Video Games
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‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ Discussion and Analysis
Ben, Justin, and Matt are back to take a deep dive into the latest ‘Zelda’ game, discussing their likes and dislikes, their hopes for future games, and more!
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‘Zelda,’ Not ‘Mario,’ Is the Real Star of Nintendo
Yes, Mario recently made a billion dollars at the box office, but in terms of Nintendo’s core product—video games—‘Zelda’ has become the standard-bearer for the company and the Switch
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Reviewing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’
Justin and Micah return to discuss their thoughts on ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’
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‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’ Instant Reactions
The guys head to Hyrule to discuss the latest installment in the Nintendo franchise
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The Boundless Legacy of ‘Breath of the Wild’
After ‘Breath of the Wild,’ open-world games can be split into two camps: those that share its philosophy of total freedom and those that don’t
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Exploring the World of ‘Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’
Ben and Charles break down all of the new gameplay changes for the sequel and discuss what they think of the epic story, along with a few nitpicks
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‘Jedi: Survivor’ Is a Great Action Game and an Even Better ‘Star Wars’ Game
Almost four years after the release of ‘Jedi: Fallen Order,’ Respawn Entertainment raises the bar, crafting a superior sequel (and an equally engrossing ‘Star Wars’ experience)
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Do We Need a Nintendo Cinematic Universe?
‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ does a great job of making you want to play more Mario games (and hopefully forget the 1993 live-action disaster). But does it make a nonmonetary case for a film franchise?
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‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Instant Reactions
The Midnight Boys discuss their visit to the Mushroom Kingdom
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‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Is Here! Is Our Video Game Movie Future?
Ben Lindbergh and Charles Holmes join to discuss the new movie and how video games have been the most valuable IP in Hollywood
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How Do You Make a Movie Out of ‘Tetris’? Apple TV+ Still Isn’t Quite Sure.
No characters, no setting, no context—there’s not really a story to adapt from ‘Tetris,’ unless, of course, you add in the Cold War
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Michael Jordan’s Hair Inspiration and the Pageantry of MLB’s Opening Day
Jason also explains why he’s more excited about the women’s Final Four than the men’s slate
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Has Hollywood Finally Figured Out Video Games?
Matt also gives a box office prediction about the opening weekend for ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’
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Can the ‘Resident Evil 4’ Remake Redefine the Franchise’s Tone?
The new remake of the influential GameCube title is a chance to reestablish whether ‘Resident Evil’ wants to be schlocky B horror or self-serious action
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Why ‘The Last of Us’ Succeeded—and What Other Video Game Adaptations Can Take From It
The hit HBO series was uniquely suited to thrive, but there are a few lessons for any show looking to follow in its footsteps
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Waiting for ‘Creed III’ to Come Out
Justin and Micah return to discuss some of the things they’ve caught up with over the past few weeks, including ‘You,’ ‘Tár,’ and ‘Hogwarts Legacy’
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Microsoft’s Billion-Dollar ‘Call of Duty’ Problem
Microsoft’s $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard seemed inevitable. Now government regulators around the world are trying to block the deal over … ‘Call of Duty’?
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‘Dead Space’ Only Gets Better With Age
A gruesome assemblage of sci-fi-horror tropes, ‘Dead Space’ is now rightly regarded as a classic of immersive space-horror storytelling. Fourteen years later, with a remake newly released, its successes are even clearer.
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The Golden Age of Multiplayer: How Online Gaming Conquered Video Games
Gaming is more social than ever before, and while single-player still has its place, online multiplayer has become the dominant mode of video game culture. How did this happen?
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‘Like..?,’ Neal Stephenson, and ‘Resident Evil 6’
Justin and Micah review Ice Spice’s debut EP, ‘Like..?,’ and discuss ‘Red Dead Redemption’ and ‘Resident Evil 6’
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‘The Last of Us’ Episode 2 Recap
Plus, Charles surprises Van with a pair of new segments
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Recapping ‘The Last of Us’
Justin and Micah go over the parallels between the new HBO series and the video game it’s based on
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‘The Last of Us’ Series Premiere Recap
Plus, how this show could impact the future of video game adaptations
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‘The Last of Us’ Lifts the Video Game Adaptation Curse
After years of subpar live-action adaptations of game IP, the quality, prestige trappings, and mainstream reach of HBO’s acclaimed new series make it a precedent-setting tentpole for the industry
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What You Need to Know Before Beginning HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’
Ben and Daniel preview the upcoming video game adaptation
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‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Trailer Reactions
Plus, the Video Game Character Draft and previewing ‘The Last of Us’
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Spin It Forward
Justin and Micah preview the games, shows, and movies they are looking forward to in 2023
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The Eerie, Influential Afterlife of ‘Ecco the Dolphin’
Thirty years after its release on Sega Genesis, the punishing, unsettling, and surreal 16-bit classic is still swimming through the brains of the people who made and played it
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The Top 10 Video Games of the Year
Ben, Matt, and Justin discuss their favorite games of 2022
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The Best Video Games of 2022
From ambitious, satisfying sequels to engrossing, refreshing originals, these are the interactive titles that rose to the top
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How Geoff Keighley Became Gaming’s Master of Ceremonies
The former journalist has transformed into the video game industry’s ubiquitous booster, and the Oscars-inspired Game Awards are the heart of his hype campaign
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Justin Finally Plays ‘Hitman 3’
Justin and Micah return to take us through their respective journeys of playing ‘Hitman 3’
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‘Midnight Suns’ and the State of Superhero Games
Ben, Steve, and Jomi discuss the latest Marvel video game
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In ‘God of War Ragnarök,’ Kratos Has Come a Long Way
Kratos’s and Atreus’ evolutions continue in this, the ninth installment of the ‘God of War’ franchise. And at a time when Kratos’s brand of violence is most necessary, engaging in war is the last thing he wants to do.