In 2024, a video game podcast was recorded about history. This single piece of recorded audio, while seemingly benign, would have untold ramifications across the media landscape for the next century. In this text, we will be exploring those ramifications and comparing what media looked like before and after Left Trigger Right Trigger's History episode (LTRTH). Before we dig in, let's look at the episode itself. Here are the pertinent details:

David looks back. Giovanni sees the present. Greg can't see back far enough.

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Games discussed: Assassin's Creed Origins, Astro Bot, Lenny's Time Machine

Kotaku Astro Bot Review

Giovanni's Digital Trends Astro Bot Review

Lenny's Time Machine

Greg here, hat in hand. I'd like to apologize for misusing the word toyetic. I used it as if it meant "toy-like" or "possessing the properties one might expect in a toy" but it actually means "potentially marketable as a toy." I made a mistake! Sometimes mistakes are made during the heat of the crucible of a podcast recording. I will strive to do better. Anyways!

In this episode, Giovanni delves the electronic ocean, David puts things on his reader device, Greg wants to make little doodads....OF HELL.

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Games discussed: Electroplankton, Splatoon 3, Hades

Yu-Gi-Oh x Hello Kitty Happy Meal Toys

Step into the cleansing waters of this LTRT episode to unburden yourself of your guilt. Here at LTRT Medical Spa, we aim to find the root of what ails you and release you from it as quickly as possible. Now we know what you're thinking and yes, sometimes it does involve a hacksaw. But have faith knowing the waters will sanitize any open wound until your body, now free of its guilt, heals itself faster than it ever has before. So please, for you and your body's sake, please join us in the waters, won't you?

In this episode: David releases the guilt of continuing on, Giovanni releases the guilt of committing murder, Greg releases the guilt of leaving friends behind.

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Games discussed: Honkai: Star Rail, XCOM 2, Pokemon Shield

Attention!! we've put together a playlist of the music mentioned in this episode! You can listen along by clicking the link down in our show notes!

Folks - we're overwhelmed to introduce our very special 100th episode! Almost four years ago we got on a discord call and hashed out what this show would look like. After a couple trial runs we landed on the structure that's carried us through the last 100 episodes.

Almost as soon as we released our first episode we got a request to cover Music as a topic. In fact, Music came up every time we asked for topic suggestions. It's by far our most requested topic and we wanted to make sure we did it justice. This is an extra long episode with a ton of commentary from our friends and colleagues who've supported and inspired us over the years. This show wouldn't be what it is without their support, and this show wouldn't exist at all without you, our listeners. Thank you all for 100 episodes! Here's to 100 more!

Greg takes us through a musical dreamscape. Dave has flashbacks to his days in QA. Colin gets into a sick groove that doesn't go too fast. Giovanni lets the music take him away. 

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Games discussed include Little Nemo: The Dream Master, Sonic the Hedgehog, Donkey Kong Country, and Metroid Prime. 

Show Notes: 

Playlist of the songs mentioned in this episode

The Genius of the Super Mario Bros. "Game Over" Theme, Andrew Schartmann, Slate

A video called "Every Time The Lightsabers Clash The Wilhelm Scream Happens"

A Reddit Post on whether time travel is possible in the Sonic universe

Orson Welles' wine commercial

Hey everyone, it's your hosts from Left Trigger Right Trigger! We wanted to let you know that our next episode is our 100th episode! We're going to make it super special so please make sure that you tune in for it! 

Rank: it's for more than just stinky cheeses. This episode breaks down all the systems we use to understand hierarchy and competition. Greg laments the loss of his Ms. PacMan high score. Giovanni puts us all in the Stuber-verse. Colin hates on Canada Dry (again). Dave brainstorms a new language specifically for rating games.

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Games discussed include Astro's Playroom, FUSER, Battlefield 3, and Devil May Cry 5

We're so, so happy to welcome our guest Ellie Karavas to this very special episode of Left Trigger Right Trigger. Ellie is a musician, producer, and retro game collector who proposed the topic of Cards, resulting in Greg's immediate combustion. You can find Ellie's record label over at Jam Eater Records (which also has a great podcast and a patreon that you should check out) and her retro collector YouTube channel over at Jam Eater Gaming.

Listeners, this is it. The episode you've all been waiting for. We finally answer the question you've all been asking for the last three years of this show: what can Kenny Rogers' The Gambler teach us about game design? Greg shows us when to hold 'em. Ellie discusses when to fold 'em. Dave decides when to walk away. Colin figures out when to run. And Giovanni? Well... G knows the best you can hope for is to die in your sleep. That's cards, folks!

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Games discussed include Magic: The Gathering Arena, The Pokémon Trading Card Game (1 & 2), Yu-Gi-Oh! The Eternal Duelist Soul, Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gwent

To all our listeners, we love you and we hope this episode helps you endure the everlong, unending events of 2020. And you know, maybe this episode title is a little on the nose, but we know podcasts that use subtext and they're all cowards.

Listeners, this episode is a lighthearted romp through Hell - a useful metaphor for, well, a lot of things it turns out. Greg is banished to the spirit realm for the second time in the history of this podcast. Colin tries to vape the water NASA found on the moon. Dave reveals to no one's surprise that he's the only Yu-Gi-Oh expert in the room. Giovanni explores the real world bullet hell of walking down the street. 

Games discussed include: Afterparty, Lucah: Born of a Dream, Afterlife, Last Word

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Show Notes: 

Politics of The Self in LUCAH: Born of a Dream - Catherine Brinegar and Jessica Harvey, RE:BIND

Listeners... welcome to a scary, creepy, terrifying episode 70 minute blooper. Our most prolific guest and least prolific friend Andrew Zucosky joins us once again to discuss a topic close to everyones' hearts: Masks. Except it wasn't supposed to be masks? Look, this episode has a solid twist about an hour in so make sure you stick around for that.

Giovanni breaks with the flock and decides not to be a duck. Colin almost turns this into yet another Destiny podcast. Dave quite literally deflates towards the end of the episode. Greg sabotages this whole episode. 

Games discussed include: World of Warcraft, Champions Online, Dota 2, Majora's Mask, and Hotline Miami

Show Notes: 

Baldur’s Gate 3 makers tell players to stop being so basic- Cass Marshall, Polygon

Important note - Giovanni, Dave, and Greg are all in a band called Duckspeak that just released their latest album, Death To All Kings. You can check it out on any streaming service or purchase it from their bandcamp (duckspeak.bandcamp.com). Thanks for listening!

The videogame industry is undergoing a lot of turmoil these days. Toxic executives are being ousted. Studios that stated they intended to avoid crunch are forcing their staff to work 6 day weeks. Publishers continue to buy, sell, and gut studios as they wish. It's a wild time, so we thought we'd take this episode to get a little serious and cover some important and timely issues in the industry. Instead, we argued about sandwiches for 12 minutes.

For real though we do eventually highlight some of our favorite studios in the context of a difficult, awful industry. Get ready for a real one, listeners. Giovanni digs a hole. Greg divulges his recipe for vegan mayo. Dave ponders where the "style" of a studio resides. Colin makes this all about capitalism once again. 

Games (and studios) discussed include: SteamWorld Dig (Image & Form), Bastion (Supergiant Games), Crusader Kings 3 (Paradox Interactive), and Hyper Light Drifter (Heart Machine)

Show Notes: 

This Crusader Kings 3 player ate the Pope - Christopher Livingston, PC Gamer

Paradox Interactive's QA staff allege poor treatment, low pay, and mismanaged layoffs - Imogen Beckhelling, Rock Paper Shotgun

Game Developers Behind Dead Cells, Night in the Woods, and More Share Why the Co-Op Studio Model Works - Caty McCarthy, US Gamer

Important announcement - from September 20 - 26 there's a very special charity drive going on over at Mars' Best Brisket. It's a weeklong audio comedy event raising money for Lovin' Spoonfuls, a food rescue located in Boston. There are some super talented and funny people you can hear in a short run of episodes. If you can, please go support their charity drive right here:

• Gofundme for Lovin' Spoonful by Mars Best Brisket 

Listeners! It's time to put on a cozy sweater, grab a mug of tea, and stumble off an unseen ledge, perishing instantly. The topic is Fall and we discuss all the different permutations of that word. Colin ponders about brain chemicals. Greg goes back to school. Dave forgets how to talk as soon as the episode starts. Giovanni explains Gundam to us. It's Fall, whatever that means!

Games discussed include Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, Dauntless, Assassin's Creed, and Mixolumia

Human beings. Together. On the Internet. Interacting. Relating. Feeling Emotions. Having thoughts. This is what we call a social way of living. And Left Trigger Right Trigger is what we call this podcast. 

The topic is Social and that means we cover all the wild ways we engage in games with multiple people. Colin founds a digital government. Dave gets thoughtful about suffrage. Giovanni installs patented cyberware into his body. Greg becomes a Fortnite streamer.

Games discussed include NationStates, Everybody Votes, PlayStation Home, and Golf with Your Friends. 

If you thought we couldn't squeeze any more gimmicks or bad jokes into Double-O August then listeners, we are pleased to inform you that you've underestimated just how malleable, stretchable, and compressible this show can be. Get ready for GOO, a topic that absolutely none of our listeners asked for! Giovanni explores Goo as a thematic foil for non-goo beings. Greg pitches a new egg-replacement product. Colin coins the term WAG (Wet Ass Gooigi). Dave ruins our show notes (make sure to check those below). 

We're streaming over on twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger - join us every Thursday at 7:30 ET as we raise money for The Bail Project and play through Final Fantasy VII Remake Hard Mode! We're going to be raising money every week until we finish the game. Come join us!

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Games discussed include World of Goo, Luigi's Mansion 3, Arms, and Ringfit Adventure

Show Notes:

Helix's Horrible Screams

The scourge of Double-O August (Oogust, or Augoost) is upon us once again! And this time the topic is... Good. It's just Good. The episode is a pretty decent one. There are some jokes and some actually relevant points. Not amazing but you know. It's good. Greg invents a new language. Giovanni longs for a time when games could just be. Colin peddles soft Marxism. Dave ponders if anyone can ever be truly "Good." 

We're streaming over on twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger - join us every Thursday at 7:30 ET as we raise money for The Bail Project and play through Final Fantasy VII Remake Hard Mode! We're going to be raising money every week until we finish the game. Come join us!

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Games discussed include Ghost of Tshishima, Dance Dance Revolution, Offworld Trading Company, and Infamous.

Ok folks, it appears we've made a si able mistake. Somehow in making jokes about an invisible  , we've seemingly made all  s we try to type invisible. We were just goofing, you know, just getting ja  y with our words. I don't know what deity has caused this. None of us are particularly  ealous in our religious beliefs, yet this certainly implies some kind of digital force that has messed with what we can or cannot do. If it wouldn't cause a ba illion emails to get sent to us, I'd blame "Arthur Smarts" for this.

In this episode: David hits the wall, Giovanni has heard enough, Tess keeps trying, Greg has gotta go fast.

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Games discussed: Elden Ring, Sea of Thieves, HYPER DEMON, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

There is an ocean in our soul where the waters do not curve. Unfortunately in this episode we are completely full of curves - believe us when we say the first 20 minutes or so are a journey. Sorry and you're welcome. Giovanni gets upset at constant references to his own music. Greg searches for sunken treasure. Colin gets a little salty. Dave stares into the endless black abyss. It's fun for the whole family. 

We're streaming over on twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger - join us every Thursday at 7:30 ET as we raise money for The Bail Project and play through Final Fantasy VII Remake Hard Mode! We're going to be raising money every week until we finish the game. Come join us!

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Games discussed include Pokémon Sapphire, Sea Salt, Abzu, and Sea of Thieves.

Welcome to Left Trigger Right Trigger, the Sufjan Stevens Podcast about Sufjan Stevens and starring 1) Sufjan Stevens 2) Isaac Brock 3) Sufjan Stevens (again) and 4) A Youth Pastor or Something. As we do every episode on LTRT, the Sufjans convene to discuss an important theme throughout videogames. This time, it's Tone! You won't believe the lengths we go to in order to avoid saying the phrase ludonarrative dissonance.

Sufjan explains why the 50 States Project isn't finished. Isaac growls for a bit. Sufjan (the other one) explains why capitalism is bad. The Youth Pastor talks about how he broke up a fight on the subway with a fart.

We're streaming over on twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger - join us every Thursday at 7:30 ET as we raise money for The Bail Project and play through Final Fantasy VII Remake Hard Mode! We're going to be raising money every week until we finish the game. Come join us!

If you want to catch up on past streams you can find them over on our YouTube page. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.  We'd also really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rate and review on Apple Podcasts. 

Games discussed include Borderlands 3, Persona 4: Golden, Beeswing, and Ori and the Blind Forest

Show Notes: 

On Beeswing, Joy In Death, And The 'Grandma Money Shot' - Nathan Grayson, Rock Paper Shotgun

Listeners, it's time to indulge your deepest fantasies - as long as those fantasies involve a broad ranging discussion of Fantasy in videogames. Colin manages to avoid turning this whole episode into a discussion about Skyrim. Greg is ousted as a Cribbage hustler. Dave explores his masochistic side. Giovanni pitches an app (game??) that will finally let the Switch replace mobile phones.  

We've started a new streaming series over on twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger - join us every Thursday at 7:30 ET as we raise money for The Bail Project and play through Final Fantasy VII Remake Hard Mode! We're going to be raising money every week until we finish the game. Come join us!

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Games discussed include Dark Souls, World of Warcraft, That Dragon Cancer, and Secret World Legends (fka The Secret World)

Show Notes: 

Transcript of Game No Shokutaku interview with Hidetaka Miyazaki

Things I Ate in Skyrim - Gus Mastrapa, Kill Screen

Listeners: this is a weird time to be making podcasts. Every year around Father's Day we sit down and record what is consistently our goofiest, most absurd episode of the year. This particular episode is no different, but this year is definitely different.

Because of that, we hope you'll take a moment to give some time and money to some of the causes we've linked below. Thank you for taking the time to listen, read, reflect, and fight for a better world. Black lives matter. 

• Black Lives Matter Global Network
• Tandem fund to support black trans groups (info on each group available through that link)
• GoFundMe supporting the family of Tony McDade
• GoFundMe to support homeless black trans women

Finally, we're doing a charity fundraising stream of Final Fantasy VII Remake every Thursday at 7:30 pm ET over on twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger. All money raised goes to support The Bail Project. We'll be doing this stream every week for most of the summer, so come on by. 

Thank you, 

- Dave, Colin, G, and Greg

Dungeons - turns out they're actually towers? Get ready for a semantically vigorous episode complete with multiple dog pools. Greg gets lost. Colin berates Greg for not knowing about the game Hover!  Dave is actually not the person who pulls out a dictionary. Giovanni challenges you all to prove him wrong.

Quarantine is on and we've been doing some streams over on twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger. In fact we just hit affiliate status (by accident. Oops!) so come by and check us out. We've also been posting highlight reels over on our YouTube page. 

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Games discussed include Dungeon Master, Neverwinter Nights, Gauntlet Legends, and Spelunky. 

Aliens: do they walk among us? Do they have ill intent? Have they been using SimCity to learn how to conquer us? This episode takes some big swings from discussing the cultural context of aliens to full blown conspiracy theories. Colin talks about 1950s pulp alien tropes. Dave examines aliens as a form of plot escalation. Greg starts a new VPN. Giovanni asks, what if the aliens are here to help?

Quarantine is on and we've been doing some streams over on twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger. In fact we just hit affiliate status (by accident. Oops!) so come by and check us out. We've also been posting highlight reels over on our YouTube page. 

As always, if you like this show then we'd really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rate and review on Apple Podcasts. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page, where you too can suggest topics for upcoming shows!

Games discussed include Destroy All Humans! (2005), Kid Icarus: Uprising, The Sims 4, and Part Time UFO. 

This episode of LTRT comes to us from listener Alex McCrady! Thanks so much for the suggestion!

Physics: it makes the world go round and makes games possible (Probably? Maybe?? None of us know science!). Giovanni discusses the difficulty of moving his legs. Dave questions control and standards. Colin reads a product review from 2000. Greg tries to tie it all together but plays The Incredible Machine instead. 

Quarantine is on and we've been doing some streams over on twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger. In fact we just hit affiliate status (by accident. Oops!) so come by and check us out. We've also been posting highlight reels over on our YouTube page. 

As always, if you like this show then we'd really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rate and review on Apple Podcasts. You can also give us a follow on Twitter (@LTRTCast) or the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page, where you too can suggest topics for upcoming shows!

Games discussed include QWOP, Human Fall Flat, InventorLabs: Technology, and Portal 2

Show Notes: 

Here's an OLD YouTube video for you! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWbDEYCIE5Y

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Welcome back friend of the show Ayla Kaluski who's here to bring us all the best commentary on this SEO optimized episode on Remakes! This episode starts in a Chuck E. Cheese and ends with a K.K. Slider version of It's Tricky by Run-D.M.C. so you know it's a good one. 

Special note for our listeners: we've been doing some more streaming over on twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger, so tune in for our semi-regular shows. If you miss a stream, we've been posting highlight reels over on our YouTube. As always, if you like this show then we'd really appreciate if you take a moment to give us a rate and review on Apple Podcasts. You can also follow us on twitter @LTRTCast or over on the Left tigger Right Trigger Facebook Page.

Games discussed include SSX (2012), Shadow of the Colossus, Katamari Forever, Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition, and Melvor Idle

Good news! We're here to ruin all your good will towards this show with a special topic: EGG! Hope you like 15 minutes of piling on Zipper from Animal Crossing. Also, we're ready and eager to receive your your Eggsonas over on our Twitter (@LTRTCast). Giovanni talks about a big egg. Dave posits a new religion. Colin explains that everyone is trans. Gr*** has a lot of thoughts about religion. 

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Games discussed include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Yoshi's Story Gameboy Advance, Pokémon Black and White, and Super Mario Bros. 2

Listeners - we say this with all sincerity. Times are hard right now and we are all in this together. We’re bringing you this episode on Isolation in the hopes that it brings you some amount of levity and humor in the face of something that, we feel, none of us know how to address or even fully comprehend. We know this little gaming podcast can’t do much but we’re going to do all that we can. Please stay safe and know that you are not alone.

Games discussed include No Man’s Sky, Alto’s Odyssey, Cosmochoria, and Minecraft

It is happening again.

Our hosts have convened to discuss another topic and the game they believe represent that topic.

It is happening again.

You are listening to the episode to hear the various bits and stories that got shared.

It is happening again.

At Dave's mention of a Polygon video by Clayton Ashley, you come to check the show notes and find a mysterious format.

It is happening again.

David plays it again. Tess plays it again. Giovanni plays it again. Greg plays it again.

It is happening again.

Why is this occuring? What wrought this to be?

It is happening again.

Nier: Automata, Baldur's Gate 3, Hotline Miami, Celeste

It is happening again.

Our hosts have convened to discuss another topic and the game they believe represent that topic.

It is happening again.

Get ready to feel the rhythm feel the rhyme in this episode of LTRT! Special guest Clippy joins us for a truly hellacious episode. Giovanni discusses talks about an old game no one has heard of. Greg gets roasted and leaves the show. Dave beatboxes and has restless leg syndrome. Colin fails a job interview. 

If you feel like it, why not take a moment  to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? You can also follow us on twitter @LTRTCast or over on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page

Games discussed include Pong, Elite Beat Agents, Rhythm Heaven Fever, and The Impossible Game.

First off, thank you all so much for tuning in to our 24-Hour Charity Stream. You raised over $3,000.00 (!!!) for the Transgender Resource Center of Long Island. Thank you so much for joining us and helping this great cause. We couldn't have done it without you!

February 28th is the official three-year anniversary of Left Trigger Right Trigger and what better way to celebrate it than with a special "Trilogy" episode! If you make it through the first 10 minutes of 311 talk we do eventually discuss games. Giovanni discusses IP burnout once the third game rolls around. Greg wonders how many different ways there are to steal cars. Dave thinks the third game in a series is the ideal on boarding spot for new players. Colin reveals the secret trilogy we've all been playing for years. 

If you feel like it, why not take a moment  to give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts? You can also follow us on twitter @LTRTCast or over on the Left Trigger Right Trigger Facebook Page

Games discussed include Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Little Big Planet 3, Grand Theft Auto III, and Buck Bumble

REMINDER: The Left Trigger Right Trigger 24-Hour Charity Stream will be happening THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15th beginning at 10 a.m. ET! All donations will support the Transgender Resource Center of Long Island. Join us on our twitch channel (twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger) for 24 hours of games and good times all in the name of charity! 

Fire: it's uses are many and its perils...also many. This episode is here to light up your life. Colin provides their own origin story. Greg ponders who rescues the rescue...trucks. Giovanni and Dave... well, you'll just have to tune in to hear what they get up to. Is this a secret musical episode? We'll never tell...

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Games discussed include Firewatch, Fisher-Price: Firehouse Rescue, Twisted Metal, and Shadow the Hedgehog

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Left Trigger Right Trigger 24-Hour Charity Stream will be happening on Saturday February 15th beginning at 10 a.m. ET! All donations will support the Transgender Resource Center of Long Island. Join us on our twitch channel (twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger) for 24 hours of games and good times all in the name of charity! 

Listeners, we know you've been holding out for a hero. Good news - there are definitely a couple of them in this episode and only a little bit of discussion about Cats and other media. Greg tackles the biggest heroes in pop culture. Dave discusses the flip side of heroism. Colin questions whether heroes should exist at all. Giovanni spoils a seven year old game for Greg. This episode is a real journey and we hope you'll enjoy coming along with us for the ride. 

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Games discussed include Spiderman and The X-Men in Arcade's Revenge, Nefarious, The Last of Us, and Don't Wake the Night

Listeners, this episode is all about going fast: blue streaks, blue falcons, blue mushrooms - everything you normally associate with Speed. Join us as we explore the idea of speed in games, from speed running to speed typing.  Also, 3/4 of your hosts are sick in this episode so please forgive our terrible, monstrous voices.

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Games discussed include Titan Souls, Super Hot, F-Zero: Maximum Velocity, and Hugo III: Jungle of Doom!

It's the last day of the decade and we're so excited to see it off with this very special episode. Join us as we look back at the decade in video games, attempting to make sense of all the changes that have occurred since the heady days of 2009. 

Thank you all for listening and we'll catch you in the new year!

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Games discussed include Overcooked, Mass Effect 3, With Those We Love Alive, and Destiny

Another page turns on the calendar, another year fades to memory, another episode of LTRT for your eager ears. Join us as we look back at 2019 think about everything that has happened this in videogames this year. Make sure you stay after the credits for a secret announcement about the next episode. 

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Games discussed include Gears 5, Untitled Goose Game, Later Alligator, and AFK Arena

The year is nearly over and what better way to close it out than by listening to this episode as efficiently as possible.  Time is a valuable thing - watch it fly by as the pendulum swings and we discuss the various aspects of Efficiency as it relates to video games. 

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Games discussed include Dishonored, Factorio, Persona 5, and Wilmot's Warehouse

Pull yourself away from Pokémon Sword and Shield as friend of the show Klaudia Amenábar stops by to discuss all things Pokémon. This Dynamaxed episode is overflowing with chaotic energy as your five hosts cover everything from Detective Pikachu to insider trading in the Neopets community. 

You can hear (and see) more of Klaudia over at the Comics Beat YouTube and you can always follow her on twitter @kaludiasays

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Games discussed include Pokémon Red & Blue, Pokkén Tournament, Pokémon Sapphire, Pokémon Duel, and Pokémon Pinball

Hello! Welcome to the Demo of Left Trigger Right Trigger where we'll give you a smattering of what this podcast has to offer. We hope what you play here raises your interest in our upcoming release! Please feel free to play all of the offerings just to be sure the curse can be released. If you don't, you are legally at risk of having the curse wrought upon you and all that you love for the next 50 years. Enjoy!

Greg will show you the missed opportunities in franchises he doesn't know. Colin introduces you to the best kind of demo. Dave unearths a forgotten treasure. Giovanni checks in on an old friend, that's actually a new friend?

Games Discussed: Aliens vs Predator, Daemon X Machina, P.T., Deltarune

Deep breaths. Sip some tea. Think of a happy place. Now you should be ready for this heavy episode. SO LET'S GET HYPED UP Y'ALL! IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT GAMES THAT GET YOU AMPED AND PUMPED!....and also do a deep dive on the hype cycle that's killing several industries at on- LOOK AT ME! WE'RE HAVING SO MUCH FUN GETTING HYPED, RIGHT? RIGHT?!?!?!?

In this episode: Giovanni yells BOOYAH. Greg says the wheel keeps spinning. David says it always has been.

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Games discussed: Splatoon 3, Helldivers 2, Palworld

Join your hosts as we welcome back our most unknowable guest, Andrew Zucosky. Greg is held hostage by this episode. Colin returns from the grave. Giovanni goes on a blind date. Dave gets some good hugs and cookies.  

Games Discussed Include: Killer 7, The Dig, Undertale, Hypnospace Outlaw, and Darkwood

Listen, we know we've discussed Destiny a lot on this show, so you already know our position on it. But this time we take a hard stance on that, and other games. Also Dave is back from Japan, mostly with a bunch of capsules. All in all, it's a very nice episode.

Dave submits his position paper for class. Greg gets in position to do some dancing. Giovanni doesn't get behind his game.

Games Discussed: Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Just Dance 3, and Mario Kart Wii

WELCOME TO THE NEW FUTURE OF YOUR PAST! Writhe with your hosts through the murky game show that has become our despondent timeline. Giovanni will spin a tale of classism, Dave gives us a glimpse at what we will become in the wasteland, Greg leaves it all up to chance, and Colin pulls back the curtain on who is behind it all.

Games Discussed: Skies of Arcadia, Fallout 76, Dicey Dungeons, Civilization V

Hop in the car and get whisked away to a land full of boats and non-boats as we hit the road called podcast life. Colin sets a course for paradise, Dave finds his keys, Giovanni discovers the truth about our REAL president, and Greg is outside the car looking in.

Games Discussed: Super Mario Land, Elves in Paradise: Elf Bowling 2, Ascension, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey

Double-O August rolls on - thank you everyone for your football drawings!

When the guardian is away, the podcast hosts will play. Colin is away on this episode, so Greg, Dave, and G take this opportunity to talk about Destiny for 20 minutes before diving into some truly introspective discussion. Dave reveals the inner mechanical workings of this podcast. G continues his tirade against Gooigi. Greg continues to court sponsors, such as "the bad ginger ale."  

You have three days to continue sending us your football drawings on our Twitter (@LTRTCast) and on the LTRT Facebook Page! You can also check out our archived videos on our YouTube Channel, find us occasionally on Twitch, and continue to send us your love (and football drawings (BUT ONLY FOR THREE DAYS)) on Apple Podcasts.

Games discussed include The Witcher 3, A Short Hike, and Hyper Light Drifter

Rejooice and despair, gentle listeners, for Doouble-O August has returned! Take a breath and let loose as we return, oonce again, to the woorst bit we've ever created. 

If it wasn't clear, every episode released this month will only have topics with two Os in them. Why? We honestly can't remember. 

Join us, won't you, as our group therapy session takes us on a journey through our childhoods. Giovanni reveals his past activities as a youthful hooligan. Dave admits to playing games when he should've been studying, because all the cool kids were doing it. Colin quizzes their fellow hosts on the forgotten and misunderstood 'kids versions' of games. Greg explains how he learned to bend light (in order to shoot virtual birds). 

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Games discussed include EarthBound, GunBound, Tempo Jr., and Duck Hunt

Show Notes: 

Shoutout to this good tweet from Colin Spacetwinks

Date your favourite dudes in the atrociously-titled King of Fighters for Girls, Chris Moyse, Destructoid

The 64th episode of LTRT means we take a deep dive into everyone's favorite numerically-named console: the Nintendo 64 (take that Microsoft). We're joined by special guest Jeremy Kaplowitz: Editor-in-Chief of Hard Drive, Host of the Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Show, and Campaign Manager for the Ace Watkins Presidential Campaign.

Tune in for a meandering discussion on all things Nintendo 64. Dave laments the lost mascot platformers of days past. Greg insists on playing slappers only. Giovanni sells us all on that one Star Fox game no one remembers liking. Colin makes some weird point about neoliberalism. Jeremy weighs in on the impact of Super Smash Bros. on games in general. 

As always you can follow all of Left Trigger Right Trigger and friends on Facebook, Twitter (@LTRTCast), and Instagram. We also occasionally put up videos on YouTube and Twitch. And remember - if you give us a like and review on Apple Podcasts, we'll be forever grateful. 

Games discussed include Star Fox 64, GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, Mario Kart 64, and Super Smash Bros.

Show notes: 

The Studio That Announced Glover 2 Didn’t Actually Have The Rights - Gita Jackson, Kotaku

Classic Super Smash Bros. Commercial

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Welcome to the Hats episode of Left Trigger Right Trigger: Your Videogame Book Club. It's time to put that fedora directly into the shredder as your hosts discuss all things hat-related and hat adjacent in the world of videogames. Greg ponders the merits of hats in iconic games. Dave posits a new theory of hat-based psychological development. Colin admits to minor, hat-related fashion crimes. Giovanni's gonna to make it after all [throws hat in air]. 

As always you can follow all of Left Trigger Right Trigger and friends on Facebook, Twitter (@LTRTCast), and Instagram. We also occasionally put up videos on YouTube and Twitch. And remember - if you give us a like and review on Apple Podcasts, we'll be forever grateful. 

Games discussed include Pokémon X & Y, Mario Odyssey, Team Fortress 2, and Overlord

Show notes: 

Analyst Pegs Team Fortress 2 Hat Economy at $50 Million - Owen Good, Kotaku

This episode tries to sneak around... but it's dummy thicc and the clap of its special guest keeps alerting the guards! Tom Zalatnai from Up For Discussion (@DownWithTalking) joins the usual crew for an extra long, extra honest episode discussing "Stealth" in videogames. Tom plays a bit of a stealth ARG in real life. Giovanni asks an important question about why stealth mechanics feel so forced. Dave gets into the mental games inherent in stealth multiplayer. Colin talks about using moss to choke people. Greg has two... thrones... 

Make sure to check out all of the shows on the Upford Network by going to https://upfordnetwork.com!

As always you can follow all of Left Trigger Right Trigger and friends on Facebook, Twitter (@LTRTCast), and Instagram. We also occasionally put up videos on YouTube and Twitch. And remember - if you give us a like and review on Apple Podcasts, we'll be forever grateful. 

Games discussed include Pokémon Go!, Wind Waker, Depth, Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones, and Thief: Deadly Shadows. 

Gamer Christmas is upon us once again. That is, if Christmas was the holiday where you only saw your gifts and couldn't touch them for at least a couple years. You know, that type of Christmas. 

This year, we actually watched the press conferences before recording the episode! Not that it matters since most of what we do is thirst over Gooigi. Greg does an intentional, attention grabbing gaffe. Giovanni demonstrates some straight up classic gamer fashion. Dave shows genuine emotion. Colin has some vague rambling about innovation. 

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Games discussed include Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Shenmue 3, Phantasy Star Online 2, and Fallout 76

Show Notes: 

Can You Eat Gooigi? Where Is Wayoshi? And Other Stupid Questions For Luigi's Mansion 3's Producer, Ben Reeves, Game Informer 

Often times being in a first-person means seeing things through the eyes of the character you control, but boy howdy do we get into the brains of our hosts in this episode. Do they always make sense? No, they've categorically proven that to not be the case. But hopefully this episode will help shed some light on their perspective as they talk about first-person.

In this episode: Tess experiences a big shift. David doesn't feel so great. Giovanni makes a startling discovery. Greg gets asked some hard questions.

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Games discussed: Cloudpunk, Mirror's Edge, Tennis for Two, Saints Row IV

Father's Day: like the movement of the tides and the appearance of a leap year, you never know when it's going to arrive! Welcome to our third excursion into video game dad-hood, complete with everything your dad loves: conspiracy theories, walls, whippersnappers, sick poses, monthly magazines, amusement parks, and horse children. Greg adopts all the other hosts. Giovanni describes how a square dad sacrifices his family in order to save the world. Colin follows a family line of dads to their logical origin. Dave asks Bowser "Do you know where your children are?" and Bowser shrugs. 

Download this episode for a free copy of "GadInformer: The Josh Gad Fashion Rag for Rad Dads" when you sign up for a yearly subscription!

You can tell us your favorite dad jokes over on Facebook and Twitter. Send us your favorite dad-centered conspiracy theories on YouTube or Twitch. Lastly, why call us all a diminutive name over Apple Podcasts, so you can finally become our dad. 

Games Discussed include: Yoshi's Crafted World, The Gears of War series, Bye-Bye BoxBoy! and Red Dead Redemption 2

Show Notes: 

Wall man from Perfect Dark Zero

It's tee time, listeners! Sharpen your clubs, fasten your pantaloons, and steel yourself for this excursion into the green sea. "Golf" is the topic at hand, suggested by listener Aaron (@ajc77 on Twitter) who suggested it to us at PodCon! Get ready to 'walk the shank' in this episode: Giovanni reviews proper grass zamboni maintenance. Greg invents a language based on vegetables. Dave gets swarthy. Colin talks about how capitalism is bad.

Tell us about your most successful green sea raids over on Twitter and Facebook, or post your golf pirate manifesto at our YouTube Channel. You can also watch us explore advanced golf tactics on Twitch. Finally, if you like what you hear, leave a review and your favorite classic golf shanty over on Apple Podcasts.

Games discussed include Grand Theft Auto 5, Golf Story, Everybody's Golf, and Tropico 5

Sacrifice - whether you're saving the world or summoning a deity, Sacrifice is a huge part of games and popular media in general. This topic was whittled down from a suggestion by @Johnny.Boy.Jones, who talked to us at PodCon (RIP). Originally entitled "Destined to die in order to save the world," the idea of "Sacrifice" is explored in many different ways. Colin picks a game that matches this topic exactly, earning 50 bonus points. Dave pushes back on Giovanni's bad, bad opinions. Greg helps Dave edit the podcast in real time. Giovanni tries to avoid saying "Interesting" and fails immediately. 

Tell us your most painful game sacrifices on Twitter and Facebook, or publish a video essay response about it on our YouTube Channel. You can see us sacrifice our time an energy over on Twitch. Finally, if you like what you hear, leave a review and a few drops of blood over at Apple Podcasts.

Games discussed include Sacrifice, Bloodborne, Batman: Arkham City, and Nier: Automata

Show Notes: 

Tupac Alive Riding Backwards on a 10-Speed