S_Factor_Sam

CounterPick - New Perspectives

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Sam discusses gaming topics solo as well as with SaiPrime & the occasional guest member, with a focus towards rejecting narrow perspectives by using their experiences with almost every game genre and a broader view of the gaming landscape.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.spreaker.com

Author

S_Factor_Sam

Episodes

S2 Ep. 2 - Nostalgia 28.02.2023 1:40:12

Sam and SaiPrime discuss nostalgia in gaming/entertainment. This podcast is also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/xmbQPLDp9C4 Follow Sam's Twitter (@S_Factor_Sam) and give feedback using #CounterPick_Pod You can support directly & get involved with deciding discussion topics by becoming a Ko-Fi supporter at https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...

Morning Boot-Up Ep. 8: My Goal/Mission 21.02.2023 32:33

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Sam's goal/mission and what he's determined to do in his content. YouTube version - https://youtu.be/52smdUcWJP4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

Morning Boot-Up Ep. 7: Family Friendly - A bad thing? Why? 14.02.2023 54:47

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: The irritating misconceptions, preconceived notions, and poor treatment of clean content creators. YouTube version - https://youtu.be/B1ms1EHDt98 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https:/...

Morning Boot-Up Ep. 6: Rumbleverse - What Went Wrong? 07.02.2023 44:42

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Why did Rumbleverse fail and what can be learned from it? YouTube version - https://youtu.be/kUH2QxijmH8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterp...

Morning Boot-Up Ep. 5: Who Am I? 31.01.2023 56:49

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Who is Sam and why is he who he is? YouTube version - https://youtu.be/gOrdgIT_UbU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support Co-host: @...

Morning Boot-Up Ep. 4: What Makes a Game "Fun"? 24.01.2023 47:14

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: What makes a videogame "fun"? YouTube version - https://youtu.be/9MK1jEiQbkA --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support Co-host: @saipri...

Morning Boot-Up Ep. 3: Random In Videogames 17.01.2023 27:53

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: RNG (random elements) in game design. YouTube version - https://youtu.be/eYgsxEt_sZg --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support Co-host:...

Morning Boot-Up Ep. 2: YouTube Changes 09.01.2023 20:50

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Recent changes to YouTube content and monetization policy. YouTube version - https://youtu.be/bxjmBbwxtXU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counter...

Morning Boot-Up: Ep. 1 - Change 02.01.2023 33:25

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Changes in long-running franchises, such as Armored Core YouTube version - https://youtu.be/dZgb0jYAHuc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpi...

S2 Ep. 1 - New Beginning 06.06.2022 1:04:02

Learn a bit about the hosts Sam and SaiPrime, what they're about, and catch up on what they've been up to since season 1 of the show. This podcast is also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/O0aTh8xJ_TU Follow Sam's Twitter (@S_Factor_Sam) and give feedback using #CounterPick_Pod You can support directly & get involved with deciding discussion topics by becoming a Ko-Fi supporter at http...

We're Coming Back! 27.04.2022 2:16

Sam gives a brief update on the soon arriving revival of CounterPick podcast. Follow the channels below for updates and to experience the reboot live. https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam https://www.twitch.tv/s_factor_sam --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support Co-host: @...

S1 Ep. 5 - To Change Or Not To Change 08.06.2021 2:08:32

ShinKensou joins in discussion about changes from entry to entry, within several fighting game franchises, as well as the merits of both change and a lack thereof. ShinKensou: https://twitter.com/ShinKensou https://www.twitch.tv/shinkensou https://www.youtube.com/user/ShinKensou S-Factor: https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSXvOMYv7aBJMOxLMGkgaHQ SaiPrime: https://tw...

S1 Ep. 4 - Balancing of Core Fans & Broader Appeal 26.04.2021 1:39:41

S-Factor and SaiPrime discuss the need for developers to find a balance in designing fighting games for the core audience while attracting new fans. Podcast Homepage: https://anchor.fm/counterpick Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterPickFGC S-Factor: https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam SaiPrime: https://twitter.com/SaiPrime --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...

S1 Ep. 3 - Approachable Game Design (feat. ThyPirateKing) 09.03.2021 1:59:36

S-Factor, SaiPrime, and ThyPirateKing discuss what's important for a fighting game to be welcoming to newcomers and what the genre could do better in that area. Podcast Homepage: https://anchor.fm/counterpick Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterPickFGC ThyPirateKing: https://twitter.com/ThyPirateKing S-Factor: https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam SaiPrime: https://twitter.com/SaiPrime --- Send...

S1 Ep. 2 - 2020: Looking Back & Looking Forward (feat. WyCry) 20.01.2021 1:57:01

S-Factor, SaiPrime, and guest member WyCry dive into a review of 2020 and a forward view of 2021. A few tangents will be happen, rambles will occur, and things will be learned. Podcast Homepage: https://anchor.fm/counterpick Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterPickFGC?s=09 WyCry: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIgJmoHZcKXLqxV90DXzsNA/featured S-Factor: https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam SaiPrime:...

S1 Ep. 1 - Introductions (S-Factor & SaiPrime) 28.12.2020 1:27:16

S-Factor and SaiPrime introduce themselves, including their gaming history, fighting game experience, and a look into from where their perspectives originate. Podcast Homepage: https://anchor.fm/counterpick Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterPickFGC?s=09 S-Factor: https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam SaiPrime: https://www.twitch.tv/saiprime --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...