Analog Assault - A Video Game Podcast

Analog Assault Episode 52: Community Spotlight with BizzoMephisto and PoWWarPig of theSHED Recorded on Thursday, January 10, 2019.   Gaming is always better together. That level of togetherness can range from playing some couch co-op with your roommates, meeting raid buddies in a Discord channel, or starting and operating your own full-blown clan, guild, or stream team.   This week we’re joined by two influential members of theSHED, a Mixer stream team and gaming community. BizzoMephisto and PoWWarPig have seen The Shed grow from a small group of friendly streamers on a relatively unknown streaming platform to a sizeable gaming community and stream team. Utilizing Mixer, their own website (theshedteam.com), and various social media outlets, theSHED streamers entertain and interact with their community members and viewers while helping one another to succeed.   Join us as we get the nitty gritty on theSHED’s beginning moments, the ups and downs of streaming, and having a positive impact on your peers.   If you

Analog Assault Episode 51: Danny Ramirez – Writer/Director of Vader Episode 1: Shards of the Past Recorded on Thursday, January 3, 2019.   Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2019 with a very special treat. A Star Wars fan film has been making waves, and we were lucky enough to chat with the Director and Writer of Vader Episode 1: Shards of the Past, Danny Ramirez. The quality of this fan film, published by YouTube channel Star Wars Theory, is unrivaled in quality. We highly recommend watching the film prior to listening to this episode!   Watch Vader Episode 1: Shards of the Past here - https://youtu.be/Ey68aMOV9gc Star Wars Theory on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8CbFnDTYkiVweaz8y9wd_Q Danny Ramirez on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC75cpd_nwlRR54PjPuFJbw   Listen to Danny relate his experience helping to create an epic Star Wars fan film, and learn his origin story along the way.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us

Analog Assault Episode 50: Red Dead Online, Fallout 76, Destiny 2 Black Armory, Anthem Recorded on Thursday, November 29, 2018.   Happy holidays, gamers! We are down by two hosts this evening, but the remaining three gents are well-fed on turkey and video games!   This week, we’re chatting about Rockstar’s latest addition to Red Dead Redemption 2: Red Dead Online. Pokemon Let’s Go combines the old with the new, giving poke-fans a new way to catch ‘em all. Fallout 76 has garnered mixed reviews and a lawsuit in Bethesda’s attempt to bring multiplayer to a much-loved franchise.   Destiny 2 – Forsaken’s annual pass is about to kick off with its first offering, the Black Armory. Also, Destiny’s soon-to-be rival, Anthem showcased Fort Tarsis (the home base in the game) in their latest livestream. BioWare is accepting applications for the alpha test coming soon!   In our Shots Fired segment, you asked us about Sony ditching E3, which games we’d like to see available on Nintendo Switch, and … Half Life 3?   If you wa

Analog Assault Episode 49: Remembering N7 Day, 2018 GOTY Contenders Recorded on Thursday, November 8, 2018.   Every November, we take some time and think about Mass Effect. While the franchise has no doubt seen some of its darkest days as of late, there is no denying the effect BioWare and its space opera have had on RPGs and gaming as a whole.   Next, the guys discuss possible Game of the Year contenders, and some other potential winners to keep an eye for at The Game Awards.   Your submissions to Shots Fired asked us about the recent Blizzard backlash, Mass Effect, and Activision Blizzard’s stock tumble.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngaming.com Mulehorn Gaming on Facebook: https://www

Analog Assault Episode 48: Red Dead 2, Fallout76, And Anthem Live StreamRecorded on Thursday, November 2, 2018. This week, we’re going to dive into our experiences in Read Dead Redemption 2, and we’ll also discuss the latest live streams from BioWare detailing their upcoming shared-world game, Anthem. Last, we’ll dish a little on Fallout 76 which is currently in beta. Ready? Let’s go.  If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up! Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Our podcast is 100% listener-supported. If you want to help out, please visit our Patreon page and make a commitment! Your small monthly donation can get you access to Patron- only episodes, exclusive giveaways, our Patreon Discord chat server, pre-podcast voice chat, MHG apparel, monthly update videos from Wade, and a custom Twitter banner! Plus, it helps us create awesome giveaways

Analog Assault Episode 47: Ghost Story Halloween SpecialRecorded on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Childhood nightmares, things that go bump in the night, and downright spectral surprises are in store! This week, we’re sharing some of our favorite spooky stories. Join us if you dare! We also share some stories submitted by our listeners! If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using#AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up! Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngaming.com Mulehorn Gaming on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mulehorngaming Mulehorn Gaming on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mulehorngaming Mulehorn Gaming Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/0xsJcrgy9oRQUf8A Our podcast is 100% listener-supported. If you want to help out, please visit our Patreon page and make a commitment! Your s

Analog Assault Episode 46: BlackOps4, the killer of PUBG? And Rockstar Games 100 Hr Work Week  Recorded on Thursday, October 18, 2018. This week we talk about how BlackOps 4 has been blowing up the BR scene, and what that all means for games like Fornite and PUBG? The current statistics for PUBG are not looking good. Listen in to find out our take on it all. https://steamcharts.com/app/578080 We also dive into the conversation about Rockstar Games and the revelation of 100 hour work weeks. What does this mean for the gaming industry and what precedence does that set for developers? The mules ran a poll and we go over some of that data along with your submissions to Shots Fired. If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web:

Analog Assault Episode 45: Red Dead Redemption 2, Telltale Games Closure Recorded on Thursday, October 4, 2018.   We’re back from a break, and there’s plenty to discuss!   Big time streamer, Ninja was featured in ESPN magazine. Are eSports and streamers hitting the mainstream?   PlayStation announced… they are testing cross-platform play on Fortnite.   Telltale games, legendary for their storytelling, has closed up shop. What happened, and what does the future hold?   Red Dead Redemption 2 is right around the corner. Exploring the old west is about to get a lot more fun, and a lot more realistic.   Submissions to Shots Fired asked us about Fortnite, the responsibility of streamers, keyboard & mouse coming to Xbox, upcoming game releases, and jeans. Of course.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngami

Recorded on Thursday, September 13, 2018.   In this week’s fun-sized podcast, we’re dishing on the latest PS4 exclusive, Spider-man. Haven’t played? Hear all about it! It’s been hugely successful, pulling in stellar reviews across the board. Sony’s exclusive games have been strong this generation, and it begs the question: What is Microsoft doing to bring Xbox up to their level?   The guys discuss the recent studio acquisitions, possible financial interests, and philosophies behind the technology giants’ business decisions.   Shots Fired gets us chatting about Spider-Man and Destiny 2, surprisingly.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngaming.com Mulehorn Gaming on Facebook: https://www.facebo

Analog Assault Episode 43: Discussing Destiny 2 Forsaken Recorded on Thursday, September 6, 2018.   Wade and Kurt are joined by MHG Community Manager, Austin (@Scar3crow21) to discuss Destiny 2’s latest installment, Forsaken.   Fueled by ramen and revenge, guardians take up the task of avenging our dear Hunter Vanguard, Cayde-6. New areas to explore, bad guys to battle, and loot to collect are bringing players new and old back into the fold.   Has Destiny 2 changed for the better? Your co-hosts riff on the grind, relatively spoiler-free story critiques, new destinations, and other various aspects of Bungie’s massive update.   Your Shots Fired submissions get us talking about graphics versus gameplay, classic games, redemption for Destiny, Spider-Man, and the Witcher TV series.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.co

Analog Assault Episode 42: Gamescom 2018 - On Location Impressions Recorded on Thursday, August 22, 2018.   Every year, madness descends upon Cologne, Germany as the Gamescom video game trade fair kicks off. Massive news, reveals, and fun times have made this one of the most famous gaming conventions in the world. Lucky for you, we had two team members on the ground!   Brothers in gaming and in real life, Luuk (@DuroNL31) and Jesse (@SenseiJussa) are contributors and Mulehorn Gaming team members. Cologne is only a short hop, skip, and jump away from their homes in the Netherlands, so they put on their battle armor and braved the storm into the Koelnmesse.   What you’ll hear this episode is Luuk and Jesse discussing some of the awesome games they played at Gamescom including:   Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Metro: Exodus, Destiny 2: Forsaken, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, State of Decay 2: Daybreak, Overkill’s The Walking Dead, Jump Force, Elder Scrolls Blades, and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.   If you want to be featu

Analog Assault Episode 41: Solar Purge w/ Lead Designer Josh Carter Recorded on Thursday, August 9, 2018.   At PAX South 2017, we became friends with a charming group of developers from Dallas, Texas. These developers are Hitscan, and their game is Solar Purge. Think: Diablo in space.   Stranded in a strange galaxy, the only hope for survival is to explore and tame this wild corner of the universe. Join up to three friends in this top-down, sci-fi story campaign featuring procedurally generated worlds.   Lead Designer Josh Carter joins us to chat about Solar Purge, creating an indie game, making mistakes, and working towards success in a tough industry.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngam

nalog Assault Episode 40: Destiny 2 – Solstice of Heroes Recorded on Thursday, August 2, 2018.   MHG Community Manager Austin @Scarecrow21 joins us to chat about the latest goings on in the world of Bungie’s Destiny 2.   In preparation for Destiny 2’s Year Two update, Forsaken, players are getting a month-long celebration called Solstice of Heroes. Guardians adorn ornamental (crappy) armor and challenge themselves in honor of past victories and sacrifices. Is the grind enough to get us back in the game?   Shots Fired submissions asked us about Destiny 2, poo-pourri, and anime. Yep.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngaming.com Mulehorn Gaming on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mulehorngam

Analog Assault Episode 39: Community Spotlight – Partnered Streamer HoosierBoy Recorded on Thursday, July 26, 2018.   Our friend and partnered Mixer streamer, HoosierBoy is joining us this week to discuss the difficulties of building your own stream, YouTube channel, and podcast. As an experienced content creator, he has some fantastic stories about success, failure, and trying to be a good human being all the while. We’re getting into the nitty gritty of applying for partnership, marketing strategies, balancing work and play, and… What exactly is a Hoosier?   If you have ever thought about starting your own stream, you definitely don’t want to miss this episode!   Your submissions to Shots Fired asked us about arcade games, content creation, gaming as a parent, mental health, and much more!   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! h

Analog Assault Episode 38: Destiny 2 Forsaken, July Update, and Clone Wars Recorded on Thursday, July 19, 2018.   A surprise for Star Wars fans dropped on YouTube recently, giving us a great tease for the future of Clone Wars. Check out the video here.   MHG Community Manager Scarecrow joins the crew to discuss the current and upcoming changes to Destiny 2. We’re diving into the July Update, and then discussing the new sub-classes from Forsaken. The ammo system is also getting an update.   Your submissions to Shots Fired asked us about Bioware and Anthem, dead games, our favorite universes, and Die Hard.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngaming.com Mulehorn Gaming on Facebook: https://www.f

Analog Assault Episode 37: Anthem Gameplay Breakdown Recorded on Thursday, July 12, 2018.   This week, we’re talking about Bioware’s latest IP, Anthem. We’ve got a 20 minute gameplay demo from the E3 hands-on showcase, and we’re breaking down many components and features in the game: First-Person vs Third-Person view, random rolls on weapons, low levels grouping with high levels, overheating and cooling your jets, and more!   Your submissions to Shots Fired asked us about console purchases, E3, Super Smash Bros., and an epic who-would-win scenario.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngaming.com Mulehorn Gaming on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mulehorngaming Mulehorn Gaming on Twitter: ht

Analog Assault Episode 36: The Cross-Platform Elephant in the Room Recorded on Thursday, June 28, 2018.   Lately, the terms “cross-platform” and “cross-play” have been seen with increasing frequency in social media and news platforms. What’s the big deal, and why do people care all of the sudden? The hosts discuss this paradigm shift and what it could mean for the future of gaming.   Your submissions to Shots Fired asked us about the Halo TV show, cross-platform and cross-play, Fallout 76, and loot crates.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngaming.com Mulehorn Gaming on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mulehorngaming Mulehorn Gaming on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mulehorngaming Mulehorn G

Analog Assault Episode 35: What is Gaming Disorder? Recorded on Sunday, June 24, 2018.   Gamers have always had to live with various stigmas, but a recent announcement by the CDC is warning us that we may fall victim to “gaming disorder.” This week, we are talking about this new affliction and our own experiences with mental health and support. Is gaming disorder a serious issue? What can gamers do to fight bad stereotypes as well as help those who may truly need it?   Your submissions to Shots Fired get us talking about stress relief, the effects gaming disorder has on the community, games as a form of education, and Elder Scrolls Online.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngaming.com Muleho

Analog Assault Episode 34: E3 2018 Impressions Recorded on Thursday, June 14, 2018.   This week, we are talking all things E3 2018! The guys discuss our favorite press conferences, the awesome games announced and highlighted, and share what we know about some of the biggest titles headed your way.   In our Shots Fired segment, we address some of your questions about the games from E3, and then we dig into our takes on Destiny 2: Forsaken’s changes to the Destiny universe.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngaming.com Mulehorn Gaming on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mulehorngaming Mulehorn Gaming on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mulehorngaming Mulehorn Gaming Discord Chat: https://discord

Analog Assault Episode 33: Comicpalooza Recap, New Anthem Art & Release Date Recorded on Thursday, May 31, 2018.   This week, Wade and Thaddeus share what it’s like to work with a Sith Lord! Comicpalooza was a blast for your friendly neighborhood podcast hosts, and they have some stories to tell.   We’ve got a new blog post from Casey Hudson, GM at Bioware, as well as some new art showing off a little bit more of Anthem. This highly anticipated, and hotly discussed action-RPG has an updated release date as well. Let’s dive in!   Your submissions to Shots Fired ask us about Harrison Ford, Xbox, E3 predictions, and Avengers: Infinity War.   If you want to be featured in our Shots Fired segment, tweet @mulehorngaming using #AskAnalog, hit us up on Facebook, or hop into our Official MHG Discord Server to chat it up!   Watch live on Thursdays @ 8:30 PM CST! https://mixer.com/mulehorngaming Become a supporter: https://www.patreon.com/MulehornGaming Mulehorn Gaming on the Web: http://www.mulehorngaming.com Muleh