Hey! Short one today but an important one as I lay out the future of the show (nothing bad promise) and where I'm at after health scares and enthusiasm/funding waves. Thanks!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome back to Patch Notes! After a brief break, Jon Bernhardt and me are back to talk all the news that's fit to print, and honestly some that isn't as well. Games and labor and me falling asleep? It's a good week, kids.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Jessica Harvey, one of the developers and creators of the ephemeral and haunting Paratopic onto the show to talk about horror games, Tangiers, writing, politics, art, and what one does when one develops a game. Completing our troika of dev episodes, this should not be missed!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ah, November 1 -- the perfect time to do our retrospective run-down of the month that was SPOOKY OCTOBER. Liv is joined by...well...me, Trev, of all people to discuss horror, videogame terror, and the many fears existential or otherwise in between. A perfect parfait to cap off the month!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the finale of the incredibly popular Are You Afraid of the After Dark, Curt and Liv opine on Halloween and terror through the most obvious avatar of darkness: Mario Mario, Plumber esq. Enjoy this last episode of a true terrifying triumph on the spookiest night of the year!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Patrick Ewing (no, not the basketball one, the other one!) to talk about his masterfully atmospheric and engaging game Neocab, as well as his work on other gems like Firewatch. A romp through design, aesthetics, ambitions, and writing with an experienced and fascinating dev. This spiritual sibling to our Jenny LeClue episode is not to be missed!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Whoa, buckle up folks, it's an extra-long Patch Notes and Jon and I go into two whole weeks of news! A truly gargantuan feat as I try very hard not to talk about Blizzard and China and utterly fail. Enjoy canceling or elevating us for our bad ideas, and stay for the takes on Disco Elysium and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome onto the show Joe Russ, the developer of endlessly charming indie gem -- and current Apple Arcade face -- Jenny LeClue, Detectivu! We run the whole gamut here and really don't spoil much at all, so listen in if you want to hear more about production, distribution, artistry, and aesthetics from one of our smartest guests yet! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome back Liv and Curt as they continue to scarerrify and ghostertain us through the month of October! This week, one that's new to me and maybe to you -- KILLSWITCH. Nostalgia, corporate secrecy, and disappearing games. Cmon, treat yourself.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome back dear friend of the show Marc Normandin to talk about all things Zelda! From the Link's Awakening remake that was just released to Majora's Mask to Breath of the Wild, it's the episode about that kid in the green jumpsuit you've been dying to hear.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv and Curt are back to talk about the romhack of your nightmares and the creepier side of Pokemon in the second episode of our spooky series of creepypasta readings! Listen...or die!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome THE Pete J, of Podside Picnic, onto the show to talk comics, adaptation, philosophy, change, time, the universe, and everything else. An episode you can be proud of...like Podside Picnic's whole ouvre!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jon and Trev are back for......the slow season. Listen, I'm sure it'll pick up soon....really! Overwatch in Smash anyone? ANYONE???Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join us for a new series in which After Dark cohost Olivia Broussard and friend of the series Curt Franklin examine videogame creepypasta! What inspires us to make terrifying fantasies about our pasttime pleasures? Find out as we dive into the dark and spooky world...of October!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Kevin Snow onto the podcast to talk about their localization of Pathologic 2, difficulty in videogames, designing games, and so so much more. A wonderful starting point for friends who haven't heard the cast yet!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome my friends to the show that never ends! On this episode, Jon and I talk Anthem! Pooping in Death Stranding! And Borderlands 3! No, I did not repeat myself three times!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this classic No Cartridge After Dark, Liv and I talk with Blink 182 frontman Mark Hoppus about gaming, music, and growing up. Not to be missed, and free for the first time! For more, check out patreon.com/nocartridge!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jon and I are back to take on the news which this week is....uh...well, it's still trailer season people, and we have to get hype any way we can. More serious stuff late this week, promise.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Welcome to the sample episode baby! We welcome Deadspin's own David J Roth to talk with you, the patrons and me, about sports, games, and Renaldo Balkman's own connection to Thomas Pynchon. If you want to hear the rest, check out patreon.com/nocartridge today!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It's a solo episode today as I discuss the history of gaming as a medium and the ways it intersects with the history of the novel! I also diagnose our current moment and look at what might be coming next.Transcription by William Lett at https://medium.com/@Hegelbon/no-cartridge-139-history-of-the-form-transcription-by-william-lett-481a5b8fcce6Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Enjoy this sample of the most recent patreon-only episode with Lana @mechapoetic Polansky! If you like what you've heard here, subscribe at patreon.com/nocartridge and tell me to make more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Francisco González of Grundislav Games to the show to talk about his experience with creating adventure games, the science of rotoscoping and animation in retro-esque design, and the direction of the genre itself! A fascinating look at craft from a wonderful guest.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A massive double-sized Patch Notes this week as we take on a truly tumultuous and upsetting two weeks in gaming. Trigger warning on this one: we'll be discussing the allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Jeremy Soule, Alec Holowka, and Alexis Kennedy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Hey everyone, if you've ever wondered what's happening on the patreon, wonder no further! Here is a sample of the full episode I have with the Go Off Kings' own Jesse @bronzehammer Farrar on politics, gaming, and, as you'll hear, a lot of other stuff. For more, you can check out patreon.com/nocartridge!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome DuckFeed's own Gary Butterfield on the show to talk Dark Souls, podcasting, the nature of games analysis, and the future of DuckFeed! A crossover event for the ages!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Join us, Liv, Jon and myself, on a slow newsweek that is NOT political, dangit!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome the members of Analgesic Productions -- Sean Han Tani (@sean_htch) and Marina Kittaka (@even_kei) -- to discuss their just-released gem of a game Anodyne 2! Learn about the game's approach, politics, aesthetics, philosophy and more in a wide-ranging interview about one of the most exciting indie titles in a while!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We are proud to welcome Alex and Kelsey, the Beachum siblings and the head developer and writer (respectively) of the magisterial Outer Wilds, on to talk about their work! So much to listen for here, including stories of development origins; questions on dialogue specifics; the full explanation (or, rather, A full explanation) of the endings; and much more. You will learn something, that's a No Cartridge promise -- absolute must listen, and thanks to Alex and Kelsey for coming on!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

An uplifting episode of mostly good gaming news! Jon Liv and I talk Rockstar, FaZE Clan, and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome the cohosts of the new gaming/comedy podcast of the moment, How Did This Get Played?, onto the show to talk about their favorite and least favorite games; the hell of making a job out of playing garbage titles; if they care about gamer minutiae; and whether they're a spinoff or not. Solid stuff from two very very funny people, check it out!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome current writer, developer, and previous co-designer and co-developer of Hyper Light Drifter Teddy Dief to the show to talk about his thoughts on the aesthetics, narrative, and, yes, politics of this masterful indie gem.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Patch Notes returns from vacation with more thrills, spills, and chills. Jon Liv and I talk parental controls in China, the new Overwatch hero, and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Nathaniel Chapman (@pedrothedagger) onto the show along with friend and cohost Liv @aveyclub to discuss Nathaniel's work in game design and development, which has stretched from Obsidian to Blizzard and soon to an exciting new chapter in cooperative game dev. Absolutely a must-listen for anyone interested in learning about the way the sausage is made.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jon and Trevor are back again with Patch Notes, even in this, the truly dead period of the gaming season. We talk about G2A gaffes, Cuphead cartoons, and Final Fantasy XIV!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Jay Tholen, the lead designer of the incredible Hypnospace Outlaw, to the show to talk about inspiration, the process of making a game, how a small studio delegates work and, of course, the Chowder Man. Don't miss this, and definitely don't miss Hypnospace, which is an absolute Top 10 game of the year.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Introducing Has Anyone Done the Reading, a new iteration of the book club already beloved by patreon subscribers! This preview will give you a taste of the work, as well, and if you like it, consider subscribing at patreon.com/nocartridge!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jon and I tackle a very special post-July 4 news block with Mordhau racism, gamer girl bath water, and even more autochess nonplussage!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Lana @mechapoetic Polansky on the show to talk about games that exist on the margins and why they're crucial to our current moment. Find more of her work at sufficientlyhuman.com or subscribe to her patreon at patreon.com/lanapolansky!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week, Olivia is out so it's me and Jon talking about what may be the slowest week in Patch Notes history! In-game ads, Auto Chess, and the tragic death of Etika this week as we try to wrap our heads around gaming once more. Trigger warning in this episode for suicide and mental illness.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Patch Notes and After Dark staple Olivia @aveyclub Broussard to the podcast in a special After Dark free edition. Find out about how the show is going to involve patrons, how you can get your questions answered, and what exactly is hiding behind that dang paywall!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Patch Notes is back and with Jon under the weather, Liv and Trev are here to go over a few hot news items including EA's suprise mechanics and Steam's new LGBTQ+ tag. A true Pride month miracle!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Bryn and Chris, the hosts of MeansTV's new Left Trigger youtube series to talk about let's plays, leftist propaganda, the value of preaching to the choir, and much more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Liv, Jon, and Trev are back to talk about E3! The ups, the downs, and everything in-between as only your favorite political news podcast could bring it. Also, brief Good Charlotte chatter and the many cancellations of Jon.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

At long last, an audio production of our classic April live show where I was joined with the immortal Liv, who helped me talk with Obsidian's Josh Sawyer about Darklands, Fallout, and his origins as a legendary narrative mind in games. Not to be missed!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We welcome Ben @packbenpack Pack to the show to talk about E3, the grind of content, and, most importantly, why Under Night In-Birth EXE: Late[st] is a game that is more than the sum of its titles.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Patch Notes with Liv and Jon -- Daigo, Death Stranding, Playdate and more!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The triumphant return of our friend Paul from Utopian Horizons, back with more of what you crave: more utopias, more horizons, and more Bioshock discourse!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A very special patch notes while Trev is on the road — Jon is joined by the inimitable Liv to talk CD Projeckt Red, PlayStation IP, YIIK, and new handheld whimsy devices! Unmissable stuff!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands