80-Bit Podsmash

Penguin & Termite welcome our resident caffeine expert and friend of the show, Ryan! He joins us to discuss the culture surrounding video games, junk food or poor diet, and caffeine. We discuss our favorite indulgences as well as raise questions about the food and video game industry in marketing a poor diet. https://www.alistdaily.com/strategy/tasty-relationship-food-video-game-brands/ https://ea...

Penguin & Termite's latest entry in our Developer Profile series of topics. This time we talk all about Sucker Punch Productions, the developers of the InFamous series and Ghost of Tsushima! Did you know they got their start on an N64 game published by Ubisoft? Their innovations can be discovered through the Sly Cooper games and now, Ghost of Tsushima. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Oz...

Penguin & Termite bring to you a full on review of the most anticipated PlayStation 4 game yet! Don't worry, you'll be warned before we transition to spoiler territory (58:00). We run through a review, address the controversy surrounding the game, and do an entire spoilercast and reactions on the story. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://cre...

Penguin & Termite have a heavier conversation brought about by the recent 70 plus abuse allegations across the video game industry. People are stepping down, being banned, and good change is happening. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSLfjypIW3aHB0t-b7ASOzEhiMyXWcpoG46DhD1mQNQpK44upWVx6yPNZTYOX99g_7n60k-pmjXK-ot/pub https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/24/21301827/twitch-blackout-streaming-s...

Penguin & Termite discuss the cutscene and its use in video games. What types are there? What does "in-engine" mean? Do you think there are too many? Are they a reward? We discuss.... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

With the launch of a new generation of consoles imminent, Penguin & Termite explore the idea of the graphical plateau. Have we reached a point where graphical advances are insignificant? Have we achieved photo-realism in animation and lighting? Hit the jump to find out! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa...

Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We continue to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Come join in on the fun! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite's first recording since the murder of George Floyd. We address that as well as the Black Lives Matter movement. Our topic is about Father's Day and how video games represent fatherhood in various ways. Very relevant with the release of The Last Of Us Part 2 this Friday. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org...

Penguin & Termite digest and react to the PlayStation 5 Game Showcase. We discuss the announcements, their implications for the future, as well as what they didn't show. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Halcyonic Falcon X - Of Rainbows and Unicorns and Cuppycakes http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/    

Penguin & Termite discovered a curated list of the best video games of all time. We want to explore this list, run through it, and offer our feedback. Come join in on the fun! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite take a dive into the world of video game localization. With simple translation being just the tip of the iceberg in localization, jump in to hear just how complicated and integral the process is for the video game industry. https://www.gamedesigning.org/gaming/localization/ https://www.leveluptranslation.com/single-post/five-most-expensive-localization-mistakes Discord: https://d...

Hot off the heels of Epic Games' Unreal 5 engine unveiling, Penguin & Termite discuss video game engines. They are the foundation to all video games and are super important. We discuss... Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discuss education and video games. Do you remember Oregon Trail, Math Blaster? We discuss how video games can be educational. Where do we draw that line between educational and distracting? Hit the link and find out! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite take a deep dive in discussing the Sega Saturn. We discuss the hardware, history, impact, and a definitive list of games for the console. The Saturn is unique in that there is almost more information regarding the controversy surrounding the console than there is information about the console itself! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed...

May the 4th be with you AND may Star Wars video games be with you as well. Penguin & Termite travel at light speed through the ages of 40 plus years of Star Wars video games. How has Star Wars affected our beloved medium? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Twitch.tv/80bitpodsmash Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite bring to you a full on review of the most anticipated remake yet! Including a spoilercast. Don't worry, you'll be warned before we transition to spoiler territory. Final Fantasy VII may be Termite's favorite single video game of all time, but how does the Remake hold up? We take a very deep dive into this amazing JRPG. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not M...

Penguin & Termite discuss the convoluted, ambiguous nature of video game genres. What is the purpose of a genre categorization for a video game? Should it be prescriptive or descriptive and what's the difference? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite celebrate the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, in light of of the movie's early release. We go through our favorite games as well as talk about the influence that Sonic has brought in the gaming industry over the years. We also address the elephant in the room... Why are these Sonic games so bad lately? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed...

Penguin & Termite discuss backwards compatibility. Not just now, but across all console generations. When has it worked out? How is it profitable? Do you enjoy being able to play your existing library on new hardware? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite, while social distancing, continue to provide you all with great content. To that end, we are discussing all things regarding the title of a video game. How do they get named? What's the implications of a good or bad title? Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite discuss the progression system aspect of video game design. We discuss the purpose and the myriad of ways which video game developers implement progression systems. This is the core of any video game, how a player progresses. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite update you all on the Coronavirus' affect on everything. Social distancing guidelines have completely changed our world. Everything's closed, supplies are hard to find, and all social events and gatherings have been cancelled. We also talk about how this could impact the video game industry and the future of next generation consoles. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozz...

Sony has pulled the curtain back on their PlayStation 5 tech specs, giving us insight into the direction and vision of the next generation of console wars! Penguin & Termite discuss in this all new Bonus Level Episode of 80 Bit Podsmash! Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - No Fight But Cool http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

Penguin & Termite are on hype overload for all things DOOM!!! Join us in celebrating the Doom franchise, in light of Doom Eternal's release. We go through our favorite games as well as talk about the influence that Doom brought in the gaming industry. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: The Guillotine Factory - Assembly Line http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/

In an almost all DLC episode, Penguin & Termite release some pent up rage about terrible, egregious, and aggravating video game design decisions that infuriate us! To balance that with some positivity, we lift up some games that are designed wonderfully as well. Discord: https://discord.gg/t5hEgKt Music: Ozzed - It's Not My Ship http://ozzed.net http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/