Welcome to episode 2 of the Push-Start Podcast. If you’ve already listened to our first episode then you’ll know a little bit about what we’re doing. We’re kicking off this podcast similar to last week’s by introducing some new voices into the mix. You’ll already be familiar with the owner or Push-Start Dan, our PS3 Guru Shaun and me but get ready to say hello to our resident film critic Ed, co-owner George and special guest Fayzal. We discuss what we’ve been playing over the past week, we chat about the latest articles from Push-Start and other news and we also have another a fun quiz.
Starting with the top 128 best rated games on Metacritic and putting them head-to-head tournament style! The round of 16 for the March Madness Podcast. Vote for which games you think should go through!
GETL Podcast says: "In episode 81 we discuss the interesting nuance surrounding narrative and lore elements within video games, and how this interactive medium is both a boon and a curse for lore junkies".
The short answer is, it depends on the game and whether or not narrative is the focus. For example, maybe it's important to provide us with the social commentary that accompanies the fall of civilization as we come face to face with the dark side of humanity in the struggle for survival. On the other hand, maybe we just need to shoot zombies, and that's cool too. The videogame medium is versatile enough to allow for either approach, some combination of both, or something in between.
As 2021 comes to a close, Brendan, Chris, Dayna, and Jordan look back on the year; the highs, the lows, and CGM's new GOTY nominations as voted on by our wonderful audience.
