Best Quest For Player 2 Podcasts (2025)

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Lost without you: 20 years of finding (losing?) our way with Google Maps 33:15

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23m ago33:15

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2025 marks 20 years of Google Maps — a tool that many of us would be, quite literally, lost without. We hear from New Orleanians who used Google Maps/Google Earth in its inaugural year to survey the damage to their homes following Hurricane Katrina. We also talk to the internet's Map Men, who ask whether "the best maps humanity has ever produced ar…

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Unraveling Night Rerun Play 2 54:00

19m ago54:00

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Welcome back, adventurers, to another exciting episode of Adventure AI! Our heroes have just emerged victorious from a harrowing battle with the Dream Spiders, uncovering clues that lead them deeper into the heart of the mystery. The once-bustling town, now eerily silent and webbed in shadows, holds secrets that could change the course of their que…

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Persona’s Definitive Edition Problem, Metroid Prime 4 Review Roundup & AC Shadows Runs Well on Switch!! 30:35

3h ago30:35

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Persona’s Definitive Edition Problem, Metroid Prime 4 Review Roundup & AC Shadows Runs Well on Switch!! Sebastion and The Single Player Experience Links:Head to Discord to join the FREE Single Player Experience Discord Server!⁠ https://discord.gg/YeCwD6gtDv⁠ For more episodes, head here:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-single-player-expe…

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Unraveling Night - Rerun Play 1 1:30:22

13h ago1:30:22

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Welcome, adventurers, to the inaugural episode of Adventure AI! Join us as we embark on a thrilling journey through 'The Unraveling Night.' Our brave players, [Player Names], step into the roles of intrepid heroes, ready to face the unknown. As the festive season approaches, a shadowy figure lurks, threatening to unravel the joy of the realm. Will …

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EP. 111 Nah, I'd Win 1:04:30

4h ago1:04:30

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Our heroes meet the current residents of the Cloud Castle, and attempt diplomatic negotiations. Shenanigans ensue. Hope you brought popcorn. If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.…

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#204 – Set the Scene 2 - Palladium Fantasy 1E (with Kevin Siembieda) 1:50:48

4d ago1:50:48

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Listener response to the first "Set the Scene" episode was so overwhelmingly positive that we decided to get another one in the feed as soon as possible. This time we're taking things back to the roots, with Palladium Fantasy 1st Edition, and a little ol' dungeon called the Tombs of Gersidi. For this session we're joined by both Kevin Siembieda of …

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The drone web: how consumer drones have covered Ukraine's battle lines with fiber optic cable 38:31

7d ago38:31

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There's a lot of drone warfare footage on the internet from Ukraine and Russia. But over the last year, a surprising change has emerged, via photos from the battlefront posted online. It has become clear that a huge part of the drone war, from dropping grenades on soldiers in bunkers, to dropping explosives on infrastructure or airfields, is wired.…

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Naughty List Nonsense Rerun Play 3 1:11:50

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Join us for the thrilling conclusion of the Naughty List Nonsense podcast series as our adventurers face off against the enigmatic Unraveler in a climactic showdown. In this epic finale, secrets are revealed, alliances are tested, and the fate of Christmas hangs in the balance. Will our heroes emerge victorious, or will darkness prevail? Tune in fo…

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Naughty List Nonsense Rerun Play 2 1:02:00

21h ago1:02:00

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In the second thrilling installment of Naughty List Nonsense Play, our daring adventurers embark on a quest to retrieve the misfit toys, With time ticking away and the threat of the Unraveler looming ever closer, our heroes must navigate through heartwarming encounters to gather the misfit toys and restore holiday cheer to the realm. Will they succ…

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Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003) So Dark It Missed The Mark 1:11:58

4d ago1:11:58

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick dust off their dual pistols, crank up the early-2000s angst, and step into the shadowy, conspiratorial world of Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness—the game that tried to reinvent Lara Croft… and occasionally forgot how legs work in the process. Fresh off being framed for the murder of her mentor Werner Vo…

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Xbox Crocs, Game Awards Chaos, and Another Xbox Price Hike... Plus the Sleeper Pick of the Week 35:51

9d ago35:51

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Xbox Crocs, Game Awards Chaos, and Another Xbox Price Hike... Plus the Sleeper Pick of the Week This week on The Single Player Experience, Sebastion dives into one of the strangest, funniest, and most frustrating weeks in gaming news. First up: Xbox Crocs. Yes, the collaboration is real, and yes, they look exactly like you think they look. We break…

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EP. 110 Picture in Clouds 57:30

7d ago57:30

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The party attempts the climb to the Storm King's Castle. If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AtomicBroadcasting/ Instagram: @atomicbroadcasting Facebook: Atomic Broadcasting…

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State of the Leafs | Berube vs. Treliving & Playoff Panic 47:34

6d ago47:34

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We return to break down the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs, debating if the blame for the historically bad powerplay falls on Craig Berube or Brad Treliving. We analyze the roster struggles, including the defensive void left by Chris Tanev, Anthony Stolarz's injury, and Max Domi's slump compared to John Tavares' MVP-level play. Finally, we discus…

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Inside Pro Basketball Manager 2026: New Engine, New Systems, and More — Developer Interview 50:20

12d ago50:20

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Pro BasketBall Manager: Devs Interview In this premiere episode of our new developer interview series, Make the Experience, Sebastion sits down with Yoann and Victor from UMIX Studios, the team behind the long-running Pro Basketball Manager franchise. With Pro Basketball Manager 2026, UMIX has delivered the biggest leap the series has seen in years…

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What's on the menu: Ruby Tandoh on how the internet and algorithms shape our appetites 28:38

12d ago28:38

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The internet decides what's for dinner. Ruby Tandoh is the author of the new book, All Consuming: Why We Eat the Way We Eat Now. A stint on the Great British Bake Off when she was in college launched her into the world of cookbooks — increasingly irrelevant in a world where we're more likely to turn to Google for a recipe than turn to our bookshelv…

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Naughty List Nonsense Rerun Play 1 1:42:07

13d ago1:42:07

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In this thrilling first play session of the Naughty List Nonsense series, our intrepid adventurers from Adventure AI find themselves on the sugary outskirts of Gingerbread Hollow. The air is sweet with the scent of ginger and molasses, and the ground beneath their feet feels soft and chewy. The adventurers must navigate through the twisting candy c…

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S15E5 - Eternal Midnight Recap 28:49

8d ago28:49

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The amps are silent, but the stories aren’t. In this player-led recap, the Eternal Midnight crew breaks down our Dungeons & Dragons actual-play season from the table’s point of view: how a hair-metal band became monster hunters, what it felt like to mix music mechanics with 5e combat, and how roleplay choices shaped the finale without railroading. …

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#203 – A Discussion on Player Table Roles 47:34

15d ago47:34

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We're back for another system-agnostic, round-table discussion, this time focusing on the idea of using "Player Table Roles" in your games. For the unaware, these are meta-roles that the players can take to help facilitate better play, and also ease the load of work on the GM's shoulders. Did we miss any? Let us know! Drop us a line! You can follow…

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Episodes we love: Sandwiches of History 35:42

13d ago35:42

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In honor of the day-after-Thanksgiving leftover sandwich, we're revisiting our conversation with Barry Enderwick, the man behind the beloved and wildly popular "Sandwiches of History" social media accounts. Barry joined Ben and Amory to make a triple-decker sandwich from 1958, and to talk about his first cookbook, "Sandwiches of History the Cookboo…

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S15E4 - Eternal Midnight Actual Play 3 1:10:48

22d ago1:10:48

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The crowd roars, the rigging hums, and certainty finally cracks. What seemed like nostalgia curdles into revelation as identities bend under the stage lights. Eternal Midnight steps into the last verse with bruised hearts and steady hands. Tonight decides what’s real, what was performance, and what the band carries into the dark. More podcasts…

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Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku (2004) Jack To The Future 59:45

22d ago59:45

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick strap on their sandals, grab their gleaming katanas, and dive headfirst into the stylized, time-warped epic that is Samurai Jack: The Shadow of Aku. From the moment the boys hit “Start,” they’re hurled into a world where the future is corrupted, everything has an angular edge, and Aku’s voice echoes like …

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S15E3 - The Chaotic Evil Tour - Actual Play 2 1:01:09

24d ago1:01:09

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The roar fades to marble hush as Eternal Midnight meets the legend behind the silhouette. Selene steps from the doorway with a single verse—soft, perfect, disarming. Victor smiles, contracts whisper, and promises sound like closure. By the time the echo dies, the band is nodding along… not realizing the music was the hook. More podcasts…

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Is Avowed a Peak Fantasy RPG? 25:38

21d ago25:38

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Is Avowed a Peak Fantasy RPG?Summary: In this conversation, Sebastion Mauldin reviews the game 'Avowed', discussing its visuals, gameplay mechanics, story, and character development. He shares his mixed feelings about the game, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses, particularly in terms of graphics, combat, and NPC interactions. The revie…

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EP. 109 Ding Dong 55:18

25d ago55:18

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The party consults the local Kobolds before setting out in pursuit of their new lead. If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AtomicBroadcasting/ Instagram: @atomicbroadcasting …

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Chiveman and a mountain of margarine 26:37

20d ago26:37

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Endless Thread serves up two of Reddit's most absurd food sagas. First course: Chivegate, in which a Redditor vows to chop a cup of chives daily until the kitchen confidential subreddit declares perfection, only to be accused of fraud. Second course: A Reddit user desperately seeking advice on how to quietly move 13 two-thousand-pound pallets of ma…

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Black Ops 7…Is Call of Duty’s Campaign Dead? But Indie Games Are Eating Good. 34:30

15d ago34:30

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Black Ops 7…Is Call of Duty’s Campaign Dead? But Indie Games Are Eating Good.Black Ops 7…Is Call of Duty’s Campaign Dead? But Indie Games Are Eating Good.Episode Description:In this episode of The Single Player Experience, Sebastion breaks down what the hell happened to Call of Duty’s campaigns — and why Black Ops 7 might be the biggest misfire the…

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EP. 108 This is my Flight Song 57:03

1M ago57:03

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While taking some time to prepare and relax at Trollforge, the party finds a new problem has developed in their absence... A hungry one... If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…

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Fryders and Alligator Alcatraz tours: When trolls get inventive 31:27

28d ago31:27

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Ben and Amory share two stories about some out-of-the-box internet trolling. First, Amory tries to untangle a web of rumors surrounding an unusual dish from New Zealand. Then, Ben takes us aboard Terri's Tourz, an alleged Everglade tourist attraction claiming to offer the nation's first ever tours of the South Florida Detention Center known as Alli…

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GTA 6 Delay Breakdown, Marvel 1943 Trouble, and the Video Game Recommendation of the Week 34:32

1M ago34:32

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GTA 6 Delay Breakdown, Marvel 1943 Trouble, and the Video Game Recommendation of the Week EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode of The Single Player Experience Podcast, Sebastion dives into the biggest stories rocking the gaming world this week. Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed yet again—this time to November 2026—and we break down why Rockstar m…

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The Glitterbois Play Rifts 9: The Darkest of Falcons 1:42:57

22d ago1:42:57

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The story continues when the party meets THE DARK FALCON. Who is THE DARK FALCON? You can only find out by listening to THE DARKEST OF FALCONS, so you too can experience the revelation of the true identity of THE DARK FALCON. Insert falcon screech here! Also we do a lot of shopping. GRENADES! FINALLY! Special note to listeners: A heads up that some…

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Tails Noir (2021) Noir Gone Wild 1:05:49

1M ago1:05:49

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This week on Critical Arcade, Dave and Nick dust off their detective hats, light a cigarette under the flickering glow of a neon sign, and step into the rain-soaked, crumbling streets of dystopian Vancouver in Backbone. This isn’t your average pixel-art adventure — it’s a smoky, jazz-drenched neo-noir where everyone’s an animal, the city’s rotting …

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Return of the Living Dead 3 is Amazing Actually 1:13:06

29d ago1:13:06

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RotLZ 2025 - 3 Yeah, seriously this limited theratical release the straight to dvd sequel with no returning cast or crew, that changes genre from bleak horror comedy to bleaker horror romance, has half the budget of the original, made on a rushed schedule with weaker special effects is the best in the series so far, I'm serious fight me. Kyle's Blu…

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S15E2 - The Chaotic Evil Tour - Actual Play 1 56:11

1M ago56:11

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Welcome to Adventure AI. I am Alex the Language Lord. The amps howl, the lights burn hot, and Eternal Midnight rides the wave. Between solos and stagecraft, a face from the past appears where no one can reach. When the house lights fall, an invitation waits under the awning—and trouble waits. The tour just changed. More podcasts…

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Episodes we love: Lofi Girl 38:06

24d ago38:06

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This November, we're playing some of our favorite episodes from the past alongside new stuff, so that newer listeners can experience our back catalogue. And LoFi Girl is one that holds up, big time! If you've ever searched for "chill beats for studying" or some other form of lean back, endless playlists without vocals and with a consistent vibe, yo…

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EP. 107 How to Slay Your Dragon 57:20

1M ago57:20

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The party consults with an expert to plan an attack on Fafnheir. If you enjoyed the show, we'd love to connect with you on social media using our handles below, or via email at [email protected] Discord: https://discord.gg/rnExSzgYY3 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AtomicBroadcasting/ Instagram: @atomicbroadcasting Facebook: Atomic Broa…

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Labubus, lafufus, and Hello Kitty: How cuteness conquered the internet 27:17

1M ago27:17

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While some people find Labubus terrifying, millions of others find their big eyes and furry features irresistibly adorable. Why? From Labubu dolls taking over TikTok, to emoji taking over our text messages, cuteness is all over the internet. Ben and Amory talk to Joshua Paul Dale, professor at Tokyo's Chuo University and the preeminent cuteness exp…

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November’s Hottest Single-Player Games Animal Crossing, Metroid, and More! 30:51

1M ago30:51

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November’s Hottest Single-Player Games Animal Crossing, Metroid, and More!Episode Description: The Save Slot: Animal Crossing Switch 2, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and November’s Must-Play Single Player Games!Description:In this jam-packed episode of The Single Player Experience Podcast, Sebastion Mauldin kicks off the first-ever edition of The Save S…

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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (2025) Echoes of Erdrick 1:10:50

1M ago1:10:50

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This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave dust off their swords, shine their armor, and set out on a nostalgic journey through the land of Alefgard in “Dragon Quest I & II Remake.” Square Enix has taken two of the most important JRPGs ever made and given them the full HD-2D treatment—complete with shimmering pixel art, dynamic lighting, and a sou…

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Episodes we love: Welcome to the Jam 33:46

1M ago33:46

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Everybody get up, it's time to slam now... again! Yes, we're revisiting our episode about the website for the 1996 movie "Space Jam," which is still up and functioning nearly 30 years later. Amory and Ben talk to the hilarious team behind this digital artifact and hear the unlikely story of its continued existence. Show notes: The Space Jam website…

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Is the Steam Deck Right for You and Battlefield 6 Beta Thoughts Feat. Alec Tuab 2:06:43

1M ago2:06:43

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Summary: In this engaging conversation, host Sebastion Mauldin and guest Alec delve into the nostalgic world of gaming, exploring the impact of Disney games on childhood memories and the evolution of gaming experiences. They discuss the unique features of the Steam Deck, the allure of classic RPGs like Oblivion, and the importance of community in g…

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Survival of the Dead: The Last Romero Zombie Film 1:16:21

1M ago1:16:21

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PotLZ 2025 -1 Today we mark the end of an era and view the final George A. Romero Fim. Also buy my book: Amazon Link Kyle's Bluesky @Lordbrokenshire.bsky.socail Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Kyle-and-Codys-Cult-Cinema-Cast-100757291566807/ YouTube Art by Audra BalionBy Kyle Brokenshire and Cody Utman

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#202 – Revisiting RECON 54:36

2M ago54:36

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Today we're talking about RECON again, a deeper dive than the last time. Enjoy! Drop us a line! You can follow us (sporadically) on Facebook, and we'd love to see you on our Discord Channel too. And let us know your thoughts by leaving a review on iTunes or any other podcast aggregate sites. For even more info and options, check out our main websit…

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Endless Dread: Haunted Hayride 38:04

2M ago38:04

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In keeping with Endless Thread tradition, Ben and Amory are celebrating spooky season with another installment of "Endless Dread." This time, we're bringing you along on both an actual haunted hayride — thanks to McCray's Farm in South Hadley, MA — and a digital one, through a handful of spooky stories from the internet. Ben introduces Amory to a T…

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The Outer Worlds 2 (2025) Capitalism Just Got Cosmic 1:17:00

1M ago1:17:00

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This week on Critical Arcade, Nick and Dave blast off to the outer reaches of the galaxy and dive headlong into The Outer Worlds 2 — Obsidian’s long-awaited sequel that promises more satire, more chaos, and even more morally confusing decisions than before. Gone are the familiar worlds of Halcyon; this time, the duo find themselves in a brand-new s…

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The Best Upcoming Indie Games You Can’t Miss from Steam Next Fest Fall 2025 28:23

2M ago28:23

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The Best Upcoming Indie Games You Can’t Miss from Steam Next Fest Fall 2025: Summary: In this episode, Sebastian Mauldin explores the vibrant world of solo gaming, focusing on indie games showcased during Steam Next Fest. He shares his excitement for various titles, highlighting their unique mechanics, art styles, and engaging gameplay. The convers…