The Level 167: The Insta-Gator

Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Mad Max, the game judgin' algorithm, and we ask you why you play games.

The Brief:

  • Algorithm might detect whether or not a game is good.
  • Followup on Steam reviews.
  • Valve delists game after developer subpoenas for player information.
  • Berserk and the Band of the Hawk gets a release date.
  • South Park delayed.

Multiplayer:

  • Why do you play games?

The Grind:

  • Ben: Mad Max. Rocket League Rumble.
  • Jala: Steins;Gate.
  • Jackbox 2. Obduction. Phoenix Wright: Spirit of Justice

The Level 166: I Felt Nothing

Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Justin Roiland's new VR game, Rocket League Rumble, and we ask you about your favorite video game pack-ins.

The Brief:

  • Steam changes review policy to stop key exchange reviews.
  • Pokemon Generations is a new series of YouTube shorts.
  • Justin Roiland is making a VR game with one of the Stanley Parable guys.

Multiplayer:

  • What's your favorite video game pack-in?

The Grind:

  • Jala: Portal 2. Gemini: A Journey of Two Stars. The Guest.
  • Ben: Undertale. Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Rocket League Rumble.
  • Kole: Picross 3D Round 2.

The Level 165: Super Mario Entrapment

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Obduction, the Nintendo 3DS announcements, and then we ask you about your multiplayer blunders.

The Brief:

  • Dolphin Emulator can now boot all GameCube games.
  • Arkham Revisited gets a remaster.
  • Valkyria Chronicles stuff added to World of Tanks.
  • Nintendo 3DS Direct announcements.

Multiplayer:

  • What's the worst thing you've unintentionally done to someone else in a game?

The Grind:

  • David: San Francisco Feats.
  • Dennis: Pinball. Overwatch.
  • Kole: Life is Strange.
  • Ben: Obduction. Limbo.