Triple Click

Dive into 2024's video game lineup as the hosts share their favorites, like 'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown,' and 'Animal Well.' They explore engaging puzzles, narrative depth, and character development, highlighting titles like 'Balatro' and 'Fields of Mysteria.' With mixed reviews on 'Metaphor ReFantazio,' they anticipate its narrative potential. The conversation also reflects on emotional impacts and industry challenges, while humorously discussing the appeal of medical history podcasts and celebrating the sitcoms 'Detroiters' and 'Happy Endings.'

The hosts dive into the recent Game Awards, sharing highs, lows, and surprising wins. They explore the immersive puzzles and storytelling of the new Indiana Jones game while critiquing its combat. A fun discussion about the evolution of female characters in the franchise emerges, plus personal anecdotes about the cultural impact of marching bands. Humor and unique gameplay mechanics shine through as they examine quirky titles alongside serious narratives like 'Say Nothing.' Overall, a lively mix of gaming insights and relatable stories!

The podcast dives into the excitement of gaming's biggest night, dissecting the Game Awards categories and sharing predictions. The hosts reflect on last year’s chaos and highlight notable snubs and personal favorites. They debate mainstream titles versus innovative indie games while critiquing narrative styles and design elements. Anticipation builds for game reveals from major studios, alongside insightful discussions on horror films and engaging narratives from recent series. A lively mix of predictions and reflections makes this a must-listen!

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 NikkiJason: Secrets of GrindeaLINKS:Luke Winkie’s 2023 interview with Matt Mercer: https://slate.com/life/2023/08/dungeons-dragons-critical-role-matthew-mercer-twitch.htmlMages and Murderdads: https://rangedtouch.com/mages-murderdads/Jason on Secrets of Grindea: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-05-31/-secrets-of-grindea-the-hit-indie-video-game-that-took-13-years-to-makeSupport 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/

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/joinJoin the Triple Click Discord: http://discord.gg/tripleclickpodTriple Click Ethics Policy: https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/

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: ThanksgivingLINKS: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/

Dive into the art of making friends as adults and discover expert tips for better conversations. The hosts share personal stories about navigating friendships and the challenges of parenting. Learn how to engage effectively in small talk and connect with others by asking the right questions. They even explore fun family activities like cooking shows and the joy of gaming. Plus, get insights on improving conversation dynamics in mixed-gender groups. It's a mix of laughter, life lessons, and relatable moments on building connections!

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 CastMaddy: Evil Men (podcast)Jason: Rise of the Golden IdolLINKS: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/

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 IIIIIIMaddy: Metaphor: ReFantazioJason: The Unseen World (Liz Moore)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/

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 Video)Maddy: Scream (1996)Jason: We Solve Murders (Richard Osman)LINKS:Kirk’s 2014 Dragon Age lore explainer: https://kotaku.com/a-beginners-guide-to-all-things-dragon-age-1658487212Support 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/