The Museum of Modern Games
In the MMG we cover one video-game per episode, discussing and contrasting our shared experiences. Join us!
Episodes
33 episodes
Episode 33 - UFO 50
This should really count as episodes 33 through 83, as we (kinda) review all FIFTY games in the ambitious retro-modern game collection that is UFO 50.
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Episode 33
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Episode 32 - Retrospective Three: Bin Divers
The alleyway in back of the Museum has been drawing a lot of attention. Apparently, some people are catching a whiff of something greater than garbage. In this episode, we become dumpster diplomats and rummage through the refuse, looking ...
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Episode 32
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32:37
Episode 31 - What Remains of Edith Finch
After a long summer hiatus we're back with an episode about the melancholic What Remains of Edith Finch.
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Episode 31
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1:00:00
Episode 30 - EarthBound
Join us in as we revisit the strange and sentimental world of: EarthBound! There's lots to talk about with this cult classic, from its bizarre "scratch and sniff" marketing campaign to how it somehow successfully blends Lovecraftia...
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Episode 30
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1:29:22
Episode 29 - Tunic
We scratch the surface of Tunic - a game that seems to always have more beneath the surface. We thank our patron Rick for choosing this wildly mysterious game.
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Episode 29
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49:44
Episode 28 - Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
We brothers endeavor to relive the glory days of classic RPGs as we play the spiritual successor of the Suikoden games - the kickstarted game Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. Does it rekindle the magic of the originals or does no...
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Episode 28
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Episode 27 - The Secret of Monkey Island
We pilot the lovably inept Guybrush Threepwood across a fictional version of the Caribbean to talk about the enduring charm of the 1990 point-and-click adventure The Secret of Monkey Island, our second from Lucasfilm Games.
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Episode 27
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Episode 26 - Sifu
Ryan stops hitting his wing chun dummy to discuss Sifu with Chris. We discuss the desire within all mens' hearts to do kung-fu, and how we've settled for the immaculate combat system in this 2022 beat'em up game from Sloclap.
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Episode 26
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45:30
Episode 25 - Baldur's Gate 3, with Special Guests Jared and Jason
We take a break from our usual format to revisit Baldur's Gate 3 with a second set of brothers. We chat about our Honour Mode close calls and how it changed the game for us. As this podcast plays, power courses throu...
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Episode 25
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1:21:47
Episode 24 - Baldur's Gate 3
In this episode, we finally return to discuss the remarkable Baldur's Gate 3! Join us as we delve into our experiences with this game from Larian Studios. This episode holds a special place in our hearts, as it marks a return to our root...
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Episode 24
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56:54
Episode 23 - Crypt of the NecroDancer
Hustle into the heart-pounding, skeleton-smashing, disco-dungeon that is: Crypt of the NecroDancer. Join us as we dig deeper and dance deadlier.
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Episode 23
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Episode 22 - NieR: Automata
Blindfold yourself, grab your katana, get to your moon bunker, and teach your Roomba about mortality. We're joining 2B and "Nines" in Yoko Taro's NieR: Automata.
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Episode 22
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55:59
Episode 21 - Dap
Tremulously enter into the ominous world Dap. This indie game is at once charming and sinister. But, does it earn a place in our Museum? Listen and find out!
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Episode 21
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56:08
Episode 20 - Laying the Foundations of the Musem - Introducing Collections!
We're introducing a new concept for the podcast - Collections! We'll be categorizing games into the various wings of our digital museum. In this episode, we revisit the games we've played so far and place them into their resp...
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Episode 20
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23:31
Episode 19 - West of Loathing
We're back from our summer hiatus for a short episode about the comedic western game West of Loathing! Saddle up!
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Episode 19
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28:13
Episode 18 - Star Renegades
This episode? Star Renegades! Dedicated to the memory of Gilbert Gottfried. Also, Ryan got a soundboard and it might be the end of us.
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Episode 18
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43:04
Episode 17 - Rimworld
Thanks to Patreon Cory for suggesting the story-generating game Rimworld. Join us to relive tragic tales from our stranded colonists, and witness how much of a monster Ryan can be as he pointlessly pushes his castaways to the break...
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Episode 17
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Episode 16 - Interview with Avalon Penrose AKA Megaera of Hades
We're joined by special guest - voice actor Avalon Penrose, better known as Megaera of Hades fame, to talk about her life! Hear about how she got into voice acting, balances it with a "normal life," and how she gets advice f...
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Episode 16
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Episode 15 - Maniac Mansion, with Special Guest Casey Jones
Casey Jones joins us to revisit another NES classic with Maniac Mansion! You'll have to listen to hear how Eugene Levy and this classic game intersect. Plus you'll hear some of the best NES bops ever made!
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Episode 15
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1:56:41
Episode 14 - Retrospective Extravaganza One!
We take a break from our regular programming to reflect on a year of games and podcasting. After retracing our steps through the Museum, we urge YOU to reach out and join us!
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Episode 14
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45:54
Episode 13 - Elden Ring
We journey to the Lands Between to discuss the explosively popular Elden Ring. Join our conversation on this game, whose strategy and lore has generated as much time spent outside the game as the gameplay itself, by sending us an e...
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Episode 13
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Episode 12 - Mass Effect 3, with Special Guest Joe Gaumer
After a summer hiatus - WE'RE BACK to conclude our Mass Effect trilogy! We're revisited by friend-of-the-show Joe Gaumer to hear his thoughts on playing the third game for the first time.
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Episode 12
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1:43:01
Episode 11 - Mass Effect 2, with Special Guest Joe Gaumer
We're joined in the studio by podcasting legend Joe Gaumer to continue our playthrough of the Mass Effect trilogy. Get ready for some speculation about the reproductive organs of Vorcha, because that's what we felt was important to...
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Episode 11
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1:24:47