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New Player Has Joined

by Starburns Audio

Each episode explores the video games people love and why they love them. Why do we imprint hard on certain games, and how do those games imprint on us? Keith and Jesse chat with celebrities, game developers, industry pros, and some folks you’d never guess are into video games.

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Episodes

  1. 175: Final Fantasy VII - Keith & Jesse & Aristotle (Goodbye)

    It's the final episode of the podcast, and what better way to put it out than with the help of sweet baby Aristotle as Keith and Jesse finish their look at Final Fantasy VII. Thank you for listening. This has been New Player Has Joined. Goodbye.

  2. End of An Era

    New Player Has Joined is coming to an end. Keith and Jesse look back on the last three years of podcasting and talk about what comes next.

  3. 174: Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean - Keith & Jesse (First Love)

    It might not be the greatest game ever, but it's a game that has stuck with Jesse for decades. Keith and Jesse talk about Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean, a Sega Saturn gem that shaped Jesse's love of JRPGs.

  4. 173: The Legend of Dragoon - Keith & Jesse (Good & Flawed)

    Some games are masterpieces, some are flops, and some are beloved despite rough edges. Keith and Jesse discuss The Legend of Dragoon as they try to figure out what makes this game a cult classic.

  5. 172: Tetris - Keith & Jesse (Who Owns This?!)

    Z shape. L shape. Square. Z shape. Square. Long piece! Keith and Jesse talk about Tetris. And yes, the song is already stuck in your head.

  6. 171: Persona 5 - Keith & Jesse (Part IV)

    Shadows with creepy hands and the worst Valentine's Day possible? It must be Persona 5. Keith and Jesse finish their look at the instant classic RPG that has everybody asking, "Why can't you date Yusuke?"

  7. 170: DuckTales - Keith & Jesse (A Woo-Oo)

    Billionaire ducks AND pogo sticking enemies to death? Yeah, we're in. Keith and Jesse talk about the surprisingly great Nintendo classic DuckTales.

  8. 169: Jason Smith

    Jason Smith was the CEO of Starburns Audio, the reason New Player Has Joined got made, and one of the best people the world ever made. In honor of his life we're re-releasing his episode. Jason, wherever you are, we hope there's plenty of BBQ and Crazy Taxi for you. Thank you for everything, buddy.

  9. 168: The Secret of Monkey Island - Keith & Jesse (All Humor)

    If you're looking to point and click your way to a good joke, this one's for you. Keith and Jesse explore The Secret of Monkey Island in all its slapstick glory.

  10. 167: Shaq Fu - Keith & Jesse (No Basketball)

    Keith and Jesse explore the other dimensional world of Shaq Fu. Will there be basketball? No, somehow not even a little. It makes zero sense. But will there be sub-par fighting mechanics? Absolutely.

  11. 166: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Keith & Jesse (Amazing And Awful)

    Jump into your nicest cardboard box because it's time to get confusing! Keith and Jesse explore the 5th installment in the Metal Gear series, Phantom Pain. Is this game incredible? 100%. Is this game a complete mess? 100%.

  12. 165: Contra - Keith & Jesse (Basically Predator)

    It's one of the most difficult games ever created, and somehow it's still fun as hell. Keith and Jesse talk about the NES and arcade classic Contra, including why it's named Contra.

  13. 164: Dance Dance Revolution - Keith & Jesse (Pugs In Coal Mines)

    Oh you thought video games weren't physically demanding? Well welcome to the world of Dance Dance Revolution - the arcade dance game that took the early 2000's by storm. Keith and Jesse talk about the DDR world and how they're terrible at this game.

  14. 163: Medal of Honor: Underground - Keith & Jesse (WWII)

    WWII media is everywhere, but that doesn't mean a WWII game can't be special. Keith and Jesse explore Medal of Honor: Underground and take a look at how insane war is.

  15. 162: Crash Bandicoot - Keith & Jesse (90's Animals)

    Denim shorts and no shirt? It's gotta be Playstation's favorite mascot. Keith and Jesse discuss Crash Bandicoot and try to figure out why we were all obsessed with humanoid animals for 10 years.

  16. 161: Battletoads - Keith & Jesse (Nintendo Hard)

    Some games are difficult. Some games are nearly impossible. Only one game is Battletoads. Keith and Jesse look back on the unexpected NES classic that made rage quitting cool.

  17. 160: Skyrim - Keith & Jesse (And We're In Blackreach)

    Shouting as a weapon, arrows in knees, potions you'll never use - Skyrim has it all. Keith and Jesse jump into the hit Elder Scrolls game that left everybody asking, "How the hell do I get out of Blackreach?"

  18. 159: Postal - Keith & Jesse (Not A Good Game)

    Keith and Jesse take a look at the Postal series and try to figure out why somebody would make these games.

  19. 158: Super Mario Odyssey - Keith & Jesse (Pure Joy)

    Grab your hat and toss it onto a frog, it's time to talk about Super Mario Odyssey. Keith and Jesse marvel at the joy this game produces, and also talk about how Luigi is going to die.

  20. 157: Bad Dudes - Keith & Jesse (But Like, Good Bad)

    Lace up your ugliest sneakers and put on your worst sweatpants - it's time to be bad. Keith and Jesse take a look at the NES and arcade beat 'em up Bad Dudes. It's part great and part awful.

  21. 156: Demon's Souls - Keith & Jesse (Enjoying Punishment)

    You died. A lot. Like, way too much. But that's just how some games go. Keith and Jesse explore the world of Demon's Souls and see what it takes to- and they died again.

  22. 155: Persona 5 - Keith & Jesse (Part III)

    Teenage creepiness and Egyptian iconography are everywhere in New Player's newest look at Persona 5. Keith and Jesse jump back into the cognitive world for part three of the series.

  23. 154: Wii Sports - Keith & Jesse (Pete Weber)

    If you think bowling isn't a real sport, you're right. But it is a Wii Sport, and that makes it awesome. Keith and Jesse talk about the Nintendo Wii's launch title that had everybody addicted.

  24. 153: Limbo - Keith & Jesse (Purgatory!)

    Get ready for some talk about Catholicism and kids dying, because Limbo is a dark game. Keith and Jesse talk about the terrifying and fun world of this indie darling.

  25. 152: Cyberpunk Games - Keith & Jesse (Or Whatever)

    If you've ever wanted your arms to double as laser machetes, we've got the genre for you. Keith and Jesse explore the world of cyberpunk games ahead of the Cyberpunk 2077 release. There are lots of floppy discs.

  26. 151: Persona 5 - Keith & Jesse (Part II)

    Corrupt painters and gang members who harass high school students? It must be time for the second installment in the Persona 5 series. Keith and Jesse talk about anime, made up shadows, and why Yusuke rubs them the wrong way.

  27. 150: Final Fantasy X-2 - Biqtch Puddin' (The Gucci Grid)

    What do you do when a former guest's favorite game of all time is one of the host's least favorite games of all time? Invite them back on. Keith and Jesse are joined by Biqtch Puddin' to talk about Final Fantasy X-2.

  28. 149: Super Metroid - Matteo Lane (Groundbreaking)

    It's time to take on Mother Brain again, but this time it's personal. I mean it seemed pretty personal the first time, but now it's personal-er. Keith and Jesse talk Super Metroid with Matteo Lane, who has a very good secret.

  29. 148: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Keith & Jesse (Vampires Are Perverts)

    Misleading exposition and an in-game curse still couldn't stop this one from being widely played. Keith and Jesse get to the bottom of Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. And spoiler alert - all vampires are gross.

  30. 147: Sea of Thieves - Kyle Ayers (Trivia Time)

    Not everything gets experienced the way developers intend. Keith and Jesse talk Sea of Thieves with Kyle Ayers, and discover how some video games can be made into different kinds of video games.

  31. 146: Rise of Nations - Keith & Jesse (History Repeats)

    Settle in for a history lesson, but not the kind where you sit in a classroom pretending to memorizing dates. More the kind where you try to get nuclear weapons before your enemies and then crush them. Keith and Jesse talk history and Rise of Nations.

  32. 145: Skitchin' - Keith & Jesse (It's Still Cool)

    If you're not grabbing a car's bumper to rollerblade faster, is it even the 90's? Keith and Jesse explore Skitchin' in all of its outdated glory.

  33. 144: Sunset Riders - Keith & Jesse (With Steve)

    If you like cowboys and ridiculous color schemes, you've come to the right place. Keith and Jesse explore the world of Sunset Riders, and why westerns in the 90's are hilarious and weird.

  34. 143: MLB The Show - Keith & Jesse (Unwritten Rules)

    Grab a hot dog and settle in for a four hour sit fest. Keith and Jesse are talking about baseball and MLB: The Show. Just because a sport is boring doesn't mean the video game has to be. But sometimes it is.

  35. 142: Destiny 2 - Keith & Jesse (It's A Mess)

    Failed DLCs and nerfed weapons everywhere? It must be Destiny 2. Keith and Jesse go over the beautiful mess that is Bungie's, no wait, Activision's- you know what? We can't remember who's responsible for this one.

  36. 141: Shovel Knight - Keith & Jesse (Modern Nostalgia)

    Grab your sword, and then put it right back down and pick up your best gardening tools. Keith and Jesse are talking about the indie hit Shovel Knight. Spoiler - they dig it. Get it? Yeah, we're sorry.

  37. 140: Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City - Keith & Jesse (NBA Games)

    If you played in the NBA in the 90's there's a 50/50 chance you have a video game with your name on it. Keith and Jesse explore the world of bad but hilarious games from the golden era of the Chicago Bulls.

  38. 139: Mario Party - Keith & Jesse (The After Party)

    Does your palm hurt from making circles on a weird little joystick? If not, you're playing the wrong game. Keith and Jesse jump into Mario Party to talk about level playing fields and the darker mini-games you didn't play with your friends.

  39. 138: Control - Keith & Jesse (Bureaucratic Ghosts)

    Have a seat. No time for questions. Take this weapon. You're the director. Could you cleanse the oldest house? Keith and Jesse dive into the confusing and intriguing world of the FBC as they explore Control.

  40. 137: NBA 2K - Hannibal Buress (Dropping Knowledge)

    If you're not paying somebody to earn you some badges, are you even playing the game? Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Hannibal Buress to talk about NBA 2K and how some games go deeper than you think.

  41. 136: Persona 5 - Keith & Jesse (Part 1)

    Grab a mask, fight a shadow, and get yourself a cat-van because Keith and Jesse are jumping into their series on Persona 5. Or maybe that's just your cognition of what's happening? Doesn't matter. Cue the music.

  42. 135: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Caroline Johnson (Cuteness Overload)

    While so many games are intense and loud, one of today's most famous games is warm and cuddly. Keith and Jesse are joined by Keith's girlfriend Caroline Johnson to talk about the low stress, high cuteness adventure that is Animal Crossing.

  43. 134: Ecco The Dolphin - Keith & Jesse (LSD & The Deep Blue Sea)

    Keith and Jesse talk about drugs and sexual relationships with aquatic mammals. Wait, sorry that sounds horrible. Keith and Jesse talk about killing everything in the ocean. Okay, I'm not doing this right. Keith and Jesse talk about Ecco The Dolphin. Hmm, still sounds weird...

  44. 133: Fascism In Gaming - Keith & Jesse (Fuck Nazis)

    Keith and Jesse are back with a video game episode. But also it's about fascism and police states. Turns out all your favorite games are about taking down corrupt governmental systems.

  45. 132: Backyard Baseball - Keith & Jesse (Pick Your Team)

    Summer is officially kicking off, and Keith and Jesse are celebrating with Backyard Baseball. So pick the fastest kid in your neighborhood and get nostalgic for 'The Sandlot' because they're definitely dropping a Benny The Jet reference or two.

  46. 131: Far Cry 4 - Keith & Jesse (Like Father, Like Son)

    Run from a rhino and learn how to use a bow and arrow real fast, because Keith and Jesse are jumping into Far Cry 4. There will be drugs. There will be rocket launchers. And there will be a very eccentric fashion designer.

  47. 130: Music In Gaming 2 - Keith & Jesse (2 Music 2 Furious)

    Grab some headphones and settle in, because it's time for volume II of music in gaming. Keith and Jesse share some of their favorite and most memorable songs from games throughout history.

  48. 129 - Math Blaster: Keith & Jesse (Are you Not Edutained?! )

    Not every video game is about shooting and lighting things on fire. Some are about math. And also shooting and lighting things on fire. Keith and Jesse put on their space suits for Math Blaster, and then they feel stupid because you don't need a space suit to record a podcast.

  49. 128: God of War - Keith & Jesse (Kick Down A Door)

    Chain some giant knives to your arms because Keith and Jesse are back with a full length episode about the action-adventure classic God of War. It's over the top and violent in ways that scare your parents. Like we said - a classic.

  50. Quarantine - Episode 36 (Hacking, War, and Conspiracies)

    Keith and Jesse are a little bit wary of free video games and conspiracy theories. Those two are unrelated. Or maybe they're not? Oh man, this might turn into a conspiracy theory...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Each episode explores the video games people love and why they love them. Why do we imprint hard on certain games, and how do those games imprint on us? Keith and Jesse chat with celebrities, game developers, industry pros, and some folks you’d never guess are into video games.

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Each episode explores the video games people love and why they love them. Why do we imprint hard on certain games, and how do those games imprint on us? Keith and Jesse chat with celebrities, game developers, industry pros, and some folks you’d never guess are into video games.

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