Pause Your Game

On This Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast: Its eSports, eSports, and more eSports on this latest episode that has been described as an episode that talks about eSports! We talk not only on Team YP being banned from playing in ESL, but also on ESL launching the first 24 hr eSports TV channel. Our eSports discussion doesn't end there, we also debate the values of bringing eSports to Las Vegas casinos and if it will even be worth it. Outside of our many eSports offerings in this episode, we dive into what the average gamer looks like in 2016 and what your brain looks like listening to a podcast (such as us)! So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast! Enjoy the show or this episode? Spread the word via social media or face to face with your friends, a simple retweet goes a long way to helping us grow and produce more content!

On this Extra Bit- Brad talks about Blizzard's response to shutting down the biggest Vanilla World of Warcraft server, if he would go back if one were made, and if Pristine servers would be good enough to entice someone to come back. Also, somehow PewDiePie comes up shortly at the end. So Pause Your Game and sit back for another Extra Bit of your favorite gaming podcast! Enjoy the show or this episode? Spread the word via social media or face to face with your friends, a simple retweet goes a long way to helping us grow and produce more content!

On this Extra Bit-   Mitch discusses the potential benefits and draw backs in regards to the NX launching in March 2017, as well as Nintendo's decision to make the next Zelda title the only playable Nintendo game at E3 2016. Some interesting choices that definitely have some merit, but how will it play out? So Pause Your Game and sit back for another Extra Bit of your favorite gaming podcast! Enjoy the show or this episode? Spread the word via social media or face to face with your friends, a simple retweet goes a long way to helping us grow and produce more content!

On This Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast: Another week and another episode, however, this week's episode to a slightly different tune then usual, we get consumed on our second topic. First we talk about Gamestop forming a publishing program with AA studios and what the future may be for the company as they become less and less relevant. Second, and most of the focus of this episode, we discuss where exactly the console market is headed in regards to the distance future, and the more immediate Playstation 4 Neo, Xbox Two, and NX future.  So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast! Enjoy the show or this episode? Spread the word via social media or face to face with your friends, a simple retweet goes a long way to helping us grow and produce more content!  

On this Extra Bit- In light of the news of the Xbox 360 turning 10 years old and no longer being produced, Beth shares some of her fond memories of Microsoft's last generation console. Let us know your favorite moment or aspect of the Xbox 360 you enjoyed in the comments below! So Pause Your Game and sit back for another Extra Bit of your favorite gaming podcast! Enjoy the show or this episode? Spread the word via social media or face to face with your friends, a simple retweet goes a long way to helping us grow and produce more content!

On this Extra Bit- Fallon discusses the issues with game companies focusing on gamer groups based off of difficulty, or is what is usually refereed to as some type of, "core", and the flaw in that type of thinking for game design. So pause your game and sit back for another Extra Bit of your favorite gaming podcast! Enjoy the show or this episode? Spread the word via social media or face to face with your friends, a simple retweet goes a long way to helping us grow and produce more content!

On this First Impression: Mitch becomes unkindled in From Software's latest title, Dark Souls III, and shares his first impressions. While much of this first impression may seem like a knock against the title, this is due to the other aspects of the game being of such higher quality, making these few nagging issues stick out like thorns. So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast. If you have any questions about the game, ask in the comments below or on social media and we will be happy to answer! You can purchase Dark Souls III via Amazon on PC, PS4, and Xbox One

On This Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast: We are back once again with more game industry news to discuss and debate! However, we are in the thick of the cicada news cycle until E3, so news isn't as plentiful, but we still find room to make it work. Our first main topic is focused on the Oculus not only angering PC fans by having hardware exclusive titles, but also on how it continues to stumble during its launch. For our second topic, we discuss the recent and completely outrageous blog post that Alex St. John posted, that defended the poor working conditions of some developers, suffice it to say, we don't agree with him. We also touch on a few smaller topics such as Apple looking to overhaul its app store (something all mobile store fronts need), as well as speculating a little as to what Ubisoft, Microsoft, and Bethesda will be bringing to E3. So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast! Enjoy the show or this episode? Spread the word

On this Extra Bit- Brad talks about the recently unearthed Easter egg in Mike Tyson's Punch Out as well as a few more recent discoveries, all leaving him amazed that people are still finding these things. So pause your game and sit back for another Extra Bit of your favorite gaming podcast! Enjoy the show or this episode? Spread the word via social media or face to face with your friends, a simple retweet goes a long way to helping us grow and produce more content!

On this Extra Bit-   Mitch delves into the ever increasing rumors that are surrounding the NX, this time on Wii U titles being remastered for the NX's launch and early life cycle line up. So pause your game and sit back for another Extra Bit of your favorite gaming podcast! Enjoy the show or this episode? Spread the word via social media or face to face with your friends, a simple retweet goes a long way to helping us grow and produce more content!

On This Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast: We once again are forced to talk about more hate surrounding games,  this time revolving around Baldur's Gate for including a trans character in its latest expansion, Siege of Dragonspear. All is not bad however, we also have a bit of fun trying to figure out Nintendo's latest patent on a, "object detection device" and how it might fit in with the NX or what it may even do in the first play. We also touch on a few smaller topics such as SiriusXM expanding to eSports, Bethesda getting more screen time at E3, Oculus and Vive suffering logistics issues, and for our fun topic, a Congressman being investigating on spending funds on a Steam sale. So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast! Help support Pause Your Game Podcast with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us, or just share our latest episode, either goes a long way!

On this First Impression: Mitch delves into how Quantum Break's unique way of story telling forces the player to consume the "game" differently to truly enjoy the experience, and after making that adjustment, Quantum Break becomes very enjoyable very fast. So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast. If you have any questions about the game, ask in the comments below or on social media and we will be happy to answer! You can purchase Quantum Break via Amazon.

On this First Impression: Beth and Mitch whip out their phones and discuss the strange little addicting mobile game made by Nintendo, Miitomo. We're not sure why its fun, but it is, and you should play it. So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast.

On this Extra Bit- Beth shares her disappointment over the news of Blizzard crushing a fan made classic server; relishing over times past, those lovely days of World of Warcraft when it was just Classic, Burning Crusade, or Wrath of the Lich King. If you were ever curious how Beth and Mitch came to know each other, you will find out about a little of that as well in this Extra Bit. So pause your game and sit back for another Extra Bit of your favorite gaming podcast! Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On this Extra Bit- Fallon takes the stand to explain how all the recent trailers for Final Fantasy XV are only telling one side of the story, Noctis, and failing to tell much of anything when it comes to Luna. So pause your game and sit back for another Extra Bit of your favorite gaming podcast! Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On This Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast: We talk about two major topics that have some heated "discussions" surrounding them that we weigh in on. First up, we discuss the changes Blizzard made to Tracer in Overwatch and how it is being blown out of proportion for various reasons. We also cover the firing of Alison Rapp from Nintendo, and how no person deserves the type of harassment she received. We also touch on a few smaller topics such as Oculus Rift having evil terms and conditions, Valve being found guilty in Australia, and Sonic getting a new boss as well as discussing how the series could improve. So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast! Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On this Extra Bit- Brad takes a short moment to talk about Final Fantasy XV: Platinum Demo and how you should go play it, and get excited over Final Fantasy XV, because we are, how about you? Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On this Extra Bit- Mitch dives into the brilliant business decision of Blizzard to expand the Warcraft IP into children's books, as an effort to secure future fans. Nerd parents buy the book, kids reads and enjoy, become future fans, and the cycle continues! So pause your game and sit back for another Extra Bit of your favorite gaming podcast! Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On This Episode of Pause Your Game Podcast: We get into a somewhat heated discussion over the value of certain studies in regards to their value with who or what should be left out. We also discuss the recent statement issued by the developer of The Dragon, Cancer regarding Let's Plays being the reason the game has not turned a profit, with us of the opinion that it's not that simple. We also touch on a few smaller topics such as Gamestop seeing little growth in game sales, Wii U production coming to an end, and Sony opening a mobile division, Japanese only however. So pause your game and sit back for another episode of your favorite gaming podcast! Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!

On this Extra Bit-   Beth catches smell of a new game from the makers of The Binding of Isaac, The Legend of Bumbo! Suffice it to say, she is super excited, and can't help but gush and nerd out over this announcement. We have never seen here so excited, seriously. Help support Pause Your Game with your next Amazon purchase by using PauseyourGame.com/Amazon to shop normally on Amazon while also supporting us!