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The Co-OperativesHelldivers 2 and when Friendly Fire is Fun (PLUS: Deep Rock Galactic: SURVIVOR!)Liz and Aaron strap in for some bug-blastin' action with Helldivers 2! Sure, you shoot bugs, destroy automatons, and spread managed democracy, but is it a good cooperative game? Does it past the COFI test? SPOILER: If you listen to this episode you will find out! PLUS: Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor isn't a co-op game but we're enthralled with it anyway!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Aaron's Co-Ops Podcast Notes4:34 - Theme Music + Intro7:20 - A new intro for the COFI analysis.8:50 - When Friendly Fire is hilarious.13:50 - Accessibility measures for playing online16:35 - How the VO reinforces the s...2024-03-2742 minThe Co-OperativesHaving A Baby, Adopting A Puppy, And All The Games InbetweenWe're back, we had a baby, we adopted a dog, and we played a lot of games. Let's do this.About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Subscribe to The Co-Operatives by heading to ListenToTheCoOps.com! (or use our RSS feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/9xRUL1ta)--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review...2024-02-0135 minThe Co-OperativesBandido, Immortality, and Setting Proper Expectations With GamesAaron & Liz try to find the table space to contain this week's lightweight co-op card game: Bandito! PLUS: Sam Barlow is back with Immortality and y'all gotta try this game but we can't tell you anything about it.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Opening1:50 - Intro song!2:13 - Bandido!3:05 - What IS Bandido?6:30 - The lightweight nature of Bandido (for better or worse.)10:25 - Using expansions to expand the weight of the game.13:00 - The emotions we encountered with Bandito games going long...17:00 - The Ko-Fi Test!22:20 - OK, but what about Immortality?25:30 - TRYING to explain the story...2022-11-2935 minThe Co-OperativesEvil Dead, Asymmetrical Multiplayer Games, and Driving Cars into Trees at Full SpeedDo you know what the scariest/funniest thing about Evil Dead: The Game is? THE DRIVING! Join Liz and Aaron as they grab their Boomsticks and take a trip to the woods in Ash William's Day Out!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Win a copy of Evil Dead: The Game for PC! Head to https://bit.ly/HoodieWeatherDiscord and post a spooky GIF to enter!4:03 - Today we're talking about Evil Dead: The Game (and celebrating the first day of Long Halloween!)6:32 - Liz's Journey with Evil Dead12:20 - Is Evil Dead just DOOM?13:40 - What is Evil Dead: T...2022-11-0151 minThe Co-OperativesOur Coziest Games and Other Media For Fall & WinterThe Co-Ops detail some of the coziest games and other media that have helped them transition to Fall. PLUS: NEW LOGO!!!!Join the Hoodie Weather discord and chat with other Cooperatives listeners here: https://bit.ly/hoodieweatherdiscordTIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro1:45 - We have a new logo by Julia Maddalina!3:00 - The vibe of cozy stuffwww.howlongtobeat.com is great for finding quick games to play if you have a free evening!3:45 - Steam Deck + Vampire Survivors5:56 - Disney's Dreamlight Valley8:38 - A Short Hike11:00 - Beacon Pines13:55 - Betrayal At The House On The...2022-10-1827 minThe Co-OperativesThe Quarry or "How I Learned To Stop Worrying & Shoot The Monster"Aaron and Liz venture out on the night of a full moon to play the latest choose-your-own-adventure horror game, The Quarry, by Supermassive Games. Will our intrepid hosts survive until dawn? Or will they lose what little hope they have left? (SPOILER: They'll survive, because this game is super fun and inviting for co-op groups!)TIMESTAMPS0:00 - The problem with Ghostface? BRANDING4:23 - The results of the Listener's Choice Poll!6:02 - Introducing The Quarry by Supermassive Games and published by 2K Games9:50 - What horror vibes does The Quarry give off?11:00 - Let's talk about the...2022-10-041h 07The Co-OperativesFortnite, Zero-Build, and The Power Of CrossplayAaron and Liz discovered an ideal cooperative game called (checks notes) huh, Fortnite! Jump aboard the Battle Bus to learn about how Cross-Play is changing the industry, and what accessibility features make one of the world's biggest games one of the easiest to play.TIMESTAMPS:0;00 - Aaron's pitch for a brand new pizza app3:00 - Riot Fest hurts7:30 - The intro, and the second intro8:45 - Fortnite's history with Battle Royale9:44 - "CHARCH"11:46 - What IS a Battle Royale?16:40 - Expressing yourself through Fortnite's avatars and emotes18:40 - Why are we discussing Fortnite on the show *N...2022-09-2059 minThe Co-OperativesTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, and the "Chill" Factor in videogames.It's time to kick some SHELL with Liz & Aaron! Shredder's Revenge is the latest TMNT game, and it's a fantastic couch co-op experience, but is it satisfying overall? PLUS: Learning about Niblings, what a Paladin is, and a short take on Interior/Night's As Dusk Falls.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - "What was your first memory of the Ninja Turtles?"5:24 - Intro!6:10 - What is your role if you're the fifth Ninja Turtle?7:35 - What is this game like if you are unfamiliar with TMNT games?8:56 - "The Donatello Reach."10:22 - Aaron's nice story about "Turtles In Time."14:20...2022-09-0641 minThe Co-OperativesKites, AKA your next favorite game to play with your family and friends!Aaron & Liz have your next favorite game to play with the whole family: Kites - Time To Fly from Floodgate Games. ALSO: Liz has developed the Co-Operative Fidelity test! How does Kites fare? Is it time to fly, or time to BYE? Listen and find out!TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Farm-To-Table Kites, and dragging Aaron5:00 - What is Kites: Time To Fly?9:22 - KITE FUN FACTS12:15 - Challenge Cards!15:40 - OK, but how do you win?17:20 - Sample gameplay audio from a failed game of Kites: Time To Fly18:50 - The Listener's Choice Poll!Vote at https://bit...2022-08-2344 minThe Co-OperativesGen Con 2022 SHABADOO! All The Cool Games We Played At Indy's Biggest Board Game Event!Aaron & Liz just got back from Gen Con 2022 with plenty of HOT GOSS TO DISH on new games they played in Indianapolis! They've hand-picked a few games and experiences to tell you about so strap in and get ready for this special report from America's biggest gaming convention! TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro1:10 - Pitching our Uno variants to Mattel3:58 - Theme song start!4:09 - Today we're talking about Gen Con 2022!6:55 - Kites: TIME TO FLYYYYYYY!10:40 - Paint The Roses AKA Alice Takes Over Gen Con 202212:25 - LISTENER QUESTION #1 FROM CHRIS RUSSELL! --> "What were the differences from t...2022-08-091h 01The Co-OperativesThe Co-Operatives Are BACK!Just like The Decemberists say, ARISE FROM THE BUNKERS! We are back and excited to relaunch The Co-Operatives Podcast! In this episode we'll go over what's been goin' on with us since 2020, what we've been playing, and what you can expect from the relaunch. PLUS: We're making a game. (It's good to be back, we hope you enjoy!)TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - "How do we do this again?"0:51 - Intro for today's episode!2:45 - We're back!5:10 - Aaron plays Twenty Questions with Liz4:47 - "What's new?"5:40 - "What are we playing?"8:19 - "We got a dog."8:40 - "Have...2022-08-0237 min
The Co-OperativesCOVID-Coping, Puzzles, and Tone in GamingIn the words of a famous poet, "S'been a while." Liz & Aaron discuss what they've been doing to occupy their time during the pandemic and discuss the media that has helped them over the last few months.0:00 - Opening BS13:30 - Tak20:05 - Natural 2020's Spreadsheet - Clubhouse Games22:05 - Outer Wilds26:15 - Control29:06 - Death Stranding31:15 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons + Brandon Sanderson38:00 - Destiny 2 and Stability40:00 - The Last Of Us 2, and the tone of some games43:17 - Horizon: Forbidden West & Liz46:00 - Avengers49:06 - Horror co-op games and why they're not scary right now.53:20 - W...2020-06-3057 min
The Co-OperativesGenCon 2019 Shabadoo!Hey gang! Aaron here. This week's episode is gonna be a bit *rough* - no editing, no intro, JUST CO-OPS UNFILTERED. We've been a bit busy with some projects, but wanted to release this so everyone could hear what we thought of GenCon 2019's biggest games! Enjoy!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If you feel like being super nice...2019-08-2047 min
The Co-OperativesMarvel: Ultimate Alliance 3 - The Black Order and our Phase Four MCU Hot TakesLiz and Aaron put on their spandex attire once again to tackle Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 3 - The Black Order on the Nintendo Switch! Yes! We know! They already tried the first two but this one will be different!Plus: The Co-Ops discuss the MCU Phase Four announcements quite a bit!TIMESTAMPS:3:35 - GEN CON IS UPON US!8:10 - Make Up Artist 3: Black Mirror, and the Co-Operatives history with the series11:30 - The team behind MUA3 is not used to making these types of games...14:15 - How MUA3 makes co-op on the Switch easy.15:35 - "...2019-07-2347 min
The Co-OperativesWingspan, Unbroken, and the Solo Tabletop Game ExperienceAaron is solo this week, so it only made sense for him to cover solo games. Aaron plays and discusses Wingspan, Unbroken, and many more games with prominent single-player modes! Our friend Jeff Stormer tries to ease Aaron's burden, and Liz makes a very special appearance at the end. This was a fun challenge. Enjoy!TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - The Jeff Stormer Experience.4:35 - "This week's episode of The Co-Operatives" is going to be a little different..." + Solo games, and solo modes in games.9:00 - Wingspan, and the rise of Automa.16:35 - Could analog clans be possible?17:46 - Sol...2019-07-0935 min
The Co-OperativesJourneys In Middle-Earth, House Rules, and the Human Element in App-Based GamesThis week's episode takes our intrepid players to Mordor and back again. Join Aaron & Liz as they embark on an unexpected journey through Middle-Earth with their pals Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and some made up residents of Mirkwood in Fantasy Flight's new Lord Of The Rings game.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - DC character, or LOTR thing?6:10 - Our relationship with The Tolkien-verse.13:01 - The beauty of using an app for campaign management and gameplay + the story of the game.19:35 - This LOTR uses a pretty near hex-based tile system. We're gonna discuss it.23:05 - The thematic tie-ins of LOTR...2019-06-2555 min
The Co-OperativesE3 2019 Shabadoo!Aaron & Liz embark on a discussion about E3 2019! There's no time to lose so we'll just get into it! Watch Dogs Legion! DOOM Eternal! Cyberpunk 2077! Final Fantasy 7 Remake! Jedi Fallen Order! Nintendo! Bethesda! Microsoft! VIDEO GAMES! HYPE! MADNESS! Keywords for searching!TIMESTAMPS!0:00 - ODE TO JOY FOR E3!1:30 - What is E3, and how do we celebrate it?6:30 -"I'm A Doomboy, Baby!"12:40 - Watch Dogs Legion, and a tale of an elderly assassin17:55 - A call to arms and responsibility23:44 - Final Fantasy 7, Square-Enix, and updating a classic...30:30 - A brief excursion on Cyberpunk 207733:38...2019-06-1247 min
The Co-OperativesThe Mind, plus Brain-Synchronization for DummiesEvery try mind-melding? It's new and hip and not in rural areas yet. Only the coolest gamers mind-meld. Don't you want to be a cool kid? Liz & Aaron becomes cool-kids on this episode about The Mind. TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Which movie characters do we think we are?4:30 - Today we're covering The Mind + A SONG! + How it's played.11:15 - Bunnies + ninjas stars? We're not mad about that, but why is the bunny a ninja? WHY AREN'T *WE* NINJAS?13:45 - What do we think of this game?19:10 - Questions from the Discourse!27:00 - The lasting appeal of The M...2019-06-0537 min
The Co-OperativesAnthem, The Division 2, and GaaS GamesLiz & Aaron enter lands near and far (and high and low) to discuss the current slate of GaaS games, and whether or not they could be a fit for you and your gaming friends! There's GaaS games of all shapes, sizes, and flavors now, so rather than examine each one in its own episode our intrepid hosts attempt to dissect the major players in one long episode.They get to drinkin'. So...look out.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Raid Boss Kickstarter + Fruit Snack Smack Talk7:30 - Games As A Service, what are they? What are we pl...2019-05-211h 15
The Co-OperativesWelcome Back to 2019It's been awhile, but Liz & Aaron are back! What have they been up to? Well, it's a lot. A lot of a lot. This whole episode will go over what's been happening, where they've been, and some of the gaming experiences they've had over the past few months.TIMESTAMPS:2:00 - Liz, being a lawyer, Legally Blonde, & Paper Chase6:00 - Resident Evil 2, parties, and high school jokes9:10 - Anthem, Kingdom Hearts 3, & Assassin's Creed: Odyssey11:50 - Keyforge hangouts and the art of not-building-a-deck14:23 - Aaron is making a new game and he's gonna talk about it here. (Curtain...2019-05-0644 min
The Co-OperativesArkham Horror & The "Now" Of GamesAaron & Liz descend deep into the mouth of madness for Fantasy Flight's new third edition of their mainstay tabletop game Arkham Horror! Will this new game evoke strong feelings of insanity? Or will Cthulhu finally take hold and render them asunder? Well, it's a podcast so you'll need to listen to it to find out. We won't give you the answers here.TIMESTAMPS:0:00:00 - Opening BS - The Big Heady Question, Practical Magic, and Liz's Miska-Tonic.0:09:29 - What is Arkham Horror? And oh boy Lovecraft is an awful human.0:13:05 - Setting the expectations correctly, and the mo...2018-11-201h 06
The Co-OperativesOvercooked 2 and Post-Wedding Vibes!Liz & Aaron avoided those wedding bell blues by getting in the kitchen and serving up some three-star meals! Will they be able to defeat the Unbread? Will The Onion King be appeased? Find out in this new episode!FYI - The wedding was BRILLIANT and AMAZING.TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Turning the systems back on...1:20 - What's your gaming THING?4:38 - "What are you playing right now?"7:30 - Aaron does not like Red Dead Redemption 2.11:32 - Overcooked 2! And post wedding vibes!14:30 - General game mechanics, and playing as a Panda/Cat.17:50 - Differences between Overcooked and O...2018-11-0552 min
The Co-OperativesChoose Your Own Adventure - House Of DangerOn this week's episode our team of private detectives and psychic investigators follow their visions and play Choose Your Own Adventure: House Of Danger from Z-Man Games. It's a new cooperative adventure game where one or more players play a game version of the famous "Choose Your Own Adventure" books! Will they meet their fate? Or survive long enough to get to the end? Turn to page 92 to find out!TIMESTAMPS:0:23 - Dude. & Intro12:50 - Gameplay mechanics15:50 - The tone and text of the game18:54 - Initial impressions29:20 - The Co-Op mechanics in the game33:15...2018-08-2048 min
The Co-OperativesGenCon 2018 - What's Hot? Well, We'll Tell You!Aaron & Liz have RETURNED from Gen Con 2018 with plenty of HOT GOSS TO DISH on new games they played in Indianapolis! They've hand-picked a few games and experiences to tell you about so strap in and get ready for this special report from America's biggest gaming convention! We'll be covering games from Plaid Hat Games, Restoration Games, and more! LISTEN!0:00 - Intro & MeUndies & Casper Mattresses4:50 - What is today's episode about?6:55 - Trash Pandas10:48 - Keyforge14:45 - Star Wars: Destiny. Again.16:15 - Gizmos20:42 - Fireball Island: The Curse Of Vul-kar24:40 - Root30:20 - Who Goes There?33:05 - Space...2018-08-101h 12
The Co-OperativesSPECIAL TEST EPISODE - LEGO: DimensionsBefore Liz and I began producing The Co-Operatives Podcast, we decided it would be best to test out our idea and make a demo episode of the show. We made this episode after playing LEGO: Dimensions and sent it off to the rest of the VStheUNIVERSE LLC members, and a few other creators we were familiar with. What follows is that test episode, and we hope you enjoy it.Listening back to this recording, there's a lot of rough edges. There's a lot of bad bits, and more than a few audio/editing flubs on my part...2018-08-0131 min
The Co-OperativesWhere we're at, where we'll be, and and where we were in July.Hello. Yes. We are alive. July has been hectic. Listen to this episode for the story of how July was BUSY BUSY BUSY. PLUS: Panel news, meet-up news, and what to expect through October.COME TO OUR GENCON PANEL! Here is the event link: https://www.gencon.com/events/128930TIMECODES!00:00 - Intro + "If you were a spaceship, what would your name be?"01:22 - Life update, wedding news, job news, and why July didn't have a new episode.07:00 - Roadmap for the next few episodes.10:23 - What we are playing right now.14:15 - Earworm Meet-up ne...2018-07-2916 min
The Co-OperativesMountains Of Madness and AccessibilityMountains Of Madness is a game where you go to a mountain, get some artifacts, and leave. Sounds simple right? Not when you have MADNESS AILMENTS INFLICTED ON YOU AT EVERY TURN! Liz and Aaron play this heavy party game and discuss their experiences, both good and bad, and how accessibility is important in the industry.TIMECODES!00:45 - Liz is playing a new Assassin's Creed game. HERE WE GO AGAIN!04:10 - Aaron is playing Quantum Break! PLUS: Bad Jason Mraz references.08:15 - OK, Octopath Traveler is also very good.10:25 - Our first encounter with Mountains Of...2018-06-2649 min
The Co-OperativesE3 2018 SHABADOO!In this very special episode, Aaron & Liz go over their top picks from E3 2018! Expect takes so hot that they burn your shoes off! E3 2018 is the biggest video game event of the year and our intrepid hosts are here to discuss it!0:00 - Opening bit + hangouts!5:10 - Talking about E3 2018!5:55 - Liz wants to discuss Unravel Two!9:10 - Aaron wants to discuss Resident Evil 2 REmake!12:10 - Liz wonders how Aaron knows such a large amount of useless knowledge!14:20 - Liz wants to discuss Super Mario Party! "I never had the experiences that YOU had with games..."19:20...2018-06-131h 18
The Co-OperativesScott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card GameLiz has drinks and Aaron has feelings. Lots of news, updates, and discussion in this one. Let's do this. The game is Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game by Keith Baker and Renegade Game Studios. Insert coin to continue.TIMESTAMPS!0:00 - Life updates and what we've been playing15:15 - Game discussion & intro of game! Plus Liz hates the term "IP" when muggles use it.16:50 - How we know Scott Pilgrim.25:03 - Theming is a THING. Plus, the basic rules!32:10 - Competitive, co-operative, and forgiving playsets.43:04 - Iconography and confusion.47:00 - "It takes a lot of effort t...2018-06-011h 11
The Co-OperativesNine ParchmentsReady for Wizard goofs? Well, Liz & Aaron got 'em! Listen to them discuss the ups and downs of their time with Frozenbyte's latest isometric side-scrolling action RPG Nine Parchments!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review lets others know you...2018-05-0844 min
The Co-OperativesThanos Rising - Avengers: Infinity WarOH CRAP! Thanos has nearly assembled all of the Infinity Stones to place on the Infinity Gauntlet! What will our brave heroes Aaron & Liz do? They'll play the new USAopoly movie tie-in game of course!Join Liz & Aaron as they discuss the new Marvel's The Avengers: Infinity War co-operative board game, fandom, and how to actively support each other in their fandoms.00:00 - Opening BS: MCU Discussion.04:16 - Intro + "Thanos is pooping."08:00 - What are we DOING in this game?09:18 - Liz quizzes Aaron on where the Infinity Stones are in the MCU.12:00 - Game set-up...2018-04-2544 min
The Co-OperativesA Way OutWe don't know how to say this, but Liz & Aaron are going to prison. Listen to them recall their experiences playing as Leo & Vincent in EA's latest game made by Josef Fares' Hazelight Studio in "A Way Out." It's one of the best co-operative games they've ever played!SPOILERS START AT 42:35SPOILERS END AT 53:18About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If...2018-03-2757 min
The Co-OperativesEarworm, or "What It's Like To Co-Operatively Develop A Game"Today Liz interviews Aaron, Sam, and Laura about the development of their new party game Earworm, which hits Kickstarter THIS WEEK ON MARCH 14TH! Head to www.EarwormGame.com to see more!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the world to us! Every review le...2018-03-1335 min
The Co-OperativesCodenames DuetSUPER IMPORTANT EPISODE of Co-Operatives right here! We learn a number of things about our hosts such as: what their real-life codenames are, which Codenames game is the best, and whether or not a board game can help a person build empathy.About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTu...2018-02-2749 min
The Co-OperativesMaster Thief & Party Game EtiquetteThis episode finds Liz & Aaron masquerading as hoodlums in Master Thief by Sparr Games. Who can steal the most valuables and win the day? We'll find out! Along the way, our intrepid hosts discuss Party Game Etiquette and how to create a fun environment for everyone to enjoy.About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If you feel like being super...2018-02-1550 min
The Co-OperativesMonster Hunter WorldLiz & Aaron gear up with some cat-companions and get to huntin' some big scary kaiju in the world of Monster Hunter! Does it succeed as a good co-operative experience? Let's grab an insect glaive and find out!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would mean the wor...2018-02-0246 min
The Co-OperativesThe Co-Operatives Podcast Q&A Spectacular!We've been gathering questions from our listeners for the past few months and are ready to be PUT ON THE SPOT to answer them! We've got questions from our GenCon panel attendees, IRL folks, Twitter, and Facebook, so there's something from everyone. We get into on some of these more personal ones so let's do it!QUESTIONS5:00 - What drinks do you pair with gaming or podcasting? Do you theme them with the subject matter, such as rum with pirate games or Zubrowka with the Witcher?10:48 - How do you get out of a game when it...2018-01-1655 min
The Co-OperativesCupheadHappy New Year! It's 2018 which means we're making a resolution to play more co-op games! FIRST UP: Cuphead by Studio MDHR! This charming homage to 1930's cartoons had Aaron and Liz jumping all over trying to beat some nefarious and difficult bosses. Does the game have what it takes to be enjoyable while being hard as nails? Listen and find out!--- Find out more about Cuphead here: http://www.cupheadgame.com/About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e...2018-01-0244 min
The Co-OperativesFog Of LoveRomance is in the air! So is Comedy! I guess that means that some sort of Romantic-Comedy mix is surrounding us! That must be why Aaron & Liz are playing Fog Of Love by Hush Hush Projects for this week's episode! This light 2-player RPG captured their hearts and got them coming back for more!This unique game is one of the most unique and interesting games of 2017, but is it perfect for a first date? Our hosts DISCUSS!NOTE: This game was given to The Co-Operatives Podcast to review at GenCon 2017.--- See...2017-11-2858 min
The Co-OperativesOur GenCon 2017 Panel feat. James D'Amato, Mel Fox, and Connie BehringerThis week you're in for a treat! We've edited the audio from our GenCon 2017 panel and are putting it up for you to hear! If you listen to this episode and have a question you wished we'd answer, then send it in! We'll be doing a Q&A episode at the end of the year and we'd love to get your question in before then! Send them on to cooperativespod@gmail.com or tweet at us @CoOperativesPod!We'll be back with our Fog Of Love episode in two weeks! See you then!About The Co-Operatives P...2017-11-1447 min
The Co-OperativesZombicide: Black Plague + COOL NEWSThis is a big one! We play and talk about Zombicide: Black Plague from Cool Mini Or Not, a game we both loved despite having some precarious situations emerge at the table. This co-op tabletop board game is pretty fantastic, and we highly recommend it to anyone who's looking to get into a game that can be upgraded easily as time goes on!Oh yeah, AND WE GOT ENGAGED!Join us for a fun, super-sized episode!--- HUGE thanks to Rich Howard for sending us this game!About The Co-Operatives Podcast2017-10-311h 13
The Co-OperativesBetrayal At The House On The Hill (And Baldur's Gate!)Our October month of suitably spooky games continues! We tackle a board game that EVERYONE has been telling us to talk about: Betrayal At The House On The Hill!Avalon Hill and Wizards Of The Coast have been publishing this modern classic since 2004, but have recently updated it with an expansion and spin-off called Betrayal At Baldur's Gate. How fun are they? How do they compare? Which game has more vampires? WE SHALL DISCUSS IT!NOTE: We received a very strange phone call this episode and apologize for the spooky caller!TIMECODES:0:00...2017-10-1751 min
The Co-OperativesDead Of Winter: A Crossroads GameEveryone has been telling Liz & Aaron to play Plaid Hat Games' "Dead Of Winter," so they did! Join them as they discuss zombies, feel-good games, and generally everything they love about Halloween! They don't *adore* it, but it's got a lot to like! Plus, Halloweenie board games are always a good thing, right?--- Big thanks to our friends Brian, Brittany, and Mike Chuck for playing with us!--- Find out more about Dead Of Winter here: https://www.plaidhatgames.com/games/dead-of-winterAbout The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The...2017-10-0459 min
The Co-OperativesDestiny 2Aaron says the first Destiny was the best co-operative video game he's ever played, but is he feeling the sequel? Liz wasn't a big fan of the original game, but does Destiny 2 sway her opinion? Well, our intrepid hosts have done nothing but play D2 the past two weeks and they're ready to discuss it on this week's episode! Video games y'all!For more information on Destiny 2, head to DestinyTheGame.comAbout The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-ma...2017-09-191h 06
The Co-OperativesTacomaThis week Liz & Aaron tackle the new game from Fullbright: TACOMA. In this space mystery, our hosts will need to explore the spaceship TACOMA and uncover the sprawling secrets of the ship and crew.--- This isn't a co-operative game! We're very supportive of finding ways to enjoy games together even when the game wasn't specifically made for co-op play! Fullbright's games (and other narrative based first-person games) are SUPER FUN to play in couples/groups so try it out!--- Fullbright also made Gone Home, a game we love! See more about Fullbright by h...2017-09-0548 min
The Co-OperativesPost-GenCon 2017 Recap Shabadoo!Aaron & Liz survived GenCon 2017! Our intrepid hosts details all of the greatest gaming experiences coming out of Indianapolis, IN! Running on low sleep, they recount the best times and what they think the hotness will be for the next few months! Exact timestamps are below because there's a LOT to cover:TIMESTAMPS:0:20 - Intro! 4:30 - Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle Expansion & Codenames Duet11:30 - Liz and Aaron's games-of-the-show (Clank! & Starfinder) 22:00 - Arkham Horror: The Card Game 27:30 - Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Card Game 28:45 - Lazer Ryderz 29:50 - A Song Of Ice & Fire 31:00 - Fallout 34:20 - Headspace RPG 36:30...2017-08-2257 min
The Co-OperativesDark Souls: The Board GameDark Souls is hands-down one of the most difficult and punishing board games ever to hit the market...and Aaron & Liz loved every minute of it. Big thanks to Ed Soderberg and Danny Bass of Ironrise Games for jumping into this game with our hosts! Check out Ironrise Games here!--- Want to learn more about Dark Souls? Visit their Kickstarter page here, or the Steamforged Games website here. This cooperative tabletop board game was sensational and we cannot wait to play it again!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to...2017-07-2558 min
The Co-OperativesMarvel Games, Nostalgia, and The Great British Baking ShowThis episode is a bit different from what we're used to, but for good reason.Liz & Aaron spent the last two weeks playing a variety of games, namely Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, and Marvel Heroes Omega. They also became obsessed with the BBC show The Great British Baking Show, and had to make some decisions. This episode is more centered around how nostalgia can seep in and affect our choices, how that same nostalgia can trick us, and knowing how to spend your time in the best way possible. Enjoy!--- Check out...2017-07-1149 min
The Co-OperativesSherlock Holmes & Moriarty's Web with special guests James D'Amato and Mel Fox of the OneShot NetworkJames D'Amato and Mel Fox of the OneShot Network join Aaron & Liz for a very special episode of The Co-Operatives Podcast! This time our detective gang is covering Sherlock Holmes & Moriarty's Web by Keifer Arts!Here lies The Final Problem: Is the game fun?We wax poetic about Benedict Cumberbatch, Stephen Fry being perfect, and how John Watson is an expert at gettin' sexy with a little straddlin'! Also, there's a bunch of bits. Quote of the show comes from Liz: "I've had four shots of whiskey, and zero shots of dinner."...2017-06-3048 min
The Co-OperativesE3 2017 Co-Op Recap!Liz & Aaron have been devouring all of the news coming out of E2 2017 and are here to tell you all about the hottest new co-op games being developed for Playstation, Xbox, PC, and the Nintendo Switch!NOTABLE GAMESNo Way OutMinecraft (yes, again!)State Of Decay 2Deep Rock GalacticSea Of ThievesCupheadAnthemTacomaLife Is Strange: Before The StormDestiny 2Knack 2Hidden AgendaKirbyAbout The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to tr...2017-06-1557 min
The Co-OperativesCamp GrizzlyAaron and Liz take a trip to Camp Grizzly for this week's episode of The Co-Operatives Podcast! Our intrepid hosts see if this cooperative tabletop game is a faithful homage to the likes of Halloween, Friday The 13th, Scream, and other horror and slasher films. SPOILER: THEY BOTH LOVE ITCamp Grizzly is published by Ameritrash Games, designed by Jason Topolski, and drawn by Austin Madison.Also, Liz & Aaron hired a new personal assistant named Jason. He seems nice, except for the machete...About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to T...2017-05-3042 min
The Co-OperativesLegendary: A Marvel Deck Building GameLiz and Aaron put their capes on and join the ranks of Marvel Comics finest for this week's episode of The Co-Operatives Pod! Upper Deck's deck builder, "Legendary: Marvel" is something Aaron has always dreamed of, but is it accessible enough for Liz? Well, if you listen to the episode then you'll find out.Aaron's favorite superhero is Spider-Man.Liz's favorite superhero is Hugh Jackman.Aaron recommends the following Marvel Comics: Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Ms. Marvel, Hawkeye, and Star-Lord.Liz recommends Hellboy, Sandman, and reading American Gods.About...2017-05-1752 min
The Co-OperativesBuffy The Vampire Slayer (2016)Buffy and the Scoobies are fighting vampires in Sunnydale, and Liz & Aaron need to help them save the town! Joss Whedon's vampiric masterpiece is back, in BOARD GAME FORM! Jasco Games and Lynnvander Studios crafted this 6-player cooperative board game and our intrepid hosts put it through its paces.Aaron & Liz are both big Buffy The Vampire Slayer fans, so this is a big one for them! Do they discuss the game, or do they just talk about Xander and Anya? Do they play it to completion, or do they prattle away about Nathan Fillion's turn as t...2017-04-1844 min
The Co-OperativesForbidden IslandA mysterious tome joins our intrepid hosts today as they discuss the co-op game Forbidden Island! Could this be the best co-op board game Liz has ever played? Quite possibly! This tabletop game doesn't mess around, and when the water starts to rise you never know if you'll sink or swim!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If you feel l...2017-04-0439 min
The Co-OperativesSnipperclips and the Nintendo SwitchThe Nintendo Switch is out and the Co-Operatives spent some time with the premier co-op launch game: Snipperclips! Liz and Aaron fawn over the new tech, giggle at the fun arts-and-crafts avatars in the game, and discuss the novel concepts that SFB Games introduces in this brand-new title.About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If you feel like being super...2017-03-0738 min
The Co-OperativesHer Story & Narrative GamesSome of the most important times you can have playing games with others occur in titles that aren't actually multiplayer. In this episode Liz & Aaron examine some narrative focused games that can be played in co-op to great effect!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If you feel like being super nice, leave us a review on iTunes! It would...2017-02-2147 min
The Co-OperativesLovers In A Dangerous SpacetimeOn this very special episode, our dynamic duo play the game they encountered on their very first date. This episode recaps how they met, and how gaming brought them together.This is not a drill: Liz & Aaron have not slept in 36 hours. Due to a cold medicine snafu, they've been awake and OH BOY DID THAT MAKE RECORDING A GOOD TIME!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like...2017-02-0741 min
The Co-Operatives...and then, we held hands"...and then, we held hands" is a game about failing relationships and how people try to mend them. Can Liz & Aaron break the chains of sadness and solve objectives to find balance? Kind of. It's really hard to explain. That's why the podcast goes over that for you!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! --- If you feel like being super n...2017-01-2433 min
The Co-OperativesMansions Of Madness (Second Edition)Aaron & Liz are fighting for their own sanity when they play Mansions Of Madness Second Edition! This H.P. Lovecraft inspired horror game is moderated by a handy app while you battle demons and other creatures of the cthulhu bent! Light some candles, grab a torch, and get ready to jump into the Victorian Era to banish the darkness!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US...2017-01-1049 min
The Co-OperativesPandemic: LegacyThis week's episode chronicles a game that took Liz & Aaron a WHOLE YEAR TO PLAY! Pandemic: Legacy is the hot new joint by Matt Leacock and Rob Daviau. BoardGameGeek calls Pandemic: Legacy the greatest board game of all-time...are they right? Is it good for co-op? Well you've come to the right place because that's what this entire show is focused on discussing. It's called "The Co-Operatives Podcast" for cryin' out loud! Anyway, enjoy!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or...2016-12-2739 min
The Co-OperativesLEGO Star Wars: The Force AwakensThere is a disturbance in the force. It sounds like a couple playing video games. Wait a tick, that's not a disturbance! That's just Aaron & Liz playing LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens! Join The Co-Operatives Podcast as they embark to a galaxy far, far away for some fun. Liz is a casual Star Wars fan while Aaron's fandom goes a bit deeper than that. How will they feel coming at the franchise from two different perspectives? Very differently it turns out!Aaron learns a lot about Liz and Liz just wishes she had a BB-8 to...2016-12-1352 min
The Co-OperativesThe 2016 Holiday Survival GuideIt's the most wonderful tiiiiime of the year! THE HOLIDAYS! Liz & Aaron are here to arm you with a Holiday Survival Guide so you can spend your vacation time playing games in any situation! They've got plenty of board games and videogames that are sure to help guide you while you're sippin' on eggnog. (Hey, maybe pour something fun into that drink, you earned it!)About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game...2016-11-2946 min
The Co-OperativesSecret HitlerLiz & Aaron tackle the Third Reich in this politically-charged social deduction game. In Secret Hitler you're either a liberal, a fascist, or the big bad guy himself, but no matter what role you are you'll always have fun! Liz & Aaron detail their extensive time with the game and how it's a fantastic choice for parties even if it's not always a perfect co-op experience.About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd...2016-11-1526 min
The Co-OperativesHanabiBaby, you're a firework! This episode of The Co-Operatives Podcast has Liz & Aaron help each other light a spectacular firework display! Will they be able to do it? This cheap and portable game developed by Antoine Bauza is put to the test by our intrepid hosts!-- Big thanks to Fin Coe for suggesting this game for the show!About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to tr...2016-11-0134 min
The Co-OperativesOvercookedIn this episode of The Co-Operatives, Liz and Aaron team up to tackle their favorite hot dish of a video game: Overcooked! Our intrepid hosts detail their experience working in restaurants and how it prepared them to communicate in this high-stakes kitchen nightmare! SPOILER: This game is a ton of fun, and great for groups of 2-4.About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW...2016-10-1832 min
The Co-OperativesHarry Potter: Hogwarts Battle--- The first episode is here! Join real-life Human couple Liz & Aaron as they navigate the world of cooperative gaming with a significant other! This week the duo tackle Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle from USAopoly! Aaron shares his war stories about buying the game at GenCon 2016, and Liz spits some truth about the Harry Potter legacy.About The Co-Operatives Podcast--- Reach out to The Co-Operatives by tweeting to the Hoodie Weather account @about60degrees on Twitter or e-mailing us at CoOperativesPod@gmail.com. Got a game you'd like us to try? LET US KNOW! ...2016-10-0437 min