VGXT 050 ShowNotes Hello World. This is Videogame Crosstalk, Episode 050, the monthly podcast of Gamers talking about Tech, Science, and whatever else comes to mind! I am your host, Anthony Rossi and with me this episode is tree scientist and Co-Host of not one but TWO Destiny Centric podcasts, ORCHID!! Small talkwhat have you been playing complaining about life stuff like that. General discussion about Guest’s involvement in industry. Involvement in the gaming community (Game Dev, Cosplayer, etc)  What is your day job like (Fire Warden, Comp Sci professor, Registered Dietician).  The more tangents we fly off on, the better the conversation!   Gaming and Geekery What is the Metaverse? https://www.wsj.com/story/what-is-the-metaverse-the-future-vision-for-the-internet-ca97bd98  Big-name publishers see NFTs as a big part of gaming’s future ⇐ Main Story https://www.theverge.com/22310188/nft-explainer-what-is-blockchain-crypto-art-faq  https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/11/big-name-publishers-see-nfts-as-a-big-part-of-gamings-future/  NFT Explainer from The Verge Patreon ad: Did you know that Videogame Crosstalk has a Patreon? Well, you do now! If you enjoy what you’re hearing and would like to support the show, go to patreon.com/VGXTPod and become a supporting member! All levels include access to Patreon only mini-episodes, I call VGXtras! Once again, go to patreon.com/VGXTPod and become a patron today. Audience Questions Facebook:Focused Fire Chat: If Hemlock is poisonous, and you are a paper chewer, how many magazine covers does one need to eat to cause damages to your liver?   Final 5 Questions I ask every guest 5 questions at the end of every episode. The first two are always the same, and the last 3 have a theme. So: Coffee or Tea? Do you play any tabletop games? No Spoilers !!!   And THAT is all the time we have for this episode, time for end of show plugs! You can follow me around the internet pretty much everywhere at Hyp3rSint4x or you can follow the podcast directly on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also visit the website for full show notes and other blog posts at videogamecrosstalk.com. Additionally, my Destiny Lore videos have been picking up steam! So go check those out at www.youtube.com/c/videogamecrosstalk . As for my guest, Orchid, where can our beautiful listeners follow you around? Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeyItsOrchid  Twitch: www.twitch.tv/heyitsorchid  (Guest Plugs their contact info: Twitter, Twitch, whatever) And finally if YOU are a gamer or know a gamer that wants to talk some tech/science news, let me know! Do you know of some tech news that you’d like to hear discussed? Do you have any other general questions that you would like answered on the show? Let me know by either responding to one of my socials or use the hashtag, AskVGXT. Please don’t forget to like, review, subscribe, and share this podcast all over your social media accounts, and we can be found on your favorite podcast listening service. Thank you one last time for hanging out with us, Orchid, thank you for joining me. (Guest get’s final words) Question of the episode: What are your thoughts on NFTs? Inevitable progression of our technologically centric society? Will they be more beneficial or detrimental to the world of gaming and entertainment? Quick shout-out to my patreon Fireteam members, Susan Maes and Leon Rossi! And in the words of David Bowie, “I don't know where I'm going from here, but I promise it won't be boring.”

So sorry this is such a late publication of this episode! I have been SUPER busy with a VERY SPECIAL announcement for a project that I have been working on and it has taken up nearly ALL of my free time! Still, I have been recording on occasion, and in this episode I am joined by Macktion from 2 Nerds in a Pod Podcast to talk about our favorite trailers from E3 2021! Gaming and Geekery E3 2021 - Everyone pick 2 trailers to discuss Anthony Atomic Heart: https://youtu.be/Ne3qBSUQqdM Rider's Republic: https://youtu.be/ZPG1UIJjcks Does Elden Ring Count? https://youtu.be/E3Huy2cdih0 Macktion Redfall: https://youtu.be/3pWjcqXnP2g Letters: https://youtu.be/Xy8ZbDYwTQA Honorable Mention - Potion Craft: https://youtu.be/_sPy_djUs7E NiceGuy Metroid Dread: https://youtu.be/8NjCICl7dDo Halo Infinite Multiplayer: https://youtu.be/4i86Ckj8xKk Follow VGXT! Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/videogamecrosstalk  Twitter: https:/www.twitter.com/vgxtpod IG: https:/www.instagram.com/vgxt_pod Become a Patron! https:/www.patreon.com/vgxtpod Connect with Game Insider! Website: http://www.game-insider.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gameinsidermagazine/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gameinsidermag Explore more Lore! Destiny Lore Audiophile: https://destinyaudiophile.podbean.com/ 

YES EVERYONE! I am finally back with a NEW Podcast episode! I am joined this time with Kaz PhD, Space Engineer, Twitch Streamer, and fellow Destiny Lore nerd! Follow Kaz PhD! Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaz_phd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kaz_phd  Follow VGXT! Facebook: https:/www.facebook.com/videogamecrosstalk Twitter: https:/www.twitter.com/vgxtpod IG: https:/www.instagram.com/vgxt_pod Become a Patron! https:/www.patreon.com/vgxtpod Connect with Game Insider! Website: http://www.game-insider.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gameinsidermagazine/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gameinsidermag Explore more Lore! Destiny Lore Audiophile: https://destinyaudiophile.podbean.com/

There's been a lot going on in my personal life, but VGXT is still alive! Albiet, in a new form. Or FORMS. Or something.    BUT FEAR NOT! New Episodes will be coming!   Original Blog Post: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/2021/02/07/vgxt-evolved/  Destiny Lore Audio File: https://destinyaudiophile.podbean.com/  Game Insider Magazine: https://game-insider.com/magazine/  Kaz PhD Destiny Lore Vid: https://youtu.be/Co3lmLKlLM0 

Hello World. This is Videogame Crosstalk, Episode 046, the monthly podcast of Gamers talking about Tech, Science, and whatever else comes to mind! I am your host, Anthony Rossi and with me this episode is CEO of Claim To Fame Entertainment, Mike Crossman!   Full shownotes available on the website, HERE: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/?p=3148

Hello world, this is Videogame Crosstalk, episode 045, the monthly podcast of gamers talking tech, science, and whatever else comes to mind! I am your host Anthony Rossi, and with me this episode is Designer and founder of the gaming merch store, Louis Sanders!   Find the full shownotes on the website, HERE: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/?p=3094

Hello world, this is Videogame Crosstalk, episode 044, the monthly podcast of gamers talking tech, science, and whatever else comes to mind! I am your host Anthony Rossi, and with me this episode is one of the co-hosts of the Focused Fire Chat podcast, Grneyedmusiklvr!   Full shownotes can be found on the website, HERE: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/2020/05/19/ep-044-green-fire/

Hello world, this is Videogame Crosstalk, episode 043, the monthly podcast of gamers talking tech, science, and whatever else comes to mind! I am your host Anthony Rossi, and with me this episode is Education and Heritage Coordinator with Discover Albany, Maeve McEneny! Full shownotes with links can be found on the website, HERE: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/2020/04/26/episode-043---discovering-albany/

Hello world, this is Videogame Crosstalk, episode 042, the monthly podcast of gamers talking tech, science, and whatever else comes to mind! I am you host Anthony Rossi, and with this episode, is School Mental Health Counselor Motier Haskins! Find the full shownotes on the website, HERE: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/?p=2913

Hello world, this is Videogame Crosstalk, episode 041, the monthly podcast of gamers talking tech, science, and whatever else comes to mind! This episode, I've got something a little different. I was able to attend a Cosplay Connections at The Costumer in upstate NY. Find the full show notes on the website, HERE: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/2020/02/05/ep-041---the-costumer/

Hello world, this is Videogame Crosstalk, episode 040, the monthly podcast of gamers talking tech, science, and whatever else comes to mind! I am you host Anthony Rossi, and with me this episode is the president of Velan Studios, Guha Bala! Full shownotes can be found on the website, HERE: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/?p=2872 

Hello world, this is Videogame Crosstalk, episode 039, the monthly podcast of gamers talking tech, science, and whatever else comes to mind! I am you host Anthony Rossi, and with me this episode is the host of the podcast Stories from a Bar, Chris Osborne! Full shownotes can be found on the website, HERE: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/?p=2861

Hello world, this is Videogame Crosstalk, episode 038, the monthly podcast of gamers talking tech, science, and whatever else comes to mind! I am you host Anthony Rossi, and with me this episode is the writer and creator of the comic, "Lonely Girl", Rebecca Bammert! Find the full shownotes on the website, HERE: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/?p=2843

This past July 13th was the first year of the Empire Game Expo in Albany, NY! This con was put on by the same crew behind the Retro Game Con in Syracuse, and they brought the first Video-Game-centric Con to NY's Capital Region! Full show notes can be found on the website: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/2019/07/25/ep-037---empire-game-expo-2019/

Hello World. This is Videogame Crosstalk, Episode 036, the monthly podcast of Gamers talking about Tech, Science, and whatever else comes to mind! I am your host, Anthony Rossi and with me this episode is Judge Greg from the Enthusiacs and Average Joe from Project Guardians!! For full shownotes, visit the VGXT website at: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/2019/06/16/ep-036---e3-recap-and-fathers-day-2019/

Hello World. This is Videogame Crosstalk, Episode 035, the monthly podcast of Gamers talking about Tech, Science, and whatever else comes to mind! I am your host, Anthony Rossi and with me this episode is the founder of Queenship Game Studio, Muse en Lystrala!! For full shownotes, visit the VGXT Website: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/?p=2682 

I was able to grab some interviews while at the Saratoga Comic Con! visit the website for full show notes: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/?p=2573 

I was able to walk around the floor of Empire State Comic Con 2019 and talk to all sorts of awesome people! Find all their links HERE: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/?p=2510

What an amazing weekend! I was able to hang out at the HV Gamer Con and witness some awesome eSports action and talk to a whole slew of people! See my review of the event and full shownote on the website: https://videogamecrosstalk.com/2019/04/02/ep-32---hv-gamer-con-2019/

We are back at it with part 2 of this eSports special! This time I am joined by Kiernan Ensor, eSports Consultant for the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference! See the full shownotes on the website:  https://videogamecrosstalk.com/?p=2326