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 !!
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8 Dec 2022
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 !!
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27 Oct 2022
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 !!
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5 Oct 2022
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 !!
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28 Sept 2022
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 !!
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4 Sept 2022
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 !!
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12 Aug 2022
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 !!
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25 Jul 2022
Tunic
Three friends discuss Tunic in a "book club" format. From gameplay to lore, and so much more!
!!FULL SPOILERS FOR TUNIC!!
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17 Jul 2022
Introduction
Some friends talking about video games and introducing themselves to listeners. They get a little nostalgic and little philosophical over their favourite games.
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