Best Disco Elysium Podcasts (2024)

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Disco Elysium - The Final Cut 1:20:02

25d ago1:20:02

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Luke and Alex Talk Disco Elysium This month, we delve deep into the surreal and thought-provoking world of Disco Elysium. Developed by ZA/UM and released in 2019, this narrative-driven RPG puts players in the shoes of a deeply flawed detective navigating a city rife with political tension, personal demons, and existential crises. With a unique blen…

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Episode 22 - Q & A: New Teeth Edition 1:33:09

5h ago1:33:09

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Roses has new teeth and can't eat no potatoes, but she DID learn about a lot of games with an overwhelming number of cats. We take your questions about achievements, non-adventure game mechanics, console gaming, genre distinctions, Andrew Plotkin's Cruelty Scale, and much more! Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games Mentioned: Lorelei and the Laser…

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (ft. Pixel A Day) 1:22:54

5h ago1:22:54

1:22:54

BUY BLAKE'S BOOK: https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero "The Oral History of Guitar Hero": https://www.vice.com/en/article/wx8bey/the-oral-history-of-guitar-hero Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Kat (aka Pixel A Day) to discuss the entirety of the game Senua's Saga: Hellblade II. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebul…

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Episode 21 - The Dagger of Amon Ra 1:56:01

7d ago1:56:01

1:56:01

Healthcare! World Hunger! Capitalism! Unfinished Games! Get ready for some R-A-N-T-S! "Aw, Man..." coming soon to NBC Also, we talk about Laura Bow: The Dagger of Amon Ra for an hour. Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games Mentioned: A Space for the Unbound Stardew Valley The Haunted Chocolatier Lorelai Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Journeyman Project…

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Indika (ft. Riley MacLeod) 1:46:53

7d ago1:46:53

1:46:53

BUY BLAKE'S BOOK: https://vol.co/collections/guitar-hero Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Aftermath writer Riley MacLeod to discuss Odd Meter's 2024 title, Indika. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to something…

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EP 2 - Live From Revachol 46:23

9d ago46:23

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(a portion of this podcast was recorded in a car park in High Wycombe) 'If you press X twice, you double jump' - Lenin, probably Three Detectives in a Trenchcoat is a video game podcast where Oliver Morris (Kane and Feels), Amber Devreaux (The Tower) and James Curtis (Paddleboat), put their heads together and their joint trenchoat on to delve into …

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Episode 20 - Audience Recommendations Vol. 2 1:43:20

14d ago1:43:20

1:43:20

After a week off, Matt and Roses are back fresh as... roses, I guess. After the contractually obligated Stardew Valley talk, we discuss four of YOUR AUDIENCE RECCOMENDATIONS! A Space for the Unbound, The Invincible, The Journeyman Project, and The Cat Lady! This leads to a deep discussion of the entire Harvester Games catalogue. YOUR TAKEAWAYS: 1) …

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Episode 19.5 - THERE IS NO EPISODE 25:42

21d ago25:42

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Hey everyone, we're not doing an episode this week, so we just thought we'd throw you a quick episode to tell you how we're not doing an episode. So, sorry there is no episode, but here's an episode about that. And, while we were here, we thought, to apologize for not having an episode, we'd answer a few listener questions. In conclusion, there is …

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EP 1: Thunderbirds are GO! 43:39

25d ago43:39

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James has a lot of feet related issues in this episode, also Thunderbirds (2004) Three Detectives in a Trenchcoat is a video game podcast where Oliver Morris (Kane and Feels), Amber Devreaux (The Tower) and James Curtis (Paddleboat), put their heads together and their joint trenchoat on to delve into the murky world of Disco Elysium... 2 years ago.…

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EP 0: Good Luck Detectives! 49:34

25d ago49:34

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The detectives wake up in a strange new city, with varying degrees of success... Three Detectives in a Trenchcoat is a video game podcast where Oliver Morris (Kane and Feels), Amber Devreaux (The Tower) and James Curtis (Paddleboat), put their heads together and their joint trenchoat on to delve into the murky world of Disco Elysium... 2 years ago.…

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Three Detectives Season 1 Trailer 1:26

27d ago1:26

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Revechol - a city with a tragic past and dangerous secrets and punchable children. They need someone competent to solve it They sent us. Three Detectives in a Trenchcoat is a video game podcast where Oliver Morris (Kane and Feels), Amber Devereux (The Tower) and James Curtis (Paddleboat), put their heads together and their joint trenchcoat on to de…

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Episode 19 - Nightmare Frames and An English Haunting 1:46:48

28d ago1:46:48

1:46:48

First, you should know: It's not Matt's fault. Second, you should know: PushingUpRoses is a chaotic force. Third, you should listen to us talk about video games. We talk a lot about games we WANT to play, but haven't, then we DEEP DIVE into both of the major releases from Postmodern Adventures. Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games Mentioned: Duck…

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Max Payne 1 & 2 — Season Finale 1:16:00

28d ago1:16:00

1:16:00

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions about Max Payne 1 and 2. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yacobg42 Follow Bl…

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Episode 18 - Duck Detective and Harvester 1:54:04

1M ago1:54:04

1:54:04

We all knew it was coming eventually. THE BIG TWO! Such a natural pairing of two pieces of media we probably don't even need to mention it. But we will. Matt and Roses play and talk about Duck Detective: The Secret Salami and Harvester. The 1996 FMV video game Harvester. The episode basically records itself. We also say goodbye to a dear, dear, dea…

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Episode 17 - Moon Logic and Ashens 1:16:54

1M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

PushingUpRoses and Matt Aukamp talk to Stuart Ashen (Ashens, of YouTube fame,) about moon logic and weird, unfair, bizarre, beautiful adventure game puzzles. Also, Matt played Lil' Guardsman. Ashens' talk on moon logic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7nk_Apf35A Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games Mentioned: The Adventures of Mad Dog Williams i…

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Max Payne 2 — Episode 2 1:07:00

1M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester roll solo while discussing the second half of Remedy's 2003 game, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jacob Geller…

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Episode 16 - Animal Well, The Quarry, Stardew Valley, etcetera 1:23:21

2M ago1:23:21

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We went into this one with NO PLAN, folks. It's free-style nerding today on the old podcast. Matt played some cool games and finally hit up that Stardew Valley update. Roses talks about Home of the Underdogs and some of retro games we really didn't enjoy. Plus, some ranting about game preservation. Flashpoint: Infinity: https://flashpointarchive.or…

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Max Payne 2 — Episode 1 (ft. Timmm) 1:18:52

2M ago1:18:52

1:18:52

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTuber Timmm to discuss the first half of Remedy's 2003 game, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne. We're playing up to the character switch. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series t…

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Deadeus 1:00:50

2M ago1:00:50

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Step into the eerie world of Deadeus, a unique horror game developed for the Game Boy by -IZMA-. This haunting title, originally released in 2019, immerses players in a dark narrative where a young boy has a prophetic nightmare that everyone in his village will die in three days. With 11 different endings and no direct path, players must explore, i…

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Episode 15 - Disco Elysium, The Thaumaturge, and Francisco González 2:01:48

2M ago2:01:48

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Special guest Francisco González stops by and tells us a wild story about his new role playing hobby. Matt thinks Indika is weird and incredible. We talk for over an hour about how great Disco Elysium is, and then like 15 minutes about The Thaumaturge. Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games Mentioned: Rosewater Grand Theft Auto Online Indika Disco …

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Max Payne — Episode 2 (ft. Haley MacLean) 1:27:43

2M ago1:27:43

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Haley MacLean to discuss the second half of Remedy's 2001 game, Max Payne. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow Haley on Twitter: https:/…

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History N' Games Episode 40 (Hades II: Who the Heck is Hecate?) 15:38

2M ago15:38

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In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan reveals the true origins of the mysterious goddess Hecate, and explains how she is both one of the most powerful and misunderstood gods in the Greek pantheon. Support the Show.By Meghan Sullivan

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Episode 14 - Q&A: Pollen Count Edition 1:41:34

2M ago1:41:34

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Roses falls in love with Disco Elysium and Matt goes frickin' ham discussing Marvel Midnight Suns. We take a ton of audience questions and discuss a variety of topics. Text Adventures, games that we hated after we loved but thought we'd hate, "That doesn't work!", genre distinctions in games, "The Power of Cheese", and an EXHAUSTIVE dissection of D…

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Max Payne — Episode 1 (ft. Leo Vader) 1:24:10

2M ago1:24:10

1:24:10

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by Leo Vader to discuss the first half of Remedy's 2001 game, Max Payne. This episode discusses plot events through the mission "The Baseball Bat." Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this serie…

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Episode 13 - Streaming Narrative Games and Cressup 1:20:00

2M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

The charming and insightful Cressup joins Matt and PushingUpRoses to talk about the ethics and complexities of streaming narrative games. We talk about the finger puzzle in Monkey Island 2 a lot, a weird Greek FMV game, the creeping date range of “retro games” and just have a blast. Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games Mentioned: Grim Fandango Mo…

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Episode 12 - Return to Monkey Island 1:37:54

3M ago1:37:54

1:37:54

The album of the year is finally out, and let us be the first to tell you that T.S. did NOT disappoint with her newest release, 3D MARIO. Best Nintendo-themed, 3-D album yet. We did not play Harold Halibut yet, but Matt did play an Adventure/RPG set in 1905 Poland and Roses played with her cat. We talk about Return to Monkey Island so much that we …

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Episode 11 – The Last Door 2:00:00

3M ago2:00:00

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In our LONGEST EPISODE YET Roses and Matt take on the monumental task of summarizing all of The Last Door. All 2 seasons. All 8 chapters. We also talk about Roses' birthday, April's amazing adventure game releases, BREAKING GOLDEN BACHELOR NEWS, kneecap tattoos, and an annoying podcast Matt listened to. Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games Mentio…

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Pine Creek 1:13:47

3M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

Alex and Luke talk Pine Creek. Dive into the eerie world of Pine Creek, where the mysterious disappearance of a young girl in a seemingly tranquil town spirals into a tale of cults and ritualistic mysteries. Developed by Marco of Carmelo Electronics, with significant contributions from David Martínez Canales, Pine Creek is a Game Boy Color adventur…

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LFF Ep. 001: Marco, Developer of Pine Creek 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

Strap in for the inaugural episode of Low Five Friends, where we geek out with Marco, the visionary behind the retro revival hit Pine Creek on Game Boy Color. Marco pulls back the curtain on creating a game that strikes a perfect balance between heartfelt nostalgia and fresh creativity, all while staying true to his Latin American roots. Join us as…

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Episode 10 - Pizza! and Hidden Object Games 1:12:42

3M ago1:12:42

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IT'S OUR TENTH EPISODIVERSARY! Thank you all for sticking with us. To celebrate, Matt and Roses buy each other pizza and talk about their not-so-guilty pleasure: HIDDEN OBJECT GAMES! Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com HoliznaCC0's Bandcamp: https://holiznacc0.bandcamp.com/ Pizza pix: https://imgur.com/a/VAbPgiN Games Mentioned: My Brother Rabbit The …

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Disco Elysium — Season Finale 51:37

3M ago51:37

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Disco Elysium. Assume full spoilers! MERCH: https://somethingrotten.bigcartel.com/ Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to someth…

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Episode 9 - Audience Recommendations! 1:21:24

3M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

Matt and Roses review some of the games YOU, THE PEOPLE recommended to us! Also, Matt can't stop playing Marvel: Midnight Suns, and the new Stardew Valley update is out! Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Every Folk Song episode on The Two Sisters: http://everyfolksong.libsyn.com/8-the-twa-sisters Games Discussed: Stardew Valley (Update) The Space Ba…

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Disco Elysium — Episode 4 (ft. Renata Price) 1:52:42

3M ago1:52:42

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by writer Renata Price to finish ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses everything in the game post-shootout, and contains spoilers for the entire story. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the prem…

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Episode 8 - Sam and Max Hit the Road 1:22:27

4M ago1:22:27

1:22:27

We clamped down another podcast, everyone! Matt and Roses go all out, discussing the LucasArts classic: Sam and Max Hit the Road. Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games Discussed: Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus The Exit 8 Sam and Max Hit the Road The Secret of Monkey Island Toe Jam and Earl King’s Quest Sam and Max Save the World Sam and Max Beyo…

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Disco Elysium — Episode 3 (ft. Maddi Chilton & Josh Calixto) 1:24:09

4M ago1:24:09

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by writers Maddi Chilton and Josh Calixto to play through the third section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses day 4 up through the confrontation in the courtyard. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today …

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Episode 7 - Comedy and Alasdair Beckett-King 1:42:44

4M ago1:42:44

1:42:44

This episode contains the terribly charming, hilarious, and otherwise multi-talented Alasdair Beckett-King. We talk about comedy in adventure games and a million other things. Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games Discussed: Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator Pentiment Disco Elysium Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Dagger of Amon RA A Short …

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Disco Elysium — Episode 2 (ft. Leadhead) 1:27:08

4M ago1:27:08

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Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTube essayist Leadhead to play through the second section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses days 2 and 3 of the game. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://ne…

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History N' Games Episode 39 (Greek Myths That Inspired Final Fantasy VII) 31:03

4M ago31:03

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In this episode of History N' Games, host Meghan Sullivan interviews author MJ Gallagher about the fascinating Greek myths found in Final Fantasy VII. Support the Show.By Meghan Sullivan

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown 1:01:47

4M ago1:01:47

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Luke and Alex talk Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. Trekking through Ubisoft Montpellier's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, released on January 18, 2024, we're catapulted into a 2.5D realm where action-adventure meets platforming and Metroidvania. The game introduces Sargon, navigating the cursed city of Mount Qaf to save Prince Ghassan. With tim…

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Episode 6 - Failure, Death, and Losing 1:40:49

4M ago1:40:49

1:40:49

Rose and Matt talk about the most fun games they've ever played before they launch into a long, philosophical discussion about how various adventure games have handled failure, game overs, unwinnable states, and death over the years. Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games Discussed: Stardew Valley (SORRY!) The Curse of Monkey Island Animal Crossing…

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Disco Elysium — Episode 1 (ft. Razbuten) 1:43:42

4M ago1:43:42

1:43:42

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by YouTube essayist Razbuten to play through the first section of ZA/UM's 2019 game, Disco Elysium. This episode discusses the first in-game day of the game. PRE-ORDER JACOB'S BOOK: https://www.lostincult.co.uk/howagamelives Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at ht…

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Episode 5 - Q & A: Pillow Fort Edition 1:11:44

4M ago1:11:44

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Our first Q&A episode! Matt is recording in a pillow fort from the floor of a hotel room in New Orleans. PUR is ignoring medical advice. We talk about walkthroughs, games for different types of intelligence, console games, modern VS traditional, the perils of nostalgia, Email us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games DIscussed (or just mentioned): Gabriel K…

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Episode 4 - The Excavation of Hob's Barrow 1:38:18

4M ago1:38:18

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Roses and Matt talk in depth about the Excavation of Hob's Barrow by Cloak and Dagger Games and Wadjet Eye, invent a new and incredible type of escape room, and then go on and on about their terribly millennial musical tastes. Email Us! mattandroses@gmail.com Games Discussed: Just Ignore Them Red Bow Blood Nova Islands of Insight The Excavation of …

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Episode 3 - Next Fest and Julia Minamata 1:50:33

5M ago1:50:33

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After we successfully avoid talking about Stardew Valley, Roses and Matt talk about a megaton of Steam Next Fest demos that they played. Then, we talk to Julia Minamata about her upcoming game, The Crimson Diamond, and 1990s software piracy rings. Find Julia here: https://twitter.com/JuliaMinamata and wishlist The Crimson Diamond now! https://store…

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The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 57:04

5M ago57:04

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Alex and Luke talk The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. Majora's Mask is a standout title in The Legend of Zelda series known for its time-bending adventures and dark, compelling narrative. Developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, this game takes players on a race against time in the mysterious land of Termina, employing a un…

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Episode 2 - 10 Essential Adventure Games 1:32:09

5M ago1:32:09

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Roses is playing Stardew and put the shorts in the soup! Also, Excavation of Hob's Barrow rules. Matt played Blood Nova and too many Next Fext demos (see next week). We list our Top 10 Most Essential Adventure games! Email us: MattandRoses@gmail.com Games Discussed: Stardew Valley The Excavation of Hob's Barrow Blood Nova Kings Quest 1 Secret of Mo…

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Metal Gear Solid 1 & 2 — Season Finale 1:16:30

5M ago1:16:30

1:16:30

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester answer listener questions and receive fascinating feedback about Metal Gear Solid 1 and 2. Assume full spoilers! Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the premium feed at https://nebula.tv/somethingrotten/ Send thoughts and questions about this series to somethingrottenpodcast@gmail.com Follow J…

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Episode 1 - Hello! and Perfect Tides 1:25:12

5M ago1:25:12

1:25:12

PushingUpRoses and Matt Aukamp introduce you to their brand new podcast: Save Your Game! We talk about how we got into adventure games, some of our favorites, and Quest For Glory V: Dragon Fire. Then, we dig in deep on 2022's Perfect Tides. Email us: MattandRoses@gmail.com Games Discussed: Swanky Maximino Kings Quest III: To Heir is Human Callahan'…

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Episode 0 - Coming Soon! 3:02

5M ago3:02

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A new podcast from PushingUpRoses and Matt Aukamp about adventure games coming Wednesday 2/7. Watch this space!By PushingUpRoses

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Metal Gear Solid 2 — Episode 3 (ft. Harper Jay) 1:42:26

5M ago1:42:26

1:42:26

Jacob Geller and Blake Hester are joined by former Kotaku journalist and current Double Fine community manager Harper Jay to play through the final third of Konami's 2001 title, Metal Gear Solid 2. This episode plays from after the sniping section with Emma all the way to the finale. Something Rotten is better on Nebula – sign up today and find the…

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