Screen Looking

Screen Looking returns for a day to unpack Final Fantasy VII Remake's brilliant ending, themes, and more in this special previously-unreleased episode.

In this previously lost episode, Andrew and an old friend from art school, Jim Wiser, weigh in on Naughty Dog’s production values, divisive creative choices, and when a sequel isn’t always necessary.

The unbridled (and much-needed) joy of Untitled Goose Game ushers Screen Looking into the spring as Andrew, Alex, Hilary, and Emma discuss the brilliance behind its dynamic sense of humor.

Detailing 10 video games that affected them greatly, Andrew & Alex reflect on their favorites of the past decade – making it one to remember.

Joe Jasek visits the show to discuss Civilization’s evolving formula, its revisionist-history hooks, and how good design can make a complex topic fun.

A mansion in the woods. A town in the fog. That sound in the well. With the help of our listeners, Alex leads Andrew down some of video games’ darkest corridors... and into the unknown for our Halloween special.

Andrew & Alex revisit the cultural impact of the original PlayStation – through its brief life as a Nintendo prototype, its cutting-edge product design, and the childhood memories it fostered.

In this previously lost episode, guest Hilary Bovay joins Andrew & Alex to interpret Cardboard Computer’s magical-surrealist adventure, Kentucky Route Zero.

Long distance friends call into the show to explain why they're still thinking about Hideo Kojima's masterful prequel, Metal Gear Solid 3, 15 years later.

What makes From Software's notoriously difficult video games worth enduring? Andrew, Alex, and special guest Mono Memory clash with 'Sekiro' to find out.

It's time for a bonus round. In our first Bonus Episode, Andrew & Alex have a candid conversation about their tastes in video games, kicking things off with a special announcement + a sneak-peek at future topics.

Bittersweet as it may feel, those late nights with the Resident Evil 2 remake had to end somewhere. Join Andrew, Alex and Nick on their victory lap through the streets of Raccoon City, as they discuss the game's more familiar narrative beats, campaign differences and more.

In this special two-part edition of Screen Looking, Andrew, Alex and Nick reconnect over how well the Resident Evil 2 remake has come back to haunt us. In Pt. 1, the focus is on the remake's new look, feel, and iconic moments...only to be interrupted by Mr. X.

Love 'em or hate 'em, the most unforgettable video game worlds are usually buried in snow. In this special winter episode, friends & listeners of the show write in with the ones they remember most.

It may have taken our entire lives, but the definitive Spider-Man video game is finally here. Andrew's brother, Nicholas, and their longtime friend, Ryan, join the conversation to thumb through the game's marvelous presentation, finer details and the comic books that inspired it.

Andrew & Alex are joined by illustrator Dave Kegg to assesses the state of Hearthstone's design today, and revisit its core appeal, visual flare, and more.

Somewhere between an epilogue and a standalone chapter, Uncharted: The Lost Legacy managed to distill the best parts of the series without overstaying its welcome. Tune in for Andrew & Hilary's conversation exploring the game's mythological and cultural background, cinematic qualities, production methods, and more.

In our sophomore episode, Andrew is joined by Hilary for a double-dose of hindsight. To mark the anniversary of another ambitious remake, we revisit one of our most beloved video game series with Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy — as well as insights from Andrew's feature article for Engadget on the developer’s process.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Screen Looking, a podcast where close friends take a closer look at their favorite video games. In this special debut, Andrew and Alex give their first impressions of the newly-announced and long-awaited remake of Resident Evil 2, while looking back at what made the 1998 classic so memorable.