234: When You Die in the Game You Die in the Game

The Level

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about a whole bunch of strategy games, the most recent Nintendo Direct, ask we you about rule subversions in games.

The Brief:

• Nintendo Direct announcements, including Smash Bros. for Switch.
• Valve claims they will make games again.
• “Where the Water Tastes Like Wine” releases.

The Multiplayer:

• What’s the best way a game has subverted its rules?

The Grind:

• Jala: Metroid: Samus Returns. The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild. Fire Emblem: Awakening.
• Ben: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Into the Breach.
• Dennis: Into the Breach. Kingdom of Loathing. Hand of Fate.
• Kole: Alan Wake. Yume Nikki.