Surviving PAX East, Indie Game Chaos, and Airport Hell - Unqualified Game Chat Ep. 114
33Azario is back from PAX East with stories of chaotic schedules, intense show floor interviews, and a travel nightmare that ended in a $500 voucher. In this episode, Spencer and Azario talk about how they cover games, the importance of indie game coverage in media, and the growing shift in how gamers buy and play. From game dev pressure to ramen-fueled budgeting, it's one of our most personal and honest casts yet.
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00:00 Intro
03:35 Why last week's episode was missed (PAX & illness)
10:30 Anxiety at past events vs. motivation at this one
15:15 Waiting to buy games vs. launch purchases
19:30 Spencer’s recent reviews (Capcom, Oblivion)
20:40 Buying season passes – worth it?
22:35 Upcoming events (SGF & AX), travel plans
23:10 Azario’s flight hell story: Chicago, SF, & the $500 win
31:00 Wrap it up
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