Triple Click

The State of Video Game Consoles

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is it just us, or has this console generation been... weird? Kirk, Jason, and Maddy assess the current state of console gaming on the PlayStation 5, t...

Help, I'm Getting Too Old For Hard Games [Mailbag]

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy open up the listener mailbag to answer some of your questions! When should you let kids start playing video games? What gaming ...

Triple Play: Resident Evil Requiem

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Triple Click gang pull out their blood harvesters for a trip into Resident Evil Requiem, the latest entry in the longrunning horror-action-goofbal...

Why Phil Spencer Retired, And What's Next For Xbox

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason dive into the year's biggest gaming news so far: Xbox boss Phil Spencer retiring. They talk about what led to this big shakeup,...

Triple Play: Mewgenics

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off their interview with Mewgenics co-creator Edmund McMillen, the Triple Click gang dives into the game itself. They talk about the gross-out h...

Mewgenics Is Out, And It Only Took 14 Years (with Edmund McMillen)

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy bring on veteran game designer Edmund McMillen (Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy) to talk about his latest game, Mewgenics, whi...

What's The Deal With: Dragon Quest

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk dive into Dragon Quest, one of the biggest video game franchises in Japan. What's special about it? What makes it so popular? A...

What's The Deal With: Mods

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk about mods in video games: the history of the form, their favorite mods, and how cool it is that video games can be altere...

Things Are Bad In Hollywood Right Now

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about what's been going on in the film and television business over the last few years: why Hollywood is in a scary spot, ...

Help, My Dog Hates My Switch 2 [Mailbag]

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag to answer your burning questions about all sorts of things, from the gambling epidemic to our favorite funn...

Our Predictions for 2026

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason go back through 2025's predictions to see who won the annual bet, then make some new predictions for the year to come!One More ...

(BONUS) We Beat The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk have left the temple of time, set out across Hyrule, and defeated the evil Ganondorf.  They can finally go back to being kids...

Our Favorite Video Games of 2025

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason cap off 2025 with a hearty discussion of the year's best games.One More Thing:Kirk: The Onion (Print Edition)Maddy: Hedda (2025...

The Good And Bad Of The Game Awards 2025

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk through this year's Game Awards show, from the big reveals (Star Wars! Divinity!) to the Clair Obscur sweep. They talk abo...

Triple Play: Metroid Prime 4

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk put on their Varia Suits for a dive into Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the latest adventure of bounty hunter Samus Aran. They talk a...

Gaming's Biggest Night XII: The Revenge

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweep The Game Awards? Why was Blue Prince snubbed? And does The Burnt Peanut have a chance against Sakura Miko? This...

Which Parts of EA Would We Want To Buy?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What would Triple Click do if they had the chance to buy pieces of EA? Why do so many people talk about games before finishing them? How do patches im...

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Roundtable (with Tom Bissell, Liam McIntyre, & Matthew Seiji Burns)

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk has really been enjoying the medieval role-playing game Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, but Maddy and Jason both weren't playing, so he didn't have...

Dispatch Sticks The Landing

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk have played through all of Dispatch, the new narrative superhero game from a crew of former Telltale directors, and there's a w...

The RPGs of 2025 (with Cameron Kunzelman)

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason bring on special guest Cameron Kunzelman to talk about this year's suite of roleplaying games, from Avowed to Clair Obscur: Exp...

The Séance of Blake Manor Is A Delightful Detective Game

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk are all playing The Séance of Blake Manor, a new detective game about a spooky manor full of — OOOOOOOOHHHHH — Kirk, stop ...

Triple Play: The Outer Worlds 2

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason put on their capitalism hats and go to space for a trip to The Outer Worlds 2, the latest roleplaying game from Obsidian. They ...

Hades 2, Keeper, Ball x Pit, and More Fall Games

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a video-game grab bag as the Triple Click gang talks about some of the games they've been playing recently. They dive into Double Fine's...

What Makes a Game Wear Out Its Welcome? (Mailbag)

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That's right: it's another mailbag! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about the criteria of a dad game, print vs web journalism, and when you know that a vi...

Did The Activision Purchase Ruin Xbox? (Mailbag)

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did the $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard ruin Xbox? How do you build a new studio while simultaneously making a video game? And what's u...

EA Goes Private And We Play Ghost of Yōtei

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy convene to talk about the big news of the week — Electronic Arts going private as part of a $55 billion leveraged buyout — ...

Final Fantasy Tactics: It's Still Good

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason are all playing the new remaster of Final Fantasy Tactics, which is widely considered to be one of the greatest games ever made...

Nintendo News and More Silksong

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy convene to discuss all the news in the latest Nintendo Direct, from the Super Mario Galaxy movie to a new Fire Emblem and the m...

Triple Play: Hollow Knight: Silksong

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk finally crack into the long-awaited Silksong, the sequel to Hollow Knight that was seven years in the making. They talk about h...

How Hollow Knight Became Such A Phenomenon

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this, the day of Silksong's release, it's time to go back to where it all began: Hollow Knight! The Triple Click gang talks about Team Cherry's 201...

Silksong, Metal Gear Solid, Mafia, And More

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy react to the news that Silksong will be out very soon, then talk about some of the games they've been playing, including Metal ...

(BONUS) We Solve Your Toughest Conundrums

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LINKS:Plante's video game podcasts The Besties and Post GamesSupport Triple Click: http://maximumfun.org/joinAll-New Triple Click Merch!! https://max...

Where Is The Line For AI in Game Development?

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy open up the mailbag to answer some of your questions! What's the ideal skill level for a video game reviewer? What's the funnie...

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Is Still Magic

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk whip out their ocarinas for a trip to the past in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, the 1998 masterpiece that set a new bar...

Before You Play That Game, Ask Mastercard For Permission

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Before we play video games, it's important to get consent from relevant parties, such as Visa and Mastercard. This week, the Triple Click gang talks a...

Triple Play: Donkey Kong Bananza

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OH, BANANA! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy punch through some rocks for Donkey Kong Bananza, the first big single-player Switch 2 exclusive and the latest gam...

How Old is Link? (And Other Important Questions, LIVE from Portland)

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LIVE from Portland, it's Triple Click! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason reach into the Gamer hat and answer some audience questions. It gets a little off the ra...

Should You Get A Switch Or Switch 2?

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up the mailbag for some of your burning questions. Should a family that's never gotten a Switch before get a Switch 1 or S...

Writing Video Games and Andor (with Tom Bissell)

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Triple Click brings on Tom Bissell, writer of video games, books, TV shows and the final three episodes of Andor season 2. They talk about how he went...

Triple Play: Death Stranding 2

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason take their Kas to the Beach for a trip through Hideo Kojima's latest action game, Death Stranding 2. They talk about the change...

Date Everything! (with Ray Chase)

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy bring on special guest Ray Chase (Final Fantasy XV, Play Nice) to talk about his experiences as a voice actor and his new game,...

Summer Game Fest, Switch 2 Impressions

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy and Jason are home from Summer Game Fest, where they played a bunch of upcoming games. Kirk watched some cool announcements. And everyone's got ...

The Switch 2 Is Finally Here

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Nintendo released its first new console in eight years... and the Triple Click gang doesn't have it yet. But that won't stop Jason, Maddy, and ...

Triple Play: Elden Ring Nightreign

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arise, tarnished, and watch out for server errors. Jason, Kirk, and Maddy team up for some co-op in Elden Ring: Nightreign, the new multiplayer spinof...

What's The Deal With: DOOM

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason grab their chainsaws and get ready to slay some aliens (demons?) in DOOM: The Dark Ages, the latest game from id Software. They...

Can Dreamhaven Recreate The Blizzard Magic?

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can the magic of old-school Blizzard ever be recreated? Dreamhaven, a company started by Blizzard co-founder Mike Morhaime and a whole bunch of other ...

GTA VI Delay and More Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Grand Theft Auto VI is delayed to 2026... but Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is not! This week, the gang talks about both games, starting with some thoug...

Oblivion Remastered, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, And More

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion got a surprise remaster, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 received rave reviews, and The Hundred Line: Defense Academy is wa...

Why Are Games So Much Like Jobs?

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How should video game consoles differentiate themselves without exclusives? Do games make us more or less lonely? And are RPGs popular because they fe...

Everyone's Reacting Totally Normally To Blue Prince

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blue Prince is out, and people are definitely having a normal one. Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk about some of the initial player reactions to the highe...

Blue Prince Really Is That Good

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blue Prince is the best-reviewed game of 2025 so far... but does it live up to the hype? Yes, yes it does. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about the game'...

Jason Played The Switch 2

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to yesterday's Nintendo Direct, we now know a lot more about the Nintendo Switch 2, from the price (high!) to the release date (soon!) to the f...

Triple Play: Assassin's Creed Shadows

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a new Assassin's Creed out, and there's lots to discuss. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk about the structure of Assassin's Creed Shadows, the bala...

What Would We Do In The Video Game Industry?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If the Triple Click gang worked in the video game industry, what would they each do? What's it like to pitch a game? And should Steam bring back its G...

Wanderstop, Split Fiction, and More New Games

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Video games: they're cool! There are a lot of new games out, so let's talk about them. Games discussed this week: Wanderstop, Expelled, Split Fiction,...

Triple Play: Monster Hunter Wilds

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason grab their Palicoes and pull out their dual blades for a monster hunt extraordinaire. This week, the gang is talking about Capc...

Why The Video Game Industry Is Struggling

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's with the video game industry? Over the last three years, tens of thousands of jobs have been cut, dozens of studios were shut down and countles...

Triple Play: Avowed

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The gang takes a deep dive into Obsidian's latest roleplaying game, Avowed. They talk about the crunchy combat, the ramifications of story decisions, ...

What's The Deal With: Civilization Games?

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Civilization VII is out this week, and it's time to break down Sid Meier's iconic series. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about their favorite games in th...

And The Winner Of The Console War Is... PC

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The console wars are over. The winner? PC gaming! This week, the Triple Click gang gets into Maddy's recent quest to build a new PC and some of their ...

Please Let Us Fix Your Video Game Name

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering what makes some video game titles good and some bad? Just bring in Triple Click Consulting — we've got you covered. This week, the gang go...

Switch 2: Switch Harder

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nintendo officially announced the Switch 2 last week, and there's oh so much to discuss. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk give their initial impressions of Nint...

Why Do Games Cost So Much to Make?

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How have video game budgets skyrocketed to the hundreds of millions? What are some good video games for elderly people? And is it possible there's a g...

Our Predictions for 2025

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy revisit last year's predictions to see what game they'll be playing this year, then go through some new predictions for 2025, f...

Triple Quest, Act 3: All Good Things...

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a race to the top as Leon, Key, and Bing reckon with a ghost from the past... and some imps in the present. Leon makes a surprising discovery. Ke...

Our Favorite Video Games of 2024

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the best games of the year! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason go through 2024's lineup and talk about their favorites.GAME OF THE YEAR:Kirk:Balatro...

The Game Awards and Indiana Jones

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy talk about The Game Awards 2024 (and determine the predictions winner) before breaking down Indiana Jones and the Great Circle,...

Gaming's Biggest Night (Since The Last One)

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, it's time for gaming's biggest night. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason go through each category at the 2024 Game Awards, from Game of the Year to Conte...

What's the Deal With: Dungeons & Dragons?

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grab your D20 and roll initiative — it's time to talk Dungeons & Dragons. Inspired by their recent Triple Quest journey, the gang talks about their ...

Triple Quest, Act 2: Entering and Breaking

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On part two of Triple Quest, the trio visits the library. Leon and Luther take their relationship to the next level. Bing plays some piano. Key gets i...

STALKER 2, Rise of the Golden Idol, and More

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a Thanksgiving cornucopia full of video games as the Triple Click gang talks about what they've been playing. They discuss Rise of the Golden Ido...

How to Make Friends and Have Better Conversations

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You all asked for advice, so here it is! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason open up the mailbag for a special Burning Questions all about life advice. They talk a...

Triple Play: Dragon Age: The Veilguard

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk and Maddy have played a lot of Dragon Age: The Veilguard! Jason... well, Jason can just listen. The gang talks about BioWare's latest RPG and how...

Metaphor, Dragon Age, and What Makes a Great RPG Party

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Triple Click gathers their party for a discussion of ensemble casts. They talk about Metaphor: ReFantazio, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and other RPGs t...

What's The Deal With: Dragon Age?

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time in ten years, a new Dragon Age is out this week. Maddy and Jason give some quick impressions on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, then get...

Triple Quest, Act 1: The Call of Adventure

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bing, Leon, and Key hear from an old friend. A tchotchke seller has an unexpected windfall. Thornhold's friendliest guard makes some new acquaintances...

Triple Quest: Planning and Character Creation

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason and Kirk sit down with guest game master Matthew Mercer to roll their characters and plan out the coming adventure.Listen to Act Two righ...

What Do You Do About That One Jerk In Chat?

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you handle that one jerk in your gaming group? What games are good for each season? And what don't Kirk, Jason, and Maddy agree on? This week, ...

Triple Play: Metaphor: ReFantazio

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy take a deep dive into Metaphor: ReFantazio, the new game from a team of former Persona directors at Atlus. They talk about Meta...

Triple Play: Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk conjure echoes of themselves to record a podcast and then sit back and eat some chips. It's time to talk The Legend of Zelda: E...

EXCERPT: Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a special treat — the first chapter of Jason Schreier's PLAY NICE: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment, read by Ray Chase an...

The Rise and Fall of Blizzard Entertainment

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How did Blizzard transform from one of the most beloved game companies on the planet into a shell of itself? This week, Maddy and Kirk probe Jason abo...

UFO 50, Tactical Breach Wizards, and More Indie Games

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A ton of indie games have come out over the last few weeks and months, so it's time for a roundup! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about UFO 50 (which is ...

Announcing: Triple Quest

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're doing something pretty cool.

PS5 Pro, Annapurna Exodus, And Concord's Demise

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for some news! The Triple Click gang gathers to talk about the newly announced PS5 Pro ($700!), the Annapurna Interactive exodus, and the tr...

Astro Bot Is Delightful

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The new PlayStation 5 exclusive Astro Bot is an extraordinary platformer, one that just continues to surprise and delight Jason, Maddy, and Kirk. The ...

Triple Play: Star Wars Outlaws

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason grab their blasters and hop on their speeder bikes for a trip to Star Wars Outlaws, the latest game in a galaxy far, far away. ...

How Should Video Game Companies Be Run?

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the best way to run a video game company? Do people care less about graphics these days? And did Maddy get a say in the Polygon redesign? It's ...

We Finish Resident Evil 2 Remake

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk finish up their playthrough of Resident Evil 2 Remake. They talk about their second run through the game (as Leon this time), t...

How Are Games Made By One Person So Good?

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can video games made by a single person surpass $200 million AAA beasts? What are some weird things that have happened to the Triple Click gang be...

Video Game Maps!

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Triple Click gang puts on their cartography monocles and mulls over the eternal question of what makes for a video game map? They talk about what ...

Triple Play: Resident Evil 2 (2019)

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk won last year's predictions bet, so it's time to play the Resident Evil 2 remake! The Triple Click gang makes their way through the police statio...

Cheating In A Video Game

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When is it OK to cheat in a video game? When is it not OK? This week, the Triple Click gang ponders all things cheating, from codes to mods, and talks...

The Games That Shaped Our Childhoods

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Kirk, Jason and Maddy each picked five games that played a formative role in their development as little lower-case “g" gamer...

Our Favorite (Bad) Movie Tie-In Games

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Who makes money when a game is sold but its developer has shut down? What otherwise good behaviors might tank creative projects? And what are the best...

We're Still Obsessed With Elden Ring's DLC

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to revisit Elden Ring... again. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason are still obsessed with Shadow of the Erdtree (or should we say Scadu of the Erdtree?...

Triple Play: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy put on their finest Tarnished gear and get ready for a trip to the Shadow Realm. How does Elden Ring's big expansion compare to...

Playable Zelda, Metroid Prime 4, And More Big News

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy unwind from this year's not-E3 by getting back into it. They talk about the big Xbox showcase, the big Nintendo showcase, and s...

LIVE from Summer Game(s) Fest in Los Angeles!

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

LIVE FROM LOS ANGELES... it's Maddy, Jason, and Kirk! The gang talks about what we all saw at Summer Game Fest, what they played, and how much they mi...

A Guide To Summer Games Fest 2024

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for not-E3 — aka Summer Games Fest — where the video game industry will once again convene on Los Angeles for a week full of game demos,...