AVoCADo GamesCast

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December 28, 2019Episode #56: Body by Taco Bell: The 2019 Year-End GamesCast
https://ia801400.us.archive.org/34/items/avocadogamescast_ep56/Podcast%2056.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Lovely Bones
The Kappa
Andy Tuttle
Bresson
LittleMac
Science is Bad
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
3:55 – The Game Awards 2019
28:05 – The Ellie Fiasco
33:50 – Randy Pitchford, Friend of the Podcast
38:00 – January Releases
40:05 – Reggie Fils-Aime’s Retirement
49:15 – Cuts at Activision and EA
52:40 – February Releases, Battle Royales, and Epic Crunch
1:01:50 – Anthem, BioWare, and EA
1:10:25 – March Releases
1:12:55 – Skybound Games and Telltale’s Revival
1:18:55 – Days Gone and Other April Releases
1:21:50 – May News and Releases
1:25:15 – Microsoft’s Games and Acquisitions
1:30:45 – Bloodstained and Kickstarter Success
1:33:20 – July News and Releases
1:40:30 – Ooblets and the Epic Games Store
1:51:50 – Ancestors, Other August Happenings, and Skipping Games
2:03:00 – Nintendo Handhelds
2:06:15 – Apple Arcade and Amazon
2:12:10 – September Releases
2:16:35 – October News
2:18:35 – October Releases
2:26:25 – Fallout
2:29:20 – Little Town Hero
2:30:20 – BlizzCon and the Chinese Government
2:39:50 – Google Stadia
2:48:15 – November Releases
2:54:50 – The Riot Settlement
2:57:00 – Steam Not Approving Pro-Hong Kong Games
3:01:05 – Andy Tuttle’s Favourite Games of 2019
3:19:10 – Bresson’s Favourite Games of 2019
3:21:20 – LittleMac’s Favourite Games of 2019
3:28:10 – Science is Bad’s Favourite Games of 2019
3:40:55 – Lovely Bones’ Favourite Games of 2019
3:55:05 – The Kappa’s Favourite Games of 2019
4:10:30 – Merve’s Favourite Games of 2019
4:16:05 – Half-Life: Alyx
4:19:20 – Worst and Most Disappointing Games of 2019
4:46:30 – Gaming Surprises of 2019
4:55:35 – Conclusion

Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep56

Podcast header image from Manifold Garden. Linkdump and spoiler warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
An article on the technology involved in making the Doritos Loco Taco. (Source: Fast Company)
Matt Judon’s tribute to Taco Bell. (Source: Daily Dose of Sports on YouTube)
The Game Awards 2019 (3:55)
Official website for The Game Awards.
Confirmation: The pre-show’s host’s name was indeed Sydnee Goodman. (Source: thegameawards on YouTube)
Official website for E3.
Official website for the PAX convention.
Winners of the awards. (Source: The Game Awards)
A video on how Control uses the brutalist architectural style in its art direction. (Source: Polygon on YouTube)
Correction: Ashly Burch was nominated for her role as Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn, but she lost to Melina Juergens for her role as Senua in Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. (Source: Wikipedia)
Official website for the Xbox Series X.
The Ellie Fiasco (28:05)
Background on the Ellie fiasco and the suspicion surrounding the controversy. (Source: Kotaku)
Randy Pitchford, Friend of the Podcast (33:50)
A rundown of Randy Pitchford’s various transgressions in 2019. (Source: Jim Sterling on YouTube)
Borderlands 3 is estimated to have sold 3.3 million digital copies. (Source: VGChartz)
January Releases (38:00)
Wikipedia article on Kingdom Hearts III.
Wikipedia article on the Resident Evil 2 remake.
Wikipedia article on YIIK: A Postmodern RPG.
Reggie Fils-Aime’s Retirement (40:05)
Polygon article on Reggie Fils-Aime’s retirement.
The Yo-Kai Watch ads where Fils-Aime does a dance. (Source: VG24/7)
Wikipedia article on John Landgraf.
Wikipedia article on Phil Spencer.
Correction: Shawn Layden stepped down as CEO of SIE Worldwide Studios in September (Source: Engadget). Hermen Hulst, formerly of Guerrilla Games, is now the head of Worldwide Studios (Source: GamesIndustry.biz)
Cuts at Activision and EA (49:15)
Articles on cuts at Activision and Electronic Arts. (Sources: Kotaku and Polygon)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 sold better than Black Ops 3 but failed to meet Activision’s expectations. (Source: VentureBeat)
February Releases, Battle Royales, and Epic Crunch (52:40)
Wikipedia articles on Apex Legends and Tetris 99.
Wikipedia article on Fortnite.
Reports of crunch at Epic.
Wikipedia articles on Crackdown 3 and Jump Force.
Anthem, BioWare, and EA (1:01:50)
Wikipedia article on Anthem.
Episode #44 of the GamesCast, “Danthem.”
An investigative report on what happened with Anthem’s development. (Source: Kotaku)
Article on Chad Robertson’s departure from BioWare. (Source: PCGamer)
Correction: Annapurna Pictures actually managed to avoid bankruptcy due to some last-minute financing deals and therefore did not file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (Source: Observer)
March Releases (1:10:25)
Correction: Left Alive was published by Square Enix, not Capcom. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Skybound Games and Telltale’s Revival (1:12:55)
Wikipedia article on The Walking Dead: The Final Season.
Article on Telltale’s revival. (Source: Polygon)
Days Gone and Other April Releases (1:18:55)
Wikipedia article on Days Gone.
Bubsy is 3D in “Furbitten Planet” was indeed made by Bend Studio, back when they were known as Eidetic.
Confirmation: The main character’s name is indeed Deacon St. John. (Source: Days Gone Wiki on Fandom)
Wikipedia article on Mortal Kombat 11.
May News and Releases (1:21:50)
Article on Epic’s acquisition of Psyonix. (Source: The Verge)
Wikipedia article on Rage 2.
Article on Rage’s cross-promotion with Breaking Bad. (Source: VG24/7)
Kuma\War’s inclusion in Homeland. (Source: Product Placement Blog)
Tony Soprano playing Mario Kart 64 one-handed. (Source: DualShockers)
Microsoft’s Games and Acquisitions (1:25:15)
Article on Microsoft’s acquisition of Double Fine.
Clarification: Neither Forgotten Empires nor Relic Entertainment, who have recently developed games in the Age of Empires series, are owned by Microsoft. (Sources: Forgotten Empires official website and Wikipedia)
Article on Obsidian’s Grounded. (Source: The Verge)
Bloodstained and Kickstarter Success (1:30:45)
Wikipedia article on Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
July News and Releases (1:33:20)
Wikipedia article on the Fortnite World Cup.
Wikipedia article on Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Wikipedia article on Wolfenstein: Youngblood.
Ooblets and the Epic Games Store (1:40:30)
The controversial “We did the thing” blog post. (Source: Official Ooblets website)
Wikipedia article on Shenmue III.
Ancestors, Other August Happenings, and Skipping Games (1:51:50)
Wikipedia article on Insomniac Games.
Wikipedia article on Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey.
Wikipedia article on Death Stranding.
Left Alive key art with a tautological slogan. (Source: Square Enix)
Wikipedia article on Control.
Nintendo Handhelds (2:03:00)
Wikipedia article on the Nintendo Switch Lite.
Wikipedia article on the Nintendo 3DS.
Apple Arcade and Amazon (2:06:15)
Official website for Apple Arcade.
Official website for New World.
Wikipedia article on Shantae and the Seven Sirens.
Wikipedia article on Promare.
September Releases (2:12:10)
Wikipedia article on Untitled Goose Game.
Wikipedia article on GreedFall.
Wikipedia article on Gears 5.
Wikipedia article on Borderlands 3.
Wikipedia article on Code Vein.
Wikipedia article on Daemon X Machina.
October News (2:16:35)
Article on AlphaDream’s bankruptcy. (Source: Kotaku)
Article on EA’s return to Steam. (Source: PC Magazine)
October Releases (2:18:35)
Wikipedia article on Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint.
Wikipedia article on Disco Elysium.
Wikipedia article on Ring Fit Adventure.
Article on Dragaux, the Ring Fit dragon. (Source: Gayming Magazine)
Wikipedia article on Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince.
Wikipedia article on The Outer Worlds.
Fallout (2:26:25)
Wikipedia article on Fallout 76.
Wikipedia article on Fallout Shelter.
Little Town Hero (2:29:20)
Wikipedia article on Little Town Hero.
BlizzCon and the Chinese Government (2:30:20)
Wikipedia article on BlizzCon.
Our previous discussion of Blizzard’s fuck-up re: Blitzchung on the podcast.
Article on J. Allen Brack’s “apology.” (Source: GamesIndustry.biz)
Google Stadia (2:39:50)
Official product page for Stadia. (Source: Google Store)
Wikipedia article on Google Glass.
November Releases (2:48:15)
Wikipedia article on Shenmue III.
Wikipedia article on Death Stranding.
Wikipedia article on Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Wikipedia article on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
An explanation of Dexit. (Source: Newsweek)
The Riot Settlement (2:54:50)
Article on the Riot Games gender discrimination settlement. (Source: Los Angeles Times)
Reports that some progress has been made at fixing Riot’s more egregious gender discrimination issues. (Source: Kotaku)
Steam Not Approving Pro-Hong Kong Games (2:57:00)
A report on Steam not approving Pro-Hong Kong games. (Source: Jim Sterling on YouTube)
Andy Tuttle’s Favourite Games of 2019 (3:01:05)
MILD SPOILERS FOR UNTITLED GOOSE GAME AND CONTROL.
Wikipedia article on Ninja Blade.
Wikipedia article on the Resident Evil 2 remake.
Wikipedia article on Untitled Goose Game.
Steam store page for Sayonara Wild Hearts.
Wikipedia article on Control.
Clarification: You can indeed launch enemies in Control, once you unlock the relevant upgrade. (Source: Eurogamer)
Wikipedia article on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Wikipedia article on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Wikipedia article on Team Fortress 2.
Wikipedia article on Ape Out.
Bresson’s Favourite Games of 2019 (3:19:10)
Wikipedia article on Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Wikipedia article on Jump Force.
Wikipedia article on Heaven’s Vault.
LittleMac’s Favourite Games of 2019 (3:21:20)
MINOR SPOILERS FOR LUIGI’S MANSION 3.
Wikipedia article on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Wikipedia article on Luigi’s Mansion 3.
Wikipedia article on Baba Is You.
Wikipedia article on Adventures of Lolo.
Science is Bad’s Favourite Games of 2019 (3:28:10)
Wikipedia article on Ring Fit Adventure.
Wikipedia article on Wii Fit.
Wikipedia article on the Resident Evil 2 remake.
Wikipedia article on Wilmot’s Warehouse.
Lovely Bones’ Favourite Games of 2019 (3:40:55)
MILD SPOILERS FOR UNTITLED GOOSE GAME AND LUIGI’S MANSION 3.
Wikipedia article on the Resident Evil 2 remake.
Wikipedia article on Untitled Goose Game.
One of the many goose memes. (Source: Tumblr)
Chrissy Teigen’s Twitter posts about Untitled Goose Game. (Source: Comicbook.com)
Wikipedia article on Luigi’s Mansion 3.
The Kappa’s Favourite Games of 2019 (3:55:05)
Wikipedia article on Dauntless.
Wikipedia article on Halo: Reach.
Wikipedia article on Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Halo Alpha article on Grifball. (Source: Fandom)
Wikipedia article on Total War: Three Kingdoms.
Merve’s Favourite Games of 2019 (4:10:30)
Wikipedia article on Control.
Wikipedia article on Heaven’s Vault.
Steam store page for Sethian.
Wikipedia article on Baba Is You.
Wikipedia article on Manifold Garden.
Half-Life: Alyx (4:16:05)
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR HALF-LIFE 2: EPISODE 2
Wikipedia article on Half-Life: Alyx.
Wikipedia article on Valve Index.
Announcement that In the Valley of Gods is on hold. (Source: Polygon)
A Twitter thread from writer Duncan Fyfe about the aforementioned announcement.
Worst and Most Disappointing Games of 2019 (4:19:20)
Wikipedia article on Yoshi’s Crafted World.
Wikipedia article on Anthem.
Wikipedia article on Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint.
Wikipedia article on Rune II.
Wikipedia article on Human Head Studios.
Wikipedia article on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Wikipedia article on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Jim Sterling on Modern Warfare selling a K/D ratio tracker. (Source: YouTube)
Gaming Surprises of 2019 (4:46:30)
Epic Games store page for What the Golf?
Steam store page for Sayonara Wild Hearts.
Wikipedia article on Death Stranding.
Wikipedia article on Starlink: Battle for Atlas. Clarification: The game was released for consoles in 2018, but it came to Windows in 2019.
Wikipedia article on Surviving Mars.
Wikipedia article on Astral Chain.
Conclusion (4:55:35)
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November 24, 2019Episode #55: Fifteen Vegas Hotels Stacked on Top of Each Other
https://ia601500.us.archive.org/9/items/avocadogamescast_ep55/Podcast%2055%20edit%204.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Science is Bad
Wolfman Jew
Pulprobot
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
2:55 – What The Kappa Has Been Playing
20:20 – What Science is Bad Has Been Playing
38:20 – What Pulprobot Has Been Playing
46:05 – What Wolfman Jew Has Been Playing
56:00 – What Merve Has Been Playing
1:19:50 – Genres of War Games, Part 1
1:28:00 – How Games Handle War and Geopolitical Conflict
1:37:20 – The Ethics of War Storytelling
1:46:30 – Realism in War Games
1:57:20 – How Mass Effect Handles War
2:12:10 – What’s Going on at BioWare
2:15:05 – Sonic… Again…
2:18:10 – Genres of War Games, Part 2
2:24:05 – Conclusion
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep55
Podcast header images from Luigi’s Mansion 3, sourced from Pocket-lint, Nintendo Enthusiast, and Nintendo Life. Linkdump, spoiler warnings, and content warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
Wikipedia article on WarGames.
Wikipedia article on What Remains of Edith Finch.
Wikipedia article on Persona 5.
Wikipedia article on Cibo Matto’s Hotel Valentine.
Wikipedia article on Luigi’s Mansion 3.
Wikipedia article on Planet Coaster.
Wikipedia article on Planet Zoo.
Wikipedia article on the Doctor Sleep film.
Correction: You totally were on that episode, Wolfman Jew. Don’t try to deny it.
What The Kappa Has Been Playing (2:55)
Wikipedia article on Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint.
Epic Games Store page for The Outer Worlds.
The A.V. Club’s review of The Outer Words.
Wikipedia article on Fallout: New Vegas.
What Science is Bad Has Been Playing (20:20)
MILD SPOILERS FOR OUTER WILDS
Epic Games Store page for Outer Wilds.
Polygon’s review of Outer Wilds.
Information on Tales of Arise and its premise. (Source: Gematsu)
Wikipedia article on The Sexy Brutale.
Wikipedia article on The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask.
What Pulprobot Has Been Playing (38:20)
CONTENT WARNING: MENTION OF EUGENICS. MILD SPOILERS FOR FIRE EMBLEM: THREE HOUSES.
Wikipedia article on Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Wikipedia article on Nightwing.
Wikipedia article on Buckethead.
What Wolfman Jew Has Been Playing (46:05)
SPOILERS FOR LUIGI’S MANSION 3
Wikipedia article on Luigi’s Mansion 3.
Polygon’s review of Luigi’s Mansion 3.
Mario Wiki entry on Gooigi.
Article about the Paranormal Productions level of Luigi’s Mansion 3. (Source: Kotaku)
What Merve Has Been Playing (56:00)
MILD SPOILERS FOR DEATH STRANDING
Wikipedia article on Astral Chain.
Wikipedia article on Death Stranding.
A positive review and a negative review of Death Stranding. (Sources: The A.V. Club and Giant Bomb)
Kotaku’s recommendation to get to Chapter 3 of Death Stranding as soon as possible. Clarification: Side missions do get unlocked towards the end of Chapter 2, but Merve hadn’t yet reached that point in the game at the time of recording.
The “Are You a Bad Enough Dude?” meme. (Source: Know Your Meme)
Wikipedia article on Big Country.
Death Stranding had a highly successful launch in Japan, netting the biggest debut for a new IP this generation. In the UK, it did decently well, but it had only the second-best PS4 exclusive launch of 2019, behind Days Gone. (Sources: KitGuru and GamesIndustry.biz)
Wikipedia article on The Postman.
Genres of War Games, Part 1 (1:19:50)
Wikipedia article on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Wikipedia article on the Close Combat series.
Wikipedia article on Company of Heroes.
Wikipedia article on Full Spectrum Warrior.
Wikipedia article on the Brothers in Arms series.
How Games Handle War and Geopolitical Conflict (1:28:00)
Wikipedia article on This War of Mine.
Wikipedia article on the “No Russian” level of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
Wikipedia article on World in Conflict.
Wikipedia article on the Siege of Sarajevo.
Blackwater was renamed Academi. (Source: Wikipedia)
The Ethics of War Storytelling (1:37:20)
Wikipedia article on deuterium.
Wikipedia article on Spec Ops: The Line.
Wikipedia article on Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.
Wikipedia article on Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.
Realism in War Games (1:46:30)
CONTENT WARNING: DISCUSSION OF PTSD
Wikipedia article on Enemy Front.
Wikipedia article on Halo 3: ODST.
Wikipedia article on Wolfenstein: The New Order.
Wikipedia article on the ARMA series.
Map of ARMA III’s controls. (Source: Steam)
Wikipedia article on posttraumatic stress disorder.
Wikipedia article on Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.
Wikipedia article on Valkyria Chronicles.
How Mass Effect Handles War (1:57:20)
Wikipedia article on Mass Effect 3.
Wikipedia article on Dragon Age: Inquisition.
What’s Going on at BioWare (2:12:10)
An investigative report on what’s going on with Dragon Age 4. (Source: Kotaku)
Sonic… Again… (2:15:05)
Wikipedia article on Sonic Forces.
The “That’s why it’s called war” line from Sonic Forces. (Source: poke literal on YouTube)
Genres of War Games, Part 2 (2:18:10)
Half-Life Wiki passage on “We Don’t Go to Ravenholm…” (Source: Fandom)
Wikipedia article on Shellshock.
Wikipedia article on NecroVisioN.
Wikipedia article on Valiant Hearts: The Great War.
Wikipedia article on the cancelled Six Days in Fallujah.
Wikipedia article on Medal of Honor.
Medal of Honor Wiki article on the DD M4V1. (Source: Fandom)
Conclusion (2:24:45)
Wikipedia article on kayfabe.
The “No you don’t, Oprah” line from Season 3, Episode 9 of 30 Rock. (Source: Yarn)
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October 31, 2019Episode #54: Clash of Clams
https://ia601507.us.archive.org/17/items/avocadogamescast_ep54/Podcast%2054%20edit%206.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Ben
Otakunomike
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
2:40 – Blizzard Done Fucked Up
15:45 – What We’ve Been Playing
44:50 – Alternate Realities: Intro
45:50 – Alternate Realities: Pirate Games
54:10 – Alternate Realities: Sega Consoles
1:04:20 – Alternate Realities: Brute Force
1:14:20 – Alternate Realities: Third-Party Nintendo
1:21:35 – Alternate Realities: Successful Wii U
1:27:45 – Alternate Realities: Maxis
1:35:45 – Alternate Realities: StarCraft: Ghost
1:46:30 – Alternate Realities: WoW Flops
1:55:25 – Alternate Realities: Less Predatory Mobile Gaming
2:04:40 – Alternate Realities: Fortnite: Save the World
2:13:45 – Kantai Collection and Adult Games, Part 1
2:23:40 – Alternate Realities: Analog vs Digital
2:25:30 – Kantai Collection and Adult Games, Part 2
2:32:25 – Conclusions

Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep54
Podcast header image from Kantai Collection. Linkdump, spoiler warnings, and content warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
Official website for the Universal Orlando Resort.
Plans for the Dark Universe podcast. (Source: The Avocado)
The very real, not at all made up late ‘90s sitcom Dad’s Casa. (Source: The Avocado)
Blizzard Done Fucked Up (2:40)
Information about the Blitzchung controversy. (Source: Business Insider)
Blizzard/Netease’s statements on Chinese social media. (Source: IGN)
The Houston Rockets Tweet controversy. (Source: CNN)
Wikipedia article on Diablo Immortal.
Wikipedia article on Gears Pop.
What We’ve Been Playing (15:45)
CONTENT WARNING: SEXUAL DISCUSSIONS. MILD SPOILERS: SURVIVING MARS. MAJOR SPOILERS: KATAWA SHOUJO.
Epic store page for Untitled Goose Game.
The “I think I will cause problems on purpose” meme. (Source: Know Your Meme)
Epic store page for Surviving Mars.
Wikipedia article on Eurovision.
Wikipedia article on Fate/EXTELLA LINK.
Gigguk’s “explanation” of the Fate franchise. (Source: Gigguk on YouTube)
The Keijo!!!!!!!! character who can copy others’ abilities is Kazane Aoba. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on adult visual novel Fate/stay night.
Wikipedia article on Katawa Shoujo.
Steam store page for GreedFall.
Wikipedia articles on Spiders and Piranha Bytes.
Alternate Realities: Intro (44:50)
The Merve-less Episode #53 of the GamesCast.
Alternate Realities: Pirate Games (45:50)
CONTENT WARNING: DISCUSSION OF PORNOGRAPHY
Steam store page for Risen 3 – Titan Lords.
Wikipedia article on Starz TV series on Black Sails.
Wikipedia article on Skull & Bones. The game was indeed announced two years ago at E3 2017.
Steam store page for Dreadnought.
Fractured Space has been shut down. (Source: PC Gamer)
Alternate Realities: Sega Consoles (54:10)
List of Sega franchises. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Amy Hennig.
Wikipedia article on the Yakuza series.
Official trailer for the Sonic movie. (Source: Paramount Pictures on YouTube)
Correction: Sega did not publish any Risk video games. (Source: Wikipedia)
Alternate Realities: Brute Force (1:04:20)
Wikipedia article on Brute Force.
Wikipedia article on Halo: Combat Evolved.
Wikipedia article on Phantom Dust.
Mid-Aughts Meltdown – Blinx: The Time Sweeper. (Source: The Avocado)
Wikipedia articles on Ike Perlmutter and Kevin Feige.
Alternate Realities: Third-Party Nintendo (1:14:20)
Wikipedia article on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.
Wikipedia article on Starlink: Battle for Atlas.
Wikipedia article on Cadence of Hyrule.
Wikipedia article on the Philips CD-i.
Alternate Realities: Successful Wii U (1:21:35)
Wikipedia article on the Nintendo Wii U.
Wikipedia article on Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE.
Wikipedia article on The Chair.
Wikipedia article on Ring Fit Adventure.
Wikipedia article on Robotic Operating Buddy.
Alternate Realities: Maxis (1:27:45)
Wikipedia article on Maxis.
Wikipedia article on Math Rescue.
Wikipedia article section on Number Munchers.
Wikipedia article on The Dishwasher: Dead Samurai.
Wikipedia article on SimCity 2000.
Wikipedia article on Spore.
Wikipedia article on Darkspore.
Wikipedia article on Goat Simulator.
Wikipedia article on the Farming Simulator series.
Alternate Realities: StarCraft: Ghost (1:35:45)
Wikipedia article on StarCraft: Ghost.
Wikipedia article on Command & Conquer: Renegade.
Wikipedia article on World of Warcraft.
Wikipedia article on Overwatch.
Wikipedia article on Blizzard Entertainment.
Wikipedia article on StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty.
Alternate Realities: WoW Flops (1:46:30)
Wikipedia article on EverQuest.
Official website for World of Warcraft Classic.
Wikipedia article on Curting Schilling’s 38 Studios.
Wikipedia article on Richard Garriott’s Tabula Rasa.
Wikipedia article on Guild Wars.
Wikipedia article on City of Heroes.
Alternate Realities: Less Predatory Mobile Gaming (1:55:25)
Wikipedia article on Clash of Clans.
Wikipedia article on Peggle Blast.
Wikipedia article on Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale.
Wikipedia article on Kairosoft.
Wikipedia article on gacha games.
Wikipedia article on Granblue Fantasy.
Wikipedia article on Kantai Collection.
Alternate Realities: Fortnite: Save the World (2:04:40)
Wikipedia article on Fortnite.
An exposé on working conditions at Epic Games. (Source: Polygon)
Kantai Collection and Adult Games, Part 1 (2:13:45)
CONTENT WARNING: DISCUSSION OF SEXUALIZATION OF MINORS
A recent update on Steam continuing to regulate adult content. (Source: Ars Technica)
Wikipedia article on Destiny 2.
Wikipedia article on Might & Magic Heroes VI.
Alternate Realities: Analog vs Digital (2:23:40)
Wikipedia article on Bop It.
Kantai Collection and Adult Games, Part 2 (2:25:30)
CONTENT WARNING: DISCUSSION OF SEXUALIZATION OF MINORS
Gameplay description of Kantai Collection. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Strike Witches.
Jazzy trailer for Leviathan: Warships. (Source: Paradox Interactive on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Japanese media conglomerate Kadokawa.
Conclusions (2:32:25)
CONTENT WARNING: DISCUSSION OF SEXUALIZATION OF MINORS
Pop culture website The Avocado.
Heathcliff on GoComics.
News on the release of Sega’s Toylets. (Source: Engadget)
Wikipedia article on Tango Gameworks.
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September 22, 2019Episode #53: I Could Have Mined Bitcoin
https://ia601400.us.archive.org/22/items/avocadogamescast_ep53/Episode%2053%20edit%203.mp3
Featuring:
Lovely Bones
Annanomally
Ben
SingingBrakeman
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
2:10 – What We’ve Been Playing
42:05 – Nintendo Direct
1:26:30 – Classic Gaming Experiences
1:44:40 – Live-Service Games, Archival, and Being Late to the Party
2:27:35 – Conclusions
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep53
Podcast header image from Control and taken from the official Remedy Games website. Linkdump and spoiler warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
The hurricane The Kappa was referencing was Hurricane Dorian. (Source: Wikipedia)
What We’ve Been Playing (2:10)
MILD SPOILERS FOR CONTROL
Steam store page for Two Point Hospital.
Clarification: Two Point Hospital is currently available on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It has been announced for PS4, Xbox One, and Switch, but not yet released on those platforms. (Source: Wikipedia)
Epic Games store page for Control.
Website for collaborative fiction project the SCP Foundation.
Wikipedia article on Black.
Steam store page for Quantum Break.
Steam store page for Max Payne.
Wikipedia article on Peter Molyneux.
Clarification: Ben’s description of Bullfrog’s origins is largely correct, but the company was originally tasked with creating database software before it pivoted to video games. (Source: Wikipedia)
Steam store page for Final Fantasy XIV.
Wikipedia article on Deadly Premonition.
Steam store page for D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die.
Nintendo Direct (42:05)
Nintendo Direct for September 4th, 2019. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Soulcalibur IV.
Wikipedia article on Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture.
Wikipedia article on Death Stranding.
The PlatinumGames title that Sega delayed despite completion was Anarchy Reigns. (Source: Geek.com)
Wikipedia article on Overwatch.
Wikipedia article on Divinity: Original Sin II.
Wikipedia article on Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE.
Wikipedia articles on Assassin’s Creed Rogue and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, including the DLC for Black Flag, Freedom Cry.
Wikipedia article on Little Town Hero.
Article explaining Game Freak’s development priorities. (Source: Comicbook.com)
Classic Gaming Experiences (1:26:30)
Official website for World of Warcraft: Classic.
The “Blame Yourself or God” change. (Source: Eyes on Final Fantasy forums)
Wikipedia article on MAME, which stands for “Multiple Arcade Machine Emulator.”
Live-Service Games, Archival, and Being Late to the Party (1:44:40)
Wikipedia article on Anthem.
Correction: Lovely Bones was referring to In the Valley of Gods. (Source: Steam store)
Wikipedia article on Madden NFL 2K15.
The Stop Skeletons From Fighting YouTube channel.
Wikipedia article on Black Desert Online.
Wikipedia article on Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water.
Wikipedia article on the Turbografx-16.
Wikipedia article on Blast Corps.
Wikipedia article on War Gods.
Wikipedia article on Lords of the Realm.
Wikipedia article on Dual Heroes.
Wikipedia article on the Super Smash Bros. series.
Conclusions (2:27:35)
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August 19, 2019Episode #52: Assassin Grandmas
https://ia601505.us.archive.org/11/items/avocadogamescast_ep52/Podcast%2052%20edit%201023581390756.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
The Kappa
Lovely Bones
PT
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
3:40 – What We’ve Been Playing
28:55 – Urban Open-World Games We’ve Playing
43:55 – Stories in Urban Open-World Games, Part 1
53:50 – Themes and Societal Influence, Part 1
1:14:35 – The History of the Genre
1:18:55 – Weirdness in Open-World Games
1:23:00 – Themes and Societal Influence, Part 2
1:26:30 – The Content of Open-World Games
1:31:35 – Player Freedom
1:43:05 – Stories in Urban Open-World Games, Part 2
1:46:45 – Supernatural and Sci-Fi Elements
1:52:05 – Superhero Games
2:09:05 – Sandbox Gameplay
2:11:10 – The Business of Open-World Games
2:17:00 – The Future of the Genre
2:22:45 – Concluding with Some Saints Row 2

Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep52
Podcast header image from Sleeping Dogs.
We had severe audio issues in recording this episode. We apologize for the audio quality. Listening with headphones is advised.
Content advisory for relatively mild discussions of sexual exploitation and graphic violence throughout. Linkdump and spoiler warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
Sleeping Dogs’ “Death by a Thousand Cuts” mission. (Sleeping Dogs Wiki on Fandom)
The Simpsons: Hit & Run’s “Set to Kill” mission. (Source: Simpsons Hit and Run Wiki on Fandom)
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas’ “Wrong Side of the Tracks” missions. (Souce: GTA Wiki on Fandom)
What We’ve Been Playing (3:40)
Wikipedia article on Destiny 2.
Clarification: The Anthem demo was released in January 2019. The game itself was released in February. (Source: Wikipedia)
Steam store page for Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus.
Wikipedia article on Kentucky Route Zero.
Wikipedia article on Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Wikipedia article on Chaos Walking.
Wikipedia article on Six Days in Fallujah.
Steam store page for Final Fantasy XIV.
Steam store page for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
Trailer for Bloodstained showcasing visual improvements. (Source: EurogamerGermany on Youtube)
Urban Open-World Games We’ve Been Playing (28:55)
MILD SPOILERS FOR GRAND THEFT AUTO: VICE CITY AND GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS. MAJOR SPOILERS FOR SAINTS ROW 2
Launch trailer for Judgment. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on the Kabukichō neighbourhood of Tokyo.
Steam store page for Murdered: Soul Suspect.
Steam store page for Saints Row 2.
Buggy Saints Row: The Musical. (Source: Cabel Sasser on YouTube)
Stories in Urban Open-World Games, Part 1 (43:55)
No links here.
Themes and Societal Influence, Part 1 (53:50)
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR WATCH_DOGS
Wikipedia article on comedian Dave Chappelle.
Wikipedia article on Dan Houser.
Steam store page for Watch_Dogs.
Steam store page for Watch_Dogs 2.
The History of the Genre (1:14:35)
Wikipedia article on Driver 2.
Weirdness in Open-World Games (1:18:55)
MINOR SPOILERS FOR YAKUZA 0, YAKUZA KIWAMI 2, AND JUDGMENT
Wikipedia article on the tokusatsu genre.
Clarification: By “ring of thieves,” Merve didn’t mean a group of thieves working together, Merve meant a sequence of thieves where the last thief in the sequence was the boy’s dad. (Source: Yakuza 0 Wiki Guide on IGN)
Themes and Societal Influence, Part 2 (1:23:00)
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR YAKUZA 0
Episode #36 of the AVoCADo GamesCast, “AussieCast 2: Electric Didgeridoo.”
The Content of Open-World Games (1:26:30)
Steam store page for Sleeping Dogs.
Wikipedia article on the True Crime series.
Steam store page for L.A. Noire.
Steam store page for Saints Row IV.
Steam store page for Grand Theft Auto III.
Player Freedom (1:31:35)
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR DEUS EX
Steam store page for Deus Ex.
Wikipedia article on Silent Hill 2.
Stories in Urban Open-World Games, Part 2 (1:43:05)
Steam store page for Grand Theft Auto IV.
Wikipedia article on the Hitman series.
Episode #47 of the AVoCADo GamesCast, “It Turns Out We Don’t Live in a Society,” where we discussed GTA V roleplay
Supernatural and Sci-Fi Elements (1:46:45)
Steam store page for Deadly Premonition.
Wikipedia article on the TV series Supernatural.
Steam store page for Vampyr.
Superhero Games (1:52:05)
MINOR SPOILERS FOR ALL THE BATMAN: ARKHAM GAMES
Wikipedia article on the 2018 Spider-Man video game.
Steam store page for Batman – The Telltale Series.
Steam store page for Lego Marvel’s Avengers.
Wikipedia article on Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.
Steam store page for Beyond Eyes.
List of X-Men video games. (Source: Wikipedia)
Steam store page for Batman: Arkham Knight.
Steam store page for Batman: Arkham Origins.
Sandbox Gameplay (2:09:05)
Steam store page for APB Reloaded.
Steam store page for the Just Cause 2 multiplayer mod.
The Business of Open-World Games (2:11:10)
Steam store page for Grand Theft Auto V.
Steam store page for Crackdown 3.
Steam store page for Agents of Mayhem.
Steam store page for Titan Quest.
The Future of the Genre (2:17:00)
MINOR SPOILERS FOR YAKUZA KIWAMI 2 AND YAKUZA 5
Steam store page for Cyberpunk 2077.
Steam store page for Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood.
Steam store page for Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Concluding with Some Saints Row 2 (2:22:45)
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR SAINTS ROW 2
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July 16, 2019Episode #51: Whales
https://ia601403.us.archive.org/3/items/avocadogamescast_ep51/Podcast%2051%20edit%205.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Ninjaneer
Science is Bad
Ben
… and a very special appearance by Psmith as Werner Herzog
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
6:50 – Resident Evil 2 Remake
11:05 – Project Sonic Watch 2019
15:30 – Super Mario Maker 2
42:30 – Judgment, Part 1
55:15 – Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
1:11:35 – Crowdfunding
1:14:50 – Judgment, Part 2
1:17:10 – Tekken and Fighting Game Story Modes
1:33:35 – Samurai Shodown and Entry-Level Fighting Games
1:44:15 – Outer Wilds
1:46:25 – My Friend Pedro
1:52:30 – Katana ZERO and Hardcore Mecha
1:59:55 – Whales… and Other Things

Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep51
Podcast header image from Super Mario Maker 2. Linkdump and content warnings after the jump. While all episodes of the AVoCADo GamesCast contain explicit content, this one is particularly NSFW. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
Introductions (0:15)
Wikipedia article on kiełbasa.
Timmy and Tommy are indeed Tom Nook’s “nephews,” but it’s rumoured that they were adopted. (Source: Animal Crossing Wiki on Fandom)
Resident Evil 2 Remake (6:50)
Steam store page for Resident Evil 7.
Steam store page for the Resident Evil 2 remake.
We can’t find a certain explanation for what “S rank” means. One source says it comes from “exceptional,” while another source says it means “super” or “special” but no one knows for sure. (Sources: Quora and Giant Bomb)
“Check Yourself” by Ice Cube. (Source: TheAlex908 on YouTube)
Answerman is a feature on Anime News Network.
Project Sonic Watch 2019 (11:05)
Wikipedia article on Sonic Heroes.
Steam store page for Sonic Mania.
Steam store page for Sonic Forces.
“Australians love Sonic Forces” was a reference to Gooch Extension’s review of the game. (Source: The Avocado)
Wikipedia article on the Sonic the Hedgehog film.
Super Mario Maker 2 (15:30)
CONTENT WARNING FOR DISCUSSION OF BESTIALITY
Wikipedia article on Super Mario Maker 2.
Wikipedia article on the Nokia N-Gage.
The SouljaGame was indeed withdrawn from sale. (Source: Engadget)
Wikipedia article on Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em.
N Wiki article on DDA levels. (Source: Fandom)
The “anti-union” screenshot from Super Mario Maker 2. (Source: USgamer)
Wikipedia article on Commander Keen.
Wikipedia article on Birdo.
A facehugger is a stage in the life cycle of the creature from the Alien franchise. (Source: Wikipedia)
The infamous John McAfee whale sex Tweet. (Source: KPRC Radio on iHeartRadio)
Wikipedia article on Balloon Fight.
Correction: The arcade game featured in Donkey Kong 64 was Jetpac, not Joust. (Source: Super Mario Wiki)
Steam store page for Yooka-Laylee.
Steam store page Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Correction: There’s actually a Balloon Fight stage in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. (Source: Smash Wiki)
@TripleKyun’s Tweet about F-Zero pachinko.
Clarification: Australian authorities say that the cow-eating feral pig was a hoax, but the newspaper that originally reported on it stands by their story. (Source: The Telegraph)
Correction: Europe and most of Asia are located on the same tectonic plate, the Eurasian Plate. (Source: Geology.com)
Judgment, Part 1 (42:30)
Wikipedia article on Judgment.
Pierre Taki’s legal issues. (Source: Wikipedia)
Correction: Yakuza 3 was partially set in a fictional area of Naha, not Okinawa City. (Source: Wikipedia)
Correction: Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon was always completely standalone. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise.
Dead or Alive Xtreme 3 was only released in Asian markets. (Source: Wikipedia)
Steam store page for Yakuza 0.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night (55:15)
Steam store page for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.
Wikipedia article on Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.
Steam store page for Ori and the Blind Forest.
Steam store page for Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon.
Steam store page for Pandemonium!
Wikipedia article on Lemmings Revolution.
Crowdfunding (1:11:35)
Steam store page for Pillars of Eternity.
Steam store page for Shadowrun Returns.
Steam store page for Mega Man 11.
Steam store page for the upcoming Indivisible.
Steam store page for A Hat in Time.
Steam store page for Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove.
Judgment, Part 2 (1:14:50)
PlayStation Store page for Summer Lesson: Allison & Chisato.
Tekken and Fighting Game Story Modes (1:17:10)
Steam store page for Tekken 7.
Negan trailer for Tekken 7.
Wikipedia article on the Samurai Shodown series.
NetherRealm Studios has developed the recent Mortal Kombat and Injustice games. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Super Smash Bros.
Arc System Works is a Japanese studio that specializes in 2D fighting games. (Source: Wikipedia)
Steam store page for Street Fighter V.
Steam store page for Injustice 2.
Wikpedia article on manga series Hi Score Girl.
Samurai Shodown and Entry-Level Fighting Games (1:33:35)
Wikipedia article on the 2019 Samurai Shodown.
Steam store page for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle.
Steam store page for Fantasy Strike.
Wikipedia article on Rising Thunder.
Steam store page for Divekick.
The Jebailey vs. Nakazawa wrestling much. (Source: All Elite Wrestling on YouTube)
Outer Wilds (1:44:15)
Correction: The game does not have a “the” in its title. (Source: Wikipedia)
Epic Games Store page for Outer Wilds.
My Friend Pedro (1:46:25)
Steam store page for My Friend Pedro.
Funhaus gameplay video of My Friend Pedro that features the killing of enemies with the body parts of other enemies. (Source: YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Xiao Xiao.
An S-rank level clear screen for My Friend Pedro. (Source: Gamepur)
Press kit for DeadToast Entertainment. (Source: DeadToast)
Katana ZERO and Hardcore Mecha (1:52:30)
Steam store page for Katana ZERO.
Steam store page for Hardcore Mecha.
Wikipedia article on The Vision of Escaflowne.
Wikipedia article on Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Whales… and Other Things (1:59:55)
CONTENT WARNINGS FOR EXPLICIT SEXUAL DISCUSSION (INCLUDING BESTIALITY), MENTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND JOKES ABOUT RELIGION
Article on mistaking whale penises for sea monsters. (Source: Daily Grail)
The Avocadocast’s SoundCloud.
The Avocado’s Video Game Science feature.
The SWAT 4 episode of Video Game Science. (Source: The Avocado)
Wikipedia article on Narada.
Wikipedia article on Jonah.
The Luxury Spot’s “whale penis” archives. [NSFW]
Wikipedia article on Ballz.
Steam store page for Genital Jousting.
Wikipedia article on Custer’s Revenge.
Urban Dictionary entries for “snowball.”
Video of a chimpanzee using a frog as a makeshift fleshlight. (Source: TheOutsideEdition on YouTube) [NSFW]
“The James Cameron Submersible,” episode #17 of the GamesCast.
A list of Frogger sequels and spin-offs. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on the Gex series.
Wikipedia article on The Ring franchise.
Correction: Aphrodite was a Greek goddess. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on the Leisure Suit Larry series.
Correction: Bukkake means “splash.” (Source: Wikipedia) [NSFW]
Wikipedia article on Randy Pitchford, friend of the podcast.
Wikipedia article on Blink-182’s Enema of the State.
Wikipedia article on the Aristocrats joke format.
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June 30, 2019Episode #50: The Perfect Ouya
https://ia601409.us.archive.org/17/items/avocadogamescast_ep50/Podcast%2050.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Lovely Bones
Science is Bad
Ben
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
3:40 – Update on Riot Games
11:00 – Pre-E3 Stadia Connect
25:55 – EA Play Livestream
43:25 – Microsoft’s E3 Conference
1:20:05 – Bethesda’s E3 Conference
1:43:30 – Devolver Digital’s E3 Video
1:47:35 – PC Gaming Show
1:55:25 – Ubisoft’s E3 Conference
2:14:30 – Square Enix’s E3 Conference
2:28:50 – Nintendo’s E3 Direct
2:47:35 – E3 Gameplay Footage and Post-Shows
2:52:00 – Sony’s No-Show and E3’s Possible Death
3:11:15 – Best of E3
3:20:30 – Worst of E3
3:25:00 – Notable Absences of E3
3:32:10 – The Future of E3
3:38:30 – The Ouya and Other Consoles
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep50
Podcast header image taken from Amazon. Linkdump after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
Wikipedia article on Tribes. The latest release is indeed called Tribes: Ascend.
Update on Riot Games (3:40)
Information on the California DFEH investigation into Riot Games. Correction: The initialism is DFEH, not DEFH, and it stands for Department of Fair Employment and Housing. (Source: The Verge)
Clarification: We haven’t been able to find any records of gender discrimination at Telltale Games, but if any do come to our attention, we will update this linkdump accordingly.
Description of a League of Legends ad. (Source: League of Legends Boards)
Pre-E3 Stadia Connect (11:00)
Pre-E3 Stadia Connect video. (Source: Stadia on YouTube)
Recap of the Stadia Connect. (Source: Kotaku)
An image of Stadia’s controller. (Source: The Verge)
Clarification: Alan Wake was pulled from storefronts over music licensing issues back in 2017, but it returned in October of 2018. (Source: Gamasutra)
Correction: The Google Glass prototype was indeed discontinued back in 2015, but the product returned as an “Enterprise Edition” in 2017. Heaven help us. (Source: Wikipedia)
EA Play Livestream (25:55)
EA Play press conference and post show livestream archive. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
The “indie” games EA announced at E3. (Source: The Verge)
EA’s statements on Anthem at E3. (Source: GamersPrey on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on 38 Studios, Curt Schilling’s now-defunct game studio.
Correction: The level-up points in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided are called Praxis Kits, not Phoenix Points. (Source: Eurogamer)
Microsoft’s E3 Conference (43:25)
Xbox E3 briefing 2019. (Source: Xbox on YouTube)
Recap of the E3 briefing. (Source: Kotaku)
Correction: The head of the Xbox brand at Microsoft is Phil Spencer, not Phil Spector. (Source: Wikipedia)
Steam store page for Spacebase DF-9. Reviews are overwhelmingly negative.
E3 2019 trailer for Wasteland 3. (Source: GameSpot Trailers on YouTube)
E3 2019 gameplay demo for Gears 5. (Source: Meteorite Games on YouTube)
Steam store page for Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Trailer for Tales of Arise. (Source: Bandai Namco Entertainment America on YouTube)
Correction: CrossFire, in its various incarnations, has over 660 million registered users, not 80 million. (Source: Wikipedia)
Remedy’s official CrossFire site.
Wikipedia article on Escape from Tarkov.
Information on the in-game ad in Cyberpunk 2077 and the controversy it caused. (Source: Polygon)
Wikipedia article on the Witcher series.
The new Blair Witch video game is being made by Bloober Team. (Source: The Wrap)
Wikipedia article on Annapurna Interactive.
The Steven Universe composers who are working on Way to the Woods are Aivi and Surasshu. (Source: Inverse)
Trailer for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator. (Source: Xbox on YouTube)
Bethesda’s E3 Conference (1:20:05)
2019 Bethesda E3 Showcase. (Source: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube)
Recap of the conference. (Source: Kotaku)
The cheering guy at the Bethesda conference was sincere. (Source: Twitter)
Clarification: The microtransactions in Wolfenstein: Youngblood will be purely cosmetic. This was not the information that was publicly available at the time of recording. (Source: VG24/7)
The interview with Ikumi Nakamura and Shinji Mikami that Ben mentioned. (Source: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube)
Ikumi Nakamura with a shotgun. (Source: ME.ME)
Correction: Billy Blaze is the Doom Slayer’s father, not the Doom Slayer himself. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Evolve.
Correction: Gun Media co-developed the Friday the 13th game with IllFonic, but it’s IllFonic that’s handling Predator: Hunting Grounds. (Source: VGR)
IMDB entry for the “Jabberwocky” episode of Better Off Ted.
Devolver Digital’s E3 Video (1:43:30)
Devolver Digital’s Big Fancy Press Conference 2019. (Source: DevolverDigital on YouTube)
Steam store page for Devolver Bootleg.
Official website for Enter the Gungeon: House of the Gundead.
Steam store page for My Friend Pedro.
PC Gaming Show 2019 (1:47:35)
The PC Gaming Show at E3 2019. (Source: PC Gamer on YouTube)
Recap of the show. (Source: PC Gamer)
A showcase of ray tracing in Minecraft. (Source: Digital Foundry on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on AMD TressFX.
Ubisoft’s E3 Conference (1:55:25)
Ubisoft E3 2019 conference. (Source: Ubisoft North America on YouTube)
Recap of the show. (Source: Kotaku)
Launch trailer for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s story creator mode. (Source: Ubisoft North America on YouTube)
Official website for Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad.
Wikipedia article on Mythic Quest.
Official website for Apple TV+.
The essay in which Clint Hocking coined the term “ludonarrative dissonance.” (Source: Click Nothing)
Wikipedia article on Justin Bieber.
Wikipedia article on Far Cry 2.
Official website for Uplay+.
Square Enix’s E3 Conference (2:14:30)
Square Enix Live at E3 2019. (Source: SquareEnixPresents on YouTube)
Recap of the show. (Source: Kotaku)
Interview explaining the format of the Avengers video game. (Source: Eurogamer)
Clarification: Hitman was published by Square Enix between 2012 and 2016. The IP is no longer owned Square Enix. (Source: Wikipedia)
A collection of memes and immature posts about Tifa’s new character model in the Final Fantasy VII remake. We could not find any that used the term “holy text.” (Source: Know Your Meme)
The infamous Sekiro copypasta. (Source: Polygon)
Wikipedia article on Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles.
Nintendo’s E3 Direct (2:28:50)
Nintendo Direct for E3 2019. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Recap of the Direct. (Source: Kotaku)
Article on Metroid Prime 4’s delay. (Source: Polygon)
Speculation about a playable Zelda in the Breath of the Wild sequel. (Source: Polygon)
An article about “rehydrated” Ganon. (Source: Polygon)
E3 Gameplay Footage and Post-Shows (2:47:35)
Days 1, 2, and 3 of Nintendo Treehouse livestreams at E3. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Inside Xbox at E3 2019. (Source: Xbox on YouTube)
Days 1, 2, and 3 of Ubisoft E3 booth streams. (Source: Ubisoft North America on YouTube)
Sony’s No-Show and E3’s Possible Death (2:52:00)
Sony’s State of Play videos. (Source: PlayStation Blog)
Merve’s joking blog post about E3. (Source: Tumblr)
Ghost of Tsushima E3 2018 gameplay. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Information on the new Call of Duty’s behind-closed-doors presentation. (Source: Xbox Wire)
Lovely Bones’s article on E3 2019. (Source: The Avocado)
Best of E3 (3:11:15)
E3 2019 trailer for Animal Crossing: New Horizons. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
E3 2019 announcement trailer for Elden Ring. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Uncut second trailer for Brave Earth: Prologue. (Source: Kayinworks on YouTube)
E3 KF teaser for Superliminal. (Source: Pillow Castle on YouTube)
E3 2019 trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake. (Source: GameSpot Trailers on YouTube)
Bungie interview at E3 Coliseum 2019. (Source: gameslice on YouTube)
Xbox Game Pass announcements at E3 2019. (Source: Xbox Wire)
Correction: Stadia is NOT launching in Australia or New Zealand. (Source: Android Authority)
Correction: Łódź is pronounced more like “wootch” than whatever the heck Merve said. (Source: Wikipedia)
E3 2019 trailer for 12 Minutes. (Source: GameSpot Trailers)
E3 trailer for Way to the Woods. (Source: GameSpot Trailers)
PC Gaming Show 2019 trailer for Mosaic. (Source: PC Gamer on YouTube)
Astral Chain gameplay at Nintendo Treehouse, Parts 1 and 2. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Worst of E3 (3:20:30)
Official E3 Announce [sic] trailer for Commander Keen. (Source: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube)
E3 2019 announcement of Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet. (Source: Kotaku on YouTube)
Official E3 world premiere of Deathloop. (Source: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube)
Full world premiere presentation for Marvel’s Avengers. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Official E3 2019 Wastelanders gameplay trailer for Fallout 76. (Source: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube)
Notable Absences of E3 (3:25:00)
Wikipedia article on 22Cans.
Parody Twitter account petermolydeux.
Wikipedia article on Curiosity: What’s Inside the Cube?
Announcement trailer for Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Issues with installing both Prey games at the same time. (Source: Reddit)
September 2018 Direct Trailer for Town. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Information on Untitled Goose Game’s delay. (Source: Polygon)
The Future of E3 (3:32:10)
E3 2012 Wonderbook demo. (Source: GameTrailers on YouTube)
Correction: Wonderbook had four games. (Source: Wikipedia)
Correction: Keanu Reeves said “You’re breathtaking,” not “You’re beautiful.” (Source: Know Your Meme)
The Ouya and Other Consoles (3:38:30)
Wikipedia article on the Ouya.
Steam store page for Amazing Frog?
Steam store page for TowerFall Ascension.
The Soulja Boy console is no more. (Source: Engadget)
Official press release for the Playdate handheld system. Correction: The retail price is $149, not $200.
Correction: The game was called Fighting Rabbit, and it was made by Casio. (Source: Handheld Empire)
The Nintendo Game & Watch Black Jack console. Correction: It didn’t have poker, just a couple of blackjack games. (Source: Wikipedia)
The Border Army handheld game, made by Casio. (Source: Handheld Empire)
Wikipedia article on Lada.
The Nintendo Game & Watch Egg console. (Source: Wikipedia)
The Nintendo Game & Watch Octopus console. (Source: Wikipedia)
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June 11, 2019Episode #49: Tom Clancy’s Avengers
https://ia801503.us.archive.org/15/items/avocadogamescast_ep49/Podcast%2049.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Lovely Bones
PT
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
1:40 – What We’ve Been Playing
23:45 – Randy Pitchford’s Recent Troubles -sigh-
36:10 – Epic Games’ Recent Troubles
51:10 – Riot Games’ Recent Troubles
59:20 – A Digression on Online Journalism
1:03:35 – E3 2019 Preview: Intro
1:14:55 – E3 2019 Preview: Microsoft
1:20:40 – E3 2019 Preview: Nintendo
1:28:55 – E3 2019 Preview: Bethesda
1:37:10 – E3 2019 Preview: Ubisoft
1:43:30 – E3 2019 Preview: Square Enix
1:49:15 – Sony’s Potential Troubles
2:00:40 – VR
2:04:55 – What We’re Anticipating at E3
2:17:50 – Conclusions
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep49
Podcast header image taken from Know Your Meme. Linkdump and content warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
Wikipedia article on the Suikoden series.
Yharnam is the location where Bloodborne takes place. (Source: Wikipedia)
Steam store pages for Elite Dangerous and Jurassic World Evolution.
What We’ve Been Playing (1:40)
Official website for Dauntless. It is indeed free-to-play.
Correction: There is no currently available retail information on Dauntless, as it is free-to-play and was released in late May. (Source: VGChartz)
Plaideweave in Dragon Age: Inquisition. (Source: Reddit)
Latest patch for Suikoden II. (Source: Suikosource)
Steam store page for Final Fantasy XIV Online.
The new Final Fantasy XIV expansion, Shadowbringers, is coming out on July 2nd, 2019. (Source: Square Enix)
Wikipedia article on Pikmin 2.
Olimar’s and Louie’s names are meant to sound like Mario and Luigi. (Source: Pikmin Wiki on Fandom)
The action RPG Overlord spin-off was called Dark Legend. It also had an action-puzzle spin-off called Minions. (Source: Wikipedia)
The 2D spin-off of the Pikmin series is called Hey! Pikmin. (Source: Wikipedia)
Randy Pitchford’s Recent Troubles -sigh- (23:45)
CONTENT WARNING: DISCUSSION OF ANIMAL ABUSE
The Jimquisition’s video on Randy Pitchford. (Source: Jim Sterling on YouTube)
Jim Sterling on the animal abuse video Randy Pitchford shared. (Source: Jim Sterling on YouTube)
Game Informer’s Tweet about microtransactions in Borderlands 3.
Gearbox, Epic, and Valve were all expressly excluded in Bungie’s contract from working on Destiny games. (Source: GamesIndustry.biz)
Wikipedia article on Denis Dyack.
Epic Games’ Recent Troubles (36:10)
Controversy over the Epic Games Store mega sale. (Source: Jim Sterling on YouTube)
Borderlands 3 was actually one of the games pulled from the Epic Games Store in the wake of the discount controversy. (Source: Screen Rant)
Corrections and clarifications: The main controversy surrounding Ashen was its Epic Games Store exclusivity on PC, because it was originally advertised as an Xbox Play Anywhere title. Ashen’s developers appear to have been fine with the sale, at least going by their social media. The game that quietly raised its price, necessitating an apologetic blog post afterward, was Hades, developed by Supergiant Games. (Sources: Game Rant, A44 Games on Twitter, and Supergiant Games blog)
Reports on crunch at Epic Games. (Source: Polygon)
Official site for TikiOne Steam Cleaner. (Source: GitHub)
Steam Spreader is a tool in GameSave Manager. (Source: Cloud Storage Buzz)
Correction: The 100 GB figure for Star Citizen’s hard drive space requirements came from a 2015 forum post by a Cloud Imperium Games employee. Currently the game requires 47 GB for the launcher and an addition 20 GB for the pagefile. (Sources: Massively Overpowered and Roberts Space Industries)
Riot Games’ Recent Troubles (51:10)
Article on the walkout at Riot Games. (Source: Kotaku)
Article on sexism at Riot Games. (Source: Kotaku)
Riot Games is indeed based in Los Angeles. (Source: Wikipedia)
A Digression on Online Journalism (59:20)
Clarification: Many of the people responsible for making lists and quizzes at BuzzFeed were laid off in January. But many of the most popular quizzes on the site were made by unpaid site users. (Source: Intelligencer)
The Jimquisition on non-games topics in games media. (Source: Jim Sterling on YouTube)
E3 2019 Preview: Intro (1:03:35)
Official website for E3.
Official website for CES.
Recap of Sony’s May 2019 State of Play. (Source: PlayStation blog)
Release date reveal trailer for Death Stranding. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Correction: The Google Stadia Connect was held June 6th, 2019. (Source: CNET)
Devolver Digital’s E3 2018 “press conference.” (Source: Devolver Digital on YouTube)
Confirmation: The Mario + Rabbids developer who cried during Ubisoft’s 2017 E3 presser was Davide Soliani. (Source: Tuan X on YouTube)
E3 2019 Preview: Microsoft (1:14:55)
Microsoft’s E3 2018 press conference. (Source: Xbox on YouTube)
Information on Microsoft’s studio acquisitions. (Source: The Verge)
Microsoft is bringing more games to Steam and Xbox Game Pass to PC. (Source: PC Gamer)
Steam store page for Jump Force.
E3 2019 Preview: Nintendo (1:20:40)
Nintendo’s E3 2018 Direct. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Nintendo’s pre-E3 Pokémon Direct. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Restrictions on playing online with friends in Super Mario Maker 2. (Source: Kotaku)
A “boneless OJ” meme in Splatoon. (Source: Disqus)
E3 2019 Preview: Bethesda (1:28:55)
Bethesda’s E3 2019 press conference. (Source: Bethesda Softworks on YouTube)
Fallout 76’s 2019 roadmap. (Source: Bethesda)
Steam store page for Wolfenstein: Youngblood.
Steam store page for Rage 2.
Paul Tassi’s accidental feud with Rage 2’s Twitter. (Source: Forbes)
Wikipedia article on Andrew W.K.
E3 2019 Preview: Ubisoft (1:37:10)
Ubisoft’s E3 2018 press conference. (Source: Ubisoft on YouTube)
Ubisoft’s leaked titles include Roller Champions, which we discussed, and Watch Dogs Legion, which leaked after recording. (Sources: Polygon and Kotaku)
E3 2019 Preview: Square Enix (1:43:30)
Square Enix’s E3 2018 press conference. (Source: SquareEnixPresents on YouTube)
Merve’s scathing review of Thief. (Source: Refrigerator Rants)
Steam store page for Octopath Traveler.
Official website for Square Enix Collective.
Sony’s Potential Troubles (1:49:15)
Sony’s E3 2018 press conference. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Correction: The PS4’s pricing was revealed by Andrew House, not Shawn Layden, at E3 2013. (Source: IGN on YouTube)
VR (2:00:40)
Wikipedia article on Tetris Effect.
Wikipedia article on the Virtual Boy.
Wikipedia article on Beat Saber.
What We’re Anticipating at E3 (2:04:55)
E3 2018 announcement trailer for Halo Infinite. (Source: HALO on YouTube)
The Kappa’s offer to do a Shooter Tutor for Halo: Combat Evolved. (Source: Disqus)
Steam store page for The Master Chief Collection.
Steam store page for Cuphead.
E3 2018 gameplay trailer for Ori and the Will of the Wisps. (Source: Xbox on YouTube)
Konami’s legendarily awful E3 2010 press conference. (Source: All Ice on YouTube)
Correction: Mr. Caffeine was at Ubisoft’s E3 2011 press conference, not Activision’s. (Source: Know Your Meme)
Correction and confirmation: The launch price of the PS3 was $599 US, not $699. This was indeed announced at Sony’s E3 2006 presser, though, and it was also this presser that provided the source of the “massive damage” meme. (Source: Know Your Meme)
Epic Games Store page for Outer Wilds.
Announcement trailer for Luigi’s Mansion 3. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Announcement trailer for the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Announcement trailer for Astral Chain. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Conclusions (2:17:50)
Apple is splitting iTunes into separate apps for podcasts, TV, and music. (Source: The Verge)
Official website for iTunes.
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May 27, 2019Episode #48: Welcome to Our Anime Podcast
https://ia601509.us.archive.org/13/items/avocadogamescast_ep48/Podcast%2048%20edit%203.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Wolfman Jew
Ben
Mr. Glitch
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
5:55 – Detective Pikachu
15:30 – Project Sonic Watch 2019
30:05 – What We’ve Been Playing
1:40:00 – Magic in Games, Part 1
2:01:15 – A Digression on Anime
2:09:55 – Magic in Games, Part 2
2:17:55 – Narrative Framing Devices
2:26:05 – Magic in Games, Part 3
2:32:45 – Conclusions
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep48
Podcast header image taken from the official Kingdom Hearts website. Linkdump, spoiler warnings, and content warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
The “Marxist Risk” with a south-up map is a PC game called Neocolonialism. A related game is the World Game, developed by Buckminster Fuller of all people, and it uses a Dymaxion map projection, which involves projecting the globe onto an icosahedron and then flattening it out. (Sources: Wikipedia and Steam)
The “castle” The Kappa was referencing is the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International, located at 5930 Franklin Avenue in Los Angeles. Here’s a photo. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Chick tracts.
Detective Pikachu (5:55)
SPOILERS FOR JOHN WICK
Wikipedia article on Pokémon Detective Pikachu.
Wikipedia article on Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige.
Wikipedia article on John Wick, the first film in the franchise of the same name.
Wikipedia article on the Super Mario Bros. film.
Wikipedia article on the Assassin’s Creed film.
Amazon store page for Calculus of Variations: Mechanics, Control and Other Applications by Charles R. MacCluer.
Wikipedia article on the Detective Pikachu game.
Project Sonic Watch 2019 (15:30)
Official Sonic The Hedgehog trailer. The titular character is being redesigned, and the movie is being delayed. Note: We recorded this podcast before the delay was announced. (Sources: Paramount Pictures on YouTube and BuzzFeed News)
The clip from Planet With where Sensei eats cabbage. (Source: Tumblr)
The Sonic poster with long legs. (Source: Sonic Stadium)
Len’s cover of “Kids in America,” recorded for Digimon: The Movie soundtrack. (Source: LEN TV on YouTube)
Music video for “Steal My Sunshine” by Len.
The main characters from Sonic Boom. (Source: Trusted Reviews)
Information on the promotional controversy for Kick-Ass 2. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Doom.
Wikipedia article on Lady in the Lake.
Wikipedia article on Sonic X.
What We’ve Been Playing (30:05)
MILD SPOILERS FOR MORTAL KOMBAT 11 AND PERSONA 5
Steam store page for Elite Dangerous.
Steam store page for RollerCoaster Tycoon 2.
Origin store page for Anthem.
Steam store page for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
The Sekiro Tweet that everybody clowned on. (Source: Kotaku)
Steam store page for Final Fantasy VI.
Wikipedia article on Red Dead Redemption 2.
Wikipedia article on World of Warcraft.
Steam store page for NieR:Automata.
Wikipedia article on Kingdom Hearts III.
The Donald Duck joke from Friends. (Source: Friends Post on YouTube)
Steam store page for Mortal Kombat 11.
Wikipedia article on the Mortal Kombat film.
Correction: The game is called Under Night In-Birth, not “Underbirth.” (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Persona 5.
Wikipedia article on Persona 4 Arena.
Wikipedia article on Ehrgeiz.
Wikipedia article on Fighters Megamix.
Magic in Games, Part 1 (1:40:00)
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR DRAKENGARD
Wikipedia article on Betrayal at Krondor.
Steam store page for Darwinia.
Steam store page for Okami.
Wikipedia article on Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow.
Wikipedia article on the Dragon Age franchise.
Steam store page for Prey (2017).
Steam store page for Final Fantasy VII.
Steam store page for Final Fantasy VIII.
Wikipedia article on Lost Odyssey.
Wikipedia article on the Dungeon Keeper franchise.
Steam store page for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Clarification: The Kappa was talking about Drakensang. (Source: Steam)
Wikipedia article on Drakengard.
Steam store page for Dark Souls.
Steam store page for Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura.
Steam store page for Dishonored.
Steam store page for Kentucky Route Zero.
Wikipedia article on inFAMOUS.
Steam store page for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines.
Official website for Dungeons & Dragons.
Wikipedia article on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle.
Steam store page for the original DOOM.
A Digression on Anime (2:01:15)
Wikipedia article on Gate.
Wikipedia article on Hellsing.
Wikipedia article on Durarara!!
Wikipedia article on Baccano!
Wikipedia article on Death Note.
Wikipedia article on Planet With.
Wikipedia article on Sword Art Online.
Wikipedia article on Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.
Wikipedia article on Ouran High School Host Club.
Wikipedia article on Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun.
Wikipedia article on A Sister’s All You Need.
Wikipedia article on Eromanga Sensei.
Wikipedia article on Sonic Underground.
Know Your Meme article on Sanic.
Sonic Underground theme song. (Source: tv2zebra on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on the Donkey Kong Country TV series.
Magic in Games, Part 2 (2:09:55)
MILD SPOILERS FOR PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME
Wikipedia article on the Witcher series.
Steam store page for Final Fantasy VII.
Steam store page for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.
Steam store page for Child of Light.
Wikipedia article on Shadow of the Colossus.
Wikipedia article on the Mass Effect series.
Steam store page for Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.
Steam store page for Fable.
Steam store page for Jade Empire.
Steam store page for Prey (2017).
Steam store page for Prince of Persia (2008).
Narrative Framing Devices (2:17:55)
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR ASSASSIN’S CREED III AND ASSASSIN’S CREED.
Steam store page for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
Steam store page for Call of Juarez Gunslinger.
Steam store page for Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge.
Wikipedia article on the Assassin’s Creed series.
Wikipedia article on Persona 5.
Magic in Games, Part 3 (2:26:05)
Wikipedia article on Pokémon.
Bulbapedia article on Arceus.
Wikipedia article on Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Correction: Merve was talking about XC2, not XC1.
Bulbapedia article on Tsareena.
Bulbapedia article on Salazzle.
Bulbapedia article on Greninja.
Boomy the Cat is a character from This House Has People In It. (Source: This House Has People In It Wiki on Fandom)
Conclusions (2:32:45)
CONTENT WARNING FOR DISCUSSIONS OF MUTILATION, VORE, AND VIOLATIONS OF CONSENT
An explanation of what a “farmer blow” is. (Source: Urban Dictionary)
Bulbapedia article on Salazzle.
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April 22, 2019Episode #47: It Turns Out We Don’t Live in a Society
https://ia801500.us.archive.org/32/items/avocadogamescast_ep47/Podcast%2047%20edit%204.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Admirax
godzilluhhh
Lovely Bones
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
3:15 – GTA V Roleplaying
16:40 – What We’ve Been Playing
38:40 – Admirax Hates Memes
56:50 – Difficulty in Games, Part 1
1:32:45 – Group Effort in Games
1:42:20 – Difficulty in Games, Part 2
1:52:10 – Conclusion
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep47
Podcast header image from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Linkdump and content warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
No links here.
GTA V Rolepaying (3:15)
An article on GTA V roleplaying. (Source: Kotaku)
Official website for Red vs. Blue. (Source: Rooster Teeth)
ashlynn’s Twitch channel.
RemiTheSiren’s Twitch channel.
Ziggy’s Twitch channel.
MickDaInfamous’s Twitch channel.
A clip explaining Amara and Brenda’s relationship. (Source: Twitch)
Kitboga’s Twitch channel.
What We’ve Been Playing (16:40)
Wikipedia article on Bloodborne.
Steam store page for Sid Meier’s Civilization VI.
The expansions for Civilization VI have not been released on the Switch. (Source: Wikipedia)
Wikipedia article on Zoo Tycoon.
Wikipedia article on the film Blackfish.
Steam store page for Jurassic World Evolution.
Wikipedia article on Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
Admirax Hates Memes (38:40)
CONTENT WARNING FOR MASS VIOLENCE
Explanations for the “We Live in a Society” meme and the associated Gamer Joker meme. (Source: Know Your Meme)
Wikipedia article on the 2012 mass shooting in Aurora, Colorado.
Wikipedia article on Battlefield V.
Know Your Meme article on the PC Master Race meme.
The backlash to Cranium’s “esports dress.” (Source: Junkee)
A VHS promotional video for Star Fox 64 from 1997. (Source: Janglez311 on YouTube)
Difficulty in Games, Part 1 (56:50)
Steam store page for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
Steam store page for Cuphead.
Steam store page for Dead Rising.
Correction: In Sekiro, you lose your lock-on when you die, but you can lock on again while downed before resurrecting. (No link here; Merve discovered this himself after recording the podcast.)
Entry #4 in this listicle in about the programming glitch in Space Invaders. (Source: Cracked)
The “never underestimate the power for firefighter born in July” t-shirt. (Source: TeeHog)
Wikipedia article on I Wanna Be the Guy: The Movie: The Game.
How the Sekiro difficulty Tweet became a meme. (Source: Kotaku)
Correction: Shakespeare’s plays were in Early Modern English, not Old English. (Source: Wikipedia)
Group Effort in Games (1:32:45)
Official website for World of Warcraft.
Official website for EverQuest.
Origin store page for Anthem.
Steam store page for Payday: The Heist.
Steam store page for Portal 2.
Steam store page for Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Tournaments at The Avocado.
Difficulty in Games, Part 2 (1:42:20)
Kingdom Hearts Wiki article on Demyx.
Kingdom Hearts Wiki article on Riku.
Final Fantasy Wiki article on Emerald Weapon. (Source: Fandom)
Pikmin Wiki article on Scornet Maestro. (Source: Fandom)
Wikipedia article on the Punch-Out!! series.
Steam store page for Baba Is You.
Steam store page for Pato Box.
Conclusion (1:52:10)
Wikipedia articles on hockey players Tie Domi, Radek Bonk, and Sandis Ozoliņš.
The weird made-up American names from Fighting Baseball. (Source: Press The Buttons)
Merve’s subtle image edit of the Fighting Baseball roster. (Source: Merve Has a Tumblr)
Wikipedia article on Heaven Is for Real, which documents the near-death experience of Colton Burpo.
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