The Tyranny of Thumbs

Re-Release - Slay the Spire

We've never re-released an episode before, be gentle. McCoy was afraid but James was fearless.
 
We'll be back for more Disco Elysium next week and with more exciting news on those Insulindian Phasmids

Disco Elysium (Ep. 2)

This week, after some light hiatus in our actual real lives, we dive back into Disco Elysium. Where we both enjoy the game and discuss how like... you know... how hard it is to pick up a game like this after putting it down. 
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Be sure to check out Instagram because Elena only knows one type of content and that's pure🔥!  (Also she gives more real-time updates on how much we are throwing the schedule)
 
Tentative Schedule:
We got a plan from helpful folks over at the Disco Elysium subreddit... and it's gone. That's to say, we've had to make small adjustments for life reasons but we are marching forward... 
Week 1: Play days 1
Week 2: Play until you get into the next landmass and meet some characters. A nice taster.
Week 3: ??
Week 4: ?? (I mean this could keep going)
 
General tips that the community wanted to share as we dive in:
Always keep one skill point on hand to unlock white checks at all times, otherwise you can softlock yourself accidentally.
Make sure you're able to pay for your room on Day 2 with 20 réal or you will be softlocked.
Don't look up spoilers and embrace failed checks!

Disco Elysium (Ep. 1)

Hello everyone!
 
We finally caved and decided to play Disco Elysium (Thanks... James). Oh boy, it's a great game everyone, buckle up. I also say buckle up because like... it's gonna take us a minute. Kindness sensors activate!
Be sure to check out Instagram because Elena only knows one type of content and that's pure🔥!  (Also she gives more real-time updates on how much we are throwing the schedule)
 
Tentative Schedule:
We got a plan from helpful folks over at the Disco Elysium subreddit... and it's gone. That's to say, we've had to make small adjustments for life reasons but we are marching forward... 
Week 1: Play days 1
Week 2: Play until you get into the next landmass and meet some characters. A nice taster.
Week 3: ??
Week 4: ?? (I mean this could keep going)
 
General tips that the community wanted to share as we dive in:
Always keep one skill point on hand to unlock white checks at all times, otherwise you can softlock yourself accidentally.
Make sure you're able to pay for your room on Day 2 with 20 réal or you will be softlocked.
Don't look up spoilers and embrace failed checks!

Lies of P

Forgive, we started off this episode REALLY slowly (we were all exhausted from daylight savings and epic halo this weekend) but we got there in the end boys.
 
This is a game that has been bubbling behind the surface for a lot of us and it's time to finally put it out and give it its praise.

Tunic (Ep. 2)

This week we finish Tunic and boy does this game shift styles in the second half. I'm glad we stuck with it to see what more it has in store for us. Also, we watch a speed run too, which frankly is something we should be doing more because it's just fun to watch the game you just toiled over get broken apart.
 
(Also I tried to edit this week with Craig files in hopes it would capture the accidental Ba-Dum-Tis that got fired off in Discord, but alas, it wasn't captured. So you just get Craig audio and since the audio wave forms didn't give away culprit, they are very much still at large)

Tunic (Ep. 1)

This week we are joined by Matt to play some Tunic! Zoe, James, and our listeners have been scouting this one so we finally figured out how to align on playing it. 
 
At the beginning of the episode, there is a spoiler-free zone where we try to explain why you might play this game that has received so much buzz but also no one wants to spoil it for you.
 
We'll come back next week for the full send spoilers and all-game talk after completing the game. See you then.

Deadly Premonition: Origins

This week we finally finish up and get to talking about Deadly Premonition! Which is almost certainly a game of all time.
 
But also like... for the bingo card:
Did we release this one on time? That can't be right
Quick, who do you think has a technical issue this time?
Do you think James liked this Good/Bad game or did he have an overwhelming desire to call the police the entire time?

Q&A #1

"This week it's time for something sorta kinda different"
- Zoe
 
This week we answer your questions! What a wild world we live in. Thank you all so much for submitting questions and for the kind words.
 
(Also thanks for tolerating some tech issues that really got at our mentals this week. Your patience and kindness is always appreciated.)

Wanted! Your questions! (and a future game forecast)

This week, in what almost certainly could have been an email (but you know this ain't how we roll), we put a quick message about our plans for the new year, ask for your listener questions, and give our game forecast so people can actually know what's going on and get their game related emails in before we've already recorded!
 
Submit your questions
Games
Deadly Premonition
Tunic
Lies of P
____ something else, I just can't remember what.
Take Care of Yourself

Game of the Year 2023 (Day 3)

Day 3
Personal Award: McCoy’s personal award & top episodes
Shoutouts from 2022
Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
Dishonored
Everspace
Control
Elden Ring
A Bird Story
Finding Paradise
Imposter Factory
Spiritfarer
Astroneer
Don’t Starve
Green Hell
Subnautica
Citizen Sleeper
Mutazione
Cult of the Lamb
War Tales
Best Game (Top 5)
Burnhouse Lane
Dead Space
Adios
Atomic Heart
Castle Crashers
The Case of the Golden Idol + DLCs
Stray
Dead Cells
Darkest Dungeon II
Elden Ring Seamless Co-op
Fallout 3
Starfield
CyberPunk 2077 (2.0 + Phantom Liberty)
The Pale Beyond
Soma
Dredge