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Edging Oedipus - Devil May Cry and we sure did!!!

Jason and Fran dive into Devil May Cry and the swimming is not great! We discuss the history behind the game that spawn an entire genre of classics.    Spoilers at 00:50 min Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! [https://discord.gg/PwX8P8UCUp] https://linktr.ee/useyouritems [https://linktr.ee/useyouritems] Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree [https://linktr.ee/frantastico]  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke [https://www.instagram.com/williamforourke/]

For those left behind - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Francisco plays a game that came out recently!!! Hard to imagine there needs to be much description here. The pals discuss the widely lauded, applauded, and begroaned Expedition 33. This one slaps.   Spoilers at 1:06 min   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! [https://discord.gg/PwX8P8UCUp] https://linktr.ee/useyouritems [https://linktr.ee/useyouritems] Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree [https://linktr.ee/frantastico]  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke [https://www.instagram.com/williamforourke/]

Aura-farming with Spike in Ape Escape!

Fran and Jason finally catch the last time-traveling ape in the PS1 classic, Ape Escape. Dig in on our conversation about peripherals, physical dexterity in games, and the power...of the DUAL SHOCK CONTROLLER!   Spoilers at 57 min   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! [https://discord.gg/PwX8P8UCUp] https://linktr.ee/useyouritems [https://linktr.ee/useyouritems] Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree [https://linktr.ee/frantastico]  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke [https://www.instagram.com/williamforourke/]

Lost Media and the Powerhouse of the Cell - Parasite Eve

Fran and Jason tackle the mean streets of New York City as Aya Brea in the classic RPG Parasite Eve. This one belongs in the hall of fame folks. SPOILER'S: 01:01:00   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! [https://discord.gg/PwX8P8UCUp] https://linktr.ee/useyouritems [https://linktr.ee/useyouritems] Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree [https://linktr.ee/frantastico]  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke [https://www.instagram.com/williamforourke/]

Desperate Pixelated Rabbit Tracking Simulator (Ibuprofen Egg)

Fran and Jason dive into indie hit Animal Well by Billy Basso and published by Big Mode. Jason explores the negative capability of Animal Well, while Fran examines the visual design code and gap between knowing and executing. SPOILER'S: 00:50:00~   Francisco is a game designer and engineer, while Jason brings a literary background to each game analysis as they piece together the why and how of our favorite games. If you'd like to support the show please join us on Discord or leave us a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts-we've love to chat! ---------------------------- Join the conversation on Discord, it's free! [https://discord.gg/PwX8P8UCUp] https://linktr.ee/useyouritems [https://linktr.ee/useyouritems] Follow Jason at: @skilled-drizzler.bsky.social Follow Fran at: frantastico | Instagram | Linktree [https://linktr.ee/frantastico]  Follow us at: useyouritems.bsky.social ---------------------------- Art and Research by Francisco Martin Editing by Jason Weiss Theme music by William O'Rourke [https://www.instagram.com/williamforourke/]