In our on going look at the "meta" surrounding video games and pop culture, we look at when things come to an end. Is the ending important? Can it ruin an otherwise perfectly great work? Can they elevate a mediocre piece? Do we much too much st

The Curse of Fandom

May 15th, 2018 50m 12s

Nearly a year after the Szechuan-gate, and half a year after Logan-pocalypse, Andy and Ben look at the culture and the toxicity of fan culture and fandom. Yet, is the discussion more nuanced than is generally discussed? Is it possible to remove

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Feb 5th, 2018 1h 6m

The recent Star Wars Movies have caused a bit of a stir. From The Force Awakens on, there has been a lot of discussion over where these movies rank. Ben and Andy delve into their separate opinions to ask each other, what are they missing about

Scott Pilgrim v Superman - Hero on Hero

Nov 22nd, 2017 1h 20m

In the grim modern reality, we all look to a hero. But who? Ben and Andy discuss their chosen heroes and their role in today's world, with one supporting the most historically recognizable superhero of all time and one supporting the very emble

Assassins Creed

Nov 15th, 2017 45m 16s

Ten years since the release of the first game, Andy and Ben look back on two of the more controversial entries of the Assassins Creed franchise. Does 'Screed 1 still hold up? Is the story of Connor Kenway looked down on for the wrong reasons? L

Episode 4: Dark Souls....PRAISE!

Oct 11th, 2017 58m 20s

Ben tries to convince Andy to praise the sun.In the lands of Lothric, Lordran and Drangleic, there are 2 rules; gitgud and PRAISE THE SUN! Ben once more delves into a series he loves to show Andy how, despite the scary representation, the Dar

Episode 3: The Last of Us, The First Fight

Oct 3rd, 2017 1h 17m

Andy and Ben talk about the - apparently divisive - masterpiece, The Last of Us. In the first episode where both hosts have actually played the game, the second most feted game of all time, how could anyone miss anything? Ben, apparently, can.

Episode 2: Mass Effect

Sep 19th, 2017 1h 8m

Ben tries to sell Andy on BioWare's space opera, Mass Effect.In the 10 years since the release of the game, Mass Effect has developed a massive fan base, and many controversies. We go back to the start, as Andy questions Ben on why this game