Taking a starting point from this video/essay on the RE2 Remake, TLS delves into some of the (possible) connections between Nietzsche’s idea of the ubermensch, and the systems/mechanics within the game.
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Look closely as TLS attempts to definitively parse out what Easter eggs actually are in videogames, and highlight some of the best (and conversely, worst) instances of them.
Check out What Culture’s video mentioned in this one.
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Tag along with TLS as we attempt to parse out what exactly counts as a companion in videogames, and which ones were integrated well, and which ones definitely were not.
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Sailing on the soundscapes from the days of future past, TLS steps into the genre known as synthwave; tracking its precursors and influences while highlighting some of their current favorite artists producing this unique style of music.
NOTE: All samples are solely the property of their respective owners/creators, used here only for review/ analysis purposes.
Read more at the article mentioned in the episode: https://ironskullet.com/2018/03/01/what-is-synthwave-2018-edition/
John Carpenter- Assault on Precinct 13 main theme
Tangerine Dream – Firestarter (“Crystal Voice” – opening theme)
Tangerine Dream – Phaedra (full album)
Kavinsky – Nightcall (Drive Original Movie Soundtrack)
College & Electric Youth – A Real Hero (Drive Original Movie Soundtrack)
Power Glove – Hunters (Blood Dragon soundtrack)
Magic Sword – In the Face of Evil (from Volume 1 album, and featured in Hotline Miami 2 soundtrack)
Mitch Murder- Terminator theme remix/cover
Perturbator- The New Black (from I Am the Night album)
Gunship- Tech Noir (feat. John Carpenter)
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E3 rolls around for 2019 and TLS dives in once more to cherry-pick items of interest to discuss from it.
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Surrounded on all sides, TLS attempts to navigate another genre definition, as well as the games that may fall under it, this time specifically concerning bullets hells and their variations.
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TLS backtracks and upgrades themselves during a discussion on the idea and appeal of Metroidvania style games.
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We’re back with our picks for the best games of 2018, as well as some not-so-top, a few in-between, and a look at some of the intriguing forthcoming titles of 2019.
A few friends mentioned in this episode: Michelle Iannantuono of Octopunk Media, who we interviewed last year, has recently released a trailer for an upcoming game-based project.
And check out Steevo’s noted wine supplier/reviewer of choice: International Wine Report.
Finally, Scott has a breakdown of the GDC game winners over on Dialogue Tree.
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Travel through time with TLS as we attempt to parse out how best to integrate the conceit of time-travel in videogames, narratively and/or mechanically.
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Join the “cool” section of video games, where exclusivity reigns. But is that a good thing? TLS discusses the nature of exclusive content/titles.
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