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| 09 Jun 2023 | Episode 150: Resetting w/ Zara Varin | 02:13:57 | |
What is good, friends!? It has been a minute! Lots of life changes and a move and a new baby on the way and all sorts of stuff just kept rolling in. But I’m back! And hopefully without a ton more interruption! Join me this week as I connect and reset the clock with Zara Varin, a wonderful human I met with my grandmother in 2019 at Halo: Outpost Discovery. We haven’t spoken to each other in real time since that weekend years ago, so we take some time to reacquaint before we dive into a handful of really great topics. These topics range from Spider-Verse 2 to Marathon, gaming accessibility to not being a dick, design to Japanese baseball. Its a great chat, and Zara is a guest that will absolutely be back to the show. They were and absolute delight! Come hang out with us! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 13 Jan 2024 | Episode 156: On Playing with Parents | 01:13:48 | |
On episode two of the "On Playing With" series I focus in on my family's long running family game night. But not before digging into some of the history that brought us to being capable of having family game nights. There is overlap in some ways between this conversation and the last episode. Including how, sometimes, I am just glad to log off after a long night of walking the mom's through a new game. I also start to dig into what it's like to teach someone how to play games, which is actually a lot harder than you might think it is. https://www.twitch.tv/nerdybitstv You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | Episode 161: Lamplighter's League - Allie McNulty | 02:24:04 | |
Happy Wednesday! Come check out another new episode of Bounty Board. Next in our series of interviews with the team at Harebrained Schemes, we have Senior AI Programmer and all-around badass, Allie McNulty. Caleb and Allie chat about good boss design, what it was like to build the AI for Lamplighter's League, working with teams you love, and the gap in understanding existing between developers and gamers. It's a great episode, full of discussion. Come enjoy with us! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. Music for these episodes featuring Lamplighter's League are from the soundtrack, Composed by previous guest, and amazing talent, Jon Everist (@JonEverist). The songs used are "Light the Way" and "Spotted". | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 | Episode 148: Creating Relatable Experiences w/ Gareth Damian Martin | 02:17:19 | |
Happy Tuesday everyone! When Caleb sets out to write a review on a game, it rarely takes him months. Well…5 months after completing Citizen Sleeper, a slick and meaningful TTRPG inspired game by solo developer Gareth Damian Martin (Jump Over the Age), Caleb finished his piece on the game and then had the opportunity to talk to Gareth about what he calls his favorite game of all time. Gareth and Caleb talk about all sorts of things. From street food vendors working out of the back of their scooters, to living above the remains of civil war embattlements and plague mass graves, to creating art that you hope connects with people on a personal level. There is so much in here to enjoy, so come hang out. Read Caleb’s piece on Citizen Sleeper here. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | Episode 164: Koobideh, Dad Jokes, and Lamplighter's League | 02:01:40 | |
Happy Wednesday! I lied! We have another episode in our Lamplighter's League series of interviews. This time Caleb sits down and talks to Sean Rohani the actor responsible for the voice of none other than Lateef, the Gentleman Djinn. Sean and Caleb kinda talk about everything. From acting and video games to Persian food and dad jokes. Come hang with a couple of guys who love food and Ewan McGregor motorcycle shows. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. Music for these episodes featuring Lamplighter's League are from the soundtrack, Composed by previous guest, and amazing talent, Jon Everist (@JonEverist). The songs used are "Light the Way" and "Spotted" | |||
| 05 Mar 2021 | Episode 130 - What's Next? | 01:21:42 | |
Happy Friday folks! This week’s episode is a special one! With 2021 in full swing the NerdyBits crew is working hard to figure out what works best for us and for you, our listeners. So we’re changing things up a bit. The Nerdy Bits show will be adding the Salty One, Sergeant Sodium, and will begin talking about games as a part of the pop culture focus. That means this the last episode of Bounty Board as you know it. But have no fear, the show will continue. Caleb will use Bounty Board to do more deep dives with more focus! Starting with an episode featuring the manager of the Hades Tigers of Blaseball acclaim, and an upcoming interview with Vlambeer’s Rami Ismail. All of that aside! Hang out with us this week as we talk about EA freeing their studios to do what they need, why it is so hard to make friends in games, what it will take to get us to invest in VR, and Sony getting rid of Movies and Shows. Also, is Glimesh capable of making Twitch shake in its shoes? Join us on this week’s episode of Bounty Board! BLACK LIVES MATTER You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 | Episode 134: Intro to Storytelling w/ Adron Buske | 01:33:00 | |
Happy Wednesday folks! Long time no talk! Bounty Board is back this week to kick off a series about storytelling in games and to help us get the ball rolling we have special guest Adron Buske! Adron hosts the Fictitious Podcast a show focused on diving into the “Storytelling Craft of Science Fiction and Fantasy” (we know, its fancier than we sound…). Having met at a local gaming expo in STL called Pixel Pop a few years back, Adron and Caleb have interacted several times over the years and finally they made the time to actually record. Together the two get into storytelling in games. For a long time games were seen as just a kids hobby, but as time has progressed, games have become more and more capable of telling truly masterful stories. Caleb and Adron discuss what works for them, what games they think of all the time, moments that captured their attention completely. They talk about many other things as well, so buckle up! This is a good one. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 17 Jun 2024 | Episode 163: Lamplighter's League FINAL - Chris Rogers | 01:49:03 | |
Happy Monday! This is it! The final episode of our Harebrained Schemes, Lamplighter's League interviews. Today we wrap it all up with Creative Director and Studio Lead Chris Rogers! Chris is Career developer who knows what it means to step into roles because the studio needs it. Caleb and Chris talk about picking up responsibilities in indie projects, leaning into more leadership roles and what made Lamplighter's League such an interesting setting for them. It's a great episode, full of discussion. Come enjoy with us! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. Music for these episodes featuring Lamplighter's League are from the soundtrack, Composed by previous guest, and amazing talent, Jon Everist (@JonEverist). The songs used are "Light the Way" and "Spotted" | |||
| 18 Jun 2021 | Episode 137: E3 Interviews w/ Devs (Coromon/Ruin Raiders) | 00:56:37 | |
Happy Friday everyone! The second episode of Caleb’s E3 coverage is LIVE! Come hang out with him as he interacts with the teams from Coromon and Ruin Raiders, two titles from the Freedom Games publisher. Coromon, the modern monster-taming RPG from TRAGsoft, provides a fresh take on a beloved genre that incorporates elements from other classics with its puzzle-filled dungeons, tactical battle system, and multi-stage boss fights. Customize your trainer’s look with hundreds of options and choose between a variety of difficulty options including a built-in “Nuzlocke” option across multiple save slots. Ruin Raiders, the anthropomorphic turn-based tactical roguelike from developer OverPowered Team (Godstrike), invites treasure hunters to recruit a squad of dangerously adorable critters. Go dungeon crawling in the demon-infested ruins. Master strategic combat, craft new technology, and delve deeper into the abyss discovering the mysteries lurking between nail-biting bosses. Also, check out the video interviews over on the NerdyBits YouTube channel! Join us on this week’s episode of Bounty Board! BLACK LIVES MATTER You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! @OP_Team_ - Ruin Raiders | |||
| 22 Feb 2022 | Episode 143: Discovering Creativity and Ramen w/ Fawzi Mesmar | 01:25:57 | |
Happy Tuesday everyone! A few weeks ago I had the honor of having the third and final co-host of The Habibi's Podcast, Fawzi Mesmar, on Bounty Board! Fawzi is currently the Vice President of Editorial at Ubisoft but has been a consummate globe trotter up to this point, working at studios from Australia to Japan to Germany! Together Fawzi and I talk about a sampler platter of topics, from teaching students, hunting for the source of creativity, making games in today's industry, to the most appropriate conversation ever: Our shared love for Ramen. Fawzi was an absolute joy to have on. I have officially earned my Habibi's badge, now I just have to worm my way onto their show! I jest, but in all seriousness, this was such a great chat folks. Come hang out while we shoot the breeze. | |||
| 30 Jan 2021 | Episode 126 - Are MTX Gameplay? | 01:28:49 | |
Happy weekend folks! Forgive our slight delay. Moving some things around for syndication purposes and making sure we have all the boxes ticked. You understand. This week on Bounty Board the crew each brought their own topic to the show, and boy did Ben bring a doozy! Microtransactions are seemingly the way of the future. Does that bode well for gamers or is it a predatory ploy that is ruining games? Tech asks if Streamers should be responsible for educating kids, and Caleb shows off the NerdyBits Rally car while talking customization in games. Join us on this week’s episode of Bounty Board! BLACK LIVES MATTER You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 19 Mar 2021 | Episode 132: Inclusivity, Magic, and Food w/ Rami Ismail | 02:05:15 | |
Happy Friday folks! I tried to sit on this one until Monday, but I just couldn’t. Earlier this week I had the opportunity to talk to Rami Ismail. Rami is an indie developer, spokesperson, advocate for inclusion, foodie. All those things. In 2018 the Game Developer’s Choice Awards named Rami and Ambassador, making him the first Arab, and first Muslim given the award. Since then he has owned the title Ambassador. We sat down to specifically talk about diversity and crunch in the industry at large, but what ensued was a far more broad conversation about games. Games as an entry point for unheard stories, games as almost literal magic, games as a pursuit of the cutting edge, games about food, and games as a bridge between generations. Who would have thought we would both be able to share stories about teaching our moms to play games? This is a good on y’all. Happy Friday. Have a great weekend! Join us on this week’s Bounty Board! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 23 Jun 2023 | Episode 151: Cutscenes Edition #1 | 00:29:07 | |
So this is a weird one! I'm switching up the way I do movie reviews! I find it so much more gratifying and have received far more feedback spending a few weeks on a piece, ruminating, than when I slap together a 1300 word movie review the day after. It all just ends up feeling like hunting for the best tagline rather than the best thought. So, in the interest of enjoying watching movies in a critical capacity, I am transitioning the short "reviews" into audio bits I'm calling Cutscenes! On this first edition of Cutscenes I talk about Disney's Elemental, Wes Anderson's Asteroid City, and the new comedy No Hard Feelings. in the future I will do one movie per little episode. Most of the time. Cheers! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. Elemental 10:40 Asteroid City 15:40 No Hard Feelings 21:25 | |||
| 28 Jan 2022 | Episode 142: Making Games in Remote Settings w/ Okomotive | 01:28:27 | |
Happy Friday folks! A few years ago Caleb stumbled across the trailer for a little indie title called FAR: Lone Sails. He was immediately smitten by the games muted color palette, striking vistas, and phenomenal score. Little did he know that he would find an experience that would help him put context to the grief of losing his grandfather. FAR: Lone Sails helped me deeply. Fast forward almost three years and he had the splendid opportunity to record an episode of Bounty Board with a few members from the Okomotive team! Come hang out with Caleb as he speaks with Fabio Baumgartner (Programmer and Sound Designer) and Phillip Stern (Level Designer, Artist, and Writer) about their process and the work they contributed to FAR Lone Sails and to the upcoming FAR: Changing Tides. It is a lovely conversation that spans topics from learning to develop apart from the friends you have known for years, to quickly agreeing that burritos might be the best form of food, to knowing your own limits and maybe not playing a game if it triggers something in you. This was such a great chat folks. Happy Friday. Have a great weekend! | |||
| 08 Jun 2017 | Introducing: Bounty Board! | 01:41:31 | |
Welcome to Bounty Board, a brand new podcast from NerdyBits.com. It's our first episode, so get acquainted with us! With E3 right around the corner, we focus our thoughts on the upcoming conference and the potential reveals. We cover everything from Scorpio to the reveal of the new Assassin's Creed. Join us! | |||
| 16 Jun 2017 | Bounty Board 002: E3 Recap | 01:45:36 | |
We sat down once again to record our thoughts on E3, this time summing up the details of the major conferences. We cover EA Play, Microsoft, Bethesda, the PC Gaming Show, Ubisoft, Sony, and Nintendo here. So buckle up, there is a ton to talk about! | |||
| 24 Jun 2017 | Bounty Board 003: DLC | 01:21:52 | |
Hey everyone! This week we dive into downloadable content (DLC), one of the more contentious points in the videgame industry. DLC has been around for about 15 years now (on consoles) and with them has come dozens of new ways for games to deliver content to their fans post game release. Not all of the methods explored are liked. Some are the ideal way to deliver the story and content. Take a minute and listen to us this week as we dig deeper into this conflicted topic.
Also! You can now find us on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 08 Jun 2018 | Bounty Board E3 2018 (Where Kieth David Shows Up?) | 01:59:42 | |
We run through all the details of E3. Starting with the schedule and quickly diving into our predictions in order of Conference. This is a long and loaded conversation. So strap in! | |||
| 02 Jul 2018 | Bounty Board 006: Monetization in Games | 01:31:59 | |
Join Eric (@hybridglass) and me for another episode of Bounty Board this week! This episodes topic is one of the most controversial in games today: Monetization. Monetization has made a huge impact on how players consume their games and we dig in to all of the things that lead to their creation, the ways they are implemented, and how it can all be done better and safer. News: Game Pass Games Games with Gold July 2018 State of Decay: Independence Pack Backwards Compatibility Games Halo Series Announced for Showtime @LubWub @hybridglass | |||
| 07 Jul 2018 | Bounty Board 007: Battle Royale! | 01:34:58 | |
Eric and I dig into the biggest phenomenon in gaming right now: Battle Royale. We talk about the dynamic duo: PUBG and Fortnite and then we dive into smaller games doing interesting things with the formula, mixing it all up in creative ways. Listener questions were abundant, so stick around for his week's great episode. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: Ubisoft is Done with Finite Games | |||
| 16 Jul 2018 | Bounty Board 008: Is It Dangerous to Go Alone? | 01:39:06 | |
Caleb and Eric sit down to talk about the feasibility of Singleplayer games in market that overwhelmingly favors multiplayer models. Can they remain the way they are or do they need to adapt? How would/should they adapt? Do they need to become more expensive to balance cost? There are a lot of questions here, many without definite answers yet. Listen to us talk through the ways the industry may change in the not-so-far future. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: Joaquin Phoenix cast as the Joker | |||
| 28 Jul 2018 | Bounty Board 009: Second Chances | 01:36:00 | |
Caleb and Eric sit down to talk about how recent events have led to some games getting a second chance at success. No Man's Sky is back, and people are enjoying it. Rainbow Six Siege and For Honor returned from the depths to maintain steadfast fanbases. Is there somethign different about the community today that allows these second chances? Or is it the way taht games are distributed? Listen in as we discuss this and much more! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: James Gunn out as Guardians Lead | |||
| 07 Aug 2018 | Bounty Board 010: The Fall (Release Schedule) of Games | 01:29:15 | |
Caleb and Eric gather at the microphones to discuss the overloaded fall release schedule of games. There are 16 larger titles due to release in October alone! When you start counting smaller titles, the number quickly becomes absurd. Is this over-saturation of titles hurting the industry? Would it behoove game makers to spread the wealth and allow the consumers time to save between blockbuster releases? Listen in as we debate about managing our income just to get the things we want this fall! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: BioWare Hints that Dragon Age and Mass Effect Titles in the Works | |||
| 13 Aug 2018 | Bounty Board 011: What Defines the Game of the Year (GOTY)? | 01:34:46 | |
Caleb and Eric gather at the microphones to discuss what it is that defines a game worthy of the title Game of the Year. With so many games coming out, how do you pick just one? We discuss what we look for in the GOTY, as well as define what categories we break the award into (i.e. Indie GOTY, Adventure GOTY, Roleplaying GOTY. The list can get tediously long in some places, so how do you keep it brief but spread credit out where credit is due. Stop by and listen as we dig in before gaming season kicks off! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: Smash Bros. Introduces the Belmonts | |||
| 20 Aug 2018 | Bounty Board 012: Two is Better | 01:45:45 | |
Remember huddling around the TV to play Halo together on the original Xbox? Lobbing grenades at elites and grunts, slicing your way through waves of the Flood, all while sitting right next to your buddy? Games have come a long way since those days. Has co-op gotten better? Worse? How has it changed? Join Caleb and Eric as they talk about their favorite co-op gaming experiences and look forward to what the future might hold. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: Diablo 3 is Coming to Switch | |||
| 27 Aug 2018 | Bounty Board 013: eSports! | 01:46:28 | |
Over a short amount of time eSports have become wildly popular around the world. This week Caleb and Eric talk about what games are played as eSports, what games could be played in the future, and what eSports need to do to appeal to a wider audience. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: Destiny 2: Forsaken Raid Details | |||
| 03 Sep 2018 | Bounty Board 014: What Does RPG Really Mean | 01:51:35 | |
RPG stands for Role Playing Game, plain and simple. Only, it isn't that plain and simple. What does playing a role mean in games? Taking control of a character? Creating your own character?Do you have to have agency over the story or can the story be told to you? What about leveling and progression systems? Quickly, Caleb and Eric realize that, though a lot of things get tagged as RPGs, many of those games have "RPG elements" and aren't actual RPGs. After all, what really is and RPG? You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: Cyberpunk 2077 Gameplay Released | |||
| 17 Sep 2018 | Bounty Board 015: Let the Games Begin! | 01:45:41 | |
The season of games is upon us! And boy did it surprise us. Already we have Rocket League’s Rocket Pass, PUBG’s full release and introduction of the PUBG Event Pass, Destiny 2: Forsaken, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. This week on Bounty Board Caleb and Eric dive into all of these titles and talk about the swift start the season of games is off to. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: Cyberpunk 2077 Side Quests | |||
| 24 Sep 2018 | Bounty Board 016: A Tale to Tell | 01:42:38 | |
What makes a good videogame story? Is it cutscenes? Is it player agency? Does it matter if your character has their own voice? This week on Bounty Board Caleb and Eric dig into these questions in a discussion about what makes stories good or bad in games. There is a lot to discuss, but stick around and we play an interesting game of “Where would you live?” at the end. Because, let’s be honest, everyone has a fantasy world that they want to live in. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: Red Dead Redemption Online News | |||
| 06 Oct 2018 | Bounty Board 017: Do Games Take Themselves too Seriously? | 01:33:48 | |
Do games take themselves too seriously? I mean, think about it, when was the last time you laughed in a game? When was the last time you played a game that was consistently funny? It’s a little hard to think of one outside of Borderlands and Portal 2, right? Maybe our favorite medium needs to ease up on the grim gravy and dole out a little silly sauce. Yes…I just said that… Join Caleb and Eric as they discuss this weeks topic, and try their hardest to be the most serious boys around! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: PUBG Comes to PS4 Soon | |||
| 31 Oct 2018 | Bounty Board 018: Red Dead, Ready, Set, Go! | 01:10:26 | |
Hey everyone! Caleb and Eric have come back from their three week family hiatus to get caught up, talk Red Dead hype, and crack wise. It’s been a while. We missed you! So come on in and listen. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. No News this week! | |||
| 05 Nov 2018 | Bounty Board 019: The Allfather Appears | 01:20:02 | |
Distinguished ladies and esteemed gentleman, this week on Bounty Board we have the profound honor of introducing our dear friend, The Allfather himself, Odin Æsir. Yes his REAL name is Odin. On this very special episode of Bounty Board, Odin joins Caleb and Eric to talk about how much Red Dead has taken control of their lives, the 5 (15?) sequels to Avatar that James Cameron has planned (titled?), an underwhelming BlizzCon, and finally the future of games. The last topic in particular being of extreme interest to our guest, we dive into VR, AR, 4D experiences, the likelihood of the Ready Player One future, and SO MUCH MORE! Odin even gives us advice on how to summon him in times of need. Tune in y’all! It’s a good one! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: Sean Bean is the Undying | |||
| 12 Nov 2018 | Bounty Board 020: A Moral Compass | 01:36:09 | |
How good or bad are you when you play a game? Do you step into the role of hero, savior, saint of the people, doing everything you can to be good? Or are you a monster, taking life at every chance, leaving a swath of destruction in your wake? Do you play as if the character is you, or do you roleplay the character in the game? This week on Bounty Board, Caleb and Eric are joined by another special guest: Benjamin Sawyer. Together they debate the use of morality in games, speak to their own playstyles, and break down times when morality worked for them and times that it didn’t. How do they play Arthur Morgan, protagonist (question mark?) of Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2? Is he a Criminal with a heart of gold, or a ruthless outlaw? This ain’t no place for no heroes. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: Avengers 4 Runtime Revealed | |||
| 19 Nov 2018 | Bounty Board 021: Know Your Why | 01:34:42 | |
In business there is a question that leaders are starting to ask: Are you playing the finite game? Or are you playing the infinite game? Are you competing against your competition or are you competing against yourself? This week on Bounty Board Caleb and Eric are joined by streamer Avel as we tackle this question as it pertains to our industry. What kind of game is Microsoft playing? What about Playstation? Has Nintendo been playing the infinite game all along? This episode is special. Our guest @Avelaitixa is a delight and the conversation is genuine and inspired. There a lot of things that come up in the discussion of where one’s goals lie, but here in this podcast, we strive to answer just one question: Why? Check out this video from speaker and author Simon Sinek to see our inspiration. And thank you so much to our guest @Avelaitixa for coming on the show and absolutely crushing it. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. News Topics: | |||
| 26 Nov 2018 | Bounty Board 022: Games We Are Thankful For (Thanksgiving Special) | 01:25:10 | |
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope you all spent the weekend eating, drinking, and enjoying family. Caleb and Eric got together this weekend for a Turkey Day themed talk. What games are we the most thankful for? It is a conversation full of reminiscing and nostalgic trips through our gaming history. In the end, we talk about the game that we are most thankful for. The game that brought us all together. To find out what that is you will have to listen! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. No news this week! | |||
| 19 Dec 2018 | Bounty Board 023: The Horror of Video Game Movies | 02:01:10 | |
Why can’t we get a good video game movie? Seriously. Why does it feel like every time we get our hopes up that someone will get it right, those same hopes get dashed against the rocks when the film comes out? This week on Bounty Board Caleb and Eric try and figure out why so many of these movies are bad, and if we will ever get a good one. Also…what the fuck is up with that Sonic the Hedgehog poster? We apologize for the warbly audio with this episode. A technical failure that didn’t show its head until the edit, unfortunately. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. Blizzard Scales Back Heroes of the Storm | |||
| 25 Dec 2018 | Bounty Board 024: Bounty Brunch (Christmas Special!) | 01:00:52 | |
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! It’s getting close to the end of the year, and with all of the festivities underway or soon to start, the Bounty Board crew decided to have a little Morning Special! Caleb, Eric, and Ryan jump in this episode and talk about 2018 and our favorite bits of entertainment we experienced this year. There is so much to talk about! We will be taking this next week off to celebrate the holidays with our families and plan an amazing 2019. That doesn’t mean we won’t still be playing games though!!! Check out or stream schedule (with links) right over here and keep in touch over the break. See you all in 2019! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 07 Jan 2019 | Bounty Board 025: Here Comes 2019! | 02:03:13 | |
Welcome to 2019 lovely people! We had a really great 2018. Thank you so much for your support! But now it is time for 2019. We have a lot of big plans this year and we cant wait to get into the good stuff. To start the year out Bounty Board wants to welcome @SergeantSodium as our third co-host. Ryan is a longtime friend of EIC Caleb (@LubWub) and NerdyBitsTV and Bounty Board couldn’t be happier to have him as a permanent part of the team. Let’s get to the show! This week on Bounty Board the crew tackles what is coming in 2019, and boy is there a lot! Will Anthem live up to its lofty expectations? Is the Division 2 going to learn from the mistakes that its predecessor saw in the days following launch? Will we get a new Watch Dogs? Splinter Cell? The possibilities are nearly endless, and that has the whole crew pumped for 2019! News for the week: Former Blizzard CFO Joins Netflix You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 14 Jan 2019 | Bounty Board 026: Game Pass is Crushing It Y'all | 01:47:38 | |
Xbox’s monthly subscription service Game Pass launched on June 1st, 2017. When it launched people were curious what the gaming company could offer gamers with what looked like it aimed to create a Netflix for games. Over the last year an a half, Game Pass has become one of the most valuable services available to gamers. Today the service has given players Below, Ashen, Mutant Year Zero, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Absolver, and Life is Strange 2: Part 1. And that is just in December and January. This week on Bounty Board the crew welcomes friend of the show Bobby Pease (@Bobbypease) to talk about just how good Game Pass is. We talk about what we love about the service and what excites us for the future. We talk about how Game Pass is preparing Xbox for a stellar next generation. Finally we break down what we have played and loved, what is underrated, and what games we would never have tried if they hadn’t been on Game Pass. News for the week: Bungie Splits from Activison, Keeps Destiny You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 21 Jan 2019 | Bounty Board 027: Video Games Mobilize | 01:44:12 | |
Mobile games are the games that everyone plays but nobody talks about. Nearly everyone has a cellphone, most of the people with a phone have a single game installed. In terms of market saturation, the mobile market is ripe for money making, in incredibly large sums. But there is a culture taboo around mobile games it seems. Most people don’t want to pay 3 or 4 dollars for a game, how then do developers convince them to purchase 10 or 20 dollar games? This week on Bounty Board, the crew dives into the mobile gaming industry. How can developers appeal to more users? Is there a way to break the cultural conditioning that turns so many people away from mobile software? If games could temporarily block your notifications, would you play more? Join us for a lively discussion! News for the week: Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer Releases, Reveals Mysterio You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 28 Jan 2019 | Bounty Board 028: Hype Train Wreck | 01:40:22 | |
The Hype Train gets us all eventually. We see a game that we didn’t know was coming out. The fresh trailer, the beautiful visuals, the new take on gameplay. In an instant we get drawn into an unshakeable feeling of expectation. Numerous games have exploited this expectation. Drawing fans in for pre-orders, purchases, and DLC down the road. But some games have fallen victim to its power. The first Watch Dogs, a delightfully mediocre game in the first wave of games released on next gen hardware, was panned by critics who seemed to be expecting the second coming. This week on Bounty Board, the crew dives into whether or not the Hype Train is hurting the industry, forcing studios to come clean on their promises, or turning gamers away altogether. After all, when was the last time you let yourself get hyped for an upcoming title (Anthem and Division 2 for us, shhhh……)? News for the week: Assassin’s Creed Fixes Bad DLC You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 05 Feb 2019 | Bounty Board 029: In Indie We Trust | 01:40:08 | |
For the longest time, the biggest and baddest games have fallen in the AAA category. A category of games that comes with millions of dollars for production, a huge marketing budget, dozens (if not hundreds) of developers, and the majority of the community’s attention. Then, in the late 2000s a movement began to gain momentum. As digital distribution grew, smaller studios began to release titles left and right. Titles that spoke to player’s emotions, specific genres and playstyles, and most importantly player’s wallets. Indie games were cheaper, but didn’t cut corners on quality. Almost overnight, indie games became a real contender in the video gaming world. This week on Bounty Board the crew dives into the indie “revolution” of the late 2000s and the indie “renaissance” we are in now. There are so many good indies that we actually forget that some of the games that we play are in the indie bracket. We reminisce on some of our favorites, talk about what lead to our AAA disenfranchisement, and discuss how indie games have brought the industry back into focus as a whole. A great talk here, folks! News for the week: Anthem IAP Clickbait You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 13 Feb 2019 | Bounty Board 030: Should Games Cost More? | 01:44:26 | |
There has been an almost constant debate in the game industry for the last decade: Should games cost more? With the ever-increasing cost of development, video game publishers and developers have been tirelessly searching for new ways to bring in money. Is that through adding those “dreaded” microtransactions? Is it by creating a season pass that nabs that extra bit of money off the bat from gamers? Or does it come from raising the initial price of games overall? This week on Bounty Board the crew dives into the debate on the price of games. Should they go up? Is there something different that publishers could be doing to get more money from their audiences? How much would you pay for a game that you put 1000 hours into? What about a game that you only put 30 into? News for the week: Xbox Live Expansion Leak You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 19 Feb 2019 | Bounty Board 031: The End of Big Publishers? | 01:54:58 | |
In the last few months, large publishers within the gaming industry have endured some woes. Blizzard lost several CFOs in a single 10 day stretch, EA’s earnings report showed a tough Q3 for them, Activision and Bungie divorced, and finally (this last week) Activision/Blizzard laid off 800 employees despite having a “record year in sales.” Those layoffs specifically, incited a lot of backlash from the other developers, journalists, and the community as a whole. More and more, developers have started seeking ways to protect themselves and their jobs from a surprisingly cutthroat industry. This week the Bounty Board Crew ask ourselves the question: Are we seeing the fall of the Big Publishers? Are EA and Activision dying or is the industry forcing them to evolve? How can games become more profitable? Will We see more studios go indie? Join us for another great episode! News for the week: EA Stock Dips After Weak Q3 You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 26 Feb 2019 | Bounty Board 032: The Anthem of Criticism | 01:42:16 | |
BioWare’s highly anticipated new IP Anthem is finally out!!! There have been a lot of things floating around the internet since the beginning of the early access started. Many spoke out about the games brokenness, incompletion, and flop. But as a group who has played and enjoyed the game, we find ourselves…confused. Why do the opinions on Anthem differ so greatly? How can a reviewer call a Live Service game that isn’t out yet incomplete? We aren’t going to tell you that Anthem is perfect either. We understand that there are aspects that could be fixed. The loading screens ARE bad. The flow of Forge, Mission, Post-Mission, Tarsis is slow and breaks the rhythm of the game up. But is it as bad as people are saying? Check out this episode for our takes! News for the week: Punisher and Jessica Jones Canceled You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 06 Mar 2019 | Bounty Board 033: Apex Legends | 01:35:32 | |
Hey folks! Dont know if you have noticed this or not, but Apex Legends is CRUSHING IT! In the first month alone the new Battle Royale game out of Respawn Entertainment has accrued 50 million players. There is just so much that Apex is getting right that the Bounty Board crew HAD to talk about it. We talk about our favorite Legends to play with, the ones we didn’t jive with, what we like about this new take on the Battle Royale genre, and so many other things. Like, how is the Ping system so damn good? Who would have thought that a hero style shooter would make a good Battle Royale game. Apex Marketing 101: A Class in Surprise Launch Hype. We love Apex, come find out why. News for the week: Watch Dogs 3 Coming This Year You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 12 Mar 2019 | Bounty Board 034: What is a Gamer? | 01:54:52 | |
Games have been a round a long time. Like, before most of our show hosts were born, sorry @hybridglass (he’s old). But because they have been around so long, millions of people have been impacted by games. That group of gamers is diverse as all heck! Men, women, boys, girls, white, black, young, old, gay, straight. Gamers come in EVERY size and shape. So to celebrate that, we wanted to talk about not only what this beautiful group looks like, but how we came to call ourselves gamers as well. This week on Bounty Board the crew celebrates being gamers. We talk about where it all started for us. We talk about how it has changed our lives. We talk about the impact it has had not only in our social circles but in our families. Truly, we can all be gamers, and the more people who join us, the stronger we become (boy did that sound ominous *wrings hands excitedly). News for the week: Friday the 13th: The Game Coming to Switch You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 19 Mar 2019 | Bounty Board 035: The Division 2 is Here! | 01:30:10 | |
The Bounty Board crew has been excited about Division 2 since the day it was announced. Last week they got to dive into the new title from Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft. 20 levels deep, and impressed by what the sequel to the best selling new franchise ever has to offer, we want to talk all things Division 2. The first game, though it sold well, was full of issues, both small and large. How did they address the Dark Zone griefing issues? How did they address the lack of endgame content in the initial game’s launch? Come listen as we discuss the things we love about this new title and the things we want to see improved. Extremis Malis | Extrema Remedia News for the week: Stream PC Games to Your Xbox You can listen to us below, or on iTunes and Stitcher! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 25 Mar 2019 | Bounty Board 036: Stadia, The Future of Games? | 02:00:42 | |
Folks…There’s been some exciting things going on in the last week. Whooo-eee! This Bounty Board has a whole lot of news for you! From trailers out the wazoo, to Disney and Fox finalizing their merger, to Battle Passes, to Anniversary content, to Suicide Squad reboots. This week has been CRAZY! All of that news culminated with Google’s unveiling of Stadia, a new platform for gaming, and it has been all we have been able to talk about. So, join the crew this week as we dive into, not only what Stadia will mean for the industry immediately, but what the future of gaming looks like overall. Will streaming be the main way to play games in the future? How far away is that future? How long until games on disc are treated like VHS and production of physical media halts altogether? There are a lot of questions in here and we do our best to come to conclusions on as many as we can. News for the week: LucasArts Returns? No. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 02 Apr 2019 | Bounty Board 037: eSports and Stuff | 01:59:28 | |
So we sat down this week to go in-depth on eSports and then realized…we have already done that. Batting 1.000 over here. So instead of going super deep on eSports, a rapidly growing industry across the globe, we decided to talk about what eSports means to us. Why we watch them, or don’t. What games we like to watch. What games we want to see take center stage. And what games we think will help eSports break through to the beer and nachos crowd. We also gush a lot about the Borderlands 3 reveal. Because, why wouldn’t we? There are guns with legs, for crying out loud! Also we are are obsessed with the mechanical hunk that is Flak. Dont @ us… News for the week: EA Lays Off 350 Employees You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 09 Apr 2019 | Bounty Board 038: Games vs. Movies | 01:44:52 | |
This week on Bounty Board the crew wanted to take a second and figure out why we will all argue about games until our eyes grow heavy, but we will let you dislike a movie all you want. Like…seriously. Why do we defend games so hard? Is it because we get to play games, and can only watch movies? Is it because we just like games more than we like movies? We also have a short discussion about what “Real Games” are. And boy, that was…interesting (love you Sarge). Join us as we talk Star Wars and Star Wars games, why you are allowed to hate our favorite movies, and why you can never say a single bad word about Red Dead, or @LubWub will challenge you to a duel. News for the week: Netflix Price Going Up You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 15 Apr 2019 | Bounty Board 039: First Person or Third Person? | 01:49:40 | |
This week on Bounty Board, the crew discusses the pros and cons of the two most pervasive perspectives in games: First Person and Third Person. So many games fall into the these two categories. From Call of Duty to Farming Simulator, the perspective we see these games through dictates how we experience games. In this episode we ask ourselves what about these two viewpoints impacts us and how do they impact the stories and experiences they present. Does third person make for a more immersive experience or first person? When you are playing an RPG with a created character, is third or first person better? Do you play Battle Royale games in third or first person? The questions are nearly endless, but the crew comes to a few pretty solid conclusions. Aaaaaaaand we also get really off track…don’t judge us… News for the week: Star Wars IX Gets a Trailer and a Subtitle You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 23 Apr 2019 | Bounty Board 040: The Things We Like | 01:50:32 | |
Happy Spring/Easter everyone! This week on Bounty Board the crew sits down to talk about the things that we like because we realized that, well, we hadn’t really done that yet. So we dive into the things that we look for in our games. There are so many titles out there that sometimes it is tough to figure out what to play. We discuss the things we look for, the things that keep us coming back for more, and the things that turn us away. Join us for this fun discussion and learn what the Bounty Board Crew loves about the video game industry as both critics and gamers. We discuss our favorite genres, how we prefer our multiplayer and single player experiences, what we look for in long form RPGs, and what we love about competitive and non-competitive games. Grab a seat and enjoy the show! News for the week: Xbox E3 Conference Details Start Coming Out You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 08 May 2019 | Bounty Board 041: Long Games vs. Short Games | 01:49:58 | |
Hey everybody! It’s been a while since you heard from us, but we’re back! @LubWub is off on vacation in Scotland so the boys took over the show to bring you your weekly dose of Bounty Board. This week the Crew talks about the differences and their preference between long games and short games. With the arrival of Battle Royale games and the live-service/games as a service, the landscape is changing. Traditional games are adjusting to adapt to these changes. Will long story based games survive? If they can, how will they? What is the allure of the short quick game? Join us this week as we talk about our favorite thing: Games! News for the week: Fortnite Devs Saw Crunch You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 14 May 2019 | Bounty Board 042: Games as Art | 01:53:54 | |
Hey everyone! @LubWub is back! He has returned from the UK and as he came back @hybridglass headed off to Chicago, so we are joined by guest @sketchsawyer on the ol’ Bounty Board! This week we bring up the age old debate: Are Games Art? It is a lively discussion, as the Crew talk table their arguments. Are all games art or is it only some? Do sports games count as art? Is photorealistic rendering artistic? Is the “Games as Art” movement really “ruining games"? So much to talk about! Join us this week for another episode of your favorite video game podcast: Bounty Board! News for the week: EA Access to Come to PS4 You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 18 May 2019 | Bounty Board 043: Catching Up | 02:04:45 | |
Hey! They’re back! The boys are back in town! For the first time in a month the whole crew is back to record the show. @LubWub has returned from Scotland, @hybridglass is back from Chicago, and the crew decided that they should share what they have been up to for the last month. What have we been playing? What have we loved? What have we hated? Join us this week on Bounty Board as we catch you all up. We talk lots of news, we give our quick take on Rage 2, we theorize about what E3 will bring us. There is so much on the horizon the whole group is antsy to see the games start to get announced. Check us out this week and get excited as our anticipation for E3 starts to mount. News for the week: Red Dead Online Leaves Beta You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 24 May 2019 | Bounty Board 044: Do Exclusives Really Define a Console? | 01:50:29 | |
Hey friends! The Bounty Board is back this again! This week the Crew dives into whether or not console exclusives define the console. There is no question in the world that Sony’s PS4 has dominated the console market in total sales, both in hardware and in exclusive software. But is that the thing that will be talked about as the next generation approaches? Xbox has been on a meteoric rise in the last two years, due largely to their successful introduction of the Xbox Game Pass service. The debate is lively in this one. Are PlayStation’s exclusives the reason they won the “console war”. Is it at all possible that Xbox’s poor launch impacted the race more? What happened to Halo and Gears of War. the Xbox flagship titles have been largely quiet this generation. The crew is in rare form this week, so dive in and get ready for @hybridglass’s coffee to “slide into your BMs.” News for the week: Game Pass Reveals 8 New Titles You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 31 May 2019 | Bounty Board 045: Can Games Be Mediocre? | 02:00:50 | |
Hello friends! Bounty Board is back again, this time with a guest! Richard Nava (@richarrizard) joins the crew this week to talk about the existence of mediocre games. Prompted by a conversation on Kinda Funny Games Daily, @LubWub wanted to ask the question, “Are mediocre games ok?” Do we need to hold games to a nearly unattainable standard, a standard set by iconoclasts like God of War, The Last of Us, or Marvel’s Spider-Man? In this week’s episode we dive deep into the reality that not all games can be perfection. Should gamers be more forgiving? Should we be more willing to talk up and suggest games that aren’t perfect? Are B-games, like B-movies, in need of a more definitive genre? What kinds of “mediocre” games have we played? How many have we loved, despite their not being “THE BEST THING EVARRRR"? Join us as we talk about why all games have a place, and how art is always objective. News for the week: Anthem Starting to Spin Up New Content You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 08 Jun 2019 | Bounty Board 046: E3 Cometh | 02:15:38 | |
It is here. E3 is just a day away. This is the moment we have all be waiting for. So of course, your crew of wonderful nerds (and @sergeantsodium), sat down and talked about what they wanted to see on video games biggest stage. This one is dense y’all, so I will stay brief here. We run through a series of questions for each of the big conferences: What do they NEED to do this year? What do we know we will see? Longshot prediction? Sure thing prediction (unannounced)? What will define their presentation? Dig in folks. There is a lot going on in this one! News for the week: Baldur’s Gate 3 Teased You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 15 Jun 2019 | Bounty Board 047: E3 Conference Wrap | 02:08:18 | |
E3 2019 has wrapped. The conferences are over, the show floor has closed up, everyone is headed home, getting ready for the next big show. Perfect time for the Bounty Board crew to get together and talk about all of the news from this week. And boy is there a lot of stuff that went down. Tune in as we talk through Microsoft, Bethesda, Devolver (holy shit), PC, Ubisoft, Square Enix, and Nintendo’s E3 conferences, the gameplay shown in the following days, hot takes from the show floor, Dr. Disrespect being disrespectful, and that Avengers footage. There is a ton to talk about this week, and this episode is a long one. So strap in. It’s E3 Wrap Up time! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 21 Jun 2019 | Bounty Board 048: The Ethics of Leaks | 02:04:56 | |
With E3 in the rearview mirror and the coming fall of games, the Bounty Board crew take some time to talk about something that happens frequently in games, especially as E3 approaches: Leaks. There were several things that leaked out to the public in the days drawing up to E3. Bandai Namco had a security breach that lead to the reveal of many unannounced titles, Bleeding Edge footage with a “CONFIDENTIAL” watermark found its way onto the web, details about Star Wars came out. @hybridglass is out of town this week, exploring the wilds of West Elizabeth (Colorado), so we are joined by friend and fan of the show @RealDirtySmurf. With all of these leaks a debate rose up within the group: Are leaks a good thing or a bad thing? Are there good leaks and bad leaks? Are all leaks the same? Do they damage the perception of the games that are detailed? Do they damage the studios making the games? The questions are abundant in this episode, and the answers aren’t all clear. Join the gang and their guest as we debate the ethics of leaks. News for the week: Respawn Shares Early Patch Notes for Apex Legends You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 30 Jun 2019 | Bounty Board 049: The Year So Far | 02:03:50 | |
Eric has returned from vacation and the crew is whole once more! With E3 in the rearview and the slow season officially kicked off, the Bounty Board crew decided to take a step back and reflect on the good stuff they have encountered this year. We talk about our top three games so far this year, why we like them, and why you should give them a shot. Then, for the fall, we give you our Most Anticipated, Sleeper Hit, and Surprise Hit (the one that we are surprised we are interested in). We’ve got The Fall on the horizon folks. It’s time to dust off that collection of unfinished games and blow up the backlog. And while you are doing that, come hang out with ya boys! News for the week: EA Executives Give Up 2019 Performance Bonuses You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 05 Jul 2019 | Bounty Board 050: Couch Co-op vs. Online Multiplayer | 01:47:44 | |
Happy Birthday America! While everyone is recovering from ringing ears and freedom beer hangovers, join your favorite nerds as they talk about gathering around the TV with a bunch of friends and blowing other shit up. Couch co-op, sitting next to people for you co-op gaming, was nearly a thing of the past. The Xbox One and PS4, while more powerful systems, didn’t quite continue the legacy of couch co-op games, and instead leaned into playing games online. In this week’s Bounty Board, the crew sit down and talk about why this transition took place, how it came to be, and whether they think that couch co-op is making a return or if it is dead. To spice things up, Eric brought his couch co-op partner Matt, on the show to join us. Matt and Eric have been going to each other’s house to play games, reigniting the passion for shared gaming experiences. The guys talk about a lot tonight. They reminisce on Halo: CE and Halo 2, and the global phenomena those games were. They discuss the rise of online gaming and how the introduction of broadband changed the space forever. They talk about Call of Duty, and the wave of PvP game types that became available as a result of dividing the community into their own homes. It is an interesting episode Folks! News for the week: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey Gets Final Atlantis Episode Date You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 14 Jul 2019 | Bounty Board 051: Lootbox Conundrum | 02:19:18 | |
Sorry for the delayed upload! Recording on Thursday threw a little wrench into the works! We have BIG NEWS THIS WEEK!!! @sergeantsodium added a new member to his family!!! Private Sky is reporting for duty!!! Huge congrats to Sarge and his lovely wife on their beautiful newborn. We are all so happy for ya’ll. Needless to say, Sarge is not going to be on the show this week. In other, less exciting news, @Bobbypease, our own Sawft-Clothez Sommelier, came down ill JUST before we were set to go live. We like our Bobby healthy, so we gave him the night off. We love you Bobby. So what does that mean? With half of the crew out of the game, @LubWub and @hybridglass called on a long time fan to step up and fill the void! Joining the show this week is the one and only @FatJollyGuy! Fresh back from Guardian Con 2019, and equipped with a new Go XLR, Jolly helps Lub and Glass get to the bottom of the quest. Are lootboxes really that big of a problem? News for the week: Dark Horse’s Mask Comic Making a Return You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 23 Jul 2019 | Bounty Board 052: Bobby and Eric Go Old School | 01:48:14 | |
Hey folks! While @LubWub was away at Comic-Con and @sergeantsodium was busy with his newborn, @hybridglass and @Bobbypease held down the fort and took things back for a nostalgic talk about gaming in their younger days. Together they go through each generation of system and talk about their favorite games for each one. From NES to present day. Join the two oldest (most seasoned? vintage?) members of the #BountyBoard crew as they take you on a trip down their personal memory lanes! Apologies for the late posting. @LubWub left his brain back home… News for the week: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Combat Shines You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 27 Jul 2019 | Bounty Board 053: SDCC 2019 Recap | 02:07:44 | |
Whats a reunion without a little technical difficulty? With @sergeantsodium returning from the battlegrounds of new fatherhood and @LubWub back from SDCC, the Bounty Board Crew decided to talk about the wild news from Comic-Con’s Hall H. Boy was there a lot to talk about. We talk the new Witcher trailer, Top Gun trailer, Watchmen, sidetrack a little into the foibles of the DC cinematic endeavors, and then dive into the meat: The Marvel Phase 4 Panel. I’m not sure our brains have truly processed the massive amount of awesome announced at this panel! Join us as we geek out over everything, from Hawkeye to Blade! News for the week: Netflix’s Witcher Gets Trailer You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 09 Aug 2019 | Bounty Board 055: Toxicity in Games | 01:33:52 | |
What’s up folks! This weeks Bounty Board comes with a bit of a bittersweet moment. Our very own Sawft-Clothez Sommelier is heading out. Bobby is stepping away from the show to pursue a few other opportunities and tend to some changes in routine at home. Bobby has been an incredible member of the team, and we are all so happy to have had the opportunity to share this show with him. Godspeed in your new endeavors friend, and don’t be a stranger! This week on Bounty Board, with guest host , the crew dives a discussion about Toxicity in Games. We discuss the toxicity we have experienced, the toxic tactics we have seen deployed, the toxic tactics we have used at times, and what the road to a less toxic environment might look like. How will big companies like Microsoft and Sony work to counter-act toxic interactions and repeat offenders? Is there a way to do this effectively or will toxicity always be around in some way? Is toxicity inherent to gaming? @hybridglass is traveling this week as well, so tune in to hear @LubWub and @sergeantsodium hold it down with guest @sketchsawyer! News for the week: Anthem Sputters Back to Life with Cataclysm Trailer You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 16 Aug 2019 | Bounty Board 056: Fall Preview | 01:33:36 | |
What’s up friends! The Bounty Board crew is back this week with another episode of your favorite gaming podcast! Eric took the week off to help get his kids ready for their first day of school, so this week Caleb, Ryan, and Ben got together to talk about the upcoming fall season of games. Speaking of Ben, NerdyBits has a special announcement, hot off the presses! Ben is our new permanent host! We said farewell to Bobby last week and when Ben came on as a guest, the chemistry was immediate. The new crew of Bounty Board has played games together for a full decade! Please welcome Ben into the fold. We are extremely excited to have him! Join us this week as we talk about the crazy list of games scheduled for release this fall, and as we gauge our excitement for each one. Folks, there is a lot coming out in the next three months. Prepare yourself! Microsoft Promise Reveals Aplenty at Gamescom You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 23 Aug 2019 | Bounty Board 057: Gamescom 2019 | 01:50:14 | |
What’s up folks! Gamescom 2019 is coming to a close, so the Crew of your favorite podcast decided to dive into all of the announcements and reveals and trailers to give you our takes. Gamescom is kinda like a second E3, so there is a TON to talk about! Join us as we discuss Disintegration, Death Stranding, Predator, Ghost Recon, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Gears of War, and many many more! The titles getting announced continue to look better and better. Still, Bungie has some enticing to do, most of us aren’t ready to invest more time in the Action-MMO-RPG (what even is it, really…?) Disintegration Gameplay Stuns You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 31 Aug 2019 | Bounty Board 058: Unionization | 01:52:46 | |
Hey folks! Your favorite weekly gaming podcast is back with a new episode! Eric is out on a work trip, but don’t worry, he’ll be back soon. On this episode Caleb, Ben, and Ryan dive into the complex issue of unionizing games. A topic that has found its way into the news more than a few times this year. With companies like Telltale closing, EA and Activision laying off hundreds, and stories of excruciating crunch at BioWare, Epic, Rockstar, and beyond, how do folks that work in the game industry protect themselves? How would a union help them do that? Would it make games too expensive to make? Is crunch really avoidable? Tune in as we dive into these topics, and MORE!
Mandalorian Trailer Comes Out Reading Materials: Game Workers Unite You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 06 Sep 2019 | Bounty Board 059: PAX/Bounties (w/ Foxe) | 01:55:22 | |
Hey folks! HAPPY GEARS 5 DAY! Get ready for another awesome episode of your favorite game podcast! This week the crew talks PAX West, Nintendo’s recent Direct, and our monthly Bounties! But there’s more! Caleb, Eric, Ryan, and Ben are also joined by Twitch STL Community Manager Foxe (@foxetv)! Join the crew as they talk about the oodles of news from the last few weeks, tell you all about their favorite games for the month of August, and get HYPE for the crazy lineup of games hitting stores in September (LIKE GEARS 5!). Also, Foxe details the upcoming Twitch STL meetup, so tune in and get ready for the hype train to roll out! Choo Choo!
Gears 5 Launch Trailer You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. | |||
| 13 Sep 2019 | Bounty Board 060: Game/Life Balance | 01:48:36 | |
Hey folks! With the fall release schedule in full swing we thought it only appropriate the crew get together to talk about balancing your life with your gaming habits with special guest @Jordanjoneee. How do you balance all the important things in your life? Work/life balance is already something that people talk about a lot in the business world. As gamers, how do you keep up with games, work, and all of your other responsibilities? It’s a little different for reach of us. The crew at NerdyBits has decided to make covering games for you, our audience, our career aspiration. how does that way into the way we balance things? How do we separate work, play, family, friends, and our side hustle? Tune in to find out!
Nintendo Suing Another ROM Site You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! RSVP for the Twitch STL Fall Meetup! @LubWub | |||
| 20 Sep 2019 | Bounty Board 061: Battle Royale: Here to Stay? | 01:33:44 | |
What’s up everyone! It’s that time again! Eric is away on a work trip, so this week three of the Bounty Board crew members return to discuss the lasting power of the Battle Royale game type (mode?). Fortnite is two years old. PUBG two and a half. How have those games done in their time on the market? More importantly, how are other Battle Royales doing? Since the initial craze of the last man standing game mode, we have seen several titles tick across our feeds. Vigor, The Darwin Project, Ring of Elysium, and perhaps most notably, Apex Legends. At the same time, the “I can’t escape this” craze has seemingly died down. Join Caleb, Ben, and Ryan as they discuss whether Battle Royale is here to stay, or if it is on its way out.
Overwatch Introduces Lego-Themed Event You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 27 Sep 2019 | Bounty Board 062: Unionization II (w/ GWU's Kevin Agwaze) | 01:05:09 | |
What’s up everyone! We have a bit of a special episode this week. A few weeks ago, Caleb and Ben had the opportunity to talk to Kevin Agwaze, Treasurer of Game Workers Unite UK. We wanted to go more in depth than we could on our Unionization episode, so we went straight to the source! Our conversation with Kevin was great, and covered anything from European laws that protect their workers, to what a game engine really is. There is a lot of value in this talk. We want to thank Kevin and Game Workers Unite for being so willing to talk to us. It was a blast. Enjoy! NOTE: Because Kevin is in the UK we had a few audio mishaps and drops, so please forgive some of the choppiness!
Spider-Man to Stay in MCU You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! RSVP for the Twitch STL Fall Meetup! | |||
| 05 Oct 2019 | Bounty Board 063: Public Feedback w/ David Jaffe | 01:37:34 | |
What’s up everyone! We’re doubling up on the SPECIAL GUEST thing, only this time it’s different… Folks, on this week’s episode of Bounty Board, we are joined by the creator of Twisted Metal and God of War, David Jaffe!!! (@davidscottjaffe) Together, your full Bounty Board crew and Jaffe discuss the changing world of social media and public opinion and its impact on game development. Should studios be sensitive to crowd input? Should they look to their fans for decision making feedback? We also digress a lot. Like…a lot. But that’s nothing out of the ordinary right? We talk about comics, the hype train, Alabama lake houses. We talk about it all! Join us for a truly SPECIAL episode!
New Titles Coming Soon To Game Pass You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! RSVP for the Twitch STL Fall Meetup! @LubWub w/ SPECIAL GUEST | |||
| 18 Oct 2019 | Bounty Board 064: Bounties | 01:43:20 | |
What’s up everyone! While Eric is out of town for work, Caleb, Ben, and Ryan dig into their favorite games of the last month in this #BountyBoard Bounty Episode.! Each of your hosts sits down to talk about the games that they have been playing. Sometimes they LOVE them. Sometimes, they bounce off of them. Join us as your favorite goofs tell you all about their last month of gaming escapades. Ryan takes on Rocket League and Apex Legends.. Ben brags on a few indie titles, and teases a new video review. Caleb is elbow deep on Ghost Recon: Breakpoint ,but is looking forward to see how games like Call of Duty and Star Wars shape up for their release dates in the coming months.
Fortnite Chapter 2 Drops You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 25 Oct 2019 | Bounty Board 065: Multiplayer Dependency | 01:44:24 | |
What’s up everyone! Eric is away again (don’t worry, we miss him more), but Caleb, Ryan and Ben hold it down on this week’s episode of Bounty Board! Join the trio as they debate whether or not the game industry is becoming too dependent on player interaction, leaving games feeling hollow when played alone. Caleb has been tied up with Breakpoint for the last few weeks with no one to join him, so he leads the charge on this question. The crew discusses games that allow co-op and solo play, but where the solo play feels lacking. The conversation takes a turn eventually, but we won’t spoil that for you here, you have to dig In and hear it yourself.
Game Pass Additions You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 02 Nov 2019 | Bounty Board 066: Bounties - October | 01:49:56 | |
What’s up everyone! Your favorite game podcast is back this week to talk about our Bounties for the month of October! There has been a lot going on this fall. October brought us Shadowkeep, Breakpoint, Outer Worlds, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Yakuza 4. Join Caleb, Ryan, Ben, and a sneaky appearance from Eric, as they talk about the things they have been able to dig into this crazy busy month. Ryan talks about bouncing off of Apex’s Halloween event, Ben and Caleb talk about Call of Duty’s intense campaign, Caleb goes in depth into Breakpoint’s Auroa Island, Eric can’t help himself and gushes about Borderlands 3, and finally the whole group discusses Call of Duty’s multiplayer.
Project xCloud Starts in Beta You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 08 Nov 2019 | Bounty Board 067: Are Games Getting Too Big? | 01:40:17 | |
What’s up everyone!? How is it going? Bet you are about to be doing a lot better! This week’s episode of Bounty Board is LIVE now! Join Caleb, Ryan, and Ben as they dig into the question: Are Games Getting Too Big? It is no big secret that games are getting larger and larger. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey was absolutely massive, with a sprawling map littered with miscellaneous tasks and activities. Breakpoint is pretty similar in scale. Maybe it’s just Ubisoft games? The crew gets into the weeds a bit in this one, as they are wont to do. The discussion veers into the overloaded Fall release schedule, whether games have always been long, the ability for indie titles to be shorter, the impetus for AAA studios to create groundbreaking, and large-scale titles. Come hang out with us as we talk it out!
Blizzard President Apologizes You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 16 Nov 2019 | Bounty Board 068: Campfire Musings | 01:30:34 | |
What’s up everyone!? This week the Bounty Board crew do something a little different! Eric and Ryan are out for the night, so Ben, Caleb, and special guest Odin take you on a journey into the American frontier! We decided to test out recording the podcast while playing a game, and this first attempt we dove into Red Dead Online. Catch your favorite podcast as they drink in the saloon in Valentine, ride out to Strawberry, get into scuffles in Saint Denis and more! All while talking about their ideal video game. What is it that we would want to see in a game that is perfect for us? Odin wants what Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order seems to promise, Ben wants to pay $15 dollars a month, and Caleb really wants a larger scale XCOM. Join us!
Guerilla Games’ Herman Hulst Named Head of Sony Interactive Studios Worldwide You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 22 Nov 2019 | Bounty Board 069: XO19 Recap | 01:50:48 | |
What’s up everyone!? XO19 was last week, and BOY did Microsoft blow the doors off with this show. While we didn’t get to hear about the upcoming Project Scarlett Xbox, we did get to hear about a lot of exciting things. Ranging from Project XCloud to Game Pass, First-Party titles to publisher partnerships, the horizon looks promising for Xbox! Join the FULL crew (that’s right) as they talk Game Pass value, Final Fantasy memories, Half-Life’s return, and whether or not XCloud is going to steal the show from Stadia. This weeks episode is a good one, so join us as we have fun building our own hype trains!
XO19 Recap and Announcements You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 27 Nov 2019 | Bounty Board 070: Holiday Value Guide w/ Caleb!!! | 00:49:04 | |
It’s that time of year again! Time to brave the storm for deals galore! Bounty Board is back this week with a special Holiday Value Guide Episode! Listen in for all the best deals on consoles, games and subscriptions this Black Friday weekend. From $200 PS4 Slims with three games bundled in, to $150 Xbox One S All-Digital systems. From Control to Call of Duty. From Game Pass to Playstation Plus. The deals are in and your Editor-In-Chief, Caleb, is here to give you ALL the details you’ll need to optimize your holiday game shopping! PlayStation Deals: PlayStation Store Deals3 Game PS4 Slim PS4 ProPSVR 5 Game BundlePSVR 2 Game BundlePS4 Controllers Xbox Deals: Xbox Store DealsXbox One S All-DigitalXbox One SXbox One XXbox Controllers Nintendo Deals: Nintendo eShop DealsSwitch Lite Switch MK8 Bundle You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! @LubWub@sketchsawyer@hybridglass@sergeantsodium | |||
| 08 Dec 2019 | Bounty Board 071: GOTY Talks w/ @Bobbypease | 02:17:58 | |
2019 is drawing to a close. Where did this year go!? It just flew by! On this week’s Bounty Board, the crew sits down to discuss the most notable games of the year in preparation for their own Game of the Year Awards. There are a lot of games to talk about, so this episode is a long one! On this yearly adventure the normal crew is joined by the one, the only, Sawft-Clothez Sommelier: Big Bobby Pease (@Bobbypease). Join them as they get neck deep in debate about the year’s best titles. Bobby nominates Death Stranding for Best Multiplayer, Eric blows a gasket, and the crew continues to marvel Apex Legends’ legendary surprise launch. NerdyBits Nominees: GOTY ControlDeath StrandingOuter WildsJedi: Fallen Order Best Indie Game Outer WildsKatana ZeroUntitled Goose GameCreature in the WellRiver City Girls Best Ongoing Game Apex LegendsFortnite: Chapter 2Destiny 2Rainbow 6 SiegeWarframeFF XIVSea of Thieves Best Game Direction ControlDeath StrandingOuter WildsJedi: Fallen Order Best Narrative ControlDeath Stranding (lolz)Katana ZeroOuter WorldsJedi: Fallen OrderGris Best Art Direction ControlDeath StrandingSayonara Wild HeartsLink’s AwakeningGrisKatana Zero Best Score/Music Cadence of HyruleAnthemSayonara Wild HeartsOuter WildsBorderlands 3 Best Performance Ashly Burch as Parvati Holcomb (Outer Worlds)Laura Bailey as Kait Diaz (Gears 5)Norman Reedus as Sam Porter Bridges (Death Stranding)Cameron Monaghan as Cal Kestis (Jedi: Fallen Order)Elizabeth Grullon as Second Sister (Jedi: Fallen Order)Matthew Porretta as Casper Darling (Control)Claudia Doumit as Farah (Modern Warfare) Best Mobile Game GrindstoneWhat The Golf?Mini Motorways Best Action Game Ghost Recon: BreakpointDevil May Cry 5Gears of WarDivision 2Call of Duty: Modern WarfareApex Legends Best Action/Adventure Game ControlSekiroStar Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderMetro ExodusGreedfall Best RPG Outer WorldsDisco ElysiumCode Vein Best Strategy Game Fire Emblem: Three HousesWargroovePlanet Zoo Best Family Game Crash Team RacingLuigi’s Mansion 3Unravel 2Super Mario Maker 2 Best Sports/Racing Crash Team RacingWhat the Golf?MLB The Show 19F1 2019WreckfestTeam Sonic RacingFIFA 20 Fighting Game Mortal Kombat 11Samurai ShowdownJump ForceSuper Smash Bros. Best Multiplayer Game Call of DutyApex LegendsDeath StrandingBorderlands 3 Best Surprise Game Remnant: From the AshesApe OutOuter WildsDauntlessDarksiders: Genesis Disco ElysiumThe Surge 2Apex You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 20 Dec 2019 | Bounty Board 072: Christmas Nogcast | 01:29:34 | |
What’s up everyone!? The Game Awards are past us, Christmas is on the horizon, the year is wrapping up, and the gang thought, “What better time to recount our favorite Christmas video game memories?” Join the full squad as they walk through their favorite memories that games have brought them on the day of giving. Ben remembers getting an Atari and being unimpressed, Eric remembers laying color film on the television, Ryan remembers Halo escapades, and Caleb remembers playing Crimson Skies with his relatives. The holidays are a special time, so join us as we rememebr when those times were even more special because of games. Oh…and Ryan tries Egg Nogg for the first time!
You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 03 Jan 2020 | Bounty Board 073: Farwell to the 10s | 01:54:18 | |
The decade is over! The 2010s are gone forever and the crew decided there was no better way to send them off than by recapping our favorite games from the last decade! It was a crazy 10 years! We saw the return of God of War and Red Dead, the rise of Games as a Service and Battle Royale, the rapid shift toward digital media, and the birth of game services like Xbox Game Pass. How every could the gang sum all that time up in a single episode? Come hang out with Caleb, Eric, Ryan, and Ben as they try to recap a decade of incredible titles, memories, consoles, and conferences. Each member gives their 3 favorite games from the decade and discusses why it made their list, and as usual the Bounty Board crew is up to their usual shenanigans. Join them as they usher out the decade and welcome the new one! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 10 Jan 2020 | Bounty Board 074: Here We Go 2020 | 01:38:34 | |
The gates of 2020 have opened and your favorite nerds couldn’t help but sit down to talk bout the things they are the most excited about in the coming year. We have consoles on the horizon, games galore, and enough film and TV to lose a month sitting on the couch with a bucket of snacks. Hang out with Caleb, Ben, and Ryan as they get get hyped for Cyberpunk 2020, Halo Infinite, Watch Dogs Legion. Get pumped as they anticipate Falcon and Winter Soldier and Wanda Vision, Black Widow and Eternals (can we talk a second about Kumail Nanjiani???). 2020 is shaping up to be a huge year. Join the Bounty Board crew and get ready for all of the amazing entertainment on the way! You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 18 Jan 2020 | Bounty Board 075: E3 on the High Seas! | 01:36:28 | |
What is up fellow nerds?! The Bounty Board crew is back this week with a new episode of your favorite video game podcast. This time we come to you from the high seas of Sea of Thieves! Tune in for a special swashbuckling episode as the the guys talk about whether E3 has lost its place in an ever digitizing world. Playstation has already backed out of the show, their second time in as many years, and in the vacuum they leave behind people are starting to ask the question, is E3 dead? There are a lot of different ways to look at this one. Microsoft has reiterated its dedication to the E3 showcase, but will other publishers and developers bow out like Sony has? Who knows? Listen to this weeks episode and find out if the Bounty Board crew sees E3 sticking around or circling the drain. News: Rocket League Celebrates Lunar New YearWitcher Deemed Publishing PhenomenonWWE Legend and Father of The Rock, Rocky Johnson PassesPlayStation Will Miss E3 2020 You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 25 Jan 2020 | Bounty Board 076: Kid on a Stick | 01:43:38 | |
What is up fellow nerds?! Bounty Board returns this week to talk about…well…games! We are gearing up for a big 2020 and busting through our backlogs in the meantime. This episode Caleb, Ryan, and Ben just kinda get into the weeds. They talk Call of Duty, Star Wars Battle Royale, medieval battle royale, Battlefield 1776, and somehow the conversation got to a place where the words “kid on a stick” were used. In the coming weeks we are going to be getting back to our more organized format, but this last month of open format hangout has been fun and we want to incorporate it into the swing more. But we also have a lot of things we want to accomplish in 2020. So enjoy this shit show of an episode, and get excited for 2020, because it is going to be awesome! News: Ninja Theory Releases Dreadnought Diaries You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 31 Jan 2020 | Bounty Board 077: Cinematics - Star Wars SPOILERcast | 02:19:20 | |
What’s good NerdyBits community!? Your favorite podcast is back this week, introducing a new, recurring special episode format: Cinematics! Cinematics is the film review side of Bounty Board. We go see a lot of movies, and we love talking about movies, so we figured, why not make a special show within a show? And who better to kick it off with than @AlmightyZing himself? Zing wrote our 2019 review for movies, so no one could be better to have as an integral part of Cinematics! For Cinematics’s first appearance we thought, what better movie to kick it all off with than the conclusion to the Skywalker Saga? That’s right folks! We’re going DEEP DIVING into the Rise of Skywalker. BE WARNED!!! SPOILERS A’PLENTY. We dive into the final film in the Skywalker Saga and run through the entire film, from start to beginning talking about what we loved, plot holes, exposed plot armor, and everything else in this massive blockbuster Star Wars! Jump in and join us on our journey! May the Force be with us. Always. You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! @LubWub | |||
| 11 Feb 2020 | Bounty Board 078: Game Genre Fatigue w/ Christy Sawyer | 01:32:19 | |
What’s good NerdyBits community!? Your favorite podcast is back this week, after a bit of a delay! Family always comes first, and over the last few days EIC Caleb has been tied up with a lot of family organization. So, sorry the podcast got a little delayed, but it’s here NOW!!! This week on Bounty Board the crew talks about game fatigue with Christy Sawyer (@CalamityXTJane, aka “The Coolest Granny in Games”). Everyone has a genre of games that is their jam, but have you ever gotten burnt out on games you used to love? Recently Ryan, Ben, and Caleb all voiced their growing weariness of the FPS genre, so we invited Christy to add to the conversation. A dedicated Warframe and Destiny player, she has also reached a point where she wants to branch out and try something new. Join us as we talk about getting tired of the games we love, looking into our backlog for games we haven’t had a chance to get to, making the decision to play something new, and more! News Rod Ferguson Leaves the Coalition for Blizzard, Diablo You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! @LubWub | |||
| 16 Feb 2020 | Bounty Board 079: Jurassic Royale | 01:36:14 | |
Happy Saturday! Lots of stuff going on still in the NerdyBits family, so this episode got a hair delayed. But it is LIVE now! Happy late Valentine’s Day to everyone! Join @LubWub, @sergeantsodium, and @sketchsawyer on this week’s #BountyBoard as they dig into the big Call of Duty and Apex Legends updates from this week. New characters, maps, guns, skins galore, and a battle royale mode for Modern Warfare? There is so much to talk about! And of course, talking about Battle Royale as a game mode prompted the guys to dive once more into their creative brains to theorize a few more potential BR modes. They also ask themselves what is missing from BR that they want to see start coming more into play. The short answer? Dinosaurs! Join us! News: Modern Warfare Season 2 is Live You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 21 Feb 2020 | Bounty Board 080: Do You Need To Buy Next Gen? | 01:30:36 | |
What’s up friends!? Your favorite video game podcast is back this week with a new episode! This week Caleb, Ben, and Ryan dig into the some questions that have been plaguing them. Specifically questions about the incoming console generation. What will these systems be priced? What the most you would pay for one? Is there a reason to get each one? Is Xbox even trying to really sell units, or just get you into the ecosystem with Game Pass? It’s hard to say exactly what is coming in the future. What we do know is that the next generation is going to change the way we thing about games. From systems to to ecosystem. From graphics to games. From physical media to a more digital user base. Join the group as they work through a lot of these questions and get some feelings of their own…Join us! News: Working at GameStop You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 01 Mar 2020 | Bounty Board 081: Whats Good? | 01:47:50 | |
Happy Monday! Sorry for the delay y’all. @LubWub had a family move to help with. There were moving trucks, birthdays, motorcycles to load and offload…it was a busy weekend! But the wait is over! The next episode of Bounty Board is LIVE! Join @LubWub, @sergeantsodium, @sketchsawyer and guest @techsupreme on this week’s #BountyBoard as they dig into the Star Wars announcement, whether or not Marvel/Disney buying DC is a good idea, and so much more! Be prepared for sidetracks and tangents as the crew fall into thinking about their ideal Star Wars games, movies, shows and more. As well as a healthy chunk of time dedicated to the misfires and slam dunks of the DC universe. It’s a fun ride! So come along with us! News: Lucasfilm to Launch The High Republic You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 06 Mar 2020 | Bounty Board 082: Bounties! | 02:01:28 | |
What is up everyone! Your new episode of Bounty Board is here! Join the crew as they catch you up on what they have been up to for the last month, in March’s Bounties episode! The crew talks digging into Titanfall 2 for the first time in a while (first time ever for some), Apex Legends Season 4 and the Assimilation event, more GameStop stuff, and how the Mandalorian was made. Trust us…that last one is worth an episode of its own…for real. Come hang out with us as we tell you what you should be playing, what were looking forward to in March, and why Dad Jokes are the best jokes! News: E3 Plans to Continue Despite LA State of Emergency You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 13 Mar 2020 | Bounty Board 083: FPS 101 | 01:45:36 | |
What is up everyone! The last few days have been crazy. Sporting events are getting canceled, E3 has been canceled, and companies are creating Work From Home policies on the fly. For most people COVID-19 has impacted their lives in some way. Some ways small. Please be safe everyone.
Well, we do our podcast live on Twitch, so if you ever feel like you need to get your gaming fix look no further. This week on Bounty Board the crew talks about E3’s cancellation, Reggie Fils-Aimé (former head of Nintendo America) Joining GameStop’s board of directiors, and then we dive into our first 101 topic: FPS Games!
So get on in here and join us for another fun episode of Bounty Board!
E3 is Canceled
Big Publishers Respond to E3 Cancellation
Reggie Fils-Aimé Joins GameStop Board of Directors
Call of Duty Warzone Launches
America’s Events Postpone Amid Coronavirus
You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!!
@LubWub
@sketchsawyer
@hybridglass
@sergeantsodium
@TechSupreme | |||
| 25 Mar 2020 | Bounty Board 084: Battle Royale 101 | 01:38:50 | |
What is up everyone! We are in the thick of it now. And as the lockdowns spread across the world, we are all figuring out how to be productive at home, crushing our backlog, or catching up on sleep. Why don’t you spend part of your quarantine with us!? This week the group tackles the topic we might be most qualified to speak on. Battle Royale 101! Join the guys as they talk about their favorite iterations, go-to strategies, preferred weapons, and tips for success. With Warzone joining the Free-to-Play market recently, there is no better time to get into Battle Royale games! So get on in here and join us for another fun episode of Bounty Board! Rocket Pass 6 Revealed You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 29 Mar 2020 | Bounty Board 085: PvE 101 | 01:43:38 | |
What is up nerds!? As we hold down our forts at home, the guys on Bounty Board wrap up their 101 series with our episode about PvE games. We all play multiplayer games, but how often do we play games built around cooperative play? Ben and Caleb have spent dozens of hours in Destiny and Destiny 2. Caleb and Sarge have a habit of slaying zombies together, be it in How to Survive or State of Decay 2. Tech has dipped his toes in here and there as well! So how do we play together? What makes cooperative games fun? Join us as we talk about these things and much more on this weeks episode of Bounty Board! So get on in here and join us for another fun episode of Bounty Board! Smite Developer Unveils New Shooter You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 03 Apr 2020 | Bounty Board 086: March Bounties! | 01:47:57 | |
What is up nerds!? Can you believe it is already April? We certainly can’t. Nevertheless, the year continues to barrel forward, and we are back again for your weekly episode of Bounty Board! This weeks topic? Our March Bounties! We played a lot over the last month and we want to share that with you! Caleb, Ben, and Ryan have played a LOT of Bleeding Edge, Xbox’s new arena brawler out of Cambridge studio Ninja Theory. Think Overwatch meets Smite. It is a ton of fun and extremely challenging. Tech is keeping up to date on Apex, as always. We also talk about some of the other media we got into in the last month. Caleb fell in love with the back half of Altered Carbon Season 2. Ryan, Ben, and Tech are all enjoying Dave on Hulu. We have a ton we want to share! So join us for this weeks episode of Bounty Board! Phil Spencer Joins IGN’s Unlocked You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 11 Apr 2020 | Bounty Board 087: Behind the Scenes | 02:05:21 | |
What is up nerds!? We are all catching up on a lot of shows and movies while we work from home, so we thought, “What better time than now to have a guest on with some experience in showbiz!?” Enter Christian, Ben and Caleb’s cousin who has built sets for Stranger Things, been an extra in Hunger Games, and all sorts of awesome stuff! Join the group this week as they talk about what it’s like behind the scenes on a film set, what their favorite set decoration in a movie is, practical over digital effects, and so much more! Its a dope talk, so join us on this week’s Bounty Board! Last of Us Part II Delayed Indefinitely You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||
| 18 Apr 2020 | Bounty Board 088: Games as a Social Medium | 01:32:57 | |
What is up nerds!? We are all finding ways to socialize with the people we can no longer visit in person. For many of us that has led to long hours online, playing games, trying out new things. For Caleb and Ryan that has meant diving head first into Stardew Valley. For Caleb and Ben the high seas have salted our faces. There are thousands of games to explore in these trying times, and so many people have backlogs to dig through so the Bounty Board crew asked each other the question, “Are games made to be a social medium?” We all have memories tied to games. Long nights with friends, LAN parties, tournaments at GameCrazy. But a lot of the things we used to congregate around as a community have faded away. Do we still find a way to meet up? Or are we truly less social because of games, like so many people try to assume? Join the Bounty Board crew as they discuss the social aspects of the industry we love! Game Pass Adds April Games You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!! | |||