In this episode of the Modern Gamer podcast, Amar interviews Dino Salazar, a veteran World of Warcraft player and avid gamer. They discuss the balance between real life and gaming, the appeal of action RPGs, the narrative of gaming companies, and the difficulty of From Software games. They also touch on the importance of prioritizing and setting boundaries in gaming, as well as the value of gaming communities and friendships. Dino shares his advice for balancing gaming and real life and gives a playful message to his future child.

In this conversation, Salih (Hilas) shares his experiences and passion for gaming. He talks about his early gaming days, starting with the Amiga 500 and progressing to consoles like Game Boy, Super Nintendo, and PS1. Salih highlights Final Fantasy VII as the game that sparked his love for gaming. He also discusses his affinity for Japanese RPGs and mentions games like Breath of Fire 2, Suikoden, and Tales of Destiny. Salih emphasizes the importance of freedom in games and values the time invested in a game compared to its price. He also touches on the potential of crypto gaming and blockchain technology in the gaming industry. The conversation explores the topic of gaming on mobile phones and the evolution of games. The hosts discuss popular mobile games like League of Legends, PUBG Mobile, and Call of Duty Mobile. They also mention their personal favorite games, such as Black Clover and Vampire Survivors. The conversation touches on the concept of pay-to-win games and the balance between gaming and real life. The hosts express their excitement for upcoming games like Wukong and discuss the future of gaming, including the possibility of a Ready Player One-like experience.

In this episode of the Modern Gamer podcast, Amar and guest Sanjin Cultus Hadziabdic discuss the challenges of balancing real-life obligations with gaming. Sanjin, a father, husband, and environmental and social impact assessment specialist, shares his experience of integrating gaming into his busy life. They also delve into the world of board games, particularly Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), and the role of the Dungeon Master. They explore the importance of imagination in gaming and the impact of technology on children's creativity.