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Code Fairy Volume 1 Roundtable
November 17, 2021 07:47 - 57.7 MBJen and Six both have caught the fae fever! In the wake of Volume 1 of the episodic Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation Code Fairy, a single player Gundam story about an all-girls squad in the One Year War, the two simply had to convene to talk about. Whether we'll come back to talk about Volume 2, or just wait til the end to record again is unclear at this time, but we definitely want to talk more Code Fairy! If you want to find us on Twitter, Jen is @jbu3 and Six is @sixdettmar.
Metroid Dread Spoilercast
October 20, 2021 04:31 - 60.7 MBAfter nearly two decades, Metroid Dread has arrived. Once little more than a rumor and an easter egg in a Metroid Prime scan, not only is it here, but we've had time to beat it, ponder it, and now assemble to talk about it. Six is joined by friend of the site Lee to discuss the latest Metroid game. You can find Lee on Twitter at @UnstableArk, and Six at @sixdettmar.
The Sword Number
October 19, 2021 07:21 - 120 MBThis is all Marth's fault. Smash used to be a good, wholesome game of classic Nintendo characters. Now it's all, waifu, sempai, uwu, nakama, airdash, triangle jump, fuzzy guard, yaoi paddle, BL, glomping... it's lost. It's all because of how many swords are in the game. ...Wait. How many swords are in the game? Let's figure that out.
The Goku Number
October 06, 2021 06:16 - 72.6 MBA lot of text has been typed about how many Gokus are in Dragon Ball FighterZ. It's a lot, of that we can be certain. But there are different numbers generated, with different logic and methodology. Six and Kyrie are here to tell you the REAL skinny on "The Goku Number." Recorded live in person, so it's a LITTLE echo-y, but it's otherwise good sound quality.
Playlist Podcast 9/18/21
September 19, 2021 06:21 - 77.6 MBCONTENT WARNING: Discussion of a fictional incestual relationship, non-graphic purely the relationship. Also we spoil Twelve Minutes. The Playlist podcast returns with a guest in tow! Our usual crew of Jen, Kyrie, and Six are joined by friend of the site Ryan on this bright evening. Ryan is VERY mad at Twelve Minutes, with good reason, but they and Jen have really been enjoying Psychonauts 2. Six and Kyrie both have been playing a lot of Under Night, then went their separate ways as Six has...
Playlist Podcast 5/27/21
May 28, 2021 06:18 - 55.2 MBJust because it's a relatively quiet period doesn't mean there aren't new releases to talk about! Jen, Kyrie, and Six are here to talk about the classic mystery solving of Famicom Detective Club, Atlus's overpriced Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne rerelease, and the baffling nature of Miitopia.
Nier Replicant Spoilercast
May 23, 2021 22:27 - 165 MBExperts of the Taroverse, assemble! Six was originally booked to host this podcast, but as discussions proceeded in the buildup to recording, it became obvious that they were just not up to the task. Instead, friend of the site Ryan has graciously taken the wheel to guide a podcast on the Drakengard Legacy with Jen and Kat. Buckle in, they're going DEEP. If you want to find our hosts on Twitter, you can find Ryan at @bluestrose430, Jen at @jbu3, and Kat at @SimulationKat. Kat is also a stre...
Draft Game – Defunct Series
May 21, 2021 05:11 - 99.6 MBSony has announced it has 25 new IP in development! This after they killed off their single most creative studio for CREATING new IP (Japan Studio), and we dread to think what they will release. So the heck with Sony. Let's draft our OWN game console lineups, using exclusively dead or defunct series. Draft game time!
The Monster Hunter Rise Roundtable
April 07, 2021 18:08 - 55.7 MBLike a lot of Switch gamers, Jen, Kyrie, and Six have found themselves engrossed in the latest release from the popular but infamously unwelcoming Monster Hunter. They say Rise is "the easiest to get into yet." That's true! But that's actually a fairly meaningless statement, as the series has always been terrible to get into. How much better is this one, actually?
Kamen Ground Episode 03 – Kamen Rider Gaim Ep. 1-3
April 02, 2021 06:39 - 39 minutes - 38.8 MBWe decided to watch some Gaim! May the Fruits be with you as we delve into Urobuchi’s try at tokusatsu.…
Kamen Ground Episode 3 – Kamen Rider Gaim Ep. 1-3
April 02, 2021 06:39 - 38.8 MBWe decided to watch some Gaim! May the Fruits be with you as we delve into Urobuchi's try at tokusatsu. Dance tropes, fruit armor, and some very bizarre takes on what a "job" is. Welcome back to Kamen Ground, folks.
Playlist Podcast 2/16/21
February 17, 2021 07:05 - 63.6 MBIt's been a while since we just talked about what we've been playing: let's do that! Jen and Six talk about Super Mario 3D World, Bowser's Fury, Slime Rancher, The Medium, Suzerain, and a whole host of Steam demos. Join us! Our intro music is the Title Theme from Super Mario 3D World, and our outro music is Glass Desert from Slime Rancher.
That’s a ShenMood – Shenmue 2
February 01, 2021 04:10 - 62.6 MBWith the first episode of That's a ShenMood, we claimed we'd play through the Shenmue series and talk about it throughout 2020. But, much like Ryo Hazuki, we quickly learned that the task we'd taken on was harder than we could have ever imagined. We also learned that Six has a powerful procrastinator streak. But finally, we return. Jen, Kyrie, and Six discuss Shenmue 2.
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Game of the Year Podcast
January 30, 2021 05:23 - 42.3 MBIt all comes down to this... Game of the Year. We've played a lot of games, we have all sorts of feelings about them. But who will be crowned Scanline Media's Game of the Year 2020? Jen, Kyrie, and Six decide. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from Demon's Souls, a Japanese royalty-free music site. A big thank you to Zwimmy (@zwimmy on Twitter) for our Game of the Year art! The Nominees ar...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – That’s Our Jam Podcast
January 30, 2021 05:17 - 45.2 MBFun fact, this award category takes its name from a channel on our Discord devoted to the discussion of music, #thatsmyjam. Honestly, every year this is one of the hardest categories, as I find myself remembering music I should have nominated later and kicking myself. Jen, Kyrie, and Six assemble for the That's Our Jam discussion. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from Demon's Souls, a Jap...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Best New Character Podcast
January 29, 2021 19:42 - 41.6 MBWriting is essential to our enjoyment of games around here. Hell, there are games we think are BAD GAMES that we still have lots of affection for because of their cast of characters. That's why every year, we take time to celebrate the Best New Character. Join Jen, Kyrie, and Six to hash out our winner. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from Demon's Souls, a Japanese royalty-free music site...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Hottest Mess Podcast
January 29, 2021 03:13 - 49.4 MBWe got waaaay more than our yearly dose of Yikes in gaming's 2020. And that's putting it lightly, honestly: some really awful shit happened in the gaming world. Obviously outside of it was hellish, but we're not really qualified to talk about the pandemic and politics and all that mess? We're gonna keep it a little more light-hearted, though still not super fun. Jen, Kyrie, and Six decide the Hottest Mess in games of 2020. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up ...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Best Moment Podcast
January 29, 2021 02:57 - 40.7 MBYou can't do game awards without talking about the individual moments that blew your mind. Jen, Kyrie, and Six assemble to talk about the Best Moment in a game of 2020. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from Demon's Souls, a Japanese royalty-free music site. A big thank you to Zwimmy (@zwimmy on Twitter) for our Game of the Year art! The Nominees are: Weak Point Smashes (Hyrule Warriors: ...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Best Vtuber Podcast
January 28, 2021 23:34 - 40.4 MB2020 was really the coming out party for Virtual Youtubers, or "Vtubers." Obviously thanks to characters like Super Sonico and Kizuna Ai the concept predates 2020, but this was the year that it really hit big. Allen, Jen, and Kyrie are big into the vtuber scene. Six knows a little, and isn't much help here. Together, they will decide the Best Vtuber of 2020. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit2...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Three Kingdoms Spirit Award Podcast
January 27, 2021 20:00 - 14.7 MBThree Kingdoms was definitely the book of the year around these parts. Hell, we had a whole podcast about it! And in honor of that, we've decided to pick the character from the book who best embodies its spirit of chaos and heroism. Jen and Six decide who gets the Three Kingdoms Spirit Award. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from Demon's Souls, a Japanese royalty-free music site. A big tha...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Best Add-on Podcast
January 27, 2021 18:00 - 35.4 MBShoutouts to the add-ons. Base games are good, but with these games, additions made them even better. Jen, Kyrie, and Six discuss the best game add-ons of the year. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from Demon's Souls, a Japanese royalty-free music site. A big thank you to Zwimmy (@zwimmy on Twitter) for our Game of the Year art! The Nominees are: Crown Tundra (Pokémon Sword and Shield) H...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Game of the Decade Podcast
January 27, 2021 16:00 - 28 MBThis category is not what it seems. This isn't about 2011-2020. This is about the decade of 2020. Because oh my GOD 2020 was a year that felt like a DECADE. So let's not decide the best game of the year right now, let's talk about the games that kept us sane over the course of a waaaaay too long year. Jen, Kyrie, and Six discuss a handful of games with true staying power. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Oops! Best Anime Podcast
January 26, 2021 20:00 - 17.9 MBIt's time for one of the classic categories: Best Anime! Of all the anime we watched on Oops All Anime this year, what were the best? Jen, Kyrie, and Six decide. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from Demon's Souls, a Japanese royalty-free music site. A big thank you to Zwimmy (@zwimmy on Twitter) for our Game of the Year art! The Nominees are: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! Dorohedoro Bac...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Oops! Best Anime
January 26, 2021 20:00 - 17.9 MBIt’s time for one of the classic categories: Best Anime! Of all the anime we watched on Oops All Anime…
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Best Discovery Podcast
January 26, 2021 18:00 - 30.1 MBWhat is Best Discovery? Well, sometimes there are games you have expectations for, and they're defied. But sometimes there are games you aren't even AWARE of to have expectations for! A game just comes out and you go "wait what? I've never HEARD of this!" And then it rules! Jen, Kyrie, and Six assemble to talk about 2020's Best Discovery. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from Demon's Souls...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Best New Pokémon Podcast
January 26, 2021 16:00 - 16.2 MBDay Two of our Gimmick Awards opens with a special guest! Allen joins Jen, Kyrie, and Six to talk about the Best New Pokémon from 2020! We only got DLC this year as far as new critters, in the form of the Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra, so our options are fewer than years with new generations of 'mons. Still, these monsters are worth fighting for. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from ...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Backlog Star Podcast
January 25, 2021 22:37 - 21.9 MBA new name for an old category, our last Gimmick Award for Monday is Backlog Star! What games from previous years meant a lot to us in 2020? Jen, Kyrie, and Six decide a winner and the runners-up. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from Demon's Souls, a Japanese royalty-free music site. A big thank you to Zwimmy (@zwimmy on Twitter) for our Game of the Year art! The Nominees are: Shenmue S...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Best New Action Character Podcast
January 25, 2021 20:04 - 33.8 MBOur Gimmick Awards roll on with another new category for this year. Gone is Best New Fighting Game Character. Introducing... Best New Action Character! Join Jen, Kyrie, and Six as we figure out some winners from a stacked list of nominees. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from Demon's Souls, a Japanese royalty-free music site. A big thank you to Zwimmy (@zwimmy on Twitter) for our Game of ...
Gimmick Awards 2020 – Worst Direction Podcast
January 25, 2021 20:04 - 20.2 MBThe Gimmick Awards 2020 are upon us! Scanline Media's multi-category awards discussion begins. Join Jen, Kyrie, and Six as we start off by trying to determine the Worst Direction in games this year. Don't forget to check out the Write-Up for the winner and runners-up on the site! Our intro music for the Gimmick Awards 2020 is 8bit22 from Demon's Souls, a Japanese royalty-free music site. A big thank you to Zwimmy (@zwimmy on Twitter) for our Game of the Year art! The Nominees are: The Las...
Playlist Podcast 11/5/20
November 05, 2020 22:19 - 82.8 MBOh no, we kinda start having to think about Game of the Year stuff! Kyrie's played Ikenfell, and that might make the list! Six has messed with Watch Dogs Legion, and that... might make some kind of list! Jen's been playing No More Heroes... that's too old to make a list! Maybe we're not very good at this.
Playlist Podcast 10/13/20
October 14, 2020 05:54 - 68.6 MBAs the end of 2020 finally, finally, FINALLY seems possible, Six, Jen, and Kyrie assemble to talk about what they've been up to in games. Everybody's been playing some Hades, there's been some Spelunky 2, Jen's gotten into Star Wars Squadrons, Six has been playing Democratic Socialism Simulator, and more. At least we've been keeping busy!
The Tony Hawk Roundtable
September 21, 2020 22:39 - 39 MBWe're attempting the ULTIMATE skateboarding trick: getting a veteran Tony Hawk player and a series newcomer into the same room, and having a conversation. Also a heelflip or something. Jen has been playing this games practically her whole life, while Six has, after years of holding back, decided to dive in with the 1+2 remaster. How has the game treated them? The intro to this podcast is Superman by Goldfinger.
Playlist Podcast – Farming Games
August 24, 2020 04:55 - 43.2 MBSeeking a respite from a relentless year, Six and Jen retreated into the world of farming games. A newcomer to the field, Jen opted for Ooblets, and found a variety of choices that left her feeling a bit cold. Six is more of a longtime fan of farming titles, and opted for a return to an old home with Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. In the end, it turns to a discussion of the odd conservative instincts of a friendly genre.
Ghost of Tsushima Spoilercast
July 31, 2020 03:17 - 87.3 MBSucker Punch, a studio that is at least in our circles infamous (ha!) for bad representation and thoughtless portrayals of minorities, has made a game about Japan! Oh boy. Well, it's not as bad as you might think...? From a gameplay and art perspective, it's great! From a writing and cultural context perspective, it's a bit more messy. Six and Jen played all the way through, and now sit down to spoil and discuss it together. The intro music for this episode is the title theme from Ghost of ...
Snackline Media Jenny’s Chow 1 – Best Appetizer
June 19, 2020 04:49 - 67 MBWe've decided to give a formal name to this recurring Snackline Media feature where we talk about the best of a given food: Jenny's Chow! On this episode, Jen, Six, and Nick discuss the best appetizer!
Playlist Podcast 6/6/20
June 06, 2020 21:50 - 69.1 MBSix and Jen return with some gaming updates! Desperados 3, Terraria, Dishonored 2, and more! Join us!
Kamen Ground – Episode 02
May 27, 2020 06:06 - 51 minutes - 50.5 MBThe internet’s favorite queer toku podcast (unverified claim) returns! Returners from episode 01 Six and Crass are joined by Abnormal…
Kamen Ground – Episode 2
May 27, 2020 06:06 - 50.5 MBThe internet's favorite queer toku podcast (unverified claim) returns! Returners from episode 01 Six and Crass are joined by Abnormal Mapping's Em for a conversation on why tokusatsu should be your Sometimes entertainment. Making your hobbies your work is bad, actually! If you want to find us on Twitter, Em is @em_being, Crass is @crasspants, and Six is @sixdettmar.
The Alternate Dimension E3 Draft
May 15, 2020 23:53 - 65.3 MBE3 has been canceled. We all know this. And even if it hadn't been, it would have been a disaster. This too is known. But what if we lived in a different reality? One where E3 was amazing... not because of Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo, but because three other companies stepped up? Join Ryan (Sega), Activision (Jen), and Capcom (Six) for an all new fantasy draft for an alternate dimension console war. Do you think you can survive?
Playlist Podcast 5/5/20
May 06, 2020 05:38 - 89.5 MBWe're still here, we're still queer, neither Jen nor I drink beer! I can't say I've ever asked Kyrie. What I have asked her about is VIDEO GAMES! And Jen too. Final Fantasy XIV, Final Fantasy XV, Persona 5 Royal, Cloudpunk, X-COM: Chimera Squad, Gears of War Tactics... we been gettin into stuff! Let's talk about it.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Spoilercast
April 20, 2020 04:17 - 115 MBThey done did it now. The Final Fantasy VII Remake is actually out. They finished it. And then, subsequently, we (Six and Jen) finished it. And with both their and our tasks complete, we assemble. One of the most beloved games of all time, with an ambitious and wild new angle? Oh hell yeah, let's spoil the shit outta this thing. If you haven't, we highly recommend listening to the Abnormal Mapping Final Fantasy VII Remake episode over at abnormalmapping.com!
Snackline Media: Best Sandwich
April 03, 2020 03:43 - 70.6 MBWhat is the BEST SANDWICH? Six, Jen, and Nick sat down with a long list, and a little ways into the podcast are joined by Kyrie, to whittle that roster down to an ordered list, 10 to 1, of the 10 best sandwiches in. the. world. Join us. Our intro and outro music is Cooking Race by mathgrant from the Free Music Archive (link).
Playlist Podcast 3/18/20
March 19, 2020 00:26 - 62.1 MBHope y'all are doing well in this hellish modern wasteland! Us? Oh, we're gettin by. We've been playing a bunch of stuff, actually! So Six, Jen, and Kyrie are here with recommendations for things to play during your time indoors. Enjoy!
Kamen Ground – Episode 01
March 14, 2020 05:43 - 84.7 MBit's cuz you be strugglin in that database. Over the last handful of months, Six was converted to the gospel of Kamen Rider through watching Kamen Rider Build. Now, they're watching Kamen Rider Zero-One, the currently airing entry in the series. Since this is actually current content, this seemed like a GREAT excuse for a meeting of minds. Olivia from Novel Not New and Crasspants from Shitposting meet with Six here, on Kamen Ground, to discuss the show, the series, and talking toys. Join us....
Scanline Tabletop – Starsung Distance Episode Zero
March 13, 2020 03:09 - 49 minutes - 50.8 MBA new campaign begins, but we can’t leave space behind. This is our episode zero for Starsung Distance, a campaign…
That’s a ShenMood – Shenmue 1
February 16, 2020 08:41 - 48.3 MBWelcome to That's a ShenMood! Throughout 2020, the Scanline crew is going through the Shenmue games, and assembling to talk about them! This is our first episode, as we're hot on the heels of beating Shenmue 1! Join Jen, Six, and Kyrie as they talk about Yu Suzuki's epic tale of revenge and waiting for stores to open!
Gimmick Awards 2019 – Game of the Year
February 02, 2020 23:25 - 51.4 MBHere it is: the final award category of the 2019 Gimmick Awards. What game will take home the title of Scanline Media's Game of the Year? Six, Jen, and Kyrie sit down to decide. The nominees are: Fire Emblem: Three Houses Control Dragon Quest Builders 2 Devil May Cry V Anodyne 2 Judgment Hades A Short Hike Outer Wilds Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Gimmick Awards 2019 – Best Old Game
February 02, 2020 18:10 - 45 MBFor all we celebrate the new releases of 2019, it's just as important to look at the games that weren't new to the year, but still influenced the 2019 we had. Six, Jen, and Kyrie sit down to talk about the Best Old Game of 2019. Here are the nominees! Kerbal Space Program Shenmue Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee .hack://G.U. Last Recode Street Fighter V The Sims 4 Fable 2 Prey Pyre Portopia Serial Murder Case The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Umineko: When They Cry
Gimmick Awards 2019 – Best Moment
February 01, 2020 06:28 - 47.4 MBIt's kind of obvious to say that interactivity is what makes games special. No shit, right? That interactivity leads to an additional level of investment, makes things feel more personal. And that makes for incredible moments, where you connect with the game in a way that you won't forget. Six and Jen are here to decide 2019's Best Moment. Here are the nominees. Skipping a cutscene (Death Stranding) Making Dong Zhuo beg (Total War: Three Kingdoms) The Ashtray Maze (Control) Calling your mom...
Gimmick Awards 2019 – Best New Character
January 31, 2020 05:24 - 48.8 MBHere at Scanline Media, there isn't much we enjoy more than some good writing. As such, we always make it a point to celebrate well written characters. Here are the best new characters from video games in 2019, according to Six and Jen! Your nominees are: Polaris (Control) Emily Pope (Control) Veronica (Dragon Quest XI) Parvati (The Outer Worlds) V (Devil May Cry V) Bernadetta (Fire Emblem Three Houses) Felix (Fire Emblem Three Houses) Edelgard (Fire Emblem Three Houses) Kaito (Judgment) Ba...