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Our Favorite Games of 2021 Dec 30, 2021

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As we all say farewell (and good riddance) to 2021, it's time to go through the BEST games of the year!!! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason each break down their ten (or more) favorites, from Metroid Dread to The Great Ace Attorney.

KIRK'S LIST:

Returnal
Hitman 3
Deathloop
Inscryption
Wildermyth
Halo Infinite
Death’s Door
Metroid Dread
Psychonauts 2
Monster Hunter Rise
Subnautica: Below Zero
Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye

MADDY'S LIST:

Metroid Dread
Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Psychonauts 2
Wildermyth
Halo Infinite
Unpacking
Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye
FF7 Remake Intergrade
Overboard!
Inscryption

[Honorable Mention: Deathloop, Get in the car loser]

JASON'S LIST:

Overboard!
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Psychonauts 2
The Forgotten City
Metroid Dread
Bravely Default 2
Tales of Arise
Deathloop
The House in Fata Morgana
Outer Wilds: Echoes of the Eye

One More Thing:

Kirk: Yellowjackets

Maddy: Dark Souls

Jason: Hawkeye

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Beanscast: Half-Life 2, Episodes, and Alyx Dec 23, 2021

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The Triple Click Trio discuss the entirety of the Half-Life story so far.

Back in September, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk recorded a spoilercast about the entirety of Half-Life 2. Here in December, they're taking this week off for the holidays, so they decided to drop this bonus episode in the feed. As always, if you'd like to become a Maximum Fun member and get many more bonus episodes like this one, go to maximumfun.org/join.

Original show notes follow. Hope you all are having a happy holiday!

SHOW NOTES

Jason and Maddy have finished both episodes of Half-Life 2, so they sit down with Kirk to talk through the entire City17 saga, from the inbound train, to the outbound train, to the rocket ship. They then talk some about the “Epistle Three” that might have been, and what the ending of 2020’s Half-Life Alyx says about the possible future of the series.
LINKS:
"Epistle Three" by Half-Life 2 writer Marc Laidlaw: https://www.marclaidlaw.com/epistle-3/
The ending of Half-Life Alyx (start at 12 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVzEiVcVq3Y
Hunter Sound Effects via: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDqhw04BjWc
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Triple Play: Halo Infinite Dec 16, 2021

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It's Halo time! Maddy, Kirk, and Jason dive into Halo Infinite, the new game from Microsoft and 343 Industries. They talk about the story (bleh) and the grappling hook (yesssss) then get into the game's rocky development, the very fun open world, and the truth behind Cortana. Plus: Succession season 3 talk!

One More Thing:

Kirk: The Matrix Awakens

Maddy: Succession

Jason: The Game Awards

Links:

Digital Foundry on what makes The Matrix Awakens technologically remarkable: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2021-inside-the-matrix-awakens-previewing-the-future-of-gaming-graphics

Emily VanDerwerff (Vox) on Succession: https://www.vox.com/culture/22831645/succession-finale-season-3-recap-review-all-the-bells-say-kendall-roman-shiv-tom

...and Tom Ley (Defector): https://defector.com/logan-roy-is-an-american/

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What's The Deal With: The Game Awards? Dec 09, 2021

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It's the most trailer-filled time of the year, when Santa Keighley slides down our internet-chimneys to hastily deliver some awards in between ads for upcoming games. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk go over the history of The Game Awards, discuss the controversies surrounding this year's event, and of course, gripe about the games they wish had gotten more nominations.

Or any at all.

Because Wildermyth didn't get a single nomination.

I KNOW RIGHT

One More Thing:

Kirk: Unpacking
Maddy: Halo Infinite
Jason: Three Identical Strangers

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What's The Deal With: Danganronpa? Dec 02, 2021

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Come join Maddy, Kirk, and Jason for a battle to the death staged by a foul-mouthed, adorable talking bear. That's right — it's time to talk Danganronpa. What's the deal with this popular series of killing games? Why is it so popular? And what do you have to know ahead of the Switch release this week?

One More Thing:

Kirk: Arcane

Maddy: Last Podcast on the Left’s six-part JFK assassination series

Jason: Final Fantasy V

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Activision, NFTs, and Other Gaming News Nov 25, 2021

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Happy Thanksgiving! If you're celebrating, grab yourself a turkey drumstick and listen to Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk gaming news. From the ongoing Activision Blizzard crisis to the inexplicable rise of NFTs, it sure has been a weird fall in the video game world. This week, the gang talks about those and other big headlines, like the new consoles and the supply chain mess.

One More Thing:

Kirk: Metal Gear Solid V

Maddy: Chicory

Jason: Baba Is You

Links:

Kirk talking Death Stranding on the podcast How Did This Get Played?: https://www.earwolf.com/episode/death-stranding-directors-cut-with-kirk-hamilton/

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Activision Blizzard and Guardians of the Galaxy Nov 18, 2021

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Maddy, Kirk, and Jason go over this week's explosive Activision Blizzard allegations, then talk about the new Marvel game from Eidos Montreal, Guardians of the Galaxy. What works and doesn't work? Are the rough edges too distracting? And are we all suffering from Marvel fatigue?

One More Thing:

Kirk: Beverly Hills Cop 2

Maddy: Nancy Drew: Mystery at Magnolia Gardens

Jason: Elden Ring

Links:

WSJ Article on Activision: https://www.wsj.com/articles/activision-videogames-bobby-kotick-sexual-misconduct-allegations-11637075680

Iron Pineapple’s Elden Ring impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzFR5HsPcng

“The Neutron Dance” by the Pointer Sisters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-jdhorGtQI&ab_channel=PointerSistersVEVO

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Skyrim Turns Ten Nov 11, 2021

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Dovahkiin!!! Skyrim is now officially ten years old, because we are all ancient and slowly turning into dust. Jason, Kirk, and Maddy celebrate the big day by revisiting one of the most influential games of all time. They talk about how Skyrim feels to play today, all of the games it has influenced, and what makes it such a special experience.

One More Thing:

Kirk: Death Stranding Ziplines/infrastructure/‘breaking’ a game

Maddy: Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

Jason: Your Honor

Links:

Jason’s 2011 Wired Skyrim Preview: https://www.wired.com/2011/10/skyrim-hands-on/

Maddy’s 2011 Phoenix Skyrim Review: https://web.archive.org/web/20160211194214/https://thephoenix.com/Boston/recroom/130611-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/

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What's The Deal With: Spiritual Successors? Nov 04, 2021

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Ever play a game that feels a whole lot like an older game? What's the DEAL with that? This week, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about spiritual successors, from Bloodstained (Castlevania) to Mighty No. 9 (Mega Man) and oh so much more. What are the different kinds of spiritual successors? Why are they so common in games? And why is Jason so excited for Eiyuden Chronicles??

One More Thing:

Kirk: Inscryption

Maddy: Unpacking

Jason: Guardians of the Galaxy

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Is The Video Game Review System Broken? Oct 28, 2021

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Why do video game reviews often feel rushed? What's the deal with drug trips in video games? And what are some good JRPGs for beginners? This week, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy answer some of YOUR Burning Questions on all that and more.

One More Thing:

Kirk: Death Stranding Director’s Cut

Maddy: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

Jason: ElecHead

Links:

Mega64’s Uncharted 3 Drug Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPubpR6-V-g&ab_channel=Mega64

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