Latest Episodes of Reboot
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00:09:385Game Sequels Should Learn From Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus - Reboot 17
In a sea of sequels, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus stands higher than the rest. On this week's episode of Reboot, we explore why.
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00:12:3238 9The Magic Of Challenging Games - Reboot 16.5
Mike and Jake delve deeper into the appeal of challenging games, and whether games such as Cuphead should be compared to Dark Souls anymore.
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00:09:496 5The Problem With Difficulty In Video Games - Reboot Episode 16
Mike and Jake explore the ways Cuphead might be too difficult for some players, how Middle-earth: Shadow of War handles difficulty in a clever manner, and the questions spawned from challenging games.
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00:14:5831 14Should Divinity: Original Sin 2 Be Your First CRPG? - Reboot Episode 15.5
Mike and Jake discuss their personal histories with computer role-playing games, as well as their recent adventures in Divinity: Original Sin 2, Larian Studios' stunning masterpiece.
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00:07:1014 29Divinity: Original Sin 2's Brilliant Take On Player Choice - Reboot Episode 15
After diving deep into Larian Studios' new RPG, Mike and Jake recount the glory days of CRPGs, and how Divinity: Original SIn 2 continues that lineage.
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00:14:2354 21Is 2017 The Year Of Nintendo? - Reboot 14.5
With increased third-party support, the return of three classic franchises, and a flourishing new console, things are looking up for the sleeping giant.
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00:08:1941 20Nintendo, I've Missed You - Reboot Episode 14
After years of sheltered development and third-party aversion, the Nintendo powerhouse has come out swinging in 2017.
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00:13:009Is Destiny 2 Bungie's Big Comeback? - Reboot 13.5
With Destiny 2, Bungie could be taking a major step in the right direction for fans of Marathon, Halo, and shooters in general.
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00:08:4119Destiny, Halo, And the Brilliance of Bungie - Reboot Episode 13
Say what you will about Destiny, but there's no denying how influential Bungie has been on this industry. Even before Halo, the studio was altering the video game landscape with titles like Marathon and Oni. On this week's episode of Reboot, Mike follows Bungie's legacy.
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00:14:086What Game Should You Play After Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice?
Mike and Jake answer questions about Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and dive into several other games that explore mental illness.
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00:08:0719Hellblade: A Groundbreaking Take On Mental Illness - Reboot Episode 12
Mike explores the various way's Ninja Theory's newest release portrays mental illness in an empathetic light.
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00:10:185The Dangers of Paid Early Access - Reboot Episode 11.5
Mike and Jake discuss the pricing model for Fortnite, and how it falls into traps other Early Access Games have avoided.
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00:07:3619Fortnite: 20 Hours Wasted - Reboot Episode 11
Mike Mahardy takes a deep dive into how Fortnite is structured around its content, and why so much of the game feels stuck in the past.
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00:15:127When Games Let You Find Your Own Story - Reboot Episode 10.5
Mike and Jake read viewer stories from Playerunknown's Battlegrounds, Ark Survival, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
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00:08:189Playerunknown's Battlegrounds Makes You The Storyteller
Mike and Jake explore the ways Playerunkown's Battlegrounds encourages memorable scenarios, and uses its systems to create a storytelling sandbox.
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00:14:179The State of Story Driven Shooters - Reboot Episode 9.5
Jake and Mike sit down to answer your questions about the last episode of Reboot where they discussed how Metro is continuing the legacy of Half Life.
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00:09:3220How Metro: Last Light Continued the Legacy of Half-Life 2 - Reboot Episode 9
Following the announcement of Metro: Exodus, Mike takes a deep dive into Metro: Last Light, the predecessor that set new precedents for the shooter genre.
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00:15:425E3 Impressions and Reboot Season 2 - Reboot Episode 8.5
Following E3 2017, Mike and Jake discuss their most anticipated upcoming games, and the titles they want to cover in Reboot's upcoming season.
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00:08:4228Red Dead Redemption 2: Why You Should Love Game Delays - Reboot Episode 8
Following the delays of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Mike examines the difficulties of game delays, and why they're beneficial in the long run.
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00:09:0012Is Accessibility In Games A Bad Thing? - Reboot Episode 7.5
Following their Reboot episode about Injustice 2, Mike and Jake answer questions about accessibility in games, and how certain titles have used it to their advantage. Games mentioned: Injustice 2 Fable III Tekken 7
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00:07:3919Injustice 2: The Fighting Game I've Been Waiting For - Reboot Episode 7
Mike explores the ways Injustice 2 invites newcomers into the series, without sacrificing its hardcore depth.
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00:12:4712Do You Play Video Games That Aren't "Fun"? - Reboot Episode 6.5
Mike and Jake answer questions after their episode about what makes games fun, and discuss other titles they may have missed. Games discussed on this episode: The Last of Us Journey Outlast 2 Abzu Papers, Please The Witness The Last Guardian
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00:08:1325Video Games Don't Need to Be Fun - Reboot Episode 6
Mike and Jake explore the various ways video games can be about more than a traditional kind of fun.
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00:11:4813What Are Your Favorite Games About War? - Reboot Episode 5.5
Mike and Jake discuss their favorite games about war, the difficulties of balancing fun and realism, and their thoughts on Call of Duty WWII.
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