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Triple Play: Elden Ring
10 maart 2022 · 1 uur 20 min
You may have heard: Elden Ring is out. And the Triple Click crew has been playing it — for a combined 200+ hours. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy put on their Burger King wizard hats and take a trip to The Lands Between, where they're collecting Great Runes and trying not to fall off cliffs. They talk about the vast scope of the game, the brilliance of player notes, how to avoid burnout, the rewards of exploration, and oh so much more. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Carrie & Salem’s Lot
Maddy: Alias
Jason: Inventing Anna / Tinder Swindler
Links:
Iron Pineapple on Elden Ring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg_hveDzzvo
Mossbag’s Hollow Knight lore explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XDiWYFGGqY
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Elden Ring and Open-World Games
3 maart 2022 · 57 min
This year has seen the release of three great open-world games: Dying Light 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and Elden Ring. What do they all have in common? And what do they all do differently? This week, Kirk shares his new taxonomy for open worlds in video games and the Triple Click crew figures out what they like most in an open world. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Public Defenders
Maddy: Elden Ring
Jason: Steam Deck
Links:
Steven Lumpkin's Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/Silent0siris/status/1498408412555747333
Maddy’s articles about getting into Elden Ring: https://www.polygon.com/22948213/should-i-play-elden-ring-dark-souls-fromsoft-easy-hard and parkour in Dying Light 2: https://www.polygon.com/22941196/dying-light-2-stay-human-climbing-parkour-techland
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ECOTAG: Kirk’s Open-World Personality Test
Video game open worlds can be broadly thought of according to three metrics: Emergent vs. Controlled, Opaque vs.Transparent, and Aesthetic vs. Gamey. IMPORTANT: These are gradients, not on/off switches, and they’re for categorizing the open worlds, not the games as a whole.
EMERGENT→ CONTROLLED (How dynamic/simulated is the open world?)
OPAQUE → TRANSPARENT (How mysterious is the open world?)
AESTHETIC → GAMEY (How involved is movement through the open world?)
SOME EXAMPLES
Dying Light 2 = ETG (Emergent, Transparent, Gamey)
Horizon Forbidden West = CTA (Controlled, Transparent, Aesthetic)
Elden Ring = COA (Controlled, Opaque, Aesthetic)
Red Dead Redemption 2 = EOA (Emergent, Opaque, Aesthetic)
Outer Wilds = COG (Controlled, Opaque, Gamey (Jason convinced me))
Gravity Rush: CTG
Cyberpunk 2077:CTA (people expected more of an ETA or EOA)
Subnautica: EOG
Skyrim: EOA
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Triple Play: Horizon Forbidden West
24 februari 2022 · 1 uur
Robot... dinosaurs!!! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy take out their best bows and prepare to go on a hunt for big machines in Horizon Forbidden West, a new open-world game for the PlayStation that rules. They talk about how things have (and haven't) changed from the first game, the big, beautiful world, and the good and bad of Forbidden West's story. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: ELDEN RING
Maddy: Peacemaker
Jason: ELDEN RING
Links:
Horizon Forbidden West score by Joris de Man, Niels van der Leest & Oleksa Lozowchuk
“Do You Wanna Taste It?” by Wig Wam from Non Stop Rock ‘n Roll, 2010
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Triple Play: Suikoden II
17 februari 2022 · 59 min
And now, for Jason's dream episode: the gang plays Suikoden II! Kirk and Maddy give their impressions of the first 25% of the classic JRPG, from the very beginning through getting your very own castle. Do they love it as much as Jason? (No.) The three of them talk about the relationship between Riou and Jowy, the parts of the game that feel clunky in 2022, and what it's like to recruit all those characters. Plus: Dracula! Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Horizon Forbidden West
Maddy: Murderville
Jason: Also Horizon Forbidden West
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What Makes a Great Video Game Hero?
10 februari 2022 · 1 uur
From silent protagonists to badass students, there are all sorts of protagonists in the world of video games. Let's talk about them! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk list their favorite heroes, then break down all of the archetypes, from the Chosen One to the Determined Daughter (subcategory: Queer Millennial Edition). From Mario to Kratos, we've got'em all. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Station Eleven
Maddy: The official Dark Souls TTRPG
Jason: Arrested Development
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Triple Play: Dying Light 2
3 februari 2022 · 58 min
Light: it's dying! This week, the Triple Click gang plays through Dying Light 2: Stay Human, a new game in which you jump between buildings and smash zombies in the head. They talk about the game's slick parkour system, the silly writing, and the drab visuals. Plus: the one and only... Aiden. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Roasting Coffee
Maddy: West Side Story (2021)
Jason: The Thursday Murder Club (Richard Osman)
Links:
That Iconic 2011 Dead Island Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfhtiG66SQc
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What's The Deal With: Uncharted?
27 januari 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Maddy, Kirk, and Jason take a few minutes to react to last week's megaton announcement that Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard, then prepare for the new Uncharted collection on PS5 by diving into the iconic adventure series. What's the deal with Nathan Drake falling on every platform he sees? Are the first two games better than the next two? And are Uncharted 4 and Lost Legacy worth playing today? Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Dan Olson’s video on NFTs
Maddy: First Reformed
Jason: The craziest football weekend of all time
Links:
“Drake’s Theme” by Greg Edmonson from Uncharted 3
“Line Goes Up: The Problem with NFTs” by Dan Olson at Folding Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ_xWvX1n9g&t=2344s
Paris Hilton and Jimmy Fallon talking about NFT apes: https://twitter.com/etienneshrdlu/status/1485956332989693953
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Will Ready Player One Ever Be Real?
20 januari 2022 · 1 uur
Will the metaverse of Ready Player One ever exist in our world? Has a bad ending ever ruined a video game? And just how does one get into Monster Hunter? This week, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up the listener mailbag and answer some of YOUR questions on all sorts of things. Lees meer
(Note: We recorded this episode BEFORE Tuesday's bombshell news that Microsoft is buying Activision!)
One More Thing:
Kirk: Free Guy
Maddy: Death Note
Jason: Don’t Look Up
Links:
Tips for Suikoden II: https://kotaku.com/tips-for-playing-suikoden-and-suikoden-ii-1670446047
Polygon’s honestly very good (no bias) tips for Monster Hunter Rise: https://www.polygon.com/monster-hunter-rise-guide/22348967/weapons-armor-wirebug-wyvern-riding-best-controller-beginners-tips-tricks
MH: Rise Longsword tutorial by Arekkz Gaming, whose MH videos are all excellent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jscDTUOHdw&t=2s
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Take-Two Buys Zynga, E3 Dies, and Ken Levine Struggles
13 januari 2022 · 59 min
The year's only started but it's already full of GAMING NEWS! Join Jason, Maddy, and Kirk for a breakdown of this year's biggest headlines: Take-Two buying Zynga, E3 essentially dying, and the trials and tribulations of BioShock director Ken Levine. Plus: a cool new mystery show and the return of Jason's NFL stories! Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Only Murders in the Building
Maddy: Homestuck Made This World
Jason: Chargers vs. Raiders
Links:
Jason’s report on Ken Levine’s Ghost Story Games: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-03/bioshock-creator-s-next-game-and-its-narrative-legos-in-turmoil
The two-hour Sarah Z Homestuck video that Kirk watched: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohFyOjfcLWQ&t=1518s
Music from Only Murders in the Building, composed by Siddhartha Khosla
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Our Predictions For 2022
6 januari 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
It's time! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy revisit their predictions for 2021, determine who won the big bet (and what game they'll all play this year), and then lay down some predictions for 2022. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: The Frustration of Wanting to Play Cyberpunk 2077
Maddy: Wordle
Jason: Final Fantasy XIV
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Our Favorite Games of 2021
30 december 2021 · 58 min
As we all say farewell (and good riddance) to 2021, it's time to go through the BEST games of the year!!! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason each break down their ten (or more) favorites, from Metroid Dread to The Great Ace Attorney. Lees meer
KIRK'S LIST:
Returnal
Hitman 3
Deathloop
Inscryption
Wildermyth
Halo Infinite
Death’s Door
Metroid Dread
Psychonauts 2
Monster Hunter Rise
Subnautica: Below Zero
Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye
MADDY'S LIST:
Metroid Dread
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Psychonauts 2
Wildermyth
Halo Infinite
Unpacking
Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye
FF7 Remake Intergrade
Overboard!
Inscryption
[Honorable Mention: Deathloop, Get in the car loser]
JASON'S LIST:
Overboard!
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Psychonauts 2
The Forgotten City
Metroid Dread
Bravely Default 2
Tales of Arise
Deathloop
The House in Fata Morgana
Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye
One More Thing:
Kirk: Yellowjackets
Maddy: Dark Souls
Jason: Hawkeye
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Beanscast: Half-Life 2, Episodes, and Alyx
23 december 2021 · 1 uur 3 min
The Triple Click Trio discuss the entirety of the Half-Life story so far. Lees meer
Back in September, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk recorded a spoilercast about the entirety of Half-Life 2. Here in December, they're taking this week off for the holidays, so they decided to drop this bonus episode in the feed. As always, if you'd like to become a Maximum Fun member and get many more bonus episodes like this one, go to maximumfun.org/join.
Original show notes follow. Hope you all are having a happy holiday!
SHOW NOTES
Jason and Maddy have finished both episodes of Half-Life 2, so they sit down with Kirk to talk through the entire City17 saga, from the inbound train, to the outbound train, to the rocket ship. They then talk some about the “Epistle Three” that might have been, and what the ending of 2020’s Half-Life Alyx says about the possible future of the series.
LINKS:
"Epistle Three" by Half-Life 2 writer Marc Laidlaw: https://www.marclaidlaw.com/epistle-3/
The ending of Half-Life Alyx (start at 12 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVzEiVcVq3Y
Hunter Sound Effects via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDqhw04BjWc
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Triple Play: Halo Infinite
16 december 2021 · 1 uur
It's Halo time! Maddy, Kirk, and Jason dive into Halo Infinite, the new game from Microsoft and 343 Industries. They talk about the story (bleh) and the grappling hook (yesssss) then get into the game's rocky development, the very fun open world, and the truth behind Cortana. Plus: Succession season 3 talk! Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: The Matrix Awakens
Maddy: Succession
Jason: The Game Awards
Links:
Digital Foundry on what makes The Matrix Awakens technologically remarkable: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2021-inside-the-matrix-awakens-previewing-the-future-of-gaming-graphics
Emily VanDerwerff (Vox) on Succession: https://www.vox.com/culture/22831645/succession-finale-season-3-recap-review-all-the-bells-say-kendall-roman-shiv-tom
...and Tom Ley (Defector): https://defector.com/logan-roy-is-an-american/
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What's The Deal With: The Game Awards?
9 december 2021 · 1 uur
It's the most trailer-filled time of the year, when Santa Keighley slides down our internet-chimneys to hastily deliver some awards in between ads for upcoming games. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk go over the history of The Game Awards, discuss the controversies surrounding this year's event, and of course, gripe about the games they wish had gotten more nominations. Lees meer
Or any at all.
Because Wildermyth didn't get a single nomination.
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Maddy: Halo Infinite
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What's The Deal With: Danganronpa?
2 december 2021 · 58 min
Come join Maddy, Kirk, and Jason for a battle to the death staged by a foul-mouthed, adorable talking bear. That's right — it's time to talk Danganronpa. What's the deal with this popular series of killing games? Why is it so popular? And what do you have to know ahead of the Switch release this week? Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Arcane
Maddy: Last Podcast on the Left’s six-part JFK assassination series
Jason: Final Fantasy V
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Activision, NFTs, and Other Gaming News
25 november 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
Happy Thanksgiving! If you're celebrating, grab yourself a turkey drumstick and listen to Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk gaming news. From the ongoing Activision Blizzard crisis to the inexplicable rise of NFTs, it sure has been a weird fall in the video game world. This week, the gang talks about those and other big headlines, like the new consoles and the supply chain mess. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Metal Gear Solid V
Maddy: Chicory
Jason: Baba Is You
Links:
Kirk talking Death Stranding on the podcast How Did This Get Played?: https://www.earwolf.com/episode/death-stranding-directors-cut-with-kirk-hamilton/
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Activision Blizzard and Guardians of the Galaxy
18 november 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
Maddy, Kirk, and Jason go over this week's explosive Activision Blizzard allegations, then talk about the new Marvel game from Eidos Montreal, Guardians of the Galaxy. What works and doesn't work? Are the rough edges too distracting? And are we all suffering from Marvel fatigue? Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Beverly Hills Cop 2
Maddy: Nancy Drew: Mystery at Magnolia Gardens
Jason: Elden Ring
Links:
WSJ Article on Activision: https://www.wsj.com/articles/activision-videogames-bobby-kotick-sexual-misconduct-allegations-11637075680
Iron Pineapple’s Elden Ring impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzFR5HsPcng
“The Neutron Dance” by the Pointer Sisters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-jdhorGtQI&ab_channel=PointerSistersVEVO
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Skyrim Turns Ten
11 november 2021 · 1 uur
Dovahkiin!!! Skyrim is now officially ten years old, because we are all ancient and slowly turning into dust. Jason, Kirk, and Maddy celebrate the big day by revisiting one of the most influential games of all time. They talk about how Skyrim feels to play today, all of the games it has influenced, and what makes it such a special experience. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Death Stranding Ziplines/infrastructure/‘breaking’ a game
Maddy: Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Jason: Your Honor
Links:
Jason’s 2011 Wired Skyrim Preview: https://www.wired.com/2011/10/skyrim-hands-on/
Maddy’s 2011 Phoenix Skyrim Review: https://web.archive.org/web/20160211194214/https://thephoenix.com/Boston/recroom/130611-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/
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What's The Deal With: Spiritual Successors?
4 november 2021 · 55 min
Ever play a game that feels a whole lot like an older game? What's the DEAL with that? This week, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about spiritual successors, from Bloodstained (Castlevania) to Mighty No. 9 (Mega Man) and oh so much more. What are the different kinds of spiritual successors? Why are they so common in games? And why is Jason so excited for Eiyuden Chronicles?? Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Inscryption
Maddy: Unpacking
Jason: Guardians of the Galaxy
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Is The Video Game Review System Broken?
28 oktober 2021 · 53 min
Why do video game reviews often feel rushed? What's the deal with drug trips in video games? And what are some good JRPGs for beginners? This week, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy answer some of YOUR Burning Questions on all that and more. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Death Stranding Director’s Cut
Maddy: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Jason: ElecHead
Links:
Mega64’s Uncharted 3 Drug Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPubpR6-V-g&ab_channel=Mega64
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Triple Play: Metroid Dread
21 oktober 2021 · 56 min
A new Metroid game is here, and by golly, it rules. Maddy, Jason, and Kirk put on their Varian Suits and take a deep dive into Samus Aran's latest adventure, Metroid Dread, which came out earlier this month for Nintendo Switch. They talk about the game's relentless pacing, the brilliant controls, and the endless stream of power-ups. They discuss the marauding EMMIs, the difficulty, and the meticulous design of each level. Metroid Dread: it's a good video game. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Back 4 Blood
Maddy: Freaky (2021)
Jason: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Links:
Maddy’s Metroid Lore Explainer: https://www.polygon.com/22715304/metroid-dread-fusion-recap-story-lore-samus-aran-chozo
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A Beginner's Guide to Video Games
14 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
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. Lees meer
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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Diablo Through The Ages
7 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 3 min
Why is Diablo one of the best-selling series of all time? Just what makes Blizzard's action-RPGs so devilishly appealing? Kirk, Maddy, and Jason break down the iconic franchise and talk about why it's good -- and why it might be pretty bad. They talk about the addictive properties of loot hunting, how the games have evolved over the years, and whether there's really room in their lives for Diablo 4. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Far Cry 6
Maddy: Metroid Dread
Jason: Squid Game
Links:
Diego Arguello’s review of Far Cry 6 for Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/reviews/22711610/far-cry-6-review-ps5-xbox-series-x-pc-ps4-xbox-one
Squid Game subtitles: https://twitter.com/fwong/status/1444549630499254283
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Triple Play: Deathloop
30 september 2021 · 56 min
It's time for a Triple Play! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk have all played a whole lot of Deathloop, the time-twisting new game from Arkane. They break down what they like and don't like about the game, diving into its unique structure, disappointing ending, and truly delightful little details. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Hunt a Killer - Death at the Dive Bar
Maddy: Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber
Jason: Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye
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We Love a Good Villain
23 september 2021 · 58 min
Villains: we all hate'em, but what would video games be without them? This week, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy try to figure out what makes a good bad guy. From Deathloop's Julianna to Final Fantasy VII's Sephiroth, antagonists can be brilliant and memorable. But why do we love to hate them? What makes them so fiendishly appealing? And just what is the deal with Kefka? Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Golf Club Wasteland
Maddy: Get In The Car, Loser!
Jason: Eastward
Jason’s Five Rules for a Good Video Game Villain:
1. They have a good motivation
2. They’re way stronger than the protagonist
3. They have a personal connectin to the protagonist
4. They have a striking look
5. They or their actions are present throughout the game
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What's The Deal With: Metroid?
16 september 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
What's the deal with Metroid? To answer that question, we must turn to series expert Maddy Myers, who explains to Kirk and Jason just what a Metroid is and why it matters. What's the lore behind Samus's baby? What's up with those Chozo? And what do we all need to know before heading into this October's much-anticipated new game Metroid Dread? Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: The U.S. Open
Maddy: You Should See The Other Guy (podcast)
Jason: Deathloop
Links:
An explanation of Medvedev’s U.S. Open victory “emote”: https://kotaku.com/us-open-tennis-champion-does-video-game-celebration-aft-1847662401
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Super Turbo Remake Plus
9 september 2021 · 1 uur 1 min
What makes a remake worth playing? When should developers go back and change a game, and how much should they change? This week, the Triple Click crew tries to figure out when remakes work, when they don't work, and why. Plus: Kirk unveils his grand spectrum of Remakes, Remasters, and the Super Turbo Remake Plus. Lees meer
Kirk’s Remake Spectrum*:
Re-release (The original game, playable on new hardware)
Remaster (visually enhanced version of the same game, same tech, etc.)
Remaster Plus (A visual remaster that makes some changes to the gameplay - e.g. Skyward Sword, ME Trilogy)
Remake (New engine/tech and new visuals, but makes a point of keeping the gameplay the same. E.g. SotC, Demon’s Souls, Diablo 2 Resurrected)
Remake Plus (New engine and actual new gameplay/mechanics/etc. E.g. Black Mesa, Tomb Raider Anniversary)
Reimagined Remake (Uses the original as a template to make major changes, e.g. Resident Evil 2 & 3 Remake)
Super Turbo Remake Plus (There is only one of these and it is Final Fantasy VII Remake)
Sequel or Reboot
*Note that these are stops along a continuous spectrum and not a series of discrete categorizations. Many games fall somewhere in between categories.
One More Thing:
Kirk: The White Lotus Reloaded
Maddy: Dark Souls
Jason: The Forgotten City
Links:
Mat Bradley-Tschirgi on why Final Fantasy shouldn’t be modernized: https://www.polygon.com/22648602/final-fantasy-original-ff1-retro-gaming-classic-pixel-version-steam-square-enix
Mike White’s New York interview about The White Lotus: https://www.vulture.com/article/the-white-lotus-finale-mike-white-interview-departures-ending.html
Slate’s Working podcast interview with White Lotus composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer:
https://slate.com/podcasts/working/2021/08/white-lotus-composer-cristobal-tapia-de-veerTwenty Thousand Hertz episode about the Dies Irae (feat. Kirk): https://www.20k.org/episodes/diesirae
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Triple Play: Psychonauts 2
2 september 2021 · 55 min
Maddy, Jason, and Kirk delve into each other's brains to talk about Psychonauts 2, one of the best games of the year so far. They talk about the delightful writing, the clever level design, and the emotional moments. They also talk about Double Fine, the maker of Psychonauts 2, and its long, turbulent history as a game developer. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Ghost of Tsushima - game pairing & ac comparison
Maddy: Dickinson
Jason: 12 Minutes
Links:
The Double Fine Adventure! Documentary, Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVwg-9WL3dE
Kotaku’s Renata Price on 12 Minutes: https://kotaku.com/twelve-minutes-might-have-the-worst-video-game-ending-o-1847540262
Kirk’s 2011 (!!) article about game pairings, complete with extremely 2011-era photoshop top art https://kotaku.com/like-rich-wine-and-sharp-cheese-some-games-just-go-wel-5862022
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That 'Magic Moment' in a New Game
26 augustus 2021 · 52 min
The Triple Click Trio opens up the mailbag and answer your most burning questions. Lees meer
This time around we've got questions about in-game morality, ferreting out the truth when reporting, our favorite moments in a new game, silent Nintendo protagonists, and whether Kirk records a new version of that "bing" sound every time he makes it.
ONE MORE THING
Kirk: Ghost of Tsushima
Maddy: Boyfriend Dungeon
Jason: White LotusLinks:
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Triple Play: Half-Life 2
19 augustus 2021 · 58 min
It's finally time: Jason, Maddy, and Kirk pick up their gravity guns and move around some cardboard boxes so they can climb into Half-Life 2. The gang talks about the pros and cons of Valve's classic shooter, how the game holds up in 2021, the G-Man, the graphics, the setpieces, the nauseating vehicles, and oh so much more! Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Reservation Dogs
Maddy: Leverage: Redemption
Jason: Fantasian
Links:
The Wikipedia entry on hitscan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitscan
Half-LIfe 2 Combine Radio Chatter collection by RescoeZ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SindqGenIhk
Kali Simmons’ recaps of Reservation Dogs: https://www.vulture.com/article/reservation-dogs-series-premiere-recap-season-1-episode-1-fckin-rez-dogs.html
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What's the Deal With: The Metaverse?
12 augustus 2021 · 59 min
Metaverse! Everyone's talking about it. Every company wants a piece of it. But just what the heck is it? This week, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk try to figure out what the deal is with the Metaverse... and can't even agree themselves on what it really means. From Fortnite to Facebook, come along on a wild ride through movie crossovers and alternate realities. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Schmigadoon!
Maddy: The Suicide Squad
Jason: New Teeth (Simon Rich)
Links:
GameMaster Anthony Message Board Post: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/gamemasteranthonys-birthday
“Space Jam: A New Legacy runs on video game logic, in every way,” by Cameron Kunzelman
“Ralph Breaks the Internet and the rise of mash-up cinema,” by Abraham Riesman
“The Metaverse: What It Is, Where to Find it, Who Will Build It, and Fortnite,” by Matthew Ball
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The Great Ace Attorney, Or, Why We Love Visual Novels
5 augustus 2021 · 55 min
We're all about visual novels here at Triple Click. What's that, you ask? What's a visual novel? Well, allow Kirk, Maddy, and Jason to tell you: it's kind of like a book... but better! Join us to talk about the stellar new game The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, the horniness of Fire Emblem and Persona, and why sometimes gameplay just isn't all that great. Lees meer
Games Discussed:
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Danganronpa
Steins;Gate
The House on Fata Morgana
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Persona 4 and 5
13: Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Disco Elysium
Planescape: Torment
Zork
80 Days
Overboard
Doki Doki Literature Club
Ladykiller in a Bind
AI: The Somnium Files
999 and Virtue’s Last Reward
One More Thing:
Kirk: Limetown
Maddy: Plan B
Jason: Activision Blizzard
Links:
Jason’s report on Warcraft III: Reforged: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-22/inside-activision-blizzard-s-botched-warcraft-iii-reforged-game
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Skyward Sword And The Activision Blizzard Lawsuit
29 juli 2021 · 59 min
Kirk, Maddy, and Jason dive into Skyward Sword HD, the new Zelda remake for Nintendo Switch. Does it hold up today? How does it feel after Breath of the Wild? And what's up with those controls? Then they talk about the harrowing Activision Blizzard lawsuit that's shaken up the video game industry over the past week. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Death’s Door
Maddy: Activision Blizzard discrimination lawsuit
Jason: The Great Ace Attorney
Correction: Kirk initially said that Death's Door was on Game Pass, which it regrettably is not. The episode has been edited.
Links:
Ash Parrish on Skyward Sword motion controls: https://kotaku.com/skyward-sword-hd-might-make-you-actually-like-motion-co-1847306361
“Fi’s Theme,” “Crimson Loftwing” and “Ballad of the Goddess” from the Skyward Sword soundtrack, comp. Hajime Wakai, Shiho Fujii, Mahito Yokota, Takeshi Hama
Blizzard’s Culture Crisis Runs Deep https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2021-07-23/activision-blizzard-s-games-culture-crisis-runs-deep
Jason’s Bloomberg newsletter: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/game-on
“Hall of Doors” by David Fenn from Death’s Door: https://davidfennmusic.bandcamp.com/album/deaths-door
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The Games of Summer
15 juli 2021 · 59 min
There sure are a lot of games this summer. It's time for Kirk, Jason, and Maddy to talk about them! And then maybe we'll go out for some sloppy steaks. Lees meer
Games discussed: Chicory, Overboard, Mario Golf, Scarlet Nexus, Ender Lilies, Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Before Your Eyes
One More Thing:
Kirk: Six of Crows
Maddy: Billions
Jason: I Think You Should Leave
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What's The Deal With: The Legend of Zelda?
8 juli 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
With Skyward Sword coming to Nintendo Switch, the Triple Click gang asks the question you've all been asking: What's the deal with Zelda? Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about the origins of the series, how it's evolved over the years, the stagnant Zelda formula, the delights of exploration, the unexpected creativity in limitations, and much, much more. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Inside (The Songs)
Maddy: Hollow Knight
Jason: Joyland (Stephen King)
Links:
“The problem with Bo Burnham’s Inside” by Lili Loofbourow for Slate: https://slate.com/culture/2021/06/problem-with-bo-burnham-inside.html
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What Makes Someone 'Good' At Games?
1 juli 2021 · 59 min
Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag and take YOUR listener questions on all sorts of things. What makes people good at video games? Why do AAA games seem so bad at "editing"? What's the best book-game pairing? And much more! Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Mythic Quest S2
Maddy: Sophie’s Safecracking Simulator
Jason: The Great Ace Attorney
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Triple Play: Final Fantasy VII Remake: Episode INTERmission
24 juni 2021 · 1 uur 3 min
Maddy, Kirk, and Jason jump into the ridiculously titled Final Fantasy VII Remake: Episode INTERmission, diving into Yuffie's adventures in Midgar. They talk about the combat system, the big story teases, and whether the next DLC will be called InterMISSION. Plus: what's up with the whole Hideo Kojima conspiracy? Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Gloomhaven
Maddy: The Blue Box conspiracy
Jason: The House in Fata Morgana
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Yep, That Was a Weird E3
17 juni 2021 · 1 uur
NEW METROID!!! And also other things. But first, NEW METROID!!! After Maddy's done hyperventilating, the gang talks about everything we saw at this year's bizarre, online-only E3. From Elden Ring to Avatar to Breath of the Wild 2, let's go through it all. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Maddy: Bo Burnham
Jason: The House in Fata Morgana
Links:
MItchell Saltzman’s interview with Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki: https://www.ign.com/articles/elden-ring-miyazaki-hidetaka-full-interview-summer-of-gaming
Nathan Grayson’s article on the terrible Twitch chats of E3: https://kotaku.com/e3-twitch-chat-has-been-miserable-1847092627
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Prepare For A Weird E3
10 juni 2021 · 58 min
E3 2021 is almost here, which means it's time for HOPES, EXPECTATIONS, RUMORS, and VIDEO GAMES. This week, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about what it's been like preparing for a virtual E3 (blech), what they hope to see from each conference, and all of the hot gossip they've been hearing behind-the-scenes, from Assassin's Creed to Guardians of the Galaxy. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Sweet Tooth
Maddy: DC Super Hero Girls
Jason: Overboard!
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What's The Deal With: Video Game Demos?
3 juni 2021 · 58 min
Why do some games get demos while others don't? How did video game demos get started? And what's up with that weird game PT? This week, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk answer the question that's been on everyone's minds: What's the DEAL with video game demos? Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Probing in ME2
Maddy: Fuser
Jason: Mare of Easttown
Links:
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Triple Play: Mass Effect
27 mei 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
It's Mass Effect time! Maddy, Jason, and Kirk are all playing the remastered version of BioWare's sci-fi trilogy, and really, who needs an excuse to talk Mass Effect? The gang talks about what it's like to revisit Mass Effect all these years later, what has or hasn't aged well, and of course, who they'd all like to smooch. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Subnautica: Below Zero
Maddy: Little Fires Everywhere
Jason: World’s End Club
Links:
Kirk’s now-mangled Kotaku post about the hidden music in Mass Effect 3: https://kotaku.com/mass-effect-3s-musical-secret-5895616
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Epic vs. Apple and Other Gaming News
20 mei 2021 · 59 min
It's time for news! This week, the Triple Click clique dives into some of the spring's big gaming news, from the Epic vs. Apple trial to Ubisoft's decision to embrace free-to-play games and much, much more. Plus: Maddy explains why Pokemon cards are back and bigger than ever! Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: The Nevers
Maddy: Lupin S1
Jason: The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
Links:
The Axios Video Game newsletter: https://www.axios.com/signup/gaming
Microsoft’s internal review of The Last of Us Part 2: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.364265/gov.uscourts.cand.364265.551.21.pdf?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosgaming&stream=top
Vice on Pokemon cards: https://www.vice.com/en/article/7kv9a9/pokemon-cards-psa-cgc-bgs-turnaround-times
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Triple Play: Returnal
13 mei 2021 · 1 uur
The Triple Click gang dives into Returnal, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive from Housemarque. Is it too challenging or just challenging enough? Should it have been released in Early Access? And just how good is that PS5 controller? Dodge your way through bullet hell to listen to this episode. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Resident Evil 8
Maddy: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Jason: Later (Stephen King)
Links:
Press Reset: Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry: https://bookshop.org/books/press-reset-ruin-and-recovery-in-the-video-game-industry/9781538735497
Dan Sunshine’s call-in to explain the PS5’s advanced vibration: https://maximumfun.org/episodes/triple-click/triple-play-assassins-creed-valhalla/
The Strong Songs Q&A episode where Kirk explains what Miles meant by “it’s about the notes you don’t play.”: https://strongsongspodcast.com/episode/strung-beats-jazz-battles-the-notes-you-dont-play
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Beanscast: Star Wars: The Mandalorian
10 mei 2021 · 1 uur 8 min
In honor of MaxFunDrive 2021, we decided to put a beanscast from earlier this year in the main feed! This episode originally aired in the bonus feed on February 21, 2021. If you'd like more bonus episodes (and to get some extra MaxFunDrive swag), sign up to become a member today at https://maximumfun.org/join. Lees meer
ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES:
For this month’s bonus episode, Jason, Maddy and Kirk put on their beskar helmets and jetpack straight into the rough and tumble world of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. It’s a wide-ranging discussion that goes from the specific (how can a helmet be so expressive?) to the broad (what are the most and least interesting things about Star Wars?), with plenty of detours along the way.
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A retrospective article about Joe Johnston, the art director who designed Boba Fett’s armor along with concept artist Ralph McQuarrie: https://www.starwars.com/news/empire-at-40-joe-johnston-boba-fett-interview#:~:text=MAY%2018%2C%202020-,Empire%20at%2040%20%7C%20Designing%20an%20Icon%3A%20Joe%20Johnston%20on%20the,Journey%20to%20Create%20Boba%20Fett
A very cool series on the groundbreaking visual production techniques used on The Mandalorian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUnxzVOs3rk
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Pressing Reset On The Video Game Industry
6 mei 2021 · 58 min
The video game industry is broken. Perhaps it's time to... Press Reset? On this week's first-ever LIVE episode of Triple Click, the gang discusses Jason's latest book about the video game industry. They talk about the closures of game companies like Irrational Games and 38 Studios, the industry's sustainability problems, and lots more. Plus: find out how to win a free copy of Press Reset! Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: For All Mankind
Maddy: The Mitchells vs. The Machines
Jason: Killing Eve
Links:
Buy Press Reset: Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry: https://www.grandcentralpublishing.com/titles/jason-schreier/press-reset/9781538735480/
Press Reset giveaway: https://app.viralsweep.com/sweeps/full/7b4618-86973?framed=1
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Undertale Vs. NFL Quarterback Josh Allen
29 april 2021 · 55 min
Which is more recognizable: the video game Undertale or NFL quarterback Josh Allen? This week, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk open up the mailbag and answer your questions on all sorts of things, including video game addiction, ethics in AAA game development, and rejected names for the Triple Click podcast. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Maddy: This Is A Robbery
Jason: Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
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Happy Birthday, Triple Click!
22 april 2021 · 59 min
It's the one-year anniversary of Triple Click - happy birthday, Triple Click! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk update the Triple Click Picks with some special new games and then take some time to reminisce on the past year and what this show has meant to them. Thank you all for supporting the show! Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Subnautica
Maddy: Emily Is Away 1-3
Jason: StarCraft II
Links:
Kirk’s 2018 article about video games and guns: https://kotaku.com/real-guns-virtual-guns-and-me-1824159338
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Triple Play: Final Fantasy VI, Part 2
15 april 2021 · 58 min
Kirk, Jason, and Maddy dive back into their ongoing playthrough of Final Fantasy VI, picking up where they left off last time (the Opera House) and going until the end of the Floating Continent. Do Maddy and Kirk like it more now? What's the deal with that flake Shadow? Why is Edgar such a creeper? And whoa, did Kefka really just do THAT? Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Monster Hunter Rise (Finishing/Friction)
Maddy: The Content Mines podcast
Jason: Saga Frontier Remastered
Links:
What did Edgar really say about Relm? https://legendsoflocalization.com/what-does-edgar-say-about-relm-in-each-final-fantasy-vi-translation/
The Caves of Narshe FF6 Walkthrough: https://www.cavesofnarshe.com/ff6/walkthrough.php
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What's The Deal With: Indie Games?
8 april 2021 · 58 min
Just what is the deal with indie games? When did they become financially viable? How did they become so popular? And what is "indie" anyway??? This week, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk look at the modern history of indie games, from Braid and Castle Crashers to the Nintendo Switch's big bumps. They talk about the rise of digital distribution, some misguided old comments from former Nintendo boss Reggie Fils-Aime, and whether "indie" even means anything anymore. Lees meer
One More Thing:
Kirk: Monster Hunter Rise
Maddy: Vaccine appointment tips
Jason: Gnosia
Links:
The excellent Double Fine Adventure documentary series:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVwg-9WL3dE
Arekkz Gaming’s MH Rise longsword tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jscDTUOHdw&ab_channel=ArekkzGaming
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The Best (And Worst) of Video Game April Fool's
1 april 2021 · 58 min
Here's the only true thing you will read on the internet today: This episode is not a prank. Instead of trying to fool everyone, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk are going back in time to look at the history of video game April Fool's jokes: the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly. From fake Zelda movies to Assassin's Creed Kinect, there's a lot to laugh at this week. Lees meer
Correction 4/1/2021: We initially thought the Assassin's Creed Kinect joke video was made by Ubisoft, but it actually wasn't. That part of the conversation has been updated and edited for accuracy. Sorry about that!
One More Thing:
Kirk: Monster Hunter Rise, baybeeeee
Maddy: Incomparable by Brie and Nikki Bella
Jason: The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu
Links:
Gamespot’s 2006 Wii ‘Joke’: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/april-fools-analyst-revolution-will-take-lead-in-2010/1100-6146958/
The IGN Zelda Movie Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBCzkz3gHb8
Assassin’s Creed for Kinect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NufHsmITjM
The Virgin America 2013 pre-flight safety song (sorry): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQQaNuqY-kU&ab_channel=top10commercials
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