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In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick are joined by Christian Spicer to dive into the latest episodes of The Last of Us and The Rehearsal.Why was The Last of Us season finale such a disappointment? What were some of the most memorable moments? What two narrative crimes did the episode commit? And why was The Rehearsal so exhilarating by comparison? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:Mountainhead (HBO)Shownotes:03:00 - The Last of Us Season 2Ep 7 - Convergence1:01:00 - The Rehearsal Season 2Ep 6 - My ControlsLinks:Subscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletterListen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOTE: This episode contains massive SPOILERS for The Last of Us Part II videogame, which you should assume will also spoil the TV show. Listener beware.In this bonus episode, David, Patrick, and Christian Spicer discuss how the season 2 premiere of The Last of Us compares with The Last of Us Part II videogame. What were some of the biggest changes they made? How effective do we think those changes were? And what are some of the predictions we have for how this season will play out? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Links:Check out Christian's videogame podcast DLCSubscribe to Christian's newsletter about videogamesListen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stay tuned for a spoiler-filled bonus episode later this week where we compare The Last of Us videogame with the show.David and Patrick discuss what's happening in the world of television, then Christian Spicer joins us for a dive into The Last of Us season 2 premiere.Are we excited about the possibility of another season of Adolescence? What do we think of how The Last of Us is pacing its story? And why is The White Lotus pissing so many people off? Listen to us discuss all these questions and more!Homework for next week:The Last of Us Season 2 episode 2 (HBO)Bonus Ep: Black Mirror Season 7 (Netflix)Shownotes:03:30 - TV NewsLast of Us Renewed for season 3Adolescence ratings and season 2 possibilitiesThe White Lotus is pissing off all kinds of people:Pina Colada collabDuke wants no part of White LotusComposer backlash23:00 - The Last of Us Season 2Ep 1 - Future DaysLinks:Check out Christian's videogame podcast DLCSubscribe to Christian's newsletter about videogamesListen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A message from Christian Spicer from the podcast, DLC - about this year's election.

David, Devindra, and Jeff scale the alpine mystery of Cuckoo, travel back in time with the period drama of The Decameron, and check out the buddy crime thrills of The Instigators. Then they are joined by Christian Spicer from DLC to review the latest video game blockbuster, Borderlands. Check out the DLC Podcast Patreon page. We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads Weekly Plugs David - Decoding Everything's Upcoming Rebel Moon Coverage  Devindra - Engadget Podcast on Google's search monopoly + Industry creator interview Jeff - Jeff's Cameo Page Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only)    What we've been watching (~00:20:36) David - Cuckoo, The Instigators Devindra - Cuckoo, The Decameron, 2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli Jeff - The Instigators, Presumed Innocent (2024) Featured Review (~00:59:15)     Borderlands SPOILERS (~01:37:11) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon and subscribe to his free newsletter Decoding Everything. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Credits: Our theme song is byTim McEwan from The Midnight. This episode was edited by Noah Ross who also created our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music. Our Slashfilmcourt music comes from Simon Harris. If you'd like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

You can get episodes like this early, along with a lot of other great, exclusive content by supporting DLC at Patreon.com/DLCPod. It is our patrons support that keep this show running. Thanks for listening! In this DLC Bonus Content discussion, Christian Spicer chats with Bret Robbins, CEO of Ascendant Studios (Immortals of Aveum) about layoffs, building a new studio and new IP, developing with cutting-edge technology, and some updates for Immortals of Aveum.

Surprise! Although we were originally planning to take this week off, here's a little convo between Brendon and Christian Spicer of DLC about a newly released game they're both glad exists: Immortals of Aveum.Check out Christian's work at christianspicer.com!---Find us everywhere: https://intothecast.onlineJoin the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/intothecast---Follow on Threads: https://threads.net/@intothecastFollow on Tumblr: https://intothecast.tumblr.com---Follow Stephen Hilger: https://stephenhilgerart.com/Follow Brendon Bigley: https://threads.net/@brendonbigleyProduced by AJ Fillari: https://bsky.app/profile/ajfillari.bsky.social---Season 6 Cover Art by Scout Wilkinson: https://scoutwilkinson.myportfolio.com/Theme song by Will LaPorte: https://instagram.com/ghostdownphoto---Timecodes: (00:00) - Intro (01:19) - Into the Aether MINI // Immortals of Aveum (38:23) - The Playstation 3 (43:30) - Wrapping up ---Thanks to all of our amazing patrons including our Eternal Gratitude members: | Jim W | Susan H | Olivia K | Dan S | Zach D | Dominick N | Brett S | Evan B  | Robert L | min2 | Aaron G | Matthew S | Erik M | Brady H  | Joshua J | Tony L | Danny K | Shanna P | Seth MC | Adam B | Andy H | Demo | Maxwell L | Spiritofthunder | Jason W | Jason T | Corey T | Minnow Eats Whale | Caleb W | Jesse W | Mike T | Codes | Wesley | Erik B | Butterfly B | Gabe O | Lasse B | Jeff N | Sergio L | ninjadeathdog | Rory B | A42PoundMoose | Mr Andrew S | Peter | Stellar.Bees | Brendan K | Scott R | wreckx | Noah OR | Michael G | Arcturus  | Chris R | hepahe | Chase A | Anna | Nick Q | Chris M | RB | Karen H | Michaela W | Adam F | Scott H | Lauren H | Ben G | Therese K | jgprinters  | Matt H | Murray | Trevor B | David P | Jason K | Bede R | Kamrin H | Andrew D | Kyle S | Philip N ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

David, Devindra, and Jeff discuss the glory of Beef, the hilarity of Jury Duty, and the subtle beauty of Rye Lane. Plus: David shares his thoughts on Air. Then, Christian Spicer from DLC joins us to discuss The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Check out Christian's new book, Consequences. Also: we're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms: YouTube Tiktok Instagram Weekly Plugs David - This Week In Streaming: Beef Devindra - This Week in Tech: AI Hustlers Jeff - DLC Bookclub Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate only) What we've been watching  (~15:10) David - Beef, Air, Jury Duty Devindra - Beef, Rye Lane Jeff - Beef, Dave season 3, Jury Duty, Featured Review (~1:03:24) The Super Mario Bros. Movie SPOILERS (~1:31:15) Support David's artistic endeavors at his Patreon. Listen and subscribe to David's interview podcast Culturally Relevant and subscribe to his YouTube channel. Check out Jeff Cannata's podcasts DLC and We Have Concerns. Listen to Devindra's podcast with Engadget on all things tech. You can always e-mail us at slashfilmcast(AT)gmail(DOT)com, or call and leave a voicemail at 781-583-1993. Also, follow us on Twitter @thefilmcastpod. Credits: Our theme song is by Varsity Blue, the newest project by Tim McEwan from The Midnight. Our weekly plugs and spoiler bumper music comes from Noah Ross. If you'd like advertise with us or sponsor us, please e-mail slashfilmcast@gmail.com. You can support the podcast by going to patreon.com/filmpodcast or by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Jeff and Christian welcome Steven Spohn from Ablegamers back to the show this week to discuss the rumors of a Playstation 5 Pro SKU, the exploding handheld market, new video game movies of Street Fighter and Minecraft, and more! The Playlist: Crimeboss, Marvel Snap, Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure, Shogun Showdown Prologue Tabletop Time: Remembering Klaus Teuber and Catan Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Frank Ellerbe, aka Techniq, to the show this week to discuss the death of E3, 10 minutes of revealing new Tears of the Kingdom gameplay, new DLC for Jeff's Game of 2022, and more! The Playlist: Wild Hearts, Dredge, The Last of Us Part 1 PC VR Talk: Vive XR Elite headset, C-Smash VRS demo, Walking Dead Saints and Sinners PSVR2 version, After the Fall, The Last Worker Parting Gifts!

In this Bonus Content conversation, Christian Spicer sat down to chat with Jörg Tittel and Cory Schmitz, two of the people behind the upcoming PSVR2 game, C-Smash VRS. It's a great conversation about appreciating iconic design, Dreamcast "vibes," designing for VR, and more. The C-Smash VRS demo is available on the PlayStation Store now.

Jeff and Christian welcome one of their favorite guests, Anthony Taormina from Gamerant.com to discuss the latest in the Microsoft Activision acquisition, Epic's Unreal GDC presentation, three big new game announcements, and more! The Playlist: Redfall, LOTR: Gollum, Resident Evil 4, Tchia, Above Snakes Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome John E Warren from HoneyBee Rodeo to the show to discuss the latest in the Microsoft Activision Blizzard aquisition - yes, there's more to disucss! - Square Enix moving ahead on their NFT game, Horizon Forbidden West DLC being exclusive to PS5, and more! The Playlist: WWE 2K23, Atomic Heart, Wo Long, Breath of the Wild, Castle Crumble, Apple Arcade, Crafty Survivor, Flame Keeper VR Talk: Gran Turismo 7 with Sophy AI Parting Gifts!

This episode is brought to you by Nissan - EVs that electrify. Thanks for a great season of TV recapping! We'll be recapping Succession next so stay tuned for more episodes of the podcast.In this Decoding TV bonus episode about The Last Of Us, David and Christian discuss topics such as:Listener/viewer reactions to the seasonThe realism of the season finaleThe philosophical questions in the discourseWhat we think season 2 of the show might look like (spoilers are clearly marked)And much more!Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletter, Let's Chat GamesCheck out Christian Spicer's videogame podcast, DLCSubscribe to David's newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that Season One of HBO's The Last of Us has wrapped, Christian Spicer and Neil Druckmann sit down once again to discuss the adaptation and reception of this landmark series. Produced in partnership with HBO and HBO's The Last of Us Podcast. Stream episodes of The Last of Us on HBO Max and subscribe to the audio companion, HBO'S The Last of Us Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by Nissan - EVs that electrify. Thank you for listening this season! We've loved making this podcast for you. We'll be doing one additional bonus episode next week responding to feedback and other thoughts on season 1 so please stay tuned. In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Christian Spicer discuss season 1 episode 9 of The Last Of Us, “Look for the Light.”Joel and Ellie wrap up their journey for the season. But how well does this ending work? Do we think Kiss Kiss Bang Bang could've prevented the tragedy that takes place in this episode? And at the end of the day, what do we think this show is trying to say about love and grief? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletter, Let's Chat GamesCheck out Christian Spicer's videogame podcast, DLCSubscribe to David's newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Christian welcome Jan Ochoa from Giant Bomb back to the show this week to talk about Starfield and Suicide Squad kill the Justice League getting new delays, reveals from NACON and Capcom - including the Resident Evil 4 Chainsaw demo drop - and more! The Playlist: Marvel Snap, A Space for the Unbound, Justice League Cosmic Chaos, The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition, Dead Cells Return to Castlevania, Patch Quest, Spin Rhythm XD Parting Gifts!

Here's a fun bonus episode for everyone. We figured one great way to let everyone know what the Paid DLC show actually is, is to release an episode of Paid DLC for everyone to enjoy! Get Paid DLC every week by becoming a Cool Ranch or higher patron at Patreon.com/DLCpod. The episodes' original description: This week, Jeff, Lana, and Christian talk about Lana's ski trip, chat boardgames, Jeff's views on geese (ALL GEESE), Lana being stalked by a coyote, and how Christian says the word "crayon." It's another fun one.

This episode is brought to you by Nissan - EVs that electrify. In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Christian Spicer discuss season 1 episode 8 of The Last Of Us, “When We Are In Need.”A new character illustrates a different element of the post-apocalypse. But how believable is the character of David? What do we make of Joel's turn this episode? And how amazing is Bella Ramsay in this episode? (Spoiler: Extremely!). We discuss all this and more on this week's episode.Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletter, Let's Chat GamesCheck out Christian Spicer's videogame podcast, DLCSubscribe to David's newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Christian welcome Mitchell Saltzman from IGN to the show this week to discuss the big changes coming to Final Fantasy XVI, a shakeup at Square Enix, the latest on the Microsoft Activision Blizzard merger, and more! The Playlist: Wo Long, Pizza Tower, Destiny 2 Lightfall, Aces and Adventures, Atomic Heart VR Talk: GT7 with wheel, Moss 2 Parting Gifts!

This episode is brought to you by Nissan - EVs that electrify. In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Christian Spicer discuss season 1 episode 7 of The Last Of Us, “Left Behind.”A detour takes us away from the main timeline of the series. How well does it work in at this point in the story? How does it compare to the game? What does it teach us about Ellie's life and her relationship to others? And what is this show trying to say about FEDRA anyways? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more.Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletter, Let's Chat GamesCheck out Christian Spicer's videogame podcast, DLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Christian welcome Joseph Moran from PS Trophy Room Podcast back to the show this week to discuss the newest State of Play, feautring Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League, the latest moves Microsoft is making to make their aquisiton of Activision Blizzard happen, the best news about Forza Horizon getting another expansion, and more! The Playlist: Sea of Thieves, Atomic Heart VR Talk: Horizon Call of the Mountain, Moss Book 1, Pistol Whip, Gran Turismo 7, Demeo, Jurassic World Aftermath Collection, Humanity demo, RE Village demo Parting Gifts!!

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:Nissan - EVs that electrifyThe McDonald's app - Download the McDonald's app todayIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Christian Spicer discuss season 1 episode 6 of The Last Of Us, “Kin.”Joel and Ellie reunite with someone familiar in unexpected circumstances. What is the source of friction between the characters? How will Joel deal with the possibility of getting out of his commitment to Tess? And is Joel going to make it out of this situation alive? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletter, Let's Chat GamesCheck out Christian Spicer's videogame podcast, DLCSubscribe to David's newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Lana welcome podcaster and 4th grade teacher Scott L. Clark to the show this week to discuss the trailer for the Tetris movie, shakeups at Firaxis, 5 new Lord of the Rings games coming before 2024, and more! The Playlist: Pinball FX, Wild Hearts, Vampire Survivors, Dead Space, Metroid Prime Remastered, Gears of War 2, Astalon: Tears of the Earth, Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread, Plague Tale Requiem & Innocence, XDefiant, HiFi Rush, Returnal PC, Caves of Lore, Midnight Suns, Dust & Neon, Wanted: Dead Parting Gifts!

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:Nissan - EVs that electrifyThe McDonald's app - Download the McDonald's app todayIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Christian Spicer discuss season 1 episode 5 of HBO's The Last Of Us, ‘Endure and Survive'This episode finishes off a two-episode arc as we continue to follow the stories of Kathleen, Henry, and Sam. How good was Henry's escape plan, exactly? Is Kathleen a compelling character? What does this episode's script do well (and not)? And what does this show have in common with World War Z? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletter, Let's Chat GamesCheck out Christian Spicer's videogame podcast, DLCSubscribe to David's newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Christian welcome streamer and Youtuber Trikslyr back to the show this week to discuss Nintendo's latest jam-packed Nintendo Direct presentation, the latest on the Microsoft Activision BNlizzard King acquisition, a company bucking the trend and actually increasing wages, and more! The Playlist: Hogwarts Legacy (discussion starts 49:12, ends at 1:03:05), Hi-Fi Rush, Gundam Evolution, League of Legends, Metroid Prime Remastered; Steam Next Fest Demos: The Last Case of Benedict Fox, Mika and the Witch's Mountain, Nocturnal, System Shock, Tape to Tape, Planet of Lana, Fabledom, Boxes, Card Crawl Adventure Parting Gifts!

Thanks to our sponsors for this episode:Nissan - EVs that electrifyThe McDonald's app - Download the McDonald's app todayIn this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Christian Spicer discuss season 1 episode 4 of HBO's The Last Of Us, ‘Please Hold To My Hand.'This episode captures the bombed out countryside of the U.S. as Joel and Ellie continue their journey. How well does the episode bring this post-apocalyptic country to life? How effectively does it capture the set pieces from the game? Where is Joel and Ellie's relationship at this point? And what's up with these new characters that are introduced? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletter, Let's Chat GamesCheck out Christian Spicer's videogame podcast, DLCSubscribe to David's newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Christian welcome streamer AuroraPeachy to the show to discuss Amazon paying $600 million for Tomb Raider, Live Service games getting canned, James Gunn's plan to make video games part of the DC cinematic universe, and more! The Playlist: Forspoken, Harvestella, Hitman World of Assassination Freelancer mode, Marvel Midnight Suns Deadpool DLC, Power Chord, Mario Tennis Aces, Kingdom Battle vs mode Parting Gifts!

This episode of Decoding TV is brought to you by our sponsors:Nissan - EVs, that electrifyThe McDonald's app. There's always a reason to order in the app.In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Christian Spicer discuss season 1 episode 3 of HBO's The Last Of Us. Every single episode of this show has been better than the last. Has the show finally peaked? We don't know but either way, this was a tremendous episode of television.How effectively did the show depict the relationship between Bill and Frank? Is this show's vision of the American government a realistic one? And what was up with that weird scene between Ellie and that dude in the basement? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletter, Let's Chat GamesCheck out Christian Spicer's videogame podcast, DLCSubscribe to David's newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Christian welcome Youtuber and streamer Game Breaker God to the show to discuss the latest Xbox Developer Direct, latest Activision Blizzard King allegations, the latest news from Naughty Dog, and more! The Playlist: Forspoken, Hi Fi Rush, Dead Space, Mahokenshi Parting Gifts!

In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Christian Spicer discuss season 1 episode 2 of HBO's The Last Of Us.What do Christian and David thinks of these flashback cold opens (a TV show invention)? How does Tess and Joel's relationship reveal itself through the course of the episode? What do we learn about this specific post-apocalyptic universe this time around? And how about that ending? Listen to hear us discuss all this and more!Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletter, Let's Chat GamesCheck out Christian Spicer's videogame podcast, DLCSubscribe to David's newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Christian welcome co-authors of the new novel Who Hunts the Whale, Laura Dale and Jane Magnet to the show this week to discuss big layoff across several gaming companies, a leaked Battle Pass for Suicide Squad, the PSVR2's 30 game launch line-up, and more! The Playlist: Basingstoke, Dorfromantik, The Playdate Handheld, Forspoken, GeForce Now Ultimate 4080 tier, Inkbound Tabletop Time: Terraforming Mars, Everdell Complete Collection, Klask, Once Upon a Line

To get more bonus episodes like this one, consider becoming a paid member at DecodingTV.com!In this Decoding TV bonus episode about The Last Of Us, David and Christian discuss many of the changes between the videogame and the TV series, including:The framing of Outbreak DayThe relationship between Joel and TessWhat's going on with Joel and Sarah's neighborsMarlene and Ellie's relationshipAnd much more!NOTE: We've tried really hard to keep this as non-spoilery as possible but show-watchers-only should be warned that you may consider some of this material to be spoilers.Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletter, Let's Chat GamesCheck out Christian Spicer's videogame podcast, DLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Christian Spicer and Neil Druckmann return to the quarantine zone in anticipation of the television adaption of The Last of Us. Produced in partnership with HBO and HBO's The Last of Us Podcast. Stream new episodes of the HBO Original series The Last of Us Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Max and subscribe to the audio companion, HBO's The Last of Us Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. HBO's The Last of Us podcast is produced by HBO and Pineapple Street Studios

This episode is brought to you by Nissan. Nissan - EVs that electrify.In this episode of Decoding TV, David Chen and Christian Spicer discuss the series premiere of HBO's The Last Of Us. Join us each week for episode recaps and bonus episodes discussing the show!How successfully does this beloved story make the jump to TV? How well does the casting work? Does this show have anything new to add to our cluttered post-apocalyptic TV landscape? Listen to hear our thoughts on these questions, and much more!Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeSubscribe to Christian Spicer's newsletter, Let's Chat GamesCheck out Christian Spicer's videogame podcast, DLCSubscribe to David's newsletter, Decoding Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff is joined by Kahlief Adams from Spawn on Me and Gabe Patillo from Married to the Games to discuss Google's last gifts to Stadia owners, Ubisoft's worrisome emergency earnings call, Mirror's Edge developer's critique of achievements, and more! The Playlist: Vampire Survivors, Rumbleverse, Predecessor, COD DMZ, Marvel Midnight Suns, Super Smash Bros Parting Gifts!!

Welcome to the God of War Ragnarok SPOILER chat! This was recorded and first released to Patrons (patreon.com/DLCpod) back in November 2022 and now we're sharing it here too. This episode, Jeff and Christian dig into a no holds barred discussion of the details of God of War Ragnarok's story and campaign. SPOILERS aplenty, so don't listen if you don't want to know every last bit of goodness from this all-time great title.

Jeff and Christian welcome gamer and twitch streamer Bruce Greene to the show this week to discuss game cancelations and strange activity from Wizards of the Coast, HTC's newest AR/VR headset, Sony's big CES announcements, and more! The Playlist: High on Life, Dave the Diver, Fallout 76, The Last of Us Part 1, Hades, Marvel Midnight Suns Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian celebrate 9 full years of DLC, and kick of their 10th by looking back at their predictions from last year and Reckoning with the results, as well as looking forward to all the big games of 2023, including Starfield, Metroid Prime 4, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Suicide Squad, Diablo IV, Hogwarts Legacy, and so many more! Then, they step back out on the limb for their BOLD and COOL RANCH predictions for 2023!

As is the yearly tradition, Jeff and Christian welcome their friend Anthony Taormina from Gamerant.com to the show to talk through the biggest news stories of the year that was, and then share their personal Top 5 List of Favorites. What will be the Official DLC Game of 2022?

Jeff and Christian welcome Mike Minotti from Gamesbeat back to the show this week to discuss why there were no big Xbox games at the Game Awards, Chris Metzen's return to Warcraft, inconsistency in PSVR2 releases, and more! The Playlist: River City Girls 2, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, Marvel Snap, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, RTX 4090 - Witcher 3 update, Warhammer 40k: Darktide, Swordship Parting Gifts!

Support this podcast by becoming a paid member of DecodingTV.com.For Decoding TV's coverage of The Last of Us, I couldn't be more thrilled to have a co-host who's a veritable Last of Us expert. Christian Spicer co-hosts the DLC videogame podcast and is the host of The Official Last of Us podcast(!). In this introductory podcast episode, we discuss five burning questions we have about the upcoming series.The Last of Us series will debut on HBO on January 15th. You can expect the our next podcast episode to be a recap that covers the season premiere. I hope you'll consider joining us for the journey.Links:Email us at decodingtv(AT)gmail(DOT)comListen to Christian Spicer's work on The Official Last of Us PodcastListen to DLC, Christian Spicer's videogame podcastSubscribe Christian Spicer's newsletterFollow this podcast on TwitterFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to this podcast on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Christian welcome Paid DLC regular and Riot Games Lead, Lana Bachynski, back to the show this week to discuss the 2022 Game Awards in all their glory, including the biggest world premieres from the show. Plus, the FTC sues to block the acquision of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft. What does it all mean? The Playlist: God of War: Ragnarok, Fortnite, Overwatch 2, Lost in Play, High on Life, Forspoken demo, Portal with RTX, WoW: Dragonflight Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Patrick Klepek from Waypoint back to the show to discuss the new Last of Us HBO trailer, Cyberpunk 2077 getting a Game of the Year edition, Summer of Games Fest and E3 duking it out in June 2023, and more! The Playlist: Callisto Protocol, Metal Hellsinger, Marvel's Midnight Suns, Minecraft, Need For Speed Unbound, Fortnite Chapter 4 Tabletop Time: Betrayal Legacy, So Clover Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Jeff Grubb from Giantbomb back to the show this week to talk about record setting sales for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Time Magazine's inclusion of DLC in their top ten games of 2022, shocking comments from Microsoft and Sony about their own IP and viability, and more! The Playlist: Pentiment, Atari 50, Goat Simulator 3, Lapin, Soccer Story, Bravery and Greed, Ship of Fools Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome gaming social media creative, Spencer Campbell to the show for the first time to discuss the revelation that GTA almost became a movie in 2002, the end of Blizzard's deal with Netease in China, the biggest games of the PC Gaming 2023 showcase, and more! The Playlist: God of War Ragnarok, F1 22, Legends of Runeterra, RTX 4080 (Plague Tale Requiem; Spider-Man PC; Cyberpunk 2077); Vampire Survivors xCloud Touch, Sommerville VR Talk: Altspace VR, Half-Life Alyx Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Patrick Beja back to the show this week to discuss staggaring sales figures for Nintendo Switch, a promised Gears of War Netflix show, Horizon as an MMO, the Game Awards GOTY nominees, and more! The Playlist: Marvel Snap, Overwatch 2, God of War Ragnarök, Sonic Frontiers; Pocket Analogue Genesis core; Forza Horizon 5 new graphics modes, Ghost Song Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Chastity Vicencio, host and producer at Ubisoft, to the show to discuss EA's new Marvel deal to produce three more super hero games, the PSVR2 pricing and date announcement, a remake announcement for one of 1997's biggest games, and more! The Playlist: Marvel Snap, Signalis, and a lengthy non-spoiler review of God of War Ragnarok Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Mario Rivera from Point in Progress returns to the show to discuss the Witcher Netflix show moving on from Henry Cavill, Xbox Game Pass not meeting expectations, Steam hitting a new milestone, and more! The Playlist: Marvel Snap, GhostBusters: Spirits Unleashed, Yakuza 0, SteamDeck, Olli Olli World Flowzone DLC, Bayonetta 3, Sackboy: A Big Adventure PC, Gotham Knights PC, Mario + Rabbids: Spark of Hope, Of Blades and Tails, Warhammer 40k: Shootas, Blood, & Teef, Hell is Others Parting Gifts!

Jeff and Christian welcome Brendon Bigley from Marvel back to the show this week to discuss three big franchise showcase events: Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and the Sims! Which is the most exciting? The Playlist: Marvel SNAP, Mario + Rabbids, Dome Keeper, The Official Steam Deck Dock, Persona 5 Royal, Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection PC, Plague Tale: Requiem, Gotham Knights, God of War Ragnarok Parting Gifts!