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MEGA MAN: The Undernet Is Misunderstood
Aug. 6, 2018
Lawerence and Kevin (@In_the_Lupe) are joined by Abu (@abu_zafar) to discuss why the Undernet was created (2:28), how the ranking system works (8:50), and the prejudices held by Topsiders and Undernet dwellers (16:43). This …
MINIGAME: Making Your Own Lore in ‘No Man’s Sky’
July 30, 2018
The story is whatever you make it in No Man’s Sky. Only a video game can give you the tools and the world to craft a narrative only you can. That’s why we love games. Minigame is a short essay series produced and hosted by M…
STARDEW VALLEY: Features We’d Love to See After Multiplayer
July 28, 2018
The multiplayer update for Stardew Valley will officially release on PC, Mac, and Linux on August 1, 2018 (and consoles soon after). In anticipation, Leo (@LeoWigginsVO) and Abu (@abu_zafar) share the features and DLC they w…
FALLOUT: Vault 76 Is a Grand Experiment
July 23, 2018
Jaden (@MrJadJay) and Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster) aren’t convinced Vault 76 is as innocent as it seems. They put on their speculation hats and discuss what a ghoul-infested wasteland might be like (2:48), how factions will be in…
Come geek out about games with us!
July 18, 2018
We’re recruiting! If we haven’t talked about a game you think you’re an expert on, consider joining the team. We’re always looking to bring on new voices and perspectives. Please reach out to our executive producer Abu Zafar…
MINIGAME: The Power of Imagination in ‘The Adventures of Captain Spirit’
July 16, 2018
Michael discusses how Dontnod Entertainment, the developers of Life is Strange, explore the imagination of a young child in their latest demo. Minigame is a short essay series produced and hosted by Michael Farris (@farristh…
OVERWATCH: History of the Omnic Crisis
July 11, 2018
Bruce (@BruceWalton) and Lawerence explain the timeline and origin of the Omnic Crisis (2:11), how different countries reacted to the uprising (9:44), and humanity’s decision to band together and form Overwatch (15:27). This…
METROID: The Atmosphere of ‘Super Metroid’
July 9, 2018
Michael (@farristhewheel) is taking a break from his MINIGAME series this week to take care of a baby Metroid in Super Metroid. He joins Neil (@neilbigdeal) to discuss the incredible mood and atmosphere of the game (2:14), e…
MEGA MAN: NetNavis Have Feelings Too
June 25, 2018
Lawerence and Kevin (@In_the_Lupe) explore how an Operator’s personality is reflected in their NetNavi. They discuss why Guts Man always acts so tough (2:34), the reason Mr. Match goes through three NetNavis (4:34) and worry…
FALLOUT: Factions of the Wasteland
June 22, 2018
Lawerence and Jaden (@MrJadJay) are joined by Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster) for the ultimate Fallout factions showdown. They argue about which of their three favorite factions are better (0:39), discuss their one least favorite fa…
STARDEW VALLEY: Happy Festivus
June 19, 2018
Leo (@LeoWigginsVO) and Abu (@abu_zafar) solve why Abigail is so good at the egg hunt (1:24), work up the courage to ask a lady for a dance (5:18), and get into a grange measuring contest (13:47). This is an [Expert] level e…
E3 2018: Nintendo Press Conference Reactions
June 15, 2018
In this special E3 2018 episode, Neil (@neilbigdeal) and Lawerence share their reactions to the announcements from Nintendo’s press conference. They discuss Hollow Knight’s surprise release (0:35), figure out what Overcooked…
E3 2018: Sony Press Conference Reactions
June 14, 2018
In this special E3 2018 episode, Abu (@abu_zafar) and Leo (@LeoWigginsVO) share their reactions to the announcements from Sony’s press conference. They discuss Ellie in The Last of Us Part II (1:25), the worlds of Kingdom He…
MINIGAME: Family Mysteries in ‘Her Story’
June 4, 2018
Her Story is not a game about solving a murder mystery. Instead, it’s a story about solving a family mystery, which is what makes the game so engrossing. Minigame is a short essay series produced and hosted by Michael Farris…
STARDEW VALLEY: Marriage Is a Social Construct
May 30, 2018
Abu (@abu_zafar) and Leo (@LeoWigginsVO) break down the steps for marriage (1:50), discuss the perks of married life (6:31), and get to know each of the 12 available bachelors and bachelorettes in Pelican Town (13:35). This …
MEGA MAN: Battle Network Predicted Our World
May 23, 2018
Kevin and Lawerence discuss the differences between the original Mega Man lore and Battle Network lore (0:59), the history of Dr. Light and Dr. Wily (6:17), and the customization of NetNavis (13:17). This is an [Expert] leve…
MINIGAME: The Organic Storytelling of ‘Beyond: Two Souls’
May 21, 2018
Beyond: Two Souls has no codex or blunt exposition about its lore. Instead, it effortlessly teaches players about its world without being overwhelming. That’s an achievement a lot of story-driven games can learn from. Miniga…
FALLOUT: Codsworth Is Family
May 17, 2018
Lawerence plays Fallout for the first time and joins Jaden (@MrJadJay) to discuss why Codsworth is the best companion (2:19), the differences between the Minutemen and The Brotherhood of Steel (9:18), and the sheer amount of…
STARDEW VALLEY: Linus Is God and Other Hidden Lore
May 14, 2018
There’s so much lore hidden in the world of Stardew Valley. Abu (@abu_zafar) and Leo (@LeoWigginsVO) discuss two wars that define the valley, theorize about Linus’ true nature, and untangle the sexual web of lies in Pelican …
End of Season 1
May 9, 2018
We’ve officially wrapped up the first season of the show, and we’re gonna take this week off to prep for season two. We’re kicking off season two next week with a brand new set of games that include Fallout, Stardew Valley, …
METROID: Cleaning up the Chozo’s Mess
May 3, 2018
Lawerence has completed his playthrough of Metroid II: Return of Samus. He joins Neil (@neilbigdeal) to discuss the best way to defeat the Metroid queen, what aeion energy is, and how the Chozo left their mess for Samus to c…
MINIGAME: ‘Knights of the Old Republic II’ and The Death of Tropes
April 30, 2018
Knights of the Old Republic II deconstructed a ton of Star Wars tropes and made players question everything they thought they knew about the Star Wars universe. Minigame is a short essay series produced and hosted by Michael…
MASS EFFECT: The Ethics of Cultural Genocide
April 25, 2018
Kevin (@In_the_Lupe) and Abu (@abu_zafar) and Leo (@LeoWigginsVO) discuss one of the most controversial topics in the history of the Mass Effect universe: the genophage. They draw parallels to the U.S. nuclear strikes in Wor…
OVERWATCH: Retribution and The Decline of Overwatch
April 23, 2018
Bruce (@BruceWalton) and Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster) discuss this year’s Retribution event, last year’s Uprising event, and what they think about Overwatch’s place in the world it helped shape. This is an [Expert] level episode,…