Came to Play

A video games required reading list, and a podcast for the way you play. Join three friends in their indie adventures and talks on what makes this community great. Hate-free and full of degeneracy.

The Alters and Clair Obscur Spoilercast

The Alters is a sci-fi fueled family-drama, and plus our full spoilers story review for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. 

08-05
01:05:25

Ghost of Tsushima & the PS5's Ghost of Yotei

The PlayStation State of Play gave us a closer look at the upcoming Ghost of Yotei! Plus, we take a walk down the backlog and play Ghost of Tsushima to get hyped about the sequel.

07-22
56:07

Wanderstop Deconstructs Cozy Games

What does Wanderstop teach us about burnout and video games? Settle in for some affirmations and health-forward conversation about limitations and rest! 

07-08
44:39

How You Dune? Awakening?

Dune: Awakening is a spice-y survival RPG, and we've got some highlights from Summer Showcase season and Steam Next Fest!

06-24
01:05:21

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a J'RPG

An emotionally devastating JRPG from France solidifies itself as a serious GOTY contender. PLUS: some thoughts on turn-based games as a whole. 

06-10
55:30

Oblivion Remaster and Why Games Journalism Matters

The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion has finally received its rumored Remaster! PLUS: Polygon has been sold, and much of its staff laid off, so we do a crash-course in why games journalism matters.

05-13
01:00:56

Blue Prince and Canadian Tax Credits

Blue Prince is our first must-play game of the year! PLUS: Tax credit changes in Québec threaten the dev scene in one of Canada's most populous provinces. 

04-29
01:07:09

Assassin's Creed Shadows and Nintendo's Switch 2 Business Case (It's Zelda and Pokémon)

Assassin's Creed Shadows is a nerd game for history nerds, and we liked it! PLUS: the business case for the Nintendo Switch 2. 

04-15
01:05:50

Split Fiction & R.E.P.O.: A Co-op Double Feature

Split Fiction reaches for new heights after the success of It Takes Two! Plus: R.E.P.O. joins the likes of Lethal Company, Among Us, and Phasmophobia as high-quality content bait.  Honourable Mentions: The Pit, Triangle Strategy, and how to plan a wedding.

04-01
51:15

We Threw a Grenade Into the World of Warcraft Community

We finally play the final game in SuperGiant Games catalogue: Pyre! Plus, Trevor drops a bit of a bomb into the World of Warcraft competitive scene. Trevor's Video Essay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUwGkC88sO8&ab_channel=Aqual Reddit Thread + Spreadsheet:  https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitiveWoW/comments/1j20qjp/an_analysis_and_comparison_of_cutting_edge_guilds/ 

03-18
52:58

Avowed and Starfield: A Tale of Two Studios

Avowed is the awesome new RPG from Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity devs, and it's so good it has us asking: What's the deal with Bethesda Game Studios? 

03-04
01:03:29

Ender Magnolia and a Game About Digging a Hole

A rare double feature! The hit new metroidvania, ENDER MAGNOLIA, and a Game About Diggign A Hole, which is exactly what it sounds like. 

02-18
50:36

Hyper Light Breaker Broke Some Rules

Hyper Light Breaker is a rough start to what we trust will become a fantastic roguelite. PLUS: how video games teach us how to play them.

02-04
53:00

How ASKA Ruined Our Lives and Balatro Stole Our Husbands

Hyperfixations episode! Diaper up for a great big ASKA playthrough, and find out how Balatro is stealing husbands from coast to coast.  Media discussed: ASKA, Valheim, Enshrouded, Balatro, Sengoku Dynasty, Tick Tick Boom, and Tunic.

01-21
01:06:04

2024 Round-Up: Animal Well, Dave the Diver, and ASKA

Our favourites from 2024, revisited! Animal Well, Dave the Diver's new updates, and ASKA's Early Access. PLUS: Our most anticipated titles for 2025. Happy New Year!

01-07
01:10:12

Neva is Cozy Hollow Knight, and Arcane Breaks our hearts

The beauty of Neva pairs exceptionally well with the gut-punch of Arcane Season Two; guest-starring Friend of the Pod and Arcane Superfan, Trevor. 

12-10
01:20:43

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a Crowd-Pleaser

We take a look at how Dragon Age came to be, and chat about why The Veilguard is great for most folks; just not us! 

11-26
59:03

Windblown is Motion Twin's Take on Hades

Hot off Steam Next Fest, Windblown is like if Motion Twin made Hades! PLUS: All our questions about the upcoming Game Awards, including Game of the Year. 

11-12
01:07:25

Next Fest Femboys and Hades 2

Next Fest's Got Femboys! Plus, the first major update for Hades 2.  Stuff Discussed: Scarlet Deer Inn, Skogdal, Rise of the Golden Idol, Windblow, Is This Game Trying to Kill Me?, The House of Tesla, Vending Machine Business Simulator, Luma Island, Voidtrain, Fast Food Simulator, Any Austin and Rotten Mango, and the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. 

10-29
01:06:40

Ale & Tale Tavern, Star Trucker, and Farming Simulator eSports

Taking a look at the co-op fantasy tavern sim, Ale & Tale, PLUS: Competitive Farming Simulator!  Titles discussed: Ale & Tale Tavern, Star Trucker, PowerWash Simulator, Farming Simulator, Arcane Season 2, Cabin in the Woods, and World of Warcraft: The War Within.

10-15
59:33

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