Afleveringen
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The long-awaited sequel to Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice is finally here and we've re-released enough content to figure out how to align our schedules and lives to play it together. Join us for a rather illuminating discussion of the themes of this game, that at least I can say, leveled me up a lot compared to when I had just finished it and was sorta wondering what the heck was going on.
Also, editor McCoy, who essentially barely existed before the re-release era, is now sad as he looks ahead and realizes there isn't as much space for him as there once was.
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Editor McCoy takes a backseat to a busy life this week and mostly gets out of the way for an awesome Re-Release of Elden Ring's Seamless Coop Mod. If you like Elden Ring, you've got to at least hear what this mod had to offer. I can't begin to explain how impactful on our entire crew this was.
Also, just a kind note to those playing or planning to play Senua's Saga II. The opening to that game is intense so be sure to give yourself time before bed. I know I wasn't sleeping after that. Yikes.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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So, if the first Elden Ring Re-Release was here is how it all started then this time it's here is how it all ended.
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It's time.
"All is not as it seems"
- Shivers
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Be sure to check out Instagram because Elena only knows one type of content and that's pure🔥! (Also she gives more real-time updates on how much we are throwing the schedule)
Tentative Schedule:
We got a plan from helpful folks over at the Disco Elysium subreddit... and it's gone. That's to say, we've had to make small adjustments for life reasons but we are marching forward...
Week 1: Play days 1
Week 2: Play until you get into the next landmass and meet some characters. A nice taster.
Week 3: Some went off into sidequests, some yolo'ed the main story. But one thing is for sure, the divergence is real in this section.
Week 4: It's time to dive into the story if you have been avoiding it. It's time.
Week 5: We close it out, boys. The sun is setting and it's scary out here in the night.
General tips that the community wanted to share as we dive in:
Always keep one skill point on hand to unlock white checks at all times, otherwise you can softlock yourself accidentally.Make sure you're able to pay for your room on Day 2 with 20 réal or you will be softlocked.Don't look up spoilers and embrace failed checks! -
While we attempt the final lap for Disco Elysium this week, we leave you with a time capsule of when Elden Ring first came out. While not forever ago, it feels like a different world.
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This week, we actually start to get into the main story. And that means we start to pull at the threads of what felt just moments ago like a fully cohesive tapestry of everyone's alibi... but wait.... was that a lie? What does that mean?
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Be sure to check out Instagram because Elena only knows one type of content and that's pure🔥! (Also she gives more real-time updates on how much we are throwing the schedule)
Tentative Schedule:
We got a plan from helpful folks over at the Disco Elysium subreddit... and it's gone. That's to say, we've had to make small adjustments for life reasons but we are marching forward...
Week 1: Play days 1
Week 2: Play until you get into the next landmass and meet some characters. A nice taster.
Week 3: Some went off into sidequests, some yolo'ed the main story. But one thing is for sure, the divergence is real in this section.
Week 4: It's time to dive into the story if you have been avoiding it. It's time.
Week 5: We close it out, boys. The sun is setting and it's scary out here in the night.
General tips that the community wanted to share as we dive in:
Always keep one skill point on hand to unlock white checks at all times, otherwise you can softlock yourself accidentally.Make sure you're able to pay for your room on Day 2 with 20 réal or you will be softlocked.Don't look up spoilers and embrace failed checks! -
While we take our sweet time with Disco, enjoy a legendary episode from our archives in preparation for Senua's Sacrifice 2.
I'll leave you with a quote that's been resonating with me from Disco Elysium this week as we've been digging into the main story more...
But you would still prefer if we didn't take her away?
That's right, if we didn't take care of the people who end up here, this place would just be a couple of ruins and some cargo containers
-Titus Hardie
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This week, after some light hiatus in our actual real lives, we dive back into Disco Elysium. Where we both enjoy the game and discuss how like... you know... how hard it is to pick up a game like this after putting it down.
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Be sure to check out Instagram because Elena only knows one type of content and that's pure🔥! (Also she gives more real-time updates on how much we are throwing the schedule)
Tentative Schedule:
We got a plan from helpful folks over at the Disco Elysium subreddit... and it's gone. That's to say, we've had to make small adjustments for life reasons but we are marching forward...
Week 1: Play days 1
Week 2: Play until you get into the next landmass and meet some characters. A nice taster.
Week 3: Some went off into sidequests, some yolo'ed the main story. But one thing is for sure, the divergence is real in this section.
Week 4: It's time to dive into the story if you have been avoiding it. It's time.
Week 5: ????
General tips that the community wanted to share as we dive in:
Always keep one skill point on hand to unlock white checks at all times, otherwise you can softlock yourself accidentally.Make sure you're able to pay for your room on Day 2 with 20 réal or you will be softlocked.Don't look up spoilers and embrace failed checks! -
We've never re-released an episode before, be gentle. McCoy was afraid but James was fearless.
We'll be back for more Disco Elysium next week and with more exciting news on those Insulindian Phasmids
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This week, after some light hiatus in our actual real lives, we dive back into Disco Elysium. Where we both enjoy the game and discuss how like... you know... how hard it is to pick up a game like this after putting it down.
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Be sure to check out Instagram because Elena only knows one type of content and that's pure🔥! (Also she gives more real-time updates on how much we are throwing the schedule)
Tentative Schedule:
We got a plan from helpful folks over at the Disco Elysium subreddit... and it's gone. That's to say, we've had to make small adjustments for life reasons but we are marching forward...
Week 1: Play days 1
Week 2: Play until you get into the next landmass and meet some characters. A nice taster.
Week 3: ??
Week 4: ?? (I mean this could keep going)
General tips that the community wanted to share as we dive in:
Always keep one skill point on hand to unlock white checks at all times, otherwise you can softlock yourself accidentally.Make sure you're able to pay for your room on Day 2 with 20 réal or you will be softlocked.Don't look up spoilers and embrace failed checks! -
Hello everyone!
We finally caved and decided to play Disco Elysium (Thanks... James). Oh boy, it's a great game everyone, buckle up. I also say buckle up because like... it's gonna take us a minute. Kindness sensors activate!
Be sure to check out Instagram because Elena only knows one type of content and that's pure🔥! (Also she gives more real-time updates on how much we are throwing the schedule)
Tentative Schedule:
We got a plan from helpful folks over at the Disco Elysium subreddit... and it's gone. That's to say, we've had to make small adjustments for life reasons but we are marching forward...
Week 1: Play days 1
Week 2: Play until you get into the next landmass and meet some characters. A nice taster.
Week 3: ??
Week 4: ?? (I mean this could keep going)
General tips that the community wanted to share as we dive in:
Always keep one skill point on hand to unlock white checks at all times, otherwise you can softlock yourself accidentally.Make sure you're able to pay for your room on Day 2 with 20 réal or you will be softlocked.Don't look up spoilers and embrace failed checks! -
Forgive, we started off this episode REALLY slowly (we were all exhausted from daylight savings and epic halo this weekend) but we got there in the end boys.
This is a game that has been bubbling behind the surface for a lot of us and it's time to finally put it out and give it its praise.
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This week we finish Tunic and boy does this game shift styles in the second half. I'm glad we stuck with it to see what more it has in store for us. Also, we watch a speed run too, which frankly is something we should be doing more because it's just fun to watch the game you just toiled over get broken apart.
(Also I tried to edit this week with Craig files in hopes it would capture the accidental Ba-Dum-Tis that got fired off in Discord, but alas, it wasn't captured. So you just get Craig audio and since the audio wave forms didn't give away culprit, they are very much still at large)
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This week we are joined by Matt to play some Tunic! Zoe, James, and our listeners have been scouting this one so we finally figured out how to align on playing it.
At the beginning of the episode, there is a spoiler-free zone where we try to explain why you might play this game that has received so much buzz but also no one wants to spoil it for you.
We'll come back next week for the full send spoilers and all-game talk after completing the game. See you then.
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This week we finally finish up and get to talking about Deadly Premonition! Which is almost certainly a game of all time.
But also like... for the bingo card:
Did we release this one on time? That can't be rightQuick, who do you think has a technical issue this time?Do you think James liked this Good/Bad game or did he have an overwhelming desire to call the police the entire time? -
"This week it's time for something sorta kinda different"
- Zoe
This week we answer your questions! What a wild world we live in. Thank you all so much for submitting questions and for the kind words.
(Also thanks for tolerating some tech issues that really got at our mentals this week. Your patience and kindness is always appreciated.)
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This week, in what almost certainly could have been an email (but you know this ain't how we roll), we put a quick message about our plans for the new year, ask for your listener questions, and give our game forecast so people can actually know what's going on and get their game related emails in before we've already recorded!
Submit your questionsGamesDeadly PremonitionTunicLies of P____ something else, I just can't remember what.Take Care of Yourself -
Day 3
Personal Award: McCoy’s personal award & top episodes
Shoutouts from 2022
Sherlock Holmes Chapter OneDishonoredEverspaceControlElden RingA Bird StoryFinding ParadiseImposter FactorySpiritfarerAstroneerDon’t StarveGreen HellSubnauticaCitizen SleeperMutazioneCult of the LambWar TalesBest Game (Top 5)
Burnhouse LaneDead SpaceAdiosAtomic HeartCastle CrashersThe Case of the Golden Idol + DLCsStrayDead CellsDarkest Dungeon IIElden Ring Seamless Co-opFallout 3StarfieldCyberPunk 2077 (2.0 + Phantom Liberty)The Pale BeyondSomaDredge -
Day 2
Personal Award: Zoe’s personal award & top episodes
Best Visuals: Games we couldn’t help but marvel at
Burnhouse LaneDead SpaceAdiosAtomic HeartCastle CrashersThe Case of the Golden Idol + DLCsStrayDead CellsDarkest Dungeon IIElden Ring Seamless Co-opFallout 3StarfieldCyberPunk 2077 (2.0 + Phantom Liberty)The Pale BeyondSomaDredgeBest Atmosphere: Games that give off good (or not so good) “feels”
Burnhouse LaneDead SpaceAdiosAtomic HeartCastle CrashersThe Case of the Golden Idol + DLCsStrayDead CellsDarkest Dungeon IIElden Ring Seamless Co-opFallout 3StarfieldCyberPunk 2077 (2.0 + Phantom Liberty)The Pale BeyondSomaDredgePersonal Award: Elena’s personal award & top episodes
Biggest Surprise: Games that exceeded or subverted our expectations
Burnhouse LaneDead SpaceAdiosAtomic HeartCastle CrashersThe Case of the Golden Idol + DLCsStrayDead CellsDarkest Dungeon IIElden Ring Seamless Co-opFallout 3StarfieldCyberPunk 2077 (2.0 + Phantom Liberty)The Pale BeyondSomaDredgeBiggest Disappointment: Games that missed the mark despite the hype
Burnhouse LaneDead SpaceAdiosAtomic HeartCastle CrashersThe Case of the Golden Idol + DLCsStrayDead CellsDarkest Dungeon IIElden Ring Seamless Co-opFallout 3StarfieldCyberPunk 2077 (2.0 + Phantom Liberty)The Pale BeyondSomaDredge -
Day 1
Best Narrative: Games that tell a great story
Burnhouse LaneDead SpaceAdiosAtomic HeartCastle CrashersThe Case of the Golden Idol + DLCsStrayDead CellsDarkest Dungeon IIElden Ring Seamless Co-opFallout 3StarfieldCyberPunk 2077 (2.0 + Phantom Liberty)The Pale BeyondSomaDredgePersonal Award: James’ personal award & top episodes
Best Collective & Multiplayer Experience: The best of the ToT Group Playthroughs
Burnhouse LaneDead SpaceCastle CrashersElden Ring Seamless Co-opSomaBest Game We’re Still Playing: The games that got us into the Discord
Elden Ring Seamless Co-opTFTHalo InfinitePlate UpAmong UsCall of Duty - Laat meer zien