Puzzles

Food

Caitlin and Alan want to eat videogame foods. Even if they look like Christmas Tree lights! Garbage Pizza! Comfort Stars! And of course… Pancakes! With the Season 2 finale we announce the games we will ask each other to play! Persona 4 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_4] Songs of Glimmerwick [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1706510/Songs_of_Glimmerwick/] Persona 5 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_5] Sword of the Sea [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_of_the_Sea] Absolum [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolum] Castlevania wall-meat theory [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z7f267AgpU] Stardrop [https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Stardrop] King Stew [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Er3um8UE7M] Baked Apples [https://zelda.fandom.com/wiki/Baked_Apple] Pancake Contest [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0nk8GgCZdY] Final Fantasy Potion [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Potion_(energy_drink)] Beef Bowl [https://pixelatedprovisions.com/2012/11/19/persona-4-aiyas-beef-bowl/] Tarte aux Fruits [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VbRB11q7XY] Glowberries [https://fieldsofmistria.wiki.gg/wiki/Glowberry] Brewster Coffee [https://nookipedia.com/wiki/The_Roost] Skyrim Hand Pies [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu9Yj5lNwaQ] You can follow the show on bluesky @inferiorgaming [https://bsky.app/profile/inferiorgaming.bsky.social] You can follow Caitlin on bluesky @inferiorcaitlin  [https://bsky.app/profile/inferiorcaitlin.bsky.social] You can reach out at inferiorgamingpod@gmail.com [inferiorgamingpod@gmail.com] Or the contact page at hallowedgroundmedia.com [http://hallowedgroundmedia.com/] Music by moodmode Retro Game Music [https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-retro-game-music-245230/]

Puzzles

Caitlin and Alan say the word “puzzle” so much it becomes meaningless. Puzzles that secretly tell a story are where it is at for us. Most puzzles in games are filler but a few made us see the world differently. Bot just the game world, but the one we live in too. Chained Echoes [https://www.chainedechoes.com] Persona 4 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_4] Chrono Trigger [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrono_Trigger] Persona 5 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_5] Expedition 33 [https://www.expedition33.com] Sword of the Sea [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_of_the_Sea] Marvel LEGO Superheroes [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Marvel_Super_Heroes] Unpacking [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unpacking_(video_game)] Strange Horticulture [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strange_Horticulture] Out of This World [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Another_World_(video_game)] FEZ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fez_(video_game)] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Breath_of_the_Wild] The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Tears_of_the_Kingdom] Final Fantasy 10 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X] Tunic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunic_(video_game)] The Witness [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Witness_(2016_video_game)] Water Puzzle in Xenogears [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1i7DMpQwyQ] Immortals Fenyx Rising [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immortals_Fenyx_Rising] Final Fantasy 13-2 Time Puzzles [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omzM_h9jUkI] You can follow the show on bluesky @inferiorgaming [https://bsky.app/profile/inferiorgaming.bsky.social] You can follow Caitlin on bluesky @inferiorcaitlin  [https://bsky.app/profile/inferiorcaitlin.bsky.social] You can reach out at inferiorgamingpod@gmail.com [inferiorgamingpod@gmail.com] Or the contact page at hallowedgroundmedia.com [http://hallowedgroundmedia.com/] Music by moodmode Retro Game Music [https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-retro-game-music-245230/]

Weapons

Caitlin and Alan talk about video game weapons! We talk about famous Japanese blacksmiths, cursed swords with eyeballs, and Keys that are Swords. Final Fantasy Dissidia Duellum [https://www.square-enix.com/ddff/en/] Arranger A Role-Puzzling Adventure [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arranger:_A_Role-Puzzling_Adventure] Final Fantasy Tactics [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_Tactics] Persona 5 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_5] Persona 4 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_4] Pokemon Pokopia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Pokopia] Masamune [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Masamune_(Final_Fantasy_VII)] Soul Edge [https://soulcalibur.fandom.com/wiki/Soul_Edge] Gunblade [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Gunblade_(weapon_type)] Ultima Weapon [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Ultima_Weapon_(Final_Fantasy_VII)] Keyblade [https://kingdomhearts.fandom.com/wiki/Keyblade] Decisive Pumpkin [https://www.khwiki.com/Decisive_Pumpkin] Witcher’s swords [https://witcher.fandom.com/wiki/Silver_sword] Black Knife [https://eldenring.wiki.fextralife.com/Black+Knife] Lulu’s Dolls [https://jegged.com/Games/Final-Fantasy-X/Equipment/Weapons/Dolls.html] Gravity Hammer [https://www.halopedia.org/Gravity_hammer] Needler [https://www.halopedia.org/Needler] You can follow the show on bluesky @inferiorgaming [https://bsky.app/profile/inferiorgaming.bsky.social] You can follow Caitlin on bluesky @inferiorcaitlin  [https://bsky.app/profile/inferiorcaitlin.bsky.social] You can reach out at inferiorgamingpod@gmail.com [inferiorgamingpod@gmail.com] Or the contact page at hallowedgroundmedia.com [http://hallowedgroundmedia.com/] Music by moodmode Retro Game Music [https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-retro-game-music-245230/]

Women in Games

Caitlin and Alan highlight women in video games. Women were always part of video games so we learn a little history and feature our favorite women characters. Pokemon Pokopia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Pokopia] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Wright:_Ace_Attorney_Trilogy] Marvel’s Cosmic Invasion [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Cosmic_Invasion] Expedition 33 [https://www.expedition33.com] Guardians of the Galaxy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel%27s_Guardians_of_the_Galaxy] cupcakesouls YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@cupcakesouls] Ranni the Witch [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranni_the_Witch] Hilda of Goneril [https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Hilda_(Three_Houses)] Lena Raine [https://lena.fyi] Jennifer Svedburg-Yen [https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_svedberg_yen/?hl=en] Kim Swift [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Swift] Felicia Day [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felicia_Day] Morrigan the Witch of the Wilds [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morrigan_(Dragon_Age)] Estelle Bright [https://kiseki.fandom.com/wiki/Estelle_Bright] Serah Farron [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Serah_Farron] Aloy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloy] Cindy Aurum [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cindy_Aurum] Lunafreya [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunafreya_Nox_Fleuret] Juri [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juri_(Street_Fighter)] Yennefer of Vengerberg [https://witcher.fandom.com/wiki/Yennefer_of_Vengerberg] You can follow the show on bluesky @inferiorgaming [https://bsky.app/profile/inferiorgaming.bsky.social] You can follow Caitlin on bluesky @inferiorcaitlin  [https://bsky.app/profile/inferiorcaitlin.bsky.social] You can reach out at inferiorgamingpod@gmail.com [inferiorgamingpod@gmail.com] Or the contact page at hallowedgroundmedia.com [http://hallowedgroundmedia.com/] Music by moodmode Retro Game Music [https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-retro-game-music-245230/]

Role Playing Games

Caitlin and Alan debate what is the essence of Role-Playing-Games? If everything could be called a role-playing game, then is there really any such thing as an RPG? We talk about the math behind the fights, character creation, and storytelling. No more time-change in parts of Canada. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gq3k4590vo] Rue Valley [https://ruevalley.com] Persona 5 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona_5] Fire Emblem Three Houses [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Three_Houses] Pokopia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pok%C3%A9mon_Pokopia] Pokémon Detective Pikachu [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detective_Pikachu_(film)] Role Playing Games [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Role-playing_video_game] Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons] The Dungeon [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeon_(video_game)] Wizardry [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizardry_(video_game_series)] Ultima [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultima_(series)] Dragon Quest [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Quest] Final Fantasy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy] Deus Ex [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deus_Ex] Baldur’s Gate 3 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate_3] Knights of the Old Republic [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Knights_of_the_Old_Republic] Mass Effect [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_Effect] Kingdom Hearts [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Hearts] Expedition 33 [https://www.expedition33.com] Souls-Like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soulslike] Elder Scrolls [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Elder_Scrolls] Minecraft [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minecraft] Madden 18 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_NFL_18] Mario Tennis [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Tennis] Hot Shots Golf [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everybody%27s_Golf] Heartslike [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJajg32t2po] Final Fantasy Tactics [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_Tactics] The Witcher [https://www.thewitcher.com/us/en] Dark Souls [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Souls] Elden Ring [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elden_Ring] Dragon Age Veilgaurd [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Age:_The_Veilguard] Lost Soul Aside [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Age:_The_Veilguard] Donkey Kong [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donkey_Kong] Final Fantasy X [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X] Final Fantasy X-2 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_X-2] Final Fantasy 6 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VI] You can follow the show on bluesky @inferiorgaming [https://bsky.app/profile/inferiorgaming.bsky.social] You can follow Caitlin on bluesky @inferiorcaitlin  [https://bsky.app/profile/inferiorcaitlin.bsky.social] You can reach out at inferiorgamingpod@gmail.com [inferiorgamingpod@gmail.com] Or the contact page at hallowedgroundmedia.com [http://hallowedgroundmedia.com/] Music by moodmode Retro Game Music [https://pixabay.com/music/video-games-retro-game-music-245230/]