Couch Co-talk

Chris and Byron discuss open world games and the dissonance between the world itself and the lack of player agency within them.

Chris and Byron talk about open world games and the dissonance between their large, open worlds and the lack of player agency within those worlds.

Chris and Byron talk about what was great and what was disappointing about Sony's latest gaming showcase. Additionally they talk about some potential strategy shake-ups from Xbox after their acquisition of Bethesda and ZeniMax Media.

Chris and Byron discuss the array of console news this summer from both Xbox and PlayStation. They talk about Microsoft's strategy and how different it is from the 2013 launch of Xbox One. They also dive into the battle between PlayStation's brand loyalty and Xbox's compelling pricing. Lastly they speculate what we could see from PlayStation's upcoming showcase.

Chris and Byron travel way back in time to 2013 and go through this generation year by year. They talk about the games they loved each year, big disappointments, and trends that emerged in this generation.

Chris and Byron talk about why they loved Ghost of Tsushima and why it was so sticky. They also point out strange design decisions and flaws considering the game was so polished in other aspects.

Chris and Byron explore the themes, motifs, and narrative motives behind the Last of Us Part 2. Chris also shares an intriguing, alternative narrative delivery. Does it make the game's story better?

Chris and Byron talk about PlayStation and Xbox's showcases this summer, as well as what these new console experiences may look like for gamers.