What Am I Missing?

In our on going look at the "meta" surrounding video games and pop culture, we look at when things come to an end. Is the ending important? Can it ruin an otherwise perfectly great work? Can they elevate a mediocre piece? Do we much too much stock in how something ends? Well, through their adorable amateur meanderings, Ben and Andy try to tackle this thorny issue, by looking at Bioshock: Infinite, A.I, Mass Effect and many others. Find us on Twitter: @waimpodcast @AndyKavna @BenDubsMac

Nearly a year after the Szechuan-gate, and half a year after Logan-pocalypse, Andy and Ben look at the culture and the toxicity of fan culture and fandom. Yet, is the discussion more nuanced than is generally discussed? Is it possible to remove the toxicity from fandom in order to allow the great things fans do to flourish? Probably not. Follow us on Twitter: What Am I Missing: @waimpodcast Andy: @AndyKavna Ben: @BenDubsMac

The recent Star Wars Movies have caused a bit of a stir. From The Force Awakens on, there has been a lot of discussion over where these movies rank. Ben and Andy delve into their separate opinions to ask each other, what are they missing about the ones they don't really rate.

In the grim modern reality, we all look to a hero. But who? Ben and Andy discuss their chosen heroes and their role in today's world, with one supporting the most historically recognizable superhero of all time and one supporting the very emblem of the twenty-first century. In a discussion that swerves wildly into the philosophical implications of the self and society, Andy and Ben present what they feel are the important features for the hero. Enjoy!

Ten years since the release of the first game, Andy and Ben look back on two of the more controversial entries of the Assassins Creed franchise. Does 'Screed 1 still hold up? Is the story of Connor Kenway looked down on for the wrong reasons? Listen to our hosts and find out! You can contact the podcast at waimpodcasts@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @waimpodcast.

Ben tries to convince Andy to praise the sun. In the lands of Lothric, Lordran and Drangleic, there are 2 rules; gitgud and PRAISE THE SUN! Ben once more delves into a series he loves to show Andy how, despite the scary representation, the Dark Souls series is full of wonder and is very much for everyone. Join us for some jolly co-operation, as we look at the FromSoft masterpiece.

Andy and Ben talk about the - apparently divisive - masterpiece, The Last of Us. In the first episode where both hosts have actually played the game, the second most feted game of all time, how could anyone miss anything? Ben, apparently, can. Is Andy right to call it a masterpiece? Is Ben right in his statemenst about Joel? Listen and find out. Also a little about Tokyo Game Show.

Ben tries to sell Andy on BioWare's space opera, Mass Effect. In the 10 years since the release of the game, Mass Effect has developed a massive fan base, and many controversies. We go back to the start, as Andy questions Ben on why this game is so important.

Andy tries to sell Ben on arguably the most influential JRPG of all time. Will he succeed?