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Each member of the team has a different level of love for Sega and Sonic. We express our similarities and differences. Above all, we love Sega and Sonic.Link we referenced during the episode:Sega site - LINK Subscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

Below are the links we reference in our episode. Please note they are direct links to their site and we have no affiliation or support to the sites. NintendoLife “Teeter” - LINK VGC “New Switch” - LINK VGC “No Comp?” - LINK Digital Foundry “Switch ProUpscaling”  - LINK video OnMSFT “CyberPunk Switch” - LINK Subscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

We chat about Capcom's games, controversial choices, what we like, what we don't like, what we hope for, and most importantly how Capcom has impacted our lives. Take this journey with us.Reference Links:Capcom - LINKArticle - LINKSubscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

We analyze the gaming market with some of the current gaming concepts and potential games coming out in 2020. We picked our list from the websites below; from GameFAQ.com and VRfocus.com. Reference Links:PS4 List - LINKSwitch List - LINKXbox List - LINKVR Games - LINKSubscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

The brothers share their thoughts on the current games they are playing. It's a shorter episode but it has a ton of punch, we hope you enjoy!Subscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

From the NAMM website:Vision StatementWe envision a world in which the joy of making music is a precious element of daily living for everyone; a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught; and in which every adult is a passionate champion and defender of that right.Mission StatementNAMM's mission is to strengthen the music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. NAMM Expo - LINKSubscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

We analyze and discuss Activision Blizzard's core console games and leave out the “free-to-play” mobile games.Activision - LINK | List of gamesBlizzard - LINK | List of gamesMicrotransaction article - LINKSubscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

Matt and Jason have a diverse range of experiences when it comes to working within the retail and service industry. Both can be reached at the links below. We hope you enjoy our episode. Subscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

For the list of winners please visit The Game Awards site. To date, here are the live stream numbers for The Game Awards (does not include VOD viewership):2019: 45.2 Million (Up 73%)Other helpful websites mentioned in the episode:https://thegameawards.com/https://thegameawards.com/newshttps://www.xbox.com/en-US/consoles/xbox-series-xGame of the Year:Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Subscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

Jason, aka Phrog, shares the team's holiday wishes with everyone and provides a glimpse into the future of the show. We hope you're as excited as we are!Please share your thoughts and feedback with the following links below: Twitter - https://twitter.com/LifeAGaming Email - hello@pixelsneak.com Subscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

A bit about BigCat:Play therapy means a lot to me because I believe it is the best and only way for children to express and learn about their emotional selves. Technology has been a creative medium for connecting and speaking the child's language but also providing an immersive environment for optimal growth and development. Currently, I work with diverse ages and populations as a mental health clinician. There are various approaches and interventions of play and there is no wrong or right approach as long as it is evidence-based and shows progress for the client. My ultimate goal as a therapist would be to not have a job! It sounds odd but the reason is if there were no clients for me to see then no one would be struggling.Below are links mentioned in the episode:https://www.a4pt.org/https://www.sandtrayplay.com/https://www.heidigkaduson.com/Subscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

We discuss how the bandwagon effect influences our buying decisions on purchasing a game. We evaluate the impact Metacritic has on games and how Stadia's current reputation may be affected by the bandwagon effect and its negative reviews from YouTubers. Ultimately, we determine how we choose to evaluate reviews. It may not shock you.Subscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

We take our first shot at discussing a video game company. If you liked or disliked our episode or want to hear a similar episode let us know in our review section. Subscribe and write a review, we're looking to improve our show!_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

We discuss Stadia and its rocky launch, timeline for the episode is below.05:55 - Stadia Internet Requirements and output08:10 - Xbox Cloud Gaming Service09:28 - Stadia Missing Features13:32 - Launch Titles19:48 - Steaming Quality22:18 - Extra issues for Stadia on the Go - Mobile26:00 - Missed Marketing Opportunity31:10 - Missing the Hardcore gamer appeal32:28 - What will turn Stadia around37:50 - Google Shutting Down Services41:30 - Family Share44:41 - Closing Thoughts Reference Links:Google StadiaGameXplain - Video _Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

An authorized statement from Generations - Life with Video Games Podcast; "The holidays officially start in September." You heard it here first._Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

Below are a timeline and links relating to important topics we addressed during our episode. With a basic understanding of these topics, we analyze video game addiction based on published articles.Gaming addiction classified as disorder by WHO - 5:12Parents need to be more involved with their kids - 16:00Canada going after Fortnite - 16:20Quote from CBC.CA article- 17:09Gaming Addiction is officially an disorder - 26:42Gaming Video from the BBC - 31:32Reference Links: The World Health Organization - https://www.who.int/ NHS opens clinic to help child addicts of computer games - https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/oct/08/nhs-opens-clinic-to-help-child-addicts-of-computer-games Addicted to Fortnite? Montreal law firm says video game company should pay up - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/fortnite-lawsuit-calex-l%C3%A9gal-montreal-1.5308625 Gaming addiction classified as disorder by WHO - https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-42541404 Gaming can actually be good for you [video] - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/clip/83934129-5093-4c2c-8d76-ef9e93a31545 _Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

With a basic understanding of these topics, we analyze video game addiction versus general addiction disorders.Although the DSM (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) currently does not recognize gaming addiction as a mental disorder. The World Health Organization defines a gaming disorder or addiction as.."a pattern of gaming behavior (“digital-gaming” or “video-gaming”) characterized by impaired control over gaming, increasing priority given to gaming over other activities to the extent that gaming takes precedence over other interests and daily activities, and continuation or escalation of gaming despite the occurrence of negative consequences." Reference Links: The World Health Organization - https://www.who.int/ WebMD - https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/video-game-addiction#1 Video Game Addiction - http://www.addictionrecov.org/Addictions/?AID=45 Online Gamers Anonymous - http://www.olganon.org _Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

Michael a.k.a. BigCat discusses his time at the 2019 Association for Play Therapy Conference in Dallas, Texas. We collectively answer questions about our cognitive abilities and emotions based on our experiences with gaming. Below are a timeline and links relating to important topics we addressed during our episode. 02:18 - I Thrive Games Clinicians Guides - http://www.ithrivegames.org/clinicians-guides/03:12 - 2019 Association for Play Therapy Conference - https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.a4pt.org/resource/resmgr/annual_conference/2019/2019_Annual_APT_Internationa.pdf19:28 - Heidi Kaduson - https://www.heidigkaduson.com/27:53 - Terry Kottman - https://www.encouragementzone.com/page10.html31:04 - FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)_Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!

We begin with our multiplayer roots discussing games such as Goldeneye, Mario Kart, Street Fighter II, and Bomberman. We then move a bit further into our gaming careers with online multiplayer games like Everquest and World of Warcraft. We then learn from each other how these games have shaped our relationships with friends. Each gamer/host debates about what these multiplayer games meant to them. Additionally, we interview a special guest, enter The Chaz.After The Chaz enlightens us with his perspective, we discuss the current state of live streaming video games on platforms such as Mixer and YouTube, which influences all generations of gamers.  Finally, BigCat provides his insights on both styles of co-op and online competitive gaming._Life and Gaming_ Our Twitter Our YouTube Our Website Looking forward to the next episode!