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Episodes

1. 18

   The Serious Problems Surrounding MMORPGs

   I have tried to get my World of Warcraft fix with games like Guild Wars 2, SWTOR, and Elder Scrolls Online, but unfortunately, the leveling experience in these MMORPGs are plagued by the same issues.

   Jul 18, 2017

   6m
2. 17

   Walking Dead Season 2 (Telltale) - Story Review

   I was engrossed by Telltale's depiction of the Walking Dead in their first season. Season 2 I take a look at the game's story/narrative to dissect what the company did well and if the story had the same emotional impact as its predecessor.

   Jun 20, 2017

   18m
3. 16

   Banner Saga's Combat Brings Down The Narrative

   I discuss whether the slow pacing of the Banner Saga's gameplay hinders the excellent writing and story of this game. The narrative was gorgeously crafted but I felt like the combat was missing something special.

   Jun 1, 2017

   14m
4. 15

   Unravel - Physics Puzzles and Memories (Theme and Mechanics)

   Unravel is a lovingly crafted game that wants to tell a personal story about memories, how memories progress through life and growing up around nature. Platforming and physics drive gameplay. The unique yarn mechanic is both thematic and refreshing.

   May 17, 2017

   13m
5. 14

   Hitman GO - The Superior "Go" Thematic Integration

   Having played Lara Croft Go, I decided to try out its thematic predecessor, Hitman Go. The themes introduced actually adhere to the source material compared to the Tomb Raider counterpart.

   May 4, 2017

   4m
6. 13

   Fantasy Versus Simulation in Racing Games (Project Cars and Burnout Paradise)

   I try my hand at a racing sim, specifically Project Cars, and realize I hate it. I switch over to Burnout Paradise and realize I miss the older Burnouts. Car combat is fantasy but at least it is a fun experience compared to simulations.

   Apr 27, 2017

   8m
7. 12

   Cook Serve Delicious and My Experience In Fast Food

   Cook Serve Delicious is a mobile game that simulates the work of a restaurant owner/employee. I discuss how accurate this video game is with portraying the industry and the difficulties of the restaurant business.

   Apr 17, 2017

   9m
8. 11

   Mass Effect Andromeda: Immersion, Writing, and, Voice Acting

   We all know Mass Effect Andromeda has some awful animations, but the gaming community is quick to judge. There are glitches and questionable writing, but the game is still an amazing sci-fi experience. The voice acting is also the best it can be with some questionable writing.

   Apr 10, 2017

   8m
9. 10

   Plug and Play - Pretentious Art or Meaningful Creation?

   Plug and Play is a game that has been covered by big YouTubers but rarely does anyone discuss the meaning behind the imagery in this interactive film. I discuss whether this game is pretentious or if it has meaning for its audience.

   Apr 4, 2017

   8m
10. 9

    Layers of Fear - Horror With Meaning?

    Having played Outlast, I decided horror in video games is awful. Layers of Fear helped to change my perception. While the game has faults, this title also presents serious subject matter with mental illness. Because the game is more of an interactive fiction piece and less of a game, it is…

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    Mar 14, 2017

    15m
11. 8

    Ghost Recon Wildlands and Military Exposition

    I tried the Ghost Recon: Wildlands beta recently and was shocked at some awful glitches, but the dialogue stood out as extremely terrible. Part of the problem was the mission intel that was given through exposition.

    Mar 3, 2017

    8m
12. 7

    Dark Heritage: Guardians of Hope - Beautiful and Cringy Artifex Mundi Game

    Dark Heritage is a mobile video game by Artifex Mundi. This is a hidden object puzzle game with an amazing atmosphere that is held down by some repetitive mechanics and a cringe level that is absurdly high.

    Feb 28, 2017

    8m
13. 6

    Political Journalism and Video Game Journalism

    Politics influence the video game industry and is worth discussing. When gaming is used as a platform to discuss unrelated political issues I take offense. It becomes a waste of time even if the stance on the issue is something I can agree with. Deus Vult:...

    Feb 25, 2017

    4m
14. 5

    Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime - The Dying Art of Couch Co-Op

    I applaud Asteroid Base. Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime is an amazing experience that actually focuses on the art of couch co-op. This is a dying trend in video games. This is a fun Valentines Day activity for the couple who wants to stay inside.

    Feb 15, 2017

    11m
15. 4

    Losing Ten Minutes of My Life to Battleborn Tap (Theme and Mechanics)

    Battleborn Tap is a mobile game that wasted precious development time for Gearbox. This waste of a video game has the player tapping mindlessly causing lifeless gameplay. I won't get back those ten minutes of my life.

    Feb 12, 2017

    6m
16. 3

    Lara Croft Go - A Great Puzzle and Mobile Game With a Pointless Tomb Raider Theme

    Lara Croft Go is a puzzle game that is on mobile devices. The puzzle mechanics were engaging and just challenging enough. The Tomb Raider theme, however, was a pointless money grab by Square Enix.

    Feb 2, 2017

    6m
17. 2

    Indie Games: The Only Way I Will Buy a Nintendo Switch

    The Nintendo Switch has the gaming community obsessing over it. The only way I want this video game console is if it delivers Indie games. Playing mobile games with analog sticks is a must for these smaller indie titles.

    Jan 31, 2017

    7m
18. 1

    Gigantic - The Best Battle Arena on the Market (Xbox One)

    Gigantic is a Game Preview title on the Xbox Store. This video game should not be confused with MOBA's like Smite. This game is its own unique blend of mechanics that stress rapid style gameplay. While League of Legends is slow, this battle arena forces players to make quick decisions.

    Jan 24, 2017

    10m