Start with deep dives into the mechanics of Chris and John's most recent picks: Atelier Ayesha and Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Segue with an Anthem story about the devs ignoring the loot problem in a hilarious fashion. Top it off with the technol

Gaming in the 90s - Season 2, Episode 4

Apr 28th, 2019 2h 32m

John uses his powers of beer entrepreneurship for good, which angers people who hate happiness. Business trials and family life impede Chris and John's gaming so they travel back to a magical time - school in the 90s. (Magical due to gaming, n

Anthem, Epic Store Epic Takedown, Loot Shooters - Season 2, Episode 3

Mar 26th, 2019 1h 26m

It's there in the title! We give Anthem more time than it deserves. Chris has a bone to pick with Epic. John has a bone to pick with Anthem. Loot-Shooters are a thing. Hyphen? No hyphen? You decide!

Interview! Smash! Looters! - Season 2, Episode 2

Mar 18th, 2019 1h 29m

Chris and John post up at 4th Tap Brewing during the weekly Smash Bros. tournament hosted by Smash United. As usual, they proceed to shit all over many beloved games. This time the whole looter genre is targeted. Inspired by Anthem, they debate

How Much Game Is Too Much Game? - Season 2, Episode 1

Feb 23rd, 2019 1h 23m

We're back! Yeah, season 2. We had some life events. But here we are, still talking about games. Chris finds the limit of game narrative and John is still talking about world-building from Rockstar. Plus Apex and getting your ass kicked by 12 y

Episode 015: Difficult Sauce

Aug 16th, 2018 1h 26m

Welcome to episode 15. Just shy of 29 years. Not 29 years of podcasting, but 29 years of yakkin' about video games. Only 15 episodes of turning those conversations into a podcast. John takes another shot at No Man's Sky with the NEXT release,

Episode 014: GTA Mario Edition

Aug 3rd, 2018 1h 35m

John spends a bit of time with Talos Principle and Reign, Chris talks Pillars 2 expansions, and then they dig into For Honor and fighting game training techniques. Like, REALLY dig in. Probably more than you should care about, but they care abo

Episode 013: Turn-Based vs. Real Time Pause

Jul 24th, 2018 1h 11m

Two guys talking about the pros/cons of turn-based strategy combat and real-time pause combat. You didn't know you needed that in your life, did you?! Also, John starts to dig into the Devolver lounge at the brewery, Chris shares some choice wo

Episode 012: "...like adult Pokemon." "Phrasing."

Jul 18th, 2018 1h 26m

3DSish, Pillars 2ish, Shin Megami Tenseiish, and a whole lot of XCom-2. Also, we argue about the usage of the world vanilla. Yeah, we've got your hard-hitting podcast right here.

Episode 011: Like, actually 100 games.

Jul 12th, 2018 1h 22m

We go through every game announced at E3 with all the in-depth, careful, rigorous analysis you've come to expect from the stellar journalists at No Sick Days. Every. Single. Game. Disclaimer: There are no journalists at No Sick Days. Disclaimer

Episode 010: Fail States

Jul 10th, 2018 1h 11m

Here we talk about fail states, death, and game saves.

Bonus Episode 01: Live from Dreamhack ATX 2018

Jun 14th, 2018 56m 58s

Our very first bonus episode, recording from the floor of Dreamhack ATX 2018 across three days. You're welcome.

Episode 009: Dreamhack ATX 2018

Jun 9th, 2018 1h 34m

We spent three days stumbling around Dreamhack. Then we sat down and recorded us talking about it for like, at least an hour. Maybe a bit longer. You're welcome.

Episode 008: Not a Baldur's Gate Podcast

May 31st, 2018 1h 10m

Back and forth about: The Rockets (also not a sports podcast) PubG vs Fortnite (lawsuits!) Lineage II (the grind is real) Ultima 7 Technomancer Wasteland 2 / Baldur's Gate 2 Tekken 7 (training!) DreamHack (this weekend!) ...and more. Links: - "

Episode 007: Virtual Sneakers! No Wear and Tear!

May 26th, 2018 1h 24m

Meandering on about:- Dreamhack (almost here!)- Lineage 2 (enough already)- Blood Bowl 2 (bad at luck)- Andrew Reitano and Super Russian Roulette (fun for the whole family!)- Mutant League Football Reboot (eh)- Madden Games (so many)- N

Episode 006: We Got A Name

May 17th, 2018 1h 38m

Ramblin' about:- New name! (Only 6 episodes late)- Name that song- Lineage II (John, stop.)- Shadow Tactics (Not Strike.)- Blood Bowl 2 (and the demise of the Bogus Journeymen)- Delta Green (You can be Scully if you want)- Vikings (like

Episode 006: We Got a Name Podcast

May 16th, 2018 1h 38m

Ramblings about:Podcast name! (only 6 episodes late)Shadow Tactics (not strike)Lineage II (Massive May Patch)Guessing the songs (from last episode)Blood Bowl (Bogus Journeymen get crushed)Delta Green (You can be Scully if you want)Viking

Episode 005: Top 50 For Ever

May 9th, 2018 1h 17m

Ya know. This:- Lineage II Revolution (John, stop.)- HQ (Scott has all the words)- Shadow Strike (Real time, real time)- Blood Bowl 2 (In video game format!)- For Honor (Back for more)- Texas Showdown (Tekken! Dragonball Fighter Z, Street

Episode 004: Didn't Make the Cut

May 1st, 2018 1h 19m

Dang, we're organized this time.- Obligatory Lineage II Revolution (It's short, don't worry)- Zero-K (TA revival?)- War Thunder (Mmmm....explosions)- LOOT BOXES (Illegal in two countries!)- Mars: War Logs (it's a game)- Metro 2033 (it's

Episode 003: Ready Player Suck

Apr 19th, 2018 1h 1m

- Lineage II (you know it, still at it)- Dawn of War (tossin nades)- Fatal1ty (still relevant? maybe? ehh?)- Star Wars Battlefront II (not about loot boxes)- Superhot (mmmmm....tastey time mechanics)- Sleeping Dogs (so much to offer!)- Gr

Episode 002: Serious Karaoke

Apr 11th, 2018 58m 24s

Yakkin' about games like:- Dragon Ball Fighter Z (so many moves, so little time)- Lineage II (more! reaching the 140's)- PubG Mobile (death by environment)- Sleeping Dogs (ultimate romance simulator)- Dynasty Warriors 9 (well, more like th

Episode 001: Coolness Density Factor

Apr 4th, 2018 1h 16m

Episode 1 of what has a working title of "So, What Are You Playing?"In this episode:Lineage IILegend of Zelda - Breath of the WildHalo 5Cities: SkylinesLayers of FearDragon Ball FighterZFor Honor

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