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Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Grand Theft Auto V and a couple other games in this short episode. Links of Note: Ben: Grand Theft Auto V. Dennis: FTL. David: The Walking Dead. Payday II. Kole: NOTHING.

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about announcements from Valve and Blizzard, Payday 2, and physical game swag. The Brief Japanese Video Game Woodprints. Steam Lending. Blizzard to discontinue The Grind David: Payday II. Card Hunter. Ben: NOTHING. Kole: Black Bar. Dennis: Rayman Legends. Demon's Souls. Multiplayer Physical Game Swag. Links of Note: Wood Prints Sir Grumpsalot XKCD Color Survey

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the iPhone reveal, some old ass games, and answer your questions from a while ago. The Brief PS Vita extravaganza. iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C announced. "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream" released on GoG. "Scale" shown at E3. River City Ransom: Underground The Grind Ben: Civilization Revolution. Kole: Amnesia: The Dark Descent. David: Borderlands 2. Dennis: Th...

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about who the fuck knows what? The Brief Asylum Jam. Okkervil River adventure game. Grand Theft Auto V gets a midnight. GTA V gang member dialogue. Rime is a thing. The Grind David: Max Payne 2. Max Payne 3. Portal 2. Dennis: None. Kole: Saints Row 4. Plants vs. Zombies 2. Papers, Please. Ben: Saints Row 4. Civilization Revolution. Links of Note: DeGrasse Tyson Ri...

Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Elder Scrolls Online, Saint's Row IV, and we ask you if you have Class. The Brief Elder Scrolls Online rap session. Saint's Row 4 $1 million dollar special The Grind Ben: Saints Row 4. Kole: Saints Row 4. Plants vs. Zombies. Dennis: The Last of Us. Jet Set Radio. Cave Story+. Links of Note Pascal's Wager Niko's Child The Level Steam Group

Kole, Ben, and David talk about Gamescom announcements, Grand Theft Auto V pre-release junk, and miscellaneous games. The Brief Sony stuff from Gamescom. Grand Theft Auto V hype train. Xbox Un. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. The Grind Ben: Dishonored. Kole: Surgeon Simulator 2013. Ben There, Dan That. Gone Home. David: Max Payne. Links of Note: Losing My Edge

Kole Ross, Bob Mackey, Gary Butterfield, and Zack Johnson talk about Gone Home, extensively. Be warned of spoilers... and play this goddamned game. Links of Note: Gone Hone Retronauts Video Games Hot Dog Skyrim Spiders Mod Visual Novels Rock Paper Shotgun DLC Article Buzzfeed The Nineties Chevy Chase's Home Movies Get Lamp

Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about The Last of Us, in detail.

Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the possible Source 2 leak, Prison Architect, and we take your questions. The Brief Left 4 Dead 3 and Source 2 leaked. EverQuest Next details revealed. The Nintendo Problem. The Grind Dennis: The Last of Us. Ben: Dishonored. Kole: Prison Architect. Night Sky. Multiplayer FREE PLAY.

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the cancellation of FEZ 2, SPIDERS, and grateful retro gaming. The Brief Phil Fish calls it quits. Cliffy B's open letter. Nintendo renews trademark for Eternal Darkness. Obama embraces competitive gaming as diplomacy. The Grind Dennis: Mirror's Edge Mobile. Dead Space Mobile. Kole: Tiny Thief. Slouching Towards Bedlam. Commander Keen IV. Rogue Legacy. David...

Dennis and David talk about mobile games and mourn the death of their co-host. Links of Note: Zombies, Run! FF Tactics: The War of the Lions Minecraft: Pocket Edition Shining Force The World Ends with You: Solo Remix

Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Steam Summer Sale, Kentucky Route Zero Act II, and Rogue Legacy. The Brief: Next Gen console pre-orders sell out. Happy Steam Summer Sale, Trading Cards!? Professional gamers are athletes now. Gat is back. The Grind: Ben: The Last of Us. Kole: The Last of Us. 400 Days. KRZ Chapter 2. Don't Starve. David: Saint's Row the Third. Skyrim. Rogue Legacy. Links of Note...

Kole and Gary talk about the Walking Dead expansion, "400 Days". Links of Note: Spooky Skeleton Pics

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about The Last of Us, State of Decay, and why or why not to play AAA games. The Grind David: X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Rogue Legacy. Dennis: Dark Souls (Artorias of the Abyss). Little Big Planet Karting. Ben: The Last of Us. Kole: The Last of Us. State of Decay. Depression Quest. Casino. Multiplayer Free Play Links of Note: Plague Inc. The Letter People Seth Rogen pla...

We are joined by Ryan Green and Josh Larson to discuss their game, "That Dragon, Cancer". Links of Note: That Dragon Cancer Rise of the Guardians Terence Malick The Tree of Life Cart Life Develop Artscape

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Nintendo E3 showing, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and the Last of Us. The Brief Nintendo E3 press conference. Confirmed pricing for next generation games. Rift is Free to Play. GoG Summer Sale The Grind Dennis: Sid Meier's Ace Patrol. Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Kole: Animal Crossing: New Leaf. State of Decay. Ben: The Last of Us. Mass Effect 3. David: Sain...

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the announcements made at E3. Microsoft: Xbox One, out November 2013, $499 Microsoft Points are out. Twitch streaming in Xbox One Xbox 360 redesign, same price. 2 free games for Xbox Live Gold Subscribers MGS5 coming out for PS4 Ryse Sunset Overdrive (Insomniac) Killer Instinct D4 (from Deadly Premonition dev, likely related to D) Crimson Dragon Dead Rising...

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Walking Dead rumors, The Silent Age, and we ask you what you're looking forward to at E3. The Brief Film crew seeks to dig up Atari 2600 E.T. cartridges. Ben didn't know Ace Patrol was already out. Spy Party enters public beta. New Walking Dead characters announced. Dark Souls II release date tenative. The Grind Dennis: X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Malicious. Super...

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the continuing story of the Xbox One, Word Realms, and ask YOU about midnight releases. The Brief Xbox One television achievements. Boundless Xbox One optimism. Humble Indie Bundle 8. Arkham Origins trailer revealed. The Grind David: Defiance. Kole: Bioshock Infinite. The Visit. Dys4ia. Word Realms. Dennis: Lim. X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Ben: Mass Effect 3. Mult...

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the X-Box One reveal, Thomas Was Alone, and Super Stickman Golf 2. The Brief X-Box One Announcement. The Grind Ben: Mass Effect 3. Dennis: The Walking Dead. X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Thomas Was Alone. God of War: Ascension. David: Loadout. Kole: Bioshock Infinite. Kerbal Space Program. Super Stick Man Golf 2. Multiplayer Free Play

We revisit an old episode of Stand Under the Don't Tree and Riddle Me This to talk about Heavy Rain. We'll be back next week with a new episode of The Level.

This is a very special bonus level where we give the game club treatment to Spec Ops: The Line. We are joined by Jorg Friedrich of Yager Development to discuss the thoughts and motivations that went into the development of the game. Then, the Duckfeed.tv team delves into the emotional impact that this serious and solemn game had on us. Links of Note: Funny Games

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the recent Nintendo announcements, X-COM enemy unknown, and we ask you what games you keep coming back to. The Brief: Ratchet and Clank movie announced. Nintendo Now. Tetris to treat lazy eye. The Grind: Ben: Spec Ops: The Line. Kole: Spec Ops: The Line. Ridiculous Fishing. David: Dead Island. La Mulana. Dennis: Dear Esther. X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Multiplayer...

Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Castle of Illusion remake, Improbable Island, and your favorite mods. The Brief "Castle of Illusion" remake announced. "The Last of Us" contest. Grand Theft Auto V screens released. The Grind Kole: VVVVVV. Ben: Bioshock Infinite. Spec Ops: The Line. Dennis: Improbable Island. Dark Souls. The Walking Dead. Multiplayer What's your favorite mod?

Kole, Dennis, David, and (eventually) Ben talk about the always-online Xbox controversy, the Dark Souls 2 reveal, and ask you about your emotional responses to games. The Brief X-Box 360 always-online kerfuffle. Dark Souls 2 gameplay video released. The Grind Kole: Nimble Quest. Minecraft. Dennis: The Cave. The Walking Dead. New World Colony. David: Improbable Island. Bioshock Infinite. Multiplaye...