
It's small crazy show talking about memories about Atari and more. It's tiny but getting back into things is a start hee hee.
Feb 26, 2024
6 min

The host Toby discusses the common video game feature called "rubber band AI" which artificially keeps computer-controlled opponents near the player's position regardless of skill. He argues this feature in racing games like Gran Turismo and Need for Speed ruins the experience by preventing good players from pulling ahead and bad players from falling far behind. He believes it eliminates the competitive thrill and sense of accomplishment from driving skill. Toby provides real-world examples like motocross races where talented racers can build huge leads. He argues game developers should remove rubber band AI and instead provide difficulty options. This would allow skilled players to separate themselves while still providing a challenge. Toby feels rubber band AI caters to unskilled players, annoys good players, and makes games feel unrealistic and unsatisfying. He encourages listeners to give feedback and thanks the podcast network for featuring his show.The host Toby discusses the common video game feature called "rubber band AI" which artificially keeps computer-controlled opponents near the player's position regardless of skill. He argues this feature in racing games like Gran Turismo and Need for Speed ruins the experience by preventing good players from pulling ahead and bad players from falling far behind. He believes it eliminates the competitive thrill and sense of accomplishment from driving skill. Toby provides real-world examples like motocross races where talented racers can build huge leads. He argues game developers should remove rubber band AI and instead provide difficulty options. This would allow skilled players to separate themselves while still providing a challenge. Toby feels rubber band AI caters to unskilled players, annoys good players, and makes games feel unrealistic and unsatisfying. He encourages listeners to give feedback and thanks the podcast network for featuring his show.The host Toby discusses the common video game feature called "rubber band AI" which artificially keeps computer-controlled opponents near the player's position regardless of skill. He argues this feature in racing games like Gran Turismo and Need for Speed ruins the experience by preventing good players from pulling ahead and bad players from falling far behind. He believes it eliminates the competitive thrill and sense of accomplishment from driving skill. Toby provides real-world examples like motocross races where talented racers can build huge leads. He argues game developers should remove rubber band AI and instead provide difficulty options. This would allow skilled players to separate themselves while still providing a challenge. Toby feels rubber band AI caters to unskilled players, annoys good players, and makes games feel unrealistic and unsatisfying. He encourages listeners to give feedback and thanks the podcast network for featuring his show.The host Toby discusses the common video game feature called "rubber band AI" which artificially keeps computer-controlled opponents near the player's position regardless of skill. He argues this feature in racing games like Gran Turismo and Need for Speed ruins the experience by preventing good players from pulling ahead and bad players from falling far behind. He believes it eliminates the competitive thrill and sense of accomplishment from driving skill. Toby provides real-world examples like motocross races where talented racers can build huge leads. He argues game developers should remove rubber band AI and instead provide difficulty options. This would allow skilled players to separate themselves while still providing a challenge. Toby feels rubber band AI caters to unskilled players, annoys good players, and makes games feel unrealistic and unsatisfying. He encourages listeners to give feedback and thanks the podcast network for featuring his show.
Jan 29, 2024
12 min

With Nintendo switch trending on social media, I felt that I had to dig into it and see what all the hype was all about. What I found was what the price could be when it was going to be released and roughly the day that it hits the markets. Also what I found was people guessing what the new system should have for options. I break that some of this information down in this episode and hopefully you can learn like I did
Jan 4, 2024
12 min

I picked a few stories from 2023 and just chatted about him here and there and gave my two cents. It was a show that I had to do as 2023 was finally finishing up. It was a nice easy way to end the year
Dec 28, 2023
13 min

Video games is one of those concepts that not only is fun but it creates memories with family and friends. With the many ways of sharing it from recording it to being live, these are some memories that I have that I'll never forget.
Dec 19, 2023
17 min

Way before we have our trademark video games on every platform, the thing that we had back in the day were movies and TV shows that were on our systems. I kind of dig into it and discuss the worst ones in the best ones then give you some homework for you to do to help out the show by asking for your top movies in TV shows than your worst. All you got to do to get your list to me is head over to bio.link/TangentGaming and leave a voicemail or a text message
Dec 13, 2023
15 min

With breaking news from Sega, they announced that they will be Remastering 5 of their trademark games.crazy taxiGolden AxeStreets of rageJet Set Radio Shanobi (might of spelt it wrong)I also give a small hint on what Sega should do with the next generation of console.
Dec 9, 2023
6 min

Today I watch the very first actual trailer for Grand theft auto 6 and I give my review on it then compared to some of the reviews that I've seen online. I kind of slide into fortnite with the new season and who could be a sell out in the newest season? Tune in to find out.Leave a voicemail or text message at bio.link/TangentGaming
Dec 5, 2023
6 min

The future of video game systems could have been created by Google years ago but Xbox might adapted for their next generation by having it in the cloud. I give what I found out about it and give some worrying topics when it comes to game ownership.Bio.link/TangentGaming
Dec 4, 2023
9 min

After learning about the PlayStation portal, I then realized that it's a ripoff of a previous console that has been on the market years ago. Which one is it? Find out in this episode as well as my God of this being a very futuristic option for gaming
Nov 21, 2023
6 min
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