The boys are all back together for an overstuffed episode of Input. Discussion Topics: What is the NCGP and is it real? The Rapid Collapse of Gazillion Games. Destiny 2 Vs. The World. Epic takes on a 14 year old…
Input Ep. 17: IGN Strike, and the People vs. Battlefront II
Jurge sadly came down with a case of the Extra Life Pox so Logan and Jarrett carry on gallantly in his steed. Topics this week: IGN’s content team goes on strike. The twists and turns of the Star Wars Battlefront…
Input Ep. 14 – Input Stories: Kyle Seeley (Emily is Away)
On this week’s very special episode of Input, Jurge and Logan sit down with the developer of Emily is Away and Emily is Away Too, Kyle Seeley. The conversation runs from Kyle’s journey into game development, the stories behind Emily…
Input Ep. 13: Visceral Games’ Demise and Naughty Dog’s Work Environment
Visceral Games is sadly no more. This leads the boys to a larger conversation on the state of linear, single player games within the industry. They then discuss the impact and weight of David Ballard’s allegations against Naughty Dog and…
Input Ep.11 : Andrew House’s Legacy and Why Don’t We Support Game Devs?
Jurge sadly couldn’t make it on this week’s episode, but Jarrett and Logan soldiered on without him.
For the Love of the Game
About Best Ofs This article is one of the “Best of Irrational Passions”, meaning it’s featured on our Best Of page. Along with it, we have both a full read-through of the article and a conversation about the article, the writing…
Input Ep. 8 : PewDiePie, Hate Speech, and What’s Next?
Hey, so like PewDiePie said something pretty terrible…again.
Input Ep. 6: “2017’s Japanese Game Renaissance”
On this week's episode we spend the entire show discussing the resurgence of Japanese games this year. From what has lead to the resurgence, to the inspirations they are pulling from, to the cultural and socio-political reasons for the rise,…
Yakuza Kiwami Review
Breathlessly you charge up what must be the fourth or fifth set of stairs. Broken jaws, crumpled figures, and a fair share of shattered furniture lay behind you. Wave after wave continues to come. Popping out of doorways, using all…
Tacoma Review
You’re flying. Floating above the ground, turning, spinning, and moving across the room. You lose control, find yourself upside down and begin to laugh. It’s silly. Absurd, honestly. Yet, it’s blissful and wonderful all the same. You are flying. Well,…
Input Ep. 2: “Tacoma, New 2DS XL, and Kickstarter”
The boys return for the second episode of Input. On the dock for this week: Tacoma and the state of indie games. Revenge of the New 2DS XL and long hardware lifespans. Kickstarter, we hardly knew ya. The health of…