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Josh and Joe analyze story-driven games, from walking simulators to RPGs to episodic games. Each episode covers a single game and includes discussions on plot, characters, and those gut-wrenching choices you’re often forced to make. Each season of the show covers a handful of shorter games and at l…

Josh Pollard and Joe DeStazio

  • Mar 26, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
  • 33 EPISODES


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Story Players #032 – Life is Strange 2 – Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2019 100:34


Daniel and Sean continue southward while Sean learns to focus and strengthen his new-found powers. The post Story Players #032 – Life is Strange 2 – Episode 2 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #031 – The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 84:13


Clem, and AJ search for their missing friends. Will they find them alive, and will we find out what happened at the ranch in episode three of The Walking Dead: The Final Season. The post Story Players #031 – The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 3 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #030 – Life is Strange 2 – Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 87:28


A brand new game in the Life is Strange universe follows two brothers after a traumatic experience. This spoilercast covers the first episode. The post Story Players #030 – Life is Strange 2 – Episode 1 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #029 – The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 96:08


Clementine and AJ need to settle differences with the other children in light of another looming threat in episode two of The Walking Dead: The Final Season. The post Story Players #029 – The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 2 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #028 – The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2018 88:53


The Story Players look to complete Clementine's journey in the first episode of The Walking Dead: The Final Season. The post Story Players #028 – The Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 1 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #027 – The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018 46:18


The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is something of a demo of the next Life is Strange, so the Story Players jumped at it! Listen in for their spoilercast. The post Story Players #027 – The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #026 – Detroit: Become Human

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2018 198:14


The Story Players have completed one of the year's most anticipated narrative-driven games of the year, Detroit: Become Human. We've got a full recap plus discussions about many of the games other topics. The post Story Players #026 – Detroit: Become Human appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #025 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 79:01


The Story Players have completed Final Fantasy XV on Xbox One and the Pocket Edition on Android. They discuss the last chapter and how the felt about the game as a whole. The post Story Players #025 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 6 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #024 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2018 91:47


The guys board a train to the capital city of Gralea as the Story Players play through chapters eleven through thirteen in the main version and chapters eight and nine on the pocket edition. The post Story Players #024 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 5 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #023 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 70:16


Noctis heads for Altissia to call upon the largest of the six gods yet as the Story Players continue their way through Final Fantasy XV. The post Story Players #023 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 4 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #022 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 68:34


Noctis may now be in the good graces of a god, but he’s also without his beloved car. This week they venture forward, and even swap a party member! The post Story Players #022 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 3 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #021 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 65:05


After confirming the fate of Insomnia, Noctis and the guys travel out into the open world to plan their strike against the empire. Our quest through Final Fantasy XV continues with them. The post Story Players #021 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 2 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #020 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018 62:34


The Story Players are starting a new series with Final Fantasy XV, but they're putting a unique twist on it. One is playing the main version on Xbox, while the other is playing the Pocket Edition. The post Story Players #020 – Final Fantasy XV – Episode 1 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #019 – A Way Out

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 66:47


A Way Out puts the Story Players in the shoes of Leo and Vincent -- two inmates looking to escape prison. It's a unique co-op game with an action movie story. The post Story Players #019 – A Way Out appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #018 – Life is Strange: Before the Storm – Farewell

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2018 34:49


Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Farewell may be a bonus episode, but you shouldn't miss it! Farewell closes the last piece of the story between Max and Chloe. The post Story Players #018 – Life is Strange: Before the Storm – Farewell appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #017 – Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 51:21


This month the Story Players journey into Hel in the award-winning Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. This third-person action game forces its players to confront the struggles of psychosis while battling through Norse myths. The post Story Players #017 – Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #016 – Virginia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 66:51


Season two of Story Players kicks off Virginia. It's a first-person narrative adventure focused around and FBI agent working two cases at once. Setting, gestures, and an amazing musical score are the only narrators. The post Story Players #016 – Virginia appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #015 – Life is Strange: Before the Storm – Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2017 88:50


Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 3, the finale, has been released. The Story Players are eager to see how the story ends for Arcadia Bay, the Amber family, and most importantly, Chloe and Rachel. The post Story Players #015 – Life is Strange: Before the Storm – Episode 3 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #014 – Please Knock on My Door

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2017 58:54


The Story Players are tackling their most challenging game yet: Please Knock on My Door. It's a game that explores the difficulties of depression and social anxiety, and it shouldn't be missed! The post Story Players #014 – Please Knock on My Door appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #013 – What Remains of Edith Finch

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2017 49:31


The Story Players are uncovering the mysteries of the Finch family in What Remains of Edith Finch. The game's short stories will leave you wanting more. The post Story Players #013 – What Remains of Edith Finch appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #012 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 9

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 56:25


The Story Players have completed Mass Effect Andromeda. They cover the final mission, romance with Jaal, and of course, their overall thoughts of the game. The post Story Players #012 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 9 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #011 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 8

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2017 52:10


On the penultimate episode in the Mass Effect Andromeda series, the Story Players battle through The Journey to Meridian. They also complete Jaal's loyalty mission: Flesh and Blood. The post Story Players #011 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 8 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #010 – Life is Strange: Before the Storm – Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 102:22


Life is Strange: Before the Storm - Episode 2 has arrived. It's called Brave New World, and the Story Players are diving head-first into it! They recap the entire episode, give their thoughts, and theories about the forthcoming finale. The post Story Players #010 – Life is Strange: Before the Storm – Episode 2 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #009 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 7

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2017 55:01


In their quest through Mass Effect Andromeda the Story Players take in Cora and Vetra's loyalty missions, look for the turian ark, and engage in some armor diplomacy. The post Story Players #009 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 7 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #008 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 6

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2017 59:40


The Story Players are hunting the Archon as they continue their quest through Mass Effect Andromeda. The post Story Players #008 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 6 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #007 – Tacoma

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 56:48


On this episode the Story Players are taking to space to find out what happened to the crew of Tacoma. It's innovative augmented reality video playback system tells the story of the missing crew. The post Story Players #007 – Tacoma appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #006 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 5

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 62:32


This week the Story Players are back to the side quests in Mass Effect Andromeda. They're vault hunting on two planets, searching for arks, and playing poker. The post Story Players #006 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 5 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #005 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 4

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2017 64:55


The Story Players are back to Priority Ops in Mass Effect Andromeda. This week they tackle A Trail of Hope, Helping Havarl’s Scientists, and Meet the Resistance. The post Story Players #005 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 4 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #004 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 3

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 53:47


This week the Story Players check out Mass Effect Andromeda's first few side quests. They also get introduced to most of the game's primary side characters. It's also their first chance to check out the new romance system. The post Story Players #004 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 3 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #003 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 49:46


The Story Players are back for the second episode in their Mass Effect Andromeda series. This week they cover three Priority Ops missions: Nexus Reunion, First Strike, and A Better Beginning. The post Story Players #003 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 2 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #002 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 64:54


The Story Players kick off a new series for the show. This time they are playing Mass Effect Andromeda. The should be around ten episodes released weekly as the guys work their way through the action sci-fi RPG from Bioware. The post Story Players #002 – Mass Effect Andromeda – Episode 1 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #001 – Life is Strange: Before the Storm – Episode 1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 94:47


This episode kicks of a new series around the brand new game Life is Strange: Before the Storm. The guys analyze all of episode one: Awake. The post Story Players #001 – Life is Strange: Before the Storm – Episode 1 appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

Story Players #0 – Introducing Story Players

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2017 5:23


Today we're launching Story Players. It's a podcast that analyzes story-driven video games. Josh and Joe discuss plot, characters, and those gut-wrenching choices you’re often forced to make. The post Story Players #0 – Introducing Story Players appeared first on The Digital Media Zone.

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