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**The Level**

The Level is a podcast for people who love video games. It’s a weekly roundtable hosted by friends and industry outsiders Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, David Moneysmith, and Jala Prendes. Every Friday, we discuss video game news, the games we’ve been playing, and listener mail.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 416: The Pizza Oven of Love Jun 03, 2022

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Hardspace: Shipbreaker, Roller Champions, and the Night of the Scissors.

The Grind:

Kole: Hardspace: Shipbreaker. The Night of the Scissors.
Ben: Elden Ring.
Dennis: Roller Champions.
David: Destiny 2.

The Multiplayer:

Describe your gaming space.

The End Boss:

They’re still working on getting the Dark Souls multiplayer servers back up for PC… four months later.
The Hard Drive makes fun of Elon Musk which at this point is like shooting fish in a barrel.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming in 2023.

Episode 415: Stopular and Popular May 20, 2022

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about even more Elden Ring, Spooky’s Jump Scare Mansion, Dagon, and much more!

The Grind:

Ben: Elden Ring.
Dennis: Rainbow Six: Extraction. Gears of War. Donut County.
David: Destiny 2. Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realm.
Kole: Spooky’s Jump Scare Mansion. Dagon.

Multiplayer:

What’s the worst mistake you’ve made in a game?

The End Boss:

Sony announces initial lineup for revamped PS+.
Dead by Daylight is getting more Resident Evil content.
Silent Hill rumors leak, remain dubious.
Fall Guys is going free to play and getting a map editor.

Episode 414: Listenable Scream May 13, 2022

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Space Punks, Resident Evil Village, House Flipper, and much more!

The Grind:

Ben: Deathloop. Resident Evil Village.
Dennis: Slay the Spire. Space Punks.
David: Space Punks. Loot River. No Man’s Sky. Destiny 2.
Kole: House Flipper.

The Multiplayer:

What piece of art or music would you like to see made into a game?

The End Boss:

Gotham Knights won’t be coming out on last gen consoles.
Microsoft commits further to accessible hardware.

Episode 413: The Dump Button May 06, 2022

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, Loot River, Unsouled, and more!

The Grind:

David: Unsouled. The Gunk. No Man’s Sky.
Kole: The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe. Save Room.
Dennis: Loot River.
Ben: Underwater Cities. Deathloop.

The Multiplayer:

What mechanic would make a game better if it was dropped?

The End Boss:

Maniac mods Fisher Price controller to actually work with games.
Sonic memes make people happy.
Chip shortage will continue into 2024.

Episode 412: Custardy Battle Apr 29, 2022

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Life is Strange 2, Saviorless, Plunder, and more.

The Grind:

Kole: Life is Strange 2.
Jala: Saviorless. Fire Emblem: Echoes. Tomodachi Life.
Ben: Terraria.
Dennis: New Super Mario Bros. U. Plunder.

The Multiplayer:

Tell us about the best time a game said “yes” to you.

The End Boss:

Shining Force 2 added to Switch Online expansion pack.
Sega delists older Sonic ports in advance of Sonic Origins release.
Russian government has trouble telling the difference between SIM cards and The Sims 3.
Lori chill beats to study to, featuring Waluigi.

Episode 411: Kanjigate Apr 22, 2022

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Ikai, Yes, Your Grace, Into the Pit, and more.

The Grind:

David: Destiny 2.
Kole: Ikai.
Dennis: Yes, Your Grace. Into the PIt.
Ben: Bit Buddy. Strange Horticulture.

Multiplayer:

Free Play!

The End Boss:

Save Room is a game made entirely of RE4 inventory puzzles.
Sega is working on “super game” that is actually Crazy Taxi and Jet Set Radio reboots.
Let Me Solo Her fever sweeps Elden Ring.
Someone is adding Krystal, from Star Fox Adventures, to Half-Life 2.
They’ve announced that they’re adding the Dungeon Master to Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms.

Episode 410: So... Big Gulps, Huh? Apr 15, 2022

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Open House, Fire Emblem: Heroes, Signs of the Sojourner, and much more!

The Grind:

Jala: Fire Emblem: Echoes. Fire Emblem: Heroes.
Dennis: Signs of the Sojourner. The Riftbreaker.
Ben: Valheim. Spirit Island. Dark Souls.
Kole: Open House.

The Multiplayer:

What game announcement were you most excited for, and how did it pan out for you?

The End Boss:

Kingdom Hearts 4 was announced.
Pac-Man has a new wife.
Ringer devs brought in to shore up Halo Infinite multiplayer.

Episode 409: A Machine for Geese Apr 08, 2022

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about In Sound Mind, Fae Tactics, Patrick’s Paradox, and more!

The Grind:

David: Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms. Aliens: Fireteam. Elden Ring.
Ben: Dark Souls. Patrick’s Paradox.
Kole: In Sound Mind. Workshop Simulator.
Dennis: Titanfall 2. Trackmania. Fae Tactics.

Multiplayer:

Which game has the best or most pleasant-sounding title?

The End Boss:

Ron Gilbert announces Return to Monkey Island.
Two new Hypnospace games announced, including Dreamsettler.
Semantle is a very hard version of Wordle.
Lego Star Wars makes the Finn/Poe ship possible.
Epic launches Unreal Engine 5.

Episode 408: Kirby and the Forgotten Title Apr 01, 2022

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Forza Horizon 5, Portal Stories: Mel, and more!

The Grind:

David: Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms. Elden Ring. Tunic.
Dennis: Tunic. Forza Horizon 5. Dicey Dungeons. Titanfall 2.
Ben: Portal Stories: Mel. DARQ. Dark Souls.
Kole: Kirby and the Forgotten Land.

The Multiplayer:

What gaming feat have you accomplished that you don’t think you’ll ever repeat?

The End Boss:

Sony announces its confusing Game Pass competitor.
Breath of the Wild 2 delayed to 2023.
Breath of the Wild fan gathers all four Beedles in the same place.
Suicide Squad game delayed to 2023.

Episode 407: Dudes, Am I Right? Mar 25, 2022

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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Tunic, Iron Lung, Necrobarista, and more!

The Grind:

Jala: Necrobarista: The Final Pour. Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Dennis: Star Wars: Jedi: Fallen Order. Dead Cells. Tunic.
Kole: Iron Lung.
Ben: Valheim. Titanfall 2. Storybook Brawl.

Multiplayer:

What was your best positive experience playing multiplayer games online?

The End Boss:

Game preservation is getting harder.
Nintendo added folders to the Switch interface.
Witcher 3 player finds the game’s last secret.

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