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“The hosts don’t provide critical commentary on games so much as talk at length about their own personal tastes and experiences, speaking in constant hyperbolic generalisations like “X is a bad game that no one wants to play” and “everyone loved Y”. As someone who hasn’t played a lot of the games...”Read full review »
bornfromdarkwater via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/04/24
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“Worth a listen”
Dootdootdootdootnoot via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
07/25/23
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“A great podcast about games, breaking down both games themselves and the systems that make them, a great listen.”
Wilderodin via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/28/23
“If you enjoy capitalism, Triple AAA video games, and heteronormativity, then this is not the podcast for you . . . but if you want to hear engaging discussions, laugh, have your preconceptions challenged, and just enjoy a jolly good time overall, then hit subscribe! Do it!! NOW!!!”
Sissy Space Czech via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/24/22
“A good podcast for critical analysis of video games as a storytelling medium. The two hosts clearly consume/consider a lot of other kinds of media – this results in interesting discussions grounded in a level of media literacy that’s hard to find in video game discourse. Typically, they spend as...”Read full review »
Bootshone via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/28/22
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“Just the tip of a great collection of podcasts across the network about all manner of media. Video games rule though.”
Ramsayaa via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/27/22
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“Happy birthday Em! Here’s to 9 more years of asking y’all to play strategy games.”
NicoNicoNice via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
10/27/22
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“This is a great podcast! The hosts discuss a different game each month, book club style. Crucially, the games are usually old and sometimes niche, exposing the listener to a much wider variety of games than a typical games podcast might discuss. The discussions themselves are rich,...”Read full review »
sabrina_em via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/27/22
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“The hosts have a smug and unpleasant attitude, their podcasting style is awkward with lots of bad jokes and dead air, and I didn’t find any particular insights worth listening to in the two episodes I tried. Give it a miss.”
Did jdbsjsh via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/31/22
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“It’s quickly become my go-to podcast when out walking. Great chemistry between them, interesting selection of games, and often very funny. It’s also rekindled my enthusiasm for gaming, for better or worse.
It’s also very amusing listening them in no particular order (I started with just...”Read full review »
Bren1985 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/27/22
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“I’ve really enjoyed listening to this podcast. I don’t play games that often but the host’s chemistry and passion for gaming shines through even when I have no idea of the games they’re talking about. Also has fun music breaks. High recommendation”
AHackFraud via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/08/21
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“In-depth, intelligent discussions about a medium where it can be hard to find this.”
Merrabau via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/06/20
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“Excellent and insightful podcast.”
Bob656565 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/28/18
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“In need for a critical game podcast from two nonbinary, ace-related, freelance writers? Abnormal Mapping has your back. AM focuses on older games to disentangle themselves from the overwhelming feeds of on-demand response in order to to revaulate them and to side-step The Games Canon. Em and...”Read full review »
thom bjork via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/18
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“You should listen to it”
AliDrinksCoffee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/10/18
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“I reset my Itunes password to leave a review for this show. Thats how much I like this show. To you it may not seem like alot but to me it does. Give it a listen.”
Hunter1234556 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/17
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“The folks on Abnormal Mapping do a good job of making thematic discussions of video games personal, engaging, and approachable.”
RaltsFTW via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/17
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“AM is - without a doubt - one of the great up-and-comers of games crit. M and Jackson (and Destiny, when she appears) are really smart folks. I appreciate their deep dives into game guts, a la the monthly book club format. Not only does it let them speak to more substantial takeaways, it means I...”Read full review »
Thomas Loughney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/17
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“Love listening while working on games, makes me excited for the medium even when it has me down.”
Melessthanthree via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/16
“I love Abnormal Mapping! The structure is super engaging and never gets boring, Jackson's whole Hugh Grant thing is very charming, and Matthew is a stupendous, very experienced host. Their guests have all been excellent, and I've discovered plenty of fascinating games from their Gameography...”Read full review »
BigAl94 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/14
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“A great, thoughtful, and funny podcast. Jackson makes me laugh my butt off while Matthew keeps things grounded enough to keep the conversation going. They’re a great pairing and the occasional guest is great too! It’s entertaining enough that I listen, even when they cover games I don’t think...”Read full review »
Finchiekins via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/03/14
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