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Flash Point 106: The Spector Keynote Special

November 8, 2015 by

flashpoint-podcast-300x300 copyThis episode is a special – thanks to Simon’s great work at Pax Oz we have a one hour keynote from Warren Spector titled ‘Storytime with Warren Spector’.

It’s a fascinating keynote so jump in and immerse yourself in much more substance than you usually get here!

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Flash Point 105: Pre-Chewed Light and Sound

November 1, 2015 by

flashpoint-podcast-300x300 copyThis episode we welcome a new regular co-host, Ben McJannett and we jump into some good gaming discussion and a little bit of other stuff to boot. A big thanks to David Carr for joining us again this episode.

Talking Points
– What we’ve been playing
– SWTOR: The Fallen Empire
– Destiny: Taken King – impressions a month in
– PAX Australia round up (link to Gaemz case; link to simulation using Valve HTC Vive; link to the Cuphead game)
– Sunset Overdrive competition announcement
– Xbox One new UI
– Kung Fury: WATCH IT! (link)
– No Man’s Sky release date announced (link)

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Flash Point 104: A Roundtable of Greatness

October 11, 2015 by

flashpoint-podcast-300x300 copyWho needs the United Nations when you have the Flash Point Podcast? We convene a roundtable on Destiny with David Carr and Ben McJannett, plus talk a bit about a few other things as well. Then we secure world peace.

Talking Points
– What we’ve been playing
– Destiny: The Taken King roundtable
– Star Wars: Battlefront beta impressions
– Star Citizen, The Escapist and WTF
– PS4 gets a price drop in the US 
– Destiny dancers do Backstreet Boys link

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Flash Point 103: The Cromulent Kay Cottee

September 15, 2015 by

newpodcastlogo300x300After the turbulence of Australian politics over the past couple of days we provide some much needed stability and security. Or something.

Talking Points
– What we’ve been playing
– Destiny: The Taken King
– Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture (link and here’s who Kay Cottee is)
– Pokemon Go (link)
– Funcom announces The Park (link)
– Star Wars: Battlefront beta
– Apple enters the gaming arena (link)
– PS 2 games hitting the PS4 (link)

– Shout outs for our Facebook page, Twitter account, Simon’s Twitter account  and ODS-1’s Twitter Account. – And don’t forget to buy an Oceanic Gamer T-Shirt or thirty!

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Flash Point 102: The Narrow(tive) Corridor

August 16, 2015 by

newpodcastlogo300x300We devote lots of time to the announcement of WoW: Legion, Destiny: The Taken King and a nice Gamescom roundup from Simon.

Talking Points

– A big thanks to our sponsor, ArcheAge
– What we’ve been playing
– World of Warcraft: Legion overview
– Destiny: The Taken King and why we still won’t be buying it
– Simon’s stupendous Gamescom roundup (here’s the link to the We Happy Few trailer)
– The urban legend that is Polybius
– Playstation Plus: is it worth it?
– Shout outs for our Facebook page, Twitter account, Simon’s Twitter account  and ODS-1’s Twitter Account. – And don’t forget to buy an Oceanic Gamer T-Shirt or thirty!

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Flash Point 101: Catalyst of Destruction

July 19, 2015 by

newpodcastlogo300x300We start our new post-100 format with a guest co-host, Ben McJannett.

Talking Points

– What we’ve been playing (link for Hatfall)
– Shoutout for the Galactic Gamers Coalition podcast Ep 7
– Neverwinter coming to PS4? (link)
– Star Wars Comic-Con show reel
– Another take on the upcoming SWTOR expansion (link)
– Death of Nintendo’s Satoru Iwata (link)

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Flash Point 100: It’s An Applause Pause Centenary

June 21, 2015 by

flashpoint-podcastOne hundred episodes of our humble little podcast – who would have thought. We get a little retrospective in the first part of the show and then launch into our usual games coverage. A huge thanks to Kris for joining us for Episode 100 and a particular thanks to Flash Point’s original co-host Ed for jumping in as well!

Points of discussion:

– Looking back on 100 episodes

– A new format from Episode 101

1. MMO News

SWTOR: Knights of the Fallen Empire (link)

 

My Lore Is Stuck In Your Canon: back next episode!

 

2. General Gaming News

– Splatoon

– Final Fantasy XXIV

– Detailed E3 roundup

 

3. Pop Culture

– Star Wars: Rebels is Back

– Grace and Frankie

– Audio easter eggs after the podcast outro

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Flash Point 99: Dinklebot’s Gender Change

May 31, 2015 by

flashpoint-podcastAfter a longer than usual delay we’re back with a bog-load of SWTOR news and a whole bunch more.

Points of discussion:

– in the lead up to Episode 100, please give us feedback on what we should do with the podcasts in the future

1. MMO News

SWTOR: Galactic Straighter getting some love (link), Dev Livestream June 3 4-5pm CDT on SWTOR twitch channel, where they’ll be showcasing the new Yavin stronghold and the Togruta (new playable species), Torocast ends after 242 episodes (link), Bad Feeling Podcast discusses PvP changes with BioWare (link), Ootinicast drops Ootini War Room Deployment 6 (link), It’s a Trap Podcast (link), get a juvenile rancour pet if you buy a SWTOR gift card from Amazon etc (link), Temple Chair (Basic) to be available on the Cartel Market for 1 credit.

 

My Lore Is Stuck In Your Canon: Ziost

 

2. General Gaming News

– Wildstar goes free to play

– Halo ODST drops for qualifying Xbox players

– Smite beta key for Xbox owner

– a reminder to everyone to visit massivelyop.com

3. Pop Culture

– Bloodline on Netflix (link)

– David’s complete run of Dazzler

– Full Metal Alchemist recommendation

– Eurovision 2015

4. Tech Roundup

– Nil

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Flash Point 98: The Lumpy-Darth Transplant Theory

May 4, 2015 by

flashpoint-podcastAfter a 3-week layoff we’re joined by guest David Carr to talk lots of SWTOR, Star Wars and plenty of other stuff as well.

Points of discussion:

1. MMO News

SWTOR: The Sixth Line (link), Update 3.2 has dropped (link), Season 5 PvP and trolls/win-trading, May 4th rewards, Anaheim Cantina flash drive contents (link)

Other: ESO console beta, EA kills some F2P titles (link), belated congrats to Ootinicast on Ep 200!

My Lore Is Stuck In Your Canon: coming back next episode!

 

2. General Gaming News

– Star Wars Battlefront and will it go the way of Titanfall as far as content? (link)

– Star Citizen concept sale (link) – and here’s the link for the new EM space travel engine

3. Pop Culture

– Daredevil TV Show full review

– Avengers Age of Ultron impressions

– Rogue One movie

– New Thunderbirds show

– The Binks Awakens (link)

4. Tech Roundup

– Nil

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Flash Point 97: A Big Stick In My Hand

April 13, 2015 by

flashpoint-podcastWe’re back with another healthy dose of non-detail!

Points of discussion:

1. MMO News

SWTOR: 3.1.2a patch, Double XP Weekend, Bounty Contract Week, Stronghold labels bind on pickup (link)

ESO: Console transfers from PC (link)

My Lore Is Stuck In Your Canon: back next episode!

 

2. General Gaming News

– Nil

3. Pop Culture

– Daredevil TV Show

– Game of Thrones links

– The Simpsons no longer to be released on DVD

– Deadpool movie

4. Tech Roundup

– Nil

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Flash Point 96: Clive Sinclair’s Fetid Kidneys

March 29, 2015 by

flashpoint-podcastAnother wide-ranging, incisive podcast this week. Or is it?

Points of discussion:

1. MMO News

SWTOR: New community rep Nick Avola (link), Game Update 3.2: Rise of the Emperor is on PTS (link), Outfit Designer holds some promise (link)

My Lore Is Stuck In Your Canon: Galactic Crime: The Exchange

 

2. General Gaming News

-Elite Dangerous question: how does it compare to the original?

– Google may revamp Youtube to be more game streaming-friendly (link)

– Playstation Home finally closes and the Ps4 gets a software update (link)

– Xbox TV tuner available, get double games with Xbox Gold (link)

– Star Wars Battlefront to debut at Star Wars Celebration (link)

 

3. Pop Culture

– NASA’s Jedi Photo Shoot (link)

– Incredible TIE Fighter 80s anime vid (link – seriously watch this!)

– Deadpool movie system unveiled (link)

4. Tech Roundup

– Netflix Oz Launch thoughts

-Twitch lost your password (link)
Warning: foul language in small snippet after closing music.

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Flash Point 95: Padme Panda’s Stomach Rumbles

March 15, 2015 by

flashpoint-podcastAfter a 3-week break due to that damn real life, we have lots to discuss.

Points of discussion:

1. MMO News

SWTOR: Next Community Cantina in Anaheim, Bounty Contract Week returns March 17th, ESL speed run cancelled, black-purple colour crystal for subscribers, Patch 3.1.1 Patch Notes, new SWTOR story: The Final Trial.

WoW: WoW tokens on the way.

My Lore Is Stuck In Your Canon: back next episode, if he returns from being on strike!

 

2. General Gaming News

-Elite Dangerous coming to Xbox One and Mac

– Infinite Crisis MOBA coming

– Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is coming in May

– ESO Patch 6 – it’s huge!

3. Pop Culture

– Star Wars standalone movie details announced, Blade Runner 2 , Blomkamp to Chappie-ise the world

4. Tech Roundup

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