Welcome back to the show! This week we dive into the culture of gaming, and really, the culture of the Internet as a whole. I’m not sure if you’ll notice, but we’ve been taking more of a free-form approach to our discussions in recent weeks, not really being as structured and just letting the conversation flow to where ever it may. I think it’s made for some organic conversations, and it’s a little more casual, laid back and accessible. Anyway, we talk about some of the good and bad stuff when it comes to gaming culture, and then insert some personal experiences and other related stories into the mix. Personally I’ve been having a lot of fun with the show as of late, so I think that should reflect in the finished product. For Idiots on the Internet we take a look at the recent CS:GO Dreamhack tourney debacle, and then we highlight the fabulous Bloggy Xmas Holiday Countdown that was started by Syl of MMO Gypsy, of which I have already made my contribution. So have a listen and enjoy!

 

Couch Podtatoes Epsiode 24: Gaming Culture (runtime: 1:11:32)

What are we playing? (starts at 1:32)
Discussion: Gaming Culture (starts at 20:02)
Idiots on the Internet: CS:GO Exploit (starts at 57:11)
Community Spotlight: Bloggy Xmas (starts at 1:07:39)

Host Contact information:

Izlain
Blog: Me vs. Myself and I
Twitter:@mevsmyselfandi

J3w3l
Blog: Healing The Masses
Twitter: @ausj3w3l

Idiots on the Internet Article:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2014/11/30/worlds-biggest-counter-strike-tournament-reveals-that-exploits-equal-cheating-in-esports/

Community Spotlight: Bloggy Xmas

Music Credits:
“Level Up” by Cookie Monsta (from the Riot! EP)
“Built For Sin” by The Black Dahlia Murder (from the album Miasma)
“Watch Out” by Doctor P (from the album Circus One)
“Enchanted Rose” by Bury Your Dead (from the album Beauty and the Breakdown)

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