Life Imitates Video Games: Polygoing Off

Life Imitates Video Games: Polygoing Off


Latest Episodes

Meet My Buddy Atus. Say Hi, Atus. (Update for April 2017)
April 26, 2017

I'm hitting pause on the podcast for a few weeks due to a convergence of life, work and personal stuff. Here's a quick update for April of 2017.

When Ratings and Reviews Fall Flat; One-Star Shining Bright
March 23, 2017

Sometimes one star is all you need to guide you home. In this episode I'm exploring how ratings and reviews don't always tell the whole story.

Readied Actions and Capitalizing on Available Free Time
March 16, 2017

Readied actions are an old Dungeons & Dragons tactic. They're also a great tool for springing to action when free time opens up.

Buying New Clothes and Upgrading Your Armor … Same Thing, Right?
March 13, 2017

I was out clothes shopping - an act I don't enjoy - and realized something: buying new clothes is just like upgrading your armor in video games.

Sacrificing “Right Now” for Quality – Status Update
March 09, 2017

I recorded a podcast this week but hated it. Instead of releasing a show I'm lukewarm on I'm sacrificing "right now" for a better episode.

Live Every Moment Like Your Last and Other Random Malarkey
March 01, 2017

We're six episodes deep in 2017! Time for a mailbag episode covering feedback, random topics and a rant on the phrase, "Live every moment like your last."

Level Up! School, the Pursuit of Knowledge and Acquiring New Skills
February 22, 2017

I explore the similarities between how game characters level up and how we acquire skills in real life, especially focusing on school.

When You’re a Young Kid, Your Whole Life is a Metroidvania
February 16, 2017

As a kid, the world is full of items you can't reach and places you can't access. Like Samus. Life is a Metroidvania, especially in the early years.

When You’re a Young Kid, Your Whole Life is a Metroidvania
February 16, 2017

As a kid, the world is full of items you can't reach and places you can't access. Like Samus. Life is a Metroidvania, especially in the early years.

Underestimating Your Opponent as Demonstrated in Super Bowl LI
February 08, 2017

The New England Patriots just staged one of the greatest comebacks in sports. We take a look at underestimating your opponent as it pertains to gaming PvP.