Game Club

Titanfall 2 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1237970/Titanfall_2/) is the big focus for the month, and it's one of my favorites of the last decade, so I'm really looking forward to playing through the game this month! Also this week, I got to play Halo: Campaign Evolved (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2806050/Halo_Campaign_Evolved/), which is the brand new remake of one of my favorite games ever! Definitely enjoyed this one a lot. Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the new movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22084616). If you're a Spidey fan...

This week I talk about the idea of redemption in Red Dead Redemption 2 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1174180/Red_Dead_Redemption_2/) and how it does not seem to be present in my time with the game. This week I also got to play the fantastic Marvel Cosmic Invasion (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2753970/MARVEL_Cosmic_Invasion/), and any Marvel or Beat 'Em Up fans really ought to give it a try! Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the show House of David (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30955673) on Amazon Prime, which follows the story of how...

First up this week, I dive a little bit into some of my frustrations with Red Dead Redemption 2 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1174180/Red_Dead_Redemption_2/). Fortunately this week I also got to play the very fun - and short! - Echo Isle (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4290470/Echo_Isle/). And last but not least, this week I'm recommending the movie Young Washington (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32104007), which gives viewers a look into the early life of the US's first president. As always, I'd love to chat about any of the things I discussed in this episode...

This week I spent a little bit of time talking about the honor system found in RDR2 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1174180/Red_Dead_Redemption_2/) and how it reminds me of GTA 4. The brand new game this week is called Roguebook (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1076200/Roguebook/), which is a combination rogue-like and deckbuilder. Never would have guessed how much I enjoy this game! Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the movie Masters of the Universe (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0427340), which is a fun action flick. As always, I'd love to chat about any of...

This week I'm playing some more of RDR2 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1174180/Red_Dead_Redemption_2/) and enjoying the complexity of the world and the characters that inhabit it. I also got to play the PC version of The Serpent & The Seed (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3838400/The_Serpent__The_Seed/), an excellent little game developed by my friend Andy Geers that explores various stories from the Bible. Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the Linux distro CachyOS (https://cachyos.org/) for a more gaming-focused version of Linux that has the option to give you a pretty...

This week we're kicking off the month of July with the big game for the month, Red Dead Redemption II (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1174180/Red_Dead_Redemption_2/). This is one of the best-selling games of all time, and I'm looking forward to spending some more time with it. So far, it's good! Also this week is Star Fox (https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/star-fox-switch-2/), the remake of the 1997 N64 classic. This one is also quite good, especially as a fan of the original game! Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the Flexispot (https://www...

For this final week with Mad Max (https://store.steampowered.com/app/234140/Mad_Max/), I wanted to talk a little bit about progression in the game, as well as my overall thoughts on it. Also this week, I went back and played a good bit of one of my very favorite Zelda games, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Twilight_Princess). Last but not least, if you're looking for a cheap fix for minor dings in your windshield, I really like this Rain-X Windshield Repair Kit (https://www.amazon.com/dp...

This week I wanted to talk a little bit about the theme of loss within Mad Max (https://store.steampowered.com/app/234140/Mad_Max/) and how it is kind of woven throughout the game. Also this week, I revisited Max Payne (https://store.steampowered.com/app/12140/Max_Payne/), which is one of my favorite shooters of all time. Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the Tapo brand (https://www.tapo.com/us/) of smart home devices, which I've been using for a little while now. As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of the...

This week I touch briefly on the subject of madness in the world of Mad Max (https://store.steampowered.com/app/234140/Mad_Max/) and wonder if maybe Max is seen as mad, being the only sane person in a world of madness. I also talked a little bit about another one of my favorite games from years ago, Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (https://store.steampowered.com/app/6030/STAR_WARS_Jedi_Knight_II__Jedi_Outcast/) and how it's designed just a little different from the games of today. Last but not least, I'm recommending the movie Star...

The big focus for the month of June is Mad Max (https://store.steampowered.com/app/234140/Mad_Max/), which came out over 10 years ago now, but it's proving to be a pretty fun game so far! Also this week, I'm taking a look at one of my favorite games from years ago, Fable Anniversary (https://store.steampowered.com/app/288470/Fable_Anniversary/)! This is a fun, relatively simply action RPG that I highly recommend if you like medieval fantasy games. Also this week, I'm recommending the brand new Steam Controller (https://store.steampowered.com/sale/steamcontroller) from Valve, which is...

This week as we wrap up our time with the game, I'm talking about the way that familiarity with Star Wars and the prequel, Fallen Order, helps to enhance but not consume Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1774580/STAR_WARS_Jedi_Survivor/). Also, I tried Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1895880/Ratchet__Clank_Rift_Apart/) for the first time and really enjoyed getting to go back to this series that I haven't played in a while. Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the software known as PrimeHack (https://metroid.fandom.com...

This week I'm talking about the ways that Jedi: Survivor (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1774580/STAR_WARS_Jedi_Survivor/) has players detour more extensively from the main path than Fallen Order did. I also tried out the 2023 Super Mario RPG Remake (https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/super-mario-rpg-switch/) for the Nintendo Switch, which ended up being more fun than I expected! Last but certainly not least, this week I'm recommending the fan decompilation project known as Dusklight (https://twilitrealm.dev/), which takes an existing copy of Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and gives it a modern coat of...

This week I wanted to take a look at some of the ways that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1774580/STAR_WARS_Jedi_Survivor/) improves on its predecessor, with some very small and some larger changes made from Fallen Order. I also tried out MOTORSLICE (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2830030/MOTORSLICE/), which was recently released and combines some decent combat and parkour in a small game. Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the comedy crime show Psych (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0491738) which first aired 20 years ago! As always, I'd love to get...

This week I'm talking about some of the connections that are made between characters in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1774580/STAR_WARS_Jedi_Survivor/) and contrasting it a little with the first game. I also tried the demo for Pragmata (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3357650/PRAGMATA/) and really enjoyed what I played of the game, even if it's an incomplete picture of the entire experience. Last but not least, this week I'm recommending Proxmox (https://www.proxmox.com/en/), which is great software for managing and creating virtual machines for homelab setups. (Yes, I am...

For the month of May I'll be playing Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1774580/STAR_WARS_Jedi_Survivor/), which is the sequel to one of the games I most enjoyed playing last year. This will be fun! New this week is also Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (https://zelda.nintendo.com/links-awakening/) which is a beautiful remake of the 1993 Game Boy game. Classic Zelda gameplay, modern visual style! Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the book Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars (https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Jedi-Battle-Scars/dp/B0B9T79MCP) for fans of...

This week I'm wrapping up my time with Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817070/Marvels_SpiderMan_Remastered/) and talking about the open world design of the game. Spoiler: it's great! This week I also tried out Final Fantasy XIII-2 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/292140/FINAL_FANTASY_XIII2/) for the first time and enjoyed my time with it. Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the 2014 RoboCop (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1234721) movie, which I found to be a lot of fun. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the things I...

First up this week, I'm talking about movement in Spider-Man (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817070/Marvels_SpiderMan_Remastered/) and how Insomniac captured the character so well! I also tried recent RoboCop: Rogue City (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1681430/RoboCop_Rogue_City/), which did a great job of capturing the feeling of being RoboCop. Last but not least, I'm recommending the new The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28650488). As always, I'd love to get your feedback on any of the things I talked about in this episode, so hit me up on X (https://x...

This week I'm talking about the upgrades found in Spider-Man (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817070/Marvels_SpiderMan_Remastered/) and how they relate to Spidey as a character. I also got kind of lost in the 2015 remaster of the classic 1998 adventure game Grim Fandango (https://store.steampowered.com/app/316790/Grim_Fandango_Remastered/). Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the book Empire of Silence (https://a.co/d/0eCczCYc) by Christopher Ruocchio, which I think fans of Dune will like. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on any of these things, so hit me up on X...

Welcome to the month of April, where the big focus this month is Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817070/Marvels_SpiderMan_Remastered/)! It's amazing, truly spectacular, and sensational, and I'm excited to play more of it this coming month. This week I also got to try out the brand new Crimson Desert (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3321460/Crimson_Desert/), and while it's a little rough around the edges, it's one that I think will probably be a really great game in time. Last but not least, in honor of the sequel coming out next week, I'm recommending...

This week as I'm wrapping up my time with God of War (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593500/God_of_War/), I'm talking about the way that spectacle is all over the game. I also played Elite Dangerous (https://store.steampowered.com/app/359320/Elite_Dangerous/) this week and got to experience a top-quality space-sim where freedom to determine how you want to play is absolute. Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the show Firefly (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461) from 2002, which is great, but also getting an animated sequel series?! Of course, I'd love to chat about...

First up this week, I'm talking about the physicality found in God of War (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593500/God_of_War/) and how it grounds the world and tells us about the characters found in it. I also played Pokémon Fire Red (https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/english-pokemon-firered-version-switch/) for the first time this week and really enjoyed my time going back to what may be the best version of this classic game. Last but not least, I'd like to recommend the show For All Mankind (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7772588) which is a great a...

This week I took a closer look at what I think is the heart of the 2018 God of War (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593500/God_of_War/) based on some early interactions in the game. I also played in the server slam event for Marathon (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3065800/Marathon/) to try out Bungie's latest shooter. This week I'm also recommending the excellent book Project Hail Mary (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54493401-project-hail-mary) from author Andy Weir. As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of these things, so hit me up on X (https...

New month, new big focus! This time it's the excellent God of War (2018) (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1593500/God_of_War/), which was kind of a soft reboot for the God of War franchise. This week I also played Singularity (https://store.steampowered.com/app/42670/Singularity/) from Raven Software, one of my favorite developers. Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the composer of God of War's music, Bear McCreary (https://bearmccreary.com/projects/), who's done a lot of great work that you should check out! As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of these...

This week I wrap up my time with Sea of Stars (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/Sea_of_Stars/) by looking at a variety of different systems found within the game. I also tried out The Stanley Parable (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1703340/The_Stanley_Parable_Ultra_Deluxe/) for the first time and found it to be surreal and a lot of fun! I'm also going to recommend the TV show Tacoma FD (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8026448) this week, which is a fun Broken Lizard comedy set in a fire station. As always, I'd love to get...

This week I talk about a variety of different ways that players can move around the world of Sea of Stars (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/Sea_of_Stars/) as well as the really fun puzzle/platformer Thomas Was Alone (https://store.steampowered.com/app/220780/Thomas_Was_Alone/). Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the YouTube channel Raycevick (https://www.youtube.com/@Raycevick) for some really well-produced long-form video essays on games. Of course, I'd love to have a conversation about any of these things, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod...

This week I dive deeper into the relationships between characters in Sea of Stars (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/Sea_of_Stars/) and wonder how things will play out in the rest of the game. I also tried out the beautiful GRIS (https://store.steampowered.com/app/683320/GRIS/) for the first time! I also recommend the great Foundation (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804484) series on Apple TV for science fiction fans. As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of these things, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club_Pod) and we'll...

This week I take my first steps into the popular retro indie JRPG Sea of Stars (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1244090/Sea_of_Stars/), and so far I'm enjoying it! I also played - and finished! - A Short Hike (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1055540/A_Short_Hike/), which is a really nice and relaxing short game. Last but not least, I'm going to recommend the YouTube channel New Frame Plus (https://www.youtube.com/@NewFramePlus) for an excellent breakdown of game animation and as a good resource for learning about it. As always, I'd love to get your...

This week I wrap up my time revisiting the excellent Horizon Zero Dawn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561580/Horizon_Zero_Dawn_Remastered/), talking about storytelling specifically. I also played The Expanse: A Telltale Series (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1708010/The_Expanse_A_Telltale_Series/) and found it to be really enjoyable and engaging as a fan of the show! Last but not least, I'm recommending the show Silo (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14688458) on Apple TV this week - a really good sci-fi dystopian drama that has lots of fun mystery in it. As always, I'd love to...

This week I'm talking about the different ways that Aloy moves around the world of Horizon Zero Dawn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561580/Horizon_Zero_Dawn_Remastered/) as well as the highly regarded Disco Elysium (https://store.steampowered.com/app/632470/Disco_Elysium__The_Final_Cut/). Last but not least, this week I recommend the Fallout TV show (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12637874) which does a great job of capturing the spirit of the games. As always, I'd love to get your thoughts on any of these subjects, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club...

This week I take a closer look at the worldbuilding in Horizon Zero Dawn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561580/Horizon_Zero_Dawn_Remastered/), which is one of my favorite aspects of the game, as well as play Darksiders (https://store.steampowered.com/app/462780/Darksiders_Warmastered_Edition/) for the first time, which is a fun game inspired by some older classics. This week I'm also recommending the Disney+ series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20600980), which is a fun show kind of in the same vein as the movie E.T. As always I'd like to...

This week we're talking about crafting and the economy in Horizon Zero Dawn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561580/Horizon_Zero_Dawn_Remastered/), and how extensive that system is. Also, I tried The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (https://store.steampowered.com/app/65930/The_Bureau_XCOM_Declassified/) for the first time, and found it to be both a familiar and new take on the XCOM series as it tells the origin story of the XCOM program! Last but not least, I'm recommending the David movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15678738) this week, which I invested in and enjoyed quite a bit...

Welcome to year two of Game Club! Let's call this Season 2 of the show, as there's a bit of change from last year. The big focus for January is Horizon Zero Dawn (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2561580/Horizon_Zero_Dawn_Remastered/), and in this episode I'm talking about the tutorials in it. Also this week is Vanquish (https://store.steampowered.com/app/460810/Vanquish/), which is a stylish third person shooter from Platinum Games. A solid start to the new year! Last but not least, this week I'm recommending the audio book for Halo: Edge of Dawn (https://www.amazon...

This week I really enjoyed playing the excellent Uncharted 4 (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1659420/UNCHARTED_Legacy_of_Thieves_Collection/) as well as Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2525380/Tomb_Raider_IVVI_Remastered/)! Probably the peaks of their respective series, I think. This week I also want to recommend the composer of Uncharted 4's music, Henry Jackman (Henry Jackman | Spotify) who's done some great music in other things that I've really enjoyed as well. As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on these things, so hit me up on X (https://x.com/Game_Club...

This week I continue exploring the Uncharted and Tomb Raider series! Uncharted 3 (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/uncharted-the-nathan-drake-collection/) is probably one of my favorites in the series, and Tomb Raider III (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478970/Tomb_Raider_IIII_Remastered_Starring_Lara_Croft/) is possibly the best in that series so far as well! This week I'm also recommending the TV show Severance (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11280740), which is kind of a crazy mystery that makes me think of Fallout! As always, I'd love to get your thoughts and recommendations over on X (https://x.com...

This week is a battle of the sequels! Uncharted 2 (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/uncharted-the-nathan-drake-collection/) takes everything good about the first game and cranks it up, while Tomb Raider II (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478970/Tomb_Raider_IIII_Remastered_Starring_Lara_Croft/)...does not! Last but not least, I'm recommending Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0851851) this week. It's a fun show, regardless of how you feel about the rest of the franchise. Of course, I'd love to hear your perspective on these things, so hit me up on X (https://x.com...

This month is all about adventure, and to kick it off, I started with the first Uncharted (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/uncharted-the-nathan-drake-collection/) as well as the first Tomb Raider (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2478970/Tomb_Raider_IIII_Remastered_Starring_Lara_Croft/). These games are very similar in spirit, but pretty different in execution! I'll also be playing more games from each series for the rest of the month, so join me! This week I'm also recommending the new Running Man movie (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14107334), which is a pretty solid remake of the 1987 film of...

In this little bonus episode, I'm going over some of the plan for changing things up a bit in 2026. I've also got a list of games that I'll be focusing on from January to June.

Games list for January to June:
1. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
2. Sea of Stars (indie month!)
3. God of War (2018)
4. Star Wars Jedi Survivor
5. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered
6. Mad Max

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the change coming to the podcast, or on games you'd like to see me focus on in the coming year...

This week I played some Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172380/STAR_WARS_Jedi_Fallen_Order/) and was reminded how much I really love this game. I also tried Kingdom Hearts III (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2552450/KINGDOM_HEARTS_III__Re_Mind_DLC/) for the first time, and found I really enjoyed it, probably my favorite of the series! This week I'm also recommending the show Futurama (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0149460) for those who enjoy comedy and cartoons. As always, I'd love to have a conversation about any of this stuff, so hit...

This week I played some of the excellent LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (https://store.steampowered.com/app/920210/LEGO_Star_Wars_The_Skywalker_Saga/) and got to enjoy a less-than-serious take on some of my favorite movie moments from the series. I also tried Kingdom Hearts II (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2552430/KINGDOM_HEARTS_HD_1525_ReMIX/) for the first time and, after getting past the three-hour prologue, enjoyed what I played of it! Last but not least, this week I'm recommending Arby's steak nuggets (https://www.arbys.com/). They are exactly what it sounds like, but they're pretty...

This week I played the inventive and thoughtful Tunic (https://store.steampowered.com/app/553420/TUNIC/) and really enjoyed it, even if I felt lost half the time. I also tried out Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2552430/KINGDOM_HEARTS_HD_1525_ReMIX/) for the first time, and was not a huge fan. Last but certainly not least, this week I'm recommending the audiobook version of The Hobbit (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Hobbit-Audiobook/1705009050?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp) that is read by Andy Serkis, who does a really fantastic job! As always, I'd...