Fridge Logic

It's been a while, so everyone gets a little off track with all the games we've been playing. Don't worry though, they're all good. Stuff like Subnautica, No Man's Sky, Octopath Traveler, and Mad Max.

We sift through the massive pile of E3 games that were announced and shown at this week's conference. What did we like? What did we hate? More importantly, what were the weirdest moments of the event? Find out in this episode!

Joel's return from vacation heralds the gang reuniting, and the discussion of some top notch video games. This episode covers talk of the wonderful War of the Chosen expansion for XCOM 2, and a review of David Cage's new game Detroit: Become Human.

With Joel out of town, Josh from America joins Chris and Spencer as a cohost, leading to discussions on Bethesda games, the Fire Emblem series, and the pros and cons of a silent protagonist.

Chris brings guest cohost Nick to the table, literally. Join us for this laid back episode as we fish around various subjects from graphics cards to games that are a little less family friendly on this deep dive under the fridge.

Spencer is hot on the trail of the coveted Uncharted 4 Platinum trophy...will he ever get his hands on it? Meanwhile, he finds time to jump into the coop prison break simulator A Way Out, while Chris hangs out with the President of the United States, and Joel gets way into Vermintide 2's balance patches.

It's our 50th episode! To celebrate the milestone we did...nothing particularly special. But I have to say, what a great episode to mark the occasion. Joel fights back the rat apocalypse in Warhammer: Vermintide 2, Spencer finds his first "Platinum Worthy" game in Uncharted 4, and Chris forgets to play anything.

In this game hopping adventure of an episode, Chris takes us through the incredibly bad remake of Secret of Mana, Joel commands his very own Bomber Crew during World War 2, and Spencer becomes Big Brother in Orwell's far too-real government software simulator.

A heated debate on the merits of player skill in Just Cause 3, the travesty of a game that is Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Joel's adventures in the small town of Stardew Valley, and more are discussed as we jump from game to game to game after reminiscing about that sweet, sweet mid-2000s beverage: SoBe.

While Chris is immersed Matrix-style in Monster Hunter World, Joel and Spencer talk briefly about the games they've been playing, before delving into the philosophy of game design and...some other crazy stuff.

We're finally back! And spend a little too much time talking about Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Sorry everyone, but it is kind of a cultural phenomenon. And joining us on that journey is guest host, Drew. I'm sure you'll love his commentary as we discuss a couple Star Wars games, and Chris' depressing exploits in Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

With Joel gone on various holiday adventures, Chris and Spencer discuss the Monster Hunter World Beta, and a game where you slaughter zombies during Christmas. It's better than it sounds.

We're back after a great Thanksgiving break to talk about Puzzle Town, Cyberpunk Murder, and New Years Revolutions! But actually it's just a good friendly chat about what makes puzzle games memorable, how to handle a game backlog, and Joel's time commiting Cyberpunk Murder.

The fallout of Blizzcon 2017 hits hard at Fridge Logic Headquarters, as the trio is finally reunited after all too long. Spencer plays the best Mario game ever, Joel and Chris get backed into a corner.

Everyone's busy schedules almost resulted in a cancelled episode, but the state of the gaming industry these past couple weeks was fascinating enough for Joel and Spencer to come together and talk about how crap everything is at the moment. Is there hope to be found in this new world of the terminally ill AAA Single Player game, and pay to win extravaganzas? Find out on this episode of Fridge Logic.

With Joel on vacation, Josh (from America) graciously agreed to be our guest host for this episode. It's a figurative roller coaster of emotion as we ride our way through the nostalgia filled loop-de-loops of 3D platformer A Hat in Time, explore the dark, twisted tunnels of ECHO, and scream down the unexpected peaks and valleys of the Battlefront 2 Beta. This analogy got away from me at some point.

Sorry folks, a surprise guest appearance by Josh from Japan (now Josh from America) and mystery man Casey means that the audio might not quite be up to snuff. On the plus side, this is already one of my favorite episodes of the podcast. We talk about some great games like Spintires, Harvest Moon, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, and more!

Being adults finally catches up with the hosts, when we have a deep discussion about what makes games fun in this new modern gaming era. Specifically, we discuss No Man's Sky, Fortnite, Destiny 2, and more!

This beat out the alternate title of "Your Name The Hedgehog." Which was pretty good, but man after that explanation I just couldn't name this episode anything else. Chris plays Sonic Mania, Spencer dives into fantasy sports with Pyre, Fortnight sucks.

There's another giveaway! Find out how you can win $20 to your favorite online game shop by listneing to the episode in which Spencer and Chris play hours of Rocket League on a "scenic" road trip, Chris discovers the joys of mobile gaming with Ridiculous Fishing, and Joel plays just like, a ton of really good games. A ton.

Boy do we get distracted talking about some crazy video games in this episode! When we're on topic, the subject is difficult games. Like, REALLY difficult games. We're talking your Crash Bandicoots, your Zeldas, and your Dead Cells. What's that? None of those really apply in that sort of conversation? Guess again!

Sorry about the shorter episode, we had to hit the turbo button for this one. But Chris plays the new Diablo III expansion...what? How is that even a thing? Joel becomes a criminal mastermind in Hitman, and Spencer feels conflicted about playing games on Day One, which is a lot more perplexing than it sounds.

We talk about everything from Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle to Super Mario Odyssey. And actually a bunch more stuff that isn't Mario related. It's our favorite games from E3! And also the possible death of modding as we know it, but let's stay focused on the positive.

Spencer talks about his CD collection, Joel admits to a heinous crime, and Chris learns to share his corner with others. We also talk about super heros fighting with Injustice 2, Zero gravity dance parties in Overwatch, and the best possible last man standing scenarios in Player Unknown's Battlegrounds.

Hey there. Welcome to another episode of Fridge Logic. If you love fighting space aliens in space, fighting monsters in other people's heads and then holding them up for money, and racing with convertible hover cars, you might love this episode. Cause we cover Prey, Persona 5, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Enjoy!

After a bit of a break, we return to the realm of podcasting to discuss the end of Zelda, the return to VR in the incredible Elite Dangerous, and the 100-man free for all PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. It's a hoot and a half.

Discover magical secrets of Zelda: Breath of the WIld, learn how to kill robots in Overwatch's Uprising Event, and blast off far away from Earth in the colony settling simulator that is Mass Effect: Andromeda!

We're giving away games! Find out how you can win our contest by tuning in to the return of Chris' WoW corner, Spencer's nonsensical time hopping adventures in Dragonball Xenoverse 2, and Joel puts forth a fantastic discussion on gaming habits, including a story about how his legs stopped working after an extended play session. It's the best.

Recorded just a day after Saint Patrick's Day, Spencer tries to ignore his hangover to talk about Zelda: Breath of the Wild with Joel. Chris travels to the ends of the Earth for a Nintendo Switch. Afterward, Spencer gets worried about Mass Effect Andromeda, Chris makes some wild assumptions about Horizon Zero Dawn, and Joel takes his dad to work.

Horizon Zero Dawn, Batman Arkham Knight, The Nintendo Switch, and more on this landmark episode celebrating a year of podcasting.

Join us for a lively discussion of the underground - and illegal - vanilla World of Warcraft servers in Joel's undercover expose on the controversy surrounding that whole mess. And Spencer watches the first hour of Prey, gets amazed, and decides it will basically be System Shock 3. Chis also finally gets to play For Honor, and decides he hates it.

Join us for a special insight into Japanese gaming culture with our special guest, Josh from Japan (he lives in Japan), we also discuss the For Honor beta, Fire Emblem Heroes, XCOM 2, and Shirtless Sephiroth.

A brief discussion of WoW leads to Spencer's extreme confusion about the entire Universe of Warcraft. But he's too busy having his mind blown with the incredible total conversion mod for XCOM2, Long War 2 to care. Joel plays one of the greatest meta indie games of all time, Pony Island. Yes that's a genre. And Chris finally plays something fun, Gravity Rush Remastered.

Back from the holiday break, we've spent way too much money on video games. Join us as we try to save the world in XCOM 2, find some semblence of enjoyment from WoW, and create the Grand Unified Theory of Overwatch. Then we go off on a lot of tangents. Special Guest: Chris' Dad!

Join us for this special non-holiday holiday episode as we dive into some amazing games, like the mobile sensation Super Mario Run, the absolutely insane sounding Let it Die, and the really rather fun Batman: A TellTale Series. Merry Christmas to all!

Joel roams the apocalyptic wasteland of Mad Max with amazing vehicles and horrible combat. Spencer gives an impassioned speech about morality. Chris lives out a childhood (Final) Fantasy.

Everyone gets sucked into a black hole when a coop game of Ultimate Chicken Horse gets amazingly out of hand. Joel takes back Earth from the way more powerful alient threat in XCOM 2, and Chris lives out the plot of The Iron Giant in Titanfall 2.

Happy Halloween! Join Chris and Spencer as they open the Fridge of Fright to discover just what scares them the most in video games...and in life. Plus, some great spooky podcast suggestions, and discussion on the original FEAR, Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water for Wii U.

While in Portland, Joel misses a miracle when Chris plays a game other than World of Warcraft. Then Spencer peaks into the Fridge of Fright when he talks about Dead Rising 2: Off The Record, the premise of which freaks him out way more than the actual game.

Joel relaxes while playing God in Banished, Spencer talks about the trope-defying sci-fi puzzler The Turning Test. Then everyone discusses how most games shy away from meaningful themes, when the most memorable ones don't.

Listen in to find out how to win our latest game giveaway! Plus, with Joel gone, Chris and Spencer are left to talk about 80's movies, Half-Life 2, Cyan World's wonderful new game Obduction, and of course, World of Warcraft Legion.

Get ready to hear about No Man's Sky! It's mostly bad things! But we offer a few good alternatives to scratch that spacey itch after some discussion on the marketing and development of the game. Plus, Chris and Joel take us through an impromptu history lesson of World of Warcraft in preparation for the new expansion.

Joel has lunch. And he plays an interesting indie game called Moon Hunters. Chris still can't get out of the deep, deep WoW hole he's been in. And Spencer finds love for a hated genre in Enter the Gungeon.

In which we discuss the brand new Monster Hunter Generations for 3DS, the quite cool coop gameplay of Dying Light, and the hit indie game from the makers of Limbo, Inside. Also, Joel doesn't remember Jumanji. What's up with that?

Joel's back! And he played a fantastic little indie game called Rebel Galaxy. But also a lot of Doom. Spencer finally gets around to the phenomenal Witcher 3, and Chris brings up some very good (but negative) points about Pokemon Go.

Chris gets back into World of Warcraft and Spencer goes insane trying to explain the time travel mechanics of Life is Strange on our first Joelless podcast.

Come get excited with us! There were so many new games announced during this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo! Battlefield 1, Horizon Zero Dawn, and South Park The Fractured But Whole are just some of the titles we talk about during our extensive coverage of the event.

Overwatch is officially here! And we played a ton of it. New to the game? Played more than we have? Don't know what it even is? Listen in! There's also time travel madness in Spencer's adventures with Quantum Break, and we finally, finally talk about Child of Light (Or do we?)

Chris loves the new Doom game, as does everyone on the planet, but Spencer struggles to figure out the differences between John Romero and John Carmack. Spencer goes on to talk about the latest entry in the Uncharted series, which expands into a discussion of gaming culture as a whole. Then Joel talks about the PS4 shooter, Alienation.

I think I can speak for all of us when I say Enter the Gungeon looks awesome. And by signing up for our newsletter, you can enter a contest to own a copy! Also covered this week is the "Better-than-Dark-Souls" Nioh alpha, the amazingly terrifying 2D adventure horror game Oxenfree, and the disappointing/maybe it's going to be fine state of Fallout 4's modding system. Also, Chris has a fever dream starring the caped crusader himself.

Joel, Spencer, and Chris all fall head over heels for the HTC Vive. Then they get a little carried away talking about future uses for VR technology. Joel beta tests both Battleborn and Overwatch, with confusing results. Meanwhile, Spencer has a rough time with POLLEN's VR settings, and Chris is obviously enjoying Dark Souls III.