IN UNITY AGAINST UNITY

IN UNITY AGAINST UNITY

Author: Andrew Mayfield September 15, 2023 Duration: 50:56

Unity has unified gamers, developers, and stock owners against them! The Sag Aftra strike might hit the video games industry! XDefiant is such a buggy mess that it failed it's certifications for both Playstation and Xbox! We dredge up baby's first C'Thulu story! Valve has some surprises and cheap games up it's sleeves, and maybe a new VR headset! Then things get Blasphemous….2

Unity plan pricing and packaging updates - Unity Blog (edited after the podcast)

Unity are in EXTREME Trouble - Deep dive by Bellular

Unity rushes to clarify price increase plan, as game developers fume - article by Axios

 

Video Game Workers Are Now Voting Whether to Strike Over AI, Wages - article by Vice

Are Hollywood-Style "AI Strikes" Coming For The Video Game Industry? - article by Techopedia

 

Ubisoft's XDefiant Gets Hit With a Delay After Failing Xbox and PlayStation Certification - article by GameRant

 

Dredge Review - video review by IGN's Gabriel Moss

Dredge - DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten. - Black Salt Games (Steam, available now)

 

Leaked Valve Device Is Likely Not the Steam Deck 2 - article by GameRant

Steam Kicks Off Big Sale to Celebrate 20th Anniversary - article by GameRant

 

A Story Analysis of Blasphemous 2 - video by Gingy

Blasphemous 2 - The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all. - The Game Kitchen (Steam, available now)


Andrew Mayfield hosts Video Game Tango, a space where the serious and the silly sides of gaming collide. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with friends who are just as passionate about the latest releases as they are about digging up obscure titles from decades past. The conversation flows from genuine analysis to lighthearted jokes, never taking itself too seriously even when diving into detailed news or industry shifts. You’ll find a refreshing mix here: thoughtful discussion on game design one moment, followed by tangents of pure comedic banter the next, all grounded in a real love for the medium. This podcast captures the leisure of gaming itself-that perfect blend of focused interest and relaxed fun. Tune in for a consistently engaging listen that treats video games as both art and playground, delivered with Andrew’s distinctive voice and a welcoming, conversational tone. It’s the kind of show that makes even the most niche gaming topic feel accessible and entertaining, perfect for your commute or while you’re taking a break from the controller.
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Podcast Episodes
WHAT ARE THESE GAMES!? STEAM NEXT FEST FEBRUARY 2024! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:54
Backrooms - The Backrooms is an Online Co-Op experience with friends, dynamic levels, and proximity voice chat. Every second week new level will be added! Or CREATE your own levels with the in-game level editor! Face the…
Palworld and Caves of Qud [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:38
Josh waxes whatever he wants and then talks about Riot layoffs. Nick waxes poetic under the high salt sun about caves of qud, then Doom enters the blockchain, and Palworld. Riot Games to lay off 530 workers amid broader…
CES 2024, Pacific Drive, and AI vs Gamers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:23
We've got new handhelds, new gpus, new broken records, and some broken hearts from those working in the gaming industry. On this episode of Video Game Tango a 13 year old has BEATEN Tetris for the first time! Then, an es…
Let's Discuss "i'm sick of fake gamers" by Alanah Pearce [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:38
This is a bit of a departure from our normal show. We don't have any specific games to discuss this week, and we aren't addressing any industry news either! Instead, Josh and Andy take a look at "i'm sick of fake gamers"…
The Game Awards 2023 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:33
It's that time of year again for Geoff Keighley to wave his magic Wiimote and give us the gift of new game trailers to drool over for the next few months! Nick and Josh have chosen a couple games showcased during the ann…
Grand Theft Auto VI - For Real This Time! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:20
Andy and Josh break down the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer, share the ongoing controversies following it's release, and make predictions on a release timeline! Then, the guys discuss the seemingly inevitable downfall of Bu…
Lethal Company and the New Handhelds! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:38
Grand Theft Auto is coming to Netflix, Fallout is coming to Amazon, hats are coming to Chocobos, games are coming to your hands, and Lethal Company is really pissing off Activision! Three 'Grand Theft Auto' titles are co…
9 Years of Shadows [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:48
This week is a little bit different! First off, Andy addresses ongoing issues with the podcast on YouTube Josh talks about Strauss' plans on charging for games in a totally new way! And finally, Nick reviews "9 Years of…
Grand Theft Auto 6, The Zelda Movie, and Blizzcon 2023! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:51
Who knew that being gone for a week would mean that all of the world's biggest gaming announcements were going to happen! This week we've got new details on Grand Theft Auto 6, a new Legend of Zelda live action movie ann…