006 - Europa Universalis IV, FlatOut, Half Life 2

("Save It For The Podcast, Buddy!") Tony dives into history with a recent grand-strategy title. Steve investigates what cutting-edge racing games were like in 2004. Aaron dissects the opening of a genre-defining first-person shooter. And, of course, everyone loves a good pun or two. 00:02:23 - Europa Universalis IV 00:39:55 - FlatOut 01:15:30 - Half-Life 2 Other mentions include: Crusader Kings II, Leonard Part 6, The History Channel, The Sims, Sid Meier's Civilization, The Binding Of Isaac, Tropico, Wreckfest, Good Charlotte, Desert Bus, Gran Turismo, Forza, Donkey Kong Country, FlatOut 2, FlatOut 3, Burnout, Grand Theft Auto, Watch_Dogs, The Rock, Wayne's World 2, Trackmania, Half-Life 1, Andrew Ryan, SHODAN, Terry Gilliam, Six Feet Under, Silent Hill 2, No One Lives Forever, Uncharted, The Last Of Us, Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Half-Life 3 (confirmed), Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Smith, Johnny Depp, Tim Burton (yes, things got a little weird).