Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Sony announces it will be shutting down the stores of the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita, signaling the end of an era. Meanwhile, a games preservation group salvages and releases hundreds of previously hidden PlayStation 2 demos and press builds. Sony announced it will be shutting down the store for PS3, PS Vita and PSP https://ign.com/articles/playstation-store-shut-down-ps3-vita-psp… Game preservation group releases 700 PS2 Trade Show demos and unreleased prototypes https://kotaku.com/game-preservation-group-releases-over-700-ps2-prototype-1846522954 -- The Emerald GamesCast is a weekly video game news and discussion podcast from the Emerald Podcast Network with an industry focus. Hosted by three best friends, each episode will provide the listener with a week’s worth of gaming headlines and conversation about current releases. Guests welcome, scripts discouraged and passion essential. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Theme music is “Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)” by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This podcast was edited by podcast producer Jamie Diep

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The Emerald GamesCast: Playstation Vaporware (Episode 59)

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Em and Jamie create a fast food tier list and prepare to get cancelled in this special episode of the Food Fumble Hotline. Here are the resources they discuss in this episode: The tier list: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CwT9i0hDQF8n01wqc1nnfVyujF5d7C2U/view?usp=sharing Overview of Eugene situation https://www.eugene-or.gov/4333/COVID-19-Coronavirus; https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/cases Food Security Instagram accounts Community fridges in Eugene (@eugenecommunityfridge) Free food in fridges accessible from 9AM-9PM, 4th and Washington, and 18th and Alder Waste to Taste Eugene (@waste2taste_eug): Free food available 24/7 in “ittle Free Pantries” located around town Burrito Brigade (@burritobrigade): Free burritos served every weekend CORE (Community Outreach through Radical Empowerment) (@core.eugene): Friday, Feb. 19, Street Feed for people ages 16-24, Spectrum 150 W. Broadway Serving French onion soup, garlic bread, salad, brownies, and survival supplies to young adults experiencing houselessness @feedtheflockuo and the Student Sustainability Center @uo_ssc Hearth & Table: free meals available for pickup starting October 6, once a week https://www.begoodsoil.org/hearthandtable EMU Produce Drops: Fresh produce every Tuesday from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at the EMU Amphitheater during the academic term for those with a bag, UO student ID, and mask. https://dos.uoregon.edu/food -- Join Em Chan and Jamie Diep every other week as they answer your cooking questions and handle your kitchen mishaps on the Food Fumble Hotline. They believe food is best served hot and takes served even hotter. To ask a question, go to bit.ly/FoodFumble, email them at foodfumblehotline@gmail.com or find them on Twitter at @catchuptoemily and @jdiep2. Intro music is “London Calling” by Ryan Andersen (freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/Never_Sleep_-_Indie_Rock/London_Calling), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Outro Music is “Until the End” by Ryan Andersen (freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/Happy_Life_-_Americana_Volume_One/Until_The_End), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Multimedia Desk Co-editor Jamie Diep edited this podcast.

Food Fumble Hotline: Tier List of Terror (Episode 9)

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Shane is joined by Emma Spaeth, Carly Ebisuya and Chris Brouilette to breakdown wins for men’s and women’s basketball. Multimedia Producer Jamie Diep edited this podcast.

Emerald Sports: Recapping Oregon vs. Iowa and Oregon vs. South Dakota

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. In a new episode of 'How it's Reported,' Joanna Mann and Cole Sinanian discuss their recent story about Eugene's NW Natural gas contract renewal. They also discuss the BTS of interviewing UO environmental activists and what they think of the natural gas contract. Original Article: https://www.dailyemerald.com/news/eugene-puts-natural-gas-contract-on-hold/article_47ee2f6e-8541-11eb-ab89-6b77c0a47b1a.html#utm_source=dailyemerald.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Flists%2Fmonday%2F%3F-dc%3D1615815010&utm_medium=email&utm_content=image Joanna Mann: https://www.dailyemerald.com/users/profile/joanna%20mann/ Cole Sinanian: https://www.dailyemerald.com/users/profile/csinanian/ -- "How It's Reported" is a series from the Emerald Podcast Network designed to illuminate how journalists report on the latest news, build trust between news outlets and audiences and promote informed and engaged listeners, which are vital to a healthy democracy. Multimedia Co-editor Meaghan FitzPatrick produced and edited this podcast. Graphic: Kelly Kondo/Emerald. Music is "A Fist Full of Organs" by Evan DuPell (@evan-dupell).

'How it's Reported: A Podcast' Eugene's NW Natural Gas Contract

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Microsoft’s acquisition of Zenimax finally completes and finds approval with the governments of the U.S. and the U.K., Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prepare to reappear in a new game from the creators of the Scott Pilgrim beat-em-up, and a slew of new gamepass games sparks debate. Also, the group discusses their favorite side characters in games. -- The Emerald GamesCast is a weekly video game news and discussion podcast from the Emerald Podcast Network with an industry focus. Hosted by three best friends, each episode will provide the listener with a week’s worth of gaming headlines and conversation about current releases. Guests welcome, scripts discouraged and passion essential. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Theme music is “Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)” by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This podcast was edited by podcast producer Jamie Diep

The Emerald GamesCast: Microsoft’s Elder Scrolls VI: GO (Episode 58)

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Janelle and Nolan (finally) get their hands on a PlayStation 5 and share all their thoughts and impressions. A leak reveals that Nintendo has a new Switch model in the works, and E3's live event is cancelled for the second time. Nintendo producing new Switch model to unveil later this year https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-04/nintendo-plans-switch-model-with-bigger-samsung-oled-display… https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1367280822663847937?s=20… E3’s Live Event has been cancelled according to LA City Documents https://videogameschronicle.com/news/e3s-2021-live-event-has-been-cancelled-la-city-documents-claim/ -- The Emerald GamesCast is a weekly video game news and discussion podcast from the Emerald Podcast Network with an industry focus. Hosted by three best friends, each episode will provide the listener with a week’s worth of gaming headlines and conversation about current releases. Guests welcome, scripts discouraged and passion essential. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Theme music is “Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)” by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This podcast was edited by podcast producer Sophia Prince

The Emerald GamesCast: The PlayStation 5 Episode (Episode 57)

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Chris Brouilette joins Shane Hoffmann to discuss Oregon men's basketball winning the Pac-12 for the fourth time in six years and expectations for March Madness. Then, Shane and Carly Ebisuya discuss women's basketball's disappointing loss in Las Vegas and the chances of the Ducks making a run in the NCAA Tournament. Multimedia Producer Jamie Diep edited this podcast.

Emerald Sports: Regular Season Wrap-Ups for Oregon Basketball

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Pokemon Company makes big moves with Legends: Arceus and the long-awaited remakes of Diamond and Pearl, Sony makes much smaller moves with a disappointing State of Play, and EA sheds some light on Dragon Age 4. Also: Alex and Nolan review “Room to Grow.” Playstation State of Play: https://youtu.be/tuJqHuANkyw Recap https://blog.playstation.com/2021/02/25/state-of-play-february-2021-the-complete-recap/ Pokemon Presents: https://youtu.be/iTZeVNwAmkk Recap https://www.ign.com/articles/pokemon-presents-2021-live-updates-everything-announced-news EA makes new Dragon Age a single player game https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-25/electronic-arts-pivots-on-dragon-age-game-removes-multiplayer -- The Emerald GamesCast is a weekly video game news and discussion podcast from the Emerald Podcast Network with an industry focus. Hosted by three best friends, each episode will provide the listener with a week’s worth of gaming headlines and conversation about current releases. Guests welcome, scripts discouraged and passion essential. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Theme music is “Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)” by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This podcast was edited by podcast producer Sophia Prince

Emerald GamesCast: Oshawott Forever (Episode 56)

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Em and Jamie explore meat free options both in and out of the kitchen. Em reveals her love of fishy foods again while Jamie reminisces about their mother’s home cooking. Here are the resources they discuss in this episode: Overview of Eugene situation https://www.eugene-or.gov/4333/COVID-19-Coronavirus; https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/cases Em’s Hondashi Bonito Soup Stock https://www.soupsonline.com/p-6338-ajinomoto-hondashi-bonito-soup-stock.aspx Jamie’s Egg Tofu https://kongkeefood.com/products/egg-tofu/ Food Security Instagram accounts Community fridges in Eugene (@eugenecommunityfridge) Free food in fridges accessible from 9AM-9PM, 4th and Washington, and 18th and Alder Waste to Taste Eugene (@waste2taste_eug): Free food available 24/7 in “ittle Free Pantries” located around town Burrito Brigade (@burritobrigade): Free burritos served every weekend CORE (Community Outreach through Radical Empowerment) (@core.eugene): Friday, Feb. 19, Street Feed for people ages 16-24, Spectrum 150 W. Broadway Serving French onion soup, garlic bread, salad, brownies, and survival supplies to young adults experiencing houselessness @feedtheflockuo and the Student Sustainability Center @uo_ssc Hearth & Table: free meals available for pickup starting October 6, once a week https://www.begoodsoil.org/hearthandtable EMU Produce Drops: Fresh produce every Tuesday from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at the EMU Amphitheater during the academic term for those with a bag, UO student ID, and mask. https://dos.uoregon.edu/food -- Join Em Chan and Jamie Diep every other week as they answer your cooking questions and handle your kitchen mishaps on the Food Fumble Hotline. They believe food is best served hot and takes served even hotter. To ask a question, go to bit.ly/FoodFumble, email them at foodfumblehotline@gmail.com or find them on Twitter at @catchuptoemily and @jdiep2. Intro music is “London Calling” by Ryan Andersen (freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/Never_Sleep_-_Indie_Rock/London_Calling), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Outro Music is “Until the End” by Ryan Andersen (freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen/Happy_Life_-_Americana_Volume_One/Until_The_End), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Multimedia Desk Co-editor Jamie Diep edited this podcast.

Food Fumble Hotline: Merry Meat-free Times

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Shane Hoffmann is joined by Chris Brouliette and Mojo Hill as they discuss Oregon baseball's tumultuous opening weekend. Later, Charlie Gearing and Daniel Friis join Shane to detail the strengths of Ducks softball and their impressive 9-1 start. Multimedia Producer Jamie Diep edited this podcast.

Duck Season: Dissecting Oregon Softball and Baseball's Early Season Games

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Former employee of the University of Oregon is suing the university for what she claims is an unlawful termination that was a result of whistleblower retaliation. News reporters Silas Sloan and Ardeshir Tabrizian talk about what it was like reporting on this story and what they learned throughout the process. Original Article: https://www.dailyemerald.com/news/terminated-administrator-sues-uo-alleging-whistleblower-retaliation/article_a3e946d6-74d0-11eb-8790-abfad5cc342f.html Ardeshir Tabrizian: https://www.dailyemerald.com/users/profile/ardeshir%20tabrizian/ Silas Sloan: https://www.dailyemerald.com/users/profile/silas%20sloan/ -- "How It's Reported" is a series from the Emerald Podcast Network designed to illuminate how journalists report on the latest news, build trust between news outlets and audiences and promote informed and engaged listeners, which are vital to a healthy democracy. Multimedia Co-editor Meaghan FitzPatrick produced this podcast and it was edited by Jamie Diep, Sophia Prince and Meaghan FitzPatrick. Graphic: Kelly Kondo/Emerald. Music is "A Fist Full of Organs" by Evan DuPell (@evan-dupell).

'How it's Reported: A Podcast' Former Administrator vs. The UO

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Janelle, Alex, and Nolan discuss the recent Nintendo Direct and Blizzcon announcements. Also: RPG character name controversies. News Stories for the Week: Nintendo Direct: https://youtu.be/IVHbzcr1-D8 Recap https://kotaku.com/everything-nintendo-showed-during-todays-direct-1846292333 Blizzcon 2021: https://youtu.be/R1AvJ0SRjw8 Recap https://www.gamespot.com/articles/blizzcon-2021-biggest-announcements-and-full-blizzconline-schedule/1100-6487534/ -- The Emerald GamesCast is a weekly video game news and discussion podcast from the Emerald Podcast Network with an industry focus. Hosted by three best friends, each episode will provide the listener with a week’s worth of gaming headlines and conversation about current releases. Guests welcome, scripts discouraged and passion essential. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Theme music is “Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)” by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This podcast was edited by podcast producer Sophia Prince

The Emerald GamesCast: Thank God for Hell (Episode 55)

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Alex, Nolan, and Janelle talk about what they have been playing during the particularly slow news week, the controversial (and previously cancelled) Six Days in Fallujah resurfaces after over ten years with a shiny new trailer, and Riot Games conducts an internal investigation of their own CEO after sexual allegations are leveled against him. News Stories for the Week: Cancelled Iraq War FPS Six Days in Fallujah Resurrected for 2021 Release https://www.ign.com/articles/six-days-in-fallujah-2021-release Riot investigates CEO after Gender Discrimination Lawsuit https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/9/22274969/riot-games-lawsuit-gender-discrimination-sexual-harassment-ceo -- The Emerald GamesCast is a weekly video game news and discussion podcast from the Emerald Podcast Network with an industry focus. Hosted by three best friends, each episode will provide the listener with a week’s worth of gaming headlines and conversation about current releases. Guests welcome, scripts discouraged and passion essential. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Theme music is “Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)” by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This podcast was edited by podcast producer Jamie Diep

The Emerald GamesCast: Blizzard “Entertainment” (Episode 54)

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Google Stadia’s internal development slows to a predictable halt, a long-hidden Goldeneye 64 remake for the Xbox 360 appears, and Warner Brothers secures a patent for their nemesis system. Google Stadia shuts down internal studios https://kotaku.com/google-stadia-shuts-down-internal-studios-changing-bus-1846146761 Goldeneye 64 Xbox 360 remake leaked and playable online https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-03-cancelled-goldeneye-007-xbla-remaster-leaks-online Goldeneye 64 Xbox 360 Devs speak out https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/02/ex-rare-devs-open-up-about-the-canceled-goldeneye-007-remake-for-xbox-360/ WB patents Middle Earth’s Nemesis System after multiple attempts https://www.ign.com/articles/wb-games-nemesis-system-patent-was-approved-this-week-after-multiple-attempts -- The Emerald GamesCast is a weekly video game news and discussion podcast from the Emerald Podcast Network with an industry focus. Hosted by three best friends, each episode will provide the listener with a week’s worth of gaming headlines and conversation about current releases. Guests welcome, scripts discouraged and passion essential. Graphic: Regan Nelson/Emerald. Theme music is “Flamingo (Azureflux Remix)” by Kero Kero Bonito (freemusicarchive.org/music/Kero_Ker…zureflux_remix), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). This podcast was edited by podcast producer Sophia Prince

The Emerald GamesCast: Grand Theft Auto Owns Car (Episode 53)

Editor’s Note: With school online due to COVID-19 and social distancing measures being implemented across the country, things will sound a bit different here at the Emerald Podcast Network as we navigate recording from separate physical spaces. We’ve got limited recording technology, so join us as we figure this out. Sophia Prince went to a Trump rally back in January 2021. Her interviews revealed a deep mistrust in our mainstream media. In a conversation with her podcast editor Meaghan FitzPatrick, they discuss this mistrust, ways to fix it and the Emerald Trust Project. Sophia Prince went to a Trump rally back in January 2021. Her interviews revealed a deep mistrust in our mainstream media. In a conversation with her podcast editor Meaghan FitzPatrick, they discuss this mistrust, ways to fix it and the Emerald Trust Project. Articles discussed in podcast: Information about Newsmax found here: https://www.npr.org/2020/11/30/939030504/newsmax-rises-on-wave-of-resentment-toward-media-especially-fox-news Evidence that COVID-19 was not started in a lab here, here and here https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2020-05-09/was-the-coronavirus-made-in-a-wuhan-lab-heres-what-the-genetic-evidence-shows https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52318539 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30418-9/fulltext The human cost of misinformation here https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-52731624 QAnon information here https://www.bbc.com/news/53498434 Gallup poll about mistrust in media here https://news.gallup.com/poll/321116/americans-remain-distrustful-mass-media.aspx Study that found people who watch conservative news are more likely to get COVID here https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-020-00977-7%2520-&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1613499492379000&usg=AOvVaw0XgR0sRrE6ONehTjQGsWGL Intro music is “About the Bass” by Crowander (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/crowander), modified under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Multimedia Desk Co-editor Sophia Prince edited this podcast.

Media Distrust in the Era of Trump

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