WELCOME TO THE ESCAPIST!

Hello, Stranger! If you're new to The Escapist, you may want to check out our VISITOR'S CENTER, or you can just go directly to our VIDEOS, NEWS, FEATURES, and FORUMS. If you like what you see, we hope you'll REGISTER and become a member of The Escapist community.
 
 

Escapist Podcast
025: Are Modern RPGs Ruining the Genre?

| 16 Dec 2011 22:00
View HTML5 View High Quality Embed Help Podcast

This week, we discuss if modern conveniences and mechanics are ruining the RPG genre. We also talk about Skullgirls, the claims of sexism against it and how gender effects the industry in other ways.

Podcast is now availible from iTunes.

The cast this week: Susan Arendt, Justin Clouse, Steve Butts and Greg Tito.

Send us your thoughts: podcast@escapistmag.com

Follow us on Twitter:
The Escapist Magazine: @TheEscapistMag
Steve Butts, Editor-in-Chief: @SteveButts
Susan Arendt, Managing Editor: @SusanArendt
Greg Tito, Host Editor: @Gregtito
Justin Clouse, Video Editor: @Slycne

Running Time: 1hr 22min.

00:00 - Commercials and Spoilers for Mad Men
02:30 - New titles
05:50 - The Parallel Evil Escapists
06:23 - Are modern conveniences ruining the RPG genre?
36:00 - Skullgirls and Sexism in the industry
1:03:06 - Listener Questions

Music:
Theme Music - Ian Dorsch
Additional Music:
Sovngarde Song - Miracle of Sound.

Join Escapist staff and contributors every week as we discuss video games and gaming lifestyle.