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Brian and Corey are back at it to discuss the recent Nintendo Direct, Microsoft leveraging Ninja, and Sony's purchase of Insomniac Games.Insomniac GamesOverwatch on SwitchSNES games on SwitchDivinity Original Sin 2Doom 64 on SwitchSNES-style controllersXenoblade Chronicles Ikumi NakamuraWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey start this week talking about Gamescom, which devolved strictly into Death Stranding and trying to figure that out. We also talk about Nintendo's Indie World video, and wrap up with Corey making revelations galore.Death Stranding's Mama videoNintendo's Indie WorldWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are rejoined this week by Centre College's Professor John Harney to make up for the technical difficulties of a couple weeks ago, and also because he's a terrific guy. We talk about Ninja's deal with Mixer, the swatting of a world champion, and of course, John's MOBA corner.John on TwitterWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are joined this week by Corey's twin and Art Director at Redemption Games, Casey Dockendorf. We talk about the recent release of Sweet Escapes by Redemption, taking your kids out of school to go eSport Pro, and watching The Matrix in theaters.Sweet Escapes on Apple iOSSweet Escapes on Google PlayWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Even though we experience some technical difficulties the evening we recorded (Thanks Zencastr), Brian and Corey are delighted to have Professor John Harney back on the show for a discussion on the game and the history surrounding Total War: Three Kingdoms and then we have John's MOBA Corner before we get cut off.John on TwitterWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey bring you the real hotness this week with news about joy-cons in Gamecube colors, Fallout 76, and more Switch battery life. Also, Corey makes an admission about Fortnite.Joy-con controllers in Gamecube colorsFallout 76 release notesMidnight Ghost Hunt on SteamKillsquad on SteamNew Nintendo Switch modelWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are back after a week to discuss Warframe and TennoCon, people buying bathwater, The Lord of the Rings MMO (the new one and not the current one), and the Nintendo Lite announcement.LorR MMOGamer Girl bathwaterWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey use this seemingly quiet week to brush up on the bit smaller stories and we get Corey's take on Harry Potter Wizards Unite.We know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are joined by Aggrogamer.com's Editor-in-Chief David Becker to talk about his E3 exploits this year and his impressions of the show. We also get into games he played and where he thinks the show is going, if anywhere.David on TwitterAggrogamer.comWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

This week's episode is a little late, but Brian and Corey wanted to bring you their thoughts on everything E3. That's right, a jam-packed episode full of Woooos and Keanu, as well as their ups and downs of the entire show.We know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are joined this week by Geek.com's Tony Polanco to discuss the Pre-E3 hype or lack thereof. We surf through the press conferences and major publishers to analyze what might and what we hope will happen at the show. It's not the cleanest edited episode but we wanted to get it out as soon as we could.Here is Tony's work at Geek.com, follow Tony on Twitter, and listen to Tony's podcast!We know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are singularly focused (ish) this week on a bill in the US Senate surrounding pay-to-win transactions and lootboxes aimed at minors. Finally, something all politicians can agree on.Link for you: Polygon's article on the subjectWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey focus in on just one story regarding bullying in school using Fortnite as a status. It affects the guys in different ways as Corey is closer to the "action" in this regard.Article in Question: Bullying in and around FortniteWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are rejoined by Steve (aka DrLevelUp) to discuss the "hidden" City of Heroes server, Borderlands 3, the Valve Index VR headset, Division 2, and Sekiro.Link you can learn from:City of Heroes serverWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey sound like 2 old men this week as they discuss how everything is for the younger generation. Brian discusses the rumors on a cheaper version of the Switch while Corey talks about his Switch playtime with Mortal Kombat 11.We know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are joined this week by Eric "Glovebox" Glover from the Bad Fodder Figures podcast to discuss the newly announced Xbox One S All-Digital, the PS5 specs, and Eric's love of VR.Links to follow and enjoyGlovebox on Twitter and InstagramXbox One SADPS5 specificationsNB: We apologize for any poor voice quality. We tried a different recording strategy and it didn't work as well as we would have liked.We know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes 

Brian and Corey are talking about the early access to Elder Scrolls Blades on their mobile devices. Corey then discusses his foray into couch co-op on consoles. Then we wrap up with the level of Sekiro's difficulty and people's reaction to it.No links this week.We know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Subtitled "F*ck White Supremacists," Brian and Corey are joined this week by CEO of Gylee Games, Chris Bergman. We talk Chris' travels to GDC and PAX East, as well as getting deep on starting and running a game studio.Links for you Chris on TwitterChris on MixcloudGylee GamesChris Schrier on AnthemBen Kuchera on Press is not the enemyWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are joined this week by music composer John Montoya. You may know him from such things as the intro music to this podcast, among other things. We talk life, indie development, heroes in the industry, PS State of Play, and Apple Arcade. Also huge thanks to John for mixing this episode.Links to live and learn:John's organization - Surviving IndieJohn on SoundcloudJohn on TwitterApple ArcadePlayStation State of PlayWe know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes

Brian and Corey are discussing Google Stadia, exclusives on the Epic Games store, The Division 2, Nintendo's Nindies Direct, and possible resurrection of Lucasfilm Games.Links to learn from:Google Stadia KeynoteEpic Games exclusivesNindies TrailersLucasfilm Games making a comeback?We know you've got thoughts, so send them to us by tweeting to the podcast at @astartingpoint, Corey or Brian.  Or simply email us at StartingPointFeedback [at] Gmail dot com.Starting Point on Google PlayStarting Point on iTunes