Last Time on Video Games!: May 2015

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Episode 105: Die Hard in an Underground Secret Science Laboaratory [Half-Life]

This week, we take a look at a fairly well regarded shooter lauded for its cinematic storytelling... and then proceed to harangue it for exactly that reason. Dive into the depths of Black Mesa with us and find out what makes Gordon the Freeman.

The right download in the wrong place can make all the podcasts in the world.

Show Notes

(01:40) Seriously, this lasted less than a week.

(06:30) If you like Mega Man, check out Azure Striker Gunvolt and Might No. 9! I'd be surprised if you hadn't heard of them, though.

(08:30) Falling in London is fun! So is the new Mario Kart DLC.

(16:00) David Tennant as Not-The-Riddler.

(16:45) Geremy's first thoughts on Chroma Squad.

(23:00) Somehow, Zach's the first of us to play Republic Commando, which is now a decade old.

(31:00) A discussion of cinematic storytelling in video games through Half-Life. Apparently this game is Die Hard without Yuletide festivities.

(44:30) Presentation through set pieces seems to be this game's main strength.

(47:00) First person platforming is always weird, and this game doesn't pull it off super well.

(48:30) Exploration as a counterpoint to action and why the combat could have benefited from being more intense.

(1:02:00) More rankings! Kid Icarus is a pretty cool guy doesn't angel of anything. Surprisingly, you gain more ground in that than in Gain Ground. Solomon's Key gets slotted as well!

Next time on Last Time, Fighting Street! Shoryuken?

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Episode 104: The Most Boring Possible Death [Mortal Kombat]

This week, we're talking about some competitive game scenes, and they're not Mortal Kombat! There's a smattering of 3DS related fun, and plenty of LoL, because of course there is. Can you survive the frosty snub of not being invited to a ninja's garden party? No? Then GET OVER HERE!

Downloadality!

Show Notes

(02:00) Despite what Tyler said, Jormungandr is considered an ouroboros.

(03:00) The Dex is pretty amusing. Seriously, that cry mimic is hilarious.

(05:30) Apparently aMSa is coming for the Smash title. Again. Yoshiyoshi! Fighting game announcers are still ridiculous.

(07:00) All sorts of competitive game problems recently.

(09:45) New Street Pass games if you hadn't heard.

(11:30) Reddit has a sub for everything. Gotta go fast!

(15:45) Hearthstone adventures!

(26:45) MORTAL KOMBAT! It... kinda sucks. Newer MK entries definitely did better by adding character variety.

(37:00) Terrible news, everyone! A Pac-Man movie with Adam Sandler!

(37:45) The rankings continue! Pac-Man, its successor, Dig Dug, and Mega Man 3 all get added to the list.

Next time on Last Time, Half-Life! Silence is golden.

Headcrabs for everyone!

Friday, May 1, 2015

Episode 103: Even More Useless Dreams [Kirby's Dreamland]

We talk about MOBAs a lot, followed by Pokemon and Kirby. A Kirby game that doesn't suck, in fact! Somehow, that seems to be to its disadvantage. Find out where Kirby's first adventure leaves the pink puffball.

Our download can't copy powers, but it sure does suck!

Show Notes

(05:00) Riot's bankrolling its own tournaments, apparently. Also, MOBAs!

(23:30) Pokemon Shuffle!

(25:00) Pokemon Insurgence is an in-progress fan game. It's pretty sweet!

(30:00) Kirby! Sadly, the game lacks variety... and powerups of firebreathing doom.

(34:30) More rankings! This week we add Shock Troopers, Bomberman '93, and Final Fantasy II.

Next time on Last Time, Mortal Kombat!

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