Colin and Ben take a stab at reviewing the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, followed by a discussion on Anti-Cheat measures.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Colin 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben and Colin grapple with the gargantuan goal of grouping Games' greatest soundtracks in one list.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

A 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

TPCC 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

After 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

TPCC 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

TPCC talks uncommon or alternative takes on protagonists, followed by Colin grilling Ben on his favourite combat system.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Colin 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***Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

What 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Colin and Ben show up with similar topics and fuse them together into a good vibes chat about cherished gaming memories.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben 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!Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben 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!Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

TPCC talks about consuming (and making) gaming content online and whether or not balance patches ruin "the fun".Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Do 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!Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Colin 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

TPCC takes a look at the ever-growing "doomer" sentiment in the gaming community followed by a discussion on the preservation of video game music.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben 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***Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Which 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!Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben 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***Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

It'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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Okay, 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***…

Ben 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***Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

The 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

How 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Colin 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

This 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

The age-old debate of "fun" games vs "cool" games is examined, along with some discussion on data leaking in the games community.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben and Colin continue talking about game prices, this time with a focus on new releases, and the phenomenon of review bombing is examined.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

With 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 concer…

Ben and Colin duke it out over the best RPGs and anger the entire internet with their choices.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Game 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben and Colin talk about the recently announced Steam Deck at length. A pair of recent releases are featured in Backlog Land.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Are 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!…

This 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

What 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

The 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…

Summer 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!Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

In 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!Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Games 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***Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

The 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

The 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!Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben and Colin talk about failure and indie games. JRPGs take center stage in the backlog discussion.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Adaptations (all kinds) and remakes (all kinds) are discussed. Colin grapples with his Souls-Borne anxiety and Ben revisits a classic in backlog land.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

Ben 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.Af This Podcast Cannot Continue

In 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!Af This Podcast Cannot Continue