight Arcade, a title meant to reference Rob's two backgrounds of cult show hosting and gaming podcasting together, is also meant to spotlight the many ways that fandom can look to someone. "When you think of an arcade, it's not just 'a place with video games', it's a place with new games, retro games, driving games, dance games, multiplayer games, ticket spitting games, skeeball, pool tables, air hockey, crane games, sometimes miniature golf or bowling, or even cheap pizza," Rob commented on the name of the show. "However, there's always that thing you see in an arcade that you run to first, and what that is can look very different from person to person. It all comes together under one roof."<br><br><br>Rob Roberts has been an internet broadcast veteran since 1997, beginning his journey on a college internet radio station broadcast via RealAudio, a broadcast platform that was popular at the time. In 2000, he joined Travis Donovan and Jessica Harper on the program Under Sedation Live for a run, until a studio move changed the show's format. Rob is likely best known in podcasting for the show Orange Lounge Radio, launched in 2002 with Jamie Summers and LOKI, covering video games, video gaming, and the gamer lifestyle welcoming live participation. It was one of the first shows online to incorporate live phone calls on an internet platform (Skype) as opposed to a traditional telephone "land" line. Orange Lounge Radio was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records: Gamers Edition 2025 as the Longest Running Video Game Podcast. The original video game-focused series of the show, along with Rob's regular participation, ended last year here on VOGNetwork. The subsequent series covering multiple geek culture elements, Orange Lounge Radio IIDX, can still be heard Sunday nights here at VOGNetwork. Rob has also hosted other shows concurrently with Orange Lounge Radio previously, including Horde House, Pokestop Podcast, Shaking and Crying, and Guys on a Show.<br><br><br>We hope our long-time listeners will join us for a trip to The Midnight Arcade with Rob Roberts, debuting September 16th here at VOGNetwork.<br><br><i>*Please note the podcast feed is empty as of publication and will not be pushed to storefronts such as iTunes and Spotify until after the premiere. Stay tuned to VOGNetwork socials to get RSS feed information when the podcast feed goes live in the days following the premiere.</i><br><br><br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:03:03 -0700</pubDate> 
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		<title>VOGNetwork Hosts at Dragon Con 2026</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/announcements/261/VOGNetwork-Hosts-at-Dragon-Con-2026/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Join VOGNetwork hosts Bobby Blackwolf and Rob Roberts at Dragon Con 2026. Click here for a tentative schedule of appearances.]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/https://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/DC2014BigImage.jpg' alt='VOGNetwork Hosts at Dragon Con 2026' /><br/><br/>VOGNetwork is proud once again to be representing at Dragon Con 2026. Two familiar faces from VOGNetwork, Bobby Blackwolf from The Bobby Blackwolf Show and Rob Roberts, formerly of Orange Lounge Radio will be in attendance. While they both love to roam the halls of the hotels and check out the cosplay, read about their tentative schedule of moderating appearances here.<br><h4 style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><i>Bobby Blackwolf Moderator Schedule:</i></h4><br><b style="font-style: normal;">Friday</b><br><i>Stargate: The Iris Is Open for SG-1</i><br>with Richard Dean Anderson, Claudia Black, Ben Browder, Teryl Rothery, Michael Shanks<br>4:00PM, Westin Peachtree Ballroom<br><br><b style="font-style: normal;">Saturday</b><br><i>Babylon 5: Space Station Conversation</i><br>with Bruce Boxleitner, Julie Caitlin Brown, Patricia Tallman<br>11:30AM, Hyatt Regency VI-VII<br><br><i>Speedrun Showcase: Silent Hill f&nbsp;</i><br>with anEternalEnigma<br>5:30PM, Westin Augusta E-H<br><br><b style="font-style: normal;">Sunday</b><br><i>Star Trek Enterprise Q&amp;A</i><br>with John Billingsley, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Connor Trinneer<br>4:00PM, Marriott Atrium<br><br><b style="font-style: normal;">Monday</b><br><i>Hades II cast</i><br>with Ashley Barrett, Becca Q. Co, Judy Alice Lee, Jason Marnocha, Amelia Tyler, Erin Yvette<br>11:30AM, Marriott Atrium<br><br><h4 style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><i>Rob Roberts Moderator Schedule:</i></h4><br><b style="font-style: normal;">Friday</b><br><i>Star Trek Lower Decks Q&amp;A</i><br>with Eugene Cordero, Dawnn Lewis, Tawny Newsome, Gillian Vigman, Noël Wells<br>11:30AM, Marriott Atrium<br><br><i>FFXIV Cast Q&amp;A</i><br>with Peter Bramhill, Sena Bryer, Javier Prusky<br>2:30PM, Westin Peachtree Ballroom<br><br><i>Friday Night Costume Contest </i>(as host)<br>with Yaya Han<br>8:30PM, Marriott Atrium<br><br><b style="font-style: normal;">Saturday</b><br><i>Long May She Reign: An Hour with Lena Headey</i><br>with Lena Headey<br>2:30PM, Marriott Atrium<br><br><b style="font-style: normal;">Sunday</b><br><i>From Vine to Viral: How We Created Success</i><br>with anEternalEnigma, Ben Singer Death Battle, Charles McFall, Thomas Sanders, Josh Cooper<br>11:30AM, Marriott Galleria 6 (Basement)<br><br><b style="font-style: normal;">Monday</b><br><i>The Stars of Farscape: We Don't Say Goodbyes</i><br>with Claudia Black, Ben Browder<br>10:00AM, Westin Peachtree Ballroom<br><br><br><br>We hope to see our friends and participants from VOGNetwork at Dragon Con 2026. As the inside joke goes, the schedule is not finalized until the convention is OVER. Guest cancellations and reschedules may alter the above schedule. For the latest, please consult the Dragon Con App.]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:13:05 -0700</pubDate> 
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		<title>Atari 2600+ Unboxing, Pictures, and Impressions</title> 
		<dc:creator>Podculture</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/reviews/259/Atari-2600-Unboxing-Pictures-and-Impressions/</link>
		<description><![CDATA["...Atari released a modern version of their classic system.  (my first game system actually)  Now by 'modern'  I don’t mean high-end graphics and AAA titles.  This is functionally the exact same system that was released back when I was a kid."]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/atari2600plus_520_header.png' alt='Atari 2600+ Unboxing, Pictures, and Impressions' /><br/><br/>A new toy arrived in the studio here at ye olde GeekBarn today:&nbsp; The Atari 2600+<br><br><br><br>Yep Atari released a modern version of their classic system.&nbsp; (my first game system actually)&nbsp; Now by “modern”&nbsp; I don’t mean high-end graphics and AAA titles.&nbsp; This is functionally the exact same system that was released back when I was a kid.<br><br><br><br>Inside the box is the system itself (with a nice little plastic dustcover over it).&nbsp; Looking exactly the same (right down to the classic woodgrain)…except that this time it is about 25-30% smaller than the original.&nbsp; One neat new touch is the fact that the Atari logo lights up when the system is powered on.<br><br><br><br>Out of the box the system feels exactly the same as the original system.&nbsp; Just a bit smaller. Flipping around to the back…there are two controller ports, USB-C power in. There wasn’t a power charger in the box…you have to supply your own. (I used an old Kindle charger and it worked just fine)&nbsp; The ports WILL work with the original accessories, however at the time of writing…I was unable to test this with my own original system controllers, as they are still packed away from a recent move.&nbsp; There is also the neat option to switch between 16x9 and the classic 4:3 aspect ratios as well.<br><br><br><br>Moving past the system and into the box we see a set of set up instructions and the first of two red boxes.&nbsp; The first box is a thin one that contains just two cables.&nbsp; HDMI for the TV and then a USB-A to USB-C cable for power.&nbsp; Annoyingly a power brick is NOT included. However I dug out and old Kindle charger and it worked just fine.&nbsp;<br><br><br><br>The cables themselves aren’t really anything to write home about, except they DID go to the trouble and embossed the Atari logo on each cable.<br><br><br><br>The second red box is the far more interesting of the two.&nbsp; It contains the 2600+ joystick controller and the included pack-in 10-in-1 game cartridge.&nbsp; The controller itself feels exactly the same as the original I grew up with.&nbsp; The included game cartridge has a bunch of the classic games on there, but I am really not crazy about how they have you select the different games.&nbsp; You have to flip a bank of dip switches on the back of the cart in various combinations, reinsert the cart, and THEN play the new game.&nbsp; There is NOT any kind of dashboard menu.<br><br><br><br>Slap a cart in and power on the system and it flashes the Atari logo and then BAM!&nbsp; You are right in the game.&nbsp; The games play exactly like they did back in the day too.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><br><br>I compared two games (Yar’s Revenge and Combat) from the pack in to the original versions on their respective carts and play-wise I can’t tell any difference at all.&nbsp; I also tested a couple original carts that I’ve had sitting in storage for decades.&nbsp; (Pac-Man and Frogger)&nbsp; Pac-Man didn’t work at all (prob more due to age and storage, however Frogger fired up and played just fine.<br><br><br><br>Do I wish they had improved a bit more?&nbsp; Sure…the switches on the front are a bit stiff and could stand to be improved. (but the originals could be wonky too)&nbsp; The pack in cart suffers from not having a selection screen, as switching the games can be tricky if one has fat fingers or issues with fine motor skills.<br>HOWEVER the hit of nostalgia this brings (especially with being able to play original carts), and adding in the HDMI and the ability to use on a modern TV without having to use a sketchy adaptor or mod your original console far outweighs that.<br><br><i>The Bottom Line: The Atari 2600 is a neat little system and pretty affordable at approximately $130 US bucks.&nbsp; I like it a bunch, and I’m glad I picked it up.&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<br><br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:51:10 -0800</pubDate> 
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		<title>VOG Roundtable: TwitchCon 2023 Our Experiences &amp; Feedback</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/258/VOG-Roundtable-TwitchCon-2023-Our-Experiences-amp-Feedback/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Roberts and Bobby Blackwolf are back from TwitchCon 2023 in Las Vegas! This was Bobby's first TwitchCon, and Rob's third, so we talk about how the experience compares to prior years, as well as if a first timer might want to go again. What were some factors that may have soured the experience that have nothing to do with Twitch? We discuss this and much more, including the importance of COMMUNITY in what these things are all about!  ]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/TC2023 XP YT 520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable: TwitchCon 2023 Our Experiences &amp; Feedback' /><br/><br/>Rob Roberts and Bobby Blackwolf are back from TwitchCon 2023 in Las Vegas! This was Bobby's first TwitchCon, and Rob's third, so we talk about how the experience compares to prior years, as well as if a first timer might want to go again. What were some factors that may have soured the experience that have nothing to do with Twitch? We discuss this and much more, including the importance of COMMUNITY in what these things are all about!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:08:23 -0700</pubDate> 
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		<title>VOG Roundtable: TwitchCon 2023 Announcements</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/257/VOG-Roundtable-TwitchCon-2023-Announcements/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Bobby Blackwolf and Rob Roberts are back from TwitchCon 2023 in Las Vegas, and discuss the big news from the keynote. This includes the bombshell change to the exclusivity agreement. What could this mean for streamers large and small? We discuss. We also get into features that have great potential, such as Stream Together, and Private Moderation Messages. Join us and our many many years of streaming experience as we break down the news!   ]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/TC2023 Keynote 520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable: TwitchCon 2023 Announcements' /><br/><br/>Bobby Blackwolf and Rob Roberts are back from TwitchCon 2023 in Las Vegas, and discuss the big news from the keynote. This includes the bombshell change to the exclusivity agreement. What could this mean for streamers large and small? We discuss. We also get into features that have great potential, such as Stream Together, and Private Moderation Messages. Join us and our many many years of streaming experience as we break down the news!&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:31:38 -0700</pubDate> 
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		<title>VOG Roundtable: Monster Hunter Now Launch Impressions</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/256/VOG-Roundtable-Monster-Hunter-Now-Launch-Impressions/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Roberts and Shane sit down to discuss the recent launch of Monster Hunter Now. In some ways, this mobile phone game is really slick, and one of the strongest games that Niantic has released. However, we discuss the deeper issues that lie with Niantic and-- well do we TRUST this company to do good things with the game and the community? It's some serious questions that we take on and discuss in our Monster Hunter Now Launch Impressions!   ]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/mhnow 520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable: Monster Hunter Now Launch Impressions' /><br/><br/>Rob Roberts and Shane sit down to discuss the recent launch of Monster Hunter Now. In some ways, this mobile phone game is really slick, and one of the strongest games that Niantic has released. However, we discuss the deeper issues that lie with Niantic and-- well do we TRUST this company to do good things with the game and the community? It's some serious questions that we take on and discuss in our Monster Hunter Now Launch Impressions!&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br style="font-size: 13.3333px;">]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 14:51:26 -0700</pubDate> 
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		<title>VOG Roundtable: Sony State of Play September 2023 Reactions &amp; Discussion</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/255/VOG-Roundtable-Sony-State-of-Play-September-2023-Reactions-amp-Discussion/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Roberts and Shane get together to talk about the surprise Sony State of Play from September 2023. While no big new games were announced, we got a more in depth look at titles such as Foam Stars, and Spiderman 2. Of course, it's the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth trailer that got the most attention from us. We talk about all the highlights, and things we wish we would have seen, and much more!]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/SonySep23_520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable: Sony State of Play September 2023 Reactions &amp; Discussion' /><br/><br/>Rob Roberts and Shane get together to talk about the surprise Sony State of Play from September 2023. While no big new games were announced, we got a more in depth look at titles such as Foam Stars, and Spiderman 2. Of course, it's the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth trailer that got the most attention from us. We talk about all the highlights, and things we wish we would have seen, and much more!<br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:55:12 -0700</pubDate> 
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		<title>VOG Roundtable: Nintendo Direct (Sep 2023) Reactions &amp; Discussion</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/254/VOG-Roundtable-Nintendo-Direct-Sep-2023-Reactions-amp-Discussion/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Roberts and Shane team up to talk about the Nintendo Direct released on September 14th, 2023. The direct featured many titles such titles as Super Mario RPG, F-Zero 99, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong. We give our overall impressions of the direct, and how it measured up. Did the rumors hurt the reception to the direct? Do the rumors of Switch 2 being on the horizon effect the announcements made? Why didn't they reveal the switch 2 here? We discuss all this and much more!  ]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/NinDirectSep23_520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable: Nintendo Direct (Sep 2023) Reactions &amp; Discussion' /><br/><br/>Rob Roberts and Shane team up to talk about the Nintendo Direct released on September 14th, 2023. The direct featured many titles such titles as Super Mario RPG, F-Zero 99, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong. We give our overall impressions of the direct, and how it measured up. Did the rumors hurt the reception to the direct? Do the rumors of Switch 2 being on the horizon effect the announcements made? Why didn't they reveal the switch 2 here? We discuss all this and much more!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:10:05 -0700</pubDate> 
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		<title>VOG Roundtable: The Making of Karateka Discussion</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/253/VOG-Roundtable-The-Making-of-Karateka-Discussion/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Bobby Blackwolf and Rob Roberts sit down to discuss the recent release "Making of Karateka." We discuss how this may have slipped off your radar, but it's an important one for retro enthusiasts. We talk about how the coffee table book or museum style presence of the game sets a new standard in game preservation. However we also discuss some of the opportunities for things to be even better with a potential future release. We also speculate what future releases in the Gold Master Series by Digital Eclipse could include!   
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/karateka520b.png' alt='VOG Roundtable: The Making of Karateka Discussion' /><br/><br/>Bobby Blackwolf and Rob Roberts sit down to discuss the recent release "Making of Karateka." We discuss how this may have slipped off your radar, but it's an important one for retro enthusiasts. We talk about how the coffee table book or museum style presence of the game sets a new standard in game preservation. However we also discuss some of the opportunities for things to be even better with a potential future release. We also speculate what future releases in the Gold Master Series by Digital Eclipse could include!&nbsp; &nbsp;<br style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br style="font-size: 13.3333px;">]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:40:08 -0700</pubDate> 
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		<title>VOG DragonCon 2023 Wrapup &amp; Review</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/announcements/252/VOG-DragonCon-2023-Wrapup-amp-Review/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Bobby Blackwolf and Rob Roberts sit down to talk about this year's DragonCon which happened in Atlanta over Labor Day weekend. How great was the cosplay? What were some things that were even better than prior years? What were some things that weren't so great that should have stayed in a focus group? We talk about all this, give our 2024 suggestions from our perspectives, and much more!  ]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/dc2023_520.png' alt='VOG DragonCon 2023 Wrapup &amp; Review' /><br/><br/>Bobby Blackwolf and Rob Roberts sit down to talk about this year's DragonCon which happened in Atlanta over Labor Day weekend. How great was the cosplay? What were some things that were even better than prior years? What were some things that weren't so great that should have stayed in a focus group? We talk about all this, give our 2024 suggestions from our perspectives, and much more!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br style="font-size: 13.3333px;">]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2023 12:42:10 -0700</pubDate> 
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		<title>VOG Previews DragonCon 2023!</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/251/VOG-Previews-DragonCon-2023/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Bobby Blackwolf and Rob Roberts from VOGNetwork sit down to talk about what's in store for DragonCon 2023, now that the app is officially live! What caused a bit of a delay in the full schedules release? We discuss this, as well as the impact the ongoing strikes in Hollywood will likely have on this years show. However, with DragonCon being such a diverse convention with so many fan-supported track, could it be that many people who attend won't see a difference at all? We talk about this and much more, with only one week to go until the big show in Atlanta!  ]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/DC 2023 520.png' alt='VOG Previews DragonCon 2023!' /><br/><br/>Bobby Blackwolf and Rob Roberts from VOGNetwork sit down to talk about what's in store for DragonCon 2023, now that the app is officially live! What caused a bit of a delay in the full schedules release? We discuss this, as well as the impact the ongoing strikes in Hollywood will likely have on this years show. However, with DragonCon being such a diverse convention with so many fan-supported track, could it be that many people who attend won't see a difference at all? We talk about this and much more, with only one week to go until the big show in Atlanta!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:31:45 -0700</pubDate> 
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		<title>VOG VLOG: Pokemon Go: New Routes Feature Overview &amp; Impressions</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-vlogs/250/VOG-VLOG-Pokemon-Go-New-Routes-Feature-Overview-amp-Impressions/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Roberts from Orange Lounge Radio takes a deep dive on the New Routes feature for Pokemon Go. While demonstrating a sample route in a nearby mall, Rob talks about the things implemented well and not so well about the feature. Also brought up is a longer running Niantic Game, Ingress, where we take a look at the Missions feature in the game and how it's similar and different to the routes in Pokemon Go, and why Niantic may have chosen not to just copy over existing missions from their other game. ]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/PG 8_18 520.png' alt='VOG VLOG: Pokemon Go: New Routes Feature Overview &amp; Impressions' /><br/><br/>Rob Roberts from Orange Lounge Radio takes a deep dive on the New Routes feature for Pokemon Go. While demonstrating a sample route in a nearby mall, Rob talks about the things implemented well and not so well about the feature. Also brought up is a longer running Niantic Game, Ingress, where we take a look at the Missions feature in the game and how it's similar and different to the routes in Pokemon Go, and why Niantic may have chosen not to just copy over existing missions from their other game.&nbsp;<br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2023 10:30:38 -0700</pubDate> 
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<category>ingress</category>
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		<title>VOG Roundtable: Final Fantasy XVI: Impressions Post-Game</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/249/VOG-Roundtable-Final-Fantasy-XVI-Impressions-PostGame/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Roberts and Shane discuss Final Fantasy 16, now that the game has been out for several weeks and both have had a chance to beat it. We talk about the things we loved and things we thought could have been improved about the game. We also discuss the potential for a Final Fantasy 16 sequel, or perhaps DLC, and much more!  ]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/FFXVI 520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable: Final Fantasy XVI: Impressions Post-Game' /><br/><br/>Rob Roberts and Shane discuss Final Fantasy 16, now that the game has been out for several weeks and both have had a chance to beat it. We talk about the things we loved and things we thought could have been improved about the game. We also discuss the potential for a Final Fantasy 16 sequel, or perhaps DLC, and much more!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 08:24:46 -0700</pubDate> 
		<category>ff16</category>
<category>final fantasy 16</category>
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		<title>VOG Roundtable: Final Fantasy XIV 2023 Fanfest Experiences, Reaction, and Feedback with Rob Roberts and Shane</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/248/VOG-Roundtable-Final-Fantasy-XIV-2023-Fanfest-Experiences-Reaction-and-Feedback-with-Rob-Roberts-and-Shane/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Shane (@shad_leland) went to Final Fantasy Fanfest in Vegas, and brought back a souvenir he didn't want. However, he breaks down the good, and bad, as well as feedback for future Fanfest events. Rob Roberts from Orange Lounge Radio joins to talk about this event from the virtual side, breaking down all of the game's announcements, and how the festival compared to prior events]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/fanfest2023 520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable: Final Fantasy XIV 2023 Fanfest Experiences, Reaction, and Feedback with Rob Roberts and Shane' /><br/><br/>Shane (@shad_leland) went to Final Fantasy Fanfest in Vegas, and brought back a souvenir he didn't want. However, he breaks down the good, and bad, as well as feedback for future Fanfest events. Rob Roberts from Orange Lounge Radio joins to talk about this event from the virtual side, breaking down all of the game's announcements, and how the festival compared to prior events.&nbsp;<br style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br style="font-size: 13.3333px;">]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:02:58 -0700</pubDate> 
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<category>14</category>
<category>ff14</category>
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		<title>VOG Roundtable: Dead by Daylight new Alien DLC talk with DarkSakura and Rob Roberts!</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/247/VOG-Roundtable-Dead-by-Daylight-new-Alien-DLC-talk-with-DarkSakura-and-Rob-Roberts/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Orange Lounge Radio's Rob Roberts and DarkSakura (DarkSakura_OLR on twitch) join up for a special stream talking about the Dead by Daylight August 2023 announced chapter, Alien! We talk about the new characters, as well as the current state of the game, as well as much more!  ]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/dbdalien520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable: Dead by Daylight new Alien DLC talk with DarkSakura and Rob Roberts!' /><br/><br/>Orange Lounge Radio's Rob Roberts and DarkSakura (DarkSakura_OLR on twitch) join up for a special stream talking about the Dead by Daylight August 2023 announced chapter, Alien! We talk about the new characters, as well as the current state of the game, as well as much more!&nbsp;&nbsp;<br style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><br style="font-size: 13.3333px;">]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2023 09:28:34 -0700</pubDate> 
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		<title>VOG Roundtable: Microsoft And Activision Sittin In A Tree. M-E-R-G-I-N-G</title> 
		<dc:creator>Bobby Blackwolf</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/246/VOG-Roundtable-Microsoft-And-Activision-Sittin-In-A-Tree-MERGING/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Bobby Blackwolf of The Bobby Blackwolf Show and Rob Roberts of Orange Lounge Radio went on Twitch on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, to discuss the biggest gaming news of the day: Microsoft's intent to purchase Activision Blizzard King.]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/RoundtableABKHeader.jpg' alt='VOG Roundtable: Microsoft And Activision Sittin In A Tree. M-E-R-G-I-N-G' /><br/><br/>Bobby Blackwolf of The Bobby Blackwolf Show and Rob Roberts of Orange Lounge Radio went on Twitch on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, to discuss the biggest gaming news of the day.<br><br>Taiko no-Tatusjin is coming to Xbox Game Pass.<br><br>Oh, and Microsoft announced their intention to purchase Activision Blizzard King for almost $70 billion.<br><br>Here are some hot takes that couldn't wait until Sunday.<br><br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:17:31 -0800</pubDate> 
		<category>video games</category>
<category>gaming</category>
<category>microsoft</category>
<category>activision</category>
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		<title>VOG Roundtable 9/30: Pokemon GO &amp; DLC Updates</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/245/VOG-Roundtable-930-Pokemon-GO-amp-DLC-Updates/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Pokemon GO announced some big changes this week, not only in how it will interface with Pokemon Home, but also in rolling back several changes that had been made to the game months ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pokemon news didn't stop there though as we got announcements with the main series as well. Join Rob Roberts with Network Regulars Shad Starzyk, ssj100matt, and act_deft of the GFMcast for a discussion on all the latest in Pokemon news from this week.]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/VOG Roundtable 093020 pokemon 520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable 9/30: Pokemon GO &amp; DLC Updates' /><br/><br/>Pokemon GO announced some big changes this week, not only in how it will interface with Pokemon Home, but also in rolling back several changes that had been made to the game months ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pokemon news didn't stop there though as we got announcements with the main series as well. Join Rob Roberts with Network Regulars Shad Starzyk, ssj100matt, and act_deft of the <a href="http://www.gfmcast.com">GFMcast </a>for a discussion on all the latest in Pokemon news from this week.<br><br><br><br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:35:06 -0700</pubDate> 
		<category>pokemon go</category>
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<category>pokemon home</category>

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		<title>VOG Roundtable 9/23: Cosplay in COVID Times</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/244/VOG-Roundtable-923-Cosplay-in-COVID-Times/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Roberts sits down with cosplayers to discuss the effect of COVID on the cosplay community, from lack of in person conventions to the virtual conventions, and several other ideas for these artists to express themselves while still practicing social distancing.]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/VOG Roundtable 092320 cosplay 520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable 9/23: Cosplay in COVID Times' /><br/><br/>Rob Roberts sits down with cosplayers to discuss the effect of COVID on the cosplay community, from lack of in person conventions to the virtual conventions, and several other ideas for these artists to express themselves while still practicing social distancing.<br><br>Panelists:<br>IchigoGami -&nbsp;<a href="http://twitch.tv/StrawberryPaperDoll" target="_blank">twitch.tv/StrawberryPaperDoll</a><br>Victoria -&nbsp;<a href="http://instagram.com/arya_snark" target="_blank" style="font-size: 10pt;">instagram.com/arya_snark</a><br>DJ Ranma S -&nbsp;<a href="http://animejamsession.com" target="_blank" style="font-size: 10pt;">animejamsession.com</a><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Photo Credits for Thumbnail (L to R):<br>DJRanmaS<br><a href="http://instagram.com/dgnphotography" target="_blank">instagram.com/dgnphotography</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/richandstrangephotography/?hl=en" target="_blank">RichAndStrangePhotography</a>&nbsp;Through&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/CosplayDC/" target="_blank">D.C. Cosplay and Photoshoots</a>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2020 18:04:59 -0700</pubDate> 
		
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		<title>VOG Roundtable 9/16: Twitch Mid-Roll Ad Announcement Discussion &amp; Reaction</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/243/VOG-Roundtable-916-Twitch-MidRoll-Ad-Announcement-Discussion-amp-Reaction/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Roberts (@RobRoberts) sits down with VOG Co-Founder Bobby Blackwolf (@BobbyBlackwolf) to discuss the recent announcement by Twitch that they plan to start putting ads into streams. Is this something that is here to stay? Are there negotiations or alternatives we want Twitch to consider? How do we make sure as content creators we control our content? We discuss all this and more!]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/VOG Roundtable 091620 twitch mid roll 520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable 9/16: Twitch Mid-Roll Ad Announcement Discussion &amp; Reaction' /><br/><br/>Rob Roberts (@RobRoberts) sits down with VOG Co-Founder Bobby Blackwolf (@<a href="http://www.vognetwork.com/the-bobby-blackwolf-show/" target="_blank" style="font-weight: normal;">BobbyBlackwolf</a>) to discuss the recent announcement by Twitch that they plan to start putting ads into streams. Is this something that is here to stay? Are there negotiations or alternatives we want Twitch to consider? How do we make sure as content creators we control our content? We discuss all this and more!<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><b>Note</b>: After this Roundtable was recorded on Wednesday evening, Twitch Support put out&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TwitchSupport/status/1306714966578298880?s=20" target="_blank" style="font-weight: normal;">a tweet</a>&nbsp;indicating that the mid-roll ad test has concluded. However, we feel this discussion still has value, as Twitch clearly is looking for ways to have more ad revenue, and we do present our thoughts and alternative ideas in our discussion.<br><br><br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:19:38 -0700</pubDate> 
		<category>twitch</category>
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<category>ads</category>

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		<title>VOG Roundtable 9/16 : Sony PS5 Price, Date, &amp; Games Announcement Reaction</title> 
		<dc:creator>Rob Roberts</dc:creator>
		<link>https://www.vognetwork.com/vog-roundtables/242/VOG-Roundtable-916--Sony-PS5-Price-Date-amp-Games-Announcement-Reaction/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Rob Roberts (@RobRoberts) sits down with Delvin (@VGRealness), Michael (@StealthKing500), and Sean (Wasted Knowledge Podcast, The Beerly Traveler Podcast) to talk about the Playstation 5 Price and Date reveal. Did the event convince us to buy a system Day 1? What Trailers caught our attention? How should Microsoft respond? We break down all this and more on the very first VOG Roundtable]]></description> 
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src='http://www.vognetwork.com/uploads/images/VOG Roundtable 091620 PS5 Event 520.png' alt='VOG Roundtable 9/16 : Sony PS5 Price, Date, &amp; Games Announcement Reaction' /><br/><br/>Rob Roberts (@RobRoberts) sits down with Delvin (<a href="http://twitch.tv/VGRealness" target="_blank">@VGRealness</a>), Michael 
(@<a href="http://twitch.tv/StealthKing500" target="_blank">StealthKing500</a>), and Sean (<a href="http://https://www.facebook.com/pg/Wasted-Knowledge-264238347855420/posts/" target="_blank">Wasted Knowledge Podcast</a>, The Beerly 
Traveler Podcast) to talk about the Playstation 5 Price and Date reveal.
 Did the event convince us to buy a system Day 1? What Trailers caught 
our attention? How should Microsoft respond? We break down all this and 
more on the very first VOG Roundtable.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>]]></content:encoded> 
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:08:30 -0700</pubDate> 
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