In Episode 96 of Unqualified Game Chat, hosts Azario Lopez and Spencer Legacy dive into their chaotic experiences at PAX West 2024, including flight mishaps, missed dinners, and the joys of meeting fans. The duo reminisces about the golden age of gaming, comparing classic consoles and games to today’s scene, while exploring the emotional highs and lows of creating content in the digital age. Join them for another round of unfiltered conversation, filled with nostalgia, humor, and deep industry insights.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Opening banter and the Final Fantasy XV debate
05:38 - Discussing Guardians of the Galaxy and gaming updates
09:07 - Spencer's journey through various living spaces and career transitions
10:43 - The challenges of content creation and the realities of Patreon
14:05 - Spencer’s PAX West travel disaster and missed Japanese dinner with Azario
21:12 - Gaming nostalgia: Dragon Quest, Budokai Tenkaichi, and more
28:25 - Modern gaming: the evolution of arena fighters like Budokai Tenkaichi
31:23 - Reflecting on how McDonald’s and gaming experiences have changed over the years
38:23 - Mental health struggles in the gaming industry
44:48 - Reconnecting with the gaming industry and the love-hate relationship