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Feeling left out of the hype surrounding the launch of Kingdom Hearts III, Michael requests a quick and simple summary of what he’s been missing out on. We discuss Kingdom Hearts I & II at length, the series’ timeline, and argue about the best game order for newcomers to the series. We also talk briefly about: Kingdom Hearts III, Transistor, Pyre, Immortal: Unchained, The Surge, Hollow Knight, Slay the Spire, LOST SPHEAR, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, Deep Rock Galactic, Minit, and Dark Souls: Remastered.

In this episode, Rachel rolls credits on Skyrim and anticipates delivery of Kingdom Hearts III, Michael and Twig recap a couch co-op marathon, and we jump deep into Final Fantasy III.

We also talk about New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+, Enter the Gungeon, Metroid (“SP” Version), Darkest Dungeon, Resident Evil 2 (2019), West of Loathing, Immortal: Unchained, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, Return of the Obra Dinn, and CrossCode.

In our first entry of 2019, we make gaming-related new year’s resolutions and share the games we’re most excited to play this year! We also briefly discuss the games we’ve been playing: Final Fantasy II, Dragon Quest XI, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Overcooked 2, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Kirby Super Star, and Dark Souls: Remastered.

In our final episode of the year, we reveal the hosts’ and listeners’ 2018 picks for game of the year! We also briefly discuss the games we’ve been playing: Monument Valley, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, God of War, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

In our last game focused episode of the year, we cover Supergiant Games’ Bastion. We also briefly discuss the gaming things we’ve been up to: PAX Unplugged, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Marble It Up!, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!, and God of War.

What’s your favorite video game console? We share our picks in this episode, and the answers might surprise you! They won’t. They probably won’t surprise you. We also briefly discuss the games we’ve been playing: Overcooked! 2, God of War, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, Deltarune, Final Fantasy II, Super Mario Bros. 3, Recursed, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Join us in the Underground! Our main topic this week is the 2015 Indie RPG hit Undertale. From initial impressions to the end, we spoil it, so if you haven’t played the game, stop listening after the transition! We also briefly discuss the games we’ve been playing: Reigns, Battlefield V (Beta), Dishonored 2, Super Mario Party, Final Fantasy Origins (I & II), Overcooked! 2, Hollow Knight, Myst III: Exile, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and SHENZHEN I/O.

How do you know when you’re finished? In this episode, we discuss what it means to “finish” a game, what makes us decide to do so, and what drives us to finish a game multiple times. We also briefly discuss the games we’ve been playing: Myst III: Exile, Super Mario Bros. 3, Two Point Hospital, Fallout 4, Octopath Traveler, and Hollow Knight.

In this episode, we discuss the recent Nintendo Direct announcements including the launch of Nintendo Switch Online and a ton of new ports and updates! We also briefly discuss the games we’ve been playing: Octopath Traveler, Snipperclips, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Holedown, and Myst III: Exile.

Put down that Estus Flask! In this episode, we discuss the game Bloodborne, but with an added challenge: We aren’t allowed to refer or make any comparisons to the Dark Souls series while describing it. We also briefly discuss the games we’ve been playing: Frostpunk, Hollow Knight, Dead Cells, Beat Saber, Octopath Traveler, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, and Dark Souls III.