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Michael and Adam sit down with soon-to-be doxxed David C Bell and discuss the only Naughty Dog production about pirates that hide crates on wheels on a deserted island: Uncharted 4. Does Nathan Drake have PTSD from all his murders and puzzle-based close calls? Could the treasure hunters leave the island and just return with stuff to make their job easier? Is the crypt with the exploding mummies the worst part of the game? Is Dave's new nickname Sweet Meat? These are the hard-hitting questions our hosts and guest must navigate to find the much-coveted treasure that is "keep or delete."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the IMC spends all its resources making mechs in the war for more resources, does a titan shed a tear? Adam and Michael strap on their grappling hooks and wall walk around the story and insane politics of Titanfall 2, somehow drawing a parallel to EA in general. Luckily, they include a discussion of the value of a good FPS movement mechanic and what makes them work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Adam visit their local stag station and fast travel into the 2017 metroidvania game Hollow Knight. One of our boys clearly worships the god-moth; the other, not so much. It gets a bit heated, but luckily no one brought a nail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After it got the Switch treatment, the boys gab about the classic Link's Awakening. Adam contrasts it with Ocean's 11 and Michael compares it to Die Hard, but you'll have to listen! to find out how. Don't know about you, but I'm excited! I just threw a pot against the wall! Oh no! My favorite urn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Witcher 3 is discussed, including Geralt's abilities and the threat of the wild hunt. The podcast dives into the dark realism and emotions of the game, focusing on a storyline involving domestic violence. The portrayal of female characters in the game is critiqued, and comparisons are made between shooting mechanics in Cyberpunk and slashing mechanics in Witcher 3. The shocking truth about a cult leader involved in sexual abuse and murder is also uncovered.

Adam, Michael, and Tom Reimann take us to Jedi Academy for the most recent Star Wars video game title and try to force grasp all the ways the game succeeds and fails. Michael derails the conversation and puts the entire Ewok species on notice. I mean, at the end of the day, who gives a shit about little teacup wookiees?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam and Michael sit down to discuss the award-winning furniture-bashing sim Control. Michael puts health systems on notice and Adam thinks "that's fine."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael and Adam go head to head. Bones are broken, hearts are ripped out, and minds are blown. Find out whether or not this installment of the Mortal Kombat franchise is a flawless victory or a fatality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breandan shows Michael and Adam the benefits of a Handsome Jack. They may or may not also speak on the merits of the Borderlands franchise!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soren swings silently sideways, spurting sensuous silkies. Also he, Michael, and Adam discuss Marvel's Spider-Man game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.