FunFactor
Ty Schalter & Aidan MoherTy Schalter (VICE, FiveThirtyEight) and Aidan Moher (WIRED, Vulture) review what rocked and what sucked about the classic video game magazines that inspired them to become professional journalists, authors, and critics—and what they can tell us about today's digital media and games.New episodes drop every other Tuesday!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 40 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureBooksArtsVideo Games | |||
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ISSUE LINK: archive.org/details/game-informer-issue-105-january-2002
(sped-up audio was Ty's fault; it's been fixed!)
FINAL. FANTASY. X. After the final PS1 release was a mechanical, graphical, and literary callback to the deepest roots of ... more
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ISSUE LINK: www.retromags.com/magazines/usa/official-xbox-magazine/official-xbox-magazine-issue-2/
XBOX OFFICIAL MAGAZINE: MAGAZINES EVOLVED.
We had to stay in January 2002 for one more episode this season, because we just couldn’t overlook... more
ISSUE LINK: archive.org/details/electronic-gaming-monthly-issue-150-january-2002/mode/2up
January 2002 was all killer, no filler! EGM kicked off the new year by revisiting their Top 100 games of all time, and we take a look at the changes si... more
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- Game Changer
This is a podcast I didn’t know I needed in my life, but now I’m obsessed! I don’t typically re-listen to podcasts multiple times, but this one may have inspired me to do so!
One thing I like about Fun Factor is I can listen to nostalgic game content without worrying about spoiling games I haven’t played yet.
This pod simply is fun to listen to. It is very well produced, and the music is a great touch as well!
Apple Podcasts5random_guitar
United States4 months ago - Callbacks & Critiques
This pod is a fun and informative look back at the media and culture around video gaming from years past. It also examines what makes a review or a magazine good and what falls flat, through the interesting lens of foresight, allowing us to look at things from a different perspective. It’s my favorite podcast, hands down. It feels like Ty and Aiden are hanging out with me as we reminisce about when we were younger, and how it all compares to today.
Apple Podcasts5JasonWFDUnited States8 months ago - It’s Like Reading Game Mags With Friends!
Are you bogged down with how fast we are bombarded with video game news? Do you long for the days where you waited a month for the new issue of your favourite game magazine to release so you and your friends could huddle around and discuss the hot new video games? Well Ty and Aidan have you covered! Each episode is a trip down memory lane tackling an issue and specific review, but they also dive into discussions about the graphic design and advertisements of yesteryear!
Honestly, this was a sh... more
Apple Podcasts5James | BLP
Canadaa year ago - Turn Based Sports
FunFactor is my return to the love of the written word, my sanctuary away from repeated YouTube video reviews with a wide mouthed face aligned to the right or left of the thumbnail. The review of reviews and the magazine give insight into the time and art of writing for games. Introspective from the hosts connect the then to the now, placing history into modern context.
RE: Turned Based Sports
With the addition of the pitch timer, baseball has also gained an ATB. Just like in video games, it c... more
Apple Podcasts5TehmpestUnited Statesa year ago - A love-letter to games media of yesteryear
What a fantastic concept, brilliantly executed by Ty and Aidan! Whether the game catches your attention, or the magazine being spotlighted, it’s a delightful trip in the wayback machine for the X-ennial crowd and older Gen Z, as well as providing some fascinating insight on the evolution of games media for younger audiences. Makes a great accompaniment on my commute into work, and I highly recommend it to any folks looking for more gaming-themed podcasts to add to their rotation!
Apple Podcasts5Jpsnow85United Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #153 | United States/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #75 |  France/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #236 | France/Leisure |
Apple Podcasts | #230 |  India/Leisure/Video Games |
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A duo rooted in game journalism hosts a show that dives into old game magazines, their design choices, and how those publications shaped both criticism and industry culture. Episodes regularly explore nostalgia, editorial processes, and the evolving relationship between print media and modern gaming, with thoughtful critiques of marketing, access, and the role of magazines in shaping taste. The format blends personal anecdotes with historical context, creating a compelling bridge between past and present understandings of games media. A standout aspect is the deep, craft-focused lens on magazine-era coverage, offering unique guest perspectives and a strong sense of hands-on industry experience.
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