Flash Point 105: Pre-Chewed Light and Sound

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)

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

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Flash Point 104: A Roundtable of Greatness

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

– 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 103: The Cromulent Kay Cottee

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

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

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)

– 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 100: It’s An Applause Pause Centenary

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 98: The Lumpy-Darth Transplant Theory

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

– 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 97: A Big Stick In My Hand

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

– 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 96: Clive Sinclair’s Fetid Kidneys

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

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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Flash Point 94: The Varied Cuisine of Turkmenistan

flashpoint-podcastSome MMOs, console gaming and a dash of Oscars talk – what else would you want!

Points of discussion:

– Thanks for support of the We Hate People pilot episode

1. MMO News

SWTOR: Operation Victory Tournament (link), Boston Cantina cancelled (link)

WoW: Patch 6.1 (link)

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

 

2. General Gaming News

– Machinima cuts more staff (link)

– Sony Online Entertainment is sold (link)

– Evolve – the game (link)

– The Order 1886

– Xbox’s Steam-like sale

3. Pop Culture

– The Oscars

Toast of London

4. Tech Roundup
– The Apple Car coming?

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Flash Point 93: Flagellating In Deviant Ways

flashpoint-podcastWe’re in an opinionated mood this episode as we range across a wide number of topics and provide a teaser about a new podcast project!

Points of discussion:

Invitation to give feedback on a proposed new podcast project (email us, tweet us, throw a comment on Facebook for us)

1. MMO News

SWTOR: Simon’s experience with solo instances, Darth Marr spotlight (link), Game Update 3.1 (link), PvP win trading, upcoming Community Cantinas

My Lore Is Stuck In Your Canon: Galactic Crime!

 

2. General Gaming News

– Joystiq and Massively get killed off.

– IGN and Machinima lose some key talent

– PTS for TESO

3. Pop Culture

Movies: Interstellar

Other: DC Comics wraps up its New 52 approach, Marvel’s new all-woman team A-Force, Star Wars #1 mini-review

4. Tech Roundup
– Hotline Miami refused classification in Australia.

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