The Weekly Cooldown

Kamijace brings on Marcy and Marlow. Together, they talk about Valve's decision to Sponsor the Game Devs of Color Expo and how much diversity matters in the workplace of video game creators and curators, plus we dig deep into the first ever FDA-approved Prescription Video Game! PLEASE DONATE TO BLM CAUSES, SIGN PETITIONS AND MORE. HELP US ALL FIGHT POLICE BRUTALITY. BLACK LIVES MATTER. SEE THIS LI...

Kamijace brings on NanoPierogi to chat about LGBTQ+ Representation, what good representation is out there and, how companies, despite their good nature, can still be kind of pandering, even with everything going on in the US right now. We also discuss, however, how whether or not it is pandering, how it can still be good. PLEASE DONATE TO BLM CAUSES, SIGN PETITIONS AND MORE. HELP US ALL FIGHT POLI...

Holly and Samm are here for the first every SIBLING APPEARANCE on the show. Together, we discuss some Tabletop RPGs, Holly's very-own TTRPG in development, and GAY AWAKENINGS!? Are they real? Do we have them? And why? PLEASE DONATE TO BLM CAUSES, SIGN PETITIONS AND MORE. HELP US ALL FIGHT POLICE BRUTALITY. BLACK LIVES MATTER. SEE THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Find...

Delvin Cox pops in to tell us about his experiences with VR. Plus, we discuss the Skyrim Grandma taking a break from YouTube videos and League of Legends Mastercard Banners in-game? Okay. Check it out! Check out Delvin Cox on Twitter: https://twitter.com/delvin_cox Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian Intro music by Captive Portal/Zach Brider: https://captivepor...

Kamijace brings Aiden Kinsella over to bridge the gap between improv and video games and learn just how you can apply improv and competitive video games...and maybe become better at video games and level up from being a scrub (just kidding we love you). Find Aiden Kinsella on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kinsellaaiden Check out all of the amazing podcasts at Sinister Parent Company: https://twitte...

John Horsley from the Spoiler Country podcast is here! Together we talk about Ubisoft and Disney both taking down game clone/ripoffs/weird doppelgangers and the latest new gaming streaming event: New Game+ Expo! Plus, a whole lot of banter! Check out John Horsley's many shows by visiting: http://scpod.net/ Also, find John Horsley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/y2cl Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esp...

Kamijace and Eddie V., the host of a whole lot of gaming podcasts, get together to talk all about Valorant's anti-cheating program doing it's job at catching cheaters. Plus, thoughts on the Unreal Engine 5! And some really really good game recommendations. Find Eddie V. and all his podcasts on  on twitter: https://twitter.com/thatretrocode Check out the Optional Opinion podcast: https://apple...

Kamijace and Mekel Kasanova, the host of Hawaii's number 1 podcast, put their collective podcaster brains together to discuss the Summer Game Festival and why it's cool, and Cyberpunk 2077's... decision to include genitals and genital sliders in their video game. Find Mekel Kasanova on all the things, but also on twitter: https://twitter.com/MekelKasanova Check out the Kasanova Podcast: https://ap...

Kamijace interviews Tabikat, DigitAlli, and PloyThePenguin and discusses what it is like to be a streamer and a woman. This episode focuses on the news and "controversy" circling Alinity's recent mishap on her stream. We talk negative and positive feedback from communities, and what we can do better as streamers, and members of the gaming community.

Kamijace brings on Patrick Hickey Jr. to talk all about the cool things Patrick has done, including book writing and voice acting. Plus, news from Facebook's Gaming App, Riot's Vanguard technology Bug testing and PAX West is going FULL STEAM AHEAD. Find Patrick and all of his books and other media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReviewFixPat Or, on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/patrickhi...

Kamijace brings on TheBlevins to talk all about their Coronavirus goings-ons, but, more importantly. RIOT'S VALORANT CLOSED BETA DEBUT. Plus, Google Stadia is free for two months! That's... cool? Find TheBlevins and all of his many podcasts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/The_Blevins Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian Intro music by Captive Portal/Zach Brider:...

Kamijace brings on old friend of the show, Flattus to discuss the postponed Summer Game Done Quick and the all new Corona Relief Done Quick. Plus, QuakeCon and other events are cancelled and also Epic wants to give you $1 Million to solve a potential smear campaign? Find Flattus and Maelstrom Radio here! https://www.maelstromradio.com/ Find Flattus on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Flattuss Find Mae...

The inevitable coronavirus episode is here. Kamijace, Nika, Twylark and Kiera all take a moment to check in and see how life is going. Then, Twylark takes a DEEP DIVE into a very serious topic that could effect you and your video games. PLUS we break down some very PEAK coronavirus stories, including a nice story about a teacher teaching his students geometry in Half-Life: Alyx. Find Nika/Wanderpu...

Kamijace and George are here today to talk about E3's cancellation! Plus, a little bit about Cyberpunk 2077's Women's Day tweet and MORE TALK ABOUT REPRESENTATION! Find George on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadySetFire123 Find George on the Podcasts on at https://sinparent.co/ - Something Wonderful Right Away, Good Idea Logo by Corgian of DogHouse Esports: https://twitter.com/doghousecorgian Int...

Kamijace brings on Matt aka The3rdPlayer! Together they discuss Matt's time at PAX East, the latest news concerning the Coronavirus and E3, and a certain streamer who shot a gun on his livestream. #KeepItDigital Find Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/the3rdplayer Find Matt's reviews and other posts on https://3pstart.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/z7kxHyN Website: www.wkcooldown.com Twitter:...

Kamijace brings on Dakota and William they discuss what it is like to be a black gamer, more talks about representation, and how we can do better in games, as part of Black History Month, even though this is a March episode because BLACK HISTORY NEVER ENDS. Also, FaZe Dubs did something bad. Check it out! Find Dakota on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dakomatic Find William on Twitter: https://twitte...

In this short episode, Kamijace puts on his best Michael Barbaro impression and brings on Justin Williams from the SuperTangent Podcast, and this time we do things a little differently. Justin shares his experience as a black gamer, why representation matters, and what it means to be a "Blerd" and more. Plus, YOU! Your thoughts and opinions on representation are in this episode, too! Well done onl...

Kamijace brings on DeathMonkey XL. Together, they talk about growing up as black gamers, black indie developers and black history and future in video games! PLUS: THE US ARMY WANTS YOUR GAMER BRAIN TO DEVELOP ROBOTS??? You can find DeathMonkeyXL on twitter: https://twitter.com/DeathMonkeyXL Find DeathMonkeyXL on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxNtAvjcpWmB05HjdMFNBug Discord: https://dis...

Kamijace brings on, for the very first time, KaijuCat! For Black History Month, they begin by talking about their experiences with video games, black characters, and representation. Plus, they tackle two stories! One exploring the census taken in the UK based around the demographics of people who work in the gaming industry. And Cliff Bleszinski's weird "go off I guess" rant on Instagram about the...

Kamijace brings on Austin to chat about Apex Legends DUPING THEIR FANS (not really), and all the news about Revenant, the latest character. Plus, Google Stadia isn't doing well with fans. And, the Overwatch League cancelling matches in China due to the current outbreak of the coronavirus. You can find Austin on twitter: https://twitter.com/think_hrd Check out Watchpoint Lobby: https://www.watchpoi...

Kamijace brings Karrington off of the Real Dudes Podcast and onto the Weekly Cooldown! Together, they discuss TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, apparently entering the video games market. Plus, Dying Light 2's delays, and TemTem's recent early access launch! Plus, some other news! Check out the Real Dudes Podcast: https://www.realdudespodcast.com/ Check out the Real Dudes Podcast on Twitter: htt...

Kamijace brings on Wanderpus and one of her co-hosts from her stream, Danny! Together, they talk all about their thoughts on Sony's second-ever-E3 skip. Plus, We revisit the idea of EXPECTATIONS as we discuss the Pokemon DLC. Plus! A feel good story about two friends, thousands of miles a part. And some surprise Bioshock 4 news?! Check out Wanderpus on Twitch!: https://www.twitch.tv/wanderpus Find...

Kamijace brings on Bryan from the World Class Nerd podcast to chat about the $3 million Apex League, Mark Hamill teaming up with Ninja, and PewDiePie's break from YouTube. Plus! The two share their favorite games of 2019 and what they look forward to in 2020. AND some listener-submitted 2019 GOTY! Check out World Class Nerd podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/706080 Find World Class Nerd on Twitter...

Kamijace brings back Derek and brings on Chris for the first time! Together, they talk all about Kamijace's favorite: Resident Evil. Also, some Bioshock news. Plus, Tencent and Nintendo are doing something and... also... I am Jesus Christ? Okay... Check out Chris' podcast and website: https://playcomics.com/ Find Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/playcomicscast Check out Derek's podcast: https...

Kamijace brings on Alice and Mick! Two comedians with a lot to say about the little bit of news this week. Together, they chat about Riot's lawsuit settlement and Congressman (or former Congressman?) Duncan Hunter! Plus, Mick brings a very interesting conversation about video game addictions to the table! Find Alice on Twitter @Alimezh Find Mick on Twitter @Mickmartindilln Website: www.wkcooldown....