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Join us every other week as we convene the 'video game book club.' Each episode is structured around a topic: anything from 'Trust' to 'Robots' to 'Body Parts'. Listen in as your hosts each bring a game to the table that they think exemplifies that topic in some way. Give us a shot and remember, games are just metaphors.

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    • 5.0 • 22 Ratings

Join us every other week as we convene the 'video game book club.' Each episode is structured around a topic: anything from 'Trust' to 'Robots' to 'Body Parts'. Listen in as your hosts each bring a game to the table that they think exemplifies that topic in some way. Give us a shot and remember, games are just metaphors.

    Wall

    Wall

    Ok folks, it appears we've made a si able mistake. Somehow in making jokes about an invisible  , we've seemingly made all  s we try to type invisible. We were just goofing, you know, just getting ja  y with our words. I don't know what deity has caused this. None of us are particularly  ealous in our religious beliefs, yet this certainly implies some kind of digital force that has messed with what we can or cannot do. If it wouldn't cause a ba illion emails to get sent to us, I'd blame "Arthur Smarts" for this.
    In this episode: David hits the wall, Giovanni has heard enough, Tess keeps trying, Greg has gotta go fast.
    If you'd like to help us investigate this ontological phenomenon, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $1. Or you could always posit your theories in a review on your preferred podcatcher.
    Games discussed: Elden Ring, Sea of Thieves, HYPER DEMON, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

    • 57 min
    Repetition

    Repetition

    It is happening again.
    Our hosts have convened to discuss another topic and the game they believe represent that topic.
    It is happening again.
    You are listening to the episode to hear the various bits and stories that got shared.
    It is happening again.
    At Dave's mention of a Polygon video by Clayton Ashley, you come to check the show notes and find a mysterious format.
    It is happening again.
    David plays it again. Tess plays it again. Giovanni plays it again. Greg plays it again.
    It is happening again.
    Why is this occuring? What wrought this to be?
    It is happening again.
    Nier: Automata, Baldur's Gate 3, Hotline Miami, Celeste
    It is happening again.
    Our hosts have convened to discuss another topic and the game they believe represent that topic.
    It is happening again.

    • 58 min
    Hype

    Hype

    Deep breaths. Sip some tea. Think of a happy place. Now you should be ready for this heavy episode. SO LET'S GET HYPED UP Y'ALL! IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT GAMES THAT GET YOU AMPED AND PUMPED!....and also do a deep dive on the hype cycle that's killing several industries at on- LOOK AT ME! WE'RE HAVING SO MUCH FUN GETTING HYPED, RIGHT? RIGHT?!?!?!?
    In this episode: Giovanni yells BOOYAH. Greg says the wheel keeps spinning. David says it always has been.
    If you'd like to help us pay for game industry therapy, consider supporting our Patreon for as little as $1. Or you can leave us a rating or review about what in this episode got you hyped up.
    Games discussed: Splatoon 3, Helldivers 2, Palworld

    • 1 hr 3 min
    First-Person

    First-Person

    Often times being in a first-person means seeing things through the eyes of the character you control, but boy howdy do we get into the brains of our hosts in this episode. Do they always make sense? No, they've categorically proven that to not be the case. But hopefully this episode will help shed some light on their perspective as they talk about first-person.
    In this episode: Tess experiences a big shift. David doesn't feel so great. Giovanni makes a startling discovery. Greg gets asked some hard questions.
    If you'd like to ask us the hard questions, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $1. Or you can send them via a rating or review on your podcatcher of choice.
    Games discussed: Cloudpunk, Mirror's Edge, Tennis for Two, Saints Row IV

    • 57 min
    Boss

    Boss

    Thanks to everyone who came and supported us during the 24-hour stream benefitting NAMI Seattle!
    Bosses. Babies. A perfect match. In this episode we talk about video games, Boss Baby, and also the Boss Baby interactive game. With DreamWorks Animation's cultural touchstone taking the world by storm, it makes sense this would take up so much real estate during the Boss episode. And if you got a problem with that then I've got a pink slip for you.
    In this episode: Tess runs the world. David fights the big ones. Giovanni leads the way. Greg gets overrun by the rush.
    If you'd like to give us a raise, consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as a $1. If you'd like to give us a peer review, why not give a rating or review?
    Games discussed: Tropico 5, Hollow Knight, Humanity, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam

    • 1 hr 1 min
    7th Annual 24-Hour Charity Stream Announcement

    7th Annual 24-Hour Charity Stream Announcement

    Left Trigger Right Trigger is turning 7 years old which means it's time to stay awake for 24 hours! We'll be streaming 24 of our favorite games from 2023 from Saturday, February 17th at 10am until Sunday, February 18th at 10am over at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger.
    This year we'll be raising money for NAMI Seattle, an organization in the Seattle, Washington area working specifically to fill the gaps in their local mental health system through peer-led education, refererals, and support. NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness, itself is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States. Their mission is to address the unmet mental health needs within their communities through support, referral, education, and outreach to help people impacted by mental illness know they are not alone and are empowered to live a fulfilling life.
    So join us over at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger from Saturday, February 17th at 10am until Sunday, February 18th at 10am and make sure we're still awake/alive. We hope to see you there!

    • 1 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

Ri🌙 ,

a quality podcast!!

If you wanna listen to a funny podcast that makes you re evaluate the meanings of words this is for you! They also sometimes talk about video games. To clarify, I’m coming from the episode “Bowl,” which was lowkey a disappointment, not bc of the lack of video game discussion, but bc I feel like someone should have brought up the weed type of bowl.

Edit: i’m really mad now cause I listened to “Beige” and I want desperately to make a midnight gospel style animation where everything they say that happens actually happens, but I will never have the time or resources to do that.

Arc5023 ,

Fun show about video games that’s for everyone

I’m a pretty casual gamer, but the way these four talk about video games makes it accessible for pretty much anyone. The show is fun and funny, interesting, and thoughtful. Very enjoyable show, highly recommended.

SilverGallagher ,

Funny Twist Video Game Podcasts

These guys put a fresh twist on video game podcasts by bringing a topic each week, along with their idiotic senses of humor. Wow... you read reviews and think they sound so fake but then you go to write one and realize this is just how reviews sound when you right them down. Who knew?

Anyway, I look forward to this podcast every two weeks and honestly wIsh it was weekly! If you like it, don’t be afraid to go back to the beginning and get in on some of the running gags. They have layers.

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