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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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All Episodes

01:15:14

89 Fortnite Pays an Epic $520 Million Price on Privacy

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/12/23

Epic Games settled an FTC investigation alleging it had violated the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting too much data on minors and tricking them into unintended purchases. Epic has not admitted to wrongdoing, but will pay a whopping $520 million to put the case to bed. So, what does this mean for the future of a games industry that has its sights set on live service games, addictive loops, and microtransactions?We discuss this, what we've been playing, and much more.Read

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01:19:21

88 Our Favorite Reveals & Surprises From The Game Awards

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/12/16

'Tis the season for video game announcements, trailers, and shadow drops, and nobody brought the heat like Geoff Keighley and The Game Awards. Even if you don't care about the awards themselves, you can't deny the news that broke during the show.We take a look back at the trailers that piqued our interest, and the reveals our community is most looking forward to.Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.comJoin our Discord

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01:18:53

87 "Callisto Protocol" Has Bad Reviews and "Dwarf...

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/12/09

The long-awaited space horror spiritual successor to Dead Space is... bad? Editorial and fan reviews alike have criticized the new release for performance issues and lackluster gameplay. But how much envelope pushing does a franchise really need if fans just want moar Dead Space in their lives?Plus, the 20-year-old free colony simulator Dwarf Fortress finally has...graphics? The game is out now on Steam for the first time ever, and it's a watershed moment for the genre it more or less created

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01:17:30

86 Gardens, Graveyards, and How to Fix the Internet

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/12/02

Colette has a delightful new Steam demo to share, and Matt would like to talk to you about our Lord and Savior: Tech Trees. Plus, what YOU are playing on this fine post-Thanksgiving week.We also discuss the problems with modern social media and how we might make the Internet a better place for communities and fandoms.Colette's playing: Garden Galaxy (Demo)Matt's playing: Graveyard KeeperEmail us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.comJoin our Discord

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01:22:41

85 Pokémania and the Weirdest Pet Sim Ever

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/11/25

We dive into the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet hype (with help from our community), and explore the fine line between franchise innovation and video game comfort food.We also catch up on the Early Access roadblocks of Coral Island, what's the deal with A Little to the Left, and the polygonal pet sim hellscape that is: Wobbledogs.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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01:28:38

84 What If "Wordle" Had a Battle Pass? (w Jeff...

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/11/18

The New York Times has been a gaming company for decades, yet most crossword and puzzle fans don't consider themselves "gamers." This conversation shifted a bit when the Times purchased Internet sensation Wordle in January.Jeff Petriello is a producer at NY Times Games, a digital media vet, and game design professor at New York University. He joins us to discuss how bundling games into subscription services like NYT, Netflix, and Gamepass are changing the perceptions and study of play. He also

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01:17:44

83 Our Favorite November Nindies

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/11/11

Nintendo shared a wholesome lineup of fresh indie games this week, so we pluck out our most anticipated, along with some recently released games we're jazzed to try.Colette's playing: Coral IslandMatt's playing: Rogue Legacy 2Email 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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01:12:27

82 Spaghetti Factory

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/11/04

This week's episode is mostly about Target's home décor section, but we also squeeze in some discussion about ... video games!We cover what you've been playing, the fine line between goals and grind, and the sublime joys of automation.Colette's playing: Potion Permit & Coral IslandMatt's playing: Factorio on SwitchEmail 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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01:38:46

81 Do Video Games Make Kids Smarter?

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/10/28

The new Final Fantasy XVI trailer looks real pretty, but is it enough to get you excited about the next installment? We discuss the franchise's hits and misses, and where 16 might fit in the hallowed pantheon.Plus, a new study from the National Institute of Health finds that kids who game have more brain poppin'. We discuss whether that's causation or correlation, and why studies on video games are murky at best. Also, G4 TV is finally dead (again?) and we look back on where it missed the boat for

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01:26:08

80 Konami Took a Break From Pachinko Machines!!!

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/10/21

Silent Hill MANIA has befallen us, and Colette brings everyone up to speed on what was announced this week, the fandom's reaction, and why it matters.We also discuss Colette's forthcoming YA novel, Enter the Meta, which is now available for pre-order! Use the links below to purchase. And the merits of a pocket space MMO for the rest of us.Colette's playing: HYPE ABOUT SILENT HILLMatt's playing: Homeworld MobilePre-order Colette's book, Enter the Meta:Simon & Schuster: https://bit.ly/3z13d9TAmazon:

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01:19:23

79 Who Is Meta's Latest VR Headset For?

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/10/14

The Meta Quest Pro VR headset is here. It's lighter, and has more precise hand tracking, but a lower resolution, refresh rate, and battery life, and it's being marketed to creative professionals at a whopping $1,500. So who is this for? And will it move the needle on VR? We discuss the fractured VR audience, and why the Pro's specs and price tag may not line up for VR's biggest evangelists. Plus, Facebook's major trust problem, and why Valve is uniquely positioned to save us all from VR ecosystem

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01:21:07

78 LIVE Reactions to the Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/10/07

We URGENTLY react to the world premiere footage from the Super Mario Bros. animated movie, and discuss the commercial and cultural stakes for Nintendo as they approach next year's release.Also, what makes fishing and crafting good in certain games, while tedious in others? We also stand before the deluge of demos from Steam Next Fest, and share our picks and potentials.Colette's playing: Dredge (Demo) and Potion Permit (Demo)Matt's playing: 20 Minutes Till Dawn and Halo: ReachEmail us with what

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01:25:26

77 RIP Google Stadia: We Hardly Knew Ye

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/09/30

We lament the demise of cloud gaming service Google Stadia, and speculate on what it might portend for the future of game streaming. Plus, we cover what our community has been playing, and gape in awe at a music licensing miracle.Colette's playing: 20 Minutes Till Dawn & Metal HellsingerMatt's playing: MythicEmail 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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01:36:20

76 Disney Did an Animal Cross

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/09/23

This week we discuss what it takes to re-wire your home for a grown-up PC gaming lifestyle, the massive leaks of GTA VI and Diablo IV, and the strange machinations of Disney's $30 Early Access game that will one day be free to play?We also shine a spotlight on an up-and-coming indie developer called "Nintendo."Colette's playing: Disney Dreamlight ValleyMatt's playing: Splatoon 3Email us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.comJoin our Discord

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01:21:39

75 Attack of the Video Game News

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/09/16

This week has more game news than you can swing a dead cat at, so we run down the highlights from Nintendo's September Direct, Sony's State of Play, and peek across the ocean at what's poppin' at the Tokyo Game Show.Plus, the infinite charm of Cursed to Golf, the winners of our Discord giveaway, the near-future of the VR market, and why doesn't Disney make more AAA console games these days?Colette & Matt are playing: Cursed to GolfEmail us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the

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01:27:32

74 Boomers Talk About Fortnite

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/09/09

Have you heard of Fortnite? It is a popular video game that is sweeping the nation. Matt shares his thoughts about diving in for the first time ever, while Colette wraps up her Vampire Survivors obsession to focus on ... golf? Also, what's up with the Thai entertainment industry? (A question that no one has ever asked until this moment.)We cover Free-to-Play FOMO, and should Queen Elizabeth II (RIP) become a leader in Civilization?We have 3 Steam keys for Cursed to Golf, courtesy of Chuhai Labs! If

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01:11:30

73 Maybe Animal Crossing Was a Pandemic MMO for Muggles

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/09/02

Would you take your Steam Deck on a cruise ship? Your answer to this question is better than any horoscope.Also, Sony's investment in mobile MMOs and live service games leads us to a conversation about how platforms and ecosystems are so important in bringing "Muggles" (i.e. non-traditional gamers) into games — specifically, how the persistent worlds of our own Animal Crossing islands kinda became a social MMO that 30 million people played throughout the pandemic. The future of live service has a

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01:38:58

72 Gamescom Rom-Com 2022

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/08/26

We run down the teasers, announcements, updates, and surprises from Gamescom 2022, conduct our court-mandated Vampire Survivors check-in, and share some fresh gems we've been playing.Also, the lessons of being a "fast follower" in the games and tech industries.Colette's playing: PlateUp! and Onsen MasterMatt's playing: Empires of the UndergrowthEmail us with what you're playing and we'll read it on the show! HaveEnteredTheChat@gmail.comJoin our Discord community: https://discord.gg/5xz84B9RRJFollow

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00:59:28

71 Killing Much Harder

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/08/19

The depth and complexity of a game has nothing do with with its control scheme, graphical fidelity, or writing, as our continued obsession with Vampire Survivors proves. We spin the wheel and pick the 5 winners of our Vampire Survivors giveaway! Listen here or check the Discord to see if you've won!Also, the beauty of ASCII animation, how online communities allow games to indulge in mechanical complexity, and...Rock Simulator?Colette's playing: MOAR Vampire SurvivorsMatt's playing: Stone Story

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01:15:36

70 We Can't Stop Playing 'Vampire Survivors' Send Help

Colette & Matt Have Entered the Chat ·

2022/08/12

Vampire Survivors, the indie darling that's sweeping the nation, only uses one stick. But its strategic complexity is a miles-deep "just one more run" rabbit hole, and Colette may never climb out.Speaking of hopeless addictions, Matt has returned to Sea of Thieves for its Season 7 Captaincy Update, and is also checking out Monster Sanctuary, which is a Poké-like Metroidvania with Final Fantasy-esque combat. Phew!Also, the incomprehensible size of Tencent and its continued domination of the

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