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Dec 31, 2020

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em are joined by special guest Eric Kanius to discuss Control! We cover the game's unique setting, excellent puppets, and snappy gameplay. We also delve into just what makes Control's setting so compelling and where the game's design is a tad confusing.

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Dec 24, 2020

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED-, and Jeff Rud discuss the end of Final Fantasy XIII-2. We cover the game's ridiculous story, tedious gameplay loops, and genuine heart. We wrap by putting the game on the Ranking of Fantasies list! Where will it go? Is it better than FFXIII? Is it better than...


Dec 16, 2020

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. We discuss the game's oddly dark story, it's incredibly boring combat, and whether it would be better as a movie. Things take a very sharp turn when we talk about the Fairy Godmother.

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Dec 10, 2020

In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- and Jeff Rud discuss the first 15 hours of Final Fantasy XIII-2. We cover how hard the game breaks away from FFXIII lore, how little it breaks away from FFXIII combat, and how "lol who cares" the story is. We all agree the game is mediocre at best, but our appreciation...


Dec 3, 2020

In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss the grosses Metroidvania of them all: Carrion. We discuss the game's unique control scheme, it's decision to make you play as the villain, and it's psuedo-linearity. We wrap up by discussing why certain forms of locomotion gross people out.

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