The Level

The Level

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The Level episodes

  • The Level 23: Accelerating to the Scat

    Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Walking Dead rumors, The Silent Age, and we ask you what you're looking forward to at E3.

    The Brief
    • Film crew seeks to dig up Atari 2600 E.T. cartridges.

    • Ben didn't know Ace Patrol was already out.

    • Spy Party enters public beta.

    • New Walking Dead characters announced.

    • Dark Souls II release date tenative.

    The Grind
    • Dennis: X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Malicious. Super Stick Man Golf 2.

    • Kole: Super Stick Man Golf 2. The Silent Age.

    • Ben: None.

    • David: Guild Wars II.

    The Multiplayer
    • What are you looking forward to at E3?

    The End Boss
    • Ben watches Arrested Development Season 4.

    • Kole listens to the new Queens of the Stone Age album.

    • Dennis reads a Thomas Was Alone fan comic.

    • David buys a house.

    Links of Note:
    • Spielberg Being Wrong

    • VGHD about ET

    • Walking Dead Vines

    • Malicious

    • ... Like Clockwork

    • Ask the AIs

    1 hr 28 min
  • The Level 22: Anno Guttenberg

    Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the continuing story of the Xbox One, Word Realms, and ask YOU about midnight releases.

    The Brief
    • Xbox One television achievements.

    • Boundless Xbox One optimism.

    • Humble Indie Bundle 8.

    • Arkham Origins trailer revealed.

    The Grind
    • David: Defiance.

    • Kole: Bioshock Infinite. The Visit. Dys4ia. Word Realms.

    • Dennis: Lim. X-COM: Enemy Unknown.

    • Ben: Mass Effect 3.

    Multiplayer
    • Midnight releases?

    End Bosses
    • Arrested Development Season 4.

    • Happy Memorial Day.

    • Battlestar Galactica.

    Links of Note:
    • McDonald's TV Patent Filing

    • Television achievements

    • LinkedIn article about Xbox One

    • Arkham Origins

    • Word Realms

    • Ocean's 12 Music

    2 hr 1 min
  • The Level 21: A Little Too Loud When It's Quiet

    Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the X-Box One reveal, Thomas Was Alone, and Super Stickman Golf 2.

    The Brief
    • X-Box One Announcement.

    The Grind
    • Ben: Mass Effect 3.

    • Dennis: The Walking Dead. X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Thomas Was Alone. God of War: Ascension.

    • David: Loadout.

    • Kole: Bioshock Infinite. Kerbal Space Program. Super Stick Man Golf 2.

    Multiplayer
    • Free Play

    1 hr 52 min
  • Bonus Level 6: Heavy Rain

    We revisit an old episode of Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This to talk about Heavy Rain. We'll be back next week with a new episode of The Level.

    44 min
  • Bonus Level 5: Spec Ops: The Line

    This is a very special bonus level where we give the game club treatment to Spec Ops: The Line. We are joined by Jorg Friedrich of Yager Development to discuss the thoughts and motivations that went into the development of the game. Then, the Duckfeed.tv team delves into the emotional impact that this serious and solemn game had on us.

    Links of Note:
    • Funny Games

    2 hr 36 min
  • The Level 20: Spit Blunk

    Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the recent Nintendo announcements, X-COM enemy unknown, and we ask you what games you keep coming back to.

    The Brief:
    • Ratchet and Clank movie announced.

    • Nintendo Now.

    • Tetris to treat lazy eye.

    The Grind:
    • Ben: Spec Ops: The Line.

    • Kole: Spec Ops: The Line. Ridiculous Fishing.

    • David: Dead Island. La Mulana.

    • Dennis: Dear Esther. X-COM: Enemy Unknown.

    Multiplayer:
    • Games you replay.

    End Boss:
    • Las Vegas beer fest.

    • Disabled LoL player pentakill.

    • X-Wing Alliance rediscovered.

    1 hr 46 min
  • The Level 19: Tennis Furia

    Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Castle of Illusion remake, Improbable Island, and your favorite mods.

    The Brief
    • "Castle of Illusion" remake announced.

    • "The Last of Us" contest.

    • Grand Theft Auto V screens released.

    The Grind
    • Kole: VVVVVV.

    • Ben: Bioshock Infinite. Spec Ops: The Line.

    • Dennis: Improbable Island. Dark Souls. The Walking Dead.

    Multiplayer
    • What's your favorite mod?

    1 hr 20 min
  • The Level 18: Gerund's Lair

    Kole, Dennis, David, and (eventually) Ben talk about the always-online Xbox controversy, the Dark Souls 2 reveal, and ask you about your emotional responses to games.

    The Brief
    • X-Box 360 always-online kerfuffle.

    • Dark Souls 2 gameplay video released.

    The Grind
    • Kole: Nimble Quest. Minecraft.

    • Dennis: The Cave. The Walking Dead. New World Colony.

    • David: Improbable Island. Bioshock Infinite.

    Multiplayer
    • What game have you had the strongest emotional reaction to?

    Links of Note:
    • That Dragon, Cancer

    1 hr 29 min
  • The Level 17: I Shot Him With My Car Gun

    Kole, Dennis Bot, Ben, and David talk about the Metal Gear Solid 5, Bioshock Infinite, and Organ Trail.

    The Brief
    • Metal Gear Solid 5 announced.

    • David Hayter fired from being Solid Snake.

    • China develops "Glorious Mission".

    • N++ announced.

    The Grind
    • Ben: 30 Flights of Loving. Bioshock Infinite.

    • Kole: Bioshock Infinite. Organ Trail.

    • David: Improbable Island.

    The End Boss
    • New Car.

    • Haiku.

    • Boring.

    1 hr
  • The Level 16: Blue Car on Fire Syndrome

    Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Duck Tales Remastered announcement, Little Inferno, and Tomb Raider. Welcome to the 16th level.

    Sorry this episode is late! I was hit by a car! OW!

    The Brief
    • EA CEO John Riccitello resigns.

    • Duck Tales Remastered announced.

    • Walking Dead: Survival Instinct is bad.

    • Saint's Row 4 is a thing.

    The Grind
    • Kole: Little Inferno. Ridiculous Fishing.

    • Dennis: New World Colony. Left 4 Dead 2.

    • David: Left 4 Dead 2. EVE Online. Sleeping Dogs.

    • Ben: Far Cry 3. Tomb Raider.

    The Multiplayer
    • Why don't you pirate?

    • Which video game character would you have a drink with?

    • What kind of game would you make?

    • What game makes you feel the most powerful?

    1 hr 38 min

About The Level

From the publisher's feed

The Level is a podcast for people who love video games. It's a weekly roundtable hosted by friends and industry outsiders Kaye Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, Moxie, and Jala Prendes. Every Friday, we discuss video game news, the games we've been playing, and listener mail.

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