Video Games

At length discussions of topics in video games.

Games & Gaming Culture: Recontextualization/Defamiliarization

On the frontier as always, we define and discuss the practice of recontextualizing and/or defamiliarizing narratives in games (and some other media) framed around likely the most famous example of such found within the Nier series.

Games & Gaming Culture: Top Games of 2020

G&GC returns once again in a new ‘season’ and as always we start off with 2020’s titles duking it out to see which come out as the best, worst, and merely mediocre. See Scott’s full list and impressions here.

Games & Gaming Culture: Next Gen Launch Prep

With next gen launch just around the corner, TLS takes a final look into some of the last minute details, information, and possibilities before drop date.

Games & Gaming Culture: Dynamic Difficulty

TLS defines and discusses the concept/implementation of dynamic difficulty programming in games and other possible uses in areas beyond.

Games & Gaming Culture: High Score (Netflix series)

The crew sits down for a short and sweet discussion on this enjoyable and informative series that broadly covers the fascinating and diverse history of the gaming industry.

Games & Gaming Culture: Ghost of Tsushima

TLS samurai salutes Sucker Punch’s most recent and hugely successful release, delving into why this game is so excellent on numerous fronts.

Games & Gaming Culture: Summer Digital Showcases 2020

TLS recaps a few of the digital/direct game showcases so far this season in lieu of the usual E3 and similar expos.

As mentioned in the ep, check out the Devolver Digital Direct 2020 show.

Games & Gaming Culture: Weird War II

Get out your Spear of Destiny and strap on your witchcraft-powered jetpack as TLS goes on a tour of video games that feature occult, supernatural, and/or fantastical technology alongside the traditional WWII era and setting.

Games & Gaming Culture: Next Gen Knowledge

We dive into what information and details have been revealed so far about the upcoming next generation consoles as they gear up to launch later this year.

Games & Gaming Culture: Forgotten/Hidden Gems

Following a vague precious stone-related theme this week, TLS offers up a selection of videogames from both recent and days gone by, that we feel are often over-looked or neglected.