Abnormal Mapping returns in 2018 with our first Patron-guested episode as we rise to our most massive challenge yet—the iconic Shadow of the Colossus! Em's re-evaluation of a long-disliked game and Jackson's resolve to place an old game in context go head to head as we talk about horses, monsters, remakes, and just how far games have come since 2005. This episode is as wild as any giant beast, and we're just as diligent as any sword boy trying to save a lady. A big thank you to Sam Howitt for suggesting we play this game. You can find Sam on twitter at @SamuelHowitt or on his podcast Myth & Kin!If you would like to guest on our Podcast or just generally support the show please consider pledging to keep our lights on and our bellies full on Patreon! Thank you to everyone who continues to help us make shows at any level.Things Discussed: Halo, The Witcher, book shops, Guardian Heroes, Gunstar Super Heroes, GBA Flash Carts, Austin Walker's review of Monster Hunter World, Shadow of the Colossus, Heather Alexandra's Shadow of the Colossus Let's Play, the Legend of Zelda art Em mentions, the HD Shadow of the Colossus remake for PS4, the Boss Fight Book's Shadow of the Colossus book by Nick Suttner, video of someone climbing up to the secret gardenThis Month's Game Club: Shadow of the ColossusNext Month's Game Club: Fire Emblem: AwakeningMusic This EpisodeBlown Away by Kevin McLeodRevived Power by Kou OtaniThe End of the Battle by Kou OtaniThe Farthest Land (Reprise) by Kou Otani