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November 2022

156: Grim Fandango

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We travel to the Land of the Dead in Grim Fandango.

Editor’s Note: Katie’s mic did not record properly, so apologies for the lower-than-normal recording quality.

Developer: LucasArts | Publisher: LucasArts | Initial Release: October 30, 1998

Katie, Mike and special guest Jay Yi struggle with puzzles (even with hints), open the fridge and spend too much time in Year 2.

Players: Katie Lesperance (@lesperak) & Mike Ruffolo (@ruffolom)

Special Guest: Jay Yi (@PoundJayYi)

Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub

SHOW NOTES:

  • 0:00 Start
  • 1:00 Intro to Jay Yi
  • 4:00 Mike doesn’t like adventure games
  • 5:40 Jay Yi’s Gaming Gauntlet
  • 13:20 Fast Pitch for Grim Fandango
  • 14:30 Time Capsule
  • 21:15 The Setting
  • 26:45 Psychonauts Vibes
  • 28:40 Spoiler Zone is Open
  • 29:00 Puzzles
  • 38:00 The Environments
  • 39:40 A Remake?
  • 47:25 We enjoyed it, okay?
  • 53:50 Switch vs. Other Consoles
  • 1:00:00 Graphic Modes
  • 1:02:00 Glottis and The Twist
  • 1:07:00 Reviews
  • 1:08:00 Wrap-Up

DISCORD: The Left Behind Game Club is a monthly game club podcast focusing on positivity & community. To talk to members of the community, join our Discord server!

155: Zero Time Dilemma

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We finish the Zero Escape trilogy with a dive into Zero Time Dilemma.

Developer: Chime | Publisher: Aksys Games/Spike Chunsoft | Initial Release: June 28, 2016

Jacob and special guest CtrlAltNoob flip a coin, play with floating thumbnails and try desperately to defuse bombs.

Players: Jacob McCourt (@JacobMcCourt)

Special Guest: CtrlAltNoob (@CtrlAltNoob)

Web: LeftBehindGame.Club | Twitter: @LeftBehindClub | Instagram: @LeftBehindGameClub

SHOW NOTES:

  • 0:00 Start
  • 1:15 Who is CtrlAltNoob?
  • 4:10 Fast Pitch
  • 7:30 AI: The Somnium Files
  • 11:40 People’s First Zero Escape Game?
  • 12:55 A Graphical Upgrade
  • 15:00 Where This Game Starts
  • 21:35 Spoiler Warning
  • 23:45 Floating Thumbnails
  • 28:00 Rules of Engagement
  • 36:50 The Button
  • 39:40 The Chainsaw
  • 44:20 Russian Roulette
  • 48:25 Quantum Computer
  • 51:55 Eric and Mira
  • 56:55 The Stand Off
  • 1:00:50 The Snail Effect
  • 1:07:00 Transporter Pods
  • 1:20:00 10
  • 1:33:25 Jump Around!
  • 1:43:25 Shift!
  • 1:50:40 The Final Decision

DISCORD: The Left Behind Game Club is a monthly game club podcast focusing on positivity & community. To talk to members of the community, join our Discord server!