80-Bit Podsmash

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor! Sega of America cohort Unionizes! https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-of-america-cohort-moves-to-unionize Metacritic pledges stricter moderation after HFW Review Bomb https:/...

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Done with Hogwarts Legacy Horizon FW DLC Street Fighter 6 Live event https://www.destructoid.com/street-fighter-6-showcase-april-recap-everything-shown/ Halo Franchise Director leaves Microsoft https...

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: PlayStation 3 obsessed. CHECHA01 Frankie is in the house! News: Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has been Officially Delayed to February 2024 https://www.polygon.com/23682378/suicide-squad-kill...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Super Mario Movie! Hogwarts Legacy Continues... New Sony Handheld! "Second Phase" of PS5 https://insider-gaming.com/playstation-han...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Hogwarts Legacy Slog! E3 Officially Cancelled https://www.ign.com/articles/e3-has-been-canceled https://www.ign.com/articles/esa-he...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Diablo 4 Beta Spring Time Gaming PlayStation 3 Updates -Nintendo eShop Closed! https://www.polygon.com/deals/23641643/best-3ds-game...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: PlayStation 5 Pro? NO WAY! Actor Lance Riddick has passed: https://www.polygon.com/23645318/lance-reddick-death-john-wick-destiny-w...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Platinum 93! Top Gear for SNES? -Suicide Squad Delayed https://www.polygon.com/23632584/suicide-squad-game-kill-the-justice-league-...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Trophies! A Final Fantasy Retro discussion -Pokemon Presents, everything announced https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/23616619/pokemon...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: PS VR2!!!!! -Sony's State of Play and everything announced https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-announced-in-sonys-playstation-stat...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Theatrhythm Final Bar Hogwart's Legacy https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/opinion/jk-rowling-transphobia.html -February's PlayStati...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Hogwart's Legacy Metroid Prime Remaster -Everything announced at Nintendo Direct https://www.polygon.com/23590977/nintendo-direct-f...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Final Bar Demo Platinum #92 secured - Super Stardust Portable PSP port -Sony removing the PS Plus Collect...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: -Vampire Survivors addiction -Xbox developer showcase recap https://www.polygon.com/23571609/xbox-developer-direct-news-announcemen...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: -Termite auto-popped the DBZ Kakarot Platinum Trophy -Nintendo ramps up Switch production https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2...

During 80 Bit Podsmash's hiatus - Termite kicks off a solo show. Termite's Buzz! A weekly smaller show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: -Termite platinumed Sonic Frontiers. -Gran Turismo 7 and Beat Saber coming to PSVR2 -Playground Games leaders form new AAA studio M...

Penguin & Termite put the final cap on 2022 with a discussion all about our podcast. We have a big announcement to make as well. We go over our most popular episodes, our favorite moments and what we've learned over the last year. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite wish you a very Happy New Year! We discuss 2022 in gaming. We have our own superlatives, synopsis and trends of the gaming industry, and some other fun statistics such as our trophy counts. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holidays 2022! As we are in the throngs of a massive winter storm, it's appropriate to discuss how snow and ice is designed, rendered, and mechanically implemented. As always, we include our annual video game exchange!  https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - Up On the House Top Loader http://ozzed.net

Penguin & Termite explore the idea of banning video games. What are good and bad reasons to ban a game? Is censorship ok in video games? We discuss examples, history, and our opinions! https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite continue our Developer Profile series by covering Square Enix! While we could have an entire podcast covering the details of the origins of this major developer/publisher - we try to hit the highlights of the history, legacy, impact, and insights into this video game company. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommo...

Penguin & Termite look into the post Wii era at Nintendo - the release of the Nintendo 3DS! Continuing the 3D fad? Or setting a new trend? We discuss the history, impact, and our favorite games/memories. https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

There's always lots of discourse around video games about AAA (Triple A) studios, AA (Double A) studios, and indie games. What's actually an indie game? What's the difference between them? It's more than just following the money. We discuss... https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Perfect for Thanksgiving, Penguin & Termite's second entry in the series, "Press F For Feelings" - this time focusing on Gratitude. How do video games capture the emotion of Gratitude? How is it used from a design perspective? Is this effective? What are the best games to exemplify this? https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org...

In the wake of the Bayonetta 3 voice acting controversy Penguin & Termite discuss the topic of artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically how development studios could leverage AI to generate art assets and voice over for in-game dialog. What does the future hold? https://linktr.ee/80bitpodsmash Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/u...