Episodes

  • S4 Ep 3 - What makes a game or sport "Competitive"?

    S4 Ep 3 - What makes a game or sport "Competitive"?
    Sep 30 2026
    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"

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    Co-host: @saiprime

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    https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/counterpick-new-perspectives--5837167

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • S4 Ep 2 - Elegance In Simplicity

    S4 Ep 2 - Elegance In Simplicity
    Aug 31 2026
    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.


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    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

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S4 Ep 1 - We're back!

    S4 Ep 1 - We're back!
    Jul 15 2026
    (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

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • S3 Ep. 8 - Give the audience what they want?

    S3 Ep. 8 - Give the audience what they want?
    Dec 25 2024
    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

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • S3 Ep. 7 - NOT just for kids

    S3 Ep. 7 - NOT just for kids
    Dec 4 2024
    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

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • S3 Ep. 6 - Loose Design & Tight Design

    S3 Ep. 6 - Loose Design & Tight Design
    Sep 5 2024
    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

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • S3 Ep. 5 - Immersion

    S3 Ep. 5 - Immersion
    Jul 31 2024
    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

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • S3 Ep. 4 - What is "The Meta"?

    S3 Ep. 4 - What is "The Meta"?
    Jul 3 2024
    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

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    2 hrs