Dim the lights and put the kids to bed, because this week Cara Curley joins the crew for “Backward Compatible After Dark,” a discussion on romance, relationships and adult situations in games. Plus, impressions of “Fallout 4: Far Harbor” and “Love Letter: The Hobbit.”

The podcast turns two years old as Jim, Doc and Chris hold a roundtable discussion on Shovel Knight by Yacht Club Games. Plus, the crew shares their biggest takeaways from E3 2016, and Jim hosts a new game show: “Buy, Try or Trash.”

Jim, Doc and Chris discuss games with stigmas and try to get to the bottom of why some do and do not have them. Plus, a Table Talk double feature and a video game spelling bee. Note: In our Table Talk segment this week, we mistakenly called one of the games "Over and Under." Its actual title is "Above and Below."

Jim, Doc and Chris are joined by Peter Wonica to discuss Ending the Cycle, his self-published board game about combating domestic abuse. Plus, impressions of the new Doom and Overwatch.

The crew is joined by a developer from Playful Corp. to discuss Lucky’s Tale for Oculus Rift and the challenges of developing for virtual reality. Plus, impressions of SUPERHOT, Pixel Starships, and Punch Out!! for Wii.

Jim, Doc and Chris are rejoined by Bradley James to address the question, is the term “Western developer” too broad? Plus, impressions of Overwatch and Hearthstone: Whispers of the Old Gods.

Jim, Doc and Chris are joined again by Nick Krueger to discuss the topic of replayability in games. Plus, impressions of Pokkén Tournament, and Doc and Chris take on a 200-word RPG challenge.

Jim, Doc and Chris are joined by Nick Krueger to talk about the differences between “finishing” and “beating” a game. Plus, impressions of the Heat Signature alpha, the Exploding Kittens mobile beta, and inFAMOUS Second Son.

Jim, Doc and Chris discuss the many modern misconceptions surrounding retro games, and what about them is and isn’t worth preserving. Plus, impressions of Metroid: Other M, Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack, and Lifeline: Silent Night.

Doc and Chris talk about Tales from the Borderlands and how it is the Telltale narrative model at its best. Plus, impressions of Spheres of Influence and Miitomo.