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Triple Click

A podcast about video games, hosted by Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier. New episodes every Thursday.

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01:12:01

What Do You Do About That One Jerk In Chat?

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2024/10/24

How do you handle that one jerk in your gaming group? What games are good for each season? And what don't Kirk, Jason, and Maddy agree on? This week, we're opening up the mailbag for your burning questions on all that and much more.One More Thing:Kirk: I Am Your Beast (PC/Steam)Maddy: The “I Hate Bill Maher” podcastJason: SunderfolkLINKS:The New York Times on Xalavier Nelson Jr: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/22/arts/xalavier-nelson-strange-scaffold.htmlJason’s Bloomberg interview with Mike

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01:01:00

Triple Play: Metaphor: ReFantazio

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2024/10/17

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy take a deep dive into Metaphor: ReFantazio, the new game from a team of former Persona directors at Atlus. They talk about Metaphor's gameplay, its similarities to (and differences from) Persona 5, and what they like and don't like about this stylish new RPG.One More Thing:Kirk: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)Maddy: Agatha All AlongJason: LOST (2004)LINKS:Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinBuy Triple Click Merch:

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01:03:12

Triple Play: Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

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2024/10/10

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk conjure echoes of themselves to record a podcast and then sit back and eat some chips. It's time to talk The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom!One More Thing:Kirk: Delicious in Dungeon (Netflix)Maddy: Elsbeth [Paramount+]Jason: Metaphor: ReFantazioLINKS:Featuring excerpts from the Echoes of Wisdom score and “Sleep Walking Orchestra” by BUMP OF CHICKEN from Delicious in DungeonSupport Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinBuy Triple Click Merch:

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00:22:07

EXCERPT: Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of...

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2024/10/07

Here's a special treat — the first chapter of Jason Schreier's PLAY NICE: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, read by Ray Chase and free for all Triple Click listeners. You can buy the audiobook right here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jason-schreier/play-nice/9781668639818/

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01:04:39

The Rise and Fall of Blizzard Entertainment

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2024/10/03

How did Blizzard transform from one of the most beloved game companies on the planet into a shell of itself? This week, Maddy and Kirk probe Jason about his new book — PLAY NICE: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment (out October 8) — which chronicles the 33-year history of the company behind Warcraft, StarCraft, Overwatch, and Diablo. They talk about Blizzard's string of corporate parent companies, the development struggles of Overwatch 2, the wild story of Blizzard North, and much

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01:07:16

UFO 50, Tactical Breach Wizards, and More Indie Games

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2024/09/26

A ton of indie games have come out over the last few weeks and months, so it's time for a roundup! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about UFO 50 (which is really 50 games in one), Arranger, The Operator, Tactical Breach Wizards, and The Plucky Squire. Some they like... some they don't!One More Thing:Kirk: Apple TVMaddy: Crime Scene CleanerJason: The NFL preseasonLINKS:Preorder Jason’s Book! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jason-schreier/play-nice/9781538725429/Support Triple Click:

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00:01:36

A Special Announcement

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2024/09/23

We're doing something pretty cool.

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01:03:53

PS5 Pro, Annapurna Exodus, And Concord's Demise

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2024/09/19

It's time for some news! The Triple Click gang gathers to talk about the newly announced PS5 Pro ($700!), the Annapurna Interactive exodus, and the tragic demise of Concord, a game that lasted less than two weeks.One More Thing:Kirk: Rebel Ridge (2024, Netflix)Maddy: Nimona (2023, Netflix)Jason: Fleishman Is In Trouble (Taffy Brodesser-Akner)LINKS:The (really good!) NYT article about Ezra Edelman’s lost Netflix Prince documentary:

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01:02:16

Astro Bot Is Delightful

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2024/09/12

The new PlayStation 5 exclusive Astro Bot is an extraordinary platformer, one that just continues to surprise and delight Jason, Maddy, and Kirk. The gang talks about their favorite moments, what makes a platformer feel good, and whether all those PlayStation references might be a little much.One More Thing:Kirk: Furiosa: A Mad Max SagaMaddy: The Fall Guy (2024)Jason: The God of the Woods (Liz Moore)LINKS:Oli Welsh’s Astro Bot review: https://www.polygon.com/review/447564/astro-bot-reviewJason’s

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00:57:21

Triple Play: Star Wars Outlaws

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2024/09/05

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason grab their blasters and hop on their speeder bikes for a trip to Star Wars Outlaws, the latest game in a galaxy far, far away. They talk about what they like, what they don't like, and break down the Star Wars-iness of it all.One More Thing:Kirk: StReam DeckMaddy: Love Lies Bleeding (2024)Jason: Ace Attorney Investigations CollectionLINKS:Featuring excerpts from “Star Wars” by John Williams from Star Wars and “Kay Vess, Outlaw” and “The Trailblazer” by Wilbert Roget II from

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00:59:58

How Should Video Game Companies Be Run?

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2024/08/29

What's the best way to run a video game company? Do people care less about graphics these days? And did Maddy get a say in the Polygon redesign? It's time to answer some burning questions!One More Thing:Kirk: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (Netflix)Maddy: 5-4 podcastJason: Star Wars OutlawsLINKS:Ethan failing every QTE in Heavy Rain’s best chase scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSTYpaRp5kQPreorder Jason’s Book

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00:58:06

We Finish Resident Evil 2 Remake

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2024/08/22

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk finish up their playthrough of Resident Evil 2 Remake. They talk about their second run through the game (as Leon this time), that big, beautiful police station, and that truck driver at the end... which, like, what?One More Thing:Kirk: Godzilla Minus OneMaddy: Fields of MistriaJason: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)LINKS:Preorder Jason’s Book! https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/jason-schreier/play-nice/9781538725429/Support Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinBuy Triple

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01:04:25

How Are Games Made By One Person So Good?

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2024/08/15

How can video games made by a single person surpass $200 million AAA beasts? What are some weird things that have happened to the Triple Click gang because of games? And has the era of paid expansions come to an end? This week, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy answer listener questions!One More Thing:Kirk: Mistborn (Sanderson)Maddy: HacksJason: The Bright Sword (Lev Grossman)LINKS:Featuring an excerpt from the Balatro theme by LouisFBen Abraham’s “Permanent Death,” a 2009 permadeath run through Far Cry 2:

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01:00:54

Video Game Maps!

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2024/08/08

The Triple Click gang puts on their cartography monocles and mulls over the eternal question of what makes for a video game map? They talk about what they like and don't like in the maps of games like Resident Evil 2 and Elden Ring, what maps say about our relationship with games, and the joy of exploring!One More Thing:Kirk: Steamworld Heist II Maddy: Dream Scenario (2023)Jason: Red Dead's History (Tore C. Olsson)LINKS:Preorder Jason’s Book

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01:02:27

Triple Play: Resident Evil 2 (2019)

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2024/08/01

Kirk won last year's predictions bet, so it's time to play the Resident Evil 2 remake! The Triple Click gang makes their way through the police station, gets chased by Mr. X, and screams a lot of obscenities in a gross sewer.One More Thing:Kirk: The OperatorMaddy: The Lord of the Rings Extended EditionsJason: Long Island Compromise (Taffy Brodesser-Akner)LINKS:https://www.polygon.com/lord-of-the-rings/22811800/gollum-lord-of-the-rings-actor-andy-serkis-weta-digitalPreorder Jason’s Book

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01:01:48

Cheating In A Video Game

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2024/07/25

When is it OK to cheat in a video game? When is it not OK? This week, the Triple Click gang ponders all things cheating, from codes to mods, and talks about the ethical dilemmas (or lack thereof) when it comes to altering the intended experience in a video game.One More Thing:Kirk: Twister (1996)Maddy: Suicide Squad IsekaiJason: Blink 182 (Live at Citi Field)LINKS:You Are Good’s Twister episode: https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good/twister-w-niko-stratis/Preorder Jason’s Book

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01:11:59

The Games That Shaped Our Childhoods

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2024/07/18

In this bonus episode, Kirk, Jason and Maddy each picked five games that played a formative role in their development as little lower-case “g" gamers. And then they talked about them!KIRK:TMNT: Fall of the Foot Clan (1990) Kings Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow (1992) Quest For Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness (1993) The 7th Guest (1993) Magic: The Gathering (1993)MADDY:Tetris (1989)Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins (1992)The Oregon Trail Deluxe (1992)Myst (1993)Doom (1993)JASON:Zork Zero

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01:03:06

Our Favorite (Bad) Movie Tie-In Games

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2024/07/11

Who makes money when a game is sold but its developer has shut down? What otherwise good behaviors might tank creative projects? And what are the best (bad) movie tie-in games? This week, the gang opens up the mailbag to take some of your excellent questions.One More Thing:Kirk: Elantris (Brandon Sanderson)Maddy: SelacoJason: Final Fantasy XIVLINKS:Jason’s Suicide Squad Story:

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00:56:49

We're Still Obsessed With Elden Ring's DLC

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2024/07/04

It's time to revisit Elden Ring... again. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason are still obsessed with Shadow of the Erdtree (or should we say Scadu of the Erdtree?) and its sprawling new regions and dungeons. They talk about why they're captivated, what makes its level design so great, and those pesky quests that will lock you out if you breathe on them wrong.One More Thing:Kirk: 1000xResist (Switch and PC)Maddy: Master Chef JuniorJason: Real Americans [Rachel Khong]LINKS:Preorder Jason’s Book

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01:01:42

Triple Play: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

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2024/06/27

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy put on their finest Tarnished gear and get ready for a trip to the Shadow Realm. How does Elden Ring's big expansion compare to the base game? What's it like to revisit the game in 2024? And is it really too difficult?One More Thing:Kirk: Hit Man (2024, Netflix)Maddy: Butterfly In The Sky (Reading Rainbow documentary)Jason: Babel (R.F. Kuang)LINKS:Kirk’s Dragon Age Explainer: https://kotaku.com/a-beginners-guide-to-all-things-dragon-age-1658487212Preorder Jason’s Book

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