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| 24 Dec 2021 | 39 Our (Personal) Games of the Year 2021 | 01:06:54 | |
We acknowledge that we cannot critically and editorially declare The Chat's official game of the year. We just haven't played enough new releases in 2021. But we have honed in on the 2021 games that brought us the most fun and interest this year. We also share your favorites, and look forward to playing more of this year's games in 2022. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 03 Jun 2022 | 61 Do You Guys Not Have Phones? | 01:37:46 | |
Somehow, Colette doesn't know who beloved children's singer Raffi is, but we'll do the show anyway. This week, mobile/PC hybrid Diablo Immortal is upon us, so Colette shares her first impressions. We also discuss the legacy of the Baldur's Gate series and how long is too long to wait for Baldur's Gate 3 to be completed. Also, Matt paid 71 cents for a video game. Was it worth it? Choice paralysis, 13 Sentinels, and the value of niche streaming services. Also, we've joined the HyperX Podcast Network! Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 13 Jan 2023 | 92 'Stardew Valley' Speedrunners (w/ atwentysomethingloser & lichatton) | 01:05:13 | |
Speed running Super Mario Bros. is a straightforward endeavor. Whoever saves the princess fastest gets the record. But what about open-ended sims, where you set your own goals? This week, we were so mesmerized by Stardew Valley speedrunners on GDQ that we had to invite them on the show. Lee (@atwentysomethingloser) and Lisa (@lichatton) are Stardew-obsessed Twitch streamers who have dissected the game to find the fastest ways to marry specific villagers, complete Community Center bundles, catch every fish, and other in-game milestones, often achieving these runs in mere hours. Their strategies involve animation canceling, min/maxing gifts, and a lot of sleep! Lee and Lisa share how they got into the wild world of speeding through one of the chillest games of all time, how it has increased their love for it, and share what else they play after thousands of hours of Stardew. Follow and subscribe to Lee and Lisa! https://www.twitch.tv/atwentysomethingloser https://www.twitch.tv/lichatton
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| 04 Mar 2022 | 49 Our 5 Favorite Games of All Time (#1) | 01:35:35 | |
It's finally time to reveal our #1 most favorite game of all time. Also, dat Kirby demoooooo! Plus: Have you heard of this "Elden Ring" thing? Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 02 Apr 2021 | 01 We Quit Gaming Crack for at Least 1 Minute | 02:00:20 | |
It's our very first episode! This week, we talk about the gaming loops that keep us coming back for more, why we love to focus on one game at a time (whenever possible!), why Twitch and Discord are so special, and ye olden days of social media and games journalism. What we're playing:
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| 27 Sep 2024 | 174 "Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom" Is a Wonderful Game That Runs Like Hot Garbage | 01:03:39 | |
"The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom" came out for the Nintendo Switch this week, and it is charming, adorable, fun, and extremely innovative. There's just one problem: The frame rates whip around faster and harder than Tingle cashing in his rupees. Due to the (now passed) hurricane in the Southern U.S., Colette takes a break this week (all is well) and Matt shares his early impressions of a wonderful game with very questionable tech. Also, Sony's State of Play dropped some release dates, trailers, and updates that are well worth breaking down. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 02 Jul 2021 | 14 Why God Quit Rocket League (w/ God from The God Pod) | 00:56:55 | |
We enjoy playing simulations, but what about the ultimate simulation: Life? We have burning questions for The Maker, and are thrilled to be in the presence of God to ask Him about the most important topic, video games. God shares His favorite games and what He's played recently, including Red Dead Redemption, Civilization, and why kids yell at him while playing Rocket League. We also unravel the greatest mysteries of the Cosmos, including (but not limited to): Why do Madden games suck now? Where are all the good Star Trek games? And why do the Backstreet Boys live in Heaven? If you keep the faith, be sure to follow God on social media: And check out The God Pod, where God, Jesus, Satan, Moses and the gang chat with comedians about the abject failure that is Humanity: https://kite.link/thegodpod Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 16 Sep 2022 | 75 Attack of the Video Game News | 01:21:39 | |
This week has more game news than you can swing a dead cat at, so we run down the highlights from Nintendo's September Direct, Sony's State of Play, and peek across the ocean at what's poppin' at the Tokyo Game Show. Plus, the infinite charm of Cursed to Golf, the winners of our Discord giveaway, the near-future of the VR market, and why doesn't Disney make more AAA console games these days?
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| 29 Sep 2023 | 127 Meta Quest 3 vs. SteamVR 2.0: The VR Race (Finally) Heats Up | 01:49:41 | |
The Meta Quest 3 VR headset has been revealed, boasting higher resolutions and more horsepower, but coincidentally (?) Valve has pushed SteamVR 2.0 into beta, which unifies PC, Steam Deck, and VR interfaces across its ecosystem. Does this hint at the long-rumored wireless Steam headset incoming? And if so, should Valve compete with Meta for mainstream users, or should it stick to the core gaming audience? And where would Apple fit into this market, if at all? We discuss the race for VR adoption and what it means for the business of each company involved, and our own headset and ecosystem preferences. Plus, Colette has beef with "Fae Farm," and Matt is obsessed with the demo for the indie village builder/apocalypse simulator "Dotage." Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 20 Oct 2023 | 130 "Super Mario Bros. Wonder" First Impressions | 01:02:28 | |
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is in the wild, and we've played a few hours of it. We share what makes it charming, innovative and dare we say...FUN? Also, somehow we end up talking about Howie Mandel for like 20 minutes. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 02 Sep 2022 | 73 Maybe Animal Crossing Was a Pandemic MMO for Muggles | 01:11:30 | |
Would you take your Steam Deck on a cruise ship? Your answer to this question is better than any horoscope. Also, Sony's investment in mobile MMOs and live service games leads us to a conversation about how platforms and ecosystems are so important in bringing "Muggles" (i.e. non-traditional gamers) into games — specifically, how the persistent worlds of our own Animal Crossing islands kinda became a social MMO that 30 million people played throughout the pandemic. The future of live service has a lot to do with what devices and platforms are in our pockets.
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| 17 Mar 2023 | 99 We Convinced World-Record Video Game Collector Linda Guillory to Get a Steam Deck | 01:11:55 | |
By day, Linda Guillory is an engineer at Texas Instruments. By night (and really, all hours!), she holds two Guinness World Records: "Largest collection of LCD video game systems," and "largest collection of playable gaming systems." In all, she has more than 3,000 and counting, and her collection has been covered by games media and collector trades around the world. Linda joins us for a really fun and fascinating Chat about how she got started, the huge role her family plays in her love of gaming, an exclusive announcement, and why we often forget about video games that existed before cartridges. Linda also shares the "White Whale" system that has slipped through her fingers more than once, and what it's like being a Black woman in a retro scene traditionally dominated by men. We also try to convince Linda, who literally owns thousands of handheld game systems, to get a Steam Deck, because REASONS. And bonus points if you remember the Commodore 64 game "Lemonade Stand." To check out Linda's collection, subscribe to her on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lindaguillory7802 And follow Linda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watsonguillory/
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| 21 Oct 2022 | 80 Konami Took a Break From Pachinko Machines!!! | 01:26:08 | |
Silent Hill MANIA has befallen us, and Colette brings everyone up to speed on what was announced this week, the fandom's reaction, and why it matters. We also discuss Colette's forthcoming YA novel, Enter the Meta, which is now available for pre-order! Use the links below to purchase. And the merits of a pocket space MMO for the rest of us.
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| 31 Mar 2023 | 101 Zelda: TotK's Weapon Durability Is the Most Polarizing Issue of Our Time (Sky Burkson Returns!) | 01:34:31 | |
It's time to discuss the controversy that has divided our great nation for far too long: Should Link's stick break after you whack it too much? On the heels of fresh gameplay for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, miniature artist and Pro Gamer Dad™ Sky Burkson returns to Chat about how Nintendo has leaned hard into the physics sandbox of its open-world sequel, and whether that's what fans really want from a Zelda game. Plus, we discuss Sky's latest epic Elden Ring paper sculpture, why AI-generated art can't compete with true fandom (yet), and how Netflix's quasi-platform gaming strategy might be paying off.
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| 25 Feb 2022 | 48 Our 5 Favorite Games of All Time (#2) | 01:18:28 | |
The Internet is littered with amazingly talented creators who just couldn't make it work. We discuss this and other online sadness, as well as our SECOND-FAVORITE video games of ALL TIME? Don't forget to share yours! Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 18 Aug 2023 | 121 Things Take Time to Make (Sky Burkson Returns!) | 02:02:26 | |
Video game miniature artist and reluctant social media influencer Sky Burkson returns to share progress on his EPIC "Monster Hunter: World" papercraft set piece, and discuss how freecam boundary breaking is key to peering around video game corners players can't see. Also, we learn that capitalism is probably real bad! While Colette is packing up for a move, Matt and Sky discuss LEGO penises, the meteoric rise of "Baldur's Gate 3," and why "Pikmin 4" is so damn fun. Follow Sky's work: https://www.skyburkson.com/ Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 17 Feb 2023 | 97 Nintendo Direct...ly Into Our Hearts | 01:41:34 | |
We recap the big announcements, fresh demos, and interesting teasers that caught our attention during Nintendo's massive February Direct, including the shadow drop of Metroid Prime Remastered and brand new footage of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We also dive into some of the Game Boy Advance classics offered in the new online upgrade, and share excitement for the upcoming Chrono-inspired RPG Sea of Stars. Plus, more space zombie stomping in the Dead Space remake and a harrowing tale of ambush and redemption on the Sea of Thieves. Colette's playing: Dead Space (Remake) & The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Matt's playing: Metroid Prime Remastered & Sea of Thieves Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 06 Aug 2021 | 19 Easy Mode (With Alex Q. Ryan, Sr. PR @ Koch Media) | 02:05:22 | |
Today we learned the valuable lesson that no matter how fond you are of a classic game, you can't pass your own nostalgia to your kids. Destructoid/RetroforceGO alum Alex Q. Ryan joins us this week, and after a lot of screaming and virtual hugs, he explains what he does these days as the Senior PR Manager at Koch Media, working on franchises likes Saints Row, Metro, Dead Island, and the upcoming release Hot Wheels Unleashed. We discuss saying goodbye to a massive retro game collection, start a feud between Windows and Mac lovers, and find out if "Easy Mode" is in fact for baby-ass babies. Follow Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexQRyan
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| 28 Jul 2023 | 118 'Gravity Circuit' Is a Great Game That I Don't Like | 01:31:07 | |
Hey kids, don't follow your dreams. At least that's how we elderly gamers relate to our passions. This week we discuss what happens when you see the flaws in your favorite artform, and whether or not it matters to you. Plus, many Diablo players are not happy with Season 1 nerfs, and some crafty WoW players put one over on an AI news bot. Plus, why "Gravity Circuit" is a fantastic "Meg Man" successor that's too hard to be fun, and the arrival of 2 often-overlooked Zelda games on Nintendo Switch Online! Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 31 May 2024 | 158 Please Look at These Bangers From Sony's "State of Play" | 01:01:58 | |
Hey! Something good just happened in the American justice system! We take a moment to high five democracy, even when it feels hard to do so. More importantly, Sony dropped a State of Play which we didn't even watch because LIFE. So we peep in real time at the list of announcements and trailers. There are definitely some goodies in there for PS5 and PC players. Sony also shared their revenue and profits in a recent presentation, and somehow, the PS5 is their most profitable console generation ever? How is this possible when the PS4 outsold it, the PS2 is the best-selling console of all time, and games themselves cost more than ever to produce? We get in the weeds on some promising theories. Articles discussed in this episode:
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| 10 Nov 2023 | 132 Who Will Play Link in the Zelda Movie? And a New Steam Deck!? | 01:57:51 | |
We fell asleep for a week and woke up to an unhinged amount of video game news, including the green light for a live action "Legend of Zelda" movie, "GTA 6" announced, a new "Mass Effect," more Switch 2 rumors, and the surprise launch of the Steam Deck OLED, which is actually more than a pretty screen. Plus, the thing that finally got Colette hooked on "Genshin Impact," Matt's space cruise continues, "Alan Wake II," and an adorable game about cleaning up the ocean and petting fish. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 23 Aug 2024 | 169 How Did the Video Game Industry Get So Brutal for Workers? (w/ Dr. Johanna Weststar) | 01:22:42 | |
Another day, another news story about studios laying off hundreds of video game developers. Why did this industry become so volatile? And what makes game devs so vulnerable to job insecurity, especially when the industry's profits have never been higher? This week we're joined by Dr. Johanna Weststar, a professor of labor studies (and Stardew enthusiast!) at Western University in Ontario, Canada. She's the co-author of a new book, "Not all Fun and Games: Videogame Labour, Project-based Workplaces and the New Citizenship at Work," which dissects 15 years of employment data and trends to figure out why game development is so fraught, and how we can improve it. There's so much more to the story besides "crunch." The explosion of temporary gig work, erosion of social safety nets, do-or-die publishing schedules, and struggles to unionize remote and disparate workers has lead to a reckoning in the games industry. But despite these challenges, we may be on the verge of a more secure work life for the people who make our favorite adventures — akin to the protections put in place for Hollywood when that industry was still young in the 1930s and 40s. What we do next, legally and culturally, will make all the difference. Plus: How a blog from 2004 changed the Internet's perception of game dev, and your questions! Find more of Johanna's work, publications, and how you can connect with her here: https://dan.uwo.ca/people/faculty/johanna_weststar.html And her work with the International Game Developers Association (IGDA): https://igda.org/dss/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 02 Dec 2022 | 86 Gardens, Graveyards, and How to Fix the Internet | 01:17:30 | |
Colette has a delightful new Steam demo to share, and Matt would like to talk to you about our Lord and Savior: Tech Trees. Plus, what YOU are playing on this fine post-Thanksgiving week. We also discuss the problems with modern social media and how we might make the Internet a better place for communities and fandoms.
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| 22 Mar 2024 | 149 The "Stardew Valley" 1.6 Patch Notes Are Thicc AF | 01:18:17 | |
The long awaited 1.6 update for "Stardew Valley" has hit PC, and Colette wasted no time in diving back into her favorite cozy game. We discuss her experiences so far, and react to the absolutely HUGE amount of new content in the patch notes. And if you need more farming in your life, "Lightyear Frontier" has just released into Early Access and Game Pass. Matt has been gorging on this peaceful new base building craft-em-up, where you drive (and customize!) a giant mech and restore nature with a big-ass hose. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 31 Dec 2021 | 40 What Are Your Gaming New Year's Resolutions? | 00:05:56 | |
We're taking the week off to enjoy some cozy holiday family time, but we'd love to know: What are your gaming New Year's resolutions? Are you looking to expand your video game diet? Or stop playing everything to focus on one deep experience? Let us know by email: HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Or join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 10 Feb 2023 | 96 Activision Blizzard's Paltry Settlement & Complicated Hogwarts Feelings | 01:21:42 | |
** THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE NINTENDO'S LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS ** The news was easy to miss: Activision Blizzard has settled with the SEC for $35 million, and admitted to no wrongdoing in its sexual discrimination and harassment lawsuits. So, is this the end of the story? Will anything change at the company or in the gaming industry as a whole? We discuss our disappointments and optimism. Also, Hogwarts Legacy has garnered rave reviews from nearly every major outlet, confirming that this is the Wizarding game fans have anticipated for decades. But it's not without controversy, of course. We discuss our complicated feelings around the game in a larger cultural context. Plus: Someone made the entire Legend of Zelda map in Minecraft and it is stupidly amazing. Colette's playing: Gourdlets and Deadspace (Remake) Matt's playing: Hero of Aethric & Desta Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 30 Jun 2023 | 114 brb, afk vol. 6 | 00:09:56 | |
We're excited to talk about FF16 and more, but we're skipping this week's pod due to LIFE. In the meantime, Matt checks in to see how things are going. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 10 Dec 2021 | 37 Daenerys Targaryen Simulator (with Sky Burkson) | 01:49:23 | |
Colette is recovering from a cold this week, but we called in some backup. Streamer and miniaturist Sky Burkson joins us as a guest co-host in her absence to talk about the explosion of miniature craft online, all things Metroidvania, when games overstay their welcome by 25%, and what we're currently enjoying on the Personal Computer.
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| 26 Jul 2024 | 165 'Nintendo World Championships' Is Fun in Unexpected Ways | 00:55:25 | |
"Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition" has arrived, bringing bite-sized speed run challenges from our favorite 8-bit '80s games. But more than just a nostalgia hit, this asynchronous online battle has some innovative delights, if you approach it with the right mindset. Matt shares impressions of his first week with the game. Colette is finally out of her gaming funk and has gone hard on "Still Wakes the Deep," a nautical horror game that seriously delivers on vibes. Plus, her early impressions of the visually stunning action-RTS-tower-defense game "Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess," which is steeped in Japanese folklore. It hit Game Pass this week. "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate" asks the question: What if "Hades" had couch co-op? Matt explains why the action roguelike (formerly exclusive to Apple Arcade) is an absolute JOY on Switch. Plus: RIP Humble Games Publishing(?). The prolific publisher has laid off its entire staff under the management of Ziff Davis/IGN. It remains unclear if games like "Coral Island," "Slay the Spire," and "Unpacking" will still get marking support from this arm. Also: Super Mario Dubstep! Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 28 Jun 2024 | 162 Stardew + Pokémon + Slay the Spire + Zelda = Moonstone Island | 00:37:56 | |
This week is cut short by work and travel plans, but we have a BRIEF update on the games we're playing, including "Moonstone Island," a title that recently came to Switch. It blends cozy farm life and town romances with a Pokémon-style creature taming system, Wind Waker-esq exploration, and deck building battles. So, is this indie life sim more than the sum of its heavily-inspired parts? Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 24 Jun 2022 | 64 Teenage Mutant Ninja Steam Deck | 02:02:27 | |
Colette got a STEAM DECK! She shares her first impressions and what she's been playing on it. We also discuss the beat-em-up joy of TMNT: Shredder's Revenge. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/
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| 19 Aug 2022 | 71 Killing Much Harder | 00:59:28 | |
The depth and complexity of a game has nothing do with with its control scheme, graphical fidelity, or writing, as our continued obsession with Vampire Survivors proves. We spin the wheel and pick the 5 winners of our Vampire Survivors giveaway! Listen here or check the Discord to see if you've won! Also, the beauty of ASCII animation, how online communities allow games to indulge in mechanical complexity, and...Rock Simulator?
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| 05 Nov 2021 | 32 Unfinished Business | 01:31:16 | |
This week we discuss our biggest regrets in life. Not the jobs we missed or the bucket lists we scrapped, but of course: the video games we never finished. Games are an enormous time and emotional commitment! But grind, difficulty spikes, and plot disappointments can lead to piles of unfinished quests, even when we love what we're playing. We also discuss your unfinished games and why you left them behind. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 05 Aug 2022 | 69 Jhong Bucks | 01:27:01 | |
The world NEEDS a cross-platform, free-to-play, ranked, competitive mahjong game with unlockable cosmetics that make rainbows shoot out of your tiles...and WE will be the ones to make it. We also discuss the joys of late comedic actor Meshach Taylor (of Mannequin and Designing Women fame) and eventually get around to discussing actual video games, which include whether 13 Sentinels is an Evangelion-like, and the strange technical whiplash of Final Fantasy VII Remake's PC port. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 27 Oct 2023 | 131 Our One Big Problem With "Super Mario Bros. Wonder" | 01:41:13 | |
SMB Wonder is an extraordinary game, full of absolute joy and unbridled creativity...except for one REALLY annoying part. Meanwhile, Colette looks back at the legacy of Alan Wake in preparation for the sequel, and some other spoopy games for the season. And Matt prepares to board a community-driven space cruise ship in Elite: Dangerous. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 17 Nov 2023 | 133 "Hades" Is Coming to (Certain) Telephones, and Our Fave November Nindies | 01:39:22 | |
"You can play 'Hades' on a telephone via Netflix" is a sentence we never thought we'd say, but it's happening. We continue to be fascinated by Netflix's innovative approach to game licensing, and the convergence of platforms (console, PC, mobile, and streaming) that make this all possible. Plus, "Persona 6" is happening, Amazon lays off 180 in its gaming division, the Game Awards nominees are in, and the games that caught our eye in Nintendo's Indie World November showcase. Also, will Colette's "Genshin" obsession last when the real grind kicks in? And Matt reviews the maximum chill underwater ocean cleanup game "Loddlenaut." Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 13 Aug 2021 | 20 PC Master Race to the Bottom | 01:47:56 | |
We can't believe this is Episode 20! Those two decades flew by. How about Steam, eh? It gives us unlimited access to thousands of PC games that will sit in our library and never get played. Is there a better way to keep track of the dreaded "Steam Backlog?" This week we discuss the Steam ecosystem, what we (mostly) love about it, the longevity of PC gaming, and the paralysis of choice when it comes to finding something new to play. Also, an adorable mobile clicker about shelter dogs...where you can adopt the dogs in REAL LIFE?! Also, sailing some incredibly emergent pirate-infested waters. Colette's playing: Pistol Whip: Smoke and Thunder, Old Friends Dog Game Matt's playing: Sea of Thieves Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 16 Dec 2022 | 88 Our Favorite Reveals & Surprises From The Game Awards | 01:19:21 | |
'Tis the season for video game announcements, trailers, and shadow drops, and nobody brought the heat like Geoff Keighley and The Game Awards. Even if you don't care about the awards themselves, you can't deny the news that broke during the show. We take a look back at the trailers that piqued our interest, and the reveals our community is most looking forward to. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/
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| 27 Aug 2021 | 22 Tetris Connect: Affected | 01:23:18 | |
When is it worth replaying old favorites when there's an infinite amount of new games to play? What if tomorrow, all new games stopped coming out forever and we could only play things that came before? These philosophical quandaries and MORE await you in this week's Chat. Also, why forward momentum is so important in Roguelikes, and the spiritual mindfulness of great Tetris.
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| 24 Mar 2023 | 100 How 'Minesweeper' Made Microsoft a Gaming Company (w/ Kyle Orland) | 01:55:43 | |
When "Minesweeper" and "Solitaire" were first bundled with Microsoft's Windows operating system in the early '90s, they introduced millions of people to PC gaming, many of whom had never used a mouse before. "Minesweeper" in particular became a favorite addiction of many Microsoft programmers, including Bill Gates. Kyle Orland, senior gaming editor at Ars Technica, has written an upcoming book about the legacy of the grey, tiled Roguelike that paved the way for a more robust ecosystem of PC games and eventually the Xbox brand we know today. The ubiquity of these casual pack-in games rivaled the scale of current "Candy Crush" obsessions, and also caused moral panic among business and political leaders, who decried office workers frittering away their productivity on addictive games. Kyle dives into the curious exploits that competitive Minesweepers discovered when they were finally connected to the Internet, and how Microsoft missed its chance for "Solitaire" to become the "Fortnite" of the Windows Store. He also shares stories from his early days curating a Super Mario Bros. fan site when he was 15, interviewing Shigeru Miyamoto, and why "Bubble Bobble" desperately needs a 3D reboot. Plus, we absolve Colette's guilt about giving Blizzard money for the "Diablo IV" beta and why a new Tactics + Roguelite + RPG + Tower Defense + Diabloish game has got its hooks in Matt. Pre-order Kyle's book "Minesweeper" from Boss Fight Books: https://bossfightbooks.com/products/minesweeper-by-kyle-orland Or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Minesweeper-31-Boss-Fight-Books/dp/B0BRSKKLGV/
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| 11 Feb 2022 | 46 Our 5 Favorite Games of All Time (#4) | 01:28:06 | |
The list continues! We reveal our 4th personal favorite games of all time to YOU (and each other), and discuss why they deeply matter. Also, we are SHOOK by Nintendo's Direct this week, so we run through all the announcements and react to each one. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 06 May 2022 | 57 Chrono Kross'll Make Ya (Sad! Sad!) | 01:33:07 | |
Why is the Chrono Cross re-release port so bad? Because God is dead, that's why. Also, have you heard of Roblox? It's popular with YOUTHS. This week we discuss how our gaming lifestyles have evolved — especially in the context of a work-from-home pandemic — and share what you (and we) are playing this week.
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| 04 Aug 2023 | 119 Is 'Baldur's Gate 3' Right For You? + A New Switch in 2024? | 01:34:29 | |
Happy "Baldur's Gate 3" release day to all who celebrate! We look back at this venerated franchise and why we're hesitant to sink into the latest 1.0, despite its rave reviews from fans and critics. Plus, credible journalism hints at new Nintendo hardware coming in 2024. While the form factor will be similar to the Switch (duh), the biggest question remains: Will it be backwards compatible? We discuss the business case for and against this key feature. Also, our latest obsessions from the Wholesome Games lineup, the legacy of Nintendo Cereal, a brutally great dungeon crawler, and a review of "Pikmin 4" from a surprise guest. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 22 Jul 2022 | C&M Present: Nice Games Club! | 01:11:23 | |
We are offline this week for overlapping vacations but in the meantime, we wanted to introduce you to another fantastic podcast in the HyperX family called Nice Games Club, where three game devs talk about the industry! We're excited to have Ellen Burns-Johnson, Mark LaCroix, and Stephen McGregor on the show for a roundtable discussion, but in the meantime, we're sharing episode 249 of their show from February which discusses how "free" games (like those given away on Epic and bundled with GamePass) are affecting the industry. On its face, this is a fantastic value for players and a great safeguard for developers against the volatility of the market. But longterm, does this model "devalue" the work of game devs and the cultural impact of a given game? We hope you enjoy this episode and we'll be back next week with more Chat! Check out this episode of Nice Games Club on their feed: https://nicegames.club/episode/249 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 22 Sep 2023 | 126 Microsoft's Leaked Gaming Roadmap, and 'Monster Hunter' Goes Mobile | 01:21:53 | |
Leaked emails from the FTC investigation of Microsoft reveal some interesting plans for Xbox consoles, controllers, remastered games, the cost of making GamePass happen, and the possibility of acquiring...Nintendo? We put it all into context. PLUS: Unity gets its comeuppance thanks to the solidarity of game devs, our trepidation around the end of "Sea of Stars," and the newest location-based game from Niantic is an impressive take on what makes "Monster Hunter" so fun. Also, where are all the Noodle Games? Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 04 Feb 2022 | 45 brb, afk vol. 5 (Sleepy PC Edition) | 00:04:44 | |
We're off this week while Colette's PC is on the mend! But we're very excited to hear more of YOUR favorite games of all time, so please keep sharing them in the Discord and by email. See you next week! Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 30 Apr 2021 | 05 How to Play NES Games in VR | 01:43:32 | |
When did nerd culture shift from being passé to the dominant force across all media? Where did all your fan fiction go before the Internet? Remember Blockbuster?? Also, we make a decision on which '90s Star Trek to binge. Also, how did anime get so mainstream? Also, the difference between simple games, and complex games that are easy to access. And, you can play the original NES Zelda and Dragon Warrior in VR now for some reason?! What we're playing:
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| 15 Mar 2024 | 148 Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Is Off to a Rocky Start | 01:10:38 | |
"Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection" contains the two original games fans have been salivating over for decades. They look great. They run great. So why does everyone hate them? Plus, a group of "Mario Maker" enthusiasts are attempting to beat all 41,000 player-created levels in the entire game before Nintendo shuts down the Wii U servers in April. And they're already 99% there, with only the most dastardly levels remaining. Will they succeed? Colette shares an update on her "Persona 3: Reloaded" progress, "Unicorn Overlord" is still awesome (cheesy dialogue aside), and we both gape in wonder at the indie dopamine factory known as "Bore Blasters." Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 16 Aug 2024 | 168 Only 34 Players Have Seen This Secret "Baldur's Gate 3" Ending | 00:56:29 | |
Larian Studios has shared player data on the 1-year anniversary of their smash hit "Baldur's Gate 3." Among the fascinating tidbits is that only 34 players have reached a VERY rare ending to the story that can only be unlocked through a specific sequence of events. What's more, there's an even SECRET-er ending that cannot be reached by normal means. But one YouTuber found a hack that unlocks the final events no one was meant to see. Plus, we discuss why accomplishing things in games is sometimes more satisfying than accomplishing things IRL, why that can lead to feelings of guilt, and why giving your brain permission to rest is never time wasted. Also: Sound sensitivity when it comes to game controllers, and why the MOBAPAD ChiTu Wireless Pro gamepad is Matt's new favorite piece of hardware. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 28 May 2021 | 09 The Gaming Historian, Norman Caruso | 01:47:07 | |
Norman Caruso, aka The Gaming Historian, has been meticulously documenting the history of video games (and their weird peripherals!) on YouTube since 2008. It took him 7 years before this passion project became a full-time job. More than 90 million views later, his channel is among the most rigorous and well-respected in the world of games journalism. Norman has covered topics as ubiquitous a Tetris and Super Mario Bros. 3, all the way down to failed tech like the Sega Mega Modem and an IRL fishing module for the Game Boy. We chat with Norman about how he got his start, why primary-source historical research takes so long, how he chooses topics, why it's OK to be wrong sometimes, and why you may never see a Pokémon video on his channel.
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| 21 Jul 2023 | 117 "Viewfinder's" Mind-Bending Physics and Demon Fisting in "D4" | 01:05:13 | |
Viewfinder is a surprise treat on Steam, but is it worth $25? Plus, Season 1 of Diablo IV kicks off with fresh characters and new lore to explore. Also: Microsoft has overcome most of the regulatory scrutiny in its acquisition of Activision-Blizzard. But are governments asking the right questions when it comes to monopolistic control of the gaming market? Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 14 Oct 2022 | 79 Who Is Meta's Latest VR Headset For? | 01:19:23 | |
The Meta Quest Pro VR headset is here. It's lighter, and has more precise hand tracking, but a lower resolution, refresh rate, and battery life, and it's being marketed to creative professionals at a whopping $1,500. So who is this for? And will it move the needle on VR? We discuss the fractured VR audience, and why the Pro's specs and price tag may not line up for VR's biggest evangelists. Plus, Facebook's major trust problem, and why Valve is uniquely positioned to save us all from VR ecosystem hell, especially with lessons learned from the Steam Deck's success.
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| 03 Feb 2023 | 95 The Sleeper Hit 'Hi-Fi Rush' Is a Rush | 01:03:19 | |
The action-adventure rhythm game Hi-Fi Rush from Tango Gameworks shadow dropped this week, and has taken the game-o-sphere by storm. Colette shares her glowing first impressions of this very special title. Meanwhile, Matt has embarked on his new PowerWash Simulator career in the flawed but still very satisfying Switch port. Also: The Dead Space remake delivers in a world where other spiritual successors fall short. Colette's playing: Hi-Fi Rush and Dead Space (Remake) Matt's playing: PowerWash Simulator (Switch) Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 19 Jul 2024 | 164 Who Is Emio? Nintendo's First M-Rated Game | 00:57:01 | |
We're back in action to answer the question on everyone's mind LAST week: Who is Emio? A mysterious trailer for a Nintendo-developed horror title set the game-o-verse abuzz. Turns out, the cryptic teaser is actually a sequel to a classic Japan-only Famicom game. Colette breaks down the details. Also, a MASSIVE update to "No Man's Sky" just dropped, and Matt has returned to the galaxy to photograph new creatures and fancy water. We discuss why we love being obsessed with a new game, and when going without that can be a challenge. Plus, the flow state of "Grapple Dog," and why the 2023 game "Sailing Era" is an impenetrable wall of poorly translated tutorials that Matt can't stop playing. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 07 Jun 2024 | 159 We Only Play Games That Start With the Letter "H" | 01:05:55 | |
For the foreseeable future, we will only be playing video games that are: A) Sequels B) Start with the letter "H" We don't make the rules. That's just how it is. For some reason, we talk about exercise for a while. Then, Colette shares her "Hades 2" update as she approaches the "final boss" (which is probably not the end of the game), and the latest patch notes which may smooth out the difficulty curve on this very challenging game. And Matt explains why "Helldivers 2" has officially eaten his life. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 30 Jul 2021 | 18 The Best Retro Emulator Is Your *Mind* Bro | 01:12:09 | |
Are CRT filters a silly gimmick, or the way God intended retro games to be played? A great listener email kicks off a discussion about how art and media are viewed through the lens of time. Also, that feeling when you find a new game that really speaks to you, and you can't wait to play it.
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| 30 Dec 2022 | 90 Playing Old PS2 Games Over the Winter Break | 01:15:17 | |
We're staying as cozy as possible and carving out some post-holiday game time with some old classics and new favorites. We discuss what you've been playing, and the games at the top of our queue during this (hopefully) quiet time.
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| 01 Jul 2022 | 65 Real-Time Strategy Returns (w/ Ryan Schutter, Frost Giant Studios / Stormgate) | 01:17:18 | |
Like many of us in the late '90s and early '00s, Ryan Schutter was obsessed with real-time strategy games like Warcraft, Command & Conquer, and StarCraft. When StarCraft II was on the horizon, he bought a beta key from Craigslist, and his life would never be the same again. He made custom maps for the game, including complex event scripting. As game streaming matured and SC2 became a competitive scene, he devised a fresh UX called Gameheart that allowed spectators and eSports fans to see wtf was even going on during high-level competitive play. That's when Blizzard took notice, and hired him to bake his Gameheart mod into the official product. Today, Ryan is the lead UX designer at Frost Giant Studios, a dev with many former Blizzard RTS vets. They're building a fresh RTS called Stormgate, and it will be a free-to-play social experience that aims to marry our long-lost love of unit management with modern live service games. We chat with Ryan about his journey in the games biz, where RTS fits into the modern gaming landscape, and why the community is crucial in building Stormgate from the ground up.
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| 08 Jul 2024 | 163 'Zenless Zone Zero' Has Come for Your Wallet | 01:04:51 | |
miHoYo released their 3rd(!) gatcha game in the West within four years, called "Zenless Zone Zero," which blends "Genshin" style combat with a "Persona" vibe. It got 50 million downloads within days of release, cementing the Chinese developer as an absolute unit. So, is ZZZ actually good? Colette shares her early impressions of the PS5 version. Plus: The Steam Summer sale hit our wish lists hard this year. We share what's in our carts, along with the games our listening community scored on the cheap. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 13 May 2022 | 58 The Video Game Music That Stays With Us | 01:32:52 | |
Music instantly transports us to familiar and emotional places — even those made of pixels. When you spend 60-100 hours in a virtual world, its sounds can deeply affect you. This week, we share the game soundtracks that changed us, and remain with us long after the credits rolled. We also explore the rich online (and IRL) culture of VGM covers and remixes, and why getting new towels is so much fun for elderly people like us. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 16 Sep 2023 | 125 Nintendo Direct Reactions and Ask Your Doctor If "Fae Farm" Is Right For You | 02:18:52 | |
Nintendo's September Direct sure was dull...until it TOTALLY wasn't! We run down the list of instant-buys, maybes, and passes from the recent show. Plus, early impressions of "F-Zero 99" and the things that set "Fae Farm" apart in a world of endless farming sims. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 06 Oct 2023 | 128 "Dotage" Combines the Best Parts of "Rimworld" and "Civ" | 01:19:53 | |
Epic lays off 830 people and Jim Ryan is out at PlayStation, but in not-crappy news: Indie games are great! This week, we crank up the hype meter even further for "Stardew" 1.6, ponder why anyone would buy a PS5 in 2023, and go further in depth on "Dotage," an apocalyptic village management sim that combines the best parts of "Rimworld" and "Civilization" without skimping on depth or meta progression. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 28 Jan 2022 | 44 Our 5 Favorite Games of ALL TIME (#5) | 01:03:58 | |
Welcome to the first episode in a very special series, where we discuss the 5 most important video games we've ever played, and why. Colette and Matt do not know what the other has picked, and reveal #5 on their lists. We discuss the criteria for our choices, the weight of nostalgia, and what the word "best" and "favorite" mean in this context. We want to hear YOUR picks! What's your 5th favorite game of all time? Write in to our email: HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com And join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ PLUG (not an episode spoiler): Matt's daughter recaps and reviews Chrono Trigger (SNES): https://youtu.be/ZjBxPKZsnwc Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 28 Oct 2022 | 81 Do Video Games Make Kids Smarter? | 01:38:46 | |
The new Final Fantasy XVI trailer looks real pretty, but is it enough to get you excited about the next installment? We discuss the franchise's hits and misses, and where 16 might fit in the hallowed pantheon. Plus, a new study from the National Institute of Health finds that kids who game have more brain poppin'. We discuss whether that's causation or correlation, and why studies on video games are murky at best. Also, G4 TV is finally dead (again?) and we look back on where it missed the boat for mainstream video game coverage, and that time Colette was on TV! We also share our Spoopy Game picks for all ages if you're looking for a fright this Halloween! Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 27 Jan 2023 | 94 The Rise of "Cozy City Builders" | 01:10:50 | |
We've noticed an increasing number of chill, minimalist "building" games emerge over the last few years, from Dorfromantik to Garden Galaxy, so we thought it was time to explore the rise of these "cozy builders." We trace their lineage back to the city games of yore, why they've split into a new subgenre, the difference between a "toy" and a "game," and the pure creative dopamine hits you get when setting up the perfect farm/island/city.
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| 04 Jun 2021 | 10 What 3 Games Would You Bring to a Deserted Island? | 01:53:53 | |
You're on a deserted island for the rest of your natural life, but you have a magical device and Internet connection that lets you play only 3 video games. You can get all the updates, DLC, mods, and multiplayer you want, and you can communicate with other players outside of the game ... but you can never play anything else. What do you bring? Also, there's a fish with teeth on the Battle Net installation screen. Take the Meyers-Briggs gamer test in Colette's Discord: https://discord.gg/682mwYgx Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 21 Jun 2024 | 161 You Can Finally Play as Zelda in Zelda (Nintendo's June Direct) | 01:44:03 | |
We really tried to play some hot new demos this week, but alas, Nintendo has graced us with a banger of a Direct. We tackle each announcement and calibrate hype levels, along with your most anticipated games coming to the Switch (2?). Among them, the reveal of a new Mario & Luigi game, a top-down Legend of Zelda where you — get this — play as Zelda, and the first footage of Metroid Prime 4 ever. Plus: We remember Colette's 17-year-old cat Ender, who passed away this week. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 17 May 2024 | 156 BEHOLD: Hades II, Little Kitty, and Animal Well Are Damn Good Video Games | 01:08:16 | |
Video games are BACK, with three bangers released over the last week. "Hades II" officially entered Early Access after a brief tech test, and Colette has been screaming in her hotel room trying to get back home to play it. But is it more than just "more Hades?" She shares her first impressions. "Little Kitty, Big City" puts its paws on Game Pass, PC, and Switch, and despite a few annoying bugs, this adorable explore-em-up is a delightful romp for players of all skill levels. Also: Stop whatever you're doing right now and play "Animal Well." The debut game from lone developer Billy Basso (Shared Memory), published by Bigmode (the new venture from Videogamedunkey) is an extraordinary Metroidvania brimming with vibes and secrets. Matt explains why this game combines the best elements of Fez + Rain World + Hollow Knight. Plus: Colette is sick and can barely speak. Enjoy! Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 02 Jun 2023 | 110 Who Needs Sony's Project Q? Our PlayStation Showcase Reactions | 01:15:10 | |
Sony's Playstation Showcase revealed some exciting new IP and franchise faves from a variety of studios. Which ones caught our eyes and ears? And what's up with this new Playstation handheld? Plus, is TotK ruining all other video games for us? And an exciting new endeavor in Colette's household! A Guide to Royal Thai Cuisine: https://guide.michelin.com/th/en/article/features/a-guide-to-royal-thai-cuisine Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/
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| 24 Nov 2023 | 134 Bring Your Nintendo DS to Thanksgiving | 01:03:16 | |
It's that time of year when we gather with family and friends, only to sneak away and grind out a few levels between the mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. We asked our listeners what they've queued up over the long Thanksgiving weekend, and discuss the legacy (and current second-hand market) of the Nintendo (3)DS. Plus: What would it take to fork over $60 on the "Super Mario RPG" remake? Colette's continued obsession with "Genshin Impact," Matt rolls credits on "Tears of the Kingdom," more "Alan Wake 2," and continued voyages in "Elite: Dangerous." Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 05 May 2023 | 106 What Are You Playing While We Wait for "Tears of the Kingdom?" | 00:57:58 | |
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is ONE WEEK AWAY. Is your body ready? What are you doing, playing, or not playing to clear your mind and calendar for May 12? Matt flies solo for this one to discuss your pre-TotK plans while Colette is on vacation. Matt's playing: Grounded Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 11 Nov 2022 | 83 Our Favorite November Nindies | 01:17:44 | |
Nintendo shared a wholesome lineup of fresh indie games this week, so we pluck out our most anticipated, along with some recently released games we're jazzed to try.
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| 08 Mar 2024 | 147 Nintendo Obliterates the Yuzu Switch Emulator in $2.4 Million Settlement | 01:37:36 | |
The Switch emulator Yuzu has been in development since 2018, allowing hobbyists to play Nintendo software on PCs and Steam Decks, often at higher resolutions and frame rates. But the trappings around Yuzu — including a Patreon that raked in $30,000 per month, and specific updates encouraging users to emulate "Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" — have finally triggered the wrath of Nintendo's lawyers. This week's settlement of the lawsuit compels Yuzu's creator to terminate the project (along with 3DS emulator Citra), post a public apology, and pay Nintendo damages of $2.4 million. We discuss the ramifications of the settlement and the future of responsible community-driven emulation projects. Plus, a mental health check in, some very special gems lingering from Steam Next Fest, seeing ConcernedApe (Eric Barone) in NYC, and why "Unicorn Overlord" might be the best tactics RPG ever made.
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| 08 Apr 2022 | 54 Punching Rocks on Tatooine | 01:28:04 | |
When you really think about it, Kirby is just a puppy murdering simulator. This week we discuss the legacy of the Mana series, Chrono Cross and Radical Dreamers, what's up with Norco, some positive developments in the Activision Blizzard situation, and who the "metaverse" is really for. Also, have you heard of STAR WARS?
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| 20 Jan 2023 | 93 'The Last of Us' TV Show Is ... Actually Great? | 01:14:27 | |
This week we discuss the premiere of HBO's The Last of Us TV series, and how the maturation of video game narrative over the last 40 years (as well as the craft of prestige TV adaptation) has brought us to this moment. Also, Colette's book Enter the Meta is OFFICIALLY released. Get it wherever you get books! https://amzn.to/3HbAaox Plus, the sheer joy of wanton kaiju destruction and the legacy of the arcade classic Rampage.
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| 14 Jan 2022 | 42 What We Want From the Games Industry in 2022 | 01:09:52 | |
With the new year in full swing, we look into the FUTURE and discuss what changes, trends, tech, and design we'd like to see more (and less!) of in 2022. From VR to #MeToo, it's a rousing conversation, and we'd love to hear your take as well, so please get in touch below! Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 09 Feb 2024 | 144 "Elden Ring," But On Your Telephone | 01:11:49 | |
Reuters is reporting that Tencent and FromSoft have a mobile spinoff of "Elden Ring" well underway. So, how would a Genshin-style Souls-like actually work? We discuss the continued convergence of platforms and IP, and the future dominance of mobile for game devs. Plus, Xbox influencers are crying about exclusives becoming cross-platform, and our "Silent Hill" correspondent Colette shares her impressions of "Short Message," the free game in the franchise that dropped at last week's State of Play. Also, Steam Next Fest's demos are a'poppin. Colette shouts out three games she tried, including one very special experience. Next Fest Demos:
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| 07 Apr 2023 | 102 We Can't Stop Thinking and Talking About DREDGE | 00:48:00 | |
The DREDGE demo caught our eye a few months back, and the full release has got its hooks (lol) in us in a serious way. We discuss how elegant, mysterious, and mechanically perfect this special game is, and why it hits all the right notes for two players with different tastes. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 29 Mar 2024 | 150 How Many of These Video Game Trivia Questions Can You Get Right? | 01:11:33 | |
A fascinating Polygon interview with Xbox honcho Phil Spencer kicks off a discussion about about why AAA games are SO expensive to make, and the pressure it puts on them to succeed across platforms. We break down how this relates to the indie space, and debate what players actually want from game experiences in 2024. Plus, a surprise trivia challenge puts Colette and Matt's video game knowledge to the test. Play along at home, and let us know your score in the Discord! Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 02 Feb 2024 | 143 All the Announcements From January's PlayStation State of Play | 01:49:05 | |
Sony revealed a variety of 1st and 3rd party games, sequels, and DLC on its January 2024 State of Play livestream. We discuss the items that piqued our interest using our patent-pending scale of "How Many Fucks Given?" Plus, the ever-expanding Kojima-verse, and why the "Silent Hill" franchise is returning in a big way, including a brand new free game you can play right now. Also, Colette's first book, "Enter the Meta," is now available as an audiobook! We chat about the surprise voice actor reading it, and her latest endeavor to submit a second manuscript to a new agent. Get the "Enter the Meta" audiobook here: https://www.audible.com/pd/Enter-the-Meta-Audiobook/B0CMYS1N69 Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 01 Dec 2023 | 135 We Tried to Play a Video Game Together on the Internet | 01:34:18 | |
For possibly the first time ever, Colette and Matt attempted to play a video game together. It was a spectacular failure, but not for the reasons you'd suspect. Plus: Would you want your OWN voice to be the protagonist in your next game? EA's new patent bets you will. We discuss the complications of AI voice synthesis in games and other media. Also, the economics of Game Pass in a world of platform convergence, and the grind that keeps us coming back for more "Genshin Impact." Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 15 Apr 2022 | 55 Kirby's Copy Abilities, RANKED | 01:44:40 | |
If BONKING puppies in the face with a giant hammer is wrong, then we don't want to be right! Cutter, Hammer, Ice, Bombs, ... Sleep? This week we stack rank Kirby's Forgotten Land copy abilities from worst-to-best, but end up mostly talking about Korean pop music for some reason. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 09 Sep 2022 | 74 Boomers Talk About Fortnite | 01:27:32 | |
Have you heard of Fortnite? It is a popular video game that is sweeping the nation. Matt shares his thoughts about diving in for the first time ever, while Colette wraps up her Vampire Survivors obsession to focus on ... golf? Also, what's up with the Thai entertainment industry? (A question that no one has ever asked until this moment.) We cover Free-to-Play FOMO, and should Queen Elizabeth II (RIP) become a leader in Civilization? We have 3 Steam keys for Cursed to Golf, courtesy of Chuhai Labs! If you'd like to win one, enter the Discord server below and react to the post in the podcast channel! We will randomly draw the winners on next week's episode! Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/
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| 19 May 2023 | 108 AI Will Be Amazing For Video Games, Rough on Society | 01:08:38 | |
Colette is BACK, and her jaw remains on the floor after diving into Tears of the Kingdom. She shares her first impressions and we get serious about what makes the latest Zelda game so great. Plus, Steam's new "try it before you buy it" feature and the promising future of Large Language Models (like ChatGPT) in video games. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 23 Apr 2021 | 04 Does Dave Grohl Play 'Rock Band?' (with Sean Baptiste from Bethesda) | 01:22:41 | |
This week we're joined by the wonderful Sean Baptiste, whose long career in the games industry led him to become the senior PR and streaming manager for Bethesda Softworks. Today, he works with influencers large and small on the publisher's biggest franchises like "Doom" and "Fallout." We talk with Sean about his extremely diverse career path (which includes play writing, standup comedy, and finding bugs in "Guitar Hero,"), what he's been playing lately, and that time he played "Rock Band" for Dave Grohl at the Grammys. Also, what makes a great "Persona" game, the extraordinary work that goes into Twitch streaming, and how great game design turns complex systems into an effortless groove. Plus, your emails! Colette's playing:
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| 24 Sep 2021 | 26 AOL Instant Messenger Sounds | 01:51:22 | |
This week we get nostalgic for software environments: buttons, interfaces, and of course the sounds of '90s online chatrooms. But more importantly, GAMES! We discuss everything you're playing this week, the joy (and danger) of getting hooked on one live service game forever, the wholesome vibes of video game photography, and keeping shop on Nintendo Switch. Also, our review of W A V E S of D E A T H, a first-person shooter where you can't move for some reason and the protagonist uses misogynistic slurs from a discount audio library.
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| 30 Sep 2022 | 77 RIP Google Stadia: We Hardly Knew Ye | 01:25:26 | |
We lament the demise of cloud gaming service Google Stadia, and speculate on what it might portend for the future of game streaming. Plus, we cover what our community has been playing, and gape in awe at a music licensing miracle.
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| 25 Mar 2022 | 52 Super Information Highway | 01:23:18 | |
This week we pluck some stories from the news, discuss what you're playing, get Ghosty in Tokyo, and Matt gets a free* trip to Istanbul.
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| 04 Nov 2022 | 82 Spaghetti Factory | 01:12:27 | |
This week's episode is mostly about Target's home décor section, but we also squeeze in some discussion about ... video games! We cover what you've been playing, the fine line between goals and grind, and the sublime joys of automation.
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| 06 Sep 2024 | 171 "Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom" Sure Does Look Like a Good Video Game | 01:36:41 | |
After 8 years in development and two weeks of beta testing, Sony has pulled the plug on "Concord" after a shockingly low player count. The hero shooter failed to pull its target audience away from the 47 other live service games they're already playing, and Sony has de-listed it for sale and refunded those who have pre-purchased. What does this say about the state of the games industry, and Sony's huge foray into the live service arena? Plus: A Minecraft Movie trailer gets a mixed response from the Internet, and ConcernedApe hasn't touched "Haunted Chocolatier" for a while Meanwhile, the preview embargo has lifted on "The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom," and boy-howdy, the new gameplay looks spectacular. Colette's playing: Peglin Matt's playing: Sins of a Solar Empire II, and Darkest Dungeon II Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 20 Aug 2021 | 21 Buying Dog Hats (with Lisa Blakie of Runaway Games) | 01:08:58 | |
This week we welcome Lisa Blakie, narrative designer for Colette's new favorite game, Old Friends Dog Game, a pet sim where you run a shelter for elderly dogs that also exists in the real world. Lisa shares the fascinating story of the shelter's rise to prominence online, and the origin of the beloved game. She also explains the ethos of Runaway Games, a small New Zealand studio making mobile experiences about the natural world. Also, have you heard of Chess?
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| 05 Apr 2024 | 151 Discord's New Ads May Not Be as Bad as We Thought | 01:38:57 | |
After years of monetizing through premium features and publicly dismissing the prospect of ads, Discord will soon roll out its new "Sponsored Quests," as reported by The Wall Street Journal. But unlike algorithmic news feeds or mid-chat interruptions, these ads will be centered around video game discovery and Discord's livestreaming features. We discuss how — if done responsibly — this model could sidestep the "enshitification" that so many other platforms fall victim to. Plus, STOP what you're doing right now and play this free game about being a filthy Pomeranian pup who messes up the house. Also, "Pepper Grinder" is a phenomenal 2D platformer, a return to "No Man's Sky," and a deep conversation about games, mental health, and social connection in a post-Covid world. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 26 Aug 2022 | 72 Gamescom Rom-Com 2022 | 01:38:58 | |
We run down the teasers, announcements, updates, and surprises from Gamescom 2022, conduct our court-mandated Vampire Survivors check-in, and share some fresh gems we've been playing. Also, the lessons of being a "fast follower" in the games and tech industries.
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| 26 Jan 2024 | 142 We Have to Talk About "Palworld" | 01:20:13 | |
The only story in video games this week is the explosive debut of "Palworld," an open world survival craft-em-up where you also use magic balls to capture (and enslave) adorable creatures that look ... a LOT ... like other Pocket Monsters you may be familiar with. Colette and Matt share their hands-on review of the oft-dubbed "Pokemon with Guns," and the experience of playing it online with our community! We discuss what makes the game SO addictive, the many reasons players feel drawn to the Early Access hit, and the controversy surrounding its first week in the wild. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 13 Sep 2024 | 172 I Can't Stop Thinking About "Baldur's Gate 3," Please Send Help | 00:33:43 | |
Busy lives, work schedules, children, and sleep did not permit a co-operative recording this week, so Matt shares how starting "Baldur's Gate 3" last week with Colette's husband Patrick and friend-of-the show Sky Burkson has been a transformative experience. We shall return with more BG3 shenanigans (and the week's news) next Friday!
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| 14 May 2021 | 07 Games We Loved That Don't Stand the Test of Time | 01:39:18 | |
Games are such a young medium. Also, a rapidly evolving one. So it's not surprising when we return to a game we played years ago (especially in our youth) to find the life-changing experience we remember is actually kind of ... meh? This week, we discuss the subjectivity of games as an art form on a continuum of culture, technology, and personal growth. Sometimes games are still great in their historical context, even if we don't like playing them in 2021. And sometimes, old games are true masterpieces that transcend their technological and cultural contexts. We also discuss your favorite games from the past that may or may not stand the test of time. Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 12 Aug 2022 | 70 We Can't Stop Playing 'Vampire Survivors' Send Help | 01:15:36 | |
Vampire Survivors, the indie darling that's sweeping the nation, only uses one stick. But its strategic complexity is a miles-deep "just one more run" rabbit hole, and Colette may never climb out. Speaking of hopeless addictions, Matt has returned to Sea of Thieves for its Season 7 Captaincy Update, and is also checking out Monster Sanctuary, which is a Poké-like Metroidvania with Final Fantasy-esque combat. Phew! Also, the incomprehensible size of Tencent and its continued domination of the industy. Join our Discord community and enter to win your own copy of Vampire Survivors: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.com Follow and subscribe to Colette: Follow and subscribe to Matt: Our theme music is by Azure Flux: https://azureflux.bandcamp.com/ Our logo is illustrated by @JustCallMeKatarina: https://www.instagram.com/justcallmekatarina/ Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 14 Jun 2024 | 160 Our Faves From the Xbox Showcase, Wholesome Games, & Summer Game Fest | 01:25:26 | |
E3 may be gone, but video games INSIST on coming out! We are WHELMED with announcements, trailers, updates, teasers, and demos popping off from the Xbox Showcase, Wholesome Games Direct, Summer Game Fest, and more. We can't cover them all, but we can each pick the 5 games that we're most excited about, and reveal them to you (and each other) one by one. Also, baby's first D&D campaign! And weird sound effects! Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 05 Jan 2024 | 139 More "Switch 2" Predictions, and Mickey Mouse Goes on a Killing Spree | 01:34:35 | |
We're back after a long and virus-infused holiday break to dive into the latest Switch 2 rumors which predict that...The Switch 2 will definitely happen! Also, what are Square Enix's "aggressive" plans to use AI in game design? And, the difference between using tech to eliminate drudgery vs. eliminating workers. Plus: The first iteration of Mickey Mouse (as Steamboat Willie) has entered the public domain, and he's already popped up in a horror video game (thank you, Internet!). We discuss copyright, trademark, and the fascinating future of our favorite characters as they break free from their creators. Also, "Dave the Diver," "Elden Ring," mobile convergence, and a great new idle game that runs right in your World Wide Web Browser. Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJ Subscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColetteAndMatt
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| 09 Dec 2022 | 87 "Callisto Protocol" Has Bad Reviews and "Dwarf Fortress" Reborn | 01:18:53 | |
The long-awaited space horror spiritual successor to Dead Space is... bad? Editorial and fan reviews alike have criticized the new release for performance issues and lackluster gameplay. But how much envelope pushing does a franchise really need if fans just want moar Dead Space in their lives? Plus, the 20-year-old free colony simulator Dwarf Fortress finally has...graphics? The game is out now on Steam for the first time ever, and it's a watershed moment for the genre it more or less created. Plus, more media theory, drama around a canceled Smash Bros. tournament, and Colette's demo-palooza continues.
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