We are joined by Ryan Green and Josh Larson to discuss their game, "That Dragon, Cancer". Links of Note: That Dragon Cancer Rise of the Guardians Terence Malick The Tree of Life Cart Life Develop Artscape...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Nintendo E3 showing, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and the Last of Us. The Brief Nintendo E3 press conference. Confirmed pricing for next generation games. Rift is Free to Play. GoG Summer Sale The Grind Dennis: Sid Meier's Ace Patrol. Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Kole: Animal Crossing: New Leaf. State of Decay. Ben: The Last of Us. Mass Effect 3. David: Saint's Row the Third. The Multiplayer Summer game plans. The End Boss Kole sees the Mountain Goats. Den...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the announcements made at E3. Microsoft: Xbox One, out November 2013, $499 Microsoft Points are out. Twitch streaming in Xbox One Xbox 360 redesign, same price. 2 free games for Xbox Live Gold Subscribers MGS5 coming out for PS4 Ryse Sunset Overdrive (Insomniac) Killer Instinct D4 (from Deadly Premonition dev, likely related to D) Crimson Dragon Dead Rising 3 exclusive The Witcher 3 "Below" by Capy Titanfall Halo in 2014 Summer of Arcade Electronic Arts Pl...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Walking Dead rumors, The Silent Age, and we ask you what you're looking forward to at E3. The Brief Film crew seeks to dig up Atari 2600 E.T. cartridges. Ben didn't know Ace Patrol was already out. Spy Party enters public beta. New Walking Dead characters announced. Dark Souls II release date tenative. The Grind Dennis: X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Malicious. Super Stick Man Golf 2. Kole: Super Stick Man Golf 2. The Silent Age. Ben: None. David: Guild Wars II. Th...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the continuing story of the Xbox One, Word Realms, and ask YOU about midnight releases. The Brief Xbox One television achievements. Boundless Xbox One optimism. Humble Indie Bundle 8. Arkham Origins trailer revealed. The Grind David: Defiance. Kole: Bioshock Infinite. The Visit. Dys4ia. Word Realms. Dennis: Lim. X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Ben: Mass Effect 3. Multiplayer Midnight releases? End Bosses Arrested Development Season 4. Happy Memorial Day. Battlestar ...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the X-Box One reveal, Thomas Was Alone, and Super Stickman Golf 2. The Brief X-Box One Announcement. The Grind Ben: Mass Effect 3. Dennis: The Walking Dead. X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Thomas Was Alone. God of War: Ascension. David: Loadout. Kole: Bioshock Infinite. Kerbal Space Program. Super Stick Man Golf 2. Multiplayer Free Play...
We revisit an old episode of Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This to talk about Heavy Rain. We'll be back next week with a new episode of The Level.
This is a very special bonus level where we give the game club treatment to Spec Ops: The Line. We are joined by Jorg Friedrich of Yager Development to discuss the thoughts and motivations that went into the development of the game. Then, the Duckfeed.tv team delves into the emotional impact that this serious and solemn game had on us. Links of Note: Funny Games
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the recent Nintendo announcements, X-COM enemy unknown, and we ask you what games you keep coming back to. The Brief: Ratchet and Clank movie announced. Nintendo Now. Tetris to treat lazy eye. The Grind: Ben: Spec Ops: The Line. Kole: Spec Ops: The Line. Ridiculous Fishing. David: Dead Island. La Mulana. Dennis: Dear Esther. X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Multiplayer: Games you replay. End Boss: Las Vegas beer fest. Disabled LoL player pentakill. X-Wing Alliance re...
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Castle of Illusion remake, Improbable Island, and your favorite mods. The Brief "Castle of Illusion" remake announced. "The Last of Us" contest. Grand Theft Auto V screens released. The Grind Kole: VVVVVV. Ben: Bioshock Infinite. Spec Ops: The Line. Dennis: Improbable Island. Dark Souls. The Walking Dead. Multiplayer What's your favorite mod?...
Kole, Dennis, David, and (eventually) Ben talk about the always-online Xbox controversy, the Dark Souls 2 reveal, and ask you about your emotional responses to games. The Brief X-Box 360 always-online kerfuffle. Dark Souls 2 gameplay video released. The Grind Kole: Nimble Quest. Minecraft. Dennis: The Cave. The Walking Dead. New World Colony. David: Improbable Island. Bioshock Infinite. Multiplayer What game have you had the strongest emotional reaction to? Links of Note: That Dragon, Cancer...
Kole, Dennis Bot, Ben, and David talk about the Metal Gear Solid 5, Bioshock Infinite, and Organ Trail. The Brief Metal Gear Solid 5 announced. David Hayter fired from being Solid Snake. China develops "Glorious Mission". N++ announced. The Grind Ben: 30 Flights of Loving. Bioshock Infinite. Kole: Bioshock Infinite. Organ Trail. David: Improbable Island. The End Boss New Car. Haiku. Boring....
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Duck Tales Remastered announcement, Little Inferno, and Tomb Raider. Welcome to the 16th level. Sorry this episode is late! I was hit by a car! OW! The Brief EA CEO John Riccitello resigns. Duck Tales Remastered announced. Walking Dead: Survival Instinct is bad. Saint's Row 4 is a thing. The Grind Kole: Little Inferno. Ridiculous Fishing. Dennis: New World Colony. Left 4 Dead 2. David: Left 4 Dead 2. EVE Online. Sleeping Dogs. Ben: Far Cry 3. Tomb Raid...
Dennis, Ben, and David talk about expectations and disappointment. Links of Note: Lost Levels Unconference Sleeping Dogs live action trailer Borderlands 2 live action trailer Binding of Isaac live action trailer Hotline Miami live action trailer 1 Hotline Miami live action trailer 2 Crash Bandicoot commercial Ratchet and Clank commercial Majora's Mask commercial...
Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the God of War trophy debacle, the pricing on the Steam Box, and Sleeping Dogs. The Brief God of War trophy fiasco. Torment kickstarter funded. Steam Box priced around $1000. The Grind Kole: Hitman: Absolution. Surgeon Simulator 2012. David: Sleeping Dogs. EVE Online. Dennis: Spec Ops: The Line. End Bosses Kole might be a hoarder. Chicken Fingers > Chicken Patties. Expect more....
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Sim City woes, what "next gen" means, and we ask you who your favorite developers are. The Brief Wreck It Ralph snubbed. X-COM: Enemy Unknown coming to Mac. SimCity woes. The Grind Dennis: Vanquish. Dear Esther. Kole: Bit.Trip: Runner. Gravity Duck. Ben: Far Cry 3. David: EVE Online. Bonus Round Spot the real developer (Thanks, Geofrey Lawton!) Multiplayer Who are your favorite developers? End Bosses The Watchmen I need a seat The real Batman Rayman giveaw...
Kole, Dennis, and David talk about the toughest decisions in games.
Kole and Ben talk about The Walking Dead (the Telltale adventure game) in its entirety. Please be warned that this episode is made up entirely of spoilers from one of the best games of the past decade. Listen at your own risk.
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about out-of-date PlayStation 4 predictions, more Kentucky Route Zero, and we ask you which games are more fun to watch than play. The Brief PS4 Rumors. "Destiny" announced. Marathon gaming record broken. Hotline: Miami coming to PS3 and Vita. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs delayed until Q2 2013. The Grind Kole: Hitman: Absolution. Ben: The Walking Dead. Dennis: Shank. Limits and Demonstrations. Closure. David: Deadly 30. Multiplayer What games have you had the mos...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the rumored new Arkham game, Spaceteam, and how to make time for games. The Brief Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Korean propaganda. New Batman Arkham game coming this year? Kentucky Route Zero gets a demo. DICE Awards. The Grind: Kole: The Cave. Hitman: Absolution. Spaceteam. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. Ben: Tokyo Jungle. Dennis: Dark Souls. The Binding of Isaac. Retro City Rampage. Ruzzle. David: Dark Souls. Multiplayer: Where do you find time to game? The...
Kole, Ben, and David talk about further game industry financial woes, The Cave, and we answer some of your questions. The Brief: Bioshock Infinite is a thing. Zynga posts a $209.4 million loss for 2012. Hellgate: Resurrection announced. Call of Duty fake soda. The Grind: Kole: Thirty Flights of Loving. Ben: The Cave. Tokyo Jungle. Dark Souls. David: Far Cry 3. Dark Souls. Multiplayer: Freeplay: Gaming disappointments, and series that you want back. The End Boss: Tone. Lemongrab. Coursera. Links ...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the aftermath of the THQ liquidation, the Binding of Isaac, and ask you why we continue to play games we don't like. The Brief: The uncertainty principle is debunked. THQ liquidation. Crystal Dynamics passes up the Wii U for Tomb Raider. The Grind: Ben: Fallout: New Vegas. Kole: Resident Evil 6. Dennis: The Binding of Isaac. Shank. Dark Souls. David: Far Cry 3. Multiplayer: Why do we keep playing games we don't exactly like? Links of Note: Three Hams Will ...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about arcades, Kentucky Route Zero, and Cart Life. THE BRIEF Steam Box is updatable. Blockbuster closes 300 stores. The Cave is a thing that exists. Metal Gear Rising Revengeance demo released. THE GRIND Ben: The Pinball Hall of Fame. Dennis: Darksiders. Mega Man 9. David: Dead Island. Planetside 2. Kole: Kentucky Route Zero. Hotline: Miami. Cart Life. Resident Evil 6. MULTIPLAYER Unintentional Games. THE END BOSS Dennis: Good comments on Polygon. Kole: Portable...
Dennis and Ben recorded an episode of the Level while Kole was away, traveling for work. You just might enjoy the result. LINKS OF NOTE: Really?
Kole Ross, Dennis Furia, and Tyler Crumrine talk about the Pokemon X and Y announcement, Far Cry 3, and speedrunning against cancer. THE BRIEF Tyler: Pokemon X and Y announced. Animaniguchi announced their second full length album "Endless Fantasy". Kole: Steam box officially announced, detailed. Dennis: Don't burn games. THE GRIND Tyler: Dark Souls. Far Cry 3. Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor: Overclocked. Kole: Binding of Isaac. Elude. Cart Life. Dennis: Bit.Trip Runner. Anomaly: Warzone Ear...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Journey's grammy nomination, Hotline: Miami, and the Perfect Banana Slicer. THE GRIND Kole: Hotline: Miami. The Binding of Isaac. Ben: Hitman: Absolution. Dark Souls. Denis: Double Dragon Neon. Little Big Planet 2. Wario Ware Smooth Moves. Bit.Trip Runner. David: FTL. Dead Island. THE MULTIPLAYER 2013 Game Resolutions. THE END BOSS Kole: New X-Men and Walking Dead. Dennis: Dark Souls, a Mac, and a mic. David: A mouse and a gun. BONUS ROUND: The Forest for ...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about video game cease fires, games that can't decide if they're bad or good, and our games of the year. THE BRIEF Cease Fire for Sandy Hook. Lt. Grossman: Games train to kill, and he might have a point. EA opens up voting for NCAA Football Cover. Gladdos in Pacific Rim. THE GRIND David: World of Warcraft. Kole: Resident Evil 6. Dennis: Rochard. Dark Souls. Ben: Hitman: Absolution. THE MULTIPLAYER GAME OF THE YEAR!? THE END BOSS Ben: Christmas Shopping. Kole: Ho...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Dark Souls 2 announcement, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, and dead franchises. THE BRIEF Steam Box. You used to be cool, Humble Bundle. VGA Rundown. Dark Souls 2 (but no Wii U?) THE GRIND Dennis: Quantum Conundrum. Bioshock 2. Double Dragon Neon. Ben: Assassin's Creed III. Call of Duty: Black Ops II. David: Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Kole: Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition. Hotline Miami. THE MULTIPLAYER What dead franchises do you miss?...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Gary talk about the Binding of Isaac remake, political issues in games!, and whether or not loot is a good thing. THE BRIEF Beck, Soundshapes, and the VGAs. Skrillex Quest is a thing. Binding of Isaac for console. Planescape: Torment successor? Baldur's Gate delayed on iOS. THE GRIND Kole: Super Hexagon . Ben: Assassin's Creed III . Dennis: Soundshapes (The Creation of Man. The Fall of Man). Double Dragon Neon . Borderlands 2 . King of Fighters XIII . Gary: Dark Souls . Ca...
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Wii Mini, gender in video games, and Mystcraft, and Gravity Rush. THE BRIEF Wii Mini Hitman: Absolution comes out on the 47th week of the year. The Pac Man on the Moon. #1ReasonWhy THE GRIND Kole: The Walking Dead . Mystcraft . David: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 . Dishonored . Quantum Conundrum . Dennis: Outland . Ben: Frog Fractions . Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 . Assassin's Creed 3 . THE MULTIPLAYER Games you're looking forward to after the holiday delug...
