The Weekly Cooldown

For our first LGBTQ episode for Pride Month, Shyntyrr joins us to talk LGBTQ folks in video games. We discuss a little history, dig into our first exposures to LGBTQ characters and games, and explore how representation has changes, how representation can do better, and how companies and corporations can or should (or shouldn't) get involved. Find Quinton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shyntyr...

Scottye Moore returns to discuss more wrestling things and also invite our third surprise guest, CHATGPT into the mix. We discuss more AI things thanks to CEO Strauss Zelnick and of course we dig into the Playstation Showcase and Spiderman. Plus, some Alone in the Dark breaking news! Find Scottye  on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FightBoyzShow Find Fight Boyz on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fi...

Nii is back and this time, they're a vtuber! Together, we discuss a little about fighting games, Chat GPT's regulation, or current lack thereof, Overwatch 2 PvE, or current lack thereof, and Nicolas Cage coming to Dead by Daylight?! Join us! Now! Find Nii on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Martineeii Find Nii on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/martineei/ Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports:  ht...

Willy is back to discuss his mother becoming a true gamer. Also, we discuss the arrest of a man who used ChatGPT to craft a fake story. Plus, we dig into Ubisoft's layoffs and MrBeast buying his employees some houses! And more! Find Willy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OneSoloPlayer Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports:  https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian Intro music by Riki:  https://twitter...

It's a Paul and Kamijace kind of episode. We dig into what we've been doing during our short hiatus, Bungie's lawsuits, Discords new name changing, and The Legend of Zelda leaks. Plus, a nostalgic walk down video game lane. Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports:  https://twitter.com/doghouseco...

Fable returns to discuss zir new Tabletop RPG system, FableDoom! Plus, we dig into the statement from Ada Wong's voice actress and the leaked Pentagon Documents on Discord. And a bit of Mastodon chat. Find Fable on Twitter and all Social Medias: https://twitter.com/fable_ra Check out the FableDoom TTRPG: https://bit.ly/40di9fH Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https:/...

Lonzogonzo makes his debut on the show and we join together on Twitch thanks to Latinx in Gaming. We discuss a Pathfinder Star Wars Homebrew, good video game OSTs, and so much more. Plus, we dig into the logic behind Multiversus Open Beta shutdown, E3's cancellation and also our most anticipated Q2 releases! Thanks again to Latinx in Gaming for spotlighting us on Twitch! Find Lonzogonzo on Twi...

Out of practice podcaster Kamijace brings Ty on from Side Character Quest. Together we discuss some more TTRPG things, a little bit about Twitch Streaming and then we get into Ubisoft's new AI program and Respawn Entertainment's new Wisconsin office. We're back, baby!!! Find Ty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SCQpodcast Checkout Side Character Quest: http://sidecharacterquest.com/ Logo...

This week! We sit down with Sebastion from The Single Player Experience to discuss being Black while podcasting and some good video game representation, and how we can do better and add more Black hairstyles!

Kamijace and Maris Mermaid get into the ins and outs of vtubing, the experience of vtubing while Black and explore how we as Black folk can often be a little cruel to ourselves and one another by measuring "being Black Enough" and what to do to do better. Find Maris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maris_mermaid Find Maris on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maris_mermaid Logo by Corgian of DogHouse E...

Ace drops in again to discuss all the things that make Black folks and all the intersections of other identities we have and how it can all relate and distill back to gaming. Plus, we talk a liiiiiiiiiittle about "that game" and why we need to refocus on trans issues. Find Ace on Twitter: https://twitter.com/A_TypicalQueer Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian In...

BrothaDom returns to discuss cosplay! And cosplaying while Black. The ups, the downs, and how to hopefully make it enjoyable. Plus, we talk about Hi-Fi Rush, and video games genres that need more Black protagonists. Find BrothaDom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrothaDom Check out Character Reveal with Dom: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/character-reveal/id1182179025 And find Character Rev...

Samm the Belated Birthday Friend drops by to chat about GBA music, Golden Sun and other various and wild topics. Plus, we discuss a really wild news cycle for Activision Blizzard complete with what seems to be union busting and issues with the Chinese government. Find Samm Neiland on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SammNeiland Find Paul on Tumblr: https://paulsrockinpagoda.tumblr.com/ Logo by Corgian...

We're joined by Sebastion from the Single Player Experience Podcast this week to talk about a little about The Single Player Experience! Some of our favorite games, games we're looking forward to in 2023 PLUS the biggest news so far: Ubisoft's cancellations and delays, and Deathverse's plan for relaunch. Plus so much more! Find Sebastion on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/cbastion23 Check out...

We're back and we're slowly getting back into the swing of things with this episode! We banter, we talk about some WotC and ZeniMax news, and then we banter some more! Come through gamers! Happy New Year! Find Paul on Tumblr: https://paulsrockinpagoda.tumblr.com/ Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE Website: www...

Kamijace and Paul attempt to briefly go over literally everything that happened at the Game Awards. Yes, even that. Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE Website: www.wkcooldown.com Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldo...

We're taking a bit of an extended break this week! Enjoy Paul's "Just The Headlines" reading! Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / https://twitter.com/paulsworkintwit Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian Intro music by Riki: https://twitter.com/DOG_NOISE Website: www.wkcooldown.com Twitter: @Kamijacegaming / @WkCooldown Facebook: https://w...

Adal Rifai of Hey Riddle Riddle! and Hello from the Magic Tavern drops in once more to discuss what the Goofy of your favorite media is. We also dig into why in the world the UK Government wanted to start a Discord, some news from Multiversus and of course, the potential demise of Twitter and Twitter Gaming. Plus a hell of a lot more! Find Adal Rifai on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adalrifai Also,...

VTuber Maris Mermaid drops into the podcast. Or... swims in? Together we discuss rhythm games, nostalgic video games, and the psychology behind why we love the same old Modern Warfare 2 and Pokemon. Plus, Riot Games' new Rising Stars all women's league. And so much more! Find Maris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maris_mermaid Find Maris on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maris_mermaid  Logo by...

We're sitting down this week with Chi/Jeff, a developer working on UNBEATABLE! We're digging into so much on video games. From Jeff's favorite games, to all of their projects, and more! Plus, we discuss the Embracer Group's sudden decision, Nonbinary Harvestella, and Sega's Super Game Find Chi/Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/comet_melting Checkout DCell Games and Unbeatable!: https://twitter....

We're getting back into the swing of things and Ace is here to help us! Together we discuss how we NEARLY WE'RE BEST FRENEMIES IN COLLEGE. But also we discuss Asexual Awareness Week, Fortnite and so much more. Plus, we discuss Bayonetta 3's ongoing Voice Actor troubles, a troubling custom game mode in Overwatch 2 AND we introduce This Week in Gaming History!  Content Warning: This episode doe...

Paul is BACK as guestish co-host! And together with Marcy we go through some of the Weekly Cooldown timeline. Plus! We discuss how some stories (like Google Stadia) have changed since we first spoke about them! And so much more! We also have so many Steam Keys. DM Kamijace to get one! Find Marcy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shadolith Find Paul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulsRockinTwit / h...

Kamijace takes the role of guest and interviewee as Lo-Fi Knight takes the role of host. Together, we explore Kamijace's mind about his own feelings about what it means to be Latino and a gamer. Plus, we dig into a little actual gaming news! Find Lo-Fi Knight/Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LoFiKnight And on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lofiknight Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https...

George joins us after a long time away to discuss more about Latine and Latinx experiences in gaming, his favorite Latine gaming character(s), and what it's like growing up with very little Latine/Latinx gaming friends and so much more! Find George on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadySetFire123 Follow Checkpoint now and listen to it soon: https://twitter.com/CheckpointPod1 Logo by Corgian of DogH...

Resa joins us for her first Podcast appearence. Together we discuss Latina-ness across the world! From Texas to Japan, we dig into culture, cultural differences, similarities, and MORE. Plus, a special Shamisen performance! You cannot find Resa online yet, but follow her bestie: Sailor Otome on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sailor_otome Check Out - https://sailorotome.wordpress.com/ Logo by Corgian...