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So this month has been crazy with great games coming out, games that will demand all of your spare time and you are more than happy to give it all up. Since diving into all of them would be a pretty difficult task we decided to focus on two of the heavy hitters, Elden Ring and Triangle Strategy. These two game could not be more different in their mechanics and visuals, but they doo have something...

All aboard the GlitchCube Express as we travel now to South America! South America has a very interesting relationship with games. Their retro game culture is huge and that can be seen in a lot of the games that come out of here. But these are not your typical retro games, they are retro games with style! We venture through the Amazon with Tunche, travel back in time to explore the beautiful archi...

Hey there Cubies! This week we are chilling out and catching up on games that have grabbed our interest recently as well as just chatting about our lives. This is a relaxed vibes kinda episode. It's been a while since we just chatted and wanted to take the time to do this in between some more research heavy topics. So kick off your shoes, throw on those comfortable sweatpants and vibe with us this...

Hello Cubies! We have something really exciting for you this week! We are diving into our next mini series! This time we are going to be traveling the globe through games.  With games becoming more and more accessible  around to the world we are seeing some amazing studios and titles come up. And those titles are pulling from their own personal cultures and the stories of their pasts.  Stories tha...

Hello again Cubies! This week we dive into the world of environmental story telling! Now some of you may be asking what that is exactly. Well the easiest way to learn is to listen to the episode. But it is an amazing tool for game designers to deliver lore and grow the world based on the players actions.  Most of the time we are given options and can see the direct effects that will come from thos...

Hello everyone! This week we tackle a topic that we actually have recorded previously! It is the only episode that we lost and it was in the early stages of our podcasting adventure. This is us tackling the greatest gaming question out there. What is more important? Gameplay or Story??? This was a great conversation and it really did show us that when we originally tried to tackle this idea we wer...

Hey there Cubies!!! Welcome back to another fun and exciting episode! This week Chris answers the call and plays Enslaved! We both discuss our experience with it and talk about what this game has done, not just for Ninja Theory but the industry as well.  We also wanted to take the time to discuss some current events because there are some big changes coming to the gaming industry! -------- Follow...

Hey Everyone!!! This week we wanted to flip the microscope around on us and look at how our personal tastes in games have changed over the years.  We discuss favorite games and genres from our past and how we feel about them now.  As well as what genres or mechanics speak to us now and how we felt about them when we were younger. This was a really fun thought experiment to dive into.  So we hope y...

Hello again Cubies! Here is part 2 of our conversation on Mech Games! Last week we touched on the history of these games and this time we dive into some the games that have really stood out to us. Diving into so many different genres you bound to hear something you love, or maybe something that you never thought about trying before! So sit back relax and enjoy our continued conversation on the won...

What's up Cubies! This week we are so excited to bring you the start of our conversation on mechs in games! There are so many games that span so many different genres that we could not contain all that excitement into just one episode! So, here we discuss the start of mechs in games and gush over some of our memories playing different games and watching different mech inspired animes! So sit tight...

Welcome back Cubies! We are back again this week with a conversation about another mechanic that can really drive the theme and story of a game if used well.  That of course is looping! Think groundhog day where each day, or each run you have to repeat the same actions all over again.  There are some amazing titles out there that have unlocked the full potential of looping and we discuss them here...

Hey Hi Hello Cubies! Well it is the end of the year and you know what that means! It's time for us to look back at the games that have caught our eye and stood out to us during 2021! We discuss our big three games this year, then sprinkle in some honorable mentions throughout.  What are those games you may ask, well you're just going to have to listen to find out!   -------- Follow the link bellow...

Hello again! This week we return to one of our favorite topics! Making games! We found some new random idea generators and give them a spin as we try to figure out the story and gameplay of what we draw.  This is always a good time for us and hope you enjoy! Have some random game ideas or theme generators? Send them our way because this will not be the last installment of us making games!   ------...

Hello again Cubies! This week we are diving into Riot games. Given recent event with another large company that shall not be named, it really looks like Riot is going to fill that inevitable void. We go into some of the history of Riot, along with games that they are currently working on.  They first took over Esports, now a deal with Netflix and the future...who knows...but we know one thing it's...

Hello Cubies! Thank you for joining us again as we dive into another fun and exciting topic! We are looking into the reward system in games.  While they are put in place to teach players and keep them engaged in the games, they may have the adverse reaction as well. Is there such thing as too much of a good thing? Can you get bored or rewards? Do achievements break the overall purpose of the game?...

Hello our Cubies! Last week we ended our episode with a challenge.  Chris challenged Christian to play a game that he has fond memories of, Super Mario RPG.  We discuss the effect of nostalgia and if it is what has made this game popular over the years, as well as how someone who has never played this title feels coming at it with fresh eyes.  So join us this week as we explore the rich world that...

Here we go! join us for our first #rehash as we dive into games of our past and see if they still hold up, or if our child eyes made these games out into something they weren't.  The first game we play through is Viewtiful Joe, this title really helped the overall success of the GameCube and gave a really fun twist to the beat'em up genre.  From breaking the fourth wall to fancy camera work this w...

Join us this week as we travel to new and exciting worlds through the Metaverse! As many of you may have heard Facebook has now rebranded their company as Meta and they are trying to make the next big leap in social interaction through technology.  They aim to create a seamless blend between the real world and the world we create in the Meta, think Ready Player One.  Given who is doing this, there...

Hello again! This week we are diving into the amazing world of Eastward! This new action rpg has pushed the boundaries of both storytelling and mechanics.  Join Chris and Christian as they discuss their experience with this title and how they feel this game has changed the genre for future titles. So back, relax and join us as we discuss our epic journey through the innocence of a child learning o...

Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of video games. Thank you so much for joining us again this week as we dive into another topic that has peaked our interest and has allowed our desire to explore blossom. We are talking about the magical world of MMO's. There are many to pick from out in the world, but they all share some commonalities throughout. We also feel that this genre might be...

Hello all my spooky Cubies! Thank you for joining us again as we dive deeper into the world of horror games! This week we are fighting back! We take a look at the bizarre world of action horror games and see how they have changed over the years.  Later in the episode we focus on one that might have been skipped or missed by many and that is The Evil Within 2.  While this game may have its flaws, i...

Welcome back all you Ghouls and Ghosts! This week we kick off the spooky season by taking a deeper look at atmospheric horror games and how they have evolved over the years.  From the vidsuals to the sound design they have scared us to death throughout the years and we have a great appreciation and fondness for the experience. Our main game this week is one that takes all the concepts learned from...

Welcome back Cubies!!! Here we go again in another fun filled chaotic episode! We dive into the darker lore behind the well known franchise of Mario.  From Toads head shape to Mario's true career we venture through a vast and awkward world of quandaries. So sit back relax and just let it all soak in!   -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord to...

Wow! We made it! We actually made it to one year straight of podcasting. It has been quite a journey so far and we are so excited to see where it goes in the future. Join us as we walk down memory lane and discuss the show together. We also give a huge shout out thank you to everyone in the community and all of the friends we have made along this journey. And the biggest thanks of all to our signi...

Here we go! Back at it again and this time we bring you a truly devastating failure in gaming history.  We of course are talking about the Sega's fall from grace and what really bizarre situations lead to their failure in the console wars.  We are diving into the last two consoles that Sega released, the Saturn and the Dreamcast.  While some may call these a flop and others may say they "were just...