The holiday season is in full swing! You're probably searching for the best video games to get yourself or a loved one. This week I talk about the best video games, both new and old to get and a review of Jedi: Fallen Order. Is this the best Star Wars game to date or another failure from EA. Find out here!

Show Notes:Battleborne is shutdown for good Ghost Recon Breakpoint has a slew of new options COD: Modern Warfare gets updates and is broken Steam Controller for cheap and Steam Autumn sale is here Jedi Fallen Order updates and reviewGames that should be on your list!

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I continue giving my list of some of the best gaming gear to buy this holiday season. Last week I went over the mice, keyboards and headsets. This week is about stream decks, capture cards, lights, and green screen. Everything to get your gamer into content creation. Gaming and content creation is an easy step for most gamers that want to record their gameplay. If you're looking to get your gamer into that, this is the best episode for you!

Show Notes:Half-Life Alyx 1:12Frostbite was great but difficult 3:20Anthem may be getting a complete rework 4:30What to expect from Age of the Empire 4 8:09Path of Exile 2 announced 11:22Gear to Get Your Gamer 12:58

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The holiday season is almost here! It means that you are scrambling to find gifts to get your gamer, or, your the gamer that needs to find gifts that your loved ones can get you. You're in luck! This week, I'm talking about the best gaming mice and keyboards to get for your gamer. Scroll down to find the link and get out my Amazon Idea list! It's never to early to get the best gifts now!

Show Notes:Prey Dev closes but gets saved? 1:45Ubisoft wants you to fix their game 3:16Overwatch Head Jeff Kaplan has opinions on the Hong Kong Controversy 5:15Echo Fox is no more 6:36Stadia Launch Titles 7:20New Overwatch skins 9:23Pillars of Eternity 3 may not happen 10:07Ubisoft Spain tweets about Sam Fisher 10:54Call of Duty gets a new mode, maps, and fixes 12:05Ninja weighs in on the Fortnite Pro Ban 15:04Doom goes Borderlands 17:08Epic acquires Quixel 17:47John Carmack does not think VR is there yet 18:50Gaming Gear You Should buy for Your Gamer this Holiday 20:20

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BlizzCon came and went with some announcements on that were not a surprise. Blizzard is releasing Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4. However, they are a long way off to a release date. I talk about those games and why people need to stop blaming marketers for all the gaming ills.

Show Notes:Overwatch 2 detailsNew Battle.net beta redesigned (how to install)Diablo 4 announcements and detailsApex Legends get a Firing RangeRed Dead Redemption 2 is not having a great launchRDR 2 has mods, already!Fortnite pro cheats, gets bannedEverspace 2 is going to Steam Early Access in the near futureStreaming Wars updateCall of Duty Modern Warfare ImpressionsThe Outer Worlds ImpressionsWhy marketers should not always be blamed for gaming missteps.

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BlizzCon came and went with some announcements on that were not a surprise. Blizzard is releasing Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4. However, they are a long way off to a release date. I talk about those games and why people need to stop blaming marketers for all the gaming ills.

Show Notes:Overwatch 2 detailsNew Battle.net beta redesigned (how to install)Diablo 4 announcements and detailsApex Legends get a Firing RangeRed Dead Redemption 2 is not having a great launchRDR 2 has mods, already!Fortnite pro cheats, gets bannedEverspace 2 is going to Steam Early Access in the near futureStreaming Wars updateCall of Duty Modern Warfare ImpressionsThe Outer Worlds ImpressionsWhy marketers should not always be blamed for gaming missteps.

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It's getting ridiculous. The download file sizes for video games is insane. Call of Duty Modern Warfare is 128 GB. Red Dead Redemption 2 is 100 GB. There needs to be a new way to download games. I talk about this and why with data caps, it's getting difficult to download games. This episodes discuss a better alternative to these ballooning file sizes.

Show Notes:Blizzard loses a sponsor over Hong KongRiot Games are making an FPS gameEA Returns to SteamFallout 76 has a subscription planUbisoft admits that Ghost Recon: Breakpoint is a disasterBlade has new competitionEA to Release new Battlefield and Dragon Age in 2022Apex has 70 million playersWhy Game and Internet Companies need a new way of Downloading games

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Halloween is almost here! It's time to break out the top ten lists of the scariest games. I'm not a big fan of these games, but, there some fun to be had. Even though I get scared of these quite easily, doesn't mean I have not played most of the scariest games. Find out what's on my top ten list! Listen here!Show Notes:Fun Fact: The Air Force still uses floppy disksDoom 64 is coming to PC and ConsolesEscape from Tarkov may finally run betterA study of "gaming disorder" may not be accurateXbox Game Bar adds FPS counterEA games may be heading back to steamRazer unveiled their first gaming monitorMy impression of Ghost Recon: Breakpoint so farMy Top Ten List of Scariest GamesAgree Or Disagree? Let me know in the comments.

Gaming is at an interesting cross roads. We are seeing great strides in the esports industry, and, cloud gaming is finally coming of age. It's not there yet, but, it's getting it's time in the sun. Find out why I think the future will be cloud gaming, and how solutions there needs to be for getting cloud gaming into everyone house.Show Notes:Red Dead Redemption 2 coming to PCDestiny 2 is doing well, but hard to log inBlizzard is in hot waterRainbow Six Siege is thinking about adding a dog to the gameDoom Eternal has been delayedYou can play Snake from Escape from New York in Metal Gear Solid 5Star Wars: Jedi Fallan Order needs your RAMPeople are not happy about Ghost Recon: Breakpoint MicrotransactionsThe Future of Microtransactions (data by Game Feature)The Future of Gaming is in the Cloud (data by Game Feature)

Another AAA game another controversy. Ghost Recon: Breakpoint and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019 have an image problem with gamers. However, it's a business decision to continue selling microtransactions. The problem is with gamers. We do buy them. The market is in a healthy growth with DLCs and microtransactions. Even if a group of gamers had this practice, its rising and has already overtaken the traditional model of gaming. Find out how much it's taken over and why Activision chose to do an exclusive to the Playstation 4.

Show Notes:Apex Legends has a new mapDestiny 2 is released on steamDestiny 2 is having issuesDestiny 2 had 200,000 concurrent users on SteamCrossplay is full supported on the PS4Logitech buys StreamlabsEpic is getitng a revamped store UIA new website is all about esportsWhy Acitivision and Ubisoft are doing exclusive and microtransactions (data by Game Feature)Why Gaming Companies should be on Pinterest

Battlefield V is going to release the third version of Operation Metro, with Operation Underground. Find out what I think about this new version of the map.
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I talked briefly about the two controversies plaguing Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019. After seeing further more information about a it's understandable why gamers are upset. However, I'm going to take a different approach and try to explain why the "higher ups" made the decisions they made. A disclaimer: I do not work for Activision Blizzard, but, I do own stock (one) to be exact.

Oh boy! Another dramafest for gamers. COD: Modern Warfare has one part of a mode that is exclusive. So? Why does it matter? I share my opinion on this episode. The reason I break from the rest of influential gamers is because there seems to be a narrow minded approach. I did play the COD Beta too. However, it's important to note that this industry is changing. Whether we like it or not. That's why subscription will be next approach most companies take. Buying anything will soon require a subscription or the product itself will be more expensive. That's why I go into further detail in this episode!

Show Notes:Get a free game on GOGBorderlands 3 stats and why it's all marketing speakCOD: MW Beta and Mode exclusivityRed Dead Redemption 2Why buying a keyboard or mouse will require a subscriptionWhat does this mean to consumers.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a good, solid game. Find out my impressions of it in this video!
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Before steam, getting new games on PC require a gamer to go to the store. It was yours after the transaction was complete. Now, we have several digital distribution sites, and, no one really owns anything anymore. Excluding GOG or Good Old Games, once you buy it from steam, a gamer must have an account and an internet connection. Now, comes the rise of subscription based gaming. Buying a new game requires a credit card, and an internet connection. Once a user stops paying, no more games. It's the new future every gamer will eventually live in. It will not just be downloading several launcher, it will be downloading one and choosing that one subscription package to the games you like. Publishers will be back in control of what gamers will or can play.Show Notes:New Overwatch Legendary Skin EventNext-Gen Wifi is here!Steam new discovery has some problemsCapcom messaging about the new RE gameLogitech has a new wireless mouseESA tries to rebrand E3NVIDIA bundles COD: MWAnother day, another launcherBlue comes out with Yeti XWhy the future of gaming is in the subscription plan.

The last part of the series. This week, I'm discussing contracts. The worst part in getting a stream team together. I discuss breaking up contracts into the groups in the excel spreadsheet and what is the most important parts of the contract.

Show Notes:What Brewing Method I use on the WeekendsGaming UpdatesEA Wants Tester for "Project Atlas"Destiny 2 is Not Working on Weapons 2.0Civ 6 has a Battle Royale ModeBest Buy will not Price Match NewEggRage 2 is getting it's First ExpansionGears 5 is outHow to write a Contract

You've got a list of the streamers you want to work with, great! Now is the time to contact them. In this episode, I go through some tips on how to effectively contact them. Do not be the marketer who gets no response!If you don't care about what the streamer does, why should they care?

Show Notes:Coffee ReviewGaming NewsDoom 64 could be coming to PCSplinter Cell may be coming backVR game shows off lightsaber duelsSteam finally updates the UIHow to Contact a StreamerHow you should startWhat you should do with researchHow to communicateWhat’s your CTA?

For many, gaming companies and gaming peripheral companies, having been influenced program is essential. Many gamers love to watch streamer play their favorite games, this also can help boost sales on games or peripherals. Getting the right streamer is paramount.You want to have a good mix of streamersI’ll teach you:What to look for in streamerWhich groups of streamers to go after?Break down why a marketer should focus on up and comingShow Notes:Coffee ReviewGaming NewsSWTOR gets a new updatePlanetside 2 Arena goes into early accessHunt Showdown releasesJohn Carmack gets personalNew Resident Evil game leaksDestiny 2 gets a battle passEpic steals more gamesHow-to: Start a Streamer Affiliate ProgramWhat to look for in streamerWhich groups of streamers to go after?Break down why a marketer should focus on up and comingEnd of ShowI’ll teach you:What to look for in streamerWhich groups of streamers to go after?Break down why a marketer should focus on up and comingShow Notes:Coffee ReviewGaming NewsSWTOR gets a new updatePlanetside 2 Arena goes into early accessHunt Showdown releasesJohn Carmack gets personalNew Resident Evil game leaksDestiny 2 gets a battle passEpic steals more gamesHow-to: Start a Streamer Affiliate ProgramWhat to look for in streamerWhich groups of streamers to go after?Break down why a marketer should focus on up and comingEnd of Show

These are the tales of a Scav. It's a hard life, but, this is where I work! Includes a terrible fake Russian accent! Enjoy!
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Video games get become the convenient scapegoat when horrific acts of violence happen. The problem is there are many studies but few find significant link between acts of violence and violent video games. It's fortunate that politicians seem to always want to link video games with act of violence. This week I will discuss why that's not the case. Spoiler: It may help reduce violence.Politicians only care about easy convenient fixes. Video games fit that mold.Show Notes:Gaming NewsLooking at the studies on video gamestalking about the datawhy it's not fair lumping every gamer as a potential violent killerResearch on Violent Video Games:https://theconversation.com/stop-blaming-video-games-for-mass-killings-121472https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/video-game-mechanics-aggression.htmlhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-violent-video-games-trigger-aggression/https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/data-video-games-aggression.htmlhttps://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/09/17/5-facts-about-americans-and-video-games/https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/09/11/younger-men-play-video-games-but-so-do-a-diverse-group-of-other-americans/https://www.pewinternet.org/2008/12/07/adults-and-video-games/https://www.pewinternet.org/2008/09/16/new-pew-internetmacarthur-report-on-teens-video-games-and-civics/https://www.vox.com/2019/8/5/20754769/trump-video-games-mass-shooting-el-paso-toledohttps://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2018/10/01/violent-video-games-tie-physical-aggression-confirmed-study/1486188002/https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2019/02/15/new-study-shows-that-there-is-no-link-between-violent-video-games-and-aggression-in-teenagers/#2d4a573a328ehttps://www.cnn.com/2019/08/05/politics/violent-video-game-shooting-fact-check/index.htmlhttps://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsos.171474#d3e1023https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/25/health/video-games-and-violence/index.htmlhttps://ww..

It seems the FPS genre is the healthiest it's been in years! This week I go over the dynamic there is in the FPS genre. I'll discuss why the FPS genre is the diversity and the latest in gaming news!Thinking back, I'm amazed about how many different types of FPSs.Show Notes:Gaming News UpdatesWhy There is A lot of Diversity in FPSs

BFV has a new map, let's see if this map is a great addition, or just something to play until the better maps come along!

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Time and again, we see marketing going off the rails. It's due to most agency being in major cities and not understanding the makeup of their audience. It can be to score awards or give some social points from the minority. MARKETING is about growing a business, then, why do they market to 8% of the population? It's because marketing has lost it's way. Everything changes in marketing, and influential marketers have tried to instill their ideologies instead of instilling solid tactics. I'll explain why being neutral has a big payoff. This is where NEUTRAL MARKETING comes in. Find out more!As Marketer's we are there to sell products to as many people as possible.Show Notes:My Review on Joe's CoffeeMarketing newsWhat happened to marketingWhy is it like this?How Neutral Marketing is the future

Sigma is out. Today I go over how he fairs in quickplay and what his potential can be!

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Every year we get loads of new games coming out, and, every year it seems like I care less and less about them in general. The industry seems to be going too generic. Everything seems like the same premise, the same plot. Nothing new, except for publishers finding creative ways to squeeze money out of gamers. Let's further discuss this weird point in my life and how do you feel about it?There's no soul in games anymore!Show Notes:Cold Brew Coffee ReviewLatest gaming newsWhy new releases don't excite as much anymorelatest gaming dealsGaming Deals:XCOM 2Civ VINo Man SkyJust Cause 4Grand Theft Auto 5Monster Hunter WorldAmid EvilSoldier of FortuneSoldier of Fortune 2Unreal 2Unreal GoldUnreal Tournament GOTYSTRAFESpace Exploration SaleBanner Sage SaleWarhammer 40k GalduisThe Mean Greens - Plastic WarfareCiv VI - Gathering Storm

Rage 2. It’s a game no one expected to get a sequel. The first Rage was fun, but, no one saw this coming. A new developer is creating this interesting open world game full of enemies to kill in creative ways. Find out if it’s as good or better than the first game. Plus, Steam Summer Sale is here! Hide your wallets! Plus, I’ll taste some coffee and the latest gaming news.Rage 2 Combat is fun, but, the driving is boring. Very boring.Show Notes:Tasting Hotel Coffee (yes, I’m traveling)Latest gaming newsSteam Summer SaleRage 2 ReviewGaming Deals: Far Cry New Dawn RE 2 Kingdom Come Deliverance Total War: Warhammer 2 Dark Souls 3 Sniper Elite Franchise Divinity Franchise No Man Sky Middle-Earth Franchise Batman Franchise Shadow Warrior Franchise