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Cyberpunk 2077 And Other Video Game Redemption Stories Jan 14, 2021

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In the wake of Cyberpunk 2077, a game with a rocky launch that will now try to find redemption, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk take a look at some other video game redemption stories. They talk about No Man's Sky, Destiny, Final Fantasy XIV, and other games that got better over time. What does a successful turnaround look like? And what are the ethical questions involved? All that and lots more.

One More Thing:

Kirk: Lupin

Maddy: Dark Souls

Jason: Fargo

Links:

Kirk reviews No Man's Sky: https://kotaku.com/no-mans-sky-the-kotaku-review-1785383774

...and Destiny: https://kotaku.com/destiny-the-kotaku-review-1637735501

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Our Predictions For 2021 Jan 07, 2021

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It's time: Kirk, Jason, and Maddy convene to go over their 2020 predictions and determine who got the most right. Who won, and which game will Triple Click play in 2021? You'll have to listen to find out! Plus: big predictions for video games in 2021!

One More Thing:

Kirk: Wonder Woman 1984

Maddy: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Jason: Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss and Tahl Raz

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Our Favorite Games of 2020 Dec 31, 2020

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2020 is over!!! Thank goodness! It's time for Kirk, Jason, and Maddy to go over the best games of 2020. Each host shares their top-ten list, which includes some choices you might guess... and some that might surprise you! Plus: Jason and Kirk have finally finished the game they were obliged to play... Kirby Planet Robobot.

One More Thing:

Kirk: Spelunky 2

Maddy: “The very real, totally bizarre bucatini shortage of 2020” by Rachel Handler (Grub Street)

Jason: Sekiro

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GOTY Lists:

Jason

Hades
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Call of the Sea
Demon’s Souls
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout
Paper Mario: The Origami King
Bugsnax
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Jackbox Party Pack 7

Maddy

Animal Crossing New Horizons
Carrion
Destiny 2: Beyond Light
Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Hades
If Found
Kentucky Route Zero
Paradise Killer
Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Wide Ocean Big Jacket

Kirk

Hades
Carrion
Spiritfarer
Black Mesa
Half-Life: Alyx
Desperados III
Star Wars: Squadrons
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Triple Play: Cyberpunk 2077 Dec 17, 2020

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Is Cyberpunk 2077 the biggest game of the year? Or just the most broken? This week, the gang dives into CD Projekt Red's hotly anticipated new RPG: the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about their impressions on the game and their thoughts on all the many, many, many controversies surrounding it.

One More Thing:

Kirk: Ghostrunner

Maddy: Carrie by Stephen King

Jason: Call of the Sea

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The Video Game Shame Awards Dec 10, 2020

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Maddy, Kirk, and Jason open up the mailbag to answer some of YOUR questions. Should there be a Game Award for the best studio culture? How do we honestly criticize games while knowing how many blood, sweat, and pixels they take to develop? And just how necessary is Twitter Discourse?

One More Thing:

Kirk: Warner Bros. / HBO Max

Maddy: Hades

Jason: 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

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The Hollywood Reporter on Nolan/Warner: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/christopher-nolan-rips-hbo-max-as-worst-streaming-service-denounces-warner-bros-plan

Twitter thread about Souls games: https://twitter.com/silent0siris/status/1334570752021049345?s=21

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What's The Deal With: Console Launches? Dec 03, 2020

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What are they, rocket ships? In honor of the recent release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, the gang looks back at the history of video game console launches. Which were the best ones? Which were the worst? And what were Kirk, Maddy, and Jason's personal experiences with console launches? Let's discuss!!!

One More Thing:

Kirk: Immortals Fenyx Rising

Maddy: Fuser

Jason: A Futile And Stupid Gesture (2018)

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The Leftover Video Games Of Fall Nov 26, 2020

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Maddy, Kirk, and Jason celebrate Thanksgiving in the best way possible: Leftovers. This week, the gang talks about all of the fall video games they haven't had a chance to analyze on previous episodes, including Demon's Souls, NBA 2K21, Yakuza Like A Dragon, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and much, much more.

One More Thing:

Kirk: Star Wars Squadrons

Maddy: The Diary of Anne Frank

Jason: The Queen’s Gambit

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Triple Play: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Nov 19, 2020

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Skol! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason are all playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and they have oh so many thoughts. The gang dive into what they like (the story! the mysteries!) and don't like (the bugs!) about Ubisoft's new Viking game. (Spoilers: It's way too long.)

One More Thing:

Kirk: Just King Things

Maddy: The Queen’s Gambit

Jason: The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton

Slate interview with Gary Kasparov about his work on Queen’s Gambit: https://slate.com/culture/2020/11/queens-gambit-garry-kasparov-interview-netflix-chess-adviser.html

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Now We've Played The PS5 Too Nov 12, 2020

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Last week it was all things Xbox, and now it's time for PlayStation 5! Jason has been using the fifth PlayStation for a few weeks now, and he's impressed. The load times are fast and the controller is slick. But is it worth getting or should you just wait??? Plus: Spider-Man Miles Morales and the wonderful Bugsnax (talkin about Bugsnax)!

One More Thing:

Kirk: Watch Dogs Legion

Maddy: Destiny 2: Some Thoughts (on why i’m not playing it currently)

Jason: Assassin's Creed Valhalla

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We've Played The Xbox Series X (And Baby Xbox) Nov 05, 2020

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We've got the new Xboxes! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy dive into the pros and cons of both consoles and discuss the upcoming new generation of video games. Are framerate and resolution enough to make the upgrade? Should you get an adult Xbox, a baby Xbox, or neither? Triple Click answers all your questions!

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Kirk: Watch Dogs Legion

Maddy: Animal Crossing Halloween

Jason: The Americans

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