80-Bit Podsmash

Penguin & Termite discuss Character Customization. We dive deep into what it is and why people create the characters avatars that they do. Why do male gamers create female characters? Why do you think so? References: https://kotaku.com/im-a-man-who-plays-as-a-woman-in-games-and-im-definite-1576592743 https://www.quora.com/What-motivates-guys-to-play-female-characters Black Desert Online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNP2OQB3MWs   Music: 8-bit Hell All Hallows Eve - Ghosts of a Fallen Empire https://archive.org/details/AllHallowsEveIn8bitHellCompilation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/  

A special bonus episode of Termite's Buzz all about The Game Awards. Termite took a legendary trip across the country to celebrate TBone's 40th Birthday. I discuss the trip, our experience, the people we met, and review The Game Award show itself. I end the show with my favorite announcement and moments in the show!  

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. Trophies what I'm playing:  Spider-Man 2 Platinum done! Horizon Call of the Mountain Gran Turismo 6 PS3 Alan Wake 2 started Super Mario Wonder News: Sony has halved the number of live service games https://www.polygon.com/23954006/sony-playstation-live-service-games-marathon-last-of-us-factions Context: Jim Ryan "retiring" Zelda Live Action movie https://www.nintendo.co.jp/corporate/release/en/2023/231108.html Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. Trophies what I'm playing:  Spider-Man 2 Super Mario Bros Wonder News: Phil Spencer on GamePass with Activision https://blog.playstation.com/2023/10/10/new-look-for-ps5-console-this-holiday-season/ Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. Trophies what I'm playing: Call of Duty Black Ops 1 Mortal Kombat 1 News: Sony hacked again?! https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-launches-investigation-after-ransomware-group-claims-to-have-breached-companys-systems Platinum games co-founder leaving https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/25/23888860/hideki-kamiya-leaving-platinumgames-bayonetta-viewtiful-joe-director-wonderful-101 PlayStation Boss Jim Ryan to Retire Next Spring https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-09-29/why-playstation-fans-are-cheering-ceo-jim-ryan-s-departure Retro: Halo 3 16 year anniversary PS3 - It Only Does Everything Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. Sea of Stars Plat 97! What's next? Mortal Kombat 1? deal News: -Switch 2 performance that of PS4/Xbox One https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-reportedly-briefed-activision-on-its-switch-2-plans-last-year/#:~:text=Tom%20Ivan,were%20viewed%20by%20The%20Verge. -Unity apologizes https://www.polygon.com/23885373/unity-technologies-install-fee-pricing-change All the Xbox Leaked stuff - Cliff Notes/Readers Digest https://www.ign.com/articles/all-the-major-revelations-from-the-ftc-vs-xbox-court-document-leaks Phil Spencer's response https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/19/23881174/microsoft-xbox-leak-gaming-phil-spencer-memo Need for Speed developer focus on Battlefield https://www.eurogamer.net/need-for-speed-developer-criterion-to-focus-on-battlefield#:~:text=Criterion%2C%20the%20British%20studio%20behind,with%20Need%20for%20Speed%2C%20meanwhile. The Division 3 is announced https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2023/09/21/ubisoft-announces-tom-clancys-the-division-3-appoints-new-series-producer Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Sea of Stars Starfield News: Nintendo Direct everything announced https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-direct-september-2023-everything-announced Sony State of Play everything announced https://www.polygon.com/23874130/playstation-state-of-play-showcase-september-2023-all-games-summary-recap Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Sea of Stars Starfield Star Wars Jedi: Survivor  News: Volition closing down - Saints Row to PS Plus PlayStation Plus price has increased Nintendo leaking like a siv Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: TMNT Shredder's Revenge Plat News: Charles Martinet is no longer playing Mario https://www.polygon.com/23780131/mario-voice-charles-martinet-nintendo-ambassador Gamescom ONL recap https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/gamescom-opening-night-live-2023-everything-announced/ PlayStation Hardware announced https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/23/23842771/sony-playstation-portal-remote-player-specs-release-date-price Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Pikmin 4 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor  News: RDR for PS4/Switch https://www.polygon.com/23778291/red-dead-redemption-remaster-release-date-ps4-switch CoD MW 3 announced https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-confirmed-for-november-10-release/1100-6516631/ https://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3-2023-everything-we-know/1100-6516295/ Pokemon Direct Recap https://nintendoeverything.com/june-2023-nintendo-direct-recap-announcement/ Sony Streaming PS5 Games in 4K in beta https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/7/21575810/sony-ps5-public-beta-cloud-streaming-test-live Sony delaying first party games https://www.psu.com/news/sony-hints-at-playstation-first-party-game-delays-in-latest-financial-report/ TMNT Last Ronin revealed https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/08/11/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-last-ronin-officially-revealed-through-teaser-trailer New South Park game announced https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/thq-announces-3d-south-park-game-snow-day/ Xbox new strike system https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/15/xbox-enforcement-strike-system/#:~:text=To%20help%20address%20this%2C%20we,have%20on%20their%20player%20record. Alan Wake 2 delayed by 10 days https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/08/17/alan-wake-2-hit-with-10-day-delay Xbox 360 Store will close July 2024 https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/08/17/xbox-360-store-will-close-july-2024/ Sega finalizes purchase of Rovio https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-finalizes-purchase-of-rovio Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week, an incredible discussion as Termite is joined by none other than the tech wizard, Computer Booter, David! David owns a video game retail store and repairs phones, pcs, video game consoles, and other electronics. In addition to discussing his business as a video game retailer, we dive into the pinnacle of David's prowess—the legendary Frankenstein PS3 Mod. This awe-inspiring modification involves replacing the graphics chip, RSX, of the original PlayStation 3s with those from the newer hardware revisions. Few individuals in the world can boast such a remarkable feat, and we are honored to have David among us. https://computerbooter.com/ Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Final Fantasy XVI Platinum! Pikmin 4 News: Record Quarter for Switch https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tears-of-the-kingdom-drives-nintendo-sales-up-50-year-on-year Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon 1 back online https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-restores-wii-u-mario-kart-8-and-splatoon-online-play-after-5-month-absence Switch 2 coming in 2024? https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sources-nintendo-switch-2-targets-2024-with-next-gen-console/ Pokemon Presents announced https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-presents-event-august-2023-announced FFXIV coming to XBox https://www.gamesindustry.biz/xboxs-phil-spencer-reveals-new-final-fantasy-partnership Retro games: Jordon Minor's Video Game of the Year, 2005 - 2008 https://a.co/d/eG9ZnIF Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Final Fantasy XVI New Game+ Advance Wars 1+2 Xenoblade Chronicles News: Tencent to purchase stake in Techland https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/07/24/tencent-to-purchase-majority-stake-in-dying-light-developer-techland Sea of Stars available on Day One PSN (Extra and Premium) https://blog.playstation.com/2023/07/25/sea-of-stars-available-launch-day-as-a-playstation-plus-game-catalog-title-august-29-demo-out-today/ PS Plus games for Aug https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2023/07/ps-plus-essential-games-for-august-2023-announced Xbox Home Update rolling out https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/07/26/welcome-to-your-new-xbox-home/#:~:text=Starting%20today%2C%20a%20new%20Home,create%20a%20more%20personalized%20experience. PS5 surpasses 40 million units sold https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-5-sales-surpass-40m-worldwide Retro games: Disney Infinity offer Jordon Minor's Video Game of the Year, 2001 - 2004 https://a.co/d/eG9ZnIF Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Finished Final Fantasy XVI Advance Wars 1+2 News: News: Bungie and EA veterans start new studio https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bungie-and-ea-veterans-form-look-north-world Pikmin 4 reviews! https://www.gamespot.com/articles/review-roundup-for-pikmin-4/1100-6516098/#:~:text=GameSpot's%20Pikmin%204%20review%20noted,of%20small%2C%20relatively%20simple%20tasks. Portal Prelude available now https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/portal-prelude-rtx-available-now-for-free/ Xbox 360 CoD top sellers again https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-360-call-of-duty-classics-shoot-to-the-top-of-top-paid-games-list New Spider-Man 2 stuff https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2023/07/20/new-marvels-spider-man-2-story-trailer-features-plenty-of-venom-and-symbiote-action Borderlands Movie gets a date https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/20/23802109/borderlands-movie-release-date Retro games: Jordon Minor's Video Game of the Year, 1996 - 2000 Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: What am I playing? Final Fantasy XVI News: Cyberpunk 2077 reviews very positive Sony R&D investment Microsoft wins FTC fight to buy Activision Blizzard... or did they? Last of Us gets Emmy Nomination Black Panther Game Retro games: Jordon Minor's Video Game of the Year, 1991 - 1995 Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: What am I playing? Final Fantasy XVI News: Sega pulls back blockchain efforts! Xbox Gamepass got more expensive PS5 Slim incoming Why no more F-Zero? Retro games: Jordon Minor's Video Game of the Year, 1986 - 1989 Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Trophies what I'm playing: Final Fantasy XVI News: Zelda Sells a ton! FTC v Microsoft Trial headlines! Niantic Layoffs Retro games: Love for all things Final Fantasy! Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Trophies what I'm playing: Final Fantasy XVI News: That Nintendo Direct! FTC v Microsoft Trial Retro games: PS3 collection grows... Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Trophies what I'm playing: Diablo IV! Ubisoft Forward recap Capcom Showcase Recap Retro Call of Duty! Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/

Termite's Buzz! A weekly solo show running through what games and/or trophies Termite is pursuing, followed up by some gaming industry news and finishing with a retro video game discussion. This week: Trophies what I'm playing: Diablo IV! Summer Game Fest recap Xbox Showcase Recap Starfield Recap Song: 8-Punk - 8 bit music Licence: The song is permitted for non-commercial use under license "Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)" http://www.orangefreesounds.com/