#029 - Do you game too much?

#029 - Do you game too much?

Author: Ovox and ChukTomahawk July 2, 2023 Duration: 1:07:03

Ovox and ChukTomahawk discuss what the appropriate amount of gaming time per week is, the balance between gaming and real-life, how certain games can pull you away from real-life commitments, and react to the Facebook community's comments.

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There's a particular kind of conversation that happens between friends after a long gaming session, where the jokes flow as freely as the analysis. NEW WAVE GAMING captures that exact feeling. Hosts Ovox and ChukTomahawk use their shared history and sharp comedic timing to unpack the games and industry moments that define modern play. This isn't a dry review show or a news recap; it's a deep, often hilarious, look at why we spend time in these digital worlds and what that says about the culture surrounding them. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair in a lively discussion, where passionate insights are delivered with a wink and a well-timed jab. You'll hear them dissect everything from the latest blockbuster releases to the quirky indie titles that capture their imagination, all through a lens of genuine fandom and shared laughter. Tuning into this podcast means joining a conversation that is as thoughtful about game design as it is about the pure, silly fun of the experience. Ovox and ChukTomahawk's dynamic makes complex topics accessible and turns nostalgic reminiscing into comedy gold, creating a space where the love for video games is the main quest, and humor is the constant power-up. It's that rare blend of smart commentary and unscripted camaraderie that keeps an audience coming back.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 72

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#018 - History of Online Gaming [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:33:03
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#017 - Christmas Wish Lists & Best Gaming Moments of 2022 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45:25
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Duration: 2:17:29
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#013 - Saving Game... Please don't turn off your console [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44:12
Ovox and ChukTomahawk discuss what life was like before we were able to save our progress within a videogame. From pausing a game for days, high-scores, and passwords, to warp tunnels, checkpoints, and autosaves, Ovox an…
#012 - Remember blowing into Nintendo cartridges? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:37:07
Ovox and ChukTomahawk reflect on how everyone would resort to blowing into Nintendo cartridges to get them to work back in the 80s and 90s. Did blowing into Nintendo cartridges actually work?Connect with us at: ovoxandch…
#011 - Atari Shock: The Video Game Crash of 1983 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:02:53
Ovox and ChukTomahawk discuss what caused the Video Game Crash of 1983, known as the Atari Shock in Japan, and how Nintendo, with the help of their trusty ally R.O.B. the Robotic Operating Buddy, would successfully intro…