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Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat

Colette Bennett and Matt Silverman chat weekly about the most important topic in human civilization: video games. They discuss games they’re playing, gaming news, online communities, streaming culture, and emerging trends in virtual and augmented reality.

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01:06:39

109 Dopamine Forest: The Real Reason 'Tears of the...

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/05/26

Our obsession with Tears of the Kingdom continues as we discuss what makes it so engaging, and how it masterfully avoids the pitfalls of "aimless" open world game design. We also address some of the criticism around its re-hashing of BoTW, and why that ultimately works in its favor in strange ways.Also, what's the best way to watch (and understand?) Evangelion? [This episode contains NO SPOILERS for TotK, despite our original plans! Listen without fear!]Colette's playing: TotK, Ghostlore, and

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01:08:38

108 AI Will Be Amazing For Video Games, Rough on Society

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/05/19

Colette is BACK, and her jaw remains on the floor after diving into Tears of the Kingdom. She shares her first impressions and we get serious about what makes the latest Zelda game so great.Plus, Steam's new "try it before you buy it" feature and the promising future of Large Language Models (like ChatGPT) in video games.Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.comJoin our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJFollow and subscribe to

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01:06:55

107 TEARS OF THE KINGDOM First Impressions With...

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/05/12

[SPOILER-FREE DISCUSSION UNTIL 50:10]The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has finally arrived, and we've been playing since it dropped last night. Colette is on assignment, so fellow Zelda fanatic Jaime Carrillo joins Matt to discuss the first 3-4 hours of what may go down in history as one of the greatest video games ever made.Jaime has loved Zelda since he was a (literal) fetus, and shares the fresh and familiar mechanics that make ToTK so remarkable. He also shares the inspiration for his

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00:57:58

106 What Are You Playing While We Wait for "Tears of...

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/05/05

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is ONE WEEK AWAY. Is your body ready? What are you doing, playing, or not playing to clear your mind and calendar for May 12? Matt flies solo for this one to discuss your pre-TotK plans while Colette is on vacation.Matt's playing: GroundedEmail us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.comJoin our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJFollow and subscribe to

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01:21:08

105 UK Blocks the Microsoft/Activision Merger. Now What?

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/04/28

The United Kingdom has blocked Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard in a major regulatory swing, citing unfair competition in the cloud gaming market. Microsoft will appeal of course, but what actually happens if one country blocks a multi-national merger?We discuss the differences between what we (as gamers) want to happen, vs. what should happen. Also, the jaw-dropping photorealism of Unrecord, and our favorite gems from Nintendo's April Indie World Showcase. Spoiler: It was different in

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01:17:17

104 What Would a Netflix AAA Live Service Game Look...

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/04/21

When Netflix first entered the games biz, many in the industry scoffed. But their partnership strategies and platform-agnostic mobile approach has shown promise. Now the news of a former Halo developer joining Netflix to create a new AAA IP has us thinking: A cross-platform, live service game on PC and consoles that's "free" to play with a Netflix login could be a massive hit — if the game is great.We discuss the shifting live service landscape, our excitement for Stardew Valley 1.6, Sega buying

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01:23:05

103 The Weird-Ass Video Games We Rented From Blockbuster

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/04/14

We all remember the video games near and dear to our nostalgic hearts. But what about the ephemeral, random boxes we picked up at the local video store when we had nothing else to play? If music and screenshots of these weird games bring back a flood of memories, you're in good company.We recount the strangest and most interesting '90s games forgotten by time, why the industry moved away from weird games, and our gratitude for the current golden age of weirdness.Email us with what you're playing and

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00:48:00

102 We Can't Stop Thinking and Talking About DREDGE

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/04/07

The DREDGE demo caught our eye a few months back, and the full release has got its hooks (lol) in us in a serious way. We discuss how elegant, mysterious, and mechanically perfect this special game is, and why it hits all the right notes for two players with different tastes.Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.comJoin our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJFollow and subscribe to

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01:34:31

101 Zelda: TotK's Weapon Durability Is the Most...

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/03/31

It's time to discuss the controversy that has divided our great nation for far too long: Should Link's stick break after you whack it too much?On the heels of fresh gameplay for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, miniature artist and Pro Gamer Dad™ Sky Burkson returns to Chat about how Nintendo has leaned hard into the physics sandbox of its open-world sequel, and whether that's what fans really want from a Zelda game.Plus, we discuss Sky's latest epic Elden Ring paper sculpture, why

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01:55:43

100 How 'Minesweeper' Made Microsoft a Gaming Company...

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/03/24

When "Minesweeper" and "Solitaire" were first bundled with Microsoft's Windows operating system in the early '90s, they introduced millions of people to PC gaming, many of whom had never used a mouse before. "Minesweeper" in particular became a favorite addiction of many Microsoft programmers, including Bill Gates.Kyle Orland, senior gaming editor at Ars Technica, has written an upcoming book about the legacy of the grey, tiled Roguelike that paved the way for a more robust ecosystem of PC games and

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01:11:55

99 We Convinced World-Record Video Game Collector...

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/03/17

By day, Linda Guillory is an engineer at Texas Instruments. By night (and really, all hours!), she holds two Guinness World Records: "Largest collection of LCD video game systems," and "largest collection of playable gaming systems." In all, she has more than 3,000 and counting, and her collection has been covered by games media and collector trades around the world.Linda joins us for a really fun and fascinating Chat about how she got started, the huge role her family plays in her love of gaming,

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01:05:05

98 Can Video Games Teach You a Foreign Language?

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/03/03

Living in a foreign country is often cited as the best way to learn a new language. While we can't always do that, what if we could live there...virtually? We chat about some upcoming wholesome games, including one that drops you in Tokyo for an immersive language experience.Plus, the continued joys of Kirby, returning to "Eastward," and our early impressions of the highly anticipated "Sea of Stars."Games we're looking out for:Shashingo:

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01:41:34

97 Nintendo Direct...ly Into Our Hearts

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/02/17

We recap the big announcements, fresh demos, and interesting teasers that caught our attention during Nintendo's massive February Direct, including the shadow drop of Metroid Prime Remastered and brand new footage of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. We also dive into some of the Game Boy Advance classics offered in the new online upgrade, and share excitement for the upcoming Chrono-inspired RPG Sea of Stars.Plus, more space zombie stomping in the Dead Space remake and a harrowing tale of ambush and

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01:21:42

96 Activision Blizzard's Paltry Settlement &...

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/02/10

** THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED BEFORE NINTENDO'S LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS **The news was easy to miss: Activision Blizzard has settled with the SEC for $35 million, and admitted to no wrongdoing in its sexual discrimination and harassment lawsuits. So, is this the end of the story? Will anything change at the company or in the gaming industry as a whole? We discuss our disappointments and optimism.Also, Hogwarts Legacy has garnered rave reviews from nearly every major outlet, confirming that this is the

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01:03:19

95 The Sleeper Hit 'Hi-Fi Rush' Is a Rush

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/02/03

The action-adventure rhythm game Hi-Fi Rush from Tango Gameworks shadow dropped this week, and has taken the game-o-sphere by storm. Colette shares her glowing first impressions of this very special title. Meanwhile, Matt has embarked on his new PowerWash Simulator career in the flawed but still very satisfying Switch port.Also: The Dead Space remake delivers in a world where other spiritual successors fall short.Colette's playing: Hi-Fi Rush and Dead Space (Remake) Matt's playing: PowerWash

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01:10:50

94 The Rise of "Cozy City Builders"

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/01/27

We've noticed an increasing number of chill, minimalist "building" games emerge over the last few years, from Dorfromantik to Garden Galaxy, so we thought it was time to explore the rise of these "cozy builders."We trace their lineage back to the city games of yore, why they've split into a new subgenre, the difference between a "toy" and a "game," and the pure creative dopamine hits you get when setting up the perfect farm/island/city.Colette's playing: Moonstone IslandMatt's playing:

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01:14:27

93 'The Last of Us' TV Show Is ... Actually Great?

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/01/20

This week we discuss the premiere of HBO's The Last of Us TV series, and how the maturation of video game narrative over the last 40 years (as well as the craft of prestige TV adaptation) has brought us to this moment.Also, Colette's book Enter the Meta is OFFICIALLY released. Get it wherever you get books! https://amzn.to/3HbAaoxPlus, the sheer joy of wanton kaiju destruction and the legacy of the arcade classic Rampage.Colette & Matt are playing: Terror of HemasaurusEmail us with what you're

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01:05:13

92 'Stardew Valley' Speedrunners (w/...

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/01/13

Speed running Super Mario Bros. is a straightforward endeavor. Whoever saves the princess fastest gets the record. But what about open-ended sims, where you set your own goals?This week, we were so mesmerized by Stardew Valley speedrunners on GDQ that we had to invite them on the show. Lee (@atwentysomethingloser) and Lisa (@lichatton) are Stardew-obsessed Twitch streamers who have dissected the game to find the fastest ways to marry specific villagers, complete Community Center bundles, catch every

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01:20:28

91 Our Game(s) of the Year for 2022

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2023/01/06

It's time to look back on a year of play and discuss the games that brought us the most joy in 2022, and then yell about them! Which titles will take the crown as The Chat's Games of the Year? Only one way to find out.Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.comJoin our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJFollow and subscribe to Colette:https://twitter.com/colettebennetthttps://www.twitch.tv/hellococobeeFollow and subscribe to

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01:15:17

90 Playing Old PS2 Games Over the Winter Break

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/12/30

We're staying as cozy as possible and carving out some post-holiday game time with some old classics and new favorites. We discuss what you've been playing, and the games at the top of our queue during this (hopefully) quiet time.Colette's playing: Old-ass PS2 games like Fatal FrameMatt's playing: Sail Forth and Sky: Children of the LightEmail us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.comJoin our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJFollow and

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