Deep in the D-Pad

Carlos Gutierrez & RK Taylor
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  • Video Games

Welcome to D in the D-Pad, where we discuss videogames, the industry, and the culture of gaming through an intellectual lens.

  1. 06/28/2022 ·  Bonus

    Genre: Cozy Games | Bonus Byte

    Chill out, relax, and let's chat about this budding laidback genre!

  2. 06/23/2022 ·  Bonus

    Mechanic Breakdown: Jump | Bonus Byte

    In their first ever Mechanic Breakdown, the fellas discuss the importance of that nifty y-axis. What makes a jump feel compelling? And what're some iconic styles and types of jumping?

  3. 05/31/2022

    Game Fatigue | Deep in the D-Pad #28

    In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, RK Taylor and Carlos Gutierrez discuss game fatigue. What specific aspects of games can create a sense of fatigue? What does game fatigue feel like? What strategies can designers employ to minimize fatigue? During the D-Pad Delights they discuss The Sopranos Trivia Game & the Game Boy Advance SP. They round out the episode with On This Day, a brand new gaming history segment! Intro-00:00:00 D-Pad Delights-00:00:25 Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:10:40 On This Day- 01:05:34 Outro-01:11:25 Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.

  4. 05/24/2022 ·  Bonus

    Tunic | Bonus Byte

    The fellas discuss the mechanics, aesthetic and innovation of this foxy game!

  5. 05/17/2022

    Trash Talk | Deep in the D-Pad #27

    In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, RK Taylor and Carlos Gutierrez discuss how and why people talk smack. During the D-Pad Delights they discuss The Stand With Ukraine Humble Bundle & Aragami 2. They round out the episode with some trash talk on quick time events!  Appearances by weak bones, osteoporosis, and your grandma’s weak bones. Intro-00:00:00 D-Pad Delights-00:00:38 Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:17:32 Hot Take- 01:17:35 Outro-01:33:30 Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.

  6. 05/03/2022

    Acquisitions, Mergers, Monopolies | Deep in the D-Pad #26

    In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, RK Taylor and Carlos Gutierrez consider the implications of the increasing consolidation of the gaming industry. During the D-Pad Delights they discuss Elden Ring & Pokémon Legends: Arceus. They round out the episode with a hot take on hard drive caps!  Appearances by Activision-Blizzard, Zennimax, and the EA graveyard. Intro-00:00:00 D-Pad Delights-00:02:27 Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:14:30 Hot Take- 01:07:48 Outro-01:24:30 Further reading: Biggest video game acquisitions: From Activision Blizzard to Oculus–https://www.windowscentral.com/list-biggest-video-game-acquisitions Microsoft Deal for Activision to Be Reviewed by FTC in U.S.--https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-02-01/microsoft-deal-for-activision-to-be-reviewed-by-ftc-in-u-s Studios EA Has Killed: A History–https://heavy.com/games/2017/10/studios-ea-has-killed-visceral-games/ Understanding Antitrust Laws– https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/09/antitrust-law.asp#:~:text=Antitrust%20laws%20are%20statutes%20developed,%2C%20price%20fixing%2C%20and%20monopolies. Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions– https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/mergersandacquisitions.asp Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.

  7. 04/26/2022 ·  Bonus

    Overcooked! 2, 5-Minute Dungeon, and Strategy | Bonus Byte

    The fellas discuss leadership, efficiency, and time constraints in collaborative games. Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.

  8. 04/19/2022

    Bots | Deep in the D-Pad #25

    In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, the fellas explore the history of videogame bots. They consider major milestones in the evolution of bots, as well as their personal experiences playing with and against bots. During the D-Pad Delights they discuss Boyfriend Dungeon and Unreal Tournament 1 (1999) Facing Worlds. They round out the episode with their second ever variety show!  Appearances by Starcraft, Dota 2, and Fortnite. Intro-00:00:00 D-Pad Delights-00:00:52 Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:11:37 Variety Show- 01:12:25 Outro-01:27:30 Further reading: An AI taught itself to play a video game – for the first time, it’s beating humans- https://theconversation.com/an-ai-taught-itself-to-play-a-video-game-for-the-first-time-its-beating-humans-118028 Evolution of AI in Video-Games from 1980 to Today - https://medium.com/@DylanCa_/evolution-of-ai-in-video-games-from-1980-to-today-e3344acaed4c Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.

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Welcome to D in the D-Pad, where we discuss videogames, the industry, and the culture of gaming through an intellectual lens.

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  • Creator
    Carlos Gutierrez & RK Taylor
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carlos Gutierrez & RK Taylor
  • Show Website
    Deep in the D-Pad