Being a video games journalist may seem like a lot of fun, but most are not aware of how difficult this profession can be. Especially when the people who are supposed to make things easier, often end up making the process far more difficult than it needs to be. #BehindTheScenes #LiftingTheVeil #TMYK

The world has changed fundamentally because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In many respects, companies, people and media have moved to a digital first methodology for content. As such, many physical events and jobs have become digital in nature. However, is this change for the better or worse? Join us as we delve into a discussion pitting the physical w…

How much do you know about the ethical practices of the content you consume? Hans and Edward explore this very question in terms of video games and technology journalism, and offer concise insight into the importance of ethical standards and how these standards differentiate journalistic quality from enthusiast quantity.…

Micro-transactions, downloadable content and subscriptions are terms synonymous with video games. However, there is a new trend where hardware manufacturers are beginning to lock features behind software to further spearhead these ideas. Hans and Edward discuss why this new business practice is a cause for concern and why all consumers should fight…

Hans and Edward weigh-in on the issues surrounding toxicity and entitlement within gaming culture; specifically in terms of negative behaviour affecting video game developers.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward dissect the many differences in how media may be preserved as art, primarily thought better understanding the ways reboots, remasters and remakes are handled; and whether or not they offer tangible purposes or serve as nothing more than nostalgic cash-grabs.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward discuss how the basis of compelling story telling often requires complete source materials; and how disasters often ensue when these basics are missing or incomplete.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward are joined by David Carpenter, CEO of Gamiotics, to discuss the potential of gamification in the space of experiential entertainment.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt, David Carpenter による

Hans and Edward talk through the concept of gamification and thoughtfully discuss how this unique idea has proliferated almost all aspects of modern living in the digital age.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward talk about the realities of ownership and licensing in the digital age, and how NFT’s could very well shape the future of these technologies.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward deliberate on the differences between watching movies at home versus the cinema, and why Hollywood’s antiquated release methodology needs urgent reform.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward carefully dissect and discuss the concept of ‘video game subscriptions’, its place in the global market, overall value propositions and the truth behind whether or not the subscription model is, in fact, sustainable.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward carefully dissect the reasons behind why people feel so strongly about how adaptations are carried out, and also offer insight, discussion and discourse around how and why adaptations fundamentally need to be different in order to succeed - contrary to what most may believe.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward reflect on what it means to review media, content and products for a living; discuss the importance of critical thought; wax lyrical on the benefits of community; and ultimately offer advice on the best way to consume and enjoy review content in a world filled with influencers and charlatans.…

Hans and Edward discuss the concept of 'canon', its relevance within the global geek zeitgeist, and how recent media trends are fundamentally changing the way canon is applied, understood and formed.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward discuss the interesting nuance surrounding narrative and lore elements within video games, and how this interactive medium is both a boon and a curse for lore junkies.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward explore the origins of the 'Uncanny Valley', what the term means, why it is important; and eventually travel down a rabbit hole of conspiracy, conjecture and enlightened discourse around what it means to be perceived as 'human'.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward explore relationships within video games. In particular, relationships between protagonists and characters featured within and out of narrative constructs. They also take a hard look at the rather unusual lack of serious relationships within video games, and ponder about why this has become the norm.…

Hans and Edward take a trip down memory lane to dissect and discuss ‘the games that made us’ and their impact on our adult lives.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward discuss: the generational differences between boomers, zoomers and millennials; the case for video game preservation as an art form through emulation; interesting and fun facts about halloween; diving into interesting conspiracy theories from around the world and in television; and so much more.…

Hans and Edward: revel in being fully vaccinated; discuss the complexities of zoomer humour; journey into what it means to have childlike wonder as an adult; express relief in the knowledge that coffee will survive climate change; offer a recipe for 'Sex Coffee'; enter a discourse into about religious perversion; and so much more.…

After hours of hardware failures for what was supposed to be GETL 76 (S02E34), the resultant episode was culled to what could be salvaged. The result is a very quick 17 minute discussion about the 'future', how we feel about it and what might lie in store for us all.Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward take listeners on a journey spanning the likes of why Dragonheart should remain dead, the ways in which the beautiful The Green Knight is rather shallow, how memories in Reminiscence do not make a plot, enjoy coming of age discovery in CODA, give reasoning as to why reboots and remasters are a blight on entertainment media, and so m…

Hans and Edward explore: the many misconceptions around video games journalism and how this industry is absolutely not as ‘fun’, ‘carefree’ or ‘entertaining’ as it appears to be; a brief history of where Ha-Ha originates from; how scientists are researching ways to breathe through our butts; an incredible new form of birth control; the unfair way t…

Hans and Edward explore the impact of Marvel seemingly choosing Sony’s PlayStation as the brand to spearhead single-player narrative focussed adventures from their extensive catalogue of characters.Edward Swardt, Hans Haupt による

Hans and Edward explore: what it would be like to live in a video game franchise for the remainder of their lives; the excellence of Game Pass and ingenuity of Smart Delivery; how PlayStation is screwing its gamers; the way new technologies are breathing life into aged pop icons; and so much more!Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward explore: the truth behind why avocados are so damn delicious; three incredible new dinosaur discoveries from China; the strange world of animal penises; how ducks help fish multiply; the alleged notion that size does matter; and so much more!Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward explore: entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; the differences and similarities between narcissists and sociopaths and how certain AI is trying to identify them; and so much more!Hans Haupt による

Hans and Edward celebrate reaching episode 69 by exploring interesting and unusual facts, topics and research about sex. Nice!Hans Haupt, Edward Swardt による

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; how ‘time crystals’ are going to change computing; whether or not Apple’s stance on photo scanning is an infringement on privacy; how unsolicited genital pictures influence art; the incredible research behind how dogs are the key to getting dates on social media; a…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; how poor hearing may be an indicator of developing dementia in old age; useful Apex legends tips to help gamers be eve better predators; the #JHBTremor that should Boksburg; earthquake facts of the world; why National Orgasm Day should be a public holiday; how olym…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; the science of determining unique biological properties of spiders; cult leaders and what drives people to join them; how sublingual administration works and why it is effective; a missing link in humanities evolution; incredible artwork envisioning countries as an…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; whether or not a certain song is truly the happiest in the world; origins of the ubiquitous Bluetooth symbol; how science might have a means to reverse the grey ageing process; the curious world of climate changing ‘Borgs’; a quiz to help with love, aggression and …

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; what should be sent into space and why; the reality of ‘space krakens’ and the science of experimenting in space; how scientists might have stumbled upon the ‘weight loss’ gene; how birds use magnetism to navigate the earth; the truth behind the Kanye 3030 cult; ho…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; weird and wonderful royal rules; advances in CRISPR administration; how ancient crustaceans hold the secrets to evolution; the way AI voices are creeping on the turf of voice-over artists; how Sex Languages affect pleasure; and so much more!…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; whether to binge or not to binge; E3 2021’s biggest moments; how to cook the perfect steak; how Britney’s truth will hopefully set her free; the reality of a fifth ocean; how a dinosaur egg was smuggled across borders; the four perfect words for good sex; a possibl…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; whether or not the universe is conscious; how an all new metal might lead credence to an entertaining UAP conspiracy; the scary memory of crows; how an AI might allow humanity to talk to whales; the truth behind mating great whites; why Internet should be capitalis…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; a Covid-Alien conspiracy; Pikachu’s true power; the savagery of ingrown hairs; how the RMS Titanic has been recreated in Unreal Engine; Jamaican folklore about ‘mean mermaids’; how scientists want to harvest lithium from the ocean; how you can use Nvidia’s GauGAN A…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; how it feels to cross over the mid-thirties barrier; why the ‘tail end’ is meant to be enjoyed; the truth about ear shape and wearing headphones; how scientists have created a breakthrough lozenge to build tooth enamel; what level Ash’s Pikachu is currently on; Sam…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; the impact of Ginger Coffee; what it is like to use human salt as seasoning; the horror of the chicken bear; how Knight Rider is elevating Chicken Licken; some sweet Lo-Fi beats inspired by Final Fantasy; the intricacies of DOOM as a ‘capture’; the correlation betw…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; how GETL is making us grey; the truth about Pokemon Snap; the ingenuity of Apple’s AirTags; how Alien disclosure is right around the corner; the audacity of the coelacanth; inquests into COVID’s origins; how Egyptians adored their phallluses; the way PornHub is rev…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews of games and entertainment media to enjoy or avoid; how photogrammetry is changing the art world in the most incredible way; how spoilers might actually enhance the content being enjoyed; the way geek life use to be before the advent of the internet; a 90s comic book character creator; the remarkable way Artificial …

Hans and Edward explore: movies and games to enjoy or avoid; the unbelievable truth about women’s fashion; a town filled with more dolls than people in Japan; the beauty of what happens when art, Pokemon and food collide; how long a person would live in a grocery store during the apocalypse; the incredible truth of the beaver’s relation to vanilla;…

Hans and Edward explore: movies, games and series to enjoy or avoid; the incredulous world of ethical cannibalism and what it means for Cellular Agriculture; what happened to the volunteers who spent 40 nights in a cave for science; how AI is bringing back artists from the dead; the ancient discovery that might give Russia access to creating super …

Hans and Edward explore: movies and games to enjoy or avoid; how a Pokemon themed cryptocurrency wants to disrupt the market; the way textual communication between partners changes over time; the impact of the ‘frequency illusion’ through the brain’s tendency to form patterns; ways to keep your caffeine fix fresh when drinking coffee; the health be…

Hans and Edward explore: reviews and previews; a guide to Monster Hunter Rise Weapons; the secret language of elephants; how Elon Musk could create Jurassic Park (for real); a ludicrous idea that merges ‘The Fast & the Furious” with dinosaurs; the potential for a veritable vaccine for HIV based on mRNA technology; what happens if you dig straight d…

Hans and Edward explore: movies worth watching; games worth playing; why Apple Fitness+ is worth every cent; how new research shows pain management to be pointlessly gendered; the way feminine voices are paving the way for AI voices; the types of genital discharges and what they mean; the beauty of Reddnight; and so much more!…

Hans and Edward explore: movies and television series worth watching; the arrival of Apple Pay South Africa; a mystery surrounding Garfield Phones and French beaches; how deforestation is destroying the Amazon and it will soon be too late to do anything about it; uses for coffee pulp and how it could save forests; the truth behind how to be happy -…

Hans and Edward explore: those reviews promised from over a year ago (yes, this is not a drill); why Michael Keaton is the ONLY choice for a live-action Batman Beyond production; the super interesting reality of the CDC’s Zombie Guidelines; how eye colour could serve as an indicator of alcoholism; the wonderful world of algae turning beach sand int…

Hans and Edward explore: many reviews with a focus on Zack Snyder’s Justice League; the lost truth behind Bram Stokers Dracula; what exactly are non fungible tokens; Gucci and daylight robbery; Intel’s desperation; being tattooed by a robot; advancements in artificial womb research; the legitimacy of a real world Pikachu; how scientists are naming …