Thoughts from Player One

Hello everyone! We're kicking off a new series called No Controller Necessary, a more topic focused series rather than any particular game.  These episodes don't require you to play through any game to understand what we're talking about:  Topics include: death mechanics, dramatic death in video games, plot armor, death jingles, and other death topics.  possible trigger warning for feelings about death.  

Sorry if you downloaded the wrong episode! Join us this week as we fulfill a dark promise we made to give our thoughts on the Sonic the Hedgehog Movie.  Was it a spin dash of a success or a egg flop... yeah? Please enjoy our thoughts on the Sonic The Hedgehog Movie. 

Also, for the first time ever, check out our new Youtube series "We MUST Build a Zoo" where Duncan and Alex play Planet Zoo and do everything in their power to make it look somewhat okay.

 This week we played Moe Era a new free visual novel by Comfy Company. Please join the fun as we tackle this visual novel with A LOT of ideas, some "interesting" choices, and a positive twist that left us with more questions than answers.  Topics include: Work ethic, Literature, Doki Doki Literature Club, translations, depression, and info dumps.  It was a really fun one to record

Be sure to check out our new Youtube series "We Must Build a Zoo"

Opening Music Track: High Spirits

Composer: Bjorn A. Lynne (PRS)

License his music from www.shockwave-sound.com

Circus Music:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vugUiKCeT74

Teacher Conversation: Moe Era OST 

Applause: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dutYERW1h4w

After weeks of Alex incessantly yelling at everyone to play Outer Wilds we finally did it! Join us as we discuss it with extensive spoilers. Talking points include: The ultimate question, going into fugue states, problem solving frustrations, and transcendent video game endings.

Be sure to check out our new Youtube series "We Must Build a Zoo"

Opening Music Track: High Spirits

Composer: Bjorn A. Lynne (PRS)

License his music from www.shockwave-sound.com

Closing music - Travelers by Andrew Prahlow from Outer Wilds OST (Sped up by 15% to match bad singing)

Join us this week as we talk about A Short Hike, a game by Adam Robinson-Yu about hiking up a mountain to get cellphone reception. It was a delightful experience clocking in at just around 2 hours, and is only a few bucks on Steam or itch.io so check it out. Talking points include: Hikers, comfort games, "Let's Gush!", and A-Tiny-Bird-Named-Claire.

Music Track: High Spirits

Composer: Bjorn A. Lynne (PRS)

License his music from www.shockwave-sound.com

This week we close out 2019 with a conversation with Josh and Micheal about the games of this decade that have changed our perspective on games or our lives.  It was so nice to talk about what shaped us as people and friends over the years.  We talked about other topics as well, favorite 2019 game, the bummer award from this decade, as well as what games you would have liked a decade ago that are out now! Hope you all enjoy this one! 

Music Track: High Spirits

Composer: Bjorn A. Lynne (PRS)

"Remixed" by: Duncan 

License his music from www.shockwave-sound.com

Today we wrapped up the story of the brother wolves, Sean and Daniel.  We discussed the Life is Strange 2 finale and how we felt about both episode 5, and the series as a whole.  I really want to thank Dontnod for making such a wonderful experience and conversation piece for us.  Join us for discussions about the endings, David, the politics presented in the game, as well as the final opinion wrap! 

Also, for the first time ever, check out our new Youtube series "We MUST Build a Zoo" where Duncan and Alex play Planet Zoo and do everything in their power to make it look somewhat okay.

Music Track: High Spirits

Composer: Bjorn A. Lynne (PRS)

License his music from www.shockwave-sound.com

Join on on this very special occasion as Alex and Michael embark on their first ever episode without Duncan. Listen as they try desperately to find humor without the funny person on the show while talking about The Outer Worlds again. This time for real they discuss Groundbreaker, Roseway, and Scylla so feel free to listen along if you're at or past those three areas!

Also, for the first time ever, check out our new Youtube series "We MUST Build a Zoo" where Duncan and Alex play Planet Zoo and do everything in their power to make it look somewhat okay.

Music Track: High Spirits

Composer: Bjorn A. Lynne (PRS)

License his music from www.shockwave-sound.com

Listen in on our thoughts on After Party! The latest game from Nightschool Studio.  Milo and Lola are best friends who have died and need to out drink Satan?! Topics include: Gods Basement, the integrity of friendship, and of course really cool demons.  Also alcohol is a topic in this episode/game just an FYI.