The Level

Bonus Level 5: Spec Ops: The Line

This is a very special bonus level where we give the game club treatment to Spec Ops: The Line. We are joined by Jorg Friedrich of Yager Development to discuss the thoughts and motivations that went into the development of the game. Then, the Duckfeed.tv team delves into the emotional impact that this serious and solemn game had on us.

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Level 20: Spit Blunk

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the recent Nintendo announcements, X-COM enemy unknown, and we ask you what games you keep coming back to.

The Brief:

  • Ratchet and Clank movie announced.
  • Nintendo Now.
  • Tetris to treat lazy eye.

The Grind:

  • Ben: Spec Ops: The Line.
  • Kole: Spec Ops: The Line. Ridiculous Fishing.
  • David: Dead Island. La Mulana.
  • Dennis: Dear Esther. X-COM: Enemy Unknown.

Multiplayer:

  • Games you replay.

End Boss:

  • Las Vegas beer fest.
  • Disabled LoL player pentakill.
  • X-Wing Alliance rediscovered.

Level 19: Tennis Furia

Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about the Castle of Illusion remake, Improbable Island, and your favorite mods.

The Brief

  • "Castle of Illusion" remake announced.
  • "The Last of Us" contest.
  • Grand Theft Auto V screens released.

The Grind

  • Kole: VVVVVV.
  • Ben: Bioshock Infinite. Spec Ops: The Line.
  • Dennis: Improbable Island. Dark Souls. The Walking Dead.

Multiplayer

  • What's your favorite mod?

Level 18: Gerund's Lair

Kole, Dennis, David, and (eventually) Ben talk about the always-online Xbox controversy, the Dark Souls 2 reveal, and ask you about your emotional responses to games.

The Brief

  • X-Box 360 always-online kerfuffle.
  • Dark Souls 2 gameplay video released.

The Grind

  • Kole: Nimble Quest. Minecraft.
  • Dennis: The Cave. The Walking Dead. New World Colony.
  • David: Improbable Island. Bioshock Infinite.

Multiplayer

  • What game have you had the strongest emotional reaction to?

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Level 17: I Shot Him With My Car Gun

Kole, Dennis Bot, Ben, and David talk about the Metal Gear Solid 5, Bioshock Infinite, and Organ Trail.

The Brief

  • Metal Gear Solid 5 announced.
  • David Hayter fired from being Solid Snake.
  • China develops "Glorious Mission".
  • N++ announced.

The Grind

  • Ben: 30 Flights of Loving. Bioshock Infinite.
  • Kole: Bioshock Infinite. Organ Trail.
  • David: Improbable Island.

The End Boss

  • New Car.
  • Haiku.
  • Boring.