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Paul Tamayo Aug 26, 2022. 26 minute read
Embracer Group Continues to Play the Acquisition Game of Thrones
On the latest episode of Thanks for the Knowledge, John’s joined by our very own Nicholas Grayson to discuss all of the latest mergers and acquisitions, merging and acquiring in all of the entertainment industries. At least that’s what it feels like to us. Is Embracer Group just embracing everything…
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Paul Tamayo Aug 22, 2022. 49 minute read
What EVO 2022 Was Like In Person
With John still on the International Space Station, Senior Podcast Producer Jordan Mallory helms the ship to interview News Editor Imran Khan and Linkshell Editor Michael Higham about their on-the-ground experience at EVO 2022, including their hands-on time with Street Fighter 6, the latest in Bud Light technology, what EVO…
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Paul Tamayo Aug 2, 2022. 46 minute read
Square Enix’s Reluctance to Comment on Nier Mod Only Added to the Hype
On this week’s Thanks for the Knowledge, our very own Imran Khan is guest-hosting with special guest and reporter at IGN, Rebekah Valentine, to go over the latest headlines in games and entertainment. Tune in to hear them talk about all of the latest Marvel news out of Comic Con,…
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John Warren Jul 24, 2022. 24 minute read
Modern AAA Narrative Fiction Games are Falling Drastically Short
This week I had the pleasure of talking to merritt k about her trip to Las Vegas to play the reboot of Saints Row on Thanks for the Knowledge. You can read her impressions of the game here, of course, but you should also listen in for some tidbits about…
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John Warren Jul 5, 2022. 2 minute read
How Has Games Media Changed In Thirty Years?
Last week I played host to Giant Bomb’s newest Jeff — of the Grubb variety — on Thanks for the Knowledge. This week, I had the pleasure of talking to Jeff Gerstmann, who recently left the outlet he helped co-found to embark on an independent journey. It was great to…
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John Warren Jun 26, 2022. 41 minute read
This Winter’s AAA Game Slate Might Be More Interesting Than You Think
I record every episode of Thanks for the Knowledge on Fridays with rare exceptions, so this week’s episode is a little wild, woolly, and sad all at once given the disgraceful reversal of Roe v Wade. It was nice to be able to talk to Imran Khan and special guest…
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John Warren Jun 19, 2022. 33 minute read
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is Going to Find Massive Success in a Post Elden Ring World
This week’s episode of Thanks for the Knowledge features an amazing roundtable discussion about Overwatch 2 with resident expert Kenneth Shepard and lapsed player Mike Williams. I thought the discussion did a great job of explaining exactly why you might be excited about the new information Blizzard just dropped and…
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John Warren Jun 12, 2022. 25 minute read
The Plucky Squire is the Coolest Game I Saw This Week
One of the best parts of going through such a busy time in this industry is being able to share reactions with a bunch of unbelievably smart, kind, and talented people like the ones on our staff. I loved talking to Diego Arguello and Paul Tamayo this week for Thanks…
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John Warren Jun 5, 2022. 29 minute read
Pokemon Has to Get Off the Madden and Call of Duty Treadmill
I’ll admit it, I’m not Pokemon‘s target audience. I was late to the party and therefore had none of the profound nostalgia that understandably fuels so much of the current Pokemon fandom. There’s nothing wrong with that! There’s a reason I screech with joy every time a new Mario game…
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John Warren May 29, 2022. 2 minute read
It’s a Great Time to Explore Your Backlog or Watch Master Chief Have Sex
One of the most joyous periods of the year for this job is when there aren’t five or more AAA blockbusters being released in rapid succession. It’s a time for quiet reflection for some, but for me it’s an opportunity to dive into my monstrous backlog. While I feel no…
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John Warren May 15, 2022. 19 minute read
The Fascinating Dominoes Leading to EA’s Divorce From FIFA
Every week on my news roundup podcast Thanks for the Knowledge, I seek to have informational gaps filled from the games industry’s leading experts. This week, I was lucky to snag about half an hour of News Editor Imran Khan’s time to help me understand what the holiday season 2022…
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