Mark talks through the results of 2023 Metacritic Golf, how we perceived games would turn out vs. how they were critically received, and announces the big winner(s).

Let us know: Did this year’s games measure up to what you expected?

Check out the charts ⁠here⁠.

Participate in 2024 (Q1!) Metacritic Golf ⁠here⁠.

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Mark and Landry Smith talk about the oft-reviled CGI trailer, how they impact the discourse around upcoming games, and why they're maybe not so bad after all.

Let us know: Do you like CGI trailers?

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Mark and Jake Martin talk about when they find themselves listening to video game music, some of their favorite soundtracks, and why we like listening to this music.

Let us know: What’s your favorite video game soundtrack?

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Mark and Billie Cox talk about the continual shift to digital media, what we lose with that shift, and what opportunities there are in an all-digital landscape.

Let us know: Are you okay with an all-digital future? (Will that ever actually happen?)

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Mark and Elizabeth and Tyler Bowen talk about the Bowen's recent trip to Japan, including Nintendo World at Universal Studios in Osaka, the 84 Hashi Cafe, and a whole bunch of other cool places.

Let us know: What would you do in Japan? Have you been to Japan?

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LinkedIn: Tyler Bowen

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To celebrate 50 episodes, Mark reviews 50 video games in a single episode.

Let us know: Give your quickest game review!

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Mark and Jordan Leithart of LuxCor Studios talk about how Jordan came about founding the studio, the challenges of game development, and what gamers should know about the development side of the industry.

Let us know: What questions do you have for game developers?

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Mark and Landry Smith talk about Landry's recently-developed appreciation for the classics, what NES games have to offer modern gamers, and how to overcome the challenges in playing these games.

Let us know: How many NES games have you played this year?

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Mark and Parker Deal of Re:Direct talk about the kinds of games that get stuck in our minds, why we can't stop thinking about them, and what stops us from playing them every chance we get.

Let us know: What game lives in your mind rent free?

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Podcast: Directly to You

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Mark and Matt Intemann talk about their favorite uses of cheat codes, why they've fallen by wayside in recent years, and how they can be used well in the future.

Let us know: What is your favorite cheat code?

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