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Hardcore/Casual WhackOpz
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Hardcore/Casual (hosted by WhackOpz) is a podcast and live show that covers the week's news in gaming, entertainment and pop culture, as well as dissects the ever-changing landscape of technology and it's impact on our media.
Each week will include the "Trigger Warning" topic of the week, where host WhackOpz gets into the weeds of specific topic within the entertainment and gaming space.
Hardcore/Casual is a place for you to learn more about the fastest growing industry in the world and find new perspectives on the media we consume everyday. Whether you are a grizzled gaming veteran or a day one noob, Hardcore/Casual is place you can feel welcome and grow along side us as we traverse to expansive world of gaming and media.
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H/C Episode #23: Nintendo Direct Breakdown
On this week's episode of Hardcore/Casual, we breakdown to latest announcements made at last week's Nintendo Direct & what release we have to look forward to in 2022.
Also this week: Microsoft provides clarity of Call of Duty Exclusivity, A Battlefield 2042 Petition picks up steam, & reviews of Olli Olli World are discussed.
Trigger Warning Topic of the Week: Difficulty, Accessibility, & "Getting Good"
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H/C Episode #22: Sony Buys Bungie
Wow. What a week & what a year so far in the gaming industry. This week's leading story is all about the huge purchase of Bungie by Sony Interactive Entertainment. We will be breaking down the key pros & cons of the deal for both companies and how it will effect us as gamers in the future.
Also this week: Announcements from Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, & Cyberpunk 2077. Nintendo comments on its interest in the Metaverse. Battlefield 2042 & Halo gets hit with more delays. And we look at some reviews of Dying Light 2.
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H/C Episode #21: Pokémon vs. the World
This week on Hardcore/Casual we discuss the latest release from Game Freak, Pokemon Legends: Arceus & its impact on long time fans. Also this week: Is Battlefield 2042 going free-to-play?, the upcoming release of the Steam Deck, February games releases, & rumors are a new company making gaming consoles.
Trigger Warning of the Week: We discuss the debate around Call of Duty becoming exclusive to the Xbox platform.
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H/C Episode #20: Microsoft Buys Activision
Welcome Back! Our first OFFICAL episode of 2022 kicks off with the biggest news story of the year! This week is all about Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard for an eye watering $68.7 billion. We breakdown all the implications for this blockbuster deal and what it could mean for our industry in the future! Also this week, we discuss: E3 2022, Twitch's DMCA problem, Dying Light 2's 500 hours of gameplay & more. Trigger Warning Topic of the Week: NFT's in Gaming.
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H/C BONUS Episode: Most Anticipated Video Games 2022
As we look ahead to 2022, packed with highly anticipated video games releases, Hardcore/Casual has compiled a list of the video games we are most hyped for in the coming year. Join us in this special bonus episode as we breakdown and discuss the best games coming to consoles and PC in 2022. Happy New Year!
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H/C BONUS Episode: The Game Awards Recap & Reaction
For our last episode of 2021, we are giving you a special Game Awards podcast discussing everything we saw and are excited about from Geoff Keighley's Game Awards. We dive into the most anticipated announcements, trailers, & gameplay reveals. Also, we breakdown the awards themselves as well as talk about the controversy surrounding the community reception to the award show itself. Let's send off 2021 together. Thank you for being here with us this year. See you in 2022!!
Come Join us and be a part of a growing community! Don't forget to support the show:
WHACKOPZ@GMAIL.COM
TWITTER & INSTAGRAM: @WHACKOPZ
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Available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
Customer Reviews
Smooth and Unique
Easy on the ears and thought provoking. WhackOpz has a very approachable style which he uses to bring light to a diverse range of topics and perspectives. Highly recommend this podcast.
Inclusive gaming
You listen to podcasts and find a lot of people that create an atmosphere that seems contrived. WhackOpz puts off the vibe that he means what he says and makes you feel as if you your talking to a friend. Highly recommend! Don’t sleep on this man he’s on the come up!