In this part 1 of 2 episodes on platformers, Mark and Parker Deal of Re:Direct talk about what makes 2D platformers so dang good, a few of their favorites, and how 2D platformers can stay fresh for years to come.

Let us know: What's your favorite 2D platformer?

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Mark talks about his experience with Xbox Game Pass over the past few years, its footprint in the industry, and Xbox/Microsoft's place in the industry.

Let us know: Will Xbox Game Pass destroy the video game industry?

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Mark and Henry Overos talk about a study on gaming and well-being, the study methodology, and what we ought to do about its conclusions.

Let us know: Do you think your well-being is impacted by video games?

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Mark and Josh Broccolo of The Backlog Breakdown talk about games made by small developer teams or a single person, what makes those games special, and why we love knowing the people behind the games we like.

Let us know: What is your favorite small team game?

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Mark and Billie Cox talk about difficulty modes in games, how they can hamper the experience, and how accessibility options factor in.

Let us know: Should games have difficulty modes?

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Mark and Nate McKeever of The Backlog Breakdown talk about hookshots, grappling hooks, and whatnot and what makes them so dang great.

Let us know: What game has the best hookshot or grappling hook?

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Twitter: ⁠⁠@nate_mckeever⁠⁠

The Backlog Breakdown: ⁠Podcast⁠

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In this big ol' double episode, Mark and Landry Smith talk about the news coming out of Summer Game Fest, give their highlights, a few lowlights, a few awards, and wax poetic a bit about CGI trailers.

Let us know: What was your favorite game announced at Summer Game Fest?

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Mark, Landry Smith, and Jake Martin (aka BitBloggist) talk about their excitement levels for Summer Game(s) Fest, the showcases they're looking forward to, and the E3-shaped hole in our hearts.

Let us know: Are you excited for the big video games news week?

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Podcast: BitCast and Retrospect

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Mark talks about the old Lego games of his childhood and rediscovers what made them so special.

Let us know:

What was your favorite Lego game when you were younger?

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Mark and Billie Cox talk about getting caught up in and missing out on the hype cycle of newly-released games, and a few ways to avoid succumbing to FOMO.

Let us know: When have you bought a game out of FOMO?

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