Abject Suffering 340: Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution
A relic from an era that reached peak Talky.

A relic from an era that reached peak Talky.
We read your responses to King's Field (US )/ King's Field II (JP). We all miss the atmosphere and jank!
Everything To Guppy is a bite-sized, four-times weekly comedy/gaming podcast in which Gary Butterfield (Watch Out For Fireballs) and William Hughes (The A.V. Club) attempt to analyze every single item, boss, character, and concept in the rogue-lite video game The Binding Of Isaac. They manage to pull it off only slightly less than 50 percent of the time.
Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne
Everything To Guppy is a bite-sized, four-times weekly comedy/gaming podcast in which Gary Butterfield (Watch Out For Fireballs) and William Hughes (The A.V. Club) attempt to analyze every single item, boss, character, and concept in the rogue-lite video game The Binding Of Isaac. They manage to pull it off only slightly less than 50 percent of the time.
Why make up a new myth when a perfectly good one is already there?
It's a classic fish out of water story, and you must help our Blacktop Bigfoot learn how to serve food, swim in the sewer, and ultimately: fuck. This is a crazy game that feels like an artifact from another dimension, and it's kind of difficult to describe in words.
Kole, Dennis, Jala, and David talk about the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo, World of Horror, and we ask you which games you love, but would never recommend. The Grind: Jala: Trine 2. Apartment: A Separated Place. Kole: Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo. World of Horror. David: World of Horror. The Division 2. Dennis: The Cycle. Super Mario Odyssey. Just Dance 2020. The Multiplayer: What game do you love, but would never recommend someone else play? The End Boss: Riot announces Valorant, a competitiv...
Kole and Gary go deep into the Abyss on Valdis Story, a kickstarter character action/metroidvania hybrid. It's got ups, it's got downs, and we discuss em all. Thank you to Terra Parker for sponsoring this episode! Support Watch Out for Fireballs!
Everything To Guppy is a bite-sized, four-times weekly comedy/gaming podcast in which Gary Butterfield (Watch Out For Fireballs) and William Hughes (The A.V. Club) attempt to analyze every single item, boss, character, and concept in the rogue-lite video game The Binding Of Isaac. They manage to pull it off only slightly less than 50 percent of the time.
The Crawling Mist is here in case you miss your flight.
Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne
Everything To Guppy is a bite-sized, four-times weekly comedy/gaming podcast in which Gary Butterfield (Watch Out For Fireballs) and William Hughes (The A.V. Club) attempt to analyze every single item, boss, character, and concept in the rogue-lite video game The Binding Of Isaac. They manage to pull it off only slightly less than 50 percent of the time.
Nyarlathotep is a motorboatin' son of a bitch.
How do you talk about a game that isn't a game... yet?
This episode continues and concludes our discussion of King's Field (released as King's Field II in Japan). We pick up with the Central Village, and continue on to defeat Necron and Guyra. The adventure continues to be atmospheric and vexing, and shows us that From knew what they were doing right from the beginning.
Everything To Guppy is a bite-sized, four-times weekly comedy/gaming podcast in which Gary Butterfield (Watch Out For Fireballs) and William Hughes (The A.V. Club) attempt to analyze every single item, boss, character, and concept in the rogue-lite video game The Binding Of Isaac. They manage to pull it off only slightly less than 50 percent of the time.
Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne
Everything To Guppy is a bite-sized, four-times weekly comedy/gaming podcast in which Gary Butterfield (Watch Out For Fireballs) and William Hughes (The A.V. Club) attempt to analyze every single item, boss, character, and concept in the rogue-lite video game The Binding Of Isaac. They manage to pull it off only slightly less than 50 percent of the time.
Don't let Nyarlathotep catfish you.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Frostpunk: The Last Autumn, Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled, and we ask you about your favorite vehicles in games. The Grind: Dennis: Middle Earth Shadow of War. Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled. Quake Live. Kole: Frostpunk: The Last Autumn. Haunted PS1 Demo Disc. Ben: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. David: Sunset Overdrive. World of Horror. The Multiplayer: What’s your favorite vehicle or conveyance in games? The End Boss: It’s good that game companies are sit...
This week's episode is a Dispatch, where we answer your questions and talk about your requested topic... namely, is it harmful to consider a game's value solely as a function of its length versus its cost? Additionally, we read your responses to February's games, and announce April's titles! Support Watch Out for Fireballs!
Everything To Guppy is a bite-sized, four-times weekly comedy/gaming podcast in which Gary Butterfield (Watch Out For Fireballs) and William Hughes (The A.V. Club) attempt to analyze every single item, boss, character, and concept in the rogue-lite video game The Binding Of Isaac. They manage to pull it off only slightly less than 50 percent of the time.
Richard Stanley's 2019 adaptation of The Colour Out of Space is a fantastic movie, and a great adaptation. It moves the story to modern times, while putting the Gardner family in the foreground so we can fully absorb the tragedy of what the Colour does to them. It accomplishes this through spot on acting, great practical effects, and a truly psychedelic back half. Watch this film!
Once a year seems a bit much.
Reminder that you can read along with and ahead of the show by subscribing to Marvel Unlimited (we don't get paid for you doing that, so it's not an ad, it's just a cool service). You can also use Comixology, or buy the trades from your local comic book shop (the preferred method, if we're being honest). Be sure to check with your local library to see if they have them there! Music by Gary, podcast art by our friend Wayne
Everything To Guppy is a bite-sized, four-times weekly comedy/gaming podcast in which Gary Butterfield (Watch Out For Fireballs) and William Hughes (The A.V. Club) attempt to analyze every single item, boss, character, and concept in the rogue-lite video game The Binding Of Isaac. They manage to pull it off only slightly less than 50 percent of the time.
Gary, Kole and special guest Will (Gary's friend and professional writer), tackle what some are calling the best video game adaptation ever. Are they right? No. But it's still a very fun episode.
It's the match of the millennia! Pharaoh versus podcaster! Fight!
You have no idea how deep the rabbit hole goes.