Make It Sound Fiction

Tyler and Nico discuss frustration with mechanics when playing video games, as well as what it's like to consume trash media.

Tyler and Nico discuss what has interested (and confused) them about the new Castle Rock show, as well as puzzling over fandoms around Detroit Become Human and how to mix criticism into those communities.

Tyler and Nico discuss Warcraft embedding atrocities into their game and the jokes made about it, and when games overstay their welcome.

Tyler and Nico discuss what they love and what frustrates them about the latest season of Steven Universe, how fandoms around media operate and what getting back into World of Warcraft's lore has been like.

Content warning: There is a spoiler-full discussion of Steven Universe's latest season from 15:00 until 33:57.

Tyler and Nico discuss the finer points of Tacoma's anti-capitalist sci-fi message, and why Overwatch is suddenly buffing all of their supports except Mercy.

Tyler and Nico discuss the fundamentals of puzzle games and how they teach us, as well as what it is like to be high level in Overwatch, and why film trailers are cut the way they are.

Tyler and Nico discuss the ArenaNet firings as well as how the industry treats its employees, why feedback from fans should be invisible and dealing with self-criticism and mental illness in competitive games.

Tyler and Nico discuss why gaming has an allergy for portraying friendships and other relationships, particularly among women, the new Symmetra changes in Overwatch and why the hell there's a hamster in the game now.

Tyler and Nico discuss what makes good boobs in Dark Souls, why L.A. Noire isn't precisely of the noir genre, and what's the deal with new heroes in Overwatch.

Tyler and Nico talk about their impressions from the E3 show, the particulars of visual storytelling in video games as well as why they decided to start a podcast.