Episodes
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It's time to once again look at the fathers in video games.....one last time. That's right, it's time to for the Dadstravaganza to end. But before we say goodbye, we're going to establish which father will reign supreme over LTRT for all time. With help from our Patrons, we determined the first round for a sixteen father tournament. In this episode, we determine the results of the rest of the tournament.
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You ever think about the endless possibility of alternate dimensions where Jumpman had a different verb? What if it expanded to be any word at all? Well if that interests you then get ready to jump into this episode where we talk about all of that and more! Just be careful where you land and make sure you're up to date on your knee medication.
In this episode: Greg can't stop, David looks for something real, Giovanni just jumps
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Games discussed: Super Ghouls n Ghosts, God of War (2018), Jump Rope Challenge
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Holes. We've all got them, some more than others. As we dive down the rabbit hole of Hole, remember to take care of and look out for your holes along this journey. Are you oiling them regularly? Can they open and shut with ease? Do they still deploy torpedoes at a regular rate when people inside you prepare them? Are your holes rated to handle the pressure of the deep ocean so the people inside of you stay safe?
In this episode: Giovanni gets stuck, Tom throws dice, David is literal, Greg pulls out the imaginary dictionary
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Games discussed: Halo: The Master Chief Collection, Yu-Gi-Oh: Dungeon Dice Monsters, Donut County, Pitfall
Show Notes: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/donut-county-review
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Welcome to Left Trigger Right Trigger, can I take your order? Uh huh....ok so you want that episode meal with fewer rants about the gaming industry? Sure we can do that. What size drink would you like? Yeah....yes we have Diet Goo Energy drink available. No, Gooigi toys are actually sold separately. Ok so that's a Fast Food episode meal with a large Diet Goo Energy drink and Gooigi children's toy. Anything else? Sure we can do a Desert episode dessert.
In this value meal: Greg flips burgers right of the bat, David mans the fryer with corporations, Giovanni works the register for fun.
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Games discussed: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, I Love You Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin' Good Dating Simulator, Resident Evil 6
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Step into the cleansing waters of this LTRT episode to unburden yourself of your guilt. Here at LTRT Medical Spa, we aim to find the root of what ails you and release you from it as quickly as possible. Now we know what you're thinking and yes, sometimes it does involve a hacksaw. But have faith knowing the waters will sanitize any open wound until your body, now free of its guilt, heals itself faster than it ever has before. So please, for you and your body's sake, please join us in the waters, won't you?
In this episode: David releases the guilt of continuing on, Giovanni releases the guilt of committing murder, Greg releases the guilt of leaving friends behind.
If you'd like to receive the address to the cleansing waters, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $1 to gain access to our discord and bonus content. Or you can leave a rating to ask nicely about where the waters are.
Games discussed: Honkai: Star Rail, XCOM 2, Pokemon Shield
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Ok folks, it appears we've made a si able mistake. Somehow in making jokes about an invisible , we've seemingly made all s we try to type invisible. We were just goofing, you know, just getting ja y with our words. I don't know what deity has caused this. None of us are particularly ealous in our religious beliefs, yet this certainly implies some kind of digital force that has messed with what we can or cannot do. If it wouldn't cause a ba illion emails to get sent to us, I'd blame "Arthur Smarts" for this.
In this episode: David hits the wall, Giovanni has heard enough, Tess keeps trying, Greg has gotta go fast.
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Games discussed: Elden Ring, Sea of Thieves, HYPER DEMON, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
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It is happening again.
Our hosts have convened to discuss another topic and the game they believe represent that topic.
It is happening again.
You are listening to the episode to hear the various bits and stories that got shared.
It is happening again.
At Dave's mention of a Polygon video by Clayton Ashley, you come to check the show notes and find a mysterious format.
It is happening again.
David plays it again. Tess plays it again. Giovanni plays it again. Greg plays it again.
It is happening again.
Why is this occuring? What wrought this to be?
It is happening again.
Nier: Automata, Baldur's Gate 3, Hotline Miami, Celeste
It is happening again.
Our hosts have convened to discuss another topic and the game they believe represent that topic.
It is happening again.
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Deep breaths. Sip some tea. Think of a happy place. Now you should be ready for this heavy episode. SO LET'S GET HYPED UP Y'ALL! IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT GAMES THAT GET YOU AMPED AND PUMPED!....and also do a deep dive on the hype cycle that's killing several industries at on- LOOK AT ME! WE'RE HAVING SO MUCH FUN GETTING HYPED, RIGHT? RIGHT?!?!?!?
In this episode: Giovanni yells BOOYAH. Greg says the wheel keeps spinning. David says it always has been.
If you'd like to help us pay for game industry therapy, consider supporting our Patreon for as little as $1. Or you can leave us a rating or review about what in this episode got you hyped up.
Games discussed: Splatoon 3, Helldivers 2, Palworld
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Often times being in a first-person means seeing things through the eyes of the character you control, but boy howdy do we get into the brains of our hosts in this episode. Do they always make sense? No, they've categorically proven that to not be the case. But hopefully this episode will help shed some light on their perspective as they talk about first-person.
In this episode: Tess experiences a big shift. David doesn't feel so great. Giovanni makes a startling discovery. Greg gets asked some hard questions.
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Games discussed: Cloudpunk, Mirror's Edge, Tennis for Two, Saints Row IV
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Thanks to everyone who came and supported us during the 24-hour stream benefitting NAMI Seattle!
Bosses. Babies. A perfect match. In this episode we talk about video games, Boss Baby, and also the Boss Baby interactive game. With DreamWorks Animation's cultural touchstone taking the world by storm, it makes sense this would take up so much real estate during the Boss episode. And if you got a problem with that then I've got a pink slip for you.
In this episode: Tess runs the world. David fights the big ones. Giovanni leads the way. Greg gets overrun by the rush.
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Games discussed: Tropico 5, Hollow Knight, Humanity, Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
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Left Trigger Right Trigger is turning 7 years old which means it's time to stay awake for 24 hours! We'll be streaming 24 of our favorite games from 2023 from Saturday, February 17th at 10am until Sunday, February 18th at 10am over at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger.
This year we'll be raising money for NAMI Seattle, an organization in the Seattle, Washington area working specifically to fill the gaps in their local mental health system through peer-led education, refererals, and support. NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Illness, itself is the largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States. Their mission is to address the unmet mental health needs within their communities through support, referral, education, and outreach to help people impacted by mental illness know they are not alone and are empowered to live a fulfilling life.
So join us over at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger from Saturday, February 17th at 10am until Sunday, February 18th at 10am and make sure we're still awake/alive. We hope to see you there!
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The 7th Annual LTRT 24-Hour Stream is coming on February 17 at 10am ET! We'll be raising money for NAMI Seattle over the course of 24 hours while playing some of our favorite games from 2023. Come check it out at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger!
I feel like the obvious thing is to bring up the song by The Beatles, but I think the better angle to discuss a cover of a different Beatles song. That's right, it's time to talk about Joe Cocker's "With a Little Help from My Friends"! Uh...yea I don't know, it's late.
In this episode: Tess leads the charge. David goes online. Greg does a bad promo.
If you'd like to help us out, come check out the charity stream on February 17th! If you want to get in early on the action, you can join our Patreon where this months donations will go to NAMI Seattle! Finally, the free way to help us is to rate or review us on your favored podcatcher.
Games discussed: Fortnite, Elden Ring, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
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Quietly approach this next area so we don't spook the wildlife within. This is where we can witness a podcast in its natural habitat. Splendid! They appear to be in a jovial mood today. You can tell if a podcast is in a good mood by the amount of odd references, callbacks to previous bits, and mediocre segues it makes. If I'm understanding them right, this podcast is refering to "Wildlife" but is looking at a screen rather than the wilderness around them. Hopefully that means they'll be- oh they've seen us. Ok, listen closely and repeat after me.
In this episode: David has done a lot of work. Giovanni brings an oldie but a goodie. Tess takes a bite. Greg potentially gets meta I guess?
Phew, ok we made it out of there unscathed. If you'd like to support habitats like this, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $1. Or you can always leave us a rating or review on your preferred podcatcher.
Games discussed: Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Bugsnax, Horizon: Zero Dawn
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New year, new you, guess who? It's Matt Cole from Debate This! Matt has joined us for a very casual talk about how we feel about retro games, how to take a more casual approach to games, and what Quibi stands for. Also, we have an update regarding the aprons we sold during 2023's 24-hour stream (RIP).
In this episode: Giovanni files a complaint with Walmart. David asks the hard questions. Greg takes a turn. Matt has put in some hours.
If you want to have a casual hang, consider joining our Patreon for as little as a little as 1 US dollar to join our Discord server. Also, it'd be super rad if you left us a rating or review on your preferred podcatcher.
Games discussed: Tetris DS, Honkai: Star Rail, Hearthstone, Overwatch 2
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It's the end of the year! Which means it's time to reflect on what 2023 means to each of us. What has this year brought for better or worse? What does "new year, new you" really mean? When will InVincible Iron Ivy: Enter Pretty, Pretty Princess come out of early access? Don't worry about that last one.
In this episode: David's got the good stuff. Giovanni forgets what he said. Tess adds to her party. Greg gets fixated.
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Games discussed: Fortnite, VIDEOVERSE, Baldur's Gate 3, Sea of Stars
Show Notes: Giovanni's interview with VIDEOVERSE creator Lucy Blundell
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Sometimes I think about how different the gaming world would be if Nintendo had gotten the rights to Popeye and hadn't had to scramble to make the characters in the original Donkey Kong game. Instead of a fleet of mascot shooters, would the 90s have been filled with a slew of era-defining video games based on previously existing IPs? Would the variety of skins you see in something like Fortnite be considered gauche? What IP specific games would have the best spinoffs?
In this episode: Giovanni hits the links, Tess learns how to touch a computer, Greg gets bored, David follows the trend.
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Games discussed: Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, Mario Teaches Typing 2, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario RPG
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Stop, collaborate, and listen to this episode about collaboration! It's an episode that is legally distinct from our Co-op episode both in title and in the areas we cover in our conversation. But keep an eye on the clock for a returning segment everybody loves!
In this episode: Tess brings the house down. Greg creates a problem for his cohosts. David watches the world burn around him. Giovanni discusses taxes.
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Games discussed: Teardown, Suika Game, Human Fall Flat, Death Stranding
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An unnamed LA stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver for local criminals has started getting close to his neighbor and her young son. When he gets an offer he can't refuse on a dangerous deal and it all goes awry, the driver will need to do everything he can to protect his neighbors. There's only one thing he can do to keep them safe........listen to the latest episode of Left Trigger Right Trigger. Err...I mean, Drive.
In this episode: David gets too real. Giovanni takes to the streets. Tess has to go fast. Greg changes his perspective.
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Games discussed: Pikmin 4, Forza Motorsport, F-Zero: Maximum Velocity, Death Rally
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It's time to once again get spooky with Andrew Zucosky! This time around we have some group therapy about the compulsion to buy certain games, talking about games, and Baldur's Gate 3. We probably should have talked about some monsters or something. I guess we talked about Asterion, but we certainly didn't talk about being afraid of him...
In this episode: Andrew can't help himself. Greg gets creeped out. Giovanni gives up the ghost. David goes to some weddings.
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Games discussed: XCOM 3, Firewatch, Baldur's Gate 3, Metroid Dread
Show Notes: Zuco's Baldur's Gate 3 review
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A strong aroma lures you towards the kitchen. What possibly could be generating such an enticing smell? Also, who is cooking this delicious smelling meal? Four people stand in the kitchen, all standing over a large pot of stew, but the ingredients they're adding are video games. Cartridges, discs, and hard drives bubble away in the pot as the hosts of this podcast pass the stirring spoon back and forth. We hope you're hungry.
In this episode: Tom lights the burner, David starts to simmer, Greg kicks it up a notch, Tess finishes with a favorite.
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Games discussed: Pokemon, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Peglin, Pokemon Omega Ruby
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