Show notes - Episode 592: Thefting More Than Auto

Morning, friends!

I realize I am late on this news, but timing is rarely on my side these days. But today we talk about the direction of modern gaming after the long-awaited reveal of GTA VI. Let's go!

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Pat rambles on GTA VI and what its release might mean for gaming as a whole going forward.

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I love Grand Theft Auto games. I have played a bunch of them and I always find ways to have fun. Do I complete every mission in each one? Absolutely not. But the worlds are so expansive that I can have enough fun without finishing the story.

HAVING SAID THAT: This big of a franchise going the no-disc route is bad for gaming as a whole. PlayStation going digital-only days after this release news is also bad. Other studios will copy this model and it will be a mess for the consumer. I hate it, but it is unfortunately where we are headed. Corporations care about making money, and cutting costs is an easy way to do that.

I won't tell you to boycott the game, because that won't work as well as anyone hopes it will - too many people will buy it solely because it's GTA, everything else be damned. So we probably won't be able to stick it to the man in this case.

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BUT! If you are excited to play this new game in November? I am so happy for you, and I want you to write or call in and tell me how much fun you're having when the time comes. I hope the game is as much fun as you've been hoping all these years.

One more thing before I go: buy physical media whenever you can. Put your shows and movies on hard drives and/or cloud storage. Back up everything in every way you can. Don't let corporate greed rob you of your comfort show or movie, especially after you've already paid for it. Get a win somewhere!

Yeah, there was no good transition there, but I had to add something else here for you today. Next week, we'll share skills we wish we had, so come on back for that. Until then, don't do anything I wouldn't do!

Crap open a cold one!

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Show notes - Episode 459: Forgive Me, I'm A Winner

Morning, friends!

Another year [almost] done - we made it! This week we've got life updates, music from new friends, fan mail, and more. Let's get to it!

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Show notes - Episode 428: Authorized to Join My Game

Morning, friends!

Today we got to play a song from an EP that's not out yet, drop a hot take on a serious topic, share a fun Pokémon idea, and more. Let's do this!

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Game Review: RBI Baseball 21 (PC)

Good day, my friends!

Earlier this year I got RBI Baseball 21 and I want to ramble about it. Come along, won't you? (Unless this isn't your thing. And if that's the case, you probably didn't click on this one.)

Show notes - Episode 331: Community Games on the Go

Morning, friends!

We're back to normal this week: answering questions, talking sports, playing a tune, and more - let's go!

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Retro Game Review: Pokémon Yellow

Hey, friends!

My review of Pokémon Red and Blue was super fun, and I have been asked to cover the other first generation title, so here we go with the Special Pikachu Edition!

Show notes - Episode 315: Imaginative Noise Code

Morning, friends!

This week we welcome Wormtooth and Hallucinogenic Bulb to the show for a chat on their totally real project, Dave's Inferno. Enjoy! (If the streaming player isn't working, you can download the episode here.)

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Also thanks to The Captain for the update! It's been a rough few weeks for the Fly Guys, but he continues to bring it and the show is better for it. Next week we may have another interview, or it will be me rambling about who knows what. Either way until then, don't do anything I wouldn't do!

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Crap open a cold one!

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Show notes - Episode 300: There Goes the Neighborhood

Morning, friends!

I know I should probably gush here and do actual show notes, but editing this took forever and I have to build a desk. So while there won't be much here, there is a lot in this episode. Josh joined me, we went live on Twitch, and took the show in so many directions. Enjoy, and thanks for sticking with me!

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Josh returns [live on Twitch!] to celebrate Episode 300! 

He and Pat ramble on Philadelphia sports and Kevin Bacon (5:03), trouble in the studio (7:58), following the rules (10:28), and our favorite COVID conspiracies (12:08). Plus the Trapt takedown (32:15), Twitch streaming (40:44), Steelers at Bills for NFL Week 14 (45:18), and MLB/NBA notes to wrap it up (52:32)!

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And that's that, pals! If you've listened to every episode of this show, I sincerely thank you. I'll try to keep it interesting. Next week is our holiday show and I'll be asking for your favorite themed episodes, so keep an eye on my social places to make your picks.

Until then, don't do anything I wouldn't do!

Crap open a cold one!

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Show notes - Episode 291: Sailing Through the Shadows

Morning, friends!

Today's episode topic comes from a loyal listener who wanted me to ramble on ninjas versus pirates. Enjoy!

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Show notes - Episode 289: Your Votes Will Fit Here

Morning, friends!

We've got a regular show today - complete with a retail story, a bunch of sports stuff, and a sweet tune. Let's do the thing!

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Show notes - Episode 282: Now We Have New Questions

Morning, friends!

We started with a bummer, but tossed in some fun stuff along the way to help with that - plus we spun a new tune from old friends. Let's go!

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Question of the Week: November 14, 2020

Good day, friends!

This week I am actually following up on something I mentioned on the show for maybe the third time ever. Leave your answers below by Wednesday at 12PM EST and let's do the thing!

Woooo!

Show notes - Episode 275: Turn Off Your Phone and Read the Room

Morning, friends!

I had planned to do a rasslin preview episode this week, but as they say in the business: plans change. So we got to play a tune and ramble about some other stuff. Let's go!

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Question of the Week: October 17, 2020

Morning, friends!

This question is inspired by a debate suggestion I made a few weeks ago, so I figured we could all have some fun with it. Leave your answers below or as a voicemail at 209-867-7638 by Thursday at 2PM ET and let's have some fun!

Wooooo!

Show notes - The Melting Pat Episode 263: Learn to Change the Channel

Morning, friends!

We started a bit heavy this week, but sometimes you have to get real real. We made our way around to dumb stuff in no time, though. Let's go!

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Show notes - Episode 261: Riding Switch to Stay on Twitch

Morning, friends!

Full disclosure: I forgot I had to do this until after the show was done, and I haven't had real breakfast yet, so there won't be much here. Also I cut out a segment because it didn't sound great - I hope that's not too obvious. In any case, here we go!

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Every Wrestling Game Should Have a Cartoon Referee

Hey, pals!

This will be brief, because I don't think there's much of an argument against this point. But let's jump in here.

Show notes - Episode 256: Wake Me Up to Trot Outside the Bubble

Morning, friends!

I debated making this episode only the interview, but how much fun would that really be? We covered some ground and got to play a sweet tune - let's get to it!

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Show notes - Episode 254: Make Space for the Kraken

Morning, friends!

I hope this sounds better for you than it does in my head. The good news is my new curtains came yesterday so I may be able to fix some of that for next week. Is this relevant for anyone besides me? Probably not, but no one reads this. Anyway, I found the hamster picture so here we go!

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Let’s Talk Pokémon Snap for a Bit

Morning, pals!

I meant to release this weeks ago when the news broke, but then I didn’t so here it is now. If it helps, I wrote this in about 12 minutes.

I won’t get very deep here. I don’t know if that’s good or bad, though I guess that’s up to you. But a new Pokémon Snap game is coming, and I have some words about that.