A bi-weekly video game book club that takes a deep look at one game every episode. We discuss the literary elements, philosophical ideas, and game design decisions that make games great while keeping things funny and friendly. Tune in for some close readings of your favorite games! Email us at thatpinguino@gmail.com
In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss the latest indie, lesbian, road-trip RPG: Get In The Car, Loser. We cover the game's use of FFXIII-inspired...
In this episode Gino, Em, and Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- discuss Jacob's Ladder, the film that inspired many of the environmental, tonal, and charac...
In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss The Artful Escape. We cover the game's decision to keep gameplay light and consequence free. We also examin...
Jeff, Braden, Chris, and special community guest RekiWylls convene to discuss... well, several things. But primarily fan translation. We take stabs at...
In this episode Gino, Pete, Em, and Noelle discuss Psychonauts 2. We cover the game's depiction of mental health, trauma, and various mental condition...
In this episode Gino, Chris "ZombiePie" -REDACTED- and Jeff Rud discuss Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV and A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV. We rank thi...
In this episode Gino, Em, and Pete discuss G-String, a cyberpunk shooter that was 10 plus years in the making. We discuss G-String's origins as a Half...
In this episode Gino and RVA Returner John Schreiner discuss Opus XIV of the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game! We discuss multicolor cards, the best ca...
In this episode Gino, Pete, and Em discuss Afterparty! We cover the game's odd relationship with booze, fuzzy morality, and mundane vision of the afte...
Jeff, Braden, and Chris have polished off Grandia II! We've seen things you wouldn't believe! A robot that learns how to love! Low resolution drawings...