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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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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/

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/

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.

Maddy, Kirk, and Jason put on their Gauntlets of Ogre Power and jump into Baldur's Gate 3, one of the hottest (and best) games of the year. They talk about this incredible new adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons, look in awe at the game's tremendous scope, and just generally rave about their time with it all.One More Thing:Kirk: “Country Music’s Race Problem” - Into It with Sam Sanders feat. Tressie McMillan CottomMaddy: I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyJason: Silicon ValleyLINKS: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/

Baldur's Gate 3 is out this week, and it's primed to be one of the year's biggest games. But why? What's the deal with this series that hasn't received a new game in more than 20 years? Why are people so excited for it? And what do we think of the new game so far?One More Thing:Kirk: The Vorkosigan Saga (Lois McMaster Bujold)Maddy: Pokemon SleepJason: BillionsLINKS:Baldur’s Gate 1&2 story recap by WolfheartFPS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L50P-lBGkMKirk’s Vorkosigan reading order: https://bookriot.com/vorkosigan-saga-reading-order/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/