Quality Mode

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens battle their way through the last of the Claire A scenario and it was a totally chill time that no one had any great difficulty dealing with...right?Well, as long as Adam has nothing to reveal, we should be fine...what? Oh no. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens have entered the world of survival horror. Will Jonathan be able to convince them that tank controls really aren't that bad once you get used to them or will this be another ordeal like Metal Gear Solid 3? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For something a little different, the guys decided to play the demo for the upcoming indie release: "Don't Stop, Girly Pop!" An upcoming movement based shooter with a very pink aesthetic. Will Jonathan understand half of the Y2K references that his fellow co-hosts bombard him with...what do you think?https://store.steampowered.com/app/2610650/Dont_Stop_Girlypop/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a New Year and we're already excited what the world of gaming has in store for us. Join Jonathan, Adam and Mittens as they talk about their most anticipated releases before having a civil conversation when putting those same games into a top 5...civil in the "disturbance" sense, anyway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Holidays!Join Jonathan, Adam and Mittens as they celebrate the end of the year with totally real, in person presents. Now if only they could get Mittens out of the tree long enough to unwrap his. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens debate whether the Warthog section at the end of Halo is actually any good.There's also some stuff about villains in media but surely people want to hear more about the vroom vroom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens fight through the infamous library and discuss what makes a good level...also, who gave the Flood a rocket launcher! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A horror themed level? In my sci-fi shooter? Someone call the waiter, they've obviously gotten my order wrong.Join Jonathan, Adam and Mittens as they discuss the reveal of the Flood in Bungie's Halo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens discuss the probability of an 8 foot tall super solider being able to hide in a bit of shrubbery. They then discuss why the Covenant ship on the remastered anniversary version is like seeing a laser tag arena lit up so the kids can find the exit and stop crying.That was certainly a description that I just wrote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens have come full circle (or halo) as they upgrade from the humble beginnings of Marathon to the shooter that would make Bungie a household name; Halo Combat Evolved. Will nostalgia blindness be an issue here as the three remember their teenage days? Highly likely with, Adam, at least. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens have found themselves stranded on a desert island with a flat screen TV, a gaming PC and access to the internet. The Gods apparently smile upon us with these bountiful gifts and luckily, the hosts have brought their desert island games with them (it's all rather convenient if you ask me)Trigger warning: The subjects of depression and suicide are brought up in this episode. If you or a loved one are experiencing these feelings then please reach out and talk to friends, family and a professional if you are able.If you need immediate help and are unable to get it then use a helpline such as the Samaritans.Call the at Samaritans: 116 123 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As their journey throughout the Halcyon system draws to a close; Jonathan, Adam and Mittens reflect on their time amongst the stars and have an ever so mild disagreement about a game previously played... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens talk about how the quests are beginning to lose their lustre when it comes to nuanced decision making and a couple of rude jokes are thrown in for good measure... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens discover the heinous plan of the board and that too much alcohol can be deadly to guards.All this and more in the bookclub for gamers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens are taking a break from the main quest to have a look at all the ones on the side (if only there was some convenient name for this kind of activity in an RPG)Join them as they discuss Vicar Max's vision quest, Parvati's love life and a movement doomed to failure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back and they're off to space for some hijinks in the Halcyon colony. How will they "save" the day in this dystopian adventure? Everyone will be fine...probably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extra bonus episode for you all, where we discuss what makes a good remake while trying not to tear each other apart limb from limb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a thrill it was to play through one of my favourite games. Shame I had to bring along the other two to question its' brilliance throughout but I was advised that a podcast with only one speaker can feel a little one sided. Was I able to convince my unwilling agents that they were wrong to overlook this gem? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jonathan, Adam and Mittens for a philosophical debate about the nature of scientists and how they've been manipulated for evil deeds throughout human history....and some naughty jokes. I remember when this was meant to be a video game podcast.Metal Gear Solid 3 proves to be divisive with a very famous "boss battle" that definitely didn't result in various members not talking to one another after recording ended. (Mittens, if you're reading this, I love you) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of Quality Mode; Jonathan has a very calm and measured response to Mittens failing to understand the brilliance of the boss fight with The End.So won't you join yet another calm addition of the book club for gamers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As operation Snake Eater gets underway, the guys find themselves taking very different approaches to "stealth"Will Mittens and Adam finally realise just how wrong they were in this; the latest episode of the podcast for gamers?You can find Jonathan's video game articles here:https://retrostatue.wordpress.com/?_gl=1*1ka29c8*_gcl_au*MTU0OTY5MjU3Mi4xNzUyNTA5NTQ2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode; Jonathan gets to play one of his favourite games whilst claiming it's for work.Unfortunately for Mittens and Adam, they also have to play it.This will certainly be an interesting game to cover in this latest episode of the bookclub for games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a short break before beginning our next game; the boys discuss the future of the live service model and how it impacts the gaming industry as a whole.They also try and help Adam through his crippling Destiny 2 addiction but that challenge might be beyond them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We did it!After many annoying levels of FPS design from a time forgotten, we've played the final level of Classic Marathon and we're all in agreement that the story was amazing...right? Okay, maybe just me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens are forced to explore the ship of the alien species known as the Pfhor.Durandal, (A.I. more problematic than chat GPT) is still treating them as pawns in a game larger than themselves.Will they ever outwit the crafty A.I? Probably not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we discuss the simple topic of freewill as we focus our attention on Durandal and his continuing development as a rogue A.I.We also come across a level that is rather infamous in the Marathon community... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan, Adam and Mittens explore the character of Durandal.How does this 90's depiction of A.I. hold up when compared to our current understanding?How was the Mars colony treated in this expanded universe?Are Bungie (according to Mittens) "talentless hacks?"Join us to find out.Please leave us a review on your platform of choice and spread the word to any and all who may be interested in our gaming book club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dive into the first chapter of Marathon where everyone definitely did all their homework beforehand and won't have disappointed Jonathan, no sir.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Somewhere in the Heavens, they are waiting" - Marathon (1994)The guys prepare for their playthrough of the classic Marathon by discussing their prior experience with Bungie (which mainly devolves into them gushing about Halo)Will Jonathan manage to keep the show on track? Will Adam ever stop giving Bungie all of his money?Will Mittens true name ever be known...no. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.