Paul & Moses: Play

It's time for another episode, and you know what that means!  Our hosts start off by musing about shaggy dog video games and pointless click adventures, before moving on to Moses' thoughts about re-entering the matrix. The good doctor then demonstrates how turn about is indeed fair play, and the two of them finish the show by inventing the world’s very first MMORG!

It’s episode 25 of Paul and Moses: Play! After Game Ranks, Moses talks about a symbolic (but nonetheless welcome) gesture in one of his current favorites, and Paul laments his TikTok addiction and brainstorms what the video game equivalent might look like. Our hosts then discuss the the eternally crisp memories that a beloved game can conjure, and Paul explains how Half-Life 1 and 2 are exceedingl...

For today’s episode, Moses opens up about his love of Jousting and Paul revisits a beloved forest maze, followed by our hosts reminiscing about the peak of arcades in the US, and Moses essentially pledging to play every video game ever made. After a brief chat regarding the satisfying writing in Wildermyth, Abra Schlub joins as this week’s special guest. She takes us on a captivating journey throu...

It’s Paul. It’s Moses. It’s play. This week our hosts discuss who may ultimately prevail during the conflict set in the grim darkness of the far future, and why Necrons are the least “dieable”. Paul also adds a Dark Souls game to his ranks, and prompts Moses to speculate dangerously on the games ultimate antagonist. Following this, Moses discusses puzzles and patterns, and Paul professes how proud...

At the top of today’s show, Paul and Moses discuss the difference between dropping and discarding, vis a vis a certain amount of a certain item within Dark Souls 3. After this, Moses tracks Donkey Kong’s trek to infamy and fame, followed by Paul asking an important question about where Moses might like to spend the rest of his days. With no Blaseball to slow them down this week it’s right into the...

In this week’s show Paul and Moses discuss their shared love of Link’s versatility in Super Smash Bros: Melee, and Paul details how his devotion to Outer Wilds made a lovers quarrel feel all the more peculiar. Paul then details the shortfalls stop-and-swap technology, and we’ll also hear about what makes Moses dumb-crazy. Are toilets appliances? What is Blaseball without The Coin? Where is the Vam...

It’s episode 20 of Paul and Moses play, and we’ve got a jam packed two banger for you! Our hosts first chat about further co-op progress into Dark Souls 3, including the slaying of the Dragonslayer Armor, years in the making. After this we’ll hear what Moses loves about Blaseball(!) and Paul’s One Perfect Weekend. Next, Moses tells Paul about his most frustrating gaming moment, and Paul talks abou...

Here comes another helping of Paul and Moses: Play! This week Moses sings the praises of Johan Sebastian Joust, and Paul laments the ultimate heartbreak in FTL: an enemy ship warping away with your boarding party still onboard. So sad. In brighter segments Paul fondly describes revisiting SNES games with his younger brother, as well as the campfire-after-cold-walk of Awesome Games Done Quick, whil...

It’s a brand new week, and a brand new episode! Today Moses adds a well deserved mining and crafting game to his ranked list, and Paul discusses his first encounter with a mimic while playing the much beloved Toejam & Earl, and how that game stacks up against the rest. We’ll also hear what Moses loves about an equally terrifying beast in Dark Souls 3, and going the distance in Choplifter and M...

On today’s episode Moses talks Macs and a childhood favorite, whereas Paul Trips the Beat fantastic, and they also discuss the differences between environmental hazards and regular enemies in a side scroller. After this Moses reveals what he appreciates about Sonic the Hedgehog porn and Paul discusses the complex spectrum of emotions that only being truly lost in a game world can conjure, and the...

Coming up on today’s show, Moses will praise the novelty, heart, and unflinching narrative of Beyond Good & Evil, and Paul gets to deliver his love letter to the original Animal Crossing. Also on tap is a discussion of Moses’ fondness of coming home to old favorites, Paul’s love of station jingles in Densha De Go, and sorrow at the fact that they have since been omitted. Our hosts will then mo...

It’s Paul and Moses: Play! This week, Moses tells us about his favorite car soccer game and Paul gets synesthetic with Rez, trance vibrators in tow. Following this we’ll hear about why Moses still loves the Bell Gargoyles, and Paul’s newfound love of business management. They’ll wrap things up by reminiscing about WoW PVP and then talkin’ a little Blaseball.

Welcome to the next episode of Paul and Moses: Play! Today our hosts discuss Sonic’s ubiquity as they examine one of Paul’s favorite games of all time, followed by a chat regarding Moses’ first steps into the Lava Foundry stage in Spelunky 2. After this we’ll see the debut of a new segment, with Corrections! Once this business is through we’ll be joined by our guest Ryan Martinez and we’ll get to...

Welcome to the next episode, as we put new spin on our segments and try out some new things in an effort to keep things fresh and interesting for you and for us. We'll hear Moses examine the sweet spot of the Mass Effect series, and Paul will explore the limits of morality systems. We've also got the heart warming pleasure of holding hands in Ico, trees and tree etiquette, and a mini-exhibition of...

Paul and Moses are BACK once again after a brief hiatus, and they've got lots to share! Firstly, and to Paul's delight, Moses sings the praises of Ocarina of Time, compelling Paul to deliver his finest King Zora impression. Following this, Paul delves deeper into his love of the Final Fantasy series, with a brief stop in clunkertown thanks to Spirits Within. Later, Moses and Paul laud Jackbox and...

It’s a two banger with the hosts on this weeks episode, with Paul and Moses discussing Super Mario All-Stars Battle (Mode), the competitive bliss of Warlords, and the highs and lows of Apex Legends Arena mode. They also chat about Paul’s ambivalence towards winning or losing in Blaseball, and the joys of gift giving. All this plus the Fighting Game Minute, and a brainstorming session for Fusionwat...

Join us this week for episode 10 as Paul enlightens Moses regarding Big Kids Coming to town in Super Mario Kart, and Moses in turn discusses creating a balanced Ice Hockey lineup. Later in the show Paul laments the end of an era at Giant Bomb, followed by The Fighting Game Minute. In our guest spot we’ll be joined by Jason Newbury to discuss emergent gameplay, and which types of experiences best l...

On this week's show, Paul and Moses reminisce about the inventiveness of Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes, and ponder the existence of goombas in a Zelda game. After this, they'll discuss what it's like to be hunted by Lady Dimitrescu's daughters, as well as something else that's been giving Paul joy lately. They'll then be joined by special guest Alicia Pressley (@superradleesha) to discuss the p...

At the top of this week’s show Paul and Moses discuss the sublime narrative of Portal, the seismic shifts that resulted from the release of Mario 64, and the setbacks Paul encountered in his quest to obtain an N64. We’ll also hear about Moses’ further adventures in Loop Hero, and Paul’s first steps into Ori and the Will ‘O the Wisps. Later we’ll discuss the beauty of Blizzard’s concept art and the...

Join us for this week’s episode, where Paul and Moses discuss Moses as Friendwalker, why Paul can’t get enough Resident Evil, and some further Loop Hero discussion. Paul also has a very important question for Moses, and after that you’ll find out the consequences for cheating at homeschooling, as well as how a new gaming format got Paul through his subsequent punishment. Later they’ll catch up on...

Coming up on this weeks show, Paul and Moses discuss the redemptive arc of RE:3 Remake, what makes Katamari Damacy so memorable, and the agony and ecstasy of failure in games. Later we’re joined by our special guest Wendy Wilbur, who will describe what she enjoys about being a Forever-Luigi, being chased in games, and the pros and cons of being a partner to someone who games a lot more than you do...

Today Paul and Moses talk about the visual vocabulary of Team Fortress 2, how Super Mario RPG is still the only one just for (me), and why we’re all so lucky to be alive in the time of Disco Elysium. Later, we’re joined by Dr. Mark Chen to discuss player agency in games, and the mechanisms that shape which types of experiences are even created in the first place. We also invent Fretcoin, the worry...

On today’s show we hear about Moses’ early impressions of Loop Hero, Paul’s self made prison of delights, and how games have helped us through the pandemic. We’ll also be joined by our special guest Niq Ross, who leads us through an absolutely fascinating discussion on the role of sound design in games set in the silent blackness of outer space.

Paul and Moses are BACK for episode 3, as they discuss the timeless majesty of Ocarina of Time, the all consuming nature of Loop Hero, and our special guest Rick Horton will edify us on the magic and mathematics of Kerbal Space Program.

In this week's episode we’ll find out all about the “Doctor” in Dr. Moses Wolfenstein, what happened when the two of them improv-ed their way through an academic presentation for at least 4 bald pates, and what K.K. Slider’s work means to Paul. We’ll also examine a disappointing element of Resident Evil 3 Remake, the importance of a well done mini game, make YOUR game, and more!