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A podcast about video games by two friends. Ben and Colin explore topics they don't warn each other about in advance and talk about their ever-growing backlogs.

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Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
102 minutes
Episodes
52
Years Active
2021 - 2023
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Episode 52: Nintendo Direct Feb 2023 and Anti-Cheat

Episode 52: Nintendo Direct Feb 2023 and Anti-Cheat

Colin and Ben take a stab at reviewing the February 2023 Nintendo Direct, followed by a discussion on Anti-Cheat measures.

01:47:03  |   Sat 04 Mar 2023
Episode 51: Shadowdrops and Long Dev Cycles

Episode 51: Shadowdrops and Long Dev Cycles

Colin and Ben talk about when to, and not to, shadowdrop your game, followed by their thoughts on why dev cycles seem to be ballooning as of lately.

01:25:27  |   Sat 28 Jan 2023
Episode 50: TPCC OST TOP 10

Episode 50: TPCC OST TOP 10

Ben and Colin grapple with the gargantuan goal of grouping Games' greatest soundtracks in one list.

02:47:25  |   Fri 13 Jan 2023
Episode 49: Game Awards 2022 and Game of the Year 2023

Episode 49: Game Awards 2022 and Game of the Year 2023

A year later, Colin and Ben review their predictions for Game of the Year 2022 following the Game Awards and look once again to see the future and predict Game of the Year 2023.

02:03:39  |   Sat 10 Dec 2022
Episode 48: What Games Get Wrong and When Games Celebrate Themselves

Episode 48: What Games Get Wrong and When Games Celebrate Themselves

TPCC is BACK! Ben and Colin try to catch up on everything that's happened and dive into some shorter topics as they attempt to hit 50 episodes by the end of 2022.

01:45:29  |   Sun 27 Nov 2022
Episode 47: What Makes A Handheld Game and The Retro Cutoff

Episode 47: What Makes A Handheld Game and The Retro Cutoff

After a bit of a summer's break, TPCC returns with an episode that was technically recorded in June! In it, Ben and Colin discuss what exactly makes a good handheld game before attempting to tackle w…

01:26:56  |   Wed 31 Aug 2022
Episode 46: Hot Takes and Pro Consoles

Episode 46: Hot Takes and Pro Consoles

TPCC discusses their "hot takes" on game franchises they don't really know that much about, followed by the ever prevalent question of whether or not "pro" consoles are really something we need right…

01:32:15  |   Fri 24 Jun 2022
Episode 45: Alternative Protagonists and Favourite Combat Systems

Episode 45: Alternative Protagonists and Favourite Combat Systems

TPCC talks uncommon or alternative takes on protagonists, followed by Colin grilling Ben on his favourite combat system.

01:45:03  |   Fri 10 Jun 2022
Episode 44: Casinos In Games and Publisher Description Hot Seat

Episode 44: Casinos In Games and Publisher Description Hot Seat

Colin and Ben discuss why there are casinos in almost every RPG, followed by a game of sorts where Ben challenges Colin to describe what comes to mind when thinking of various gaming publishers.

***C…

02:23:20  |   Fri 27 May 2022
Episode 43: Comfort Food Games and Ports vs Remakes

Episode 43: Comfort Food Games and Ports vs Remakes

What games are pure comfort food gaming experiences? Ben and Colin discuss before getting into why some games just need ports and not full-on remakes.

01:45:02  |   Fri 20 May 2022
Episode 42: Summer Games and Nostalgic Games

Episode 42: Summer Games and Nostalgic Games

Colin and Ben show up with similar topics and fuse them together into a good vibes chat about cherished gaming memories.

01:36:56  |   Wed 11 May 2022
Episode 41: Steam Deck Review

Episode 41: Steam Deck Review

Ben and Colin share their thoughts on the Steam deck after taking a couple weeks off to evaluate Valve's latest device. Does the Steam Deck hold up to the hype? Tune in to find out!

01:37:08  |   Fri 29 Apr 2022
Episode 40: TPCC FINAL FANTASY TOP 10

Episode 40: TPCC FINAL FANTASY TOP 10

Ben and Colin, in their never-ending quest to annoy game fans, attempt to rank, DEFINITIVELY, the Final Fantasy games. Get those commenting fingers ready, folks, because this one's a doozy!

03:29:06  |   Thu 07 Apr 2022
Episode 39: Gaming Content Consumption and Balance Patches

Episode 39: Gaming Content Consumption and Balance Patches

TPCC talks about consuming (and making) gaming content online and whether or not balance patches ruin "the fun".

01:37:24  |   Thu 24 Mar 2022
Episode 38: Finishing Games and Open Worlds

Episode 38: Finishing Games and Open Worlds

Ben and Colin discuss whether or not games are meant to be finished, followed by a look at the topic of open worlds, prompted by Elden Ring's takeover of the gaming zeitgeist.

02:01:07  |   Sat 19 Mar 2022
Episode 37: Gaming Sponsorships and Elden Ring's Accessibility

Episode 37: Gaming Sponsorships and Elden Ring's Accessibility

Do mutually beneficial sponsorship opportunities exist in games?  Elden Ring is being touted as the most "accessible" Soulsborne yet, but is it actually accessible to players of all skill levels and …

01:44:56  |   Fri 04 Mar 2022
Episode 36: Game Burnout and Gaming Lingo

Episode 36: Game Burnout and Gaming Lingo

Colin and Ben talk about game burnout and ways to combat it, then jump into a conversation about gaming communities and the lingo that seems to emerge organically from them.

01:37:49  |   Sat 26 Feb 2022
Episode 35: Gamer Doomerism and VGM Preservation

Episode 35: Gamer Doomerism and VGM Preservation

TPCC takes a look at the ever-growing "doomer" sentiment in the gaming community followed by a discussion on the preservation of video game music.

01:36:21  |   Fri 11 Feb 2022
Episode 34: Save Points and RetroArch Controversy

Episode 34: Save Points and RetroArch Controversy

Ben and Colin look at the role of save points in gaming before diving into a recent news item regarding toxicity in the emulation community.

***CONTENT WARNING: Suicide, Bullying***

01:35:36  |   Fri 04 Feb 2022
Episode 33: Systems Over Fun and What Makes a

Episode 33: Systems Over Fun and What Makes a "Good Game"

Which games have systems that make them a little less than fun to play? What are we talking about when we talk about a "good game"? The crew at TPCC attempt to get to the bottom of these burning ques…

01:46:41  |   Sat 29 Jan 2022
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