https://www.spreaker.com/show/counterpick-new-perspectives@SaiPrime dive into deep intellectual discussion on a wide variety of topics, centered around multimedia entertainment & recreation.

#CounterPickPod]]>enVideo GamesSamuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6454e832227049b29baa9a7afed5e397.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/counterpick-new-perspectivesTue, 14 Jul 2026 23:34:01 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)counterpickpod@gmail.comSam discusses gaming topics solo as well as with SaiPrime & the occasional guest member, with a focus towards rejecting narrow perspectives by using their experiences with almost every game genre and a broader view of the gaming landscape. Support...@SaiPrime dive into deep intellectual discussion on a wide variety of topics, centered around multimedia entertainment & recreation.

#CounterPickPod]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s4-ep-1-we-re-back--72925188 (00:00:06) Meet the Hosts
(00:01:37) The Origins of Counterpick
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(00:41:11) Anti-Tutorials and Game Design
(00:41:28) The Challenges of Fighting Game Onboarding
(00:42:56) Anti-Tutorialization in Racing Games

Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray and his brother SaiPrime dive into intellectual discussion on a wide variety of topics, centered around multimedia entertainment and recreation, with a side of tangents and laughter.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72925188Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray and his brother SaiPrime dive into intellectual discussion on a wide variety of topics, centered around multimedia entertainment and recreation, with a side of tangents and laughter. #CounterPickPod (00:00:06) Meet the Hosts
(00:01:37) The Origins of Counterpick
(00:02:46) Challenging the Echo Chamber
(00:09:22) Gaming Backgrounds and Life Changes
(00:15:24) Recent Gaming Interests
(00:29:18) Onboarding New Players in Games
(00:41:11) Anti-Tutorials and Game Design
(00:41:28) The Challenges of Fighting Game Onboarding
(00:42:56) Anti-Tutorialization in Racing Games

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]]>6071anime,discussion,games,manga,movies,tabletop,tv,videogamesfalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep-8-give-the-audience-what-they-want--63465020
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63465020Wed, 25 Dec 2024 11:00:07 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and SaiPrime talk about the topic of creatives giving their audiences what they want, and the nuances of how to go about that. Video version: https://youtu.be/4bO6IUETSk4 SaiPrime's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@saiprime Follow S_Factor_Sam...
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]]>6420counterpickpod,games,movies,tv,vtuberfalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep-7-not-just-for-kids--63134042
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63134042Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:00:08 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and SaiPrime discuss misconceptions about the target demographics of many entertainment mediums deemed "for kids". Video version: https://youtu.be/Uw9wSjSCQCc SaiPrime's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@saiprime Follow S_Factor_Sam and...
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]]>5642animation,counterpickpod,games,vtuberfalse37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep-6-loose-design-tight-design--61269138
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61269138Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:02 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and SaiPrime discuss loose game design and tight game design, what they are, the pros and cons, as well as the types of games that each is best suited for. Video version: https://youtu.be/K9AJepRm5bs SaiPrime's channel:...
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]]>6486counterpickpodfalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep-5-immersion--60869681
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60869681Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:04 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and SaiPrime discuss 'immersion', how it can enhance an experience, and how it can detract from an experience. Video version: https://youtu.be/J1nbJMj6P7A Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your thoughts using...
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]]>6300counterpickpod,monsterhunter,simracingfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep-4-what-is-the-meta--60584251
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60584251Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:05:01 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and SaiPrime discuss the concept of 'the meta' in games and how it effects the player experience, for better or worse. Video version: https://youtu.be/VfmktG0Qx9k Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your...
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]]>7189counterpickpod,gamesfalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep-3-co-op-vs-competitive--60183288
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60183288Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:03 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and SaiPrime discuss the pros and cons of cooperative and competitive design in games. Video version: https://youtu.be/yYyQCBe_Es0 Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your thoughts using #CounterPickPod You...
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]]>6993counterpickpod,gamesfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep-2-what-is-worthwhile-entertainment--59745647
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59745647Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:03 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and Sai discuss what makes a piece of entertainment worth partaking in, across many different mediums. Video version: https://youtu.be/pFUQ09ljR5Q Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your thoughts using...
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]]>6467counterpickpod,games,movies,tabletop,tvfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep-1-modern-design-chasing-trends--59276014
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59276014Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:02:59 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and Sai bring back the podcast with a discussion on modern game design trends. Video version: https://youtu.be/l-INx7jtGHg Follow S_Factor_Sam and SaiPrime on Twitter to give feedback or share your thoughts using #CounterPickPod You can...
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]]>12939counterpickpod,entertainment,fgc,gamesfalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-20-subtext-valid-or-cowardice--57376803
Today's topic: When to use subtext, when not to, and when to not read between the lines.


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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57376803Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:03 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a topic on his mind. Today's topic: When to use subtext, when not to, and when to not read between the lines. Support Sam and...
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]]>1456counterpickpodfalse226bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-19-fragile-egos-and-disagreement--57281889
Today's topic: People nowadays treat disagreement as a personal attack, and its pathetic.


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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57281889Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:03 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a topic on his mind. Today's topic: People nowadays treat disagreement as a personal attack, and its pathetic. Support Sam and...
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]]>1999counterpickpodfalse225bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-18-the-comeback--57174640
Today's topic: Where has the discussion content been and what's coming up?


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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57174640Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:03 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a topic on his mind. Today's topic: Where has the discussion content been and what's coming up? Support Sam and help him to...
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]]>819counterpickpodfalse224bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-17-difficulty-in-games--56007454
Today's topic: Difficulty in games.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56007454Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:00:03 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a topic on his mind. Today's topic: Difficulty in games. Support Sam and help him to afford making better, and more, content:...
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]]>1439false223bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-16-what-is-twitch-doing--54362130
Today's topic: The recent changes being made by Twitch, and what Sam plans to do with his livestream content going forward.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54362130Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:00:02 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a topic on his mind. Today's topic: The recent changes being made by Twitch, and what Sam plans to do with his livestream...
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]]>1682envtuber,streamer,twitch,vtuber,youtube,youtuberfalse222bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fighting-game-approachability-stream-excerpt--54037350
Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/s_factor_sam

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54037350Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam discusses, with a viewer, the topic of motion inputs and other aspects of approachability in the fighting game genre. Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/s_factor_sam Support Sam and help him to afford continuing to...
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]]>1182fgc,fightinggames,videogamesfalse221bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-5-the-impact-of-story-in-games-feat-arixphes--53980100
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53980100Thu, 25 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and SaiPrime are joined by Arixphes to discuss story in videogames, along with different ways it can impact gaming experiences for better and worse. Guest member links: https://www.twitch.tv/arixphes https://twitter.com/Arixphes Video version:...
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]]>4938counterpickpod,games,rpgs,videogamesfalse220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/second-opinion-limitations-feat-xanderturing--53925784
Today, Sam is joined by Xander to revisit the topic of limitations in game design.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53925784Sat, 20 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)In 'Second Opinion', Dr. Sam calls in other content creators to join him in revisiting topics he's talked about in 'Morning Boot-Up'. Today, Sam is joined by Xander to revisit the topic of limitations in game design. Guest's links:...
Today, Sam is joined by Xander to revisit the topic of limitations in game design.

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]]>3366counterpickpod,gamedesign,gamedev,games,videogamesfalse219bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-15-integrity--53745523
Today's topic: Integrity, and the seeming lack of it in some areas of the content creation space.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53745523Wed, 10 May 2023 10:00:01 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Samuel "Dr. Sam" Ray sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Integrity, and the seeming lack of it in some areas of the content creation space. Support Sam...
Today's topic: Integrity, and the seeming lack of it in some areas of the content creation space.

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]]>1621contentcreator,envtuber,streamer,vtuber,youtuberfalse218bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-4-gameplay-depth--53698644
Sam and SaiPrime discuss tradition and evolution in game design.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53698644Mon, 01 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and SaiPrime discuss "depth" in videogames, the various forms it takes, and the importance of a game having depth. Sam and SaiPrime discuss tradition and evolution in game design. This podcast is also available on YouTube at...
Sam and SaiPrime discuss tradition and evolution in game design.

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]]>6910game,games,tabletop,ttrpg,videogame,videogamesfalse217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-14-april-2023-update--53615420
Today's topic: An update on what's going on in my life, surrounding my new job and how that may affect my content creation.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53615420Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:02 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: An update on what's going on in my life, surrounding my new job and how that may affect my content creation....
Today's topic: An update on what's going on in my life, surrounding my new job and how that may affect my content creation.

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]]>1258false216bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-13-mainstream-vs-niche--53554692
Today's topic: The dichotomy between mainstream and niche game design, the pros and cons of both, and the myth that either one is inherently better than the other.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53554692Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:03 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: The dichotomy between mainstream and niche game design, the pros and cons of both, and the myth that either one is...
Today's topic: The dichotomy between mainstream and niche game design, the pros and cons of both, and the myth that either one is inherently better than the other.

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]]>3186false215bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-12-responsibility--53554643
Today's topic: Responsibility, as it relates to being a content creator, public figure, employee of a company, and just a decent individual in general.

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]]>cf6b674f-4d43-43f6-aefb-ce4d9522658fMon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:12 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Responsibility, as it relates to being a content creator, public figure, employee of a company, and just a decent...
Today's topic: Responsibility, as it relates to being a content creator, public figure, employee of a company, and just a decent individual in general.

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]]>3049false214bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-3-tradition-evolution--53554659
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]]>1e178f75-fa4d-4f2b-aaa9-e1a0e489476dTue, 28 Mar 2023 10:00:02 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and SaiPrime discuss tradition and evolution in game design. This podcast is also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Xcp_QYAAAqk Follow Sam's Twitter (@S_Factor_Sam) and give feedback using #CounterPickPod You can support directly &...
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]]>6304false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-11-q1-2023-update--53554653https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>27f5186b-da04-46b1-96b7-2cb6735ee710Tue, 21 Mar 2023 10:00:45 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: A quick update on what's going on in my life, how it may affect my content creation, and my plans for the near...https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>1206false212bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-10-limitation-is-not-a-bad-thing--53554644
Today's topic: Limitations in video games, how they are not inherently a bad thing, and how they synergize with player freedom

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]]>b36c827f-f27b-40d2-aadd-bb6af2a62c3aTue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:40 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Limitations in video games, how they are not inherently a bad thing, and how they synergize with player freedom...
Today's topic: Limitations in video games, how they are not inherently a bad thing, and how they synergize with player freedom

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]]>2366false211bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-9-what-is-player-freedom--53554651https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>22490e04-6252-4cd4-9692-59b7dcbbd5d4Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:00:18 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: 'Player freedom' in video games, what it means, and how it applies to game design and player experience. YouTube...https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>4847false210bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-2-nostalgia--53554648 Follow Sam's Twitter (@S_Factor_Sam) and give feedback using #CounterPick_Pod
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]]>501930a3-fdd3-48fa-8978-a15936d3a664Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:00:22 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam and SaiPrime discuss nostalgia in gaming/entertainment.  This podcast is also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/xmbQPLDp9C4 Follow Sam's Twitter (@S_Factor_Sam) and give feedback using #CounterPick_Pod You can support directly &... Follow Sam's Twitter (@S_Factor_Sam) and give feedback using #CounterPick_Pod
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]]>6012false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-8-my-goal-mission--53554656https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>b8894265-6884-43f4-8c63-3119ca1aa0daTue, 21 Feb 2023 11:00:57 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Sam's goal/mission and what he's determined to do in his content. YouTube version - https://youtu.be/52smdUcWJP4...https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>1953false28bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-7-family-friendly-a-bad-thing-why--53554652https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>ec3fb5bb-e335-45ae-a52d-552b6516fa64Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:25:17 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: The irritating misconceptions, preconceived notions, and poor treatment of clean content creators. YouTube version...https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>3287false27bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-6-rumbleverse-what-went-wrong--53554658https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>582f4f60-e127-43cc-ac8a-316bf8ada89dTue, 07 Feb 2023 11:00:53 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Why did Rumbleverse fail and what can be learned from it? YouTube version - https://youtu.be/kUH2QxijmH8 ---...https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>2682false26bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-5-who-am-i--53554646https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>d850908b-722d-427e-a42a-0a293ebb9a1cTue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:54 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Who is Sam and why is he who he is? YouTube version - https://youtu.be/gOrdgIT_UbU --- Send in a voice message:...https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>3409false26bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-4-what-makes-a-game-fun--53554647https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>b89bfdc3-9e94-49c5-a8b9-c711af5d8695Tue, 24 Jan 2023 11:00:35 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: What makes a videogame "fun"? YouTube version - https://youtu.be/9MK1jEiQbkA --- Send in a voice message:...https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>2834false25bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-3-random-in-videogames--53554661https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>dfc4293e-a895-4646-a6ee-aec41769e190Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:00:58 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: RNG (random elements) in game design. YouTube version - https://youtu.be/eYgsxEt_sZg --- Send in a voice...https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>1673false24bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-2-youtube-changes--53554657 YouTube version - https://youtu.be/bxjmBbwxtXU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>a071f8f9-4839-402a-96a5-2d7c4bde6f55Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:13 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Recent changes to YouTube content and monetization policy. YouTube version - https://youtu.be/bxjmBbwxtXU ---... YouTube version - https://youtu.be/bxjmBbwxtXU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>1250false23bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/morning-boot-up-ep-1-change--53554654 YouTube version - https://youtu.be/dZgb0jYAHuc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>372c6a59-9be8-4615-9859-f378eb796691Mon, 02 Jan 2023 11:15:09 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Morning Boot-Up is an unscripted series where Sam sits down with his morning coffee and just talks about a random topic. Today's topic: Changes in long-running franchises, such as Armored Core YouTube version - https://youtu.be/dZgb0jYAHuc ---... YouTube version - https://youtu.be/dZgb0jYAHuc --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>2005false22bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-1-new-beginning--53554665 This podcast is also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/O0aTh8xJ_TU
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]]>7b150e99-b764-4e04-80bd-13e724380159Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:50:40 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Learn a bit about the hosts Sam and SaiPrime, what they're about, and catch up on what they've been up to since season 1 of the show.  This podcast is also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/O0aTh8xJ_TU Follow Sam's Twitter (@S_Factor_Sam)... This podcast is also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/O0aTh8xJ_TU
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]]>790e280c-4099-4d85-9ec3-e4e0b63a9308Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:00:47 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)Sam gives a brief update on the soon arriving revival of CounterPick podcast. Follow the channels below for updates and to experience the reboot live. https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam https://www.twitch.tv/s_factor_sam --- Send in a voice message:...https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>136false2trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep-5-to-change-or-not-to-change--53554663https://www.twitch.tv/shinkensou
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]]>cfb2c401-b588-45d4-aca6-e7b58b58da81Tue, 08 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)ShinKensou joins in discussion about changes from entry to entry, within several fighting game franchises, as well as the merits of both change and a lack thereof. ShinKensou: https://twitter.com/ShinKensou https://www.twitch.tv/shinkensou...https://www.twitch.tv/shinkensou
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]]>7712false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep-4-balancing-of-core-fans-broader-appeal--53554666Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterPickFGC S-Factor: https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam SaiPrime: https://twitter.com/SaiPrime --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>2e7eba87-0cd6-4f22-9c1a-03ade2929d67Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)S-Factor and SaiPrime discuss the need for developers to find a balance in designing fighting games for the core audience while attracting new fans. Podcast Homepage: https://anchor.fm/counterpick Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterPickFGC...Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterPickFGC S-Factor: https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam SaiPrime: https://twitter.com/SaiPrime --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>5981false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep-3-approachable-game-design-feat-thypirateking--53554664Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterPickFGC ThyPirateKing: https://twitter.com/ThyPirateKing S-Factor: https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam SaiPrime: https://twitter.com/SaiPrime --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>1b7922fa-54ec-41a2-adde-3180015218d5Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:58:29 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)S-Factor, SaiPrime, and ThyPirateKing discuss what's important for a fighting game to be welcoming to newcomers and what the genre could do better in that area. Podcast Homepage: https://anchor.fm/counterpick Podcast Twitter:...Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterPickFGC ThyPirateKing: https://twitter.com/ThyPirateKing S-Factor: https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam SaiPrime: https://twitter.com/SaiPrime --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>7176false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1-ep-2-2020-looking-back-looking-forward-feat-wycry--53554667A few tangents will be happen, rambles will occur, and things will be learned. Podcast Homepage: https://anchor.fm/counterpick Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterPickFGC?s=09 WyCry: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIgJmoHZcKXLqxV90DXzsNA/featured S-Factor: https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam SaiPrime: https://www.twitch.tv/saiprime --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>461ab59f-04dd-4696-8811-856e14c37efbWed, 20 Jan 2021 03:48:33 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)S-Factor, SaiPrime, and guest member WyCry dive into a review of 2020 and a forward view of 2021. A few tangents will be happen, rambles will occur, and things will be learned. Podcast Homepage: https://anchor.fm/counterpick Twitter:...A few tangents will be happen, rambles will occur, and things will be learned. Podcast Homepage: https://anchor.fm/counterpick Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterPickFGC?s=09 WyCry: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIgJmoHZcKXLqxV90DXzsNA/featured S-Factor: https://twitter.com/S_Factor_Sam SaiPrime: https://www.twitch.tv/saiprime --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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]]>46b7be59-97ce-44d7-a930-a6d12582ce7dMon, 28 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000Samuel Ray (formerly S_Factor_Sam)S-Factor and SaiPrime introduce themselves, including their gaming history, fighting game experience, and a look into from where their perspectives originate. Podcast Homepage: https://anchor.fm/counterpick Twitter:...https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counterpick/support

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