Triple Click

Maddy, Kirk, and Jason, video game enthusiasts, journey to the Mushroom Kingdom to play Super Mario RPG. They discuss the game's turn-based combat, its humor, and how it has aged in 2023. They also briefly touch on their experiences playing Grand Theft Auto 5.

The hosts of the podcast discuss the appeal and challenges of multiple endings in video games, particularly focusing on their experiences with Baldur's Gate 3. They also touch on their love for the Vorkosigan Saga books, their thoughts on Red Dead Redemption 2, and their anticipation for playing Baldur's Gate 3 in the next episode.

The podcast delves into the exciting new game Alan Wake 2 and its connection to Control. They analyze the gameplay mechanics and storytelling, comparing it to Resident Evil. The hosts express their love for the game and discuss their anticipation to delve further into it. They also recommend the TV show Quiz Lady, the movie Stranger Than Fiction, and discuss the Netflix anime Blue Eye Samurai, praising its art and character design.

This podcast discusses troubled video games that turned out well, tips for getting into video game journalism, and the idea of gender-swapping characters. They also explore the impact of changing awards in the industry and highlight the video game El Paso, Elsewhere, which pays tribute to Max Payne.

Hosts discuss the highly anticipated Super Mario Wonder game, its visuals, animations, and gameplay aspects. They compare 2D and 3D Mario games. They also discuss gameplay mechanics, multiplayer options, and customizable features. They mention a podcast debunking popular culture books and Mark Hamill's incredible performance in a show.

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk dive into Marvel's Spider-Man 2, discussing its strengths, weaknesses, and incredible visuals. They compare it to Arkham Knight, critique the game's lack of ingenuity, and discuss the portrayal of Spider-Man. They also share their obsession with the reality dating show, The Golden Bachelor.

The Triple Click Gang talks about their experiences playing games with their partners, discussing cooperative vs competitive gaming, positive aspects of gaming as a couple, and comparing aquatic games Dredge and Dave the Diver. They also touch on playing multiple games at once, the movie Jaws, and playful banter about podcasting.

Three years after its release, the hosts revisit Cyberpunk 2077 and discuss the game mechanics, story, and immersive atmosphere of Night City. They explore topics such as cultural appropriation, satire, and identity in the game, as well as the impact of cinematic tricks and the importance of bleakness. They also briefly mention other games like Cocoon and Assassin's Creed Mirage.

The hosts discuss their top 10 recommended games and the challenge of choosing which games to include. They compare games like Return of the Obra Dinn, Hollow Knight, and Outer Wilds. They also talk about the game Phantom Liberty and compare it to Ballers Gate 3. The hosts consider replacing Obra Dinn with Golden Idol and express excitement over the final selection of games. They also talk about the TV show Spider Games and its shady video game company premise.

The podcast covers a range of interesting topics including the controversy surrounding Unity's new pricing policy, leaked Xbox hardware and game details, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Princess Peach Showtime, banter about C-suite executives and podcast mishaps, and discussions on books like 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'The Wager'.