EPISODE 21
⏱️ 60 minBrawl through River City Ransom (1990) as we trace its Kunio-kun roots, quirky localization, RPG upgrades, and why this NES beat ’em up became a cult classic.
EPISODE 20
⏱️ 73 minUnpack the backlash to DmC: Devil May Cry (2013) as we revisit its reveal, Capcom’s Western gamble, Ninja Theory’s bold design, and why “emo Dante” still divides fans.
EPISODE 19
⏱️ 74 minDescend into Diablo (1997) as we uncover its turn-based origins, Battle.net’s chaotic birth, and how Blizzard forged the ARPG template through loot and demons.
EPISODE 18
⏱️ 47 minClose out 2020 with our year-end reflection on how gaming brought comfort, connection, and distraction during a year when play became more vital than ever.
EPISODE 17
⏱️ 31 minCelebrate the season with our 2020 minisode on Christmas in gaming, from Saints Row IV’s Santa CLAWZ to ClayFighter’s frosty fighters and Parasite Eve’s holiday horror.
EPISODE 16
⏱️ 57 minPower up with Mega Man (1987) as we trace Inafune’s design choices, infamous box art, and the punishing NES debut that launched Capcom’s Blue Bomber.
EPISODE 15
⏱️ 62 minBlast into Doom (1993) as we cover its shareware chaos, WAD modding, and deathmatch legacy—while debating its controversies and why it defined the FPS era.
EPISODE 14
⏱️ 52 minChomp into Pac-Man (1980) as we peel back creation myths, ghost personalities, and the arcade explosion that made gaming’s first mascot a cultural icon.
EPISODE 13
⏱️ 64 minStep into 3D with Ocarina of Time (1998) as we explore Z-targeting, the Water Temple, timeline splits, and why this Zelda masterpiece still divides players.
EPISODE 12
⏱️ 65 minBreak down Half-Life 2 (2004) with us, from the Gravity Gun and inventive level design to Steam’s rocky debut and why this FPS still looms so large.
EPISODE 11
⏱️ 55 minForge your own path in Skyrim (2011) as we revisit its 11-11-11 launch, iconic moments, memes, and the thriving modding community that keeps it alive today.
EPISODE 10
⏱️ 58 minExplore how politics meets play in our 2020 episode, from early board games to Democracy and The Political Machine, tracing elections, education, and entertainment in gaming.
EPISODE 9
⏱️ 55 minSneak behind enemy lines with Medal of Honor (1999) as we trace Spielberg’s influence, its GoldenEye comparisons, and how DreamWorks’ PlayStation debut reshaped WWII shooters.
EPISODE 8
⏱️ 64 minRob and Dave revisit Borderlands (2009), exploring its development changes, accessibility, and pop culture nods on Pandora.
EPISODE 7
⏱️ 45 minRob and Dave revisit RollerCoaster Tycoon (1999), exploring its origins, cereal box nostalgia, the joy of work-like gameplay, and the infamous Mr. Bones Wild Ride.
EPISODE 6
⏱️ 66 minDave, Rob, and guest Damon Robson explore Dark Souls (2011), diving into its lore, multiplayer highs and lows, life lessons, and the love-or-hate debate surrounding this critically acclaimed classic.
EPISODE 5
⏱️ 66 minDave and Rob explore Just Cause (2006), its surprising ties to Operation Just Cause, and how video games portray revolution differently from books and film. A mix of history, politics, and play.
EPISODE 4
⏱️ 73 minDave and Rob revisit 1991’s Sid Meier’s Civilization, exploring the birth of the 4X genre, its addictive gameplay, and why time feels like it slips away when conquering the world.
EPISODE 3
⏱️ 63 minDave and Rob revisit 1993’s Mortal Kombat console release, debating SNES vs Genesis, Mortal Monday, censorship, and how it sparked the ESRB. A fiery trip through controversy, console wars, and gaming history.
EPISODE 2
⏱️ 63 minFinal Fantasy VII and No Memory Card Horrors. Battlefield 1942 As An Educational Tool. Burnout 3: Takedown As the Perfect Way to Vent Aggression.
EPISODE 1
⏱️ 75 minSuper Mario Kart and Random Acts of Kindness. Illusion of Gaia and Gaming as an Art Medium. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons our Emotional Investment in Games.
