JoyPad Podcast

Happy Thump Day, listeners. In this week's episode, we discuss AAA games vs Indie games, coming at it from several viewpoints. The big one is cost, but also quality, FPM (fun per minute), and also just our general feelings. Join us, won't you?

Well, we've been doing this ding dang podcast for a year now. We haven't quite released one episode a week due to life stuff, but we got pretty close. This week, we take off the kiddie wheels, and just talk about the past year and what we've loved about the podcast. Also, we curse. And will probably be cursing from now on. But anyways, to those of you who have listened, thank you so much! We love...

Greetings, dear listeners. In this week's episode, the gang discusses their feelings on remade and remastered video games. Are they necessary? Or at what point is a remake/remaster a good idea? Also... is it just lazy? It might just be lazy. Anyways, let us know what you think!

For the first time ever, we just take an entire episode to recommend games to each other. Sure, we do that all the time, but do we ever dedicate an entire episode to it? I DON'T THINK SO. Also, maybe we'll suggest some games that you'd like to try! You never know!

In this week's episode, the gang discusses AI in games. Some of their favorite (and least favorite) examples, as well as where we hope games can advance to as AI becomes both more advanced and more common.

Happy Thump Day! In today's episode, the gang discusses games that, well... they're bad at. But hey, it doesn't matter if you're bad at a game if you're enjoying it, right? Let's talk about that!

This week, we discuss games that we wanted to love. We really did... but there was just something holding it back. These games were almost good, but they just missed the mark.

In this week's episode, the gang discusses games that they feel are either underrated, underplayed, or both! Keep in mind, this is all just a matter of opinion. That said... these games are probably pretty good, because we know what we're talking about.

Happy Thump Day, dear listeners. In this week's episode of JoyPad, we discuss simulation games, and talk about the metrics of enjoyment that must be met to have fun playing them. Are you having enough FUN PER MINUTE (tm) to justify spending time playing Cities: Skylines? What about Madden 21? Roller Coaster Tycoon? THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT RESEARCH.

Greetings for the day, dear listeners. This week, we discuss some lesser seen or utilized game mechanics that we really enjoy that we wish we could see more of in other games or series. Food, Sanity, Notes... it's all fair game!

The gang discusses games that they have spent far too much time on, or games that require players to spend exorbitant amounts of time playing to get the best items, achievements, or cosmetics. Is this okay? Is it good? Is it just a ploy by developers to get you to spend more because "there's just so much content!" Who really knows, man.

With the world of cons and showcases disrupted by, you know... a global pandemic... we discuss if there is still a need for these in-person gatherings when they seem to be just as effective done digitally? On the other hand, there's nothing like a big group of nerd congregating.

Happy Thump Day! This week, the gang discusses the gaming memorabilia that they have accrued over the years. That's what happens when you're a nerd!

Happy Thump Day, dear listeners. This Thump Day, the gang discusses difficulty in games. Some games are difficult, some games are easy, some are in between. Most of them let you choose your difficulty level... but some don't. What's your preferred level of difficulty??

Happy Thump Day, dear listeners. Now that we're a month deep into 2021, it's time to revisit some of the upcoming games and tech that will hopefully be coming out this year! We'll discuss what we're looking forward to, what we're not looking forward to, and anything else that comes up! What games are YOU looking forward to?

Happy Thump Day, dear listeners. This week, the gang will be discussing "narrative games." Or perhaps, where does a game become an interactive experience, as opposed to a full blown game? There are several games that feature minimal gameplay, and maximum storytelling. Are these games? What say you?

Happy Thump Day, dear listeners. This week we discuss a growing trend in games: Product Placement. It's been seen more and more in modern games, and probably is going to continue showing up. Is it garish? Is it okay? Let's talk about that.

Happy Thump Day, dear listeners. It's time for another episode of JoyPad! In this episode, the gang returns to a recurring topic, our favorite levels and locales in games. It... it goes places. But we manage to stay mostly on topic!

Happy Thump Day, dear listeners! In this week's episode, the gang will be discussing games that are good for everyone to play. This is probably the best time to get your friends and loved ones into gaming, since everyone is stuck at home. We discuss the best, most fun, easiest games to learn so you can have a good time with your friends.

Greetings of the Day, dear listeners. In this week's episode, the gang discusses gift giving, both in games and outside of games. Give the gift of gaming, it's something that everyone can and should appreciate! Happy Holidays! We love and appreciate you!

Greetings of the day, dear listeners! In this week's episode, we've discussed protagonists and antagonists, but we've not yet discusses the often overlooked sidekick! This week, we're going to give some love to the sidekicks of the world. Who are some of YOUR favorite sidekicks??

Greetings of the Day, dear listeners. This week will be the first of probably many episodes where the gang discusses some of their favorite levels and locales in games. There are so many that there is absolutely no chance we'll get to them all in just 40 minutes.

Greetings of the day to you, dear listeners. In this week's episode, the gang discusses their gaming buildup. IE, games that are on the backburner that we plan on playing... someday. We'll get to them eventually! What causes this gaming backlog, and what are some games that we want to complete sometime in the future?

Happy Thump Day, dear listeners. In this week's episode, the gang discusses some of their favorite gaming peripherals. You know, the gaming accessories outside of the console, games, and controllers. Maybe some fancy controllers? Maybe something that enhances the gaming experience? There used to be a lot more out there... and we're going to talk about them!

Greetings of the day, dear listener. This week, the gang discusses procedural generation and randomization in various games, and what makes it so great. Also some things that are not so great, but mostly great.