Annand Virk -- better known online as Bunty King -- is a Canadian social commentator, and a bit of a lightning rod online. But in reality, Bunty is an extremely friendly, personable man with a great energy and a fantastic spirit. So Bunty came to Santa Monica to have a Fireside Chat all about who he is, what he does, and the state of Canada, the US, and the world in general. Oh, and we talk about video games, too.
2018-07-11 16:00:00 +0000 UTC
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It's been seven years since Sony-owned studio Media Molecule released a full-fledged triple-A game, which is ridiculous. So today, we figured we'd answer a listener inquiry about Dreams, Media Molecule's perpetually-upcoming game first rumored in 2012, shown in 2013, properly revealed in 2014, and... *looks at watch*... well, it's 2018, and it's still not here. We also take the time to chat about Nathan Drake's astounding luck, sales expectations for Red Dead Redemption 2, the status of the long...
2018-07-10 16:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Forgiving (and Forgetting) Jessica Price, the Fired Guild Wars 2 Dev!
2018-07-10 06:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Rise above.
2018-07-09 16:14:26 +0000 UTC
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In 1987, upstart Japanese publisher-slash-developer Capcom changed the game when it released Mega Man (known as Rockman in Japan), a silky smooth, beautiful, and dynamic non-linear side scrolling shooter. By 1990, Capcom had followed up the original Mega Man with two fantastic sequels, cementing the franchise in old-school Nintendo lore. Today, on the longest episode of KnockBack to date, we dissect our love of the Blue Bomber, and discuss at length the special bond we developed over the seri...
2018-07-05 16:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Many of us can only imagine what it's like growing up in a warzone, but Mason Mallak didn't have the luxury of imagining it. He lived it. Born in 1995, Mason was only eight when the United States invaded his country of Iraq. Ten years later, in 2013, he moved to the US, and is on the verge of becoming an American citizen. But it was a harrowing and difficult experience getting from Point A to Point B. This is Mason's story about coming of age in a war-torn country, and what it's like living i...
2018-07-04 16:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Hi!
Today, I'm pleased to introduce a new show to the Colin's Last Stand roster. It's called Sacred Symbols, and it's a hardcore PlayStation-focused podcast for hardcore PlayStation gamers.
My co-host is Chris "Ray Gun" Maldonado, comedian, YouTuber, and hardcore gamer. He's exactly what I'm looking for in a co-host, and I couldn't be any more excited that he's doing this podcast with me. If you want to learn more about Chris, follow him on
2018-07-03 16:01:00 +0000 UTC
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The 10 Best Video Game Settings, Worlds, and/or Universes!
2018-07-03 08:28:11 +0000 UTC
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You asked for it!
2018-07-02 16:38:10 +0000 UTC
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Hello, all!
I hope you're all doing splendidly.
This week was a bit quieter than usual. My "vacation" (and I use that term lightly; I can't stay away from work) has been going well, but it's almost over. Next week, we return to "normal order"... kind of.
In reality, something big and new is joining the CLS family, and I can't wait for you to see. Well, hear. On Tuesday, July 3rd at 9a PT, you'll know what it is. =)
But enough chatter. What happened this week?
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2018-06-29 22:01:00 +0000 UTC
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From Good Morning Miss Bliss through The College Years (let's just ignore The New Class), Saved by the Bell kept a generation of kids and teenagers enraptured with the televised antics of six students in a swank Southern California school. To discuss the series and its legacy, I invited my best bud Ramon Narvaez back onto KnockBack for an exclusive journey through the halls of Bayside High. Sit down and take a listen. We can meet up at The Max for shakes when you're done.
2018-06-29 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Skateboarding as we know it today became a true phenomenon on the west coast in the late '70s and into the '80s, and it just so happens that skating has been one of Dagan's biggest passions for more than 30 consecutive years. So we dedicated today's episode of KnockBack to those neon days, when skating was niche, looked down upon, and truly rough around the edges. It's always a pleasure when Dagan goes into storytelling mode, so... without further ado: Here's what it was like to skate when no...
2018-06-28 16:00:00 +0000 UTC
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Jools Watsham has been a game developer for two and a half decades. He cut his teeth at Acclaim before co-founding popular Nintendo-centric indie studio Renegade Kid in 2007. These days, Jools operates Atooi, a tiny operation that makes games for Switch. During E3, I invited him to take the short drive to Santa Monica to sit down with me, so we can chat about his life. How did he get into gaming? How did he land his first gig in the industry? And what has it been like operating two different ...
2018-06-26 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Hey All,
I hope that this week's update finds you well, as always.
First and foremost, as you can see above, it's time for some new Dagan art! For the uninitiated, Dagan (my brother, co-host of KnockBack, and Lead Animator/Designer at world-famous Sesame Workshop) draws a totally unique piece of art each month that those at the $50+/month tiers receive. This art is printed on high quality paper with vivid colors, signed by Dagan, and sent to your home.
This month's art is fo...
2018-06-22 22:00:01 +0000 UTC
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While there are a number of amazing '80s teen movies we could easily swoon over, John Hughes' 1985 classic The Breakfast Club is the most quintessentially '80s of 'em all. It's strange that a straight-forward movie about five students serving Saturday detention together could become such a powerful and beloved calling card of a place and time, and yet, The Breakfast Club remains a beacon to Gen X-ers (and their kids) to this day. So let's spend some time talking about the Brain, the Athlete, ...
2018-06-21 16:00:59 +0000 UTC
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Allow me to introduce you to Ben Smith. Ben is a small business owner, a father, a husband... and the mayor of a small, western Pennsylvania city called Butler, just north of Pittsburgh. I invited Mayor Smith onto Fireside Chats to talk about what it's like to be the mayor of Anytown, USA, and to discuss what problems his community faces, and what he's doing to remedy those issues. We talk a great deal about why he decided to run, what it was like running both the primary and general election...
2018-06-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC
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How Xbox Won E3 2018!
2018-06-19 06:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Okay, now I really am going on vacation. I promise. =D
2018-06-18 16:38:23 +0000 UTC
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Hey All,
I hope you're all doing great!
Whew! What a week. The busiest week in Colin's Last Stand's brief history, for sure. Usually, I post an episode of Side Quest a week. In fewer than three days, I posted seven episodes. So, you got seven weeks' worth of Side Quest content in only 72 hours. Nice!
The performance of these videos -- particularly the first party-centric ones -- was really beyond my expectations, and so I thank you so much for showing such kind support. Than...
2018-06-15 21:50:22 +0000 UTC
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Few (if any) television shows in history tickled our funny bones like Seinfeld. From 1989 until 1998, the demented stories of Jerry, George, Kramer, and Elaine captivated audiences with their absurdity, told with the assistance of incredible humor and world class writing. Today's KnockBack is dedicated to the amazing, spectacular, GOAT 180 episode run of Seinfeld, and focuses on the characters themselves. What makes the four protagonists tick? Why are their lives so insane? And how do they at...
2018-06-14 16:00:11 +0000 UTC
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E3 2018: Nintendo Press Conference Review!
2018-06-13 02:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Sophomore slump.
2018-06-12 21:02:58 +0000 UTC
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Lieutenant Michael Autery is a US Naval officer, the host of the UNALIENABLE Podcast, and a man with a passion for all things liberty. In his military role, he's charged with defending and upholding the American Constitution at all costs, something that intrigued him so much that he became obsessive about the document, the men who wrote it, and the rights it bestows upon all Americans. I invited Lt. Autery to Santa Monica for a Fireside Chat not only on Constitutional adoration and a respect ...
2018-06-12 16:01:00 +0000 UTC
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E3 2018: PlayStation Press Conference Review!
2018-06-12 11:00:01 +0000 UTC
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Do you like intermissions?!
2018-06-12 06:08:31 +0000 UTC
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E3 2018: Ubisoft Press Conference Review!
2018-06-12 03:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Well done.
2018-06-12 02:09:28 +0000 UTC
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E3 2018: Square Enix Press Conference Review!
2018-06-12 00:00:59 +0000 UTC
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Well, that was short.
2018-06-11 21:03:35 +0000 UTC
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E3 2018: Bethesda Press Conference Review!
2018-06-11 12:01:01 +0000 UTC
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