28 Plays Later

It’s our centennialest episode yet! Paul and Kris discuss Prey and games that did it a little better, plus is it possible to mod a game narratively and still be playing the same game? Also, Mr. Verhoeven — Paul’s dad to you — joins us in pitching a definitive 28 Plays Later game, as well as news of his ice-cold jogging habits.

We couldn’t have gotten this far without all of you! Thanks for listening to 100 of these, and here’s to 100 more — as a treat, here’s something we mention at the end of the podcast that we’re hoping to have available at PAX Aus this year!

 

In what’s sure to remain a fresh reference, Paul and Kris explore the intersection of survival horror, affluence, and Ja Rule on a private island once abandoned by Pablo Escobar — plus Kris takes a look at the Prey demo! And finally: what wild dogs may say about your civilization.

Kris seeks escape in the antique Diablo III, which surprisingly is still coming out with new content, while Paul gushes over Persona 5 and his odd devotion to relaxing via completionism. PLUS: Piss Weasel.

Limping to the publish line, it’s Episode 96! This one was recorded live in Seattle traffic while Paul could only listen helplessly on the other end. We talk about ways to murder each other, what goes best on our tombstones, Destiny 2, and an emote that all Destiny players would pay top strange coin for.

Back to regular business next week!

Kris and Paul have a bad week, but create their own 45-minute vacation by answering your random questions!

Kris and Paul examine the newly-released Mass Effect: Andromeda, and much to Paul’s woe — he does not like the game. We discuss what doesn’t work, and broaden the topic to open-world games, fetch quests and customizability in general: are developers locked into providing impossible breadth over depth?

Up against the standing press embargo, Paul and Kris play Mass Effect: Andromeda — but cannot discuss it yet! Meanwhile, Paul contends with PC problems, Kris gets ahead of Paul game-wise for once, and the boys add to their voice acting reel. For hiring information, contact any trash can.

We have big plans for the podcast this year, and the new site design reflects that! Thanks to everyone for joining us on this journey! We love you dearly!

We’re back! After a busy fortnight, 28 Plays Later returns and promises never to leave you again. Paul has been consumed by Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Nintendo Switch, and Kris has been equally consumed by Horizon: Zero Dawn for PS4. But have the boys actually been playing the exact same game all this time?? Plus: Paul stops the podcast to open the door for his partner like a gentleman.

This week’s episode is live from Sydney, where Paul is trapped in a hotel hell of his own making! He’s been flown down to have a super special preview of Mass Effect Andromeda! Thrill as he gives Kris, and you, a peek behind the curtain at this frankly astounding game! Gasp as he interviews Andromeda producer Fabrice Condominas! And shudder as Kris reveals that he played a metric heckload of For Honor this week!

It’s a post-Valentine’s wrapup as Kris and Paul explore sexy Krogans, free choice vs. single narrative romance, and the lethal 150-PSI kiss peripheral that cleans itself.

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