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todsicherEpisode 117: Der brutale Mord an Josef Ben MeddourIn den 90ern dachten sich Jon Nödtveidt, der Frontman von Dissection, und sein Kumpel Vlad (oder auch Nemesis, weil er sich nicht entscheiden konnte, welcher Spitzname peinlicher war), dass sie doch mal einen satanischen (nicht wirklich) Kult aufmachen könnten, um dann erst Katzen und dann direkt Menschen zu opfern. Ganz normale Gedanken, oder? Nein! Denn Josef Ben Meddour wurde leider wirklich ermordet und wir erzählen euch heute diese Geschichte.
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2025-07-061h 04
{ungeskriptet} - Gespräche, die dich weiter bringen#201 Deutscher Geheimdienst: So werden wir alle überwacht (Hans-Georg Maaßen)Der Staat überwacht uns, ohne dass wir es merken.
Das sagt kein Verschwörungstheoretiker, sondern Hans-Georg Maaßen, ehemaliger Präsident des Bundesamtes für Verfassungsschutz und einer der mächtigsten Geheimdienstchefs Deutschlands – bis er 2018 über Nacht seinen Posten verlor.
Der Grund? Er widersprach öffentlich Angela Merkel und der internationalen Presse, brachte damit die Regierungskrise ins Rollen – und wurde zur Zielscheibe.
In diesem Gespräch packt Maaßen aus:
Wie tief reicht die Überwachung durch den deutschen Geheimdienst wirklich?
Welche Grenzen überschreitet der Staat bewusst?
Und was passiert, wenn du dich mit der Regierung anlegst?
Aufnahmedatum: 17.Juni.2025
Sponsoren: (WERB...
2025-06-212h 56
BiK#130 LUXUS - Fritz Espenlaub, Merkel, BMBFSFJWie antwortet ein Bodyguard auf die Frage, wo es als nächstes hingeht? Warum knallt Ben fast in den Vizekanzler? Warum trägt Konsti Pullover bei 30°C? Um diese Fragen dreht sich Folge 130 ehe es zum Schluss nochmal um Ernsteres geht: Dunkle Tage und Ehrlichkeit im Rahmen eines Krieges.Unsere Youtube-Kanäle:Damit Sich Was DrehtBen's MusicSelbst Lesen ist blöd
2025-06-1750 min
The LevelEpisode 539: Blasted by the Chromeboys
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Moxie talk about Blue Prince, Atomfall, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, and much more!
The Grind:
Ben: Blue Prince.
Dennis: Void Crew. Wildfrost. Trackmania.
Moxie: Fallen London. Atomfall.
Kole: The Last of Us Part 2.
The Multiplayer:
What's the oldest, non-pixel art video game that's visuals hold up the best?
The End Boss:
Chaotic tariffs throw Switch 2 release details into question.
Bethesda is selling pieces of the original Elder Scrolls Online servers as keepsakes for fans.
Bungie re-announces Marathon 2.
Ben found an eagle cam that’s real good.
2025-04-182h 05
Wonderfully Illinformed#30 Natural Or Man-Made? - Angler Merkel - An Afternoon With Alice CooperMentioned LinksPrintsVertical PrintsSage WallGiant's CausewayFishTradingThanks for listeningDo you want to become more Wonderfully Illinformed than ever before?Join our community by following this link to our Discord server.Keep up with updates, clips from the cutting-room floor and other behind-the-scenes fun by following our Instagram.Please review and subscribe to the podcast wherever you're listening, it really does help us grow and reach more people! If you fancy sharing the...
2025-02-2842 min
BiK#92 ODER - Lanz, Merkel, CoolcationGuten Abend. SPEZIAL - SPEZIAL - SPEZIALPizza oder Burger? Dieser Frage werden wir uns heute nicht zuwenden, sondern echte zugeschnittene Fragen stellen, die uns vor schwierige Entscheidungen stellen sollen. Eigentlich ist alles anders heute - hört selbst und viel, viel Spaß!
Unsere Youtube-Kanäle:
Selbst Lesen ist blöd
Ben's Music
2024-09-0348 min
Bad GaysKarl LagerfeldAre you wearing the Chanel boots? Yes, we are. A white-haired, powdered, starch-cuffed petty dictator who ruled over the expanding business with an iron fist, stopping every once in a while to make a misogynist or racist public comment, Karl Lagerfeld was one of the most influential figures in the fashion industry as it shifted into late capitalist hyperdrive. Come for the racist and misogynist public comments, stay for Lagerfeld's great love, Jacques de Bascher, who may more perfectly epitomize Evil Twink Energy than anyone we've discussed on our show.
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2024-02-131h 02
Jala-chan's PlacePortal [IP]Jala is joined by Ben (The Level), Dennis (The Level/Furia Games), and Matt ("Fun" & Games, Reignite, Screen Snark) to discuss Valve's Portal video game IP.
SPOILER WALL AT 00:59:05
Articles
Portal comic
Portal movie news
Eric Wolpaw on why Portal 3 will never be made
Wikipedia
Ray Bradbury's short story There Will Come Soft Rains
Turret voice lines
Unused voice lines
Portal 2 Through a Critical Feminist Lens
Ladies in Gaming: Portal's Chell and GLaDOS
GLaDOS as Victim: The Anatomy of a Monster
Portal Developer Commentary
Portal 2 Developer Commentary
LeVar Burton Reads "The Regression Test" by...
2023-09-013h 14
BiK#20 Fast Lanz und PrechtGuten Abend. Die deutlich schlechter informierte Juniorversion von Lanz und Precht geht in die 20. Runde und zeigt sich von ihrer sportlichen Seite. Dabei geht es in der heute fast live aufgenommenen Folge mit erstaunlich wenig Halbwissen in die Bereiche der Talentförderung, des E-Sports und des Super Bowls. Außerdem gibt es wieder eklig-absurde Schlagzeilen sowie einen kurzen Take zu den Memes von damals. Konsti fühlt sich wie Angela Merkel im Ruhestand und Ben kriegt einen saftigen Front ab. Viel Spaß!
Unsere Youtube-Kanäle:
Selbst Lesen ist blöd
Ben's...
2023-02-211h 04
Hammer Lane LegendsBACK IT UP | 73: Ben Don't StopIn Episode 73: Ben Don't Stop, Tony and Brian chat with Ben, who is currently a driver for FedEx. Ben's stories from the road and on the job are hilarious, as he's had some of the most funny and unreal things happen while on the job. From hay bales on fire to a sheet covering something that looks like a dead body, Ben doesn't stop for anything! He's had several great experiences and there was no shortage of entertaining stories and laughs. So buckle up and enjoy the show as Ben keeps the pedal to the metal!
KEEP US...
2023-01-141h 15
The LevelEpisode 426: A Get Car
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Roboquest, Arcade Paradise, the Horror of Salazar House, and much more!
The Grind:
Ben: Slay the Spire. Metroid Dread. Magic: Arena.
David: Destiny 2. Roboquest.
Dennis: Roboquest. Slay the Spire.
Kole: Arcade Paradise. Horror of Salazar House.
The Multiplayer:
Patch notes for reality.
The End Boss:
Slime Rancher 2 enters Early Access on September 22.
The Lords of the Fallen, a reboot of Lords of the Fallen, announced.
Ben’s recommendations: The Rehearsal, Dune Imperium.
2022-08-261h 33
Spokane Valley SpeaksEp 6 2022: Homelessness Part 2: Interview with Ben Stuckart, Chair of Continuum of CareAl Interview's Former Mayoral Candidate, Former Spokane City Council President, and Current Chair of the Continuum of Care about the region's response to the homelessness crisis.
2022-03-101h 07
Voll in die PresseVIDP#52 – Ukraine-Shock, Merkel-Tratsch und Regenbogenfahne (mit Ehrengästin)Voll in die Presse - Episode 52
In der zweiundfünfzigsten Episode unseres blau-gelben Medien-Podcasts „Voll in die Presse“ können auch wir uns nicht von den Ereignissen in der Ukraine lösen, die uns nachhaltig erschüttern. Unser Lichtblick: Mit Fräulein Witzka begrüßen wir endlich die erste Studiogästin, die wir nach ihrem freundlichen Grußwort in der letzten Sendung kurzerhand eingeladen haben. Und sie kommt nicht allein, hat sie doch nicht nur den Mett-Igel „Mettias“ sondern auch eine ordentliche Kelle Morast aus der Regenbogenpresse – inspiriert vom Herzenswunsch einer gewissen Annegret. Eine Folge voller Kontraste.
Die vollständigen S...
2022-03-021h 42Hammer Lane Legends73: Ben Don't StopIn Episode 73: Ben Don't Stop, Tony and Brian chat with Ben, who is currently a driver for FedEx. Ben's stories from the road and on the job are hilarious, as he's had some of the most funny and unreal things happen while on the job. From hay bales on fire to a sheet covering something that looks like a dead body, Ben doesn't stop for anything! He's had several great experiences and there was no shortage of entertaining stories and laughs. So buckle up and enjoy the show as Ben keeps the pedal to the metal!
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS...
2021-08-021h 13
The Level343: Get Your Genitalia Practice In
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Monster Train, the recent Mario news, and we ask you about your favorite drinking video games.
The Grind:
Ben: Paper Mario: Origami King. Among Us. Monster Train.
Dennis: Minecraft Dungeons. Remnant: From the Ashes.
David: The Division 2. Into the Breach.
Kole: Crusader Kings III. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite drinking video game?
The End Boss:
Madden NFL 21 adds Colin Kaepernick as a free agent.
Stories from Nintendo’s Mario event.
Red Dead Online near dead.
New nVidia graphics cards announ...
2020-09-112h 13
The Level341: Whoville Boomstick
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Remnant: From the Ashes, the feud between Epic, Apple, and Google, and we ask you what moment made you fall in love with a particular game.
The Grind:
David: Warframe. Factorio.
Ben: Fall Guys. Ghost of Tsushima.
Kole: Fall Guys. Death Stranding.
Dennis: Salt and Sanctuary. Remnant: From the Ashes.
The Multiplayer:
What moment made you fall in love with a particular game?
The End Boss:
Hypnospace Outlaw is getting wider release, more content, on August 27.
Rogue Legacy 2 is coming out.
Apple, Google, and Epic...
2020-08-222h 24
The Level340: Potatoes and Swagger
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Fall Guys, Amazon Gaming, and we ask you about your favorite times when games were deceptive.
The Grind:
Jala: Sniper Elite 4.
Dennis: Salt and Sanctuary.
Ben: Ghost of Tsushima. Fall Guys.
Kole: NOTHING.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite time that a game tricked you?
The End Boss:
Amazon changes Twitch Prime to Prime Gaming.
Vampire: The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 delayed to 2020.
Rocksteady is working on a Suicide Squad game.
Minecraft Dungeons gets new DLC on September 8.
2020-08-141h 40
The Level339: Oblaspherophobia
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Grounded, the upcoming Sekiro patch, and we ask you about your favorite missable content in games.
The Grind:
David: Grounded. Ghost of Tsushima.
Ben: Ghost of Tsushima. Slay the Spire. 5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel.
Kole: Frog Fractions: Game of the Decade: Hop’s Iconic Hat. Carrion. The Sinking City.
Dennis: Tabletop Simulator. Minecraft Dungeons. Diabotical.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite missable or hidden content in a game?
The End Boss:
Upcoming Sekiro patch offers boss rematch.
Sony tells us what PS4 accessories will...
2020-08-072h 07
The Level338: It's Gonna Be Goopy
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Carrion, the Nintendo Gigaleak, and we ask you about your favorite diegetic interfaces in games.
The Grind:
David: West of Dead. Neon Abyss. Volcanoids.
Kole: Carrion. Good Sudoku. Bendy and the Ink Machine.
Dennis: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. Homeworld Remastered.
Ben: Ghost of Tsushima.
The Multiplayer:
What are your favorite ways that games have made their mechanics diegetic?
The End Boss:
The Nintendo Gigaleak is a huge deal.
Someone tries to work out if every game of Slay the Spire is winnable.
Paper Mario: Origami...
2020-07-312h 02
The Level337: We Have Quotas to Meet, Son
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Ghost of Tsushima, the upcoming Blasphemous DLC, and we ask you which life lessons you learned from games.
The Grind:
Jala: Alternate Jake Hunter. Resident Evil: Revelations.
Kole: Resident Evil: Revelations. Disco Elysium.
Ben: Ghost of Tsushima.
Dennis: Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle. Pokémon Sword. Arkham Horror Card Game.
The Multiplayer:
What life lessons have you learned from video games?
The End Boss:
US game spending is at a record high.
Blasphemous: The Stir of Dawn DLC is coming out at the beginning of August.
O...
2020-07-251h 28
The Level336: Personal Pan Purges
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about A Plague Tale: Innocence, Resident Evil: Revelations, and we ask you about your dream game crossovers.
The Grind:
Dennis: STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl. Killing Floor 2.
David: Killing Floor 2. No Man’s Sky.
Ben: A Plague Tale: Innocence. Parallax. Youropa. Alucinod. Mushroom 11.
Kole: Resident Evil: Revelations.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your dream game crossover?
The End Boss:
Amazon’s game studio delays another game.
Carrion gets a release date… next week!
Rocksteady, plausibly, is working on a Suicide Squad game.
There’s an interactive documentary about the making...
2020-07-171h 50
The Level335: BioShaq
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Valley, the upcoming price raise for next gen games, and we ask you about character growth arcs.
The Grind:
Jala: Resident Evil: Revelations. Alternate Jake Hunter DAEDALUS The Awakening of Golden Jazz. Valley.
Kole: Rusty Lake Hotel. Death Stranding.
Ben: The Last of Us: Part 2. Patrick’s Parabox. Mushroom 11.
David: Dead Rising 4. No Man’s Sky. Hitman 2.
The Multiplayer:
Which character’s growth arc do you like the most?
The End Boss:
Next gen games will likely be $70 at release.
Dark Souls III gets a gun mo...
2020-07-102h 03
The Level334: Oh God Not the Shark Dungeon
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about The Last of Us: Part 2, the Haunted PS1 Press Event, and we ask you about your favorite bad or goofy AI in games.
The Grind:
Ben: The Last of Us Part 2.
David: No Man’s Sky.
Dennis: Minecraft Dungeons. Dungeon Defenders: Awakened.
Kole: Hitman 2.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite example of bad or goofy AI?
The End Boss:
Mixer shuts down.
Haunted PS1 trailer announcement video was amazing.
FDA approves its first video game for ADHD.
Cyberpunk 2077 delayed to November.
2020-06-272h 02
The Level333: Ice Princess
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Resident Evil: Revelations, Layers of Fear 2, and we ask you about your favorite vehicles in games.
The Grind:
Jala: Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth. Resident Evil: Revelations.
Dennis: Ark: Survival Evolved. XCOM: Chimera Squad. Middle-Earth: Shadow of War. Minecraft Dungeons.
Ben: The Pillar.
Kole: Layers of Fear 2. Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow.
Multiplayer:
Which video game vehicle would you want in real life?
The End Boss:
Resident Evil 8 trailer fun.
Demon’s Souls remaster trailer fun.
Invisible, Inc. gets a surprise Switch release.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
2020-06-192h 08
The Level332: I'll Be Wrong Over Here With My Hammer
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Dread X Collection, For the King, and we ask you which video games should be made into board games.
The Grind:
Dennis: For the King. Valorant. Middle-Earth: Shadow of War.
David: For the King. Just Cause 4. Dead Rising 4.
Ben: Deep Rock Galactic. Picross.
Kole: Dread X Collection.
The Multiplayer:
Which video games should be made into board games, and vice versa?
The End Boss:
PS5 event happened in the future in the past!
Devotion is getting a physical release in Taiwan.
2020-06-121h 58
The Level331: It's-a Me! Problem!
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Minecraft Dungeons, how scary and uncertain things are right now, and we ask you to wish games into and out of existence.
The Grind:
Kole: Alien: Isolation.
Dennis: The Cycle. XCOM: Chimera Squad. Pokemon Sword.
David: Steamworld Dig 2. Minecraft Dungeons.
Ben: NOTHING.
The Multiplayer:
What game would have the best/worst impact on the world if it no longer existed?
The End Boss:
Publishers and manufacturers delay announcement events to avoid pulling focus from protests of racial inequality.
Days of Thunder NES game rescued from...
2020-06-051h 27
The Level330: The Flying Dadbods
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Alien: Isolation, Tonight We Riot, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Grind:
Ben: Tacoma.
David: Tonight We Riot. Jet Lancer. Control.
Dennis: XCOM: Chimera Squad. Steamworld Heist.
Kole: Alien: Isolation.
Multiplayer:
Free Play
The End Boss:
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Remaster announced.
Dennis is playing Crucible.
Unreal Engine 5 tech demos look promising.
John Carmack is a genius and humble.
2020-05-222h 03
The Level329: A Titan in the World of Glassblowing
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Lonely Mountains: Downhill, the Xbox event, and we ask you what gaming tattoo you would get (or which one you already have!).
The Grind:
Kole: Lonely Mountains: Downhill.
Ben: Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Dennis: XCOM: Chimera Squad. Steamworld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech. Steamworld Heist.
David: Fallout 76.
Multiplayer:
Video game tattoos.
The End Boss:
Sony is working on full-hand-tracking VR.
Microsoft reveals two horror games: Scorn and The Medium.
Innovations in password security through gaming
Cyberpunk 2077 details emerge from ESRB.
2020-05-151h 47
The Level328: One Button: Kill
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about XCOM: Chimera Squad, the Final Fantasy VII Remake, and we ask you about your most ridiculous or useless pieces of gaming hardware.
The Grind:
Dennis: XCOM: Chimera Squad.
David: Generation Zero. Fallout 76.
Ben: Rocket League. Luigi’s Mansion 3.
Kole: Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
The Multiplayer:
What’s the most ridiculous or useless piece of gaming hardware you own?
The End Boss:
Someone ported Mario 64 to the PC.
Vader Immortal is coming to PSVR.
EVO 2020 has been cancelled.
NYT Magazine profiled Kojima for the normies.
2020-05-081h 56
The Level327: Backseat Driveby
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Kirby Star Allies, A Short Hike, and Onimusha: Warlords Remastered. (Note: There’s some weird distortion on David and Jala’s voices at times, making their voices a little lower. I couldn’t fix this. Sorry!)
The Grind:
Jala: Nine Parchments. Trine 3. Kirby Star Allies.
Ben: Death Stranding. A Short Hike. Luigi’s Mansion 3.
David: Fallout 76.
Kole: Onimusha: Warlords. Final Fantasy VII Remake. Half-Life: Alyx.
The Multiplayer:
Describe the last game you played as if it was a restaurant.
The End Boss:
Hollywood and game tech
The...
2020-05-011h 41
The Level325: Days Since I've Cried Clock
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Half-Life: Alyx, Nine Parchments, and we ask you which game characters you would kill off for good.
The Grind:
Jala: Nine Parchments. Trine 3.
Kole: Half-Life: Alyx.
Dennis: The Division 2. Steamworld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech. Dirt Rally 2.
Ben: Death Stranding.
The Multiplayer:
Which game character would you kill off for good?
The End Boss:
Resident Evil 4 remake is in the works.
Goldfinger releases a quarantine video of them performing your favorite song from THPS1.
Half-Life: Alyx can be modded to work without VR… kind of.
Microsoft Fl...
2020-04-171h 50
The Level324: The Nails of Theseus
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Resident Evil 3, Overcooked 2, and the Last of Us 2 delay.
The Grind:
Kole: Resident Evil 3.
Dennis: Overcooked 2. The Cycle.
Ben: Death Stranding.
David: The Division 2.
The Multiplayer:
You can only keep one save game file, and all others are deleted. Which do you save?
The End Boss:
Riot has a convoluted scheme for distributing the Valorant beta.
Rocksmith DLC has ended.
Boston Gamestops forced to close.
The Last of Us 2 delayed indefinitely.
Someone build’s Conway’s Game of Life in Conway’s Game of Life.
2020-04-101h 38
The Level323: It Works in Space
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about World War Z, Twin Peaks VR, and the Surge 2.
The Grind:
David: World War Z. The Surge 2.
Dennis: World War Z. Sundered.
Ben: Subnautica. Slay the Spire. Death Stranding.
Kole: Twin Peaks VR.
The Multiplayer:
Which video game apocalypse would you want to live in?
The End Boss:
Plague, Inc. developer does very good things.
Steam changes update defaults as more people turn to games in quarantine.
2020-04-031h 51
The Level322: It Was a Lot of Cool
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Resident Evil 3 Demo, State of Decay 2, and we ask you about your favorite games for coping with social distancing.
The Grind:
Dennis: Jackbox Party Packs. Diabotical. Borderlands 3.
Kole: The Evil Within 2. Resident Evil 3 Demo.
Ben: Jackbox Party Packs. Death Stranding.
David: State of Decay 2.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your “hang out” game in the time of social distancing?
The End Boss:
Resident Evil 3 remake allows knife-only runs.
Virtual racing steps up to replace real racing during the pandemic.
Stalker 2 screenshot released.
Half-Life: Alyx gets a glow...
2020-03-271h 55
The Level321: American Ruck Simulator
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Death Stranding, Bury Me My Love, and the global Ring Fit Adventure shortage.
The Grind:
Jala: Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. Wildermyth. Bury Me My Love.
David: The Division 2: Warlords of New York.
Ben: Ring Fit Adventure. Luigi’s Mansion 3. Death Stranding.
Kole: The Evil Within 2.
The Multiplayer:
Your life is a game in your favorite genre. What is it like?
The End Boss:
Ring Fit sold out, being price gouged.
Rocksteady was going to debut their new game at E3.
Nightdive is remaking th...
2020-03-201h 33
The Level320: Whoppers Are Too Relevant
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about This is the Police, Sunless Skies, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Grind:
Ben: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Disco Elysium. This is the Police. Sunless Skies.
Dennis: Super Mario Odyssey. Quake Live. Diabotical. Fun Center.
David: The Division 2: Warlords of New York.
Kole: NOTHING.
Multiplayer:
Free Play.
The End Boss:
Amnesia: Rebirth revealed.
Destiny 2 players solve old riddle in-game.
SXSW will not be refunding passholders.
The Last of Us is getting an HBO miniseries.
2020-03-131h 50
The Level318: He Donatello Me
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Frostpunk: The Last Autumn, Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled, and we ask you about your favorite vehicles in games.
The Grind:
Dennis: Middle Earth Shadow of War. Crash Team Racing Nitro Fueled. Quake Live.
Kole: Frostpunk: The Last Autumn. Haunted PS1 Demo Disc.
Ben: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
David: Sunset Overdrive. World of Horror.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite vehicle or conveyance in games?
The End Boss:
It’s good that game companies are sitting out conventions to avoid spreading Coronavirus.
Red Dead Rede...
2020-02-281h 50
The Level317: This Machine Kills Yoshis
Kole, Ben, and David talk about Void Bastards, more Fallen Order, and we ask you about your favorite pets in games.
The Grind:
David: Void Bastards. Sunset Overdrive.
Ben: Slay the Spire. Luigi’s Mansion 3. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Kole: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The Walking Dead Season 2.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite fictional software pet?
The End Boss:
House Flipper is coming to PS4 and Xbox One.
Goose Game GOTY.
The Division 2 gets an overhaul.
2020-02-211h 46
The Level316: He Steals Women!
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the Resident Evil Netflix leak, and we ask you which video game character would be worst at your job.
The Grind:
Jala: Death Mark. Metropolis: Lux Obscura. Seeds of Chaos.
Ben: Disco Elysium.
Kole: Star Wars: Jedi - Fallen Order.
The Multiplayer:
Which video game character would be worst at your job?
The End Boss:
AI game design is possible.
Resident Evil Netflix show leaks.
Bioware is going to redesign and relaunch Anthem.
2020-02-141h 08
The Level315: Authored Junk
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about TemTem, some questionable security compromises at Riot Games, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Grind:
Dennis: Pokemon Sword. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
David: Temtem.
Ben: Control.
Kole: The Walking Dead Season 2. Star War: Jedi - Fallen Order.
Multiplayer:
Free Play.
The End Boss:
The Wonderful 101 is escaping the WiiU grave.
Riot Games will hand control of your PC to the Chinese government.
Someone hooked a treadmill to Death Stranding.
Bojack Horseman concludes.
2020-02-071h 58
The Level314: It Sure Is, Isn't It?
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Vaporum, Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin, and we ask you about your preferred nostalgic adaptations.
The Grind:
Ben: Deep Rock Galactic. Control.
Jala: Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara. Vaporum.
David: Deep Rock Galactic. TemTem.
Kole: Alone in the Dark: Inferno. Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin.
The Multiplayer:
What show from your childhood would you like to see adapted to a modern video game?
The End Boss:
Plague, Inc. is not a reliable source of information about the coronavirus.
Atari is opening up hotels.
...
2020-01-311h 58
The Level312: Look Dumb Feel Cool
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Outer Wilds, Superhot VR, and we ask you about the worst noob traps in games.
The Grind:
Kole: Super Hot VR. Journey of the Gods.
Ben: Outer Wilds. Deep Rock Galactic.
Dennis: Deep Rock Galactic. Pokemon Sword. BOXVR.
David: Deep Rock Galactic.
The Multiplayer:
What are the worst noob traps in games?
The End Boss:
NieR soundtracks are on Spotify now.
Game soundtracks are easier to buy on Steam now.
Overwatch casters are jumping ship.
Terry Cavanagh’s code isn’t good, and that’s grea...
2020-01-171h 39
The Level311: Gravity and Thrust
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Pokemon Sword, Wilmot’s Warehouse, and we ask you which games you keep playing in your head after you shut them off.
The Grind:
Ben: Deep Rock Galactic. Disco Elysium. The Outer Wilds.
Dennis: XCOM 2. Spelldrifter. Pokemon Sword.
Kole: Echo Night. Wilmot’s Warehouse.
David: Wolfenstein: The New Order.
The Multiplayer:
Which games do you keep playing in your head after you shut them off?
The End Boss:
Video released of canceled Portal prequel, F-Stop.
Someone made a realistic English breakfast in Dreams.
A company is m...
2020-01-101h 57
The Level309: Don't Be a Dave
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Deep Rock Galactic, Hunt: Showdown, and we do some Christmas shopping for game characters.
The Grind:
Dennis: What the Golf. Sayonara Wild Hearts. Exit the Gungeon. Word Laces. Hunt: Showdown.
Jala: Bedtime Blues. Cosmic Star Heroine.
Ben: Deep Rock Galactic. Disco Elysium.
Kole: Devotion.
The Multiplayer:
Name a game character and what they most want under the Christmas tree.
The End Boss:
Resident Evil 3 Remake is necessary.
There’s an N64 controller adapter for the Switch.
The Outer Worlds is getting DLC in 2020.
Hellblade is ge...
2019-12-201h 53
The Level308: The First Fetch Quest
Kole, Ben, and David talk about Disco Elysium, Watch Dogs 2, and we ask you which games or series you got to late.
The Grind:
David: Watch Dogs 2. Children of Morta.
Ben: The Outer Worlds. Disco Elysium.
Kole: Lorlai.
The Multiplayer:
What game or series did you get to late?
The End Boss:
NeoCab devs publish blog post about translating non-gendered language.
Twin Peaks VR looks trashy, but Kole will still play it probably.
There’s a savior simulator.
2019-12-131h 51
The Level307: It's All Horrible
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Death Mark, Assassin’s Creed III Remastered, and we ask you about twists and reveals in games.
The Grind:
Jala: Danganronpa V3. Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise. Icewind Dale. Death Mark.
Ben: Jackbox Party Pack 6. Outer Worlds.
Kole: Visage. Assassin’s Creed III Remastered.
The Multiplayer:
What twist or change in perspective in a game got to you the most?
The End Boss:
YouTube changes is policies on simulated violence in games.
Uno removes red and blue cards in a joke that makes no sense.
Half...
2019-12-061h 33
The Level306: Better than Hew
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and david talk about Control, Overland, and we ask you what current design trends will feel like fads in the future.
The Grind:
Ben: Discolored. Heat Signature.
Kole: Control. Telltale’s The Walking Dead.
Dennis: Overland. The Cycle. Trackmania.
David: Far Cry: New Dawn.
The Multiplayer:
What current design trend will feel like a fad in the future?
The End Boss:
Valve pre-announces Half-Life: Alyx
Tetris Effect OST will get a vinyl release.
Live Undertale concert will feature audience choice and branching paths.
2019-11-221h 52
The Level305: REDRUMER
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Grindstone, Far Cry: New Eden, and We Were Here Together.
The Grind:
Ben: Strange Brigade. We Were Here Together.
Kole: Fatal Frame II.
David: The Outer Worlds. Far Cry: New Eden. Warframe.
Dennis: The Cycle. Grindstone.
The Multiplayer:
FREE PLAY
The End Boss:
Launch lineup announced for Google Stadia.
Your reflexes turn to shit at 24.
He did the mash.
2019-11-161h 47
The Level304: Video Edging on the Stars
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Luigi’s Mansion 3, The Outer Worlds, and we ask you about your favorite boss fights.
The Grind:
Dennis: Code Vein. The Cycle.
David: The Cycle. The Outer Worlds.
Ben: The Outer Worlds.
Kole: Luigi’s Mansion 3.
The Multiplayer:
What boss fights do you love?
The End Boss:
Blizzard apologizes, but doesn’t.
A Layers of Fear VR game is in the works.
Kojima expects to make movies.
Outer Worlds devs put tributes to their dead D&D characters in the credits.
2019-11-111h 44
The Level303: Clam Salve
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about The Outer Worlds, Jackbox Party Pack 6, and we ask you about gaming while sick.
The Grind:
Jala: New Danganronpa V3.
Ben: The Outer Worlds.
David: The Outer Worlds. Ghost Recon: Breakpoint.
Kole: Jackbox Party Pack 6.
The Multiplayer:
What game has made you physically ill, and what game do go to when you’re sick?
The End Boss:
Blizzard continues to be on their bullshit.
Moons of Madness is Kole Bait.
The Last of Us Part 2 delayed.
Steam prompts users to re-review games after extended play ti...
2019-11-011h 47
The Level302: Sexy Capitalism
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Untitled Goose Game, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, and how Blizzard chose money over democracy.
Dennis’ GoFundMe for Deck of Wonders.
The Grind:
Kole: Untitled Goose Game. What the Golf. Michigan: Report from Hell. Clock Tower (SNES).
David: Warframe. Ghost Recon: Breakpoint.
Ben: Untitled Goose Game. Batman: Arkham Knight. Duck Game.
Dennis: Code Vein.
The Multiplayer:
What game company has actually done something good in the world?
The End Boss:
Blizzard and other game companies disappoint us by kowtowing to China.
Konami releases a new Si...
2019-10-181h 57
The Level301: Terminator Terminator
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Code Vein, Man of Medan, and we do a free play multiplayer.
The Grind:
Dennis: Code Vein.
Ben: Batman: Arkham Knight.
David: Hellsign.
Kole: Man of Medan. Link’s Awakening.
The Multiplayer:
FREE PLAY.
The End Boss:
Bandai is releasing small models of old video game systems.
The Last of Us Part 2 will not have multiplayer.
David likes Wu Assassins.
tvOS and iOS 13 add support for PS4 and Xbox Controllers, making the Steam Link app work great.
2019-10-042h 07
The Level300: This is a Stupid Show, You Guys
Kole, Ben, Dennis, Jala, and David talk about Link’s Awakening, World of Warcraft Classic, and we celebrate episode 300.
The Grind:
Kole: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening.
Jala: Lone Wolf Remastered. Metropolis: Lux Obscura.
Dennis: World of Warcraft Classic. Puzzle Quest 2. Beat Saber.
Ben: Slay the Spire. Duck Game. Ultimate Chicken Horse. Borderlands 3.
David: Remnant: From the Ashes. Warframe.
Multiplayer:
What game cemented your love of games?
The End Boss:
Luis Vuitton is doing product placement in games now.
A new Elvira pinball machine is coming.
The Creature in the Well...
2019-09-271h 51
The Level299: RE:pressed
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Remnant: From the Ashes, Gris, and we ask you what games you love but will never play again.
The Grind:
David: Warframe. Remnant: From the Ashes.
Jala: Final Fantasy XII: Remastered. Fallout: New Vegas. Lone Star Remastered. Shadow of Loot Box.
Ben: Anti-Chess. Detroit: Become Human.
Kole: The Last of Us: Left Behind. Gris.
The Multiplayer:
What game do you love, that you’ll never replay?
The End Boss:
Project Resistance is a new multiplayer Resident Evil game.
Death Stranding has a Very Easy mode.
Fa...
2019-09-131h 46
The Level298: Where Are You Getting This Jelly?
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about Final Fantasy XII Remastered, one police department’s attempts to prevent SWATting, and we ask you which game mechanics you hated, but learned to love.
Jala: New Danganronpa V3. Final Fantasy XII.
Ben: Resident Evil 2.
Dennis: No Man’s Sky: Beyond. World of Warcraft Classic.
Kole: The Last of Us.
The Multiplayer:
What game mechanic did you hate, before you learned to love it?
The Grind:
More Google Stadia details.
Death Stranding has a pee
Speedrunner uses ocarina to break Majora’s Mask wide open.
Wichita takes precau...
2019-08-301h 40
The Level297: Nomansky
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about No Man’s Sky: Beyond, the Apex Legends PR fiasco, and we ask you about your favorite post-launch game reinventions.
The Grind:
Dennis: No Man’s Sky: Beyond.
David: Warframe
Ben: Resident Evil 2.
Kole: Dragon Quest Builders.
The Multiplayer:
What game got the best post-launch reinvention?
The End Boss:
The Cycle leaves alpha and goes into Early Access.
Predator: Hunting Grounds released.
Sony acquires Insomniac.
Apex Legends team scores a major PR own goal.
2019-08-231h 47
The Level296: Untitled
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Helltown, the return of the Dune board game, and we ask you to make new games by slightly altering the titles of existing games.
The Grind:
Jala: Vermintide 2. Sniper Elite 4. Elder Scrolls: Blades.
Ben: Resident Evil 2.
Kole: Helltown. Dragon Quest Builders.
The Multiplayer:
Make a new game by altering the title of an existing game.
The End Boss:
Nintendo World Championship cart found by surprise.
The long-lost Dune board game is coming back.
Modder steals Mario’s mustache.
2019-08-161h 10
The Level295: Piss and Invinegarate
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Forager, do a free play multiplayer, and we get into the bullshit resurrection of the violent video game myth.
The Grind:
Ben: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey. Resident Evil 2.
Kole: Forager.
David: Vermintide 2. Warframe.
Dennis: Dauntless. Demoing Deck of Wonders.
Multiplayer:
Free play!
End Boss:
Capcom is inviting Resident Evil Ambassadors to test a new game.
Activision pulls a switcheroo on CTR loot boxes.
Violence in video games is back in the discourse, again, dumbly.
2019-08-101h 49
The Level294: Hall and Oates Stealth
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Autochess, reflect on which tabletop games are popular in Roll20, and ask you which game elements have the best game-feel.
The Grind:
Kole: Graveyard Keeper.
Ben: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey. Slay the Spire. Looking at YouTube videos about Autochess.
Dennis: Borderlands 2 VR. Deck of Wonders.
David: Warframe.
The Multiplayer:
What game element has the best game-feel?
The End Boss:
What tabletop games are people playing on Roll20?
The Blair Witch game looks very good.
Gloomhaven might not be bad?
2019-08-021h 42
The Level293: Seven Different Fetish Mines
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David dip into that dark energy and talk about some usual suspects, some irritating news stories, and we ask you which game villain you’d hench for.
The Grind:
Dennis: City of Heroes. Cities of Villains. Borderlands 2 VR. Wipeout VR.
Ben: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey.
David: Fallout 76. Warframe.
Kole: Graveyard Keeper.
The Multiplayer:
Which video game baddie would you become a henchman for?
The End Boss:
Brands are invading Mario Maker 2.
Gloomhaven’s PC adaptation is apparently not great yet.
Fallout 76’s most recent patch is a mess.
2019-07-271h 46
The Level292: Born into Deadliness
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Graveyard Keeper, Elder Scrolls: Blades, and we ask you for your dream _____ Maker game.
The Grind:
Jala: Octopath Traveler. Hakuoki: Edo Blossoms. Apocalipsis. Elder Scrolls: Blades.
David: Vermintide 2. Fallout 76.
Ben: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey. Grim Dawn. Slay the Spire.
Kole: Graveyard Keeper.
The Multiplayer:
What game would you like a Maker title for?
The Brief:
Stranger Things 3 gets a telnet ARG.
Resident Evil 3 Seamless HD Project looks really neat!
Prime Day is ridiculous.
Blizzard releases Saturday morning cartoon filter for Starcraft.
2019-07-191h 57
The Level291: Vaguely Victorian
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about Grim Dawn, City of Heroes fan servers, and we ask you which games you most associate with summertime.
The Grind:
Dennis: Puzzle Quest 2. City of Heroes.
Ben: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey. Grim Dawn. Risk of Rain 2.
Kole: Final Fantasy Adventure. Graveyard Keeper.
Multiplayer:
What games do you most associate with summer?
The End Boss:
Warframe will send you to space, whether you want to go or not.
Dennis is playtesting games.
Black Mesa’s Xen levels about to hit beta testing.
2019-07-121h 20
The Level290: Meat Warlord
Kole, Ben, and David talk about Super Mario Maker 2, Fallout 76, and we do a Free-Play Multiplayer.
The Grind:
David: Fallout 76.
Ben: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey.
Kole: Super Mario Maker 2. Final Fantasy Adventure.
The Multiplayer:
Free Play.
The Grind:
Remedy re-acquires Alan Wake publishing rights.
1 Screen Platformer dev documents what it’s like to have speed runners break your game open.
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie 2 announced.
Gloomhaven is getting a PC game version.
Links:I thought I made a hard game and then speedrunners totally destroyed it. Here is what that feel...
2019-07-051h 38
The Level289: Schrödinger's Cathy
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Cadence of Hyrule, Ace Combat 7 VR, and we ask you what games you’ve always meant to play, but never did.
The Grind:
Kole: Cadence of Hyrule. Collection of Mana. World of Horror.
Ben: Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey. Slay the Spire.
David: Vermintide 2. Fallout 76.
Dennis: Ace Combat 7. Overcooked. City of Heroes.
The Multiplayer:
What game or series have you always wanted to get around to, but haven’t yet?
End Boss:
Fallout 76 does special event for West Virginia Day.
Steam Summer Sale is on.
A killer...
2019-06-281h 58
The Level288: 100% FC NK Run
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Dauntless, Gladiabots, and we ask you about your favorite announcements from E3.
The Grind:
Dennis: Dauntless. Gladiabots. Borderlands 2 VR.
Ben: Slay the Spire.
David: Dauntless.
Kole: Haunting Ground.
The Multiplayer and the End Boss
E3 2019 takeaways.
2019-06-141h 31
The Level287: No, Not My Soul!
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Vermintide 2, ApeOut, and we ask you which threequel is your favorite.
The Brief:
Jala: Bird Story Plus. My Big Sister. Vermintide 2.
David: Vermintide 2. Dauntless.
Ben: Risk of Rain 2.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite third entry in a series?
The End Boss:
Don’t play Cuphead on your Tesla.
Doom gets a new chapter, 26 years later.
India gets a moral panic about games.
Death Stranding gets a new trailer and a release date.
2019-06-111h 46
The Level285: Big Sticky Ball
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Xing: The Land Beyond, Tactical Breach Wizard, and we hypothesize about video game sports.
The Grind:
Ben: A Hat in Time. Xing: The Land Beyond. Risk of Rain 2.
Jala: Zero Time Dilemma. The Company. Sniper Elite: Zombie Army Trilogy.
David: Sniper Elite: Zombie Army Trilogy. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
Kole: Killer7.
The Multiplayer:
What game should become a hypothetical Olympic sport?
The End Boss:
Video games will not be part of the Paris Olympic games.
Tactical Breach Wizards looks like a fun game.
Tetris 99 gets a...
2019-05-171h 29
The Level284: Herodotus Seems Pretty Cool
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Sniper Elite Zombie Army Trilogy, Valve's Index, and we ask you about games and pets.
The Grind:
Jala: The Company. Zero Time Dilemma.
Ben: Oxenfree.
David: Sniper Elite Zombie Army Trilogy. Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Kole: Satisfactory. Killer7.
The Multiplayer:
What video game character would your pet be?
The End Boss:
There's a Pokemon region in your brain.
Assassin's Creed: Unity's Notre Dame will be partially used to rebuild the real cathedral.
The Division 2's starting equipment descriptions are based on
The Index is Valve's new...
2019-05-101h 38
The Level283: It's Hard to Update Your Hands
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Observer, Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, and we do more Free-Play Multiplayer cleanup.
The Grind:
Kole: Observer. Satisfactory.
Ben: Call of Cthulhu. Oxenfree.
David: The Division 2. Assassin's Creed: Odyssey.
Dennis: Devil May Cry 5.
The Multiplayer:
Free Play Cleanup.
The End Boss:
Firmament reached its funding goal.
New console generations are coming.
Secret City of Heroes servers exist.
2019-05-031h 33
The Level282: Reverse Hearthstoning
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Assassin's Creed Unity giveaway. Risk of Rain II, and we ask you about fourth-wall-breaking games.
The Brief:
Assassin's Creed: Unity gets positive review bombs after Notre Dame
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order won't have multiplayer or microtransactions.
Full lineup of Castlevania Anniversary Collection revealed.
The Multiplayer:
What's your favorite time when a game broke the fourth wall?
The Grind:
Dennis: The Cycle. Risk of Rain II. The Strange Brigade.
David: The Strange Brigade. The Division 2.
Ben: Baba is You. Call of Cthulhu.
Kole: Baba...
2019-04-262h 19
The Level281: Oubliette Duet
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Baba is You, the difficulty as accessibility issue, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Grind
SNL makes fun of the Division 2 NPC dialogue, while Ubisoft makes NPCs less talkative.
Someone made Mario Maker in LittleBigPlanet.
Is difficulty an accessibility issue?
The Multiplayer:
FREE PLAY.
The Grind:
Ben: Gorogoa. Baba is You. Celeste.
Jala: Cthluhu Chronicles.
David: The Division 2.
Kole: Satisfactory.
2019-04-121h 54
The Level275: Bone Burns Bright
Kole, Ben, and David talk about the recent Nintendo Direct announcements, Sunless Skies, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Brief:
Carlton dance cannot be copyrighted.
Nintendo Direct brings us Super Mario Maker 2 and Link’s Awakening remake.
Silksong is a new game by Team Cherry, set in the Hollow Knight universe.
Stranger Things gets its own Dungeons & Dragons content.
The Multiplayer:
FREE PLAY.
The Grind:
David: Sunless Skies.
Ben: Astroneer. Donkey Kong: Tropical Freeze.
Kole: Tetris 99. Rebel, Inc. Thief Simulator. Frostpunk
2019-02-221h 56
The Level274: Improvised Murder Opportunities
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Sunless Skies, Astroneer, and we ask you about your favorite game manuals.
The Brief:
Nintendo is taking steps to fight game addiction.
Frostpunk adds a photo mode.
Geralt comes to Monster Hunter: World.
Capcom adds a bunch of game music to Spotify.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your favorite video game manual?
The Grind:
Ben: Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze. Astroneer.
David: Sunless Skies.
Jala: Octopath Traveler.
Kole: Resident Evil 2.
2019-02-151h 35
The Level273: Hey Shut Up and Eat Your Soup
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about the release of Apex Legends, Frost Punk, and we ask you what your longest gaming session was.
The Brief:
Marshmello teams up with Fortnite, which is a thing people might know about.
Respect announces and releases Apex Legends.
There will be a Groundhog Day VR game.
The Wii Shop closing down
The Multiplayer:
What was your longest marathon gaming session?
The Grind:
Ben: Frostpunk.
Jala: Tiny Bird Garden. Octopath Traveler.
Kole: Resident Evil 2.
David: Desolate.
2019-02-091h 49
The Level271: ... Monkeys.
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Hbomberguy’s fantastic streaming event, Desolate, and we ask you which game you thought you’d hate, but ended up loving.
The Brief:
Hbomberguy raises a tremendous amount of money for Mermaids, a youth trans rights organization.
Amazon is getting into game streaming service (opposite Twitch).
Lots of salt over EA’s canceled Star Wars game.
Eximius DMCA drama, aka publishers are bad.
The Multiplayer:
What’s a game you thought you’d hate, but you actually ended up loving?
The Grind:
Ben: September 1999. What Remains of...
2019-01-251h 46
The Level269: Picross, Mitochondria, and Despair
Kole, Ben, and Jala talk about Tetris Effect, Stellaris, and we ask you what was the worst game you ever beat.
Be sure to vote in our Title of the Year 2018 poll!
The Brief:
Nintendo Switch and 3DS games added to Humble.
Berlin’s LGBTQ games exhibit.
The Multiplayer:
What’s the worst game you’ve ever beaten?
The Grind:
Kole: Beat Saber. Tetris Effect. Parasite Eve.
Ben: T.I.M.E Stories. Mansions of Madness. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Stellaris. Pipe Push Paradise. Hollow Knight.
Jala: Escape the Room (Board...
2019-01-121h 53
The Level268: Criming Things
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Gravity Rush 2, the Kingdom Hearts 3 leak, and we ask you what your personal game of the year was.
The Brief:
Kingdom Hearts 3 leaks.
Google is giving out copies of Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey, kinda.
Danganronpa creator’s next game, Zanki Zero: Last Beginning comes out in March 2019.
Afonso Ribiero sues Epic over the Carlton Dance being included
Bayani is a fighting game designed to teach you some Filipino history.
The Multiplayer:
What’s your personal game of the year?
The Grind:
Dennis: Borderlands 2: VR. Gravity Rush 2...
2018-12-211h 58
The Level266: As You Apparently Do
Kole, Ben, Jala, and David talk about Bethesda’s bag controversy, Penumbra: Requiem, and we ask you which games deserve a sequel (or a better sequel).
The Brief:
Nvidia is demoing AI video rendering.
Rocksteady isn’t making a Superman game.
Bethesda gets in trouble for nylon bags.
Nintendo takes action against YouTubers who upload leaked Smash Bros. soundtrack.
The Multiplayer:
What game deserves a sequel, or a better sequel?
The Grind:
Kole: Penumbra: Requiem.
Ben: Red Dead Redemption 2.
Jala: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair.
David: Nothing.
2018-12-071h 45
The Level265: I Made Six Quarts of Meal
Kole, Ben, Jala and David talk about the Golden Joystick award winners, The Company, and we do a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Brief:
Golden Joystick Award winners announced.
More game accessibility good news.
Banks are hiring Fortnite developers.
There’s going to be an Eevee Tamagotchi.
The Multiplayer:
FREE PLAY.
The Grind:
David: Fortnite.
Jala: Goetia. Vampyr. The Company.
Ben: Octopath Traveler. Super Mario Party. Red Dead Redemption 2. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Kole: Marvel’s Spider-Man.
Links:PSP 64- Lunar 2: Eternal Blue – The Boxfort
2018-11-271h 51
Big Ideas with Ben WeingartenU.S. Amb. to Germany Richard Grenell on Iran Sanctions Snapback, U.S. Energy Competition with Russia in the EU, Chancellor MerkelRichard Grenell is the U.S. Ambassador to Germany, and the longest serving UN spokesman and political appointee in American history, where he served from 2001 to 2008. Amb. Grenell occupies one of the most critical positions in American diplomacy in Berlin, not only because Germany represents the EU's largest economy and has disproportionate influence on the continent, but because of its pivotal role with respect to both Iran's efforts to evade U.S. snapback sanctions, and Russia's efforts to provide energy to and thus leverage over European nations. During our discussion we touched on...
2018-11-0126 min
The Level193: Ben Lives in the Present
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about driverless cars learning from Grand Theft Auto V, Drawn to Death, and we do a Freeplay Multiplayer.
The Brief:
People are dipshits about game design.
Driverless cars are learning from Grand Theft Auto V.
Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator is excessive and necessary.
PS4 Slims now ship with 1 TB hard drives.
Day of the Tentacle dependency graph.
Multiplayer
Free play.
The Grind:
Kole: Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Dennis: Horizon: Zero Dawn. Drawn to Death.
Ben: Among the Sleep.
David: Warframe.
Links:The Day...
2017-04-211h 59The Level94: Molyneux What Molydo
Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Peter Molyneux interview, Sunless Sea, and we hold a Free Play Multiplayer.
Kole, Ben, and David talk about the Peter Molyneux interview, Sunless Sea, and we hold a Free Play Multiplayer.
The Brief
The Order: 1886 is really, really, short.
The Last Guardian trademark expires.
Peter Molyneux is in trouble again.
Multiplayer
Free play.
The Grind
Ben: Dragon Age: Inquisition. 80 Days.
David: Sunless Sea. Transistor.
Kole: Steamworld: Dig.
2015-02-202h 15The Level92: The Summer of Ben
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Jala talk about PAX South stories, Attack of the Friday Monsters, and we ask you about your favorite game titles.
The Brief:
Dennis is doing XCOM Let's Plays now.
PAX South stories.
Just Cause 3 screenshots leaked.
Spooky Selfie.
Star Wars Humble Bundle.
Sony Online Entertainment Sold.
Multiplayer:
What's your favorite game title?
The Grind:
Jala: Jazzpunk. Brawlhalla.
Ben: Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Dennis: XCOM: Enemy Within. Framed. Hive.
Kole: Sunburn! Attack of the Friday Monsters.
2015-02-061h 41The Level86: It Really Tied the Relationship Together
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Video Game Awards, more Crossy Road, and we ask you which in-game objects you'd most want to own in real life.
The Brief:
Ben went to the Game Awards.
Uncharted 4 screenshots and junk revealed.
Street Fighter 5 will be PS4 console exclusive.
80 Days is coming to Android.
Multiplayer:
Which in-game object would you most want to have in real life?
The Grind:
Kole: Crossy Road.
Dennis: Saints Row IV. Frozen Synapse Prime.
David: Fallen London.
Ben: Dragon Age: Inquisition.
2014-12-121h 39The Level84: Shanktified
Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, and David Moneysmith talk about Thimbleweed Park, Shadow of Mordor, and we ask you if you've Kickstarted any games.
The Brief:
Thimbleweed Park.
Little Big Fantasy VII.
Batman Arkham City Calendar Man easter egg.
Multiplayer:
Have you Kickstarted any games?
The Grind:
David: BroForce. Far Cry 2.
Ben: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.
Kole: Morrowind. Dragon Age Keep.
2014-11-221h 44The Level71: Ben Smiles
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Gamescom announcements, Crypt of the Necrodancer, and ask you how your name your characters in games.
The Brief:
Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Tony Hawk 2 Speed Run.
PlayStation Share.
Silent Hills teased.
Bloodborne Launch Details.
Sierra is coming back.
Multiplayer:
How do you name your game characters?
The Grind
Ben: WATCH_DOGS.
David: Tomb Raider.
Kole: WATCH_DOGS. Velvet Sundown. Crypt of the NecroDancer.
Links of Note:
Tony Hawk 2 Speed Run
Ultra Slowbro
Rise...
2014-08-151h 59The Level69: David is Legion
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the EVO tournament, One Finger Death Punch, and we ask you what should get the Telltale treatment next. Stick around after the credits to hear Ben and Kole talk about The Wire.
The Brief
Super Smash Bros. Demake.
EVO rundown.
Microsoft is falling down.
Humble Square Enix Bundle.
Battlefield and Dragon Age delayed.
Multiplayer:
What should get the Telltale treatment?
The Grind
David: One Finger Death Punch. Tomb Raider. Resident Evil 6.
Dennis: PlayStation All Stars.
Ben: Bioshock: Burial at...
2014-07-252h 37The Level63: Snapchat My Junk
Kole, Ben, and David welcome Dennis back, talk about potential uses for Oculus Rift and livestock, then ask "What's the deal with pinball?"
The Brief
Half Life 3 possibly in development maybe.
New use for Oculus Rift: Second Livestock.
The PS4 is already profitable for Sony.
Steam In-Home Streaming is available now.
The Grind
Dennis: Star Wars Pinball: Heroes Within. Velocity Ultra.
Ben: Dead Space 2. Alpha Protocol.
David: Fistful of Frags.
Kole: Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 3. Rocksmith 2014. Waxworks.
Bonus Round
Dead Space 2 spoiler sesh.###The Brief
Half Life 3 possibly in development maybe.
New...
2014-05-311h 46The Level58: Barely Legal Pad
Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and David Moneysmith talk about Rocksmith 2014, The Elder Scrolls: Online, and we ask you about your favorite mini-games.
The Brief
Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth announced.
Beyond Good and Evil 2 confirmed to still exist.
Homeworld will be in 4k.
Darth Maul game was in development, cancelled.
Multiplayer
Favorite or least favorite mini games?
The Grind
Kole: Rocksmith 2014.
Dennis: Poker Night at the Inventory 2. Stealth, Inc.
David: Elder Scrolls Online.
Ben: NOTHING!
2014-04-191h 54The Level46: Popov's Dog
Ben Merkel, Kole Ross, David Moneysmith, and Dennis Furia talk about PlayStation Now, X-COM: Enemy Within, and how incapacitated Kole is.
The Brief
PlayStation Now offers game streaming.
Steam Machine Specs Released.
Half Life 3 perfectly rendered environment.
Final Fantasy XIII
The Grind
Kole: Starbound.
David: Starbound.
Ben: X-COM: Enemy Within.
Dennis: Gravity Rush. Starbound.
2014-01-101h 01The Level45: Very Thirsty
Kole Ross, Ben Merkel, Dennis Furia, and David Moneysmith talk about the games we played over break, we ask you how you did on your 2013 gaming resolutions, and encourage you to stick around after the credits for a discussion about Dishonored.
The Brief
Sphere Chess
To the Moon minisode and Mac port.
Batman: Arkham Origins Mr. Freeze content.
The Grind
Dennis: Castle Crashers. Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward. Gravity Rush. The Stanley Parable. Starbound.
Kole: Starbound.
David: Castle Crashers. Starbound.
Ben: Beyond: Two Souls.
Mulitplayer
How did you do on your 2013 gaming...
2014-01-032h 06The Level31: The Level: A Machine for Pigs
Kole, Ben, and David talk about Gamescom announcements, Grand Theft Auto V pre-release junk, and miscellaneous games.
The Brief
Sony stuff from Gamescom.
Grand Theft Auto V hype train.
Xbox Un.
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs.
The Grind
Ben: Dishonored.
Kole: Surgeon Simulator 2013. Ben There, Dan That. Gone Home.
David: Max Payne.
Links of Note:
Losing My Edge
2013-08-231h 09The Level25: Ergo Bang
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Nintendo E3 showing, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and the Last of Us.
The Brief
Nintendo E3 press conference.
Confirmed pricing for next generation games.
Rift is Free to Play.
GoG Summer Sale
The Grind
Dennis: Sid Meier's Ace Patrol. Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Kole: Animal Crossing: New Leaf. State of Decay.
Ben: The Last of Us. Mass Effect 3.
David: Saint's Row the Third.
The Multiplayer
Summer game plans.
The End Boss
Kole sees the Mountain Goats.
Dennis plans to see the Magnetic...
2013-06-211h 41The Level23: Accelerating to the Scat
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about Walking Dead rumors, The Silent Age, and we ask you what you're looking forward to at E3.
The Brief
Film crew seeks to dig up Atari 2600 E.T. cartridges.
Ben didn't know Ace Patrol was already out.
Spy Party enters public beta.
New Walking Dead characters announced.
Dark Souls II release date tenative.
The Grind
Dennis: X-COM: Enemy Unknown. Malicious. Super Stick Man Golf 2.
Kole: Super Stick Man Golf 2. The Silent Age.
Ben: None.
David: Guild Wars II.
The Multiplayer
What are you looking forward...
2013-06-071h 27The Level12: Solar Boy's Adventures in Moon Town
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the rumored new Arkham game, Spaceteam, and how to make time for games.
The Brief
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Korean propaganda.
New Batman Arkham game coming this year?
Kentucky Route Zero gets a demo.
DICE Awards.
The Grind:
Kole: The Cave. Hitman: Absolution. Spaceteam. Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Ben: Tokyo Jungle.
Dennis: Dark Souls. The Binding of Isaac. Retro City Rampage. Ruzzle.
David: Dark Souls.
Multiplayer:
Where do you find time to game?
The End Boss"
Dennis: Gameification and working out.
...
2013-02-151h 44The Level9: Cake Movers
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about arcades, Kentucky Route Zero, and Cart Life.
THE BRIEF
Steam Box is updatable.
Blockbuster closes 300 stores.
The Cave is a thing that exists.
Metal Gear Rising Revengeance demo released.
THE GRIND
Ben: The Pinball Hall of Fame.
Dennis: Darksiders. Mega Man 9.
David: Dead Island. Planetside 2.
Kole: Kentucky Route Zero. Hotline: Miami. Cart Life. Resident Evil 6.
MULTIPLAYER
Unintentional Games.
THE END BOSS
Dennis: Good comments on Polygon.
Kole: Portable games ain't portable.
Ben: I want my PS3 back.
David: Whisker Wars.
2013-01-251h 37The Level6: Shameless and Awesome
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about video game cease fires, games that can't decide if they're bad or good, and our games of the year.
THE BRIEF
Cease Fire for Sandy Hook.
Lt. Grossman: Games train to kill, and he might have a point.
EA opens up voting for NCAA Football Cover.
Gladdos in Pacific Rim.
THE GRIND
David: World of Warcraft.
Kole: Resident Evil 6.
Dennis: Rochard. Dark Souls.
Ben: Hitman: Absolution.
THE MULTIPLAYER
GAME OF THE YEAR!?
THE END BOSS
Ben: Christmas Shopping.
Kole: Holiday backlogs.
Dennis: Extra Cred...
2012-12-211h 51The Level4: The Butterfield Bump
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and Gary talk about the Binding of Isaac remake, political issues in games!, and whether or not loot is a good thing.
THE BRIEF
Beck, Soundshapes, and the VGAs.
Skrillex Quest is a thing.
Binding of Isaac for console.
Planescape: Torment successor?
Baldur's Gate delayed on iOS.
THE GRIND
Kole: Super Hexagon.
Ben: Assassin's Creed III.
Dennis: Soundshapes (The Creation of Man. The Fall of Man). Double Dragon Neon. Borderlands 2. King of Fighters XIII.
Gary: Dark Souls. Castle Crashers.
THE MULTIPLAYER
Loot in games. Turn on, or turn off?
THE EN...
2012-12-072h 39The Level2: Wacky Nerd Fellas
Kole, Ben, Dennis, and David talk about the Wii U launch, Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies, and Planetside 2. Welcome to the second level.
THE BRIEF
Indie Game the Movie on Netflix
Wii U launch hassles
Humble Indie Bundle 6
Ben's Amazon Deals
THE GRIND
Ben: Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Assassin's Creed 3.
Kole: Rayman Legends. Metal Gear Solid HD Collection. Frog Fractions. Dark Souls.
Dennis: Borderlands 2. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney.
David: Planetside 2. Natural Selection 2.
THE END BOSS
The New Super Mario Bros. honeymoon is over.
An entreaty to play Walking Dead.
Drinking f...
2012-11-232h 05The Level1: Video Games Should Factor In Somehow
Kole, Ben, and Dennis talk about Wreck It Ralph, PlayStation Plus on the Vita, and X-Com.
THE BRIEF
PlayStation Plus for the PS Vita.
New Mass Effect revealed.
Mass Effect Trilogy announced for PlayStation 3.
General Petreus
THE GRIND
Wreck It Ralph!
Ben: Battlefield 3.
Dennis: X-Com: Enemy Unknown. Borderlands 2. Parasite Eve.
Kole: Curiosity. Angry Birds: Star Wars. Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward. Resident Evil 6.
THE BONUS ROUND
The View from the Forest
THE MULTIPLAYER
None
THE END BOSS
Dennis: Thinking of getting a Vita.
Ben: Gift conundrum.
Kole: I like thi...
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