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In 2024, a video game podcast was recorded about history. This single piece of recorded audio, while seemingly benign, would have untold ramifications across the media landscape for the next century. In this text, we will be exploring those ramifications and comparing what media looked like before and after Left Trigger Right Trigger's History episode (LTRTH). Before we dig in, let's look at the episode itself. Here are the pertinent details:

David looks back. Giovanni sees the present. Greg can't see back far enough.

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Games discussed: Assassin's Creed Origins, Astro Bot, Lenny's Time Machine

Kotaku Astro Bot Review

Giovanni's Digital Trends Astro Bot Review

Lenny's Time Machine

Greg here, hat in hand. I'd like to apologize for misusing the word toyetic. I used it as if it meant "toy-like" or "possessing the properties one might expect in a toy" but it actually means "potentially marketable as a toy." I made a mistake! Sometimes mistakes are made during the heat of the crucible of a podcast recording. I will strive to do better. Anyways!

In this episode, Giovanni delves the electronic ocean, David puts things on his reader device, Greg wants to make little doodads....OF HELL.

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Games discussed: Electroplankton, Splatoon 3, Hades

Yu-Gi-Oh x Hello Kitty Happy Meal Toys

What happens when you mix nu-metal, striking visuals, and a cult following? You get this week's topic: Tool! We go deep on Maynard Keenan, Adam Jones, Danny Carey, Justin Chancellor, and Paul D'Amour and the influence they've had on games, music, and......you weren't actually buying this, are you? sigh Yeah we talk about the concept tool in video games, you got me.

In this episode, Greg hits stuff, David creates something new all over again, Giovanni tries some new stuff out

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Games discussed: Minecraft, Warcraft III, Dungeons of Hinterberg

People Make Games Investigation into Roblox

404 Media Finds Where Facebook AI Slop Comes From

It's August so once more we delve into the plethora of topics that contain our beloved double-o. Why do we do it? Because it's so Cool, just like this episode! How do we know it's cool? Because we're overly calm about it, almost to the point of indifference! How cool is that? TURBO COOL

In this episode: David doesn't turn his chair around to sit in it, Giovanni jams out too hard, Greg can hardly make out what's happening.

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Games discussed: Cyberpunk 2077, Hi-Fi Rush, NETFLIX Mahjong Solitaire

Hail adventurer! Watch thine step as you venture closer to the mount as a dragon roosts within it. If the smell of gold dares waft to the lair within, the dragon will rise and search out the scent. Better to offload your coin now than risk it, wouldn't you say?

In this episode: Giovanni hits the apex early, David watches the world change around him, Greg feels duped

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Games discussed: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Monster Hunter: World, Dragon Warrior

Show Notes:

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Dragon Warrior boss

Over here, stranger. Got somethin' that might interest ya, heheheh. Take a look at this new episode of Left Trigger Right Trigger where they talk about how they like to store things, including weaponry, ammo, herbs, and food, something I sense you have knowledge of. I swear this one's got it all, including an eating challenge. But if that's not your speed, then what're you buyin?

In this episode: Giovanni takes a big bite, Greg goes to battle, David goes to the source.

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Games discussed: Wilmot's Warehouse, Backpack Battles, Diablo 2

It's time to once again look at the fathers in video games.....one last time. That's right, it's time to for the Dadstravaganza to end. But before we say goodbye, we're going to establish which father will reign supreme over LTRT for all time. With help from our Patrons, we determined the first round for a sixteen father tournament. In this episode, we determine the results of the rest of the tournament.

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You ever think about the endless possibility of alternate dimensions where Jumpman had a different verb? What if it expanded to be any word at all? Well if that interests you then get ready to jump into this episode where we talk about all of that and more! Just be careful where you land and make sure you're up to date on your knee medication.

In this episode: Greg can't stop, David looks for something real, Giovanni just jumps

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Games discussed: Super Ghouls n Ghosts, God of War (2018), Jump Rope Challenge

Holes. We've all got them, some more than others. As we dive down the rabbit hole of Hole, remember to take care of and look out for your holes along this journey. Are you oiling them regularly? Can they open and shut with ease? Do they still deploy torpedoes at a regular rate when people inside you prepare them? Are your holes rated to handle the pressure of the deep ocean so the people inside of you stay safe?

In this episode: Giovanni gets stuck, Tom throws dice, David is literal, Greg pulls out the imaginary dictionary

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Games discussed: Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Yu-Gi-Oh: Dungeon Dice Monsters, Donut County, Pitfall

Show Notes: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/donut-county-review

Welcome to Left Trigger Right Trigger, can I take your order? Uh huh....ok so you want that episode meal with fewer rants about the gaming industry? Sure we can do that. What size drink would you like? Yeah....yes we have Diet Goo Energy drink available. No, Gooigi toys are actually sold separately. Ok so that's a Fast Food episode meal with a large Diet Goo Energy drink and Gooigi children's toy. Anything else? Sure we can do a Desert episode dessert.

In this value meal: Greg flips burgers right of the bat, David mans the fryer with corporations, Giovanni works the register for fun.

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Games discussed: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, I Love You Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin' Good Dating Simulator, Resident Evil 6