Have You Played?

World of Warcraft Era 1

This week, Marc and Andrei talk about how to even talk about World of Warcraft (0:00) and when they came to the franchise (5:05). Stick around if you want to hear about raiding (25:07), classes (38:51), and some of our favorite parts of the era (52:56).

Elden Ring

Today it’s time to join the serpent king as family as Marc and Andrei reminisce about that time 10 months ago when they played Elden Ring. They talk about the game more broadly (0:00) before discussing the lead up to release, and initial contact with the game’s release (19:21). Then, it’s time to talk bosses and game difficulty (36:14), critical discussion of brutalist boss design, obtuse quest placement (55:42). Last up, they discuss where Elden Ring sits relative to current design trends (1:06:58).

The Memory Box Tournament of Champions 1

Marc and Andrei rank the first 8 games of the Have You Played? Podcast for an impending tournament of our most memorable and cherished games.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

Our Hylian chickens have come home to roost! Michael Iantorno joins us to talk about a beloved SNES classic! As usual, we go over how we got into the series (0:00), emulators and randomizers (25:14), segments (35:47), and Marc’s patented rankings (48:05)!

Tomb Raider

It’s time to talk Tomb Raider! Courtney Blamey joins Marc and Andrei to talk all things Lara Croft this week. As always, we talk about our first contact with the games (0:00), the broader franchise’s place in the in the treasure hunter media genre (24:15) and some of our segments (40:31)