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Hardcore/Casual

Hardcore/Casual

Written by: WhackOpz
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Hardcore/Casual (hosted by WhackOpz) is a podcast and live show that covers the week's news in gaming, entertainment and pop culture, as well as dissects the ever-changing landscape of technology and it's impact on our media.

Each week will include the "Trigger Warning" topic of the week, where host WhackOpz gets into the weeds of specific topic within the entertainment and gaming space.

Hardcore/Casual is a place for you to learn more about the fastest growing industry in the world and find new perspectives on the media we consume everyday. Whether you are a grizzled gaming veteran or a day one noob, Hardcore/Casual is place you can feel welcome and grow along side us as we traverse to expansive world of gaming and media.

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Episodes
  • H/C Episode #23: Nintendo Direct Breakdown

    H/C Episode #23: Nintendo Direct Breakdown
    Feb 14 2022

    On this week's episode of Hardcore/Casual, we breakdown to latest announcements made at last week's Nintendo Direct & what release we have to look forward to in 2022.

    Also this week: Microsoft provides clarity of Call of Duty Exclusivity, A Battlefield 2042 Petition picks up steam, & reviews of Olli Olli World are discussed.

    Trigger Warning Topic of the Week: Difficulty, Accessibility, & "Getting Good"

    Come Join us and be a part of a growing community! Don't forget to support the show:

    • WHACKOPZ@GMAIL.COM
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    44 mins
  • H/C Episode #22: Sony Buys Bungie

    H/C Episode #22: Sony Buys Bungie
    Feb 7 2022

    Wow. What a week & what a year so far in the gaming industry. This week's leading story is all about the huge purchase of Bungie by Sony Interactive Entertainment. We will be breaking down the key pros & cons of the deal for both companies and how it will effect us as gamers in the future.

    Also this week: Announcements from Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, & Cyberpunk 2077. Nintendo comments on its interest in the Metaverse. Battlefield 2042 & Halo gets hit with more delays. And we look at some reviews of Dying Light 2.

    Come Join us and be a part of a growing community! Don't forget to support the show:

    • WHACKOPZ@GMAIL.COM
    • TWITTER & INSTAGRAM: @WHACKOPZ
    • SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, DOWNLOAD & REVIEW


    Available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • H/C Episode #21: Pokémon vs. the World

    H/C Episode #21: Pokémon vs. the World
    Jan 31 2022

    This week on Hardcore/Casual we discuss the latest release from Game Freak, Pokemon Legends: Arceus & its impact on long time fans. Also this week: Is Battlefield 2042 going free-to-play?, the upcoming release of the Steam Deck, February games releases, & rumors are a new company making gaming consoles.

    Trigger Warning of the Week: We discuss the debate around Call of Duty becoming exclusive to the Xbox platform.

    Come Join us and be a part of a growing community! Don't forget to support the show:

    • WHACKOPZ@GMAIL.COM
    • TWITTER & INSTAGRAM: @WHACKOPZ
    • SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, DOWNLOAD & REVIEW


    Available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.
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    49 mins
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