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Hop On Comms: Video Games and Pop Culture

Hop On Comms: Video Games and Pop Culture

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Hop On Comms brings you behind the curtain of the gaming world, with insights and stories from the leading voices across the industry. Hosted by Adam Savage, who has been at the heart of the gaming world for over a decade, HoC offers exclusive access to streamers, creators, developers and Esports pros as we dive deeper into how they started, how they have managed to achieve success...and the toll it has taken. Whether you've lost touch with gaming, or you're keen to learn more - THIS is the podcast for you! What are you waiting for? Hop On Comms..!Hop On Comms Science Fiction
Episodes
  • BennyCentral | Xbox On. Black Ops 6. The Turbulent Times of Call of Duty | Episode 8
    Sep 18 2024

    BennyCentral is a former Call of Duty pro who now hosts XboxOn, as well as becoming an integral part of the Warzone content world. On the show, he discusses competing in his early years and the significant impact it had on his career. After Advanced Warfare, he shares his experience with his role at Xbox and its pressures, and his time as a presenter transitioning from competition to content creator. He talks about his recent exclusive hands-on playtest with Black Ops 6 and the impact it will have on the franchise, he shines a light on its new movement system, its accessibility on Xbox Game Pass since Activision's acquisition. Attention to detail, decision-making, map knowledge and the best loadouts follow in this brilliant episode we really hope you enjoy... #podcast #blackops6 #callofduty 00:00 Introduction 01:56 The Brief History of a Call of Duty Pro 03:10 Transitioning to Xbox 08:48 Balancing Presenting with Content Creation 13:19 Working with Phil Spencer 20:55 The current state of Warzone 28:50 Game-Changing Movement System 30:28 The Wonderful World of Xbox Game Pass 30:34 Black Ops 6 37:45 How to play like a Pro & Loadouts for Beginners

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    52 mins
  • Ross Scott | Freeman's Mind. Machinima Downfall. Stop Killing Games | Episode 7
    Jun 23 2024

    Ross Scott is the acclaimed creator of the popular long-running web series, Freeman's Mind. In this interview he talks about its creation, his relationship with Machinima and organising the largest ever campaign to stop publishers from killing their games. Please make sure to hit like and subscribe, your support means a lot to us. EPISODE LINKS: Ross' Website: https://www.accursedfarms.com/ Freeman's Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SQhfkpX9bc Stop Killing Games: https://www.stopkillinggames.com/ Campaign Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w70Xc9CStoE TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 02:07 Working with Machinima 05:35 Freeman's Mind 15:35 Splitting from Machinima 24:35 Taking Action Against Games as a Service & Discontinuing Old Games 29:46 Why do Publishers end service on their own games? 34:44 Refunding Games thanks to Court Decisions 37:35 Issues with Games as a Service 40:56 Music Licences 43:28 What progress has been made so far? 52:36 Publisher Attitudes SOCIALS: 🐥 https://www.twitter.com/hoponcomms 📸 https://www.instagram.com/hoponcomms 📘 https://www.facebook.com/hoponcomms 🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@hoponcomms

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Kara Corvus | Snakes. State of Twitch. Snoop Dogg | Episode 6
    Jun 10 2024

    Kara has been successfully streaming on Twitch since day dot after shifting from a career in microbiology (!?) to something utterly different. With multiple strings to her bow, she shares her origin story, we talk retro games, how League of Legends opened up the door to a career in gaming, becoming partner on Twitch, toxicity, how vital networking is and she shares a story from the time she hosted a Madden tournament...at Snoop Dogg's house! But first, snakes... 🐍 #karacorvus #snoopdogg #leagueoflegends Our guest: https://www.twitch.tv/karacorvus Be sure to rate us 5 Stars and Follow Us for interviews every week - your support means a lot to us!

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    41 mins
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