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METROID: Samus and Adam Malkovich Are the Perfect Team Feb 06, 2019

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In the final episode of our Metroid series, Neil (@neilbigdeal) and Lawerence (@Producedby_Lk) drop the BSL on SR388 and call it quits with the Galactic Federation.
They discuss the horror of the Restricted Laboratory (0:35), the relationship between Samus and Adam Malkovich (7:45), and the implications of Metroid Fusion‘s ending (19:01).
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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Is ‘Bandersnatch’ the future of television? Feb 04, 2019

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This is a bonus clip that was originally cut from our full Bandersnatch episode.
We’ve seen many examples of interactive content on the internet, but Bandersnatch was the first to bring it to a large mainstream audience. Do audiences even want this kind of interactive storytelling?

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SIDE QUEST: What ‘Bandersnatch’ Could Have Learned from Video Games Jan 24, 2019

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Abu (@abu_zafar), Leo (@LeoWigginsVO), Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster), and Michael (@farristhewheel) break down three lessons that Bandersnatch could have learned from video games.
They discuss whether the movie was a successful experiment (7:45), their thoughts on the story and choice mechanics (14:25), and what the next Neftlix experiment can learn from decades of video game storytelling (19:06).
Side Quest is a series about storytelling. We explore the unique ways in which video games tell their stories: what tools, tricks, and techniques they use to immerse the player in their worlds.

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METROID: Samus Becomes Part Metroid Jan 21, 2019

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Neil (@neilbigdeal) and Lawerence (@Producedby_Lk) explore the evolution of Samus in Metroid Fusion.
They discuss the events that led Samus to this point (2:12), the possibility of Samus being part Metroid now (8:15), and Samus’ fight with the best version of herself (12:59).
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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INDIE GAME: The Horror of ‘Oxenfree’ Jan 16, 2019

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Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster), Matthew, and Bhavya tune their radios and explore the horror of Oxenfree.
They discuss the deliberate pacing of the gameplay (1:05), how one character’s perspective shapes our experience (8:59), and the unique way the game tackles a story about multiple realities (13:01).
Indie Game is a monthly series all about story-focused indie titles. Each month, we explore the story, lore, and characters of a different game.

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MINIGAME: Is the Ending of ‘Firewatch’ Satisfying or Disappointing? Jan 14, 2019

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Firewatch gets a lot of criticism for its conclusion, but the anticlimactic ending was sort of the point.
Minigame is a short essay series produced and hosted by Michael Farris (@farristhewheel). Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less.

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MASS EFFECT: Space Batman Jan 07, 2019

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Abu (@abu_zafar), Leo (@LeoWigginsVO), and Kevin (@In_the_Lupe) explore the life of the best bro in the galaxy: Garrus Vakarian.
They discuss his upbringing and Spectre candidacy (2:02), his vigilante phase as Archangel (17:41), and the morality of his loyalty mission (28:15).
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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ASSASSIN’S CREED: The Ones Who Came Before Dec 26, 2018

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Bruce (@BruceWalton) and Kevin (@In_the_Lupe) explore the ancient race that created humans, and what that revelation means for humanity.
They discuss the origins of the Isu people (0:46), the calamity that wiped them out (5:09), and the horror of humanity realizing it was manufactured to serve a mundane purpose (10:20).
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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MINIGAME: How to Reboot a Franchise and Win GOTY Dec 24, 2018

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This year’s God of War and Tomb Raider titles were reboots of beloved franchises. One of them won Game of the Year, while the other was quickly forgotten. Michael explores why.
Minigame is a short essay series produced and hosted by Michael Farris (@farristhewheel). Each bite-sized episode dives into the themes or central ideas of our favorite games in 10 minutes or less.

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ZELDA: Ganondorf’s Struggle with Power and Evil Dec 20, 2018

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Nick (@nickwilk), Allie (@AllieJayHey), and Lawerence (@Producedby_Lk) explore Ganondorf’s upbringing and debate whether he was born evil or became evil.
This is an [Expert] level episode, which means some parts of the discussion may not make sense unless you’ve played the game. Expect lots of spoilers.

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