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Civilization VII is out this week, and it's time to break down Sid Meier's iconic series. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about their favorite games in the franchise, what "4X" actually means, and why Civ games are so appealing to so many people. One More Thing: Kirk: “The Ghosts in the Machine” an excerpt from Mood Machine by Liz Pelly Maddy: ‘ Dragon Age: The Veilguard Just Went From A Good RPG To O...

The console wars are over. The winner? PC gaming! This week, the Triple Click gang gets into Maddy's recent quest to build a new PC and some of their favorite PC building experiences. Then they talk about the recent explosion of PC gaming, what's caused it, and what it might mean for the future of games. One More Thing: Kirk: Demon Copperhead (Barbara Kingsolver) Maddy: Citizen Sleeper 2 Jason: Th...

Wondering what makes some video game titles good and some bad? Just bring in Triple Click Consulting — we've got you covered. This week, the gang goes through a whole bunch of names and discusses what makes them work and what doesn't, from Balatro to EA Sports FC. One More Thing: Kirk: “All Work and No Play” - Sam Adler-Bell for Dissent , 2021 Maddy: Silo season 2 Jason: You Like It Darker (Stephe...

Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 last week, and there's oh so much to discuss. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk give their initial impressions of Nintendo's next console, talk about how it will fit into a post-Steam Deck world, and debate whether Mario Kart is any good. Then they talk about PlayStation's failing live-service initiative. Plus: a bonus Burning Question! One More Thing: Kirk: Trap (d...

How have video game budgets skyrocketed to the hundreds of millions? What are some good video games for elderly people? And is it possible there's a game as good as Balatro out there, but nobody has found it yet? This week, the Triple Click gang opens up the mailbag and takes some of your questions on all sorts of topics. One More Thing: Kirk: Black Doves (Netflix) Maddy: Steam Families Jason: The...

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy revisit last year's predictions to see what game they'll be playing this year, then go through some new predictions for 2025, from the Nintendo Switch 2 to... new Half-Life? One More Thing: Kirk: Interviewing your friends & family / StoryCorps Maddy: Scorcese double feature (Taxi Driver + King of Comedy) Jason: Encanto (2021) LINKS: StoryCorps: https://storycorps.org/ Suppor...

It's a race to the top as Leon, Key, and Bing reckon with a ghost from the past... and some imps in the present. Leon makes a surprising discovery. Key takes a big risk. Bing rearranges the furniture. LINKS: Support Triple Click: https://maximumfun.org/join Join the Triple Click Discord:  http://discord.gg/tripleclickpod Triple Click Ethics Policy:  https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-polic...

It's time for the best games of the year! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason go through 2024's lineup and talk about their favorites. GAME OF THE YEAR: Kirk: Balatro Animal Well Helldivers 2 1000xRESIST Mouthwashing Dragon's Dogma 2 Tactical Breach Wizards Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Maddy: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown  Elden Ring: Sha...

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy talk about The Game Awards 2024 (and determine the predictions winner) before breaking down Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the latest game in the whip-cracking, fedora-wearing archeologist's adventures. They talk about the puzzles, the fist-fighting, and which parts of the game belong in a museum. One More Thing: Kirk: Thank Goodness You’re Here! (PC + Consoles) Maddy:...

Finally, it's time for gaming's biggest night. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason go through each category at the 2024 Game Awards, from Game of the Year to Content Creator of the Year, and make their predictions. They talk about the biggest snubs, what they expect, and which game announcements they hope to see. One More Thing: Kirk: A Man on the Inside (Netflix) Maddy: Scream (2022) Jason: The Diplomat (Netf...

Grab your D20 and roll initiative — it's time to talk Dungeons & Dragons. Inspired by their recent Triple Quest journey, the gang talks about their experiences playing with Matthew Mercer this year. They also get into their personal D&D histories, the game's recent surge of popularity, and how Baldur's Gate 3 has impacted it all. One More Thing: Kirk: Mouthwashing (PC/Steam) Maddy: Infinity Nikki...

On part two of Triple Quest, the trio visits the library. Leon and Luther take their relationship to the next level. Bing plays some piano. Key gets into pottery. LINKS: Support Triple Click: https://maximumfun.org/join Join the Triple Click Discord:  http://discord.gg/tripleclickpod Triple Click Ethics Policy:  https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/ Help support this show and unlock b...

It's a Thanksgiving cornucopia full of video games as the Triple Click gang talks about what they've been playing. They discuss Rise of the Golden Idol, STALKER 2, Loco Motive, and Tactical Breach Wizards. Plus: spatchcocking! One More Thing: Kirk: Slow Horses (Mick Herron) Maddy: Les Miserables (2012) Jason: Thanksgiving LINKS: Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/join Buy Triple Click Mer...

You all asked for advice, so here it is! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason open up the mailbag for a special Burning Questions all about life advice. They talk about how to make friends as adults, how to have better conversations, how to convince your children to cook with you and much more. One More Thing: Kirk: Echo Point Nova Maddy: Scream 2 + 3 Jason: Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake LINKS: Support Triple C...

Kirk and Maddy have played a lot of Dragon Age: The Veilguard! Jason... well, Jason can just listen. The gang talks about BioWare's latest RPG and how much it changes after the first few hours, mostly for the better. One More Thing: Kirk: City Cast Maddy: Evil Men (podcast) Jason: Rise of the Golden Idol LINKS: Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/join Buy Triple Click Merch: https://maxfun...

Triple Click gathers their party for a discussion of ensemble casts. They talk about Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and other RPGs this year to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each game's party. No, not that party. The other one. One More Thing: Kirk: Black Ops IIIIII Maddy: Metaphor: ReFantazio Jason: The Unseen World (Liz Moore) LINKS: Support Triple Click: http://maxim...

For the first time in ten years, a new Dragon Age is out this week. Maddy and Jason give some quick impressions on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, then get into overall series discussion with Kirk. The three of them talk about the long shadow of Origins, how the series has evolved over the years, and why people love Dragon Age characters so much. One More Thing: Kirk: The Legend of Vox Machina (Prime V...

Bing, Leon, and Key hear from an old friend. A tchotchke seller has an unexpected windfall. Thornhold's friendliest guard makes some new acquaintances. Listen to Act Two right now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join . SCHEDULE: Triple Quest will be told in three acts, along with a "session zero" planning session. All episodes will be published to the members-only feed first, and will hit t...

Maddy, Jason and Kirk sit down with guest game master Matthew Mercer to roll their characters and plan out the coming adventure. Listen to Act Two right now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join . SCHEDULE: Triple Quest will be told in three acts, along with a "session zero" planning session. All episodes will be published to the members-only feed first, and will hit the main feed a month la...

How do you handle that one jerk in your gaming group? What games are good for each season? And what don't Kirk, Jason, and Maddy agree on? This week, we're opening up the mailbag for your burning questions on all that and much more. One More Thing: Kirk: I Am Your Beast (PC/Steam) Maddy: The “I Hate Bill Maher” podcast Jason: Sunderfolk LINKS: The New York Times on Xalavier Nelson Jr: https://www....

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy take a deep dive into Metaphor: ReFantazio, the new game from a team of former Persona directors at Atlus. They talk about Metaphor's gameplay, its similarities to (and differences from) Persona 5, and what they like and don't like about this stylish new RPG. One More Thing: Kirk: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) Maddy: Agatha All Along Jason: LOST (2004) LINKS: Support Triple...

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk conjure echoes of themselves to record a podcast and then sit back and eat some chips. It's time to talk The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom! One More Thing: Kirk: Delicious in Dungeon (Netflix) Maddy: Elsbeth [Paramount+] Jason: Metaphor: ReFantazio LINKS: Featuring excerpts from the Echoes of Wisdom score and “Sleep Walking Orchestra” by BUMP OF CHICKEN from Delicious in...

Here's a special treat — the first chapter of Jason Schreier's PLAY NICE: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, read by Ray Chase and free for all Triple Click listeners. You can buy the audiobook right here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jason-schreier/play-nice/9781668639818/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joi...

How did Blizzard transform from one of the most beloved game companies on the planet into a shell of itself? This week, Maddy and Kirk probe Jason about his new book — PLAY NICE: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment (out October 8) — which chronicles the 33-year history of the company behind Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, and Diablo. They talk about Blizzard's string of corporate...

A ton of indie games have come out over the last few weeks and months, so it's time for a roundup! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about UFO 50 (which is really 50 games in one), Arranger, The Operator, Tactical Breach Wizards, and The Plucky Squire. Some they like... some they don't! One More Thing: Kirk: Apple TV Maddy: Crime Scene Cleaner Jason: The NFL preseason LINKS: Preorder Jason’s Book! https...