Is The Madden Curse Real?

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Is The Madden Curse Real?

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Video games: They’re serious business! Except when they’re not serious at all. Each week on Triple Click, video game experts Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier journey into the fascinating world of games. They’ll explore hot topics in video game news and culture, answer burning listener questions, debate the pros and cons of the biggest new games, and replay old classics together.

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Beanscast: Final Fantasy VII Remake: In the first bonus episode of Triple Click, Maddy, Jason and Kirk get together to “spill the beans” on Final Fantasy VII Remake. What did they think of the game overall? How about that ending? And what the heck might happen next? This episode includes FULL SPOILERS for Final Fantasy VII Remake, and at about the hour mark (with a warning), the hosts will also talk about the events of the original Final Fantasy VII. by Triple Click
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What Video Games Assume You Know: Welcome to Triple Click, a podcast about video games! On this debut episode, Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier introduce themselves and then talk a bit about the language of video games. With tons of people stuck inside and playing games these days, what kind of video game tropes are they learning? What have hardcore gamers learned to take for granted? Why does food always give you health? Plus: the introduction of a weekly segment called One More Thing! by Triple Click
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Trailer: Each week on Triple Click, video game experts Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier journey into the fascinating world of games. They’ll explore hot topics in video game news and culture, answer burning listener questions, debate the pros and cons of the biggest new games, and replay old classics together. Coming soon to Maximum Fun! by Triple Click
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Early Thoughts On The Last Of Us Part II: Maddy brings on special guest Rob Zacny (Vice, Waypoint Radio) to give some early impressions on The Last of Us Part II. They talk about what the game accomplishes, why it didn't do what they hoped it would do, and they try to avoid spoilers while navigating that ridiculous embargo. by Triple Click
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Cops In Video Games: Kirk, Maddy, and Jason bring on old friend Evan Narcisse (Kotaku, io9, Rise of the Black Panther) to talk about how the police are portrayed in video games like BioShock Infinite, Resident Evil, and the Arkham series. Do games glamorize cops? Do they have a subtle influence on the way we perceive the militarization of police? Let's discuss. by Triple Click
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Our Favorite Games of 2020: 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 includes some choices you might guess... and some that might surprise you! Plus: Jason and Kirk have finally finished the game they were obliged to play... Kirby Planet Robobot. by Triple Click
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The Best Quarantine Video Games: What games should you play in quarantine? What are the best games to help you stay connected to your friends? This week, Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk through some of their recommendations for video games to play in self-isolation, from meaty RPGs to idyllic animal village simulators. They also highlight their favorite Jackbox Party Pack games. by Triple Click
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The Fall of Fallout: There's been a lot of talk about post-apocalyptic worlds these days, so why not take a look at one of the most popular ones? This week, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk take a deep dive into Fallout, the long-running series whose most recent entry, Fallout 76, has been polarizing (to say the least). How did we get here? Let's discuss. by Triple Click
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When Is It Ok To Use A Video Game Guide?: It's time for Burning Questions, in which Triple Click answers YOUR questions about all things gaming (and more). This week, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up the mailbag and answer questions about the best time to use strategy guides and what a video game industry without crunch might look like. Plus: One More Thing and Maddy's new job! by Triple Click
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Sony Shows A Bunch of PS5 Games: Surprise! Time for a bonus episode, as Maddy, Jason and Kirk react to Sony's big PlayStation 5 video game showcase. There were some cars, some swords, a lot of graphics, and a kitty cat wearing a backpack. They also showed what the console will look like. Let's discuss. by Triple Click
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The Joy of Super Mario Odyssey: It's time for Triple Play, in which Kirk, Jason, and Maddy all play the same game. This week, the three of them are going deep on Super Mario Odyssey, released for the Nintendo Switch in 2017. How does it compare to previous Mario games? What's the multiplayer like? And why is this game such a complete and utter joy to play? Let's discuss! by Triple Click
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Do Spoilers Ruin Stories?: It's time for another HOT TOPIC! This week, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk spoilers: what are they? Why do people hate them? Do they really ruin stories? Plus: Jason's not throwing away his shot. by Triple Click
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What's The Deal With: Final Fantasy?: Why do people love this whole Final Fantasy thing so much? Welcome to What's The Deal With, in which the Triple Click crew explains why something matters. This week, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk explain the history and appeal of one of the most beloved roleplaying video game series ever, from Sephiroth to Noctis and oh so much more. by Triple Click
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So Your Friends All Stopped Playing Video Games: What do you do when your friends stop playing games? Are games more fun when you play them at launch? This week, Kirk, Maddy, and Jason open up the mailbag and answer some of YOUR burning questions. Plus: Marvel's Avengers! Is it good? Let's discuss. by Triple Click
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Why Games Keep Trying To Be 'Cinematic': Maddy, Jason, and Kirk open up the listener mailbag and answer some of your best questions about "cinematic" gameplay and racial allegories in video games. Plus: Kirk's finished The Last of Us Part II, and other things in One More Thing. by Triple Click
58 min listen
Triple Click Picks: The Video Games You Should Play: It's time for a brand new feature, Triple Click Picks, in which the gang builds a living list of ten video games that best represent the show -- ten video games that you should go and play ASAP. This week, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy announce the inaugural list of ten. by Triple Click
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Haunted Video Games, with Patricia Hernandez: 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 Sad Satan. Is it true that every copy of Super Mario 64 is personalized for your horror? Let's find out! by Triple Click
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What's The Deal With... Paper Mario?: Just what is the deal with Paper Mario? Why is he so... flat? This week, the Triple Click gang dives into the conflict at the heart of Mario's spinoff adventures. Tradition versus innovation -- which will reign supreme? (Innovation. The answer is innovation.) by Triple Click
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Our Predictions For 2021: 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 Click play in 2021? You'll have to listen to find out! Plus: big predictions for video games in 2021! by Triple Click
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Triple Play: Final Fantasy VI, Part 2: 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 going until the end of the Floating Continent. Do Maddy and Kirk like it more now? What's the deal with that flake Shadow? Why is Edgar such a creeper? And whoa, did Kefka really just do THAT? by Triple Click
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How To Keep That "New Game Magic" Alive: 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 possible to be a successful journalist while staying totally anonymous? And does Xbox Game Pass cause more anxiety than it cures? by Triple Click
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The Last of Us Part II (Part 2): Jason and Kirk have gotten some time with The Last of Us Part II, and they have THOUGHTS. They talk to Maddy about the first half of the game (including spoilers for the first couple of hours) and dissect what they like and don't like. Later, the gang talks about the recent wave of sexual harassment allegations in the video game industry. by Triple Click
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Is The Madden Curse Real?: Since 1998, just about every NFL player to appear on the cover of the Madden video games has suffered some horrible fate. This week, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy debate an important question: does the Madden Curse really exist? by Triple Click
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Triple Play: Cyberpunk 2077: 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: the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about their impressions on the game and their thoughts on all the many, many, many controversies surrounding it. by Triple Click
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The Video Game Shame Awards: 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 honestly criticize games while knowing how many blood, sweat, and pixels they take to develop? And just how necessary is Twitter Discourse? by Triple Click
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What's The Deal With: Souls Games?: 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 gang over the years? This week, the Triple Click crew dives into From Software's classic series and tries to figure out what the deal is. by Triple Click
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Now We've Played The PS5 Too: 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 impressed. The load times are fast and the controller is slick. But is it worth getting or should you just wait??? Plus: Spider-Man Miles Morales and the wonderful Bugsnax (talkin about Bugsnax)! by Triple Click
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The Leftover Video Games Of Fall: 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 haven't had a chance to analyze on previous episodes, including Demon's Souls, NBA 2K21, Yakuza Like A Dragon, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and much, much more. by Triple Click
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