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Kirk, Maddy, and Jason bring on special guest Cameron Kunzelman to talk about this year's suite of roleplaying games, from Avowed to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to The Outer Worlds 2. They also talk about Assassin's Creed's pivot to RPGs, what an RPG even is, and much more. Plus: Steam Machines! One More Thing: Kirk: Do The Right Thing (1989) Maddy: Anniversaries Jason: King Sorrow (Joe Hill) LINKS: Cameron’s new Assassin’s Creed book: https://www.upress.umn.edu/9781517914943/everything-is-permi...
Jason, Maddy, and Kirk are all playing The Séance of Blake Manor, a new detective game about a spooky manor full of — OOOOOOOOHHHHH — Kirk, stop it. They talk about the game's unique time mechanic, how it plays with deduction, and of course, lots of spooky ghosts. One More Thing: Kirk: “ChatGPT Made Me Delusional” by Eddy Burback (YouTube) Maddy: The Master (2012) Jason: Strange Jigsaws LINKS: Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/join Buy Some Triple Click Merch!! https://maxfunstore.com/...
Kirk, Maddy, and Jason put on their capitalism hats and go to space for a trip to The Outer Worlds 2, the latest roleplaying game from Obsidian. They talk about how it improves upon the first game, all the fun dialogue options, and the hilarious Dumb trait. One More Thing: Kirk: Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (Hulu) Maddy: Peacemaker S2 Jason: The Seance of Blake Manor LINKS: Jason interviews The Outer Worlds 2 director Brandon Adler: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-10-24/obsidi...
It's time for a video-game grab bag as the Triple Click gang talks about some of the games they've been playing recently. They dive into Double Fine's Keeper, the new indie sensation Ball X Pit, Supergiant's Hades 2, and Absolum. Also they get derailed by the term "friendslop." One More Thing: Kirk: The Diplomat (Netflix) Maddy: The Venture Bros. (2004-2018) Jason: Workhorse (Caroline Palmer) LINKS: Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/join Buy Some Triple Click Merch!! https://maxfunstor...
That's right: it's another mailbag! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about the criteria of a dad game, print vs web journalism, and when you know that a video game has outstayed its welcome. Plus: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2! One More Thing: Kirk: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Maddy: High Potential Jason: Long Story Short (Netflix) LINKS: “May I Stand Unshaken” by D’Angelo from Red Dead Redemption 2, 2018 “The Decline” by NOFX, 1999 “I’m Only Happy When It Rains” by Garbage, 1995 Lee Roy Chapman’s “The...
Did the $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard ruin Xbox? How do you build a new studio while simultaneously making a video game? And what's up with the lack of gender representation in esports? Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag and take some of YOUR questions on all sorts of things. One More Thing: Kirk: The Lowdown (Hulu) Maddy: Beauty and the Bester (Netflix) Jason: The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox (Hulu) LINKS: “No Girls Allowed” by Tracey Lien for Polygon: https://www.polygo...
Kirk, Jason, and Maddy convene to talk about the big news of the week — Electronic Arts going private as part of a $55 billion leveraged buyout — and what it could mean for the people involved. Then they talk about Ghost of Yotei, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive and an open-world samurai game about exploring feudal Japan and killing ronin with a sword. It's fun! One More Thing: Kirk: Baby Steps Maddy: Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999) Jason: One Battle After Another (2025) LINKS: “How Private Equity ...
Kirk, Maddy, and Jason are all playing the new remaster of Final Fantasy Tactics, which is widely considered to be one of the greatest games ever made. The gang talks about how the 1998 classic holds up today, the complexity of its systems, and all of the new features that Square Enix added for this version, like voice acting. Plus: Hades 2! One More Thing: Kirk: Hades 2 Maddy: Moral Combat: Why the War on Violent Video Games Is Wrong (Christopher Ferguson and Patrick M. Markey) Jason: Rise of t...
Jason, Kirk, and Maddy convene to discuss all the news in the latest Nintendo Direct, from the Super Mario Galaxy movie to a new Fire Emblem and the mysterious Danganronpa 2x2. Then: more Silksong! They talk about difficulty, opacity, and how cool Hornet is... I mean seriously. She's just so cool. One More Thing (Timestamp 46:34): Kirk: Fourth Wing & Romantasy Maddy: When the Clock Broke (John Ganz) Jason: Nathan For You LINKS: Christian Donlan’s Eurogamer Silksong review: https://www.euroga...
Maddy, Jason, and Kirk finally crack into the long-awaited Silksong, the sequel to Hollow Knight that was seven years in the making. They talk about how Silksong compares to its predecessor, the classic origin of its musical motif, and of course, why Hornet is such a badass. One More Thing: Kirk : The Cloud Roads (Martha Wells) Maddy: Elden Ring Nightreign’s four-player mod by Yui Jason: The NFL LINKS: “Enter Pharloom,” “Moss Grotto,” “Title Theme” by Christopher Larkin from Hollow Knight: Silks...
On this, the day of Silksong's release, it's time to go back to where it all began: Hollow Knight! The Triple Click gang talks about Team Cherry's 2017 action-adventure game, what makes it so special, and how it became a cultural phenomenon. Plus: they revisit Kotaku Splitscreen's 2018 interview with the developers of Hollow Knight. One More Thing: Kirk: Split Fiction Maddy: Deep Cover (2025) Jason: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages LINKS: “Hornet” and “City of Tears” by Chris Larkin from the ...
Jason, Kirk, and Maddy react to the news that Silksong will be out very soon, then talk about some of the games they've been playing, including Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Mafia: The Old Country, and more. One More Thing: Kirk: Alien: Earth Maddy: King of the Hill (2025) Jason: Crosscode LINKS: Brett Douville’s podcast, Dev Game Club: https://www.devgameclub.com/ Jason’s interview with Team Cherry Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/join All-New Triple Click Merch!! https://maxf...
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This episode addresses diverse listener questions, from defining the ideal game reviewer's skill level and identifying the funniest made-up game words to fan casting Jason's new book. The hosts offer advice on balancing career satisfaction with financial stability and provide guidance for writing a personal biography. The discussion culminates in a deep dive into the ethical lines and practical implications of generative AI in game development, including its impact on various tech jobs, concluding with insightful book recommendations.
Maddy, Jason, and Kirk whip out their ocarinas for a trip to the past in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the 1998 masterpiece that set a new bar for 3D video games. They talk about how it holds up in 2025, how it set a blueprint for Breath of the Wild, and how Link got adult clothes after seven years in cryostasis. One More Thing: Kirk: Process: A Novel (Matthew Seiji Burns) Maddy: KPop Demon Hunters (2025) Jason: Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025) LINKS: Featuring soundtrack excerpts from...
Before we play video games, it's important to get consent from relevant parties, such as Visa and Mastercard. This week, the Triple Click gang talks about payment processor censorship, Xbox layoffs, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wild emails, and much more. Plus: the newfound relevance of South Park. One More Thing: Kirk: Star Trek: Lower Decks Maddy: Peak Jason: South Park LINKS: Tyler Foggott in the New Yorker on South Park’s premiere: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-lede/south-park-skewe...
OH, BANANA! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy punch through some rocks for Donkey Kong Bananza, the first big single-player Switch 2 exclusive and the latest game from the team behind Super Mario Odyssey. They talk about its delightful design tricks, how much fun it is to smash up the world, and whether it's a worthy successor to Odyssey. One More Thing: Kirk: Children of Time (Adrien Tchaikovsky) Maddy: The Drifter Jason: Nurikabe World LINKS: Maddy’s review of The Drifter: https://www.endlessmode.com/vid...
LIVE from Portland, it's Triple Click! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason reach into the Gamer hat and answer some audience questions. It gets a little off the rails. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick 🚀 SUPPORT TRIPLE CLICK: Join Maximum Fun | Buy TC Merch 💬 JOIN THE TRIPLE CLICK DISCORD 🎮 Triple Click Ethics Policy 📱 SOCIALS | @tripleclickpod Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitch...
Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up the mailbag for some of your burning questions. Should a family that's never gotten a Switch before get a Switch 1 or Switch 2? Is it ethical to play online games on private servers? And can Outer Worlds 2 really critique capitalism while being made by one of the world's biggest corporations? One More Thing: Kirk: Birnam Wood (Eleanor Catton) Maddy: Gaming pillow from Mechanism Jason: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time LINKS: Kirk’s latest Strong Songs mailba...
Triple Click brings on Tom Bissell, writer of video games, books, TV shows and the final three episodes of Andor season 2. They talk about how he went from reporting in Iraq to writing dialogue for Battlefield, his journey to become a writer on Andor, and what it was like to pen the conclusion to one of the most acclaimed TV shows of all time. One More Thing: Kirk: James (Percival Everett) Maddy: Metroid: Zero Mission Jason: Never Flinch (Stephen King) LINKS: “The Writer Will Do Something” by Ma...
Kirk, Maddy, and Jason discuss Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Hideo Kojima's unique sequel. They explore how the game refines the first entry's traversal and logistics gameplay, debate the accessibility and strangeness of its narrative, and share differing opinions on its engagement. Topics include the bizarre mechanics, online features, comparison to Metal Gear Solid, the distinct art style, and how the game feels like a challenging, unconventional work.
Kirk, Jason, and Maddy bring on special guest Ray Chase (Final Fantasy XV, Play Nice) to talk about his experiences as a voice actor and his new game, Date Everything! Ray talks about how he came up with the game, the seven-year saga of building it, and how it's so much more than a romance simulator. One More Thing: Kirk: The Eyre Affair (Jasper Fforde) Maddy: I quit Polygon lol Jason: Marble Hall Murders (Anthony Horowitz) LINKS: Kirk’s new collection “Music For Podcasting”: https://kirkhamilto...
Maddy and Jason are home from Summer Game Fest, where they played a bunch of upcoming games. Kirk watched some cool announcements. And everyone's got Switch 2s, so there's much to discuss. One More Thing: Kirk: Switch 2 Maddy: Switch 2 Jason: Switch 2 LINKS: Dan Olson on “Silkposting” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSkbylysplI Ifixit gives Switch 2 a repairability score of 3/10: https://www.ifixit.com/News/110926/switch-2-teardown Triple Click LIVE in Portland, July 11: https://albertarosethe...
Today, Nintendo released its first new console in eight years... and the Triple Click gang doesn't have it yet. But that won't stop Jason, Maddy, and Kirk from talking about the Switch 2, its launch lineup, and the imaginary promises that consoles bring. Plus: some Summer Games Fest hopes and predictions! One More Thing: Kirk: Hacks Season 4 Maddy: Queens & Cowboys: A Straight Year on the Gay Rodeo (2014) Jason: The Doorman (Chris Pavone) LINKS: Kirk’s 2017 review of the Original Switch: htt...
Arise, tarnished, and watch out for server errors. Jason, Kirk, and Maddy team up for some co-op in Elden Ring: Nightreign, the new multiplayer spinoff by From Software. It's a fun game to talk about! They talk about the high highs, low lows, and the opacity of it all. One More Thing: Kirk: Your Friends and Neighbors (Apple TV+) Maddy: Kitchen Nightmares Jason: The Rehearsal (HBO) LINKS: Tyler Colp’s PC Gamer Nightreign Review: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/elden-ring-nightreign-review/ Trip...
Kirk, Maddy, and Jason grab their chainsaws and get ready to slay some aliens (demons?) in DOOM: The Dark Ages, the latest game from id Software. They talk about the new DOOM's pros and cons, the lasting appeal of the franchise, and how fun it feels to hack apart aliens (demons?) at 400 miles per hour. One More Thing: Kirk: Cabaret (1972) Maddy: Survival of the Thickest (Netflix) Jason: Golden Idol Investigations: The Lemurian Phoenix LINKS: “Atlan Battleground” from the Doom: The Dark Ages soun...
Can the magic of old-school Blizzard ever be recreated? Dreamhaven, a company started by Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime and a whole bunch of other Blizzard veterans, seems to be trying to make it happen. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about Dreamhaven's first two games, Sunderfolk and Wildgate, and whether it's possible to recreate those old Blizzard feelings in 2025. One More Thing: Kirk: Sinners Maddy: Doom: The Dark Ages Jason: Thunderbolts* (2025) LINKS: Triple Click LIVE in Portland, July 1...
The Triple Click crew dives into the GTA VI delay and the new trailer, discussing the game's potential and industry impact. They also explore Claire Obscur: Expedition 33, debating its combat, story, and design. Finally, they share their "One More Thing" recommendations: Consume Me, Yellow Face, and Blue Prince.
The Triple Click crew dives into three games: Oblivion Remastered (comparing it to Morrowind and Skyrim), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (discussing its unique story and combat), and The Hundred Line: Defense Academy (highlighting its insane branching narrative). They also discuss TV shows, including the intense British drama Adolescence and the satirical comedy The Studio.
How should video game consoles differentiate themselves without exclusives? Do games make us more or less lonely? And are RPGs popular because they feel like jobs? This week, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk open up the listener mailbag and take some of your (excellent) questions. Plus: three killer new games that are out this week! One More Thing: Kirk: Sunderfolk (PC, Consoles, Switch) Maddy: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Jason: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy LINKS: Triple Click LIVE in Portland, ...
