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Video games: They’re serious business! Except when they’re not serious at all. Each week on Triple Click, video game experts Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier journey into the fascinating world of games. They’ll explore hot topics in video game news and culture, answer burning listener questions, debate the pros and cons of the biggest new games, and replay old classics together.
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Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 8min
Triple Play: Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Jason, Maddy, and Kirk dive into Marvel's Spider-Man 2, discussing its strengths, weaknesses, and incredible visuals. They compare it to Arkham Knight, critique the game's lack of ingenuity, and discuss the portrayal of Spider-Man. They also share their obsession with the reality dating show, The Golden Bachelor.

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Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 2min
How To Play Games With Your Significant Other
The Triple Click Gang talks about their experiences playing games with their partners, discussing cooperative vs competitive gaming, positive aspects of gaming as a couple, and comparing aquatic games Dredge and Dave the Diver. They also touch on playing multiple games at once, the movie Jaws, and playful banter about podcasting.

Oct 5, 2023 • 59min
Cyberpunk 2077, Three Years Later
Three years after its release, the hosts revisit Cyberpunk 2077 and discuss the game mechanics, story, and immersive atmosphere of Night City. They explore topics such as cultural appropriation, satire, and identity in the game, as well as the impact of cinematic tricks and the importance of bleakness. They also briefly mention other games like Cocoon and Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 1min
Triple Click Picks: The Games You Should Play (Vol. 4)
The hosts discuss their top 10 recommended games and the challenge of choosing which games to include. They compare games like Return of the Obra Dinn, Hollow Knight, and Outer Wilds. They also talk about the game Phantom Liberty and compare it to Ballers Gate 3. The hosts consider replacing Obra Dinn with Golden Idol and express excitement over the final selection of games. They also talk about the TV show Spider Games and its shady video game company premise.

Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 2min
Xbox Leaks And Unity Explodes
The podcast covers a range of interesting topics including the controversy surrounding Unity's new pricing policy, leaked Xbox hardware and game details, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Princess Peach Showtime, banter about C-suite executives and podcast mishaps, and discussions on books like 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and 'The Wager'.

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Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 1min
Triple Play: Starfield
Join the hosts as they discuss their mixed feelings about the video game Starfield, including the lack of exploration and depth. They also talk about the excitement for Elder Scrolls 6 and recommend a social media app for movie reviews. In addition, they introduce a new show called 'Triple Play: Starfield' centered around a young chef in Chicago.

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 3min
What's The Ideal Switch 2 Launch Lineup?
The hosts answer listener questions about getting kids into gaming, expanding minor game mechanics, and the ideal launch lineup for the Switch 2. They also discuss unique elements at weddings, favorite video game cities, and recommend games like Chance of Cenar and Carotica.

Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 1min
Starfield And What Makes a 'Bethesda Game'?
What's the deal with: Bethesda games? To prepare for Starfield, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk take a trip all the way back to the Elder Scrolls: Arena days and go through the storied company's long history, which of course involves more than forty thousand versions of Skyrim.One More Thing:Kirk: How To with John Wilson (Max)Maddy: Imbeciles by Adam CohenJason: Sea of StarsLINKS:Hbomberguy’s videos on: Fallout 3 & Fallout: New VegasSupport Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinBuy Triple Click Merch: https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastJoin the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpodTriple Click Ethics Policy: https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/

Aug 24, 2023 • 60min
StarCraft II Has Aged Well
Jason, Kirk, and Maddy have played through all of StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, a game that has aged quite well. They talk about multitasking, the impact of MOBAs on RTS games, and a very epic game of tug-of-war.One More Thing:Kirk: The Afterparty S2Maddy: Asteroid City (2023)Jason: Traffic (by Ben Smith)LINKS:Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinBuy Triple Click Merch: https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastJoin the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpodTriple Click Ethics Policy: https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/

Aug 17, 2023 • 1h 1min
Deeper Into Baldur's Gate 3
In this podcast, the hosts dive deeper into Baldur's Gate 3, discussing its multiplayer, the pros and cons of its opacity, and exploding barrels. They also touch on topics like the shutdown of the Stitcher app, their experience playing the game, bugs encountered, and transitioning to Act 3. They also have a discussion on voice acting, future episodes, and explore TV shows like 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Angel'. Additionally, they discuss the tabletop game Frosthaven and compare the success of board games and video games.