Mobile Broadband Gaming- Part 1

“…a story of one gamer/podcaster who refused to give up.”

Part 1- History

This story, like so many others, begins with a man who has it all. The fame, the fortune, the glory that was 30Mbit/s high-speed internet. However fate would have far darker plans for our hero. This story is about one man who lost everything, he was made to crawl through the bottoms and filth of the desolate lands of the internet. Only to find retribution and reclaim a small part of himself to become… The One!…who kicks your ass gaming from a cellphone.

I am often surprised at the number of people I meet in the gaming world who lack access to proper low latency high-speed internet. It’s a situation that I never gave second thought to until I was included in the number. I had lived in a the college town of Morgantown, WV. For 10 years with my wife. Typical of a WV Mountaineer we owned a trailer and lived in a trailer park. However we did have a banging internet connection thanks to our buddies at Comcast. Fate had other plans and we soon packed our bags and moved to a very rural location in central WV.

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Episode 35: Two In The Cast

This week Mike and Russell couldn’t make it so Andy and Kelly hold down the fort. They talk some Blayzbloo, some Madden midnight launches and there is a SWTOR rumor this week! (Surprise…)

Don’t forget to email us your questions, comments and reviews to info@polygamerous.com OR call in to our voicemail at 407-584-POLY (7659).

 Ep 35: Two In The Cast [67:19m]: Play Now | Download

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Anonymity

“Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.” Jackson Browne

There has been a lot of controversy over Blizzards RealID system since its announcement. For those of you that don’t know Blizzard has recently introduced the RealID system to their battle.net. RealID attaches your real name to your account so that whenever people play with you they know that they’re playing with Stan Smith rather than Bonerjam94. The major argument against RealID is that people will have an easier time tracking down someone in the real world. So is this an issue of an invasion of privacy or merely an attempt to strengthen a community? Read on to find out. (more…)

Being a Parent

Let me start off by saying that I’m writing this while experiencing the first stages of the Zombie virus (aka the Nerd Flu).  So if any of this comes out sounding crazy, know that it’s because I’m high on meds. Staying on the topic of being high, you know sometimes it’s hard being a parent these days.  Between sex, drugs, and rock and roll you never know what your children are exposed to. Then you add videogames on top of that and you’ll find the world to be a truly terrifying place (I know this because Fox News told me so). All kidding aside(lol pun), it can be hard to tell what games are appropriate for your children. Now since you’re reading this I know you’re probably already well informed but you may have friends that need some help. You may also have a child at a transition period in their childhood so I’ll try to give you some helpful pointers.

Now we all know that videogames make great gifts, but how do you know what game  is both appropriate and enjoyable for them? Well to put it simply nobody knows your child better that themselves. Ask them. Who knows you may even find a game that you can play with them. However do not be fooled by the name of the game. Just because a game is named “Halo” doesn’t mean it’s appropriate for your 10 year old.

Which brings me to my next point, do your research. You have the internet right? What am I thinking, of course you do you’re reading this. Anyway, go to Google and search the game you’re thinking about getting. Read several reviews of the game and make sure you check out the E.S.R.B. rating. Doing this should give you a good idea about the game but some of it may be a bit confusing. (more…)

Episode 34: PolyDamonous

We’re 1 short this week and the show was 1 short one. (ugh).. Kelly couldn’t make it because of some little film that has something to do with Pilgrims I think.. But we soldiered on! It was a boys night out on Poly. We discussed the ususal. News, Reviews, Voicemails… All that and, of course, a little Damon thrown in on the side.

Don’t forget to email us your questions, comments and reviews to info@polygamerous.com OR call in to our voicemail at 407-584-POLY (7659)

 Ep 34: PolyDamonous [87:26m]: Play Now | Download

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