Tetris & the Tetris Effect

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about!This week, Tony and Angel discuss the distinction between quantity and quality, and how long is too long for game length.—Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook—Tony: Twitter | Instagram | WebsiteAngel: Twitter

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about!This week, Angel and Tony gush about the punishingly fun Helldivers series and their hopes and expectations for the sequel.—Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook—Tony: Twitter | Instagram | WebsiteAngel: Twitter

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about!Two diametrically opposed cinematic masterpieces were released on the same day: Barbie and Oppenheimer. Today we'll be covering the less emotionally destructive film, the one about the creation of the atomic bomb. New guest Shannon joins Tony and Angel to discuss this think-piece for the masses and how much it resonated with them.—Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook—Tony: Twitter | Instagram | WebsiteAngel: TwitterShannon: Instagram

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about!Way back in the year 2008 was the last time there was a major Writer's Guild of America (WGA) strike in Hollywood. Media is still facing the repercussions of the decisions and outcomes of that strike as we roll into the biggest strike in memory with joint support from the actor's guilds. Tony and Angel have come together to chat all about unions, why they are striking, and the tricky burden of creating art within capitalism.—Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook—Tony: Twitter | Instagram | WebsiteAngel: Twitter

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about!Recently released on Apple+, the film 'Tetris' covers the storied history of one of the world's most ubiquitous games. Angel and Trinity discuss the franchise's history this week and share some of their favorite Tetrimino memorinos.Resources:Trailer for VR Tetris EffectTetris pro playing Tetris Effect—Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook—Angel: Twitter

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about!An overwhelming technical and cultural achievement, 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' has dominated theaters' public consciousness for a while now. This week, Angel and Trinity discuss the art and humans involved in bringing this phenomenon to the big screen.Resources:Popeye Screen testPaperman insights from animatorImpact of SpiderverseSpiderverse StoryboardsTron Uprising Trailer—Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook—Angel: Twitter

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about!The games of yesteryear used to be judged on how many times one could replay them before the cartridge would wear out, but it's a very different landscape now. This week we try to discern what makes certain media worth revisiting and also what we can relearn.—Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook—Tony: Twitter | Instagram | Website

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about!Get your station in order and prep your mise en place, we're doing a food-themed episode! This week we discuss the deep themes of the new streaming show The Bear and the films The Pig and The Menu.Vanity Fair clip—Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook—Tony: Twitter | Instagram | WebsiteAngel: Twitter

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about!In October 2016, Playstation took foundational steps into virtual reality with the release of PSVR. It found moderate success when offering a premium experience at a (comparatively) affordable price point. This year, they will be doubling down on this endeavour with the aptly named PSVR2, leaving us with some questions. Tony has called upon Angel this week to explore what this could mean for the medium as a whole as well as cataloguing the herculean effort that goes into VR development. —Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook—Tony: Twitter | Instagram | WebsiteAngel: Twitter

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about!Everyone knows the pain of sitting down with friends to start a board game and realising just how daunting it can be to get started. This week Trinity is joined by Tony and Jess to discuss Wingspan: a game that is built a bit differently, gorgeously illustrated, and may become your new addiction.ContactSpawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | FacebookTony: Twitter | Instagram | WebsiteJess: Twitter