PLUG & PLAY

Reminisce with Harrison Bluto and James Via as they look back on some of the best games and music that the video game industry has to offer. Plug & Play examines a variety of games such as the chaotic fighting fiesta Super Smash Bros to the twisted and unforgiving RPG Dark Souls. Feel like you're right back on the couch with a controller in your hands as Harrison and James discuss why these games and their music still resonate strongly.

EPISODE LIST

​Spring '19 | Episode 01: Super Smash Bros.

On this episode of Plug and Play, Harrison and James talk about Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros franchise. Super Smash Bros is Nintendo’s crossover fighting game featuring an extensive cast of video game icons. Harrison and James talk about their favorite instalment of the game, their favorite memories, the first time they played a game in the franchise, and the music present in the game.

Spring '19 | Episode 02: The Dark Soul Franchise

 Harrison and James sit down in the pouring rain to talk about one of their favorite video game franchises, Dark Souls. Dark Souls is a unforgivingly hard RPG notorious for its difficulty, defining a new type of RPG genre. Harrison and James talk about their favorite installment of the game, favorite boss fights, and the music that ties it all together.

Spring '19 | Episode 03: Destiny and Looter Shooters

On this episode, Harrison Bluto and James Via talk about the hit online shooter game Destiny. Destiny falls on the Looter Shooter genre, meaning the core gameplay revolves around defeating bosses and completing specific tasks in the hopes for better gear and equipment for your character. Harrison and James discuss the games beautiful score and amazing art as well as some of the more unfortunate aspects of the game they wish were different. 

Spring '19 | Episode 04: Gotta Catch Them All! (Pokemon)

On this episode of Plug & Play, Harrison and James talk about the Pokemon franchise. Pokemon is a RPG video game franchise made by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. Harrison and James talk about their favorite Pokemon, favorite Pokemon games, and the music that went along with the games long running history. 

Spring '19 | Episode 05: Valve Games

On This episode of Plug & Play Harrison Bluto and James via talk about video games made by Valve. Valve has made many successful hits such as: Portal, Half-life, Counter Strike, and Team Fortress. Harrison and James talk about their favorite Valve games, Their successful computer game store Steam, and their thoughts about the company Valve as a whole.

​Spring '19 | Episode 06: The Legend of Zelda

On this episode Harrison and James talk about the critically acclaimed video game franchise “The Legend of Zelda”. The Legend of Zelda is a Nintendo IP that has been going strong for over 25 years. With so much material to cover, Harrison and James talk about their favorite Legend of Zelda titles favorite mechanics in the franchise, and their favorite music that ties it all together.

Spring '19 | Episode 07: Adventure Games

On this episode of Plug & Play Harrison and James talk about the genre of Plug & Play. 
Adventure games are heavily story driven games that consist primary of moving the character from cutscene to cutscene with various quick time events in-between. This genre includes games such as the Tell-Tale’s “The Walking Dead” and Quantum Dream’s “Detroit Become Human”. Harrison and James discuss the current state of Adventure games as well as the current issues the genre is facing. 

Spring '19 | Episode 08: Shadows Die Twice

On this episode of Plug & Play Harrison and James talk about the recently released game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Sekiro was created by From Software, who are known for their cult classic Dark Souls. Harrison and James talk about their favorite and least favorite parts of Sekiro, the difficulty involved in the game, and the music that ties it together.

Summer '19 | Episode 01: Remasters and Remakes

Remaking and Remastering games are a up and coming trend in the gaming industry. Games from twenty years ago are being taken by studios and given a fresh coat of paint to compete with new games in the industry. Harrison and James talk about this trend of remaking and remastering games, what they want from remakes and remasters, and how it will affect the gaming industry 

​Summer '19 | Episode 02: Electronic Entertainment Expo

The mega E3 conference was held in LA the week of June 10th. E3: Electronic Entertainment Expo is a yearly trade convention for the video game industry where game studios and publishers show off their latest and greatest games and products coming out soon. Harrison and James break down each conference held during the E3 week and talk about their favorite and least favorite announcements.

Summer '19 | Episode 03: Streaming Services

Since the launch of Netflix online streaming, companies have been scrambling to compete and bring their own take to the service. Google has recently thrown their hat into the gaming ring with their video game streaming service, Stadia, which promises to bring high quality instant game streaming to any screen. Harrison and James talk about the concept of streaming in the game industry as well as the future of game ownership due to it.

Summer '19 | Episode 04: Fallout

Fallout is a long running RPG franchise currently owned by Bethesda studios that sends players through the nuclear wastelands of what was once the United States of America. The franchise sends you through places such as Vegas and Washington DC and lets players influence the new word through their actions. Harrison and James talk about the Fallout franchise, their favorite games in the series, and the current state of the franchise and the studio that publishes it, Bethesda.