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| Palworld, Prince of Persia, Killer7 | 02 Feb 2024 | 01:03:20 | |
This is the episode where we talk about Drip in videogames. What is it? Does the flavor of the week game Palworld have it? How do we find it? See what the 6-hour discord convo was all about! Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| GOTYS 2023 | 19 Jan 2024 | 01:24:35 | |
You know, sometimes goty awards are better from a bit of a distance. We cover some fresh categories for the year including "Most Video Game Videogame," "Fastest time to skeleton," "Openest world," "Least Scrutable Game," and of course our classic "Oh Yeah, That Came Out??" We also decide on an ACTUAL goty, obviously. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Lethal Company, Cocoon, 13 Sentinels, Silent Hill 2, Astrea | 01 Dec 2023 | 01:26:33 | |
Keeping it chill with some warm-to-spiced takes as we ramp up for the GOTY roasts that are sure to come. Starting with the asymmetrical hijinks of Lethal Company, the somewhat unsatisfying puzzles of otherwise-vibey-as-hell Cocoon, and 13 Sentinels, which I immediately regret having missed a couple years ago. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Super Mario Wonder, Alan Wake 2, Balatro, Steam Deck | 10 Nov 2023 | 01:11:55 | |
Bad end is back and I guess we decided to wear our curmudgeon hats today because we're tossing wet blankets on two more of the most hyped games of the year: Alan Wake 2 and Super Mario Bros Wonder. Honestly, we really do like these games. We're simply giving a voice to those stray dissatisfactions rattling in the back of your brain. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Starfield, Lorcana, F-Zero 99 | 26 Sep 2023 | 01:23:34 | |
Starfield is out, and there's nothing to worry about folks, because this one doesn't pose any sort of threat to our already stacked GOTY lists. We talk about Bethesda's latest IP, in addition to Disney's new card game Lorcana and the flash-released F-Zero battle royale, F-Zero 99. Also: Armored Core 6, Unity drama, Subway Surfers, Densha De Go, and ThaBeast721's Beating Every N64 Game Challenge. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Armored Core 6 | 07 Sep 2023 | 01:39:09 | |
Kyle's back from Gamescom, and we're discussing both the biggest game conference of the year, and apparently one of the most exciting games of the year in the form of Armored Core 6. It's a good one, folks, and we've got a lot to say about the elegance of old-school game design, the excess of open worlds, and where we might possibly go from here. Also, the fan favorite TIPZ segment makes an appearance. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 10 Aug 2023 | 01:29:58 | |
We thought the auto-goty massive RPG of the year came out a couple months ago. Looks like we may have been wrong! Special guest Reid McCarter joins us to talk about Baldur's Gate 3 - the latest installment in the legendary series that manages to feels bigger, richer, and more important than any of us could have envisioned. It's spoiler free, so feel free to dive right in even as we hash out some of our biggest thematic and contextual takeaways. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Dave the Diver, Halls of Torment | 20 Jul 2023 | 01:07:30 | |
Get into the loop and strap yourself in, gamer, because we're talking about Dave the Diver and Halls of Torment - two new flavors of the month that are just begging to be played over and over again. Also: Diablo 4 and the challenges of games-as-goods vs games-as-services / AAA games aping indie aesthetics and philosophy to surprising success / The spiritual return of Flash games. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO
Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Diablo 4, Battlebit Remastered | 22 Jun 2023 | 01:00:16 | |
Video games are so fricking back. This week, we're talking Diablo IV and Battlebit Remastered, which hail the ongoing comeback of our beloved medium. We think. Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Tears of the Kingdom | 17 May 2023 | 01:52:49 | |
You know why we're here. We're tossing out new ideas, angles, themes, and insights about the hot game of 2023 and the sequel to the first game BAD END ever discussed in depth: Tears of the Kingdom! Stick around after the ending song for a mini solo-cast Josh recorded while Kyle had to step out. A few other topics discussed: - TotK as exploration of the "Permaweird" state of society in 2023 - FROMsoftian focus on deities and the sacred, as well as subversions of tradition that come with pushing against those expectations - unpacking the strange tendencies toward malice in TotK's design and balance - FOMO effect that makes you feel like youre missing out even as youre playing the game Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Pineapple on Pizza | 13 Apr 2023 | 01:07:18 | |
We're talking about two free games, one delightful and the other... well... a conversation-starter at the very least. Also: A Hat in Time, the Mario movie, and Boneraiser Minions. Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Resident Evil 4, Tears of the Kingdom, Have a Nice Death | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:56:48 | |
We've seen the new Zelda trailers and are hyped for the possibilities. Not so keen on a Resident Evil remake being the big seller once again this year, though. But maybe perma-deja vu's not so bad? Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO
Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| The Last of Us, Pizza Tower, Hi-Fi Rush, Atomic Heart | 17 Mar 2023 | 01:07:38 | |
We're back. Together again. Same Bad End you know and love, but now one of us has a kid. We talk about the ~year it's been since Kyle's been on the show, the meteoric rise of video games / slow decay of gaming, and the inherent limits of rhythm action set in 4/4. And also a game called Pizza Tower. Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| 2022 GOTYs, Part 2 | 22 Dec 2022 | 01:01:31 | |
BAD END's end of the year special continues. We're joined by listeners to talk about the games, trends, and battle passes that kept us going this very rough, suspiciously quiet year. Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| 2022 GOTYs, Part I | 08 Dec 2022 | 01:22:58 | |
It's been a minute but BAD END is BACK for our end of the year special! Kyle's still on admin leave, so we're joined by listeners to talk about the games, trends, and anime that kept us going this year. We'll be back with part 2 in two weeks! Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO
Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Every Zelda game, Escape Academy, Until You Fall, feat. Jacob Geller | 04 Aug 2022 | 01:37:11 | |
We're joined by video essayist Jacob Geller and editor/Superculture homie Zack Kotzer to discuss the strange impulse to dub every Zelda the "darkest ever," with other thoughts on VR, The Stanley Parable, Not for Broadcast, videogame aesthetics, and escape rooms. Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Stray, OoT TAS Showcase, film + games, ft. JJ Bersch | 21 Jul 2022 | 01:34:05 | |
The cat game is very pretty and cute but not quite everything we wanted. But still cool! Also: Film and its many connections with games. We're talking Annapurna, movie tie-ins, product placement, and Oscars-themed listener questions. Featuring special guest JJ Bersch, researcher at Blank Check Podcast. Support us on Patreon to join us live and gain discord access: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Neon White, Rogue Legacy 2, Ark Survival Evolved, ft. Blake Hester | 24 Jun 2022 | 01:35:38 | |
Game Informer's Blake Hester joins us as we discuss the clean speed of Neon White, nostalgia for games we missed out on, pleasurable rehashing via Rogue Legacy 2, and rock punching games. Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| V Rising, Naruto, Ranking of Kings, ft. Toussaint Egan | 10 Jun 2022 | 02:03:32 | |
We're back from a hiatus and joined by Polygon's Toussaint Egan to discuss the miserable state of game design via the new hot Steam hit V Rising, the recursive present and "cancelled" future, and a bunch of different anime series, including beloved classics such as Naruto and My Dress-Up Darling. Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Elden Ring | 10 Mar 2022 | 02:26:54 | |
Elden Ring has been out for a minute, and we spend the entirety of this episode digesting it. From conversations about the baroque inspirations behind its arc, to discourse around accessibility, to a few surprising turns in the game's George R. R. Martin-tinged localization, we dive deep into what's likely to become one of our top games of 2022. Find this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FakabW9msZ0 Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Vampire Survivors, Pokemon Legends Arceus, Sifu | 24 Feb 2022 | 01:27:15 | |
Let's be real, the first banger of the year (until Elden Ring) is/was Vampire Survivors, despite being a 3-dollar dodge-em-up that feels like a bastard child that could've come straight out of the Facebook ad-driven mobile shovelware camp. And yet, here we are in BAD END 112, praising it as one of the best games of the episode. Also included: the Eldritch Papers Please-ian plant identification simulator Strange Horticulture, and the lightly satisfying, heavily cringey brawler Sifu. Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cU14MxP1huQ Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Ultrakill, Ender Lilies, SOMA, Legion TD 2 | 27 Jan 2022 | 01:42:38 | |
Happy 2022 Gamers! It might be low season, but we're playing through some backlog games and some Steam top sellers to deliver you prime video game content. On the slate we've got the apparent GOAT contender SOMA (which we've just gotten around to), a latecomer for goty 2021 consideration in Ultrakill, the weeby moving wallpaper-esque Ender Lilies, and hardcore WC3 mod throwback Legion TD 2. We also discuss the prevailing perception of "quality" in games and how that interferes with good criticism, as well as important questions like: why doesnt steam have incognito mode yet?? Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cU14MxP1huQ Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Game Of The Year Awards 2021 | 16 Dec 2021 | 02:40:26 | |
It's a wrap on yet another year, and what better way to wrap 2021 than by gathering with friends and breaking down the many games and trends that kept us going this year? Sure there weren't many real Greats to speak of, but we looped through time and commiserated with online friends and saw glimpses of a couple genres at their best. So grab a glass'a 'nog, pull up a chair by the fire, and shoot the breeze about some good old videogames. Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GJkFRGSBu14 Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Arcane, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, Crab Game | 18 Nov 2021 | 01:32:22 | |
This week on BAD END, we're diving into Riot's new animated series Arcane, which feels like videogame nerd fanservice (not the sexual kind) as an act of benevolence. We're also talking about Forza Horizon 5's magnetic, often overwhelming extroversion, and the half-baked tactical/arcade crossover that is Halo Infinite Multiplayer (prepared for the flak on this one). Then we're laughing at clips of Crab Game, which is an honestly-pretty-funny meme game based on the popular TV show Squid Game. Find this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTMgiMaf0i4 Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Metroid Dread, Inscryption, Shadowbringers, AoE4, Back 4 Blood | 04 Nov 2021 | 01:49:06 | |
BAD END is back talking about videogames, and with about a month since our last time discussing things we played, we got a lot to cover! This week, we tear into Metroid Dread (despite digging it quite a bit). Not a bad game, but it loses a bit of Metroid's soul in exchange for some great action sequences. We're also discussing the 4th wall-breaking first-person card game Inscryption, Age of Empires 4, and Back 4 Blood - which is basically Left 4 Dead with crafting and leveling. Then listen to Josh gush about Final Fantasy XIV for like 15 minutes. If you can handle it. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD FOR SHADOWBRINGERS! TIMESTAMPS SO YOU CAN SKIP: Find this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTMgiMaf0i4 Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Developing Sable and Citizen Sleeper, ft. Greg Kythreotis and Gareth Damian Martin | 21 Oct 2021 | 01:38:26 | |
In today's episode we're joined by two special guests - game developers Greg Kythreotis of Shedworks (Sable) and Gareth Damian Martin (In Other Waters). We discuss the game development process, the act of pitching and marketing a game in a world where streaming and Steam reviews exist, the beauty and nostalgia of in-game architecture, and the secrets behind what goes into our save files. The insights may shock you. Download Sable:https://store.steampowered.com/app/757310/Sable/ Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Sable, Cruis'n Blast, Dandy Ace, Gloomhaven | 07 Oct 2021 | 01:27:06 | |
This week, we're diving into the sandy, Jbrekkie-soundtracked expanses of Sable, along with a Hades-like called Dandy Ace, the ending of Deathloop, and some board games. Which, by the way, are becoming more like videogames with every passing day. We're also covering some viewer questions about things like Far Cry, NPCs, desert island games, Twitch income strategies, and critical reappraisals of older games. Apologies for the scuffed first 20 minutes of the show, by the way! Kyle forgot to hit record so we were rolling without typical quality for a tad. Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZFpMm-MCS84 Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Deathloop, Hell Let Loose, Splitgate | 23 Sep 2021 | 01:36:29 | |
Is there an echo in here? This week we're digging into the time loopy antics of Deathloop, and not the time loopy antics of 12 Minutes, which we discussed last week. We're also talking about the 20-year cultural cycle and whether or not it applies to games. We've also got the war re-enactment-esque Hell Let Loose, and a bit of organizational feng shui in the form of Wilmot's Warehouse. Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K474EZFSjNM Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| 12 Minutes, Psychonauts 2, Humankind, Boyfriend Dungeon, Starbase | 02 Sep 2021 | 01:21:51 | |
This week we've got our gamer plates full, but we're spending most of it airing out our grievances with 12 Minutes - a game so clunky (and occasionally desperate) that we can't help but laugh a bit at its expense. We're also talking about the brilliant Psychonauts 2, our tangled-up issues with Boyfriend Dungeon, and the spreadsheet-like antics of Humankind. Also including: Cantata, Eliza, Starbase. Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/31uBzdZYaEw Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Death's Door, The Ascent, Halo Master Chief Collection | 12 Aug 2021 | 01:32:04 | |
Kyle's slammed with deadlines, and this week's BAD END features writer/art director/Superculture Network member Yussef Cole. We're discussing Halo Reach and the lost serenity of early Halo, as well as the so-good-it's-meh appeal of Death's Door. Then we're rambling about crit (again) with new Cyberpunk twin-stick-shooter The Ascent, and talking a bit about Odin Sphere and narrative in games. Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J6Yc6bBxsZE Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO
Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Creative technology, Before Your Eyes, feat. Nicole He | 29 Jul 2021 | 01:28:57 | |
This week's episode is all about videogames' artsy, cool, well-dressed younger sibling: creative technology. We're joined by Nicole He, one of the finest in the space today, whose works include a mind-reading Tinder-swipebot, a voice-activated game that parodies CSI "zoom and enhance" sequences, and an AI that interviewed Billie Eilish for Vogue. We discuss the brilliance (and shortcomings) of creative technology, the surprisingly wide gap between creative technology and gaming, and the difficulty of making art in a medium that comes pre-packaged with tons of social and political ramifications. Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sI1--0RG8bo See Nicole's work: https://nicole.pizza/ Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Griftlands, Chicory, Nioh | 15 Jul 2021 | 01:20:19 | |
Welcome to BAD END 101! This episode, we tackle the draw-em-up metroidvania Chicory, the flailing and absurd attack animations of Nioh, and the weird (but fun) vibes of card-roguelike Griftlands. Find us on YouTube: Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO
Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| 100th Episode Special! Our top 10 games ever, the last 4 years in games, and the future | 01 Jul 2021 | 02:23:06 | |
It's our 100th episode, and to celebrate, we're finally revealing our definitive top 10 games EVER. We're also discussing the last 4 years in videogame journalism/crit, and where we want things to go from here. Thanks to everyone for listening to our show, and here's to 100 more. This is the same audio version you know and love, but this episode also lives on YouTube with ~~video to go along with the sound. Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfO8P_s9iwkmWf9LB4LiGTg Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO
Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Resident Evil: Village, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Dragon Quest, Bloodborne | 27 May 2021 | 01:26:57 | |
Welcome to BAD END's first-ever video podcast! This is the same audio version you know and love, but this episode also lives on YouTube with video to go along with the sound. This week, we're talking about the paradox of fun survival horror in Resident Evil 8, along with the potential modern appeal of a Mass Effect Remaster. Since it's a video episode, we go on a couple tangents - discussing the merits of a new Dragon Quest, the bizarre genius of Bloodborne, Fortnite Dances, and, uh, tennis? Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07KyzbSGZnk Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Pokemon Snap, Nier Replicant | 13 May 2021 | 01:07:52 | |
As life transitions back into the weird alien world of reality, we're dipping our toes into the post-quarantine world with New Pokemon Snap and the open fields of Nier Replicant... which we're now experiencing for a second playthrough. Maybe we're more ready for a return to normal(ish) life than we think. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO
Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Nier Replicant, Balan Wonderworld, FUNLAND, ft. Zack Kotzer | 29 Apr 2021 | 01:48:46 | |
This week we're joined by writer and FUNLAND magazine creator Zack Kotzer to talk about the lost ethos of early gamer magazines, the amusing terribleness of Balan Wonderworld, and videogame genre-busting in Nier Replicant. Support FUNLAND at patreon.com/funlandmag, and follow the magazine's accounts on Twitter and Instagram @FunlandMag for more updates. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Break music is 3 31 from the Persona 3 OST Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Before Your Eyes, Adios, FFXIV, Feat. Bijan Stephen | 15 Apr 2021 | 01:50:33 | |
We're joined by journalist/streamer/podcaster Bijan Stephen to talk about gaming's greatest power fantasy: unalienated labor. We're also discussing the glorious perfection of Final Fantasy XIV, the ecstasy of shounen in 2021, and games like Bloodborne, Before Your Eyes, Valorant, Adios, and Deliver Us The Moon. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Break music is 3 31 from the Persona 3 OST Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Loop Hero, Monster Hunter Rise, FFXII The Zodiac Age, FFVIIR | 01 Apr 2021 | 01:49:39 | |
We're back on our Normal Episode beat this week, talking about videogame core loops of all kinds - some peaceful, some way too complex for their own good, some infuriating. We're talking about Loop Hero, the new indie hotness that's taken the idle roguelike world by storm, the new demo for Monster Hunter Rise, and FFXII the Zodiac Age, an old classic we're finally playing for the first time. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend 3:55 - Final Fantasy XII 24:00 - FFVIIR 39:37 - Monster Hunter Rise 51:54 - Loop Hero 1:12:50 - Listener questions Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| MTG, feat. DIIV's Cole Smith and Storefront Church's Lukas Frank | 18 Mar 2021 | 01:46:22 | |
This week, we're joined by Lukas Frank (Storefront Church) and Cole Smith (DIIV) to talk about Thoughtseize Interviews, a new show where they interview artists and gaming personalities while playing Magic the Gathering. We talk about community-building, the value of art in an increasingly-monetized world, the crossover between music and games, taste and criticism in a pandemic, and obviously, Magic The Gathering. Follow Thoughtseize Interviews on Twitter @ThoughtSeize and watch the show on Twitch and YouTube. New episodes stream every Monday at 5pm EST - support the show by subscribing or buying merch. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| In Other Waters, ft. Gareth Damian Martin | 25 Feb 2021 | 01:28:49 | |
Today we're joined by game creator and critic Gareth Damian Martin about In Other Waters, their new sci-fi exploration game. We discuss the interplay between game criticism and game design, the game development process as seen through the eyes of an outsider, and the discipline of architecture as it applies (and doesn't apply) to videogames. We also reveal a new partnership between Gareth's publication Heterotopias and SUPERCULTURE Network! BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Valheim, Hitman 3, Gunfire Reborn, One Step From Eden | 11 Feb 2021 | 01:26:20 | |
Now that we've been quarantined for almost a year, we're actually playing through our backlogs. We have a lot of games to talk about, including the new Steam bestseller Valheim, the weird beautiful stealth of Hitman 3, the mindless carnage of Gunfire Reborn, and more! We're also talking about videogame patents, and arguing whether or not stealth games are actually good. Join our patreon at patreon.com/badend if you wanna join us in our Tactics Ogre playthrough. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Disc Room, Hades, Cyberpunk 2077, ft. Mukqs | 28 Jan 2021 | 01:43:32 | |
This week, we're joined by music label founder and musician Maxwell Allison AKA Mukqs to talk about videogame music, DIY and experimental spaces for music and games, a 2020 arcade-style game called Disc Room, and the inherent value of videogames (if there's any to be had). BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| AI: The Somnium Files, Promesa, Cyberpunk 2077, ft. Natalie Flores | 14 Jan 2021 | 01:22:08 | |
This week, we're joined by Fanbyte contributor and The Game Awards Future Class member Natalie Flores (@heartimecia) to talk about Cyberpunk 2077's best character, an incredible 45-minute indie game called Promesa, the anime detective game AI: The Somnium Files, and maybe even a little K-pop... BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend 3:14 - Spiritfarer 18:37 - Paper Mario Origami King 30:44 - Oxygen Not Included 41:48 - Cyberpunk 2077 Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Game Of The Year Awards 2020 | 31 Dec 2020 | 02:10:29 | |
BAD END's long-awaited GOTY awards are here to conclude 2020. We're hashing out our favorite picks, recapping the trends that defined the year, and making way for the videogame landscapes yet to come. So lean in real close, keep your voice down to a whisper, and make sure the coast is clear. 2020 is finally gone, and we've got some crap to talk. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend 5:28 - What did we learn from "The Ideal Gaming Year?" 20:50 - Superlatives 1:28:15 - Our personal picks 2:00:34 - Official BAD END pick, wrap-up Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Cyberpunk 2077 (REAL review), Spiritfarer, Oxygen Not Included | 17 Dec 2020 | 01:55:20 | |
The year's biggest game - Cyberpunk 2077 - is officially out, and we're doing our best to avoid crashes so that we can actually talk about it. We're also discussing recent backlash against the game's developer CDProjektRED, as well as a sweet little game about death called Spiritfarer. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend 3:14 - Spiritfarer 18:37 - Paper Mario Origami King 30:44 - Oxygen Not Included 41:48 - Cyberpunk 2077 Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Cyberpunk 2077 Pre-Review, Paper Mario Origami King, Aim Lab, feat. Roy Graham | 03 Dec 2020 | 01:43:05 | |
This week we're joined by narrative designer, writer, and long-time friend Roy Graham. Get ready, because we're greasing up your cyberchips and dusting off our 20-barrel plasma guns to do an ADVANCE REVIEW of Cyberpunk 2077! It is satire so please dont get mad at us. We didn't actually play the game. We're also talking about the quietly brilliant new Paper Mario game, Halo novels, Josh's ever-mounting skills in Aim Lab, and of course... card games. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Break music is 3 31 from the Persona 3 OST Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Teardown, Ghostrunner, Phasmophobia, new consoles, feat. Emma Kidwell | 19 Nov 2020 | 01:25:01 | |
New consoles are out! Exciting new games are... potentially on the horizon! Joined by writer and game maker Emma Kidwell, we talk about a few recent games of interest and the inflated appeal of new videogame systems in these strange pandemic times. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Amnesia Rebirth, Paradise Killer, Cyberpunk 2077, feat. Yussef Cole | 29 Oct 2020 | 01:46:45 | |
This week, we're joined by videogame critic Yussef Cole to discuss the motherly horror of the new Amnesia game, the compelling aesthetic mishmash of Paradise Killer, and the upcoming (?) "event" game Cyberpunk 2077. We also delve into the declining appeal of graphical fidelity, and the gradual fall of realism in mainstream gaming. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Genshin Impact, Hades, Mortal Kombat 11, ft. Yung Skrrt | 15 Oct 2020 | 01:17:29 | |
Promise yourself not to spend too much cash as we discuss Genshin Impact, the latest anime gacha craze, with producer/viral artist/streamer Yung Skrrt. We're also diving into the Mortal Kombat 11 scene, our inability to understand the appeal of "lying games," and the exhausting, lucrative world of Twitch streaming. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||
| Caty's last episode. Hades, Spelunky 2 | 01 Oct 2020 | 01:36:34 | |
Caty is off to bigger and better things, so this is her final episode. To stave off the debilitating grief, we send her off with love from our listeners and some good ol' gamer talk. We're discussing a new all-time great roguelike/dungeon runner in the form of Hades, and Spelunky 2 - the sequel to one of the former best roguelikes ever. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eliza Tantivy, and Joshua Jarvis for donating at the Bad End Patron tier and above! Become a contributor at patreon.com/badend Intro/Outro music is "TABOO" by SEIHO | |||