Vox Republica: Podcast Of The Cardboard Republic

Episode 087: The Problem With New Hotness Hype The new hotness. It's a very real effect in the gaming hobby, and it has exploded right alongside the interest in gaming. But what type of effects does it truly have, and who is driving it? Length: 33:50 Show Links: RSS | iTunes | Download Episode   Welcome back to Vox Republica, the Cardboard Republic Podcast! We post new episodes every Thursday, with each episode being about 20 - 30 minutes long. DESCRIPTION: After recapping a handful of the 2015 Origins winners, Ryan and Erin discuss whether the positives and negatives of gaming hype, including the inherent issues of new hotness blindness and how diversifying game coverage can help. GUEST: None RECENTLY PLAYED GAMES: Cash N' Guns Yggdrasil Suburbia Tzolk'in Lanterns QUICK TOPICS: We go over a few of the Origins 2015 winners LENGTHY TOPIC: The nature of 'new hotness' hype Are there positive aspects? If so, what are they? What factors drive the new hotness effect? The effect on the normal consumer Gaming