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Liv and I did into the wonderfully silly and endearing Tactical Breach Wizards! Is it a game only for tactics heads? Does the banter work? Did we like the game (okay yes I'll spoil it we did)? All this and more here on No Cartridge.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Emily (SpaceQueenEmily) joins us once again as No Wall Scroll reunites to discuss the transcendently silly Oh My Goddess! OVA. Thrill to the antics of Belldandy, Urd, and Skuld alongside the hapless Keiichi. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Trev and Sam meet up for the very last of Danganronpa v3! The long awaited conclusion, with nearly two hours of reaction and analysis from our heroes! Does the series stick the landing? Or will we end in despair?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and Trev return for a new episode of GG No Reread! We cover the wonderful pair of Umberto Eco's classic novel The Name of the Rose and the remarkable Josh Sawyer/Obsidian game Pentiment. Join us as we talk history, religion, writing, art, and knowledge. And video games!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and Trev talk about -- and disagree on! -- the 2009 lodestar film GAMER. Can the creators of CRANK and Gerard Butler really do work in depicting the allegorical distancing of self and avatar in our modern world? Well no, but what's behind that no is gonna be different depending on who you ask!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and Trevor cover a new indie game in Strange Scaffold's CLICKHOLDING. The uncomfortable thrill of watching someone lose their mind with the delight of forced monotony produces one of the most compelling video game experiences of the year. Join us!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Graham and Trevor return to discuss the final episode of season 3, THE GAS MAN. Thrill as Frank Pembleton is hunted by a former foe -- will he die? No. But there are other questions to be sure.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and I are back to discuss the wonderful Jane Schoenbrun film I SAW THE TV GLOW! Queer and trans allegories, amazing nostalgic analyses of alienation, and a spooky story! A wonderful film analyzed by a wonderful pair of hosts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We welcome Alexey onto the podcast to talk about his recent neo-noir visual novel Man I Just Wanna Go Home! Comic talk, visual novel talk, game dev talk, inspiration talk, exhaustion talk -- we cover a lot of ground and it frankly is wonderful. Enjoy!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and Trevor return with their beloved GG No Reread series, this time looking at the 2022 action-adventure game GHOSTWIRE: TOKYO and Zen Cho's 2021 novel BLACK WATER SISTER. Ghosts, possession, emotion, family, and secrets through games and literature, a genuine joy for host and audience!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We welcome Paul from Emergo Entertainment to talk about their new game Fireside, the interplay between cozy and engaging, and the windy ways games can be produced.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and I review the evocative and strange Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk and talk about future projects, reading, tough texts, and horror.Games mentioned:Ghostwire Tokyo - 1:47Man, I Just Want to Go Home - 2:36Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Support us on Patreon for higher bitrate downloads and bonus episodes. Join our Discord! This week we're talking Guilty Gear Strive and Trevor Strunk of posting on Twitter and No Cartridge podcast fame. We have good chat about metal, fighting games and Bridget as an expression of Trans joy while listening to some shredding guitars and dodgy lyrics. Links of Note: Evo Moment #37 No Cartridge Patreon Hegelbon on Twitter VGATWTOE Existential Warfare Linktree Reese's Bluesky Reese's Twitter Tom's Mastodon Tom's Bluesky Email: crtpodsystem [@] gmail CRT Artwork by JuiceZombie 00:00:00 Daisuke Ishiwatari; Naoki Hashimoto - Smell of the Game 00:05:03 Talk 01 00:17:02 Daisuke Ishiwatari; Naoki Hashimoto - Find Your One Way 00:20:37 Daisuke Ishiwatari; Naoki Hashimoto - The Roar of the Spark 00:25:45 Daisuke Ishiwatari; AISHA - The Disaster of Passion 00:29:39 Talk 02 00:48:05 Daisuke Ishiwatari; Naoki Hashimoto - Play the Hero 00:52:19 Daisuke Ishiwatari; Naoki Hashimoto - Rock Parade 00:56:24 Daisuke Ishiwatari; Naoki Hashimoto - Requiem 01:01:11 Talk 03 01:12:16 Daisuke Ishiwatari; Naoki Hashimoto - Armor-clad Faith 01:17:34 Daisuke Ishiwatari; AISHA; Naoki Hashimoto - Necessary Discrepancy 01:23:45 Talk 04 01:35:08 Daisuke Ishiwatari; Naoki Hashimoto - The Kiss of Death 01:39:28 Daisuke Ishiwatari; Naoki Hashimoto - Like a Weed, Naturally, as a Matter of Course 01:44:10 Daisuke Ishiwatari; Aisha - The Town Inside Me 01:48:21 Talk 05 02:02:55 Daisuke Ishiwatari; Naoki Hashimoto - The Name of Heaven
Liv and Trevor gather to talk about what they've been up to, to preview their next episode, and to just chew the fat in a gamerly way. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sam and Trevor are back to talk about the penultimate chapter of all of Danganronpa and BOY is it a doozy. Shoot for the stars in post hype!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We welcome back our cohost as Liv returns! Find out what she's been up to, what games have been good, and what exactly Trevor knows and does not know about Australia!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
On todays' VERY SPECIAL EPISODE of No Cartridge, we welcome NC's own producer and theme songist, Julian "thirdsecond" Crocamo to discuss his new video game music album Bugged Questline. As well as a bunch of other tangential stuff as is our wont.Bugged Questline by thirdsecond: https://thirdsecond.bandcamp.com/album/bugged-questlineShadelow by After Three Seconds:https://afterthreeseconds.bandcamp.com/album/shadelowwww.juliancrocamo.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
THIS IS A PREVIEW. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, GO TO Patreon.com/worstofall! Trevor Strunk (No Cartridge) returns once again to the horrors of Odyssey as he and the lads face down the true return of the devious Dutchman, Regis Blackgaard, in part two of Adventures in Odyssey's most notorious run: Darkness Before Dawn. Topics include the vocal dexterity of Earl Boen, the collaboration between Paul McCusker and Philip Lollar, and the deeply depressing conversion of Eugene Meltsner. Want more TWOAPW? Get access to the rest of this episode, our full back catalogue of premium and bonus episodes, and add your name to the masthead of our website by subscribing for $5/month at Patreon.com/worstofall! Trevor Strunk Twitter / Story Mode No Cartridge Audio: Critical but casual approaches to current, past, and future video games six times a week. In addition, guests will periodically share their own aesthetic and personal experiences with games in conversation! Available on Apple Podcasts // Spotify // Red Circle Support No Cartridge Audio on Patreon // Twitter Josh's Episode of No Cartridge About Thief 2: The Metal Age A.J.'s Episode of No Cartridge on Bad Mojo The Lads' Episode of No Cartridge on Final Fantasy XV Media Referenced in this Episode: “Happiness is a Water Gun”: The Maxwell/Blackgaard Erotica Adventures in Odyssey: #327: “Moving Targets” #328: “Hard Losses” #329: “The Return” #330: “The Time Has Come” TWOAPW theme by Brendan Dalton: Patreon // brendan-dalton.com // brendandalton.bandcamp.com Commercial: “'On the Importance of Muzzy at the End of the World” Special Thanks to: David Armstrong, Jake Beckhard, Ellie Philips, Dara Swisher, Jessie Cannizzaro, Audrey Brehm, Donovan Eyre, Dean Beckwith, Petrea Whittier, Greg Foster, Matt Barbot, Josiah Hughes, Patrick Willems, Graham Techler, Trevor Strunk, Josh Sawyer, Lenore Olson, Jacob Dallas, Devon, Anne Huston, Chas LiBretto, maia arson crimew, November Kelly, and Tony Ditty.
Chris Person is back to talk about the games that are current and the projects he's currently working through -- appointment listening, podcast enjoyer!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sam returns to discuss the guy wrenching and excellent fourth trial in Danganronpa v3! Will a trusted member of the crew commit murder and or be murdered? Yes, obviously, are you new hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sam returns for this episode of Post Hype as we dig in to the always fractious 3rd case. Is it better than last round? Well,Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We are joined by Danilo Dias of Joymasher (Blazing Chrome, Oniken, Moonrider) to talk about his work developing retro inspired games with his wife that have a fidelity like I've never seen. Super interesting and puts a name to a lot of the feelings I have when I play "legit" retro titles.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We welcome Peter Shamshiri of 5-4 and If Books Could Kill on the show to talk Twitter, Madden, gaming as an old guy, and legal brains on gaming problems. A fun episode by all measures!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sam Sheehan returns to talk Turkey, which is to say to talk about the second case of Danganronpa v3! Who knows what will happen outside of losing two more beloved cast members and me yelling about it! It's fun times here at Post-Hype as always!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Danganronpa v3 begins! Sam Sheehan and I play the first chase of the third, divisive entry in the franchise and we go through all the various emotions one would expect. A triumphant return.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We welcome Vic Rodriguez to the show to talk about MMA, gaming, violence and art! What more could you ask for!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We welcome back Mr Highlight Reel himself, Chris Person, to talk Aftermath (the game and the new magazine), new tech obsessions, and how much is "a lot" of AliExpress orders.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We welcome Bloodberry Tart, everyone's favorite streamer and raconteur to the show to talk streaming, gaming, and content, along with her new show Skulltenders!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We welcome the Eminent Prof himself, Jeff on the show to talk about playing fighting games but never really *competing* in them. What does it mean to love something but not be good at it? And is that a constitutive part of fighting games as a whole? We dig in!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Marc Normandin makes his triumphant return to talk to us about Compile, the little company that did! That did make several amazing SHMUPS that is. Lots of fun history and analysis here that you can see more of as Marc does more work on Compile with Paste Magazine this month!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Welcome back to GGNoReread, as Liv and I engage the upcoming CRITICAL HITS, a collection of phenomenal collection of videogame essays edited by J Robert Lennon and Carmen Maria Machado! An amazing piece of work that we both loved talking about -- pick it up!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The always eminent Austin Walker finally arrives on the podcast, as scheduling gods smile upon us both. We talk gaming, waypoint, the industry as it is now, writing practices, and, of course, if it is the Birds year baby!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and Trevor talk cinema once again and the flavor this week is the delirious Bloodstream! A slasher that is part revenge fantasy and part moral warning, you won't believe it til you hear it!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sam Sheehan rejoins Trev in a brief interlude between Dangans Ronpa to talk about the gacha phenomenon sweeping the nation -- Honkai Star Rail. Gacha discourse, games discourse, the whole nine yards, for you dear listener!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and Trev are back with a Halloween treat of an episodes -- movie rankings, Halloween talk and a festive after dark for all!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We are BACK -- no cartridge returns with a bang as we complete our play through of Danganronpa 2. Sam and I spend 2 hours on the conclusion and come up with theories, musings, and jokes baby, many jokes. If you want more, the video of the podcast will be up on patreon shortly!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
The guys played Armored Core 6, Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, and Turrican Flashback as well as talk about the PlayStation Plus price hikes, the corporate insanity of Embracer Group and more in this Big Deal! Here's the info on our guest Trevor Strunk (@Hegelbon on Twitter): 'Doom At 30' Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/doomat30/doom-at-30 Trevor's podcast No Cartridge: https://no-cartridge.com/ And as always, follow Fine Time on Twitter at @FineTimePodcast [00:00] Intro [01:54] Andre is in love with Armored Core 6 [20:12] Steve is traumtized by Turrican Flashback [27:35] Kevin plays Bomb Rush Cyberfunk [39:05] Break #1 [40:27] Trevor Strunk joins us to talk about Doom At 30 [01:07:04] Break #2 [01:07:57] Has Joe Biden ever played Pac-Man? [01:10:03] Gamescom 2023 Quick Thoughts (Tekken 8, Nightdive Studios, Sonic Superstars) [01:14:41] Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct [01:21:49] Sony hikes the prices of all PlayStation Plus tiers [01:32:17] Embracer Group shutters Volition and lays off 20% of Gearbox [01:37:02] Do you think PC mods are stupid? [01:40:36] Outro
Sam and Trevor are back to talk about the utterly world shifting chapter 6 of Danganronpa 2. Emotions! Conclusions! And more questions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and Trev resume indie game reviews and cover the wonderfully strange Off Peak! Unwanted guest in a surreal train station? You want to be there.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sam and Trev dive into one of the longest and most complex chapters of Danganronpa 2 -- there's a carnival, a funhouse, starvation, and a robot! And death. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and I talk shop and cover what we're watching reading and playing in this newest update of After Dark!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and I return to our movie review ways and discuss the charming and remarkable Johnny Mnemonic! Keanu! Ice T! Studio Interference! A wonderful cult classic all for your ears.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Happy birthday Liv! We're doing an After Dark that's on the main feed because it's all about what we've been watching, playing, and reading recently. A fun time and both an early and belated birthday present for my wonderful cohost and friend.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We return to Danganronpa 2 as Sam Sheehan and I help solve a double murder and grapple with a lot of table setting for future cases and a new friend gone rogue.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
We welcome accomplished director of game and film Haz of Hazimation to talk about his new game projects, influences, history, and philosophy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv and I resurrect one of our favorite series to discuss the transcendent Dennis Cooper novel The Sluts alongside the tremendous IMMORTALITY. See two giants (for me anyway) next to each other for the first time as we dissect them in conversation!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Liv returns to discuss the finale of one of our very favorite series, the wonderful Frog Detective 3! Thrills chills and a friendly detective who wants to solve the case by doing people favors awaits!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sam and I return to the island paradise of Danganronpa 2 to talk about our first murders, our new faves, and our most shocking nemeses. It's a wild ride and a shockingly good case 1 as Danganronpa 2 continues!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Graham and I talk two more season 3 episodes of Homicide as K:D Ratio makes its main feed debut!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Sweeps month begins with a bang as we bring one of our staples of content, After Dark, to the main feed for a quick cameo! Liv and I talk food and cooking in games, and how our own enjoyment of cooking mirrors our taste of cooking mechanics. For more of your parasocial besties, check patreon.com/nocartridge!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands