Episode 152: The Yadda Yadda Button

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about neural net game images, Steins;Gate, and ask you about empowering moments in games.

The Brief:

• Let's apply neural networks to video game images.
• Sony's doing their E3
• Humble Narrative Bundle.
• Chinese gamers riot over Nintendo changing Pikachu's name.

Multiplayer:

• What are the most empowering moments in games?

The Grind:

• Kole: Steins;Gate.
• Dennis: Danganronpa 2. Tokyo Jungle.
• Ben: FTL. Rocket League.
• David: Dark Souls 2.

Episode 151: Baby Vape

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Uncharted 4, Rocket League's push for cross-compatible multiplayer, and we ask you your opinions on game guides and hints.

The Brief

• Rocket League gets cross-play on Xbox One.
• Valkyria Chronicles gets disappointing sequel demo.
• Ron Gilbert asks Disney for Monkey Island IP back.
• West of Loathing is on Greenlight.
• Uncharted 4 knows how to handle Accessibility.

Multiplayer:

• Game guides?

The Grind:

• Dennis: Hohokum. Nova 111.
• David: Dark Souls 3.
• Kole: Uncharted 4.
• Ben: Uncharted 4. FTL.

Episode 150: Pigeon Drop

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Battlefield 1 announcement, Overwatch, and we ask you about character customization.

The Brief:

• Battlefield 1 announced.
• This War of Mine gets a board game.
• Job Simulator adds "Smaller Human" Mode.
• Donkey Kong high score changes hands.

Multiplayer:

• What's the most time you spent customizing a character's appearance?

The Grind:

• Ben: Uncharted 4. Mountain.
• David: Dark Souls 3. Overwatch.
• Dennis: League of Legends. Hearthstone.
• Kole: Fallout: New Vegas.

Episode 149: Roomblets

Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare announcement, Hitman, and we ask you about video game school assignments.

The Brief:

• Dishonored 2 has a release date.
• John Romero cancels his Kickstarter.
• Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare announced.
• Mincraft comes to Gear VR.
• Oculus ships units to retail before

Multiplayer

• What game would you assign for an English paper?

The Grind:

• Dennis: Duelyst. Curses and Chaos.
• Kole: Fallout: New Vegas.
• Ben: Hitman.

Episode 148: A Sinner's Buffet of Monsters to Slay

Kole, Ben, and David talk about Vampyr, Nioh, and we ask you about your first online multiplayer experiences.

The Brief:

• Dontnod announces Vampyr.
• Fox News show says a thing about The Division.
• John Romero's Kickstarter, Black Room, looks like a farce.

Multiplayer:

• What was your first online multiplayer experience?

The Grind:

• David: Dark Souls III.
• Ben: Stardew Valley. Pandemic Legacy.
• Kole: Nioh.