SIU Communication Studies

Saluki Gamescast

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A look at the latest in video games and the news surrounding them through the filter of communication studies and academia at large. Each episode gathers a panel from Southern Illinois University Carbondale students, faculty, and staff to talk about the latest in digital entertainment. Produced by the SIU School of Communication Studies.

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

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3. The Nitty-Gritty Waluigi Origin Story 22.03.2022 1:21:36

We've been speaking at conferences about video games and horror movies, but this week the horror is sadly in the news. We talk about the reported toxic environment at Moon Studios, coming to grips with Harry Potter as a gaming property with a less than ideal creator, the Gayming Awards, Elden Ring, Pokemon Legends, and Waluigi's dark but far more interesting film we'd like to see. This week's crew...

2. I Broke the Law for a Jynx 15.03.2022 1:21:52

We're back from spring break and talking about Sony's latest State of Play, childhood Ninja Turtle trauma, our favorite Pokémon, an absolute glut of video game TV shows, Final Fantasy masochism, retro Quake, and our collective love for Kirby's new adventure. This week's crew includes Alicia Utecht, Ryan Freels, O.J. Duncan, and Justin Young.

1. Ryu Ate Kirby 01.03.2022 1:10:36

In our premiere episode we chat about the big news so far in 2022, including Microsoft buying Activision, Nintendo's big Direct showing, the Steam Deck in the wild, PlayStation Spartacus, Pokemon generation 9, a Twisted Metal series, Street Fighter 6, our favorite Super Marios, and more! This week's crew includes Alicia Utecht, Ryan Freels, O.J. Duncan, and Justin Young.