The Tyranny of Thumbs

Risk of Rain 2

This week on the Game Club we play Risk of Rain 2.
 
 
You thought there was going to be a clever podcast description, didn't you? Not today, McCoy is on strike. Odd though, he hasn't listed any terms or even shown up to picket so no one really knows what his deal is with this one. Maybe he is taking his sweet time to make the absolute best protest sign and he just didn't feel it was up to his standards yet. Maybe he objects to the new sponsor Visual? Who can know? 

Donut County (or the Lost Episode!)

This is one from the archives. Just kidding, that doesn't make any sense but I've always wanted to say that. Maybe one day we can disappoint our listeners by rehashing old episodes. We'll need to be around for much longer to accomplish any sort of podcaster goal like that one.
This episode we talk about Donut County by Ben Esposito. Shout out to our special guest Linnea! A friend of the podcast our game dev drama correspondent. Note though, she is not associated with us in any way and actually doesn't even know who we are or how she ended up on the podcast. Internet safety kids.
 
Soundtrack by Daniel Koestner & Ben Esposito
Quack Anthem
Breaking Anthem

To the Moon

This week everyone learns why intros are good and what happens if McCoy is let loose to wreak havoc on the beginning of the show. Seriously? Who let that guy on here. What a train wreck. Other than that we discuss To the Moon, why it made 1/5th of us cry, why the other 4/5ths are callus monsters and lastly, we nod politely as Adam makes bold claims about how he "actually likes" narrative games.
Game:
To the Moon by Free Bird Games
Soundtrack:
[Artist: Kan. R. Gao, Laura Shigihara Album: To the Moon OST]
For River - Piano (Johnny's Version) 
Teddy
 

Gris

The gang is back. This week it becomes clear no one can speak French/Spanish or even English as approximately 3/4ths of the episode is dedicated to trying to understand how to pronounce the word "Gris." Is it Gris? Or is it Gris? Perhaps its Gris? The world may never know. Let us know in the comments. Like comment/subscribe/donate/swipe right/super like/retweet if you know the answer.

Spelunky

This week we all put on our Indiana Jones hat and did what he did best: throw women across pits of spikes, forcing her to soak up all the traps along the way and finally ask for a kiss because our health pool is low. You know normal Indiana Jones stuff. 
Despite what this intro is having you believe, this is actually not another podcast about ethics in videogames, instead, it's a podcast all about Spelunky! The first non-tile based Rogue-Like game. Boy, do we owe this game a lot. Not enough for me personally to play it another minute past our 3 hours but... hey... thanks for your contribution. Now... where did I put Dead Cells?

Human Fall Flat

This week we take a break from hardcore narrative games with hardcore discussions only suited for hardcore gamers and we opt to play something light-hearted: Human Fall Flat.
Do you ever miss the days when you would occasionally drop something or even just straight up fall over for no apparent reason? Being an adult means you mostly don't fall over anymore and when you do... boy is it not fun. What if I told you I could sell you the nostalgic experience of not knowing how to operate your body properly? Well... to be fair, I can't... but No Brakes Games can with Human Fall Flat!

The Cat Lady (Chapters 5-7)

This week on our beer review podcast we talk all about how 9% beers can catch you off guard whilst at family. Which, of course, leads you to talking politics and you swear you are yelling not because you are frustrated but simply because your uncle is hard of hearing... Look, I know it LOOKS bad but honestly, he just couldn't hear me. 
Hi, welcome to our second episode for The Cat Lady. In this episode, we search for answers. Can Adam truly play more of this game without throwing his computer out the window? Where does James draw the line when ransacking innocent people's houses for the greater good? Finally, can McCoy fit the entirety of his foot in his own mouth or only 93%? 
If you want to know the answers to these questions you'll have to tune in to find out!
 
Intro Music:
Don't Follow The Light - The Cat Lady OST (Composed by Michal Michalski for the Cat Lady original soundtrack.)

The Cat Lady (Chapters 1-4)

Oh hey... I used a tin can to record this audio clip... does that make this game art?
This week we play Chapters 1-4 of The Cat Lady. Perhaps the most divisive game yet.  If you listen carefully you can hear Gabe (and Zoe) explain how infuriating it is to watch McCoy solve puzzles, James getting caught red-handed asking for the homework and, if you listen hardest of all, you may be able to pick up on the subtle theme that Adam didn't really like this game.
Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion of the podcast temporarily named Can These Friends Keep It Civil While They Slowly but Surely Lose Respect for Each Other. Find out next time!
 
Music Credit:
Inside by Warmer
The Cat Lady OST - Menu Theme

Celeste

This week on something Zoe has started titling her audio files as "Bound by Games" episode 8, we play Celeste.
 
Should you choose to look up, you might be able to catch a glimpse of Adam laughing maniacally on the top of Mount Celeste as the rest of us struggle to pass simple challenges like... literally the first screen. I mean there was like... what two jumps? That's not nothing!
 
 

Apex Legends (Or the One Where Elena Fills in for Zoe and Gabe)

Where are we droppin, boys (and Elena)?
 
Ubisoft good, EA bad? This week we play Apex Legends and Adam feels dirty about it... but at least we aren't playing Fortnite? Maybe we should play Fortnite... While Zoe is away and Gabe is sick, we pull in Elena as a last minute ringer. She, being our resident fish clicking expert, tells us what a Battle Royal is like to play if you can't hit anyone... spoilers... almost everyone admits their experience isn't too far off. McCoy tries to claim that he in fact can hit people, tells a humblebrag story about winning but fails to tie it back to any substantive point... It's a riot...