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The Rocket Punch Show

Need some more video game discussions in your ears, with some Southern flair and hilarious antics? Join us for The Rocket Punch Show, one of the premier video game podcasts around! Hosted by Cameron and Seth from the Rocket Punch crew in Huntsville, AL, each week they bring you insightful commentary on the latest news and happenings in the video game world, geek culture, and more! If you ever need to know where the crew stands on the latest game releases, how they believe the latest breaking news

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All Episodes

01:44:17

X018 Showcase and Prima Games' Closure

The Rocket Punch Show ·

2018/11/14

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast is all about Xbox, as the crew sit and debrief over the latest round of announcements from the X018 Showcase in Mexico City. What were some of the surprises (if any) that Microsoft announced to the masses? Do Will and Cam think they got the presentation right? Plus, should more fan events like this be more relevant over traditional conventions like E3? Plus, the crew give their thoughts and memories as Prima Games shuts down, Cameron goes over the titles coming to

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01:56:30

Red Dead Redemtion 2 & Realism in Gaming

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2018/10/30

It’s time to talk about fame, fortune, and survival in the Old West this week, as the Rocket Punch crew sits down to talk about the hotly-anticipated Red Dead Redemption 2! Cameron has had some face-time with the game, and discusses his impressions with Will on how he feels with the game so far, but this also opens up an interesting discussion: Do games need to be more realistic to be enjoyable? The crew talks about the game and whether more lifelike games need to exist or if more relaxed and

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01:22:58

Crunch in the Gaming Industry & Project Stream...

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2018/10/23

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast is all about "Crunch"! Cameron and Will sit down to discuss the recent events from Rockstar and Red Dead Redemption 2 involving comments about their work practices, and take a hard look at some of the overtime work practices in the gaming industry. With game developers working so hard, lots of the time too hard, to get us the games that we desire, can there be ways to alleviate the burdens of crunch for them? How does crunch trickle down and affect

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01:23:02

The Future of Xbox & PlayStation ID Name Changes

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2018/10/16

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew ponder a thought: Is Microsoft and the power of X(box) is gonna give it to us in the next generation of consoles? Cameron and Will discuss the latest moves from Microsoft, including the announcement of the xCloud platform and rumors that they are purchasing Obsidian Entertainment, as well as their current service offering like Game Pass and backwards compatibility, and talk about whether they will have what it takes to rise to the top of the console heap

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01:25:45

Harry Potter Video Game Leaks & Assassin's Creed...

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2018/10/10

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew do their best to pronounce "Leviosa" as they talk about the the big leak around a new action-based Harry Potter game. With the leak, Will and Cameron discuss what they think of the rumors and footage shown, and also try to figure out what they want to see from this game. Could there be some mini-games used as classes? How about a simple, yet robust spell system? What about having a Quidditch mode in there? The crew discuss their thoughts on this

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01:18:52

Creator Spotlight #17 - Gaming Careers

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2018/09/28

In 2018, content creation has seen an incredible boon, with sites like YouTube and Twitch becoming more prolific for everyone to access entertainment with the swipe of a finger, and technology becoming easier for creatives to use and reach more people across the globe faster than ever before. It should come as no surprise to us then, that with this expansion into content creation, people far and wide work harder than ever to use this to turn their passion into a lifelong career. But, the reality is

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01:20:33

Telltale's Impact on Gaming & The PlayStation Classic

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2018/09/25

The latest game developer to announce their closure is Telltale Games, and the Rocket Punch crew is here to discuss! In this episode, jam packed with lots of gaming news, the crew talk about Telltale Games in the wake of their announcement, and what mark their games have left on the landscape. Will their studio closure mean the end of the adventure game revival as of late? Will other companies learn from how the studio closed, and work to provide a better exit strategy for developers and their

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00:51:27

Creator Spotlight #16: Atom Bug w/ Michael Mauro

The Rocket Punch Show ·

2018/09/21

Everyone enjoys art, in some form or fashion. One of the greatest things about art, and artists in return, is that there is so much variety, talent, and uniqueness in it, that you can never see the same piece twice. A great example of where we see that is in comics, which have such talented artists working to draw and make vibrant and visual stories, that we at Rocket Punch just can’t help ourselves when we run into a new artist and comics that we have yet to see. We have interviewed many artists on

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01:29:40

Nintendo Direct Reactions and Nintendo's Identity Crisis

The Rocket Punch Show ·

2018/09/18

This week, we check in on Nintendo and see how they are doing! First up, we do a quick run through of the latest Nintendo Direct, and talk about what games caught our eye, and what failed to impress. Then, we deep dive into the company and discuss some of their recent decisions with cloud save, services, and more, and ask ourselves why Nintendo seems to be hit-or-miss with some of their decisions on their consoles. Is it a good idea for them to stand apart from the rest of the industry in some of

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01:28:19

Marvel's Spider-Man Review

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2018/09/12

It's time! With the arrival (finally) of Spider-Man for PlayStation 4, it's time for the Rocket Punch crew to give their final verdict on the game. This week, join Cameron, Will, and special guest from the community, Stephen, as they discuss the webslinger's latest outing and decide whether it is worth picking up or passing up altogether. Plus, with THQ buying more game IPs the crew asks if the idea of the "AA" mid-tier game is returning to the industry, and whether that would be a good

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01:02:21

The Art of the Teaser

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2018/09/04

PuddleGate is here! But is it something we REALLY need to be mad about? This week, The Rocket Punch crew chat about the latest allegations on games being "downgraded" from previous trailers at game shows, and talk about how developers go from creating teaser trailers to the final product. Why do people feel as though some games don't look as good as when they were revealed? Should this be a good practice for developers to continue when making their games? Should gamers be justified when

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01:12:59

The Future of Gaming Tech

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2018/08/28

Need an upgrade? This week, with the announcement and details of the upcoming RTX line of graphics cards from NVIDIA and new ray tracing tech, the Rocket Punch crew chat about haw the tech behind gaming is changing, and take guesses at where it is headed for in the future. What will be the gold standard for gaming tech in the future? Will consoles ever catch up to PCs in terms of specs? Should you buy a RTX 2080 card right now? We answer these, plus talk about our favorite limited edition consoles,

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01:18:56

Journalistic Integrity

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2018/08/22

Extra, Extra, read all about it! This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew talk about the recent plagiarism issues with IGN and their editors, and talk about how gaming journalism is operating today after this event. Could these actions help to legitimize gaming journalism to the world? Along with this, will this help content creators push traditional games journalists out of the picture? All this and more are talked about in this episode! Plus, the crew talk about their recent trip to the Twitch

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01:07:43

Culture SMASH

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2018/08/14

The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct has come and gone, and the Rocket Punch crew are curious as to what this means now and in the future for the popular fighting game from Nintendo! This week, the crew talk about the culture surrounding Smash, and how different it is from other games in its genre. Why does Smash feel so different from other fighters? Could the game become a platform in the future instead of a standalone title? Will they EVER get rid of the Gamecube controller support? WE talk

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00:58:29

Creator Spotlight #15 - PLATFORMS

The Rocket Punch Show ·

2018/08/09

Cafes are usually a norm around the United States and the world nowadays. We always imagine them as hotspots for social activity, where one can go in with their laptop computer, grab a fresh cappuccino, and relax while working or talking with others around the cafe. But what does a "Gamers' Cafe" look like? That's what the Rocket Punch crew went to find out in this edition of Creator Spotlight! This episode, we head up to Nashville, TN, to talk to Luke Sykes and Aidan Jones, the two

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01:14:03

110 - A Chat About Mental Health

The Rocket Punch Show ·

2018/08/06

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew sit and have some tough talk about a difficult topic. Checking the latest news about the fake Fortnite article from a UK tabloid reported by Eurogamer, Cameron and Chris do their best to talk a bit about mental health in the gaming space. From how games have discussed this topic, to how media and other outlets talk about it in regards to gaming, the crew tread as best as they can through this challenging, but necessary conversation. Plus, the crew pick

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01:34:38

109 - The Scarlett Letter

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2018/07/31

Some rumors are starting to creep out about the next generation of consoles, but is it what the people want? This week, the Rocket Punch crew check out the latest rumors for Xbox's next-gen console(s), codenamed "Scarlett", and talk about what a potentially cloud-streaming only ocnsole could do for the industry, and talk about whether or not people will want it. Plus, Cameron gives his verdict on the latest update to No Man's Sky, Chris celebrates his birthday and shares some stories

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01:18:55

108 - Second Chances

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2018/07/24

You tend to get a lot of second chances in life, but what about in game development? This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew sit and talk about the upcoming release of No Man's Sky NEXT, and discuss why it feels so challenging for game creators to earn a second chance with their games when mistakes are made. Are gamers being too critical and unforgiving when these missteps are noticed from developers? Why are some developers given slack with bugs and glitches in the games? Can goodwill from a

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01:14:06

Curating Games & Our Gaming Confessions

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2018/07/17

This week on the Rocket Punch Cast, the crew check out the recent news of Nintendo's plan for indie games on the Switch, and discuss the state of game curation in 2018. Why does it feel as though gaming curation hasn't gotten better, even with Steam and console marketplaces getting more and more titles everyday? Is there a way to make curation work for these platforms? Plus, the crew talk about their worst gaming confessions ever to be spoken on mic, their initial impressions with Octopath Traveler,

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01:06:50

Our Favorite Summer Games

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2018/07/10

The sun is out this week on the Rocket Punch Cast, but the crew just want to stay inside and talk games! This week, Cam, Will, and Chris chat about their favorite video games they have played over the years during the sweltering summer months. What games made it hard for them to go out and play or swim during their breaks between school and snow? Find out here! Plus, Chris gives us more thoughts on his playing of The Last of Us, Cameron talks about his time with RUINER, Will still can't put Diablo 3

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