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A podcast about video games, hosted by Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier. New episodes every Thursday.

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Triple Click

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A podcast about video games, hosted by Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier. New episodes every Thursday.

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Episodes

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  1. Oct 29, 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

    How Do We Feel About BioWare Closing? [Mailbag]

    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason open up the mailbag to answer some listener questions. Have we ever changed our minds about a game we reviewed? Why do people leak video games? And how are we feeling about BioWare's closure?

  2. Oct 22, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    Triple Play: Control Resonant

    The Triple Click gang FINALLY delivers on a long-overdue threat and does an episode about Control Resonant. They talk about the ups and downs of Remedy's new action game, how long it takes to click with the combat, and how many of the side content shouldn't actually be side content.

  3. Oct 15, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

    Behind The Scenes Of Grand Theft Auto VI

    Jason took a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland to visit Rockstar Games and check out Grand Theft Auto VI, which could be the biggest game ever made. The gang talks about how GTA VI compares to its predecessor, the ups and downs of development, and their hopes for the future of fake Miami.

  4. Oct 8, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

    Are Modern Games Too Hand-Holdey? [Mailbag]

    The Triple Click gang opens up the mailbag to answer some of your best questions. What are our video game habits? What books would make for good video games? And does Wolverine's hand-holding go too far?

  5. Oct 1, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

    Triple Play: Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave

    The Triple Click gang dives into Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, the new Switch 2 exclusive that blends grid-based strategy combat with... a whole lot more. They talk about the sprawling story, the tactical battles, and whether the whole thing is just Too Much.

Earlier episodes (195)
  1. Sep 24, 2026 Fire Emblem, Wolverine, and Control Resonant (with Lucy James)
    There are so many games to talk about!
  2. Sep 17, 2026 Nintendo Hype, Steam Taxes, and the Best Games Ever [Mailbag]
    The TC gang answers your burning questions, and also talks about their dreams.
  3. Sep 10, 2026 Triple Play: Star Wars: Zero Company
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason dive into Star Wars: Zero Company, the wonderful new strategy game that's best described as a cross between Star Wars and XCOM. They talk about the strategy, the characters, and what a bummer it is that the development team was furloughed before launch. This episode has a 95% chance to hit!
  4. Sep 3, 2026 Triple Play: The Blood of Dawnwalker
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about The Blood of Dawnwalker, a new vampire game from ex-Witcher 3 developers. They talk about the game's unique time system, the brutal story, and how it all compares to The Witcher 3.
  5. Aug 27, 2026 Triple Click Picks: The Games You Should Play (2026 Edition)
    The Triple Click gang convenes for a long-awaited update on the Triple Click Picks — our list of games we highly recommend — with some surprising new additions and removals.
  6. Aug 20, 2026 Big Walk Made Us A Better Podcast
    Welcome to Big Walk, a Triple Click corporate trust exercise that has made us all better co-workers and better people. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy break down the new hit game from House House and talk about their experiences playing it together... and falling off cliffs.
  7. Aug 13, 2026 Soma's AI Horror Story Is Even More Relevant Today
    The Triple Click gang talks about SOMA, the 2015 sci-fi horror game that tells a riveting story about brain scans. They talk about the game's strengths (the story!) and the flaws (the voice acting...) as they prepare to send their consciousnesses into space.
  8. Aug 6, 2026 Why Are There So Many Remakes Right Now? [Mailbag]
    Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up the mailbag to answer some more listener questions. Why do we love replaying games? Why don't indie games cost more? And why are there so many remakes??
  9. Aug 3, 2026 Beanscast: The Odyssey [TEASER]
    That's a long time to spend on one beach.
  10. Jul 30, 2026 Is Nolan's Odyssey The Elden Ring of Movies? [Mailbag]
    It's an episode full of questions this week as Kirk, Maddy, and Jason reach into the mailbag for some hot, hot queries. Is FromSoftware basically Christopher Nolan? Why do companies shut down game studios instead of spinning them out? And when is life like a video game?
  11. Jul 23, 2026 Triple Play: Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk pull out their spyglasses and zoom in on Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, the remake of the 2013 classic for modern platforms. They talk about the sea battles, the game's gruff hero, and what works (and doesn't work) about this new reimagining.
  12. Jul 16, 2026 Xbox Layoffs and the PlayStation Disc Disaster
    Maddy, Jason, and Kirk took a break and everything fell apart! This week, they're talking about two of the biggest news stories to hit the video-game industry this year: Xbox's restructuring and PlayStation ditching discs.
  13. Jul 9, 2026 Beanscast: The Sopranos, Season One
    Woke up this morning, got yourself some deli meat.
  14. Jul 2, 2026 How People Afford Video Games
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about how the affordability crisis is impacting gaming, reading some listener emails to talk about how people pay for games these days. Plus: we've got Steam Machines and have some thoughts. Those two topics are very related!
  15. Jun 25, 2026 What's The Deal With: Stealth Games?
    What makes stealth games appealing? What makes them suck? Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about their favorite and least favorite aspects of the sneakiest drama, from 007 First Light to Dishonored and much more.
  16. Jun 18, 2026 What's Going On At Xbox? [Mailbag]
    Why is Xbox in such dire straits? Kirk, Jason, and Maddy open up the mailbag and take some of YOUR listener questions, mostly about Xbox but also about a couple of less bleak topics.
  17. Jun 11, 2026 God of War, Ocarina of Time, And Other SGF Surprises
    Summer Game Fest is over, and now it's time to soak in all the gaming news. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about everything, from God of War Laufey to the Ocarina of Time remake, and plenty of indies along the way.
  18. Jun 6, 2026 007: First Light and SGF Predictions
    The name is Click... Triple Click.
  19. May 28, 2026 Triple Play: Mina The Hollower
    It's finally here: after six years of development, Yacht Club's Mina the Hollower has arrived. And it's a winner. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason burrow into the crevasses of this new Game of the Year contender, which smashes Zelda, Castlevania and Bloodborne to great success.
  20. May 21, 2026 Does Video-Game Marketing Really Work? [Mailbag]
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag for some questions about video-game marketing, female protagonists, what's going on at Studio ZA/UM, and much more.
  21. May 14, 2026 What It's Like When Your Game Flops
    Veteran game designer Nels Anderson joins the show to talk about his latest game, Generation Exile, which didn't reach the audience he was hoping to reach. Nels talks about the development challenges, what he thinks went wrong, and what's next for his company, Sonderlust Studios.
  22. May 7, 2026 Triple Play: Saros
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy descend on the planet Carcosa to talk about Saros, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive from the developers of Returnal. They talk about the game's difficulty, the ballet of bullets, and why it feels so good to play.
  23. Apr 30, 2026 Why Do Players Like Crimson Desert More Than Critics Do? [Mailbag]
    Why have players taken to Crimson Desert when critics haven't? Is the PS4 Pro really the PS5? And is it worth going to Summer Game Fest if you're not media? All those questions and more as the Triple Click gang opens up the mailbag!
  24. Apr 26, 2026 Beanscast: Resident Evil Requiem [TEASER]
    Maddy, Jason and Kirk return to Raccoon City for a no-spoilers-barred discussion of Resident Evil Requiem.
  25. Apr 23, 2026 Triple Play: Pragmata
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy are playing Pragmata, a video game about being a dad in outer space. They talk about the unique hacking-shooting mechanics, the story (for what it is), and the beautiful 3D-printed world you get to explore.
  26. Apr 16, 2026 How AI Impacts Our Lives These Days
    It's time for an AI check-in! Maddy, Kirk, and Jason catch up on how they're feeling about generative AI in 2026, what it's doing to creativity, how it's impacting the job market, and of course, how it's affecting video games.
  27. Apr 9, 2026 Should You Buy A Switch 2 Before Prices Go Up? [Mailbag]
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag to take some of your questions on all sorts of things. How do you deal with a creatively unfulfilling job? Why don't more game studios allow employees to work remotely? And is it worth buying a Switch 2 now before it inevitably gets more expensive, even if you're on the fence?
  28. Apr 2, 2026 Maybe Every Game Is 'Early Access'?
    What's the deal with Early Access? What are the pros and cons? Kirk, Jason, and Maddy sit down for a wide-ranging conversation about all the ins and outs of what it means to sell an early, unfinished game, from Baldur's Gate 3 to Star Citizen and so much more.
  29. Mar 26, 2026 Esoteric Ebb Is D&D Meets Disco Elysium
    Esoteric Ebb: bad name, great game. Jason, Kirk, and Maddy dive into this new Disco-like where you play as a cleric tasked with investigating the explosion of a tea shop in a fantasy world where the voices in your head are D&D attributes. It's a lot of fun.
  30. Mar 19, 2026 The State of Video Game Consoles
    Is it just us, or has this console generation been... weird? Kirk, Jason, and Maddy assess the current state of console gaming on the PlayStation 5, the Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2. They talk about diminishing returns on graphics, the huge leaps in pricing, and why it'd be bonkers if the PS6 came out next year.
  31. Mar 12, 2026 Help, I'm Getting Too Old For Hard Games [Mailbag]
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy open up the listener mailbag to answer some of your questions! When should you let kids start playing video games? What gaming terms should be more mainstream? And what do you do when you're just too old for this shit?
  32. Mar 5, 2026 Triple Play: Resident Evil Requiem
    The Triple Click gang pull out their blood harvesters for a trip into Resident Evil Requiem, the latest entry in the longrunning horror-action-goofball series. They talk about playing as Grace and Leon, exploring the care center and all the shades of Resident Evil 2.
  33. Feb 26, 2026 Why Phil Spencer Retired, And What's Next For Xbox
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason dive into the year's biggest gaming news so far: Xbox boss Phil Spencer retiring. They talk about what led to this big shakeup, discuss whether new boss Asha Sharma really needs to be a gamer, and try to figure out if there's any way to salvage the Xbox brand.
  34. Feb 19, 2026 Triple Play: Mewgenics
    Fresh off their interview with Mewgenics co-creator Edmund McMillen, the Triple Click gang dives into the hit game itself. They talk about the gross-out humor, the brilliant combat, and that truly spectacular soundtrack. (All of my nights, I'm chasin' rats!)
  35. Feb 12, 2026 Mewgenics Is Out, And It Only Took 14 Years (with Edmund McMillen)
    Jason, Kirk, and Maddy bring on veteran game designer Edmund McMillen (Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy) to talk about his latest game, Mewgenics, which was first announced in 2012 (!) and is out this week. They talk about the long development cycle, why McMillen parted ways with his Team Meat partner Tommy Refenes, breeding cats, and much much more.
  36. Feb 5, 2026 What's The Deal With: Dragon Quest
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk dive into Dragon Quest, one of the biggest video game franchises in Japan. What's special about it? What makes it so popular? And what's the deal with this week's release, Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined?
  37. Jan 29, 2026 What's The Deal With: Mods
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk about mods in video games: the history of the form, their favorite mods, and how cool it is that video games can be altered, expanded, and changed by players in all sorts of ways, from DOOM to Skyrim to explicit sex scenes in The Sims.
  38. Jan 22, 2026 Things Are Bad In Hollywood Right Now
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about what's been going on in the film and television business over the last few years: why Hollywood is in a scary spot, how covid affected it all, the parallels with the video-game industry, and of course, the big old AI question mark.
  39. Jan 15, 2026 Help, My Dog Hates My Switch 2 [Mailbag]
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag to answer your burning questions about all sorts of things, from the gambling epidemic to our favorite funny bugs. And the burningest question of all: What do you do when your dog hates your Switch 2?
  40. Jan 8, 2026 Our Predictions for 2026
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason go back through 2025's predictions to see who won the annual bet, then make some new predictions for the year to come!
  41. Jan 1, 2026 (BONUS) We Beat The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    Ganondorf is defeated, and Hyrule is saved!
  42. Dec 25, 2025 Our Favorite Video Games of 2025
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason cap off 2025 with a hearty discussion of the year's best games.
  43. Dec 18, 2025 The Good And Bad Of The Game Awards 2025
    Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk through this year's Game Awards show, from the big reveals (Star Wars! Divinity!) to the Clair Obscur sweep. They talk about what the show did well, what sucked, and why they chose to end on a hero shooter. Plus: some quick thoughts on Netflix buying Warner Bros.!
  44. Dec 11, 2025 Triple Play: Metroid Prime 4
    Maddy, Jason, and Kirk put on their Varia Suits for a dive into Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the latest adventure of bounty hunter Samus Aran. They talk about how this fourth entry has evolved the series, what they like (and don't like) about the game, and that dreadful desert.
  45. Dec 4, 2025 Gaming's Biggest Night XII: The Revenge
    Will Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweep The Game Awards? Why was Blue Prince snubbed? And does The Burnt Peanut have a chance against Sakura Miko? This week, the Triple Click gang makes their predictions for Gaming's Biggest Night, from Game of the Year to... "Best Ongoing."
  46. Nov 27, 2025 Which Parts of EA Would We Want To Buy?
    What would Triple Click do if they had the chance to buy pieces of EA? Why do so many people talk about games before finishing them? How do patches impact the way we experience games? All those and lots more questions on this week's Thanksgiving special Burning Questions.
  47. Nov 24, 2025 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Roundtable (with Tom Bissell, Liam McIntyre, & Matthew Seiji Burns)
    Kirk hosts a roundtable discussion of Medieval Peasant Simulator 2025.
  48. Nov 20, 2025 Dispatch Sticks The Landing
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk have played through all of Dispatch, the new narrative superhero game from a crew of former Telltale directors, and there's a whole lot to discuss. They share their thoughts on the game, disclose whether they picked Invisigal or Blonde Blazer, and talk about what makes it all work so well. First section is spoiler-free, then they get into spoilers later on!
  49. Nov 13, 2025 The RPGs of 2025 (with Cameron Kunzelman)
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason bring on special guest Cameron Kunzelman to talk about this year's suite of roleplaying games, from Avowed to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to The Outer Worlds 2. They also talk about Assassin's Creed's pivot to RPGs, what an RPG even is, and much more. Plus: Steam Machines!
  50. Nov 6, 2025 The Séance of Blake Manor Is A Delightful Detective Game
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk are all playing The Séance of Blake Manor, a new detective game about a spooky manor full of — OOOOOOOOHHHHH — Kirk, stop it. They talk about the game's unique time mechanic, how it plays with deduction, and of course, lots of spooky ghosts.
  51. Oct 30, 2025 Triple Play: The Outer Worlds 2
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason put on their capitalism hats and go to space for a trip to The Outer Worlds 2, the latest roleplaying game from Obsidian. They talk about how it improves upon the first game, all the fun dialogue options, and the hilarious Dumb trait.
  52. Oct 23, 2025 Hades 2, Keeper, Ball x Pit, and More Fall Games
    It's time for a video-game grab bag as the Triple Click gang talks about some of the games they've been playing recently. They dive into Double Fine's Keeper, the new indie sensation Ball X Pit, Supergiant's Hades 2, and Absolum. Also they get derailed by the term "friendslop."
  53. Oct 16, 2025 What Makes a Game Wear Out Its Welcome? (Mailbag)
    That's right: it's another mailbag! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about the criteria of a dad game, print vs web journalism, and when you know that a video game has outstayed its welcome. Plus: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2!
  54. Oct 9, 2025 Did The Activision Purchase Ruin Xbox? (Mailbag)
    Did the $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard ruin Xbox? How do you build a new studio while simultaneously making a video game? And what's up with the lack of gender representation in esports? Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag and take some of YOUR questions on all sorts of things.
  55. Oct 2, 2025 EA Goes Private And We Play Ghost of Yōtei
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy convene to talk about the big news of the week — Electronic Arts going private as part of a $55 billion leveraged buyout — and what it could mean for the people involved. Then they talk about Ghost of Yotei, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive and an open-world samurai game about exploring feudal Japan and killing ronin with a sword. It's fun!
  56. Sep 25, 2025 Final Fantasy Tactics: It's Still Good
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason are all playing the new remaster of Final Fantasy Tactics, which is widely considered to be one of the greatest games ever made. The gang talks about how the 1998 classic holds up today, the complexity of its systems, and all of the new features that Square Enix added for this version, like voice acting. Plus: Hades 2!
  57. Sep 18, 2025 Nintendo News and More Silksong
    Jason, Kirk, and Maddy convene to discuss all the news in the latest Nintendo Direct, from the Super Mario Galaxy movie to a new Fire Emblem and the mysterious Danganronpa 2x2. Then: more Silksong! They talk about difficulty, opacity, and how cool Hornet is... I mean seriously. She's just so cool.
  58. Sep 11, 2025 Triple Play: Hollow Knight: Silksong
    Maddy, Jason, and Kirk finally crack into the long-awaited Silksong, the sequel to Hollow Knight that was seven years in the making. They talk about how Silksong compares to its predecessor, the classic origin of its musical motif, and of course, why Hornet is such a badass.
  59. Sep 4, 2025 How Hollow Knight Became Such A Phenomenon
    On this, the day of Silksong's release, it's time to go back to where it all began: Hollow Knight! The Triple Click gang talks about Team Cherry's 2017 action-adventure game, what makes it so special, and how it became a cultural phenomenon. Plus: they revisit Kotaku Splitscreen's 2018 interview with the developers of Hollow Knight.
  60. Aug 28, 2025 Silksong, Metal Gear Solid, Mafia, And More
    Jason, Kirk, and Maddy react to the news that Silksong will be out very soon, then talk about some of the games they've been playing, including Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Mafia: The Old Country, and more.
  61. Aug 21, 2025 (BONUS) We Solve Your Toughest Conundrums
    Jason, Maddy, Kirk, and special guest Chris Plante take turns responding to listener-submitted conundrums, settling beef, and trying to get one another canceled.
  62. Aug 14, 2025 Where Is The Line For AI in Game Development?
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy open up the mailbag to answer some of your questions! What's the ideal skill level for a video game reviewer? What's the funniest made-up video game word? And where's the line when it comes to the use of generative AI in game development?
  63. Aug 7, 2025 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is Still Magic
    Maddy, Jason, and Kirk whip out their ocarinas for a trip to the past in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the 1998 masterpiece that set a new bar for 3D video games. They talk about how it holds up in 2025, how it set a blueprint for Breath of the Wild, and how Link got adult clothes after seven years in cryostasis.
  64. Jul 31, 2025 Before You Play That Game, Ask Mastercard For Permission
    Before we play video games, it's important to get consent from relevant parties, such as Visa and Mastercard. This week, the Triple Click gang talks about payment processor censorship, Xbox layoffs, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's wild emails, and much more. Plus: the newfound relevance of South Park.
  65. Jul 24, 2025 Triple Play: Donkey Kong Bananza
    OH, BANANA! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy punch through some rocks for Donkey Kong Bananza, the first big single-player Switch 2 exclusive and the latest game from the team behind Super Mario Odyssey. They talk about its delightful design tricks, how much fun it is to smash up the world, and whether it's a worthy successor to Odyssey.
  66. Jul 17, 2025 How Old is Link? (And Other Important Questions, LIVE from Portland)
    LIVE from Portland, it's Triple Click! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason reach into the Gamer hat and answer some audience questions. It gets a little off the rails.
  67. Jul 10, 2025 Should You Get A Switch Or Switch 2?
    Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up the mailbag for some of your burning questions. Should a family that's never gotten a Switch before get a Switch 1 or Switch 2? Is it ethical to play online games on private servers? And can Outer Worlds 2 really critique capitalism while being made by one of the world's biggest corporations?
  68. Jul 3, 2025 Writing Video Games and Andor (with Tom Bissell)
    Triple Click brings on Tom Bissell, writer of video games, books, TV shows and the final three episodes of Andor season 2. They talk about how he went from reporting in Iraq to writing dialogue for Battlefield, his journey to become a writer on Andor, and what it was like to pen the conclusion to one of the most acclaimed TV shows of all time.
  69. Jun 26, 2025 Triple Play: Death Stranding 2
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason take their Kas to the Beach for a trip through Hideo Kojima's latest action game, Death Stranding 2. They talk about the changes from the first game, the quirks of the story, and what it's like to build ladders and roads across Mexico, Australia, and more.
  70. Jun 19, 2025 Date Everything! (with Ray Chase)
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy bring on special guest Ray Chase (Final Fantasy XV, Play Nice) to talk about his experiences as a voice actor and his new game, Date Everything! Ray talks about how he came up with the game, the seven-year saga of building it, and how it's so much more than a romance simulator.
  71. Jun 12, 2025 Summer Game Fest, Switch 2 Impressions
    Maddy and Jason are home from Summer Game Fest, where they played a bunch of upcoming games. Kirk watched some cool announcements. And everyone's got Switch 2s, so there's much to discuss.
  72. Jun 5, 2025 The Switch 2 Is Finally Here
    Today, Nintendo released its first new console in eight years... and the Triple Click gang doesn't have it yet. But that won't stop Jason, Maddy, and Kirk from talking about the Switch 2, its launch lineup, and the imaginary promises that consoles bring. Plus: some Summer Games Fest hopes and predictions!
  73. May 29, 2025 Triple Play: Elden Ring Nightreign
    Arise, tarnished, and watch out for server errors. Jason, Kirk, and Maddy team up for some co-op in Elden Ring: Nightreign, the new multiplayer spinoff by From Software. It's a fun game to talk about! They talk about the high highs, low lows, and the opacity of it all.
  74. May 22, 2025 What's The Deal With: DOOM
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason grab their chainsaws and get ready to slay some aliens (demons?) in DOOM: The Dark Ages, the latest game from id Software. They talk about the new DOOM's pros and cons, the lasting appeal of the franchise, and how fun it feels to hack apart aliens (demons?) at 400 miles per hour.
  75. May 15, 2025 Can Dreamhaven Recreate The Blizzard Magic?
    Can the magic of old-school Blizzard ever be recreated? Dreamhaven, a company started by Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime and a whole bunch of other Blizzard veterans, seems to be trying to make it happen. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about Dreamhaven's first two games, Sunderfolk and Wildgate, and whether it's possible to recreate those old Blizzard feelings in 2025.
  76. May 8, 2025 GTA VI Delay and More Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
    Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed to 2026... but Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is not! This week, the gang talks about both games, starting with some thoughts on the new GTA trailer before moving into some takes on Act 1 of Clair Obscur.
  77. May 1, 2025 Oblivion Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, And More
    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion got a surprise remaster, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received rave reviews, and The Hundred Line: Defense Academy is way deeper — and way better — than we expected. This week, the gang dives into all three games. Plus: some cool TV shows!
  78. Apr 24, 2025 Why Are Games So Much Like Jobs?
    How should video game consoles differentiate themselves without exclusives? Do games make us more or less lonely? And are RPGs popular because they feel like jobs? This week, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk open up the listener mailbag and take some of your (excellent) questions. Plus: three killer new games that are out this week!
  79. Apr 17, 2025 Everyone's Reacting Totally Normally To Blue Prince
    Blue Prince is out, and people are definitely having a normal one. Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk about some of the initial player reactions to the highest-reviewed game of 2025, and how sentiment has changed since the first day or two. They talk about the pros and cons of RNG, when the game clicked for each of them, and what they've been seeing over the last week.
  80. Apr 10, 2025 Blue Prince Really Is That Good
    Blue Prince is the best-reviewed game of 2025 so far... but does it live up to the hype? Yes, yes it does. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about the game's unique genre-blending design, the appeal of the puzzles, the story hidden underneath it all, and much, much more. Plus: a very special announcement!
  81. Apr 3, 2025 Jason Played The Switch 2
    He played with the mouse and everything.
  82. Mar 27, 2025 Triple Play: Assassin's Creed Shadows
    There's a new Assassin's Creed out, and there's lots to discuss. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk about the structure of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the balance between protagonists Naoe and Yasuke, how the game might impact Ubisoft's future, and much more.
  83. Mar 20, 2025 What Would We Do In The Video Game Industry?
    If the Triple Click gang worked in the video game industry, what would they each do? What's it like to pitch a game? And should Steam bring back its Greenlight process to help slow down the barrage of new games every year? This week, it's time for some burning questions!
  84. Mar 13, 2025 Wanderstop, Split Fiction, and More New Games
    Video games: they're cool! There are a lot of new games out, so let's talk about them. Games discussed this week: Wanderstop, Expelled, Split Fiction, Rise of the Golden Idol DLC, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, Lost Records: Bloom and Rage
  85. Mar 6, 2025 Triple Play: Monster Hunter Wilds
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason grab their Palicoes and pull out their dual blades for a monster hunt extraordinaire. This week, the gang is talking about Capcom's latest Monster Hunter. They talk about the appeal of the core gameplay loop, the thrill of the combat, and the approachability compared to previous entries.
  86. Feb 27, 2025 Why The Video Game Industry Is Struggling
    What's with the video game industry? Over the last three years, tens of thousands of jobs have been cut, dozens of studios were shut down and countless projects got canceled. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy break down why and how this is all happening, from flattened console growth to the rise of Fortnite and other Black Hole games like it.
  87. Feb 20, 2025 Triple Play: Avowed
    The gang takes a deep dive into Obsidian's latest roleplaying game, Avowed. They talk about the crunchy combat, the ramifications of story decisions, and why the exploration works so well. Plus: SNL turns 50!
  88. Feb 13, 2025 What's The Deal With: Civilization Games?
    Civilization VII is out this week, and it's time to break down Sid Meier's iconic series. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about their favorite games in the franchise, what "4X" actually means, and why Civ games are so appealing to so many people.
  89. Feb 6, 2025 And The Winner Of The Console War Is... PC
    The console wars are over. The winner? PC gaming! This week, the Triple Click gang gets into Maddy's recent quest to build a new PC and some of their favorite PC building experiences. Then they talk about the recent explosion of PC gaming, what's caused it, and what it might mean for the future of games.
  90. Jan 30, 2025 Please Let Us Fix Your Video Game Name
    Wondering what makes some video game titles good and some bad? Just bring in Triple Click Consulting — we've got you covered. This week, the gang goes through a whole bunch of names and discusses what makes them work and what doesn't, from Balatro to EA Sports FC.
  91. Jan 23, 2025 Switch 2: Switch Harder
    Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 last week, and there's oh so much to discuss. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk give their initial impressions of Nintendo's next console, talk about how it will fit into a post-Steam Deck world, and debate whether Mario Kart is any good. Then they talk about PlayStation's failing live-service initiative. Plus: a bonus Burning Question!
  92. Jan 16, 2025 Why Do Games Cost So Much to Make?
    How have video game budgets skyrocketed to the hundreds of millions? What are some good video games for elderly people? And is it possible there's a game as good as Balatro out there, but nobody has found it yet? This week, the Triple Click gang opens up the mailbag and takes some of your questions on all sorts of topics.
  93. Jan 9, 2025 Our Predictions for 2025
    Jason, Kirk, and Maddy revisit last year's predictions to see what game they'll be playing this year, then go through some new predictions for 2025, from the Nintendo Switch 2 to... new Half-Life?
  94. Jan 2, 2025 Triple Quest, Act 3: All Good Things...
    The big finale! Leon, Key, and Bing reckon with a ghost from the past... and some imps in the present.
  95. Dec 26, 2024 Our Favorite Video Games of 2024
    It's time for the best games of the year! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason go through 2024's lineup and talk about their favorites.
  96. Dec 19, 2024 The Game Awards and Indiana Jones
    Jason, Kirk, and Maddy talk about The Game Awards 2024 (and determine the predictions winner) before breaking down Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest game in the whip-cracking, fedora-wearing archeologist's adventures. They talk about the puzzles, the fist-fighting, and which parts of the game belong in a museum.
  97. Dec 12, 2024 Gaming's Biggest Night (Since The Last One)
    Finally, it's time for gaming's biggest night. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason go through each category at the 2024 Game Awards, from Game of the Year to Content Creator of the Year, and make their predictions. They talk about the biggest snubs, what they expect, and which game announcements they hope to see.
  98. Dec 5, 2024 What's the Deal With: Dungeons & Dragons?
    Grab your D20 and roll initiative — it's time to talk Dungeons & Dragons. Inspired by their recent Triple Quest journey, the gang talks about their experiences playing with Matthew Mercer this year. They also get into their personal D&D histories, the game's recent surge of popularity, and how Baldur's Gate 3 has impacted it all.
  99. Dec 3, 2024 Triple Quest, Act 2: Entering and Breaking
    The trio visits the library. Leon and Luther take their relationship to the next level. Bing plays some piano. Key gets into pottery.
  100. Nov 28, 2024 STALKER 2, Rise of the Golden Idol, and More
    It's a Thanksgiving cornucopia full of video games as the Triple Click gang talks about what they've been playing. They discuss Rise of the Golden Idol, STALKER 2, Loco Motive, and Tactical Breach Wizards. Plus: spatchcocking!
  101. Nov 21, 2024 How to Make Friends and Have Better Conversations
    You all asked for advice, so here it is! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason open up the mailbag for a special Burning Questions all about life advice. They talk about how to make friends as adults, how to have better conversations, how to convince your children to cook with you and much more.
  102. Nov 14, 2024 Triple Play: Dragon Age: The Veilguard
    Kirk and Maddy have played a lot of Dragon Age: The Veilguard! Jason... well, Jason can just listen. The gang talks about BioWare's latest RPG and how much it changes after the first few hours, mostly for the better.
  103. Nov 7, 2024 Metaphor, Dragon Age, and What Makes a Great RPG Party
    Triple Click gathers their party for a discussion of ensemble casts. They talk about Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and other RPGs this year to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each game's party. No, not that party. The other one.
  104. Oct 31, 2024 What's The Deal With: Dragon Age?
    For the first time in ten years, a new Dragon Age is out this week. Maddy and Jason give some quick impressions on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, then get into overall series discussion with Kirk. The three of them talk about the long shadow of Origins, how the series has evolved over the years, and why people love Dragon Age characters so much.
  105. Oct 30, 2024 Triple Quest, Act 1: The Call of Adventure
    Bing, Leon, and Key hear from an old friend. A tchotchke seller has an unexpected windfall. Thornhold's friendliest guard makes some new acquaintances.
  106. Oct 30, 2024 Triple Quest: Planning and Character Creation
    Maddy, Jason and Kirk sit down with guest game master Matthew Mercer to roll their characters and plan out the coming adventure.
  107. Oct 24, 2024 What Do You Do About That One Jerk In Chat?
    How do you handle that one jerk in your gaming group? What games are good for each season? And what don't Kirk, Jason, and Maddy agree on? This week, we're opening up the mailbag for your burning questions on all that and much more.
  108. Oct 17, 2024 Triple Play: Metaphor: ReFantazio
    Jason, Kirk, and Maddy take a deep dive into Metaphor: ReFantazio, the new game from a team of former Persona directors at Atlus. They talk about Metaphor's gameplay, its similarities to (and differences from) Persona 5, and what they like and don't like about this stylish new RPG.
  109. Oct 10, 2024 Triple Play: Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
    Maddy, Jason, and Kirk conjure echoes of themselves to record a podcast and then sit back and eat some chips. It's time to talk The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!
  110. Oct 7, 2024 EXCERPT: Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment
    Here's a special treat — the first chapter of Jason Schreier's PLAY NICE: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, read by Ray Chase and free for all Triple Click listeners. You can buy the audiobook right here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jason-schreier/play-nice/9781668639818/
  111. Oct 3, 2024 The Rise and Fall of Blizzard Entertainment
    How did Blizzard transform from one of the most beloved game companies on the planet into a shell of itself? This week, Maddy and Kirk probe Jason about his new book — PLAY NICE: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment — which chronicles the 33-year history of the company behind Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, and Diablo. They talk about the pursuit of never-ending growth, the development struggles of…
  112. Sep 26, 2024 UFO 50, Tactical Breach Wizards, and More Indie Games
    A ton of indie games have come out over the last few weeks and months, so it's time for a roundup! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about UFO 50 (which is really 50 games in one), Arranger, The Operator, Tactical Breach Wizards, and The Plucky Squire. Some they like... some they don't!
  113. Sep 23, 2024 Announcing: Triple Quest
    We're doing something pretty cool.
  114. Sep 19, 2024 PS5 Pro, Annapurna Exodus, And Concord's Demise
    It's time for some news! The Triple Click gang gathers to talk about the newly announced PS5 Pro ($700!), the Annapurna Interactive exodus, and the tragic demise of Concord, a game that lasted less than two weeks.
  115. Sep 12, 2024 Astro Bot Is Delightful
    The new PlayStation 5 exclusive Astro Bot is an extraordinary platformer, one that just continues to surprise and delight Jason, Maddy, and Kirk. The gang talks about their favorite moments, what makes a platformer feel good, and whether all those PlayStation references might be a little much.
  116. Sep 5, 2024 Triple Play: Star Wars Outlaws
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason grab their blasters and hop on their speeder bikes for a trip to Star Wars Outlaws, the latest game in a galaxy far, far away. They talk about what they like, what they don't like, and break down the Star Wars-iness of it all.
  117. Aug 29, 2024 How Should Video Game Companies Be Run?
    What's the best way to run a video game company? Do people care less about graphics these days? And did Maddy get a say in the Polygon redesign? It's time to answer some burning questions!
  118. Aug 22, 2024 We Finish Resident Evil 2 Remake
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk finish up their playthrough of Resident Evil 2 Remake. They talk about their second run through the game (as Leon this time), that big, beautiful police station, and that truck driver at the end... which, like, what?
  119. Aug 15, 2024 How Are Games Made By One Person So Good?
    How can video games made by a single person surpass $200 million AAA beasts? What are some weird things that have happened to the Triple Click gang because of games? And has the era of paid expansions come to an end? This week, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy answer listener questions!
  120. Aug 8, 2024 Video Game Maps!
    The Triple Click gang puts on their cartography monocles and mulls over the eternal question of what makes for a video game map? They talk about what they like and don't like in the maps of games like Resident Evil 2 and Elden Ring, what maps say about our relationship with games, and the joy of exploring!
  121. Aug 1, 2024 Triple Play: Resident Evil 2 (2019)
    Kirk won last year's predictions bet, so it's time to play the Resident Evil 2 remake! The Triple Click gang makes their way through the police station, gets chased by Mr. X, and screams a lot of obscenities in a gross sewer.
  122. Jul 25, 2024 Cheating In A Video Game
    When is it OK to cheat in a video game? When is it not OK? This week, the Triple Click gang ponders all things cheating, from codes to mods, and talks about the ethical dilemmas (or lack thereof) when it comes to altering the intended experience in a video game.
  123. Jul 18, 2024 The Games That Shaped Our Childhoods
    In this bonus episode, Kirk, Jason and Maddy each picked five games that played a formative role in their development as little lower-case “g" gamers. And then they talked about them!
  124. Jul 11, 2024 Our Favorite (Bad) Movie Tie-In Games
    Who makes money when a game is sold but its developer has shut down? What otherwise good behaviors might tank creative projects? And what are the best (bad) movie tie-in games? This week, the gang opens up the mailbag to take some of your excellent questions.
  125. Jul 4, 2024 We're Still Obsessed With Elden Ring's DLC
    It's time to revisit Elden Ring... again. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason are still obsessed with Shadow of the Erdtree (or should we say Scadu of the Erdtree?) and its sprawling new regions and dungeons. They talk about why they're captivated, what makes its level design so great, and those pesky quests that will lock you out if you breathe on them wrong.
  126. Jun 27, 2024 Triple Play: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy put on their finest Tarnished gear and get ready for a trip to the Shadow Realm. How does Elden Ring's big expansion compare to the base game? What's it like to revisit the game in 2024? And is it really too difficult?
  127. Jun 20, 2024 Playable Zelda, Metroid Prime 4, And More Big News
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy unwind from this year's not-E3 by getting back into it. They talk about the big Xbox showcase, the big Nintendo showcase, and some of the embargoed games they saw at Summer Games Fest, such as Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Star Wars Outlaws.
  128. Jun 13, 2024 LIVE from Summer Game(s) Fest in Los Angeles!
    LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES... it's Maddy, Jason, and Kirk! The gang talks about what we all saw at Summer Game Fest, what they played, and how much they miss E3. Plus: audience Q&A!
  129. Jun 6, 2024 A Guide To Summer Games Fest 2024
    It's time for not-E3 — aka Summer Games Fest — where the video game industry will once again convene on Los Angeles for a week full of game demos, trailers, and exciting reveals. Well... sort of. This week, the Triple Click gang talks about their hopes, expectations, and predictions for the weekend ahead. Plus: don't miss Triple Click live in Los Angeles!
  130. May 30, 2024 Why Are There No Pregnant Video Game Characters?
    Where are all the pregnant video game NPCs? What happens when you grow out of a video game genre? And what's it like to be both friends and professional podcast coworkers? This week, the Triple Click gang opens up the mailbag for some wacky listener questions, and confesses that they're actually all secretly enemies.
  131. May 23, 2024 Diablo 4 Reborn, Assassin's Creed Racism, And Much More
    Kirk is back and there's much to discuss. This week, the gang does a lightning round of topics, from the fallout of the Xbox shutdowns to Assassin's Creed racism and Hades 2 and the plethora of other killer indie games that have come out this year.
  132. May 16, 2024 Triple Play: Animal Well (with Russ Frushtick)
    We need to go deeper.
  133. May 9, 2024 Xbox Mess, Helldivers Debacle, And Hades 2
    Kirk is out this week, so Jason and Maddy convene to talk about a grab bag full of topics including the Xbox mess, the Helldivers 2 debacle, and two games they're really enjoying: Hades 2 and Animal Well.
  134. May 2, 2024 Is Nostalgia A Good Thing?
    Jason's been playing Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, a game that feels a lot like Suikoden, which made the Triple Click gang wonder: how does nostalgia impact our enjoyment of video games? Can it make games better? Worse? Both at once? Let's discuss!
  135. Apr 25, 2024 How To Make Good Video Game Lore
    When is video game lore good? When is it bad? This week, the Triple Click gang talks about Skyrim books, Elden Ring item descriptions, Destiny guns, and all the other delectable morsels of plot that exist underneath the stories of video games.
  136. Apr 18, 2024 What's The Deal With: Stardew Valley
    Eight years after it first came out, Stardew Valley is still getting patches. But what's the deal with this one-man-developed farming simulator? How was it created, and what makes it so appealing? Allow us to explain!
  137. Apr 11, 2024 Are Video Games Really A Waste Of Time?
    It's the 200th episode of Triple Click, and to celebrate, it's time for a mailbag! The gang answers listener questions such as "could we ever see gambling in video games?" and "are games really a waste of time?"
  138. Apr 4, 2024 Dragon's Dogma 2 Makes Friction Fun
    What is "friction" in video games? We've got a taxonomy, of course! This week, the Triple Click gang talks about how Dragon Dogma 2 tries to push players away, the necessity of video game friction, and what it means when a game is impenetrable.
  139. Mar 28, 2024 We Seriously Can't Stop Playing Balatro
    Balatro is one of the best games of 2024 so far — and certainly the most addictive. This week, the Triple Click gang dives into the new poker roguelike and dissects what makes it so great. They talk about the three phases of Balatro players, the appeal of randomness, and the thrill of this game's parade of interesting decisions.
  140. Mar 21, 2024 How Do You Know When A Game Should Be Canceled?
    Happy MaxFunDrive! This week, the Triple Click gang opens up the mailbag and takes some listener questions: Are libraries ethical? How bad will ads in video games get? And when does a game developer know if it's time to cancel a project?
  141. Mar 14, 2024 Triple Play: Helldivers 2
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk pull up their strategem monitors and dive into Helldivers 2. They share their favorite memeable moments, talk about the game's unique story, and dive into what does and doesn't work about the hit new game.
  142. Mar 7, 2024 A Deeper Look At Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason travel back in time and make their way up Mt. Nibel for a deeper look at the stellar Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, a game about traveling the world and playing animal soccer.
  143. Feb 29, 2024 Triple Play: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
    Kirk, Maddy, and Jason return to the world of buster swords and moogles to hunt Sephiroth, trying not to get too distracted by all the minigames along the way. It's time for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the sequel to Final Fantasy VII Remake. How good is it? Let's discuss!
  144. Feb 22, 2024 What's Going On With Xbox?
    Xbox recently announced plans to bring four games to PlayStation and Switch. But why? What's Microsoft's gaming strategy? And why are they even bothering to keep selling consoles? The Triple Click gang discusses.
  145. Feb 15, 2024 God of War, Last of Us, And Other Roguelikes
    It's time to analyze roguelikes — the latest trend sweeping games from God of War to The Last of Us — as Kirk, Jason, and Maddy get ready to dive into a dungeon full of random levels, cool weapons, and permadeath.
  146. Feb 8, 2024 Suicide Squad: Kill The Live Service Games
    The Triple Click gang takes a look at Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, the latest game from Rocksteady Studios and a new entry into the oversaturated "live service" market. They talk about why publishers love service games, superhero fatigue, and how this new Suicide Squad game came to be.
  147. Feb 1, 2024 Why There Are So Many Video Game Layoffs
    Xbox laid off nearly two thousand people last week. Before that, Riot laid off hundreds more. Why does this keep happening, and how does it affect people's lives? This week, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy talk about the video game layoff epidemic and try to pinpoint the causes and effects.
  148. Jan 25, 2024 What's The Deal With: Ace Attorney
    We have no objections to Ace Attorney, Capcom's brilliant series about lawyers attacking each other with dangerous weapons. To celebrate this week's release of the Apollo Justice collection (aka: Ace Attorney 4-6), the gang explains why this adventure game series is so appealing, from the zany courtroom antics to the truly absurd animations.
  149. Jan 18, 2024 Prince of Persia Is 2024's First Great Game
    Less than three weeks into 2024, we've already discovered what will likely be one of the year's best games: Ubisoft's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, which the gang is loving. Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk about the new game's satisfying platforming, the time-twisting story, and how it feels a whole lot like Hollow Knight.
  150. Jan 11, 2024 Can A Video Game Really Last Ten Years?
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag to answer listener questions on all sorts of things. Why do games like Skull & Bones languish in development hell forever? What makes Chants of Sennaar such a bad name? And, uh, what's the best investment advice?
  151. Jan 4, 2024 Our Predictions For 2024
    What will this next year bring? And what does it mean for gaming? Kirk, Maddy, and Jason go over last year's predictions to see who won the big bet, then throw down some hot new declarations for what's to come in 2024.
  152. Dec 28, 2023 Our Favorite Games of 2023
    It is time once again for that wonderful annual tradition: the best video games of 2023.
  153. Dec 21, 2023 Beanscast: HBO's The Last of Us
    A spoiler-filled discussion of HBO's hit adaptation of The Last of Us.
  154. Dec 14, 2023 GTA VI, The Game Awards, And Some Cool Games We've Been Playing
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy determine who won last week's award predictions before jumping into a jam-packed episode full of hot news and video games. They talk about The Game Awards, the GTA VI reveal, and the cancellation of E3, then talk about games like Avatar, Fortnite, and God of War Ragnarok's new Valhalla DLC, plus much more.
  155. Dec 7, 2023 Gaming's Biggest Night (Aside From Maddy's Wedding)
    It's time for the Game Awards, which means it's time to make some predictions!
  156. Nov 30, 2023 Everything Is Connected
    Maddy, Kirk, and Jason pull out their red-stringed corkboards for a dive into the world of connected universes. What's the deal with games that seem connected in both subtle and blatant ways? Why does Jason hate multiverses so much? And what's a "corpoverse"?
  157. Nov 23, 2023 Has Super Mario RPG Still Got It?
    Maddy, Kirk, and Jason take a trip to the Mushroom Kingdom and almost get skewered by a giant sword as they play through Super Mario RPG, the new remake of the iconic Super Nintendo game. The gang talks about how it's aged in 2023, the turn-based combat, and just how damn funny the whole thing is.
  158. Nov 16, 2023 Baldur's Gate 3 And Multiple Endings
    What's the deal with multiple endings? Does the gang save-scum and look up which ones they're going to get? Are multiple endings better than singular ones? And is this all just a thinly veiled excuse for Maddy, Kirk, and Jason to keep talking about Baldur's Gate 3?
  159. Nov 9, 2023 Triple Play: Alan Wake 2
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk pull out their flashlights and go spelunking in the Dark Place for this week's episode, all about the wonderful new game Alan Wake 2. They talk about the increasingly fascinating Remedyverse, the game's Resident Evil inspirations, and try to figure out if Mr. Door was supposed to be played by Lance Reddick.
  160. Nov 2, 2023 Which Troubled Video Games Still Turned Out OK?
    What video games went through turbulent development cycles and still turned out good? What are some tips for getting into video game journalism? And should we gender-swap... Kratos? This week: your questions, answered!
  161. Oct 26, 2023 Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Sheer Delight
    Super Mario Bros. Wonder is joy bottled up into a video game. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk break down the ubiquitous plumber's latest adventure to save the... err, to stop Bowser from being a castle. They talk about what makes Wonder so special, 2D vs. 3D Mario games, and how this is basically just one big music game.
  162. Oct 19, 2023 Triple Play: Marvel's Spider-Man 2
    With great power comes... something something. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk put on their spidersuits and get their senses tingling for a dive into the new PS5 exclusive Spider-Man 2. They talk about the game's strengths, its weaknesses, and just how incredible it all looks.
  163. Oct 12, 2023 How To Play Games With Your Significant Other
    What's it like to play games with your partner? Can video games strengthen a relationship... or will they just make it worse? This week, the Triple Click Gang talks about their own experiences playing games with their wives and other significant others over the years.
  164. Oct 5, 2023 Cyberpunk 2077, Three Years Later
    Three years after it first came out, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally finished. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason revisit CD Projekt Red's much-hyped game, which has changed quite a bit thanks to a brand new patch and the Phantom Liberty expansion. They talk story, gameplay, racism, and much more.
  165. Sep 28, 2023 Triple Click Picks: The Games You Should Play (Vol. 4)
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy revisit the Triple Click Picks, a list of ten games that this podcast unreservedly recommends you play... right now! Which new games made the cut? Which didn't? The answers may (or may not) surprise you.
  166. Sep 21, 2023 Xbox Leaks And Unity Explodes
    It's time for a news roundup! Maddy, Kirk, and Jason break down a whole bunch of recent headlines, from the Unity price hike debacle to the massive Xbox document leak. They also talk layoffs, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and much more.
  167. Sep 14, 2023 Triple Play: Starfield
    For all, into the Triple Click! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason put on their Constellation outfits and go off into space in search of... now loading... special artifacts that... now loading... are all over the planets of... now loading... Starfield!
  168. Sep 7, 2023 What's The Ideal Switch 2 Launch Lineup?
    Maddy, Jason, and Kirk open up the mailbag and pull out some of your hottest questions. What's the best way to get kids into gaming? What minor video game mechanics could be expanded to full games? And what should the Switch 2 launch lineup look like?
  169. Aug 31, 2023 Starfield And What Makes a 'Bethesda Game'?
    What's the deal with: Bethesda games? To prepare for Starfield, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk take a trip all the way back to the Elder Scrolls: Arena days and go through the storied company's long history, which of course involves more than forty thousand versions of Skyrim.
  170. Aug 24, 2023 StarCraft II Has Aged Well
    Jason, Kirk, and Maddy have played through all of StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, a game that has aged quite well. They talk about multitasking, the impact of MOBAs on RTS games, and a very epic game of tug-of-war.
  171. Aug 17, 2023 Deeper Into Baldur's Gate 3
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk are still obsessing over Baldur's Gate 3, the tremendous new roleplaying game from Larian Studios. This week they dive deeper into the game's multiplayer, the pros and cons of its opacity, and of course, exploding barrels.
  172. Aug 10, 2023 Triple Play: Baldur's Gate 3
    Maddy, Kirk, and Jason put on their Gauntlets of Ogre Power and jump into Baldur's Gate 3, one of the hottest (and best) games of the year. They talk about this incredible new adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons, look in awe at the game's tremendous scope, and just generally rave about their time with it all.
  173. Aug 3, 2023 What's The Deal With: Baldur's Gate?
    Baldur's Gate 3 is out this week, and it's primed to be one of the year's biggest games. But why? What's the deal with this series that hasn't received a new game in more than 20 years? Why are people so excited for it? And what do we think of the new game so far?
  174. Jul 27, 2023 What Even Is a 'Role-Playing Game'?
    These days, just about every video game either claims to be an RPG or has "RPG elements." But what does that mean? What is a role-playing game, exactly? And what that signify in this day and age? From Baldur's Gate 3 to Disco Elysium, let's discuss!
  175. Jul 20, 2023 How's Starcraft II Hold Up In 2023?
    Has StarCraft II aged well? What's with all the proper nouns? And how does it feel to play an old RTS game in 2023? This week, Triple Click revisits Blizzard's classic strategy game, playing through a chunk of Legacy of the Void and some multiplayer... for Aiur!
  176. Jul 13, 2023 Do Games Live Or Die On Day One?
    Do indie studios live or die based on day-one game sales? How do you make games for girls? And is it OK to cheat in JRPGs? Maddy, Kirk, and Jason open up the mailbag for some of YOUR questions on all sorts of things. Plus: meet Ghost Maddy!
  177. Jul 6, 2023 Triple Play: Final Fantasy XVI
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk strap in their Torgals and take a wild ride to Valisthea to talk about Final Fantasy XVI, the latest RPG from Square Enix. How does the new combat hold up? What's the deal with the story? And does it feel like a Final Fantasy game? All those questions answered... and much more.
  178. Jun 29, 2023 Final Fantasy XVI and Video Game Pacing
    Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about the opening hours of Final Fantasy XVI, a game with some very strange pacing, and use that as a springboard to talk about pacing in general. How do you deal with pacing in video games when the player is control? And do big, emotional moments need a cigarette afterwards?
  179. Jun 22, 2023 The 1993 Mario Movie Sure Was Weird (BONUS)
    The triple click trio dimension-hop to the gritty dystopia of Dinohattan, where they fight for freedom against the villainous politician Koopa, an evolved T-rex who wants to reunite the dimensions and… turn humans into monkeys using de-evolution technology… wait, how is this a Mario movie?
  180. Jun 15, 2023 Summer Game Fest vs. E3
    It's June, which means it's time for... *checks notes*... Summer Game Fest? What the heck is that? The gang breaks down all of the big news and commercials, and Jason reports live from Not E3 in Los Angeles, where he's played the new Cyberpunk DLC and one of his best games of the show is... Crash Team Rumble?
  181. Jun 8, 2023 Our First Dive Into Diablo IV
    Things get bloody as the Triple Click Trio dive into Diablo IV.
  182. Jun 1, 2023 Physics, Dungeons, And Yes, More Zelda
    Hope you're not too sick of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom yet, because it's all we can play. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy take another deep dive into Hyrule, talking about physics engines (and what makes them tick), dungeons, and tales from their adventures through one of this year's finest games.
  183. May 25, 2023 Let's Talk Zelda, LIVE in Brooklyn!
    It's the very first TRIPLE CLICK LIVE!!! From the Bell House in Brooklyn, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy talk about... well, what else? The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Plus: live Q&A, Korok torture, and Uncle Cuck.
  184. May 18, 2023 Triple Play: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy do the only thing that could justify taking a break from playing Zelda: talking about playing Zelda! This week, they give their initial impressions of the impossibly big The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. They talk about how the new abilities work, what it's been like exploring the skies and depths, and how strange it is that Nintendo made a direct sequel in this way. Then they…
  185. May 11, 2023 Mailbag: Microsoft-Activision, Sims, And Zelda Sax
    The Triple Click crew opens up the mailbag to answer some listener questions about all sorts of things: why the United Kingdom can block Microsoft-Activision, what jobs we'd turn into sim games, and what Kirk thinks of Zelda's jazzy sax. Plus: One more week until Triple Click Live!
  186. May 4, 2023 Triple Play: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy strap on their blasters and take a trip to Koboh for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the latest game in a universe far, far away. They talk about PC performance problems, whether Survivor is too much of a direct sequel, the brilliant traversal mechanics, and the cutest droids in the galaxy.
  187. Apr 27, 2023 Jedi Survivor and Star Wars Games
    The Triple Click gang offers some early impressions on the new game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, then dives into a brief history of Star Wars games. When were they good? When weren't they? And what makes for the best kind of Star Wars game these days? Plus: Jason played Tears of the Kingdom!
  188. Apr 20, 2023 Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Six Years Later
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is just three weeks away, which means it's a good time to revisit The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk about how 2017's Zelda shook up the series, what pros (and cons) it has over other Zelda games, and how it feels to play in 2023.
  189. Apr 13, 2023 The Great AI Craze (With Casey Newton)
    Maddy, Jason, and Kirk bring on special guest Casey Newton (Platformer, The Verge, Hard Fork) to talk about the generative AI craze that's sweeping the land. Artificial intelligence: what even is it? How did it become such a popular trend? And what does it all mean for video games?
  190. Apr 6, 2023 They Remade Resident Evil 4
    Resident Evil 4: it's remade! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason step into the shoes of himbo Leon Kennedy and take a trip to rural Spain to rescue the president's daughter in this remake of one of the most influential games ever made.
  191. Mar 30, 2023 Two Weekends With The Diablo IV Beta
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy have spent a whole bunch of time with Diablo IV! Well, act one of it. The Triple Click gang talks about their time with the beta, the classes they played, their overall thoughts, and much much more. After all, you can't click click click click click click click click click click click without triple click!
  192. Mar 23, 2023 Can A Game Be Good When It Makes You Feel Bad?
    Kirk, Jason, and Maddy open up the mailbag to answer some of YOUR burning questions. Do we ever return to side quests after beating a game? Can a game succeed while making you feel bad for playing it? And what kind of impact did the pandemic have on video game endings? Plus: Video game novels!
  193. Mar 16, 2023 Does Perfect Dark Hold Up In 2023?
    It's time to follow Maddy's wishes and play Perfect Dark, the 2000 Nintendo 64 shooter (remastered for Xbox in 2010) developed by Rare. We put on our Joanna Dark night-vision goggles and shoot our way through office buildings and alien labyrinths. How does it feel to play Perfect Dark today? Is the lack of checkpoints too much of a challenge? And just what is up with Elvis?
  194. Mar 9, 2023 Zelda, Starfield, And The Year To Come
    Zelda! Diablo! Baldur's Gate! Final Fantasy! Maddy, Jason, and Kirk pull out the calendar and get overwhelmed by the number of massive games that are coming in the next few months. They talk about what to expect from the rest of 2023, some of the news that has happened so far, and whether or not this new console generation has been a disappointment so far.
  195. Mar 2, 2023 The Two Types Of Video Game
    Octopath Traveler II has gotten Jason thinking of a brand new taxonomy... the two types of video game. This week, the gang talks about flow vs. thought, JRPG story-telling, the brilliance of Octopath Traveler II (and how it out-classes the first game), and mysteries in Metroid Prime, Elden Ring, and so much more.
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