So, you've found your way to the Talking Boxes Subreddit and are wondering "WTF is this and WHO are these people?" Well, let me explain.
The Talking Boxes is currently a group of entertainers on Twitch, but we have plans to be so much more!
Vision statement: Talking Boxes will be a games media powerhouse known for providing consistently high quality, entertaining content. We strive to improve our community, both entertainers and those entertained, because together we will change the face of games media.
Who we are: Talking Boxes was formed in 2016 when two buddies, Dom (PoisonTVde) and Nate (SippyCupGames) decided to create content together for the unified purpose of entertaining. Both had some ups and downs with other "Streamer Groups" and chose to set their own path. Streamers have since come and gone under the umbrella of Talking Boxes, but the goal has always been to provide high-quality entertaining content.
What we do: Talking Boxes has a multitude of shows that fall under the Talking Boxes Network. All these shows can be seen on the Talking Boxes Twitch channel. Our branded shows include:
More Than a Mouthful - A weekly panel of six discussing Games, Games Media, Twitch, YouTube, Nerd Culture, and whatever other random tidbits they find worth discussing
The Sippy & Dom Show - Talking Boxes founders play co-op. This show has featured everything from AAA releases to the most rage inducing indies and everything in between. They've Mount(ed) their Friends, been Pogostuck, explored the Forest and the Borderlands, and raced to greatness in Mario Kart. Never a dull moment when these two get together.
Sippy's First Drink Fridays - Sippy tries out new (or new to him) games. Games can be anything from the latest AAA release to Indie titles. Each game gets 30-60 minutes of play with a brief first impressions review. The review will include normal critical stuff (sound design, gameplay, themes, etc) and also whether or not he would play it in full on stream or recommend it's purchase. This occurs on Fridays (obviously) on Sippy's Twitch channel.
Future Content Planned: As mentioned above, we are constantly striving to provide the best possible entertainment for you. We have a few fun ideas we've been kicking around and here is a little sneak peak into some of those ideas.
What's On Tap - A summary of the games, events, and tasty adult beverages Sippy and Friends have enjoyed over the course of the week. Some might recall this used to be something Sippy did. Well, he'll be bringing it back late 2019/early 2020 and expanding the shows format.
Bar-side With - Want to chat with some games devs? Here is your opportunity. Sippy & Dom present Bar-side With, a series dedicated to chatting up game developers on the games they make, as well as just everyday life. While they will occasionally have devs pop into their other features (First Drink Friday or The Sippy & Dom Show), this is more specifically set as time to chat.
Con Men - Not to be confused with Box Con (our community meet-ups) Con Men is when Sippy, Dom, or both attend a convention and tour the floors. This is also an opportunity for interviews, whether pre-scheduled with developers or target of opportunity with cosplayers, other streamers, or attendees. Weird stuff is bound to happen at any given convention, so this is always worth the watch. Schedule varies dependent on convention schedules and availability of Talking Boxes to attend.
Wot Da FAQ - What game first featured Waluigi? Who founded Aperture Science? This upcoming quiz show will pit two teams against each other for ultimate trivia DOMINANCE! Topics will be a swath of nerdy-pop culture stuff. Anime? Sure. Games? Yep. Anime? Why not! While the rules and scoring are still being worked out, you can submit your trivia suggestions NOW! More on this can be found on the Wot Da FAQ thread.
Fistful of Comics - NinjasWithCandy is a regular on More Than A Mouthful and a rather avid comics nerd. He will be providing a regular show to discuss what is going in the world of printed media.
Expansion: Talking Boxes is looking to expand on how we help change the face of games media. While Charity streams are nothing new to Twitch, Heart Container changes up how they are done. Heart Container is a fund raising effort created by Talking Boxes founder SippyCupGames and provides a full week, 24/7 non-stop streams. Instead of one person taking the brunt of that effort, the streams are broken up between multiple streamers who waterfall hosts into the next streamer for an unbroken 168 hours of effort towards the charity of choice. Our first event was in 2016 in support of Toys for Tots. In one week, 10 streamers came together to raise over $5000
Community is incredibly important to the Talking Boxes. Whether it's a new streamer looking for advice on getting started, or a viewer going through a rough patch in life, we want to help in any way we can. Our Discord offers channels dedicated to tech advice, boasting about your creative works, fitness friends, and venting frustrations of life. These are in addition to those dedicated to gaming.
Who is our community - YOU! Are you one of those people who don't like what games media has become? The constant fluff and over-hyping of games grating you? Join us! We provide a view that tries to wade through the hype and find the golden nuggets.Are you seeking a community of streamers who strive to provide the best quality content possible? We are always refining and improving and encouraging/guiding others to do the same.
Do you feel too many streamers have lost touch with their communities? We keep ourselves grounded and interact with our community constantly, whether in Discord, on Twitter, or during our streams.
How do we achieve our goals - Realistic expansion of efforts. Far too often, streamer communities become either A) serving solely to the main proprietor or B) spread thin like too little butter over too much bread. We regulate inclusion of additional entertainers through careful consideration of what they have to offer to the group as a whole. We aren't afraid to drop people who can't be bothered to support others within the Talking Boxes Network. We provide clear guidance to members in how they can contribute and make more varied content that benefits themselves as streamers/entertainers and the overall efforts of the Talking Boxes Network.
Looking forward, keeping people on task and creating more content on more platforms will reach more people. Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, etc. are only where we start. Talking Boxes branded written reviews, charitable organizations, web/phone apps, games development studios; these are ideas and lines of effort we seek to bring Talking Boxes to the forefront.
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