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SQ 204. Audio Jungle
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about sound effects and foley in games and how to describe a sound in words. Also featuring weird little noises, the trials and tribulations of balancing audio, and the need to carry a mic around. Ironically still figuring out my mic, gonna have a pop filter next time - Emma
2025-02-16
56 min
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SQ 203. Where Even Am I?
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about navigation in games and the realism of the mini-map feature. Also featuring long parkways with not enough exits, pacing problems, and getting lost with your buddies. Sorry for the strange audio on Emma's end! Probably wasn't close enough to the mic.
2025-02-02
55 min
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Jeanne Wakes the Deep
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Jeanne D'Arc and Still Wakes the Deep and decide how long they would last on a haunted oil rig. Also featuring Emma's PSP collection, zero bad accents, and the space station with a heartbeat.
2024-09-15
57 min
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SQ 190. Monkey Balls of Light
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks of gaming and reference a few too many memes. Also featuring the invention of the phantom thief, more insight into Emma-core, and games that are set in a place.
2024-07-28
57 min
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SQ 171. Going Gaming on the Go
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about portable gaming consoles: where did they come from and where did they go? Also featuring feeling our age, Emma's weak wrists, and fun device gimmicks.
2023-10-22
55 min
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SQ 148. Season of Death
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss their last six weeks in gaming and - Emma, we get it, you played a lot of games, this episode will never end. Also featuring going back to skateboarding, muffled name calling, and the unreality of courtroom drama.
2022-11-20
1h 16
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SQ 139. My Friend, Satan
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks in gaming and the dual frustrations of the Daily Grind. Also featuring a pun about the number two, mediocrity, and how much murder is acceptable. Forgive the clinking noises, it's Emma's dog.
2022-07-17
1h 06
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Ghostrunner on a Dark Cloud
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk Dark Cloud and Ghostrunner and Emma admits to being a baby gamer without the brain space to remember buttons. Also featuring classics of the PS2, the perils of first-person, and runny slashy sword boys.
2020-12-13
56 min
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Mirror to the Wattam
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk Mirror's Edge and Wattam which go together like a nose and a top hat. Also featuring our bad reaction times, playing co-op games with kids, and the terrible sensation of falling.
2020-09-06
55 min
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SQ 91. Time Sure Keeps on Going
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about what they've been playing for the last six weeks and what do you know? It's more than just Animal Crossing. Also featuring powerful plants, the Wipeout-style appeal of Fall Guys, and the endless march of the clock.
2020-08-30
59 min
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Abe's Disco World
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee and Disco Elysium and there's just generally a lot of unintentional, somewhat comical death. Also featuring how taking off your pants increases your stats, refreshingly intentional politics, and what works as a TV show.
2020-08-23
1h 07
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S-Q 90. Let's Get Escapist
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about games as escapism and reveal themselves as to-do list fanatics. Also featuring throwing molotovs, Fire Emblem University, and power fantasy 101.
2020-08-16
1h 08
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Don't Cross Mama!
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk Cooking Mama and Animal Crossing: New Horizons and also that Tamogotchi game for the DS, man that was a good game. Also featuring the whole Cookstar situation, Emma forgetting Puddles, and tool breaking points.
2020-08-09
1h 04
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SQ 89. Take It Slow, Or Fast
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about pacing in games, especially the dreaded question...are games too long? Play horror movie sting. Also featuring a throwback, the benefit of game-like elements, and distractions before the main mission.
2020-08-02
1h 06
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Zero Escape From the Maneating Shark!
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (999) and Maneater and go deep into shark psychology. Also featuring pseudoscience vs wrong science, the localization of puns, and Stinky Pete.
2020-07-26
50 min
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SQ 88. Ex-Gatcha SOLDIER
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about what they've been playing for the last six weeks and make plans to destroy their sisterly relationship with Overcooked 2. Also featuring the lure of the gatcha, the dreaded Joycon drift, and how much Rean kinda sucks.
2020-07-19
56 min
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What the Borderlands? Get Your Golf Guns Here
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk Borderlands and What the Golf and wonder how many people are wearing full Borderlands masks to encourage social distancing. Also featuring a dude in a strange land with strange forces, subway philosophers, and how somebody would golf Naruto.
2020-07-12
59 min
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SQ 87. The Mad Funny Genre
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about how we talk about video game genre and how everything is an action-adventure if you think about it. Also featuring missed connections, the draw of short episode lengths, and why Soulslike is a solid descriptor.
2020-07-05
53 min
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Dreams or A Premonition: Something Strange in the Coffee
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk Deadly Premonition and Dreams, both games that reveal the darkness within the human psyche. Also featuring York on a skateboard, ownership issues, and putting a game engine in your brain.
2020-06-28
59 min
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S-Q 86. Get Reviewed
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about what makes a good game review and rage against the Metacritic machine. Also featuring Adam Sandler, the end of Die Hard, and spoiler culture.
2020-06-21
1h 05
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Duke of Katanas: From Zero to Forever
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk Duke Nukem and Katana Zero and make exponentially more butt jokes than usual. Also featuring lying to therapists, one man's love for Oprah, and working mirrors.
2020-06-14
1h 00
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S-Q 85. Everybody Do the Mario
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about what they've been playing for the last six weeks and fall into the world of the Mario live action TV show. Also featuring exploding particle effects, time travel theories, and how to add to your backlog while supporting BLM.
2020-06-07
1h 08
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Big Brain Daemon: Farewell Dr. Lobe
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk Big Brain Academy and Daemon X Machina and bemoan the light weights of their brain. Also featuring the immense power of Dr. Lobe, the appeal of giant robots, and whether your brain is hot.
2020-05-31
46 min
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S-Q 84. All Your Ear are Belong to Us
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about the translation and localization process for video games and are generally baffled by how any translation ever gets finished ever. Also featuring the ten words of Japanese we know, angry Twitter mobs, and making things sound more metal.
2020-05-24
57 min
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Ori & the Blue Robot: Mega Spirit Man
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about Mega Man and Ori & the Will of the Wisps and dismiss the question of whether robots have souls. Also featuring Xbox Game Pass, terrible western box art, and Guns & Roses references.
2020-05-17
57 min
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S-Q 83. Emotional Orchestras & Other Bops
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about video game soundtracks and find that their taste is utterly predictable for their brands. Also featuring all the versions of Dearly Beloved, intense Latin choirs, and lively karaoke interjections.
2020-05-10
55 min
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Hike of the Saints: A Short Row
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about Saints Row and A Short Hike and wonder where exactly the aliens came from. Also featuring the hunt for 400 coins, surprisingly progressive design, and the joy being virtually outside.
2020-05-03
49 min
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SQ 82. Infinite Screen Time
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks in gaming, how much they've done, and yet how small a dent they've put into their backlog. Also featuring broken watering cans, how much we
2020-04-26
58 min
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Dead Space Jedi: Legally Distinct Force Bros
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about Dead Space and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and question EA's development strategies over the years. Also featuring avoiding copyright disputes, making punctuation complaints, and learning what RAM even stands for.
2020-04-19
1h 01
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S-Q 81. Easy to be Hard, Hard to be Easy
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about the utility behind difficulty levels and expose themselves as lazy gamers. Also featuring Madelyn being harsh, bad headlines, and, somehow, Animal Crossing.
2020-04-12
57 min
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Mine Vein: Vampires in the Nether
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about Minecraft and Code Vein and can find a way to compare every game to Animal Crossing, just watch. Also featuring re-branding Souls-likes to Soulsies, how games appeal to kids, and Domino's Pizza.
2020-04-05
52 min
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S-Q 80. Love in the Time of Quarantine
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about the ways gaming can promote social connection, as well as the ways it can't. Also featuring video game rent freezes, lots of studies upon studies, and Animal Crossing weddings.
2020-03-29
49 min
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Stranding the Vagrant: A Death Story
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk Vagrant Story and Death Stranding, both games that "defy genre," whatever that means. Also featuring interesting costuming choices, how art mirrors life, and how all games are basically Animal Crossing
2020-03-22
59 min
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SQ 79. Pandemic Bucket List
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last seven weeks of gaming and also what they want to finish while nobody can go outside. Also featuring Hideo Kojima (not the actual man, just his name), plague-themed games, and carrying Animal Crossing across the land.
2020-03-15
47 min
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Street Fighting Knights with Bikes: I Wanna Fight My Bike
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk Street Fighter and Knights and Bikes and marvel about arcade games in grocery stores. Also featuring licensing costs, little expired milk packs, and how many quarters went into a machine.
2020-03-08
54 min
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Special Episode: Talk This! Takes On PAX East 2020
In this special episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about what they saw, did, and played at PAX East 2020. Also featuring a ton of hand-sanitizer, stalker photos of KK Slider, and the worst line in the world, probably
2020-03-01
1h 00
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SQ 78. Delaying for Final Polish
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss video game delays and slander the good name of Shigeru Miyamoto. Also featuring running metaphors, what it means to be a business, and Gamers getting Angry.
2020-02-23
54 min
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The Indivisible Valkyrie: Sparkly (Dead) Dudes in Your Brain
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about Valkyrie Profile and Indivisible and oh man they should have separated these games, Emma did a dumb. Also featuring aspersions cast on 90s English dubs, nearly impossible boss fights, and perfect blocking.
2020-02-16
59 min
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SQ 77. We, Too, Are DLC
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about DLC, its history, its different forms, and what makes it good or bad. Also featuring the $60 threshold, gamers being upset, and what "unfinished" even means.
2020-02-09
1h 07
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Star Fox Legends: In the Apex of Space
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about Star Fox and Apex Legends and the famous Rumble Pak. Also featuring getting game ideas from shrines, the trials of being a human-dog, and a true Legend from Madelyn's time playing Apex Legends.
2020-02-02
52 min
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S-Q 76. That Reminds Me
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last seven weeks of gaming and only a third of it is dedicated to ReMind, we promise. Also featuring the wonders of Photo Mode, the cost of Joycons, and getting swole.
2020-01-26
1h 12
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Destroy All Judgments? No, Judge All Humans!
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about Destroy All Humans! and Judgment and write a bit of Yakuza fanfiction. Also featuring Emma actually giving Madelyn a compliment, what makes games mad funny, and Kiefer Sutherland
2020-01-19
59 min
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SQ 75. This Episode is Redacted
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about "censorship" in gaming and why that's a misnomer in the first place. Also featuring the removal of some bones, the unsexiness of pants, and why Steam kind of sucks.
2020-01-12
1h 04
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Baba is Quaking: Call of the Rabbit
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about Quake and Baba is You and, yes, Madelyn did forget her usual microphone and, no, she cannot make one by pushing words around. Also featuring existential dread, trash-talking online robots, and feeling stupid.
2020-01-05
55 min
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A Decade of Talk This! (Well, You Know, Not Technically)
In this special episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss the past year in gaming AND the past ten years in gaming. Also featuring the math of Pokeball mechanics, desperate SEO chasing, and Robert de Niro
2019-12-29
1h 15
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Side-Quest 74. And Another One
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss what makes a good video game sequel and the best/worst naming conventions. Also featuring songs from Veggie Tales, Star Wars exhaustion, and timeline confusion.
2019-12-22
55 min
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Just Cause of Goose: Untitled Explosion Game
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Just Cause and Untitled Goose Game and revel in being the bringers of chaos. Also featuring promising movie plans, wifi troubles, and Madelyn's traumatic duck stories.
2019-12-15
58 min
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S-Q 73. Gotta Deliver 'Em All
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma go back through their last six weeks in video gaming and how much their game characters fell off high surfaces. Also featuring pink pants, accidentally marrying goddesses, and that leaked Re:Mind trailer.
2019-12-08
1h 02
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Control over Steins Gate: Time Travel Skyscraper
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Steins;Gate and Control and try to avoid getting into the whole silly "what is a video game" discussion. Also featuring what's annoying about time travel, Odd Squad, and Gooigi.
2019-12-01
58 min
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S-Q 72. Yelling at Each Other on the Internet
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about outrage culture and why it seems like everybody gets upset over everything on the internet. Also featuring being an informed consumer, ill-advised musicals, and, yeah, impeachment hearings.
2019-11-24
59 min
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Astral Halo: Chained to an AI
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Halo and Astral Chain and the benefits and drawbacks of console exclusives. Also featuring barking like a seal, the bane of silent protagonists, and Alexa laughing somewhere, somehow.
2019-11-17
57 min
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SQ 71. Funnin' Around
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about what makes a game fun and whether that even matters. Also featuring the importance of defining your terms, Inside Llewyn Davis, and this hip and happening thing called boredom.
2019-11-10
58 min
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An Hour of Darkness in the Outer Wilds
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Disgaea and Outer Wilds which are surprising opposites in just about every way. Also featuring feeling stupid, jumping into a geyser, and where replay value comes from
2019-11-03
1h 01
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S-Q 70. Finnacles of Romance
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma go back through their last six weeks in video gaming and swap their situations from the last time we did this. Also featuring life adjustments, too much team bonding, and excessive button pressing.
2019-10-27
57 min
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Sea of Solitary Blades: Madelyn the Runner
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Blade Runner and Sea of Solitude and make up the concept for the next Persona game. Also featuring courting a copyright strike, good life advice, and how cool controller vibration is.
2019-10-20
1h 01
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SQ 69. Video Games History 101
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about current issues in video game preservation and archival. It's very exciting, we promise. Also featuring the usual lack of technical knowledge, a no snitches sign, and the ideal way to preserve theater.
2019-10-13
1h 01
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Panzer Anthem: Sing the Song of the Dragoon
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Panzer Dragoon and Anthem and make childish jokes about planets. Also featuring terrible development processes, expensive rare games, and people in dragon mechs.
2019-10-06
55 min
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S-Q 68. GOAT Simulator
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about GOATs. What is a goat? When will Untitled Goat Game come out? Also featuring losing the thread, The Last of Us online multiplayer, and too much Pokemon Go.
2019-09-29
1h 03
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The Donut Castle: Blood, Sugar, & Blood Sugar
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Castlevania and Donut County and discuss the deep lore of the raccoon. Also featuring the different meanings of whip, names that kill vampires, and erotic pachinko machines.
2019-09-22
56 min
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S-Q 67. What's a Side-Quest?
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma continue to talk about Fire Emblem way too freaking much. Also featuring another Fire Emblem game, Kiryu's inability to say no, and the foibles of Clickbait Boyfriend.
2019-09-15
1h 00
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Luigi and the Jump Boys: 17 Floors of Manga
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Luigi's Mansion and Jump Force and experience an interesting technical difficulty. Also featuring dark moons, big eyes, and why we all love Luigi.
2019-09-08
54 min
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S-Q 66. Blood, Guns, and Death Games
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss the how games use violence for storytelling. Also featuring the condemnation of Overcooked, the monsters who kill their Fire Emblem students, and some sliding scales.
2019-09-01
1h 01
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My Friend Max Payn-paya: Pedro and His Polygonal Wife
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Max Payne and My Friend Pedro and there's actually some bananas in this one. Also featuring noir voices, the origins of bullet time, and how to pronounce gif.
2019-08-25
58 min
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S-Q 65. Playing Games Together
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma finally shake up the side-quest formula once more. Also featuring hand-eye coordination, why Emma's family relationships are falling apart, and the question of whether or not Mario Party is fun
2019-08-18
52 min
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SQ 60. Our E3 Predictions are Already Wrong
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma throw wild theories on E3 into the air and take responsibility for none of them. Also featuring Emma's new obsession with capsule machines, Altair's only weakness, and hip hop a skippity.
2019-06-09
57 min
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Deus Ex Everything
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Deus Ex and Everything and Madelyn demands more games specifically tailored to her tastes. Also featuring Emma's weird audio (because she left her SD card in her old computer), everybody losing their source code, and the Ant-Man RPG we all want.
2019-04-07
48 min
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Octobraid Time Traveler: Twisting Up Eight Timelines
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Braid and Octopath Traveler and have some THINGS to say. Also featuring Madelyn playing devil's advocate like her life depends on it, Emma returning to a dark place, and complex time travel plots.
2019-03-24
54 min
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S-Q 53. Give Us Some Class
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma are not economics majors but do their darndest to think about worker rights anyway. Also featuring Emma geeking out over tiny gameplay details, Madelyn designing a course catalog, and both of them marveling over how everything looks like Olaf.
2019-02-17
43 min
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S-Q 48. And the Cup Is Mine!
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma are the long-awaited hosts of the Oscars. Naw, not really, but we talk about some awards. Also featuring Emma's snot, Madelyn drowning in discs, and THE REMAKE OF CRASH TEAM RACING
2018-12-09
44 min
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Icon of Monkey Island: Guybrush Vania
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss The Secret of Monkey Island and Iconoclasts, but somebody probably should have told Madelyn that beforehand. Also featuring poking a Wild Emma with a stick, revolutions in gaming, and pampered modern gamers.
2018-10-07
52 min
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S-Q 44. Give Us Walui-gette
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma continue to destroy the innocence of the Mario universe, just like the rest of the internet. Also featuring spoiled gamer Emma, the rise and fall of Telltale, and lots of bad timing.
2018-09-30
43 min
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The Evil Fortnite: Battle Royale of Residents
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Resident Evil and Fortnite: Battle Royale and, uh, I don't know if this is news, but we suck at shooting. Also featuring shiny lips, sound wave zombie virus, and Emma's lack of faith in her real-world survival skills.
2018-09-09
53 min
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The Assassin's Blade: Senua's Creed
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Assassin's Creed and Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and we apologize for the crap audio quality. It's DEFINITELY Madelyn's fault, I swear. Also featuring assassins on Twitter, the Ubisoft man in our computer, and Emma trying to describe things.
2018-08-26
1h 02
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Side-Quest 38. Sisters, Change, and Opportunists
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma are joined again by special guests Milena and Aurora (age 4 & 8). Also featuring Emma shifting around, all the Games for Change highlights, and a tragic gaming not-so-accident.
2018-07-08
36 min
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What Remains of the Prince: Wah! Wah! Wah!
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Prince of Persia and What Remains of Edith Finch and talk about two different things at the same time. Also featuring tears for Waluigi, Emma using the word "stupid" too much, and the same set of spikes over and over and over.
2018-06-17
56 min
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S-Q 34. But Is This A Side-Quest?
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma get a little bit carried away and almost make this side-quest into a full episode. Good for you listeners. Not great for editor Emma. Also featuring frustrating boss battles, the best name for a group of Phantom Thieves, and the intense pressure of farming.
2018-05-13
37 min
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Perfect Dark Little Nightmares
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Perfect Dark and Little Nightmares for an uber-creepy episode- for April? Eh, it works. Also featuring Emma's nickname, Madelyn empathizing with the desire to eat everything, and an alien Elvis.
2018-04-08
59 min
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S-Q 30. Cup Noodles in the Wild
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk their last two weeks in gaming and agree that Cup Noodles are obviously the best thing ever invented. Also featuring Madelyn's once and future queen, the goshdarn freaking blood moon, and Emma's stellar voice acting abilities.
2018-03-18
28 min
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Her Majesty, Ms. Pac-Man: I Decree Pretzels to be a Fruit!
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Ms. Pac-Man and Reigns: Her Majesty, a coincidental perfect combination for Women's History Month and International Women's Day! Also featuring our love of fruit (especially pretzels), Emma's questionable royal decisions, and a $3 demonstration of dedication to the podcast.
2018-03-11
51 min
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S-Q 26. On the Go, With a Hoe
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk their last two weeks in gaming and Emma somehow continues to know more about Breath of the Wild than Madelyn. Also featuring the old man troll, some boring stuff about wifi connections, and boyfriend slave labor.
2018-01-21
22 min
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S-Q 25. Getting Switchy with It
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk their past two weeks in gaming, returning after not releasing any episodes since last year ;). Also featuring the pleasures of games without any lore to remember, Emma falling back into old habits, and a change of plans.
2018-01-07
27 min
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Side-Quest 23. First-Person Holiday Cheer
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk their last two weeks in gaming and plan their vacation to the winter wonderland of Pandora. Also featuring Emma singing the praises of playtesting, Madelyn's gaming wishlist, and more fun facts about Kingdom Hearts than you can handle
2017-12-10
25 min
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Wolfenaughts: Psychics Against Nazis
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Psychonaughts and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and give a bit too much insight into the depressing depths of their souls. Also featuring a heavy political discussion, Emma's stuffy nose, and some quote unquote real psychic powers
2017-12-03
52 min
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Side-Quest 20. Something Different Again
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk their last two weeks in gaming and, for once, Madelyn is playing far more than Emma is. Also featuring traffic cones, a confused boyfriend, and shameless plugs for the new blog posts.
2017-10-29
16 min
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Side-Quest 19. I Choose to Take You Down!
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma take on choice-based video games and whether choices need to have an impact on the story. Emma thinks the hours they recorded this had an impact. A grave impact on the story of Emma and her bed. Sound effects from the Danganronpa series
2017-10-15
13 min
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Side-Quest 15: Download Some Content to Your Face!
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma take on DLC, coming down on opposite sides of the issue. Who will rise victorious? Only you can truly decide. But since Emma is writing this episode descriptions, it's Emma. Emma wins. Sound effects from Kingdom Hearts, Bensound Music, and Ace Attorney
2017-08-20
12 min
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Kingdom Hearts is a Boy Band: That's It! I've Come Up With A New Crossover!
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Final Fantasy XV and Kingdom Hearts and are led into everlasting darkness. Also featuring an ode to chocobos, a masterful attempt at the Donald Duck voice, and Emma being a Squeenix apologist while Madelyn rants with the best of 'em.
2017-07-30
1h 04
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Side-Quest 12: Get Sucked In
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma each take five minutes to discuss five different topics- one minute per topic-and get sucked into games in different ways. Also featuring Emma running out of words, Madelyn running out of money, and plenty of shameless social media plugs.
2017-07-09
12 min
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Grim Automata: The Day of the Androids
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Grim Fandango and NieR: Automata and Emma actually thinks about how to pronounce something for once. Also featuring thoughts on multiple endings, Madelyn's frustrations about puzzles, and the worst transitions possibly ever made.
2017-07-02
52 min
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Super Persona Bros: Me sa You, You sa Me!
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Super Mario Bros. and Persona 5, and read Emma's fangirling texts for the world to hear. Also featuring Madelyn not knowing how to say Bros. out loud, the glory of being the friend who never texts back, and thoughts about paywalls (ugh).
2017-06-18
57 min
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Side-Quest 10: Dear Diary
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma each take five minutes to discuss five different topics- one minute per topic- and give updates on all their gaming exploits. Also featuring not enough adjectives, Madelyn's passionate, irrational hatred for beloved gaming franchises, and Emma surpassing the former master.
2017-05-28
11 min
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Ratchet Ends the World: Not With a Bang But With a Clank
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss The World Ends With You and Ratchet and Clank 2016 and mess up everything plus some. Also featuring the future name of Emma's first-born, Groovitrons everywhere, and Madelyn being even more confused than usual.
2017-04-23
44 min
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Hyper Oregon Light: Drifting Down the Trail
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Oregon Trail and Hyper Light Drifter and realize they don't really know what dysentery is (it's not good though). Also featuring an exclusive look at Emma before morning coffee, some seriously dank memes, and deep bitter jealousy towards people with super successful Kickstarters.
2017-03-26
48 min
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Side-Quest 5: Beat (e)Sports
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma each take five minutes to discuss five different topics- one minute per topic- and show that they spend a lot of time reading random articles on the web. Also featuring Emma trying to fit too much into the allotted time, bragging about dogs, and Madelyn basically being Carmen Sandiego.
2017-03-19
12 min
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Witness the Emblem: The Island's on Fire!
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Fire Emblem and The Witness and reminisce about the good old days. Also featuring Madelyn's Party People Super Entertainment "Well"ness Center (or whatever she's calling it now), soap opera child-growing lands, and Emma's cute personality quirk teehee.
2017-03-12
51 min
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Side-Quest 4: Catch 'Em All
In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma each take five minutes to discuss five different topics- one minute per topic- and have trouble saying words (or at least Emma does). Also featuring Madelyn being "woke," some shout-outs, and Emma being weird about babies.
2017-03-05
11 min
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Keep Talking, Phoenix: No Ace Attorneys Were Exploded
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes and reveal themselves as thirteen-year-old boys. Also featuring the destruction of Emma's nonexistent chance with Idris Elba, dark happenings disguised behind puns, and Madelyn's last episode (jk, or am I, I am, probably).
2017-02-26
42 min
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Watch-Kami: Buxom Spirit Hackers
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Okami and Watch Dogs 2 and throw out way too many three dollar words. Also featuring the revenge of the Lorax, perverted crickets, and how Emma cannot drive in video games (unless it's on a Vespa).
2017-02-12
47 min
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Gravity Tycoon: The Kat at the Zoo
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Zoo Tycoon and Gravity Rush and put Emma on a few watch lists due to her sociopathic tendencies. Also featuring not-at-all childish disagreements, Chris Pratt as a cool dinosaur babysitter, and space zoos.
2017-01-29
47 min
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Oxenburn: Takedown the Ghosts
In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Burnout (3: Takedown if you want to get specific) and Oxenfree and debate the reasons for why Emma sucks so much more than Madelyn at video games. Also featuring a lack of game programming knowledge, drone-driven cars, and disagreements.
2017-01-15
53 min