Devil May PlayDLC. It's a word that strikes both fear and excitement in the hearts of gamers everywhere. Psychotrip and GameLark discuss whether DLC is inherently evil or whether developers and publishers can use it for good.
Episode 1 - DLC and What It Means to MeDevil May Play2016-08-18 | DLC. It's a word that strikes both fear and excitement in the hearts of gamers everywhere. Psychotrip and GameLark discuss whether DLC is inherently evil or whether developers and publishers can use it for good.
GameLark - youtube.com/channel/UCw34jlOiyXHRchdgIC1OhXw Psychotrip - youtube.com/channel/UCSXVbHYeOe8yb9k0CuLSKcAEpisode 29: E3 AftermathDevil May Play2018-07-03 | It's a good thing that neither of us claim to be psychics, because a lot of our predictions were wrong. All things considered, this E3 didn't hold too many surprises, but I think that was to be expected. Some of the conferences dragged a bit (looking at you Sony), but for the most part, the games shown were pretty exciting. Tell us your thoughts about E3, video games, or life in general.
Timestamps: 1:58 - Nintendo 11:03 - Sony 18:32 - Death Stranding 23:31 - Microsoft 29:01 - Cyberpunk 2077 48:11 - Ubisoft 58:23 - EA 1:06:19 - Anthem 1:10:49 - Bethesda 1:18:58 - Call of Duty Shenanigans 1:22:21 - Elder Scrolls Blades
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be sitting here in a corner waiting patiently until Nintendo has something else to say about Metroid Prime 4...Episode 28: E3 PredictionsDevil May Play2018-06-12 | Devil May Play is back with a vengeance. This time, Allen and Trip give their predictions for E3, just in time for E3. Technically, E3 has already begun, but it's not officially beginning until Tuesday, June 12th so don't even start...
Timestamps: 2:37 - Detroit: Become Human 10:18 - Expectations for E3 11:42 - Biggest Disappointments 20:47 - Biggest Boners 34:10 - Biggest Surprises 47:46 - Final PredictionsEpisode 22: Review Culture aka Online BabiesDevil May Play2017-04-15 | We address the recent controversies surrounding the reviews for Yooka-Laylee and Mass Effect: Andromeda.
[TOPICS] Controversial Reviews - 1:19 Art vs. Product - 4:48 Online Babies - 10:28 Be A Smart Consumer - 15:52
[ADDITIONAL LINKS] Jim Sterling's Yooka-Laylee Review: http://www.thejimquisition.com/yooka-laylee-reviewEpisode 21: Mass Effect Andromeda aka How Did It Come To This?Devil May Play2017-03-18 | Early impressions of Mass Effect: Andromeda have us asking a lot of questions. Questions like: how did a AAA-game ship with such terrifying and hilarious facial animations? While animations are only one part of a game, we believe where there's smoke there's fire. Full reviews are due in a few days so hopefully we'll have a more optimistic appraisal at that time.
[TOPICS] Why Mass Effect Matters - 1:18 Where There’s Smoke - 16:31 My Face Is Tired - 25:45 Post-Episode Discussion - 31:38
The Batman' Script Alleged To Be Rewritten From Scratch - themovienetwork.com/article/batman-script-alleged-be-rewritten-scratchEpisode 20: Breath of the Wild Discussion Part 2 aka Open World JunkiesDevil May Play2017-03-10 | It's no secret that we love open world games, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best in the genre. Unfortunately, Psychotrip hasn't had a chance to play the game yet, but that didn't stop us from analyzing how Nintendo created the world of Hyrule. We compare Breath of the Wild to similar games in the genre like Skyrim and Morrowind, and discuss how Nintendo got so many things right with this latest installment in the Zelda franchise.
[TOPICS] I Got Lost In Zelda - 1:02 Removing the Clutter - 7:26 The Perfect Open World Game - 12:50 Endless Surprises/Possibilities - 22:08
[QUESTIONS] 1. What do you think of the game? What do you like? What do you dislike?
2. Do you think it’s worth buying a Switch to play Breath of the Wild?Episode 19: Breath of the Wild Discussion aka Where Is Tingle?Devil May Play2017-03-02 | If you're like us, then you've been eagerly anticipating Zelda: Breath of the Wild for a long, long time. We explain why we're excited for the game and give our predictions on how Breath of the Wild will shape the Legend of Zelda series going forward.
[TOPICS] A History of Zelda - 2:08 Changing the Formula - 4:48 Emergent Gameplay - 10:43 Moving the Series Forward - 14:49
[ADDITIONAL LINKS] How BREATH OF THE WILD is taking ZELDA back to its roots - comicsverse.com/breath-of-the-wild-zelda-roots Zelda Breath of the Wild Is Dense, Challenging, and Full of Wonder - http://www.gamespot.com/articles/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-is-dense-challenging-and-/1100-6448172Episode 18: Is DC Jumping the Gun? aka The Batman Movie Still Needs A DirectorDevil May Play2017-02-23 | Here at Devil May Play, we love to punish ourselves. No, we aren't talking about 50 Shades of Grey punishment. We're talking once again about the concerns we have with the DC Film universe. Also, we're trying a new type of podcast where we don't ramble for 45 minutes. You're welcome.
P.S. Can somebody please give DC a break and direct the Batman movie?
[TOPICS] Problems with Tone and Plot - 1:05 Is DC Jumping the Gun? - 7:09 A History of Bad Decisions - 12:41 A Vote of No Confidence - 16:46
[SHOUTOUTS] Psychotrip’s Comicsverse Profile - comicsverse.com/team/zane-fennEpisode 16: Cinematic Universes aka Dont Be SonyDevil May Play2017-02-05 | In another episode that's guaranteed to get us in trouble, we compare the Marvel and DC cinematic universes. Psychotrip shares his unique philosophy on expanded universes while Allen has a small mental breakdown discussing the new Batman. Please don't try this at home.
[TOPICS] Cinematic Universes - 1:22 Infinite Expanded Universes - 17:47 Where are the Heroes? - 24:19 Too Much of a Good Thing? - 35:59
Sony is weighing a sale of film, TV business: http://nypost.com/2017/01/19/sony-is-weighing-a-sale-of-film-tv-businessEpisode 15: Nintendo Switch aka Well, Fuck ItDevil May Play2017-01-29 | Nintendo released some more details on their upcoming console, the Nintendo Switch, so naturally we had to tear it apart. Just kidding. Sort of. We each have our own misgivings about the console which we share during the episode.
"E3 2016: ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD WILL BE THE ‘SAME EXPERIENCE’ ON NX" (IGN) - http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/14/e3-2016-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-will-be-the-asame-experiencea-on-nxEpisode 14: Rogue One Review aka Trips Drunken TaleDevil May Play2017-01-22 | By now, we hope that you've seen Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (if you haven't, shame on you). Psychotrip and Allen offer their thoughts on the film (hint: we liked it). Lastly, Psychotrip regales us with a tale of drunken debauchery at Panama City Beach.
[TOPICS] Rogue One Impressions - 7:47 A Relatable Villain - 16:12 Let’s Get Negative - 25:50 Trip’s Drunken Tale - 50:17
[SHOUTOUTS] Rogue One: A Star Wars Contention - medium.com/@arbrasch/rogue-one-a-star-wars-contention-aa936c436b2Episode 13: Give Thanks aka Star Wars Is LoveDevil May Play2016-12-30 | In an uncharacteristic move, Devil May Play talk about all the things they are enjoying at the moment. Psychotrip sees a glimmer of good in Ubisoft while GameLark pines for the new Star Wars film Rogue One.
[TOPICS] Ubisoft is like Darth Vader - 1:46 Watch Dogs 2: New Tricks - 9:08 Star Wars is Love - 15:54 Thanks for the Memories - 22:55
TheRelaxingEnd: youtube.com/user/TheRelaxingEndEpisode 12: Gamer Burnout aka Its Not Me, Its YouDevil May Play2016-12-15 | Screeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeech. No, we're not talking about that kind of burnout. Have you ever been stuck in a gaming rut, unable to find anything to play or unwilling to finish a game? GameLark and Psychotrip offer their opinions on how to overcome this electronic ennui with a few simple steps.
[TOPICS] What Is Gamer Burnout? - 2:12 How to Prevent Burnout - 18:55 Looking (Virtually) Ahead - 16:37 Wrap-Up - 26:19
AdderallBallpit: youtube.com/channel/UCS24AlgItYosDB_cvqVhmRgEpisode 11: Identity Crisis aka Polygon is ShitDevil May Play2016-12-10 | There may be hope for Ubisoft yet, or at least that's what Psychotrip thinks. GameLark is a bit more cynical (that's a first), but he's encouraged by the recent actions of developers like Respawn Entertainment.
[TOPICS] Ubisoft's Identity Crisis - 0:32 Titanfall 2's Good Faith - 10:00 Too Many Cooks - 18:02 Final Thoughts - 21:50
"No more DLC that gamers have to buy for the full experience" - Ubisoft: http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2016-11-22-no-more-dlc-that-gamers-have-to-buy-for-the-full-experience-ubisoft
[ADDITIONAL LINKS] GameLark - youtube.com/channel/UCw34jlOiyXHRchdgIC1OhXw Psychotrip - youtube.com/channel/UCSXVbHYeOe8yb9k0CuLSKcA Allen Brasch - youtube.com/user/arbraschEpisode 9: PC vs Console aka How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the ConsoleDevil May Play2016-11-20 | PC vs. Console. It's the old age rivalry that has set gamers apart for eons (or decades). It's more than a simple choice; it's a philosophy. Discover where Lark and Trip's allegiances lie and join in the conversation for extra fun in the comments below.
[TOPICS] When PC Gaming Goes Wrong - 0:50 What Should A Console Be? - 6:18 Iteration and Improvement - 15:05 Begun the Console War Has - 19:44
[ADDITIONAL LINKS] GameLark - youtube.com/channel/UCw34jlOiyXHRchdgIC1OhXw Psychotrip - youtube.com/channel/UCSXVbHYeOe8yb9k0CuLSKcAEpisode 7: Sandbox Games aka Trip Has A DreamDevil May Play2016-11-07 | It's no secret that we here at Devil May Play love our RPGs, especially sandbox RPGs. Psychotrip has a dream for a never-ending game that he shares with us while GameLark gives his opinion about what makes a great RPG. Finally, both hosts describe their ideal sandbox RPG.
[TOPICS] Psychotrip's Soul Game - 0:10 What Makes A Good RPG - 10:23 What Is Filler Content? - 21:55 The Perfect Sandbox RPG - 25:03
[ADDITIONAL LINKS] GameLark - youtube.com/channel/UCw34jlOiyXHRchdgIC1OhXw Psychotrip - youtube.com/channel/UCSXVbHYeOe8yb9k0CuLSKcAEpisode 6: The Nintendo Switch aka I Want It AllDevil May Play2016-10-27 | You've probably heard that Nintendo is releasing a new console next March called the Nintendo Switch. Psychotrip and GameLark give their first impressions of the system and their philosophies when it comes to video game consoles.
[TOPICS] First Impressions - 1:00 Gimmick or Innovation? - 7:26 With Great Power Comes Great Consoles - 14:32 What Are Consoles Supposed To Be? - 21:55
Topics: Mafia 3: What Went Wrong? - 0:12 Games Are Full Packages - 5:40 Variety Is The Spice of Video Games - 10:55 More Than The Sum of a Game's Parts - 14:45
[Mog's Mixtape: Final Fantasy Remixed] Announcement Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=Y1R3t0IHnIo Loudr: http://ldr.fm/MxHHW iTunes: Coming Soon! Spotify: Coming Soon! Google Play: Coming Soon! Amazon Music: Coming Soon!
GameLark - www.youtube.com/channel/UCw34jlOiyXHRchdgIC1OhXw Psychotrip - www.youtube.com/channel/UCSXVbHYeOe8yb9k0CuLSKcAEpisode 0 Part 2 - Soundscapes of the Elder ScrollsDevil May Play2016-09-24 | A continuation of our discussion of the musical legacy of the Elder Scrolls series, specifically the music of Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim. As the video states, this episode was actually recorded prior to the formation of Devil May Play, but we thought it belonged on this channel as well.
GameLark - www.youtube.com/channel/UCw34jlOiyXHRchdgIC1OhXw Psychotrip - www.youtube.com/channel/UCSXVbHYeOe8yb9k0CuLSKcAEpisode 0 - Soundscapes of the Elder ScrollsDevil May Play2016-09-09 | A discussion of the musical legacy of the Elder Scrolls series, specifically the music of Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim. As the video states, this episode was actually recorded prior to the formation of Devil May Play, but we thought it belonged on this channel as well.
Additional Links: Official Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare Reveal Trailer youtube.com/watch?v=EeF3UTkCoxYEpisode 2 - Meet the Gamers (GameLark and Psychotrip)Devil May Play2016-08-25 | GameLark and Psychotrip share how video games have shaped their tastes, passions, and lives.
Topics: Earliest Game Experiences - 1:00 Are Video Games Mainstream? - 6:50 Great Gaming Soundtracks - 10:48 Current Favorite Video Games - 20:56
Additional Links: Psychotrip - Games That Shape You As A Person - youtube.com/watch?v=_odfa_m1ptgChannel IntroductionDevil May Play2016-08-18 | Two lifelong gamers obsess over their favorite (and least favorite) facets of video game culture.