Podcasts Other Nerds Without Pants Episode 54: You, Me, and the ESRB

Episode 54: You, Me, and the ESRB

Published: Sept. 19, 2014, 4 p.m.

b'Hello there! This week we are once again joined by the talented John Gholson to talk about some games, comics, and absolutely nothing controversial at all. Except for Gamer Gate. And the ESRB. Yeah, this one is gonna be divisive…\\nCONSUMPTION JUNCTION\\n2:15 John’s recent doings; Spider-Man Unlimited iOS; free-to-play games\\n12:02 Digital comics; the future of digital readers; John’s choice words for Patrick about Aqua Man\\n28:42 Patrick plays Sports Friends; Riot Fest; Patrick asks for purchasing advice for Destiny\\n40:20 John talks about growing up geek in East Texas\\n46:48 All about the dreaded #GamerGate\\n \\n1:22:08 TOPIC: The ESRB\\n1:29:38 Is the ratings system effective; the difference in descriptors between games and movies\\n1:33:35 The lack of education for game ratings; finding the right compromise for young gamers\\n1:43:30 Some of the flaws in the ESRB\\n1:50:45 Remembering GTA San Andreas Hot Coffee\\n2:01:10 Looking into possible improvements in parental controls\\nFEATURED MUSIC:\\nThe Pretty Reckless- Heaven Knows\\nDanny Elfman- The Little Things\\nPoets of the Fall- War\\nPoe- Not a Virgin\\n '