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Al and son discuss some of the recent updates to Record Keeper including Realm Chains, the Record Lab, artifacts, and more. Want to email us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

This is the first of our Spotlight episodes, where we focus on the various aspects of one martial art. Today Al and Marcus discuss Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, from its early years to the impact it has had on modern martial arts. Marcus also talks a little about his experience practicing BJJ. Want to contact us? Is there a martial art you would like to see us cover in a future episode? Email poigamestudio...

Update on the development of the Scary Spaghetti role playing game and the test campaign I have been running. Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Al takes a look at the evolution of toys that represent the G1 Jetfire characters. We'll examine the origin of the toy, some of the changes the toy has been through, the legal battles, and conclude with a look at Commander Class Jetfire from the War for Cybertron Siege toyline. We'll also see if each toy can assume a gerwalk mode. The video for this episode is available on YouTube: https://youtu.b...

Lots of video game stories to cover this month! We also have a side conversation about Transformer toys. Gamers upload over 2 million Mario Maker 2 levels Nintendo releases Switch Lite Turbo Graphix 16 mini game titles announced No smoking in Gears of War 5 Space Invaders movie is in the works New Lord of the Rings game in development Fire Emblem: Three Houses to allow same sex relationships Teena...

Many traditional martial arts are well known for having extensive lists of rules and etiquette that must be followed in the dojo. We bow before and after class, we are to respect those of higher rank, and we call our instructors sir, ma'am, or sensei. But is this a good or bad thing? Al and Marcus discuss some of their thoughts and experiences on respect and hierarchry in the martial arts. Note: T...

Al discusses the first session of his test campaign and some of the challenges it presented. Want to email us? Contact us at poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Lucky number 13! Al and Wayne discuss a variety of news and topics. Bloodstained Ritual of the Night is out! Final Fantasy 7 remake release date announced Crunch time in the video game industry Dungeons and Dragons PC games coming to consoles Doctors and video games Netflix to license their titles to video game developers Turbographix 16 retro system Opinion: Games as a service-would it be good or...

Welcome to the first developer's blog for the Scary Spaghetti role playing game! Al gives some thoughts and updates on the development of the Scary Spaghetti rpg as well as a the Scary Spaghetti theme song. You can download the Scary Spaghetti demo kit at Point of Insanity Game Studio's store at DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/278746/Scary-Spaghetti-Demo-Adventure?src=newest Wan...

Al and Marcus face a mysterious new challenger as they discuss the overlap between martial arts and professional wrestling. We talk about wrestlers who had a martial arts gimmick, wrestlers who were legit martial artists, martial artists who became wrestlers, and wrestlers who became martial artists. So ring the bell and let's get ready to poooooodcast! Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmai...

Al and Chad take a look at the last regular episode of Black Mirror's second season. WARNING: Some adult language and politics ahead. Want to email us? Contact poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Get your kicks with Al and Marcus as they talk all about kicking! Front kick, side kick, back kick, hook kick, crescent kick, roundhouse kick, triple spinning jump kick of doom...which is your favorite? Want to email us? Contact poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Al tells some Native American legends and discusses how you can use some of these items in a Dungeons & Dragons game. Want to reach us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Al and Wayne are back with some feel good stories and crazy parents. Stories include: Mobile phone game might help predict if you are at risk of Alzheimer's disease Video games can help with language skills Senator from Missouri proposes bill to ban all loot boxes Castlevania and Contra Anniversary Collections Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night release date announced Video games can help teens make...

Al discusses some changes to the network for the summer.

This is the first of a two part mini-series where we will take a look at some weapons from American history and folklore. In this episode we'll explore George Washington, Davy Crockett, James Bowie, and John Henry. Want to email us? Contact poigamestudio@gmail.com  

At the time of this recording Final Fantasy Record Keeper offers more than 200 playable characters. Not all of them were created equally. Some characters from this game have limited skills or a small selection of weapons and armor. These handicaps can limit their effectiveness. In some cases even having a couple of soul breaks for the character won't do them much good! Al and son discuss who they...

This week's stories include: Game Boy turns 30 SNK 40th Anniversary Collection coming to XBoxOne Video gaming can have a negative effect on girls Using Minecraft as a teaching tool Star Wars: Fallen Angel Apple restricts screentime apps Opinion: Will there ever be another PewDiePie? Want to contact us? Email poigamestudio@gmail.com  

In this episode Al takes a look at warriors and weapons from Russian and Slavic folklore. Want to email us? Contact us at poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Training in a martial art can be difficult, but it can also be very rewarding. In this episode our hosts reminiscence about their experience training in martial arts, both good and bad. We discuss how martial arts has changed us, some memorable moments, and what we think training has done for us. Editor's note: we had a little bit of audio difficulty in this episode. I tried to clean it up the bes...

This episode we'll head to the Land of the Rising Sun to take a look at some weapons from Japanese mythology and folklore. We'll also take learn a little about Japanese swords and one of the most famous swordsmen in history-Miyamoto Musashi. Want to email us? Contact us at poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Did you know there was supposed to be a major plot twist in the Dungeons & Dragons cartoon from the 80s? Or that the FBI raided the headquarters of Steve Jackson Games because they thought GURPS Cyberpunk was a computer crime handbook? Are you aware that TSR tried to trademark the word Nazi? Dan from the Radio Free Borderlands podcast joins Al as we discuss these and other role playing game urban...

Al and Wayne take a break from discussing video game news to talk about video game urban legends. We discuss legends related to Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, Metroid, and more. Want to share a video game urban legend that we may have forgotten? Email us at poigamestudio@gmail.com  

Al and son discuss Final Fantasy Record Keeper's 4th Anniversary and some of the new changes to the game. We also give our list of the top ten best characters that can still be useful even of you don't have any soul breaks or special equipment for them. Want to contact us? Reach us at poigamestudio@gmail.com  

With April Fool's Day fast approaching Al and Marcus discuss some of the many urban legends associated with martial arts. We discuss things like registering your hands as deadly weapons, the death touch, and the origin of the black belt. We also speculate whether a monk in Advanced Dungeons & Dragons First Edition could kill Tiamat with a quivering palm and if Venger's magic could protect him from...