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http://www.8bitideas.com Viewing the next-gen world with 8-bit eyes. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:00:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Usually today would be 8bit Friday, but I have not completed the episode yet.  I'm almost there!  It will be ready in time for next week. - Pip http://www.8bitideas.com/2009/03/13/not-yet/ The original episode was about an hour long, and we had been talking for 30 minutes before that!  I'm tweaking our winning formula once again... giving you only the best stuff! - Pip http://www.8bitideas.com/2009/03/06/episode-15/ We're starting to do a few shoes on personal growth...  The 8bit way.  We've got Paul back on the couch with us again this week! First up: money.  Everyone uses it, but not everyone manages it the same way.  Here's what went down: (0:47) Paul lets us know how much he's missed ... http://www.8bitideas.com/2009/02/27/episode-14-8bit-lessons-money/ No guests.  No frills.  Just your 8bit warriors, Mark and Pip. (0:53) Some Super Bowl banter.  Or what I like to call: 2nd Thanksgiving. (4:55) So what are the benefits of gaming?  Sportsmanship.  Motivation.  Competitiveness. (13:00) Games, when they teach us things, help us retain the information more efficiently.  Also, to get good ... http://www.8bitideas.com/2009/02/20/episode-13/ Paul couldn't make it this episode, but he manages to add his shine to the show! Episode 12.2 Closing Track: Contra http://www.8bitideas.com/2009/02/11/episode-12-part-3/ We continue on our gripe-fest: (0:45) If a game is over-complicated, it can turn into work.  Aren't games supposed to be fun? (4:00) Sometimes the thing that ruins gaming... is when no one wants to participate. (5:19) It gets lonely at the top. (11:25) Tip: play a game that "challenges" you.  Whether it's human ... http://www.8bitideas.com/2009/02/06/episode-12-part-2/ It's the first in a three-part series.  What a treat for you! (1:05) Introducing our guest of the show - Davis!  I say his name a lot... did I mention his name was Davis? (2:10) With so many types of games and gamers out there, is there enough room for us all? ... http://www.8bitideas.com/2009/01/30/episode-12-part-1/ Trying the new format... and it fits! (2:51) Tip: try to stay away from greasy snacks when gaming.  You will garner much appreciation by the fellow warriors that share controllers with you. (5:12) Are there snacks that are Wii-friendly? (7:32) Tip: keep hydrated to stay on top of your game!  Exception: beers and ... http://www.8bitideas.com/2009/01/23/episode-11/ While this project has been tons of fun, we're switching things up this year: We're going to try to stay on a single topic.  Who knows?  You may hear stuff that's ACTUALLY useful now.  This should lead to... Shorter episodes.  Because show-noting marathon episodes is a bitch.  Plus, we figure our listeners' ... http://www.8bitideas.com/2009/01/19/were-growing-by-shrinking/ It's been a good 6 months, and a lot has changed. (2:00) Mark and I went to Vegas just before I moved.  Drinking.  Gambling. Avoiding death threats.  What happens in Vegas... yada-yada-yada.  Some things stay the same. (6:20) Chroizo and eggs!  We ate a HUGE breakfast at the Hash House A Go ... http://www.8bitideas.com/2009/01/16/episode-10/