What Does This Button Do?
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA video game discussion that compares the viewpoints of a beginner and a seasoned video game player! Join Kirstin and Mike as they explore all sorts of games to find out which are the best for someone new to the world of video games!
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Stardew Valley: The Board Game
July 04, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBDear listener, we hope you aren't tired of hearing us talk about Stardew Valley because we are doing it again! Welcome to Stardew Valley: The Board Game! Mike and Kirstin discuss the first board game of the podcast and it is of their favorite game of all time! Join them as they discuss the ins and outs, the similarities and the differences to the video game, and how Mike and Kirstin met on this episode of What Does This Button Do!
Lego Games
May 02, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBDo you like Marvel? Star Wars? Lord of the Rings? Jurassic Park? Harry Potter? Indiana Jones? Are you tired of us listing things yet? Me too! Come listen to Mike and Kristin talk about Lego Games and all of their iterations on this episode of What Does This Button Do!
I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar
March 28, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBThe world is in danger and you are the only one who can save it. You are the world's greatest spy....who also happens to have telekinetic powers. Join Mike and Kirstin as they talk about how often they died while diving into the virtual reality game I Expect You to Die 2: The Spy and the Liar on this episode of What Does This Button Do!
Virtual Reality Introduction
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBThe future is now! Want to know what it is like to actually be inside of a video game? Now you can! Come and see what Kirstin and Mike think of video games in VR on this episode of What Does This Button Do?
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
February 28, 2022 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBA game that has gorgeous art and environments, a beautiful yet simple story, and fun and flowing mechanics. Also a game that will absolutely frustrate you and, at least from one account, might make you want to throw your Switch across the room. Listen to Mike and Kirstin talk about Ori and the Will of the Wisps this week on What Does This Button Do!
Time Fillers
February 14, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBHave you ever been sitting at the DMV and wishing you had something to occupy the time while you wait for your number to be called? Kirstin and Mike know EXACTLY how you feel, and are ready to talk to you about their go to time filling games. Listen in to how Kirstin enjoys games about animals and how Mike has an embarrassing amount of games in his Play Store library, on this episode of What Does This Button Do!
First Look: Haunted Chocolatier
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIf you loved Stardew Valley then we have good news! A new game from Stardew Valley creator, ConcernedApe, has been announced and Mike and Kirstin couldn't resist talking about it. Come hear their first thoughts on the trailer and what they hope to see from this new game on this episode of What Does This Button Do!
Phasmophobia
October 18, 2021 16:52 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBTis the season of Spookiness! Kirstin and Mike join a team of Ghost Hunters and investigate some hauntings in Phasmophobia! Listen in as the pair explore games to play for Halloween on this episode of What Does This Button Do!
Untitled Goose Game
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBHonk. HONK! Get ready to be a rowdy goose in Untitled Goose Game! Mike and Kirstin embody annoyance in its true form in this episode of What Does This Button Do!
Games That Didn't Work Round 1!
September 21, 2021 01:27 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBNot all games will work for everyone. Not everyone will like every game. Mike and Kirstin sure didn't! Come and hear which games just didn't click with Mike and Kirstin on this episode of What Does This Button Do!
So You Want to Buy a Gaming Console
September 06, 2021 16:32 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBAre you overwhelmed with the thought of buying your first gaming console? Do you want to get someone a console but have no idea where to start? Well Mike and Kirstin are here to help! In this episode they break down the pros and cons of the main platforms and hopefully help ease the process of choosing what will be the best purchase!
It Takes Two
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBHave you ever wanted a sample platter of different video game types in one convenient location? Do you need some haphazard marriage counselling? Do you want to have a GREAT time playing a game with a friend? Well Kirstin and Mike think you should be playing It Takes Two! Come hear all the ins and outs on this episode of What Does This Button Do?!
Hades
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAngst, Death, Sexiness? Hades has all three! Mike and Kirstin talk about the first Rogue-lite game of the podcast and that means they have died many times to bring you this episode. Come listen to Mike talk about in game currency and Kirstin make a new segment for the show on this episode of What Does This Button Do!
Borderlands 2
July 05, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBCrass humor, nonstop violence, and cartoonish gore out the wazoo! There is an amazing action game in there, but is it too much for a new player? Find out what Kirstin and Mike think about Borderlands 2 on this episode of What Does This Button do!
Gris
June 21, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThere is a lot to unpack here, but Mike and Kirstin are ready to help you through it! Get ready to dive deep into an emotional journey to find the color in your life in this episode of What Does This Button Do!
Animal Crossing New Horizons
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBPack you r bags and get ready to leave your troubles behind! Mike and Kirstin discuss the ups and downs of starting a new life on an island all your own. Come and hear what they loved and what they didn't in Animal Crossing New Horizons on this episode of What Does This Button Do!
Katamari Damacy Reroll
May 24, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWhat makes a star? Are they big balls of gas? Or are they just objects found on Earth rolled up by a Cosmic Prince? The answer may surprise you! Come listen to Kirstin and Mike talk about one of the most quirky games they have played so far and find out how you can make a sky full of stars on this episode of What Does This Button Do!
Mario Kart
May 10, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBBuckle up for safety! Mike and Kirstin are talking about one of the best franchises to have ever existed, Mario Kart! Come hear them talk about their preferred characters, tracks, why they love playing this game with their family and Mike's alternative way of playing that he learned in college! All that and more on this episode of What Does This Button Do?
Pokémon Shield
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBGet your Pokéballs ready cause we are gonna catch 'em all! Mike gets to talk about a game that he has loved since he was a young boy, and Kirstin gets to talk about a game...that she played. Come and hear all about types, starters and characters talking a bit too much on this episode of What Does This Button Do?
For the King
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBFor glory! For Honor! FOR THE KING! This episode Mike and Kirstin talk about one the more complicated games they have played together so far! Come hear them rave about the art, how Kirstin jams out on the lute, and how Mike gets confused about what a hexagon is all on this episode of What Does This Button Do?
Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBWe are talking about Donkey Kong and all of his friends today! The Donkey Kong Country series has been around for almost 30 years and we are going to be talking about the first and last installments! So grab a banana and get ready to get funky!
Unravel 2
March 15, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBCute? Yes! Fun flowly play style? You better believe it. Weirdly heart wrenching background story? Yup! Mike and Kirstin talk about their experience with Unravel 2 and all of its Yarny goodness in this episode of What Does This Button Do!
Super Mario Odyssey
March 15, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBIt's not the same old jumping, running and Goomba stomping game that we remember, but it is just as much fun! Come hear Mike and Kirstin talk about their experience with Mario games through the years and what they thought of this more recent installment in the Mario universe!
Stardew Valley
March 15, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBGet your shovel! Grab that watering can! Put on your headphones! It's time to do some virtual farming! Mike and Kirstin talk the simple life and everything that comes with it in Stardew Valley. Who knew farming could be so relaxing?
Thomas Was Alone
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBIt's hip to be square! Or in this case square and rectangular. This week Mike and Kirstin talk about Thomas Was Alone, a wonderfully adorable indie game where the main character is a red rectangle! Find out what that's all about on this episode of What Does This Button Do?
Diablo III
March 15, 2021 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBHave you ever had the desire to hunt down evil forces invading the Earth? Do you want to be a powerful hero and defend innocent lives? Do you want to take smash, bash, and meticulously cultivate the best skills and items? Well we may just have the game for you! Come listen to Mike and Kirstin talk about their experience with Diablo III and see if it might be a good fit for you as well!
What Does This Button Do? Trailer
March 07, 2021 21:29 - 53 seconds - 824 KBWelcome to our Journey into video games! We'll guide you to the right games that will help grow your love of this hobby! We look forward to playing these games and sharing them with you on What Does This Button Do?