On Dragon’s Crown, sexism, Penny Arcade, and the gentle art of video game criticism.
Video Games on Overthinking It
Episode 245: Uncanny Valley of Polygonal Animal Space Pilots
The Overthinkers tackle whaling in Assassin’s Creed IV, the symbolism of different animal species in Star Fox, and the rocky launch of SimCity.
Mass Effect 3 and the Ethics of Revolutionary Choices
Episode 225: We’re Going To Wasteland
The Overthinkers tackle Graceland, Argo, and, if you can believe it, listener feedback.
Angry Birds Power-Ups Flap in the Face of the Olympic Spirit
Rovio rocked automatic updaters with the Angry Birds 2.2.0 update, a harrowing prospect, set against the backdrop of the ongoing London 2012 Olympics.
When Your PC isn’t PC
Episode 209: Meryl Streep, Oscar Nominated Government Assassin
The Overthinkers tackle branding, marketing an experience, truth-in-fiction, and Team Fortress 2.
Achievement Unlocked: Video Games as Performance Art
The thinking behind Achievement Unlocked, a video game improv show, and translating video game artistic experiences into performing arts.
