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What If You Could Just Turn Off The Microtransactions?

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the Triple Click gang opens up the mailbag and takes some of YOUR questions about all sorts of fun things.  Wouldn't it be nice if games l...

Story vs. Gameplay

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Story or gameplay... WHO WINS? This week, the Triple Click gang dives into an age-old debate and discusses the tension between action and narrative in...

The Good And Bad Of "Not E3" 2022

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

E3 is here... or at least it would be, if it hadn't been canceled in January. So instead we have this: a smattering of haphazard events all loosely ta...

Diablo Immortal and Video Game Loot

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Kirk, and Jason are playing Blizzard's new game Diablo Immortal and wondering... what about this is fun? Is it really all that appealing to kee...

What's The Deal With: Overwatch? (with Nico Deyo)

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How did Overwatch become such a phenomenon? Why have hardcore players stuck with it (or failed to) over the last few years? And what's up with Overwat...

Triple Play: Suikoden II (Part 2)

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk get themselves a castle, go on missions abroad, and finally face down the vicious Luca Blight. In the second part of this Suiko...

What Makes Horror Games Scary?

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BOO! To celebrate Spooky Spring, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk dive into some of their favorite horror games and talk about what makes a video game scary. Ho...

Why Do Video Games Leak?

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another episode of BURNING QUESTIONS!!! Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up the mailbag and take some listener questions on all sorts of thin...

Video Game Controllers

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy talk about the most important tool in any video game player's arsenal: the controller! From fight sticks to Wiimotes to the Ste...

Rage-Quitting Video Games

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever throw a controller at the wall? Kick your computer in half? This week the Triple Click gang talks rage-quitting -- bailing from a video game in a...

Triple Play: Tunic

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk about one of this year's hit indie games, Tunic, a Zelda-like adventure filled with mystery and cute foxes. But does it li...

The 100th Episode Extravaganza

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the 100th episode! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason celebrate the big milestone with some talk about the past and future of video games, then play some fun...

The Music of The Legend of Zelda [Strong Songs]

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Few video game series have a musical tradition as rich as The Legend of Zelda.This bonus cross-post from Kirk's music podcast Strong Songs takes a dee...

Secrets In Video Games

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whip out your metal detector and start combing the desert — it's time to talk about secrets. Jason, Kirk, and Maddy talk about the hunt for secrets ...

The Many Kinds Of Boss Fights

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's your favorite video game boss fight? Kirk, Maddy, and Jason break down all the options with a brand new taxonomy of bosses, from The Preview to...

Is It A Good Idea To Buy Video Game Stocks?

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy open up the mailbag and answer some of YOUR questions about why they stopped playing Destiny, what games they use to relax, and...

What's The Deal With: Grand Theft Auto V

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most lucrative games of all time. Why??? Kirk, Jason, and Maddy aren't really sure, but at least they can tell you al...

Triple Play: Elden Ring

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard: Elden Ring is out. And the Triple Click crew has been playing it — for a combined 200+ hours. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy put on thei...

Elden Ring and Open-World Games

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This year has seen the release of three great open-world games: Dying Light 2, Horizon Forbidden West, and Elden Ring. What do they all have in common...

Triple Play: Horizon Forbidden West

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Robot... dinosaurs!!! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy take out their best bows and prepare to go on a hunt for big machines in Horizon Forbidden West, a new op...

Triple Play: Suikoden II

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

And now, for Jason's dream episode: the gang plays Suikoden II! Kirk and Maddy give their impressions of the first 25% of the classic JRPG, from the v...

What Makes a Great Video Game Hero?

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From silent protagonists to badass students, there are all sorts of protagonists in the world of video games. Let's talk about them! Jason, Maddy, and...

Triple Play: Dying Light 2

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Light: it's dying! This week, the Triple Click gang plays through Dying Light 2: Stay Human, a new game in which you jump between buildings and smash ...

What's The Deal With: Uncharted?

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Kirk, and Jason take a few minutes to react to last week's megaton announcement that Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard, then prepare for ...

Will Ready Player One Ever Be Real?

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Will the metaverse of Ready Player One ever exist in our world? Has a bad ending ever ruined a video game? And just how does one get into Monster Hunt...

Take-Two Buys Zynga, E3 Dies, and Ken Levine Struggles

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The year's only started but it's already full of GAMING NEWS! Join Jason, Maddy, and Kirk for a breakdown of this year's biggest headlines: Take-Two b...

Our Predictions For 2022

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy revisit their predictions for 2021, determine who won the big bet (and what game they'll all play this year), and th...

Our Favorite Games of 2021

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we all say farewell (and good riddance) to 2021, it's time to go through the BEST games of the year!!! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason each break down their...

Beanscast: Half-Life 2, Episodes, and Alyx

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Triple Click Trio discuss the entirety of the Half-Life story so far. Back in September, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk recorded a spoilercast about the ...

Triple Play: Halo Infinite

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Halo time! Maddy, Kirk, and Jason dive into Halo Infinite, the new game from Microsoft and 343 Industries. They talk about the story (bleh) and t...

What's The Deal With: The Game Awards?

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the most trailer-filled time of the year, when Santa Keighley slides down our internet-chimneys to hastily deliver some awards in between ads for...

What's The Deal With: Danganronpa?

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Come join Maddy, Kirk, and Jason for a battle to the death staged by a foul-mouthed, adorable talking bear. That's right — it's time to talk Danganr...

Activision, NFTs, and Other Gaming News

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving! If you're celebrating, grab yourself a turkey drumstick and listen to Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk gaming news. From the ongoing Ac...

Activision Blizzard and Guardians of the Galaxy

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Kirk, and Jason go over this week's explosive Activision Blizzard allegations, then talk about the new Marvel game from Eidos Montreal, Guardia...

Skyrim Turns Ten

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 Dovahkiin!!! Skyrim is now officially ten years old, because we are all ancient and slowly turning into dust. Jason, Kirk, and Maddy celebrate the b...

What's The Deal With: Spiritual Successors?

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever play a game that feels a whole lot like an older game? What's the DEAL with that? This week, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about spiritual successo...

Is The Video Game Review System Broken?

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do video game reviews often feel rushed? What's the deal with drug trips in video games? And what are some good JRPGs for beginners? This week, Ja...

Triple Play: Metroid Dread

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new Metroid game is here, and by golly, it rules. Maddy, Jason, and Kirk put on their Varian Suits and take a deep dive into Samus Aran's latest adv...

A Beginner's Guide to Video Games

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's a video game? Let's explain! On this very special episode of Triple Click, produced as part of Maximum Fun's Block Party, hosts Kirk Hamilton, ...

Diablo Through The Ages

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why is Diablo one of the best-selling series of all time? Just what makes Blizzard's action-RPGs so devilishly appealing? Kirk, Maddy, and Jason break...

Triple Play: Deathloop

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a Triple Play! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk have all played a whole lot of Deathloop, the time-twisting new game from Arkane. They break down ...

We Love a Good Villain

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Villains: we all hate'em, but what would video games be without them? This week, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy try to figure out what makes a good bad guy. F...

What's The Deal With: Metroid?

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's the deal with Metroid? To answer that question, we must turn to series expert Maddy Myers, who explains to Kirk and Jason just what a Metroid i...

Super Turbo Remake Plus

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a remake worth playing? When should developers go back and change a game, and how much should they change? This week, the Triple Click crew...

Triple Play: Psychonauts 2

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk delve into each other's brains to talk about Psychonauts 2, one of the best games of the year so far. They talk about the delig...

That 'Magic Moment' in a New Game

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Triple Click Trio opens up the mailbag and answer your most burning questions. This time around we've got questions about in-game morality, ferre...

Triple Play: Half-Life 2

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally time: Jason, Maddy, and Kirk pick up their gravity guns and move around some cardboard boxes so they can climb into Half-Life 2. The gang...

What's the Deal With: The Metaverse?

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Metaverse! Everyone's talking about it. Every company wants a piece of it. But just what the heck is it? This week, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk try to figu...

The Great Ace Attorney, Or, Why We Love Visual Novels

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're all about visual novels here at Triple Click. What's that, you ask? What's a visual novel? Well, allow Kirk, Maddy, and Jason to tell you: it's ...

Skyward Sword And The Activision Blizzard Lawsuit

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Maddy, and Jason dive into Skyward Sword HD, the new Zelda remake for Nintendo Switch. Does it hold up today? How does it feel after Breath of t...

The Games of Summer

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There sure are a lot of games this summer. It's time for Kirk, Jason, and Maddy to talk about them! And then maybe we'll go out for some sloppy steaks...

What's The Deal With: The Legend of Zelda?

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Skyward Sword coming to Nintendo Switch, the Triple Click gang asks the question you've all been asking: What's the deal with Zelda? Kirk, Jason,...

What Makes Someone 'Good' At Games?

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag and take YOUR listener questions on all sorts of things. What makes people good at video games? Why do AAA ...

Triple Play: Final Fantasy VII Remake: Episode INTERmission

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Kirk, and Jason jump into the ridiculously titled Final Fantasy VII Remake: Episode INTERmission, diving into Yuffie's adventures in Midgar. Th...

Yep, That Was a Weird E3

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NEW METROID!!! And also other things. But first, NEW METROID!!! After Maddy's done hyperventilating, the gang talks about everything we saw at this ye...

Prepare For A Weird E3

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

E3 2021 is almost here, which means it's time for HOPES, EXPECTATIONS, RUMORS, and VIDEO GAMES. This week, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about what it's...

What's The Deal With: Video Game Demos?

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some games get demos while others don't? How did video game demos get started? And what's up with that weird game PT? This week, Maddy, Jason, ...

Triple Play: Mass Effect

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Mass Effect time! Maddy, Jason, and Kirk are all playing the remastered version of BioWare's sci-fi trilogy, and really, who needs an excuse to t...

Epic vs. Apple and Other Gaming News

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for news! This week, the Triple Click clique dives into some of the spring's big gaming news, from the Epic vs. Apple trial to Ubisoft's dec...

Triple Play: Returnal

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Triple Click gang dives into Returnal, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive from Housemarque. Is it too challenging or just challenging enough? Shou...

Beanscast: Star Wars: The Mandalorian

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In honor of MaxFunDrive 2021, we decided to put a beanscast from earlier this year in the main feed! This episode originally aired in the bonus feed o...

Pressing Reset On The Video Game Industry

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The video game industry is broken. Perhaps it's time to... Press Reset? On this week's first-ever LIVE episode of Triple Click, the gang discusses Jas...

Undertale Vs. NFL Quarterback Josh Allen

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Which is more recognizable: the video game Undertale or NFL quarterback Josh Allen? This week, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk open up the mailbag and answer y...

Happy Birthday, Triple Click!

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the one-year anniversary of Triple Click - happy birthday, Triple Click! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk update the Triple Click Picks with some special n...

Triple Play: Final Fantasy VI, Part 2

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy dive back into their ongoing playthrough of Final Fantasy VI, picking up where they left off last time (the Opera House) and go...

What's The Deal With: Indie Games?

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just what is the deal with indie games? When did they become financially viable? How did they become so popular? And what is "indie" anyway??? This we...

The Best (And Worst) of Video Game April Fool's

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's the only true thing you will read on the internet today: This episode is not a prank. Instead of trying to fool everyone, Maddy, Jason, and Kir...

Triple Play: Loop Hero

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk dive into the latest big indie game hit, Loop Hero. They talk about its strengths, its weaknesses, the nature of addiction, opa...

Why Aren't Game Companies More Transparent?

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk open up the mailbag to answer listener questions about all sorts of things, from game company secrecy to the pros and cons of d...

What's The Deal With: Assassin's Creed?

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's an Assassin's Creed? Who's an Assassin's Creed? Allow the Triple Click gang to explain. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy dive into Ubisoft's action-adven...

Nintendo Direct, Harry Potter, and More Gaming News

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for some news!!! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason pick some of the biggest stories in gaming this year, from Covid's effect on game production to the ...

Triple Play: Final Fantasy VI

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's finally time! Per Jason's orders, Kirk and Maddy are playing through Final Fantasy VI. This week: they get up to the Opera House. What has aged w...

Triple Play: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's play Super Mario 3D World... plus Bowser's Fury! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk break down the Switch's newest Mario adventures, dive into the differenc...

Why Is It So Hard To Play Old Games?

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk take a trip down memory lane, crossing nostalgia with frustration as they try to figure out why so many old games are so hard t...

What's The Deal With: Souls Games?

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What makes a Souls game a Souls game? Why do we love'em so much? And how many things have we learned from Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and the rest of the ...

Triple Play: Hitman 3

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week the gang jumps into Hitman 3, a game that's far less bleak that it sounds. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk about the latest entry in the longrun...

Why E3 Demos Are Fake (And Why It Matters)

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the listener mailbag and answer some of YOUR questions about all sorts of things. What does it mean when an E3 demo is ...

Cyberpunk 2077 And Other Video Game Redemption Stories

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the wake of Cyberpunk 2077, a game with a rocky launch that will now try to find redemption, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk take a look at some other video...

Our Predictions For 2021

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time: Kirk, Jason, and Maddy convene to go over their 2020 predictions and determine who got the most right. Who won, and which game will Triple ...

Our Favorite Games of 2020

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 is over!!! Thank goodness! It's time for Kirk, Jason, and Maddy to go over the best games of 2020. Each host shares their top-ten list, which inc...

Triple Play: Cyberpunk 2077

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is Cyberpunk 2077 the biggest game of the year? Or just the most broken? This week, the gang dives into CD Projekt Red's hotly anticipated new RPG: th...

The Video Game Shame Awards

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Kirk, and Jason open up the mailbag to answer some of YOUR questions. Should there be a Game Award for the best studio culture? How do we hones...

What's The Deal With: Console Launches?

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What are they, rocket ships? In honor of the recent release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, the gang looks back at the history of video game console lau...

The Leftover Video Games Of Fall

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Kirk, and Jason celebrate Thanksgiving in the best way possible: Leftovers. This week, the gang talks about all of the fall video games they ha...

Triple Play: Assassin's Creed Valhalla

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Skol! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason are all playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and they have oh so many thoughts. The gang dive into what they like (the stor...

Now We've Played The PS5 Too

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week it was all things Xbox, and now it's time for PlayStation 5! Jason has been using the fifth PlayStation for a few weeks now, and he's impres...

We've Played The Xbox Series X (And Baby Xbox)

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We've got the new Xboxes! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy dive into the pros and cons of both consoles and discuss the upcoming new generation of video games. ...

Haunted Video Games, with Patricia Hernandez

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's Halloween, so the Triple Click gang brings on old pal Patricia Hernandez to talk about creepypasta and haunted video games, from Lavender Town to...

Triple Play: Hades

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy dive into Hades, one of the best games of the year so far. They talk about their favorite strategies, honor the Greek gods, and...

How To Keep That "New Game Magic" Alive

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up the mailbag and answer some of YOUR great questions. How do we Maximize our Fun when playing video games? Is it possibl...

Building A PC Is Super Fun

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is building a PC really that difficult? Or is it actually SUPER FUN? Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk about each of their experiences buying PC parts and p...

Triple Click Classics: Zelda: A Link to the Past

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dun dun, dun dun dun dun dun... it's time to talk Zelda! This week, on a new segment called Triple Click Classics, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy dive into th...

Whoa, Microsoft Bought Bethesda

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Well hey, if we had known Bethesda was on the market for only $7.5 billion, we would have made a bid! Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk about Microsoft's ma...

Which Games Do We Wish We Were Better At?

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Maddy, Jason, and Kirk bring on special guest Ben Hanson (co-founder of MinnMax) to open up the listener mailbag and answer some BURNING QUESTIONS. Wh...

Triple Play: Marvel's Avengers

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another Triple Play! This week, the gang jumps into Marvel's Avengers, a new video game about superheroes who play Destiny. Is this game...

Summer News Roundup

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for some news! Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk about the summer in gaming news, from the next-gen console war (and the glaring lack of prices) t...

Is The Madden Curse Real?

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One More Thing:Kirk: Luigi’s Mansion 3Maddy: Destiny 2 (...again)Jason: DarkSupport Triple Click: https://maximumfun.org/join

Triple Click Picks: The Video Games You Should Play

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One More Thing:Kirk: Fall Guys (mediatonic, on PC and PS4, free PS+)Maddy: Zoo Jason: The Epic/Apple/Google warSupport Triple Click: https://maximumf...

Triple Play: Horizon Zero Dawn

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One More Thing:Jason: Blizzard staff take collective actionMaddy: Destiny 2 Kirk: Doom PatrolSupport Triple Click: https://maximumfun.org/joinKirk’...

So Your Friends All Stopped Playing Video Games

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One more thing:Kirk: Death StrandingMaddy: Marvel’s Avengers betaJason: BillionsSupport Triple Click: https://maximumfun.org/joinMaxFun Drive Info: ...