Literate Gamer

This week Jonathan discusses Metroid Prime, where a beloved Nintendo exclusive franchise successfully makes the move into full 3D, and keeps its soul.

Jonathan and Nick discuss the Division 2 base game (levels 1-30). Mechanically better than the first, but a bit lighter on story. Still very fun.

Jonathan discusses Super Metroid: a solid game, and defining moment in the genre.

Jonathan and Nick discuss Above and Below, a board game by Red Raven Games. It's an amazing mix of resource-allocation and choice-branching storytelling: unique, fun, and exciting. A mechanically solid game that's accessible to many ages.

Jonathan speaks about Banjo Tooie, perhaps the best platformer on the Nintendo 64, a solid game from start to finish, still available on Xbox One.

Jonathan and Nick discuss Hitman 2, the latest in the franchise that pioneered disguise stealth gameplay: a brilliantly executed power fantasy.

Jonathan discusses Banjo Kazooie, the apex of the Nintendo 64, 3rd person, 3D platformers, still available on Xbox One.

Jonathan and Nick discuss Nick's new writing project, work on improving it, and pontificate writing theory. This also represents an example of the Patreon Exclusive Writing Workshop material, which you can experience or participate in if you're a backer.

Jonathan waxes nostalgic about Earthworm Jim 3D, a goofy, third-person version of our favorite worm-based-hero game.

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Jonathan and Nick discuss the new Stellaris update 'Le Guin'. It's complicated, but an overall improvement, much like the game in general.

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