A Model for Video Game Appreciation
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“The Top 100 Games Podcast, hosted by Jared Petty, is a fun, personal, and informative podcast that celebrates games by shining a light on individuals’ experiences and feelings in regards to a specific game of their choice. The basic conceit is that Jared invites a person from his life, usually someone involved in games media, and that person has the ability to pick the next game to be charted on the eponymous “Top 100 Games List.” Every episode, this results in a new game being discussed with reverence and firsthand accounts that are invaluable for any gamer who is interested in a game’s impact on culture and the industry upon its release and into today.
I believe that this list and its rankings are not the true achievement of this show. Even Jared himself would argue that many of the games’ positions on this list are not even close to being indicative of their true place in video game history. I do not believe, however, that this was ever the primary objective upon the conception of this podcast. When all is said and done, Jared will be able to publicize the final list, and I do not think that anyone who checks out this Frankensteinian product will be able to benefit from it in any significant way. This is not a failure, because it is not the list that is the endgame of this show; it is the show itself, and the people’s voices that are featured, which is possibly the greatest compliment that I can give to a podcast.
This show is a vehicle for Jared to have in-depth discussions with an extremely varied slew of guests, many of whom are his friends. Jared is unlike any other person currently or formerly involved in games media. Other podcast hosts namedrop him constantly. They often tease him, but they do so because they know that there is no one quite like Jared in the industry. Jared provides a wealth of knowledge, vivid firsthand experiences, and an exposure to a vast library of titles that makes all supposed self-proclaimed gamers blush.
If gaming is a hobby or a passion, listen to this show. The firsthand experiences he is able to share as an individual who actually grew up alongside the media of video games is truly unique and fascinating. The perspectives of his guests and their enthusiasm for the game of their choice will engage any listener. As stated earlier, although the podcast is named after the list that Jared and his guests are creating, the list is not the real reason to listen to this podcast. Instead, it is to learn about a specific game’s impact on culture and game development. It is to hear firsthand accounts from people who have a different history with games than your own. It is to have listeners’ curiosities piqued by titles that they have skipped or have never known. It is to hear someone share his love of gaming with people who are important to him.
This is the highpoint of gaming: sharing your own personal experiences with people who are important to you. Most gamers know how great it is to discuss their own unique experiences with others, especially when those other individuals have something to share in return. Jared’s podcast preserves these dialogues, and shares them with other gamers, so that we too can celebrate our passion and the passion of other gamers.
A quick personal message to Jared: Thank you, Jared! I look forward to every episode. Your candor and your reverence of games is really special. I would have never heard of games like To The Moon, Samurai Gunn, or Chu Chu Rocket, and I am grateful for your recommendations.
Also, be sure to find me on Twitter when you need to discuss Halo 3 for the number one position on the list. The Halls of Greatness will shine bright when that game takes its rightful spot on your list.”
Mr. Danz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/21
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“Man i love Jared Petty! He is so eloquent and i love the depth he brings to videogames conversations. He has so much knowledge that he’s able to really beef up the guests arguments. Highly recommend this podcast if you enjoy really intellectual discussions about videogames and their impact.”
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“This an amazing show, love listening to you guys.”
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