Tamazoid
@tamazoid.bsky.social
🇦🇺 living in 🇬🇧. Co-Host and editor of @blowingcartridges.bsky.social Gaming enthusiast/collector with a keen interest in gaming culture and history
Perhaps I say this often - but this is was a joy to record and is definitely one of my favourite episodes! I might suck at #shmups, but I sure love talking about them!
We had the pleasure of being joined by Sanatana Mishra of @witchbeam.com.au to discuss all things shoot ‘em ups/shmups! Tune in to hear a wide ranging discussion, insights into the development of Assault Android Cactus to unpacking the genre as a whole!
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Bullet Heaven: The Art of the Shoot 'Em Up (feat. Sanatana Mishra)
Podcast Episode · Blowing Cartridges · 06/10/2025 · 1h 38m
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October 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Perhaps I say this often - but this is was a joy to record and is definitely one of my favourite episodes! I might suck at #shmups, but I sure love talking about them!
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We're giving away the ultimate gaming setup worth over $800 thanks to Logitech Australia!
Here's how to enter:
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- Bonus entry: join our Discord and react to the #Giveaways post
Winner drawn on 13 Sep 12pm AEST.
Aus residents only. Good luck!
Here's how to enter:
- Follow @qualbert.com
- Like & repost this
- Bonus entry: join our Discord and react to the #Giveaways post
Winner drawn on 13 Sep 12pm AEST.
Aus residents only. Good luck!
September 6, 2025 at 2:27 AM
We're giving away the ultimate gaming setup worth over $800 thanks to Logitech Australia!
Here's how to enter:
- Follow @qualbert.com
- Like & repost this
- Bonus entry: join our Discord and react to the #Giveaways post
Winner drawn on 13 Sep 12pm AEST.
Aus residents only. Good luck!
Here's how to enter:
- Follow @qualbert.com
- Like & repost this
- Bonus entry: join our Discord and react to the #Giveaways post
Winner drawn on 13 Sep 12pm AEST.
Aus residents only. Good luck!
A hint for the next episode of @blowingcartridges.bsky.social - I received a message from @eggmond.bsky.social this morning suggesting that I read up on Earthion eyes 👀
#shmups #16bit
#shmups #16bit
September 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
A hint for the next episode of @blowingcartridges.bsky.social - I received a message from @eggmond.bsky.social this morning suggesting that I read up on Earthion eyes 👀
#shmups #16bit
#shmups #16bit
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Joined by (former) Australian competitive Mario Kart player and vtuber @NinStarRose we discussed the topic of changes and transitions in competitive multiplayer games.
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Shifting Gears: Transitioning Between Game Generations with NinStarRose
Podcast Episode · Blowing Cartridges · 21/07/2025 · 1h 12m
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July 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Joined by (former) Australian competitive Mario Kart player and vtuber @NinStarRose we discussed the topic of changes and transitions in competitive multiplayer games.
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One of my favourite episodes of Blowing Cartridges yet! I highly recommend giving it a listen (in my obviously unbiased opinion) to hear us discuss the nuances of video game/console pricing in the current climate of 2025
We were delighted to be joined by @gibbogame.bsky.social of MST Financial for our latest episode to talk through the current gaming discourse over the price of games and consoles. It was a fascinating hearing Gibbo share his insights from an investment perspective
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Sticker Shock: Why Gaming Prices Are Rising
Blowing Cartridges · Episode
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July 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
One of my favourite episodes of Blowing Cartridges yet! I highly recommend giving it a listen (in my obviously unbiased opinion) to hear us discuss the nuances of video game/console pricing in the current climate of 2025
We may have ended our Herculean streak of having guests on the podcast, but we do continue our streak of fortnightly releases! Tune in to hear me grill Zach about Switch 2 advertising in Japan, all the merchandise he has been encountering/acquiring and geodude coat hangers!
One of our co-hosts may be on a holiday, but that doesn’t stop us recording a podcast episode! Tune in to hear @eggmond.bsky.social discuss his currently-ongoing Japan trip which includes reflections of the Nintendo Museum, Nintendo World and gaming merchandise!
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Is Japan Nintendoland?: Nintendo Museum, Super Nintendo World and Video Game Merchandise Galore
Blowing Cartridges · Episode
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May 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
We may have ended our Herculean streak of having guests on the podcast, but we do continue our streak of fortnightly releases! Tune in to hear me grill Zach about Switch 2 advertising in Japan, all the merchandise he has been encountering/acquiring and geodude coat hangers!
We generally stay away from “news” style episodes that date themselves pretty quickly, but @eggmond.bsky.social and I couldn’t say no to discussing all things related to the latest Nintendo console!
Perhaps somewhat late to the party, but on this episode, joined by @switchingitup.bsky.social, we dove into and discussed all things related to the Switch 2 Direct!
#Switch2
#Switch2
April 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
We generally stay away from “news” style episodes that date themselves pretty quickly, but @eggmond.bsky.social and I couldn’t say no to discussing all things related to the latest Nintendo console!
It was great to reminisce about the Nintendo DS with @eggmond.bsky.social & the great @chocobalt.bsky.social!
Apologies for the audio quality - there were some issues stemming from me forgetting to plug my mic into my laptop 🤦♂️ (I blame the flu I was battling whilst recording)
Apologies for the audio quality - there were some issues stemming from me forgetting to plug my mic into my laptop 🤦♂️ (I blame the flu I was battling whilst recording)
20 years ago the Nintendo DS launched in Australia, leaving a mark on video games that continues to this day. On this episode, joined by @chocobalt.bsky.social of the Vookscast, Brendan & Zach discuss their memories of the DS, their favourite games and its legacy
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20 Years of the Nintendo DS in Australia
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April 1, 2025 at 7:49 AM
It was great to reminisce about the Nintendo DS with @eggmond.bsky.social & the great @chocobalt.bsky.social!
Apologies for the audio quality - there were some issues stemming from me forgetting to plug my mic into my laptop 🤦♂️ (I blame the flu I was battling whilst recording)
Apologies for the audio quality - there were some issues stemming from me forgetting to plug my mic into my laptop 🤦♂️ (I blame the flu I was battling whilst recording)
I think this is the first episode inspired by my mum sending a message to the family group chat - in this instance it was “did you know The Sims is 25 years old”. I assume I have Australian morning TV to thank.
On our latest episode we celebrate 25 years of the Sims with special guest @jeyjeybink.bsky.social EA Partner and well known Sims 4 content creator. Tune in as we take a quick journey through our memories of the Sims, its community and future
#TheSims25 #Jeyjeybink
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#TheSims25 #Jeyjeybink
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Blowing Cartridges
Podcast · Blowing Cartridges · Join Brendan and Zach, together with a rotating special guest as they dive into in-depth conversations about video game culture and the games themselves. Each episode fe...
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March 17, 2025 at 8:52 AM
I think this is the first episode inspired by my mum sending a message to the family group chat - in this instance it was “did you know The Sims is 25 years old”. I assume I have Australian morning TV to thank.
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Heard about the latest discussions over gambling/loot boxes in video games? Playing Pokémon TCG?
Listen in for a discussion about the latest regulatory moves on gambling in video games in Australia and our thoughts on what the ramifications will be.
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Listen in for a discussion about the latest regulatory moves on gambling in video games in Australia and our thoughts on what the ramifications will be.
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Rolling the Dice: Gambling and Lootboxes in Gaming
Blowing Cartridges · Episode
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February 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Heard about the latest discussions over gambling/loot boxes in video games? Playing Pokémon TCG?
Listen in for a discussion about the latest regulatory moves on gambling in video games in Australia and our thoughts on what the ramifications will be.
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Listen in for a discussion about the latest regulatory moves on gambling in video games in Australia and our thoughts on what the ramifications will be.
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I don’t think anyone who knows my tastes will be surprised about the tracks that I chose this year!
We’re back with @aurapaladin.bsky.social for our annual #VGM episode! This year’s topic is end credit themes - so sit back to hear some great uplifting and reflective tunes!
#videogamemusic
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#videogamemusic
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VGM Special: End Credit Tunes
Blowing Cartridges · Episode
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January 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I don’t think anyone who knows my tastes will be surprised about the tracks that I chose this year!
We continue the podcast into 2025 for our sixth year of recording! The true surprise is @eggmond.bsky.social hasn’t gotten sick of me yet!
For our first episode of 2025 @mariobones.bsky.social joined our hosts to discuss the #ToysToLife genre. From Skylanders, Disney Infinity, Lego Dimensions, Amiibo and Starlink, we reflect on the genre’s success and failures and what the future may hold.
#amibo
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#amibo
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Toys to Life
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January 6, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We continue the podcast into 2025 for our sixth year of recording! The true surprise is @eggmond.bsky.social hasn’t gotten sick of me yet!
This may have been sitting in my edit bay for nearly three months… #videogamepodcasts
We are once again back in the saddle, with an episode we recorded in September reminiscing about the history of Nintendo Connection Tours in Australia alongside Nintendo Live 2024, held in Aug/Sep 2024 in Sydney.
#nintendoAustralia
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#nintendoAustralia
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Nintendo on Tour - Exploring Nintendo Connection Tours and Nintendo Live Australia 2024
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December 23, 2024 at 5:59 AM
This may have been sitting in my edit bay for nearly three months… #videogamepodcasts
Turns out I didn’t really get the chance to play much Switch in 2024…
December 20, 2024 at 3:15 AM
Turns out I didn’t really get the chance to play much Switch in 2024…
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from The Sims (2000) user manual.
i am convinced this is how most games should engage with their players (and their own work)
i am convinced this is how most games should engage with their players (and their own work)
October 22, 2024 at 6:36 AM
from The Sims (2000) user manual.
i am convinced this is how most games should engage with their players (and their own work)
i am convinced this is how most games should engage with their players (and their own work)
The news of the death of E3 is unsurprisingly, yet nonetheless saddening. I have a lot of nostalgic memories of avidly watching E3 presentations in my late high school/early uni days, both from staying up till the early hours of the morning or scouring the internet for news (1)
December 12, 2023 at 10:09 PM
The news of the death of E3 is unsurprisingly, yet nonetheless saddening. I have a lot of nostalgic memories of avidly watching E3 presentations in my late high school/early uni days, both from staying up till the early hours of the morning or scouring the internet for news (1)
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Joining us in this special episode was Andrew Hung, former game dev at Transmission Games and EA Melbourne/Visceral Australia. We took a walk down memory lane, discussing Andrew’s experiences in the Australian industry in the mid to late 2000s.
#ausgamedev #gamedev #cancelledgames #deadspace2Wii
#ausgamedev #gamedev #cancelledgames #deadspace2Wii
Blowing Cartridges: Developing Games in the mid 2000s Australia: A Gamedev Retrospective on Apple...
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December 8, 2023 at 5:16 AM
Joining us in this special episode was Andrew Hung, former game dev at Transmission Games and EA Melbourne/Visceral Australia. We took a walk down memory lane, discussing Andrew’s experiences in the Australian industry in the mid to late 2000s.
#ausgamedev #gamedev #cancelledgames #deadspace2Wii
#ausgamedev #gamedev #cancelledgames #deadspace2Wii