Iteration 003 - Tron and Sorrow

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First Discussion Topic: The absurdity of Tron.

Second Discussion Topic: The role of sorrow in fiction and games.




Discussion Question: Is Halo the new Golf? Are video games going to supplant sports?
Discussion Topic: Natural Hazzards: are they the ultimate opponent, or are they a faceless cop-out?

References made in this show:

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Star Trek
I Love Lucy
Reboot
Merry Melodies
Dracula by Bram Stoker
H.P. Lovecraft
Flatland: A Romance of Many Directions
World of Warcraft: the Mists of Panderia
Leee-roy Jenkins
Skyrim
Peter Pan
Samurai Jack