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How Game Engines Work Sep 27, 2018

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What exactly is a game engine? What are the notable game engines out there today? And how do they work? A request from listener Tongki.

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The Worst Video Games of All Time . . . Since 2011 Sep 26, 2018

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Back in 2011, we asked listeners what they thought the worst video games of all time were. In this episode, we look at games that received some of the worst reviews since 2011. What makes a bad game so awful?

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Netflix to Today Sep 25, 2018

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Netflix has shifted focus to streaming video, though it still operates a DVD rental service. What were some of the challenges and roadblocks the company encountered over the past few years? And what the heck was Qwikster?

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Netflix vs Blockbuster Sep 24, 2018

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Netflix has faced many competitors, but none gave the company as much trouble as Blockbuster. In this episode, we continue Netflix's story and how Blockbuster almost came from behind to topple Netflix's DVD rental service.

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TechStuff Classic: Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth? Sep 21, 2018

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Could we blow up an asteroid like in the movie Armageddon? Join Jonathan and Chris as they tackle what may become one of Earth's most important questions: What do we need to do to be better prepared for an asteroid impact?

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Netflix's Early Years Sep 20, 2018

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In our continuation of the story of Netflix, we look at how the young company changed dramatically over the first few years of its existence.

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The Netflix Story Sep 19, 2018

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Listener Kevin wants to know the story behind the company that buried Blockbuster. In this episode, we look at the early years of Netflix and how it weathered some rough times to get a foothold.

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The Nvidia Story So Far Sep 18, 2018

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We continue our look at the company that created the term GPU. How did Nvidia rise to dominance after such an uncertain start?

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Graphics and Nvidia Sep 17, 2018

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Nvidia is a company perhaps best known for its graphics processing units. Where did it come from and how has it impacted computing? A request from listener Matthew.

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Techstuff Classic: Eureka Archimedes Sep 14, 2018

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Who was Archimedes, and what did he actually invent? Join Chris and Jonathan as they take a closer look at the works of Archimedes -- including his historically famous, controversial death ray design.

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