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Welcome to Keywords in Play, a joint collaborative podcast between Critical Distance and the Digital Games Research Association! In this series, we deliver interviews with writers, thinkers, makers, and critics working with games in an approachable and conversational format, suitable for fans, players, and critical thinkers alike.
Episodes
Friday Dec 28, 2012
Friday Dec 28, 2012
And here it is. After much loss of sleep and sanity the 2012 end of year podcast has finally arrived. After last year's hopefulness of things being better, on one front 2012 proved to be an even worse year than its predecessor. And on the other hand, proved to be one of the best years in gaming. Those of us willing to brave the recording hours tackled it all.
The first three parts deal with the events and controversies in the gaming community. The third one was a trigger warning for the entire thing. Then in the last four we talk games from Katawa Shoujo to Far Cry 3.
CAST
Eric Swain: The Game Critique
Kris Ligman: Dire Critic
Alan Williamson: Five out of Ten
Ian Miles Cheong: Gameranx
SHOW NOTES
38 Studios Downfall: The Gamasutra Report
Lost Humanity 18: A Table of Doritos
Why are we still so bad at talking about video games?
Image Based Harassment and Visual Misogyny
Opening theme: 'Close' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Closing Theme: 'Wishing Never' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Friday Dec 28, 2012
Friday Dec 28, 2012
And here it is. After much loss of sleep and sanity the 2012 end of year podcast has finally arrived. After last year's hopefulness of things being better, on one front 2012 proved to be an even worse year than its predecessor. And on the other hand, proved to be one of the best years in gaming. Those of us willing to brave the recording hours tackled it all.
The first three parts deal with the events and controversies in the gaming community. The third one was a trigger warning for the entire thing. Then in the last four we talk games from Katawa Shoujo to Far Cry 3.
CAST
Eric Swain: The Game Critique
Kris Ligman: Dire Critic
Alan Williamson: Five out of Ten
Ian Miles Cheong: Gameranx
SHOW NOTES
38 Studios Downfall: The Gamasutra Report
Lost Humanity 18: A Table of Doritos
Why are we still so bad at talking about video games?
Image Based Harassment and Visual Misogyny
Opening theme: 'Close' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Closing Theme: 'Wishing Never' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Friday Dec 28, 2012
Friday Dec 28, 2012
And here it is. After much loss of sleep and sanity the 2012 end of year podcast has finally arrived. After last year's hopefulness of things being better, on one front 2012 proved to be an even worse year than its predecessor. And on the other hand, proved to be one of the best years in gaming. Those of us willing to brave the recording hours tackled it all.
The first three parts deal with the events and controversies in the gaming community. The third one was a trigger warning for the entire thing. Then in the last four we talk games from Katawa Shoujo to Far Cry 3.
CAST
Eric Swain: The Game Critique
Kris Ligman: Dire Critic
Alan Williamson: Five out of Ten
Ian Miles Cheong: Gameranx
SHOW NOTES
38 Studios Downfall: The Gamasutra Report
Lost Humanity 18: A Table of Doritos
Why are we still so bad at talking about video games?
Image Based Harassment and Visual Misogyny
Opening theme: 'Close' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Closing Theme: 'Wishing Never' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Friday Dec 28, 2012
Friday Dec 28, 2012
And here it is. After much loss of sleep and sanity the 2012 end of year podcast has finally arrived. After last year's hopefulness of things being better, on one front 2012 proved to be an even worse year than its predecessor. And on the other hand, proved to be one of the best years in gaming. Those of us willing to brave the recording hours tackled it all.
The first three parts deal with the events and controversies in the gaming community. The third one was a trigger warning for the entire thing. Then in the last four we talk games from Katawa Shoujo to Far Cry 3.
CAST
Eric Swain: The Game Critique
Kris Ligman: Dire Critic
Alan Williamson: Five out of Ten
Ian Miles Cheong: Gameranx
SHOW NOTES
38 Studios Downfall: The Gamasutra Report
Lost Humanity 18: A Table of Doritos
Why are we still so bad at talking about video games?
Image Based Harassment and Visual Misogyny
Opening theme: 'Close' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Closing Theme: 'Wishing Never' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Friday Dec 28, 2012
Friday Dec 28, 2012
And here it is. After much loss of sleep and sanity the 2012 end of year podcast has finally arrived. After last year's hopefulness of things being better, on one front 2012 proved to be an even worse year than its predecessor. And on the other hand, proved to be one of the best years in gaming. Those of us willing to brave the recording hours tackled it all.
The first three parts deal with the events and controversies in the gaming community. The third one was a trigger warning for the entire thing. Then in the last four we talk games from Katawa Shoujo to Far Cry 3.
CAST
Eric Swain: The Game Critique
Kris Ligman: Dire Critic
Alan Williamson: Five out of Ten
Ian Miles Cheong: Gameranx
SHOW NOTES
38 Studios Downfall: The Gamasutra Report
Lost Humanity 18: A Table of Doritos
Why are we still so bad at talking about video games?
Image Based Harassment and Visual Misogyny
Opening theme: 'Close' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Closing Theme: 'Wishing Never' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Friday Dec 28, 2012
Friday Dec 28, 2012
And here it is. After much loss of sleep and sanity the 2012 end of year podcast has finally arrived. After last year's hopefulness of things being better, on one front 2012 proved to be an even worse year than its predecessor. And on the other hand, proved to be one of the best years in gaming. Those of us willing to brave the recording hours tackled it all.
The first three parts deal with the events and controversies in the gaming community. The third one was a trigger warning for the entire thing. Then in the last four we talk games from Katawa Shoujo to Far Cry 3.
CAST
Eric Swain: The Game Critique
Kris Ligman: Dire Critic
Alan Williamson: Five out of Ten
Ian Miles Cheong: Gameranx
SHOW NOTES
38 Studios Downfall: The Gamasutra Report
Lost Humanity 18: A Table of Doritos
Why are we still so bad at talking about video games?
Image Based Harassment and Visual Misogyny
Opening theme: 'Close' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Closing Theme: 'Wishing Never' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Thursday Jan 19, 2012
Thursday Jan 19, 2012
Yes, only 6 months late Critical Distance is proud to bring you episode 9 of the CDC podcast.
This time we decided to focus on an actual game: Braid came out many years ago and sparked critics to write a megaton of criticism. 3 years after its initial release we bring you a panel of people with strong opinions on the game. Some loved it, some with not so kind feelings towards it. Consider this a companion piece to our Critical Compilation on the game.
CAST
Eric Swain: The Game Critique
Zach Alexander: Hailing From the Edge
Tevis Thompson: Tevis Thompson
Maggie Greene: The Wayward Historian
Scott Nicols: Gay Gamer
SHOW NOTES
AV Club's Jonathan Blow Interview
Opening theme: 'Close' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Closing Theme: 'Wishing Never' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Wednesday Dec 28, 2011
Wednesday Dec 28, 2011
No, you did not read that incorrectly. This is indeed episode 10. Episode 9 is in the works still. (It's a little more evergreen of a topic.)
Another year has come to a close and with it another year-end podcast to try and catalog it all. This time around we got the whole Critical Distance crew around the Skype fire to chat. This being that time of year a few of our panelists had to leave for family and friends, but the rest of us stuck it out. We don't get around to talking very often, but we sure make up for it in volume.
The first two parts are on the events of the year from the Supreme Court to SOPA, from Sonic to Suparna Galaxy and everything in between. And the we wrap up with all the major releases this year from DC Universe Online to The Old Republic.
CAST
Eric Swain: The Game Critique
Ben Abraham: i am Ben Abraham
Kris Ligman: Dire Critic
David Carlton: Malvasia Bianca
Ian Miles Cheong: Gameranx
Katie Lloyd Williams: Alive Tiny World
SHOW NOTES
A blunt critique of game criticism
Bioware Neglected Their Main Demographic: The Straight Male Gamer
The Best Gaming Podcast Ever: Episode 19 [SOPA Special]
On the first person military manshooter and the shape of modern warfare
Opening theme: 'Close' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Closing Theme: 'Wishing Never' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Wednesday Dec 28, 2011
Wednesday Dec 28, 2011
No, you did not read that incorrectly. This is indeed episode 10. Episode 9 is in the works still. (It's a little more evergreen of a topic.)
Another year has come to a close and with it another year-end podcast to try and catalog it all. This time around we got the whole Critical Distance crew around the Skype fire to chat. This being that time of year a few of our panelists had to leave for family and friends, but the rest of us stuck it out. We don't get around to talking very often, but we sure make up for it in volume.
The first two parts are on the events of the year from the Supreme Court to SOPA, from Sonic to Suparna Galaxy and everything in between. And the we wrap up with all the major releases this year from DC Universe Online to The Old Republic.
CAST
Eric Swain: The Game Critique
Ben Abraham: i am Ben Abraham
Kris Ligman: Dire Critic
David Carlton: Malvasia Bianca
Ian Miles Cheong: Gameranx
Katie Lloyd Williams: Alive Tiny World
SHOW NOTES
A blunt critique of game criticism
Bioware Neglected Their Main Demographic: The Straight Male Gamer
The Best Gaming Podcast Ever: Episode 19 [SOPA Special]
On the first person military manshooter and the shape of modern warfare
Opening theme: 'Close' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Closing Theme: 'Wishing Never' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Wednesday Dec 28, 2011
Wednesday Dec 28, 2011
No, you did not read that incorrectly. This is indeed episode 10. Episode 9 is in the works still. (It's a little more evergreen of a topic.)
Another year has come to a close and with it another year-end podcast to try and catalog it all. This time around we got the whole Critical Distance crew around the Skype fire to chat. This being that time of year a few of our panelists had to leave for family and friends, but the rest of us stuck it out. We don't get around to talking very often, but we sure make up for it in volume.
The first two parts are on the events of the year from the Supreme Court to SOPA, from Sonic to Suparna Galaxy and everything in between. And the we wrap up with all the major releases this year from DC Universe Online to The Old Republic.
CAST
Eric Swain: The Game Critique
Ben Abraham: i am Ben Abraham
Kris Ligman: Dire Critic
David Carlton: Malvasia Bianca
Ian Miles Cheong: Gameranx
Katie Lloyd Williams: Alive Tiny World
SHOW NOTES
A blunt critique of game criticism
Bioware Neglected Their Main Demographic: The Straight Male Gamer
The Best Gaming Podcast Ever: Episode 19 [SOPA Special]
On the first person military manshooter and the shape of modern warfare
Opening theme: 'Close' by The Alpha Conspiracy
Closing Theme: 'Wishing Never' by The Alpha Conspiracy