Beyond the Button Mash

Alana Fearnall
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Beyond the Button Mash isn't just a another gaming podcast; it's a movement for change within the gaming industry. By chatting with gamers from diverse careers, we dive deep into relevant issues, challenging conventional thinking and creating a culture of continuous reflection. Our episodes don't just scratch the surface - they can be multi-week explorations from various perspectives, ensuring that every voice is heard and every angle is considered.

Episodes

  1. 04/07/2025

    Nintendo Switch 2 is Priced to Fail

    The Nintendo Switch 2 price has finally been announced, and it doesn’t feel like it quite hit the mark. An increase to not just console pricing, but also the games, it feels like Nintendo is missing something… Their target audience is families! Having pivoted the Nintendo Switch to a “personal console”, a hybrid of the […]

    19 min

  2. 03/31/2025

    Monster Hunter Can Teach Us How To Fail Fast

    From Phantasy Star Online to Monster Hunter, games with repetitive natures can teach us how to recover from failure. Pride, and frustration, often cause us to stop growing in difficult environment. But what if there was a different way? Failing fast can help us reach greatness.

    15 min

  3. 03/17/2025

    Why is Assassin’s Creed: Shadows so controversial?

    Ubisoft’s latest title in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, Shadows, has been steeped in controversy since it was first shown off. From featuring the historical figure Yasuke, to square tatami mats, the developers have been having a tough time easing the doubts of gamers globally. Feudal Japan is one of the most requested settings for an […]

    14 min

  4. 03/03/2025

    The Game Awards is Just a Giant Advertisement Now

    Since 2014, Geoff Keighley’s annual show “The Game Awards” has been the spot to watch for Game of the Year. Establishing itself quickly as the award show everyone wanted to win, The Game Awards continued to grow in the sections of the industry it celebrated. From indie games to eSports, Geoff Keighley was sure not […]

    11 min

  5. 02/24/2025

    Why do we not care about Marvel Rivals layoffs?

    The 2023 and 2024 years were catastrophic for the gaming industry. Over 25,000 developers were laid off, and people are still struggling to find consistent work. Although the gaming industry has always seen temporary turnaround, the unprecedented levels of layoffs have caused a new issue for the gaming industry: a lack of jobs. Despite Marvel […]

    15 min

  6. 02/17/2025

    Arrowhead Game Studios and Helldivers 2: The Case for Reconciliation

    Helldivers 2 hasn’t had the most peaceful time in the gaming space. From the PlayStation controversy shortly after launch, to Arrowhead Games Studios losing trust of gamers… It’s had a rough time. And yet, Helldivers 2 continues to shine in the gaming space as an exceptional live service game. Reconciliation is a lost art form […]

    16 min

  7. 02/10/2025

    Interview with Otzdarva: Community in Gaming & Content Creation

    I had the opportunity to sit down with Otzdarva, popular Twitch Partner and prominent Dead by Daylight content creator. Although our conversation began with communities in gaming, we covered a broad range of topics: including DEI, the future of gaming, and what it’s like to be a content creator.

    55 min

  8. 02/03/2025

    Good old Games is Preserving Not Just Games

    Already an outstanding reputation in the gaming industry, Good Old Games is continuing to preserve games DRM-free with the new “Preservation Program”. However, only a few weeks after launching it, Blizzard requested that Warcraft 1 and 2 be removed from the Good Old Games store. With both of the classic RTS already considered a part […]

    12 min

  9. 01/20/2025

    Is the Nintendo Switch a turning point for handheld gaming?

    Nintendo has always been a dominating force in the handheld gaming industry, and it was only a matter of time until things changed following the release of Nintendo Switch. In with the old, and out with the new! But when do we put a stop to “handheld” gaming being the opposite of handheld, and portable? […]

    12 min

  10. 09/30/2024

    Reconsidering the Remake

    From the Master Chief Collection to Resident Evil 4 Remake, the gaming industry has remastered, re-released, and remade games for years now. But what does this mean for the current state of our industry? With the rumours of Microsoft working on a Halo: Combat Evolved remake for the PlayStation consoles, let’s take a look at […]

    12 min
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About

Beyond the Button Mash isn't just a another gaming podcast; it's a movement for change within the gaming industry. By chatting with gamers from diverse careers, we dive deep into relevant issues, challenging conventional thinking and creating a culture of continuous reflection. Our episodes don't just scratch the surface - they can be multi-week explorations from various perspectives, ensuring that every voice is heard and every angle is considered.

Information

  • Creator
    Alana Fearnall
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Beyond the Button Mash
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