Side-Quest 87. The Mad Funny Genre
TALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
Release Date: 07/05/2020
TALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Etrian Odyssey and The Expanse: A Telltale Series and who this modern Telltale even is in the first place. Also featuring tourism revenue, the beauty and terror of the Nintendo DS stylus, and the troubles of making a prequel.
info_outline Side-Quest 181. The Dragon's RebirthTALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks of gaming. You wouldn't know how few games we talk about from how long this is! Also featuring Moogle discourse, narrative structure issues, and thoughts for the future.
info_outline Episode 184. Shadows of ImmortalsTALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Shadows of the Damned and Immortals of Aveum and...wait what was that second game again? Why's it so hard to hold in my mind? Also featuring mistakes of marketing, the overlord called EA, and cool announcement trailers.
info_outline Side-Quest 180. The Fate of Cool RanchTALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about spoiler culture, both in general and as it relates to video games specifically. Also featuring the capitalistic hellscape of art, petty acts of cruelty from childhood, and our own feelings on spoilers.
info_outline Episode 183. Lies of KowloonTALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Kowloon High-School Chronicle and Lies of P, and Madelyn bemoans her modern game elitism. Also featuring the absurdity of Pinocchio, unclear ages, and the overlap of rhythm games and Soulslikes.
info_outline Side-Quest 179. Rise and Grind to Lv 99!TALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about grinding in video games and why "treadmilling" is maybe the more descriptive term. Also featuring exploitative business practices, the power of repetition, and more etymology lessons.
info_outline Episode 182. OniGate 3TALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Onimusha and Baldur's Gate 3 and which historical figures should get a video game. Also featuring mind flayer equivalents, adaptational troubles, and the prevalence of Matthew DungeonMaster Mercer.
info_outline Side-Quest 178. Ichiban Catches Up On GamesTALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last seven weeks of gaming and boy, they're living up to the Infinite. Also featuring skatepunk cults, seeds of distrust, and the very last Cold Steel 4 report.
info_outline Episode 181. Jusant of GooTALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss World of Goo and Jusant and the qualifications to be a baby. Also featuring the gaming mindset, forgotten memories, and Japanese short stories.
info_outline Side-Quest 177. Party to This PartyTALK THIS: It's Dangerous to Podcast Alone
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about what makes a good video game party and also the etymology of the word "party" I guess. Also featuring optional members, strange RPG conventions, and the importance of taking cute little photos.
info_outlineIn this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about how we talk about video game genre and how everything is an action-adventure if you think about it. Also featuring missed connections, the draw of short episode lengths, and why Soulslike is a solid descriptor.