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OVERWATCH: Ashe and the Deadlock Gang Dec 17, 2018

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Bruce (@BruceWalton) and Caleb (@ScifiSpeedster) explore the story of Ashe and the Deadlock Gang.
They discuss Ashe’s tumultuous past (2:33), the new revelation about McCree (4:14), and the way new heroes connect to, and expand, the established lore (8:04).
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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SMASH: The Nintendo Cinematic Universe Dec 13, 2018

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Lawerence (@Producedby_Lk) and Abu (@abu_zafar) are joined by Matthew to explore the two story modes in the Super Smash Bros. franchise: Subspace Emissary and World of Light.
This episode contains very minor spoilers for the World of Light adventure mode in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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SMASH: The Triforce of Smash Dec 12, 2018

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Nick (@nickwilk), Allie (@AllieJayHey), and Lawerence (@Producedby_Lk) discuss the Triforce and their favorite Zelda fighters in Super Smash Bros.

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SMASH: The Pokémon Fighters Dec 11, 2018

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Abu (@abu_zafar) and Bruce (@BruceWalton) explore all eight of the Pokémon fighters in Super Smash Bros. and ask some big philosophical questions.
They discuss what Pikachu means to the Pokémon franchise (2:01), Mewtwo’s existential crisis (12:34), and the symbiotic relationship between humans and Pokémon (20:03).

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SMASH: How Third-Party Characters Are Chosen Dec 10, 2018

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Michael (@farristhewheel) explores the three qualities a third-party character has to have in order to become a Super Smash Bros. fighter.

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End of Season 3 Nov 28, 2018

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Our third season was our best one yet. And it’s only uphill from here. Season 4 starts soon.
Music: Lo-fi for Lunch by Lk

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RED DEAD REDEMPTION: Dutch van der Linde’s Cult of Personality Nov 26, 2018

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Jaden (@MrJadJay) and Michael (@farristhewheel) share their early impressions of the world, story, and characters in Red Dead Redemption 2.
They discuss the universal themes of the Western genre (2:21), the way the game treats John Marston (6:04), and the wily charms of Dutch van der Linde (13:49).
This is an [Easy] level episode, which means you will be able to follow the discussion even if you haven’t played the game. Expect spoilers.

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WITCHER: Weddings, Tragedies, and Hearts of Stone Nov 20, 2018

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Abu (@abu_zafar) and Brett (@CoachBrett4) explore two of the best quests in Hearts of Stone.
After a brief summary of the plot (1:40), they discuss Shani and Vlodimir von Everec attending a wedding (7:58), the tragedy of Iris and Olgierd von Everec’s marriage (23:11), and the big theme of Olgierd’s three wishes (30:25).
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: American Idealism in ‘Red Dead Redemption’ Nov 12, 2018

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In Red Dead Redemption, John Marston is a man of a bygone era tasked with murdering the past, all in the name of progress. The same progress that will inevitably come for all of us.
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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You helped us raise almost $1500 for charity! Nov 08, 2018

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Extra Life 2018 was a huge success! All of you helped us raise nearly $1500 for Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio and Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Nebraska. Thank you!
Music: Wild Berries and Rainwater by Lk

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