EXP Podcast #809: Sephiria, Shells, and Steam Controllers
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We're closing out the summer with a few fun diversions ahead of the incoming GTA-inspired fall tsunami. A clever run based and rabbit based game has caught my eye, while Jorge is grappling with his mortal shell(s). Finally, I got some new hardware and apparently have strong opinions on wireless communication standards.
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EXP Podcast #808: Breaching Containment
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Lower the blast doors and grab a weapon, this week on the podcast we tackle the games that breach pop culture containment. From Fortnite to Mortal Kombat, we explore why some games crack into a wider zeitgeist above and beyond what most games can achieve. Show notes: - Music by
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EXP Podcast #807: A Big Walk with Dinosaurs
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It's time to take trip! We'll start by heading to the fae realm to match tiles and ponder post-modern semiotics. Next, we take a walk; a big walk full of puzzles. And our final destination? An exclusive island full of lush vegetation, amazing views, and a host of extremely dangerous prehistoric creatures.
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EXP Podcast #806: Pokopia, Star Fox, and Parasite Eve Debrief
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This week on the EXP Podcast we travel from cozy post-apocalyptic life-sims full of bizarre grass creatures, to firey hot opera performances, and even to the far reaches of space. It's a Nintendo Retro sandwich this week with Pokémon Pokopia, Star Fox, and Parasite Eve!
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EXP Podcast #805: A Titanium Court of Yoshis
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This week we try to chase away the dreadful news by talking about a handful of delightful games. We all need some whimsical artistry, upbeat musical wackiness, and fourth-wall breaking pixel punk sensibility in our lives right about now.
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EXP Podcast #804: Big Money & Bad News
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Hardware is more expensive, games are more expensive, and not there are even fewer studios making them. Bad news is in air this week as the games industry is dealing with some data-center constrained realities. This week we try to hunker down through it all! Show Notes: Music by Brad Sucks
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EXP Podcast #803: Summer Game Fest 2026 Debrief
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We are back and overflowing with game news! The video game summer Santa himself, Geoff Keighley, has come to town and left behind some shiny new trailers and announcements for all of us good kids. Whether you like first person horror or games or have really been craving a new Gitaroo Man, it has been a packed few weeks. Join us as we try to unpack a small portion of it!
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EXP Podcast #802: Saros and Fatal Frame 2 Remake Debriefs
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It's time to find out what's truly more horrifying: ghosts or a hundred blue balls flying at your face! This week on the EXP Podcast, we debrief on the recent remake of Fatal Frame 2 and Saros, a highly-anticipated follow-up to Returnal. We also have a sparkly new domain to find us at in the future! Show Notes: - Music by Brad Sucks
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EXP Podcast #801: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and More!
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I have ventured into movie theater, with my family no less, and have lived to tell the tale. I couldn't escape The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's gravitational pull. How did my wallet and my psyche fare? You'll have to be the judge as we discuss both that movie and a couple other big transmedia happenings in the video game world.
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EXP Podcast #800: Gaming Bonanza
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We are back with our 800th (numbered) episode! This week on the show, we celebrate the only way we know how - talking about video games. This time we round out the Polaris List with debrief on Slay the Spire and Outer Wilds, then go for a ride with Donkey Kong Bonanza and Pragmata. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been listening to us over the years. We see you and we appreciate you! Show Notes: Music by Brad Sucks
info_outlineCould it be that the reason this was so late in posting was because I got obsessed with Overwatch and finally launched by esports career? No; just boring life stuff getting in the way. If only I had another multiplayer live service game to motivate me, one with wacky robots and cartoonish characters. And I'm not talking about Fortnite, although Epic and Microsoft most certainly are. Yes it's another week of palace intrigue in the world of video games and we are here to further add to the whispers while we await some of 2026's large releases.