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Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray and his brother SaiPrime dive into intellectual discussion on a wide variety of topics, centered around multimedia entertainment and recreation, with a side of tangents and laughter. This month, they analyze and find an objective definition of what makes an activity, game, or sport "competitive" #CounterPickPod Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray and his brother SaiPrime dive into intellectual discussion on a wide variety of topics, centered around multimedia entertainment and recreation, with a side of tangents and laughter. This month, they talk about the recent 2XKO announcement, and why it could've been saved if the developers remembered that less is more. #CounterPickPod Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

(00:00:00) Welcome to Counterpick New Perspectives (00:00:06) Meet the Hosts (00:01:37) The Origins of Counterpick (00:02:46) Challenging the Echo Chamber (00:09:22) Gaming Backgrounds and Life Changes (00:15:24) Recent Gaming Interests (00:29:18) Onboarding New Players in Games (00:41:11) Anti-Tutorials and Game Design (00:41:28) The Challenges of Fighting Game Onboarding (00:42:56) Anti-Tutorialization in Racing Games Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray and his brother SaiPrime dive into intellectual discussion on a wide variety of topics, centered around multimedia entertainment and recreation, with a side of tangents and laughter. #CounterPickPod Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Sam and SaiPrime talk about the topic of creatives giving their audiences what they want, and the nuances of how to go about that. Video version: https://youtu.be/4bO6IUETSk4 SaiPrime's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@saiprime Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter/X and Bluesky to give feedback or share your thoughts using #CounterPickPod You can support directly & get involved with deciding discussion topics by becoming a Ko-Fi supporter at https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Sam and SaiPrime discuss misconceptions about the target demographics of many entertainment mediums deemed "for kids". Video version: https://youtu.be/Uw9wSjSCQCc SaiPrime's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@saiprime Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your thoughts using #CounterPickPod You can support directly & get involved with deciding discussion topics by becoming a Ko-Fi supporter at https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Sam and SaiPrime discuss loose game design and tight game design, what they are, the pros and cons, as well as the types of games that each is best suited for. Video version: https://youtu.be/K9AJepRm5bs SaiPrime's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@saiprime Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your thoughts using #CounterPickPod You can support directly & get involved with deciding discussion topics by becoming a Ko-Fi supporter at https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Sam and SaiPrime discuss 'immersion', how it can enhance an experience, and how it can detract from an experience. Video version: https://youtu.be/J1nbJMj6P7A Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your thoughts using #CounterPickPod You can support directly & get involved with deciding discussion topics by becoming a Ko-Fi supporter at https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Sam and SaiPrime discuss the concept of 'the meta' in games and how it effects the player experience, for better or worse. Video version: https://youtu.be/VfmktG0Qx9k Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your thoughts using #CounterPickPod You can support directly & get involved with deciding discussion topics by becoming a Ko-Fi supporter at https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Sam and SaiPrime discuss the pros and cons of cooperative and competitive design in games. Video version: https://youtu.be/yYyQCBe_Es0 Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your thoughts using #CounterPickPod You can support directly & get involved with deciding discussion topics by becoming a Ko-Fi supporter at https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Sam and Sai discuss what makes a piece of entertainment worth partaking in, across many different mediums. Video version: https://youtu.be/pFUQ09ljR5Q Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your thoughts using #CounterPickPod You can support directly & get involved with deciding discussion topics by becoming a Ko-Fi supporter at https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Sam and Sai bring back the podcast with a discussion on modern game design trends. Video version: https://youtu.be/l-INx7jtGHg Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your thoughts using #CounterPickPod You can support directly & get involved with deciding discussion topics by becoming a Ko-Fi supporter at https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a topic on his mind. Today's topic: When to use subtext, when not to, and when to not read between the lines. Support Sam and help him to afford making better, and more, content: https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a topic on his mind. Today's topic: People nowadays treat disagreement as a personal attack, and its pathetic. Support Sam and help him to afford making better, and more, content: https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a topic on his mind. Today's topic: Where has the discussion content been and what's coming up? Support Sam and help him to afford making better, and more, content: https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod

Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a topic on his mind. Today's topic: Difficulty in games. Support Sam and help him to afford making better, and more, content: https://ko-fi.com/s_factor_sam Co-host: @saiprime If you want to support us directly, listen to the podcast on Spreaker or check out the Ko-Fi where this episode was uploaded uncut. https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167 https://ko-fi.com/counterpickpod