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PinPoint Players
by Catapult StudiosWe’re Tim and Ramsay! This is a podcast dedicated to discussing gaming and the connections with the real world. We talk about different aspects of gaming like history, our own personal life experiences, and anything else that fits. Join us for a fun conversation! Here’s where you can connect with us or reach out to us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinpointplayers/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCoQCArzHC2HofAgg2OFT2VA Email: [email protected]
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Episodes
State Of Pokemon Trading Cards
49m · PublishedIn a bonus episode, Tim & Ramsay discuss:
- Pokemon's current market
- Is the hype dying down?
- Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic the Gathering's markets
- The new collectibles app, Otis
- What next for trading cards
Are Godzilla games any good lately?
41m · PublishedTim & Ramsay discuss:
- Godzilla's game and movie origin
- The best times for the franchise
- The current stagnation
- Godzilla vs Kong thoughts
- Possible next steps
What Happened To The James Bond Games?
50m · PublishedTim & Ramsay discuss:
- The origins of James Bond Videogames
- The mold breaking Goldeneye game for N64
- The good successors for the PS2 era
- The permanent decline to today
- What's next for the franchise
What Makes a Good Video Game Story?
35m · PublishedTim & Ramsay discuss:
- Call of Duty Advanced Warfare alternate ending
- The 3 pillars of video game stories
- Final Fantasy, XIII, Mass Effect, and others
- Our own examples that stuck with us
- Do all games have to knock it out off the park with stories?
Do Microtransactions Stifle Inovation?
40m · PublishedTim & Ramsay discuss:
- Our observations with micro-transactions
- GTA V's lifecycle
- Do they belong in non free-to-play games?
- Potential impact on young and future gamers
The Youtuber & Twitch Effect
37m · PublishedTim & Ramsay discuss:
- The Rise of YouTubers and Twitch streamers
- The influence they have on new games and driving sales
- Games we have pruchased ourselves because of this
- Using YouTube to see if a game is worthy of our time
PSN Store Closure, Backward Compatibility, and the Future
46m · PublishedTim & Ramsay discuss:
- The PSN store closure
- What it means for down the road for digital only releases
- Lack of backwards compatible games on Nintendo and Sony systems
- Microsoft learning from their mistakes
- What the gaming community is capable of
Obscure vs. Mainstream Games
41m · PublishedThis week , we discuss:
- Passing up big AAA games for less known and Obscure Games
- Freedom Fighters, Intelligent Qube, Spindizzy Worlds, Thief Simulator just to name some
- Why some people might forgo big games for less known titles
- Why AAA studios won't incorporate some of these elements in their games
High Score - Level Up
40m · PublishedIn the season 2 finale, Tim & Ramsay discuss
- Episode 6 of High Score, Level Up
- Doom's Development and acclaim
- Demo Disks
- Star Fox's creation
- The legacy of some classics
- Final thoughts on High Score
High Score - FIGHT!
35m · PublishedTim and Ramsay discuss:
- Episode 5 of High Score
- Fighting games rise in popularity with Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat
- The art behind it
- The Senate hearings on video game violence featuring Mortal Kombat and Night Trap
- eSports and our thoughts on them
PinPoint Players has 42 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 27:13:49. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 5th, 2024 10:48.
