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Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode.#8: Devouring Essence
August 27th, 2015 · 143 minutes
John educates Merlin about the first-person shooter game, "Destiny." Merlin feels overwhelmed, while John says we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg.
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This time around, John and Merlin talk about time-shifted media releases, corporate speak, and Dave the Marketing guy.
For the main topic, John educates Merlin about the first-person shooter game, "Destiny." Merlin feels overwhelmed, while John says we're only seeing the tip of the iceberg.
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