A Beginner's Guide to Video Games

Triple Click

Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 75

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Episode description

What's a video game? Let's explain! On this very special episode of Triple Click, produced as part of Maximum Fun's Block Party, hosts Kirk Hamilton, Jason Schreier, and Maddy Myers give you a beginner's guide to gaming: the good, the bad, and the pixelated. First, a few definitions of what a "video game" actually is. Then, some recommendations for games you should play if you're just getting started. And finally, our regular bonus segment, One More Thing.

SIX GAMES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE NEW TO VIDEO GAMES

Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Picross, Breath of the Wild, Return of the Obra Dinn, 80 Days, INSIDE

One More Thing:

Kirk: Wildermyth

Maddy: Back 4 Blood

Jason: Switch OLED

Links:

Cameron Kunzelman’s review of Wildermyth: https://www.polygon.com/reviews/22638600/wildermyth-review-pc-proc-gen-worldwalker-games-strategy-mac-linux

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