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Brian and Corey take this week to discuss The Game Awards and the PlayStation Experience.  Topics touched on include our thoughts on the Final Fantasy VII Remake (Yoshinori Kitase's blog post), our favorite awards, our favorite announcements, Kojima's absence and Brian's inability to use the English language properly.  Hey folks, we want your feedback.  Whether it's topics or ideas or thoughts, let us know by tweeting the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.   Don't forget to tell your friends about us!

Robert Welkner of COIN-OP TV joins Brian and Corey for a discussion on video games, collectibles and Toys to Life.  Rob opens our eyes to the newest craze to hit the shelves in Tsum Tsums.  These little creatures will quickly be on the top of your children's wishlists.  We also discuss Disney Infinity, Skylanders, LEGO Dimensions, Amiibos and standing outside of stores waiting to purchase the hot item day one.Hey folks, we want your feedback.  Whether it's topics or ideas or thoughts, let us know by tweeting the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

It's everyone's favorite kind of episodes.  Brian and Corey verbally duking it out over the latest Apple announcement.  This time, Corey attempts to rationalize Apple's rumored removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack from the next iPhone.  To no one's surprise, Brian, is, of course, against the pretentious, anti-consumer move*.   The guys also discuss the leak that Platinum Games is working on a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game called TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan.Hey folks, we want your feedback.  Whether it's topics or ideas or thoughts, let us know by tweeting the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Corey and Brian are talking about Nintendo's plan to HD Remaster The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and whether or not you want to hear Link speak.  Brian then gushes over the other remake announcement: Valkyria Chronicles coming to the PS4.  The guys debate over the usefulness of the Activision Blizzard Film Studio as well as the return of Geoff Keighley's (not Knightly) The Game Awards.Hey folks, we want your feedback.  Whether it's topics or ideas or thoughts, let us know by tweeting the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Full warning to our listeners -- This podcast is all about Blizzcon, and saluting our troops, but really, 97% about Blizzcon.  While Brian politely feigns interest, Corey talks all about his love affair with Blizzard products including Diablo III, World of Warcraft, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch, Hearthstone, StarCraft II Legacy of the Void and the Warcraft movie. Seriously, give us Feedback!  Or Topics!  We want to communicate with you.  Anything to stop talking Blizzard.  Tweet the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Also, Brian talked about an article on Polygon regarding how Overwatch is coming together.  Read that article here.

Brian and Corey are hitting a stride at 59 talking about Nintendo's announced first foray into mobile development with Miitomo, the announcement by Activision Blizzard of their purchase of King and we talk about the game The Park and the effect it could have on playing parents.Have you had a chance yet to support sick children playing video games?  Check out Extra Life!  You can donate there or support Corey in his mission to marathon game for 24 straight hours.Seriously, give us Feedback!  Or Topics!  We want to communicate with you.  Tweet the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey are still riding high off of last week's episode, so they delve into the gigantic Toys to Life genre, looking at LEGO Dimensions - a possibly wonderful and costly adventure.  The guys also discuss Minions Paradise on iOS and Android, as well as touching upon impressing young minds and just a smidgeon of what they've been playing.On the podcast, Corey went over a decision tree to find the perfect game for Brian.  Check that out here.Seriously, give us Feedback!  Or Topics!  We want to communicate with you.  Tweet the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com. 

This week, Brian and Corey are joined on the podcast by Travis Baldree and Erich Schaefer of Double Damage Games to talk about Rebel Galaxy.  Amidst Brian gushing about game, we still find time to talk about next gen console certification, tons about the game and their thoughts on the future of gaming and Virtual Reality.Want to find out more about Rebel Galaxy?  Of course you do.  Check out the website here or follow them on social media on Twitter or Facebook.If you liked the episode, feel free to send us feedback by tweeting the podcast, Brian or Corey or if you prefer email, drop us a line at StartingPointFeedback [at] gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey are at it again, and this time it is over the release trailer of Halo 5: Guardians.  Corey is uberhyped by 343 Industries' most recent trailer and Brian is remains unmoved.  The guys also discuss the Star Wars Battlefront beta and the awesomeness of being Darth Vader.  Lastly, Brian touches on a new game he played over the weekend - Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.Seriously, give us Feedback!  Or Topics!  We want to communicate with you.  Tweet the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

Corey and Brian discuss some of the news and events from the week including the Star Wars Battlefront beta that runs October 8-12th, the annoucnement and trailer for Far Cry: Primal and Laura Dale's article on Desiny's transgender antagonist Oryx.  There is also plenty of excitement for the fall gaming season and we want your thoughts on LEGO Dimensions, so we can talk about it next week.So, tweet Corey, Brian or the podcast directly and send us your thoughts on LEGO, Star Wars or transgender characters in video games.  If you need longer than 140 characters, drop us an email at StartingPointFeedback [at] gmail dot com.Corey finally sent us the link to his Extra Life page, so please donate if you can and bring gaming to sick children in hospitals. 

Mea Culpa from us on missing last week due to "scheduling conflicts." (aka we forgot our special podcast time)  Now, on to the show.  Corey and Brian catch-up on the relatively quiet 2 week period and talk about the new Humble Indie Bundle 15 and whether or not receiving physical objects from the Humble Bundle folks is something we want.  We also diverge a little on the increasing number of game publisher clients being installed on our computers.  Do we really need more purchasing platforms?  Let us know your thoughts via twitter or email or in the comments below.Corey is doing Extra Life!  Support Corey while he plays games for 24 hours straight, raising money for the Children's Hospital Miracle Network. Seriously, give us Feedback!  Or Topics!  We want to communicate with you.  Tweet the podcast, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.

In honor of Sony's completely uninspired naming of Project Morpheus to PlayStation VR, we named the podcast accordingly.  In this episode, Brian and Corey talk about the 2015 Tokyo Game Show.  We talk Dragon Quest Builders, Danganropa 3, losing Facebook support on Vita, PS4 price drops in Japan, Resident Evil Umbrella Corps and trailers, trailers, trailers. Also, be sure to be sure to be listening to when we find out there is a special Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe version of the game.We would love your feedback!  Tweet us your thoughts through the podcast, or to Corey or Brian.  Or there's always through email at StartingPointFeedback [at] gmail dot com.

This week, Brian and Corey take time from their Blizzard and Half-Life 3 discussions to talk about the recent Apple event and their announcement of the new Apple TV with its new Wii-like remote.  We also discuss the new iPad Pro, the "Pencil," Harmonix's Beat Sports and the iTunes life-cycle of products.  We do also touch on our Kickstarter backing of Battle Chasers and a shout-out to the Dreamcast, celebrating its 16th birthday.We would love your feedback!  Tweet us your thoughts through the podcast, or to Corey or Brian.  Or there's always through email at StartingPointFeedback [at] gmail dot com.

Our extravaganza blowout episode has our first guest join us on Starting Point.  Larry Asberry, Jr. (aka Bluemanrule) from the Prove Your Point podcast and the Open Forum Radio network joins Brian and Corey for what was supposed to be disagreement-filled podcast.  But will a bromance development instead?We talk about the Star Wars Battlefront beta coming in October, Battle Chasers and then we tackle the question of whether gamers are too involved in the game development process.We would love your feedback!  Tweet us your thoughts through the podcast, or to Corey or Brian.  Or there's always through email at StartingPointFeedback [at] gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey are a little more subdued after the last 2 raucous episodes.  In this episode, they decide to forego the 50th episode blowout for another time and focus instead on trends in gaming that give us pause.We would love your feedback!  Tweet us your thoughts through the podcast, or to Corey or Brian.  Or there's always through email at StartingPointFeedback [at] gmail dot com.

We received email feedback and we couldn't be more excited.  Thanks to Larry aka Blumanrule from the Prove Your Point podcast for sending us an email discussing the last episode regarding the possible release of Half-Life 3.  This brought the excitement of the last episode back into the spotlight and Brian and Corey went at it again.  That is not all.  We also touched on Runic Games and their new teaser trailer for Hob as well as quickly touch on Twitch Plays Dark Souls. Tweet us your thoughts through the podcast, or to Corey or Brian.  Or there's always through email at StartingPointFeedback [at] gmail dot com.

After a farily decent and civilized start to the podcast, Brian and Corey return to form with one of their classic arguments discussions, this time on the rumors that Valve has no intention or motivation to deliver Half-Life 3 - based on this article.  The guys are back.  The innocuous beginning of the podcast includes a Gamescom wrap-up, as well as Halo Wars 2, Homefront: The Revolution, World of Warcraft Legion expansion, Thimbleweed Park and plenty of disparaging remarks about Destiny.Tweet us your thoughts through the podcast, or to Corey or Brian.  Or there's always through email at StartingPointFeedback [at] gmail dot com.

Corey and Brian are here with plenty of Gamescom 2015 news to review.  They discuss the newly shinies being shown off at Gamescom - Star Wars Battlefront, Scalebound, Quantum Break, Mirror's Edge Catalyst, Cobalt, Cuphead, ARK and many more.  Next week, they plan to tackle Homefront, Thimbleweed Park, and games made by that small Blizzard studio.What are your thoughts on Gamescom? What games are you most excited about?  Tweet us through the podcast, or to Corey or Brian.  Or there's always through email at StartingPointFeedback [at] gmail dot com.

Corey and Brian celebrate(?) Windows 10 day with cheering and not installing it yet.  While they await the fallout of the OS's release, they touch upon the shortage of Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Editions, Nintendo not putting a release date on the next Legend of Zelda, Mafia 3 announcement and World of Something-Craft's sixth expansion.  Then we poke fun at Forbes and one of their "contributors" and his list of top games of 2015.We're looking for your feedback!  We need topics and your comments.  Tweet us through the podcast, or to Corey or Brian.  Or there's always through email at StartingPointFeedback [at] gmail dot com.

Brian and Corey are all over the board on this week's podcast as they experienced a little (read: more than a bit) technical connectivity issues.  They discuss the new Journey collectible statue, Iwata's funeral, the Commodore PET, Shenmue 3's Kickstarter results, your EA Account and more. We're looking for your feedback!  We need topics and your comments.  Tweet us through the podcast, or to Corey or Brian.  Or there's always through email at StartingPointFeedback [at] gmail dot com.