Practically Reality

Episode 5: 2024’s Game of the Year Contenders: What’s Stealing the Spotlight?

Welcome back to the Practically Reality Podcast! In this week's episode, Garett and Declan dive deep into the biggest question of the year: What game will take home the coveted 2024 Game of the Year title? From the highly anticipated Black Myth: Wukong to dark horse indie titles like Animal Well and The Plucky Squire, we discuss the frontrunners, dark horses, and some surprising omissions. Did Hades II live up to the hype, or is Hell Divers II redefining cooperative play in ways we haven't seen before? And of course, what's Final Fantasy VII Rebirth doing in the mix?
This episode is packed with passionate debates, unexpected picks, and a walk through gaming’s past and future. Plus, we explore the challenges of innovation versus nostalgia and whether any indie games have a shot at dethroning the AAA juggernauts.
Join us live every Wednesday at 1 p.m. PT for more tech talk and industry insights. Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, where episodes go live every Thursday at 11 p.m. PT. See you next week!

Episode 4: Gaming’s Past Remastered, AR’s Future Revealed: The Meta Orion Episode

In Episode 4 of the Practically Reality Podcast, Garett and Declan tackle the shifting tides of the gaming world and dive into the future of immersive tech. Garett kicks things off by dissecting the overabundance of remastered games and the current state of PlayStation’s latest showcase, while Declan jumps into the world of augmented reality, focusing on Meta's ambitious Orion project.
As Garett shares his excitement about the new Quest 3s and its potential to revolutionize VR gaming, Declan breaks down the groundbreaking potential of Meta’s Orion AR glasses and what it could mean for the future of AR. Together, they geek out over new tech, including the Snap Spectacles Gen 5 and Niantic's latest AR developments.
Whether you're into remastered classics, VR breakthroughs, or AR's cutting-edge advancements, this episode has something for every tech enthusiast!
Join us live every Wednesday at 1 p.m. PT for more tech talk and industry insights. Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, where episodes go live every Thursday at 11 p.m. PT. See you next week!

Episode 3: From Space Marines to AR Dreams: Gaming's Past and Tech's Future

In Episode 3 of the Practically Reality Podcast, Garett and Declan take you from nostalgic gaming setups to the future of AR tech. They chat about the rise of raw, unpolished Twitch streams and why indie gems like Gorilla Tag are winning over flashy high-end graphics. Garett shares his epic (and frustrating) journey through Space Marine 2 on its toughest difficulty, while both hosts dive deep into the rich lore of Warhammer 40K and dream up future Warhammer games.
On the tech side, the duo explores new hardware, including the HTC Vive Focus Vision and Snap Spectacles Gen 5, plus the exciting launch of Niantic’s new developer accelerator fund. Whether you're a fan of low-fi Twitch streams, battle-hardened Space Marines, or cutting-edge augmented reality, this episode has something for everyone!
Join us live every Wednesday at 1 p.m. PT for more tech talk and industry insights. Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, where episodes go live every Thursday at 11 p.m. PT. See you next week!

Episode 2: Apple & AI & Cloud Gaming, oh my!

Welcome back to another episode of the Practically Reality Podcast! In this episode, Garett and Declan dive into the latest from Apple's recent conference, discussing the future of augmented reality and whether Apple's innovations are truly groundbreaking or just hype. We also explore the potential of cloud gaming with a focus on the rise and fall of Google Stadia, and discuss how edge computing is set to revolutionize the gaming industry. Will augmented reality replace our phones, and is cloud gaming the next big thing? Tune in to find out!
 

Episode 1: Welcome To Our Pod

Welcome to the very first episode of the Practically Reality Podcast! We're kicking things off with an exciting discussion on the latest in gaming and immersive tech. In this episode, we dive into the announcement of the new PS5 PRO and what it means for graphics in gaming, explore the collaboration between Roblox and Shopify, and chat about the Genshin Impact and McDonald's campaign. We also cover the latest in virtual and augmented reality, including Meta Spark's surprising closure, Niantic's new pricing for commercial projects, and the development of Walkabout Mini Golf’s mobile mode. Tune in for a mix of tech, gaming, and all things AR/VR!Join us live every Wednesday at 1 p.m. PT for more tech talk and industry insights. Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, where episodes go live every Thursday at 11 p.m. PT. See you next week!