14: Death Stranding

Virtual Homework

Sam and Dana learn from each other on Japanese Culture, debate the political ramifications of WWII 2, and discuss the "Best Game of the Decade". Virtual Homework is a podcast where the hosts (Dana and Sam) alternate each week to force the other to play a game of their choosing. We then talk about the game and use that conversation to talk about other aspects of life. Hilarity Ensues! Timestamps: 1:06 - Intro 1:39 - Theme Song 2:13 - Virtual Homework Commercial 6:10 - Papers, Please Follow-Up 6:47 - Death Stranding 9:56 - Sam Complains About Auto-Saving and Total Playtime 11:15 - Death Stranding Story Overview 14:18 - Gameplay Overview 19:00 - Strand Concept 22:31 - Death Stranding Complaints (Sam) 24:34 - Death Stranding Complaints (Dana) 28:55 - PC vs PS4 Version Differences 32:16 - Value of Video Games 34:47 - Pre-Order Bonuses in Death Stranding 38:17 - Hideki Naganuma and Bomb Rush Cyberfunk 44:00 - Asset Dumps from Nintendo Leaks 46:17 - SM64 Speedrunning and PACE 2019 48:45 - Wayfair Conspiracy 54:08 - Fiverr 57:25 - Virtual Homework Book Club 1:01:20 - G4 TV Returns 1:07:56 - Outro