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Hello Cubies! This week we dive into the world of cult games. And we are not talking about cult classics, we are discussing the games that have cults as their central theme. Each one of the games we discuss take this theme and present it in a very different way. From roguelikes like Cult Of The Lamb,  to card games like Cultist Simulator themes can be presented in some amazing ways. So, sit back a...

Hello Cubies! Welcome back to another fun episode. This week we continue our discussion from two week ago. We began to talk about the philosophy that inspired the Bioshock series. We conclude that conversation here with Bioshock 2 and Bioshock Infinite. It is clear that when 2 was created they wanted to have a perfect mirror to the original title. After the events of the first game we see what ide...

Hello Cubies! We did it! We have made it to episode 100! This week we are celebrating this milestone for us and look back at what podcasting has done for our lives. Thank you so much for the questions that we got to answer on this weeks show. It has been so much fun reaching 100, and here is to 100 more!!! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our various socials and be sure to join the Discord...

Hello Cubies! Welcome back to another fun and exciting week. We are continuing our dive into philosophy with the Bioshock franchise. Not only are these games great, they actually teach us about objectivism and the creator of this branch of philosophy Ayn Rand. There is so much to discuss here that this  will be split into multiple parts so be on the look out of part 2 of the philosophical dive.  -...

Hello Cubies! Welcome back to another fun filled week! In celebration of the mini series we are doing on our other show The Murder Of Gray Podcast, we are diving into the world of philosophy. When looking at themes in games we can see different philosophical lessons being fed to us in ways that we can easily digest. Not only are games entertaining to play but they allow us to be fully immersed in...

Hello Cubies! We are back another week with an interesting episode for you. Through out games there are many titles that have the same theme or driving force behind them. It has gotten to the point for some titles that the main reason for the quest is not interesting or is almost an after thought for most players. The question here is, is this a bad thing? Or is it important to have a simple story...

Hello Cubies! We have discussed some interesting ideas over the past couple years but there are a couple that have really stuck out to us. Those being the ones that we talk about social situations in gaming. It. is always interesting to dive into these topics because they are so misunderstood, or mis-represented. VR meet ups are becoming more and more popular and are falling to the scrutiny that c...

Hello Cubies! It has been a crazy week for the two of us. So we decided to do something pretty light hearted and just check in with each other. Christian has been swamped at work due to Summer Camp and Chris is HAVING A BABY!!!! Actually as of the the day this releases his beautiful baby girl is born! Be sure to send some congrats to him! So sit back and enjoy this episode as we talk about what we...

Hello Cubies! We are back again with some more improv and randomness! This is one of our favorite things to do, wee make games! We have pulled up our randomizers and talk out how these games may look and play. Gotta say this was a really great batch and RNG-Jesus was smiling down on us with these ones. From fruit car racers to alternate realities breaking off light through a prism these are really...

Hello Cubies! Welcome back to another fun and exciting week of games! This time we hop into our time machine to revisit some forgotten gems from the original Xbox. From the massive Duke controller to all the shooters on the platform this was not a system that we really dove into in our youth. But there are some amazing titles that were looked over and deserve their recognition. Games like Otogi, A...

Hello Cubies! This week we tackle a statement that we say at the start of every episode. In our intro we discuss "the art of games" but there are those that would disagree with that statement. One of those individuals is Roger Ebert, a critically acclaimed critic. Many will know his name, but some may not know that he had a very strong view point when it came to video games. His claim is that game...

Hello Cubies! In the past we have dissected many mechanics and showcased how they can be used differently in many games. This week we discuss some mechanics that may be easily overlooked, but make games so memorable when used properly. Some of these mechanics may be easily forgotten and just fade into the background. But does that mean that they are actually bad? Or does that mean that they are ac...

Hello Cubies! This week we are going to be diving into Citizen Sleeper. This game is truly amazing. It is a perfect balance of simplicity and complex narrative. It is a game that is able to show us what it really means to be human. You are able to follow so many different story lines that can make your gameplay experience unique. This is one of the games that really surprised both of us and will e...

It is that time once again! It is Summer Game Fest!  There are so many interesting games showcased and we are excited to dive into them. While most of the mainstream games were either expected or just not extremely exciting or revolutionary, the indie titles discussed were really interesting. There are so many titles that are pushing games into new areas. Some may not the greatest games ever, but...

Hello Cubies! This weeks episode is one that really means a lot to the both of us. Games have always had a bad rap when it comes to how they can be beneficial for development. But in the past we have tried to change that stigma by showing how they can be helpful for things like depression, PTSD, and inclusivity. This week we will be discussing the benefits of gaming when it pertains to autism. And...

Hello Cubies! War is a difficult thing to talk about, to experience and to capture in media. You can portray the emotions that are felt in difficult situations but getting people to fully grasp the reality oof the situation is almost impossible. So just like the movies, video games have hyper realized the experience of war. They have made the players feel like immortal heroes fighting for the caus...

Hello Cubies! Welcome back! This week we wanted to catch up with you all and discuss some of the games that we have been playing and what has caught our eye recently. We go over some updates in our lives but really it all about the games. It's crazy how many games have been played in 2022 so far and that is just the start. There are a lot of titles that have our attention so it just felt like the...

Welcome back! This is the final episode in our mini series, Interpreting The Elements! We have discussed earth, water and wind and now it is time to dive into fire. Fire is the life of everything and has been used countless time in stories, mythology and theories. It is such a crucial part of our lives that it is only natural that it plays an integral part in games. Whether it is used as purely a...

Art house media has been around for quite a while. It is most known in the film industry with the movies that are a little bit out there but push the medium into direction that people were not comfortable with previously. Video games also have their fair share of games that really push the envelope here and these games have helped change the way we view the genre. They help broaden our minds and r...

Hello and welcome back Cubies! This week we conclude our game of the Quiet Year. In last week's episode with began to build out our world of Axium, and this time there is a lot of change! Fall and Winter are difficult seasons, filled with difficult decisions and changing landscapes. War, disease, unknown mysteries, dividing regions, all this and more in this exciting conclusion. But this is not a...

Hello Cubies! This week we start an epic tale as we explore a new way for us to make a game. We start with crafting the world that our game will live in. Using The Quiet Year we explore what this land hold precious and what conflicts may arise to help craft the landscape. There are many mysteries in this land that we will uncover one season at a time. Enjoy this part 1 of our epic tale. Also, be s...

Hello Cubies! And welcome back to another week of GlitchCube! We are continuing our little mini series here where we dive through the elements. Last time we discussed water and this week it is all about earth! Earth can be portrayed in many different ways and we have gathered a list of games that do just that. They showcase how this element can be used to inspire many genres and mechanics within g...

Hello All and welcome back! Steam has given us some amazing fests that allow us to explore titles that we may have never heard of.  And they are doing it once again! This time they are pairing up with W.A.S.D. Live which is an event in London that will showcasing many indie titles as well as be a great place for people to network. The wonderful thing about this fest is that all the games that will...

Hey Hi Hello Cubies! This week we begin another journey into a mini series. This time we are going to be seeing how games interpret the elements and use them as thematic tool. We are all aware of water based levels and how frustrating they can potentially be but when a game uses that element as the main pillar behind their design it can be a magical experience. So grab your flippers and goggles as...

Hello and welcome once again to the Cube-Express! Our next stop is the lovely Brazil! Brazil has such a rich and interesting history with video games and this history has lead to the creation of some amazing titles out there. This week we dive into Brazil's rich history then we chat about some of the stellar indie titles coming out of this power house! -------- Follow the link bellow to go to our...