Video games provide another example (1, 2, 3) of how incumbent power is insidiously removing most people's ability to own their purchases. Like with eBooks, it also demonstrates why software freedom is critical, and how the work of FLOSS developers can help preserve our cultural heritage (4, 5).
If these topics interest you, the following podcasts may help you stay engaged (and entertained):
- Aftermath Hours
- The flagship podcast of Aftermath, a worker-owned, subscription-based website covering video games, the Internet, and everything that comes after.
- Axe of the Blood God
- Kat Bailey, Nadia Oxford, and Eric Van Allen explore PC RPGs, JRPGs, MMORPGs, and all the best in the wonderful world of role-playing video games!
- Nintendo Voice Chat
- An adventure through everything Nintendo: games, news, opinion, and controversy.
- Noclip Crewcast
- Join Danny O'Dwyer, Jeremy Jayne, and Frank Howley as they riff about games, documentaries, and video game development.
- Remap Radio
- Remap Radio is a podcast from the creators of the long-running video game podcast Waypoint Radio.
- Retro Dodo Podcast
- The Retro Dodo Podcast is a retro gaming podcast dedicated to talking about the latest and greatest retro gaming products/news with well-known names in the space.
- Retronauts
- The original, classic, gaming podcast continues its endless quest to explore the history of video games, one game at a time.
- Super Marcato Bros. Video Game Music Podcast
- A podcast that shares, discusses, and analyzes the best in video game music from all different generations.
- Triple Click
- Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier talk about video games and sometimes other things, too.
- The Video Game History Hour
- Frank Cifaldi, Executive Director of the Video Game History Foundation, brings on fellow content creators, game developers, video game historians, and storytellers to teach us a little bit about video game history.