Very Good Video Games

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Each week best friends and the occasional guest(who may or may not also be a best friend) talk about video games in a "book club" format.

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Episodes

Somerville

Today we discuss the half brother of Limbo and Inside, and the second cousin twice removed to War of the Worlds. That's right it's Jumpship's debut title, Somerville. Bringing Dino Patti's know-how from his time at Playdead, does Somerville present itself as something fresh or reheated with plenty of sauce? !! FULL SPOILERS FOR SOMERVILLE !! If you prefer a more visual experience, be sure to check out the following link : https://youtu.be/J33ox2bXvM4

Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Metroid Dread

Is there such thing as too many missile packs? Should Metroid embrace more speedrunning and collectathon influences? Is it going to take another decade for a mainline (non-remake) Metroid game? We discuss how Metroid Dread compares to its war hero grandpa, Super Metroid, and everything else in Samus' latest adventure. !! FULL SPOILERS FOR METROID DREAD !! If you prefer a more visual experience, be sure to click the following link : https://youtu.be/Py9Vz7Kb3P0

Dec 08, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 8

The Forgotten City

It's time to put on your thinking cap and and your time travel pants, because we've got a time loop mystery to solve! On our journey through the Forgotten City we meet all sorts of characters trying to live their lives under The Golden Rule, and explore what it means to be good or evil. !! FULL SPOILERS FOR THE FORGOTTEN CITY !! If you prefer a more visual experience, be sure to check out the following link : https://youtu.be/-oCqYD9zinY

Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Neon White

Why are demons in heaven? What does the element Neon have to do with this game? What if God was one of us? We discuss some heavenly delights and demonic frights in this frenetic, speedrunning focused game. !! FULL SPOILERS FOR NEON WHITE !! If you prefer a more visual experience, be sure to check out the following link : https://youtu.be/m1P_bKQjnAc

Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Road 96

We cover the journey of many angsty teens traveling along country roads as they flee the political turbulence of Petria. Will you support change through voting? Force change through violent action? Or will you abandon your home? !! FULL SPOILERS FOR ROAD 96 !! If you prefer a more visual experience, be sure to check out the following link : https://youtu.be/QLL-W-JIU88

Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Stray

We discuss the hit ailurophile game, Stray. We explore this fun, zany world and pick apart everything from game mechanics, feline evolution, and the class system. !! FULL SPOILERS FOR STRAY !! If you prefer a more visual experience, be sure to check out the following link : https://youtu.be/sreRLyDTOPA

Sep 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Before Your Eyes

We discuss the game Before Your Eyes and how it uses your blinks to weave a compelling story. !! FULL SPOILERS FOR BEFORE YOUR EYES !! IF you prefer a visual experience, then be sure to check out the following link : https://youtu.be/2FeJMDSspSg

Aug 12, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Tunic

Three friends discuss Tunic in a "book club" format. From gameplay to lore, and so much more! !!FULL SPOILERS FOR TUNIC!! If you prefer a more visual experience, be sure to check out the following link : https://youtu.be/_lAQsc8LNq8

Jul 25, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Introduction

Some friends talking about video games and introducing themselves to listeners. They get a little nostalgic and little philosophical over their favourite games. If you prefer a visual component then click the following link to the video counterpart : https://youtu.be/1PLB8DgaL5o

Jul 17, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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