Best Aaron Amendola Podcasts (2024)

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Helldivers 2 and when Friendly Fire is Fun (PLUS: Deep Rock Galactic: SURVIVOR!) 42:35

5M ago42:35

42:35

Liz and Aaron strap in for some bug-blastin' action with Helldivers 2! Sure, you shoot bugs, destroy automatons, and spread managed democracy, but is it a good cooperative game? Does it past the COFI test? SPOILER: If you listen to this episode you will find out! PLUS: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor isn't a co-op game but we're enthralled with it any…

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Having A Baby, Adopting A Puppy, And All The Games Inbetween 35:44

7M ago35:44

35:44

We're back, we had a baby, we adopted a dog, and we played a lot of games. Let's do this. About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- Subscribe to The Co-Operatives by heading to ListenToTheCoOps.com! (or use our RSS feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/9xRUL1ta) --- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on …

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Bandido, Immortality, and Setting Proper Expectations With Games 35:30

2y ago35:30

35:30

Aaron & Liz try to find the table space to contain this week's lightweight co-op card game: Bandito! PLUS: Sam Barlow is back with Immortality and y'all gotta try this game but we can't tell you anything about it. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Opening 1:50 - Intro song! 2:13 - Bandido! 3:05 - What IS Bandido? 6:30 - The lightweight nature of Bandido (for bett…

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Evil Dead, Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games, and Driving Cars into Trees at Full Speed 51:10

2y ago51:10

51:10

Do you know what the scariest/funniest thing about Evil Dead: The Game is? THE DRIVING! Join Liz and Aaron as they grab their Boomsticks and take a trip to the woods in Ash William's Day Out! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Win a copy of Evil Dead: The Game for PC! Head to https://bit.ly/HoodieWeatherDiscord and post a spooky GIF to enter! 4:03 - Today we're ta…

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Our Coziest Games and Other Media For Fall & Winter 27:18

2y ago27:18

27:18

The Co-Ops detail some of the coziest games and other media that have helped them transition to Fall. PLUS: NEW LOGO!!!! Join the Hoodie Weather discord and chat with other Cooperatives listeners here: https://bit.ly/hoodieweatherdiscord TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - We have a new logo by Julia Maddalina! 3:00 - The vibe of cozy stuff www.howlongt…

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The Quarry or "How I Learned To Stop Worrying & Shoot The Monster" 1:07:30

2y ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Aaron and Liz venture out on the night of a full moon to play the latest choose-your-own-adventure horror game, The Quarry, by Supermassive Games. Will our intrepid hosts survive until dawn? Or will they lose what little hope they have left? (SPOILER: They'll survive, because this game is super fun and inviting for co-op groups!) TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - …

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Fortnite, Zero-Build, and The Power Of Crossplay 59:31

2y ago59:31

59:31

Aaron and Liz discovered an ideal cooperative game called (checks notes) huh, Fortnite! Jump aboard the Battle Bus to learn about how Cross-Play is changing the industry, and what accessibility features make one of the world's biggest games one of the easiest to play. TIMESTAMPS: 0;00 - Aaron's pitch for a brand new pizza app 3:00 - Riot Fest hurts…

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and the "Chill" Factor in videogames. 41:51

2y ago41:51

41:51

It's time to kick some SHELL with Liz & Aaron! Shredder's Revenge is the latest TMNT game, and it's a fantastic couch co-op experience, but is it satisfying overall? PLUS: Learning about Niblings, what a Paladin is, and a short take on Interior/Night's As Dusk Falls. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - "What was your first memory of the Ninja Turtles?" 5:24 - Intro!…

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Kites, AKA your next favorite game to play with your family and friends! 44:30

2y ago44:30

44:30

Aaron & Liz have your next favorite game to play with the whole family: Kites - Time To Fly from Floodgate Games. ALSO: Liz has developed the Co-Operative Fidelity test! How does Kites fare? Is it time to fly, or time to BYE? Listen and find out! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Farm-To-Table Kites, and dragging Aaron 5:00 - What is Kites: Time To Fly? 9:22 - KIT…

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Gen Con 2022 SHABADOO! All The Cool Games We Played At Indy's Biggest Board Game Event! 1:01:02

2y ago1:01:02

1:01:02

Aaron & Liz just got back from Gen Con 2022 with plenty of HOT GOSS TO DISH on new games they played in Indianapolis! They've hand-picked a few games and experiences to tell you about so strap in and get ready for this special report from America's biggest gaming convention! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Pitching our Uno variants to Mattel 3:58 -…

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The Co-Operatives Are BACK! 37:45

2y ago37:45

37:45

Just like The Decemberists say, ARISE FROM THE BUNKERS! We are back and excited to relaunch The Co-Operatives Podcast! In this episode we'll go over what's been goin' on with us since 2020, what we've been playing, and what you can expect from the relaunch. PLUS: We're making a game. (It's good to be back, we hope you enjoy!) TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - "Ho…

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COVID-Coping, Puzzles, and Tone in Gaming 57:11

4y ago57:11

57:11

In the words of a famous poet, "S'been a while." Liz & Aaron discuss what they've been doing to occupy their time during the pandemic and discuss the media that has helped them over the last few months. 0:00 - Opening BS 13:30 - Tak 20:05 - Natural 2020's Spreadsheet - Clubhouse Games 22:05 - Outer Wilds 26:15 - Control 29:06 - Death Stranding 31:1…

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S1 Q&A 56:34

4+ y ago56:34

56:34

The UniCURSEity crew answers some listener questions and discuss their journey through the first arc of the show. *NOTE* This was recorded BEFORE we recorded the last episode. If you haven't listened to the S1E8 episode don't sweat!By VStheUNIVERSE

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S1E8 - Wreckoning 1:28:33

4+ y ago1:28:33

1:28:33

In this arc finale, the gang encounters Firenze. Omelia discovers a new friend. Jack says No. Chuck finds a family. Frankie wants to increase their ranks. CAST & CREW: Aaron J. Amendola/GM: @ImAaronJ Liz Brodzinski/Jack: @PaperbackLizard Matt Peters/Chuck: @MightyInkMatt Caitlin Rosberg/Frankie: @crosberg Sam Begich/Music: @TravelingSamSam Two new …

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A New Show Appears! - Introducing Cal Crane 8:30

4+ y ago8:30

8:30

A new show is entering the world of Astound! The Guy Who Talks To Animals with Cal Crane is Kellen Terrett's take on what happens when the pets and creatures of the world decide to tell us their take on what's happening. The only question we have is: Will Cal listen? From the mind of Kellen Terrett comes a fun new character in the world of Astound!…

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S1E7 - Three Wolf Moon 1:26:14

4+ y ago1:26:14

1:26:14

The Wolf Alliance takes our intrepid travelers under their wing, while dishing the hot goss on what happened between Firenze and the High Table. Jack tells the truth. Chuck takes a toast. Frankie howls. CAST & CREW: Aaron J. Amendola/GM: @ImAaronJ Liz Brodzinski/Jack: @PaperbackLizard Matt Peters/Chuck: @MightyInkMatt Caitlin Rosberg/Frankie: @cros…

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Dream Of Tomorrow - The Redshifter Tower 6:17

4+ y ago6:17

6:17

In Cael, 200 years before The Dissemination, a lone Redshifter Knight approaches the tower for their first day on duty. CAST & CREW: Aaron J. Amendola/Narrator: @ImAaronJ UniCURSEity uses the School Spirits RPG system. Get a copy of School Spirits by becoming a Patron at www.Patreon.com/VStheUNIVERSE Hang out with us on Discord! Here's your invite …

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S1E6 - Big Skull in Little Cael 56:37

4+ y ago56:37

56:37

The gang makes their way through the fountain to the Hell city of New Cael, where many friends are made. Chuck gets a yeti-hug. Jack shovels an imp. Frankie gets added to an e-mail list. CAST & CREW: Aaron J. Amendola/GM: @ImAaronJ Liz Brodzinski/Jack: @PaperbackLizard Matt Peters/Chuck: @MightyInkMatt Caitlin Rosberg/Frankie: @crosberg Sam Begich/…

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S1E5 - Carry On My Wayward Skull 1:13:03

4+ y ago1:13:03

1:13:03

The gang makes a new friend, and prepares to journey into Hell. Jack reveals her true nature. Frankie gets a skele-parrot. Chuck finds strength in his friends. CAST & CREW: Aaron J. Amendola/GM: @ImAaronJ Liz Brodzinski/Jack: @PaperbackLizard Matt Peters/Chuck: @MightyInkMatt Caitlin Rosberg/Frankie: @crosberg Sam Begich/Music: @TravelingSamSam Chr…

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Dream Of Tomorrow - Anderson Lakes Goes Big And Goes Home 4:37

4+ y ago4:37

4:37

Anderson Lakes returns to WCU's Slow Drip Cafe to debut a clip of his new song "Hustle As Hard As You Hate." CAST & CREW: Sam Begich/Dave: @TravelingSamSam Aaron J. Amendola/Anderson Lakes: @ImAaronJ UniCURSEity uses the School Spirits RPG system. Get a copy of School Spirits by becoming a Patron at www.Patreon.com/VStheUNIVERSE Leave us a 5-star r…

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S1E4 - Osteoblast 1:06:47

4+ y ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Just like the old saying always says: it's time to fight a giant skeleton. Chuck faces Schizm. Frankie goes for a ride. Jack makes a bomb. A breakdown occurs. CAST & CREW: Aaron J. Amendola/GM: @ImAaronJ Liz Brodzinski/Jack: @PaperbackLizard Matt Peters/Chuck: @MightyInkMatt Caitlin Rosberg/Frankie: @crosberg Sam Begich/Music: @TravelingSamSam Chri…

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Dream Of Tomorrow - Firenze and Penrod 5:32

4+ y ago5:32

5:32

Firenze has a chat with their older sister, Penrod. CAST & CREW: Liz Brodzinski/Narration: @PaperbackLizard Aaron J. Amendola/Firenze: @ImAaronJ Paulomi Pratap/Penrod: @PaulomiSP Please check out Paulomi's work at https://www.paulomipratap.com/ UniCURSEity uses the School Spirits RPG system. Get a copy of School Spirits by becoming a Patron at www.…

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S1E3 - The Forest of Cael 59:05

5y ago59:05

59:05

The door is open, and our heroes have stepped through it. Jack encounters a co-worker. Frankie throws a bone. Chuck goes for the knees. CAST & CREW: Aaron J. Amendola/GM: @ImAaronJ Liz Brodzinski/Jack: @PaperbackLizard Matt Peters/Chuck: @MightyInkMatt Caitlin Rosberg/Frankie: @crosberg Sam Begich/Music: @TravelingSamSam Chris Chapin/QA: @Chapoli U…

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Dream Of Tomorrow - Campus Ambassador 4:43

5y ago4:43

4:43

Chance Loveless, campus ambassador for Windy City University, finishes up with their last group of prospective students for the day. CAST & CREW: Prank Paul/Campus Ambassador Chance Loveless: @roguetldr Students - Aaron Catano-Saez @AaronCatanoSaez / Aly Grauer @DreamsToBecome / Mel D'Amato @melerella Liz Brodzinski/Jack: @PaperbackLizard Matt Pete…

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S1E2 - So Party 1:09:51

5y ago1:09:51

1:09:51

When a demon asks you to do something, you say "yes." Frankie meets Beef. Jack finds a secret passage. Chuck opens the door. CAST & CREW: Aaron J. Amendola/GM: @ImAaronJ Liz Brodzinski/Jack: @PaperbackLizard Matt Peters/Chuck: @MightyInkMatt Caitlin Rosberg/Frankie: @crosberg Sam Begich/Music: @TravelingSamSam Chris Chapin/QA: @Chapoli UniCURSEity …

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Dream Of Tomorrow - Growth 3:09

5y ago3:09

3:09

Jack has a secret. CAST & CREW: Aaron J. Amendola/GM: @ImAaronJ Liz Brodzinski/Jack: @PaperbackLizard Sam Begich/Music: @TravelingSamSam Chris Chapin/QA: @Chapoli Additional music by bensound. UniCURSEity uses the School Spirits RPG system. Get a copy of School Spirits by becoming a Patron at www.Patreon.com/VStheUNIVERSE Support us on Patreon at w…

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Zero Session + Character Creation 47:12

5y ago47:12

47:12

Meet the cast and characters of UniCURSEity! This episode introduces our heroes and contains a basic overview of the game "School Spirits." CAST & CREW: Aaron J. Amendola/GM: @ImAaronJ Liz Brodzinski/Jack: @PaperbackLizard Matt Peters/Chuck: @MightyInkMatt Caitlin Rosberg/Frankie: @crosberg Sam Begich/Music: @TravelingSamSam Chris Chapin/QA: @Chapo…

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S1E1 - A Trio Of Trouble 1:05:36

5y ago1:05:36

1:05:36

UniCURSEity kicks off with three students-turned-heroes who find themselves bearing a dark mark. Omelia Carruthers has her Zombie. Chuck investigates a news report. Frankie studies a fountain. Jack finds fun in plant life. CAST & CREW: Aaron J. Amendola/GM: @ImAaronJ Liz Brodzinski/Jack: @PaperbackLizard Matt Peters/Chuck: @MightyInkMatt Caitlin Ro…

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Trailer - Enroll in UniCURSEity 1:00

5y ago1:00

1:00

Join three college students as they tackle their hardest homework yet: ridding Windy City University of the supernatural evil bubbling up from beneath the surface. UniCURSEity is a weekly comedy-horror podcast powered by the School Spirits RPG, featuring the talents of Chicago-based Aaron J. Amendola, Liz Brodzinski, Caitlin Rosberg, and Matt Peter…

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GenCon 2019 Shabadoo! 47:25

5y ago47:25

47:25

Hey gang! Aaron here. This week's episode is gonna be a bit *rough* - no editing, no intro, JUST CO-OPS UNFILTERED. We've been a bit busy with some projects, but wanted to release this so everyone could hear what we thought of GenCon 2019's biggest games! Enjoy! About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the H…

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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3 - The Black Order and our Phase Four MCU Hot Takes 47:20

5y ago47:20

47:20

Liz and Aaron put on their spandex attire once again to tackle Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3 - The Black Order on the Nintendo Switch! Yes! We know! They already tried the first two but this one will be different! Plus: The Co-Ops discuss the MCU Phase Four announcements quite a bit! TIMESTAMPS: 3:35 - GEN CON IS UPON US! 8:10 - Make Up Artist 3: Bla…

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Wingspan, Unbroken, and the Solo Tabletop Game Experience 35:14

5y ago35:14

35:14

Aaron is solo this week, so it only made sense for him to cover solo games. Aaron plays and discusses Wingspan, Unbroken, and many more games with prominent single-player modes! Our friend Jeff Stormer tries to ease Aaron's burden, and Liz makes a very special appearance at the end. This was a fun challenge. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The Jeff Storm…

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Journeys In Middle-Earth, House Rules, and the Human Element in App-Based Games 55:17

5y ago55:17

55:17

This week's episode takes our intrepid players to Mordor and back again. Join Aaron & Liz as they embark on an unexpected journey through Middle-Earth with their pals Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and some made up residents of Mirkwood in Fantasy Flight's new Lord Of The Rings game. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - DC character, or LOTR thing? 6:10 - Our relationship …

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E3 2019 Shabadoo! 47:04

5y ago47:04

47:04

Aaron & Liz embark on a discussion about E3 2019! There's no time to lose so we'll just get into it! Watch Dogs Legion! DOOM Eternal! Cyberpunk 2077! Final Fantasy 7 Remake! Jedi Fallen Order! Nintendo! Bethesda! Microsoft! VIDEO GAMES! HYPE! MADNESS! Keywords for searching! TIMESTAMPS! 0:00 - ODE TO JOY FOR E3! 1:30 - What is E3, and how do we cel…

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The Mind, plus Brain-Synchronization for Dummies 37:21

5+ y ago37:21

37:21

Every try mind-melding? It's new and hip and not in rural areas yet. Only the coolest gamers mind-meld. Don't you want to be a cool kid? Liz & Aaron becomes cool-kids on this episode about The Mind. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Which movie characters do we think we are? 4:30 - Today we're covering The Mind + A SONG! + How it's played. 11:15 - Bunnies + ninja…

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Anthem, The Division 2, and GaaS Games 1:15:42

5+ y ago1:15:42

1:15:42

Liz & Aaron enter lands near and far (and high and low) to discuss the current slate of GaaS games, and whether or not they could be a fit for you and your gaming friends! There's GaaS games of all shapes, sizes, and flavors now, so rather than examine each one in its own episode our intrepid hosts attempt to dissect the major players in one long e…

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Welcome Back to 2019 44:38

5+ y ago44:38

44:38

It's been awhile, but Liz & Aaron are back! What have they been up to? Well, it's a lot. A lot of a lot. This whole episode will go over what's been happening, where they've been, and some of the gaming experiences they've had over the past few months. TIMESTAMPS: 2:00 - Liz, being a lawyer, Legally Blonde, & Paper Chase 6:00 - Resident Evil 2, par…

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Arkham Horror & The "Now" Of Games 1:06:52

6y ago1:06:52

1:06:52

Aaron & Liz descend deep into the mouth of madness for Fantasy Flight's new third edition of their mainstay tabletop game Arkham Horror! Will this new game evoke strong feelings of insanity? Or will Cthulhu finally take hold and render them asunder? Well, it's a podcast so you'll need to listen to it to find out. We won't give you the answers here.…

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Overcooked 2 and Post-Wedding Vibes! 52:58

6y ago52:58

52:58

Liz & Aaron avoided those wedding bell blues by getting in the kitchen and serving up some three-star meals! Will they be able to defeat the Unbread? Will The Onion King be appeased? Find out in this new episode! FYI - The wedding was BRILLIANT and AMAZING. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Turning the systems back on... 1:20 - What's your gaming THING? 4:38 - "W…

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Choose Your Own Adventure - House Of Danger 48:16

6y ago48:16

48:16

On this week's episode our team of private detectives and psychic investigators follow their visions and play Choose Your Own Adventure: House Of Danger from Z-Man Games. It's a new cooperative adventure game where one or more players play a game version of the famous "Choose Your Own Adventure" books! Will they meet their fate? Or survive long eno…

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GenCon 2018 - What's Hot? Well, We'll Tell You! 1:12:03

6y ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Aaron & Liz have RETURNED from Gen Con 2018 with plenty of HOT GOSS TO DISH on new games they played in Indianapolis! They've hand-picked a few games and experiences to tell you about so strap in and get ready for this special report from America's biggest gaming convention! We'll be covering games from Plaid Hat Games, Restoration Games, and more!…

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SPECIAL TEST EPISODE - LEGO: Dimensions 31:23

6y ago31:23

31:23

Before Liz and I began producing The Co-Operatives Podcast, we decided it would be best to test out our idea and make a demo episode of the show. We made this episode after playing LEGO: Dimensions and sent it off to the rest of the VStheUNIVERSE LLC members, and a few other creators we were familiar with. What follows is that test episode, and we …

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Where we're at, where we'll be, and and where we were in July. 16:14

6y ago16:14

16:14

Hello. Yes. We are alive. July has been hectic. Listen to this episode for the story of how July was BUSY BUSY BUSY. PLUS: Panel news, meet-up news, and what to expect through October. COME TO OUR GENCON PANEL! Here is the event link: https://www.gencon.com/events/128930 TIMECODES! 00:00 - Intro + "If you were a spaceship, what would your name be?"…

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Mountains Of Madness and Accessibility 49:32

6y ago49:32

49:32

Mountains Of Madness is a game where you go to a mountain, get some artifacts, and leave. Sounds simple right? Not when you have MADNESS AILMENTS INFLICTED ON YOU AT EVERY TURN! Liz and Aaron play this heavy party game and discuss their experiences, both good and bad, and how accessibility is important in the industry. TIMECODES! 00:45 - Liz is pla…

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E3 2018 SHABADOO! 1:18:45

6y ago1:18:45

1:18:45

In this very special episode, Aaron & Liz go over their top picks from E3 2018! Expect takes so hot that they burn your shoes off! E3 2018 is the biggest video game event of the year and our intrepid hosts are here to discuss it! 0:00 - Opening bit + hangouts! 5:10 - Talking about E3 2018! 5:55 - Liz wants to discuss Unravel Two! 9:10 - Aaron wants…

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Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game 1:11:31

6+ y ago1:11:31

1:11:31

Liz has drinks and Aaron has feelings. Lots of news, updates, and discussion in this one. Let's do this. The game is Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game by Keith Baker and Renegade Game Studios. Insert coin to continue. TIMESTAMPS! 0:00 - Life updates and what we've been playing 15:15 - Game discussion & intro of game! Plus Liz hates the term…

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Nine Parchments 44:35

6+ y ago44:35

44:35

Ready for Wizard goofs? Well, Liz & Aaron got 'em! Listen to them discuss the ups and downs of their time with Frozenbyte's latest isometric side-scrolling action RPG Nine Parchments! About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperative…

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Thanos Rising - Avengers: Infinity War 44:26

6+ y ago44:26

44:26

OH CRAP! Thanos has nearly assembled all of the Infinity Stones to place on the Infinity Gauntlet! What will our brave heroes Aaron & Liz do? They'll play the new USAopoly movie tie-in game of course! Join Liz & Aaron as they discuss the new Marvel's The Avengers: Infinity War co-operative board game, fandom, and how to actively support each other …

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A Way Out 57:15

6+ y ago57:15

57:15

We don't know how to say this, but Liz & Aaron are going to prison. Listen to them recall their experiences playing as Leo & Vincent in EA's latest game made by Josef Fares' Hazelight Studio in "A Way Out." It's one of the best co-operative games they've ever played! SPOILERS START AT 42:35 SPOILERS END AT 53:18 About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- …

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Earworm, or "What It's Like To Co-Operatively Develop A Game" 35:41

6+ y ago35:41

35:41

Today Liz interviews Aaron, Sam, and Laura about the development of their new party game Earworm, which hits Kickstarter THIS WEEK ON MARCH 14TH! Head to www.EarwormGame.com to see more! About The Co-Operatives Podcast --- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperat…

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