This Podcast Cannot Continue
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -A podcast about video games by two friends. Ben and Colin explore topics they don't warn each other about in advance and talk about their ever-growing backlogs.
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Episodes
Episode 52: Nintendo Direct Feb 2023 and Anti-Cheat
March 04, 2023 19:38 - 1 hour - 147 MBColin and Ben take a stab at reviewing the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, followed by a discussion on Anti-Cheat measures.
Episode 51: Shadowdrops and Long Dev Cycles
January 28, 2023 19:29 - 1 hour - 118 MBColin and Ben talk about when to, and not to, shadowdrop your game, followed by their thoughts on why dev cycles seem to be ballooning as of lately.
Episode 50: TPCC OST TOP 10
January 13, 2023 02:14 - 2 hours - 230 MBBen and Colin grapple with the gargantuan goal of grouping Games' greatest soundtracks in one list.
Episode 49: Game Awards 2022 and Game of the Year 2023
December 10, 2022 21:55 - 2 hours - 170 MBA year later, Colin and Ben review their predictions for Game of the Year 2022 following the Game Awards and look once again to see the future and predict Game of the Year 2023.
Episode 48: What Games Get Wrong and When Games Celebrate Themselves
November 27, 2022 20:15 - 1 hour - 145 MBTPCC is BACK! Ben and Colin try to catch up on everything that's happened and dive into some shorter topics as they attempt to hit 50 episodes by the end of 2022.
Episode 47: What Makes A Handheld Game and The Retro Cutoff
August 31, 2022 02:04 - 1 hour - 120 MBAfter a bit of a summer's break, TPCC returns with an episode that was technically recorded in June! In it, Ben and Colin discuss what exactly makes a good handheld game before attempting to tackle when the current modern era of games starts.
Episode 46: Hot Takes and Pro Consoles
June 24, 2022 19:28 - 1 hour - 127 MBTPCC discusses their "hot takes" on game franchises they don't really know that much about, followed by the ever prevalent question of whether or not "pro" consoles are really something we need right now.
Episode 45: Alternative Protagonists and Favourite Combat Systems
June 10, 2022 21:13 - 1 hour - 145 MBTPCC talks uncommon or alternative takes on protagonists, followed by Colin grilling Ben on his favourite combat system.
Episode 44: Casinos In Games and Publisher Description Hot Seat
May 27, 2022 00:34 - 2 hours - 197 MBColin and Ben discuss why there are casinos in almost every RPG, followed by a game of sorts where Ben challenges Colin to describe what comes to mind when thinking of various gaming publishers. ***CONTENT WARNING: Toxic Workplaces, Sexual Assault, Sexism***
Episode 43: Comfort Food Games and Ports vs Remakes
May 20, 2022 03:17 - 1 hour - 145 MBWhat games are pure comfort food gaming experiences? Ben and Colin discuss before getting into why some games just need ports and not full-on remakes.
Episode 42: Summer Games and Nostalgic Games
May 11, 2022 00:21 - 1 hour - 134 MBColin and Ben show up with similar topics and fuse them together into a good vibes chat about cherished gaming memories.
Episode 41: Steam Deck Review
April 29, 2022 01:23 - 1 hour - 134 MBBen and Colin share their thoughts on the Steam deck after taking a couple weeks off to evaluate Valve's latest device. Does the Steam Deck hold up to the hype? Tune in to find out!
Episode 40: TPCC FINAL FANTASY TOP 10
April 07, 2022 19:04 - 3 hours - 288 MBBen and Colin, in their never-ending quest to annoy game fans, attempt to rank, DEFINITIVELY, the Final Fantasy games. Get those commenting fingers ready, folks, because this one's a doozy!
Episode 39: Gaming Content Consumption and Balance Patches
March 24, 2022 18:51 - 1 hour - 134 MBTPCC talks about consuming (and making) gaming content online and whether or not balance patches ruin "the fun".
Episode 38: Finishing Games and Open Worlds
March 19, 2022 03:01 - 2 hours - 167 MBBen and Colin discuss whether or not games are meant to be finished, followed by a look at the topic of open worlds, prompted by Elden Ring's takeover of the gaming zeitgeist.
Episode 37: Gaming Sponsorships and Elden Ring's Accessibility
March 04, 2022 22:44 - 1 hour - 145 MBDo mutually beneficial sponsorship opportunities exist in games? Elden Ring is being touted as the most "accessible" Soulsborne yet, but is it actually accessible to players of all skill levels and ability, and can FromSoftware do better? Tune in as TPCC attempts to find the answers!
Episode 36: Game Burnout and Gaming Lingo
February 26, 2022 02:02 - 1 hour - 135 MBColin and Ben talk about game burnout and ways to combat it, then jump into a conversation about gaming communities and the lingo that seems to emerge organically from them.
Episode 35: Gamer Doomerism and VGM Preservation
February 11, 2022 18:42 - 1 hour - 133 MBTPCC takes a look at the ever-growing "doomer" sentiment in the gaming community followed by a discussion on the preservation of video game music.
Episode 34: Save Points and RetroArch Controversy
February 04, 2022 18:51 - 1 hour - 132 MBBen and Colin look at the role of save points in gaming before diving into a recent news item regarding toxicity in the emulation community. ***CONTENT WARNING: Suicide, Bullying***
Episode 33: Systems Over Fun and What Makes a "Good Game"
January 29, 2022 01:17 - 1 hour - 147 MBWhich games have systems that make them a little less than fun to play? What are we talking about when we talk about a "good game"? The crew at TPCC attempt to get to the bottom of these burning questions AND MORE!
Episode 32: Activision/Blizzard Buyout and COVID Gaming
January 21, 2022 21:41 - 1 hour - 132 MBBen and Colin get dragged into talking about the news again by Colin and then discuss how the global pandemic has personally impacted their relationships with games. ***CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Assault, Bullying***
Episode 31: Gaming Plans 2022 and Patient Gaming
January 14, 2022 00:48 - 1 hour - 111 MBIt's 2022 and Ben and Colin are looking at the year ahead while also discussing when in a game's release cycle is the best time to buy in.
Episode 30: TPCC TOP 10 EXCLUSIVE CONSOLE LIBRARIES
December 16, 2021 05:49 - 3 hours - 262 MBOkay, this time we've done it; this one's real long. TPCC officially apologizes. However, when you're ranking consoles by how good their libraries of exclusive games are, and thereby making a sort of "Top 10 Consoles" list with a lot of caveats, it's going to take awhile. We sincerely hope you enjoy. ***CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Assault, Bullying***
Episode 29: 2021 In Review
December 13, 2021 04:08 - 1 hour - 135 MBBen and Colin look back at 2021 in all its glory and infamy, discussing the highs, the lows, and everything they can remember in between. ***CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Assault, Bullying***
Episode 28: Game of the Year 2022 and Merch
December 06, 2021 01:40 - 1 hour - 132 MBThe Game Awards are upon us as Ben and Colin look into the future and talk about what 2022's picks are going to be, followed up by a leisurely discussion about game merch and collectables.
Episode 27: Git'n Gud and The Perfect Final Fantasy
November 26, 2021 18:46 - 1 hour - 160 MBHow does one "git gud"? What would go into your personal "Perfect Final Fantasy Game"? Ben and Colin discuss in the only way they know how: at length and with many tangents.
Episode 26: Evergreen Games and NFTs Invade Gaming
November 14, 2021 17:48 - 1 hour - 152 MBColin and Ben really go out of their way to divide the fanbase with a spicy discussion on NFTs creeping their way into the gaming sphere, but not before exploring those certain games that never seem to go away.
Episode 25: Managing Expectations and Horror Games
November 04, 2021 17:39 - 1 hour - 135 MBThis Podcast Cannot Continue discusses what comes to mind when "managing expectations" and then takes a SPOOKY detour into SPOOKYLAND to discuss SPOOKY horror games and why video games are a great medium for the SPOOKY genre.
Episode 24: NSO and Emulation in the News
October 20, 2021 20:18 - 1 hour - 122 MBBen and Colin go over the new pricing of Nintendo's online service for the Switch, while also discussing the response to recent articles surrounding the emulation of Metroid Dread. Backlog gets spooky and classic.
Episode 23: Fun VS Cool and Leaks
October 08, 2021 14:21 - 1 hour - 142 MBThe age-old debate of "fun" games vs "cool" games is examined, along with some discussion on data leaking in the games community.
Episode 22: Game Prices and Review Bombing
September 29, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBBen and Colin continue talking about game prices, this time with a focus on new releases, and the phenomenon of review bombing is examined.
Episode 21: Community PR and Retro Game Prices 2021
September 15, 2021 18:28 - 1 hour - 133 MBWith relationships between game companies and game consumers becoming ever more nuanced, Ben and Colin discuss the intricacies of embracing mods and fan communities, along with some thoughts on the current retro games market in 2021. Backlog features both single player and massively multiplayer experiences. ***Since taping this episode, some concerning discourse around a mentioned content creator, Karl Jobst, has come to light. We would like to clarify that we were crediting a source and t...
Episode 20: TPCC RPG TOP 10
September 08, 2021 20:46 - 2 hours - 230 MBBen and Colin duke it out over the best RPGs and anger the entire internet with their choices.
Episode 19: Demos and Genre Revivals
August 24, 2021 22:21 - 1 hour - 137 MBGame demos are discussed, along with some genres that could really use a new lease on life. Backlog land features a fan favorite RPG series and an extra tale in a stealth action classic.
Episode 18: Steam Deck
July 21, 2021 21:29 - 1 hour - 120 MBBen and Colin talk about the recently announced Steam Deck at length. A pair of recent releases are featured in Backlog Land.
Episode 17: Post-Release Support and MMO Worlds Collide
July 10, 2021 15:21 - 1 hour - 123 MBAre patches and ongoing post-release support a good thing for games or does it lead to more unfinished releases? What happens when a star WoW streamer joins FFXIV? Will JRPGs once again make up the backlog? This Podcast Cannot Continue does not have the answers to all these questions, but they do have opinions!
Episode 16: 7th Gen in 2021 and VR Ads
June 29, 2021 00:11 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBThis Podcast Cannot Continue ruminates on whether or not the 7th generation of consoles is worth revisiting/collecting and the VR scene's ever-more-corporate state of existence is examined. Some upcoming and recent releases make up the visit to the backlog.
Episode 15: E3 2021
June 18, 2021 22:01 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBBen and Colin rattle off some quick thoughts on E3 2021 and pick some upcoming games they saw in this year's presentations as future backlog titles.
Episode 14: Game Trailers and The Future of Multiplayer
June 12, 2021 18:24 - 1 hour - 128 MBWhat makes a good game trailer? Ben and Colin investigate in the lead up to E3 2021, while also taking a look at the future of multiplayer modes in single player games and whether or not they should really just be standalone. Stealth action and some Blizzard classics are discussed as backlog picks.
Episode 13: The Switch in 2021 and Esports VS Grassroots
June 03, 2021 16:49 - 1 hour - 124 MBThe state of the Nintendo Switch four years after its release and on the cusp of some possibly big summer reveals is discussed, while Ben explores his thoughts on the corporatization of esports and the effect it has on a variety of grassroots gaming communities. Backlog focuses on some JRPGs, as one would reasonably expect from this podcast at this point.
Episode 12: SGDQ 2021 and Franchise Changes
May 27, 2021 19:49 - 1 hour - 122 MBSummer Games Done Quick 2021's games list is discussed, along with how changes (or lack thereof) in a series over time can hurt (or improve) the core gameplay. Backlog land gets visits from a familiar witch and some lesser known Metroidvanias!
Episode 11: Licensed Games and RPG Jailbreaks
May 21, 2021 22:23 - 1 hour - 102 MBBen and Colin ponder the prevalence of the jailbreak sequence trope in RPGs and take a look at the often looked-down-upon licensed game. Backlog features some childhood classics.
Episode 10: TPCC GAMECUBE TOP 10
May 06, 2021 23:40 - 1 hour - 144 MBIn this very special milestone episode, Ben and Colin duke it out over which GameCube games are the best! There'll be thrills! Chills! Seething rage that your favourite game and/or series gets sidelined for a JRPG! It's also the longest episode, technically. So, there's that too!
Episode 9: Service Games and Toxicity
April 30, 2021 22:23 - 1 hour - 132 MBGames as a service: good or bad? Ben and Colin discuss this business model while also looking at toxic behavior online. Backlog land features a critical success and an indie gem. ***CONTENT WARNING: Bullying***
Episode 8: Boomer Shooters and Entry JRPGs
April 15, 2021 20:58 - 1 hour - 122 MBThe revival of the 90s FPS is discussed, along with a look at JRPGs that could serve as entry points to the genre. In Backlog Land, Ben and Colin add to the RPG pile.
Episode 7: Hardware Preservation and Letdowns
April 08, 2021 21:33 - 1 hour - 116 MBThe guys ponder what happens when all our DS consoles and N64 controllers finally break, while also thinking about games they tried real hard to like despite...not liking them that much. JRPGs once again end up on the backlog, along with some surprises!
Episode 6: Fail States and Indies
March 25, 2021 20:06 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBBen and Colin talk about failure and indie games. JRPGs take center stage in the backlog discussion.
Episode 5: Adaptations and Remakes
March 22, 2021 18:05 - 1 hour - 104 MBAdaptations (all kinds) and remakes (all kinds) are discussed. Colin grapples with his Souls-Borne anxiety and Ben revisits a classic in backlog land.
Episode 4: Respecting Time and Spin-Offs
February 25, 2021 15:40 - 1 hour - 141 MBBen and Colin grapple with the evergreen question of how to find time for the games you want to play, in addition to discussing spin-off titles that transcended their parent series and became something unique. JRPGs take center stage in the backlog.
Episode 3: Game Preservation
February 18, 2021 18:43 - 1 hour - 127 MBIn this episode Ben and Colin discover they both wanted to talk about the same thing and proceed to do that for awhile. As usual, backlog discussion follows, this time with a theme song!