The Tyranny of Thumbs

This week, with James gone we take a minute to reflect on what it is that we all play in our natural gaming habitat when there is no game assigned.   Spoilers... McCoy played some Valorant, Gabe played some Call of Duty and Zoe played some Stardew Valley?   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 s...

This week we find ourselves as a laid back and cozy group of three. Join James, Zoë, and McCoy as we discuss the second half of Ori and the Blind Forest.   Also, since we love you, we talk about Gamer Girl... because you know... content? Laughs?   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 scree...

Join McCoy, Elena, Zoë and Claire (our resident Last of Us expert) as they dive into their thoughts on the final third (ish... forgive) of the long-awaited Last of Us Part II. Feels like even worth noting that this description could be spoilers for the game. If you are really worried about spoilers, consider beating the game then coming back to these podcasts! SECTIONS: Ep. 1 - Start -> End of Sea...

Join McCoy, Elena, Zoë and Claire (our resident Last of Us expert) as they dive into their thoughts on the second third (ish... forgive) of the long-awaited Last of Us Part II. Feels like even worth noting that this description could be spoilers for the game. If you are really worried about spoilers, consider beating the game then coming back to these podcasts! SECTIONS: Ep. 1 - Start -> End of Se...

When my child's strength faltered, and the last breath was drawn / My light revived Ori, a new age had dawned.   This week on the podcast we dive into James' long-awaited pick Ori and the Blind Forest (can you believe there was life before Mass Effect?). If nothing else, do yourself a favor and listen to the soundtrack on YouTube. But, if you are up to the challenge of a platformer, why not give t...

 This week for the mainline podcast we take a break and go golfing. Feeling awfully presidential! Is that offensive now? Sorry, I thought that was just what presidents do. Look, I've never golfed ok. I don't know what I'm talking about. And neither do we really... on this week's episode of Tyranny of Thumbs.   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to something we actually use!!! Che...

Join McCoy, Elena, Zoë and Claire (our resident Last of Us expert) as they dive into their thoughts on the first third (ish... forgive) of the long-awaited Last of Us Part II. Feels like even worth noting that this description could be spoilers for the game. If you are really worried about spoilers, consider beating the game then coming back to these podcasts! SECTIONS: Ep. 1 - Start -> End of Sea...

Mass Effect 3 Episode Breakdown   Week 1: Prologue + Act 1 (Finish Priority: Tuchanka)   Week 2: Act 2 (Finish Priority: Horizon)   Week 3: Act 3 (Finish this fight.)   (Act 2 is pretty long so we recommend doing the DLC in Week 3 before starting Priority: Earth)   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast an...

Mass Effect 3 Episode Breakdown   Week 1: Prologue + Act 1 (Finish Priority: Tuchanka)   Week 2: Act 2 (Finish Priority: Horizon)   Week 3: Act 3 (Finish this fight.)   (Act 2 is pretty long so we recommend doing the DLC in Week 3 before starting Priority: Earth)   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast an...

It's the night before Last of Us: Part II and all through the internet, spoilers are lurking... I swear they have been flying around for a full week before release... What is this? Stop. No spoilers for Part II here! We have all successfully hidden from the rest of the world so we can finish up our discussion of Last of Us (and the Left Behind DLC) and give our no-spoilers thoughts on what might j...

Mass Effect 3 Episode Breakdown   Week 1: Prologue + Act 1 (Finish Priority: Tuchanka)   Week 2: Act 2 (Finish Priority: Horizon)   Week 3: Act 3 (Finish this fight.)   (Act 2 is pretty long so we recommend doing the DLC in Week 3 before starting Priority: Earth)   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to something we actually use!!! Check it out for updates on our latest podcast an...

In preparation for the Last of Us II's launch, we decided it was about time to play Last of Us again. Isn't that what everyone is doing? Join Zoë, McCoy, Elena, James, and special guest Claire (Zoë's sister and our resident Last of Us expert) as we sit down and talk about the original Last of Us. Does it hold up? I would say let's find out but...   ... it does. Sorry.   Ep. 1 - Start -> End of The...

Mass Effect 2 Episode Breakdown   Act 1 (Ep. 1) Prologue through Horizon (DLC: Overlord, Firewalker, Normandy Crash Site) We're at war. No one wants to admit it but yumanity is under attack. Surround yourself with the brightest, the toughest, the deadliest allies you can find. It's not a plan. . . but it's a perfect plan. You'll get dossiers on the best of them. Assemble your team of Archangel, th...

This week was an EPIC character run down. Tier lists, loyalty missions and drinking. The whole deal. We out here for Mass Effect right now. Join us ;D   Act 1 (Ep. 1) Prologue through Horizon (DLC: Overlord, Firewalker, Normandy Crash Site) We're at war. No one wants to admit it but yumanity is under attack. Surround yourself with the brightest, the toughest, the deadliest allies you can find. It'...

Act 1 (Ep. 1) Prologue through Horizon (DLC: Overlord, Firewalker, Normandy Crash Site) We're at war. No one wants to admit it but yumanity is under attack. Surround yourself with the brightest, the toughest, the deadliest allies you can find. It's not a plan. . . but it's a perfect plan. You'll get dossiers on the best of them. Assemble your team of Archangel, the Convict, the Professor and the W...

We are coming in hot for the final section of our Mass Effect playthrough podcast companion! It's hype. Get over here! Also featured, small mentions of Zoe's Valorant adventures and Toon Town. 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...

And you thought this game was all jank? Honestly, so did many of us... but boy this section might just have turned up the heat. For this section be ready, strap up and strap on because there are decisions a plenty! Also this week we discuss a possible HD Remaster of the ME series and McCoy weeps when Gabe points out that he will miss out on all the HD sex scenes...  -----   Would you believe it? W...

Come one, come all! James and McCoy have been playing the Valorant closed beta for a couple of weeks now and they have thoughts! So many thoughts. Thoughts on the game, art style, strategy... and even teammates without mics.   What a fascinating new player in the Esports space. Has Riot done it again? Honestly, they just might have. -----   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to s...

I guess if we have nothing better to do than sit around for the next couple months... we might as well take another deep dive into video game history with Mass Effect. Woah. What have we signed ourselves up for? Joining us this time around (for the whole series!?!?!?!?!!? only schedules will tell) is our expert Nintendo and Mass Effect correspondent Matt... and... you?   -----   Would you believe...

This week we finally bend down to the will of large corporations and play a game recommended by none other than Mama Steam, Year Walk. An interactive art/game experience exploring Swedish folklore.    We also talk about how people who play Quidditch in real life still can't fly on brooms and disgruntled Naughty Dog employees. Enjoy! -----   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to s...

This week we prepare ourselves for the Mass Effect saga by... playing some smaller games! Namely Downfall , the sequel (????) to The Cat Lady by Harvester Games. Also this week we try to talk about Mount and Blade II (which basically James saw on stream once and that's about it) and a new XCOM game? Will Downfall this win this year's Most Cat Lady award? I don't know. Seems like a safe early conte...

And now for something a little different. This episode we sit down to strategize for what our podcast looks like during quarantine (or at least for the next 8 weeks). If you like getting a bit of a behind the scenes sneak peek at our organization, enjoy! If not, I'll see you for Downfall coming up next week!   Take care of yourselves. -----   Would you believe it? We've elevated our  Instagram  to...

This week we upgrade our horde mode game from WWZ to Gears 5 and well... *spoilers* it's better. Also this week we talk about the recent Valorant beta key craze and yes it takes us 45 minutes. What's it to ya? -----   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...

This week we played World War Z after it was free on the Epic Store. Oh, and we talk about Valorant for 20 minutes then refuse to stop referencing it throughout the rest of the show. -----   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 us...

This week we take a break from long story-based games again to play a game that James just can't get enough of... Hades by SuperGiant Games . Plus its SuperGiant. You gotta love em. -----   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...