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  • Carrion is really good, possibly Game of the Year material

    Carrion is really good, possibly Game of the Year material

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    I recently finished Carrion on the Nintendo Switch. Upon finishing the game, I took to Youtube to join in the chorus of praise. However, I discovered that actually a lot of people feel this game is pretty mediocre. One of my favorite channels, Slope’s Game Room, even came away a bit unimpressed with the game. So, with this video, I try to counterbalance the tepid reactions with my very enthusiastic praise of Carrion. Carrion might be my video game of the year.

    After watching my video, check out Slope’s Game Room’s Carrion review video.

  • Do Goose Stuff (a review of Untitled Goose Game)

    Do Goose Stuff (a review of Untitled Goose Game)

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    Untitled Goose Game is my favorite type of game. It’s a video game that takes a small number of mechanics and stretches them in increasingly chaotic ways. Here, you play as a goose with the ability to waddle, honk, and pick things up. Your mission: sew the seeds of confusion among the citizens of a small town. You know, goose stuff.

    Here’s the essay I mentioned: https://calebjross.com/being-a-ninja-is-easy-in-a-world-full-of-idiots/

  • Link’s Awakening is Sad (The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening review)

    Link’s Awakening is Sad (The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening review)

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    The remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is here and it is amazing. But, having not played the orignal since I was a child, I was surprised by the story. It’s,well, it’s pretty sad.

  • A Video Game History of Chicago, Recorded LIVE! – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 026

    A Video Game History of Chicago, Recorded LIVE! – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 026


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    LIVE from Chicago, it’s Masters of Unlocking’s first anniversary episode!  This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the first-annual Cartridge Club Con (C3) in Chicago, Illinois.  We delve into Chicago’s rich history in gaming, including developers based here, games set here, and historic gaming events that occurred here.

    Show Notes

    • Epic Set List:
      • Discussion of what games we’ve been playing recently & our spoiler-free thoughts
        • Octopath Traveler (Nintendo Switch)
        • Steamworld Dig 2 (Nintendo Switch)
        • Sunset Riders (SNES)
        • Zombies Ate My Neighbors (SNES)
        • Looney Tunes Basketball (SNES)
    • Pickups:
      • We discuss our recent gaming-related pickups and scores – what did we pickup on our trip to C3?
    • Main Event:
      • Caleb & Scott celebrate their trip to the first annual Cartridge Club Con by diving into video gaming’s history in Chicago.
        • Games Set in Chicago
          • Sports, mobsters, airports, light gun shooters, train simulators, arcade games, action games, and more…
        • CES in Chicago (1972 – 1994)
        • Game Developers in Chicago
          • Midway arcade games and the legacy the developer left on the Chicago dev scene
  • Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 025

    Microtransactions, Sex Disorder, & Gaming Corpses – Masters of Unlocking Podcast Episode 025


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    We dive into a slew of gaming stories – Microtransactions, Google’s rumored console, gaming corpses, Nathan Fillion, ESPN & Overwatch , controller mods, Neo-Nazi scum, sex disorder, Fallout: New California, and more!  Plus we preview the Cartridge Club’s upcoming Chicago meetup!

    Show Notes

    • Epic Set List:
      • Discussion of what games we’ve been playing recently & our spoiler-free thoughts
        • Pillars of Eternity
        • Horizon Zero Dawn
        • A Profound Waste of Time (magazine)
    • Pickups:
      • We discuss our recent gaming-related pickups and scores
    • What’s News:
      • Why should we care about a Google video game console?
      • Family of slain teen has viewing with him propped up playing video games, surrounded by his favorite things
      • Even more indie games are coming to Nintendo Switch
      • Nathan Fillion finally plays Nathan Drake… is it any good?
      • ESPN/Disney ink exclusive broadcast deal with Blizzard for Overwatch League
      • Neo-Nazis using online games as recruiting playgrounds… in case the internet didn’t already suck enough
      • First video games, now Sex… is there anything fun the WHO thinks is good for you?
        • We learn which member of the iconic 1990’s trio TLC “Hey Past Caleb…” had the hots for
      • Score 1 for Anti Microtransactions – Middle-earth: Shadow of War is now microtransaction-free!
      • 8bitdo releases kits to mod your classic OEM Nintendo, SNES, and Genesis controllers with wireless bluetooth
      • Fallout: New California fan mod receives thumbs up from Bethesda
      • Guerrilla Games is growing
    • Main Event:
      • Caleb & Scott are headed to Chicago for a Cartridge Club meetup (July 27 – 29)!  If you’re in the Chicago area, we’d love to say hi!  Drop us a line.
  • I Just Finished Human Fall Flat | Game’s Over Review

    I Just Finished Human Fall Flat | Game’s Over Review

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    The least creative thing to say after having played this game is that Human Fall Flat falls flat. And I’m mentally exhausted after playing the game, so that’s what I’ll say. Human Fall Flat falls flat. (more…)

  • Do Easy Modes Ruin Video Games? [VIDEO]

    Do Easy Modes Ruin Video Games? [VIDEO]

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    I’m a firm believer in an easy video game. The challenge isn’t what drives me. And that’s what I want to focus on in this video. Video games aren’t simply a vehicle for challenge. And if we can accept that, then the rest of the video should be easy as pie

    What are your thoughts on game difficulty? Should games have variable difficulty selections or should games ship with a single difficulty inherent to the experience?

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