games & gaming culture

Games & Gaming Culture: Dynamic Difficulty

TLS defines and discusses the concept/implementation of dynamic difficulty programming in games and other possible uses in areas beyond.

Games & Gaming Culture: High Score (Netflix series)

The crew sits down for a short and sweet discussion on this enjoyable and informative series that broadly covers the fascinating and diverse history of the gaming industry.

Games & Gaming Culture: Ghost of Tsushima

TLS samurai salutes Sucker Punch’s most recent and hugely successful release, delving into why this game is so excellent on numerous fronts.

Games & Gaming Culture: Summer Digital Showcases 2020

TLS recaps a few of the digital/direct game showcases so far this season in lieu of the usual E3 and similar expos.

As mentioned in the ep, check out the Devolver Digital Direct 2020 show.

Games & Gaming Culture: Weird War II

Get out your Spear of Destiny and strap on your witchcraft-powered jetpack as TLS goes on a tour of video games that feature occult, supernatural, and/or fantastical technology alongside the traditional WWII era and setting.

Games & Gaming Culture: Next Gen Knowledge

We dive into what information and details have been revealed so far about the upcoming next generation consoles as they gear up to launch later this year.

Games & Gaming Culture: Forgotten/Hidden Gems

Following a vague precious stone-related theme this week, TLS offers up a selection of videogames from both recent and days gone by, that we feel are often over-looked or neglected.

Games & Gaming Culture: Dark Souls and Co.

TLS delve into the aspects of the From Software games and their ilk, deciding what the appealing factors are as well as what the definition of ‘Souls-likes’ could/should be.

Games & Gaming Culture: Plagues in Video Games

TLS takes the opportunity (in these uncertain times) to discuss and highlight some of the games that feature plagues, pandemics, and viruses as narrative focus points and/or core mechanics as well as conjecture on how the current climate might affect future development of such titles.

Games & Gaming Culture: Mobile Games

Lean back and let TLS lend you a hand as we discuss and debate the facets of mobile games, both positive and negative.