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175: Final Fantasy VII - Keith & Jesse & Aristotle (Goodbye) May 26, 2021

It's the final episode of the podcast, and what better way to put it out than with the help of sweet baby Aristotle as Keith and Jesse finish their look at Final Fantasy VII. Thank you for listening. This has been New Player Has Joined. Goodbye.

End of An Era May 26, 2021

New Player Has Joined is coming to an end. Keith and Jesse look back on the last three years of podcasting and talk about what comes next.

174: Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean - Keith & Jesse (First Love) May 12, 2021

It might not be the greatest game ever, but it's a game that has stuck with Jesse for decades. Keith and Jesse talk about Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean, a Sega Saturn gem that shaped Jesse's love of JRPGs.

173: The Legend of Dragoon - Keith & Jesse (Good & Flawed) Apr 30, 2021

Some games are masterpieces, some are flops, and some are beloved despite rough edges. Keith and Jesse discuss The Legend of Dragoon as they try to figure out what makes this game a cult classic.

172: Tetris - Keith & Jesse (Who Owns This?!) Apr 23, 2021

Z shape. L shape. Square. Z shape. Square. Long piece! Keith and Jesse talk about Tetris. And yes, the song is already stuck in your head.

171: Persona 5 - Keith & Jesse (Part IV) Apr 16, 2021

Shadows with creepy hands and the worst Valentine's Day possible? It must be Persona 5. Keith and Jesse finish their look at the instant classic RPG that has everybody asking, "Why can't you date Yusuke?"

170: DuckTales - Keith & Jesse (A Woo-Oo) Apr 07, 2021

Billionaire ducks AND pogo sticking enemies to death? Yeah, we're in. Keith and Jesse talk about the surprisingly great Nintendo classic DuckTales.

169: Jason Smith Mar 30, 2021

Jason Smith was the CEO of Starburns Audio, the reason New Player Has Joined got made, and one of the best people the world ever made. In honor of his life we're re-releasing his episode. Jason, wherever you are, we hope there's plenty of BBQ and Crazy Taxi for you. Thank you for everything, buddy.

168: The Secret of Monkey Island - Keith & Jesse (All Humor) Mar 26, 2021

If you're looking to point and click your way to a good joke, this one's for you. Keith and Jesse explore The Secret of Monkey Island in all its slapstick glory.

167: Shaq Fu - Keith & Jesse (No Basketball) Mar 17, 2021

Keith and Jesse explore the other dimensional world of Shaq Fu. Will there be basketball? No, somehow not even a little. It makes zero sense. But will there be sub-par fighting mechanics? Absolutely.

166: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain - Keith & Jesse (Amazing And Awful) Mar 12, 2021

Jump into your nicest cardboard box because it's time to get confusing! Keith and Jesse explore the 5th installment in the Metal Gear series, Phantom Pain. Is this game incredible? 100%. Is this game a complete mess? 100%.

165: Contra - Keith & Jesse (Basically Predator) Mar 03, 2021

It's one of the most difficult games ever created, and somehow it's still fun as hell. Keith and Jesse talk about the NES and arcade classic Contra, including why it's named Contra.

164: Dance Dance Revolution - Keith & Jesse (Pugs In Coal Mines) Feb 24, 2021

Oh you thought video games weren't physically demanding? Well welcome to the world of Dance Dance Revolution - the arcade dance game that took the early 2000's by storm. Keith and Jesse talk about the DDR world and how they're terrible at this game.

163: Medal of Honor: Underground - Keith & Jesse (WWII) Feb 17, 2021

WWII media is everywhere, but that doesn't mean a WWII game can't be special. Keith and Jesse explore Medal of Honor: Underground and take a look at how insane war is.

162: Crash Bandicoot - Keith & Jesse (90's Animals) Feb 08, 2021

Denim shorts and no shirt? It's gotta be Playstation's favorite mascot. Keith and Jesse discuss Crash Bandicoot and try to figure out why we were all obsessed with humanoid animals for 10 years.

161: Battletoads - Keith & Jesse (Nintendo Hard) Feb 01, 2021

Some games are difficult. Some games are nearly impossible. Only one game is Battletoads. Keith and Jesse look back on the unexpected NES classic that made rage quitting cool.

160: Skyrim - Keith & Jesse (And We're In Blackreach) Jan 22, 2021

Shouting as a weapon, arrows in knees, potions you'll never use - Skyrim has it all. Keith and Jesse jump into the hit Elder Scrolls game that left everybody asking, "How the hell do I get out of Blackreach?"

159: Postal - Keith & Jesse (Not A Good Game) Jan 11, 2021

Keith and Jesse take a look at the Postal series and try to figure out why somebody would make these games.

158: Super Mario Odyssey - Keith & Jesse (Pure Joy) Dec 30, 2020

Grab your hat and toss it onto a frog, it's time to talk about Super Mario Odyssey. Keith and Jesse marvel at the joy this game produces, and also talk about how Luigi is going to die.

157: Bad Dudes - Keith & Jesse (But Like, Good Bad) Dec 09, 2020

Lace up your ugliest sneakers and put on your worst sweatpants - it's time to be bad. Keith and Jesse take a look at the NES and arcade beat 'em up Bad Dudes. It's part great and part awful.

156: Demon's Souls - Keith & Jesse (Enjoying Punishment) Nov 20, 2020

You died. A lot. Like, way too much. But that's just how some games go. Keith and Jesse explore the world of Demon's Souls and see what it takes to- and they died again.

155: Persona 5 - Keith & Jesse (Part III) Nov 13, 2020

Teenage creepiness and Egyptian iconography are everywhere in New Player's newest look at Persona 5. Keith and Jesse jump back into the cognitive world for part three of the series.

154: Wii Sports - Keith & Jesse (Pete Weber) Oct 28, 2020

If you think bowling isn't a real sport, you're right. But it is a Wii Sport, and that makes it awesome. Keith and Jesse talk about the Nintendo Wii's launch title that had everybody addicted.

153: Limbo - Keith & Jesse (Purgatory!) Oct 21, 2020

Get ready for some talk about Catholicism and kids dying, because Limbo is a dark game. Keith and Jesse talk about the terrifying and fun world of this indie darling.

152: Cyberpunk Games - Keith & Jesse (Or Whatever) Oct 16, 2020

If you've ever wanted your arms to double as laser machetes, we've got the genre for you. Keith and Jesse explore the world of cyberpunk games ahead of the Cyberpunk 2077 release. There are lots of floppy discs.

151: Persona 5 - Keith & Jesse (Part II) Oct 07, 2020

Corrupt painters and gang members who harass high school students? It must be time for the second installment in the Persona 5 series. Keith and Jesse talk about anime, made up shadows, and why Yusuke rubs them the wrong way.

150: Final Fantasy X-2 - Biqtch Puddin' (The Gucci Grid) Sep 30, 2020

What do you do when a former guest's favorite game of all time is one of the host's least favorite games of all time? Invite them back on. Keith and Jesse are joined by Biqtch Puddin' to talk about Final Fantasy X-2.

149: Super Metroid - Matteo Lane (Groundbreaking) Sep 25, 2020

It's time to take on Mother Brain again, but this time it's personal. I mean it seemed pretty personal the first time, but now it's personal-er. Keith and Jesse talk Super Metroid with Matteo Lane, who has a very good secret.

148: Castlevania II: Simon's Quest - Keith & Jesse (Vampires Are Perverts) Sep 16, 2020

Misleading exposition and an in-game curse still couldn't stop this one from being widely played. Keith and Jesse get to the bottom of Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. And spoiler alert - all vampires are gross.

147: Sea of Thieves - Kyle Ayers (Trivia Time) Sep 09, 2020

Not everything gets experienced the way developers intend. Keith and Jesse talk Sea of Thieves with Kyle Ayers, and discover how some video games can be made into different kinds of video games.

146: Rise of Nations - Keith & Jesse (History Repeats) Sep 02, 2020

Settle in for a history lesson, but not the kind where you sit in a classroom pretending to memorizing dates. More the kind where you try to get nuclear weapons before your enemies and then crush them. Keith and Jesse talk history and Rise of Nations.

145: Skitchin' - Keith & Jesse (It's Still Cool) Aug 26, 2020

If you're not grabbing a car's bumper to rollerblade faster, is it even the 90's? Keith and Jesse explore Skitchin' in all of its outdated glory.

144: Sunset Riders - Keith & Jesse (With Steve) Aug 20, 2020

If you like cowboys and ridiculous color schemes, you've come to the right place. Keith and Jesse explore the world of Sunset Riders, and why westerns in the 90's are hilarious and weird.

143: MLB The Show - Keith & Jesse (Unwritten Rules) Aug 13, 2020

Grab a hot dog and settle in for a four hour sit fest. Keith and Jesse are talking about baseball and MLB: The Show. Just because a sport is boring doesn't mean the video game has to be. But sometimes it is.

142: Destiny 2 - Keith & Jesse (It's A Mess) Aug 06, 2020

Failed DLCs and nerfed weapons everywhere? It must be Destiny 2. Keith and Jesse go over the beautiful mess that is Bungie's, no wait, Activision's- you know what? We can't remember who's responsible for this one.

141: Shovel Knight - Keith & Jesse (Modern Nostalgia) Jul 30, 2020

Grab your sword, and then put it right back down and pick up your best gardening tools. Keith and Jesse are talking about the indie hit Shovel Knight. Spoiler - they dig it. Get it? Yeah, we're sorry.

140: Michael Jordan: Chaos in the Windy City - Keith & Jesse (NBA Games) Jul 23, 2020

If you played in the NBA in the 90's there's a 50/50 chance you have a video game with your name on it. Keith and Jesse explore the world of bad but hilarious games from the golden era of the Chicago Bulls.

139: Mario Party - Keith & Jesse (The After Party) Jul 14, 2020

Does your palm hurt from making circles on a weird little joystick? If not, you're playing the wrong game. Keith and Jesse jump into Mario Party to talk about level playing fields and the darker mini-games you didn't play with your friends.

138: Control - Keith & Jesse (Bureaucratic Ghosts) Jul 07, 2020

Have a seat. No time for questions. Take this weapon. You're the director. Could you cleanse the oldest house? Keith and Jesse dive into the confusing and intriguing world of the FBC as they explore Control.

137: NBA 2K - Hannibal Buress (Dropping Knowledge) Jun 30, 2020

If you're not paying somebody to earn you some badges, are you even playing the game? Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Hannibal Buress to talk about NBA 2K and how some games go deeper than you think.

136: Persona 5 - Keith & Jesse (Part 1) Jun 24, 2020

Grab a mask, fight a shadow, and get yourself a cat-van because Keith and Jesse are jumping into their series on Persona 5. Or maybe that's just your cognition of what's happening? Doesn't matter. Cue the music.

135: Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Caroline Johnson (Cuteness Overload) Jun 17, 2020

While so many games are intense and loud, one of today's most famous games is warm and cuddly. Keith and Jesse are joined by Keith's girlfriend Caroline Johnson to talk about the low stress, high cuteness adventure that is Animal Crossing.

134: Ecco The Dolphin - Keith & Jesse (LSD & The Deep Blue Sea) Jun 11, 2020

Keith and Jesse talk about drugs and sexual relationships with aquatic mammals. Wait, sorry that sounds horrible. Keith and Jesse talk about killing everything in the ocean. Okay, I'm not doing this right. Keith and Jesse talk about Ecco The Dolphin. Hmm, still sounds weird...

133: Fascism In Gaming - Keith & Jesse (Fuck Nazis) Jun 09, 2020

Keith and Jesse are back with a video game episode. But also it's about fascism and police states. Turns out all your favorite games are about taking down corrupt governmental systems.

132: Backyard Baseball - Keith & Jesse (Pick Your Team) May 26, 2020

Summer is officially kicking off, and Keith and Jesse are celebrating with Backyard Baseball. So pick the fastest kid in your neighborhood and get nostalgic for 'The Sandlot' because they're definitely dropping a Benny The Jet reference or two.

131: Far Cry 4 - Keith & Jesse (Like Father, Like Son) May 19, 2020

Run from a rhino and learn how to use a bow and arrow real fast, because Keith and Jesse are jumping into Far Cry 4. There will be drugs. There will be rocket launchers. And there will be a very eccentric fashion designer.

130: Music In Gaming 2 - Keith & Jesse (2 Music 2 Furious) May 12, 2020

Grab some headphones and settle in, because it's time for volume II of music in gaming. Keith and Jesse share some of their favorite and most memorable songs from games throughout history.

129 - Math Blaster: Keith & Jesse (Are you Not Edutained?! ) May 05, 2020

Not every video game is about shooting and lighting things on fire. Some are about math. And also shooting and lighting things on fire. Keith and Jesse put on their space suits for Math Blaster, and then they feel stupid because you don't need a space suit to record a podcast.

128: God of War - Keith & Jesse (Kick Down A Door) Apr 28, 2020

Chain some giant knives to your arms because Keith and Jesse are back with a full length episode about the action-adventure classic God of War. It's over the top and violent in ways that scare your parents. Like we said - a classic.

Quarantine - Episode 36 (Hacking, War, and Conspiracies) Apr 27, 2020

Keith and Jesse are a little bit wary of free video games and conspiracy theories. Those two are unrelated. Or maybe they're not? Oh man, this might turn into a conspiracy theory...

127: Resident Evil - Keith & Jesse (Horror Defined) Apr 21, 2020

Doors, doors, and even more doors! Welcome to the game that put horror/survival on the map - Resident Evil. Keith and Jesse sit down to discuss the creepy hilarity at the heart of the original entry in the zombie genre's most iconic franchise.

126: Doom - Keith & Jesse (Heavy Metal) Apr 14, 2020

Grab your chainsaw and get ready to take on a swarm demons, because it's finally time for the Doom episode. Keith and Jesse dive into the world of metal music, over the top gore, and adults who own swords to get to the bottom of this first person shooter classic.

125: Grand Theft Auto V - Keith & Jesse (Five Stars) Apr 07, 2020

Get ready for some mayhem and maybe a few rounds of golf because we're about to explore the fictional yet very real world of Los Santos. Keith and Jesse are jumping into Grand Theft Auto V, and like anybody who jumps in this game, it's going to look silly.

124: General Chaos - Keith & Jesse (Just The General Type) Mar 31, 2020

Keith and Jesse are back with a blast from the past. A bazooka blast, specifically. It's time to talk about General Chaos and all of the cartoonish war that comes along with it.

123: Death Stranding - Keith & Jesse (Mads & BB) Mar 24, 2020

Rain makes you old, ghosts want your pod baby, and the floating worms make you feel better. Obviously we're talking about a Hideo Kojima game. Keith and Jesse sit down to discuss Death Stranding and all the great weirdness that comes along with it.

122: Syphon Filter - Keith & Jesse (Running Thumb) Mar 17, 2020

If it looks like a thumb, and it runs like a thumb it's probably the main character from Syphon Filter. Keith and Jesse discuss the 90's action game that they know is bad, but that they also know they love.

121: Final Fantasy VII Remake - Keith & Jesse (Demo) Mar 10, 2020

It's finally here... ish! The Final Fantasy VII remake now has a playable demo, and Keith and Jesse have listenable thoughts. They cover the gameplay, their hopes, their concerns, and also it was Jesse's birthday when this got recorded, so they were wearing birthday hats the whole time. You can't prove they weren't.

120: Super Mario Bros. 2 - Keith & Jesse (Not Mario) Mar 03, 2020

Root vegetables, scary masks, and magic carpet rides - three staples of the... Mario franchise? Keith and Jesse discuss the NES classic Super Mario Bros. 2, a game that is technically a Mario game, and also technically not a Mario game.

119: Marvel vs. Capcom 2 - Lewaa Nasserdeen (Industry Talk) Feb 25, 2020

Keith and Jesse are joined by writer and creator Lewaa Nasserdeen to talk about Marvel vs. Capcom 2, a game so good that it turns convenience store clerks into hype men. That reference will make more sense after you hear the episode.

118: Counter-Strike - Keith Kingbay (No Hacking) Feb 18, 2020

The truly great games don't just stick with you - they become a part of your life. Keith tells Jesse all about his experience playing Counter-Strike, sometimes for fun and sometimes for more. No hacking, or this episode will boot you from the server.

117: Disney's Aladdin - Keith & Jesse (Wasting Food) Feb 11, 2020

Get ready for some questionable Disney facts and some midi versions of great songs, because Keith and Jesse are looking back at the Sega and SNES classic Aladdin. It's just like the movie, except he has a sword and murders people. But aside from that, very movie accurate.

116: Half-Life 2 - Aristotle Acevedo (Fun With Gravity) Feb 04, 2020

Break out your crowbar because Keith and Jesse are sitting down with their producer and friend Aristotle Acevedo to talk about one of the most revolutionary games in history, Half-Life 2. There probably won't be a third Half-Life episode on this show.

115: America's Army - Keith Kingbay (First Propaganda Shooter) Jan 28, 2020

Go to your happy place, and take us with you because Keith invited Jesse into the very upsetting world of America's Army - a game made by and distributed by the U.S. Army. No seriously, they made a video game. And you'll never believe it, but it's a first person shooter.

114: Eternal Champions - Before & After (Four Years?!) Jan 21, 2020

Keith and Jesse are back with the newest installment in the Before & After series, and this time they're accidentally discovering a lot about Jesse's childhood. Welcome to the weird and maybe anxiety inducing world of Eternal Champions - a game that probably did permanent damage to Jesse.

113: Mega Man 2 - Hampton Yount (He's A Murderer) Jan 14, 2020

Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Hampton Yount to talk about the classic NES game Mega Man 2. Also, he's less a mega man and more of a mega boy. Oh, and he might be a murderer. Like he's probably a murderer. Definitely a murderer.

112: Final Fantasy VII - Jesse Neil (Disc 2) Jan 07, 2020

Keith and Jesse are back with disc 2 of Final Fantasy VII, and this time it's personal. No seriously, the entire second disc is about character growth. Well, character growth and giant monsters. It's still an RPG, after all.

111: ESPN Extreme Games - Before & After (Chad's Dead) Dec 31, 2019

Keith and Jesse are back with another installment in their Before & After series, and this time things are getting extreme! But like that kind of 90's extreme that isn't actually extreme. You know? Like there's lots of nacho cheese and guitar solos, but we're all still wearing wrist guards? That kind of extreme.

110: The Best Games Of The Decade Dec 24, 2019

It's time for Kieth and Jesse to give out their awards for the best games of the decade. Who will win best game? Who will win best villain? Who will think of a third rhetorical question to ask in this episode synopsis? The answer to the first two questions will soon be revealed!

109: SSX Tricky - Dave Holmes (It's A Secret) Dec 17, 2019

Grab your most early 00's clothing and get as "extreme" as you can, because this one is about SSX Tricky. Keith and Jesse sit down to talk about crazy snowboard tricks and bad electro music with Dave Holmes, and they are getting all the way up in the universe.

108: Star Wars: X-Wing - Keith & Jesse (Dagobah!) Dec 10, 2019

If there's one thing the world doesn't have enough of, it's Star Wars media! Keith and Jesse are back with one of their favorite PC games, Star Wars: X-Wing. Insert your own light saber sound effects here. You know you did.

107: Video Game Awards 2019 (Sponsor Us) Dec 03, 2019

It's that time of year again. No, not the holidays. I mean, yes it's that too, but that's not what we're talking about. It's video game award season, and Keith and Jesse are discussing the hits and misses of 2019. Jimmy Kimmel is hosting! He's not, but it feels like he would, right?

106: Worms Armageddon - Keith & Jesse (And Hoobastank) Nov 26, 2019

Keith and Jesse look back on one of their favorite PC games growing up, Worms Armageddon. You're gonna hear a lot of bad accents and worse music, but trust me, it's going to be fun. Oh and also bananas and cows.

105: Twisted Metal 2 - Keith & Jesse (Shadow Aristotle) Nov 19, 2019

Pick a cool looking death machine and crank some metal, because Keith and Jesse sit down to talk about the 90's mayhem that is Twisted Metal 2. Oh, and Keith's dad drops in at the end. This episode has it all!

104: Revolution X - Jesse Neil (Why?!) Nov 12, 2019

Well, it's happened again. Keith tricked Jesse into doing another episode he wasn't prepared for. Disc 2 of FFVII? Nope. Persona 5? Wrong again. It's the Aerosmith arcade game Revolution X. Yeah, it was surprising.

103: Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Aldrin Cornejo (Deadly Hogwarts) Nov 05, 2019

A game about kids going to war and trying to get with their teacher? It must be an RPG. Keith and Jesse sit down with American Dad animator and friend of the show Aldrin Cornejo to talk about Harry Potter with more death, Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

102: IndieCade - Bo Ruberg (Sucka!) Oct 29, 2019

Keith and Jesse head to IndieCade 2019 to check out some games and talk with Bo Ruberg, a professor of video games. Yeah, you read that right. Professor of video games. Bet you're rethinking your career right about now, huh? Us too.

101: Katamari Damacy - Oscar Montoya (On A Roll) Oct 22, 2019

We're cracking open the vault to give you one of the first ever recorded New Player episodes. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian and friend Oscar Montoya to talk about how sometimes alienating games are just the opposite. It's time for some Katamari Damacy.

100: The 100th Episode Spooktacular - Keith & Jesse Oct 15, 2019

It's the 100th episode of New Player Has Joined! Take a trip down Memory Lane with Keith and Jesse. And then make a left on Reminisce Avenue. That'll bring you to Recollection Drive. Stay on that until you see the Jiffy Lube. This episode is at the Jiffy Lube. Anyway, 100th episode!

99: Jade Empire - Brendan Lynch-Salamon (For Real This Time) Oct 08, 2019

Okay, no lies this time. Keith and Jesse sit down with friend of the podcast Brendan Lynch-Salamon to talk about Jade Empire. They actually talk about it this time. No fake outs. Well maybe a small fake out. But we swear they talk about Jade Empire.

98: Star Wars Galaxies - Keith Kingbay (Bamboozled) Oct 01, 2019

They finally tricked him into doing an episode. Keith and Jesse by joined by... Keith! To talk about his favorite game of all time, Star Wars Galaxies. Buckle up for some secrets, some subterfuge, and some spodcasting. Also, Brendan is there!

97: Heroes of Might and Magic III - Maude Garrett (High Fantasy) Sep 24, 2019

We're diving into the world of fantasy, and we're doing it one faction at a time. Keith and Jesse are joined by Maude Garrett to discuss the hit PC strategy game Heroes of Might and Magic III. It's going to get nerdy in the best way possible.

96: Half-Life - Keith & Jesse (Third Episode TBD) Sep 17, 2019

Time for a new game. Your weapon is a crowbar, your training is a PhD in theoretical physics, and you are a complete badass. Keith and Jesse get to the bottom of what made Half-Life such a success and why governments are just flat out terrifying.

95: Earthworm Jim 2 - Keith & Jesse (Please Sponsor Us) Sep 10, 2019

Gameshows, cows, blind salamanders, and so much more - Keith and Jesse sit down to discuss one of the weirdest and most celebrated Sega Genesis classics, Earthworm Jim 2. Also, the whole thing was video taped, so it got weird fast. Enjoy!

Secret Level: 8-Bit Jazz Heroes Live! Sep 09, 2019

A special episode of New Player Has Joined?! On a Sunday?! Question marks followed by exclamation points?! We're releasing the audio of the very talented 8-Bit Jazz Heroes set from our last live show. Enjoy some awesome music, and a few big announcements.

94: Keith's Dad - Rick Smith (No, For Real) Sep 03, 2019

Keith and Jesse sit down with Keith's dad, Rick, to talk about what he remembers of gaming history and Keith's childhood. We'd let him tell you more about the episode, but he's busy doing tax returns.

93: Pong - Gaming History (But Not Boring!) Aug 27, 2019

It's time for a new kind of episode. Keith and Jesse are diving deep into the history of Pong - a game that many people consider to be the beginning of home consoles. Is the game exciting? Nah, not really. But the story of the game's creation genuinely is!

92: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest - Oscar Montoya (I Like This Game) Aug 20, 2019

All of our besties are here! Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian and friend of the show Oscar Montoya to talk about Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. And Aristotle's voice might even be heard for a second!

91: Road Rash - Keith & Jesse (Mostly Chains) Aug 13, 2019

Keith and Jesse look back on the Sega Genesis classic Road Rash. Will there be some weird music and devastating crashes? Of course there will. And it'll be great.

90: Celeste - Keith & Jesse (Anxiety Galore) Aug 06, 2019

Get ready to dash and die because Keith and Jesse are back and jumping into Celeste. And a lot of spikes. Over and over again. So many spikes. Constant death. Lots of anxiety. Terrible panic. But it's fun!

89: Stardew Valley - Avery Monsen (Slightly Addicted) Jul 30, 2019

The first step is admitting you have a problem. The second step is getting to level 120 of the mines. Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Avery Monsen to talk about Stardew Valley and how sometimes too much of a good thing is a hilarious thing.

88: Earthbound - Jackie Johnson Live (Cheat Codes) Jul 23, 2019

Things are about to get funky, emotional, and flat out weird. Keith and Jesse are joined by Jackie Johnson to talk about the cult classic RPG Earthbound. So grab that cracked baseball bat and get ready to fight some aliens, because New Player Has Joined is back, and this time it's live!

87: NHL 94 - Keith & Jesse (And Some 93, Too) Jul 16, 2019

Keith and Jesse are back to talk about one of their favorite childhood games, NHL 94. Well, and NHL 93. Both. They're very similar. So lace up, because there's a very blue ice rink waiting for you.

86: Metal Gear Solid - Keith & Jesse (A Podcast?) Jul 09, 2019

Go ahead and hide in a cardboard box all you want, but that ninja with an invisibility cloaking device will find you either way. Keith and Jesse sit down to finally dive into the Playstation classic Metal Gear Solid. Cigarettes not included.

85: Star Fox 64 - Aristotle Acevedo (He Speaks) Jul 02, 2019

Hey could you come into the booth and check the levels on our headphones? Because Keith and Jesse just tricked their lovable producer Aristotle into being their newest guest. It's time to finally hear him speak, specifically about Star Fox 64.

84: NBA 2K - Edgar Momplaisir (Now With Story) Jun 25, 2019

Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Edgar Momplaisir to talk about NBA 2K, and why other basketball games just don't compare. This episode is a slam dunk! ...we're so sorry.

83: E3 Extravaganza 2019 (Bring Out Keanu) Jun 18, 2019

Bring out an adorable dog and get ready to announce the 6th installment of a game you thought ended five years ago, because Keith and Jesse are back with their yearly E3 recap episode. Come for the news, stay for them gushing about the FFVII remake.

82: Fallout 4 - Love It/Hate It Jun 11, 2019

Grab a sarcastic companion and horde all the aluminum cans you can find because there's another settlement that needs your help. Keith and Jesse are exploring the post-apocalyptic wasteland that is Fallout 4, and they love it just as much as they hate it.

81: Overwatch - Johnny Pemberton (No Ego) Jun 04, 2019

Who's your main? A climatologist? An Australian anarchist? A hamster? Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Johnny Pemberton to talk about the ever changing game of Overwatch.

80: Inside - Aaron Bleyaert (Plus Voicemail) May 28, 2019

Keith and Jesse sit down with Clueless Gamer's Aaron Bleyaert to talk about how none of us have free will, and how only children wear shorts. It's also the first Voicemail Bag episode!

79: Tekken 2 - Biqtch Puddin' (And Johnny Cage) May 21, 2019

Most fighting games have memorable characters, but only a select few have a wrestler who might be a literal lion. Keith and Jesse sit down with Biqtch Pudding' to talk about her love for Tekken 2, and some of her favorite characters in video game history.

78: Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Rodolfo Landeros (No Regrets) May 14, 2019

Break out your distortion pedal and your harpsichord (you have those, right?) because it's about to get classical and metal. Keith and Jesse sit down with Rodolfo Landeros to talk about Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

77: Final Fantasy VII - Jesse Neil (Disc 1) May 07, 2019

It's finally here. Summon Holy and grab your Buster Sword because Keith and Jesse are dropping the first in a three part series about Final Fantasy VII. And once we get on this train- well, you get it.

76: Strider - Before & After (We Still Don't Know) Apr 30, 2019

The Sega Genesis took a lot of big swings. Some of them hit, and some of them didn't. Strider kind of didn't. Keith and Jesse are back with a new installment in their Before & After series, and this time they're genuinely confused.

75: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Jessica Chobot (About Time) Apr 23, 2019

Some games don't need an introduction. Keith and Jesse sit down with Jessica Chobot to talk about The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

74: Music In Gaming Apr 16, 2019

Keith and Jesse take a trip down memory lane. From NES classics like 'Mega Man' to new favorites like 'Persona 5' this episode explores and celebrates one of gaming's greatest assets - its music.

73: Borderlands 2 - Steve Berg (The Psychic) Apr 09, 2019

We're just going to say it - this episode accidentally predicted the future. No big deal. Keith and Jesse are joined by Steve Berg to talk about Borderlands 2, and all the fun that comes with loot grinding.

72: Oxenfree - Lauren Shippen (Unfinished Business) Apr 02, 2019

Careful how you tune your handheld radio - you might open up an inter-dimensional rift. Keith and Jesse sit down with Lauren Shippen to discuss Oxenfree, therapy, and why the guy from Doom is maybe 100% mentally healthy.

71: Goal! - Mauricio Pedroza (Mucho Macho) Mar 26, 2019

Put on your cleats and get ready to trash talk your opponent. Keith and Jesse sit down with friend and ESPN anchor Mauricio Pedroza to discuss the NES classic Goal. Annoying sound effects not included.

70: SimCity 2013 - We Can't Save This (Offline) Mar 19, 2019

Keith and Jesse are back with the newest installment of the 'We Can't Save This' series, and this time they're taking aim at SimCity 2013. It was impossible to sign into, and once you got in things only got worse. Get ready for some mind boggling choices, because EA strikes again.

69: XIII - Dave Ross (Style & Class) Mar 12, 2019

A game that takes risks is definitely worth talking about, and if it stars one of the 'X-Files' leads, even better. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Dave Ross to talk about an uncommon first person shooter - XIII. And they're pretty sure David Duchovny approves.

68: Night In The Woods - Before & After (Real Life Real Talk) Mar 05, 2019

Sometimes games are more than just fun, and Night In The Woods is one of those games. Keith and Jesse are back with a new installment in the Before & After series, and this time it's getting a little real.

67: Xenogears - Ryan Copple (A Lotta Plot) Feb 26, 2019

If you like a plot with serious twists and turns, and maybe a bunch of religious undertones, this episode is for you. Keith and Jesse sit down with Ryan Copple to talk about one of the most involved JRPGs of all time, Xenogears. Will they figure out what happens in this game? Mostly!

66: ToeJam & Earl - Lindsay Katai (We Want The Funk) Feb 19, 2019

Keith and Jesse sit down with Lindsay Katai to talk about the funkiest game that ever did funk - ToeJam & Earl. It's got everything a great game should have, and also a bunch of stuff that no game needs. And you know what? We love all of it.

65: Cyberia - Before & After (But The Graphics) Feb 12, 2019

Do you love well written plots and thoughtful game mechanics? Well too bad. Keith and Jesse are back with another installment in the Before & After series, and this time they're exploring the world of Cyberia. Is it a perfect game? No. But is it worth your time? Also no. But it's very fun to mock.

64: Time Crisis II - Chris Laxamana (Co-op And Quarters) Feb 05, 2019

Arcades are magical places, but even more so when you discover one of your favorite games of all time. So step on that pedal and reload because Keith and Jesse are sitting down with Chris Laxamana to talk about scrounging for quarters for Time Crisis II.

63: The New Tetris - Mano Agapion (Zen State) Jan 29, 2019

Put on your favorite classical music and hope for a long, skinny piece, because it's time for some puzzle action. Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Mano Agapion to talk about Tetris. But not just any old Tetris. No, this Tetris is new as hell.

62: PaRappa The Rapper - Jon Orr (Believe) Jan 22, 2019

Keith and Jesse sit down with Jon Orr to talk about the game that made rap famous - PaRappa The Rapper... It didn't make rap famous? Rap was already very famous? Oh, okay. Well regardless, it's a game about rapping.

61: Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers - Frank Garcia-Hejl () Jan 15, 2019

New Player Has Joined is going back to your childhood with an old Disney classic. Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Frank Garcia-Hejl to talk about the adorably fun Chip n' Dale NES game. Also, Jesse discovers he's bad at video games.

60: The Simpsons - Eliot Glazer (So Much Kidnapping) Jan 08, 2019

Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Eliot Glazer to talk about the beat 'em up classic Simpsons arcade game. You'll have some fun, spend some quarters, and mash some bbuttons (The extra B is for B.Y.O.B.B).

59: NHL Hitz 2002 - Before & After (Keep Rollin') Jan 01, 2019

New Year, same show! Keith and Jesse kick off 2019 exploring one of the best hockey games of all time - NHL Hitz 2002. Is it NBA Jam but on ice? Keith says no. Jesse says no to Keith's no.

58: Goodbye 2018 (Hello Dragons) Dec 25, 2018

With 2018 on it's way out, Keith and Jesse look back on a year of episodes, games, and guests. Will your favorite moment be mentioned in this annual recap? I don't know, maybe? It's not really about you. Jeez.

57: Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! - Glenn Boozan (Secrets) Dec 18, 2018

Do you enjoy pocket monsters, charming animation, and dark secrets from other people's pasts? Of course you do. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Glenn Boozan to talk about her newest video game love, Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! It's fun for everybody, except one unfortunate animal.

56: Duke Nukem Forever - We Can't Save This (Not That We'd Want To) Dec 11, 2018

Keith and Jesse are back with a new episode format - We Can't Save This. Enjoy a walk through terrible memory lane as this episode dives deep into one of the worst video games ever made, Duke Nukem Forever. There will be jokes, there will be games, and there will be no mercy.

55: Paper Mario - Dan Perrault (Snow Day Magic) Dec 04, 2018

Keith and Jesse are joined by 'American Vandal' creator Dan Perrault to talk about Paper Mario. Also some Pizza Hut talk. Gotta love that Pizza Hut! Pizza Hut, please sponsor this show.

54: Spyro The Dragon - Jamie Loftus (Small Graves) Nov 27, 2018

It's time to jump back to the original Playstation to examine an often overlooked classic. Keith and Jesse are joined by Jamie Loftus to talk about Spyro The Dragon - a game with a lot of plot holes, but even more reasons to love it.

53: Peggle - Dory Greenberg (Butts Again) Nov 20, 2018

Some games are huge and some games are niche, and this game might be both. Keith and Jesse sit down with Dory Greenberg to talk about Peggle - the only video game that might also be Plinko from The Price Is Right.

52: Dragon Age: Inquisition - Kelly Nugent (Butts) Nov 13, 2018

Keith and Jesse are once again joined by friend of the show Kelly Nugent. What are they talking about? Only the most important question when it comes to Dragon Age: Inquisition - who you sleeping with?

51: Prince Of Persia: The Sands of Time - Matt Apodaca (Valid) Nov 06, 2018

Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Matt Apodaca to talk about his favorite game of all time, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. There are a lot of opinions in this one. And you know what? They're all totally okay to have.

50: Donkey Kong Country - John Asante (A Barrel Of Fun) Oct 30, 2018

Keith and Jesse are back to talk about a Super Nintendo classic, Donkey Kong Country. This episode has everything including John Asante, DK rapping, and a general discussion about who exactly Diddy Kong is.

49: A Boy And His Blob - Andy Beckerman (Too Many Jellybeans) Oct 23, 2018

Sometimes our childhood favorites aren't great or even good games. And you know what? That's okay. Keith and Jesse sit down with Andy Beckerman to talk about A Boy And His Blob: Trouble On Blobolonia.

48: WarioWare - Danielle Radford (Everything's A Game) Oct 16, 2018

We all love a good video game, but how about hundreds of games in one? Keith and Jesse join Danielle Radford to talk about the WarioWare games, because sometimes we all want a little bit of crazy.

47: WWF Smackdown - Hal Lublin (We're Men In Tights) Oct 09, 2018

Get ready for some tights, some trash talk, and some foldable chairs because Keith and Jesse are sitting down with Hal Lublin to talk about the original WWF Smackdown game, and why wrestling is wonderful.

46: Fortnite - Dan Cummins (Just Dance) Oct 02, 2018

Keith and Jesse sit down with Dan Cummins to talk about the biggest game in the world - Fortnite. Will they dive deep into the history of the game, or simply hide in a basement while the storm closes in around them?

45: Dark Souls - Open Mike Eagle (You Downloaded) Sep 25, 2018

Is it an easy game? No. Is it a frustrating game? Absolutely. Is it a fun game? Somehow, yes. Keith and Jesse dive into the challenging and rewarding world of Dark Souls with Open Mike Eagle. Spoiler Alert - they die a ton of times.

44: Old School Games - J. Keith Van Straaten (The Golden Age) Sep 18, 2018

There was once a time where you didn't just need a physical copy of a game to play it, but you actually needed to go to a huge room and spend quarter after quarter to beat a level. And you know what? It was wonderful. Keith and Jesse sit down with J. Keith Van Straaten to talk about Atari, arcades, and all things old-school gaming.

43: Blades Of Steel - Megan Rice & Wendi Starling (Young Whippersnappers) Sep 11, 2018

Ever wanted to hear Keith be unable to talk about the sport he loves even though the game in question is a hockey game? Well you're in luck. Keith and Jesse sit down with Jammerz hosts Megan Rice and Wendi Starling to talk about Blades Of Steel. But somehow no hockey.

42: Braid - Jeremy Bent (You Know Nothing Jon Blow) Sep 04, 2018

Keith and Jesse are joined by Mission To Zyxx's Jeremy Bent to talk about the indie hit Braid. No shooting, no big budget, no large studio - just a thoughtful, great puzzle game created by somebody with a great idea.

41: Live From ATX (Phil Rosenthal & Graham Yost) Aug 28, 2018

Keith and Jesse are back with a live episode from the ATX Television Festival. This time they're sitting down with Graham Yost (Speed/Sneaky Pete) and Phil Rosenthal (Everybody Loves Raymond/Somebody Feed Phil) to talk about a few of their favorite games of all time.

40: Firewatch - Jesse Thorn (Exploring Emotions) Aug 21, 2018

Get your 'Intro To Psych' textbooks ready because Keith and Jesse are sitting down with Jesse Thorn to discuss the complex emotional journey of the indie game Firewatch. Towerwatch? Not Overwatch, right? No, yeah. Firewatch. It's definitely Firewatch.

39: Haunted House - Alie Ward (The Juggling Goth) Aug 14, 2018

What's the scariest thing you can imagine? Okay, now picture something way less scary. That's what this episode is about. Keith and Jesse sit down with Ologies host Alie Ward to talk about her first video game love - Haunted House for the Atari.

38: Portal - Alison Haislip (The Episode Is A Lie) Aug 07, 2018

Grab your weighted companion cube because it's time to have fun with physics. Keith and Jesse sit down with 'Attack Of The Show!' star Alison Haslip to talk about why Portal is both terrifying and funny. So enjoy the episode and also a series of possibly dangerous tests that may or may not result in your untimely insineration. And then there will be cake.

37: Diddy Kong Racing - Dani Fernandez (Flying Under The Radar) Jul 31, 2018

When you think of famous N64 cartoonish racing games, what's the first game that comes to mind? Mario Kart. Okay, so what about the second game that comes to mind? Keith and Jesse sit down with Nerdificent's Dani Fernandez to talk about Diddy Kong Racing, and why this less celebrated game is none-the-less great.

36: Bioshock Infinite - Brett Boham and Alex Ramsey (Live At ATX) Jul 23, 2018

New Player Has Joined is back with their first epeisode recorded in the heart of downtown Austin during the ATX festival. Keith and Jesse sit down with the founders of Foreverdog, Brett Boham and Alex Ramsey, to talk about their love for Bioshock Infinite. Also wizards, sky cities, and all the other best things in life.

35: Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble - Bowen Yang (Living On The Edge) Jul 16, 2018

When most people imagine gaming they picture a couch, a TV, and a controller. But some games are best enjoyed from the backseat of our parents' sedan on long, long road trips. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Bowen Yang to discuss his love of Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble, and his nostalgia for the golden age of Game Boy.

34: Fable 2 - Allie Goertz (Just Be Yourself) Jul 10, 2018

Lots of games let you play as a hero and lots of games let you play as a villain, but some games let you explore the grey area between the two. Keith and Jesse sit down with Allie Goertz to talk about Fable 2 and all the ways you can be your best and w...

33: Yoshi's Island, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Halo 2 - 8-Bit Jazz Heroes (The First Music Episode) Jul 03, 2018

Music plays a large role in creating memorable video games, so it seems only natural that New Player Has Joined would find some great musicians to talk to about both mediums. Keith and Jesse sit down with the members of 8-Bit Jazz Heroes to discuss the...

32: Grim Fandango - Chelsea Davison (Don't Fear The Reaper) Jun 26, 2018

Most videos games involve death in one way or another, but few try to present it as entertaining and whimsical. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Chelsea Davison to talk about the LucasArts classic Grim Fandango - a game where everything is dead a...

31: E3 Extravaganza (2018) Jun 19, 2018

E3 has come and gone, and that means it's time to sit down and reflect on the huge collection of announcements and trailers the gaming world has just witnessed. Join Keith and Jesse as they break down a ton of news and reveals from the week, and oh my ...

30: Need For Speed: No Limits - Marlena Rodriguez (Blueprint For Success) Jun 12, 2018

Forget about the PC versus consoles debate - New Player Has Joined is jumping back into the world of mobile gaming. Keith and Jesse sit down with Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's Marlena Rodriguez to talk about speed, and how sometimes you just need it.

29: Secret of Mana - Josh Ball (First Loves) Jun 05, 2018

Keith and Jesse sit down with Josh Ball of Loot Crate to talk about one of the most beloved RPGs of all time, Secret of Mana. If you're an RPG fan, you've probably played this SNES gem. But if you're not an RPG fan, you're still going to want to hear a...

28: Call Of Duty 3 - Trevor Moore (All Part Of The Game) May 29, 2018

Some people need story, some need graphics, and some need memorable characters. But for others, it's all about the multiplayer. Keith and Jesse sit down with The Whitest Kids U' Know's Trevor Moore to talk about Call Of Duty 3, and how sometimes you ju...

27: Monster Hunter: World - Ify Nwadiwe (Nerds Who Lift) May 22, 2018

Grind, get loot, build gear, repeat: some games are loops, and we're just fine with that. Keith and Jesse sit down with Ify Nwadiwe to talk about Monster Hunter: World, and how sometimes there aren't enough squat racks.

26: Myst - Siobhan Thompson (No Karate) May 15, 2018

As more and more video games become fast paced and intense it's sometimes good to remember when things were a little more calm. Maybe even eerily calm. Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Siobhan Thompson to talk about Myst, and why sometimes a puzz...

25: Blizzard Games - Jon Gabrus (Kind Of Heroes Of The Storm) May 08, 2018

Are you into strategy games? Do you know what MOBA stands for? Are you reading this sentence? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this is the episode for you. Keith and Jesse sit down with Jon Gabrus to talk about Diablo, Heroes Of The Storm...

24: The Sims - Jackie Johnson (Need That Spanish Villa) May 01, 2018

Are there any bosses? Nope. Any crazy fighting mechanics? None. Puzzles? Not really. But is it one of the most popular video games of all time? Absolutely. Keith and Jesse sit down with the host of Natch Beaut, Jackie Johnson, to talk about her love of The Sims.

23: Kingdom Hearts - Jared Bauer (When Worlds Collide) Apr 24, 2018

Some pairings are obvious: peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti and meatballs, and a third good pairing. But what about Disney and Final Fantasy? Keith and Jesse sit down with Wisecrack co-founder Jared Bauer to talk about the wonder that is Kingdom Hear...

22: Civilization V - Paul Gilmartin (Where Does The Time Go?) Apr 17, 2018

If you've ever played Civilization then you know a few things are always true - you have to build those wonders, never trust Gandhi, and this game makes hours disappear. Keith and Jesse are going by the host of The Mental Illness Happy Hour, Paul Gilmartin.

21: Guitar Hero - Miles Gray (Now Here's The Thing About This Game...) Apr 10, 2018

Sometimes video games are about more than just pointing a weapon and defeating an enemy. Daily Zeitgeist host Miles Gray joins Keith and Jesse in studio to talk about music, Guitar Hero, and to finally answer the age old question - what's chill?

20: Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch - Love It/Hate It Apr 03, 2018

Every game has pros and cons, but some are more polarizing than others. Keith and Jesse dive into the world of Ni No Kuni to try and figure out if they love this game or hate it.

19: Mass Effect 2 - Kelly Nugent (Love To Game, Game To Love) Mar 27, 2018

We all love games, but do we love characters? I mean really love them? Like, take them home to mom and dad love them? Keith and Jesse sit down with Kelly Nugent to get to the bottom of what makes game relationships work.

18: Devil's Crush & Arcades In General - Joe DeRosa (Back To Basics) Mar 20, 2018

Do you miss when video games were a little simpler? Joe DeRosa does, and he sits down with Kieth and Jesse to talk a little about Devil's Crush and a lot about how games are at their best when they're simple and fun.

17: X-Men - Dan Murrell (Super Let Down) Mar 13, 2018

Most kids grow up loving super heroes, but what about super hero video games? Keith and Jesse are joined by Dan Murrell who has a few critiques regarding Sega's X-Men game.

16: Assassin's Creed - Shereen Younes (The Gaming World) Mar 06, 2018

Keith and Jesse sit down with Shereen Younes to talk about her home nation of Syria, and how it feels to play Assassin's Creed when the game takes place in your historical backyard.

15: Sonic The Hedgehog - Amanda Seales (The Gift Of Sega) Feb 27, 2018

He's fast, he's blue, and he's Sega's answer to Mario. Keith & Jesse jump into the world of 'Sonic The Hedgehog' as Amanda Seales talks about her love for the speedy mascot.

14: NCAA Football 07 - Isaiah Lester (It's 2028 Somewhere) Feb 20, 2018

Are you more of a sports person or a video game person? Isaiah Lester sits down with Keith and Jesse to explain why you don't have to choose.

13: The Last Of Us... ish - Ron Funches (Once Is Enough) Feb 13, 2018

Keith and Jesse sit down with Ron Funches to talk about everybody's favorite emotionally devastating game, The Last Of Us. Oh, and there's also some talk about Super Mario Bros. III and touching butts.

12: NBA Jam - Andrew Law ("Casual" Gaming) Feb 06, 2018

Some games allow you to be a hero, others to be a villain, and one in particular to slam dunk a basketball with a 40 foot vertical. Keith and Jesse sit down with 'Silicon Valley' writer Andrew Law to talk about the joy that is playing NBA Jam.

11: Kid Chameleon - Before & After (The 90's In A Nutshell) Jan 30, 2018

Keith and Jesse sit down for the second installment of their Before And After series, and this time they're diving into Kid Chameleon. What will they find? A whole lot of leather jackets.

10: Mortal Kombat - Mari Takahashi (Macho Man Randy Scorpion) Jan 23, 2018

Blood, gore, violence, sweatpants - Mortal Kombat has it all. Keith and Jesse sit down with Mari Takahashi as they explore the 90's game that terrified your parents.

9: Persona 3 - Kyle Clark (Friends In Strange Places) Jan 16, 2018

Do video game characters count as friends? Keith and Jesse sit down with Kyle Clark to talk about making emotional connections with 1's and 0's in Persona 3.

8: Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare - Dan Van Kirk (This Title Is Already Too Long) Jan 09, 2018

Keith and Jesse get all ghillied up with Dan Van Kirk to talk about keeping in touch with friends via Modern Warfare.

7: Pokemon Red - Shelby Fero (Stupid Sexy Pokemon) Jan 02, 2018

Keith and Jesse sit down with comedian Shelby Fero as she looks back on her time playing Pokemon for Gameboy. Whether you chose Charmander, Squirtle, or Bulbasaur we can all agree - Magikarp sucks.

6: The Banner Saga - David Ebert (Walkthroughs vs. Newborns) Dec 26, 2017

Are walkthroughs cheating, or just the preferred choice of prepared gamers? Keith and Jesse sit down with their old friend Dave Ebert as the three explore the harsh world of The Banner Saga and get to the bottom of how best to play strategy games.

5: Playstation and N64 (Keith & Jesse Gaming On Christmas) Dec 19, 2017

Keith and Jesse take some time to look back on their favorite Christmas gaming memories. From an ill advised console wish to the ways games bring us closer with friends and family, this episode is all about holiday cheer (and how Ecco The Dolphin makes no sense)

4: Super Mario 64 - Mike Drucker (The Joy Of Mario) Dec 12, 2017

Mike Drucker discusses the pure joy that is Super Mario 64 as Keith and Jesse remember the feeling of video games moving into the 3D world.

3: Dune - Before & After (How Keith & Jesse Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb) Dec 05, 2017

Keith introduces Jesse to the wonderful world of Dune - a mind bending sci-fi bomb that forever altered the history of strategy games.

2: Street Fighter III - Heather Anne Campbell (Secret Attacks With Team Ryu) Dec 05, 2017

Keith and Jesse sit down with Heather Anne Campbell as she describes the creation of video game tournaments, and why Street Fighter III deserves a spot in history.

1: Fez - Adam Conover (Tiny Hat, Huge World) Dec 05, 2017

It wouldn't be an interview with Adam Conover without him teaching you something. Keith and Jesse sit down to talk about the indie sensation Fez, and come away with some newfound insight into the beauty of the game.

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