Platforms and Pitfalls

This month we are looking at how games help us relax. This is a bit of a warm-up episode to help up get back into the swing of things. 00:00: Start00:05: Opening02:38: Monster Hunter Rise9:09: Project Diva Megamix14:34: Guilty Gear Strive 21:00: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim27:16: Animal Crossing: New Horizons36:50: Closing notes41:25: EndOur future is a little messy right now, so look forward to some new shorter things in the coming months. In the meantime, we love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Things you wished we did talk about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Monster Hunter Rise - Best BuddiesProject Diva Megamix - The MMORPG Addict's AnthemGuilty Gear Strive - The Town Inside Me (Bridget Theme)The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn (Theme)Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Title ScreenThe Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Silent Footsteps

We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.For our sixth (and hopefully final) one of these, we look at Bleed 1 and 2, some really neat and special games Rinoa and Blue just think are neat.

We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.For our fifth one of these, we look at the new Melty Blood's UI, and give a small bonus history lesson too!

We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.For our fourth one of these, we look at collectables and expectations in games, featuring the excellent Grapple Dog and its exceptionally minor flaw.

We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.For our third one of these, we are looking at the history of rush tactics in RTS and FPS games with our dear friend Andy (@andysaurAUS).

We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.For our second one of these, we are looking at the idea of media literacy and how it impacts both how we play and what we play. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/

We love games here at Plat and Pit, but a lot is going on right now for us, so we are unable to craft our regular shows for a while. In the meantime though, we would still like to make some things, so we will have these bonus rants for a while on all sorts of topics that might not suit our usual format.Our first one looks at everyone's favourite game, Dark Souls, and the reputation it's developed as unplayably hard. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/

This month we are looking at how games make their controls easier, and the implications of that. We looked at Flappy Bird, Rhythm Heaven Megamix, Negative Nancy, Reigns, and Vampire Survivors.00:00: Start00:05: Opening03:05: Flappy Bird12:02: Rhythm Heaven Megamix20:02: Negative Nancy 25:14: Reigns 33:12: Vampire Survivors43:43: Closing notes46:05: EndOur future is a little messy right now, so look forward to some new shorter things in the coming months. In the meantime, we love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Things you wished we did talk about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Flappy Bird - Assorted soundsRhythm Heaven Megamix - Spaceball (with sound effects)Negative Nancy - Bossa No-vaReigns - Minstrel's Magnum OpusVampire Survivors - Forest

This month we are looking at how games are ported and rereleased, something not quite as trivial as perhaps you might expect. We looked at Final Fantasy IX, Persona 4 Golden, 3D Super Hangon, Street Fighter III: Third strike Online Edition and the Final Fantasy I Pixel remaster.00:00:00: Start00:00:06: Opening00:02:19: Final Fantasy IX00:11:36: Persona 4 Golden00:22:20: 3D Super Hang-on00:28:53: Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition00:45:19: Final Fantasy I Pixel Remaster00:59:53: Ending Summaries01:01:49: EndWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Final Fantasy IX - Hunter's ChancePersona 4 Golden - Poem for everyone's souls3D Super Hang-on - Hard RoadStreet Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition - Spunky - Makoto Stage RemixFinal Fantasy I - Battle ThemeFinal Fantasy IX - Eiko's theme

This month we are looking at fall damage in games, and more specifically, how games let you avoid it. We looked at Just Cause 2, Breath of the Wild, Risk of Rain 2, Dark Souls III, and Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition.00:00:00: Start00:00:05: Opening00:05:58: Just Cause 200:14:08: Breath of the Wild00:20:03: Risk of Rain 200:30:03: Dark Souls III & Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition00:42:52: Ending Summaries00:45:57: EndNext month we are looking at ports and remasters, with a list to come later!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Just Cause 2 - ThemeBreath of the Wild - Sheikah Tower Risk of Rain 2 - DisdrometerDark Souls III - Firelink ShrineDungeons and Dragons Shadow Over Mystara

This month we are looking at Persona 4 Arena and its enhanced expansion, Ultimax00:00:00: Start00:01:36: Opening00:05:09: Adaptation - Personas 00:13:54: Adaptation - Status effect and transitioning abstract characters to tangible movesets00:27:29: Universal Mechanics00:38:28: Narrative - Persona 4 characters 00:52:05: Narrative - Persona 3 Characters And Labrys00:58:53: Spoilers01:04:15: Mid Section Ending Thoughts01:07:28: Closing01:09:48: EndNext month we are looking at fall damage and how games let you avoid itJust Cause 2Breath of the WildRisk of Rain 2Dark SoulsDungeons and DragonsWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Persona 4 Arena - Midnight Channel opening cutscenePersona 4 Arena - Electronica of the soulPersona 4 Arena - Princess AmagiPersona 4 Arena - Like a DragonPersona 4 Arena - The Seeker of TruthPersona 4 Arena - Spirited GirlPersona 4 Arena - Heartful Cry

This month we are looking at how the bosses relate or don't to the core loops within the game. We looked at Cuphead, 30XX, Wizard Of Legend, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds00:00:00: Start00:00:32: Opening00:02:33: Cuphead00:12:09: 30XX00:20:24: Wizard Of Legend00:30:51: Deus Ex: Human Revolution00:41:08: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds00:48:59: Ending Summaries00:53:08: EndNext month we are looking atPersona 4 ArenaWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Cuphead - Introduction30XX - Embers of HopeWizard Of Legend - TitleDeus Ex: Human Revolution - Purity FirstThe Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds - Lorule30XX - Kerosene Fane Burning Temple Editor

This month we are looking at one of the ways in which games restrict your ability to do things, MP systems! We looked at Blue Reflection, Persona Q, Persona 5 Strikers, Tactics Ogre, and Chrono Cross.00:00:00: Start00:00:06: Opening00:02:49: Blue Reflection00:10:56: Persona Q00:22:49: Persona 5 Strikers00:35:07: Tactics Ogre00:44:55: Chrono Cross00:56:34: Closing Notes01:01:55: EndNext month we are looking at the relationship between core loops and video game bosses.30XXDeus Ex Human RevolutionThe Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsCup HeadWizard of LegendWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Blue Reflection - OVERDOSEPersona Q - We're Here NowPersona 5 Strikers - HomeTactics Ogre - Song of TundraChrono Cross - At the Shore of DreamsChrono Cross - Time's Scar

This month we are looking at customization in games and how those systems impact or are impacted by the We looked at Diablo 2, Wild Arms XF, Deeprock Galatic, Fallout New Vegas, and Fighting EX Layer00:00:00: Start00:00:05: Opening00:02:04: Diablo 200:12:23: Wild Arms XF00:21:08: Deeprock Galatic00:34:00: Fallout New Vegas00:46:48: Fighting EX Layer00:58:06: Ending Summaries01:03:31: EndNext month we are looking at MP systems in -Blue ReflectionChrono CrossTactics OgrePersona 5 StrikersPersona QWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Diablo 2 - TristamWild Arms XF - Princess ArmyDeeprock Galatic - Welcome The DarknessFallout New Vegas - Main TitleFighting EX Layer - PassionateWild Arms XF - Crossfire

This month we are looking at title screens! Yes really. There was a change in plans as we were unable to do the planned episode, and this has been on our lists for a long time. We looked at NieR, Saban's Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, Asura's Wrath, Blue Reflection, and Superflight.This episode contains adult language.In this episode, we've used chapters to change the podcast art, so when listening through a podcatcher you'll be to take a look at the art we are talking about. We will also put them all at the bottom of the blog post that goes with this episode.00:00:00: Opening00:03:34: NieR00:11:39: Saban's Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid 00:20:44: Asura's Wrath00:27:59: Asura's Wrath 200:31:44: Asura's Wrath 300:35:29: Blue Reflection00:37:31: Blue Reflection 200:39:00: Blue Reflection 300:40:51: Superflight00:46:15: ClosingNext month we are looking at games? Because of the schedule change here we don't know what exactly is next right now, but I assure you something is next.We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.NieR - Kaine's monologueSaban's Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid - Main MenuAsura's Wrath - Main Menu ThemeBlue Reflection - Blue ReflectionSuperflight - Title Screen sound effectsNieR - Hills of Radiant Wind

This month we look at negative feedback loops, a partner episode to positive feedback loops, so looking at games that try to stop you either gaining too much advantage or falling too far behind. We looked at Mario Kart 8, Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, Curse of the Dead Gods, Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3, and Resident 4.00:00: Start04:01: Mario Kart 812:13: Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo21:37: Curse of the Dead Gods27:31: Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 336:08: Resident Evil 444:06: Closing notes48:39: EndYou can find Rowan's Evil Zone piece hereAnd Blue's other podcast hereNext month we are looking at MP systems using Chrono CrossTactics Ogre Let Us Cling TogetherBlue ReflectionPersona 5 StrikersPersona QIf you have any thoughts we'd love to hear them. We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Mario Kart 8 - Start ScreenSuper Puzzle Fighter II Turbo - Dan's ThemeCurse of the Dead Gods - Ty'atanwic The Jaguar TempleUltimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 - Theme of WolverineResident Evil 4 - Save ThemeMario Kart 8 - Sweet Sweet Canyon

This month we are looking at how speed can be used to create tension and drama. We looked at Sonic, Bayonetta, Tekken 7, SUPERHOT and Bangai-O0:00 - Start2:34 - Sonic The Hedgehog13:40 - Bayonetta22:04 - Tekken 732:29 - SUPERHOT41:19 - Bangai-O50:52 - Closing notes54:20 - EndWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Sonic The Hedgehog - DrowningBayonetta - Riders of the LightTekken 7 - Mishima Building - Final Round (Metallic Experience 2nd)SUPERHOT MIND CONTROL DELETE - HyperHot Mix Bangai-O - Thrilling SmileBangai-O - Become Brave, Bangai O

This month we are looking at crossovers! We are going beyond Smash to look at games that rather than bringing in lots of characters to one system, how these games’ systems intersect and merge. We looked at Professor Layton VS Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Cadence Of Hyrule: Crypt Of The Necrodancer featuring the Legend Of Zelda, Etrian Mystery Dungeon, Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark Of The Millennium and Monster Hunter World.00:00:00: Start00:00:05: Opening00:01:30: Professor Layton VS Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney00:07:15: Cadence Of Hyrule: Crypt Of The Necrodancer featuring the Legend Of Zelda00:16:55: Etrian Mystery Dungeon00:28:36: Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark Of The Millennium00:38:00: Monster Hunter World00:53:39: Closing notes00:59:48: EndNext month we are looking at customization and content -Diablo IIFallout New Vegas Wild Arms XFFighting EX LayerDeep Rock GalacticIf you have any thoughts we’d love to hear them. We are also collecting questions for a 3rd anniversary July episode, so shoot us a question via any media. You can also chat with us on the PixelsForBreakfast discord - discord.gg/YA6u79kD3xWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Professor Layton VS Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Puzzle DeductionsCadence Of Hyrule: Crypt Of The Necrodancer featuring the Legend Of Zelda - Gerudo Valley (Combat)Etrian Mystery Dungeon - The Burning Crimson Sword DancesCapcom vs. SNK 2: Mark Of The Millennium - Opening DemoMonster Hunter World - BehemothCadence Of Hyrule: Crypt Of The Necrodancer featuring the Legend Of Zelda - Gerudo Valley (Peaceful)

This month we are looking at positive feedback loops in games. These are loops where the more you something, the more you can do it! Sometimes known as the snowball effect We looked at Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, Torchlight II, Darkest Dungeon, Slay the Spire and Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3.0:00 Start3:09 - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 11:56 - Torchlight II 21:06 - Darkest Dungeon 30:21 - Slay the Spire40:37 - Ultimate Marvel Vs Capcom 351:00 - Closing notes 55:53 - EndNext month we are looking at mechanically focused crossovers looking at -Layton Vs WrightEtrian Mystery DungeonCapcom Vs SNK 2 Cadence of HyruleMonster Hunter WorldIf you have any thoughts we’d love to hear them. We are also collecting questions for a 3rd anniversary July episode, so shoot us a question via any media. You can also chat with us on the PixelsForBreakfast discord - discord.gg/YA6u79kD3xWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 - Spec Ops MenuTorchlight II - Title ThemeDarkest Dungeon - Battle in the RuinsSlay the Spire - The Guardian EmergesUltimate Marvel Vs Capcom 3 - Character SelectSlay the Spire - The Unknown

This month we are looking at secret collectables in videogames We looked at Donkey Kong Country 2, Super Mario Sunshine, The Messenger, Breath of the Wild and Super Metroid. To help up we had Conor, host of the upcoming podcast Like This, Like That join us.0:00 Start3:14 - Donkey Kong Country 212:45 - Super Mario Sunshine23:55 - The Messenger29:48 - Breath of the Wild44:09 - Super Metroid55:21 - Closing notes 1:00:35 - EndYou can find Conor’s show on Twitter, https://twitter.com/LikeThatPodcast And Conor himself too, https://twitter.com/BeikokuTaichou Find the podcast itself on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/like-this-like-that/id1515535329#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F1006743415 Next month we are looking at positive feedback loops, sometimes known as snowballing with -Call of Duty (one of them)Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3Torchlight IIDarkest DungeonSlay the SpireIf you have any thoughts we’d love to hear them, please get them to us. If they add to the discussion we’ll use them on the show!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Donkey Kong Country 2 - Stickerbrush SymphonySuper Mario Sunshine - Isle DelfinoThe Messenger - The Frozen LightBreath of the Wild - Lost WoodsSuper Metroid - MaridiaDonkey Kong Country 2 - Forest Interlude

This month we are looking at inner and outer loops in run-based games. What’s an inner loop? An outer loop? A run-based game? All your questions will be answered in the episode. We looked at Hades, Shiren the Wanderer, One Step From Eden, Cadence of Hyrule and Monster Hunter World.0:00 Start4:09 - Hades17:19 - Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer 27:42 - One Step From Eden 39:09 - Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Feat. The Legend of Zelda46:59 - Monster Hunter World: Iceborn 57:26 - Closing notes 1:02:45 - EndNext month we are looking at collectables with Conor, host of Drawing Conclusions podcast. We’ll be looking collectables in:Donkey Kong Country 2Mario SunshineThe MessengerThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildSuper MetroidIf you have any thoughts we’d love to hear them, please get them to us by the end of the month! If they add to the discussion we’ll use them on the show!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Hades - No EscapeMystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer - Old Cedar Road One Step From Eden - Neverending Song (Violette’s Theme)Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Feat. The Legend of Zelda - OverworldMonster Hunter World: Iceborn - Stars At Our BacksOne Step From Eden - Main Theme.

This month we are looking at double jumps in 3D games. Much like our other double jumps episode, we are really looking more at midair movement options in general. We looked at Jumping Flash!, Super Mario Odyssey, Sonic Adventure 2, Devil May Cry 5 and Doom Eternal.0:00 Start2:31 - Jumping Flash!14:36 - Super Mario Odyssey 27:29 - Sonic Adventure 238:18 - Devil May Cry 551:05 - Doom Eternal1:02:27 - Closing notes 1:06:58 - EndThe discussed Doom Eternal Cliphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_B0kkpeGdI The Super Mario Odyssey Snowdram trickhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbw8pUPJklo Next month we are looking at inner and outer loops in run-based games using these titles. One Step From EdenShiren The Wanderer HadesCadence of HyruleMonster Hunter WorldSo if you have any thoughts on these we’d love to hear them, please get them to us January 30th! If they add to the discussion we’ll use them on the show!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Jumping Flash! - Jump in the Grasslands!Super Mario Odyssey -New Donk City FestivalSonic Adventure 2 - Escape from the CityDevil May Cry 5 - Devil TriggerDoom Eternal - The Only Thing They Fear Is YouSuper Mario Odyssey - Lake Lamode Underwater Passage

This month we are looking at the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy games. With Jack’s assistance once more we look at the two remaining pillars of the collection, Final Fantasy Type 0 and Final Fantasy XV, formally known as Agito and Versus. Check out our guest Jack on twitter!0:00 Start3:14 - Final Fantasy Type 032:26 - Final Fantasy XV Development49:01 - Final Fantasy XV1:25:03 - Final Fantasy XV universe and updates1:39:28 - Closing notes 1:47:59 - EndCheck out the Prompto AI talkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ictRlPZQCZINext month we are looking atSonic Adventure 2 Mario Odyssey Jumping Flash Doom Eternal Devil May Cry 5In terms of double jumps in 3D games! If you have any thoughts we’d love to hear them, please get them to us December 30th! If they add to the discussion we’ll use them on the show!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Final Fantasy Type 0 - The Time of FinisFinal Fantasy XV - OMNIS LACRIMAFinal Fantasy XV - Somnus Instrumental VersionFinal Fantasy XV - Broken DownFinal Fantasy Type 0 - Battle - Peaceful Fighting

This month we are looking at the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy games. This month, with Jack’s assistance, we look at the “Lightning Saga” consisting of Final Fantasy XIII, Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Check out our guest Jack on twitter!0:00 Start and Fabula Nova Crystallis set up.10:09 - Pre-production18:16 - Final Fantasy XIII46:14 - Final Fantasy XIII-21:07:05 - Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII.1:38:8 - Closing notes 1:46:13 - EndSome interesting references we looked atCut content accidentally included in the PC release FFXIII Buyback value in Japan.FFXIII Postmortem Game Developer Magazine- October 2010Final Fantasy XIII-2 Fragments Before rundown and linksThe real story behind FFXIII-2 It’s Official: Lightning Got a Boob Job for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIINext month we are looking at:Final Fantasy Type 0Final Fantasy XVIf you have any thoughts on these two, or any leftover thoughts on the Lightning Saga, we’d love to hear them, please get them to us November 30th! If they add to the discussion we’ll use them on the show!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows. Final Fantasy XIII - Fang’s Theme Final Fantasy XIII - Blinded By Light Final Fantasy XIII-2 - World’s Collide Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Crimson Blitz Final Fantasy XIII - Fabula Nova Crystallis

This month we are looking at queer male bodies in games. This is a little outside our usual realm, so we brought on the wonderful games writer Jeremy Signor to help us out. We looked at Dragon Age II, Altered Beast, Strange Flesh, Tokyo After School Summoners and Tusks: The Orc Dating Sim.0:00 Start2:15 - Dragon Age II8:45 - Altered Beast13:36 - Strange Flesh20:10 - Tokyo After School Summoners26:49 - Tusks: The Orc Dating Sim34:28 - Closing notes 39:31 - Doors and Dungeons Preview41:22 - EndYou can find Games Are Queer at - https://www.idris-effect.net/games-are-queer/ You can follow Jeremy here - https://twitter.com/Jeremy_Writes And read some his latest work here - https://www.indiegamewebsite.com/2020/10/08/ikenfell-review/ Find Rowan on the latest Doors and Dungeons at - https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/doorsanddungeonsNext month we are looking atFinal Fantasy XIIIFinal Fantasy XIII-2Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIIf you want to send in thoughts on the Fabula Nova Crystallis Final Fantasy XIII Trilogy, we’d love to hear them. Please get them to us by October 30th! If they add to the discussion we’ll use them on the show!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Dragon Age II - Hawke Family ThemeAltered Beast - Rise from your GraveStrange Flesh - Bartender’s LureTokyo After School Summoners - Vs. School sawsquarenoise - Rito Oculto https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Fantasa_de_los_Pinos/05_rito_oculto Tokyo After School Summoners - Words Have WingsFamicom Disk System - Boot Menu

We’ve had a small change of plans due to things outside of our control. Rather than speed and tensions, this month we are looking at video game history a little with the Famicom Disk System. We looked at Castlevania, Kid-Icarus, The Legend of Zelda, Yume Kojo Doki Doki Panic and Murasame-jou. Because we are looking at game history, we brought on someone a little more familiar with that side of gaming to join us, Michelle from Doors and Dungeons.0:00 Preamble0:49 - Intro 7:57 - Castlevania 19:04 - Kid-Icarus29:15 - The Legend of Zelda45:38 - Yume Kojo Doki Doki Panic (the game and the event) 1:08:46 - Murasame-jou and closing notes 1:20:52 - EndYou can find Michelle’s work at https://twitter.com/DoorDunPodcasthttps://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/doorsanddungeonsWe referred to a number of resources:The Story Of Yume Kojo, Not Super Mario Bros. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL9o9zzCUsQ Legends of Localization: The Legend of Zelda Translation Comparison https://legendsoflocalization.com/the-legend-of-zelda/ And the cutting room floor articleshttps://tcrf.net/Kid_Icarus https://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda https://tcrf.net/Castlevania_(NES) https://tcrf.net/Yume_Koujou:_Doki_Doki_Panic Next month we are (probably) looking at Queer male bodies in games.In terms of either this or next month’s topic! If you have any thoughts we’d love to hear them, please get them to us September 30th! If they add to the discussion we’ll use them on the show!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comVoice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Famicom Disk System - Boot MenuCastlevania - Vampire KillerKid-Icarus - Title ThemeThe Legend of Zelda - TitleYume Kojo Doki Doki Panic - Title StoryMurasame-jou - Stage Theme

This month we are looking at sequels and how they maintained or change from the works they came from. We focused much more on direct sequels as opposed to more broad “entries in mostly disconnected franchises” which a similar but different topic. We looked at Disgaea, Mass Effect 2, Street Fighter 2, Risk of Rain 2 and The Legend of Zelda : A Link Between Worlds.0:00 Start1:27 - Disgaea12:57 - Mass Effect 225:52 - Street Fighter 2 38:1 - Risk of Rain 245:38 - The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds58:43 - Closing notes 1:02:27 - EndNext month we are looking atSonic The Hedgehog (1) BayonettaTekken 7SuperHot Bangai-OIn terms of how they function as sequels! If you have any thoughts we’d love to hear them, please get them to us August 30th! If they add to the discussion we’ll use them on the show!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comNEW Voice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Disgaea - Lord Laharl's HymnMass Effect 2 - TaliStreet Fighter 2 - Ryu’s ThemeRisk of Rain - Risk of Rain 2The Legend of Zelda: Link Between Worlds - Main Theme (Milk Bar) Disgaea 5- Moving On

We are back to our regular non-dominant strategies this month with something super accessible, double Jumps! Although really we are looking at mid-air-activated mobility options… which does not quite roll off the tongue so easily. We look at Super Ghouls and Ghosts, Super Mario All-Stars, Sonic Advance 3, The Messenger and Ori and the Blind Forest.0:00 Start1:29 - Super Ghouls and Ghosts 13:10 - Super Mario All-Stars25:52 - Sonic Advance 3 36:59 - The Messenger44:40 - Ori and the Blind Forest53:32 - Closing notes 57:57 - EndYou can find the Gamasutra article that inspired this podcast here -https://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/KevinTrepanier/20100129/86407/A_Game_Analysis_Super_Ghoulsn_Ghosts__Or_The_Doublejump_Done_Right.php Learn about how screen sizes not being considered well enough impacted so many Gameboy games -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O2R7QlyLkQ&list=PLd3vJYdenHKEYL6sCw8jgYMAj0K7BAfhYNext month we are looking atRisk of Rain 1/2Link to the Past/Between WorldsMass Effect 1/2Street Fighter 1/2Disgaea SeriesIn terms of how they function as sequels! If you have any thoughts we’d love to hear them, please get them to us July 30th! If they add to the discussion we’ll use them on the show!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about? Contact us!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comNEW Voice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Super Ghouls and Ghosts - Stage 01Super Mario All-Stars - Game SelectionSonic Advance 3 - Character SelectThe Messenger - Hills of Destiny (Autumn Hills)Ori and the Blind Forest - The Spirit TreeOri and the Blind Forest - Up the Spirit Cavern

We have an extra episode for you this month! We answer questions, look back, and look forward. This is a bit more casual than some of our other episodes so you might find the tone/pacing a little different.If you enjoyed this a lot, please tell us! We’ll be sure to do them more regularly.0:00 Start1:40 - Biases, limitations, credits 18:51 - Game loops and time, Alter Ego, Asura's Wrath, Ground Hog Day's VR sequel 31:37 questions/responses 49:27 Ending Notes58:38 EndYou can find Jude’s blog post here - http://blog.eremiticgames.com/2020/06/17/platforms-and-pitfalls-dominant-strategy-mitigation/The video(s) on Chrono Trigger and NPCs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9_FJDK51K8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5watjpt_NcYour hints for next month areSonic Advance 3The MessengerSuper Ghouls and GhostsSee if you can guess!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comNEW Voice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Melty Blood: Actress Again - For the FutureAlter Ego- Alter EgoDoom II- Running from EvilAsura’s Wrath - In your belief ~Prologue~

This month are continuing our dominant strategies series, a long-form series looking at dominant strategies and how games prevent them. This is sixth and final of five intended episodes, and where we will wrap up on all the techniques we’ve discussed so far. If this is your first episode, head back 5 episodes to Repetition mitigation in January.We look at Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy VIII, Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy VIII.This episode is very short compared to our usual work. But that’s in part because we are doing a second “addendum” episode where we look back over our past work, add to, correcting, changing minds about some of the past things we’ve looked at. We will have some time to answer questions as well and talk about some topics you bring up. We have a new voice mail system linked in the contact/social media section ready for this too.00:00 Intro1:47 Irvine (Shot), Repetition Mitigation 6:15 Rinoa (Combine/Angel Wing), Encouraging Risky Behavior 13:05 Quistis (Blue Magic) New content17:58 Selphie (Slots) Consistency mitigation24:13 Zell (Duel) Meeting the Challenge29:42 Ending thoughts34:36 Additional note about sending voice mail35:35 Episode EndYour hints for next month areSonic Advance 3The MessengerSuper Ghouls and GhostsSee if you can guess!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comNEW Voice mail - https://www.idris-effect.net/contactSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Final Fantasy VIII - Blue FieldsFinal Fantasy VIII - Don’t be AfraidFinal Fantasy VIII - Force Your WayFinal Fantasy VIII - JailedFinal Fantasy VIII - Roses and WineFinal Fantasy VIII - Breezy

This month are continuing our dominant strategies series, a long-form series looking at dominant strategies and how games prevent them. This is fifth of five intended episodes.In this episode, rather than trying to prevent players using the strategies, these titles just take on the dominant strategies head on! We look at how games take you on directly and insist that whatever you think you’ve got working just won’t push you through.00:00 Intro1:01 Warning forever7:42 Super Smash Brothers Ultimate16:34 Slay the Spire27:22 Bravely Default37:25 Red Alert 342:48 Ending thoughts45:08 Episode EndYour hints for next month areFinal Fantasy VIIIFinal Fantasy VIIIFinal Fantasy VIIISee if you can guess!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Warning Forever - Warning ForeverSuper Smash Brothers Ultimate - LifelightSlay the Spire - ExordiumBravely Default - You are My HopeRed Alert 3 - European Intrigue Bravely Default - Foolish Event

This month are continuing our dominant strategies series, a long-form series looking at dominant strategies and how games prevent them. This is third of five intended episodes.In this episode, we focus on how games encourage players to try new things, buy always giving them different tools to try, and avoiding giving them the same options too often. We look at Magic The Gathering, Shiren The Wanderer, Lost Dimension, Unlimited Saga and Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2.00:00 Intro1:01 Magic the Gathering10:28 Mystery Dungeon Shiren The Wanderer26:12 Lost Dimension37:47 Unlimited Saga46:16 Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 257:51 Ending thoughts1:00:27 Episode EndYour hints for next month areBravely DefaultRed Alert 3Devil May Cry 4See if you can guess!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Magic The Gathering - Azorius ThemeMystery Dungeon Shiren The Wanderer - StoryLost Dimension - LobbyUnlimited Saga - The Seven Travelers Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 - ROKUMON (Baiken’s Theme)Lost Dimension - Conversation

This month are continuing our dominant strategies series, a long-form series looking at dominant strategies and how games prevent them. This is third of five intended episodes.In this episode, we focus on how games try to steer players away from dominant strategies using the power of the internet to update them! We look at Dead Cells, Diablo 3, HearthStone, Granblue Fantasy and Street Fighter V00:00 Intro1:57 Dead Cells (referenced article) 7:47 Diablo 318:24 Hearthstone27:42 Granblue Fantasy36:48 Street Fighter V47:54 Ending thoughts50:10 Episode EndYour hints for next month areMagic the GatheringShiren the WandererLost DimensionSee if you can guess!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Dead Cells - The MerchantDiablo 3 - New TristamHearthStone - Main TitleGranblue Fantasy - Evergreen WindStreet Fighter V - Ibuki ThemeHearthStone - Curse of Naxxramas - Menu Music

This month are continuing our dominant strategies series, a long-form series looking at dominant strategies and how games prevent them. This is the second of five intended episodes.It’s a new format for us to try a multi-part series, but we hope you enjoy it!In this episode, we focus on encouraging players away from the typical dominant strategy of never taking risks. We look at Bloodborne, Bayonetta, Final Fantasy XIII, Battle Moon Wars and Final Fantasy VIII00:00 Intro1:34 Bloodborne10:28 Bayonetta18:21 Final Fantasy XIII24:31 Battle Moon Wars39:27 Final Fantasy VIII47:24 Ending thoughts49:53 Episode EndYour hints for next month areDead Cells Hearthstone Street Fighter VSee if you can guess!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Bloodborne - The Witch of HemwickBayonetta - Fly me to the Moon Climax MixFinal Fantasy XIII - The PromiseBattle Moon Wars - ArcueidFinal Fantasy VIII - JailedX-Com 2 - Main Menu Theme

This month we start something new and exciting! A long form series looking at dominant strategies and how games prevent them. We’ll be doing five episodes about some of the various techniques games use, and then a wrap up episode to finish off! It’s a new format for us to try a multi part series, but we hope you enjoy it!In this episode, we focus on preventing a player from constantly repeating an action or strategy without altering it. We look at Super Scribblenauts, Bread of the Wild, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Skullgirls Cosmic Star Heroine00:00 Intro1:48 Super Scribblenauts8:37 Breath of the Wild15:33 Super Smash Brother’s Brawl19:48 Skullgirls26:25 Cosmic Star Heroine36:17 Closing commentsYour hints for next month areFinal Fantasy XIIIBloodborneFinal Fantasy VIIISee if you can guess!We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Super Scribblenauts - MenuBread of the Wild - Kass’ ThemeSuper Smash Brothers Brawl - Menu 1Skullgirls - Moonlit Melee and Where Money Flows like WaterCosmic Star Heroine - Gunmancer

This month we look at past games of the year from Polygon, IGN and Giant Bomb, and try to learn what makes a “Game of the Year” game, and use that knowledge to fail to predict Game of the Year from any of these. At the end we also include our own personal Game of Note, not a best, but just one that meant a lot to us this year.New to this episode, we are including a small preview of next month’s games, try and guess!00:00 Intro 1:36 2014 7:23 2015 17:36 2016 27:12 2017 35:12 2018 44:46 2019 Predictions and personal Games of Note 57:38 EndingWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Dragon Age Inquisition - Main ThemeThe Witcher 3 : The Wild Hunt- Wake Up CiriHitman - ShowstopperThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - FieldTetris Effect - THE DEEP Connected (Yours Forever)Disco Elysium - Whirling Cafeteria (Evening) Fantasy Strike - Valerie’s Theme

This month we look at how asymmetric gameplay, focusing on titles that use or allude to a single person or small team playing against a larger team. Pac-Man Vs, Dead By Daylight , Crawl, Werewolf (and variants), Spy Party00:00 Intro1:44 Pac-Man Vs8:06 Dead By Daylight 19:20 Crawl31:39 Werewolf (and variants)44:30 Spy Party55:42 Closing commentsWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @RowaseCarmihara or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favourite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesStitcherTuneInSpotifyThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non-commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Pac-Man Vs - DS Main themeDead By Daylight - Main themeCrawl - Main themeKetamineface - Werewolf Stalks Then Pounces https://freesound.org/people/ketamineface/sounds/242195/ Spy party - Steam Trailer

This month we look at how combos, why games have them and how they can be used both to empower a player but also encourage them to play in certain ways. We looked at Melty Blood, Killer Instinct, Devil May Cry 5, Bravely Default and Final Fantasy XIII.00:00 Intro2:18 Melty Blood13:40 Killer Instinct22:17 Devil May Cry 531:15 Bravely Default38:34 Final Fantasy XIII46:45 Closing commentsWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Melty Blood - BeatKiller Instinct - Title ThemeDevil May Cry 5 - Dante Battle themeBravely Default - Conflict’s ChimeFinal Fantasy XIII - Desperate StruggleMelty Blood - WABI-SABI -Brand New Every Day-

This month we talk about… stuff…. Both of us are in great moments of change in our lives right now, either moving between countries or to opposite sides, so unfortunately our traditional format wasn’t really possible in the time we had. So, this time we spoke about some of the conversations that are going on in gaming.00:00 Intro00:45 Genre (WHo shot gybrush threepwood)11:09 Accessibility (In fighting games)25:16 Transitioning generations, the time of wish fulfillment and unique releases (and since recording, this just got silly with MOON RPG being announced for localization!?!?!?!?!?)34:04 Boom and bust, cycles, work and the gaming economy45:15 Summer Games Done Quick has a big success and closing thoughts.We love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. What conversations through the year really caught you you want to hear more about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/The music used between sections isMonkey Island - Opening ThemeFantasy Strike - ClocktowerTrials of Mana - WitchmakersAnthem - The Shadow of the GodsChrono Trigger - Memories of Green

This month we take more a narrative focus looking at how open worlds are used to tell stories. With special guest, Jack Richardson. And we talk about Horizon Zero Dawn, Final Fantasy XV, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII and Yakuza 000:00 Intro1:49 Horizon Zero Dawn10:33 Final Fantasy XV25:41 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild35:50 Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII45:43 Yakuza 053;58 Closing ThoughtsWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?If you want to find Jack, see his website at www.jackngrichardson.com or find on twitter @jngrichardsonFor his coverage on bitsummit, head over to start menu, https://www.startmenu.co.uk/home/bitsummit-7-spirits-what-is-indieFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/The music used between sections isHorizon Zero Dawn - Aloy’s ThemeFinal Fantasy XV - Broken DownThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Main ThemeLightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Lightning Returns (Yes that is the track name, I also thought it was a typo)Yakuza 0 - La Di DaLightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII - Sunset Prism

This month we look at how games escalate, how they keep pushing us to inevitable end points. We looked at Tetris, Cthulu Saves the World, Slay the Spire, Universal Paperclips and Lethal League00:00 Intro1:29 Tetris 7:50 Cthulhu Saves the World13:50 Slay The spire23:52 Universal Paperclips30:37 Lethal LeagueWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Tetris (GB) - Music ACthulhu Saves the World - Conflict (Battle Theme)Slay the Spire - CityUniversal Paperclips - Riversong (Tonto's Expanding Head Band)Lethal League - Flat AttackTetris (NES) - Music 01

Continuing in our unintentional series of experiments, this month’s episode is actually a liveshow we did for the Tasmanian GameDev Society. We looked at antagonistic co op, where your friends are a part of the challenge! Using Overcooked, Snipperclips, Super Mario 3D World, Kane and Lynch: Dead Men and SpaceTeam.0:00:00 Opening0:01:59 Overcooked 0:08:29 SnipperClips0:18:43 Mario 3D World0:29:14 Kane and Lynch: Dead Men0:37:17 SpaceTeam 0:42:25 Wrap up and endingWe love talking about games and there is never enough time to talk about everything. Were there examples we missed you wished we talked about?Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.OverCooked - Main MenuSnipperclips - Main ThemeSuper Mario 3D World - Title ScreenKane and Lynch: Dead Men - Main ThemeSpaceTeam - Waiting RoomOvercooked - Restaurant

This is our second version of this episode. We had a few issues in the original release, and we apologize for that. If you already endured the original recording with it’s issues, please relisten to the Wizardry section which was the most effected by the issues.This month we look at the the rather curious middle ground genre of the Japanese developed Western RPG. Since this episode is a little less design focused but with a greater emphasis on history than our own knowledge really allowed, we’ve courted Michelle Belmont from the retro gaming podcast Doors and Dungeons, and Tom Lipschultz, who worked on localizing 2 of the games here. Compared to normal we talk about much more than the usual five games, but we focus on The Black Onyx, Wizardry Labyrinth of Lost Souls, Ultima III Exodus (for NES and Famicom), King’s Field and Brandish: The Dark Revenant, and their different takes to the Japanese developed Western styled RPG.It is a bit of a departure in some senses from our normal episode, and much longer. We hope you enjoy it.0:00:00 Opening0:04:39 The Black Onyx0:18:39 Wizardry Labyrinth of Lost Souls0:40:06 Ultima III Exodus (for NES and Famicom)1:07:23 King’s Field1:28:34 Brandish: The Dark Revenant1:58:12 Wrap up and ending2:08:43 Secret Special AnnouncementWe referenced a Retronauts interview with Richard Garriot, you can find that here.You can find Michelle’s work here https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/doorsanddungeonsAnd her twitter here https://twitter.com/doordunpodcastYou can find Tom’s youtube Channel here And on twitter at https://twitter.com/wyrdwad_tomAnything we missed you wished we talked about? Any questions we raised but never answered? Feel free to contact us or leave a comment via any of the followingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Black Onyx title themeWizardry Labyrinth of Lost Souls Boss battleUltima III Exodus Title themeKing’s Field Floor 1Brandish: The Dark Revenant RuinsBrandish (PC98) Ruins

This episode the team from Bit Storm takes over the show and mixes up the format a little. Ben and Trevor discuss the evolution of point and click adventure game interfaces, discussing games like Space Quest, Monkey Island, Unavowed, Leisure Suit Larry and more.The verb throwing game described in the episode can be found here: https://twitter.com/Hi_ImTemmy/status/1089624630103625728Bit Storm is an improvised comedy game design podcast, and Ben and Trevor put out episodes weekly, inventing wild games using a random word generator.Podchaser: www.podchaser.com/bitstormTwitter: www.twitter.com/bitstormcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/bitstormcast And of course our regular Platforms and Pitfalls infoFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/

This month we look at the relationship between game loops and time. Using Monster Hunter World, Granblue Fantasy, Persona 4, Rogue Legacy and Asura's Wrath to look at how games design themselves around the time we spend with.0:00:00 Opening0:03:21 Monster Hunter World 0:14:06 Granblue Fantasy0:24:49 Persona 40:35:09 Rogue Legacy0:44:14 Asura's Wrath 0:54:59 Wrap up and endingAnything we missed you wished we talked about? Any questions we raised but never answered? Feel free to contact us or leave a comment via any of the followingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comThis particular episode was inspired by a piece on Experience Points by Scott Juster, http://www.experiencepoints.net/2013/02/finding-right-amount-of-asuras-wrath.htmlSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/Music used between each section is as follows.Monster Hunter World Title Screen Theme, CapcomGranblue Battle 1, CygamesPersona 4 A Corner of Memories, AtlusRogue Legacy Main Theme, Cellar Door GamesAsura's Wrath Main Theme In Your Belief, Capcom

Opening Season 2 of Platforms and Pitfalls we talk about our last six episodes, answering questions we received over the time, and addressing points that only came to us with the power of hindsight.0:00:00 Opening0:03:30 Variable difficulty0:10:15 Single Player Modes in Fighting games0:16:18 Item Durability0:21:31 Traversal0:27:18 Grappling Hooks 0:31:02 Final Fantasy VIII (http://blog.eremiticgames.com/2018/11/29/my-thoughts-on-final-fantasy-8) 0:37:22 What we learned from games this year and closing notesAnything we missed you wished we talked about? Any questions we raised but never answered? Feel free to contact us or leave a comment via any of the followingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/With Music by Matthew Pablo between sectionshttp://www.matthewpablo.comhttp://www.youtube.com/user/letspretendxc0re(tracks in order of appearance)DesolateRed Doors 2.0Last EncounterThrust SequenceWasteland OverdriveDeliciously SourPleasant Creek

Breaking our usual form, this month instead of talking about a topic using 5 games, we are talking about 5 topics focusing on one game, Final Fantasy VIII. As a warning, The story and Ultimecia’s castle sections contain spoilers, please be aware.0:00:00 Opening0:04:13 Story and information delivery0:33:00 Junction System0:46:54 Ultimecia's castle1:00:28 Triple Triad1:14:31 Mechanical Metaphors and tropes1:24:07 Little extra things we love that didn’t fit in anywhere else1:36:15 Closing notesAnything we missed you wished we talked about? Any questions we raised but never answered? Feel free to contact us or leave a comment via any of the followingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail - platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls or follow one of the linksRSS feediTunesMusic taken from the Final Fantasy VIII soundtrack, and composed by Nobuo Uematsu, tracks in order used areBalamb GARDENMy MindSilence and MotionThe CastleShuffle or BoogieThe Salt FlatsFisherman’s horizonFithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec

This month we examine Grappling Hooks in games. Looking at Ocarina of Time, Bionic Commando (2009), Umihara Kawase Shun, Worms and Devil May Cry 4.Anything we missed you wished we talked about? Any questions we raised but never answered? Feel free to contact us or leave a comment via any of the followingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher by searching Platforms and Pitfalls, or with our RSS feedThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/

This month we examine Traversal in games. Looking at Infamous Second Son, Gravity Rush, The Witcher 3, Journey and Persona 3 Portable, and how they all tackle navigating their own worlds differently.Anything we missed you wished we talked about? Any questions we raised but never answered? Feel free to contact us or leave a comment via any of the followingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher with our RSS feedhttps://www.idris-effect.net/platformsandpitfalls/?format=rssThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/

This month we look at item durability systems. Looking at The Witcher 3, Fire Emblem 7/Awakening/Fates, Riviera The Promised Land, Firefall and Dead Rising, and they use this unpopular system to make their games more engaging.Feel free to contact us or leave a comment via any of the followingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher https://www.idris-effect.net/platformsandpitfalls/?format=rssThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/

This month we look at the highs and lows of single player modes in fighting games. Looking at Tekken 7, Guilty Gear Xrd Rev2, the Super Smash Brothers series, Killer Instinct (2013) and Dissidia Final Fantasy.Feel free to contact us or leave a comment via any of the followingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/platformsandpitfalls/Twitter - Rowan @link6616 or Blue @BluCrims or the show @platandpitEmail platformsandpitfalls@gmail.comSubscribe to us via your favorite podcatcher https://www.idris-effect.net/platformsandpitfalls/?format=rssThe opening and closing song Random thoughts by Audio Binger is used under an Attribution non commercial licence, find more great audio here http://www.audiobinger.net/