This week we talk about what games we’d like to make into horror games.
After that we talk about what we’ve been playing recently: A Plague Tale: Requiem, Gotham Knights, and Dome Keeper.
Episode 271 - 2022 Anticipated Games
This week we talk about our excitement level for a bevy of games slated to release in 2022. We each bring some personal choices we’re hyped for as well.
To round out the show, we talk about what we’ve been playing lately. Josh has been playing Final Fantasy 14, Rich has been rethinking Death Stranding with its director’s cut, and Shea has finally gotten around to playing Breath of the Wild.
Episode 270
The Jack Black Track - Ep. 253
Whoaaaaaaa Nelly, we got a heater of an episode this week! We discussed The Bechdel Test, if it is applicable to gaming, and what games successfully pass the Bechdel Test. We talked about a TON of games: Psychonauts 2, Twelve Minutes, Tales of Arise demo, Plague Tale: Innocence, A Link to the Past, and Super Mario World. It was that time of the month as we shouted out our wonderful Patrons. We wrapped up this lovely show with our social media polls!
There are spoilers during the Twelve Minutes talk. If you haven’t played the game yet, please use the time stamps to skip that portion of the conversation.
Numerical Value of Art - Ep. 201
The Third Greatest Adventure - Ep. 178
Word Pictures - Ep. 136
This week the Sword Chomp crew (sans Shea) discuss the games that have gotten them through tough times. Without the professor droning on and on forever, there's room for tons of listener comments (and there were a lot of great ones on this topic) and catching up on what everyone has been playing. Pull up a drink, and crack open an easy chair while we talk about the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Wandersong, Hollow Knight, Baba Is You, Elder Scrolls Blades, and much more. Enjoy the show!
Times:
Intros - 0:27
Using Games to Cope - 4:30
Spyro Reignited Trilogy - 22:11
Listener Comments - 28:00
Sassy D Merch ad - 1:07:26
Wandersong - 1:11:50
Hollow Knight - 1:19:25
Baba Is You - 1:32:42
No Man's Sky VR - 1:39:55
Elder Scrolls Blades - 1:46:52
Last Minute Listener Comment - 1:57:52
Recorded April 5, 2019
What Makes a Good Snake Oil - Ep. 117
A magician stands on stage, staring at the crowd as they uproariously applause at his entrance, filled with fireballs and explosions. He revels in the audible praise, feeding his ego to near-unsustainable levels. He raises his hands to quell the cheering. The applause and shouting slowly dies down, as the audience becomes more eager to see what the magician will do. Silence overtakes the hall as the magician proudly stares at his fans.
“You want to be amazed? Well, you’ve come to the right place.”
“We love you!!!” a fanatical fan shouts, eliciting more wild cheers and thunderous clapping. The magician quiets the audience once more.
“First, I will show you the most influential games of my time, driving me to become what I am today.”
The audience looks perplexed, but remains impassioned and hopeful for the best show of their lives.
“I will also discuss games, such as Red Dead Redemption 2, Destiny, Monster Hunter World, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, Witcher 3, Spiderman, Batman: Arkham Knight, and Diablo Infinite.”
At that moment, another man walks on the stage, and some people clap, as they are confused by what is unfurling before their eyes. There is something familiar about this man, but they cannot pinpoint it.
“Last, my usual assistant is gone for the week. He is a drunkard, so he is nursing his health in an ice bath. In his place is one of the most respected magicians on the other side of the country. Give it up for Cosmic Poptart!”
Recorded November 10, 2018
Phenomenon - Ep. 116
Well howdy, partner. I see you done just swung them doors open and demanded servicin’. Well, servicin’ you shall get if you got the coin. This week, we are offerin’ a helpful serving of Red Dead 2 discussion, so I hope your pockets are ready to receive. Oh, and while we’re at it, we have our thoughts on those open world games and what is settin’ the bar nowadays. Good ol’ Fish manages to play Into the Breach, and we reckon it’s just about time. Last, we start hootin’ and hollerin’ about the PS Classic and the complete list of games. You don’t have the coin? Then git the hell out of here!
Recorded November 2, 2018