Bad End
140 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsBAD END is a videogame podcast brought to you by videogame critics and videogame makers. Each episode we talk about what we've been playing, and then dive in on a specific game, new or old.
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Palworld, Prince of Persia, Killer7
February 02, 2024 20:41 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis is the episode where we talk about Drip in videogames. What is it? Does the flavor of the week game Palworld have it? How do we find it? See what the 6-hour discord convo was all about! Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/superculturevideo Support us on Patreon to join us live and gain discord access: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part...
GOTYS 2023
January 19, 2024 01:21 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBYou know, sometimes goty awards are better from a bit of a distance. We cover some fresh categories for the year including "Most Video Game Videogame," "Fastest time to skeleton," "Openest world," "Least Scrutable Game," and of course our classic "Oh Yeah, That Came Out??" We also decide on an ACTUAL goty, obviously. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/supercultu...
Lethal Company, Cocoon, 13 Sentinels, Silent Hill 2, Astrea
December 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBKeeping it chill with some warm-to-spiced takes as we ramp up for the GOTY roasts that are sure to come. Starting with the asymmetrical hijinks of Lethal Company, the somewhat unsatisfying puzzles of otherwise-vibey-as-hell Cocoon, and 13 Sentinels, which I immediately regret having missed a couple years ago. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/superculturevideo Su...
Super Mario Wonder, Alan Wake 2, Balatro, Steam Deck
November 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBBad end is back and I guess we decided to wear our curmudgeon hats today because we're tossing wet blankets on two more of the most hyped games of the year: Alan Wake 2 and Super Mario Bros Wonder. Honestly, we really do like these games. We're simply giving a voice to those stray dissatisfactions rattling in the back of your brain. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.co...
Starfield, Lorcana, F-Zero 99
September 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBStarfield is out, and there's nothing to worry about folks, because this one doesn't pose any sort of threat to our already stacked GOTY lists. We talk about Bethesda's latest IP, in addition to Disney's new card game Lorcana and the flash-released F-Zero battle royale, F-Zero 99. Also: Armored Core 6, Unity drama, Subway Surfers, Densha De Go, and ThaBeast721's Beating Every N64 Game Challenge. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Vi...
Armored Core 6
September 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBKyle's back from Gamescom, and we're discussing both the biggest game conference of the year, and apparently one of the most exciting games of the year in the form of Armored Core 6. It's a good one, folks, and we've got a lot to say about the elegance of old-school game design, the excess of open worlds, and where we might possibly go from here. Also, the fan favorite TIPZ segment makes an appearance. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD...
Baldur's Gate 3
August 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBWe thought the auto-goty massive RPG of the year came out a couple months ago. Looks like we may have been wrong! Special guest Reid McCarter joins us to talk about Baldur's Gate 3 - the latest installment in the legendary series that manages to feels bigger, richer, and more important than any of us could have envisioned. It's spoiler free, so feel free to dive right in even as we hash out some of our biggest thematic and contextual takeaways. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the to...
Dave the Diver, Halls of Torment
July 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBGet into the loop and strap yourself in, gamer, because we're talking about Dave the Diver and Halls of Torment - two new flavors of the month that are just begging to be played over and over again. Also: Diablo 4 and the challenges of games-as-goods vs games-as-services / AAA games aping indie aesthetics and philosophy to surprising success / The spiritual return of Flash games. Check out our merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUP...
Diablo 4, Battlebit Remastered
June 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBVideo games are so fricking back. This week, we're talking Diablo IV and Battlebit Remastered, which hail the ongoing comeback of our beloved medium. We think. Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/superculturevideo Support us on Patreon to join us live and gain discord access: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a networ...
Tears of the Kingdom
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBYou know why we're here. We're tossing out new ideas, angles, themes, and insights about the hot game of 2023 and the sequel to the first game BAD END ever discussed in depth: Tears of the Kingdom! Stick around after the ending song for a mini solo-cast Josh recorded while Kyle had to step out. A few other topics discussed: - TotK as exploration of the "Permaweird" state of society in 2023 - FROMsoftian focus on deities and the sacred, as well as subversions of tradition that come with p...
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Pineapple on Pizza
April 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBWe're talking about two free games, one delightful and the other... well... a conversation-starter at the very least. Also: A Hat in Time, the Mario movie, and Boneraiser Minions. Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/superculturevideo Support us on Patreon to join us live and gain discord access: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUP...
Resident Evil 4, Tears of the Kingdom, Have a Nice Death
March 30, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBWe've seen the new Zelda trailers and are hyped for the possibilities. Not so keen on a Resident Evil remake being the big seller once again this year, though. But maybe perma-deja vu's not so bad? Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/superculturevideo Support us on Patreon to join us live and gain discord access: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is prou...
The Last of Us, Pizza Tower, Hi-Fi Rush, Atomic Heart
March 17, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWe're back. Together again. Same Bad End you know and love, but now one of us has a kid. We talk about the ~year it's been since Kyle's been on the show, the meteoric rise of video games / slow decay of gaming, and the inherent limits of rhythm action set in 4/4. And also a game called Pizza Tower. Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/superculturevideo Support u...
2022 GOTYs, Part 2
December 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBBAD END's end of the year special continues. We're joined by listeners to talk about the games, trends, and battle passes that kept us going this very rough, suspiciously quiet year. Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/superculturevideo Support us on Patreon to join us live and gain discord access: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of ...
2022 GOTYs, Part I
December 08, 2022 18:11 - 1 hour - 76 MBIt's been a minute but BAD END is BACK for our end of the year special! Kyle's still on admin leave, so we're joined by listeners to talk about the games, trends, and anime that kept us going this year. We'll be back with part 2 in two weeks! Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/superculturevideo Support us on Patreon to join us live and gain discord access: htt...
Every Zelda game, Escape Academy, Until You Fall, feat. Jacob Geller
August 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBWe're joined by video essayist Jacob Geller and editor/Superculture homie Zack Kotzer to discuss the strange impulse to dub every Zelda the "darkest ever," with other thoughts on VR, The Stanley Parable, Not for Broadcast, videogame aesthetics, and escape rooms. Check out our new merch on the merch tab at the top of our site: badendpodcast.com Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/superculturevideo Support us on Patreon to join us live and gain...
Stray, OoT TAS Showcase, film + games, ft. JJ Bersch
July 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBThe cat game is very pretty and cute but not quite everything we wanted. But still cool! Also: Film and its many connections with games. We're talking Annapurna, movie tie-ins, product placement, and Oscars-themed listener questions. Featuring special guest JJ Bersch, researcher at Blank Check Podcast. Support us on Patreon to join us live and gain discord access: https://www.patreon.com/badend Follow BAD END Videos at the SUPERCULTURE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/superculture...
Neon White, Rogue Legacy 2, Ark Survival Evolved, ft. Blake Hester
June 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBGame Informer's Blake Hester joins us as we discuss the clean speed of Neon White, nostalgia for games we missed out on, pleasurable rehashing via Rogue Legacy 2, and rock punching games. Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Matthew Slaybaugh, Eli...
V Rising, Naruto, Ranking of Kings, ft. Toussaint Egan
June 10, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBWe're back from a hiatus and joined by Polygon's Toussaint Egan to discuss the miserable state of game design via the new hot Steam hit V Rising, the recursive present and "cancelled" future, and a bunch of different anime series, including beloved classics such as Naruto and My Dress-Up Darling. Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @sup...
Elden Ring
March 10, 2022 11:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBElden Ring has been out for a minute, and we spend the entirety of this episode digesting it. From conversations about the baroque inspirations behind its arc, to discourse around accessibility, to a few surprising turns in the game's George R. R. Martin-tinged localization, we dive deep into what's likely to become one of our top games of 2022. Find this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FakabW9msZ0 Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend B...
Vampire Survivors, Pokemon Legends Arceus, Sifu
February 24, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBLet's be real, the first banger of the year (until Elden Ring) is/was Vampire Survivors, despite being a 3-dollar dodge-em-up that feels like a bastard child that could've come straight out of the Facebook ad-driven mobile shovelware camp. And yet, here we are in BAD END 112, praising it as one of the best games of the episode. Also included: the Eldritch Papers Please-ian plant identification simulator Strange Horticulture, and the lightly satisfying, heavily cringey brawler Sifu. Find thi...
Ultrakill, Ender Lilies, SOMA, Legion TD 2
January 27, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 94 MBHappy 2022 Gamers! It might be low season, but we're playing through some backlog games and some Steam top sellers to deliver you prime video game content. On the slate we've got the apparent GOAT contender SOMA (which we've just gotten around to), a latecomer for goty 2021 consideration in Ultrakill, the weeby moving wallpaper-esque Ender Lilies, and hardcore WC3 mod throwback Legion TD 2. We also discuss the prevailing perception of "quality" in games and how that interferes with good crit...
Game Of The Year Awards 2021
December 16, 2021 11:00 - 2 hours - 147 MBIt's a wrap on yet another year, and what better way to wrap 2021 than by gathering with friends and breaking down the many games and trends that kept us going this year? Sure there weren't many real Greats to speak of, but we looped through time and commiserated with online friends and saw glimpses of a couple genres at their best. So grab a glass'a 'nog, pull up a chair by the fire, and shoot the breeze about some good old videogames. Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GJkFRGS...
Arcane, Halo Infinite, Forza Horizon 5, Crab Game
November 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThis week on BAD END, we're diving into Riot's new animated series Arcane, which feels like videogame nerd fanservice (not the sexual kind) as an act of benevolence. We're also talking about Forza Horizon 5's magnetic, often overwhelming extroversion, and the half-baked tactical/arcade crossover that is Halo Infinite Multiplayer (prepared for the flak on this one). Then we're laughing at clips of Crab Game, which is an honestly-pretty-funny meme game based on the popular TV show Squid Game. ...
Metroid Dread, Inscryption, Shadowbringers, AoE4, Back 4 Blood
November 04, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBBAD END is back talking about videogames, and with about a month since our last time discussing things we played, we got a lot to cover! This week, we tear into Metroid Dread (despite digging it quite a bit). Not a bad game, but it loses a bit of Metroid's soul in exchange for some great action sequences. We're also discussing the 4th wall-breaking first-person card game Inscryption, Age of Empires 4, and Back 4 Blood - which is basically Left 4 Dead with crafting and leveling. Then listen t...
Developing Sable and Citizen Sleeper, ft. Greg Kythreotis and Gareth Damian Martin
October 21, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBIn today's episode we're joined by two special guests - game developers Greg Kythreotis of Shedworks (Sable) and Gareth Damian Martin (In Other Waters). We discuss the game development process, the act of pitching and marketing a game in a world where streaming and Steam reviews exist, the beauty and nostalgia of in-game architecture, and the secrets behind what goes into our save files. The insights may shock you. Download Sable:https://store.steampowered.com/app/757310/Sable/ Download In...
Sable, Cruis'n Blast, Dandy Ace, Gloomhaven
October 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBThis week, we're diving into the sandy, Jbrekkie-soundtracked expanses of Sable, along with a Hades-like called Dandy Ace, the ending of Deathloop, and some board games. Which, by the way, are becoming more like videogames with every passing day. We're also covering some viewer questions about things like Far Cry, NPCs, desert island games, Twitch income strategies, and critical reappraisals of older games. Apologies for the scuffed first 20 minutes of the show, by the way! Kyle forgot to h...
Deathloop, Hell Let Loose, Splitgate
September 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBIs there an echo in here? This week we're digging into the time loopy antics of Deathloop, and not the time loopy antics of 12 Minutes, which we discussed last week. We're also talking about the 20-year cultural cycle and whether or not it applies to games. We've also got the war re-enactment-esque Hell Let Loose, and a bit of organizational feng shui in the form of Wilmot's Warehouse. Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K474EZFSjNM Support us on Patreon to join us live: https:/...
12 Minutes, Psychonauts 2, Humankind, Boyfriend Dungeon, Starbase
September 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBThis week we've got our gamer plates full, but we're spending most of it airing out our grievances with 12 Minutes - a game so clunky (and occasionally desperate) that we can't help but laugh a bit at its expense. We're also talking about the brilliant Psychonauts 2, our tangled-up issues with Boyfriend Dungeon, and the spreadsheet-like antics of Humankind. Also including: Cantata, Eliza, Starbase. Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/31uBzdZYaEw Support us on Patreon to join us ...
Death's Door, The Ascent, Halo Master Chief Collection
August 12, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBKyle's slammed with deadlines, and this week's BAD END features writer/art director/Superculture Network member Yussef Cole. We're discussing Halo Reach and the lost serenity of early Halo, as well as the so-good-it's-meh appeal of Death's Door. Then we're rambling about crit (again) with new Cyberpunk twin-stick-shooter The Ascent, and talking a bit about Odin Sphere and narrative in games. Find this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J6Yc6bBxsZE Support us on Patreon to join us live: ...
Creative technology, Before Your Eyes, feat. Nicole He
July 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBThis week's episode is all about videogames' artsy, cool, well-dressed younger sibling: creative technology. We're joined by Nicole He, one of the finest in the space today, whose works include a mind-reading Tinder-swipebot, a voice-activated game that parodies CSI "zoom and enhance" sequences, and an AI that interviewed Billie Eilish for Vogue. We discuss the brilliance (and shortcomings) of creative technology, the surprisingly wide gap between creative technology and gaming, and the d...
Griftlands, Chicory, Nioh
July 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBWelcome to BAD END 101! This episode, we tackle the draw-em-up metroidvania Chicory, the flailing and absurd attack animations of Nioh, and the weird (but fun) vibes of card-roguelike Griftlands. Find us on YouTube: Support us on Patreon to join us live: https://www.patreon.com/badend BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley...
100th Episode Special! Our top 10 games ever, the last 4 years in games, and the future
July 01, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBIt's our 100th episode, and to celebrate, we're finally revealing our definitive top 10 games EVER. We're also discussing the last 4 years in videogame journalism/crit, and where we want things to go from here. Thanks to everyone for listening to our show, and here's to 100 more. This is the same audio version you know and love, but this episode also lives on YouTube with ~~video to go along with the sound. Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfO8P_s9iwkmWf9LB4LiGTg Sup...
Resident Evil: Village, Mass Effect Legendary Edition, Dragon Quest, Bloodborne
May 27, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBWelcome to BAD END's first-ever video podcast! This is the same audio version you know and love, but this episode also lives on YouTube with video to go along with the sound. This week, we're talking about the paradox of fun survival horror in Resident Evil 8, along with the potential modern appeal of a Mass Effect Remaster. Since it's a video episode, we go on a couple tangents - discussing the merits of a new Dragon Quest, the bizarre genius of Bloodborne, Fortnite Dances, and, uh, tenni...
Pokemon Snap, Nier Replicant
May 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBAs life transitions back into the weird alien world of reality, we're dipping our toes into the post-quarantine world with New Pokemon Snap and the open fields of Nier Replicant... which we're now experiencing for a second playthrough. Maybe we're more ready for a return to normal(ish) life than we think. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and sh...
Nier Replicant, Balan Wonderworld, FUNLAND, ft. Zack Kotzer
April 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBThis week we're joined by writer and FUNLAND magazine creator Zack Kotzer to talk about the lost ethos of early gamer magazines, the amusing terribleness of Balan Wonderworld, and videogame genre-busting in Nier Replicant. Support FUNLAND at patreon.com/funlandmag, and follow the magazine's accounts on Twitter and Instagram @FunlandMag for more updates. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturene...
Before Your Eyes, Adios, FFXIV, Feat. Bijan Stephen
April 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe're joined by journalist/streamer/podcaster Bijan Stephen to talk about gaming's greatest power fantasy: unalienated labor. We're also discussing the glorious perfection of Final Fantasy XIV, the ecstasy of shounen in 2021, and games like Bloodborne, Before Your Eyes, Valorant, Adios, and Deliver Us The Moon. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, ...
Loop Hero, Monster Hunter Rise, FFXII The Zodiac Age, FFVIIR
April 01, 2021 15:40 - 1 hour - 100 MBWe're back on our Normal Episode beat this week, talking about videogame core loops of all kinds - some peaceful, some way too complex for their own good, some infuriating. We're talking about Loop Hero, the new indie hotness that's taken the idle roguelike world by storm, the new demo for Monster Hunter Rise, and FFXII the Zodiac Age, an old classic we're finally playing for the first time. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the un...
MTG, feat. DIIV's Cole Smith and Storefront Church's Lukas Frank
March 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBThis week, we're joined by Lukas Frank (Storefront Church) and Cole Smith (DIIV) to talk about Thoughtseize Interviews, a new show where they interview artists and gaming personalities while playing Magic the Gathering. We talk about community-building, the value of art in an increasingly-monetized world, the crossover between music and games, taste and criticism in a pandemic, and obviously, Magic The Gathering. Follow Thoughtseize Interviews on Twitter @ThoughtSeize and watch the show on...
In Other Waters, ft. Gareth Damian Martin
February 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBToday we're joined by game creator and critic Gareth Damian Martin about In Other Waters, their new sci-fi exploration game. We discuss the interplay between game criticism and game design, the game development process as seen through the eyes of an outsider, and the discipline of architecture as it applies (and doesn't apply) to videogames. We also reveal a new partnership between Gareth's publication Heterotopias and SUPERCULTURE Network! BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a net...
Valheim, Hitman 3, Gunfire Reborn, One Step From Eden
February 11, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBNow that we've been quarantined for almost a year, we're actually playing through our backlogs. We have a lot of games to talk about, including the new Steam bestseller Valheim, the weird beautiful stealth of Hitman 3, the mindless carnage of Gunfire Reborn, and more! We're also talking about videogame patents, and arguing whether or not stealth games are actually good. Join our patreon at patreon.com/badend if you wanna join us in our Tactics Ogre playthrough. BAD END is proud to be part o...
Disc Room, Hades, Cyberpunk 2077, ft. Mukqs
January 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBThis week, we're joined by music label founder and musician Maxwell Allison AKA Mukqs to talk about videogame music, DIY and experimental spaces for music and games, a 2020 arcade-style game called Disc Room, and the inherent value of videogames (if there's any to be had). BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse...
AI: The Somnium Files, Promesa, Cyberpunk 2077, ft. Natalie Flores
January 14, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBThis week, we're joined by Fanbyte contributor and The Game Awards Future Class member Natalie Flores (@heartimecia) to talk about Cyberpunk 2077's best character, an incredible 45-minute indie game called Promesa, the anime detective game AI: The Somnium Files, and maybe even a little K-pop... BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to ...
Game Of The Year Awards 2020
December 31, 2020 13:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBBAD END's long-awaited GOTY awards are here to conclude 2020. We're hashing out our favorite picks, recapping the trends that defined the year, and making way for the videogame landscapes yet to come. So lean in real close, keep your voice down to a whisper, and make sure the coast is clear. 2020 is finally gone, and we've got some crap to talk. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Spec...
Cyberpunk 2077 (REAL review), Spiritfarer, Oxygen Not Included
December 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBThe year's biggest game - Cyberpunk 2077 - is officially out, and we're doing our best to avoid crashes so that we can actually talk about it. We're also discussing recent backlash against the game's developer CDProjektRED, as well as a sweet little game about death called Spiritfarer. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Ma...
Cyberpunk 2077 Pre-Review, Paper Mario Origami King, Aim Lab, feat. Roy Graham
December 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBThis week we're joined by narrative designer, writer, and long-time friend Roy Graham. Get ready, because we're greasing up your cyberchips and dusting off our 20-barrel plasma guns to do an ADVANCE REVIEW of Cyberpunk 2077! It is satire so please dont get mad at us. We didn't actually play the game. We're also talking about the quietly brilliant new Paper Mario game, Halo novels, Josh's ever-mounting skills in Aim Lab, and of course... card games. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTU...
Teardown, Ghostrunner, Phasmophobia, new consoles, feat. Emma Kidwell
November 19, 2020 16:40 - 1 hour - 78 MBNew consoles are out! Exciting new games are... potentially on the horizon! Joined by writer and game maker Emma Kidwell, we talk about a few recent games of interest and the inflated appeal of new videogame systems in these strange pandemic times. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and shout out to Wesley Martin, Alyse Stanley, and Joshua Jarvi...
Amnesia Rebirth, Paradise Killer, Cyberpunk 2077, feat. Yussef Cole
October 29, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBThis week, we're joined by videogame critic Yussef Cole to discuss the motherly horror of the new Amnesia game, the compelling aesthetic mishmash of Paradise Killer, and the upcoming (?) "event" game Cyberpunk 2077. We also delve into the declining appeal of graphical fidelity, and the gradual fall of realism in mainstream gaming. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our P...
Genshin Impact, Hades, Mortal Kombat 11, ft. Yung Skrrt
October 15, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBPromise yourself not to spend too much cash as we discuss Genshin Impact, the latest anime gacha craze, with producer/viral artist/streamer Yung Skrrt. We're also diving into the Mortal Kombat 11 scene, our inability to understand the appeal of "lying games," and the exhausting, lucrative world of Twitch streaming. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks to our Patreon subscrib...
Caty's last episode. Hades, Spelunky 2
October 01, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBCaty is off to bigger and better things, so this is her final episode. To stave off the debilitating grief, we send her off with love from our listeners and some good ol' gamer talk. We're discussing a new all-time great roguelike/dungeon runner in the form of Hades, and Spelunky 2 - the sequel to one of the former best roguelikes ever. BAD END is proud to be part of SUPERCULTURE, a network of podcasts and websites dedicated to the underobserved. Tweet us @superculturenet Special thanks t...