No Cartridge Audio

Liv and I cover Nnedi Okorafor's Death of the Author and Hazelight Studio's Split Fiction for this installment of GG No Reread! A robust discussion of mind versus body, author versus text, and the manifold properties of reception and interpretation. Seriously go listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the main feed due in part because me and Liv get in the weeds (positive) about games and leisure and commitment, and part because I want everyone to know what they're missing not being on the patreon. Go subscribe to the patreon at patreon.com/nocartridge, you are MISSING OUT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome Emily (Spacequeenemily on bluesky) back to talk us through the final, very serious episodes of Miami Guns! Well okay, *kind* of serious. For this show. Anyway! We finish up a wonderful journey with our bizarre cast of characters and gear up for our next series today. Once again justice is served! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graham and I are back! And we are talking about some Homicide episodes that are kind of committed to weird 90s things, specifically poetic interludes with Edgar Allan Poe and "straight guys having to find out what gay people do and they're soooo uncomfortable!" Let's say its a mixed bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liv and Trev link up to talk about the engaging and encompassing Blue Prince! What does today's MYST have to say? And is it as much Myst as it is the sort of strange cockeyed adventure game that still sticks with you til today? Find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome Charles Star of ALAB and City Saint Country Saint fame to discuss the most recent lashing of Apple in court, in their continuing battle against Epic Games. This one is exciting because someone who knows more than me tells me how the law works and I keep responding with "daaamn, really?" and he then blows my mind further. A must listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liv and I review the delightful Venba on today's episode! A cooking, parenting, and growing story that taps the much-used bond between place and food to tell an immigrant's multi-generational story in a fresh and compelling way. Really phenomenal stuff, and a lot of discussion to boot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liv and Trev talk about the very weirdly designed and produced 1990s film Double Dragon! Is it DOOM? Is it Super Mario Bros? Neither, but both? It has short haired Alyssa Milano though so let's see how far that gets us!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We rejoin Emily to talk about our favorite duo of dumb American cops who are also Japanese and often smart. The MIAMI GUNS ride again as this No Wall Scroll commences our leap into the latter half of this wonderful little series as we join slashers, beauty pageants, and much and more. Please enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liv and I dig into one of our favorite kinds of episodes -- GGNoReRead! This week, we cover the classic Bungie game Halo 2 along with the wonderful James by Percival Everett! Classic meets contemporary as we analyze two stories that take the perspective of the underclass seriously and change their protagonists in the process! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From way back in the archives, Scott Benson spends a couple of lovely hours with a much younger and much more echoey Trev -- Demon's Souls times, folks, before it was the new cool vibe. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liv and Trev dive into the horror game du jour of the moment, the wonderfully chilling and weird Mouthwashing! From unpacking subtext, reading about fan theories, and delving the troubling depths of being stranded in space or burned alive, we boldly go to each and every tricky spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We rejoin Emily and the rest of the Miami Guns PD Squad in Definitely Miami USA to talk about four more episodes of our new favorite cop show cum extremely weird and precise parody show. Honestly, by the end of this episode I'm a firm believer in the product, and I'm now an evangelist. Come hear the good word of Miami Guns. Follow Emily at SpaceQueenEmily on the various sites! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liv and Trev hop onto the film train again to discuss 2005's critically maligned DOOM. Karl Urban AND the Rock? This movie is bound to be a hidden gem and…ah, well, nevertheless. There's some interesting stuff and Liv and Trev grapple with the significance of first person cinema and “the evil gene”.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

No Wallscroll returns! Emily is back to talk with Trevor about another Coastal Carolina dub that lives up to the hype in MIAMI GUNS. Parody without quite being parody, a new anime opens in an American city that doesn't look quiiiiiite accurate. And that rocks. Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jason and Brian from Freehold Games come on to discuss their wonderful CAVES OF QUD, now in 1.0 after 20 years of development and evolution. So much to talk about here but even moreso a productive discussion of game design, play, and the philosophies behind one of the biggest games of the moment!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trevor discuss the wonderful indie game from Jack King-Spooner and Talha Kaya, Judero! Claymation, spirituality, and a surprisingly deep discussion of where feeling lies in game development comes out of the discussion of this wonderful gem.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trevor talk about 1993's biggest blockbuster, the Super Mario Brothers movie?!? That's right, it's the John Leguizamo and Bob Hoskins joint that should've changed the world. We cover the ups and well, just ups of this pivotal video game film.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trev return to GGnoReread, where they discuss the exciting and interesting game Doki Doki Literature Club and the…written book, Polybius: The 80s Arcade Killer by David Irons! Connections are made, complaints are had, and we close the book on having fun and if it's good.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Paul Thind of Aethir on the pod! A somewhat different episode than you might be used to I get the gist of Paul's intriguing distributed GPU concept that Aethir is pushing towards and then we get in the weeds as we discuss fairly opposed views on AI, crypto, and the future of gaming framed against the future of the planet. Oh and death metal, also that! A productive and challenging convo for me and one I hope you enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I talk with the wonderful RJ Lake about the super compelling D Cell Games, his work in and out of games, and of course his musical composition on the most excellent I Am Your Beast! A blast is had by all!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and I bring a post-Halloween treat as we review the up and down but largely "up" Werewolves Within! Did you know this is "based on a game"? Don't worry I doubt the actors did either.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome the marvelous Shannon Strucci back to the podcast at last to discuss the amazing Vermis by Plastiboo. The ambiguity, the dark, the hopelessness and the hope, it's all here and it's perfect for your spooky night. Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome veteran developer Nate Purkeypile -- of Bethesda fame -- on the show to talk about going indie with his first solo game The Axis Unseen. A spooky discussion for a spooky season, we delve into the world of corporate games making and why going indie has worked for Nate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and I did into the wonderfully silly and endearing Tactical Breach Wizards! Is it a game only for tactics heads? Does the banter work? Did we like the game (okay yes I'll spoil it we did)? All this and more here on No Cartridge.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Emily (SpaceQueenEmily) joins us once again as No Wall Scroll reunites to discuss the transcendently silly Oh My Goddess! OVA. Thrill to the antics of Belldandy, Urd, and Skuld alongside the hapless Keiichi. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Trev and Sam meet up for the very last of Danganronpa v3! The long awaited conclusion, with nearly two hours of reaction and analysis from our heroes! Does the series stick the landing? Or will we end in despair?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trev return for a new episode of GG No Reread! We cover the wonderful pair of Umberto Eco's classic novel The Name of the Rose and the remarkable Josh Sawyer/Obsidian game Pentiment. Join us as we talk history, religion, writing, art, and knowledge. And video games!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trev talk about -- and disagree on! -- the 2009 lodestar film GAMER. Can the creators of CRANK and Gerard Butler really do work in depicting the allegorical distancing of self and avatar in our modern world? Well no, but what's behind that no is gonna be different depending on who you ask!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trevor cover a new indie game in Strange Scaffold's CLICKHOLDING. The uncomfortable thrill of watching someone lose their mind with the delight of forced monotony produces one of the most compelling video game experiences of the year. Join us!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Graham and Trevor return to discuss the final episode of season 3, THE GAS MAN. Thrill as Frank Pembleton is hunted by a former foe -- will he die? No. But there are other questions to be sure.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Come watch me stream on August 17 at 9AM for 24 hours at http://twitch.tv/nocartridge! And support the show at http://ko-fi.com/nocartridge! Thank you!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and I are back to discuss the wonderful Jane Schoenbrun film I SAW THE TV GLOW! Queer and trans allegories, amazing nostalgic analyses of alienation, and a spooky story! A wonderful film analyzed by a wonderful pair of hosts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Alexey onto the podcast to talk about his recent neo-noir visual novel Man I Just Wanna Go Home! Comic talk, visual novel talk, game dev talk, inspiration talk, exhaustion talk -- we cover a lot of ground and it frankly is wonderful. Enjoy!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trevor return with their beloved GG No Reread series, this time looking at the 2022 action-adventure game GHOSTWIRE: TOKYO and Zen Cho's 2021 novel BLACK WATER SISTER. Ghosts, possession, emotion, family, and secrets through games and literature, a genuine joy for host and audience!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Paul from Emergo Entertainment to talk about their new game Fireside, the interplay between cozy and engaging, and the windy ways games can be produced.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and I review the evocative and strange Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk and talk about future projects, reading, tough texts, and horror.Games mentioned:Ghostwire Tokyo - 1:47Man, I Just Want to Go Home - 2:36Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Graham and Trevor meet to discuss the hard streets of Baltimore once again with a cold case gone wrong and a KISS related hate crime. Come join us won't you? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trevor gather to talk about what they've been up to, to preview their next episode, and to just chew the fat in a gamerly way. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sam and Trevor are back to talk about the penultimate chapter of all of Danganronpa and BOY is it a doozy. Shoot for the stars in post hype!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome back our cohost as Liv returns! Find out what she's been up to, what games have been good, and what exactly Trevor knows and does not know about Australia!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On todays' VERY SPECIAL EPISODE of No Cartridge, we welcome NC's own producer and theme songist, Julian "thirdsecond" Crocamo to discuss his new video game music album Bugged Questline. As well as a bunch of other tangential stuff as is our wont.Bugged Questline by thirdsecond: https://thirdsecond.bandcamp.com/album/bugged-questlineShadelow by After Three Seconds:https://afterthreeseconds.bandcamp.com/album/shadelowwww.juliancrocamo.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome back! It feels like ages -- this new patreon schedule will take some getting used to, but for you patient ones, I've decided to unearth one of my very favorite patron only episodes for the main feed. This is a 2.5 hour long talk with Scott "bombsfall" Benson about life, the game Outer Wilds, and everything. Plus keep your eyes peeled for some bonus stuff not on videogame episode Wednesday. Thanks so much for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Chris Person is back to talk about the games that are current and the projects he's currently working through -- appointment listening, podcast enjoyer!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sam returns to discuss the guy wrenching and excellent fourth trial in Danganronpa v3! Will a trusted member of the crew commit murder and or be murdered? Yes, obviously, are you new hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The gang returns to talk about the OTHER YKK ova! There's some disappointment, some grappling with the nature of vibes, and ultimately some acknowledgement that even sub par robot barista silent village life is better than nothing.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Something a little different as I plug my other podcast, Q for U, a question and answer show with my good buddy Josh that I think a lot of you will like. Go listen to it wherever you find podcasts and at qforupod.comIn this episode, to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Richard Connell's legendary story (a fact we discovered only after this episode was recorded), Trevor challenges Josh to reveal his strategies for hunting... well, you know. Plus: how a dead deer caused Josh's loss of innocence, Trevor's unforgivable question to his sister, and so much more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The gang returns sans Degen (who is art displaying in Japan) to talk about the first OVA of YKK (or Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō if you're being particular). Join us as we discuss this brilliant, calming, beautiful piece of work and become at peace with our inner robot barista at the end of the world.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The crew returns to talk about space adventure cobra, the movie! Thrill to the sexy pirate cobra who falls in love with three sisters and has sooooo much tragedy and action happen. It's a blast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Emily and Trevor reconvene the council of Tenchi to discuss two spin-offs -- a space adventure and pretty girl Sammy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sam returns for this episode of Post Hype as we dig in to the always fractious 3rd case. Is it better than last round? Well,Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands