The Game Detectives Podcast

The Game Detectives
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The Game Detectives Podcast

Every Friday, Game Detectives David and Travis, and their lovely friends, investigate the lessons we can learn from the best and worst video games out there, from Animal Crossing to Zelda.

Episodes

  1. 08/09/2020

    Nintendo Trivia Competition Sweepstakes Extravaganza!

    The Game Detectives aren't in jeopardy, but we are doing trivia! Play along at home and see if you can beat the Game Detectives! In today's episode of The Game Detectives Podcast, David quizzes Travis, Eli, Cusack, and Cusack's girlfriend and extra special guest Ashley about Nintendo games. Who will come out on top? Who will know the most random facts about Star Fox 64? And who will take home the ultimate prize... of nothing!?

    1h 31m

  2. 08/08/2020

    Is Persona 4 really all that GOLDEN?!?! An Investigation into our PERSONAl Opinions

    On today's episode of The Game Detectives Podcast, we talk about all things Person 4 Golden, including mystery, intrigue, and scandal. Also, we tackle your burning questions, from our thoughts on Kanji and Naoto to who the most boring member of the main party is.

    56 min

  3. 08/07/2020

    Don't tell Adam Sandler, because these are HIDDEN GEMS!

    In this episode of The Game Detectives podcast, Travis, Cusack, and David (yup that's an Oxford comma!) talk about some great games that you might not have played and/or heard of. We talk about indie games, licensed games, and go super saiyan on ya!

    1h 9m

  4. 08/07/2020

    Sans IS Monika IS Travis: Why is UNDERTALE such a Cultural Phenomenon and MEME?!

    But that's just a theory..... In this episode of The Game Detectives Podcast, David, Travis, and Cusack talk about the fans, weebz, and memez that are inspired by UNDERTALE! Why is it such a cultural phenomenon? Why is Sans so popular? How many times can David say "like" in a minute? Find out in this episode!!!!! Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegamedetectives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegamedetectives

    59 min

  5. 08/07/2020

    The Songs We LOOVVEE!! and All That Jazz!

    In this episode of The Game Detectives podcast, all the guys come together to talk about their favorite songs and music from video games! We cover a number of series, from Persona to Sonic, but of course we have lots of Zelda and Mario. Koji Kondo is the best video game composer of all time. Fight us and put up those fisticuffs, see! Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegamedetectives Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegamedetectives

    1h 28m

  6. 06/12/2020

    What went WRONG with Pokemon Sword and Shield?

    In this short episode of The Game Detectives, David, Eli, and Cusack talk about why Pokemon Sword and Shield is probably one of the worst games in the Pokemon franchise or at least the laziest. Which new Pokemon are actually pretty cool? What do the guys think about the Wild Area? What lessons can we learn from a company that seems to be lacking vision these days?

    29 min

  7. 06/05/2020

    Does Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony HATE, LOATHE, and DESPISE its fans?!?

    In this episode of The Game Detectives Podcast, David and Travis investigate the third and final(?) installment of the Danganronpa franchise and come up with some lessons we can take from the game, just in time for the franchise's 10th anniversary! How does Kokichi compare to Nagito? How does the metaness of the game help out with its critiques of mass consumption? And WHY KAEDE WHY?!  CW: Again, we'll be discussing some elements that some may find disturbing, including violence. Stay safe! 3

    1h 8m

  8. 05/29/2020

    Nagito Komaeda is BEST BOY in Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair!!

    In this week's episode, David and Travis talk about the acclaimed sequel Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. This time around, we set our sights on the memiest member of the Hope Horde, Nagito Komaeda. We also talk about some of the worst trials of the franchise, the best characters of the franchise, and whether or not it's Usami or Usagi. (IT'S USAMI TRAVIS LIKE I SAID!)      CW: Like the previous Danganronpa episode, there will be spoilers aplenty as well as some sensitive topics, like murder and violence.

    48 min

  9. 05/22/2020

    10 Years Later, Does Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Still Hold Up?!

    In this episode of The Game Detectives podcast, David and Travis talk about everyone's favorite Battle Royale X Dating Sim game: Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc! We talk about the best characters, the most engaging trials, and every plot twist along the way.   If you haven't played the game yet, it was just released on mobile yesterday for the 10 year anniversary. Go check it out! CW: The guys will be discussing major plot points in the game, which feature issues like violence, murder, and suicide. If you don't want to hear that content, or you just don't want spoilers for the game, skip this episode!

    52 min
  10. Animal Crossing: New Horizons: He said WHAT about Tom Nook!?!?

    05/21/2020

    Animal Crossing: New Horizons: He said WHAT about Tom Nook!?!?

    In the first installment of The Game Detectives Podcast, David, Travis, Eli, and Cusack chat about Animal Crossing: New Horizons and all the wonderful things you can do in the game. Is the game a time-waster, a chore simulator, or the perfect way to feel progression and emotional connection with others during scary times?    Mysteries these Game Detectives will uncover include:  Will David ever stop saying Um? (No) Just how many hours has Eli put into the game? (Over 250) Will Cusack ever be able to actually play the game? (Hopefully) What's Travis' favorite fruit? (Idk oranges?) Were you sent here by the Devil? (No good sir I'm on the level)

    52 min
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Every Friday, Game Detectives David and Travis, and their lovely friends, investigate the lessons we can learn from the best and worst video games out there, from Animal Crossing to Zelda.

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