AVoCADo GamesCast

By Merve, The Kappa, and friendsArts Leisure Games

AVoCADo GamesCast episodes

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
No links here.
AVoCADo GamesCast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/
0 min
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.
AVoCADo GamesCast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/
0 min
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)
AVoCADo GamesCast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/
0 min
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.
AVoCADo GamesCast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/
0 min
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.
AVoCADo GamesCast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/
0 min
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.
AVoCADo GamesCast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/
0 min
April 10, 2019Episode #46: Ludic Combinatorics
https://ia601408.us.archive.org/15/items/avocadogamescast_ep46/Podcast%2046%20edit%204.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Ben
Wolfman Jew
Lovely Bones
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
2:00 – What We’ve Been Playing
45:15 – Nindies Showcase
52:30 – Stadia and Steam
1:16:20 – Influencers and EA Game Changers
1:45:55 – Conclusion
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep46
Podcast header image from Baba Is You. Linkdump after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
The “just according to keikaku” meme. (Source: Know Your Meme)
Mythra is a character in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. (Source: Xenoblade Wiki on Fandom)
The Boruto’s dad meme. (Source: Know Your Meme)
What We’ve Been Playing (2:00)
Steam store page for Baba Is You.
Wikipedia article on Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
Steam store page for Devil May Cry 5.
Wikipedia article on Super Mario Galaxy.
Steam store page for Sonic Adventure 2.
Steam store page for Sonic Forces.
Wikipedia article on Tom Clancy’s The Division 2.
Wikipedia article on Anthem.
Wikipedia article on James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game.
jacksfilms video “Can ANYONE name a single character from the movie Avatar?” Correction: This is a YouTube video, not a late-night segment. (Source: jacksfilms on YouTube)
Funhaus’s Avatar gameplay videos, Part 1 and Part 2. (Source: Funhaus on YouTube)
Nindies Showcase (45:15)
Cadence of Hyrule reveal trailer. (Source: Nintendo UK on YouTube)
Announcement trailer for Cuphead on Nintendo Switch. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Correction: The toys-to-life Ubisoft game featured Star Fox Is called Starlink: Battle for Atlas, not “Atlantis.” Source: Wikipedia
Correction: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle wasn’t a launch title for the Switch, but it was released a few months after the console’s launch. (Source: Wikipedia)
Announcement trailer for The Red Lantern. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Stadia and Steam (52:30)
Stadia’s official website.
The Stadia keynote at GDC 2019. (Source: Google on YouTube)
Digital Foundry’s analysis of the Project Stream beta.
Wikipedia article on Google Glass.
The What’s On Steam Twitter feed. The Steam Releases Twitter feed is very similar.
Correction: Hulu is only offered in the U.S. and Japan, but not the U.K. (Source: Wikipedia)
Influencers and EA Game Changers (1:16:20)
Official website for EA Game Changers.
News story about the Sims Game Changers sexual harassment scandal. (Source: Polygon)
Ben Kuchera on his experience at a Call of Duty: Black Ops review event. (Source: Ars Technica)
Correction: Kane & Lynch: Dead Men came out in 2007. Jeff Gerstmann was fired from GameSpot that same year. (Source: Wikipedia)
Information on the TmarTn/Syndicate settlement with the FTC. (Source: Dot Esports)
Siskel and Ebert’s history with the Friday the 13th franchise. (Source: Hitfix on Uproxx)
Conclusion (1:45:55)
No links here.
AVoCADo GamesCast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/
0 min
March 08, 2019Episode #45: Hillys & Hengsha
https://ia801404.us.archive.org/32/items/avocadogamescast_ep45/Podcast%2045%20edit%204.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Andy Tuttle
Mr. Glitch
Lovely Bones
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
1:35 – What We’ve Been Playing
40:30 – February Nintendo Direct
1:02:10 – Reggie Fils-Aime’s Retirement
1:04:40 – Favourite Levels/Worlds to Explore
1:20:00 – What Makes a World Interesting to Explore
1:38:05 – Settings We’d Like to Explore
1:53:30 – Disappointing Games in Interesting Settings
2:01:25 – Conclusion
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep45
Podcast header image from Jade Empire. Linkdump, content warnings, and spoiler warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
Wikipedia article on the unreleased StarCraft Ghost.
Gamepedia article on Nugget the chicken from Yakuza 0.
Power Moons are the main progress-gating collectible in Super Mario Odyssey. (Source: Super Mario Wiki)
What We’ve Been Playing (1:35)
CONTENT WARNING FOR DISCUSSION OF SEVERE INJURIES
Wikipedia article on Gunstar Heroes.
The 3DS version of Gunstar Heroes does indeed support two-player coop. (Source: Nintendo)
A longplay of Wario World for the GameCube. (Source: LongplayArchive on YouTube)
A longplay of Wario Land Shake It! for the Wii. (Source: Maui Retro-Gaming on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Super Mario Bros. 2.
Mid-Aughts Meltdown article on Blinx: The Time Sweeper. (Source: The Avocado)
Official websites for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.
Official webpage for Toy Story Midway Mania! (Source: Disneyland’s official website)
Wikipedia article on Disney Infinity.
Origin store page for Anthem.
Wikipedia article on jiangshi.
Gameplay footage of Jiangshi Mei in Overwatch. (Source: l4djordan123)
Steam store page for When Ski Lifts Go Wrong.
Wikipedia article on RollerCoaster Tycoon.
Confirmation: When Ski Lifts Go Wrong is only available on Windows, OSX, and Switch. (Source: Hugecalf Studios)
Official website for Pokémon GO.
February Nintendo Direct (40:30)
The February 13th Nintendo Direct presentation. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Reveal trailer for Tetris 99. (Source: GameTrailers on YouTube)
Gameplay trailer for Apex Legends. (Source: Apex Legends on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Command & Conquer: Renegade.
Reveal trailer for Box Boy + Box Girl. (Source: GameXplain on YouTube)
Launch trailer for Kirby Star Allies. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on the World Heroes series.
Wikipedia article on Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star.
Announcement trailer for Astral Chain. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Steam store page for Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance.
ProZD’s “official subs vs fansubs” skit. (Source: ProZD on YouTube)
Announcement trailer for Super Mario Maker 2. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Franchise Festival article on the 2D Mario games. (Source: The Avocado)
Trailer for the Luigi’s Balloon World mode in Super Mario Odyssey. Correction: Luigi is not prone in midair; he is actually on his tiptoes, his heels having been elevated from the ground by the balloons tied to his back. (Source: ProsafiaGaming on YouTube)
Official trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Reggie Fils-Aime’s Retirement (1:02:10)
News story on Fils-Aime’s retirement. (Source: Polygon)
An explanation of Doug Bowser memes. (Source: Know Your Meme)
Favourite Levels/Worlds to Explore (1:04:40)
MILD SPOILERS FOR DEUS EX AND BEYOND GOOD & EVIL
Mario Kart Racing Wiki article on Royal Raceway.
Wikpedia article on Battlezone.
Deus Ex Wiki article on Hong Kong.
Wikipedia article on Beyond Good & Evil.
Deus Ex Wiki articles on Detroit, Hengsha, and Prague.
What Makes a World Interesting to Explore (1:20:00)
MINOR SPOILERS FOR JADE EMPIRE AND DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS. MAJOR SPOILERS FOR DRAGON AGE: INQUISITION.
Steam store page for Jade Empire.
Overworld map for Beyond Good & Evil. (Source: Moby Games)
Wikipedia article on Super Mario Odyssey.
Wikipedia article on Metroid.
Dragon Age Wiki articles on bears and nugs.
Addendum: the “pope” of the Chantry in the Dragon Age series is called the Divine. (Source: Dragon Age Wiki on Fandom)
Avon Barksdale is a character on The Wire. (Source: Wikipedia)
Settings We’d Like to Explore (1:38:05)
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR BAYONETTA
TV Tropes page on Solar Punk.
Mass Effect Wiki article on Priority: Sur’Kesh, the Mass Effect 3 mission on the Salarian homeworld.
Steam store page for the Resident Evil 2 remake.
Steam store page for Batman: Arkham Aslyum.
Steam store page for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.
Wikipedia article on Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.
Wikipedia article on the fictional country of Wakanda.
Overwatch Wiki article on the Numbani map.
Wikipedia article on Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Steam store page for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West.
Official website for Dante’s Inferno. (Source: EA)
Steam store page for Darksiders III.
Steam store page for Bayonetta.
Official website for The You Testament.
Steam store page for Super 3-D Noah’s Ark. Yes, you can buy this game on Steam.
The “Billy Graham’s Bible Blaster” segment from The Simpsons. (Source: Peter Smith on YouTube)
Dragon Age Wiki article on the Chantry.
Wikipedia article on H.R. Giger.
Disappointing Games in Interesting Settings (1:53:30)
Steam store page for We Happy Few.
Steam store page for Apotheon.
Wikipedia article on Alien Hominid.
Wikipedia article on the Destroy All Humans! series.
Kingdom Hearts Wiki article on Hollow Bastion.
Conclusion (2:01:25)
The new video game releases articles at The Avocado.
Mid-Aughts Meltdown articles on The Avocado.
The twice-weekly video game threads at The Avocado.
The Franchise Festival series at The Avocado.
AVoCADo GamesCast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/
0 min
February 17, 2019Episode #44: Danthem
https://ia801502.us.archive.org/30/items/avocadogamescast_ep44/Podcast%2044%20edit%205.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Pulprobot
Science is Bad
Wolfman Jew
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
3:10 – What Merve Has Been Playing
9:20 – What Pulprobot Has Been Playing
22:50 – What Wolfman Jew Has Been Playing
35:05 – What The Kappa Has Been Playing
39:50 – What Science is Bad Has Been Playing
50:25 – The Anthem Demo
1:24:20 – Kingdom Hearts, Part 1
1:46:55 – Changing Tastes, Part 1
1:52:45 – Kingdom Hearts, Part 2
1:59:05 – Changing Tastes, Part 2
2:04:25 – Trends in Game Marketing
2:11:05 – Sexual Content in Games
2:25:40 – Kingdom Hearts, Part 3
2:34:45 – Conclusion… and More Kingdom Hearts
Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep44
Podcast header image from Pikuniku. Linkdump and spoiler warnings after the jump.
Introductions (0:15)
Official website for the Super Bowl.
The “Sportz” comic from Penny Arcade.
What Merve Has Been Playing (3:10)
Steam store page for Pikuniku.
Launch trailer for LocoRoco Remastered. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
An updated version of the old Slime Soccer game.
Official website for Twitch Prime.
What Pulprobot Has Been Playing (9:20)
Official gameplay trailer #2 for Red Dead Redemption 2. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Bennett Foddy’s CLOP game.
Steam store page for Grow Home.
Steam store page for Stardew Valley.
Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 trailer for The Legend of the Zelda: Breath of the Wild. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Steam store page for Far Cry 5.
What Wolfman Jew Has Been Playing (22:50)
Piranha Plant official reveal trailer for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Steam store page for Resident Evil 6.
Xenoblade Chronicles trailer. (Source: Wii on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Operation Rainfall.
Correction: VGChartz lists 920,000 in sales for Xenoblade Chronicles and 1.40 million in sales for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 worldwide.
What The Kappa Has Been Playing (35:05)
Steam store page for Dead In Vinland.
Steam store page for Dead In Bermuda.
Steam store page for Darkest Dungeon.
What Science is Bad Has Been Playing (39:50)
Steam store page for the Resident Evil 2 remake.
Steam store page for Dead Space.
Steam store page for Resident Evil 7.
Steam store page for Resident Evil 4.
The Anthem Demo (50:25)
[MILD SPOILERS FOR ANTHEM]
Origin store page for Anthem.
Chinese Democracy was the long-awaited sixth studio album by Guns N’ Roses. (Source: Wikipedia)
Report on the internal pressure BioWare felt to deliver on Anthem. (Source: Kotaku)
An inside story on Mass Effect: Andromeda’s development. (Source: Kotaku)
Report on the problems with Anthem’s VIP demo. (Source: Kotaku)
Origin store page for Apex Legends. We recorded this episode before the game was officially released.
Steam store page for Radical Heights.
Kingdom Hearts, Part 1 (1:24:20)
[MILD SPOILERS FOR KINGDOM HEARTS I AND II]
E3 2018 trailer for Kingdom Hearts III. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Square Enix store page for the Kingdom Hearts – The Story So Far collection.
An explanation of Kingdom Hearts’ story… I think. (Source: Polygon on YouTube)
A Horcrux is an object from the Harry Potter series in which a dark wizard or witch can hide a fragment of their soul. (Source: Harry Potter Wiki on Wikia)
Wikipedia article on manga series Bleach.
Wikipedia article on Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days.
Wikipedia article on Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.
Changing Tastes, Part 1 (1:46:55)
Story trailer for the God of War reboot. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Steam store page for The Longest Journey.
Wikipedia article on battle royale games.
Kingdom Hearts, Part 2 (1:52:45)
[MAJOR SPOILERS FOR UNDERTALE]
Square Enix store page for the Kingdom Hearts – The Story So Far collection. Some clarification is in order. The collection consists of two previously released sub-collections. The first, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, contains four games – Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, and Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix – as well as the cinematics from two previously released games, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days and Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. The second sub-collection, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, consists of two games – Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD and Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage- – and one movie, Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover. Overall, the collection effectively contains six games and three movies.
Wikipedia article on the TV series Lost.
Steam store page for Undertale.
Changing Tastes, Part 2 (1:59:05)
Story trailer for the God of War reboot. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on the God of War franchise.
Portal Unofficial Wiki article on the Weighted Companion Cube.
Steam store page for The Swapper.
Trends in Game Marketing (2:04:25)
Steam store page for the Tomb Raider reboot.
Correction: No official trailer featuring adult reactions to Mortal Kombat 11 was released, but FBE did put out a “Parents React To Mortal Kombat 11” video. (Source: FBE on YouTube)
Sexual Content in Games (2:11:05)
GameCube trailer for BMX XXX. I feel kinda icky having watched it. (Source: IGN on YouTube)
Wikipedia article on Bayonetta.
Wikipedia article on Durarara!!
Wikipedia article on Avenue Q.
Official website of the NFL Super Bowl.
Wikipedia article on Soulcalibur VI.
Wikipedia article on Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
Kingdom Hearts, Part 3 (2:25:40)
Once again, an explanation of Kingdom Hearts’ story. (Source: Polygon on YouTube)
Pokédex entry for Porygon. (Source: Official Pokémon website)
Know Your Meme entry on Distracted Boyfriend.
Wikipedia article on the Discworld series.
Wikipedia article on The Oogieloves in the Big Balloon Adventure.
Wikipedia article on United Passions.
Conclusion… and More Kingdom Hearts (2:34:45)
Wikipedia article on Tony Todd.
The biweekly gaming threads at The Avocado.
Hello Kitty’s cat is named Charmmy Kitty. (Source: Hello Kitty Wiki on Fandom)
AVoCADo GamesCast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/
0 min
January 24, 2019Episode #43: One Shaft, Four Prongs, All Party
https://ia801504.us.archive.org/30/items/avocadogamescast_ep43/Podcast%2043%20edit%204.mp3
Featuring:
Merve
Mr. Glitch
Ben
The Kappa
Editor:
The Kappa
Timestamps:
0:15 – Introductions
2:10 – What We’ve Been Playing
27:25 – Awesome Games Done Quick 2019
36:30 – Dissolution of the Bungie/Activision Partnership
54:15 – Project Sonic Watch 2019
1:02:10 – 2019 Predictions, Pt. 1
1:35:55 – More Sonic Discussion (-sigh-)
1:41:45 – 2019 Predictions, Pt. 2
1:50:00 – Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo Consoles
1:59:15 – 2019 Predictions, Pt. 3
2:08:35 – Randy Pitchford
2:15:25 – 2019 Predictions, Pt. 4
2:21:05 – Conclusions

Download Link: https://archive.org/details/avocadogamescast_ep43
Podcast header image from Gris. Linkdump, content warnings, and spoiler warnings after the jump. While all episodes of the GamesCast could be considered NSFW, this one touches on a few sensitive topics, particularly from 2:08:35 to 2:15:25. Listener discretion is advised.
Introductions (0:15)
No links here.
What We’ve Been Playing (2:10)
Steam store page for Total War: Warhammer II.
Zergs are a race in the Starcraft games. (Source: Liquipedia – The Starcraft II Encyclopedia)
Steam store page Shantae: Half-Genie Hero.
Steam store page for Shovel Knight.
Steam store page for Omensight.
Kelsey Grammer appeared on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Cause and Effect.” (Source: Memory Alpha on Wikia)
Steam store page for Bayonetta.
Steam store page for Gris.
Merve’s new and old lists of favourite games of 2018. (Sources: Refrigerator Rants and The Avocado)
The Turkish girls’ name Merve is the Turkish version of Marwa. Al-Marwa is a sacred hill near Mecca. (Source: Behind the Name)
Awesome Games Done Quick 2019 (27:35)
The AGDQ 2019 VoD thread on Reddit. Correction: Merve misstated the URL of the speedrunning community’s subreddit. The URL is actually: reddit.com/r/speedrun.
NieR:Automata Ending E speedrun by Fullest at AGDQ 2019. (Source: Games Done Quick on YouTube)
N++ coop speedrun by AND4H and Krankdud at AGDQ 2019. (Source: Games Done Quick on YouTube)
Matt Makes Games, the official website of Celeste developer Matt Thorson.
Sonic the Hedgehog 1 speedrun by Dr. Fatbody at AGDQ 2019. (Source: Games Done Quick on YouTube)
Divinity: Original Sin 2 speedrun by Semanari at AGDQ 2019. (Source: Games Done Quick on YouTube)
Final Fantasy IX speedrun by Tojju, Muttski, and Luzbelheim at AGDQ 2019. (Source: Games Done Quick on YouTube)
Clarification: Final Fantasy VII was not run at AGDQ 2019, but it has been at previous speedrunning marathons. (Source: Speedrun on Reddit)
Dissolution of the Bungie/Activision Partnership (36:30)
Kotaku’s story on the Bungie/Activision split.
Article on Destiny 2’s Niobe Labs puzzle. (Source: Polygon)
Wikipedia article on Mike Morhaime.
Wikipedia article on Oni.
Project Sonic Watch 2019 (54:15)
CONTENT WARNING: PEDOPHILIA
Wikipedia article on the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog film.
The Sonic film’s poster. (Source: NintendoSoup)
The Sonic Jesus meme. (Source: Shitpostbot 5000)
Steam store page for Sonic Forces.
Official website for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. (Source: Netflix)
2019 Predictions, Pt. 1 (1:02:10)
Our 2018 predictions podcast.
Steam store page for Radical Heights.
Article on the dissolution of the Funimation/Crunchyroll partnership. (Source: Engadget)
Steam store page for Total War Saga: Thrones of Brittania.
A roundup of information on Age of Empires 4. (Source: PC Gamer)
GOG.com page for Iron Harvest.
Official website for MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries.
Official website for Google’s Project Stream.
The CRTC is the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. They suck. (Source: CRTC official website)
More Sonic Discussion (-sigh-) (1:35:55)
Steam store page for Sonic Mania.
Wikipedia article on DOA: Dead or Alive.
The previous all-female fighter from SNK was called SNK Gals’ Fighters. (Source: Wikipedia)
2019 Predictions, Pt. 2 (1:41:45)
Open world trailer for Days Gone. (Source: IGN on YouTube)
E3 2018 gameplay debut for Ghost of Tsushima. (Source: PlayStation on YouTube)
E3 2018 gameplay trailer for Crackdown 3. (Source: GameSpot on YouTube)
Story trailer for Yoshi’s Crafted World. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
Shigeru Miyamoto and Nintendo Consoles (1:50:00)
Launch trailer for Star Fox Zero. (Source: Nintendo on YouTube)
2019 Predictions, Pt. 3 (1:59:15)
SPOILERS FOR THE MONKEY ISLAND SERIES
Correction: Shenmue 3 was announced at E3 2015. (Source: Eurogamer on YouTube)
First teaser trailer for Shenmue 3. The character models and animations improved considerably for the second trailer. Clarification: The characters’ mouths do indeed move. (Sources: PlayStation and Deep Silver on YouTube)
Yet again, the official website for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. (Source: Netflix)
Wikipedia article on Stretch Armstrong.
Randy Pitchford (2:08:35)
CONTENT WARNING: PEDOPHILIA, SEXUAL ABUSE
DISCLAIMER: We recorded this podcast as the news was unfolding, so we didn’t fully understand the possible gravity of the situation at the time. We apologize if we come across as insensitive to an issue that may or may not be more serious than it appeared to be when we were recording.
Articles on the Randy Pitchford scandal (here and here). (Source: Ars Technica)
The Battleborn porn subreddit. (WARNING: HIGHLY NSFW)
Clarification: It has never officially been confirmed that Pitchford created the Battleborn porn subreddit; it’s an allegation that is backed by solid but circumstantial evidence. (Source: MMO Champion)
The Codehunters short film. (Source: Money Manual on YouTube)
Trailer for Lifetime documentary miniseries Surviving R. Kelly. (Source: Lifetime on YouTube)
Steam store page for Aliens: Colonial Marines.
2019 Predictions, Pt. 4 (2:15:25)
SPOILERS FOR GRANBLUE FANTASY: THE ANIMATION
Article about NieR:Automata passing 3.5 million sales. (Source: Destructoid)
Wikipedia article on Granblue Fantasy.
Final Fantasy Wiki article on Behemoth. (Source: Wikia)
Conclusions (2:21:05)
The Parents Television Council (PTC) is a U.S.-based censorship advocacy group. (Source: Wikipedia)
AVoCADo GamesCast is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://avocadogamescast.wordpress.com/
0 min

About AVoCADo GamesCast

From the publisher's feed

The AVoCADo GamesCast is a (roughly) bimonthly gaming podcast hosted by Merve and edited by The Kappa, two people who love video games a little too much. Join them and their Internet friends as they gush about their favourite games, dissect current events, revisit gaming history, speculate about future events, and make a lot of really stupid jokes.

Share AVoCADo GamesCast

Sign up to save your podcasts

AVoCADo GamesCast

AVoCADo GamesCast episodes

About AVoCADo GamesCast

More shows like AVoCADo GamesCast

Franchise Festival