Best With A Terrible Fate Podcasts (2024)

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Can Normative Inquiry Become Gaming's Next "Lore Analysis"? 1:52:01

5h ago1:52:01

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The With a Terrible Fate podcast is back with a vengeance! On the heels of Aaron's relocation to Los Angeles for his PhD, we've settled into a new weekly recording time and are excited to share more regularly scheduled conversations about the storytelling of video games with you, our dear listeners. First on the docket is a follow-up to the convers…

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4.5: 'A Rewarding Warpath' with Jess Thomas 56:56

2h ago56:56

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Jess on X Heaven Media Jess' links Show Notes: Warpath: Jurassic Park Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection Kingdom Hearts IV Trailer Homer Simpson in the real world 50 Years of Boss Fights Subscribe to Springboard! Like this episode? Make sure to rate it! Support the show

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Episode 19 - The Investigation Bureau of Silvistead 1:01:54

1h ago1:01:54

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Arlette & The Doodleys continue their exploration of Stuck Town, and run into a familiar face... Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin C…

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4.4: 'Squeaky Bum Time' with Ewan Moore 1:19:28

17d ago1:19:28

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Ewan on X GamingBIBLE Ewan's Muckrack Show Notes: Steam Deck tweet Ewan's first appearance on The VGC Podcast to talk about TOTK Ewan's second appearance on The VGC Podcast for Spider-Man 2 Sean Seanson's 'Every Marvel PS1 Game Ranked' Video Lewis White's Muckrack 50 Years of Boss Fights Subscribe to Springboard! Liked this episode? Make sure to ra…

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Episode 18 - Stuck Town 55:30

13d ago55:30

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Arlette & The Doodleys are transported into the town stuck within a library stuck within strange corridors stuck within a house. Feeling a bit disoriented, they try and find leads on where they should start trying to fix the stuck town... Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fa…

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4.3: 'You've Met with a Terrible Fate' with Josie Watson 1:30:15

1M ago1:30:15

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Josie on X Josie on Linkedin Josie on TechRadar TechRadar Podcast on YouTube TechRadar Podcast on Spotify Show Notes: TechRadar plays... Taskmaster VR! TechRadar Podcast — Pixel 9 Series Thoughts 50 Years of Boss Fights Subscribe to Springboard! Liked this episode? Make sure to rate it! Support the show…

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Episode 17 - A Terrible Fate 48:16

1M ago48:16

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The mysterious robed figure attempts to pull both Wyatt and Velum into their own memories, but both find their own ways around it while Arlette questions if this is the secret library, and if it's where her parents wandered through. Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Pod…

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4.2: 'Time Extended' with Jack Yarwood 1:43:15

2M ago1:43:15

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Time Extension Jack on X Jack's Time Extension page Jack's Muckrack Show Notes: Time Extension's Interviews THE MAKING OF: Final Fantasy - The Spirits Within Interview with Martin Alltimes How Namco Brought Tekken To The West THE MAKING OF: Snake Eater, Metal Gear Solid 3's iconic anthem 50 Years of Boss Fights Subscribe for free to Springboard! Li…

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Episode 16 - Crisis in Crageben 37:30

2M ago37:30

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Arlette is pulled into a memory of tragedy within her hometown of Cragben... Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargrav…

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4.1: 'Vertical Radiators' with Gemma Garner 1:09:50

2M ago1:09:50

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Gem on X Gem on Twitch Gem's Soundcloud Raw Fury Raw Fury on Steam Show Notes: March 2020: Plague Inc. gives $250,000 to help fight COVID-19 Great tweet 50 Years of Boss Fights Subscribe to Springboard! Liked this episode? Make sure to rate it! Support the show

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4.0 - Hello there. 2:43

2M ago2:43

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4.1 lands July 26! Links: X: https://x.com/palkeyspodcast Newsletter: https://darylbaxter.com/ Support the showBy Daryl Baxter

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The Moral, Immersive, and Esoteric of Video Games 1:25:15

2M ago1:25:15

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On this week's episode of With a Terrible Fate's podcast, join Aaron and Dan in a treacherous, invigorating relitigation of domains of video-game discourse with a reputation for being too messy and inert to matter to the ordinary gamer. The two main bugaboos on the agenda are "morality" and "immersion" in gaming. What does it mean for games to have…

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Episode 15 - Other Worlds 1:08:36

2M ago1:08:36

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After getting the "real" Velum back, Arlette & The Doodleys continue to search for the hidden library within the strange house, uncovering strange new realms with every door they open... HEY - I (Justin) had some computer issues during the time this episode was recorded, and because of those I had some files become corrupted. So, this episode is ju…

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Episode 14 - Dimensional Doors 43:16

2M ago43:16

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Velum occupies a body that isn't quite his own as he flees from a gallows within the town square of Arbourstone. Arlette and Wyatt are surprised to see two Velums return through the door... and the exploration of this strange house continues. Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. N…

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INSCRYPTION, Game Mothers, and Gaming Rituals 1:10:27

3M ago1:10:27

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***WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS HAUNTED!*** The characters in the first game we discussed were haunting our podcasting software, so please excuse some small technical difficulties throughout the episode and a rather abrupt kickoff on account of a lost introduction. We jump directly into spoilers for Inscryption, a game that ought to be played without s…

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Episode 13 - Moments Before The Wind 49:15

3M ago49:15

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Arlette & The Doodleys stumble upon a strange house in the forest outskirts of Arbourstone that's apparently guarded by some troublesome youths. Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette…

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Lies of P, Philosophical Catalysts, and Charitable Replays 1:39:10

3M ago1:39:10

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On this episode of the With a Terrible Fate podcast, we celebrate Dan's birthday with a conversation ranging from becoming a real boy to becoming a... real old man! We begin with a postgame analysis of Lies of P in which it takes Aaron and Dan a hilariously long time to uncover that, contrary to their first impression based on each other's perspect…

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Episode 12 - The Crimes We Committed 1:01:10

4M ago1:01:10

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Arlette & The Doodleys discuss their plan to get into Arbourstone without causing trouble for Velum and Wyatt... Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloom…

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RIK EMMETT On Collaborating With ALEX LIFESON & JAMES LABRIE: “That Was Probably One Of The Greatest Days In The Studio In My Life”

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In the realm of hard rock and guitar virtuosity, few names resonate as profoundly as Rik Emmett. Renowned for his masterful fretwork and distinctive vocals, Emmett has left an indelible mark on the music world through his solo career and tenure with the iconic Canadian rock band Triumph. Recently, he unveiled “Diamonds – The Best of the Hard Rock Y…

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JOEY VERA Talks ARMORED SAINT’s Recent Tour, Upcoming New Single, And Discusses Likelihood Of FATES WARNING Touring

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As the bassist for Armored Saint and Fates Warning, Joey Vera has carved a unique legacy in the genre, spanning decades of uncompromising musicianship and reliable low-end on both these bands. With Armored Saint, he’s been an integral force behind the band’s dynamic blend of power, melody, and raw energy, while his tenure with Fates Warning has see…

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Episode 11 - What The Truck?! 41:49

4M ago41:49

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Velum finds himself falling into a bottomless well after his magical vision is drawn to Wyatt's guns... Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper J…

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Episode 10 - Langaran Mooring 59:45

5M ago59:45

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Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves Hey, be sure to check out our discord! A place where we discuss all things…

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SEBASTIAN BACH Talks New Album “Child Within The Man”: ‘It’s Mindblowing To Have My Songs Played On FM Radio In 2024’ 27:12

5M ago27:12

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Sebastian Bach will release his long-awaited studio album, “Child Within the Man”, on May 10th via Reigning Phoenix Music. With a career that has spanned over 35 years and tens of millions of albums sold, billions of streams, chart-topping songs, and packing arenas/theaters worldwide, Sebastian is back with a vengeance with the release of “Child Wi…

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Episode 09 - Cryptic Cats 1:15:44

5M ago1:15:44

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Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves Hey, be sure to check out our discord! A place where we discuss all things…

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Fairy Tales, Fantasies, and Fourth Walls 1:32:19

5M ago1:32:19

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This week, With a Terrible Fate's podcast is a romp ranging from adaptation to serialized storytelling to metafiction. We kick off discussing Lies of P in the contexts of Pinocchio, Miyazaki-inspired games, and philosophically-minded stories as Aaron nears the conclusion of his first playthrough. (He's since wrapped this up, so stay tuned for overa…

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PAX East 2024, Second-Chance Games, and Perilous Platinums 1:49:32

5M ago1:49:32

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This week on With a Terrible Fate's podcast, we celebrate the communities, black sheep, and arduous challenges of gaming! We begin with Aaron breaking down With a Terrible Fate's lecture on bosses at PAX East last month, along with broader reflections on everything from cosplays to upcoming indie games you won't want to miss. All the talk of bosses…

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First Thoughts on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth 1:18:11

6M ago1:18:11

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This week on With a Terrible Fate's podcast, Aaron and Dan take a deep breath and dive into their very first, unfiltered, spoiler-rich thoughts about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Save this episode until you've finished the main scenario and are ready to dig into its microscopic and macrocosmic implications! We're already eagerly planning new analyses…

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Episode 08 - Confluence 1:14:45

7M ago1:14:45

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Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves Hey, be sure to check out our discord! A place where we discuss all things…

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How to Get to Know a Video-Game Character 1:07:55

7M ago1:07:55

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On this special edition of the With a Terrible Fate podcast just ahead of analyst Dan Hughes' wedding, Dan and Aaron wrestle with the marvelously multifaceted problem of how we can best come to understand the nature of characters in our favorite video games. What draws us to specific protagonists in party-based games? How can game-based conflict ac…

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Infinite Narrative Lessons 1:26:42

7M ago1:26:42

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This week on With a Terrible Fate's podcast on the storytelling of video games, we kick things off with a discussion of Dan's recent journeys through Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, only to discover the game as a surprisingly illuminating throughline for a rich diversity of reflections on the structures of serial video-game stories, the interpretat…

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Episode 07 - I didn't write down... 1:45:27

7M ago1:45:27

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Welcome to our Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves Hey, be sure to check out our discord! A place where we discuss all things…

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Video Game Analysts' Journey Across Japan 1:26:28

8M ago1:26:28

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On the latest episode of With a Terrible Fate's podcast, Dan Hughes and Aaron Suduiko fire up the mics two weeks after their vacation in Japan to share stories from their journey and reflect on how their latest adventure through the cultural progenitor of so many video games has informed how they think about the medium! From stumbling upon the myth…

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Episode 06 - Syntellect Chrysalis 1:15:33

8M ago1:15:33

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Welcome to our new Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves POWER WOLF KILL T-Shirt can be found at: merch.nofame.ca Hey, be sure …

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Episode 05 - Pockets of the Countryside 2:00:30

8M ago2:00:30

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Welcome to our new Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves POWER WOLF KILL T-Shirt can be found at: merch.nofame.ca Hey, be sure …

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Tall Tall Tower Holiday Special Pt II - Ft Rooney Runes 3:03:44

9M ago3:03:44

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Our live Tall Tall Tower Holiday Special featuring the amazing Rooney Runes! Be sure to check out Rooney's podcast Starfall Featuring Rooney as Jolene Saerilume The No-Fame Podcast is: Sinéad Marguerite as the Dungeon Master Patrick O'Rielly as WB-40 Josh Fritz as Lux Darkzephyr Justin Crane as Grimmier Våldsam Join our Discord server and get invol…

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Tall Tall Tower Holiday Special Pt I - Ft Rooney Runes 3:02:09

9M ago3:02:09

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Our live Tall Tall Tower Holiday Special featuring the amazing Rooney Runes! Be sure to check out Rooney's podcast Starfall Featuring Rooney as Jolene Saerilume The No-Fame Podcast is: Sinéad Marguerite as the Dungeon Master Patrick O'Rielly as WB-40 Josh Fritz as Lux Darkzephyr Justin Crane as Grimmier Våldsam Join our Discord server and get invol…

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What Do We Do When We Talk About Games? 1:40:49

9M ago1:40:49

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This week on With a Terrible Fate's podcast about the study and culture of video-game storytelling, we take a reflective look at the good, bad, and ugly of what it means to talk about games. Where does lore analysis end and literary interpretation begin, and how can streamed "book clubs" of games help create good-faith homes for a positive mode of …

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Awards, Holiday Gaming, and Demos! 1:07:36

10M ago1:07:36

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With the last month of the year upon us, join the With a Terrible Fate podcast for December-themed game reflections! From the culture developing around the Game Awards, to analyzing what counts as a "holiday gaming experience," to reflecting on evolving standards around game demos, spoilers, and recommendations, this episode is stuffed with plenty …

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Rhythmic Revelations: A Backstage Encounter with BARONESS’ Bassist NICK JOST and Drummer SEBASTIAN THOMSON 14:10

10M ago14:10

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Celebrating twenty years of existence, Baroness released their critically acclaimed sixth album, “Stone”, on September 15, 2023. As discussed in our review (which can be read here), this is one of their most cohesive pieces of work, although there’s plenty of room for experimentation. And obviously, now is the time to promote “Stone”, and showcase …

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Episode 04 - Consistency Conjecture 1:29:20

10M ago1:29:20

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Welcome to our new Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves POWER WOLF KILL T-Shirt can be found at: merch.nofame.ca Hey, be sure …

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Ludic Gymnastics 1:05:42

10M ago1:05:42

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Do you find yourself bouncing back and forth between multiple games, or running a few different playthroughs at the same time to support different mindsets or moments throughout your day? Take a listen to this latest podcast episode, in which Dan and Aaron explore the many reasons for which we might bounce gymnastically between multiple games, and …

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JOEY TEMPEST of EUROPE Reflects On New Single “Hold Your Head Up”: ‘We Always Like to Take Fans On an Adventure’ 19:28

10M ago19:28

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Europe has recently released its new single, “Hold Your Head Up,” ahead of a 2024 documentary film about the band’s meteoric rise to becoming one of the greatest rock bands in history. The song is a vibrant rocker reminiscent of their early hits and captures Joey Tempest [vocals], John Norum [guitars], John Levén [bass], Mic Michaeli [keyboards], a…

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Products & Artworks; JRPGs & Ghostbusters 1:09:06

10M ago1:09:06

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Welcome to the latest incarnation of With a Terrible Fate's podcast: unstructured, organic conversations about current gaming experiences, how they inform our understanding of the world, and how they relate to the broader language of video-game storytelling! In this inaugural episode, Dan Hughes and Aaron Suduiko discuss their recent adventures in …

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Episode 03 - Children of the Gods 1:30:58

11M ago1:30:58

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Welcome to our new Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves POWER WOLF KILL T-Shirt can be found at: merch.nofame.ca Hey, be sure …

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A Very Special Halloween Gaming Podcast 1:16:54

11M ago1:16:54

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On the spookiest day of the year, join With a Terrible Fate in a free-wheeling conversation about the past, present, and future magic of horror storytelling in video games. In a brand-new podcast episode, Dan Hughes and Aaron Suduiko haunt you with reflections on the good, bad, and ugly of scary interactive stories, including: Old and new glitches,…

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Episode 02 - Power Wolf Kill 1:38:09

11M ago1:38:09

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Welcome to our new Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves Hey, be sure to check out our discord! A place where we discuss all th…

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Episode 01 - Welcome To Silvistead 1:42:39

11M ago1:42:39

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Welcome to our new Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves POWER WOLF KILL T-Shirt can be found at: merch.nofame.ca Hey, be sure …

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Pokémon Rose Episode 17: ”What’s That On Your Shoulder?” 20:03

12M ago20:03

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This Friday the 13th of October on Pokémon Rose: from MissingNo. and a skeletal Kabutops to Drifloon and Gengar, take our hand on the spookiest day of the year and wander with us through the pokégraveyard. Stay on the lookout: if we're unlucky enough, we may just be visited by the origins of ghost stories, Ghost Pokémon, and the spooky folklore tha…

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Silvistead - A Dire Odyssey D&D Podcast 2:03

12M ago2:03

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Welcome to our new Dungeons & Dragons homebrew campaign 'Silvistead'! A dark, dire odyssey through the wilds. Podcast drops October 16th on your favourite podcast app. No-Fame Podcast's Silvistead Cast Is: Patrick O'Rielly - Dungeon Master Sinéad Marguerite - Arlette Little Josh Fritz - Velum Gloomwhisper Justin Crane - Wyatt Hargraves POWER WOLF K…

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Pokémon Rose Episode 16: ”The Legend of Arceus” 15:42

1y ago15:42

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This week on Pokémon Rose: an exposition of mythopoeia, a study of the Pokémon world's perennial quest for meaning and explanation in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, and how mechanics of exploration, Pokémania, and myth equip players to confront one burning question: "How do we dream in a shapeless void?" Credit to Qumu Music for the music in this ep…

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