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Latest Episodes

Episode 188: Halo Infinite
December 17, 2021

We're back for Halo Infinite to talk about things that changed literally hours after we recorded this.

187: The State of Horror
October 29, 2021

Ben and Josh talk about where things are at with horror in video games.

186: Let's Slay Together
October 22, 2021

Ben and Josh talk co-op games, Back 4 Blood, The Riftbreaker, and The Road to Calvary.

185: Ad Fontes!
October 15, 2021

Josh and Ben try not to throw shade as they discuss how sources are established in texts, gaming, and all kind of other materials.

184: Who is this For?
October 08, 2021

Ben and Josh discuss the question: Who should games be made for?

183: First Person Reconciliation Machine
October 01, 2021

Ben and Josh discuss the ramificaitons of Psychonauts 2 in the area of forgiveness and personhood in video games.

182: Psychonauts 2
September 24, 2021

Ben and Josh finally talk about Psychonauts 2! Spoilers abound!

181: Developer Debt
September 17, 2021

We continue last week's discussion by talking about what developers owe gamers. Also, Josh brings up a new unheard of game, Company of Heroes 2.

180: Gamer Debt
September 10, 2021

The dynamic duo has returned to the audio only edition of NAA. We're keeping it short and sweet as Ben and Josh return to form to talk about what Gamers owe developers.

179: Reboots, Changes, and Standards
September 03, 2021

Lauren, Ben, and Josh talk about the Saints Row Reboot, wehther it's too woke, and how to tell if something is pandering.