In our final episode we discuss our games of the year for 2023, then movies based on games and games based on movies, and reflect on our experiences running this podcast.News:Cyberpunk 2.1 updateEverywhere closed alpha, 2022 trailer, Everything

#4:5 - Advertisements and Product Placement in Games

Nov 29th, 2023 1h 2m

We discuss opinions and examples of advertisement and product placement in videogames.Find us on Discord & PatreonNews:Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer Announcement Teaser Announcement(historical) Rockstar pays modder who patched GTA Online load time

#4:4 - Spooky Scary Skelegames feat. Alan & Jake

Nov 1st, 2023 1h 2m

For Halloween we discuss horror games and why we do (or do not) play them, with our friend Alan. Jake drops in and doesn't have a mic, sorry about the audio quality!We're going to skip next week's episode then the week after we will be discussi

#4:3 - Game Club: Stars Die feat. Don

Oct 25th, 2023 1h 10m

In celebration of Spooky Month we're starting our new Game Club feature by playing Stars Die, a short cosmic horror game. You can find it on Steam or Itch.io. Beware spoilers!Chat with us on Discord!Join our Patreon!Discussed:Baldur's Gate 3Nur

#4:2 - Crossover Media & Licensed Games feat. Drew

Oct 18th, 2023 1h 14m

We discuss books & film based on games and games based on other media. Next week we will be discussing Stars Die, play it with us! (find it on Steam or Itch.io) Chat with us on Discord!Join our Patreon!No news this episode.Discussed:Resident Ev

#4:1 - Starfield vs Baldur's Gate 3 vs Cyberpunk 2077 feat. Drew

Oct 11th, 2023 1h 15m

We're back for season 4! To start us off, we talk about three major releases that came out while we were away.Chat with us on Discord!Join our Patreon!News:Games industry layoffsNintendo shut down 3DS and WiiU eShopsNew Switch rumorsFallout TV

#3:10 - Game Showcases, Past and Future feat. Jake

Jun 22nd, 2023 1h 23m

In this season finale, four Js talk about games they're looking forward to playing, including new announcements, revisiting favorites, and older games they just haven't gotten around to yet.We're going to take a break for a few weeks, and then

#3:9 - Happy Pride!

Jun 14th, 2023 1h 11m

Happy Pride! In celebration, Jacob, Jasper, and Jon discuss queer representation and queer stories in games.News:Twitch's New Ad RulesCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Release DateSystem Shock Reboot1TB Xbox Series S Starfield Watch MerchCities

#3:8 - The Zelda Episode feat. Patrick

Jun 7th, 2023 1h 11m

The long-awaited Zelda episode is here! Join Jon, Jasper, Jacob, and special guest Patrick as they deep dive into Tears of the Kingdom and how it has taken control of their lives. Beware, spoilers within.Join us on Discord!Watch us on Youtube!

#3:7 - Not the Zelda Episode feat. Mouthskin

May 31st, 2023 1h 18m

Jon, Jasper, and Jacob, once again, join Adam and Jake (another one), AKA Mouthskin, on a conversational journey through space, time, and hilarious depression.Also, the group gets into gaming news, Jasper new PC, and the upcoming projects from

#3:6 - Phil Spencer, Redfall, and Digital vs. Physical Games

May 8th, 2023 1h 12m

Jon, Jasper, and Jacob discuss video gaming news, including the latest interview (Kinda Funny Games) where Phil Spencer, CEO of Xbox Games Studios, addressed the the disappointing launch of Arcane Austin's Redfall (Skill Up; IGN). They also di

#3:5 - Acquisitons & Unions, and Systemic Issues in Game Worlds

May 1st, 2023 1h 4m

Jon, Jasper, and Jacob discuss a new development in the Microsoft & Activison-Blizzard acquisition (BBC; The Verge), dig into SEGA of America Worker's new union (Polygon), and go over why many open world video games are full of a whole bunch of

#3:4 - The Scotch & Dr. K Files feat. Russell

Apr 22nd, 2023 1h 16m

Warning: We had some significant audio quality problems in this episode, but decided the conversation was too fun not to release. Sorry!Jasper, Jon, Jacob, and special guest Russell discuss the gaming news, arcade games, under-represented franc

#3:3 - Scientifical Fiction Games & The Well Rounded Jogger

Apr 1st, 2023 1h 16m

Jasper, Jacob, and Jon decide to take up a vow of silence.. April Fools! They discuss video gaming news, upcoming game releases, and science fiction in books, movies, and video games.

#3:2 - Fitness & Mobile Games, Waifus Sold Separately

Mar 25th, 2023 1h 8m

Jasper, Jon, and Jacob dig into some gaming news, discuss their favorite fitness and mobile games, have an intervention for Jasper's recent addiction, and announce plans for an exciting season arc!

#3:1 - PSVR2, Sons of the Forest, and Audio Files in Video Games

Mar 18th, 2023 1h 6m

Season 3 is here!Join Jacob, Jasper, and Jon for the season premiere as they go over the new team members, gaming news, and audio files in video games.Also, Jon takes the helm as the unqualified reviewer.

#2:8 A Holiday Spectacular! - Season 2 Finale

Dec 24th, 2022 1h

The Season 2 finale is here! Jasper and Jon go over their semi-successful attempts at playing game recommendations from each other, discuss the flaws of modern gaming reviews, give thanks to the contributors of Season 2, and talk about the exci

#2:7 - The Game Awards!/Dark Souls 3

Dec 10th, 2022 1h 11m

Jasper and Jon go over the highlights of the Game Awards 2022 and their joint play-through of Dark Souls III. The hosts also cover their thoughts on the season so far and some of their upcoming plans for what's ahead. Oh yeah, and Pokémon sucks

#2:6 - The Pacifist Playthrough feat. Jacob the Gray

Nov 20th, 2022 1h 14m

While the zeitgeist of the video gaming world revolves around violence as the driving gameplay element for many titles; Jacob the Gray, Jasper and Jon discuss the place of pacifism in games--those designed with it in mind and those that are not

#2:5 - Arcade Madness feat. Russell

Nov 13th, 2022 1h 9m

Special guest Russell joins Jasper and Jon on a journey through the history of the humble origins of video games--and what it means to the each of them. The hosts also discuss some juicy video gaming news and which new computer Jasper should bu

#2:4 - JRPGs, Pokémon, and Swank feat. Alex and Mahmuud of Platformer

Nov 6th, 2022 1h 3m

Alex and Mahmuud, of Platformer, join Jasper and Jon for an afternoon to remember.They discuss JRPGs, relationships in video games, mushroom trips, and much more--truly a slice of life variety fiesta for the history books.

#2:3 - The Outer Worlds Playthrough

Oct 22nd, 2022 1h 4m

Jasper and Jon discuss some gaming news and provide an in-depth dive into their first play-through of Obsidian's 2019 classic, The Outer Worlds.

#2:2 - A Variety Show feat. Drew

Oct 16th, 2022 1h 16m

Guest star Drew (@KlassicXero) makes an epic return to the help Jasper and Jon dissect the latest gaming news stories from Elden Ring updates to upcoming Q4 2022 releases. ***The audio degradation is unintentional and we are currently reassessi

#2:1 - Season 2 Begins! feat. Jake and Adam (Mouthskin)

Oct 9th, 2022 1h 17m

Season 2 is here! Jasper and Jon are joined by Adam and Jake from the Houston-area band Mouthskin to go over gaming news, video game soundtracks, depression, mental health and a lot more.

#12 - The (not so) Grand Finale

Jul 15th, 2022 56m 34s

***Off the bat, we apologize for the audio. We were using contingent equipment to record. We hope the lower quality sound only exemplifies our exceptional ability to entertain you with our wit. Or not, whatever floats your boat.***In the season