The Tyranny of Thumbs

Side Quest - Animal Crossing: New Horizons

For this lowkey fireside chat (aka Minisode) McCoy is joined by Matt (our resident Nintendo expert) and Elena to talk about Nintendo's new Stardew Valley clone Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Just kidding, or am I? Don't worry, we settle that straight away.
 
Stay safe out there.
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Would you believe it? We've elevated our Instagram to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that? 
If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email:
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Also, I'm contractually obligated to mention we "technically" have a Twitter... But we don't use it... yet!
 
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Detroit: Become Human (Chapters 24-End)

Doesn't it feel like a lifetime since we last recorded a mainline ToT?
This week we wrap up our Detroit: Become Human and realize that even the title is hitting you over the head with the game's themes... Prepare for another episode where we discuss David Cage's heavy utilization of common story tropes as McCoy breaks a sweat hovering his hand over the censor button because someone wants to talk about racism on air.
Outside of that, look out for more gaming news (spoilers: Coronavirus is canceling everything... but worry not... from the ashes emerges... eSports?)
 
If you want to follow along here is our rough game schedule:
01) "The Hostage" -> 11) "From the Dead"
12) "Waiting for Hank" -> 23) "Stratford Tower"
24) "Public Enemy" -> End
(Note: We play through the last chapter in a section)
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Hey! We started uploading some of our true trainwreck group playthroughs (as well as some other experimental content series like Wind Down Wednesday and For the Podcast?) to our youtube channel! If you wanna see any of that check it out on our youtube channel!
Would you believe it? We've elevated our Instagram to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that? 
If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email:
tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com
Also, I'm contractually obligated to mention we "technically" have a Twitter... But we don't use it... yet!
 
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Side Quest - Call of Duty: Warzone

And now for something completely different! Welcome to a new format of podcast called the "Minisode". Here we talk about games we are currently playing or playing on the side without the strict game club format. Could be current games, could be games James just can't stop playing (like Hades) or honestly who knows the near limitless potential of this new format. Shall we all figure it out together?
Without further ado... we've all been playing it (even Zoë!)...  let's sit down and talk about Call of Duty: Warzone! 
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Would you believe it? We've elevated our Instagram to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that? 
If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email:
tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com
Also, I'm contractually obligated to mention we "technically" have a Twitter... But we don't use it... yet!
 
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Detroit: Become Human (Chapters 12-23)

So... life is a bit strange right now. But, thankfully, we are gamers. Gamers are strong. Gamers are the king of social distancing and isolation. We got this!
If you want to follow along here is our rough game schedule:
01) "The Hostage" -> 11) "From the Dead"
12) "Waiting for Hank" -> 23) "Stratford Tower"
24) "Public Enemy" -> End
(Note: We play through the last chapter in a section)
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Would you believe it? We've elevated our Instagram to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that? 
If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email:
tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com
Also, I'm contractually obligated to mention we "technically" have a Twitter... But we don't use it... yet!
 
Oh! And IF YOU LIKED THE SHOW BUT UNDER NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES feel free to drop us a 5 star rating on iTunes (or wherever your local podcasts are sold)

Detroit: Become Human (Chapters 1-11)

Come one come all. I hear this is an actually good decision game! Let's talk about it!
*The Council fans look up, wince, look back down again in utter defeat...*
*"Mother..." they say quietly to themselves* 
 
Also featuring COD:Warzone, shooting guns on stream and throwing cats.
 
If you want to follow along here is our rough game schedule:
01) "The Hostage" -> 11) "From the Dead"
12) "Waiting for Hank" -> 23) "Stratford Tower"
24) "Public Enemy" -> End
(Note: We play through the last chapter in a section)
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Would you believe it? We've elevated our Instagram to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that? 
If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email:
tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com
Also, I'm contractually obligated to mention we "technically" have a Twitter... But we don't use it... yet!
 
Oh! And IF YOU LIKED THE SHOW BUT UNDER NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES feel free to drop us a 5 star rating on iTunes (or wherever your local podcasts are sold)

Gorogoa

This week we take a break from long story-based games to relax and play a beautiful interactive art experience.... or game... called Gorogoa! We also talk about games to play on your shiny new PC and how to handle it when people online are slightly negative to you (hint, the answer is to stalk them online?)
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Would you believe it? We've elevated our Instagram to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that? 
If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email:
tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com
Also, I'm contractually obligated to mention we "technically" have a Twitter... But we don't use it... yet!
 
Oh! And IF YOU LIKED THE SHOW BUT UNDER NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES feel free to drop us a 5 star rating on iTunes (or wherever your local podcasts are sold)

The Council (Ep. 4 & 5)

This week we gather to discuss the exciting conclusion to The Council. You may be aware that are those among us who have had their doubts as to how this game will possibly tie this story up... but fear not... on this week's episode we painstakingly review each diverging storyline and what can ONLY be described as this game's flawless landing.
Mother? Father?? Sister??? What the hell is going on!!!!
 
Wanna play along? Here is our adjusted schedule:
Week 1: Episode 1
Week 2: Ep. 2 -> Ep. 3.1
Week 3: Ep. 3.2 -> Ep. 5
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Hype Videos are raining from the sky! (It must have been because of that one 5 star review that liked one :D. How could we stop after that encouragement?)
The OG (The Bioshock 2 Big Sisters Boss Battle)
Eversion
Yomawari: Night Alone
Layers of Fear
Post Spooky Games Month
Would you believe it? We've elevated our Instagram to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that? 
If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email:
tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com
Also, I'm contractually obligated to mention we "technically" have a Twitter... But we don't use it... yet!
 
Oh! And IF YOU LIKED THE SHOW BUT UNDER NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES feel free to drop us a 5 star rating on iTunes (or wherever your local podcasts are sold)

The Council (Ep. 2 & 3ish)

Ok... so we didn't get through all of Chapter 3 for the podcast this week but don't fear. We haven't given up hope yet. Not to mention, this created some space for gaming news and candy eating ASMR. Worth?
Wanna play along? Here is our adjusted schedule:
Week 1: Episode 1
Week 2: Ep. 2 -> Ep. 3.1
Week 3: Ep. 3.2 -> Ep. 5
SomeBODY Once Told Me (Caution LOUD... but awesome) 
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Hype Videos are raining from the sky! (It must have been because of that one 5 star review that liked one :D. How could we stop after that encouragement?)
The OG (The Bioshock 2 Big Sisters Boss Battle)
Eversion
Yomawari: Night Alone
Layers of Fear
Post Spooky Games Month
Would you believe it? We've elevated our Instagram to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that? 
If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email:
tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com
Also, I'm contractually obligated to mention we "technically" have a Twitter... But we don't use it... yet!
 
Oh! And IF YOU LIKED THE SHOW BUT UNDER NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES feel free to drop us a 5 star rating on iTunes (or wherever your local podcasts are sold)

The Council (Ep. 1)

This week we start our journey into The Council... but what we find is... well strange... this doesn't seem like what our mother would do... let's explore further... There has to be something going on here... She wouldn't have gone missing without telling us... that just doesn't seem like her at all!
 
Join us for our Council Playthrough:
Week 1: Episode 1
Week 2: Episodes 2 & 3
Week 3: Episodes 4 & 5
 
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Hype Videos are raining from the sky! (It must have been because of that one 5 star review that liked one :D. How could we stop after that encouragement?)
The OG (The Bioshock 2 Big Sisters Boss Battle)
Eversion
Yomawari: Night Alone
Layers of Fear
Post Spooky Games Month
Would you believe it? We've elevated our Instagram to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that? 
If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email:
tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com
Also, I'm contractually obligated to mention we "technically" have a Twitter... But we don't use it... yet!
 
Oh! And IF YOU LIKED THE SHOW BUT UNDER NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES feel free to drop us a 5 star rating on iTunes (or wherever your local podcasts are sold)

Stardew Valley - “One Person Wonders” Block

This week our "One Person Wonders" block comes to bare its final fruit for the season with nothing less than Stardew Valley. What an incredible game.
"Wouldn't it be a shame if I spawned 999 lamposts?"
- Redhead Symbol, Baby Chick Symbol (aka Gabe)
Return of Obra Dinn
Undertale
Stardew Valley
 
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Hype Videos are raining from the sky! (It must have been because of that one 5 star review that liked one :D. How could we stop after that encouragement?)
The OG (The Bioshock 2 Big Sisters Boss Battle)
Eversion
Yomawari: Night Alone
Layers of Fear
Post Spooky Games Month
Would you believe it? We've elevated our Instagram to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that? 
If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email:
tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com
Also, I'm contractually obligated to mention we "technically" have a Twitter... But we don't use it... yet!
 
Oh! And IF YOU LIKED THE SHOW BUT UNDER NO OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES feel free to drop us a 5 star rating on iTunes (or wherever your local podcasts are sold)