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“The structure of the show is really tight, but it’s free enough to allow for banter and improvisational riffing. It never gets self indulgent because of that good structure always keeping them on the subject. The show opens with a “speed run“ where the hosts take turns or allow the guests to briefly recap the game. Sometimes this means the story sometimes it gets into the world building or gameplay, but basically they do a good job, setting the necessary context to understand their next section called “rants” were they just just go off on the games most notable features to them. This is what makes the subsequent discussions great is because they’re not going through a checklist where they analyze parts of the game the same every time they’re just analyzing the most notable features positive or negative. They get deeper into that discussion in the “game on” section. And finally they have “keep or delete“ where they imagine a kind of voyager, two spacecraft or permanent computer, hard drive or whatever and they have to decide whether this game should be one of the top one or 200 that represent all games. it’s just a truly great format that allows their personalities and opinions to shine, but allows the analysis to stay center stage. I truly hope they make some more of these.”
Mehitchcock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
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“My favorite game boys. Grease em up good. Enjoy with refreshing beers.”
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United States of America ·
06/07/22
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“If you enjoy talking video games, you’ll love this show.
Listening to this podcast feels like talking with friends. The playful and friendly tone Swaim and Ganser approach their disagreements, and the show at large, makes even hotly debated topics feel fun. To this point, even when I (at times...”Read full review »
Alan-Ray via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/22
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“I just started listening, I really like the format and hosts, but seriously, you guys need to put spoiler warnings. I listen to some episodes for games that I’m interested in but haven’t played, and you guys casually talk about spoilers with no warning whatsoever.
Big example: Returnal. You...”Read full review »
Kwanfucius via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/22
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