In this part 1 of 2 episodes on characters, Mark and Henry Overos talk about the trope of the silent protagonist, why it's used so often in video games, its strengths, and shortcomings.

Let us know: Who is your favorite silent protagonist?

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Twitter: @henry0veros

Games mentioned:

Legend of Zelda (Series)

What we’re playing:

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Mark talks about what he found out from tracking a handful of notable Nintendo leakers through 2022 and questions why he did in the first place. 

Check out the spreadsheet with all claims here.  

Watch Jon Cartwright's video on "Waddle Dee Knows" video here.

Let us know: Do you think leakers are reliable?

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What we’re playing:

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Mark and Jake Martin (aka BitBloggist) talk about their predictions and pitches for Nintendo's next console.

Let us know: What will Nintendo’s next console be?

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Podcast: BitCast

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Games mentioned:

Super Mario Party

Nintendoland

Assassin's Creed (Series)

What we’re playing:

God of War Ragnarok 

Marvel Snap

Mark and a whole cohort of people talk about each of their Game-of-the-Year in what was supposed to be an 11.5-minute-long Christmas special, but here we are. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from 11 and a Half Minutes to Talk About Video Games!

Let us know: What's your game of the year?

Music used is "Winter Festival" by ConcernedApe, from Stardew Valley (Original Game Soundtrack)

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Web: https://bitbloggist.com/

Podcast: BitCast

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Find more Landry on the internet:

Twitter: @SoftIconoclast

GG|: @isolate_connect

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Twitter: @ElizabethCoats1

Find more Tyler on the internet somewhere.

Find more Henry on the internet:

Twitter: @henry0veros

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Twitter: @matt_int

Find more Billie on the internet:

Twitter: @nolisgvi

Instagram: @nolisgvi

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Find Moore Jonathan on the internet:

Instagram: @lifewithjmoore

Blog: https://alwaysgrowingup.com/

Sarah is not on the internet. :(

Games mentioned:

(spoilers!)

Mark and Nate McKeever and Josh Broccolo of the Backlog Breakdown talk about a Very Spicy Tweet, and the place that video games have in our lives.

Let us know: How do you keep a right relationship with video games?

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The Backlog Breakdown: Podcast

Twitter: @bbdowncast

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Nate on Twitter: @nate_mckeever

Josh on Twitter: @Broccolope 

What we’re playing:

- Valkyria Chronicles

- God of War Ragnarok

- Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Mark and Henry Overos talk about the mobile card battler currently sweeping the multiverse, what sets it apart from other card video games, and what's all that special about card video games anyway.

Let us know: What's your favorite card video game?

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Twitter: @henry0veros

Games mentioned:

- Marvel Snap

- Hearthstone

- World of Warcraft

- Slay the Spire

What we’re playing:

- Cult of the Lamb

- Overcooked 2

Mark chats with AJ McRae of Re:Direct on good and bad tutorials, starting with how the main story of mainline Pokemon games is itself a tutorial. 

Let us know: What’s your favorite tutorial? Or do you just ignore them?

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Podcast: Directly to You

Twitter: @AMcRaeJr

Also Twitter: @watchredirect

Twitch: WatchReDirect

Games mentioned:

- Pokemon (series) 

- Super Mario Bros. 

- Multiversus 

- Mario (series) 

- Astral Chain 

- Tunic

What we’re playing:

- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 

- Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

Mark chats with Justin and Matthew of Nintendo Watcher on speedrunning, what makes it compelling, and how it offers a unique perspective on games.

Let us know: What game have you speedrun?

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Website: nintendowatcher.com

Podcast: Nintendo Watcher

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Justin's Twitter: @PuffyRedShirt

Matthew's Twitter: @zeroparse

Recommended Reading: “How Splatoon’s Inklings Became Fashion Icons”

Games mentioned:

-Hollow Knight

-Portal

-Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

-Neon White

-Bloodborne

-Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

-Super Mario World

What we're playing:

-Metroid Prime

-Octopath Traveler

-Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Mark chats with Billie Cox for the second of two episodes on free-to-play games, focusing on their monetization and what compels us to spend money on them.

Let us know: How much have you spent on a free-to-play game?

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Games mentioned:

- Roller Champions

In this bonus half-episode, Mark gives his Top 10 video games.

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