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Dear listener, we hope you aren't tired of hearing us talk about Stardew Valley because we are doing it again! Welcome to Stardew Valley: The Board Game! Mike and Kirstin discuss the first board game of the podcast and it is of their favorite game of all time! Join them as they discuss the ins and outs, the similarities and the differences to the video game, and how Mike and Kirstin met on this episode of What Does This Button Do!

Do you like Marvel? Star Wars? Lord of the Rings? Jurassic Park? Harry Potter? Indiana Jones? Are you tired of us listing things yet? Me too! Come listen to Mike and Kristin talk about Lego Games and all of their iterations on this episode of What Does This Button Do! 

The world is in danger and you are the only one who can save it.  You are the world's greatest spy....who also happens to have telekinetic powers. Join Mike and Kirstin as they talk about how often they died while diving into the virtual reality game I Expect You to Die 2: The Spy and the Liar on this episode of What Does This Button Do!

The future is now! Want to know what it is like to actually be inside of a video game? Now you can! Come and see what Kirstin and Mike think of video games in VR on this episode of What Does This Button Do?

A game that has gorgeous art and environments, a beautiful yet simple story, and fun and flowing mechanics. Also a game that will absolutely frustrate you and, at least from one account, might make you want to throw your Switch across the room. Listen to Mike and Kirstin talk about Ori and the Will of the Wisps this week on What Does This Button Do!

Have you ever been sitting at the DMV and wishing you had something to occupy the time while you wait for your number to be called? Kirstin and Mike know EXACTLY how you feel, and are ready to talk to you about their go to time filling games. Listen in to how Kirstin enjoys games about animals and how Mike has an embarrassing amount of games in his Play Store library, on this episode of What Does This Button Do!

If you loved Stardew Valley then we have good news! A new game from Stardew Valley creator, ConcernedApe, has been announced and Mike and Kirstin couldn't resist talking about it. Come hear their first thoughts on the trailer and what they hope to see from this new game on this episode of What Does This Button Do! 

Tis the season of Spookiness! Kirstin and Mike join a team of Ghost Hunters and investigate some hauntings in Phasmophobia! Listen in as the pair explore games to play for Halloween on this episode of What Does This Button Do!

Honk. HONK! Get ready to be a rowdy goose in Untitled Goose Game! Mike and Kirstin embody  annoyance in its true form in this episode of What Does This Button Do!

Not all games will work for everyone. Not everyone will like every game. Mike and Kirstin sure didn't! Come and hear which games just didn't click with Mike and Kirstin on this episode of What Does This Button Do!

Are you overwhelmed with the thought of buying your first gaming console? Do you want to get someone a console but have no idea where to start? Well Mike and Kirstin are here to help! In this episode they break down the pros and cons of the main platforms and hopefully help ease the process of choosing what will be the best purchase! 

Have you ever wanted a  sample platter of different video game types in one convenient location? Do you need some haphazard marriage counselling? Do you want to have a GREAT time playing a game with a friend? Well Kirstin and Mike think you should be playing It Takes Two! Come hear all the ins and outs on this episode of What Does This Button Do?!

Angst, Death, Sexiness? Hades has all three!  Mike and Kirstin talk about the first Rogue-lite game of the podcast and that means they have died many times to bring you this episode. Come listen to Mike talk about in game currency and Kirstin make a new segment for the show on this episode of What Does This Button Do!

Crass humor, nonstop violence, and cartoonish gore out the wazoo! There is an amazing action game in there, but is it too much for a new player? Find out what Kirstin and Mike think about Borderlands 2 on this episode of What Does This Button do! 

There is a lot to unpack here, but Mike and Kirstin are ready to help you through it! Get ready to dive deep into an emotional journey to find the color in your life in this episode of What Does This Button Do! 

Pack you r bags and get ready to leave your troubles behind! Mike and Kirstin discuss the ups and downs of starting a new life  on an island  all your own. Come and hear what they loved and what they didn't in Animal Crossing New Horizons on this episode of What Does This Button Do!

What makes a star? Are they big balls of gas? Or are they just objects found on Earth rolled up by a Cosmic Prince? The answer may surprise you! Come listen to Kirstin and Mike talk about one of the most quirky games they have played so far and find out how you can make a sky full of stars on this episode of What Does This Button Do! 

Buckle up for safety! Mike and Kirstin are talking about one of the best franchises to have ever existed, Mario Kart! Come hear them talk about their preferred characters, tracks, why they love playing  this game with their family and Mike's alternative way of playing that he learned in college! All that and more on this episode of What Does This Button Do?

Get your Pokéballs ready cause we are gonna catch 'em all!  Mike gets to talk about a game that he has loved since he was a young boy, and Kirstin gets to talk about a game...that she played. Come and hear all about types, starters and characters talking a bit too much on this episode of What Does This Button Do?

For glory! For Honor! FOR THE KING! This episode Mike and Kirstin talk about one the more complicated games they have played together so far! Come hear them rave about the art, how Kirstin jams out on the lute, and how Mike gets confused about what a hexagon is all on this episode of What Does This Button Do?

We are talking about Donkey Kong and all of his friends today! The Donkey Kong Country series has been around for almost 30 years and we are going to be talking about the first and last installments! So grab a banana and get ready to get funky! 

Cute? Yes! Fun flowly play style? You better believe it. Weirdly heart wrenching background story? Yup! Mike and Kirstin talk about their experience with Unravel 2 and all of its Yarny goodness in this episode of What Does This Button Do! 

It's not the same old jumping, running and Goomba stomping game that we remember, but it is just as much fun! Come hear Mike and Kirstin talk about their experience with Mario games through the years and what they thought of this more recent installment in the Mario universe! 

Get your shovel! Grab that watering can! Put on your headphones! It's time to do some virtual farming! Mike and Kirstin talk the simple life and everything that comes with it in Stardew Valley. Who knew farming could be so relaxing? 

It's hip to be square! Or in this case square and rectangular. This week Mike and Kirstin talk about Thomas Was Alone, a wonderfully adorable indie game where the main character is a red rectangle! Find out what that's all about on this episode of What Does This Button Do?

Have you ever had the desire to hunt down evil forces invading the Earth? Do you want to be a powerful hero and defend innocent lives? Do you want to take smash, bash, and meticulously cultivate the best skills and items? Well we may just have the game for you! Come listen to Mike and Kirstin talk about their experience with Diablo III and see if it might be a good fit for you as well! 

Welcome to our Journey into video games! We'll  guide you to the right games that will help grow your love of this hobby! We look forward to playing these games and sharing them with you on What Does This Button Do?