Byteside Games

About this original series

Australia's new live event and online video show, Byteside takes place fortnightly, features Australia's best journalists, editors and bloggers.On Byteside Games we talk about the biggest games news plus the latest games releases.

Category
Videogames
# Episodes
14 episodes
Rating
TV-UN

Episodes of Byteside Games

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  BYTESIDE GAMES 2.6: Portable Gaming
  
  Since Game & Watch the world has had a love affair with portable games, so games on the go are nothing new. But in recent years something special has been happening to the way we play while on the move, and tonight's panel gets into the thick of what is going on right now. From Gameboy to Game Gear, Lynx to DS XL, and the challenge of iPhone and iPad to the likes of PSP, we explore what people really want from the 'gaming on the road' experience. Guests: Steven 'Bajo' O'Donnell, Presenter, Goo...
  - Release date
    
    Apr 14, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    01:00:32
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  Byteside Games 2.5: PC Gaming
  
  Tonight we embrace the idea of spending up big on your gaming rig, and examine why PC gaming is closest to the heart of serious gamers. Whether your PC rig is all about creating a personal space, or you love to dive deep into the expansive world of mods, the PC is always going to be your true home. And if anyone has the authority to talk about PC gaming, it's these three panelists. Guests: David Hollingworth, atomicmpc.com.au; Anthony Fordham, pcpowerplay.com.au; and Ben Mansill, Byteside (and...
  - Release date
    
    Mar 31, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    58:09
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  Byteside Games 2.4: Independent Games
  
  Quite simply, one of the finest discussions we've had on the show. Our panelists tonight explore the importance of independent games development, why it's resurgent today, and the challenges indy developers face in the years ahead. With one of Australia's best young indy devs, Glen Forrester, on the panel, we dig deep into the indy games and dev communities that matter right now. Guests: Glen Forrester, Indy game dev (klikscene.com); Jeremy Ray, Junglist; Patrick Kolan, IGN Australia
  - Release date
    
    Mar 17, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    56:49
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  Byteside Games 2.3: Retro Gaming
  
  Are old games worth going back to now and then? Naturally it all depends on the game! We think about the misplaced, rose-tinted nostalgia of retro games, as well as the kinds of old games that still really matter. And the new platforms that mean retro games still deserve a place in every home, or pocket. Guests: Dan Chiappini, Gamespot AU; Kevin Cheung, Popular Science; Daniel Wilks, Hyper
  - Release date
    
    Mar 3, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    01:00:10
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  Byteside Games 2.2: First-Person Shooters
  
  For serious gamers, there's no genre that has more impact than the FPS. We look at the not-so-brief history of the 'Doom-clone' and some of the milestone developments that have kept the genre fresh. Debates get heated over whether we count 3rd-person shooters like Gears of War in the category, and on the question of staying true to the PC or enjoying the comfort of the couch and console. And any idea when we'll see a 2nd-person shooter? Guests: David Hollingworth, Atomic [atomicmpc.com.au]; Ri...
  - Release date
    
    Feb 17, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    01:04:40
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  Byteside Games 2.1: The Future (revised)
  
  We start the new decade by exploring what might happen in the coming ten years. When might we see another generation of consoles? Where are the best new ideas in gaming going to come from? And is smellovision getting set for primetime? All this plus some quick clips of the awesome work to come out of Game Jam 2010 in Sydney. Guests: Jeremy 'Junglist' Ray, former host of Good Game; Guy 'Yug' Blomberg, AustralianGamer.com + The ManaBar; Stephen Farrelly, AusGamers.com.
  - Release date
    
    Feb 4, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    01:11:18
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  Byteside Games 2.1: The Future
  
  We start the new decade by exploring what might happen in the coming ten years. When might we see another generation of consoles? Where are the best new ideas in gaming going to come from? And is smellovision getting set for primetime?All this plus some quick clips of the awesome work to come out of Game Jam 2010 in Sydney.
  - Release date
    
    Feb 3, 2010
  - Runtime
    
    01:11:18
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  Byteside Games Christmas Special
  
  Wondering what to buy a gamer in your life? Or what to wish for yourself this Christmas? It's all here in the Byteside Christmas Special. OK, maybe not 'all', but there's more than 30 suggestions for every budget. Games and geek stuff all gathered together on our big special episode in front of a rowdy audience.The Byteside Christmas Special is sponsored by Trend Micro and AMD.Guests: Eliot Fish, Good Game; Randolph Ramsay, Gamespot Australia; Chris Stead, Game Informer.
  - Release date
    
    Dec 9, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    01:05:35
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  Byteside Games #6
  
  What were the best games of the decade? The worst of the decade? How about the most influential of the decade? Tonight on Byteside we talk Daikatana, Dreamcast, The Sims, GTA, World of Warcraft, Guitar Hero, and a shed load more as we pin the tail of the very nice donkey that was the first decade of the new millenium.
  - Release date
    
    Nov 25, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    56:44
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  Byteside Games #5
  
  Taking games to the next level, we talk to some of Australia's best and brightest in the field of professional gaming and eSports. From Counter Strike to Virtua Fighter, there are serious leagues and championships around the globe and big money on offer to those who reach the top. But Australia is struggling to support our emerging pro gaming talent. What can be done?Guests include Jeremy 'Junglist' Ray of Good Game; Tony Trubridge from Team Immunity; Joab Gilroy from Bigpond Games; and Mike A...
  - Release date
    
    Nov 12, 2009
  - Runtime
    
    01:01:54