Episodes

Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Below Average Gaming: The Designer Bag: So I Heard You Like Loot
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Loot is the driving force behind an increasing number of games as they develop. We talk about loot and what games have done it the best and the issues that turn the fun puzzle of gearing your character into an experience that feels like you're working a second job.
BAG Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAGamingpodcast
Josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/Grapple_Grapple

Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Below Average Gaming: The Grab Bag: DWG vs. SN, A Worthy Final
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Tuesday Nov 03, 2020
Josh and Michael revisit the League of Legends World Championship to talk about the best final series we've had in a few years. Thoughts on the year for LoL, the tournament, the finals, as well as their take on what we have seen for preseason this year.
BAG Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAGamingpodcast
Josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/Grapple_Grapple

Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Below Average Gaming: The Grab Bag: The Best E-Sport
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Tuesday Oct 27, 2020
Josh and Michael have a conversation around League of Legends, a game that they've both played for many years. They talk the game from a casual perspective, as well as the experience watching worlds so far this year.
BAG Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAGamingpodcast
Josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/Grapple_Grapple

Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Below Average Gaming: The Grab Bag: Yes, Companies Are Allowed to Make Money
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Michael and Josh talk about the ways in which games make money from their players. What works well, what leaves players with a bad taste and ones that should make you drop a game like its hot.
BAG Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAGamingpodcast
Josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/Grapple_Grapple

Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Below Average Gaming: The Grab Bag: What? Monopoly is Evolving!
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Josh and Michael take a dive into what board games and tabletop games they enjoy. They also give a couple recommendations for people looking to get into something more complicated.
BAG Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAGamingpodcast
Josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/Grapple_Grapple

Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Below Average Gaming: The Grab Bag: Magic the Gathering (1993-2020)
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Josh and Michael have a somber conversation regarding Magic, a game that has been a big part of their life and friendship.
BAG Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAGamingpodcast
Josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/Grapple_Grapple

Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Below Average Gaming: The Grab Bag: Switching Perspectives
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Josh and Michael get a bit off topic today as they talk about what games they've been playing and what they're looking forward to right now, as well as Josh's opinions on his most recent purchase.
BAG Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAGamingpodcast
Josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/Grapple_Grapple

Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Below Average Gaming: The Gift Bag: Fun Isn't Next Gen
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Josh and Michael come back to discuss their thoughts on the next generation of consoles after a couple days to look over everything we know.
BAG Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAGamingpodcast
Josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/Grapple_Grapple

Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Below Average Gaming: The Gift Bag: The Next Gen Sampler
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Josh and Michael come to you in a bonus episode where they discuss their opinions on the PS5 showcase from today, as well as what we have seen for both next gen consoles so far.
Join in for a peek at what we will be talking about more in depth in our episode next week.
BAG Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAGamingpodcast
Josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/Grapple_Grapple

Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Below Average Gaming: The Designer Bag: Designing Difficulty
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Michael and Josh do something a bit different as they hone in on how games are made difficult, and which types of difficulty they each prefer.
BAG Twitter: https://twitter.com/BAGamingpodcast
Josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/Grapple_Grapple