The Tyranny of Thumbs

Apparently, Zoë reads this... Hi Zoë. I'm self-aware... just like The Messenger...   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that?   If you have a question or just want to talk some smack ab...

Does anyone even read this? I'm self-aware... just like The Messenger...   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that?   If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how po...

On this week's episode... We talk about Horizon Forbidden West's Gameplay Trailer McCoy attacks those who wear watches with lots of dials (*UNPROVOKED*) We talk about ABZU... #Verizon5GZeroDawn   Also, in case you were wondering. Apparently, there is a 5 character minimum in podcast titles so I added the "~"... it's kinda like a fish. Think about it. Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Insta...

Long day at work? Why not... unwind... with a chill podcast discussion of the game Unravel?   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that?   If you have a question or just want to talk some...

This week... Journey. Delightful.   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes too. How cool is that?   If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up...

Put on the low-fi hip hop Studio Ghibli mix on youtube and chill as you listen to us decide what games we want to play in the next bunch of weeks for the podcast!   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast and some silly screenshots (maybe sorta sometimes at least). We might even use it for other purposes to...

This week we have a slightly less packed house! Join Gabe (RIP for today's episode), Rafael, Elena, Zoë, James, and McCoy talk about Life is Strange: Before the Storm. Or is it mostly just reminiscing about times we barely remember...? Part 2!     If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email: tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com   Fol...

This week we have a packed house! Join Gabe, Rafael, Elena, Zoë, James, and McCoy talk about Life is Strange: Before the Storm. Or is it mostly just reminiscing about times we barely remember...?     If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email: tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com   Follow us on  Instagram  for updates on podcast rel...

This week we get together to talk about a project we've been working on for a little while now... getting everyone into Valorant! This week James, Zoë, Elena, Rafael, and McCoy all talk about their experience learning the game as well as playing in a 5 stack together. We try to give some tips and some reality about that experience and how much work it can be... but... oh boy... when you put in the...

This week we end our Supergiant Games block and I can say that none of us saw this ending coming... wait was this episode description clickbait? I guess you'll have to listen to find out.   "Holy crap this blew my mind" - Rafael Pyre - Game Audio Review - The Sound Architect   "What does Freedom mean to you, reader?" "Freedom is living without Fear. To be able to indulge one's curiosities and pass...

This week we start the end of our Supergiant Games block with... Pyre.   "What does Freedom mean to you, reader?" "Freedom is living without Fear. To be able to indulge one's curiosities and passions, at least the ones that cause no harm to others, without the constant threat of judgment and reprisal. Freedom means not being made a criminal for what you know, or whom you love, or what you choose t...

This week our Supergiant Games block continues with... Transistor. "Look, whatever you're thinking, do me a favor; don't let go." Bastion Transistor Pyre (We already did Hades... like twice!)   Spoiler Warning for Last of Us: Part II 1:21:44 -> 1:23:50     If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email: tyrannyofthumbs@gmail....

The start of our Supergiant Games block is here... "I dig my hole, you build a wall" Bastion Transistor Pyre (We already did Hades... like twice!)     If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email: tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com   Follow us on  Instagram  for updates on podcast releases and the occasional random thing we feel lik...

And we are back at it again... playing Rogue-Likes... it's almost like we had forgotten. But... if we strain... it's coming back to us. I can see it now.   Join us for a first impressions episode (if you are McCoy), an I got a decent sense of this episode (if you are Zoë), an I played a lot of this game episode (if you are James) and an I played 30 hours already episode (if you are Rafael) on Loop...

This week we finally sit down to play Outer Wilds. Finally.   Also, we try to start the podcast with a spoiler-free section where we talk about the game without robbing anyone of any mystery.  33:30 Spoilers Start Here Of course, after this point, there is no return. Proceed at your own risk.     If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit u...

List of Games Mentioned Valhiem Stardew Valley COD (Warzone and Zombies) Dying Light 2 Animal Crossing MTG Arena Path of Exile Valorant Link to Game Awards Orchestral Nominee Performance (AKA the shit that makes Zoë cry)     If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email: tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com   Follow us on  Instagram  f...

We've just finished up playing card games against people... what if we played a card game against an owl? This week we played Ring of Pain a card game rogue-like with a circle mechanic that has to be seen to be... believed? Understood? I don't know.... but check it out!     If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email: tyra...

So what is up with Magic...? We don't know... Let's find out!   I know we prefaced this in the show but like... we are NOT professional magic players we are, in fact, a generalist gaming podcast. We have essentially no idea what we are doing and should be considered wrong at all times before ever being considered right. You have been warned.   Enjoy our: "Magic from the perspective of complete out...

So what is Hearthstone up to these days? Let's find out! Sorta. Like dabble... you know? Not like commit our lives again... You know... just try it?     If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email: tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com   Follow us on  Instagram  for updates on podcast releases and the occasional random thing we feel l...

What if we took a vacation... but in the game? Sounds lovely. Sounds like... Eastshade.     If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up on our email: tyrannyofthumbs@gmail.com   Follow us on  Instagram  for updates on podcast releases and the occasional random thing we feel like throwing up there.   Oh! And IF YOU LIKED THE SHOW BUT UN...

The end is near. And no I don't mean the Cyberpunk inspired future we all see coming... I mean the end of our Cyberpunk 2077 podcast series!   As this game wraps up, you'll be amazed to hear just how many people had their final impressions changed by the ending. In both directions.   Also, our resident game completionist Zoë reports back on what it means to do all the side quests and all the gigs....

And we're back! The first official game podcast of 2021 is here. And it's... COD ZOMBIES. Woah. Did we need a break from GOTY? Did we need a break from Cyberpunk? I'll never tell.   Also fun fact, punctuation for this episode title will likely be the hardest thing I'll think about today.     If you have a question or just want to talk some smack about how poorly we did this week you can hit us up...

Personal Award: McCoy's Most Cat Lady Award Guest Award: Elena   -- Presentation of Podcast Trophies --   Best Game: The Official ToT Game of the Year (Top 5)  Firewatch Return of the Obra Dinn Undertale Stardew Valley The Council Gorogoa Detroit: Become Human Hades World War Z Gears 5 Horde Mode Downfall Year Walk Valorant Call of Duty: Warzone Mass Effect 1 Mass Effect 2 Mass Effect 3 Golf With...

Personal Award: Gabe’s Most Dunked On Award Guest Award: Matt   Biggest Surprise: Games that exceeded or subverted our expectations  Return of the Obra Dinn The Council Hades Mass Effect: The Series Among Us Ori and the Blind Forest What Remains of Edith Finch Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Cyberpunk 2077 Slay the Spire Phasmophobia Firewatch Year Walk Valorant Dark Souls Lorelai Darkest Dungeon SUP...

Personal Award: Zoë’s Video Game Soundtrack I couldn’t stop listening to Award Guest Award: Claire   Best Visuals: Games we couldn’t help but marvel at Firewatch Return of the Obra Dinn Gorogoa Year Walk Ori and the Blind Forest The Council Detroit: Become Human Hades Lorelai Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice What Remains of Edith Finch The Vanishing of Ethan carter Observation Mirror’s Edge Life is St...