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Al discusses religion, specifically how to create a detailed, fictional religion for use in a role playing game or other work of fiction.

Al leaps into the 16-bit era with a look at Phantasy Star 2 for the Sega Genesis. Video of this episode can be found at Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube Channel.

Al takes a look at the NES classic Super Mario Bros 3 in this 8-bit flashback episode! The video version of this episode can be found on Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube Channel.

Al and guest James discuss two closely related topics: YouTube gaming and retrogaming.

For this Bargain Bin Adventure Al takes a stab at The Darkness for the X-Box 360. The video version of this episode is available on Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube Channel.

Al talks more about his days writing Demon's Lair and gives his insights on how to get started as a self published role playing game designer.

Al and son take a look at Chicken Blaster for the Nintendo Wii in this Bargain Bin Adventure.

Al takes a look at some Plug and Play Games. The video version of this episode is available on Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube channel.

Al and guest Dan from Radio Free Borderlands discuss the awesomeness that was, and still is, Final Fantasy 6. Also, check out Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube channel for a video featuring the sketch bug and the final battle of FF6.

Anyone who has spent time on Facebook has that one friend who is always sending Farmville or Candy Crush requests. In this episode Al and Steve take a look at social networking games and the dark side of these games that goes beyond repeated requests for help tending the crops.

In this 8-Bit Flashback episode Al takes a look at two of his favorite NES games: Skate or Die and its sequel The Search for Double Trouble. Video for this episode can be found on Point of Insanity Game Studio's YouTube channel.

Time to get brutal with a Bargain Bin Adventure for the Xbox 360! This episode features a romp through the heavy metal inspired world of Brutal Legend. Game play footage of this episode will be uploaded to Point of Insanity Game Studio's new YouTube channel. Go to YouTube and search "Point of Insanity Game Studio." You can also access the page by clicking on the YouTube linke at www.poigamestudio....

In this Bargain Bin Adventure Al plays Pirates: The Search for Black Beard's Booty for the Nintendo Wii. Game play footage will be posted to the Point of Insanity Game Studio Facebook page soon.

Good Old Games (www.gog.com) is now offering classic Dungeons and Dragons games! These games, called the Gold Box Series, were the result of a partnership between TSR and SSI. Al feels nostalgic and dusts off his NES for an 8-Bit Flashback and shares some of his experiences with the only Gold Box game to make it to the Nintendo: Pool of Radiance! Game footage of this episode can be found on Point...

Al plays The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian for the Nintendo Wii in this Bargain Bin Adventure. Video footage of this episode will be made available on Point of Insanity Game Studio's Facebook page.

Al and Steve discuss the Highlander Series: the good, the bad, and the just plain terrible.

In the second episode of Bargain Bin Adventures Al tackles Battle Rage for the Wii. Gameplay video will be made available on Point of Insanity Game Studio's Facebook page in a few days.

"You like THAT version of Dungeons and Dragons? Dude, you're not a REAL FAN! You can't call your self a TRUE D&D fan unless you like THIS version of the game!" Sooner or later we all run into that one person who insists he or she knows what "true" fans of any RPG/movie/TV show/comic book/music/or book series likes and what they shouldn't like. In this episode Al and guest Dan from Radio Free Borde...

Al discusses a variety of martial art related topics including the Modern Monks role playing game, martial arts in D&D, Bruce Lee, and Game of Death.

Al and guest Dawn continue their discussion on who they think would win in a fight between two pop culture icons.

This mini-episode is going to be what I hope will be an occasional feature on the podcast: Al's Bargain Bin Adventures! I scour the depths of GameStop and anyplace where used video games can be purchased for a couple of bucks or less to bring you old, out of date games! This series will feature my reactions while playing these games. Am I destined to be disappointed, or will I manage to unearth hi...

Al and guest Dawn take a look at a question that geeks have debated for as long as there have been comic books and movies: who would win in a fight between two fictional characters? This is something fans love to debate and has been explored in comic books, video games, internet shows on YouTube, and where ever geeks gather!

Still need a Castlevania fix? Then grab your whip and sharpen some stakes! Al and guest Josh Hadley from 12:01 Beyond discuss the highs and lows of the Castlevania series. Get comfortable, this is going to be a long one...

In this episode Al and guest Dan from Radio Free Borderlands discuss Christopher Lee, Dusty Rhodes, and Al forces Dan to play the awesomely cool NES game Castlevania (SHUT UP AL! THAT GAME WAS TERRIBLE! ---Dan). If you want to watch video of the game play segment you can catch it on Point of Insanity's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Point-of-Insanity-Game-Studio/149717288392659.

Al and Steve continue their discussion of changing technology, talking about video games, computers, the internet, social networking sites, and cell phones. Again, we use the terms for those who don't know/for those too young to remember a few times. We're not trying to sound snobbish. Really. We apologize if we come off that way! So by now you've heard us talk about how technology. How do you fee...