Literate Gamer

Jonathan and Nick discuss the crunchy, crackly mechanics of the Division 2 as of the Tidal Basin content patch, 7/2019. Mostly gamer this time around, but a good co-op shooter.

Jonathan describes the new innovations Castlevania takes in, of all places, the Game Boy Advance, with "Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow", and the follow-up "Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow".

Jonathan extols the virtues of the masterpiece Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, the mother of the “metroidvania” genre, and with good reason. It’s a must-play, even after two decades.

Jonathan and Nick decompress GenCon 2019, discussing what's new from in gaming, for those that coudn't make it in person, and provide further inside for those that did.

Jonathan and Nick speak with Mike, Design Director of A44 Games, about their game Ashen, a new spin on a phase-story take on a Dark-Souls-esque action game.

Jonathan discusses the latest Super Mario game from Nintendo: still fun, not 4-player, but a great two-player experience with the young gamer in your life.

Jonathan and Nick discuss two games by CMON: Rising Sun and Gizmos, true innovations in their respective genres, and a kinder, more fun way to play competitively.

Jonathan discusses Super Mario 3D World, probably the best Mario game to date. It's just fun: Joy untainted by extra bells or whistles that might have gotten in the way. Another victory by Nintendo.

Jonathan and Nick discuss different Japanese Video game story types, from Kabuki to Noh, to a live PopCon audience.

Jonathan and Nick discuss intentionally departing from society with a few friend-coworkers with the aim of writing. Listen in to hear lessons from this recent experience, and some important reminders and requirements for this type of undertaking.