Controllers Down: What Defined Gaming in 2024 - Part One

We explore our gaming experiences from 2024 with guests Alyxa and Matthew Bliss. Part one of the conversation centres on our top three games of the year, with Alyxa reminiscing about the nostalgia of Persona 3 Portable, while Matthew highlights narrative-driven games like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and The Last of Us Part 1. We discuss the joy of revisiting older games, contrasting their accessibility with the frustrations of modern titles.

Powerwash Simulator: Chill Grime Busting, No Dilution - Part One

Matt Bliss and Squidge discuss Powerwash Simulator’s unique charm, the joy of strategising cleaning routes, and the psychological triggers that keep players engaged. Matthew humorously reflects on gameplay challenges and the balance between immersive fun and well-being, while we anticipate future updates for the game.

Resident Evil 3 Anniversary - Traffic Jam Burrito

Squidge teams up with special guest host Nomad to ask Jay why he only ever played 10 minutes of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. They also try to convince him to play the game, but will their interrogation succeed? And just what is a Traffic Jam Burrito? And how is it that this game came out 24 years ago? Seriously?!

2 Player Cupboard of Shame: Ginger

Ginger of the Grand Rapidians Play Video Games podcast joined Squidge to discuss the Cupboard of Shame, the Bechdel Test, some passive-aggressive comments for GameStop, and strategy guides.

2 Player Cupboard of Shame: Lulu

Lulu discusses a title that she may or may not have been fooled into buying. Was it really just gothic, steampunk Devil May Cry? Or was that a marketing ploy? Either way, it’s going in the cupboard. Listen in, to find out what it was.

Ten Minutes of TV Time with Morgan Ritson

Voice actor extraordinaire, all round good egg, and fellow Lock-On backer Morgan joined us to talk doing homework to get TV time, the world and characters of Sekiro, and the trouble with homework and American TV.

Hot Open, Cold Close

Our first episode back since our break (and my recent vacation to Japan). It marks the start of season 2, we talk about what we’ve been playing, and I drop some Japan knowledge.