The Talkthrough

Control: The Wrapup

July 16, 2024 03:43 - 57 minutes - 45.5 MB

Another season down! In this episode of The Talkthrough, we're bringing Control to a close with some mad libs, dramatic readings, and some classic pro-con rundowns. Thanks for listening!

Control: AWE

July 08, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes - 49.9 MB

What if Stephen King's writing came to life? That's Alan Wake basically, but also the Dark Tower by Stephen King kind of, and we're not playing the former and not book-clubbing the latter (fun read though, highly recommend.) We are, however, playing the Control DLC AWE, which taps into some good good Alan Wake lore. Join us as we fear the dark, find more documents than we feel comfortable with, and constantly wonder what the F is up with this Alan guy. Thanks for listening!

Control: Foundation

July 01, 2024 09:30 - 59 minutes - 48.7 MB

Red rock and rude awakenings, listeners, it's DLC time at Talkthrough HQ. In this episode of The Talkthrough we dive into the foundations of the oldest house, uncover some uncomfortable truths about some powerful friends, make friends(?) of a powerful enemy, and say goodbye to our fall death woes. Thanks for listening!

Control: Polaris and Take Control

June 24, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes - 57.9 MB

Take Control. Take Control. Take Control. take Control. Take Control. Take Control. Take (In this episode we finish the main game) Control. Take Control (Thanks for listening!)

Control: Face of the Enemy and Finnish Tango

June 18, 2024 00:30 - 59 minutes - 49.7 MB

Okay, so admittedly we weren't entirely truthful last time. This time, we chat with our creepy hiss-attuned brother. In this episode we're taking a traumatic stroll through the tragedy of our past chasing a slide projector, musing on what could have possibly gone wrong with the super-powered test subject child, and dimension dance through the Oldest House in pursuit of the Strongest Janitor.

Control: My Brother's Keeper

June 10, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

Siblings, right? In this episode, we're heading into containment to find our brother, Bryant Charles Davi-... er, Dylan. His name is Dylan. Also he's busted out of his sci-fi prison. Typical brother stuff. You know how it is. Or you don't, in which case you're about to learn. Thanks for listening!

Control: Old Boy's Club and Threshold

June 03, 2024 09:30 - 57 minutes - 46.5 MB

It's about time... for another episode of The Talkthrough! Join us for this week's episode as we explore the research division, run into one of our most favorite face-scannable actors, and collect an incredibly important para-scientific rock. Just a handful though. That'll definitely be enough. Thanks for listening!

Control: Directorial Override

May 27, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

What's up, Talkthrough Tots? (No? Could use some more workshopping) We're on to our second game-play episode of Remedy's Control! In this episode, we're heading to Maintenance, helping out the world's most powerful and Scandinavian janitor, and CLOG. Thanks for listening!

Control: Primer & Playthrough Kickoff!

May 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Welcome to season 12 of the Talkthrough! We've switched up the format a bit this time around, as we'll be hopping straight from a slightly shorter primer into some actual gameplay in the first episode. Join us as we become promoted to the head of an organization walked into the building of fifteen minutes prior, encounter some incredibly weird vibes, and acquire a shifting and reshaping gun. Our first checkpoint is checking in with Emily Pope. Thanks for listening!

The Tournament of Champions Finale Pt. 2

May 13, 2024 09:03 - 1 hour - 40.7 MB

Alright, friends, it's time to crown the ultimate victor, the end-all be-all pinnacle of video games, the final survivor of a grueling 64-game bracket, the Talkthrough Champion of Champions! In this episode, we wrap up our Tournament of Champions and after a series of tough decisions, reach a verdict on the Best Game Ever...for now. Join us as we figure it all out and sing our love for all the games that fell along the way. The matchups: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim vs. World of Warcraft...

The Tournament of Champions Finale Pt. 1

May 06, 2024 08:48 - 57 minutes - 36.2 MB

Buckle up, game fans, because this week we're getting down to it in our Tournament of Champions! All season long we've been wittling down the competitors to find the ultimate champion of all videogamedom. Now only 16 titles remain, which means we have 8 heavyweight matchups to decide and no easy outs. Who will take the crown? Join us to find out! The matchups: Halo 2 vs. Super Mario World The Last of Us vs. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Dark Souls vs. Resident Evil 4 Portal 2 vs. Call...

Chrono Trigger: The Wrapup

April 29, 2024 08:44 - 1 hour - 39.4 MB

It's time to wrap it up, folks! Join us as we put the final touches on this season of the Talkthrough and look back on an absolute gem of a game. We'll be recapping some of our favorite moments, enjoying some of our favorite music, and hiring our favorite characters to work at a hypothetical carwash. Plus, we give out some awards! Thanks for listening! [email protected] thetalkthrough.blog

Chrono Trigger: The Final Battle

April 22, 2024 08:31 - 1 hour - 44 MB

At long last, the fated hour is upon us! That's right, friends, after a false summit last week we will actually for real definitely be finishing Chrono Trigger today. Join us as we wrap up side quests and make ready for the ultimate confrontation with Lavos, the Queen, and unskippable cutscenes. And stay tuned next week for the wraup episode, where we'll be talking about the game in its entirety. This episode covers the chapters "Fiona's Forest", "The End of Ozzie", and "Giving Cyrus Rest...

Chrono Trigger: The Time Egg

April 15, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

And we're back! with more Chrono Trigger action. More action than we anticipated, actually, so instead of finishing the game this week, we've had to add an additional episode onto this season in order to fit it all in. Fret not, because we'll be finishing Chrono Trigger next week, then moving on to our wrapup. For now, you'll have to content yourself with our trials and tribulations as we seek out the Time Egg, get fooled by a creepy puppet maker, and encounter the Frustrations. Plus, a new ...

Talkthrough Replay: 100 Questions

April 08, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MB

Hey there folks! Due to some onforeseen cirumstances, we were unable to bring you the next episode of our Chrono Trigger playthrough. Bummers all around on that one. So! We've decided to revisit an episode of ours from around this time last year: our 100th episode 100 question special! This episode was a lot of fun to prep for and record, and we hope you enjoy listening to it! Stay tuned next week for more Chrono Trigger. Thanks for listening! [email protected] thetalkt...

Chrono Trigger: The New King

April 01, 2024 15:02 - 57 minutes - 35.9 MB

We're nearing the end of our Chrono Trigger playthrough and things are getting spicy! In this episode, we dive deep under the ocean and soar through the skies as we take on the twists and turns of Chrono Trigger's utterly unpredictable story. Plus, more Tournament of Champions action and Jordan gets confused x3. We cover the chapters "Lavos Beckons" and "The New King" Thanks for listening! [email protected] thetalkthrough.blog

Chrono Trigger: What Lies Beyond

March 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Slap a berserker ring on us and let us go ham, we're playing Chrono Trigger. In today's episode, we're slinging spiced jerky, exploiting the hell out of a boss fight, and skippity hopping through time again. Thanks for listening!

Chrono Trigger: The Magic Kingdom

March 18, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

Another week, another trip through an unstable magical portal to an unknown place and time. This week on the show, Jordan and Wilson discuss console naming conventions, what not to do when you meet yourself in a different timeline, and a certain villian's provacative footwear. Oh, also we're playing through Chrono Trigger. This episode covers the chapters "Forawrd to the Past", "Unnatural Selection?" and "The Magic Kingdom" No Tournament of Champions this week, we'll be back next week wi...

Chrono Trigger: The Fiendlord's Keep

March 11, 2024 15:44 - 58 minutes - 36.1 MB

It's time to meet the villain on this week's episode of the Talkthrough. What will he be like? Will we survive the encounter? Maybe this whole thing is just a big misunderstanding? Join us to find out, plus: Wilson gets stuck, Jordan reminisces on his MMO days, and we close out the first round of the Tournament of Champions. This episode covers the chapters "The Masamune!" and "The Fiendlord's Keep" Thanks for listening! [email protected] thetalkthrough.blog

Chrono Trigger: The Masamune!

March 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 37.2 MB

The adventure continues to continue! This week, we're discussing games that borrow from other games, advanced technology from 65 million years ago, and a frog who is sad. Plus, more results from the Tournament of Champions, and Wilson totally nails the exit. This episode covers the chapters "Tata and the Frog", "The Rare Red Rock", "Footsteps! Follow!" and "The Masamune!" Thanks for listening! [email protected] thetalkthrough.blog

Chrono Trigger: The Hero Appears

February 26, 2024 10:37 - 1 hour - 40.9 MB

The Chrono-cle continues! In this episode, we discuss the merits of various post-apocalyptic wastelands, Jordan gets stumped by some jerky, and Wilson gets mad at some robots. Plus, more Tournament of Champions results! We cover the chapters "Beyond the Ruins", "The Factory Ruins", "The End of Time", "The Village of Magic", and "The Hero Appears" Thanks for listening! [email protected] thetalkthrough.blog

Chrono Trigger: Millenial Fair

February 21, 2024 16:29 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

It's time to jump into one of the most beloved JRPGs of all time. Cruise through time with us as we head to the fair, lose a princess, find a princess, and try to keep our heads on. Thanks for listening!

Chrono Trigger: The Primer

February 12, 2024 15:06 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Welcome to Season 11! This season we're time travelling back to 1995 to check out the landmark JRPG Chrono Trigger. As always, we'll begin our journey by diving into the history and development of the game, teasing out what juicy morsels we can before we start our playthrough. Join us as we discuss one of the most famous entries in the JRPG genre, learn about the "Dream Team" that created it, and get our sausages nice and greasy. We also have a couple of announcements and we kick off th...

Talkthrough Tries: Nancy Drew #11- The Curse of Blackmoor Manor

February 04, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

Hey there, sassy detectives! This week we have another edition of Talkthrough Tries, where we try out a game for a few hours and see how we like it. This time, we're finally checking out a game we've had ceaselessly requested: Nancy Drew-The Curse of Blackmoor Manor. It's a tall order, so to help us tackle this momentus occasion we've brought on Talkthrough superfan Katie Halter! She'll line us out on what the deal is with these Nancy Drew games and answer some of our burning questions befor...

God of War: The Wrapup

January 29, 2024 11:37 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Wrapup time! We've talked through God of War and now it's time to talk even more about it. In this episode, Jordan and Wilson get into what we thought of the game as a whole (spoilers: we liked it), and break it down in terms of visuals, sound, story and gameplay. Plus, we share our favorite moments from the game and look forward to the year ahead. Thanks for listening! Next week we'll be trying out Nancy Drew #11: The Curse of Blackmoor Manor. It's been highly requested and highly antic...

God of War: Mother's Ashes

January 22, 2024 11:55 - 56 minutes - 37.2 MB

Huzzah! Jordan and Wilson have beaten another game! On this episode of The Talkthrough we run through our final gameplay section and wrap up the saga of Kratos and Atreus...for now. Join us as we discuss god farts, bumblebees, and how snakes move without legs. Also we talk about the game. In this episode we cover the chapters "Jotunheim in Reach" and "Mother's Ashes" Thanks for listening! [email protected]

God of War: Between the Realms

January 15, 2024 10:00 - 58 minutes - 39.2 MB

We're getting close! This week on the Talkthrough we continue our journey through God of War and we can smell the ending. Will we make it to Jotunheim? Will we bring absolute catastrophe upon the Giants when we do? Who cares!? We have ashes to spread. Join us as we discuss what Kratos should wear, Wilson gets stomped out, and Jordan outs an undead in the middle of town. In this episode we cover the chapters "A Path to Jotunheim"and "Between the Realms" Thanks for listening! thetalkthro...

God of War: Escape from Helheim

January 08, 2024 16:45 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

Welcome to 2024, and welcome back to God of War! After a delightful holiday break we're back at it with Kratos and Co. On this week's episode we journey back to the top of the Mountain, Jordan pines for the good ol' days of sweet sweet baby boy Atreus, and Wilson can't figure out how to dodge. Join us as we continue our adventures through the realms and maybe even learn something about ourselves along the way. In this episode we cover the cahpters "Return to the Summit" and "Escape from He...

New Year's Roundup 2023

January 02, 2024 18:49 - 1 hour - 52 MB

Welcome to our year end/year beginning Talkthrough Gaming Spectacular! We're looking back at the hottest stories of 2023, sharing our favorite video games of the year, and handing out some well-deserved awards to games of the pod. Next week we'll return to our regularly scheduled programming, and be-prepared for our next Talkthrough Tries, where we'll be diving into the first few hours of Chrono Trigger. Thanks for listening!

God of War: The Black Rune

December 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

We're on the hiiiighway to Hel (buh buh), hiiiighway to Hel anyway you get it. This week we're off to Helheim to get some magic mcguffin (read: troll heart) to fix up Atreus, while Kratos faces his past, Mimir gets startstruck, and Wilson gets cold. How will our boys do against this version of the underworld, and will this be the week when Kratos finally smiles? Only way to find out is to tune in! In this episode we cover the story chapters "The Sickness" and "The Black Rune" Thanks for ...

God of War: Behind the Lock

December 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Hello friends! It's once again time to play some Resident Evi- wait, no, God of War. That's right. We're playing God of War this season. But maybe they're not so different? If only Jordan and Wilson would discuss this topic more in depth... Anyway we're still making our way through Midgard with Head and Boy in tow, and this week the Kratos Krew will face a whole new level of scale and a whole new level of smack-talk. How will they hold up? We cover the chapters "The Magic Chisel" and "Be...

God of War: A New Destination

December 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 39 MB

It's time to head up the Mountain, and maybe finish this Journey once and for all! But first, Jordan and Wilson discuss caves, Kratos deals with a nasty breath problem, Atreus lights a lantern, and no one takes advantage of the misteltoe to sneak a kiss. Also, there may or may not be a dragon. In this episode we cover the chapters ""Inside the Mountain" and "A New Destination" Thanks for listening! [email protected]

God of War- The Light of Alfheim

November 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

We're off to see the light elves, the wonderful light elves of Alfheim. Join us as we journey through dimensions to charge up our god-phone so we can use its flashlight app in this week's episode. We hop into a generations-old conflict and hopefully choose the right side, Atreus gets a bit miffed, and Jordan fills us in on what he's been doing this summer. Thanks for listening! [email protected]

God of War- Path to the Mountain

November 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

Boy! It's time to start playing God of War, and we're off to quite the start, covering a funeral, several fights with trolls, a witch, a turtle who is also a house, some dwarves (one blue, one not) and a big snake. Join us as we dive into this gem from 2018 and see if it lives up to the hype! In this episode, we cover the chapters "The Marked Trees" and "Path to the Mountain" Thanks for listening! [email protected]

God of War: The Primer

November 13, 2023 23:31 - 55 minutes - 46.6 MB

Welcome to our double digitith(?) season of The Talkthrough! We're playing Santa Monica Studio's God of War (2018) this time around. In this episode we'll take you through the development history leading up to the game's release, give a severely unfocused overview of Norse Mythology, and discuss our experience and expectations for God of War. Thanks for listening!

Talkthrough Replay: Danganronpa

November 07, 2023 18:19 - 1 hour - 51.5 MB

We'll be back next week with that fresh gaming content you all crave, but this week please enjoy a listen to our thoughts on the first few hours of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, the first in a beloved and bizarre visual novel series. Thanks for listening!

Dredge

October 30, 2023 09:30 - 51 minutes - 42 MB

A spooky holiday means a spooky game for The Talkthrough, and also fish for some reason. Not directly related. I think. In this episode we've got a Talkthrough Tries, where we test the waters of a Lovecraftian horror fishing game (you read that right) called "Dredge." We're braving the dark waters and sinking our hooks into this glowing, fleshy, dread-filled creatures around the Marrows. Join us, if you dare... Thanks for listening!

Citizen Sleeper - Part Two

October 23, 2023 18:06 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Welcome to part two of our Citizen Sleeper Talkthrough! This is a spoiler heavy episode in a narrative heavy game obviously, so please enjoy the listen and see below for timestamps of when we discuss each character ending. Thanks for listening! 3:30 ethan 5:38 Feng 9:59 Emphis 11:50 Tala 13:58 Sabine and Rabiah 19:56 Ankhita and Ashton 25:52 Bliss (also Ankhita) 35:26 Riko (Hunter/Killer/Gardener) 43:13 Lem and Mina 50:42 DLC Start

Citizen Sleeper - Part One

October 17, 2023 19:32 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

Welcome to our first two part one-shot! A bit of a misnomer now, we recognize, but Citizen Sleeper is too good of a game for us to not play all the way through, and too long to squeeze into a single episode. So lucky you, you get two! In this episode we're multitasking, space-station exploring, and doing our damnedest not get caught by just the worst type of bounty hunter. Thanks for listening!

Talkthrough Replays: The Unfinished Swan

October 09, 2023 14:59 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

We're on a much needed break this week, so please enjoy the musical stylings of one of our earliest one-shots, The Unfinished Swan, created by the most excellent Giant Sparrow.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

October 02, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

Our morale is way up there as we prepare to slay Wo Long in our latest Talkthrough Tries (name pending) episode of The Talkthrough. Join us as we play a game for hours while continuing to not entirely understand how the game works, fight secret flaming tiger monsters, and parry our way to a good time. Thanks for listening!

Bioshock: The Wrap-Up Episode

September 25, 2023 23:12 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Time to put a bow on Bioshock! Join us as we take a special trip to the past, before the release of Bioshock, and see what Ken Levine had to say about his project in the shadow of its impending release. We'll also be taking you through the familiar wrap-up conversation as we look back on our time with Bioshock and lay out our thoughts on this deliciously dark and damp action horror game. As always, thanks for listening!

Bioshock: Point Prometheus, Proving Grounds, and Fontaine

September 18, 2023 18:48 - 57 minutes - 46 MB

Welcome to the end of Rapture, because today we finish -in the words of the immortal DJ Khaled- "another one." In today's episode of The Talkthrough, we're ransacking the lamborghini of eugenics labs, playing babysitter to the 2007 World's Creepiest Child award winner, and finally putting a boot up the keister of the man behind the curtain (Fontaine). Thanks for listening!

Bioshock: Olympus Heights & Apollo Square

September 11, 2023 09:30 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MB

We'll never look at golf clubs the same way, but we're on our way to getting deprogrammed, baby! In this episode we're trying to stop doing things kindly as we slowly die, pillaging the housing of as many dead denizens of Rapture as we search for Lot 92. Some big reveals in this one as well! Thanks for listening!

Bioshock: Hephaestus

September 04, 2023 09:30 - 55 minutes - 45.5 MB

We're feeling the heat in Hephaestus this episode. Join us as we take in the scenery and slap together an EMP in this episode of The Talkthrough. Thanks for listening!

Bioshock: Fort Frolic

August 21, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 52 MB

Things are about to get real strange. We did actually for real save the trees first this time, but then we're off to the den of iniquity, and boy are our tolerances for dark twisted individuals tired. Watch out for the electrified trip wires, just a pro tip for you. Thanks for listening!

Bioshock: Arcadia

August 14, 2023 09:30 - 57 minutes - 47.4 MB

Lose yourself in the music, the moment, and also Arcadia. No really, it's a jungle out there. No really, because of all the trees an- yeah alright we'll stop. Join us as we rue the save system, try to save some trees, and meet yet another stranger on the side of a transparent barrier. Thanks for listening!

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