Fairly Awesome Podcast

Josh hosts the fifth podcast episode, joined by Ryan, Nate, and Staughton. They discuss backwards compatibility in modern gaming, both console and PC; how video game value per dollar compares to other forms of entertainment and the associated costs; achievements, trophies, and "achievement hunting" and how these impact game play; and how 3D printing advancements are pushing us closer to a build-your-own world.

Chris hosts the fourth podcast episode, joined by Josh, Ryan, and Nate. They explore MMOs, their declining subscription numbers, and the push for free-to-play gaming; the lack of space flight simulation games like Tie Fighter and Wing Commander; à la carte TV offerings like Netflix and Hulu and how these new players are affecting peoples' choices regarding cable TV; and will the new iOS7-ready Game Case controller for the iPad mini change mobile gaming.

Staughton hosts the third podcast episode, joined by Chris, Josh, and Ryan. They explore Kickstart and crowd funding, Hollywood's obsession with reboots, what next-gen phones need to do to truly innovate, and the non-necessity that is the 2DS, as well as Vita TV.

Nate hosts the second podcast episode, joined by Chris, Ryan, and Staughton. They explore just how bad Ben Affleck as Batman will be, the existence of sophomore slumps, whether Sony's snark marketing is helping them, and opinions on linear and open worlds in gaming.

Ryan hosts the first podcast episode, joined by Chris, Nate, and Staughton. They discuss the upcoming release of the Oculus Rift, the potential downfall of Nintendo's flagship console, and debate whether the serious tone in comic book movies is good or bad