An Audial Study In Subculture
Every week, WTDG breaks down a title, genre, event, idea, or cultural aspect of gaming.
Over the next two weeks, we're discussing Hearthstone, Blizzard's collectible card game, in its entirety. We'll be covering basic strategies, deck building, game-winning mentality, the pro scene, and much more! More info inside...
Read MoreThis week, we discuss the ways in which camera and perspective impact game play in different genres, such as MOBA, horror, platformers, and shooters.
Read MoreIn the midst of a wine-filled adventure, James and Ryan discuss the rise and fall of Guitar Hero, how they met, and the ways in which Courtney Love negatively influenced Dave Grohl's career (and perhaps, his life).
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James and Ryan discuss fan reception and personal opinions on the launch of Diablo III, and how the game developed over the last couple of years before and after its first expansion, Reaper of Souls.
Read MoreJames and Ryan discuss free-to-play, early access, subscription, and traditional business models for games, as well as predictions for the future.
Read MoreJames and Ryan tie up their discussion of Dark Souls 2 with a conversation on death, penalty, and permanent loss in video games.
Read MoreRyan and Kirby discuss difficulty, death, and divergent play styles in Dark Souls I and II.
Read MoreIn this episode, we talk about Meta Critic, games criticism, and how buyers and potential buyers of games interact with the media surrounding their release.
Read MoreEven more interesting than the initial explanation of Twitch Plays Pokemon are the stats released by Twitch following the victory over the Elite Four. In this episode, we discuss why Twitch Plays Pokemon became an instant cult phenomenon.
Read MoreDid you know the world record speedrun for Legend of Zelda: Orcarina of Time is less than 20 minutes? In this episode, James and Ryan discuss how the speed running community has kept some seemingly retro games current, while raising over one-million for charity. Also, Twitch Plays Pokemon is briefly discussed, as well as the Strife closed beta.
Read MoreJames and Ryan discuss the rising popularity of video game live-streams, and why some streamers (and games) are more watchable than others.
Read MoreJames and Ryan attempt to talk about the resurgence of permanent death in video games, but instead talk about Bravely Default and Spencer's Gifts.
Read MoreThe second half of James and Ryan's discussion on League of Legends and DOTA 2.
Read MoreWith the basics out of the way, James and Ryan delve into a deeper discussion of MOBA strategies, the growth of e-sports, and the differences between major games in the MOBA scene
Read MoreJames and Ryan attempt to explain how the MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) genre has risen to one of the most played genres in the world. This episode primarily discusses the genre through League of Legends, where as next week focuses on DOTA 2.
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