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Whether it's endless video essays on youtube or that one friend who thinks themselves a film buff there is a common critique that's often misplaced: pacing. Tony has joined with Angel this week to not only arm listeners with more precise language to help break down our favourite media, but also hopefully gain a deeper appreciation for just how hard it is to make films.

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Every Frame a Painting: Blocking

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Finding joy in your favourite things can sometimes feel like an impossible task. This week Tony and Trinity have come together to share their tips on how to reconnect with your hobbies and ways to guard yourself against inevitable burnout.

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Over 5 years in the making, the sleeper indie 'Stray' from BlueTwelve studios has finally been released and subsequently taken the gaming world by storm. Trinity and Angel have gathered together this week to discuss all things cats, the joy animal games can bring and much more!

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Every so often as hosts we like to come together and dive deep into a term or topic with the hope it can be helpful. This week we're exploring the reasons, and potential fixes, for open-world fatigue. Whether you've sunk 400 hours into the Witcher 3 or dipped out of Breath of the Wild after finishing the plateau, there's something here for everyone.

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Late in July of 2022, a rare event stirred up the dedicated community of a 5-year-old game, promising an unrevealed secret. Countless fans came together to craft theories about this rare mystery until its recent conclusion, and in this episode, Trey walks us through the whole story. We also talk about Alternate Reality Games (ARGs) and how sometimes a game really is the friends you make along the way.

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Whether it's the recent Amazon Lord of the Rings instalment 'The Rings of Power' or the Star Wars prequels of yesteryear, entertainment media is going through an era of banking on backstory. This week we have gathered together to discuss why prequels are so financially appealing, potential fixes for the future, and why these stories that fill in the blanks may not be such a bad thing. 

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All forms of art could put forth a better effort of representing women, but maybe none more so than games. Tony is joined this week by Trinity to talk all things games representation, systemic anti-women culture, and the misguided history of attempts to make non-male characters. 

Lord of the Rings Supercut
Limit Break Mentorship
Bechdel Movie Test

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It's time for a recommendation round-up! Every so often we'll pick a theme and give out some fantastic examples of work we all think is worth your time to check out. Whether you're showing these beloved properties to friends or trying them out for the first time, we hope these can be an eye-opening selection!

• Kirby's Air Ride
• Gris
• Florence
• Journey
• Thomas Was Alone
• Yonder
• The Stanley Parable

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With the hubbub of game announcement season over, we're all left to give our impressions while sorting through the pieces. This week we cover the second half of all the showcases, including the Xbox/Bethesda Showcase, Squenix Final Fantasy Anniversary stream, and announcements from one of our very own. Don't forget to check the links below for looks at some of our favourites!

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Video game reveal season is upon us! E3, what used to be the paragon of game conventions, has been superseded by Summer Games Fest (created and hosted by Geoff Keighley). This week we cover the first half of all the showcases, including the Playstation State of Play, SGF Proper, and Day of the Devs. Don't forget to check the links below for looks at some of our favourites!

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