Two Button Crew Podcast

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is here. After several series missteps, the franchise is back, and it’s on Switch in a big way! Scott, Glen, and Ryan get together to discuss the latest Switch sensation, check in with each other’s island … Read more TBC 022: Animal Crossing: New Horizons › The post TBC 022: Animal Crossing: New Horizons appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. After losing their way in the woods, our … Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 04 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 04 appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Now that Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is finally complete, it’s time for the TBC team to get their opinions on the record. Join us as we discuss Shovel of Hope, Plague of Shadows, Scepter of Torment, King of Cards, and … Read more TBC 021: Shovel Knight Treasure Trove › The post TBC 021: Shovel Knight Treasure Trove appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Are you buried in unplayed games? Do you keep purchasing new titles, knowing full well that you don’t have the time to play them? Are you drowning in a long list of classics that you want to try and make … Read more TBC 020: How to Manage a Backlog › The post TBC 020: How to Manage a Backlog appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Glen and Scott are back to discuss Luigi’s Mansion 3, a beautiful game and strong Game of the Year contender. They have a lot to say about the game’s pros and cons, so get cozy and listen to their deep … Read more TBC 019: Luigi’s Mansion 3 › The post TBC 019: Luigi’s Mansion 3 appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Join Scott, Simeon, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. After making their preparations, our heroes relax with … Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 03 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 03 appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Glen and Scott sit down to discuss the recently released Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for Nintendo Switch. How did Nintendo’s latest remake sit with us? What was improved, what was memorable, and what left a bad taste in our … Read more TBC 018: Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening › The post TBC 018: Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening appeared first on Two But...

Glen and Scott are joined by Zelda expert GameOver Jesse! What brought about such a momentous occasion? Why, the announcement of the sequel to Breath of the Wild! Join us for a podcast packed with hype, speculation, analysis, and complete … Read more TBC 017: Breath of the Wild Sequel Wish-List › The post TBC 017: Breath of the Wild Sequel Wish-List appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Join Scott, Ryan, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. In this episode, our heroes continue their preparations … Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 02 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 02 appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Join Scott, Ryan, Glen, and Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games on an adventure through the backwoods of Hyrule as the crew plays a table-top R.P.G. inspired by The Legend of Zelda. In this inaugural episode, our heroes learn that … Read more TBC Table-Top: Episode 01 › The post TBC Table-Top: Episode 01 appeared first on Two Button Crew .

The Two Button Crew makes a surprise return! We’re here to discuss… Custom Robo of all things! And who better to have on the podcast than Nathan Blake of Nathan Blake Games, Custom Robo expert?! Listeners are in for a … Read more TBC 016: Custom Robo Retrospective › The post TBC 016: Custom Robo Retrospective appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Scott and Glen hop on the microphone to discuss eSports, and the current state of competetive gaming. Why was Nintendo so reluctant to back eSports until the Wii U era? Is the future of tournaments looking more promising with the … Read more TBC 015: eSports and Competitive Gaming › The post TBC 015: eSports and Competitive Gaming appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Lucas M. Thomas is editor in chief of Nintendo Force magazine, and he’s here for a deep dive into his mind! We had a great time asking him all manner of questions, from what its like to manage a team … Read more TBC 014: NF Interview with Lucas M. Thomas › The post TBC 014: NF Interview with Lucas M. Thomas appeared first on Two Button Crew .

E3 2018 is a wrap, and it inspired us to take a look at the topic of Video Game Trailers. What makes a trailer good? Or bad? What makes a trailer memorable, or forgettable? It’s an interesting talk between Simeon, … Read more TBC 013: The Art of Video Game Trailers › The post TBC 013: The Art of Video Game Trailers appeared first on Two Button Crew .

This month’s podcast is all about Kickstarter, a website that has made many modern video games possible. Thanks to Kickstarter’s crowdfunding model, fans have had more of a say than ever before in which new gaming projects get greenlit. However, … Read more TBC 012: Kickstarter Vs. Gaming Industry › The post TBC 012: Kickstarter Vs. Gaming Industry appeared first on Two But...

Video game reviews are a big part of the industry. Release dates are anticipated, embargoes are established, and review scores land around the internet simultaneously. Gamers can’t wait to see what the hot new title will score. But how does … Read more TBC 011: How Reviewing a Game Works › The post TBC 011: How Reviewing a Game Works appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Every day, a new video game is made. Every other day, a sequel is created. But far less often does a THIRD entry see the light of day. That’s the topic of this month’s podcast! Join our panel of four … Read more TBC 010: Three is the Unlikeliest Number › The post TBC 010: Three is the Unlikeliest Number appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Video game related movies are historically… well, just plain awful. But Nintendo has partnered with Illumination Entertainment to bring Mario to the big screen once again. Should we be excited? Scared? Is Mario going to talk? We’ll address all of … Read more TBC 009: Nintendo at the Movies › The post TBC 009: Nintendo at the Movies appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Preservation is the idea of keeping something in tact—the act of taking measures to ensure things won’t fade away, become corrupted, forgotten, or unusable. Sadly, preservation is not currently a priority for the larger gaming industry. These days, developers make … Read more TBC 008: Game Preservation › The post TBC 008: Game Preservation appeared first on Two Button Crew .

With 2017 coming to a close, it’s time to remember the year fondly. We’ll quickly set our sights on 2018 as well, theorizing what Nintendo’s next moves will be as well as discussing what needs to change about the current … Read more TBC 007: Switch, Nintendo, and the New Year › The post TBC 007: Switch, Nintendo, and the New Year appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Super Mario Odyssey is Nintendo’s second HUGE sequel installment on Switch. They’ve been knocking it out of the park this year with Switch software support, and we’re here to talk about what Nintendo did correctly, and what they can learn … Read more TBC 006: Super Mario Odyssey › The post TBC 006: Super Mario Odyssey appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Samus is making a comeback! After a decade of misfires, the bounty hunter has returned to the starring role. This 3DS exclusive came out of the blue at E3, and a few short months later, was delivered to us along … Read more TBC 005: Metroid: Samus Returns › The post TBC 005: Metroid: Samus Returns appeared first on Two Button Crew .

If Breath of the Wild was made to BREAK conventions, this podcat is here to CELEBRATE them! Actually, we’re talking about literal gaming conventions, like E3, Gamescom, PAX, and the rest. We’ve got experiences, memories, wish lists, and more. Should … Read more TBC 004: Gaming Conventions › The post TBC 004: Gaming Conventions appeared first on Two Button Crew .

Our August 2017 podcast lands closeby the release of some key remakes – Metroid: Samus Returns, and Mario & Luigi for 3DS. This is the perfect opportunity to take some time and examine the practice of remastering and rereleasing old … Read more TBC 003: Remakes & Remasters › The post TBC 003: Remakes & Remasters appeared first on Two Button Crew .

We’re back for our July 2017 podcast! In this episode, we’re talking about what it’s like to be a Nintendo writer. With a year of blogging experience under our belt, we have some interesting thoughts and takeaways to discuss. If … Read more TBC 002: Being a Nintendo Writer › The post TBC 002: Being a Nintendo Writer appeared first on Two Button Crew .