It's not all melancholy news, as we're joined this week by the Founder of Pixer River PR, the wonderful Chris Souza. Chris was lovely enough to offer to join us on this episode to discuss our own history, while telling us a bit about his own journey. We talk PR in the gaming industry, plans for PAX East, and circle around a great many topics.

Until March 10th The Constantly Calibrating Podcast is live every Tuesday at 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET on Mixer.com/ConCalPod! We're building up to our big goodbye show and we're excited to celebrate the next few weeks with you all!

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Come join our cast as we discuss our Gaming Experience(s) of the Year, Film(s) of the Year, Most Anticipated Game(s) of 2020, and our Game(s) of the Year!

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We talked to Pedro about his journey from parody musician to running MCProHosting to what the future holds. There were talks of what one can do to establish themselves in the gaming industry, and we may have started out talking about Thanksgiving.

Check out the chat and then come back the next couple of weeks for our end of the year podcast content!

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That's right, we take you on a marketing journey and then end it with a look at Thanksgiving traditions, preferred and disliked food, and maybe a little preview of the best games of 2019 and beyond!

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This week on the Constantly Calibrating Podcast Josh and Justin are joined by Mick Abrahamson (DaNanoBiologist) & Branden Mccully to discuss the launch of Disney+. From desired features to our experiences to the first thing we watched, we cover everything there is to cover during the Disney+ launch week.

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If you've ever wondered what goes into managing the programming, and overall landscape of an event like Dreamhack, this is the show for you. We also get some little sneak peeks into what Dreamhack has on the horizon leading into 2020 and beyond!

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Shotcall is a brand new service allowing streamers an easier, more efficient way to play with their fans and to even monetize the experience if they wish. For fans "Shotcall allows you to play alongside your favorite Pro Gamers, Content Creators, and Gaming Icons".

The conversation this week focused around the origin of Shotcall, the future of the brand, the future of streaming and esports, and...camping stories? Yeah, this episode goes some places and we hope you'll join us on the adventure.

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Topics ranged from Kahlief's history in the gaming industry to the importance of diverse voices in the industry to the future of Spawn on Me. Come watch and listen as we discuss his plans for the future and his hopes for the present.

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What we do know is that our dynamic quintuple threat of hosts Josh Silverman & Justin Stanley, alongside guests Aiden Strawhun, Matthew Finneman, and Nathan Brandt got introspective and explored more topics than ever explored on a single episode of our show. 3/5 of the people on the show also got VERY intoxicated, but in the best of ways.

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The topics this week focused all around our experiences at PAX West, and featured an all-time record of technical issues for Constantly Calibrating. Seriously, we probably should've spent time editing in a counter on this one, cause phew!

Still it was a great show and one we hope you enjoy!

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We were joined this week by Nathan Brandt (aka TwoHeadedGiant) to talk about his brand new podcast, The New Entertainment System Podcast (https://linktr.ee/nespod) and to talk D23 news. What we ended up doing is introducing a new segment devoted to wholesome content, explore World of Warcraft Classic, and come up with some crazy theories for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and just well beyond that.

If you've never listened to Constantly Calibrating, this is the one to listen to or watch, or whatever means of ingestion you prefer.

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Oh, and he also helped us come up with a way more interesting to watch: combine it with the drama of wrestling/sports entertainment!

That and possibly more on this week's episode.

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Our thanks to Versus Evil for giving us a spot on their show, and to our wonderful guests.

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If you're at PAX South this weekend, make sure to check out Dylan Ilvento's PAX Hidden Gems panel.

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That and more on this week's episode of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast!

Our awards range across "Film of the Year", "Gaming Experience of the Year", "Gaming Industry Blunder of the Year", "Game of the Year", and more. On top of that, at one point or another every single person gets deeply upset with or even offended by one of Josh's opinions. So, when you get right down to it, isn't that the true meaning of the holiday season?

Let's wrap up this cluster of a year together, as it was intended.

This week on the podcast Josh & Blake welcomed their old friend Patrick Dees onto the show. Patrick, the Co-Founder and Chief Gaming Officer of the Fan Controlled Football League (FCFL) was here to take our hosts, and you, through the history and future of the FCFL. Speaking personally, we're incredibly excited to see what this new framework for sports can bring to the field moving forward.

Post sports-talk, our trio looked into end of the year gaming discussions, and may have gone a bit Red Dead Redemption II-crazy. 

Even if you're not a sports-minded person -- Josh certainly isn't -- you should give this show a listen. The exploration of how to make football, and other sports, more appealing and the gamifcation of the space is an absolutely fascinating topic; one you should not miss!

Starting out as a Mixer stream team, The Streamer Squad has grown across all platforms as a place for content creators to grow and learn together. Sam Neal is at the head of this community & offers his own insight into the path this industry is currently on.

Join us this week for a look at the streaming industry & also what it's like when two podcast hosts are on a show together.

The chat with Jared was delightful, ranging from discussions on visiting San Francisco, co-hosting Kinda Funny Games Daily, and into chats about our favorite words and a look at the effect of mental illness on our society. This podcast goes deep and pretty much all around, and it's an absolute delight. Oh, and Jared's wife makes a very brief appearance, so what's not to like?

Oh, and for those watching the video...sorry. The quality of conversation was so high this week that all of our cameras started acting up in the weirdest ways possible. It's part of the fun!

Watch the show recorded live on Mixer.

Join us for this exploration the upcoming tabletop game, and what goes into making a game such as this.

Simply put, if you are a content creator, streamer, or broadcaster online, there is one person you should know: Sean Baptiste. Sean has been a part of the game industry for many years, coming up through Harmonix, Adult Swim Games, and now Bethesda.

What Sean does better than most is engage with people online in a way that both nurtures and educates them. From atop his platform on Twitter, Sean will regularly question his followers on many things related to streaming & content creation. From there he curates the best advice and launches discussions on them.

Without a doubt, whether you're an amateur, aspiring professional, or even at the top of your game, you'd be mistaken to overlook his presence.

From enjoyable and odd games -- looking at you Quiet Man -- to the debut of the GLORIOUS ONE, Justin Glorious, there was much to discuss!

So sit back and listen to the tales from one of Constantly Calibrating's favorite events of 2018!

The panel itself was an exercise on just how much of a cluster running a podcast can be, and then how insane adding an audience can make it.

While some things have changed in the months since he was on the show, one thing hasn't. He's still streaming, he's still Rob, and he is certainly still very pretty.

Learn the tale of PrettyRob on this edition of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast!

Josiah is an Associate Producer over at Tangent Games, as well as a former freelance journalist. Over the last few years he has taken The 1099 Podcast from semi-educational tool on breaking into games media and turned it into one of the best one on one guest shows there is online. 

On this week's Constantly Calibrating Podcast Josh talked to Josiah Renaudin about everything he does, and took a look at both of their journeys through the world of podcasting and games media.

Come join us and our special guests Dan Nichols (Raidhyn), SnowBikeMike, & Jenn VanGemert (LoZelda) as we talk about our experiences at RTX Austin 2018. Topics ranged from getting the show together, to sights seen, to the greatest explanation of an event of all time.

Thank you everyone for listening and watching this year's coverage. We look forward to doing more content like this moving forward!

They reached a compromise, and that compromise is what we present to you here.

2015 was all about his leaving Achievement Hunter.

2016 was about how the first year on his own worked out.

2017 was about Twitch Partners being angry at Affiliates, and finances as a streamer.

2018 is the year the discussion shifted to Twitch versus Mixer, and how everyone should just get along.

Join us for a chat, some insight, and a look at another year with Ray Narvaez Jr.

Well, that and it made for a fun planned chat at RTX Austin 2018. From a year in review, to Kinda Funny Prom, to the future, and Andy's favorite Gundam, the combined team covered much during their extended chat.

Also, technically Constantly Calibrating has now had three members of Kinda Funny on the podcast, so take that!

At RTX Austin 2018, Josh had the opportunity to chat with Julia Lepetit, Jacobs Andrews, and Nathan Yaffe about the birth & future of Drawfee. There was also an exploration of Josh's inability to properly say certain words.

When joining the game's media, whether as press, a streamer, YouTuber, or something else, we all reach the point where we need to start interacting with Public Relations people. The question is, how do you best interact with them? How do you make a situation that is beneficial both to yourself and the person you're working with?

These are the questions we asked during our live podcast panel at Dreamhack Austin. They're also among the questions asked by our audience.

So, join the crew as we ponder this topic, and in true Constantly Calibrating fashion get lost along the way.

On this week's episode Josh & Blake talked to Kyle about being a positive influence on the Internet, toxic masculinity, being cute, and more! There may also have been talk of Josh's never released boudoir photoshoot.

Tune into this one and give it a listen. There's a 42% chance you won't regret it.

From lively chats to exploring this shifting industry, this conversation delved into many important and amazing topics.

Additionally the trio talked about how Partnership isn't for everyone, going into details on the different paths streamers can take in this industry.

Michael joins us this week to discuss his roots in stand-up comedy, his thoughts on the comedy scene, and even the nature of what is funny.

This week our team talked to Jason Hitchcock, co-founder of Bebo, about the streaming software, its history, and the future of streaming content.

This week's topics include:

• What are we drinking?
• The makings of a good beer?
• Is craft beer just for snobs?
• What is Bytes N' Brews?
• Making a good Let's Play.
• What's up with YouTube?

It's now 'someday', as we welcomed Alix Wilton Regan to the Constantly Calibrating Podcast! 

Alix is an exceptional actress of stage, screen, and voice, having appeared in many roles; of particular note being her many appearances in the games of BioWare. She's also an intense force of positivity in the world, which is something we love on the podcast.

This week's extra episode of ConCalPod includes:

• Voice Acting
• The World of the Theater
• Audition Horror & Not-So-Horror Stories
• The Growing World of Videogame Voiceovers
• Alix Wilton Regan's Superhero Destiny (#Alix4Canary)
• The Gender Inequality in the Entertainment & Gaming Industries

Topics include:

• Brad's Arby's vendetta.
• Our Marvel Cinematic Universe Rankings.
• Blake and Kaleb throw down.
• Hopes for Infinity War.
• Finally fixing our audio issues from last few weeks.

Vanessa has been around the gaming industry for many years, starting as a Frag Doll (after leaving a fashion blogging career) and then moving onto gaming journalism and now PR. Yes, Josh gets to talk to another Public Relations person in the industry, this time from Novy Unlimited.

Seriously, this is a banner episode for the show and one you should not miss!

Aside for all of that the guys talk car issues and things get incredibly awkward. It's a good time for one and all!

Topics this week included:

• Josh's Dream Car
• From Fashion Blogging to Games Journalism to Games PR
• What is a Brand Ambassador?
• Why are we friends?
• The E3 First Timer Tip List

That being said, this week Josh & Justin sat down for a lengthy chat with Kyle Stephenson, Streamer Relations Specialist for Dreadnought. 

Topics this week included:

• What is Dreadnought?
  • What type of player does Dreadnought appeal to?
• What is the Dreadnought Partnership Program?
• How can a content creator join a partnership program?
• Best content creator etiquette.
• Why is Josh awful?
• What is Penguin Rage & can it be harnessed?
• No seriously, why is Josh awful; how hard is it to unbox something?
• Rants, rambling, and insanity.

Give the episode a listen and then join us for further discussions than even those that are listed above.

• Our decision to move to Mixer for livestreaming.
• Changes to the Constantly Calibrating Podcast.
• Our plans for our YouTube.
• Sithos' one-year journey on Mixer.
• Making it as a streamer in the current climate/market.
• Rants, rambling, and insanity. (We've changed and grown, but we're still us after all.)

Want to know what we're up to moving forward into 2018? This is THE EPISODE to listen to. Seriously, don't sleep on it; give it a listen.

Josh is also informed that Nick Scarpino made fun of him (justifiably) at RTX Austin 2017 and he is subsequently broken emotionally.

Also listen as Brad and Blake fight extensively about Nintendo's place on many of our lists.

Recently Brad, Justin, & Ryan all had to call out on a podcast appearance. Left with no option except to cancel another Constantly Calibrating Podcast, Josh reached out to Mr. Casting for Two himself, Chris Hernandez. Josh and Chris had been chatting for the previous few weeks about launching a duo podcast, so why not run a tester and see what happens.

What ended up happening was magic, the kind you find in a jar. Perhaps a jar of jam. Maybe even...a Ramble Jam!

Oh, and did we mention that there was some planning for our award show, happening later in December? Yeah, that happened too, alongside Ryan hosting his very first podcast.

• Battle for Azeroth
• Classic World of Warcraft is happening
• New stuff for Overwatch
• Starcraft II is free to play
• Much, much more!

Oh, and some of the controversy around Battlefront 2 & maybe some quick thoughts on Thor Ragnarok and/or Justice League.

Things are heating up, so stick around.

Yeah, it's a pretty Nintendo heavy show, but with some cowboys, because what's not to like there?

Even if indie gaming isn't your thing, you can't go wrong with this episode, as it's one of our most entertaining yet. From discussing of the indie gaming marketplace, to Josh's odd health issues, to a look at the wonders that is Mortal Kombat X's inclusivity...no, seriously, you'll find plenty to listen to and enjoy.

If Dropleaf seems like your thing, swing by their site and use offer code "ConCalPod" to net yourself a free month to sample their wares.

Let us know your own thoughts on this or any other topics in the comments.

It's a short episode, so strap in and relax. And for you video users, our sincere apologies on the video quality this week. Both our primary and backup video was corrupted severely, leading to major desyncing issues. Listening to it instead of watching may be in everyone's best interests.

Give it a watch or listen, you may learn something*.

* You will likely not learn anything, nor do we endorse the possibility of anyone learning anything from our show.

That's right, it's PAX West 2017 time! Woo! Let's celebrate the fun-filled show while half the United States is underwater (imminently or actually) and the other half is on fire! *cough* OK, so it's a bit of a massive downer week, but we still have an awesome show for you, featuring our original duo of Josh & Brad going over the sights, sounds, and smells of PAX West 2017. 

If you're here for thoughts on panels, then good, we have some of those. How about some games talk? We definitely have that! Want to hear Josh discover a new love affair with cooking-based gaming? No, none of us wanted that, but it's here anyways! 

Please consider this our week one PAX West 2017 discussion, as we'll touch base on a few more titles next week. Make sure you also check out our entire PAX West 2017 catalog of videos, which will be slowly releasing throughout the weekend. Or we'll release in one large chunk, cause the world is ending anyways.

Too much doom? 

Join us for this week's Constantly Calibrating as we welcome back Ryan, while delving into Josh & Justin's GameStop Expo 2017 path of awesomeness. If you're looking for thoughts on Super Mario Odyssey, Assassin's Creed Origins, Middle Earth: Shadow of War, or even BIOMUTANT, then you've come to the right place!

Their may also be some preemptive Destiny 2 beta thoughts buried within, as well as recriminations over choices while streaming from the show floor.

So join us in bidding farewell to a great video game series.

You know, even though it's not really dead and just being shelved for the time being...

On this week's show we're joined by Superblake to discuss the possible end of Mass Effect & definite end of Mass Effect Andromeda. There's some startling revelations, theories, and random shouting.

Additionally, Amazon is changing policies; Fortnite is "fun"; Destiny 2 is on the horizon; and Josh took his clothes off on camera...wait, what? What's going on here now?

Listen to this week's episode and find out!

From there this heroic team-up explores whether Fortnite is still a viable game three weeks after its early access release. And from there it's onto the main topic, where with  the releases of Sonic Mania and StarCraft Remastered our team posed a question: What classic game would you love to see rebooted, remastered, or simply brought back in some capacity.

Our answers will probably not surprise you, but we did get some fun audience feedback, so make sure to join in.

Thanks for watching and listening; make sure you come back each week when we're live on Twitch, and Twitch.TV/ConstantlyCalibrating!

On this week's episode, we have Brad, Josh, and Justin reviewing & spoiling the most recent Marvel Cinematic Universe outing: Spider-Man Homecoming. Yes, to be clear, there are fairly heavy spoilers for the film and the franchise's future here, so be warned. This talk is preceded by talks of where we've been the last few weeks, and is followed by where we're going in the coming weeks.

There's also discussion about the latest Middle Earth: Shadow of War controversy, leading into an exploration of what games need a Nemesis system. Ramble tirades and genius ideas are sure to follow.

Also, are Walt Disney and Andrew Ryan the same person?

A whole lotta stuff on this week's episode, so stick around.

From well made posters to brilliant trailers for Justice League and Thor Ragnarok, our team had many opinions. They also slip and slide around some Spider-Man Homecoming discussions, leading up to next week's quasi-review on the podcast.

So come along and join us on this adventure, and also check out some of the cool tech and gadgetry stuff Josh is using now.

That and more on this week's Constantly Calibrating Podcast!

Also, we will be off next week, as our team will still be en route home from RTX Austin during our normal stream/recording time. Maybe when we get back Josh will finally be able to discuss being manhandled by a Water Elemental.

The whole group also makes a large amount of dick & fart jokes, and Chris helps promote the upcoming Pathfinder: Kingsmaker. It's a Constantly Calibrating Podcast show, let's not think too high or mighty of ourselves.

If you liked the episode, let us know in whatever comments you see fit, or with a review maybe? Same goes for if you hated the entire experience. Furthermore, only you can help us convince Chris to come back to complete the trilogy of discussions. Or perhaps to take Josh on as apprentice or DM a D&D show for us. *cough*

From a burgeoning focus on multiplatform gaming to a multitude of odd surprises, E3 2017 made a splash this year. Whether that splash was a triumphant cannonball, or bellyflop accompanied by a wet fart is still yet to be decided. The team at Constantly Calibrating, however, can at least say that the show provided plenty to discuss. 

That's why you're listening to or watching our podcast, presumably.

There is also the suddenly growing concern among BioWare "fans" that the newly announced game Anthem ruined Mass Effect Andromeda. This is dumb and we're going to explain why, and try not to hurt your feelings on the subject. Mostly.

All that, and a host muting his mic in everything except Skype, on this week's Constantly Calibrating Podcast!

So instead, you're getting two parts to our E3 2017 coverage. Next week will be the originally planned "Bring Your Own Topic (BYOT)" show, while this week...this week is something entirely different.

At Constantly Calibrating we have an issue with keeping up with traditions; this goes doubly so for our own. Every year we mold, redistribute, and change the very nature of how we work. It's not really a planned thing in our nature, but the cost of spending five years trying to figure out our place. As such, traditions become challenging to keep.

That is until now, as we're bringing back the 2016 "Looks Pretty" Awards and pushing them forward into E3 2017. The Looks Pretties is our version of a "most anticipated" event. They're virtual (soon physical) awards we give for games that simply look awesome, neat, or yes, pretty. They're the games that E3 or other events left us with a strong desire for, but may honestly even fade before the next event. It's a shifting, swirling world of desires and interests, that even two days after recording we may not entirely agree with. It's about being in the moment, and in the moment, we have our award show.

Let us know what you think deserves your own Looks Pretty Award, and even feel free to tell us off if we somehow got it wrong.

But wait, there is oh so much more entertainment to be had, as Justin has returned from the land of Kinda Funny Live 3. That's right, the Lord of the Best Friends, Greg Miller, has returned Justin to our world. Justin sat down with Josh to discuss his captivity and wonderment, alongside a healthy dose of Stockholm Syndrome. You can listen or watch that specifically at 42:30 or 34:00, respectively.

Well, it appears we've covered much of our tale of heroism, destruction, and hyperbole. Let us know your thoughts on this episode in the comments. Also, please join us this weekend & upcoming week on our Twitch Affiliated channel for live coverage of E3. More details below, or at the following location.

Join as the team covers Phoenix Comicon 2017, drawls on about the ridiculous nature of pyramid schemes multi-leveled marketing plans, wonders along with Brad's streaming setup plans, and bids a brief adieu to Justin as he departs for Kinda Funny Live 3.

All that and a bunch more on this week's fun-enforced episode of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast.

He didn't. He only got louder.

So loud in fact, that he contacted a friend of his, Destiny uber-fan DietColaFTW. He and Brad hatched a plan to smother Josh & Ryan in all the shiny goodness of what Destiny is, and what Destiny 2 could be. Well, either to do that or simply have DietColaFTW on an episode of the podcast to discuss Destiny 2. After much persuading, the date was set and above and below you'll find that show. Frankly, it's a really good show with a slew of information both on Destiny 2, as well as why members of our team departed the original game. 

Furthermore, it also serves as the return of co-host Justin, long thought lost inside a board game or perhaps a really large department store. Maybe he was just registered to the wrong email address.

So join us as we explore what Destiny 2 could be, what we want to see it become, and what it would take our team to come back!

Oh, we also became Twitch Affilliates and have sponsors on the podcast again.

So....sign off.

So, with that in mind, allow us to entertain you with tales of her friendship with Brad & Ryan, stories of getting into the World of Warcraft, a journey into discovering that art school is crap and learning to art is best done on your own, and some flowing thoughts on the fact that you should frelling pay artists for their frelling work!!

That being said, it's a good show. It's a lovely show. It's a show you an take home to your parents when you're ready to settle down. We'll be here, waiting for you.

Make sure to subscribe and follow at the below locations, and leave a review if you feel so inclined. It would help us to continue growing and bringing in more awesome guests.

This is that podcast, and this is that episode.An episode wherein the team mostly just carried over leftover topics from the week before. 

Of course, this worked to everyone's benefit, as what better person to discuss being a Twitch Affiliate with, than a person who recently achieved that status. Furthermore, there's nothing like discussing the therapeutic nature of Dungeons & Dragons -- and similar RPG-styled games -- than with someone who apparently secretly studied psychology once upon a time.

All of this, plus some shameless and shameful self-promotion on what critics are calling "the best episode of Constantly Calibrating this season."*

Join us, you'll like it.

*This its technically true, as Josh & Ryan are both critics and Brad is very critical.

There's nothing to be ashamed about, which is why we've gathered you all here for our embarrassing gaming moments show. Perhaps this is the first time we're doing this, or perhaps we're 224 episodes in and have lost grip on reality. Whatever the case may be, we're here to commiserate with you on the moments of embarrassment we all face in gaming.

So, join us for a fun-filled episode; one with minimal toddler interruptions. Don't worry, it's not all embarrassing, as members of our team look at the new Nintendo 2DS XL and try to figure out why it exists. There's also plenty of other disparate and random topics, plus a wee bit of betting on the side.

Don't forget to check out the fan film we review towards the end, Star Wars: The Force and the Fury, as it's a delightful romp through a section of the Star Wars universe.

And don't go looking in that never before discussed Constantly Calibrating rulebook for that never discussed simple rule. Such things are not for the likes of you!

Enjoy!

Justine, formerly of Atla VR and now at Suprise Attack Games, isn't just a game developer and marketer; no sir! If you've checked out her Twitter page recently, you would know she is totally secretly a huuuuuuge wrestling mark. (We mean that from a place of love, as half of our podcast team identifies with that lifestyle as well.) She's not just into wrestling and WWE content, but is also an accomplished wrestling fan artist with a following knowing her as the "cruiserweight mom".

While this episode started off a little slowly -- Skype had large delays with the Arizona to Australia connection -- it shaped up to be one of our favorite chats so far in 2017. Give it a watch, give it a listen, and then make sure to swing by our iTunes page and drop off a review. We'll love you forever if you did.

You can find more out about Justine Colla on her website or Twitter, and can support her wrestling fan art habits on her storefront or her super awesome Patreon. Tell her we sent you, because we want her to come back again for more chats.

Seriously, Josh had a dream Monday night where she helped relaunch ConCal Armbar! with him and Ryan. It was a really great dream from what we've heard.

He ventured closer, daring to see if these fine people had a game of interest to show him. What he spotted was a retro-styled platformer he has long been curious about. But what was this, did his eyes deceive him? Surely that was not the classic Battletoads hanging out with this Shovel Knight? Surely that wasn't Kratos, the God of War, chilling out with the blue armored titan of men?

It was at this point that Justin spotted one Sean Velasco, setting up an interview with the gentleman of Yacht Club Games. One thing led to another, and Constantly Calibrating got on their media list and even received review codes for Shovel Knight. That started Josh's journey towards booking Yacht Club Games for a podcast appearance.

An attempt was made, but they were finishing the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 releases of Shovel Knight.

Another attempt was made, but they were busy developing Plague of Shadows.

Finally, at the start of 2017 a third attempt was made, despite the team working towards the release of Specter of Torment. Which is why we're here!

So join Josh & Justin as they chat with Sean Velasco and Woz of Yacht Club Games about the past, present, and future of Shovel Knight. Perhaps even some discussions about what they may do outside of our favored knight.

As always, comments and feedback makes us gassy is appreciated.

On this week's show we delve into the aforementioned Mass Effect Andromeda. Spoilers are kept to a minimum, as this is our first real impressions on the game. You may hear the name of a planet, companion, or sexual position, but nothing that is likely to ruin your entire experience. Unless you're anti-space banging, which is just...how can you live with yourself? The team crosses all around the Helius Cluster, picking out thoughts on the game's mechanics, poking at terrible design choices (hello galaxy map!), and jumping on and off several bandwagons, of which many were self-created.

There is also talk of the recently announced StarCraft remaster, a few thoughts on Destiny 2 (Des2ny's Child), and some sports talk? Yeah, we all have concerns on that. And no, we can't be specific, as that particular word associated with that specific team is what got us removed from iTunes last time. No joke!

Let us know your own thoughts on this and more in the comments wherever you find this episode.

Yes, gamer entitlement has become a growing concern in the video game industry over the years. It's understandable and obvious that consumer's would want the best and most complete experience after dropping $60. That makes absolute, perfect sense and they should get value out of every dollar spent. What is not reasonable, understandable, or even logical is for them to take to social media to curse at, scream at, and threaten violence on people who are devoting their lives to creating enjoyable products. Maybe the game fell short; maybe it was outright garbage, but on what planet does that justify the threats and insanity seen online.

We at Constantly Calibrating finally are putting our thoughts in on this topic that we should've weighed in on years ago. Before listening, and probably cursing us out on social media, let's drop in one simple tip: Prior to posting a comment to a developer, ask yourself if you would say this to their face. If the answer is no, then reconsider what you're typing. See, it's so simple!

Now please enjoy the show, which also includes some spoiler-free thoughts on Iron Fist and a brief sound issue around the 15-minute mark.

Oh, and please just be excellent to each other; it's not that difficult, I assure you.

<3

Party on Dudes...Had to be done...

That's right, Justin went to the land of Quincy Market to explore the wonders of Penny Arcade's annual eastern-based gaming experience to acquire tales to delight and tantalize you. From games like Graveyard Keeper and Songbringer to Flipping Death and Northgard, we have many a tale.

But that's not all!

In addition the team explores the world of who is allowed to repair your broken consoles, while pondering what happened to Josh at the start of the show.

Welcome to episode 218 of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast!

*To be abundantly clear, we have nothing against Boston. In fact, it's in Josh's top 5 favorite cities in the world, but as anyone who was there last weekend knows, it was cold as frell.

Frankly, what would truly do it justice is if you all gave it a listen and joined us as we both celebrated and ignored this pivotal milestone for Constantly Calibrating. You see what I did there? You see that Jewish mother level of guilt-tripping? Good, because despite some technical issues on both of Ryan & Thaddeus' audio tracks, this episode was still one of my favorite experiences in the last 5 years. I sat down with my friends and discussed video games, movies, and my own history, and then I got to be center of attention for the show and extol their virtues and sing their praises. It was a win/win scenario of epic proportions, and one I wouldn't have been able to do without you all listening and watching and putting up with our nonsense for 5 years.

5 years! On March 10th, 2012 we released the very first episode of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast, one where we simply talked about Mass Effect 3. Now we're 11 days away from the start of a new journey in the saga, so the show begins with the end of our longest-running joke. Brad has finally beaten Mass Effect 3.

Our long nightmare is over.

So please join us to celebrate and let us know what you hope to see from us in 2017 and beyond.

Thank you,
Josh

P.S. Justin & I licked the Breath of the Wild cartridge. Enjoy our suffering, as I'm pretty sure I'm allergic.

To provide a counter and show the team the errors of their ways, they brought in Jenn VanGemert, AKA LoZelda. At least that was the plan, as the podcast went and took about 42 twists and turns and ended up with something else entirely.

Listener (or viewer) be prepared for a journey the likes of which you may never have experienced, this week on the Constantly Calibrating Podcast.

Before getting to the meat of the show, the team settle in as Josh drops a review for Mitch Rapp: Off Book, releasing March 6th. Let's also not forget the exploration of the Nintendo Switch UI leak, what in the world is up with the box sizes for the system, and an exploration of a recent Mass Effect Andromeda game series video.

That and more, possibly less, possibly and accurate representation on this week's episode of the Constantly Calibrating Podcast.

Hopefully you do, because on this episode the ConCal Crew digs deep into music and sound design. They've also dug up a great guest co-host in the amazing Chris Hernandez from the Casting for Two podcast.

We all touch on the music from games that make us feel things.

Yes! Real human emotions like we're supposed to feel! We also take the time to discuss how sound design in general has made us better players (and people).

Plus, we spread some hot some steamy love towards the upcoming games Anew: The Distant Light and GreedFall, in which we look forward to handling our moosetree creatures with care.

This is a podcast that there is at least a 42% chance that you won't want to miss!

That plus a degree of annoyance at Josh's wandering off to Disneyland.

Bryden, having started his career as a content creator, has worked for the last year and a half at Evolve PR, one of Constantly Calibrating's main PR pals. Having helped pull off the company's first Extra Life stream (adding up to over 60 hours of content) Bryden decided to celebrate by joining the Constantly Calibrating Podcast crew. (No, we aren't entirely sure why this happened either.)

So join us for a fun filled festival of fascinating and frivolous conversation!

From there Brad took a trip down Blizzcon lane, extolling the virtues of the now revealed Sombra, looking at the possible demise of Starcraft 2, and building off of World of Warcraft possibly hitting his dream levels again.

Oh, and did we mention that Josh lost his mind and discussed N7 Day & Mass Effect Andromeda for 30 minutes? Cause that is kind of important. If you're watching the video podcast on YouTube, you'll see us experiment with our first React-styled content. We cover Andromeda facts, theories, and the merch surrounding N7 Day.

Take a listen or a watch and join us for this fun discussion.

Oh, there's also some stupid costume stuff because we filmed it on Halloween. Yeah, that was a thing.

It's a fun one, I assure you.

Isn't it magical that we get to discuss the same thing two weeks in a row due to last week's show recording before a big news break? I know, right?

That being said, we also give you some thoughts on the trailer for Logan & the Guardians of the Galaxy 2 teaser.

Did we discuss more than this? Well you just have to listen to find out!

Also, if you're seeing this prior to November 5th, make sure to donate to our Extra Life stream at www.constantlycalibrating.com/ExtraLife. We're hosting a 25-hour livestream at www.twitch.tv/ConstantlyCalibrating and would love your support!

But fear not! It's not Halloween yet, which means we're hear to talk to you about news that has completely unfurled since the time of this podcast's recording. Yes, we're talking Red Dead Redemption 2, and also the Nintendo NX -- debuted as Nintendo Switch after recording -- oh, and also that voice actors strike that finally came to a head. Yeah, consider this the week of stories that prove we should record this show on Wednesday nights instead.

Alas, again this is life and we still put on a phenomenal show that you SHOULD listen to. our theories on what is now Red Dead Redemption 2 alone are something you should take in. Not to mention the fact that we have first thoughts from Justin on the PlayStation VR, and we brought in a full team plus one (that's FIVE people) for this episode.

So come watch, listen, and ingest this glowing podcast of GLORIOUS aural domination.

That being said, this week's podcast is presented by the letter "H", as in hurricane. That's right, our team discussed the fallout and experiences for the east coast group during Hurricane Matthew, and how it selfishly messed up our ability to output content the last two weeks. From there we explored New York Comic Con news, including a first Power Rangers trailer, news on Marvel's The Defenders, and thoughts on the state of the Arrowverse (The Flash, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, & Supergirl). Additionally we have thoughts on Mafia III straight from Justin & Thaddeus, alongside visual interpretive emotional displacement from Josh & Braddeus.

Additionally, Justin and Brad go into a needlessly long spoiler-free look at Marvel's Luke Cage, Josh discovers a new Mass Effect and new Dragon Age comic series (plus adult coloring books), and Brad has thoughts on the new CW App that was stealthily released.

That and somehow simultaneously more and less on this week's Constantly Calibrating Podcast.

Oh and please note: This week's audio podcast was last minute edited by myself, Josh Silverman. I haven't edited the audio portion of this show in a very long time, and we were testing out some new equipment, so apologies if that sound wasn't up to our usual standards.

Did we mention we actually got a video episode recorded this week? No, well make sure to watch that, if you have time and give us feedback. We're looking to make the video experience the definitive source for Constantly Calibrating. Also, make sure you join us live each and every Monday night at 6PM PT on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/ConstantlyCalibrating for brand new episodes!

*cough* OK, so maybe shouting wasn't necessary, but here at Constantly Calibrating we're extremely excited to let you all know that we're back! Yes, our 10 week hiatus at last has come to an end, and with it we're also back to doing weekly podcast. Seriously, this week couldn't be more awesome if we tried...which we should probably start trying, as major technical shit (as always) delayed the recorded release this week.

But enough about our problems, for now, let's talk about what this episode is about!

This week on the Constantly Calibrating podcast we discussed our time away and how a hiatus was necessary. We talked about some of the changes facing Constantly Calibrating as we move into being a business, instead of the hobby it had been for 4+ years. While not everything was discussed -- we need some cards to be hidden -- we did go into some new content and changes on this very show.

Additionally we talked about Josh & Justin's trip to PAX West 2016, Chris Metzen leaving Blizzard, and some kerfluffle stuff over at Steam (which has apparently been resolved since this episode's live airing.

Remember, you can always catch the Constantly Calibrating Podcast live on Twitch every Monday night, currently at 9PM ET.

• If a Krogan has four testicles, how many dicks do they have?
• Can we fill a room with people wanting to discuss Turian dicks?
• What is Geth sexuality?
• Is it possible to have a serious conversation about Sexuality in Mass Effect?

These questions, and many more, were answered to some degree during our Phoenix Comicon panel; a panel that was such an overwhelming success that we can't wait to do it again next year!

So sit back and join us as we take a deep look into Sexuality in Mass Effect.

The "Sexy Garrus" featured in our podcast feature image can be found here and is not owned, nor was it created by Constantly Calibrating.

The chat was lively, bringing many a discussion veering off the tracks and also creating some of the most fun we've had on the show. Make sure you join us for the live show every Monday night at 7:15PM PT / 10:15PM ET at www.twitch.tv/constantlycalibrating.

In addition to cycling through the haze of rage and love that is the Overwatch experience, the team discusses the upcoming Phoenix Comicon and Thad and Josh's plans for the event. If you're in Phoenix and attending, make sure you check them out at the show and say hi!

Also, it's worth mentioning that we're FINALLY back on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and many more locations. You can find out more info on that on our website.

That's it, a whole lot of E3 2016 predictions. You should listen once now and again at the end of June. Tell us what we got right and what we got wrong.

Throughout the discussion our team members also gave thoughts to other topics related to Final Fantasy, including, but not limited to Kingdom Hearts. That's right, it's JRPG week on Constantly Calibrating, so grab your squeaky hammer and spike up your hair for some Calibrating Final Fantasy XV action!

This episode is heavily based in news, from CW shows being renewed, to thoughts on VR, and early E3 predictions. Just also has some woes and misbegotten thoughts regarding being social media manager for Constantly Calibrating.

Brad also goes Black Desert Online happy, as one does from time to time.

That plus some mindless grieving, and an attempt to fill this description box up with as many words as possible, on another brand new episode of Constantly Calibrating.

That, plus thoughts on Firewatch in this week's episode.

Now, at the start of February, the second of this set has found his way onto our shores. I'm of course speaking of the illusive David Jaffe.

On this week's show, Brad, Justin, and Josh had a lovely chat with David Jaffe about his upcoming project, Drawn to Death, while delving a bit into transparency in gaming. David may have also humiliated Josh in spectacular fashion.

After the interview, Josh regaled the team with a story of Justin's doppleganger, before going into a spoiler-free review of Rooster Teeth's Lazer Team -- you can find a written review of Lazer Team here.

Make sure you give this wonderful episode a listen and tell your friends.

There's a 42% chance we have an answer

It was poignant. It was moving. It was the year of our Lord Garrus' 2015th year...in review.

Now that we're in Christmas week, we're giving you all the chance to watch and listen to us talk for an hour about everything Star Wars The Force Awakens related. Yes, we spoil everything and as such you should anticipate everything to be spoiled!

In a whirlwind of fangirling, fervently spoken "F*** You's", and in depth looks  into the process of producing larger RPGs titles, we had a fantastic time.

One of the larger items that kept coming back in all the discussion, is that sometimes the simplest way to approach a problem is to write it out by hand. That and having someone outside of yourself and your vision to look at your work.

There were a lot of great nuggets in this week's episode, and we hope enjoy this as much as we did on this episode of Constantly Calibrating!

From Playstation VR to a complete decade of Uncharted to totally no new Crash Bandicoot in the works, Justin was unstoppable in his coverage. And there was a lot that was revealed (but not leaked!).

We were enthralled, and we hope you will be too with this week's Constantly Calibrating!

But what happens when you no longer play, or even care to play?

This week, the Brad, Justin, and Brian talk about game fatigue; those times when we set games down. For some, it is that they no longer care for the title or series. For others, it is a lack of interest, or even that their interest has shifted to something shinier.

What makes you set down games and stop playing them?

Let us know as you listen to this week's Constantly Calibrating!

Or in other words, Black Friday.

The concept of Black Friday in a digital and connected age is seeming more and more unneeded as we are able to search and parse for our consoles and games online. Is there any merit to Black Friday shopping, or are we just feeding into the machine of corporate america?

We discuss this and actual ethics in game journalism on this week’s episode of Constantly Calibrating!

That is the glittering utopia that not even Lara Croft can come across.

This week we covered game glitches and bugs, and why we are more tolerant of their presence depending on the game/publisher. Everyone but Brian had something to say on Fallout 4 and its own highs and lows, because he was too busy playing Rise of the Tomb Raider, which he had a bit to say on.

What do you think is an acceptable amount of glitches in a game? Are there any publishers you give an automatic pass to?

Let us know as you listen to this week's Constantly Calibrating!

Is it staying to close to the source material, or careening way far away from anything resembling the original concept (we are looking at you Mario Bros.)?

Is it possible to stay true to the heart of a game once it makes the transfer to film?

We ask and answer those questions, as well as geek out over Fallout 4 and Sony announcements. Tune in to get an earful of Constantly Calibrating!

They talk over the improvements since the last game, some new mechanics that have helped the gameplay, and how there is still room for improvement. And Brian is still an old man for not getting with the microtransactions program.

What are your thoughts on Halo 5? Did it live up to the hype?

Let us know after you listen to this week's Constantly Calibrating!

Do you find that your retail experiences are less than stellar?

Then perhaps this week’s podcast is for you!

After their chat, they finally let the other hosts free and resumed the show per usual, and everyone totally didn't get emotional over the new Star Wars trailer.

Nope.

Totally not feeling super hopeful about this franchise again.

Listen to a great interview, Josh's yearly tirade about The Geekie Awards, and four fanboys going nuts on this week's Constantly Calibrating!

Along with that they talk about their experience with the recent Star Wars Battlefront Beta, highlighting the pros -- true to the source material in sights and sounds -- as well as the cons -- imbalanced teams and spawn points.

We hope you will have as much fun as we did with this week’s Constantly Calibrating! Tune in next week for the unofficial part

Should games be accessible to all, or only some?

How much is too much for expansions that may or may not add to a game?

Find out in our discussion this week on Constantly Calibrating!

While Brad and Josh nurse themselves back to health, the other two talked a bit about eSports, copyright flagging, and miraculously they managed to bring up Metal Gear Solid V yet again.

Truely amazing..

For more of the two stooges, grab an earful of this week's Constantly Calibratin

This week the team loses a member, while the rest stick around and talk about The Phantom Pain. Brad tries his best to stay engaged and mostly doesn't fall asleep; we think. Justin also challenged Greg Miller to a Metal Gear-off on cast. So that’s a thing

Before talking MGS, we talk a little about anthologies and collector's editions, as well as theatrical re-releases. All the old things are new again!

Not sure if I missed something in the description or not?

Listen and find out on this week’s Constantly Calibrating!

Along with their mustached companion, the guys touched on the ramifications of the upcoming Pokémon GO, hope and pray for Legends of the Hidden Temple to come back on the new 90’s Nickelodeon channel, and Brad and Josh talk a little Starcraft II.

All that and all the rabbit trails and tangents you could ask for on this week's Constantly Calibrating!

What did he see? What did he play? How did he smell?

We may or may have not gotten to all of these questions in hearing about his crazy exploits playing the hottest new games!

Elsewhere in the cast, we talk about pending Star Wars goodness/shenanigans, the life and times of Marty O’Donnell, and gush just a tad more about Metal Gear Solid V.

All this and more on this week's Constantly Calibrating!

The guys also debut two new streaming shows, and Josh "gets to go to Gamestop Expo" and "just got done trying Battlefront and oh my isn't it FANTASTIC?", which we will get into more next week!

This and more on this week's Constantly Calibrating!

Like for realsies.

With the lull in summer news and the fact that we all work full time jobs, this week didn't have a topic, which allowed us to delve into many topics instead.

They asked such daring questions as:

What makes a good community?

What does a community look like when it goes bad?

Can a community exist without a fandom, and vice versa?

We ask these questions and more on this week’s Constantly Calibrating!

All these stories and more on this week’s Constantly Calibrating!

There is no set topic this week, and the crew went crazy in the process. We briefly covered the acoustics of Josh and Justin's old flat together, vamped on our sponsors (Green Man Gaming and No Scope Glasses), and heard the wondrous tale of the infamous "FBI Cruise" of Silverman family vacation lore.

All this craziness and more on this week's Constantly Calibrating!

What gives a franchise longevity, even past its originally intended lifespan? Is it that they are just popular enough and endearing enough that there will never be a time without them -- can’t wait till Mighty Morphin Super Ultra Space Ninja Dino-Rangers)? Or are we just so nostalgia-heavy in popular culture that we gloss over the obvious flaws and pitfalls of our childhood faves?

Neither of the latter two questions are answered directly, but are a part of our extended look into the problem with undead IPs.

And if you stick around at the end of the cast, you might find yourself in spoiler-infested waters while we discuss how all of us somehow saw Ant-Man around the same time.

Only on this week’s Constantly Calibrating!

It’s an exciting year this year for nerds. A new Star Wars and a subsequent generation growing up with the series has Josh giddy and emotional, as contrasted with the apparent lack of emotion from Will Smith in the trailer for Suicide Squad. Thankfully the other DC title dropping from SDCC 2015 was the Batman vs. Superman trailer, and damn does it look good! The guys hash out which will be more successful, all the while longing for the sweet release of Deadpool's  loving arms (a guy can dream, ok).

You can find all this hubbub and more on this weeks Constantly Calibrating!

They talk at length about some of the worst ones, and what makes or breaks a port. Is it the publishing house? Is it the developer? Is it the public?

Find out on this weeks Constantly Calibrating

Did we cover it in the full scope and breadth that deserves? Probably not.

But did we find out a lot about ourselves and really in this instance, Troy? Oh yeah.

So buckle in and prepare to have an open mind, heart, and soul for this week’s Constantly Calibrating!

The focus was on the evolution of the platforming genre over the years, and the progression of its traits, as well as stylistic choices over the years. Brad and Justin argued over whether Battletoads counted as a platformer, and Brian brought up StarTropics yet again (he’s starting to sound like Justin with Metal Gear). They all take a deeper look at the current state of platformers and their ability to blend and work with other play styles and stories, and remarked how the independent sector of gaming has really pushed this genre forward.

What is your favorite platformer? What makes it your favorite?

Let us know as you give a listen to this week's Constantly Calibrating!

They discuss whether Nintendo really has to care about these kind of conferences (they don't) and whether Square Enix is still relevant (they aren’t). Brian and Justin get indignant about Xbox backwards compatibility and what should and shouldn't have been offered on day one, and goddamit, everyone keeps taking Josh’s topics!

Let us know what you thought of E3 and what you are most excited for. To hear what we thought, give a listen to this weeks Constantly Calibrating!

Josh, Justin, and Brian dig deep as they predict their hopes and dreams that may or may not come true (“All” we are asking for is a new Mass Effect title, and maybe some Mirror’s Edge).

Will Kojima be trotted out on stage?

Will Nintendo unveil its next console?

Will we have somebody representing ConCal at E3?

Tune in to find out which one of those might be a possibility on this week’s cast, then join us next week to discuss what was unveiled!

Only on the Constantly Calibrating E3 2015 Predictions Show!

The guys talk about their experiences at conventions over the years, good and bad, and try and come to a consensus of what a concretely calibrated convention would look like.

Josh and Brian also talk about their time at Phoenix Comicon, and Justin may or may not still be playing Witcher 3. We should probably go check on him...

Join us for this week's Constantly Calibrating!

No. Not the Vita (shut up Justin).

No. Not the DS (shut up Brad and Josh).

Brian. Just put the PSP away.

The crew talks about their selection of mobile games and what drives them to play or not play. They also get into a great discussion on the demonization of mobile gaming by the gaming community. So strap in for more fun than a stack of candy, angry aviaries, or Russian building blocks!

Join us on this weeks Constantly Calibrating!

Find this out and more on this weeks episode of Constantly Calibrating!

If we missed an important soundtrack, or you think we are completely crazy with our reasoning, let us know! If you liked it, tell your friends about it!

What's your predictions for the Boba Fett standalone film? Do you think Chris Pratt is too happy to be Indiana Jones?

Let us know in the comments!

With special guest, E-Sports commentator, Christopher Allen!

Join us for another week of Constantly Calibrating!

On this episode Josh & Justin sat down to chat with Ray Narvaez Jr., formerly of Rooster Teeth and Achievement Hunter. They chatted with Ray about his decision to leave Rooster Teeth and what the future holds for him.

Prior to that, in the first 30 minutes of the show, our team talked Star Wars Celebration, including The Force Awakens, Rogue One, Rebels, Battlefront, and much more. There's also a little bit of discussion about Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice's first trailer, if you're looking for some Batman sandwiched between your Star Wars and Ray.

Not really, but they are out to find out what parenting styles work for them in the eventuality that they all have spawn at one point or another. Along the way they generate more ideas for the reboot of Guitar Hero, ruminate on Grand Theft Auto V on the PC, and OH GOD WHAT ARE THEY DOING WITH GORO’S ARMS?!?

Find out on this week’s podcast!

Plus, Josh let's loose with a deep, dark secret that's been haunting him the last month.

Enjoy!

Join us on this week’s podcast.

Have a listen to your weekly dose of things, words, and stuff!

Join us for another week of Constantly Calibrating!

Who is Spider-Man? Are you for Peter or Miles? Should comics/films be “forced” to bend to changes in culture?

J.K. Simmons induced diatribe aside, we go into our thoughts on the mutually beneficial merger of the two companies interests, and we even get into a discussion on how established comics characters should be handled?

Plus, bonus hatred-fueled rant about 50 Shades of Grey for your listening pleasure.

Give us a listen and tell us what you think!

Find out on this week's podcast!

Then join us at the end as we bid adieu to podcast host Josh, who is taking a leave of absence for the next few weeks due to child spawning shenanigans.

After listening, or even before, let us know some of your best memories of 2014 -- whether related to us or not -- then what you hope to see out of us in 2015.

Thanks for the fantastic ride this last year everyone!

This year we're changing things up from prior years, opting to do "Game of the Year", "Film of the Year", and "TV Show of the Year" awards; with this week focusing on discussing the nominees. Comic Story Arc, as mentioned during this show, was cut during recording for several reasons. Join us and let us know your own thoughts in the comments, then tune back in next week for winners!

On the news side of things, we look at the inaugural Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest, talk Sony & Marvel's Spider-Man web fluid filled dick measuring contest, and guffaw about Grand Theft Auto V Online's heist gameplay trailer.

That being said, this week we discuss the fallout from The Gaming Awards, including Legend of Zelda, Dragon Age Inquisition, King's Quest and more. In addition, we take a look at the PlayStation Experience, while figuring out Josh's excitement over Grim Fandango & Day of the Tentacle.

That and Marvel casting news, plus DC's Krypton on this week's show!

Join Josh, Brad, & Brian for an in-depth look at the teaser trailer, plus discussions on DC's Suicide Squad casting notice, and Steam's foray into video game streaming.

For this week's pre-Thanksgiving podcast we dropped the news and went full gaming, with a look at the last 3 week's major gaming releases. Well, more specifically the ones that members of the team have picked up. Listen as we give reviews and talk about World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor, Assassin's Creed Unity, Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Dragon Age Inquisition, and Grand Theft Auto V: The College Years.

Also, to those listening, make sure to participate in our Thanksgiving "contest" by using the hashtag #ConCalThanksgiving while proving you're listening to this episode on Thanksgiving. 

Yes, Josh points out Mass Effect; don't be shocked.

In addition, in news we announce a new contest running through this weekend, talk Marvel blowing their load, Mario Kart, and much more!

Anyways, Josh wasn't able to make this week's episode due to a sudden arm injury (don't ask questions) so our intrepid team decided to discuss how we're currently living in the future. Seriously, have you seen the amazing tech that's been popping up as of late: hoverboards, solar highways, robotic prostitutes...well maybe not that last one yet. Our team takes a look at all of this, plus makes predictions on the future.

Before that, we hype up this weekend's Issue Zero, tiptoe around the recent Star Wars leaks, and ponder why Warner Bros. have decided to ejaculate movies all over the next 6 years.

During the interview we discuss Red vs Blue season 12, the on-going volume 2 of RWBY, listen to an angry Jaune Arc voiceover, and discuss balls. Essentially a standard interview experience with Kerry & Miles.

Prior to the interview we look into more space travel news, plus we promote the Kickstarter for Women vs Cosplay!

In news we talk Tetris and money guns, because why not be a bit potentially hypocritical, right?

Sorry, excitement got the better of me today. Seriously, listen to this episode immediately to hear an outstanding conversation between Josh, Brad, Justin, and guest Aris Juson. We talk about Aris' work in social media and acting, as well as discuss what it takes to grow a fanbase online. There's discussions of life, loves, and plenty of things Destiny.

Of course we start things off with some news, featuring talks of Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China, a follow-up to Sleeping Dogs, Blizzard cancelling Titan, Final Fantasy XV, and Deadpool getting a film.

In addition we address the Microsoft buyout of Minecraft developer Mojang and the latest Star Wars rumors.

Before that you'll of course find some news on our recent Microsoft Store excursion, Microsoft buying Mojang?, the anniversary of the Dreamcast, and new news out of Apple. 

On the show the trio discusses the new Nintendo 3DS and what we know of it so far, Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell, new Games with Gold for September, and resurrect the long forgotten "Current Affairs" segment from yesteryear of Constantly Calibrating.

That plus some thoughts on the recent iCloud issues, pathetically called "The Fappening" on the Internet, on this week's podcast!

We also delve into the Amazon/Twitch.TV deal and what it means for streamers, Dragon Age Inquisitionmultiplayer, a Pokemon fighting game, and Mario Kart DLC! Plus, is Full House getting a sequel show?

Prior to that we take a look at why Josh is cancelling his The Sims 4 pre-order, get informed on Warlords of Draenor, ponder Star Wars on blu-ray, and prepare our anuses for The Simpsons marathon.

On this week's episode we chat with Anabel Martinez about creating the successful Men vs Cosplay calendar, plans for Women vs Cosplay, her cosplay and convention experience, and much more. This is definitely an interview you shouldn't miss and most certainly should enjoy!

However, I implore you to give our episode a shot, as it truly means the world to me and may be one of the most important (certainly most heartfelt) episode we've done to date. I know some extremely personal things are discussed during this show, which some among you may need to hear.

Our love and support go out to Robin Williams family, friends, and fans.

"Nanu Nanu."

In addition to the interview we discuss the announcement of Assassin's Creed Rogue as well as GameStop's changes to their used games policy.

Note: Due to some upload issues, we had to experiment with putting out a lower sound quality podcast this week. It sounds fine to us, but if it's in any way bothersome, please let us know.

For recent news, we discuss DashCon, insane Star Wars Episode VII rumors, The Sims 4 going premium, and the upcoming Simpsons 12-day marathon.

We had a great time talking about recent news, such as Weird Al being back at work, BioWare requesting Mass Effect feedback, and some Blizzcon news. This was of course followed up with an interview on Niki's life as it pertains to cosplay.

Honestly, we completely ran out of time with her at the end of the show, so definitely look for her to be coming back sometime in the not terribly distant future.

These stories include anecdotes & commentary on Miles Luna, RWBY, The Guardians, Burnie Burns, Greg Miller of IGN, Matt Hullum, Monty Oum, Kathleen Zuelch, Geoff Ramsey, frelling PWNEE Studios (creators of Cloudberry Kingdom), and much, much more.

Also, our thanks to Lucas Iosue (Hommsar on SoundCloud) for supplying our new, official theme song.

That plus a special, personal announcement from Josh and some thoughts on the Steam Summer Sale and RTX 2014!

Prior to that we ponder the recent Star Wars director announcements and listen to why Brian wants to be the first "man" on Mars.

In addition, during the news segment we discuss Nordic going full THQ, trouble in the land of Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, and more!

No Man's Sky, Assassin's Creed Unity (controversy and all), Far Cry 4 (with additional controversy), Dragon Age Inquisition, Sunset Overdrive, and much more will get discussed this week, so make sure to listen.

Also, let us know in the comments what your thoughts were on the big event. What won? Were you disappointed with anything? Why aren't we able to throw our money at Hello Games yet?

This is an episode no fan, or newcomer, of Constantly Calibrating should miss!

There may also be some goats involved.

This is the question we hope to discuss and maybe shed light on for this week's episode of Constantly Calibrating.

Also, some news on the Ant-Man film, Daredevil on Netflix, Nintendo's next dick move, and...suspended animation being a reality.

Let us know your own thoughts in whatever comment area you find this podcast.

This past weekend was Star Wars Day (or May the 4th) and Josh felt it was time to come clean on his hatred of this yearly event. Beyond that, we talk about the death of the old expanded universe in Star Wars and where we hope it goes to now, plus ideas about the recent casting announcements for Episode VII.

Check it out, as this is probably the best episode we've put out to date!

Brad is on Twitch, Brian is on Mac (to the other host's chagrin), and Joshua is in Disneyland on this episode of:

Constantly Calibrating!

There's also some news on both a Farscape film (which has Josh understandably excited) & a return of Humongous Entertainment (which has Josh confusingly excited).

This week we discuss Marvel's Cinematic Universe being planned out til 2028 & news that Microsoft may pursue Xbox 360 emulation on the Xbox One.

Finally, this week we're launching (planned) monthly debates on the podcast. This month's debate is about the morality of botting, powerleveling, and other potential cheating in online gaming. Drop us a comment if you have your own thoughts on the subject that you would like to share.

Also, let us know what you think of the new format!

Otherwise, on this week's podcast Brad & Justin give us some thoughts on Diablo 3's first expansion, Reaper of Souls, we address the rumors circulating Assassin's Creed Comet, thoughts on the Amazing Spider-Man movie universe, and we delve into Facebook buying the Occulus Rift.

That plus news and announcements for our newest podcast, Armbar!

Come by for the topics, stay for Justin's rythmic stylings!

That and more, this week on ConCal!

In addition we chat about World of Warcraft's next expansion Warlords of Draenor, thoughts on Arrow and its own rumor-mill, plus at the age of 29-years-old (nearly), I, Joshua Silverman, have learned to ride a bike!

On this week's episode, Brad, Josh, and Justin discuss what they've been playing the last week, rumors of a Mass Effect Trilogy re-release, Batman Arkham Knights unveiling, and finish it off with a whole bunch of South Park: The Stick of Truth gentle spoiler filled discussion.

On this week's episode we look at news for the Amazing Spider-Man film series from Sony Pictures, a potential film about the 90's console war between Sega & Nintendo, the closure of Irrational Games, and plenty of tangents along gaming topics and beyond.

We also say goodbye to the brilliant comedic genius Harold Ramis, in what was one of the most difficult ending conversations we've yet to have on ConCal.

There are also gaming discussions in the form of The Wolf Among Us Episode 2, Fable Anniversary, and some potentially shocking thoughts on Titanfall with its recent beta. Give it a listen, as we have a feeling you'll enjoy it!

In addition, we talk about rumors swirling about Lex Luthor's appearance in Batman vs. Superman vs. Batman and a Side of Taquitos; plus a whole lot of other stuff.

That, plus prior discussions on changes to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Amazing Spider-Man 2's latest trailers, and more on ConCal!

In addition to that, we ask a question that's on many minds this week: what's up with Epic? The much beloved gaming & engine developer recently sold their Gears of War franchise to Microsoft, which leaves the question of what else are they developing currently.

We discuss all of that, this week on Constantly Calibrating!

On this week's episode, Brad rants about some odd legal decisions on the part of King, developers of the popular Candy Crush Saga; we take a look at Nintendo's losses due to the Wii U and how they can fix it; ponder about what Blizzard's pre-order bonuses for Warlords of Draneor may entail for the industry; and venture guesses at why we need to use 13GB of storage space on our Xbox One's just to play Dead Rising 3.

That and varying degrees of additional information on this week's Constantly Calibrating!

On this week's episode our intrepid team discusses casting news for Marvel's Ant-Man, thoughts on the future of the Amazing Spider-Man movie series, and why Sean Connery should be a super hero. That plus a late game rant against SimCity (progress) and much more!

This week on ConCal out dynamic trio ran afoul of a non-recording recording program, which led to 45 minutes of lost audio. Never fear, as the episode is still a glorious discussion of Steam sales, Steam Boxes, a man with two dicks, and a wonderful Peter Molyneux improv routine.

You've been warned.

If you would like to see a list of the winners for this year, check this link: (http://bit.ly/1bgouqU)

For now, please enjoy last week's podcast wherein we examine the Xbox One in as great of detail as we're capable of!

Make sure that you head on over to GeekNewsNetwork.net and/or ConstantlyCalibrating.com to check out our two contests related to this episode!

That event being the aformentioned BlizzCon, wherein a new expansion for World of Warcraft was announced; more details released on the long-awaited World of Warcraft film; and information released on the highly anticipated MOBA-stlyed game, Heroes of the Storm. What info will we have for you? How excited will Brad and Josh get over this news? How little interest will Justin show?

Find out that and more on this week's episode of Constantly Calibrating!

This week we touch on some thoughts on Batman: Arkham Origins, take a look at the Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Trailer, and say goodbye to our favorite 4th grade teacher.

The topics this week include Pokemon X & Y, the announcement of Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD ReMIX, my 10-year high school reunion and its significance to ConCal, and some thoughts on the launch of our own YouTube gaming channel!

The description may be short and quasi-bland, but the episode certainly is not! Give it a listen and make sure to comment and subscribe!

In addition we bring you thoughts on the World of Warcraft film, which just had a release date announced. Where do we hope and expect the story to take us? Can a WoW film even be done in a way that is remotely satisfactory?

Our final topic of the cast relates to SimCity, ever the focus of anger in the land of ConCal. What has Electronic Arts done this time to earn our ire? Find out by listening below!

This week's Constantly Calibrating features some Grand Theft Auto Online expectations, as well as an announcement from ConCal related to the game. We also have some thoughts on SteamOS, Steam Machines, and the Steam Controller. There may also be additional thoughts on this year's closure of LucasArts, so make sure to listen for that!

Before we get to GTA V however, we do have some news related to Valve's SteamOS...and news related to GTA Online. Yes, it's a GTA heavy episode, which you should accept seeing as the game has been out for only a week now.

Though seriously, WTFAYNPGTAV people?! Anyways, we do appreciate you taking the time to listen, as this is arguably the best podcast we have put out to date. Justin joins Brad and I to discuss topics ranging from our Current Affairs, World of Warcraft and Brad's thoughts on improving the game, my own thoughts on the GODUS beta, Doctor Who news, and assorted stories from all of us.

Seriously, if you listen to one episode of ConCal, this is the one! Then keep listening after that, dammit!

It's not all community relations topics though, as we pick Matthew's brain about his thoughts on companies like 22Cans and Lionhead Studios, as well as what he thinks is going on with both current and next-gen gaming.

It's a long one (so to speak), so strap yourself in (seriously, so to speak) and get ready to listen to some fun conversations on gaming.

This week we discuss the 2DS, Wii U Price Drop, the concept of subscription models, and Xbox One news. Also, there is super excitement about Dragon Age Keep, as it answers a question Josh had asked early in the summer. Finally, there are tales a plenty as Josh regales Brad (and you) with experiences at the GameStop EXPO last week. Find out his thoughts on the Xbox One, PS4, and more in this week's episode!

Stick around as well for thoughts on Saints Row 4, Diablo 3's recently announced expansion, Grand Theft Auto Online's character creator, and more!

What? You're looking for specifics? Well, if you must know, we discussed the recent Doctor Who 50th Anniversary trailer (which can be found on GNNAZ.com), some more Everquest Next, Kinect and Xbox One potential woes, GameStop's interesting "deals", and my furry feline predicament. What might that be? Well, you should listen to find out!

After a week off, wandering the wilds of the Internet, we have returned to discuss the two major pieces of news for this week: the unveiling of the Twelfth Doctor & Sony Online Entertainment's new MMO, Everquest Next. We of course go on tangents leading in random directions, because that is who we are as podcasting people, but the topics list was quite small for this week; yet quite large when you consider the topics at hand.

Listen to us, and friend of the podcast Dylan Smoak discuss these topics in as much depth as we're capable of. Spoiler Alert: We didn't even cover half of the topics available for Everquest Next & Landmark, so expect more discussions of it in the future.

Superman, Batman, The Avengers, and plenty more are on the docket this week, so stick around and listen!

On this week's episode Brad and I discussed our thought's on Deadpool's first starring role in a video game, before transitioning along a journey leading through Grand Theft Auto V, the Steam Summer Sale, WoW getting a cash shop, and our thoughts on why Internet cafes never caught on in the US.

What were our thoughts on the gameplay of The Last of Us? Did the mechanics make sense with the story? How about that ending? Which characters were the most impactful?

These and possibly more questions will be addressed on this week's ConCal!

This week is not the previously announced The Last of Us spoilercast, as that had to be delayed by a week. Fear not! Brad and I spent this episode discussing many things, both enlightening and illuminating. Join us as we take a look into the departure of Don Mattrick from Xbox, the addition of balloons to the haphazardly released SimCity, and a new race venturing into the companion slot in Star Wars; The Old Republic.

If this is not enough to peak your interests, then I also offer you two tales of meeting people I wanted to be as a child. There may also be some ramble, as is expected when one is on Constantly Calibrating.

Who are we? What do we want? Where are we going?

Well, those questions may actually stem from the Babylon 5 20th Anniversary Reunion Panel, which was one of the highlights of my weekend, and perhaps my life to date.

We were actually left with questions of how did this weekend turn into such a complete clusterfrell for most of us? Why did nothing seem to go right at any point? What are we going to do about this?

Phoenix Comicon was not a terrible experience by any means, but the event was less than lackluster at the best of times. Panels were a confusing array of "what's actually happening right now?" and "will this guest actually be in attendance?"

Join myself, and special guests Charnell Silverman, Brian McDaniel, & Brent Hankins (NerdRep.com) for this hour-long look at Phoenix Comicon '13!

The Xbox One was announced today and with it came a lot of press over what Microsoft did, or in this case did not, do right with the system's debut. Some may argue a lack of actual gaming hurt the launch. Others might praise the concept of their new "snap point" system. There's also our own questions of what's the deal with compatibility with Xbox Live Arcade games, or the crummy hard drive space.

There's also the question about why Microsoft hasn't paid us for the brilliant achievement points vs. challenge points vs. title system that needs to be implemented.

We continue to chat about new things happening in Star Wars: The Old Republic, including plans for the new feline race that was added to the game yesterday. On top of that, Brad's wife chimes in with a pitch for a Star Wars-centric The Sims expansion that sounds positively delightful.

That, plus some discussions of the upcoming Xbox Infinity announcement.

Gaming Goddess Raychul Moore is back this week for her long anticipated second date with the lovely gentleman of Constantly Calibrating. You may remember our interview with her from last year; we had hoped she had forgotten it. This time, things went smoothly as we discussed the missteps of the upcoming next generation consoles, including the already released Wii U.

We delve into the world of cosplay, exploring our thoughts on "Cosplay=/=Consent", a topic at the forefront of nerd/geek consciousness in the ever-growing convention season.

Raychul also gives us, as well as you all, a helpful tip for San Diego Comic-Con and how to properly attend: Don't!

That and a reasonable chance of a lot more on this week's episode of Constantly Calibrating!

Yay!

On this week's episode we conclude or two-part, but not quite two-part focus episode on BioShock Infinite, which happens to begin with a different topic each time. Confusing, I know. What's even more confusing is how poorly my song choice for this week transitions into the episode. Oh well, I'm rushing to get ready for a trip and not thinking all too clearly.

This week is all about Star Wars: The Old Republic and BioShock Infinite. For one, we discuss returning and whether we like what we've found; the other we look deep into our spoilery crystal balls to see what we think of what is arguably the best game of this new year. (Not up for arguement however is the winner of "Best Character of the Year".)

That's this week of Constantly Calibrating, so we hope you enjoy!

This week's episode takes Steven and Josh on a journey around Disneyland and other similar parks, ending in another world of magic, merriment and make believe: Columbia. Yes, the BioShock Infinite city in the sky gets some gameplay and limited spoiler discussions.

Check back next week when Brad and Josh take a more in-depth look at the world of BioShock Infinite, as well as some chatting about Star Wars The Old Republic.

There may even be a new contest on the horizon! (There is, but not the one discussed on this episode.)

On this week's episode there is a whole lot of April Fools joke discussions, sadly none of which pertained to my idea of cannibalizing our fans into a really tiny zombie mech. (Budget cuts.) We did however discuss some Doctor Who and science-related things.

That and a whole lot less on this week's episode!

Or something.

This is episode 44 and we talk about a lot of things this week. Explanations of last week's delay coincide with discussions of Final Fantasy X/X-2 and where a remastering of Final Fantasy VII is. A look at this past weekend's drug-filled extravaganza, The Croods, meets head-on with some Doctor Who news.

That and less, or probably more on this week's episode!

Make sure to check out this post on our website (http://constantlycalibrating.com/2013/03/27/calibrating-the-pickling-process/) to enter our avatar code giveaway!

Check the link dump for more info on what we talked about this week.

Welcome to part 2 of our one-year anniversary episode of Constantly Calibrating!

On this episode we get Brad committed to joining us for RTX 2013, while he's simultaneously attempting to get me into StarCraft II. 

Spoiler: It worked. Brad and I are planning to stream some "Noob vs. Lesser-Noob: The Battle of StarCraft Incompetence Begins!" Friday. We'll have more details here and/or on FB fan page when the plans are set.

Finally, Steven and I have a rapid-fire discussion of Mass Effect 3's final DLC Citadel in honor of our first every episode.

Thank you for a year of awesome memories. Here's to another year!

On this podcast we go all over the map, discussing the clusterfuck that was the SimCity launch as well as our history as a podcast/site.

Check back on Thursday for part two of this podcast!

For today's podcast we go in-depth on everything we know about Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, while preparing to say goodbye to Mass Effect 3 as the final DLC was readying for launch. 

Brad and I reminisce about 'our' favorite MMO, and Steven goes link crazy.

This week was a crazy fun episode, hope you all enjoy.

On this episode of Constantly Calibrating we go into a semi-lengthy discussion of the final Mass Effect 3 DLC and a possibly super-lengthy discussion of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix coming to North America and Europe.

Did you know that we entered our podcast into The Geekie Awards? Did you know that you can enter your geekie stuff as well? Well, check the link dump and enter yourself soon; the deadline is in two days!

Finally, just letting you all know that I will not be putting out my unboxing video for LootCrate. It is...just embarassingly bad, like to a degree that even I can't warrant putting it out. Sorry if you were for some reason excited about it.

That and probably less, maybe more, on this episode of Constantly Calibrating.

What came out was a highly enjoyable chat with a truly interesting individual/geek. Honestly this is probably my favorite interview to date, which is saying something since I made the same claim just 5 hours earlier after talking to Rooster Teeth's Monty Oum.

Kristen was an absolute delight to chat with, and I can only hope that we have her on again sometime in the not too distant future.

To find out more about The Geekie Awards or their Epic Cosplay Contest, check the link dump! (Do it!)

On this episode we explore the wonders of Monopoly again, new board game stuff, announce a contest, and a whole bunch of other mishigas

Take a listen and you could get 1/4th of the way closer to winning this newly released game!

That and less, or more, on this episode of Constantly Calibrating!

On today's podcast: some Assassin's Creed discussions and fogcast related rambleations!

This week's theme song is "Brothers of the Creed" by Miracle of Sound. More information about Miracle of Sound can be found by visiting our site and click on this podcast's link.

For today's podcast we go into quite a few discussions of what it takes to build a home; some Mass Effect: Omega announcement stuff; all culminating in random tirades about Disney. All-in-all a pretty standard podcast out here at ConCal.

*The announcement about the newest Mass Effect DLC titled “Omega” was announced shortly after we recorded this week’s podcast. We’ll have more information and a discussion of that on next week’s episode.

Now that that outburst is out of the way...mostly.

Today we bring you a podcast that I had been waiting to record for quite some time, but wasn't sure if we would be able to work it out. On the show we have Anthony Burch (Lead Writer of Borderlands 2) and Ashly Burch (Tiny Tina in Borderlands 2) and it was awesome! The Burch's, as we tend to call them around our house, are old friend's of ours and to catch up and suck up to them was oh so fun.

With that, put your Borderlands 2 down*, sit down, and have a listen.

*Note: You really don't need to put Borderlands 2 down; your obsession is perfectly healthy and understandable. Just throw the podcast on while you're playing. You'll find it adds to the ambiance in ways you would never expect.

Alas, we come to our latest podcast with our discussions of Borderlands 1 & 2, as well as the newly announced Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD thing.

Turns out that I'm also extremely tired, in that I completely forgot to record an introduction this time. Well, let's pretend it was intentional and just a test or something.