Save Data Cast

We finally did the dang thing. We listed our top 10 games, and opened ourselves up for some roasting. We apologize for our bad opinions and our even worse takes (made in jest).

Intro - 00:00
What have we been playin'? - 01:03 (hyperspeed due to internet issues)
Topic of the show - 01:15

Monkey's Paw Wishes are corrupted dreams. Something you want so bad, that then doesn't go quite the way you hoped it would. This episode we each make a gaming wish that the others get the chance to ruin with caveats and additions. This was one of our favorites to record, so we hope you enjoy it too!

Intro - 00:00
What have we been playin'? - 01:16
Topic of the show - 17:18

Games have been around long enough that we've seen a lot of mechanics be utilized time and time again. But some games have done things so unique, that you'd expect those game mechanics to be reused elsewhere, but then... they aren't. This time we talk about game mechanics we think have been underutilized and are overdue for a comeback. 

 Intro - 00:00
What have we been playin'? - 01:06
Topic of the show - 29:20

Some games come along and you might expect a certain experience out of them, and they surprise you, either pleasantly, or rather disappointingly. This is our discussion about surprising games, what they have in common and why we were surprised by them.

Intro - 00:00
What have we been playin'? - 01:31
Topic of the show - 15:48

With all the discussion about The Last of Us 2 being "too long," we figured now is a good time to do a video on what our ideal length for a video game is. If a game is fun throughout, can it still be too long? And conversely, even if a game is great, can it be too short? At the end of the day... Are video games too long?

Intro - 00:00
What have we been playin'? - 01:26
Topic of the show - 16:20

What makes a game age poorly? What makes a game age well? What are some games we remember fondly that aren't so easy to go back to? All of these and more get answered on this week's Around the Controller. Hopefully with all our collective knowledge, people will start making timeless games.

Intro - 00:00
What have we been playin'? - 01:56
Topic of the show - 15:26

With the rise of "classic consoles" over the last few years we decided to sit down and make a list of 20 games that we'd want to see on a PlayStation 2 classic. Surprisingly, this was pretty agreeable list.

Intro - 00:00
What have we been playin'? - 01:17
Topic of the show - 12:42

 What are some of your favorite "Hidden Gem Games"? This week on Around the Controller, we talk about what games we love that maybe flew under the radar of most people. Would you believe it if I told you two people brought up Medabots?

Intro - 00:00
What have we been playin'? - 01:27
Topic of the show - 11:38

We are back this week talking about our predictions for Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest, that apparently doesn't have plural games for some reason. We're making a bet on these predictions, so stay in touch with us on discord and keep track of who's winning! 

Intro - 00:00
What have we been playin'? - 01:08
Topic of the Show - 15:57

What better way to kick off a new podcast than to discuss each of our favorite games of all-time? We each get time to explain precisely why we love the games we love in a (mostly) judgement free zone. Please enjoy!

Intro - 00:00
What have we been playin'? - 01:43
Topic of the show:
Zak's Pick - 15:32
Chris' Pick - 24:42
Prij's Pick - 37:10
David's Pick - 47:54