
Puro Ka Laro! Podcast
By Jaemi, Vivz, John
If you're here reading this then you've probably heard the term "Puro Ka Laro!" from someone. If that's the case, Welcome!
Puro Ka Laro! is a weekly podcast about games, gaming culture, and the game development scene in the Philippines.
Join us every week as we discuss and rant with guests on some of gaming’s hot topics & issues, peek into the lives of gaming personalities and look behind the curtain of the local game development scene.
Don’t miss an episode, Like, Review, and Support us on Spotify and Apple Podcast.
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The Exclusivity Problem: Does this spell the end for console gaming? PART 2
Recorded: 01 Feb 2021
Published: 05 Feb 2021
Part 2 of The Exclusivity Problem: Does this spell the end for console gaming? [Episode 93]
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:21:36
February 04, 2022

94: Duh, New Year Episode!
Recorded: 15 Jan 2022
Published: 22 Jan 2022
Duh?! It's the New Year!
Catching up to news from December 2021 up to January 2022
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU Update Description
01:36:26
January 22, 2022

93: The Exclusivity Problem: Does this spell the end for console gaming?
Recorded: 15 Nov 2021
Published: 19 Nov 2021
Do you play exclusively on your chosen console because of the games or because of the system? Jaemi and Vivz discuss exclusivity in consoles and do you believe exclusivity will be the end of console gaming?
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
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01:25:32
November 18, 2021

92: Secret 6's Project Xandata
Recorded: 06 Nov 2021
Published: 10 Nov 2021
What is Project Xandata?
What inspired them to make the first Filipino FPS?
What are the challenges?
Listen to Jaemi talk to Secret 6's Jem Bernaldez (3D Creative Lead) and Jeff Jadulco (Server Engineer) about the First Filipino, Multiplayer 3v3 First-Person Shooter (FPS) Project Xandata.
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
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47:50
November 09, 2021

91: Rainbow Six: Siege with TogueMan
Recorded: 16 Oct 2021
Published: 20 Oct 2021
We talk to Togueman a Rainbow Six: Siege streamer and Tiktok creator about R6's past present and future.
Links:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/toguemangaming
Tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@togueman
Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/togueman
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
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01:15:43
October 18, 2021

90: Tokyo Gameshow Only Episode, PROMISE!
Recorded: 05 Oct 2021
Published: 13 Oct 2021
Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Tokyo Gameshow.
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
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01:27:34
October 12, 2021

89: Nintendo Direct 9.23.2021
Recorded: 26 Sep 2021
Published: 29 Sep 2021
Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Nintendo Direct.
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
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46:46
September 28, 2021

88: Friends Again with Sony, a Playstation Show(case)
Recorded: 14 Sep 2021
Published: 17 Sep 2021
Jaemi and Vivz checked out the games featured on Sony's Playstation Showcase.
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
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01:21:03
September 16, 2021

87: Nyctophobia: Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Recorded: 04 Sep 2021
Published: 09 Sep 2021
We delve into the darkness of the mind of Kenneth to know more about his journey through the abyss of game development emerging into the light with the game Nyctophobia: Devil Unleashed.
Links:
Game | Nyctophobia: Devil Unleashed
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672840/Nyctophobia_Devil_Unleashed/
Game | Triple Hell
https://kenethdev.itch.io/triple-hell
Facebook | Solitary Games
https://www.facebook.com/SolitaryGames
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
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53:18
September 08, 2021

86: GamesCom 2021
Recorded: 29 Aug 2021
Published: 01 Sep 2021
In today's episode, we do a quick rundown of games released at GamesCom.
If you like this episode, please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it, or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
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01:06:42
August 31, 2021

85: Project PIGI Explained
Recorded: 25 Aug 2021
Published: 27 Aug 2021
Are you an aspiring Indie Game Developer? Do you have a prototype, but you have no idea how to move forward? Wish you have experienced programmers to help you improve your game?
Today we talk to the people behind Project PIGI (Philippine Indie Games Initiative), a collaboration of three established independent game studios in the Philippines: Ranida Games, Squeaky Wheel, and Yangyang Mobile. Their project aims to bridge the divide between Philippine game developers and publishers to stimulate the creation of new IPs and get a chance to showcase their games to local and international viewers.
If you like this episode please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
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34:45
August 26, 2021

84: STORM WARNING: Blizzard Entertainment
Recorded: 14 Aug 2021
Published: 18 Aug 2021
Today we discuss a storm that is rocking one of the biggest studios in the gaming industry, the lawsuit against Blizzard Entertainment. Which is accused of being a "breeding ground for harassment and discrimination against women."
If you like this episode please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:24:31
August 17, 2021

83: SCAMMED! Games That You Regret Buying Ever!
Recorded: 07 Aug 2021
Published: 11 Aug 2021
We go down memory lane and reveal the games that we regret buying.
If you like this episode please consider writing a review if your podcast player allows it or you can support the podcast via these links:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:28:58
August 10, 2021

82: Welcome to Year 4
Recorded: 24 Jul 2021
Published: 28 Jul 2021
Welcome to the 1st episode of Year 4!
New Music, New Cover, New Year, New Place
To start the new season, we discuss how we think eSports should progress to be successful. The best way to grow any sport is to start with amateur competitions and go PRO.
Support The Podcast:
Humble Bundle | https://www.humblebundle.com/?partner=purokalaro
Play-Asia | https://www.play-asia.com/?tagid=4654865
Intro: Yes We Can by T-Pain | https://soundcloud.com/user-947506435/yes-we-can
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar | https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:17:50
July 27, 2021

81: Sailing a Virtual SEA of Games
Recorded: 17 Jul 2021
Published: 21 Jul 2021
For our final episode of Year 3, we talk to Andreas and Zain. Founders of VirtualSEA, a website dedicated to games from indie developers across Southeast Asia. All about the state of game development in a region not known for game development; and what is needed to break out into the global market.
LINKS:
Virtual SEA | Games from Southeast Asia
https://virtualseasia.com/
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
53:36
July 20, 2021

80: Axie Infinity and the Rise of NFT Games
Recorded: 10 Jul 2021
Published: 14 Jul 2021
Today we give our take on this trend, how it has taken Filipino gamers by storm and how it can affect the future of Filipino video games.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:16:40
July 13, 2021

79: Developer Secrets REVEALED!!: Prison Architect
Recorded: 3 Jul 2021
Published: 7 Jul 2021
Today's guest is Ryan Sumo, co-founder of Squeaky Wheel. We talk more about how the game industry works, his experiences in game development and publishing. And also, details about Steam that few people are aware of.
MARKERS:
0:01:54 - Ryan Sumo's journey from freelance artist to a game developer.
0:16:22 - Who decides to put microtransactions in a game?
0:21:20 - What is the advantage of a Solo Developer versus a Team?
0:26:24 - What is your experience in Game Publishing (Ruinarch)?
0:33:57 - How does one convince investors to invest in the video game industry?
0:41:43 - Ryan's thoughts on why there are few game studios in the PH
0:44:09 - How hard is it to market a game?
0:49:16 - Steam details any developer should know
0:59:07 - Soft Launch of Industry Initiative.
LINKS:
Academia: School Simulator | Squeaky Wheel Studio Inc
https://store.steampowered.com/app/672630/Academia__School_Simulator/
Ruinarch | Maccima Games / Squeaky Wheel Studio Inc.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/909320/Ruinarch/
Ryan Sumo | Blog
https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/RyanSumo/933395/
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:06:22
July 06, 2021

78: Developer Secrets REVEALED! (at ang interview ni iNANG)
Recorded: 26 Jun 2021
Published: 30 Jun 2021
We start this episode with Marnel interviewing Jaemi and Vivz about how PKL began. Wait. What?
We talked to our guests Marnel and Niel of the studio formerly known as Squeaky Wheel Studio and Juls of GameDevPH about their experiences in the game dev industry.
CHAPTERS:
0:03:08 - Kami ang guest?
0:09:13 - Squeaky Wheel
0:11:27 - Origin Stories (and in recording hiring?)
0:26:38 - What's needed in PH Game Development
0:31:58 - The Crunch
0:43:03 - Alpha, Beta, Early Access
0:56:12 - Negative Game Reviews
1:09:56 - Monetization Models
1:20:08 - New Game / New Studio
LINKS:
Marnielle Lloyd Estrada
Blog | https://coffeebraingames.wordpress.com/
Neil Mark Corre
Twitch [Neil Creates] | https://www.twitch.tv/neilcreates/
Academia School Simulator | Squeaky Wheel Studio
https://store.steampowered.com/app/672630/Academia__School_Simulator/
GameDevPH | Discord Channel
https://discord.gg/cFBSw79
***audio issues at 0:04:01-0:05:11 / 0:58:01-0:59:24
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:25:56
June 29, 2021

77: E3 2021 and the Kojima Conspiracy
Recorded: 19 Jun 2021
Published: 23 Jun 2021
Jaemi and Vivz talk about the games that came out of E3 2021 and did Kojima make a new game?
0:00:43 - E3 Announced Games
0:42:02 - Kojima Conspiracy
0:49:47 - Crotch Streaming
1:03:02 - AMPLFY 300
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:10:18
June 22, 2021

76: Not a TRESE Episode
Recorded: 12 Jun 2021
Published: 16 Jun 2021
On our Independence Day episode, we discuss a little bit of the Netflix show TRESE. Well mostly TRESE ... but we also talked about Summer of Games (starting at 0:54:10). The games we talked about are Elden Ring, Tiny Tina's Wonderland, WitcherCon, and more.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:28:53
June 15, 2021

75: For DEVs, with LOVE
Recorded: 07 Jun 2021
Published: 09 Jun 2021
In this episode, we just want to look into developer issues and give our take on the question...
Why are Filipino-made games not as recognized/supported in the Philippines?
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:37:22
June 08, 2021

74: The SIMP-lified Episode
Recorded: 29 May 2021
Published: 02 Jun 2021
Are you a SIMP? What is SIMPing? Is it really bad? In this episode, Jaemi and Vivz get to the bottom of what SIMP really means.
Also in this episode, we talk about HotTub Twitch Streaming and Final Fantasy 15.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
02:06:28
June 01, 2021

73: Tier One X Puro Ka Laro! Podcast: AMPLFY Academy Explained
Recorded: 22 May 2021
Published: 26 May 2021
LISTEN as Jaemi and Vivs interview Tier One Entertainment's Director of Southeast Asia Expansion, Jaba Orellana, about Tier One's new content creator program, the AMPLFY Academy. We went to find out what the program is all about, who can benefit from it and we even got a few exclusive and top-secret details about the program.
Click here to register with AMPLFY Academy
http://bit.ly/AMPLFYAcademy
Check them out on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GETAMPLFYED
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:18:41
May 25, 2021

72: Triggered News Rundown
Recorded: 9 May 2021
Published: 12 May 2021
News Rundown
What's new in Riot?
The meta of new characters competitive games.
Sony Entertainment
WoW Classic: Burning Crusade and MMOs should die
The Next Stage of Entertainment - Video Game Movies
Perception of "Gamer" then and now
PS5 Game Exclusive: To Buy or Not To Buy?
Scalpers & Cryptocurrency the bane of PC GPU
How does one become a tester?
more
0:47:53 The MMO genre should die
1:06:15 Jaemi TRGGRD - PS5 Exclusive
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:35:15
May 11, 2021

71: Oh My Toxicity!
Recorded: 1 May 2021
Published: 5 May 2021
Jaemi and Vivz tackle the homophobic comments towards Blacklist's captain Ohmyv33nus and the toxicity of a game community to the LGBTQ+ community. How does a game community become toxic?
0:31: 21 Earning from Toxicity
0:58:10 When is "Trash Talk" ok?
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:32:12
May 04, 2021

70: Dexty Payamansion Edition
Recorded: 23 Apr 2021
Published: 28 Apr 2021
Dexty, a longtime friend of the show is back in today's episode. We catch up with his duties and the people inside Payamansion. From food, damage control, quality control, and other stuff.
0:33:32 How does one do damage control?
0:57:39 Dexty's skincare routine!
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar
01:22:55
April 27, 2021

69: Pa-Bet, Papansin, & Padrino
Recorded: 17 Apr 2021
Published: 21 Apr 2021
Along with the latest gaming news we talk about the concerning increase of streamers endorsing online betting sites.
0:29:03 Streamers Promoting Online Betting
1:01:16 Papansin ang mga Streamers
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar
01:29:54
April 20, 2021

68: One Man Plague
Recorded: 27 Mar 2021
Published: 31 Mar 2021
We interview one-man developer, Chris in his upcoming game The Plague. An indie horror IP with the dream of going toe to toe with triple-A giants like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Join us as we delve into the dark world of The Plague and get into the head of its developer and how he made this Filipino indie title.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
58:46
March 30, 2021

67: What was that one video game that saved or changed you life?
Recorded: 20 Mar 2021
Published: 24 Mar 2021
THE CROSSOVER EVENT of 2021!
Jaemi and Vivz joined by Jhaz of The Gamesilog Show discuss and reflect on what games they've played that saved or changed their lives.
Highlights:
07:57 - Games Saves Lives
34:54 - Fatal Frame
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:33:25
March 23, 2021

66: What Makes the Perfect RPG? BOSS Edition
Recorded: 13 Mar 2021
Published: 17 Mar 2021
Continuing from last week's episode. We now discuss the most memorable and hardest Boss fights in Role Playing Games.
Highlights:
04:03 - Quick Save, Save File 1, Save File 2
22:26 - The Joker
46:01 - World of Warcraft Raiding
57:42 - Vivz' Time to Shine
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:39:09
March 16, 2021

65: What makes the Perfect RPG?
Recorded: 6 Mar 2021
Published: 10 Mar 2021
You've played RPGs most of your gaming life. You know what you want and don't want in an RPG. If allowed to create your own Role Playing Game, what systems and tropes would you include to create your perfect Role Playing Game?
Highlights:
01:33 - TRGGRD by Cheating in Battlefield V
20:36 - What makes the perfect RPG?
38:13 - JRPG vs Western RPG
1:06:57 - JRPG Character Tropes
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:50:43
March 09, 2021

64: Game Reveals, Blizzcon + Nintendo Direct, and the most sidetracked episode EVER!
Recorded: 20 Feb 2021
Published: 24 Feb 2021
Nintendo Direct and Blizzconline just happened and we discuss the games that Blizzard announced. Nintendo Direct? ... uh ... We also got sidetracked about the PS5's pre-order blues, uh, and other stuff.
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
02:12:47
February 23, 2021

63: Gaming News, RGBs, and Side Quests
Recorded: 13 Feb 2021
Published: 17 Feb 2021
In today's episode, the team discusses this week's gaming news. Some of the topics discussed are...
CD Projekt RED Hacked
Chinese New Year Sales
IKEA Gaming Chair and RGB stuff
Pedro Pascal as Joel in The Last of Us
Riot Games CEO sued for sexual harassment
Losers bracket: Simping and Bullying
Side Quests within a Side Quests
and more...
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:54:18
February 16, 2021

62: Searching for Love Stories in Video Games
Recorded: 5 Feb 2021
Published: 10 Feb 2021
Listen to the team discuss why there are very few games that the main focus of their plot is a love story. It's mostly adventure stories, just gameplay, or "the power of friendship".
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:37:34
February 09, 2021

61: Isang Gabi ng LAGIM!
Recorded: 29 Jan 2021
Published: 3 Feb 2021
We talk to the guys behind the LAGIM Card Game. How they designed it, what inspired them and WHY ARE WE RECORDING THIS ON A FULL MOON?
Inay artwork: Liga Ni Likeman https://www.facebook.com/LigaNiLikeman
Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:02:00
February 02, 2021

60: Realities of Adulting: Do you still game?
Recorded: 22 Jan 2021
Published: 27 Jan 2021
As an adult, do you still have the time or energy to play video games?
In this episode, Jaemi and Vivz, joined by Luciel, talks about the realities and struggles of playing video games when you've reach adult life. Reminisce with us in our ride into the life of a gamer in the late 80s, retro games, and what is given up or lost when you enter adulting mode.
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Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
02:18:23
January 26, 2021

59: 2020: The Good, The Cyberpunk, and The Mika
Recorded: 15 Jan 2021
Published: 22 Jan 2021
Jaemi is back in action along with Vivz and John.
We start this trilogy of topics with a quick look at the year that was 2020.
Build up to an in-depth look at Cyberpunk 2077. What it is. What we think what happened. What was missing?
Then to finish off the episode, we talk about Mika Daime. Was that a proper apology? Or could she have done better?
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Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
02:25:04
January 21, 2021
![58: A Base Set Charizard is How Much?! [ENGLISH]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/20481391/b58c40c79edf4277.jpeg)
58: A Base Set Charizard is How Much?! [ENGLISH]
Recorded: 10 Jan 2021
Published: 15 Jan 2021
We talk to Doug Chin-Lee of Certified Sports Guarantee (http://csgcards.com/) and talk about card grading and collectibles. How much a certified card is on the market and the process behind certifying a collectible.
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Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
45:30
January 14, 2021

57: Bad Arguments & Nominations
Recorded: 29 Nov 2020
Published: 5 Dec 2020
This is an episode of really Bad Arguments! A negative comment is said against "Madam's" content. Is the comment justified? Is Madam and Ate K's response right? Do you agree with the commenter? Would you say it differently? Would you respond the same way?
Thank You for Philippine Podcast Directory Nomination for Podcast of the Year! Humbled and Thankful
Our commentary on The Game Awards Nominations. Do you agree with our winners? Who do you think will win?
Leave a review on your thoughts
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Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:29:54
December 04, 2020

56: The Mika Daime Cheating Accusation
Recorded: 15 Oct 2020
Published: 19 Oct 2020
Did Mika Daime cheat?
Do you believe that she cheated?
Is the accusation based on sound reasoning?
Listen to Jaemi and Vivz discuss the accusation leveled against Miko, who allegedly cheated on Valorant. And the community and industry response to this issue.
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Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:41:02
October 18, 2020

55: The Hype & Wars Among D'Odience
Recorded: 26 Aug 2020
Published: 28 Aug 2020
Is giving in to the hype a bad thing? Is there really a console war? Isn't there someone among us that will bring the audience together?
Jaemi and Vivz, after more than a month, review the news and events that affect the global and local gaming spheres. We touch on Playstation Showcase, Playstation 5, Console Wars, Among Us, and more.
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Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:41:08
September 27, 2020
![54: Chronoshot by Quickfire Labs [ENGLISH]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/20481391/0226c55ab3962fa6.jpeg)
54: Chronoshot by Quickfire Labs [ENGLISH]
Recorded: 02 Aug 2020
Published: 05 Aug 2020
Jaemi, Rainier talk to Tony, Noah of Quickfire Labs about Chronoshot a free-to-play score-driven sci-fi arena shooting game, with specialized time mechanics.
Know more about Quickfire Labs and their game Chronoshot. What inspirations they tapped into to make this. What features they plan to add.
Check out Chronoshot here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326700/CHRONOSHOT/
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Intro: Wolf - Upbeat 8-bit Electronic by Jer https://youtu.be/Ahfu1E_BBSI
Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
58:07
August 04, 2020

53: Buhay Developer: Secret 6
Recorded: 01 Aug 2020
Published: 03 Aug 2020
Jaemi talks to Jem, Nicole, Rouie, & Sarah about their experiences with working with AAA studios on titles such as Just Cause 4 & Tomb Raider.
Secret 6 is a veteran game development studio based in San Francisco, the Philippines, and Madrid. They specialize in 3D art for AAA titles, 2D art, and full game production across all platforms.
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Outro: Daystar - Celery in a carrot field by 샛별 Daystar https://youtu.be/FqI9cM6fczU
01:37:24
August 02, 2020

52: Believe Nothing, Listen to Everything
Recorded: June 27, 2020
Aired: June 29, 2020
Jaemi, Vivs, and Dexty talk about the current #MeToo wave hitting the Video Game shores and how the ML vs LoL Ph communities came to blows.
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01:41:46
June 28, 2020

51: LoL: Wildrift and Dota2: Battlepass...WTF! (What's The Fuss?)
Recorded: June 6, 2020
Aired: June 8, 2020
What's the fuss about Riot Game's LOL: Wildrift Alpha Testing and DOTA2's Battlepass spending? Listen to our discussions on game testing, marketing, game spending, and MOBAs.
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01:15:08
June 07, 2020

50: Buhay Gamer - SillyKonpeito: From Cosplay to Stream and Play
Recorded: April 18, 2020
Aired: April 20, 2020
We chat with SillyKonpeito about her streaming career, her life as a cosplayer, and other things. Joining the episode is longtime guest Dexty and a surprise appearance by Vivz.
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01:28:41
April 19, 2020

49: Stay Negative
Recorded: April 4, 2020
Aired: April 6, 2020
Metro Manila gamer, Overseas Gamer, Over the Mountain Gamer, and South of Metro Manila Gamer gathered separately in their homes on Discord to talk about life during the Season of COVID.
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01:23:05
April 05, 2020

48: Gaming in the Time of COVID
Recorded: March 28, 2020
Aired: March 30, 2020
The Quarantined Episode - a short episode just discussing game news and life under the cloud of the COVID19 pandemic.
Stay Home, Stay Clean, Stay Sane and pwede na Puro Laro!
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01:01:24
March 29, 2020

47: Video Games VS Board Games: Is it a competition? An evolution? Or something else?
Recorded: March 14, 2020
Aired: March 23, 2020
Is there a competition between Video Games and Board Games? Or is Video Games an upgraded version of Board Games? Or is there something else to the Video Game VS Board Game question?
To shed some light on tabletop gaming and development in the Philippines are our guests Freddie Tan from Ludus Distributors and MyKey Cuento of The Tabletop Traveler and Creator of Pawikan Patrol the Card Game.
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01:28:50
March 22, 2020

46: Buhay Developer (Sir Ben, Red, & Jerez of Ranida Games)
Recorded: March 11, 2020
Aired: March 16, 2020
In this episode, Jaemi talks to Sir Ben, Red, & Jerez of Ranida Games. We cover their journey in developing their pride & joy BAYANI Fighting Game.
Our topics range from... will the game be accepted, positive and negative player comments, experiences in presenting to an international audience, etc.
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01:04:02
March 15, 2020

45: Anyare January 2020?
Recorded: February 8, 2020
Aired: February 10, 2020
A lot has happened in the first month of 2020.
Here’s our first episode this year.
Topics:
Cramming everything in January 2020
Mamba Out
Chupagetti
Warcraft: Reforged or HD?
Returning to SWTOR
Stock Loses
MOD ownership preventing another DOTA
2020 The Year of Delays
No Skulls in Chinese Version of Rainbow 6 Seige
No Restriction Character Customization
What is GOLD in Game Development?
Console Exclusives releasing on PC
Our take on the Dual Shock 5 Concept Video
The Dubai Gaming Scene & LOL
Commenting on Mobile Gaming & Development
Worms & Gunbound
SideTrack: Seventeen
Plague Inc. a “Viral Success”
Side Track: Commentary on nCoV
Upcoming plans and episodes
Final Thoughts of January 2020
Vivz Out
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01:28:27
February 09, 2020

43: Q&A with Alexa Asahina
Q&A Session with Alexa Asahina
We talk to Alexa Asahina, a Tekken 7 & League of Legends player, streamer, gamer.
01:10:29
November 18, 2019

42: ESGS Wrap Up
On this episode, we talk about ESGS' budding developers in the "Indie Fiesta" area; the Fortnite Ban of Jarvis Kayel; and recently released games Death Stranding, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, World of Warcraft: Shadowlands, Diablo 4, & Red Dead Redemption 2
01:46:11
November 10, 2019
![41: To ESGS & Beyond: Exploring Game Dev Problems & the China Question [ENGLISH]](https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode400/20481391/62dfb9006b97573a.jpeg)
41: To ESGS & Beyond: Exploring Game Dev Problems & the China Question [ENGLISH]
Recorded: October 18, 2019
Aired: October 20, 2019
Our pre-ESGS episode and part 2 of our topic on China's influence in the gaming industry. We're joined but guests Chris Natsuume of BoomZap Entertainment and Rainier Sales of XPASM Studios.
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01:07:41
October 19, 2019

40: Dirty Money: Is China's Influence Ruining Gaming?
Recorded: October 12, 2019
Aired: October 14, 2019
Episode Notes:
The recent Blizzard ban of Blitzchung is the talk of the gaming industry. Here are our "ten cents" on the issue. We also talk about other news around the gaming world.
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01:02:33
October 13, 2019

39: The Old Flame, No Time Friend, & #KismetIMissYou
Recorded: October 4, 2019
Aired: October 7, 2019
Episode Notes:
Welcome & K-Pop Slim
Magic The Gathering: Arena - The Old Flame, No Time Friend, & #Kismet I miss you
20 years forward MTG:A is both New and Old.
The rabbit hole of getting into MTG
#adulting but Gaming is Zen Time
MTG Arena players are mostly Noobs
A warning before playing for old MTG players
Game Subscription Service Uplay Plus
Sony Playstation restructuring?
Call of Duty Cross-Play: The Real Question
Live Recording Schedule Moved to Saturday night
Vivz: I’m too young for that conversation (Nintendo Duck Hunt Gun)
Family Game Time
Juvenile Delinquency for Demo Disk
Legend of Dragoon - 50 pesos well spent
How to almost detect a Streamer playing a cracked game.
Retro Games
Total Breathing Constant - Kimetsu no Yaiba
Pinoy: Diehard fan if we can afford it.
Cookies and Algorithms
Call of Duty & Ghost Recon Breakpoint Micro-Transactions
Destiny 2:
Bungie & Blizzard Split Complete
Now Free to Play just Buy Expansions
Steam Games Roundup
Code Vein Release
Ghostbusters Remastered
Super Robot Wars V
Monster Hunter World crossover with Resident Evil
Game of the Year Prediction (No 2018 winner was not Celeste Boi)
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01:35:07
October 07, 2019

38: TGS Logistics The Game in Fantasy HD
Episode 38 Notes
Title: TGS Logistics The Game in Fantasy HD
Recorded: September 20, 2019
Aired: September 25, 2019
Around the Philippine Streamerverse!
Hideo Kojima’s Game aka Trans-Lala-Kas-Grab-ify The Game
Around the shooter arena genre and Overwatch
The APEX of Kabobohan (Gamer Rage)
Streaming a game you don’t like.
The VIVZ SQUEEEE! - Final Fantasy Remake
Hosts of the Tokyo Game Show are the Best
TGS: Game Roundup
Project Resistance
Personal 5
NioH
Shenmue
Quick Time Event Mechanic
PS5 Announcement Schedule Speculation
Bastardized Buster Sword Photo
Monster Hunter 90 Hours Lost
Ayaw na mag Grind ni iNANG
Wrapping Up
Want to listen to this episode’s Sidetrack?
Puro Ka Sidetrack #3 - It’s Over 9000
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01:25:58
September 25, 2019

37: Looking for... (Insert Topic)
Looking for...
…Cracked - Final Fantasy and NBL2K
…Group - WoW Classic
…Genre - Kojima’s Death Stranding
…Money - More Podcast Content
…Bugs - Ghost Recon: Wildlands BETA
…Vivz - Vivz Just Woke Up
…Save Slot - Reminiscing Consoles
...Games - Vivz’ Games
…New Teammates - eSports Team Reshuffling
…Ingay - National Team Sibol lacking promotion
…Clickbait - Games as Health Risk?
…Cutscenes - Future Entertainment
…Podcast - Tier One making a podcast
…Sony - Sony not in TGS, Games, & PS5
…Date - Vivz Looking For
…Credibility - Rainbow 6 Siege Cheat Credibility
…Horror - Dead by Daylight
...Trash Talk - Multiplayer Mind Games
…Topic - Talk about Topics for next Episode
...Winding Down Discussions
Recorded Live: September 6, 2019
On-Demand Upload: September 14, 2019
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01:57:09
September 14, 2019

36: Do Better Boi Caster
Main Topic: Need to do better with local shout-casting
Gamescom
Understanding Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding
Final Fantasy VII Remake - VIVZ YAY
Erica Video Game - The Game Development Possibilities
Lukewarm Sony - Readying for PS5?
What would be the winning formula for PS5?
VERSUS Winners
Side Tracked: Skipping Shifts to Game DOTA
DOTA 2 The International
Need to do better with local shout-casting
Recorded Live: August 23, 2019
On-Demand Upload: August 26, 2019
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01:49:21
August 26, 2019

35: Cooking Stream Support
Main Topic: Do streamers get enough support?
Support from ESGS via stream
The Quality of Streamer Content
The Culture of Shoutouts & Fan Signs
Truth or Entertainment?
Violent Games - Violent Crimes
Sidetrack: Rightwing Politics
New Culture from a New Gamer Generation
Sidetracked: BPO Memories
Economics: Reason for Piracy
Sidetracked: Life Plans
Video Games more than a Distraction
Enter Dexty on Streamer Competition
The Problem with Viewer Communities
Salty Ninjitsu
Shroud of Humility
Suspended Disrespect
Ms A Needs no Bath Water
Pros and Cons of Streamer Talent Agencies
What is a Stream Engineer
Streamer First / Gamer First
Different Types of Streamings
Stream for Others or for Yourself?
Agency Talent Housing
Who to guest next?
Wrapping Up and The Return of Digitized Vivz
Recorded Live: August 9, 2019
On-Demand Upload: August 12, 2019
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02:07:41
August 12, 2019

34: What is Mainstream?
Episode 34 Notes
Title: What is Mainstream?
Main Topic: What defines mainstream?
Not much gaming news this week. So the team talks a variety of topic on what is mainstream? The games we play now and the arcade games we played before. What is ruining the WARHAMMER brand. Is too much gaming different from too much K-Drama? Competitive Gaming. Ninja Moves. Jaemi’s SickCritic.com review of Forge of Blood.
Recorded: August 2, 2019
Aired: August 5, 2019
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01:30:07
August 05, 2019

33: A Live Mess (The Anniversary Episode)
The Anniversary Episode
We try out broadcasting our podcast recording sessions. This is not a change in format we just want to create a new way for you, our listeners, to participate in our usual audio productions via Facebook Live.
Main Topic: Games and Mainstream Media
[0:01:20] The Live Podcast Recording Starts
[0:04:25] Games to Media (Movies, TV)
[0:04:30] Netflix’ The Witcher
[0:07:45] Richard Patterson as Batman, the Twilight crutch, Vampire: The Masquerade (board game 1991), & vampires.
[0:10:28] Puro Ka Laro’s Anniversary
[0:11:20] Vivz’ Dubai OFW Life
[0:12:46] Vivz’ audio difficulties in the middle east
[0:15:47] Vivz’ Giddy Mode & Mits’ Return to Streaming
[0:16:45] Geeky Fandom in Mainstream Media
[0:21:03] Nostalgia Marketing for the Future Adult Gamer
[0:25:31] Everyone’s a Geek
[0:26:27] Sidetracked: Goofery
[0:27:05] Sidetracked: Da who?
[0:28:30] Playing Games as Work (Game Reviewer, Game Streamer, Game Tester, etc.)
[0:32:54] ESGS and Ranida Games’ Bayani
[0:41:47] Multiplayer Stream?
[0:44:17] Crowd Sourced Media Assets for Games - Exploitative or Not?
[0:48:59] Licensing Music in Games and Game Music in Mainstream Media
[0:58:22] Wrap Up
The Biggest Mess … The Tech Guy pressed delete at the end of live feed.
Recorded: July 26, 2019
Aired: July 29, 2019
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01:08:06
July 28, 2019

32: Exclusively Yours from Dubai (Jaemi, Vivz, & John)
Discussion on exclusivity in games and other topics.
01:16:16
July 16, 2019

31: The Britannia Nostalgia Tangent (Jaemi & John)
We started talking about other media sources influencing what you want to play or replay. Then is devolved into our origin stories, Magic The Gathering, War Hammer, North Korea, Japan culture... In short we went way off-course.
Recorded: July 8, 2019
Aired: July 10, 2019
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01:21:57
July 10, 2019

30: Undeserved Projekt Critique (Jaemi & John)
We delve into the critique thrown at CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 and other industry news.
Recorded: June 30, 2019
Aired: July 1, 2019
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01:08:60
July 01, 2019

29: You're Breathtaking - E3 Roundup (Jaemi & John)
We talk about the games presented at E3 and some other stuff.
01:57:00
June 18, 2019

28: Buhay Streamer - Gimik Ulit (Jaemi, Vivz, & Dexty)
Discussion on gimmicks by online personalities to gain views and followers.
01:37:02
May 31, 2019

27: Buhay Streamer - Gimik (Jaemi, Mits, & Vivz)
In the very competitive world of streaming it is hard to gain & maintain followers. Jaemi and regulars Mits & Vivz talk about the gimiks that streamers do for their communities.
Recorded: April 21, 2019
Aired: April 26, 2019
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01:01:56
April 25, 2019

26: The Crunch Falls and Unions Rise
We talk about the Kotaku's article by Jason Schreier "How BioWare's Anthem Went Wrong" (https://kotaku.com/how-biowares-anthem-went-wrong-1833731964) and the practice of "crunch time".
Recorded: April 7, 2019
Aired: April 13, 2019
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01:15:27
April 12, 2019

25: Funeral Anthem on Grinding
Jaemi & John talks about the failure of Anthem, the loss of grinding, Google’s Stadia, APEX Legends, upcoming games roundup. Erratum: its Episode 25 not 24 as said in the audio.
Recorded: March 23, 2019
Aired: March 30, 2019
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01:26:43
March 30, 2019

24: And then there's Japan
Vivz, Mona, & Yukari joins Jaemi to talk about gamer life, games from Japan, anime, and the husbando existential crisis.
Recorded: March 3, 2019
Aired: March 9, 2019
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01:15:19
March 08, 2019

23: Bandwagon to Laserblast
Like movies, games also get bad reviews even before they're released. We talk about the "bandwagoning" trend. Do they really deserve it and what is Laserblast?
Recorded: February 24, 2019
Aired: March 2, 2019
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01:53:15
March 01, 2019

22: The APEX of Battle Royale?
Jaemi & John discuss the new kid on the Battle Royale block. With 25 million players in the first week, all looks good with Respawn's APEX Legends. Have we reached the peak of Battle Royale?
Recorded: February 9, 2019
Aired: February 15, 2019
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01:46:37
February 15, 2019

21: EA sings to a new ANTHEM?
Will Anthem be a start in the right direction for EA or will it be a bust? We discuss the hiccups and hopes of Bioware's Anthem and plenty of side topics.
Recorded: February 2, 2019
Aired: February 8, 2019
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01:53:25
February 07, 2019

20: New Year Catchup
New Year… New Episode
Catching up with the games we play, gaming news, speculations, opinions, hopes & frustrations this 2019.
Recorded: January 19, 2019
Aired: January 25, 2019
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01:41:25
January 24, 2019

19: 2018 Year Ender
We reminisce on the winners and losers of 2018.
Thanks for a great 1st year. We'll be back 2019.
Recorded December 18, 2018
Aired December 21, 2018
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01:46:45
December 20, 2018
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18: Connecting via Games [ENGLISH]
We talk to Juan Lopez about using gaming as a means to connect and help kids that experience traumatic events or have violent tendencies.
And for parents, how gaming can be a means to connect with their kids.
Recorded November 30, 2018
Aired December 5, 2018
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01:11:30
December 04, 2018

17: Buhay Developer (Dreamlords Digital)
We talk to Fred & Bernard of Dreamlords Digital about Graywalkers: Purgatory, Ghost Knight Victis, and gaming related news.
Recorded November 14, 2018
Aired November 28, 2018
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01:17:10
November 27, 2018

16: Buhay Developer (Most Played Games)
Jaemi shows his age by calling these 24yo developers "yuppies".
We talk to Josh, Joseph, Bennet, and Jen of Most Played Games about "hyper-casual" games, game development, and their origins before joining MPGs.
Recorded November 12, 2018
Aired November 21, 2018
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55:29
November 20, 2018

15: Buhay Caster (Aries "KALBZ" Alejandro)
Jaemi talks to KALBZ about life as a shout caster.
How to be one, His experiences, and the world of eSports.
Recorded November 10, 2018
Aired November 16, 2018
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01:06:60
November 15, 2018
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14: Buhay Developer (Chris Natsuume of BoomZap) [ENGLISH]
Jaemi talks to Chris Natsuume co-founder of BoomZap on Chris' journey to developer, BoomZap, & their upcoming game Last Regiment.
Recorded November 7, 2018
Aired November 12, 2018
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01:24:13
November 11, 2018

13: Jaemi @ ESGS
Jaemi talks about the local game development scene at ESGS
[Tales From The Game Master](https://www.facebook.com/tftgm/)
[Greywalkers: Purgatory](https://www.facebook.com/Graywalkers/) by [DreamlordsDigital](https://www.facebook.com/DreamlordsDigital/)
[Last Regiment](https://www.facebook.com/lastregimentgame/) by [BoomZap](https://www.facebook.com/boomzap/)
[Most Played Games](https://www.facebook.com/mostplayedmobile/)
[Monstronauts](https://www.facebook.com/monstronauts/)
[Bayani: Kanino Ka Kakampi?](https://www.facebook.com/bayaniph/) by Ranida Games
[Combatron: The Card Game](https://www.facebook.com/tegr.combatron/)
Recorded October 28, 2018
Aired October 31, 2018
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55:44
October 30, 2018

12: Ketchup & DC'd Again
In today's episode...
* Catching up with Mits & Vivz
* Who’s going to ESGS?
* PUBG Disappointments
* Black Ops 4: Black Out
* Dead by Daylight
* MOBAs - DOTA / LoL / HotS / HoN
* Cosplaying MOBA Charactors (DOTA vs LoL)
* ..........
* LoL Philippines
* ..........
* Flatline brought to you by SkyInternet
Recorded October 20, 2018
Aired October 24, 2018
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52:57
October 23, 2018

11: Buhay Developer (Thomas Regala / Combatron Card Game)
Growing up reading Berlin Manalaysay’s Combatron in Funny Komiks, Thomas Regala with the help of Ludus Distributors now have transformed their fandom into a card game. We talk to Tom about his creation Combatron and the local tabletop game development industry.
Recorded October 6, 2018
Aired October 10, 2018
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01:06:39
October 09, 2018

10: Buhay Developer (Iggy Javellana of Muramasa Games)
We talk to Iggy Javellana of Muramasa Games about what does it take to make your own game?
Also a former Content Acquisition Director of Level Up we talk about both sides of the game development industry - Publisher & Developer. Touching on topics from game design decisions, game development schedules, games conferences, marketing your game, and the local game development industry.
Recorded September 22, 2018
Aired September 26, 2018
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01:38:30
September 25, 2018

9: Business Models
Yo-ho-ho! Ahoy hearties! T'is time for thee crew to rant like a pirate. Today we will tackle thee different business models that we see in thee gaming industry. What we like, don't like, and wishes on what should happen. And aye aye we continue to hassle, I'm sorry, profusely profess our love to Ubisoft Philippines.
Recorded September 17, 2018
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01:50:47
September 18, 2018

8: Buhay Streamer (Mitsilog Gaming, KomyX, VivzBlackMage)
Join Jaemi, Komyx, Mitsilog, & Vivz talk about the streamer life. Their "origin stories", the challenges they face, and tips/advice if you too want to share your passion for gaming through streaming.
Recorded September 8, 2018
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01:26:46
September 11, 2018

7: Women in Gaming (Alexa, Nadine)
In this episode, Jaemi is joined by [Alexa](https://www.facebook.com/alexaasahina/) & Nadine, along with returning guest Rainier talk about women's experiences in Philippine video gaming culture.
Recorded September 1, 2018
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01:13:23
September 04, 2018

6: Post GamesCom Digression
**Post GamesCom Discussion, Digression, and Desperate for Attention.**
Listen to Jaemi, Rainier, & (occasionally) John talk about games from GamesCom, digress to nostalgia games of our youth, and right off the bat continue to beg Ubisoft PH to notice us.
Disclaimer: we had internet difficulties recording this episode some audio are distorted.
Recorded August 27, 2018
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01:10:10
August 29, 2018

5: Pre-GamesCom Discussion
With guest Rainier we discuss GamesCom, europe's equivalent of E3.
Hear the gang get excited on what games we hope will be announced, "Shut Up and Take My Money" fantasy pre-order moments, the long tangents that gave the producer/sound editor headaches, and lastly our request (ehem...begging) to Ubisoft PH to invite us to their Sta. Rosa campus.
01:21:52
August 19, 2018

4: Bawal ang Single sa EA
Show Notes:
EA CFO Blake Jorgensen said: "As we kept reviewing the game, it continued to look like a much more linear game [which] people don't like as much today as they did five years ago or 10 years ago,"
Is Linear Single-Player Games really dead or at least dying? Bawal ba talaga ang Singe sa EA?
Today, Jaemi & John is joined by Arianne to talk about EA's statement, & single player games.
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01:17:55
August 14, 2018

3: MMORPGs - WoW, "Others", & Guild Life
Show Notes:
With the upcoming expansion of World of Warcraft, we talk to Dayne & Francis about MMORPGs, WoW, other MMOs, & guild life.
01:42:09
August 07, 2018

2: Comebacks, Remakes, Remasters
Episode Notes:
We talk about games that have made a comeback, where remade, or remastered. Speaking of comebacks... listen to our take on the update No Man Sky Next.
01:05:38
August 01, 2018

1: What is Puro Ka Laro!
Show Notes:
What is Puro Ka Laro! about?
In today's episode listen to us ramble about Board Game Cafes, Tabletop Games, Battletech, Pinoy Gaming Culture, Reminiscing the Past, Fortnite/ DayZ/ H1Z1, MMPRPGs, etc.
Follow us on Spotify & Apple Podcast on your mobile device and never miss an episode. Just search... Puro Ka Laro! Podcast
01:20:57
July 25, 2018