Two long-time friends and college professors embark on a journey to review the games Epic has given away for free in chronological order. Each episode focuses on a new game as the hosts bring different approaches and perspectives as gamers, educators, and people interested in pop culture.
Episode 51: Rayman Legends - Makes me want to punch slabs of al pastor
In this episode, we discuss the 2013 game Rayman Legends, which Epic gave away from November 29 to December 6, 2019. This game prompted a lot of discussion about different game elements, from what makes a mascot iconic, to music and art direction, to pacing and accessibility. We also think about themes of dreams from a psychoanalytic perspective, proclaims that feminism sells!, and think about the pastiche elements of this game.
20 Sept 2026
Episode 50: Bad North - Everyone come on down and pillage us!
In this episode, we discuss the game Epic gave away from November 21 to November 29, 2019, the 2018 strategy game Bad North. We start with a conversation on why Vikings and the Middle Ages remain such fascinating subjects for popular culture, think about the function of a tutorial in a game, discuss item philosophies, active and passive abilities, and ask "What itch is this?" R/ bald also makes an appearance.
7 Sept 2026
Episode 49: The Messenger - Sometimes I want to push buttons and kill things
In this episode we discuss the game that Epic gave away from November 14 to 21, 2019, the action platformer from 2018 The Messenger. We ask the important questions, like What is the rhetorical situations of ninjas? and Is this the Victorian era Matrix? We also delve into ideas of nostalgia and games in terms of sound design and mechanics, the role of the hero's journey as a structuring concept, and how to tell good stories.
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