I talk with the wonderful RJ Lake about the super compelling D Cell Games, his work in and out of games, and of course his musical composition on the most excellent I Am Your Beast! A blast is had by all!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and I bring a post-Halloween treat as we review the up and down but largely "up" Werewolves Within! Did you know this is "based on a game"? Don't worry I doubt the actors did either.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome the marvelous Shannon Strucci back to the podcast at last to discuss the amazing Vermis by Plastiboo. The ambiguity, the dark, the hopelessness and the hope, it's all here and it's perfect for your spooky night. Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome veteran developer Nate Purkeypile -- of Bethesda fame -- on the show to talk about going indie with his first solo game The Axis Unseen. A spooky discussion for a spooky season, we delve into the world of corporate games making and why going indie has worked for Nate.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and I did into the wonderfully silly and endearing Tactical Breach Wizards! Is it a game only for tactics heads? Does the banter work? Did we like the game (okay yes I'll spoil it we did)? All this and more here on No Cartridge.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Emily (SpaceQueenEmily) joins us once again as No Wall Scroll reunites to discuss the transcendently silly Oh My Goddess! OVA. Thrill to the antics of Belldandy, Urd, and Skuld alongside the hapless Keiichi. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Trev and Sam meet up for the very last of Danganronpa v3! The long awaited conclusion, with nearly two hours of reaction and analysis from our heroes! Does the series stick the landing? Or will we end in despair?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trev return for a new episode of GG No Reread! We cover the wonderful pair of Umberto Eco's classic novel The Name of the Rose and the remarkable Josh Sawyer/Obsidian game Pentiment. Join us as we talk history, religion, writing, art, and knowledge. And video games!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trev talk about -- and disagree on! -- the 2009 lodestar film GAMER. Can the creators of CRANK and Gerard Butler really do work in depicting the allegorical distancing of self and avatar in our modern world? Well no, but what's behind that no is gonna be different depending on who you ask!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trevor cover a new indie game in Strange Scaffold's CLICKHOLDING. The uncomfortable thrill of watching someone lose their mind with the delight of forced monotony produces one of the most compelling video game experiences of the year. Join us!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Graham and Trevor return to discuss the final episode of season 3, THE GAS MAN. Thrill as Frank Pembleton is hunted by a former foe -- will he die? No. But there are other questions to be sure.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Come watch me stream on August 17 at 9AM for 24 hours at http://twitch.tv/nocartridge! And support the show at http://ko-fi.com/nocartridge! Thank you!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and I are back to discuss the wonderful Jane Schoenbrun film I SAW THE TV GLOW! Queer and trans allegories, amazing nostalgic analyses of alienation, and a spooky story! A wonderful film analyzed by a wonderful pair of hosts!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Alexey onto the podcast to talk about his recent neo-noir visual novel Man I Just Wanna Go Home! Comic talk, visual novel talk, game dev talk, inspiration talk, exhaustion talk -- we cover a lot of ground and it frankly is wonderful. Enjoy!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trevor return with their beloved GG No Reread series, this time looking at the 2022 action-adventure game GHOSTWIRE: TOKYO and Zen Cho's 2021 novel BLACK WATER SISTER. Ghosts, possession, emotion, family, and secrets through games and literature, a genuine joy for host and audience!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Paul from Emergo Entertainment to talk about their new game Fireside, the interplay between cozy and engaging, and the windy ways games can be produced.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and I review the evocative and strange Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk and talk about future projects, reading, tough texts, and horror.Games mentioned:Ghostwire Tokyo - 1:47Man, I Just Want to Go Home - 2:36Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Graham and Trevor meet to discuss the hard streets of Baltimore once again with a cold case gone wrong and a KISS related hate crime. Come join us won't you? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trevor gather to talk about what they've been up to, to preview their next episode, and to just chew the fat in a gamerly way. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sam and Trevor are back to talk about the penultimate chapter of all of Danganronpa and BOY is it a doozy. Shoot for the stars in post hype!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome back our cohost as Liv returns! Find out what she's been up to, what games have been good, and what exactly Trevor knows and does not know about Australia!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On todays' VERY SPECIAL EPISODE of No Cartridge, we welcome NC's own producer and theme songist, Julian "thirdsecond" Crocamo to discuss his new video game music album Bugged Questline. As well as a bunch of other tangential stuff as is our wont.Bugged Questline by thirdsecond: https://thirdsecond.bandcamp.com/album/bugged-questlineShadelow by After Three Seconds:https://afterthreeseconds.bandcamp.com/album/shadelowwww.juliancrocamo.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome back! It feels like ages -- this new patreon schedule will take some getting used to, but for you patient ones, I've decided to unearth one of my very favorite patron only episodes for the main feed. This is a 2.5 hour long talk with Scott "bombsfall" Benson about life, the game Outer Wilds, and everything. Plus keep your eyes peeled for some bonus stuff not on videogame episode Wednesday. Thanks so much for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Chris Person is back to talk about the games that are current and the projects he's currently working through -- appointment listening, podcast enjoyer!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sam returns to discuss the guy wrenching and excellent fourth trial in Danganronpa v3! Will a trusted member of the crew commit murder and or be murdered? Yes, obviously, are you new hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The gang returns to talk about the OTHER YKK ova! There's some disappointment, some grappling with the nature of vibes, and ultimately some acknowledgement that even sub par robot barista silent village life is better than nothing.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Something a little different as I plug my other podcast, Q for U, a question and answer show with my good buddy Josh that I think a lot of you will like. Go listen to it wherever you find podcasts and at qforupod.comIn this episode, to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of Richard Connell's legendary story (a fact we discovered only after this episode was recorded), Trevor challenges Josh to reveal his strategies for hunting... well, you know. Plus: how a dead deer caused Josh's loss of innocence, Trevor's unforgivable question to his sister, and so much more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The gang returns sans Degen (who is art displaying in Japan) to talk about the first OVA of YKK (or Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō if you're being particular). Join us as we discuss this brilliant, calming, beautiful piece of work and become at peace with our inner robot barista at the end of the world.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The crew returns to talk about space adventure cobra, the movie! Thrill to the sexy pirate cobra who falls in love with three sisters and has sooooo much tragedy and action happen. It's a blast.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Emily and Trevor reconvene the council of Tenchi to discuss two spin-offs -- a space adventure and pretty girl Sammy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sam returns for this episode of Post Hype as we dig in to the always fractious 3rd case. Is it better than last round? Well,Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The gang (Andrew Emily and Degen) are back to talk more Harlock, this time the emotionally devastating and poignant Galaxy Express 999. Get ready to rip!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome not only Andrew and Emily but also Alex Degen on the show to talk about the remarkable Captain Harlock/Leiji Matsumoto vehicle Arcadia of My Youth. Depth and wonder await as we unpack this truly beautiful film and what it has to offer even today.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We are joined by Danilo Dias of Joymasher (Blazing Chrome, Oniken, Moonrider) to talk about his work developing retro inspired games with his wife that have a fidelity like I've never seen. Super interesting and puts a name to a lot of the feelings I have when I play "legit" retro titles.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Peter Shamshiri of 5-4 and If Books Could Kill on the show to talk Twitter, Madden, gaming as an old guy, and legal brains on gaming problems. A fun episode by all measures!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sam Sheehan returns to talk Turkey, which is to say to talk about the second case of Danganronpa v3! Who knows what will happen outside of losing two more beloved cast members and me yelling about it! It's fun times here at Post-Hype as always!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Danganronpa v3 begins! Sam Sheehan and I play the first chase of the third, divisive entry in the franchise and we go through all the various emotions one would expect. A triumphant return.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Vic Rodriguez to the show to talk about MMA, gaming, violence and art! What more could you ask for!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome back Mr Highlight Reel himself, Chris Person, to talk Aftermath (the game and the new magazine), new tech obsessions, and how much is "a lot" of AliExpress orders.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Bloodberry Tart, everyone's favorite streamer and raconteur to the show to talk streaming, gaming, and content, along with her new show Skulltenders!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome the Eminent Prof himself, Jeff on the show to talk about playing fighting games but never really *competing* in them. What does it mean to love something but not be good at it? And is that a constitutive part of fighting games as a whole? We dig in!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Marc Normandin makes his triumphant return to talk to us about Compile, the little company that did! That did make several amazing SHMUPS that is. Lots of fun history and analysis here that you can see more of as Marc does more work on Compile with Paste Magazine this month!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome back to GGNoReread, as Liv and I engage the upcoming CRITICAL HITS, a collection of phenomenal collection of videogame essays edited by J Robert Lennon and Carmen Maria Machado! An amazing piece of work that we both loved talking about -- pick it up!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The always eminent Austin Walker finally arrives on the podcast, as scheduling gods smile upon us both. We talk gaming, waypoint, the industry as it is now, writing practices, and, of course, if it is the Birds year baby!! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trevor talk cinema once again and the flavor this week is the delirious Bloodstream! A slasher that is part revenge fantasy and part moral warning, you won't believe it til you hear it!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sam Sheehan rejoins Trev in a brief interlude between Dangans Ronpa to talk about the gacha phenomenon sweeping the nation -- Honkai Star Rail. Gacha discourse, games discourse, the whole nine yards, for you dear listener!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Trev are back with a Halloween treat of an episodes -- movie rankings, Halloween talk and a festive after dark for all!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We are BACK -- no cartridge returns with a bang as we complete our play through of Danganronpa 2. Sam and I spend 2 hours on the conclusion and come up with theories, musings, and jokes baby, many jokes. If you want more, the video of the podcast will be up on patreon shortly!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands