Rejooice and despair, gentle listeners, for Doouble-O August has returned! Take a breath and let loose as we return, oonce again, to the woorst bit we've ever created.
If it wasn't clear, every episode released this month will only have topics with two Os in them. Why? We honestly can't remember.
Join us, won't you, as our group therapy session takes us on a journey through our childhoods. Giovanni reveals his past activities as a youthful hooligan. Dave admits to playing games when he should've been studying, because all the cool kids were doing it. Colin quizzes their fellow hosts on the forgotten and misunderstood 'kids versions' of games. Greg explains how he learned to bend light (in order to shoot virtual birds).
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Games discussed include EarthBound, GunBound, Tempo Jr., and Duck Hunt
Show Notes:
Shoutout to this good tweet from Colin Spacetwinks
Date your favourite dudes in the atrociously-titled King of Fighters for Girls, Chris Moyse, Destructoid
The 64th episode of LTRT means we take a deep dive into everyone's favorite numerically-named console: the Nintendo 64 (take that Microsoft). We're joined by special guest Jeremy Kaplowitz: Editor-in-Chief of Hard Drive, Host of the Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Show, and Campaign Manager for the Ace Watkins Presidential Campaign.
Tune in for a meandering discussion on all things Nintendo 64. Dave laments the lost mascot platformers of days past. Greg insists on playing slappers only. Giovanni sells us all on that one Star Fox game no one remembers liking. Colin makes some weird point about neoliberalism. Jeremy weighs in on the impact of Super Smash Bros. on games in general.
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Games discussed include Star Fox 64, GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, Mario Kart 64, and Super Smash Bros.
Show notes:
The Studio That Announced Glover 2 Didn’t Actually Have The Rights - Gita Jackson, Kotaku
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Welcome to the Hats episode of Left Trigger Right Trigger: Your Videogame Book Club. It's time to put that fedora directly into the shredder as your hosts discuss all things hat-related and hat adjacent in the world of videogames. Greg ponders the merits of hats in iconic games. Dave posits a new theory of hat-based psychological development. Colin admits to minor, hat-related fashion crimes. Giovanni's gonna to make it after all [throws hat in air].
As always you can follow all of Left Trigger Right Trigger and friends on Facebook, Twitter (@LTRTCast), and Instagram. We also occasionally put up videos on YouTube and Twitch. And remember - if you give us a like and review on Apple Podcasts, we'll be forever grateful.
Games discussed include Pokémon X & Y, Mario Odyssey, Team Fortress 2, and Overlord
Show notes:
Analyst Pegs Team Fortress 2 Hat Economy at $50 Million - Owen Good, Kotaku
This episode tries to sneak around... but it's dummy thicc and the clap of its special guest keeps alerting the guards! Tom Zalatnai from Up For Discussion (@DownWithTalking) joins the usual crew for an extra long, extra honest episode discussing "Stealth" in videogames. Tom plays a bit of a stealth ARG in real life. Giovanni asks an important question about why stealth mechanics feel so forced. Dave gets into the mental games inherent in stealth multiplayer. Colin talks about using moss to choke people. Greg has two... thrones...
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As always you can follow all of Left Trigger Right Trigger and friends on Facebook, Twitter (@LTRTCast), and Instagram. We also occasionally put up videos on YouTube and Twitch. And remember - if you give us a like and review on Apple Podcasts, we'll be forever grateful.
Games discussed include Pokémon Go!, Wind Waker, Depth, Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones, and Thief: Deadly Shadows.
Gamer Christmas is upon us once again. That is, if Christmas was the holiday where you only saw your gifts and couldn't touch them for at least a couple years. You know, that type of Christmas.
This year, we actually watched the press conferences before recording the episode! Not that it matters since most of what we do is thirst over Gooigi. Greg does an intentional, attention grabbing gaffe. Giovanni demonstrates some straight up classic gamer fashion. Dave shows genuine emotion. Colin has some vague rambling about innovation.
You can send us all your E3 opinions over on our Twitter and Facebook. Subscribe to our YouTube and Twitch channels before they become Epic Store exclusives. And don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as long as that website is still around.
Games discussed include Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Shenmue 3, Phantasy Star Online 2, and Fallout 76
Show Notes:
Can You Eat Gooigi? Where Is Wayoshi? And Other Stupid Questions For Luigi's Mansion 3's Producer, Ben Reeves, Game Informer
Father's Day: like the movement of the tides and the appearance of a leap year, you never know when it's going to arrive! Welcome to our third excursion into video game dad-hood, complete with everything your dad loves: conspiracy theories, walls, whippersnappers, sick poses, monthly magazines, amusement parks, and horse children. Greg adopts all the other hosts. Giovanni describes how a square dad sacrifices his family in order to save the world. Colin follows a family line of dads to their logical origin. Dave asks Bowser "Do you know where your children are?" and Bowser shrugs.
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You can tell us your favorite dad jokes over on Facebook and Twitter. Send us your favorite dad-centered conspiracy theories on YouTube or Twitch. Lastly, why call us all a diminutive name over Apple Podcasts, so you can finally become our dad.
Games Discussed include: Yoshi's Crafted World, The Gears of War series, Bye-Bye BoxBoy! and Red Dead Redemption 2
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It's tee time, listeners! Sharpen your clubs, fasten your pantaloons, and steel yourself for this excursion into the green sea. "Golf" is the topic at hand, suggested by listener Aaron (@ajc77 on Twitter) who suggested it to us at PodCon! Get ready to 'walk the shank' in this episode: Giovanni reviews proper grass zamboni maintenance. Greg invents a language based on vegetables. Dave gets swarthy. Colin talks about how capitalism is bad.
Tell us about your most successful green sea raids over on Twitter and Facebook, or post your golf pirate manifesto at our YouTube Channel. You can also watch us explore advanced golf tactics on Twitch. Finally, if you like what you hear, leave a review and your favorite classic golf shanty over on Apple Podcasts.
Games discussed include Grand Theft Auto 5, Golf Story, Everybody's Golf, and Tropico 5
Sacrifice - whether you're saving the world or summoning a deity, Sacrifice is a huge part of games and popular media in general. This topic was whittled down from a suggestion by @Johnny.Boy.Jones, who talked to us at PodCon (RIP). Originally entitled "Destined to die in order to save the world," the idea of "Sacrifice" is explored in many different ways. Colin picks a game that matches this topic exactly, earning 50 bonus points. Dave pushes back on Giovanni's bad, bad opinions. Greg helps Dave edit the podcast in real time. Giovanni tries to avoid saying "Interesting" and fails immediately.
Tell us your most painful game sacrifices on Twitter and Facebook, or publish a video essay response about it on our YouTube Channel. You can see us sacrifice our time an energy over on Twitch. Finally, if you like what you hear, leave a review and a few drops of blood over at Apple Podcasts.
Games discussed include Sacrifice, Bloodborne, Batman: Arkham City, and Nier: Automata
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Have you heard the word? Do you know the secret phrase? This episode is for those in the know ONLY. "Conspiracy" is the topic, brought to us from fellow Illuminati Alex Choate - @achoatexo on Instagram! Greg falls down a Half-Life 3 rabbit hole. Colin explains how different timelines intersect. Dave condemns DARPA. Giovanni is here to tell you the kids are all right (but what's in those chemtrails, ya know?)
Send us your coded messages Twitter and Facebook, or subliminally communicate with us on our YouTube Channel. You can see us live (no body doubles, we promise) over on Twitch. Finally, if you like what you hear, leave a note for our secret alien overlords over at Apple Podcasts.
Games discussed include Half-Life 2: Episode 2, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, Polybius, and Pokémon Red/Blue
Show Notes:
How A Game Made People Think Half-Life 3 Would Be Released This Year, Patricia Hernandez, Kotaku
A Half-Life 3 Conspiracy Image
A Half-Life 3 Reddit Thread we guess
Borealis Wikia Page in case you wanted MORE HL3 Conspiracy Notes
Tim Curry losing his mind over space communism
Listeners, breathe deep and repeat after us: "The topic is fruit." We recommend repeating this sentence often over the course of this episode. Welcome to "Fruit," at topic that comes to us from Stephanie Charas - @StepUpTheGame on Twitter! Dave discloses his allergy reports. Greg is happy to no longer be debating interesting things or having nice conversations. Giovanni explores the uneasy space between power and punishment. Colin has thoughts about eggs.
Tell us your favorite fruit by on Twitter and Facebook, or make a video response on our YouTube Channel. Help us decide if an eel is a fruit by following us on Twitch. Finally, if you like what you hear, we'd really appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
Games discussed include Yoshi's Story, Crash Bandicoot, Prey, and Tails Adventure
