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A Conversation with Rick "The Hadou" Thiher | on EVO, the FGC, & esports Sep 27, 2023

Rick "The Hadou" Thiher -- General Manager of EVO and the founder of ComboBreaker - joins the show to talk about the logistics behind planning the biggest FGC tournament in the world, the nature and popularity of fighting games, the business of esports and a whole lot more! -- 0:00 Intro 2:20 Planning EVO in a post COVID world 4:20 EVO as a convention 9:49 How did the FGC avoid the esports franchising model? 12:15 How do you choose what games will be at EVO? 16:29 Are fans committed to games or their own favorites? 17:40 The Nintendo Question 19:10 How has venture capital money changed the esports space? 22:14 Lessons from grassroots to scale in event planning

26:55⁠ The Future of EVO

⁠29:15⁠⁠ The PLG Interview Question ---

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The Making of Spyro the Dragon May 12, 2023

Learn about the history and story behind the making of one of the Playstation platformer classic: Spyro the Dragon

A Conversation with Osama Dorias | Lead Content Designer at Blizzard Jan 24, 2023

In a new episode of [a conversation with], Solo is joined on the show by Osama Dorias, the Lead Content Designer at Blizzard, to discus a range of topics on gaming and diversity! •• 0:00 What game are you playing now? 5:00 The evolution in gaming development and testing 22:08 What makes you prefer video games to other mediums? 26:50 How did you get into gaming? 35:30 Representation and Diversity in Gaming 49:00 Advice for people who want to get into the gaming industry 59:45 Favorite game of all time 1:01:20 What's one piece of art you'd love to see made into a video game?

The Year 2022 In Gaming Jan 09, 2023

After a three year hiatus, Solo and Lilo reunite to take a look back at all the top gaming stories of 2022 & make a few speculations on what to expect in gaming in 2023 | - 0:55 call of duty league, esports future in trouble? 5:05 bayonetta (?) scandal 7:55 Netflix in gaming 13:20 Google stadia and cloud gaming 18:40 G4 shutdown, why isn’t there money in gaming media 19:30 FTC/ Activision blizzard, modern monopolies and competition in gaming 24:00 how gaming fits into unionization movement 29:50 Halo 34:30 EA loses fifa 35:47 steam deck 38:40 gta (Slow year in gaming, impact of Cyberpunk, but idk if really separate topic) 40:35 top games of 2022 47:17 2023 predictions (man lilo is obsessed with breath of the wild isn’t he)

a brief yet informative history of Laser Tag Nov 08, 2022

Learn the brief yet informative history behind the childhood FPS we all got to play — LASER TAG ••• Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

the Making of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Jul 25, 2022

In a new episode of Story-Mode, Solo shares the history and story behind the making of one of the greatest video games of all time | The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker! • Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

the End of Loot Boxes (Mostly) Jul 04, 2022

Solo returns to the mic sooner than later for a new episode of @some point. This time around, he talks about Netherlands and 18 European countries finally going after Loot Boxes & whether that monetization trend is finally coming to an end

A Slow Summer in Gaming Jul 01, 2022

Solo returns to the mic for a new episode of @some point. This time around, he talks about a very slow summer in gaming in terms of popular new releases, Niantic cutting almost 10% of its staff, the Playstation Gamepass, and a whole lot more

the MAKING OF | Super Mario Strikers Jun 10, 2022

IN a new episode of [story-mode], Reggie celebrates the release of the new Super Mario Strikers by sharing the short history behind the making of the beloved Nintendo sports series -- SUPER MARIP STRIKERS •• story-mode] is a weekly series that goes into the stories behind the creation and development of the most important and influential video games made! •• Subscribe • Instagram • Twitter

the story of ELDER SCROLLS SKYRIM | [the making of] May 28, 2022

IN a new episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the making of one of the best games of all time, and the last one released in the beloved Elder Scrolls Series: SKYRIM • [story-mode] is a weekly series that goes into the stories behind the creation and development of the most important and influential video games made! • Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

A Conversation with Freelance Journalist George Yang on Games & Journalism May 20, 2022

IN a new episode of [a conversation with], Solo is joined on the show by freelance games journalist GEORGE YANG [@yinyangfooey] who's written for Gamespot, IGN, NPR, Washington Post +. We discuss a range of topics on gaming and journalism, including how to break into the space and more! •• 0:00-5:49 Intro 5:50-7:17 Favorite Games 7:18-9:19 Why Video Games? 9:20-15:34 Getting into Journalism/How George Got into Journalism 15:35-20:29 How the Pandemic Changed the Gaming Industry 17:45-17:55 Ice Cream Truck Interlude🍦 20:30-24:17 Misconceptions about the Gaming Space (or Competition in the Space?) 24:18-30:16 How George got into freelancing and the importance of overcoming rejection 30:17-38:37 Games Coverage by Gaming Media Outlets vs. Traditional Media Outlets 38:38-47:11 Building a Sustainable Space in Gaming 50:49-52:15 What the Future Holds 52:16-54:13 How do you define a gamer? 54:14-58:49 The Review Process 58:50 What piece of media would you want to see as an adaptation?

a PARAPPA THE RAPPER speed-run | a short history May 16, 2022

A brief yet informative history on the story behind the making of Parappa the Rapper, the little rapping dog whose game launched the music rhythm genre • subscribe & follow us on all of the socials below for more dope gaming content + news! • https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

In-Game sADS Apr 29, 2022

In the return episode of @ Some Point, Solo discusses the recent news that Microsoft and Playstation are looking for ways to integrate advertising into their free-to-play games • don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! • Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

A Most Curious Man | The GUNPEI YOKOI speed-run Apr 25, 2022

IN a new episode of [speed-run], Solo returns the microphone after a little hiatus to give a slightly longer than brief history on the accomplishments and importance of GUNPEI YOKOI •• && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! • Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

HADES: How SuperGiant Games Made the Modern Rogue-Like Classic Apr 11, 2022

IN a new episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the making of the 2018 rogue-like classic, HADES. He delves into the evolution of Supergiant Games and how their previous works helped the small indie team put together one the best games of the year it released, and arguably of the decade • [if you want to watch the full video, go over & subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames] • socials: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

How Riot Games Transformed League of Legends into a Global Phenomenon | Chapter 2 Mar 24, 2022

IN the second chapter of the story of League of Legends, Reggie shares how Riot Games transformed from a company launching its initial MOBA game in 2009 to global esports and gaming monolith it is today. ••• people like games is a gaming media laboratory & news+community portal ••• Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

the story of League of Legends Feb 27, 2022

IN a new episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the making of arguably the biggest video game and esport of all time -- League of Legends •• subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames • instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

A Conversation with Joost Van Dreunen // former CEO of Super Data & Author of One Up Feb 23, 2022

THE FRIENDOS are excited to announce our next guest on a conversation with! i had the very cool experience of again speaking with JOOST VAN DREUNEN, the former CEO of Super Data, and author of the book One Up •We chatted a bit about: • the strategic reasons behind Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard • Why Nintendo has actively avoided mobile • how PlayStation can compete against xCloud • && a whole lot more on games & business! • One of my favorite writers and thinker in the space, excited to share this one this coming week so stay tuned to the PLG YouTube channel! • Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

How Uncharted Created a New Form of Console Mascot || the story of Uncharted chapter 2 Feb 19, 2022

IN PART TWO of the story of Uncharted, Reggie moves the story past the launch of the Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and traces how the series would evolve in new iterations and how Uncharted and Nathan Drake became a Playstation mascot and an IP big enough for a Hollywood movie! • [story-mode] is a weekly series that goes into the stories behind the creation and development of the most important and influential video games made! • Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

The Website That Was The Hub of Internet Culture Before There Was One || a Newgrounds speed-run Feb 15, 2022

ON THIS weeks episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick and potentially informative history behind the gaming website that helped launch thousands of games and made a generation PC gamers without evening realizing it -- NEWGROUNDS • [speed-run] is a weekly series where Solo shares a short but relatively informative history on the origins of different types of games! • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Youtube, Instagram, & Twitter for more! ••• https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames

How Naughty Dog went from Jax and Daxter to Nathan Drake || the story of Uncharted chapter 1 Feb 12, 2022

IN A new episode of [story-mode] Reggie shares a two chapter history behind the making and evolution of UNCHARTED. In chapter 1, Reggie starts the story at the beginnings of the studio behind it all, Naughty Dog. And how the makers of Crash Bandicoot and Jak & Daxter would go onto to create Uncharted, the Playstation 3 classic that started a series that is still massively popular to this day! • [story-mode] is a weekly series that goes into the stories behind the creation and development of the most important and influential video games made! • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

How The Urban Planner Genre Came To Exist || a Sim City 2000 speed-run Feb 12, 2022

ON THIS weeks episode of [speed-run], Solo shares the quick and arguably informative history behind the urban city planning classic that anyone born in the 1990s will remember playing -- SIM CITY 2000 • [speed-run] is a weekly series where Solo shares a short but relatively informative history on the origins of different types of games! • & don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

the DEATH'S DOOR review Feb 11, 2022

IN THE inaugural episode of the People Like Games Review series, Solo shares his thoughts on one of his personal favorite games of the year -- DEATH’S DOOR • the review doesn’t really have the traditional format but come thru to learn about how the game humanizes its bosses and is a lovely meditation on life, death, and balance • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

a WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SANDIEGO speed-run \\ a short history Feb 02, 2022

ON THIS weeks episode of [speed-run], solo shares a quick and potentially informative history behind the educational mystery computer game of the 1990s -- WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SANDIEGO • [speed-run] is a weekly series where Solo shares a short but relatively informative history on the origins of different types of games! • Be sure to subscribe to the People Like Games Youtube channel and hit that notification bell for more of the dopest content in gaming! | https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames

A Conversation with Rami Ismail // Co-Founder of Vlambeer Studio & Game Developer Ambassador Feb 01, 2022

TO KICK off a new week of content, the friendos at People Like Games are excited to announce the the return of "A Conversation With!" || in our first conversation back, Solo had the very cool experience of speaking with industry legend RAMI ISMAIL. We got to talk about: • the intricacies of indie game development • how international gamers think outside the West • the abstract philosophy inherent to game dev • difficulties inherent in programming collision in games • what his personal favorite games are • and a whole lot more! ••• www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames

reggie Explains how experience works in POKEMON || side-quest Jan 26, 2022

IN a new episode of [side-quest], Reggie answers the question some of you Pokemon fans might have asked when random numbers were rewarded to different Pokemon after a battle or catch: how does experience work in Pokémon? • [side-quest] is a variety gaming show featuring a whole bunch of random studies, analysis, talks, breakdowns, etc - always focused on gaming! • & don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames && Be sure to subscribe to the People Like Games Youtube channel and hit that notification bell for more of the dopest content in gaming! | https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames

a TAMAGOTCHI speed-run \\ a short history Jan 24, 2022

IN THIS weeks episode of [speed-run], Solo continues his streak of short yet still surprisingly informative histories, this time on the omnipresent digital toy craze of the 1990s -- TAMAGOTCHI ••• [speed-run] is a weekly series where Solo shares a short but relatively informative history on the origins of different types of games! ••• don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames ••• & be sure to subscribe to the People Like Games Youtube channel and hit that notification bell for more of the dopest content in gaming! | https://www.youtube.com/peoplelikegames

the story of POKEMON - chapter 4 // documentary Jan 22, 2022

IN THE fourth and final part of the story of Pokémon, Reggie continues the story on the evolution of the Pokemon series. This time, focusing on the most recent Pokemon games -- Generations 6, 7 and 8 -- and how those games introduced what he calls “The Gimmick Generation” • [story-mode] is a weekly series that goes into the stories behind the creation and development of the most important and influential video games made! • PART 1 - Origins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNMIC...PART 2 - Battle Mechanics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKMt3...PART 3 - Soft Reboot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMpRg...• && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikeg... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames&& Be sure to subscribe to the People Like Games Youtube channel and hit that notification bell for more of the dopest content in gaming!

Microsoft buys Activision-Blizzard for 70 bills. Now what? | friendo-talk Jan 19, 2022

solo & reggie discuss & react to Microsoft's sudden out of the blue purchase of Activision-Blizzard for 70 billion dollar. The convo includes details of the deal, what the purchase means for consolidation and competition in the gaming industry, whether Call of Duty will go exclusive, and what in the hell Playstation is supposed to do to respond. & more! • [friendo Talk] - solo & reggie pull up for a few minutes daily to banter on the funny, interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! || Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

a MANCALA speed-run \\ a short history Jan 17, 2022

on this weeks episode of [speed-run], solo shares a quick and potentially informative history behind the ancient yet timeless stones game -- MANCALA • [speed-run] is a weekly series where Solo shares a short but relatively informative history on the origins of different types of games! • & don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

the story of POKEMON - chapter 3 // documentary Jan 15, 2022

IT's PART 3 of the special four part [story-mode] series on the origins and evolution of the Pokemon series and games. Reggie continues the tale behind the creation and evolution of the Pokemon franchise, this time taking us to the 5th Generation of Pokemon, Black and White. And the ways in which Junichi Masada set about rebooting the spirit and setting of Pokemon, alongside its player base • [story-mode] is a weekly series that goes into the stories behind the creation and development of the most important and influential video games made! • PART ONE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNMICZASihc&t=16s • PART TWO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKMt3O6N9dM&t=236s • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

why do physical and digital games cost the same? | [side-quest] Jan 12, 2022

IN a new episode of [side-quest], Solo asks and answers a question that's long annoyed him: why do physical and digital editions of video games cost the same amount? • [people like games] is a a gaming media laboratory & community portal • & don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

a JENGA speed-run \\ a short history Jan 10, 2022

in episode two of [SPEED-RUN], Solo shares a quick and for once straight-forward narrative behind the creation of the block building classic -- JENGA • speed-run is a weekly series where Solo shares a quick run through of the origins behind different types of games! • & don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

the story of POKEMON - chapter 2 // documentary Jan 08, 2022

for the second episode of a special four part [story-mode] Pokemon series, Reggie continues the tale behind the creation and evolution of the Pokemon franchinse. This time focusing on how Generations 2, 3, and 4 evolved the games battle mechanics to evolve the series and kick off a competitive scene • [story-mode] is a weekly series that goes into the stories behind the creation and development of the most important and influential video games made! • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

a CHESS speed-run \\ a short history Jan 05, 2022

to start of season two of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick but this time arguably informative history behind the game of Kings -- CHESS • [speed-run] is a weekly series where Solo shares a quick run through of the origins behind different types of games! • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

the story of POKEMON - chapter 1 // documentary Jan 03, 2022

its the official launch of the second season of [story-mode] & to kick things off Reggie shares the first part of the story behind the creation and evolution of his favorite gaming series-- POKEMON • [story-mode] is a weekly series that goes into the stories behind the creation and development of the most important and influential video games made! • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames && Be sure to subscribe to the People Like Games Youtube channel and hit that notification bell for more of the dopest content in gaming!

The Year 2021 In Gaming Part 2: Top Stories & Future Predictions Dec 13, 2021

it's PART 2 of the two-part Friendo-Talk year end gaming recap special. In this part, we move past the big three console makers and to a random collection of the top stories & happenings these past 12 months -- including Take-Two & GTA, Niantic's Pikmin game, Twitch leaks, Valve Steam Deck and a whole lot more • [friendo Talk] - solo & reggie pull up for a few minutes daily to banter on the funny, interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry • https://www.plg.gg - https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames - https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

The Year 2021 In Gaming Pt 1 -- [a Friendo Talk recap special!] Dec 10, 2021

it’s the return of friendo Talk — but now the friendos are live and in-person! And for the return, solo & reggie recap the year 2021 in gaming in a two part episode • Part I covers The Next Gen Console Wars and the moves that Playstation, Microsoft, and Nintendo have made, and which of the big three is currently the winner // 1. Intro - 2. Playstation - 3. Xbox - 4. Nintendo • [friendo Talk] - solo & reggie pull up for a few minutes daily to banter on the funny, interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry

reggie presents the story of YU-GI-OH Nov 20, 2021

in a new episode of [story-mode], REGGIE shares the story behind the creation of the 2000s classic anime series and trading card game -- YU-GI-OH • [story mode] - a twice weekly original series where Solo and Reggie cover the stories behind the creation of important and interesting games • https://www.plg.gg
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solo presents the story of Magic: The Gathering Nov 18, 2021

in a new episode of [story-mode], solo shares the story behind the creation of the 1990s trading card game classic -- Magic: The Gathering • | a people like games production | • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.c om/peoplelikegames || https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

What does it mean to Game Of The Year? || [ friendo-talk: gaming+culture] Nov 17, 2021

solo & reggie discuss the recently announced nominees for this years Game Awards and ask the question of what it means to be Game of The Year • [friendo Talk] - solo & reggie pull up for a few minutes daily to banter on the funny, interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry • https://www.plg.gg • https://ww w.instagram.com/peoplelikegames • https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

the story of SLY COOPER || [documentary • short history] Nov 13, 2021

its the second season of [story-mode] & to kick things off Reggie shares the story behind the creation of the Playstation 2 platformer and cult classic -- SLY COOPER • [a people like games production] • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/pe oplelikegames https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

is Halo about to take over Call of Duty once again? || [friendo-talk] Nov 11, 2021

solo and reggie ask and answer the question of whether the time has come for Halo to once again overtake Call of Duty in popularity -- especially with the excitement for HaloInfinite and the tepid response to Call of Duty: Vanguard! • [friendo Talk] - solo & reggie pull up for a few minutes daily to banter on the funny, interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry • [a people like games production] |

the story of OKAMI | a short history Nov 11, 2021

in a new episode of [story-mode], SOLO shares the story behind the creation of the uniquely beautiful and under appreciated masterpiece -- OKAMI • a people like games production • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peop lelikegames || https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

how is League of Legends esports not profitable yet tho? || gaming+culture || [friendo-talk] Nov 09, 2021

solo and Reggie discuss the recent revelation that League of Legends esports has yet to turn a profit for Riot Games -- they ask how tho? & why it's still the best marketing tool they have • [friendo Talk] - solo & reggie pull up for a few minutes daily to banter on the funny, interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

what should CD Projekt Red do with the future of Cyberpunk 2077? || [friendo-talk] Nov 05, 2021

SHOW LESSsolo and Reggie ask and answer the question of what they would do if they were in charge of CD Projekt Red and had to make a decision on the future of Cyberpunk 2077 • people like games is a gaming media laboratory & community portal -- check us out on all of our socials below! • | [a people like games production] | https://www.plg.gg| https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.facebook.com/peoplelikegames| https://www.reddit.com/r/peoplelikegames

the story of LUIGI'S MANSION || [documentary] Oct 31, 2021

In a special Halloween episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the creation of the Gamecube launch title and the thoroughly underrated -- LUIGI's MANSION • | a people like games production | • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peo plelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

a short history of DRAGONBALL FINAL BOUT • [peoplelikegames] Oct 29, 2021

in the 13th episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a short history behind the first ever Dragonball video game to be released in America -- DRAGONBALL: FINAL BOUT • || a people like games production || • don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- instagram.com/peoplelikegames + www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

the story of DEAD SPACE Oct 23, 2021

In the 20th episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the creation of the horror classic -- DEAD SPACE • a people like games production • && don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peo plelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

a RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT speed-run | [a short history] Oct 22, 2021

in the twelfth episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick but this time arguably informative history behind the Squid Game sensation and childhood playground classic -- RED LIGHT, GREEN LIGHT • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peoplelik egames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

the story of HORIZON ZERO DAWN Oct 16, 2021

In the 19th episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the new generation open world classic -- HORIZON ZERO DAWN • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

where did the words Nerf and Buff originate? | [side-quest] Oct 14, 2021

In a new episode of [side-quest], Solo asks and answers the question: when and why did gamers decide to use the words Nerf and Buff to describe gaming stat changes?
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a TAG [speed-run] Oct 12, 2021

In the eleventh episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick and not terribly informative but still actual history behind the childhood playground classic -- TAG • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peopleli kegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

the story of ANIMAL CROSSING Oct 09, 2021

In the 18th episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the small village game that became a massive phenomenon -- ANIMAL CROSSING • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peoplelike games| https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

a TIC TAC TOE [speed-run] Oct 05, 2021

In the tenth episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick but not terribly in-depth story behind the classic -- TIC TAC TOE • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!
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the story of SPLINTER CELL Oct 02, 2021

In the 17th episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind the Ubisoft stealth classic -- SPLINTER CELL • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com/p eoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

the [friendo-talk] SEPTEMBER NEWSCAP Sep 29, 2021

present the return of Friendo Talk & the SEPTEMBER newscap - Solo & Reggie shoot the breeze and talk about all of the most important and interesting happenings in gaming in the past month • [Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com /peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

a SETTLERS OF CATAN [speed-run] Sep 27, 2021

In the ninth episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick and not terribly in-depth story behind the history of the classic board game -- SETTLERS OF CATAN • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https ://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames| https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

the story of FABLE Sep 22, 2021

In the sixteenth episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind one of the most ambitious games of all time -- FABLE • 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Who is Peter Molyneux? 1:30 Lionhead Studios begins development on FABLE 2:30 The massive ambitions & expectations of the game 3:15 Molyneux's overpromises come back to haunt the game 4:00 Fable launches in 2004 4:30 Outro • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! -- [ https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames]

a DEF JAM VENDETTA [speed-run] || gaming history Sep 20, 2021

In the eighth episode of [speed-run], Solo continues to share another quick but not terribly in-depth story behind the history of the hip-hop fighting game classic -- DEF JAM VENDETTA • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! | https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

the story of GRAND THEFT AUTO Sep 15, 2021

In the fifteenth episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind arguably the most important gaming franchise ever -- GRAND THEFT AUTO || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more!
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a JET SET RADIO [speed-run] Sep 14, 2021

In the seventh episode of [speed-run], Solo continues to another quick but not terribly in depth story history of the cult classic, JET SET RADIO • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! | https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames | https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

the story of STAR FOX Sep 08, 2021

In the fourteenth episode of [story-mode], Reggie shares the story behind one of the most technologically advanced games of its times, and most popular Nintendo characters of all time — STAR FOX • 0:00 Introduction 0:30 The Argonaut team 1:15 Dylan Cuthbert and 3D Technology 2:00 The creation of the Super FX chip 2:30 Star Fox is born out of an old game 4:00 Cancellation of Star Fox 2 and Star Fox64 4:30 Outro • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! | https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames| https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

a ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS [speed-run] Sep 07, 2021

In the sixth episode of [speed-run], Solo continues to another quick but not terribly in depth story history of not a video game but, ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS — • || a people like games production || • Don’t forget to subscribe for all our weekly content and find us over on Twitter and Instagram for more! | https://www.instagram.com/peoplelikegames| https://www.twitter.com/peoplelikegames

A Conversation with Martin Sahlin - the creator of UNRAVEL and Creative Director at Coldwood Studio Sep 05, 2021

What’s up people, It's Solo here & im excited announce that we had a very cool guest on People Like Games this week. I had the opportunity to speak with MARTIN SAHLIN, the creator of UNRAVEL and the Creative Director at Coldwood Studios! • We discussed a whole lot of things including the inspiration behind the character Yarny, the difficulties of implementing complex physics in games, the best form of storytelling to connect with players, & a whole lot more about the process and development of Unravel & gaming! • || a people like games production ||

the story of METAL GEAR SOLID || peoplelikegames Sep 01, 2021

In the thirteenth episode of [storymode], Reggie shares the story behind one of the most cinematic games in industry history, alongside its eccentric and beloved creator — METAL GEAR SOLID • [a people like games production || find us on social media & don't forget to subscribe!] | https://www.plg.gg

a MINESWEEPER speed run -- Aug 30, 2021

In the fifth episode of [speed-run], Solo continues to another quick but not terribly in depth story history of MINESWEEPER — the classic 90s PC time waster we all played but didn’t really know what we were doing -- [a people like games production] -- www.plg.gg

FRIENDO TALK returns with an AUGUST RECAP Aug 29, 2021

Though it’s been a minute to say the least, Solo & Reggie once again to shoot the breeze and talk some games in the form of a not so short recap about the most interesting and important happenings in gaming this past month. So, come through more or less and show some love!

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0:00 Introduction

1:05 Activision Blizzard is sued by the State of California over sexual harassment and discriminatory work place

3:00 The cascading effect of the lawsuit on different gaming properties and entities

4:05 Stringer Bell aka Idris Elba will be voicing Knuckles in Sonic 2

5:00 Niantic reverses its decision to reverse course on some of its pandemic introduced changes -- most noticeably the size of the activity circle

7:15 Pikmin AR still set to release and what was Niantic doing with Harry Potter

9:15 Fortnite steals Imposter Mode from Among Us

10:30 Fortnite introduces an MLK memorial in game

11:15 XCloud will allow Series X games to be played on older consoles

12:40 Outriders developer claim they still have not generated a profit since the games release

16:00 is Kendrick Lamar going independent?

18:30 Konami rebrands Pro Evolution Soccer into efootball and will make it free to play

20:15 South Korea changes law to allow minors to game more

23:00 Halo Infinite release date announced

the story of PSYCHONAUTS Aug 25, 2021

In the twelfth episode of [storymode], Reggie shares the story behind the creation of one of the most unique games of all time — PSYCHONAUTS || [a people like games production] — www.plg.gg

the NEOPETS speed run -- Aug 23, 2021

In the fourth episode of [speed-run], Solo shares a quick but not terribly in depth story behind NEOPETS, & how the browser based nostalgia classic was so far ahead of its time in internet game mechanics -- a people like games production -- www.plg.gg

the story of GHOST OF TSUSHIMA -- Aug 18, 2021

In the eleventh episode of [storymode], Reggie shares the story behind the creation of one of the best games of this generation, GHOST OF TSUSHIMA -- a people like games production -- www.plg.gg

the BACKYARD BASEBALL speed run -- Aug 16, 2021

In the third episode of Speed Run, Solo shares a quick but not terribly thorough overview of how the childhood millennial classic BACKYARD BASEBALL came to exist. Including the icons of Achmed Khan and Pablo Sanchez -- [a people like games production] -- www.plg.gg

the story of PERSONA -- [People Like Games] Aug 11, 2021

In the tenth episode of [storymode], Reggie shares thee story behind one of the most important JRPG games of all time, PERSONA. Though Persona was seemingly an overnight smash hit in the West these past few years, the games history traces far back and to another game series, Shin Megami Tensei. Come hear how Persona evolved out of the Shin Megami Tensei series and became the high school setting based JRPG and dating simulator we know today

the story of SNAKE || peoplelikegames || [storymode] Aug 04, 2021

In the ninth episode of [storymode], we take a look back at one of the first and most important mobile games of all time, SNAKE. The classic game we all remember from the early days of cell phones is often remembered fondly, and is of foundational importance in the industry, so, its history is worth sharing. So, come thru and listen to Reggie share the story behind it all! | a peoplelikegames production

How does the Grading Games System work tho? | sidequest | peoplelikegames Jul 28, 2021

In the premiere episode of SIDE QUEST, Solo asks Reggie a series of questions about the games grading / grading games system works, what companies are involved, what the process for grading and valuating is, and why it all seems relatively sketchy • a people like games production | www.plg.gg

the story of BIOSHOCK || peoplelikegames Jul 21, 2021

In the eighth episode of Story Mode, we take a look back at Solo's favorite video game series, the philosophical, moral, horror game, BIOSHOCK. Created by Ken Levine, the mind behind the System Shock series, Bioshock was meant to serve as a spiritual successor to the series, and to evolve the thematic and philosophical depth of what could be done in a game. Taking on questions from Ayn Rand, to genetic mutation, to the consequences of science, Bioshock is still considered to be one of the greatest games of all time. SO come grab a ticket and listen to Reggie narrate for you the story behind the great BIOSHOCK! // a People Like Games production // www.plg.gg

the story of SPORE || peoplelikegames Jul 07, 2021

In the seventh episode of Story Mode, we take a look back at the wildly ambitious and wholly original late 2000s title, SPORE. Created by William Wright, the man behind the Sim City series, SPORE was hyped before its release as one of the most important games of all time. BUT, upon landing, was received slightly less warmly. However, in the years since, SPORE proved it was far too ahead of its time, and the legacy of the game has taken a hit alongside. But, it included a whole lot of incredible elements and ideas that worth celebrating and remembering. So come grab a seat and listen to Reggie share the story behind it all! • A short history on the creation of SPORE • | a people like games production

A Conversation with Yngvill Hopen - [Art and Game Director of PODE] || peopelikegames Jul 05, 2021

It's Solo here and I'm excited to announce that the good ol friendos had a new guest on the show this week. I had the opportunity to speak with Yngvill Hopen, the Game and Art Director of "PODE" and the Co-CEO of the Norwegian independent game studio, Henchman&Goon • We discuss the process and development of Pode & how the studio was able to create such a beautiful game with a small team and no money. we also discuss: - where the games visual inspiration was drawn from - how the game maps and puzzles were implemented - the toughest issues they had to overcome. • We also discuss the challenges that independent studios face in finding consumers and the back-end economics of it all. In addition to a whole lot of fun gaming conversation and more! • [| a people like games production |]

the story of MANHUNT || peoplelikegames Jun 30, 2021

In the sixth episode of Story Mode, we take a look back at the infamous and controversial mid 2000s Rockstar Games horror entry, MANHUNT • Considered to be one of the most controversial games of all time, Manhunt has the unique history of being one of the most well known Adult Only games. Released in the mid 2000s, Rockstar Games was growing in popularity with the Grand Theft Auto series, but the release of this horror game where you play an escaped convict on a murdering rampage took the concept to a next level. Come here Reggie discuss how the game came together and what the response was truly like • A short history on the creation of the infamous, MANHUNT • a people like games production

the story of RATCHET AND CLANK Jun 06, 2021

In the fifth episode of episode of Story Mode, and in honor of its new upcoming title A Rift Apart, we take a look at the story of Ratchet and Clank! • One of the most fun and uniquely inventive games of this generation, Ratchet and Clank was born out of Insomniac Games requirement for a new mascot for the Playstation 2 genre. So come take a listen to Reggie as we chat about how all those beloved gadgets, gizmos, and characters of the Ratchet and Clank world came to be • A short history on the creation of the beloved RATCHET AND CLANK • [a people like games production]

the story of KINGDOM HEARTS Jun 03, 2021

In the fourth episode of Story Mode, we take a look at Reggie's favorite game, the defining Kingdom Hearts. Kingdom Hearts is arguably the most ambitious cross-over ever in gaming, with the worlds of Final Fantasy and Disney coming together in the most unique of ways. A classic of the genre, this action-oriented JRPG led to a series that would create 10 games and one of the most intricately convulted stories of all time. But, before that, it all started in an office building shared by SquareSoft and Disney in Japan. Come listen to how Kingdom Hearts was made, the minds behind the game, and more! • A short history on the creation and evolution of the JRPG series Kingdom Hearts • a people like games production

the story of CHRONO TRIGGER May 24, 2021

In the third episode of Story Mode, we take a look at the story of the legendary CHRONO TRIGGER. Long considered one of the greatest game, it was the result of some of the great minds of the JRPG era coming together to bring an epic tale with revolutionary mechanics. From the time traveling narrative, to its gameplay changes, and the including of consequences, Chrono Trigger was a game far ahead of its time, and deservedly stands amongst the greats in gaming history. • A short history on the creation and evolution of the JRPG series CHRONO TRIGGER •

the story of FINAL FANTASY May 17, 2021

In the second episode of Story Mode, Reggie shares the Story of Final Fantasy! A short history that includes what inspired the creation of Final Fantasy, some of the most important games of the series, and why the series has been groundbreaking. • A short history on the creation and evolution of the JRPG series Final Fantasy • [a people like games production]

the story of DRAGONQUEST May 10, 2021

For a special month of content, the good ol folks are officially making Story Mode a weekly staple that'll be available every Saturday! SO, in that spirit, and to kick off the first week of May, we present to you the first in the MayRPG specials -- The Story of Dragon Quest

A Conversation with Joost Van Dreunen, author of One Up and former CEO of Super Data May 01, 2021

In a very cool opportunity made reality I had the chance to speak with Joost Van Dreunen, the author of the book ONE UP [one of the best business of gaming books you’ll find to buy it] and former CEO of gaming data and research company Super Data. We discuss Joost’s book, including the distinct eras of gaming and what they’re defined by, strategies for IP licensing, the evolution of business models, esports, and even Max Payne 3.

Reggie Talks with Modder and Youtuber TeddyRoseKidd about Games & Mods | gaming+culture | plg May 01, 2021

Reggie chats with Modder and YouTuber TeddyRoseKidd, who you might’ve heard about from his recent Mario Odyssey 2D demake about what games he loves and grew up with, how he got into modding, the process of deconstructing a game, and a whole lot more!

A Short History of Teamfight Tactics | a STORY MODE premiere | peoplelikegames Apr 10, 2021

With the TFT Fates Championships upcoming, Reggie decides to chat about the history of auto-chess and autobattlers, with a focus on Riot's Teamfight Tactics. Reggie touches on what Teamfight Tactics has done differently than its predecessors and competitors and how Riot and TFT have helped pave the way for competitive autochess as an esport. • Story Mode - a new type of gaming history series • | a people like games production

What Is The Future Of E3? | gaming+culture | fieldofview Apr 07, 2021

Field of view returns as Solo and Zeemo discuss the future of E3, the yearly Los Angeles based gaming convention. As E3 goes digital only for the second year in a row, we ask what value does E3 have moving forward as companies can reach consumers directly, and what E3 has to do to adapt to a new segment of gamers who might not value its history as much , and more!

Rocket League Finally Goes Mobile & the return of @ some point in the day | gaming+culture | plg Mar 25, 2021

the @ some point in the day show makes its return as Solo talks about Psyonix taking Rocket League to iOS and Android with Rocket League: SideSwipe. He chats whether Rocket League can adapt its controls to touch screen, and why he thinks its long overdue for Psyonix to take Rocket League mobile|

is the Weekcap aka [top stories in gaming] | gaming+culture | squadbanter Mar 18, 2021

As usual, Solo and Reggie banter about the top stories in gaming this past week including including| 〽️ TeamFightTactics daily player count hitting 10 million 〽️ EA's FIFA21 Ultimate Team Icon selling controversy 〽️ Xbox and Playstation's next-gen back and forth battle continues 〽️ We ask is Rockstar going to become a Playstation exclusive? 🕹 a people like games production || www.plg.gg

HIP HOP and GAMING: A Conversation | gaming+culture | fieldofview Mar 16, 2021

For this week, Zeemo and Solo discuss HIP HOP and GAMING. Specifically, we talk about the recent partnership between X-Set and the music label Quality Control (QC) Music, what rappers have already invested into the gaming space, how streamers are a little bit like rappers, and what are future predictions are for the continuing marriage between the two industries -- Field of View with Solo and Zeemo -- A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry -- a people like games production || www.plg.gg

Issa the WEEKCAP aka [the Top Stories in Gaming This Week] | gaming+culture | squadbanter Mar 13, 2021

IS THE WEEKCAP - For this weeks episode, Solo and Reggie discuss the top stories in gaming this past week including Bethesda going exclusive to Microsoft, RUST data loss, German Loot Box Laws, & more! Pull up . Squad Banter with Solo and Reggie - A weekly bantering on the funny and interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

A Conversation with Hauk Nelson - Partnerships Manager at NRG esports | gaming+culture | #plg Mar 12, 2021

For a special Friday episode of some People Like Games content that continues to see us chatting with folks from the world about gaming. For this week, I got the chance to speak with HAUK NELSON, partnerships manag er at NRG esports. We of course discussed what our favorite games were, gave a few reactions to the most recent Pokemon Direct and what our speculations and analysis were on the announcements, nerd out to Hades a little bit, and what piece of entertainment Hauk would love to see made into a game. But also business stuff, such as how non-endemic sponsors entering gaming has brought new branding strategies for esports orgs, what opportunities are being missed, and how the international and US esport markets differ -- Pull up -- a people like games production || www.plg.gg || follow People Like Games for the best damn content in the gaming industry

Thoughts on NINTENDO's Limited Time Sales Strategy | gaming+culture | fieldofview Mar 09, 2021

For this week, Zeemo and Solo discuss Nintendo's Limited Time Sales strategy in the midst of the company's decision to pull Super Mario 3D All Stars from its digital shop at the end of March. We talk about whether artificial scarcity increases purchase likelihood, if Nintendo plans to keep using this strategy, and when we think this sort of thinking might make its way over to Nintendo's mobile aspirations . Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

A Portrait of FRANCIS SUAREZ, the Mayor of Miami | gaming+culture interviews | peoplelikegames Mar 05, 2021

For the second interview in the Portrait Of series, the squad is very excited to present our second ever guest, FRANCIS SUARREZ, the Mayor of Miami [@mayorofmiami] -- We had the opportunity to speak with the mayor for a few minutes and discussed his own career and relationship with gaming, how he hopes to make Miami inviting for game studios and creator houses alongside his push to bring start-up tech companies to the city. Not to mention what his ideal game would be, AOL emails, and civics and political simulator. Pull up! -- follow People Like Games for the best damn content in the gaming industry.

Where Will the 'Hollywood' of Gaming Be? | gaming+culture | fieldofview Mar 04, 2021

For this week, Zeemo and Solo discuss what part of the world will become the "Hollywood" of gaming. We discuss what cities are trying to attract gaming companies and content creators, what our best guesses will be, and how that question relates to the international gaming scene -- Field of View with Solo and Zeemo -- A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

Issa [return of] the WEEKCAP | gaming+culture | squadbanter Feb 27, 2021

SHOW LESSYerr what's up people. The squad dip back into a people like games classic and present the return of THE WEEKCAP. Which, as the name states, is a recap of the weeks gaming topics. Including Nintendo Direct's, Bethesda lawsuits, executive actions to get gamers new generation consoles. Pull up . Squad Banter with Solo and Reggie - A weekly bantering on the funny and interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

What are gaming brands and influencers trying to do on CLUBHOUSE? | gaming+culture | Field of View Feb 23, 2021

For this week, Zeemo and Solo discuss the viral social media audio sensation thing CLUBHOUSE. We discuss what gaming brands are trying to do on the platform, what its function is, and whether an audio only influencer will come into the gaming space --- Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry --- a people like games production || www.plg.gg

A Portrait of Sylvan LaCue | People Like Games Interview Series | #YOUNGSYLVAN | 1 Feb 23, 2021

We’d like to present the premiere episode of the new People Like Games interview series “A Portrait Of” with friend of the show and Florida artist, Sylvan LaCue. We’ll be talking with Sylvan, the Florida born artist about the release of his new project “Young Sylvan: Part 1”, the connection between anime and hip hop, what musicians he'd love to work with, Kingdom Hearts, and more gaming and rap stuff! Pull up and be sure to check our Sylvan’s new project on all the usual streaming music places .⠀ A Portrait of Sylvan LaCue . the new People Like Games interview series - “A Portrait Of”, in which we’ll be talking to musicians, celebrities, industry executives, professional gamers and more about their lives, careers, and, well, gaming. & for premiere episode were excited to announce

Why Don't XBOX and PLAYSTATION offer Cloud Storage? | gaming+culture | Field of View Feb 16, 2021

For this week, Zeemo's frustration with Playstation5 storage issues leads him to ask a particularly interesting question: Why don't Microsoft and Sony offer cloud storage solutions for their consoles the same way Google and Apple do for data? . Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

Shooting The Breeze & Reggie's Early Thoughts on LINK's AWAKENING | gaming+culture | squadbanter Feb 11, 2021

Yerr what's up people. The squad continue their consistency and hit the air two weeks running. Given a slow news week, Solo ends up shooting the breeze while Reggie shares his incomplete Link's Awakening Review as he progresses on his Live playthrough. . Squad Banter with Solo and Reggie - A weekly bantering on the funny and interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

On Gaming Apparel Partnerships & Activision-Blizzard Profits | gaming+culture | Field of View Feb 09, 2021

For this week, Team Liquid's apparel partnership with Viz Media to produce licensed Naruto merchandise and Zeemo talks about Activision-Blizzard's recent quarter and whether the company and gaming space can keep up the pace of sales growth . Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

Squad Banter | the REGGIE BIRTHDAY Interview | gaming+culture | peoplelikegames Feb 06, 2021

Squad Banter with Solo and Reggie - A weekly bantering on the funny and interesting and curious happenings from around the gaming industry . It's been a minute since le squad reunited for some banter, but we're back now weekly, with a special episode in tow. It's Reggie's birthday, SO, for this episode instead of talking about the usual nonsense but instead, it'll be the REGGIE BIRTHDAY INTERVIEW. Come show some love and learn about one of the team! . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

FOV | the ZEEMO Birthday Interview | gaming+culture | #plg Feb 02, 2021

Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry --- It's a special week for the FOV squad as one of our co-hosts, Zeemo, just had his birthday. SO, for this episode instead of talking about the usual weekly business and strategy stuffs, instead, it'll be the ZEEMO BIRTHDAY INTERVIEW --- Come show some love and learn about one of the team! || a people like games production || www.plg.gg

FOV | Xbox Hits Reverse on Its Price Hikes. But What''s Their Strategy Now? | gaming+culture | #plg Jan 26, 2021

Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry | For this week, we talk about Microsoft's decision to double the price of its Xbox Live Gold subscription, only to reverse course within 14 hours | Including why they chose to raise the price, what they can do now, and what's their next move | a people like games production || www.plg.gg

FOV | Observations on the Top Selling Games of 2020 | gaming+culture Jan 19, 2021

Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry || For this week, we share our observations on the NPD Group's recently released numbers on the Best Selling Games of 2020 ||. a people like games production || www.plg.gg

Le Squad Banter On the Monster Hunter Rise Demo Jan 19, 2021

For this week's episode, Solo and Reggie decide to share their not so wonderful experiences on the Monster Hunter Rise demo for the Nintendo Switch. . They were not good experiences. || oh, & don't forget to folllow people like games for the best damn content in the gaming industry || www.plg.gg

FOV || What is Amazon Trying to Do In Gaming? || gaming+culture Jan 17, 2021

Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry . For this week, we focus on a singular topic: What is Amazon Trying to Do in in Gaming? And break down the company's history in the industry, what pieces it currently has, and where we think Amazon will end up amongst the hierarchy of gaming providers in the coming future . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

le Squad Banter present 'the HADES review' | Jan 15, 2021

For this week's episode, le squad has finally gotten around to offering a little range in the content, anddd, we want to continue that process for you viewers. So in that spirit, we are very happy to present our first review for: . HADES by SuperGiant Games . We talk about what the game encompassses, the combat style, the unique aesthetic, the incredible voice acting, and the super unique ways the games story unfolds. . don't forget to folllow people like games for the best damn content in the gaming industry . www.plg.gg

FOV | Bungie & Riot Team Up to Sue && Twitter Likes to Talk Games Jan 12, 2021

Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry . For this week, Solo talks about recent news of Riot and Bungie teaming up in a lawsuit to go after hack and cheats distributor GatorCheats &&&, Zeemo focuses on the massive growth in gaming conversation on Twitter and a breakdown of the numbers . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

FOV | Gaming Budgets go Hollywood, Pokemon Goes Gucci, & Our Favorite Game of 2020 Jan 05, 2021

Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry . For this week, Solo talks about recent news of Bandai Namco developing the most expensive game in their company history, &&&, Zeemo focuses on the partnership between Gucci and Pokemon Go and what it reflects on evolving consumption habits . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

FOV | Which Gaming Companies dominated the Ads Space & Tencent Extends Its Reach Dec 29, 2020

Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry . For this week, Solo talks about which gaming companies ended up having the most ad impressions over 2020, with Nintendo and Playstation leading the way. While Zeemo focuses his on Tencent's acquisition of Leyou Technologies and how dominant its investment position is amongst top gaming companies in the space . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

FOV | Streaming Felony Legislation Arrives & The Dangers of the Streaming-Entertainment Industry Dec 23, 2020

Field of View with Solo and Zeemo - A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry . This week we chat about the legislation makes its way through Congress that could make streaming illegally a felony offense and Zeemo talks about the viral sensation RowdyRogan and how a new generation of kids face the dangers of the entertainment industry through streaming . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

Field of View: Talking Forbes Esports Valuations & the Gaming Industry in 2021 Dec 19, 2020

For the second week of Field of View, with hosts Solo and Azeem. A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry . This week we chat about the recent Forbes article valuing the top 20 esports teams and Zeemo talks about the cancellation of major esports tournaments and how the gaming industry can build on its breakthrough year . a people like games production || www.plg.gg

Introducing Field of View: A Conversation on the Strategy and Business of the Gaming Industry Dec 19, 2020

People Like Games presents Field of View, with hosts Solo and Azeem. A weekly discussion on the two to three most important business or strategic decisions occurring in the gaming industry. Alongside general discussions on weekly current events. Episodes will be available every Saturday! . www.plg.gg . instagram - @peoplelikegames twitter - @peoplelikegames

9| Why Does Nintendo Sort of Hate Its Competitive Community?" Dec 10, 2020

For this week's episode, Solo and Reggie discuss the question of Nintendo's contentious relationship with its competitive community, with particular ire aimed at the Smash Brothers Melee community . a people like games production . www.plg.gg

8| le squad kick it during a slow news week Dec 03, 2020

Solo and Reggie shoot the breeze and discuss current events and topics in gaming. This week we chat || what games we're playing and a few of the stories that peaked our interests during the week -- We also discuss other things related to gaming too tho || www.plg.gg

7 | Nintendo stays on Fuego & Are New Consoles Really Worth The Money ATM? Nov 18, 2020

Solo and Reggie shoot the breeze and discuss current events and topics in gaming. This week we chat || (1) Slow News leads us to ask whether the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X are currently worth the price tag, and how Nintendo has found the perfect strategy to maintain its hot strea -- We also discuss other things related to gaming too tho || www.plg.gg

Esports Tries Membership Models & New Consoles Arriveth Finally. Kind of. || november || Nov 11, 2020

Solo and Reggie shoot the breeze and discuss current events and topics in gaming. This week we chat || (1) Amazon announces delays for Xbox Series X preorders -- (2) Microsoft looks to buy Japanese studios -- (3) Envy Gaming releases a new exclusive membership model? -- (4) Fortnite starts thinking about a subscription model -- (5) Nintendo continues its sales lead without really trying -- (6) & more! || www.plg.gg

New Generation, New Brands but Same Old Delays || @somepoint || Nov 04, 2020

Solo and Reggie shoot the breeze and discuss current events and topics in gaming. This week we chat | (1) BlizzCon goes Free & Virtual for 2021 -- (2) League of Legends puts on an AR K-Pop concert for Worlds -- (3) What will next generation console sales look like in a lockdown? -- (4) Video games find new marketing avenues -- (5) Sony & Rockstar exclusive partnership rumors -- (6) & more! || www.plg.gg

the music industry's Twitch beef, surprise Delays, & more gaming stuffs! | [peoplelikegames] Oct 28, 2020

Solo and Reggie shoot the breeze and discuss current events and topics in gaming. This week we chat |

-- remaster load times getting cut

-- the music industry comes together to beef with Twitch over streaming

-- Cyberpunk2 2077 and more games receive a surprise delay

-- Facebook launches itself into the cloud

-- Reggie talks what games he's been playing this week!

- - & more! || www.plg.gg --- twitter & instagram - @peoplelikegames | dotsolo_ [a People Like Games production]

politics in games, twitch copyright strikes, & nintendo strategy talk Oct 23, 2020

Solo and Reggie shoot the breeze and discuss current events and topics in gaming. This week we chat | -- AOC streams Among US on Twitch -- NBA2K21 Unskippable ads -- Gaming Grades -- Nintendo Release Strategies -- new Hideo Kojima games - - & more! || www.plg.gg --- twitter & instagram - @peoplelikegames | dotsolo_ [a People Like Games production]

console war updates, nintendo cease& desists, & gaming speculation Oct 17, 2020

Solo and Reggie shoot the breeze and discuss current events and topics in gaming. Including Xbox Series X and PS5 reveals, Nintendo sending lawyers after adult actresses, new Ken Levine games, asking whether Twisted Metal is a battle royale and more!

@ Some Point Finally Reboots & Reginald's Inaugural Episode Oct 10, 2020

After another few weeks, the @ SOME POINT IN THE DAY SHOW has finally returned to its weekly format. BUT, with a whole lot of new new in hand. Starting with the introduction of the show's newest co-host and member of the PLG family, Dyl aka the Reginald aka Regg is joining the 1 and 2s. For his inaugural episode, and my ass finally returning, we talk about Mario 3D All Stars and Nintendo release strategy, the popularity and pay model of Genshin Impact, rumors about a new Sega Dreamcast mini retro console, and more of this that and the other! -------------------------------------------- www.plg.gg twitter & instagram - @peoplelikegames | dotsolo_ [a People Like Games production]

SOLO makes a Proper Return | august28 Aug 28, 2020

After a few weeks of hiatus, solo makes a return to to the microphone to once again discuss all the doings and happenings in the gaming industry. So though there's plenty of announcements still yet to come, it's safe to say it's a proper return to form, and we jump right into things cause apparently a lot of shit has happened since I last recorded. So, let's talk Halo delays, PS5 exclusivity pre-order system, a new Nintendo Switch Pro model, Epic Games lawsuits, & more.

& we Back! Almost: updates on @ some point | june12 Jun 14, 2020

After a brief two week hiatus, Solo jumps back onto the microphone to give a little update on what's been going on, when you can start expecting regular episodes once again, and what's going to be new with the @ Some Point In The Day Show upons its initial return!

IS the WEEKCAP | What’s New(S) in gaming | [may29] May 29, 2020

What’s up folks! It’s Friday, so it's as always time for the WEEKCAP, which covers some of the most important and interesting gaming stories of this week including: + Microsoft and Sony continue their back & forth battle for next generation console marketing dominance - [00:38] + Twitch signs more streams to exclusivity with SUMM1T headlining - [1:42] + It's looking like BlizzCon 2020 will be cancelled for this coming year - [2:40] + Niantic introduces a new form of blending Augmented Reality in Pokemon Go - [3:45] + GTA6 release date guessed? - [4:42] + Nvidia Geforce now tries to pivot to survive - [6:00] + & more! ||

7 OBSERVATIONS on The Most Viewed Games on TWITCH (2020) | @ SOME POINT | Gaming x Pop Culture May 27, 2020

For the midweek episode, as I'd mentioned, I take a look at the data for the most watched games on Twitch in 2020 by viewership, and then analyze it and share with ya'll SEVEN OBSERVATIONS I make based on those numbers! Be sure to subscribe to the channel! -------------------------------------------- 🕹SOCIALS - @peoplelikegames for the | twitter | facebook | 👾SHOP for mens & womens apparel - WWW.PLG.GG 🎮SUBSCRIBE to the twitch at twitch.tv/dotsolodolo

FORTNITE Goes to the Movies with Christopher Nolan May 25, 2020

To kick of a new week, I start with a talk and breakdown of Epic Games FORTNITE partnering with Christopher Nolan for the world premiere trailer of TENET, & an upcoming in-game movie showcase to occur this summer. I ask, why tho.

CRUCIBLE arrives & Amazon Looks to Drink Up Gaming's Milkshake || MAY.20 May 20, 2020

For the midweek episode, I take a look at Amazon's official arrival into the gaming space with the launch of Crucible this coming month in three parts:

1 - Background on Amazon's forays into the space

2. Crucible

3. What it means for the gaming industry as a whole

Rumors & Speculations of a Gaming nature \ TUES - 5.19 May 19, 2020

For Tuesday, I take a quiet few days in the gaming industry to sidestep the news and drop into the Rumor Mill to see what's on the horizon for releases and news throughout the gaming industry.

What's UBISOFT's beef with Apple & Google? | [MON/5.18] May 18, 2020

To start up a new week, I take a look at some of the details involved in Ubisoft's decision to sue Apple and Google over the Rainbow Six Siege mobile clone, AreaF2. AND, why the lawsuit will probably go nowhere with some past cases as examples! [going live tonight at 10PM w/ some HALO5 on twitch.tv/dotsolodolo]

Introducing GAMESCASTING - BIOSHOCK THE MOVIE May 13, 2020

For midweek, I've got another something new for everyone. A new mini-series that I'll be doing every so often called GAMESCASTING in which I try to put together the perfect cast and director for the ideal gaming movie. Beginning with BIOSHOCK!

Harry Potter & The Disappointment of Wizards Unite May 12, 2020

For Tuesday's episode, I analyze Niantic's mobile AR Game, no not Pokemon Go, but Harry Potter Wizards Unite, & the great disappointment its been, as well as a break down of its mechanics and downloads/revenue generated

The CONSOLE WARS - By The Numbers || [mon|5.11] May 11, 2020

For a new week, I'm starting things off with The CONSOLE WARS -- By The Numbers, where I take a look at the total sales in hardware and games for the Xbox One, Playstation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Then I take a look at the numbers and a few factors to crown the winner of this current generation of consoles!

IS the WEEKCAP || May 7 May 07, 2020

Solo wraps up the most important and interesting stories in gaming and esport for the past week including:.

+ Xbox 2020 recap

+ Madden Xbox exclusivity

+ AC Valhalla

+ A resurfaced Prince of Persia prototype from 2004

+ Nintendo's crazy numbers

+ Pokemon Go wants to make players unhappy

|| [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

the FIRE EMBLEM: THREE HOUSES review May 06, 2020

For Wednesday's episode, I present my first ever game review, featuring Fire Emblem: Three Houses for the Nintendo Switch. Going to be breaking the review up into the following:

1. intro

2. overview/story

3. game mechanics

4. tips & hints

5. the final grade

the everything XBOX episode || [5.5] May 05, 2020

For Tuesday's episode, I talk about XBOX, and everything related to it in four parts including|

1. Recent announcements and upcoming events

2. TECH - & the Xbox Series X technology highlights

3. GAMES - & what's upcoming at launch including Halo Infinite, etc

4. the BUSINESS STRATEGY - & how Xbox is betting on its subscription model and cloud gaming service, the Xcloud to help win the next generation console battles.

|| [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

What's FORTNITE Trying To Do? || [5.4] May 04, 2020

[5.4] For the first episode of May, I talk about FORTNITE, and how Epic Games is looking to evolve the franchise into something more akin to a social platform than a game as exemplified by its recent focus on in-game musical events and the addition of the Party Royale game mode || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

Overwatch League's Golden Boy Flies the Coop | [4.29] Apr 29, 2020

Solo discusses Jay "Sinatraa" Won' the reigning MVP and Champion of Overwatch League and his unprecedented decision to retire from the game and instead become a player for Riot Games new FPS "VALORANT"

Is the Circle Closing in on BATTLE ROYALE? | [4.28] Apr 28, 2020

For Tuesday's episode I take stock of the Battle Royale genre on hearing the news Bohemia International is closing the studio behind DAY-Z, the zombie survival game that kicked off the BR Craze. I go into a little history on the past two years of the genre, explain why Call of Duty: Warzone has users, & speculate on the question of what's next?

|| 🕹SOCIALS are @peoplelikegames for the | twitter | facebook | 👾SHOP for mens & womens apparel - WWW.PLG.GG

Slow News Day & MAJOR Leaks | [4.27] Apr 27, 2020

What starts as a slow news day for Monday quickly transformed, so I end covering the major LAST OF US 2 LEAKS and how Sony and Naughty Dog are responding to it. Also talk about where this story will move to next, as well as the major legal action that will likely come out from this. || 🕹SOCIALS are @peoplelikegames for the | twitter | facebook | 👾SHOP for mens & womens apparel - WWW.PLG.GG

Issa the WEEKCAP [4.23] Apr 23, 2020

Solo wraps up the most important and interesting stories of the week in gaming and esports. || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

A Definitively [Subjective] Comparison of HALO vs. CALL OF DUTY - [4.21] Apr 21, 2020

[4.21] Solo decides to finally ditch the analysis for an episode to instead offer his subjectively objective take on whether HALO or CALL OF DUTY is the better series || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

WEED and Gaming [4.20] Apr 20, 2020

Solo talks WEED, and gaming, for a special 4/20 episode. Some of the topics include why no gaming companies have partnered with existing weed companies, why beer is viewed differently by corporate advertisers, does your favorite streamer smoke, & more! || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

issa the WEEKCAP [4.17] Apr 17, 2020

Solo wraps up the most important and interesting stories of the week in gaming and esports. || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

SPECULATIONS of a Gaming Nature [4.14] Apr 14, 2020

[4.14] Solo SPECULATES about a few different topics of a Gaming Nature. Including whether the next generation console price point will matter, what the continual cross-over between pop culture and gaming will look like, how long will the gaming popularity boost last, & the future of loot boxes with ESRB finally addressing the issue with warning labels || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

Solo kicks it with AGLET Director of Growth Azeem Khan about Shoes x Gaming x AR x Hip Hop [+ more] Apr 13, 2020

[4.13] Solo is joined by AGLET App Director of Growth Azeem Khan to talk about the release of their new mobile game that combines sneaker culture and Augmented Reality. We chat about his experience in entertainment, how the gamification of sneaker culture works, the complexities of launching an AR game in the current atmosphere, and hip hop top five albums. Because why not.. & a whole lot more! || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

the RUMOR MILL - [4.13] Apr 13, 2020

[4.13] Solo decides to side-step the slow news cycle by presenting Rumor Mill, a new segment that sticks to its name by compiling and presenting all the most interesting talking and potential happenings in the gaming industry || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

issa the WEEKCAP Apr 09, 2020

[4.09] Solo wraps up the most important and interesting stories of the week in gaming and esports. || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

what does the future hold for E3? Apr 07, 2020

[4.07] Solo talks about the future of E3, the yearly gaming convention held in Los Angeles. Including the issues it was facing prior the it's 2020 event cancellation, what it's "next iteration" will look like (spoiler alert - a lot like TwitchCon), and what publishers and console makers may end up doing for 2021 if they benefit more from digitally marketing to consumers directly. && a bit more this that and the other || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

on CLOUD GAMING & some speculative Observations Apr 06, 2020

[4.06] Solo talks about CLOUD GAMING. Including how it works, what current companies exist in the space, what the problem with so many competitors will be, & who I think will be the winner of the cloud wars! || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

AMAZON likes Games Apr 04, 2020

[4.04] For a bonus episode for the week, Solo talks about AMAZON, and the conglomerate's soon to be move into gaming, what games its producing, and what impact its cloud service codenamed 'Project Tempo' might have in a crowded field. & a little bit more of this that and the other! ||

issa the WEEKCAP Apr 04, 2020

[4.02] Solo wraps up the most important and interesting stories of the week in gaming and esports. || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

POKEMON GO evolves & the future of AR/VR in gaming Apr 01, 2020

[4.01] Solo talks about POKEMON GO and the steps Niantic has taken to evolve the mobile AR game amidst the effects of the corona virus, and a bit about how the near-term future fortunes of AR and VR have seemingly flipped || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

VALORANT & the celebrity game release strategy Apr 01, 2020

[3.31] - Solo talks about VALORANT, the new FPS by RIOT GAMES, the makers of League of Legends. Specifically, about it's use of popular streamers to market its unveiling || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

EPIC GAMES likes Publishing Mar 31, 2020

[3.30] Solo talks EPIC GAMES and the thinking/strategy behind their decision to launch their own gaming publishing arm with quite the generous terms || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

issa the WEEKCAP - [fri|3.27] Mar 28, 2020

Solo wraps up the most important and interesting stories of the week in gaming and esports. || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

GAMBLING on esports is legal? Bet. - [thurs|3.26] Mar 27, 2020

Solo talks about Nevada's decision to legalize gambling on esports and why its such a historically important moment for the industry as a whole || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

introducing STORY MODE - a new gaming history series - [mon|3.16] Mar 26, 2020

Solo finally announces STORY MODE, a new scripted and produced gaming history series that focuses on stories, moments, places, and more from gaming history. come hear about the new from People Like Games that launches this APRIL || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

the great NINTENDO SWITCH drought of 2020 - [weds|3.25] Mar 26, 2020

Solo explains how all of the Nintendo Switch consoles in physical and online retailers suddenly disappeared, what that's doing to the prices, and when or if gamers can expect the next shipment with production globally delayed due to the corona virus || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

ESPORTS hits the digital dash - [mon|3.23] Mar 24, 2020

Solo discusses how the esports industry and its teams will have to adapt in a near future without events and what skill-set will define the winners in the coming months . || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

the WEEKCAP - [thurs|3.19] Mar 20, 2020

Solo rounds up the top stories of the week in esports and the gaming industry . || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

BENDO comes thru for the POKEMON episode [weds|3.18] Mar 19, 2020

Solo kicks it with the homie Bendo, who's a big Pokemon fan to talk about, you guessed it, Pokemon. Come thru as well for some quarantine banter on favorite pokemon and regions, ranking the games, competition from Tem-Tem, and a whole lot of unrelated things || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

what does Playstation5 have in the bag? - [tues|3.17] Mar 18, 2020

For TUESDAY, March. 17 || Solo speculates on what to expect to expect from the Sony Playstation 5 architecture unveiling. && the reason for its curious timing, and why the company should partner with Nvidia GeForce Now for its cloud gaming service || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

well, that was a week - [thurs|3.12] Mar 13, 2020

For THURSDAY, March. 12 || Solo discusses the continual and growing impact of COVID-19 on the gaming world. & recaps a few top stories that have occurred in-between . || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

[how come the industry hates Nvidia GeForce Now?] - weds | mar.11 Mar 12, 2020

For WEDNESDAY, March. 11 || Solo tries to figure out why the gaming industry keeps piling it on Nvidia GeForce Now, the cloud game streaming service, as publisher after publisher continue to pull their catalogues from the service. || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

[Call of Duty: Battle Royale arrives. y tho?] - tues | mar.10 Mar 11, 2020

For TUESDAY, March. 10 || Solo talks about Activision-Blizzard's decision to release Call of Duty: Warzone, a free-to-play standalone game, and why it might not be the best idea. || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

[can Reggie save gamestop? probably not] - mon | mar.9 Mar 10, 2020

For MONDAY, March. 9 || Solo talks about former Nintendo President Reggie Fils-Aime joining the Board of Directors at Gamestop and whether he can help lend some magic to save the company || [@peoplelikegames - instagram | twitter | facebook | shop&events - PLG.GG]

[the weekcap] - thurs | mar.5 Mar 06, 2020

For THURSDAY, March. 5 | Solo wraps up the most important and interesting stories of the week in gaming and esports || [socials] - instagram | twitter | facebook | [shop&events] - PLG.GG

[midweek ramblings & speculations] - weds | mar.4 Mar 05, 2020

For WEDNESDAY, MARCH. 4 | Solo stays in the gaming bag to cover topics including || + ZYNGA faces a class action lawsuit over 2019 data breach | ESA reconsiders e3 in light of California's state of emergency | google STADIA sets up its out games studio | DESTINY2 decides to get rid of loot boxes with new update | + && more || [socials-@peoplelikgames | shop&site - PLG.GG | a People Like Games production]

[THE SWITCH HITS TREY] - MAR.3 | TUES Mar 04, 2020

For TUESDAY, MARCH. 3 | Solo extends his hand into the content bag for a new month in a new week with a new episode on gaming and esports including | + halo combat evolved finally comes to pc + riot makes its entry into the fps genre with the release of Valorant this summer + torque esports sets up an eight-week collegiate overwatch tournament with 40k in scholarship prizes | + the smash world tour is announced with a prize of $250k| + && more [final lap] - the nintendo switch turns 3, and has some ridiculous stats early in its run. || [socials-@peoplelikgames | shop&site - PLG.GG | a People Like Games production]

[MARIO KART TOUR LOOKS FOR THE 1UP] - MAR.2 | MON Mar 03, 2020

For MONDAY, MARCH. 2 | Solo extends his hand into the content bag for a new month in a new week with a new episode on gaming and esports including | + ff7 remake demo is released on playstation | + marvel announces a new AAA open-world mobile RPG with Netmarble at PaxEast + developers say stadia didn't offer enough for exclusives | + iem katowice goes on this past weekend without a crowd| + && more [final lap] - will Mario Kart Tour's recent announcement that multiplayer will finally be introduced to the mobile game be enough to help reverse its fortunes & establish its popularity? _____________ [socials] - instagram | twitter | facebook | [shop&events] - PLG.GG [a People Like Games production]

FEB.27 | THURS - [THE WEEKCAP] Feb 28, 2020

For THURSDAY, FEBRUARY. 27 | Solo wraps up the most important and interesting stories of the week in gaming and esports INCLUDING| ---- + bethesda pulls its catalogue from nvidia geforce | + xbox unveils series x details on the fly on a monday | + EA joins list of companies dropping out of GDC due to corona virus | + Fifa20 bans pro player from competition & all its services for being a dick | + more details on activision-blizzard's dmca subpoena of the redditor who leaked battle royale details | + temtem, the pokemon inspired mmo, lays out its road map for the next 6 months | & a whole lot more. ---- [socials] - instagram | twitter | facebook | [shop&events] - PLG.GG

FEB.26 | WEDS - [GAMING IN 2020 VS. COVID-19] Feb 27, 2020

for WEDNESDAY, february 26: Solo keeps his hands in the content bag with new eps for a new week in gaming and esports.

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no scope | +roblox recieves $150 million investment from vc firm Andreeseen Horowitz | +temtem plans to release console ports in 2021 | +gog expands its 30 day refund policy | +steam changes its search options + more!

final lap| how far reaching will the effects of the corona virus be on the gaming industry in 2020?

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FEB.25 | TUES - [TEMTEM TRIES TO EVOLVE FROM JUICE TO SAUCE] Feb 26, 2020

For TUESDAY, FEB. 25 | Solo keeps his hands in the content bag with new eps for a new week in gaming and esports including | + EA joins list of companies dropping out of GDC due to corona virus | + Fifa20 bans pro player from competition & all its services for being a dick | + more details on activision-blizzard's dmca subpoena of the redditor who leaked battle royale details || final lap - temtem, the pokemon inspired mmo, lays out its road map for the next 6 months. ______________________________________ [socials] - instagram | twitter | facebook | [shop&events] - PLG.GG

FEB.24 | MON - [XBOX SWAG SURFS TO NEXT GEN] Feb 25, 2020

For MONDAY, FEBRUARY. 24 | Solo keeps his hands in the content bag with new eps for a new week in gaming and esports including | + bethesda pulls its catalogue from nvidia geforce | + xbox unveils series x details on the fly on a monday + more! _____________ [socials] - instagram | twitter | facebook | [shop&events] - PLG.GG [a People Like Games production]

FEB.20 | THURS - [THE WEEKCAP] Feb 21, 2020

For THURSDAY, FEBRUARY. 20 | Solo wraps up the most important and interesting stories of the week in gaming and esports. & for the weekcap touches on some topics of note in gaming including | + youtube paying 9 figures for activision-blizzard's catalogue + eli roth set to direct the borderlands movie + twitch release lol stat trackers + coronavirus continues to effect Sony + biomutant still exists + smash bros ultimate final 6 characters + & a whole lot more. ------------------------------------------ [socials] - instagram | twitter | facebook | [shop&events] - PLG.GG @somepointinthedayshow is a daily late night series that offers a funny and informative take on video games, esports, & the gaming industry [a People Like Games production]

FEB.19 | WEDS - [SLOW NEWS DAY RAMBLINGS] Feb 20, 2020

For WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY. 19 | Solo keeps it short & sweet going into hump day, but still cover the most best&most interesting around including - (1) smash bros ultimate second season fighter pass is the final one / (2) biomutant still exists & developers hope to release it in 2020 / (3) sony bails on pax east / (4) twitch x riot games add stats tracker to streams | & to finish things up, a focus on what the NBA can learn from Faker's recent contract with T1. ---------------- [socials] - instagram | twitter | facebook | [shop&events] - PLG.GG @somepointinthedayshow is a daily late night series that offers a funny and informative take on video games, esports, & the gaming industry [a People Like Games production]

FEB.18 | TUES - [HQ TRIVIA RUNS OUT OF LIFE LINES] Feb 19, 2020

For TUESDAY, FEBRUARY. 18 | Solo kicks off the short week of episodes with a segment title for topics of note. so, for No Scope, solo talks - (1) sonic the movie skrts in its first weekend / (2) youtube gaming reportedly paying $160 million for 3 years of activision-blizzard league exclusivity / (3) nintendo shortages & a new direct / (4) esl pro league unveils revenue sharing model pitting it WCW-WWF style with the new cs:go league - flashpoint. & to finish things up, a focus on HQ trivia's inevitable demise. ---------------- [socials] - instagram | twitter | facebook | [shop&events] - PLG.GG @somepointinthedayshow is a daily late night series that offers a funny and informative take on video games, esports, & the gaming industry [a People Like Games production]

FEB.13 | THURS - [THE WEEKCAP] Feb 14, 2020

For THURSDAY, FEBRUARY. 13 | Solo wraps up the most important and interesting stories of the week in gaming and esports. & for the weekcap touches on some topics of note in gaming including Sony's Insomniac acquisition price tag, Facebook purchasing cloud gaming companies, Tim Sweeney at the DICE Summit, xCloud making its way to iOS, Drake signing with the streaming platform Caffeine, Pokemon Home's surprise release, Bioware shelving new Anthem content to reboot the game, & a whole lot more. [socials] - instagram | twitter | facebook | [shop&events] - PLG.GG @somepointinthedayshow is a daily late night series that offers a funny and informative take on video games, esports, & the gaming industry [a People Like Games production]

FEB.12 | WEDS - [CAFFEINE ENTERS THE STREAM WARS WITH A DRAKE-O] Feb 13, 2020

For WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY. 12 |

Solo stays in short & light length bag going into the midweek but makes sure to cover the most important of the day. discuss todd keighley skipping E3, todd sweeney’s speech at DICE, xcloud coming to iOS, & finish things off with a focus on the huge news that Caffeine, the streaming service, signed a multiyear partnership with rapper Drake. oh, & more!

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@somepointinthedayshow is a daily late night series that offers a funny and informative take on video games, esports, & the gaming industry

[a People Like Games production]

FEB.11 | TUES - [POKEMON HOME SURPRISE DROPS] Feb 12, 2020

For TUESDAY, FEBRUARY. 11 |

Solo keeps the episode short and sweet for the second day of the week. Touch on PlayVS and Riot's high school deal, Amazon's Buy 2 get 1 Free Deal, & finish things off with a quick focus on Pokemon Home, the new Pokemon storage/transfer hub that surprise dropped this evening.

@SomePointintheDayShow is a daily late night series on video games, esports, & the gaming industry [a People Like Games production]

FEB.10 | MON - [BIOWARE TRIES TO RUN IT BACK] Feb 11, 2020

For MONDAY, FEBRUARY. 10 |

Solo discusses some topics of note in gaming including SEC filings revealing Sony's $229 million dollar Insomniac Games acquisition price tag, Facebook acquiring PlayGiga to enter a crowded cloud market, & Bioware announces it intention to "substantially reinvent" Anthem from its circuit, the launch of Flashpoint, a new team-owned league model for CS:GO, and then focus on Bioware pauses new content to announce its intention to "substantially reinvent" Anthem. Oh, & more!

@SomePointintheDayShow is a daily late night series on video games, esports, & the gaming industry

[a People Like Games production]

FEB.6 | THURS - [THE WEEKCAP] Feb 07, 2020

For THURSDAY, FEBRUARY. 6 | Solo wraps up the most important and interesting stories of the week in gaming and esports. & for the weekcap touches on some topics of note in gaming including Rod Fergusson going Diablo, Nintendo trying to kill its mobile success, EVO ghosting Mortal Kombat 11 from its circuit, Flashpoint, the new team-owned CS:GO league, Nvidia coming for the cloud gaming market's lunch money, Xbox trying to son Sony/Nintendo and whole lot more.

@SomePointintheDayShow is a daily late night series on video games, esports, & the gaming industry

[a People Like Games production]

FEB.5 | WEDS - [XBOX EXPANDS ITS SCOPE] Feb 06, 2020

For WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY. 5 |

Solo discusses some topics of note in gaming including Rod Fergusson leaving Coalition to work on the Diablo sequel, EVO's decision to leave out Mortal Kombat 11 from its circuit, the launch of Flashpoint, a new team-owned league model for CS:GO, and then focus on Phil Spencer's comments about Microsoft Xbox now instead competing with Amazon and Google. Oh, & more!

@SomePointintheDayShow is a daily late night series on video games, esports, & the gaming industry [a People Like Games production]

FEB.4 | TUES - [SLOW DAY RAMBLINGS] Feb 05, 2020

For MONDAY, FEBRUARY. 4 |

Solo discusses some topics of note in gaming including TemTem's decision to reverse its no appeals policy for bans, Nvidia GeForce exiting beta, Sony's unsurprising sales slow down, Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser exiting, and then ends up rambling a bit about this that and the other. Oh, & more!

@SomePointintheDayShow is a daily late night series on video games, esports, & the gaming industry

[a People Like Games production]

FEB.3 | MON - [DISCORD TUNES ITS SIGNAL] Feb 04, 2020

[@SomePointintheDayShow is a daily late night series on video games, esports, & the gaming industry]

For MONDAY, FEB. 3 | Solo discusses some topics of note in gaming including Overwatch Hero Pools, Steam breaking its concurrent user record, Youtube ad revenue, more Nintendo mobile subscriptions, & end with a chat about Discord and its decision to remove the Library, Games Launcher, and Activity Feed from its service. Oh, & more!

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THURS | JAN.30 - [THE WEEKCAP] Jan 31, 2020

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for THURSDAY, JAN. 28 | Solo discusses wraps things up by touching on the most noteworthy of stories during the week, & talks a little about Microsoft's Q2 gaming revenue dipping & EA still lukewarm on joining the Nintendo Switch. oh, & more.

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WEDS | JAN.29- [CAN NIANTIC REPEAT ITS MAGIC] Jan 30, 2020

[@SomePointintheDayShow is a daily late night series on video games, esports, & the gaming industry]

For TUESDAY, JAN. 29 | Solo discusses some topics of note in gaming including Kentucky banning Fortnite in its high schools, esports events in China being cancelled, Activision-Blizzard's new Warcraft quest to kill custom game making, & end with pondering whether the addition of Adventure Sync can save Harry Potter Wizards Unite

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TUES | JAN.28 - [NINTENDO MOBILE BILLY ROCKS] Jan 29, 2020

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For TUESDAY, JAN. 28 | Solo discusses some topics of note in gaming including Ninja's $30 million kicker, esports integrity commission's agent/talent management rules, esl pro league season 11 format, & end with a focus on Nintendo's mobile games reaching $1 billion dollars in lifetime revenue.

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MAMBA-DAY | JAN.27 - [ACTIVISION-BLIZZARD JUMPS TWITCH] Jan 28, 2020

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For MONDAY, JAN. 27 | Solo reflects and reminisces on one of his life's heroes, Kobe Bryant, the day following his tragic and untimely passing. Then, honoring the Mamba mentality legacy, we get back to showtime as best as possible, to discuss some topics of note in gaming & focus on Activision-Blizzard's decision to leave Twitch and go to Youtube Gaming.

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THURS | JAN.23 - [SOLO KICKS IT W/ GAMING WRITER & EDITOR ANTHONY JOHN AGNELLO] Jan 24, 2020

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For THURSDAY, JAN. 23 | Solo is joined by his first ever guest, gaming writer and editor John Anthony Agnello, veteran of GamesRadar, The Escapist, Engadget, GamesBeat & more to kick it and talk gaming. The conversation ranges on topics from what to expect from Street Fighter and DragonballZ, to the esports league models structuring themselves after traditional sports, to favorite gaming consoles and memories, to what animated series Anthony wishes he could make into a game. & a whole lot more!

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WEDS | JAN.22 - [PLAYVS THINKS EPIC] Jan 23, 2020

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For WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22 | Solo chats about PlayVs and Epic Games partnership to bring a new Fortnite tournament model to high schools and colleges. oh, & other stuff too.

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TUES | JAN.21 - [TEM-TEM TRIES TO CATCH POKEMON] Jan 22, 2020

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For TUESDAY, JAN. 21 | Solo chats about TemTem, the Pokemon inspired MMO by Crema studios that just launched in its beta form and whether it has the legs to challenge Pokemon. Oh, & more.

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MON | JAN.20 - [TIK TOK WANTS TO GAME] Jan 21, 2020

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For MON, JAN. 20 | Solo chats about ByteDance, the creator of the app Tik Tok, decision to challenge Tencent in mobile games & more.

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THURS | JAN.16 - [THE WEEKCAP] Jan 17, 2020

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For THURS, JAN. 15, Solo covers the week in stories with the weekcap, breaks down the top selling games of 2019 & more.

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WEDS | JAN.15 - [XBOX & ITS YEAR ONES] Jan 16, 2020

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For Wednesday, January 15, Solo discusses Microsoft and Xbox's decision to release no new exclusives in the first year of the Series One X release. But, it's not what you think | & more.

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TUES | JAN.14 - [POKEMON DOUGH] Jan 15, 2020

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On Monday, January 14, Solo discusses Pokemon Go having its best year ever after earning 900 million dollars in 2019 and the decisions that have allowed the game to maintain its popularity.

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MON | JAN.13 - [THE RE-UP] Jan 14, 2020

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On Monday, January 13, Solo discusses Sony's decision to not attend E32020 with the Playstation 5.

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[@somepointinthedaySHOW | NOV.7] - 'Call of Duty League World Tour Schedule' Nov 08, 2019

People Like Games present a new daily series titled ['THE @ SOME POINT IN THE DAY SHOW with solo' | a daily 10-15 minute episode focusing on one important current topic & an overview of the must know stories of the day in video games, esports, and gaming industry news.

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for THURSDAY, NOVEMBER. 7, Solo talks about the Call of Duty League 2020 World Tour Schedule and the importance of a league executing its geolocation strategy.

[NOV.6] - 'china doesn't like kids gaming' Nov 07, 2019

People Like Games present a new daily series titled ['THE @ SOME POINT IN THE DAY SHOW with solo' | a daily 10-15 minute episode focusing on one important current topic & an overview of the must know stories of the day in video games, esports, and gaming industry news

for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER. 6, Solo focuses on the newly expanded gaming restrictions on minors in China, including how the concept has evolved and been implemented with the help of Tencent and NetEase over the course of the past two years.

[NOV.5] - 'Smash Takes the Crown' Nov 06, 2019

So, the good ol folks at People Like Games are rolling out a brand new daily series titled the '@ Some Point In The Day Show with Solo'

A daily 10-15 minute episode touching on one important current topic, and a few of the most important stories in video games, esports, and gaming industry news. News, analysis, colored commentary, speculations, & more.

For Tuesday, Nov. 5, Solo talks about Super Smash Brothers Ultimate becoming the best selling fighting game of all time, and the Smash series taking the overall sales record in the same category.

'Introducing 'The @ Some Point In The Day Show with Solo' Nov 05, 2019

So, the good ol folks at People Like Games are rolling out a brand new daily series titled the '@ Some Point In The Day Show with Solo'

Which basically means that starting today, and every day really, we'll be releasing a daily 10-15 minute episode on one important current topic, and occasionally a series of topics. It'll include news, analysis, colored commentary, speculations, & more.

For Monday, Nov. 4, Solo covers Amazon and Nintendo's sudden and suddenly reversed re-seller policies.

90| 'PS5 arrives in 2020, the blizzard x hong kong controversy, & le season 3 finale Oct 15, 2019

olo returns on the dolo to get the best in the business back to business. For the week of OCTOBER 14, we take a look at:

[Quick Scope] and [Final LAP] to discuss some new news stories and speculate on the arrival of the PS5 during Holiday season 2020, the sudden and massive political controversy at the heart of Blizzard and Hearthstone, & talking the past and future of the good ol folks.

89 | 'sony opens cross-play, discord folds nitro, & mobile gaming arrives west' Oct 04, 2019

Following a far too long hiatus, Solo returns on the dolo to get the best in the business back to business. For the week of OCTOBER 4, we take a look at:

[SLIGHT DELAYED] - some of the older stories we missed in the past few weeks, then getting back to the propers. [Quick Scope] and [Final LAP] to discuss some new news stories and speculate on the arrival of mobile gaming in the WEST with the releases of Mario Kart Tour and COD Mobile.

88 | 'a very SOLO dolo episode' Sep 06, 2019

le squad returns partially after a prolonged hiatus with a mid-week review of the industry. for SEPTEMBER 6, SOLO takes over the reigns and presents a very DOLO episode.

87 | 'Rocket League comes to China, Gaming kill streaks retail, & Le Squad chat disappointing games' Aug 01, 2019

le squad offer an in-depth take on a mid-week review of the industry. for the start of a new month, AUGUST 1, SOLO & LILO take a look at:

[quick scope |] - [1] Rocket League arrives in China, [2] Fortnite Champions Series is announced, [3]Nintendo continues its curious 3DS strategy [4] the youths preference for gaming is not helping retail outlets & [5] more.

[solo’s something or another |] – OWL viewership flies away

[lilo’s game spotlight |] – Steel Circus and Super Dodgeball Beats

[final lap |] – le squad look reflect on some of the hyped games that turned out to disappointments.

86 | 'le squad decide to freestyle & ask why is gaming becoming more popular?' Jul 24, 2019

le squad decides to change things up for their weekly review of the industry. on JULY 24, SOLO & LILO take a look at:

[quick LAP |] - [1] Nintendo joy con lawsuits, [2] Will gaming subscriptions mirror film/tv's path, [3] Do you think you'll ever finish Red Dead 2?, [4] launching gameplay through popular streamers, & [5] le squad discuss why they believe that video games are becoming so popular these days.

85 | ‘disney likes games, twitch stumbles, cheaters beware & le squad discuss OWL 2020’ Jul 17, 2019

le squad offer a mid-week review of the industry. on JULY 17, SOLO & LILO take a look at:

[quick scope |] - [1] disney looks to the gaming industry as its next frontier, [2] ROKit's indie developer fund launches, [3]tencent launches its own cloud streaming service for mobile, [4] is Virtual Reality the future? not according to Oculus's founder, & [5] more!

[solo’s something or another |] – Twitch sees a decline in overall viewing numbers

[lilo’s game spotlight |] – Breaking down how Respawn and Blizzard responded to cheating in Apex Legends & Overwatch.

[final lap |] – le squad discuss the format change upcoming to the Overwatch League in 2020.

84 | ‘cuphead tv series,, developers x game pass, & le squad’s series of unrelated questions’ Jul 10, 2019

e squad offer a mid-week review of the industry. on JULY 10, SOLO & LILO take a look at:

[quick scope |] - [1] cuphead heads to Netflix for a tv series, [2] youtuber creates spec-based console replicas, [3]tencent introduces a new rating system for Chinese games, [4] Game Pass developers discuss Xbox Game Pass, & [5] more.

[solo’s something or another |] – Call of Duty Mobile

[lilo’s game spotlight |] – apex season 2 review

[final lap |] – le squad ask each other a series of unrelated questions

83 | 'a light week, health care gaming, digital ownership in the cloud, & banter!' Jul 03, 2019

le squad offer a mid-week review of the industry. on JULY 3, SOLO & LILO take a look at:

[quick scope |] - [1] twitch unveils subscriber only streams which might be illegal, [2] sony, microsoft, & Nintendo team up against tariffs, [3] indie devs want you to pirate instead of use G2A, [4] Phil Harrison speaks on Google Stadia gaming catalogue, & [5] more.

[solo’s something or another |] – ‘What happens to a game you own on streaming services if a publisher happens to pull support or remove the title from the catalogue?”

[lilo’s game spotlight |] – Portals Bridge Builder by ClockStone

82 | 'Sony reveals its ace, gaming tinder, & le squad chat Harry Potter Wizards Unite' Jun 26, 2019

le squad offer a mid-week review of the most important news in the industry. on June 26, SOLO & LILO take a look at:

[quick scope |] - [1] mcirosoft discusses how Sea of Thieves benefited from the Game Pass ecosystem, [2] the overwatch league continues its viewer slide, [3] Plink, a software meant to allow players to find others for matchmaking shows potential , [4] Sony new patent reveals the rumored no-load feature coming to PS5, & [5] more.

[rumor mill |] – xbox going solo console, cheaper Nintendo switches, & PS Now.

[final lap |] - le squad give their first impressions Harry Potter & Wizards Unite

[81] | 'Le squad present THE E3 EPISODE' Jun 12, 2019

le squad decide to scrap the normal show outline for a full episode dedicated to E3 2019. So, for JUNE 12, Solo & Lilo discuss past and present:

[E3 2018 Retrospective |] - Le squad review some of the predictions they made following E3 2018 last year.

[E3 2019 Reactions |] – Le squad offer analysis & their reactions to what's released been so far at E3 2019.

[80] | 'tv/film comes for gaming IP, democratizing development, & le squad make e3 predictions' Jun 05, 2019

le squad offer a mid-week review of the industry. on June 5, SOLO & LILO take a look at:

[quick scope |] - [1] scientists create a test to see if you're addicted to games, [2] japanese high court sides with Nintendo in go-kart dispute, [3] Apple announces it's arcade will support xbox/ps controllers, [5] magic the gathering tv show and more.

[lilo's Game Spotlight |] – Game Bender

[final lap |] - le squad speculate on what to expect at E3 this year.

[79] | '‘gaming disorders, congress comes for the loot, & le squad chat Raising Kratos’ May 29, 2019

le squad offer a mid-week review of the industry. for May 29, SOLO & LILO take a look at:

[quick scope |] - [1] WHO officially defines gaming disorder, [2] tencent pulls its support of arena of valor [3] playstation productions to make gaming film/tv, [4] the science of electric consumption, [5] & US considers 25% tariff on gaming related products.

[solo's something or another |] – US Senators introduce loot box legislation.

[final lap |] - le squad discuss the God of War documentary 'Raising Kratos.'

[78] |‘Belgium loots Nintendo mobile, TTfue ssues FAZE, & le squad's PS5 speculations’ May 22, 2019

for the week of May 22, SOLO & LILO take a look at:

[quick scope |] - [1] netease inks deals with Marvel & Pokemon, [2] Nintendo pulls it's mobile games with loot boxes from Belgium [3] Valve charges to avoid toxic players, [4] top streamers getting paid, [5] & Riot establishes collegiate governing body for league.

[solo's something or another |] – Ttfue sues Faze over contract.

[rumor mill |] – twisted metal tv, george RR Gaming, & Optic acquired?

[final lap |] - le squad speculate on released details of Sony's PS5.

[77] | ‘rumor mill rebuts, supreme court yeets apple, & speculations on nintendo x cloud gaming’ May 15, 2019

as per usual Solo & Lilo cover the most important & interesting stories in the industry. for the week of May 15, we take a look at:

[quick scope | 8:02] - [1] ESA chooses it new CEO, [2] Microsoft releases Game Stack for developers, [3] God of War Documentary ‘Raising Kratos’ released, [4] Nintendo president speaks on expectations of Switch China release, [5] & more.

[solo's something or another | 32:11] – the US Supreme Court yeets Apple with App Store ruling.

[rumor mill | 40:12] – new Poke mobile, modern warfare 5, splinter cell & Netflix gaming.

[final lap | 45:31] - le squad speculate on whether Nintendo should focus on cloud gaming

[76] | 'le squad returns, a week in review, & psyonix goes Epic' May 08, 2019

as per usual Solo & Lilo cover the most important & interesting stories in the industry. for the week of May 8, we take a look at:

[quick scope | 5:54] - [1] xbox braille controller patents, [2] 5 Call of Duty league teams announced, [3] Riot walk-outs & forced arbitration clauses, [4] Nintendo eshop v. backdoor code editors, [5] & more.

[solo's something or another | 29:11] - Starcitizen development continues to flail

[lilo’s game spotlight | 32:58] - Tabletop Gods by Ghost Fish Games & Other Ocean Games

[final lap | 38:19] - le squad speculate on the impact of Epic Games purchase of Psyonix & Rocket League

[75] | 'gaming on social development, in praise of Gunpei Yokoi, & China don't play games' Apr 24, 2019

in EP. 75, SOLO & LILO as usual cover the week's top gaming stories. for april 24, we take a look at:

[quick scope] - [1] epic games developers detail perpetual crunch with Fortnite, [2] Able Gamers x accessibility, [3] Nintendo partners with tecent & officially plans to launch Switch in china, [4] European esports federation is formed by 12 countries, [5] & more.

[solo's something or another] - with the 30th anniversary of the original Gameboy, solo reflects on the importance of Gunpei Yokoi & lateral thinking with withered technology

[final lap] - le squad speculate on the impact of China’s new gaming legislation

[74] | 'apex declines, game spotlight strikes back, & le squad speculate on PS5' Apr 17, 2019

in EP. 74, SOLO & LILO cover the week's top gaming stories. for april 17, we take a look at:

[quick scope] - [1] google stadia has a lot of questions to answer about its service, [2] gamestop tries a money-back guarantee program, [3] disc-less xbox one price & release date revealed, [4] nintendo doesn't want you to brew at home on youtube, [5] & rocket league pulls loot boxes in belgium

[solo's something or another] - sony patents VR spectatorship technology

[lilo's game spotlight] - jedi fallen order by respawn entertainment

[final lap] - le squad speculate on the information released on the ps5

[73] | 'xbox making moves, introducing Lilo's Lab, & talking accessibility' Apr 10, 2019

in EP. 73, SOLO & LILO cover the week's top gaming stories. for APRIL 10, we take a look at:

[quick scope]
[1] google play store ratings whoopsie daisy, [2] atari box specs are not..awful, [3] tencent launches wegameX beta streaming platform internationally, [4] halo: infinite potentially the most expensive game ever created?, [5] & microsoft unveils new game pass/live bundled subscription!

[Lilo's Lab]
x| input lag

[final lap]
x| talking accessibility in gaming & how to define it

[72] | 'PLG present A Soiree DU Gaming & le funcast' Apr 04, 2019

in EP. 72, SOLO & LILO cover the week's top gaming stories. for april 4, we take a look at:

[quick scope]
[1] borderlands 3 is announced & will be an epic games store exclusive for 6 months, [2] kotaku’s Jason Schrier presses bioware over anthem development, [3] nintendo partners with amazon to give free online subscriptions, [4] valve index to be released this June, [5] & more!

[PLG present a soiree DU gaming]

x| the good ol’ folks present A Soiree Du Gaming [a gaming community night] on May 3 @Launchpad Huntington

[71] | 'apple likes games, valve bets on gambling, & le squad review Significant Zero' Mar 27, 2019

in EP. 71, SOLO & LILO cover the week's top gaming stories. for march 27, we take a look at:

[quick scope]
[1] sports watchers traumatized to learn OW airs on abc, [2] sony decides to pull digital codes from physical retailers, [3] Nintendo shares go up on talks of two new switch models, [4] valve bets on gambling & introduces soft currency betting in dota2, [5] & more!

[le PLG BOOK REVIEW chapter 3]
x | Significant Zero by Walt Williams

[70] | 'streaming heats up, le squad reviews KH3, & google Stadia' Mar 21, 2019

in EP. 70, SOLO & LILO as always cover the week's top gaming stories. for march 20 we take a look at:

quick scope |
[1] nvidia geforce goes global, [2] social impact games fund launched, [3] epic responds to steam datamining claims, [4] LucasArts to bring back its gaming decision, [5] snapchat wants to get into gaming (hint: its a bad idea), [7] call of duty mobile , & more.

le PLG game review |
[x] le squad finally offer up their review and opinions on Kingdom Hearts 3

final lap |
[x] le squad analyze google's streaming platform 'Stadia' & speculate on how it'll be implemented moving forward

[69] | 'pokemon dough, mobile esports, rumor mill returns, & speculations of an arry potter nature' Mar 13, 2019

in EP. 69, SOLO & LILO as always cover the week's top gaming stories. for march 13, we take a look at:

[quick scope] |
[1] pokemon go keeps raking dough, [2] halo masterchief collection coming to pc, [3] google console controller design leaked, [4] esl x att mobile esports league, [5] game developers design rules, [6] streaming content exclusivity, [7] playstation remote arrives on iOS, [8] owl viewership gains, & [9] more!

[rumor mill] |
[x] ps5 delayed, a disc-less xbox, & smash ultimate stage builder

[solo’s something or another] |
[x] epic games introduces 'undo' button for purchases

[plg game spotlight / final lap] |
[x] speculating on what to expect from niantic's harry potter: wizards unite

[68] | ‘microsoft x plg, dough in esports, tencent streaming, & where more nintendo ports at?' Mar 06, 2019

in EP. 68, SOLO & LILO as always cover the week's top gaming stories. for march 6, we take a look at:

[quick scope] |
[1] super league gaming debuts poorly on Wall St, [2] anthem is killing ps4s, [3] liquid founder on $ in esports, [4] tencent unveils new game streaming service, [5] twitch’s evolution since 14’, [6] POC in play, [7] xbox head phil spencer on gaming business models, [8] Chiquita Evans becomes the first woman drafted in the NBA 2k league, & [9] more!

[solo’s something or another] |
[x] local man sues Epic Games over llamas

[lilo’s game spotlight] |
[x] how much it would cost to build a PC as powerful as a console

[final lap] |
[x] the junto decide to chat about Nintendo ports & why there aren’t any Gameboy games on the Switch

[67] | 'cod league franchises, top heavy twitch, lawsuits galore, & speculations on google gaming' Feb 20, 2019

in EP. 67, SOLO & LILO as always cover the week's top gaming stories. for february 20, we take a look at:

[quick scope] |
[1] epic games sues fortnite festival creators, [2] call of duty league turns to franchising, [3] tencent introduces streaming rules in china, [4] esl rebrands itself, [5] nintendo switch emulator exists for the android, [6] niantic facing a class-action lawsuit, [7] sony to focus on multiplayer with the ps5, [8] twitch dough proves top heavy, & [9] more!

[down the rabbit hole with solo] |
[x] on datamining

[besus game spotlight] |
[x] besus joins the show for the first time to discuss Jump Force

[final lap] |
[x] the junto speculate on what to expect from the Google games streaming service set to be revealed at GDC in March

[66] | 'activ/blizz layoffs, gaming taxes, unity thinks public, & sony hubris x best comebacks’ Feb 13, 2019

in EP. 66, SOLO & LILO as always cover the week's top gaming stories. for february 13, we take a look at:

[quick scope] |
[1] apex legends exponential growth, [2] square enix registers ‘parasite eve’ tm, [3] blocking move in LoL causes controversy, [4] fifa 19 removes ronaldo from its cover, [5] steam chart wishlist analysis, [6] pennsylvania bill pushes to tax violent video games, [7] take-two wins gtaV mod lawsuit judgment, [8] overwatch league starts this week, & [9] more!

[solo’s something or another] |
[x] blizzard-activision lays off almost 8% of its staff

[lilo’s game spotlight] |
[x] five games to look forward to in february

[final lap] |
[x] the junto decide to split up the final lap this week, with the first half focused on sony’s aversion to cloud, & in the second half, our greatest gaming comebacks

[65] | 'SMASH 2 SMASH, surprise releases, twitch subscriptions, & a nintendo x microsoft marriage?’ Feb 06, 2019

in EP. 65, SOLO & LILO as always cover the week's top gaming stories. for february 6, we take a look at:

[quick scope] |
[1] new consoles try to hit the market, [2] kingdom hearts 3 sells five mil in week one, [3] wii shop channel closes, [4] microsoft rebrands its game studios, [5] cd projekt red to pay witcher author more, [6] twitch all access features for owl season 2, [7] sony punting on cloud even as ps4 sales slow down, [8] smash smashing sales records, & [9] more!

[solo’s something or another] |
[x] nintendo removes keywords from smash code to prevent dataminers from leaking dlc characters

[lilo’s game spotlight] |
[x] apex legends by respawn entertainment

[final lap] |
[x] with xbox live set to be available on the nintendo switch, the junto come together & ask, wtf mate?

[64] | ‘farming simulator esports(y tho), belgium regulators style on ea, & an inaugural thank you’ Jan 30, 2019

in EP. 64, SOLO & LILO as always cover the week's top gaming stories. for January 30, we take a look at:

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[quick scope] |
[1] overwatch decides to cut prices in half, [2] new PUBG companion app lets you find out if you killed a streamer, [3] apparently there’s a farming simulator esports league coming, [4] twitch backs down on advertising streamers on streamers channels, [5] nvidia shares tank following earning reports, [6] h1z1 league’s utter failure persists, [7] metro exodus chooses to release exclusively on the epic games store, & [8] more!

[solo’s something or another] |
[x] EA finally bows down to Belgium’s loot box regulation decree as it decides to remove FIFA points from its offerings in the country

[lilo’s game spotlight] |
[x] an attempt to make sense of the Kingdom Hearts story thus far

[final lap] |
[x] a few moments to say thank you to everyone who came out to the inaugural winter smash

[63] | 'fifa reigns in europe, uk's gaming study, free trials, & le squad's favorite game mechanics' Jan 24, 2019

in EP. 63, SOLO & LILO as always cover the week's top gaming stories. for January 23, we take a look at:

[quick scope] |
[1] heroes of the storm player lawsuits [2] fifa 19 is the highest selling game in europe [3] nintendo reiterates position on mobile gaming as a pillar, [4] westworld mobile game closes following bethesda lawsuit, [5] china begins approving games – just not tencent & netease, [6] realm royale set to debut on ps4 & xbox, [7] uk parliament asks to hear from gamers & devs on ‘addictive technologies’ , & [8] more!

[solo’s something or another] |
[x] unsealed court documents show how Facebook dealt with returns for underage gamers

[lilo’s game rant] |
[x] cod black ops free trial offers a less than ideal experience

[final lap] |
[x] what are some of of your favorite game mechanics of the past five years, & in gaming as a whole

[62] | 'tabletop grows, amazon thinks cloud gaming, forza’s legal fears, & activision x bungie’ Jan 16, 2019

in EP. 62, SOLO & LILO as always cover the week's top gaming stories. for January 16, we take a look at:

[quick scope] |

[1] tabletop games continue to grow in popularity, [2] nintendo switch datamine reveals new SNES games & more [3] valve overhauls its game discovery algorithm, [4] optic gaming drops its fortnite esports team, [5] youtube comments on video monetization & profanity, [6] amazon & Verizon both working on a ‘netflix for games’, [7] puma joins esports, & [8] more!

[solo’s something or another] |
[x] Horizon 4 remove ‘carlton’ & ‘the floss’ dance emojis from their game which paints an ominous picture for epic’s chances in its legal cases.

[lilo’s game spotlight] |

[x]echo combat by ready at dawn studios

[final lap] |
[x] what are some of the consequences of the activision & bungie split, & what which direction do the future of both companies point?

[61] | 'we back, we back, we back & a little something new from le squad' Jan 09, 2019

in EP. 61, SOLO & LILO return after a prolonged sabbatical for the launch of SEASON 3.

[quick scope] |
(1) top ten worst games of 2018 on metacritic, (2) japan makes modding illegal, (3) nintendo switch becoming board game heaven, (4) old school runescape hits five million downloads, (5) the FCC & accessibility in gaming, (6)fortnite sees huge boost in mobile revenue, (7) black ops 4 micotransactions still suck, & (8) more!

[SOLO's something or another] |
(-) Super League Gaming wants to IPO. y tho?

[LILO's game spotlight] |
(-) brawlstars by supercell

[final lap] |
(-) le squad fill you in on what's new to come for season three & we PLG team officially launches their first event, "The Inaugural Winter Smash"

[60] | 'Issa FIN de Season 2 of People Like Games' Nov 28, 2018

IN EP. 60, Solo & Lilo celebrate the finale of Season 2 in a slightly different way than listeners are accustomed to. Come join the squad for the week of November 28 as: [x] le Squad reminisce on some of the favorite moments, new stories, personal highlights of the past 30 episodes, Solo's favorite rant, Lilo's favorite Game Spotlight. & then, the Final Lap finds the squad speculating on things of a future Nature, particularly what to expect from People Like Games in the upcoming Third Season (Coming in December!).

[59] | 'H1Z1 Pro League fails, UN teams with Niantic, Halo Esports Future, & What's da move Sony?' Nov 21, 2018

IN EP. 59, SOLO & LILO cover the week's top gaming stories for the penultimate season finale. For the week of November 21, we take a look at: | QUICK SCOPE | - (x) [1] le Squad discuss Padalins & Warframe on Nintendo Switch [2] Warframe drives Twitch viewership with in-game prizes, [3] Hi-Rez Studio games all gaining cross-play this week, [4] Riot rebrands the EU LCS, [5] ‘Artifact’s’ questionable monetization system comes under fire, [6] H1Z1 Pro League shutters under financial concerns, [7] PUBG declares the results of its ‘FIX PUBG’ campaign, [8] Stardew Valley mobile hits a millie, & [9] more! | a solo RANT | - (x) [-] Donald Faison joins the battle against Fortnite hip hop appropriation | lilo’s GAME SPOTLIGHT | - (x) [-] Final Fantasy Mobile | FINAL LAP | - (x) [-] le Squad discusses what Sony might have planned for the future of Playstation following their decision to skip E3.

[58] | 'Sony's Video Game Tax, Game Award Talk, Crackdown’s Cloud, & Companion Apps be the Future' Nov 14, 2018

IN EP. 58, SOLO & LILO, bring back the original format as they cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of November 14, we take a look at: | QUICK SCOPE | - (x) [1] le Squad pay their respects to Stan Lee, [2] Sony agrees to start paying a digital sales tax in Chicago, [3] Xbox keyboard & mouse support goes live, [4] Nintendo reaches a judgment in its case against ROM sites, [5] Crackdown 3 Cloud driven multiplayer is revealed, [6] PS Classic uses an open emulator, [7] NBPA agrees to help athletes become streaming stars, & [8] le squad parse through Game Award Nominees! | solo’s SOMETHING OR ANOTHER | - (x) [-] Brian Schmidt discusses designing the original Xbox console start up sound | lilo’s GAME SPOTLIGHT | - (x) [-] GLOOMHAVEN by Cephalofair Games | FINAL LAP | - (x) [-] le Squad discusses how mobile companion apps are the future of mobile and gaming integration

[57] | 'China's Gaming Paradox, Black Ops 4's Battlefront 2 Impression, & le Squad chat Red Dead 2' Nov 07, 2018

IN EP. 57, SOLO & LILO cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of November 7, we take a look at: | QUICK SCOPE | - (x) [1] Mario Segale, namesake of Super Mario series passes away [2] Lilo gives a recap of BlizzCon 2018, [3] Niantic releases Pokemon Go Adventure Sync [4] Rainbow Six Siege tries to create a single global version of its game [5] Tencent looks to fully adopt an ID system across all its games [6] Discord acquires Blitz esports, [7] PUBG is arriving on PS4, & [8] more! | le Squad RANT | - (x) [-] On Black Ops 4’s Battlefront 2 Impression | le Squad GAME SPOTLIGHT | - (x) [-] le Squad discuss initial Red Dead Redemption 2 reactions

[56] | 'Epic's Billie, Twitch Squads, a Zelda TV show, & de PLG Book Review Ch. 2: Console Wars' Oct 31, 2018

IN EP. 56, Solo & Lilo bring back the PLG Book Review for Chapter 2, & as always cover the week's top gaming stories. For HALLOWEEN week, we take a look at: | QUICK SCOPE | - (x) [1] Red Dead Redemption 2 three day record breaking sales, [2] Raspberry Pi to launch a game development magazine, [3] Zelda TV show rumor, [4] Epic raises $1.25 billion dollars in venture capital money [5] Twitch unveils squad streaming, [6] Discord plans an offlne mode, [7] EA jumps into AI x cloud infrastructure development, & [8] the PS1 classic! | de BOOK REVIEW CH. 2 | - (x) [-] Console Wars by Blake J. Harris

[55] | 'C'est La Vie & Lilo's Second Solo Voyage' Oct 25, 2018

IN EP.55, life takes Solo away from the microphone & Lilo decides to take the opportunity to go on another solo voyage. But, as always, he makes sure to cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of October 24: | QUICK SCOPE | - (x) [1] Drake Making Moves, [2] Atlanta Reign debut for Overwatch, [3] Overwatch League Spectating Changes (for the win), [4] Intellivision joins the Retro gaming scene, [5] EA and Activision making bank, [6] Unikrn gamble and wins, [7] Days Gone experiences more time off, & [9] Girl Gamers pursue Science! | Solos Toots his Horn| - (x) [-] Nintendo Labo joins the classroom | Lilos Game Spotlight | - (x) [-] Assasins Creed: Odyssey – Ubisoft | Rumor Mill | - (x) [-] Super Smash Leaks 7 characters - Nintendo

[54] | 'Discord Store goes Live, Never-Ending Gaming Lawsuits, & the Squad Future Trend Speculates' Oct 18, 2018

IN EP.54, Solo & Lilo decide to keep the offerings shorter than usual for a second weekBut as always we cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of October 17: | QUICK SCOPE | - (x) [1] Red Dead Redemption 2 console preload, [2]Discord Store Beta goes live, [3] Take-Two goes after cheaters, [4] & so does Epic as the trend of gaming lawsuits continues, [5] Cloud 9 raises series B dough, [6] Vancouver Overwatch team partners with Luminosity, [7] Call of Duty: Black Ops dominates Twitch, but will it last?, & [8] more! | FINAL LAP | - (x) [-] The squad speculate on what trends they expect to see in the next five to ten years in gaming.

[53] | 'Microsoft Unveils the xCloud, Stardew Goes Mobile, & the Squad Next Gen. Speculate' Oct 10, 2018

IN EP.53, Solo & Lilo decide to make a shorter episode for once but as always we cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of October 10 we take a look at: | QUICK SCOPE | - (3:38) [1] Nintendo patents a mobile case that looks an awful like a Gameboy, [2] Microsoft unveils Project xCloud, [3] Monster Hunter officially has a movie on the way, [4] Sony decides to go legal on jailbroken PS4s [5] Stardew Valley set to release on iOS & Android [6] Call of Duty: Black Ops first day mega patch & [7] the mechanics of Spiderman the game, & [8] more! | FINAL LAP | - (38:40) [-] The squad speculate on what they expect to see from Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo with their next generation of consoles

[52] | 'Google & Ubisoft's Potential Game Changer, Tencent goes Big Brother, Arrry Potter RPGs!' Oct 03, 2018

For EP.52, Solo returns to the mic alongside Lilo to cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of October 3 we take a look at: | QUICK SCOPE | - () [1] Blockchain Gaming Alliance is formed, [2] Overwatch & Lego partner for new collectibles, [3] Google partners with Ubisoft to launch Assassins Creed browser stream trial, [4] Minecraft keeps it moving at the top, [5] FIFA Ultimate Team card pack odds revealed, & they aren't good, [6] Nintendo mobile games steadily decreasing in profit, & [7] Tencent using facial recognition to enforce age restriction playtimes, & [8] more! | A SOLO RECOMMENDATION | - () [-] Interview with Jurichi Masada - Polygon | LILO's GAME SPOTLIGHT | - () [-] Besus from NY | the NAMESAKE INTERVIEW series | - (1:03:40) [-] Besus from NY | FINAL LAP | - () [-] The squad discusses the leaked footage of the Harry Potter: Magic Awakened RPG that hit the internet, fanboy out a little, & discuss their ideal HP game

[51] | 'Lilo's Solo Adventure' Sep 27, 2018

For EP. 51 Lilo commits mutiny & goes solo for the first time to discuss the week's top gaming stories. For the week of September 26 we take a look at: | QUICK SCOPE | [1] BioWare and Anthem get its Alpha, [2] Devil May Cry to include microtransactions, [3] PlayStation joins Xbox's GamePass by allowing full downloads on PS Now, [4] Xbox is dominating the Controller scene…on PC, [5] Fortnite is not yet king of Youtube, [6] WoW surges while LoL Falls, & [7] Twitch blocked in China, plus [8] more! | LILO'S GAME SPOTLIGHT | - (QS + 33:22) [-] Super Animal Royale - Pixile

[50] | 'Introducing the Namesake Interview Series, Half Century Freestyle, & What is You Doing Nintendo?' Sep 19, 2018

For the HALF CENTURY mark, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of September 19 we take a look at: | QUICK SCOPE | - (5:30) [1] Captain Marvel & new iPhone release reactions, [2] Elder Scroll 6 title leaked through Trademark application, (3) Kingdom Hearts III Box Art revealed, (5) Australian study finds loot boxes & gambling links, (6) EU, UK, & US team up for international commission on digital gambling in gaming, (7)League of Legends partners with Twitch to launch co-streams , & (8) Will Halo Infinite have microtransactions, & (8) more! | A SOLO RECOMMENDATION | - (59:07) [-] The Original Capsule Monsters Pitch - Helix Chambers | the NAMESAKE INTERVIEW series | - (1:03:40) [-] Janery from NY | FINAL LAP | - (1:17:29) [-] The squad discusses all the announcements from Nintendo Direct & ponder the shortcomings of the Nintendo Online Service

[49] | 'PUBG Keeps it a Million, EA v. Belgium Gaming Commission, & Can DLC Transform a Game?' Sep 12, 2018

In EP. 49, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of Sept. 12 we take a look at: | QUICK SCOPE | - (4:00) (1) Spider-Man debuts on PS4, (2) esports unlikely to be accepted by the Olympics, (3) EA looks ready to go to court over Belgium Gaming Commission's lootbox decision, (4) Nintendo continues it's autocratic streak, (5) PUBG hits a million concurrent players over a full year, (6) Unity & Google Cloud unveil Open Match, (7) Fortnite Android beta conversions, (8) & more! | A SOLO RECOMMENDATION | - (43:30) [-] An Oral History of Spore - Aron Gorst (Gamastura) | LILO'S GAME SPOTLIGHT | - (46:55) [-] Indivisible by Lab Zero Games | FINAL LAP | - (54:14) [-] Can DLC transform a game enough to have its critical standing reconsidered by writers & players?

{48} | "Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay, Xbox All Access, Fortnite v. Google, & de PLG September Calendar" Aug 29, 2018

In EP. 48, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of August 28 we take a look at: {QS} | (1) We start on a somber note by covering the shooting in Jacksonville and observe a moment of silence for those lost in the tragedy. - (2) First gameplay reveal for CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077, (3) Overwatch and NB2K forced to comply with Belgian loot box laws, (4) DOTA 2 International making its way to China in 2019, (5) Google and Fortnite inevitably square off, (6) Riot's head of global esports hops on a reddit thread to talk global budget cost-cutting, & (7) more! {RUMOR MILL} (-) Smash themed Nintendo Switches & Seriko {DE GAME SPOTLIGHT} [-] Slay the Spire {FINAL LAP} (-) The team make announcements about upcoming content for September

{47} | "Rocket League Goes South, Amazon's Monopoly Moves, GTA Mod Lawsuits, & Reviewing GAMESCOM" Aug 22, 2018

In EP. 47, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of August 22 we take a look at: {QUICK SCOPE} | (1) NBA2K League to expand with new teams, (2) Rocket League adds Championship Series to South America, (3) Take-Two wins legal injunction against hacker, (4) Realm Royale has lost 97% of peak playership, (5) U of Akron esports facility, (6) Valve releases Steam TV, & (7) more! {LILO'S SIDEQUEST} (-) Why is the DOTA 2 International Prize Pool so big? {A SOLO RANT} (-) Amazon eliminates 20% off game pre-orders & gets rid of ad-free viewing on Twitch {DE GAME SPOTLIGHT} (-) BREACH {FINAL LAP} (-) Taking stock of GAMESCOM

{46} | "Discord Games Market, Unreal Engine Online Learning, & What's Up with Bethesda" Aug 15, 2018

In EP. 46, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of August 15 we take a look at: {QUICK SCOPE} | (1) Discord to start selling games, (2) OWL looks to add Toronto for Season 2, (3) Tencent and Riot's rocky relationship, (4) Valve advises DOTA 2 teams not to take on gambling sponsors, (5) Nvidia next generation GPU's, (6) Epic Games unveils the Unreal ENgine Online Learning courses , & (7) more! {RUMOR MILL} (-) POKEMON PORTS, SMASH BROS. 4 GAME MODES, & MYLES MORALES {LILO's GAME SPOTLIGHT} (-) MONSTER HUNTER {FINAL LAP} (-) What's going on with Bethesda's aggressive strategy

{45} | "The People Arrive on Spotify, Streaming v. Mobile, & Epic's Big Android Move" Aug 09, 2018

In EP. 45, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of August 9 we take a look at: {QUICK SCOPE} | (1) Pokemon go adds PVP, (2) Overwatch League adds two new franchises, (3) Kids are becoming paid to become Fortnite tutors, (4) Overwatch League Grand Finals viewership numbers, (5) EA offers unlimited PC streaming gaming service, (6) Apple App Store ends its Affiliate Program , & (7) more! {A SOLO RANT} (-) EA REMOVES COLIN KAEPERNICK'S NAME FROM MADDEN SONG {LILO's GAME SPOTLIGHT} (-) SplitGate by 1047 Games {FINAL LAP} (-) Epic's decision to take Fortnite off of the Google Play Store

{44} | "The Hiatus Ends, Loot Box Talk, Jam City Still Sucks, & 2 Milly v. Fortnite" Jul 25, 2018

In EP. 44, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of July 25 we take a look at: {QUICK SCOPE} | (1) German courts outlaw vague pre-orders, (2) Dauntless reaches 2 million players in beta, (3) Rocket League discloses loot box drop rate percentages, (4) Overwatch League Grand Finals in Brooklyn this weekend, (5) Microsoft working on a streaming only console, (6) Solo & Lilo express some more disdain for the studio Jam City as the look to IPO , & (7) more! {A SOLO RANT} (-) Why 2 Milly should sue Fortnite for royalties {GAME SPOTLIGHT} (-) Star Lords by MercurySteam

{43} | "Loot Boxes en Francais, Counter Strike Players Association, & The Psychology of Gamers" Jul 04, 2018

In EP. 43, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For the week of July 4 we take a look at: {QUICK SCOPE} | (1) Super Mario Run finally surpasses $60 million in revenue on mobile, (2) Microsoft applies for a patent for AI driven cheat detection method, (3) Kotaku Compete shutters, (4) French regulators begin analyzing whether loot boxes should be considered gambling, (5) Amazon changing its 20% pre-order discount for gamers, (6) Pokemon Go fails miserably with another event, & (7) more! {GAME SPOTLIGHT} (-) Race for the Galaxy by Template Games {THE FINAL LAP} (-) The Psychological Profile of Gamers

{42} | "Microsoft turns to Blockchain, Nintendo Security Woes, & The Year 1998 in Gaming" Jun 28, 2018

In EP. 42, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For June 28 we take a look at: {QUICK SCOPE} | (1) Microsoft switches to blockchain for royalty calculations, (2) Youtube rolls out Twitch-esque subscriptions, (3) Details for DragonBall Fighter Z World Tournament, (4) Nintendo Labo adds Mario Kart functionality & Switch security issues, (5) Pokemon GO grows to its biggest since 2016, (6) Supreme Court rules online sales tax can be collected online & its ramifications, (7) more! {GAME SPOTLIGHT} (-) Acid Spy {REMEMBER WHEN} (-) The magical year of 1998 in gaming

{41} | "Valve's Dutch Woes, the Inaugural PLG Book Review, & de SOLO B-Day special" Jun 21, 2018

In Episode 41, Solo & Lilo take a look at the week's toping gaming stories. For June 21 , we continue our birthday interview special following the tradition that began on Lilo's birthday. {Quick Scope} (1) Fortnite grossed 100 million in 90 days on mobile, (2) Google Cloud & Unity partnership, (3) LucasFilm's decision to end spinoff films, (4) Valve forced to turn off item transferring in CS:GO & DOTA 2 to comply with Dutch Gaming Commission & (5) more! Then, we jump into the inaugural {PLG BOOK CLUB} with our first book, "Blood Sweat and Pixels" by Jason Schereier {de FINAL LAP} Lilo takes the opportunity to interview Solo about games, including his favorite genre, what defines a gamer, the series that holds the most sentimental value, what series is the most overrated & more!

{40} | "Steam China & The More or Less E3 Review Episode" Jun 14, 2018

In EP. 40, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories, & for this week, it's alllll(mostly) E3! For June 13 we take a look at: {NO SCOPE} : (-) Solo discuss Valve's partnership with Perfect World to officially launch Steam China {THE #E3 REVIEW} : (1) EA Play, (2) Microsoft, (3) Bethesda, (4) Square Enix, (5) Sony, (5) Ubisoft, (6) Sony, (7) Nintendo {THE FINAL LAP} : (a follow up) (1) What games are you most excited to see for each console? (2) Biggest reveal of E3? (3) Biggest likely disappointment (4) How afraid should Microsoft be of failure?

{39} | "PUBG's Freefall, Apple App Store Gaming, FaZe legal issues, & the PLG E3 Predictions" Jun 06, 2018

In EP. 39, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For June 6 we take a look at: Quick Scope: (1) Square Enix abandoning mobile 'GO' series. (2) Gaming accounts for 75% of Apple App Store Revenue. (3) Bungie gets 100 million dollars from Chinese company NetEase. (4) PUBG users down 44% since January. (5) Nintendo Stock sees a massive decline leading up to E3. (6) Massive security bug in Steam stuck around for 15 years. (7) FaZe being sued by FAZE apparel. (8) & more! Game Spotlight: (-) Mario Tennis Aces The Final Lap: (-)"E3 Predictions"

{38} | "PUBG sues Fortnite, Steam Link denied by Apple, ESA trash talk, & Pokemon arrives on Switch" May 30, 2018

In EP. 38, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For May 23 we take a look at: Quick Scope: - Goldman Sachs investing in the esports industry - PUBG corp sues Epic Games over Fortnite's Battle Royale mode - Battlefield V is announced, & is bringing gender equality with it - FIFA World Cup edition now available for free download - Russian bots propel game to top 5 of Steam - Steam Link denied by Apple Store - Legue of Legends coming to ESPN Who's Mans is THIS: - Solo breaks down ESA President Mike Gallagher's recent comments on Loot Boxes Game Spotlight: - Runn3r by Choice Provisions The Final Lap: "New Pokemon games announced for Switch"

{37} | "Fortnite’s 100 Milli, Best Buy Gaming Club, Overwatch Legos, & Consoles Ahead of Their Time" May 23, 2018

In EP. 37, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For May 23 we take a look at: Quick Scope(4:45): - Best Buy closing down it's Gaming Club - Epic offers 100 million in tournament prizes in Fortnite - Xbox Ideas Program - PS4 has one of the best April sales in console history - N64 retro console - Overwatch Legos Game Spotlight(43:24): - Little Nightmares by Tarsier Studios The Final Lap(50:24): "Consoles ahead of their time"

{36} | "Steam goes Mobile, Supreme Court Gambles, & Harry Potter: The Exploitative Business Model" May 16, 2018

In EP. 36, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For May 16th, in QS, we cover Valve taking Steam mobile, Ninja toning down cursing for his younger audience, GameStop's CEO stepping down, SNK readying a Neo-Geo mini, Sony, Nintendo, & Microsoft amend their warranty policies in response to FTC warnings, the Supreme Court strikes down on sports betting, & the Overwatch League Finals are set to be held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY this July. Then for the Game Spotlight, Lilo delves into one of his favorite games, the Dark Souls remaster for Nintendo Switch. And lastly, we ditch the final lap to introduce The Final Roast, where both hosts take a nice long segment to insult Jam City, the developer of the thoroughly exploitative Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery Mobile Game.

{35} | "Google Arcade & Chrome Issues, Nintendo Switch Online, & Marvel Video Games" May 09, 2018

In Episode 35, Solo & Lilo take a look at the week's top gaming stories. For May 9, we discuss the Fortnite x Thanos event, Google launching a social media platform for mobile gaming called "Arcade" & their recent Chrome update which broke some HTML5 game, Nintendo Switch Online releases details as well as the company's shift to a subscription model. We also cover PS backwards compatability expansion, Overwatch League's dipping viewership numbers, & Square Enix E3 Showcase. For the Game Spotlight, Lilo takes a look at Pillars of Eternity 2 and Solo debuts a new segment, "Who's Mans is This" to rip EA's CEO Andrew Wilson's comments on loot boxes. And to wrap it all up, in The Final Lap, we discuss whether Marvel should enter the gaming industry the same way it has the film industry.

{34} | "FIFA World Cup Mode, Nintendo Mobile, The Domino Effect, & Single Player Campaigns" May 02, 2018

In Episode 34, Solo and Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For May 2nd, we take a look at SteamSpy trying to re-launch, FIFA releasing a World Cup extension, Nintendo's mobile profitability & exclusive IP, Saudia Arabia hoping to launch an esports league alongside its new arena, Microsoft shutting down Halo mods, Blizzard selling user-made maps in Starcraft 2, & the Domino effect, namely, how gaming companies will start facing an increased amount of regulatory legislation around the world. Then, for the Game Spotlight, Lilo takes a look at Planet Alpha. And to wrap things up, for The Final Lap, we take a look at whether Assassins Creed, God of War, Far Cry 5, & more indicates that consumers still want single player campaign games.

{33} | "The Squad Returns, Dutch Strike at Loot Boxes, & The Nintendo Labo is Revolutionary" Apr 27, 2018

In Episode 33, Solo & Lilo return after a brief hiatus to deliver the week's top gaming stories. For April 27, we take a look at Discord's value reaching 1.65 billion dollars, UEFA ending its partnership with Pro Evolution Soccer, Twitch's new monetization system, Australia upholding a $3 million dollar fine against Valve, and the final QS story, the Netherlands Gaming Authority passes the severest action thus far in the fight against loot boxes. In the Rumor Mill we talk Tilted Towers & LucasArts remakes, and for the Game Spotlight, Lilo shines the light on Iron Harvest, a new RTS game. And to close things out, in The Final Lap, we talk how incredible the Nintendo Labo is, & how the software would make Steve Jobs proud.

{32} | "SteamSpy shutters, Pro v Casual Gamers Patch Debate, & a Special B-Day Interview with Lilo" Apr 13, 2018

In Episode 32, Solo & Lilo take a look at the week's toping gaming stories. For April 13, we try a little something new in honor of the squad's recording falling on Lilo's birthday. For QS, we chat about Kingdom Hearts 3 release date, Valve shuttering SteamSpy with its decision on public data, a debate about whether game patches should be aimed towards professional or casual gamers, GameStop upping its trade-in cash offers, & Billy Mitchell's high scores getting officially stripped. Then for the GS, Lilo takes a look at Dauntless, a free-to-play Monster Hunter-esque game in beta next month. And for The Final Lap, Solo takes the opportunity to interview Lilo about games, including his favorite genre, what games made him into a gamer, the series that holds the most sentimental value, a piece of literature that he'd want made into a game, & more!

{31} | "GTAV Makes $6 Billion dollars, LoL Clash Mode, ESA/Net Neutrality & Games based on Movies" Apr 10, 2018

In Episode 31, Solo & Lilo take a look at the week's top gaming stories. For April 10, NBA 2K League choosing Alienware, & GTA V becoming the most profitable piece of entertainment ever, little bit of Overwatch/OWL,FCC suing South Korean Devs for loot boxes, League of Legends Clash Mode & more!. Then, for the Game Spotlight, Lilo highlights Master of Anima. And for The Final Lap, we reflect on what happened to Games based on Movies, some of our favorites, and then wildly lose track of the conversation!

{30} | "Claymation Games, Clash Royale League, NBA2K League Draft, & Remaster v. Remake" Apr 06, 2018

In Episode 30, Solo & Lilo take a look at the week's top gaming stories. For April 6, we cover the iOS app store shrinking after cracking down on clones, Overwatch Retribution seasonal event, the most popular esports on Twitch, SuperCell's Clash Royal League, Fortnite vending machines & the NBA 2KLeague draft. Then for Game Spotlight, Lilo highlights Pixel Junk Monster 2, an upcoming claymation tower defense game on Steam. Then, for The Final Lap, we reflect on what constitutes a remaster versus a remake, and which we'd prefer, in light of the new Spyro The Dragon Remaster trailer.

{29} | "ID@Xbox, OWL Stage 3, esports Emmy nominations, & Game Developer Unionization" Apr 03, 2018

In Episode 29, Solo & Lilo take a look at the week's top gaming stories. For April 3, we cover the esports industry getting Emmy nominations for production, Niantic & Pokemon Go settle a class-action lawsuit, Shaq joins the NBA 2KLeague, the Overwatch League making changes to the Stage 3 playoff structure, & ID@Xbox's head explains how they spotlight indie games. Then for Game Spotlight, Lilo highlights Project Phoenix Rising, an upcoming game that may fill Paragon's void. Then, for The Final Lap, we reflect on the GDC roundtable "Pros, Cons, and Consequences of Unionization" and the costs and benefits of game developers push for a union.

{28} | "Slow News Week Makes for a Fun Ep, Splatoon 2 x Hip-Hop & Six Questions with Solo & Lilo" Mar 30, 2018

In Episode 28, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. And for March 30, to be honest, it's a pretty slow week in terms of news we could deliver for ya. So, we end up taking a slow dock of news as a means to have some fun for the episode. We do the usual Next & QS, where we touch on Splatoon's hip-hop inspiration, how nintendo chooses its indie partners for the e-shop, LOL EU LCS Franchising costs & Tencent, cause damn. Then for the GS we take a look at Make Sail & for The Final Lap, Solo & Lilo each ask three questions so the listeners can get to know the hosts & their views & philosophy on gaming.

{27} | "Mental Health in Gaming, Bioshock: Infinite turns Five, & What now, Xbox?" Mar 27, 2018

In Episode 27, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For March 27, the team tries out a new segment, Rubiu5 breaks 1 million concurrent Youtube viewers, Google Play partners with Girls Make Games, Overwatch League Stage 2 playoffs & Player Conduct Policy, the importance of mental and physical health in gaming & more. Then, for our Game Spotlight, Solo hijacks Lilo's segment & reflects on the 5 year anniversary of Bioshock: Infinite. For The Final Lap, we ponder on Microsoft's options in the face of a less then stellar response to Sea of Thieves, no AAA title on the horizon, & it main competitors Sony and Nintendo widening the gap.

{26} |"Nintendo's E3 Smash Tourney, 90's Nickelodeon Games Revival, & Mobile Gaming's Moment" Mar 23, 2018

In Episode 26, Solo goes solo dolo as Lilo finds himself away from the mic for the day. So, for March 23, in QS, we cover Eric Barone in GQ, PUBG mobile filled with bots, Nintendo's E3 Smash tournament in addition to why Nintendo should surprise release the game like an album. Then we look a little at Tencent doubling profits & partnering with Ubisoft & why Sea of Thieves is a lot like No Man's Sky. Then, for The Final Lap, Solo takes a dive into how it seems to finally be Mobile gaming's moment & how there are growing indicators that the movement is spreading from the East to the West.

{25} | "Amazon launches GameOn, Fig reconfigures Game Crowdfunding, & The Future of Xbox" Mar 20, 2018

In Episode 25, Solo & Lilo cover the week's toping gaming stories. For March 20, in Quick Scope(5:45) we cover EA dropping loot boxes in Battlefront 2, NHL World Championship open qualifiers, Fortnite Pro-Am Celebrity Tournament, Paragon releases $12 million in assets for free, ESL Pro League expands to South America, Fig, a new gaming crowdsource funding idea, & more. Then for our Game Spotlight(37:28) we look at Rico. & for our Final Lap(39:40) we take a look at the future of Xbox in light of Sea of Thieves releasing on the Game Pass & what that, and cloud services, means to its development roadmap.

{24} | "Drake & Ninja Play Fortnite, Insomniac Chose Spider-Man & the Sega Mega Drive" Mar 16, 2018

In Episode 24, Solo and Lilo discuss the week's top gaming stories. For March 16, we discuss the Fantastic Beasts 2 trailer, Insomniac choosing Spider-Man over other Marvel characters, more Kingdom Heart 3 rumors, Google bans cryptocurrency ads & opens up Maps to AR, the Sega Mega Drive, & Funimation suggests Goku as a new Super Smash bros Switch character. And then to close things out we talk Twitch Prime now including free monthly games & the practicality of esports olympics aspirations.

{23} | "Fortnite's Epic Run, Scavenger Studios Good Deed, & The Subscription Wars" Mar 13, 2018

In episode 23, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For March 13, we cover Ninja continuing his run shattering Twitch records, Fortnite announcing cross-platform play and Fortnite mobile, Freesync arriving on Xbox, Valve announcing their interest to get back into releasing original titles, Toys R Us potentially closing all its stores in the US, Scavenger Studios gives away The Darwin Project to all beta and alpha tester. Then PLG squad introduce a new segment titled 'Game Spotlight', talk the NHL announcing their first esports tournament, the need for esports player associations, and finally, how EA's Origin Access acquiring Warner Bros gaming catalogue for its subscription service signals the battle for gaming titles will be just like the battle for film and television rights with the advent of Netflix.

{22} | "Oculus Rift's Epic Fail, Kongregate Launches a Steam Rival, Nintendo Smashes it for Switch" Mar 09, 2018

In Episode 22, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For March 9, they cover Tencent parental contracts, new Fortnite updates, Oculus Rift's epic software certification error, & Kongregate hopes to launch a platform to rival Steam. Then for the Main segment, we talk H1Z1 going free to play, the new Clash Royale league, & Nintendo answering our question of what it could do in it's second year by turning the fire up with a surprise announcement at Nintendo Direct of Super Smash Bros for Switch in 2018.

{21} | "Lilo returns, Xbox Gold Offerings, Nintendo Switch Year 2, & Twitch's potential bot problem" Mar 06, 2018

In Episode 21, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For March 6, we cover Lilo's triumphant return following a one week sabbatical, Monster Hunter World sales, mobile esports & Breast Cancer Awareness, Xbox Remote play with PC & Xbox Insider. Plus, we cover Nintendo Switch goes into its second year, the declining value of Xbox Gold free monthly games, and Twitch's potential bot problem stemming from it's Fortnite skin Prime giveaway.

{20} | "Brigitte arrives to OW, Sony's Demo Fail, & H1Z1 Goes Twisted Metal to Survive" Mar 02, 2018

In Episode 20, Solo, again left to his own devices has to be the definition of putting the team on one's back. & he does. So, for March 2, we do another light show to keep ya informed and entertained without Lilo's rambling to drag along the running time (JK we miss Lilo who will be back regularly on Tuesday!). But we cover Overwatch's new character Brigitte, the teaser trailer for the Harry Potter Mystery mobile game, Sony monumentally screwing up the demo release of the upcoming Yakuza 6 game, Caffeine(Silicon Valley's Twitch) makes a content deal with the ESL, a homemade YuGiOh VR game, & Activision goes into its catalogue for more remasters. Then, to wrap up the show, Solo touches PUBG's continual failure to establish a proper spectator system, and H1Z1 leaving early access and pivoting its Battle Royale future on its new "Auto Royale" mode.

{19} | "PUBG's decline, Google ARCore, Nintendo v. Norway, & Riot's Loot Box Transparency" Feb 27, 2018

In Episode 19, Solo, left to fend for himself for Tuesday's episode following Lilo's sudden sabbatical, puts the team on his back, and delivers a mighty interesting show. For Tuesday, Feb, 27, we cover PUBG's playerbase declines over 10% in January, RARE talks about how Sea of Thieves viewership drove preorders, speculation on Overwatch Character 27, Google ARCore 1.0 is released for Android, DICE Award winners and more. Then to wrap things up, jump into some curious topics such as League of Legends NA LCS salaries averaging over 300 grand, Nintendo's eShop in violation of EU regulations, ReedPop acquires Gamer Network, & RIOT publishes drop rates for its loot boxes.

{18} | "Apple thinks Gaming, Vision Esports $38 Million, Video Game Movies, & Discord versus Twitch" Feb 26, 2018

In episode 18, Solo & Lilo cover the week's top gaming stories. For Friday, February 23, they get into FACEIT hosting the next CS:GO major, the return of the Overwatch League, Nintendo's massive revenue earner in Fire Emblem's mobile game, new PUBG matchmaking system, a little bit of Twitch's vagueness problems, Burnout Paradise Remake's release, and wrap up with Rocket League DC DLC packs featuring two new batmobiles, as Solo properly teaches Lilo the two best versions of the vehicle in franchise history. Then for our main segment we touch on Apple's potential interest in gaming following recent patent applications, NRGSports decision to partner with Enjin and launch its own cryptocurrency token, how Fortnite learned to monetize effectively with Season passes, and lastly, how Discord and Twitch stack up against each other, and how Discord has found its own niche in B2B while Twitch's seems to be streaming content.

{17} | "H1Z1 craters, MLB's place in esports, & Lilo talks with Pandemic series creator Matt Leacock" Feb 25, 2018

In Episode 17, Solo & Lilo discuss the week's toping gaming stories. Including the collapse of H1Z1's player base, LG entering the PC monitor market, Atari launching two cryptocurrencies, the launch of Twitch Community Rooms, The Super Mario Encyclopedia, MLB's place in the growing esports industry, what role Kickstarter plays in indie game funding, and an upcoming Supreme Court decision's effect on esports betting, & more. (48:24) For PT. Two, Lilo had the chance to speak with Matt Leacock, board game designer and creator of Forbidden Desert, Forbidden Island, and the Pandemic Series, considered arguably the greatest board game of all time. They discuss, obviously board games, but also passions, favorite video games, creative methods, and historical figures, and more.

{16} | "Spyro Remaster, Call of Duty Movie, ESRB's Conflict of Interest, Twitch hits Cable Numbers" Feb 25, 2018

In Episode 16, Solo and Lilo discuss the week's top gaming stories. This week, the super duo tries to format the show in a bit more of a professional manner, as well as to make some announcements about new segments coming up beginning next week. Then for Quick Scope, we focus on the return of the Sea of Thieves beta, Youtube TV acquiring Turner channels (TNT, TBS, etc), Spyro The Dragon getting remastered, and more. Then for our main segment we focus on five stories. The first a compilation of Overwatch related stories, including a free play weekend, PTR updates, Character 27, & OWL Stage 2 Playoff Changes. Then we discuss Sony giving PSN network data to the FBI, Twitch hitting peak concurrent numbers rivaling the biggest cable channels, the Loot Box issue doesn't seem to be going away and the & ESRB's conflict of interest becomes more obvious. And lastly, Xbox's free weekend and the introduction of party chat to iOs & Android.

{14} | "Fortnite passes PUBG, Activision's 4 Billion Microtransactions, & The Cost of Saffron" Feb 25, 2018

In Episode 14, Solo & Lilo take a look at the week in gaming news. Including the dire state of Destiny 2 online play, how the upcoming OWL Stage 1 is structured, Year of the Dog legendary skins, the ability to change skins before games, & Geguri, the first female in the Overwatch league. Then we get into Activision-Blizzard's fourth quarter earnings, and how the company made more revenue on microtransactions than games. As well as on how Fortnite has surpassed PUBG as the most popular Battle Royale genre game.

(Ep. 12): "Mario Kart goes Mobile, EA & The Half-Life of Outrage, & Silicon Valley’s Twitch ” Feb 02, 2018

In episode 12, Lilo returns from his prolonged absence & thus makes Solo more interesting. But, as to the actual show, it was an interesting week in the gaming world. We focus on the overwatch league and patch updates to the game, & London taking care of Seoul. More importantly, we focus on EA and their recent announcements on their stock value being its highest ever, as well as their plan to reintroduce microtransactions to Battlefront 2 in March. We then focus a bit on the independent retail backlash to the Microsoft Gaming Pass, Red Dead Redemption getting an official release date, takes retakes the mantle to deliver.. on a relatively slow week in the news. But, cover some interesting and ongoing topics, which'll include: DBFZ review, Microsoft may be looking to acquire Valve or EA, Valve appeals a lawsuit in Australia, ESPN and Disney XD to air Madden League, E-League Major in Boston sets concurrent Twitch viewership record, Overwatch patch update review & reflect on some sudden

(Ep. 11): "Microsoft looks to Acquire, Co-op is the Future, & Facebook Gets Into Gaming" Jan 31, 2018

In episode 11, abandoned by his compadre Lilo, Solo takes retakes the mantle to deliver.. on a relatively slow week in the news. But, cover some interesting and ongoing topics, which'll include: DBFZ review, Microsoft may be looking to acquire Valve or EA, Valve appeals a lawsuit in Australia, ESPN and Disney XD to air Madden League, E-League Major in Boston sets concurrent Twitch viewership record, Overwatch patch update review & reflect on some sudden parity in the OWL and the upcoming match between NY & Seoul. Then, we touch a little on the upcoming One Piece: Bounty Rush mobile game and how online coop is the future in both console and pc gaming as well as mobile gaming. And then to wrap things up we review Facebook's decision to launch a Game Creator Program and whether it'll be possible for the social media giant to pivot from news to the gaming industry without currently having a major hold on the necessary demographics of users.

(Ep. 10): "On Sea of Thieves, GPU Prices Skyrocket, & Twitch's $1.3 Million Bot Lawsuit" Jan 26, 2018

In episode 10, Solo and Lilo discuss the week's top gaming gaming stories. Focusing on some lighter content for Friday, we take a look at the upcoming Dynasty Warriors 9 release, Zelda BOTW sales in Japan, Ubisoft Partnering with Tencent, Bioware announcing the delay of Anthem to 2019, the launch of the Sea of Thieves beta, Twitch winning a 1.3 million dollar lawsuit against a married couple for making faking viewer bots that inflated streamer's numbers, and how GPU prices skyrocket due to their uses in data mining for cryptocurrency. And then to wrap things up, we take a look at the difference in design and gameplay between Japanese and American games. Also, don't forget to follow us on Twitter! --> @peoplelikegames

(Ep. 9): "Snoop on Twitch, AP Stylebook chooses "esports", & The NEW Xbox Game Pass" Jan 24, 2018

In episode 9, Solo and Lilo sit down to discuss the week's top gaming stories. We look at the Nintendo Labo and how revolutionary a cardboard box is for gaming, Snoop Dogg ends up on a Twitch stream smoking a blunt as a marketing campaign for SOS, Rocket League potentially going cross-platform in 2018, the new mind-blowing trailer for the new God of War (out on 4/20 -- nice), whether the Witcher 3 TV series could be the next GOT, Overwatch releases a batch of new skins and a new map, Blizzard World. And then we wrap up the show with the most important piece of news from the week, the expansion of the Xbox Game Pass to include all first-party Xbox titles and future console exclusives.

(Ep. 8): "Introducing Lilo, Lego Goes to China, EA Continues to Suck, & the Oculus Rift w/ Tralfie" Jan 18, 2018

In the eighth episode, SOLO introduced a new co-host, Lilo. And together they cover the week's top gaming stories. We look at Microsoft's decision to bring back Fable, DBFZ beta issues, Nintendo Switch 2018 original titles, the launch of the Overwatch League, the D.I.C.E Awards, Lego partnering with Tencent, Disney going mobile, Youtube changing its Partner Program, and lastly, we take a look at some of the less than ethical decisions EA has been making in regards to manipulating online multiplayer. For part 2, we have a new segment titled "Product Review." And for today's episode, Solo will be sitting down with Tralfie to talk about their experiences with the Oculus Rift and the future of VR in gaming.

(Ep. 7): "A Slow Week, Cross-Platform Play, & Tyler Schrodt of the Electronic Gaming Federation" Dec 20, 2017

In the seventh episode, SOLO discusses this week's top gaming stories(from Patreon, to fake Cuphead's on mobile to Steam in China)from an otherwise slow week. Then, for the in-depth segment, I take a look at why Cross-Platform gameplay has not yet become standarized. And lastly, to wrap things up, I speak with Tyler Schrodt, who is the founder and CEO the Electronic Gaming Federation (https://egfederation.com), an organization that aims to create an NCAA-like governing body for collegiate esports as well as to partner with states to set up high school level esports programs. We talk a little gaming, the complexities of establishing esports organizations, some of the issues with the NCAA model, and more!

(Ep. 6): "iTunes Adds Pre-Orders, Video Game Rental Services, & Jamie Broadnax of Black Girl Nerds" Dec 13, 2017

In the sixth episode, SOLO discusses this week's top gaming stories (from Bungie screwing up again, to Nintendo Switch sales, to PUBG, to Apple introducing pre-orders for mobile games). Then, for the in-depth segment, we'll be taking a look at what available video game rental services are on the market. And lastly, to wrap things up, I had the chance to speak with Jamie Broadnax, who is the founder of the website and online community, Black Girl Nerds (@blackgirlnerds). We talk a little gaming, Golden Globe nominations, racial and gender diversity in the industry, and just have a fun time.

(Ep. 5): "On Games as Services, Physical v. Digital Pricing, & Manny Anekal of TNL Media" Dec 06, 2017

In the fifth episode, SOLO discusses this week's top gaming stories (with a little rant on Overwatch tokens, The Game Awards, and obviously, EA), offers a brief analysis of why digital downloads and physical discs are priced the same for consoles, and lastly, joining me as this week's guest is Manny Anekal (@mannyanekal)l, CEO of TNL Media and veteran of the gaming industry. We chat about the upcoming OWL, 2K League, and what successful numbers will look like in these inaugural seasons. We also see who makes up Manny's top five list of rappers and where he sees the esports industry moving towards in the next few years.

(Ep. 4): "On Bungie's Destiny 2 Fiasco, A Brief Analysis of the ESRB, & Data in eSports" Nov 28, 2017

Solo discusses this week's top gaming stories (with a little rant on the impending Destiny 2 XP controversy, offers a brief analysis of the Entertainment Software Rating Board(ESRB), and lastly, joining me on this week's episode is Scott Nowers, CEO of Waypoint Media, a data analytics company focused on eSports, where we talk about the role and importance of data in the industry.

(Ep. 3): "On EA & Battlefront2, Game of the Year Awards, & Gaming with Entrepreneurs" Nov 21, 2017

In the third episode of PLG, show host SOLO sits down to discuss the most important stories of the past week of gaming(obviously Star wars Battlefront 2), takes a dive into the topic of Game of the Year Awards and which are considered the most prestigious. And lastly, for our guest interview, Solo is joined by Teja Yenamandra, CEO of Gun.io, to talk about gaming amongst entrepreneurs and how best to balance your work and hobbies.

(Ep. 2): "Mid-Generation Consoles, The Overwatch League, and Sean's BlizzCon Adventure" Nov 12, 2017

In the second episode of PLG, SOLO discusses this week's top gaming stories, sits down with Tralfie to talk about whether the Overwatch League is making the right decision in choosing a franchise model, and lastly, speak with Sean about his time at Blizzcon this past weekend.

(Ep. 1): "Solo presents the The Inaugural Episode, Gimme the Loot Boxes, & Cloud Gaming" Nov 06, 2017

In the inaugural episode of People Like Games, SOLO presents the format of the show and covers what's been going on in the past week of gaming, takes a dive into the subject of Loot Boxes and whether they should be considered gambling and regulated as such. And, for the finale, we sit down with Benjamin Boxer, the CEO of Parsec(parsec.tv), a cloud gaming company and discuss how cloud gaming is the wave of the future.

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