Starting Point

Corey and Brian take this opportunity to really touch on the first world problems plaguing Brian with the recent updates to the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One.  The guys also talk about problems with the Day Zero Edition of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Evolve's Big Alpha and how EA Access is changing when people can play Dragon Age: Inquisition.Hey, we're on iTunes now! Subscribe and leave feedback today!   

Corey and Brian discuss what exactly developers and designers owe us as consumers of their products whether they're whole single-purchase items or subscription-based.  Once again, we head down nostalgic boulevard and talk the release of vintage LucasArts franchises TIE Fighter and X-Wing on Good Old Games, as well as Valkyria Chronicles on the PC.Send feedback on Twitter or email us at startingpointfeedback [at] gmail dot com.

This week, Corey and Brian tackle the topic of perceived value when playing or having played a video game.  Join us on this quest to possibly put a dollars to hours equation together to capture value.  We also discuss Corey's involvement in Extra Life this weekend as well as the recent announcement of Metallica playing in concert to close out Blizzcon.Please leave any feedback below or send us an email to startingpointfeedback [at] gmail dot com.Corey's Extra Life Donation PageStreams from the San Antonio Extra Life Guild Corey mentioned include:BearMonk1FMRadioTX 

I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them game away...Corey and Brian discuss the realities of being an adult and still finding time to play video games and enjoy the hobby.  Listen as Corey gives his story on what it's like to be a father raising a daughter on video games.  The guys also talk about squeezing in time here and there between responsibilities and being honest with your partner.  Of course, there's the usual nostalgia, rambling and Corey talking about World of Warcraft.Feel like getting in the discussion?  Tweet to Corey, Brian or the podcast.  We'd love to hear from you.

Brian and Corey make it a quick one this week talking about when do games "end" for you when you're playing.  Of course, there's nostalgia abroad when discussing beating the games of our youth and what we do now in a world of MMOs and DLC.  We also discuss the free games being offered on Origin: Dragon Age: Origins and Bejeweled 3.  Corey finishes us off with a discussion about Bandai Namco's latest release to the arcade sector - Star Wars Battle Pod.   Here's a link to Star Wars Battle Pod article on Polygon: http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/8/6947239/star-wars-arcade-machine-star-wars-battle-pod

Corey and Brian are bringing the heat once again as the guys discuss Blizzard canceling their next MMO Titan after 7 years of development.  Not realizing the episode was going to be about endings, Brian and Corey also talk about the announced door-shutting of PlayStation Home.  Yes, they spent time and money there. Don't be so shocked.  Or if you are shocked or just have something to share, send us an email at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com

Corey and Brian may not "Need Food Badly," but they are up for starting at the release of Gauntlet on the PC.  Swimming in nostalgia, they also tackle the concept of being "immersed" in video games and how it is perhaps misused by the industry in general.  The guys also discuss the newly-acquired Steam update and whether it will have an impact on what we buy or how we game.  Put your earphones in, it time for the next Starting Point.

Corey and Brian are back again after some computer-related snafus on Brian's end.  In this episode we start off with Microsoft's scheduled purchase of Minecraft developer Mojang.  We also discuss our impressions of Destiny and the Apple iWatch.  Big thanks go out to John Montoya for the new intro music.  Check out John's work here on Soundcloud.Please send your questions and feedback to startingpointfeedback [at] gmail dot com or hit the podcast up on twitter @astartingpoint.

Corey Dockendorf and Brian Bentley are back together again, behind the microphones, bringing you their version of witty repartee.  The guys wanted to start a new podcast, with a new format and try it out.  Any and all feedback is appreciated.  Either contact us through Twitter (@thestartingpoint) or email startingpointfeedback [at] gmail dot com.