Baddy Breakdowns: a video game podcast

Bridgette went to GDC last week! We also need more time to play all our march madness games soooo here's a little bonus episode about GDC. Bridgette talks about the pitch sessions, her favorite sessions, and and also thoughts as a whole about the conference. FYI we talk about some NSFW content at the 38 min mark. Up next: March Madness Pt 2 Show Notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us...

We decided to play 32 live service games this month (thanks, Maddy!) to have the most extravagant of March Madness extravaganzas. This week we go over the first 16 match ups - did we pick the same winner? This week: Fortnite vs. Apex Legends Fall Guys vs. Stumble Guys Phasmaphobia vs. Lethal Company League of Legends vs. DOTA 2 World of Warcraft vs. Final Fantasy XIV Genshin Impact x Honkai: Star...

This week we played Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, a pea-sized rouge-like filled with fun and silliness. We helped gran-cran find a boyfriend, a mad scientist get permission for morally grey experiments, and wore some pear-fect hats. Up Next: Live Service Game March Madness Show Notes ⁠⁠Link to Turnip Boy website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , TikTo...

The one where we wrap up The Last of Us Part 2! We talk the ending, final feelings about the game, and some of our hopes for the show. Were we happy with the ending? Were y'all?? To lighten things up, next time join us as we play Turnip Boy Robs a Bank! Show Notes ⁠Link⁠  to Last of Part 2 documentary ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , TikTok  ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Last of Us Part II Remaster for Playstation 5 just dropped as well as the Grounded II documentary about the making of Part II, so what better time to play it? We completely missed the controversy when it came out in 2020 so we were excited to finally play and see what all the debates were about and it definitely did not disappoint. Our discussion went a little long so we ended up having to spl...

It's a 2023 wrap up episode! This one is an unstructured conversation discussing some great 2023 games. Then at the end we talk about our most anticipated games of 2024 which honestly isn't a ton but we kind of love it- we need to catch up with 2023 still. Up Next: Last of Us Part 2 Remastered Show Notes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , TikTok  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bad...

Happy almost new year! Join us as we breakdown our year in gaming! It was an incredible year for games- we talk our top 5 games of the year, top 3 games new to us (even though they are not new this year) as well as have our first annual Baddy Awards with categories such as most compelling character, best music, biggest controller yeet, and our favorite little guys. Up next: Chants of Sennaar, Dave...

Happy Holidays! This week we played Last Christmas, a short point and click Christmas tale with a dark twist. Sorry the audio is not good, we don't have our good mics lol. Next up: End of Year Baddy Awards! Show Notes ⁠⁠⁠Link⁠⁠⁠  to Last Christmas on Steam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠⁠⁠⁠ , TikTok  ⁠⁠⁠⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or  ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website  ⁠⁠⁠...

We finished Alan Wake 2 and it was scawy but also very very good. This episode is full of spoilers for the game so please go play it before listening if you care about that. Up next: Last Christmas (random steam game) Show Notes ⁠⁠Link⁠⁠  to the Alan Wake website ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠⁠⁠ , TikTok  ⁠⁠⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠⁠⁠ , or  ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Visit our website  ⁠⁠⁠baddybr...

We watched the Game Awards and wanted to talk about it so here we are! We you hope you enjoy our at times rambling thoughts on this year's Game Awards!

For the second part of Nostalgia November (even though it's December oops) we revisit the computer games Nancy Drew: Secrets Can Kill and the original Zoo Tycoon (2001). It was actually a very fun time! Up next: Alan Wake 2 deep dive/spoilies Show Notes ⁠Link ⁠ to Nancy Drew: Secrets can Kill remaster on Steam ⁠ Link ⁠ to Zoo Tycoon Complete Collection on OldGamesDownload ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us...

We are kicking off our month-long theme Nostalgia November where we revisit some games from our childhood. This week we dig into Backyard Baseball and Secret Agent Barbie! Plus at the end we talk about our reactions to and predictions for the Game Awards! Up next: Nancy Drew & Zoo Tycoon Show Notes Link to Backyard Baseball on OldGamesDownload ⁠Link ⁠ to "How Backyard Baseball Became a Cu...

We're diving right back into Cauldron Lake with Alan Wake 2! Join us as we talk about our initial first impressions and theories about Alan Wake 2. TLDR: it's a good game y'all!!! We'll do a full spoiler filled episode on the rest of the game in early December. Up next: Nostalgia November! Backyard Baseball and Secret Agent Barbie Show Notes ⁠Link⁠  to the Alan Wake website Link to...

Alan Wake 2 is releasing later this month, so we decided to play Alan Wake to prep for it! Neither of us had played before and the story was right up our alley but the gameplay was not. Join us as we dive into our thoughts and feelings on this one! Up next: Alan Wake 2 Show Notes Alan Wake Website LinkedIn post about making of Alan Wake Video about making of Alan Wake Follow us on Instagram  ⁠@bad...

This week we are still exploring the stars, digging deeper into Starfield. Join us as we ponder the mysteries of ammo in this game, enjoy being broody neon street rats, and do anything but the main quest. Next up: Alan Wake! Show Notes Starfield  website Follow us on Instagram  ⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠ , TikTok  ⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠ , or  ⁠YouTube⁠ Visit our website  ⁠baddybreakdowns.com

Maddy is back from vacation and we're talking Starfield first impressions! Show Notes Starfield  website Follow us on Instagram  ⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠ , TikTok  ⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠ , or  ⁠YouTube⁠ Visit our website  ⁠baddybreakdowns.com

While Maddy is off in the Dolomites, Bridgette (and Chris!) are hanging out in Faerûn playing Baldur's Gate 3. In this episode, we talk about the new game, its D&D origins, and how much Gale sucks, of course. Spoilers limited to Act I only! Show Notes Get Baldur's Gate 3 website Follow us on Instagram  ⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠ , TikTok  ⁠@baddybreakdowns⁠ , or  ⁠YouTube⁠ Visit our website  ⁠...

This week we dig into the Night School Studio video game published by Netflix, Oxenfree 2. It's a mysterious, story driven, bite-sized game that has some creative gameplay elements we really enjoyed. Up Next: Baldur's Gate 3! Show Notes Link  to the Oxenfree II webpage with all the ways to play (free with your Netflix sub on mobile!) Link to an interview with Sean Krankle about Oxenfree II...

This week we breakdown the newish fishing lovcraftian video game DREDGE. We CATCH up with what critics and players thought of the game and then DIVE into our experience playing it. We had a FINtastic time playing this one. Up next- Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Show Notes Link to the Dredge website with all the ways to play this game (it's on sale so get it now!) ⁠ Follow us on Instagram  ⁠@baddyb...

This week we play Story of Seasons: A Wonderful life, a remade classic from the O.G. farming sim franchise, Harvest Moon. Join us as we snuggle our pink sheep, grow Turnmelons and Banapples, and pine dramatically after unavailable Flora. Next up: Dredge Show Notes ⁠Link ⁠ to the Story of Season's website with links for all the platforms you can play Link to the interview with the director and...

We are Bridgette and Maddy, two baddies that work in the gaming industry and love talking about video games! Every other week, we pick a game to play all the way to end. We breakdown the game from its creation to its critical reception, then deep dive into our experiences playing it. Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you again soon ✨

Stanley stumbled upon this podcast and after looking at the cool art and enticing description, decided he wanted to listen to this episode about The Stanley Parable game. He pressed play to listen, thinking the hosts of the show sounded very awesome and good at their jobs. He enjoyed it so thoroughly, he decided to give it 5 stars and a nice written review. Show Notes ⁠Link⁠  to the The Stanley Pa...

We played Diablo 4! And are only slightly obsessed with Lilith. Join us as we deep dive into Diablo 4 and pick apart the good (combat, character customization, Lilith) and the bad (soooo much running, why are character names so unintelligible, why are some ultimates so lame). Next up: Stanley's Parable Show Notes ⁠ Link ⁠ to the Diablo Website that has links to all the ways to play Link to pie...

This week we break down the new indie puzzle platformer Planet of Lana. We do a lot of running, jumping, and being amazed by beautiful scenery & music as we embark on a quest to rescue our sister with our pet cat Mui who is v cute ~and~ yes you can pet them. Up next- Diablo 4! Show Notes Link  to the game on Xbox.com (it's on Game Pass!) Link to the game on Steam Link to the Sifter Podcast...

This week we played the long awaited Tears of the Kingdom! We did not torture koroks but we did find fun hats and well enthusiasts! This is a good game y'all. Show Notes Link  to the game on the Nintendo Store Link to the making of series about BOTW on YouTube Link to the making of interview about TOTK Follow us on Instagram @baddybreakdowns, TikTok @baddybreakdowns, or YouTube Visit our websi...