Gamesplaining!

About Gamesplaining!

In this audio program, Eric Crosby and Jake Clark embark on a zig-zagging journey through the history of gaming. Just one problem: Jake has only played two video games to completion in his entire life. In each episode of Gamesplaining, Jake will bring Eric the title of a popular game or franchise he has come across. Eric will then attempt to explain the game's mechanics, narrative and cultural importance in a timely fashion.

Publisher

Gamesplaining!

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

4 Jul 2021

Latest episode

6 Jan 2022

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Jan 2022

   Wolfenstein

   In this episode - recorded in August of 2021 - Jake and Eric examine one of gaming's oldest franchises through the lens of direct to DVD action films, historical analysis and modern political extremism.

2. 

   12 Sept 2021

   God of War

   In this episode, Eric and Jake unite for a rare in-person recording. Jake reveals his knowledge of the Homeric tradition while Eric recounts his experience with God of War 2018.

3. 

   16 Aug 2021

   BioShock

   In this episode, we travel far beneath the sea and high above the clouds. Jake breaks out some early 20th century philosophy books, while Eric recalls some of gaming's greatest immersive sims.

4. 

   26 Jul 2021

   L.A. Noire

   In this sophomore episode, Jake inquires about the goings-on of a Mad Men alum while Eric appreciates the finer details of American traffic law.

5. 

   4 Jul 2021

   Resident Evil

   In this inaugural episode, Eric attempts to explain a popular survival horror franchise with which he has little to no experience. Meanwhile, Jake attempts to elucidate the inspirations behind a multi-million dollar film franchise.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

1 ratings

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Guest appearances

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