Phineas and Jesper Von Trapp discuss 1993 Lucasfilm Games adventure title Day of the Tentacle. *Spoilers*Obviously 

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Day of the Tentacle - Last Gen Gems - All hail our new tentacle overlords

After a maintenance-induced hiatus, the Bros are back! Join Jesper and Phineas as they recap Gamescom, catch up on the console news, discuss delays and the tortures of an average gamer in Bloodborne. 

Ep 9 - Coming Back, Like We Never Left

Stay awhile and listen! The Von Trapp Bros dive back into the depths of the dungeons below Tristram to free the world from the need to click until you get carpal tunnel. Does the ubiquitous roguelike loot clicker hold up? 

Diablo - Last Gen Gems

The Von Trapp Bros reconvene at the Central Library to discuss the glut of nerdy goodness happening in Calgary & across the world. Between the Calgary Expo, the Calgary Underground Film Fest (CUFFCade), Avengers: Endgame & Game of Thrones, it almost makes you sad that we're peaking so early. Ep. 8 also features a Retro Revisit of Diablo after the break. Solo episode coming soon. 

Ep. 8 - Nowhere To Go But Down

The Von Trapp Bros gather once again to recap the news (STAR WARS!!!), discuss the great community at the Calgary eSports League, the upcoming Calgary Expo & feature the Top 3 Games They Missed As Kids. Come for the content, stay for the awkward outro. 

Ep. 7 - Coming Soon To A Galaxy Near You

Once more, Hyrule needs our help. The Von Trapp Bros take to the sea in the 2003's beautiful & divisive Zelda adventure. Initial reaction to the game focused on its cartoony vibes, but over time, the public sentiment became as friendly as Link's grandmother. How does the game hold up now that we have had a Breath of the Wild?Retro Revisit episodes skip the news and bring you the nostalgia. Join the Bros every month as they take a look at a game from yesteryear and decide whether it's worth diving into or best left to its legacy. 

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker - Retro Revisit

The Von Trapp Bros recap the crazy times we live in with news from GDC to PAX East, vampires to Canadian Border Services. The discussion is wrapped up with a review of one of the more interesting legacies in games in history - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker.

Ep. 6 - Stadia Rock

The Von Trapp Brothers return to Rapture to try and understand if this was the black sheep of the series or if was simply overshadowed by the incredible reputation of its neighbours. Is the series strongest when it works together or does the virtue of the individual define its worth? Enjoy the poorly misinterpreted Rand-isms. Retro Revisit episodes skip the news and bring you the nostalgia. Join the Bros every month as they take a look at a game from yesteryear and decide whether it's worth diving into or best left to its legacy. 

Bioshock 2 - Retro Revisit

The VT Bros get together to discuss the huge upcoming releases of Sekiro, The Division 2 and to discuss the future of streaming. Along the way, they discuss the impact game sequels can have on your opinion of a franchise. 

Ep. 5 - Quit While You're Ahead

The VT Bros explore Dracula's mysterious home as Alucard, Richter and Maria attempt to put away the villain for good. It's been 22 years since one of the most influential games of all time had the guts to go 2D in a polygonal age - how does it hold up?

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - Retro Revisit

A review-only episode. The VT Bros dive back into a game that defined their early adulthood and, arguably, the most Star Wars-y game to ever Star Wars on this side of the galaxy. Retro Revisit episodes skip the news and bring you the nostalgia. Join the Bros every month as they take a look at a game from yesteryear and decide whether it's worth diving into or best left to its legacy. 

Knights of the Old Republic - Retro Revisit

This is the Von Trapp Brothers, with a message for the people: Remember, Bioshock 2 is not alone. Think of me it as leader, but as a Big Sister to the Rapture Family.The Calgary eSports League (CEL) continues to grow and Super Smash Cafe opens soon. It's all fun and games in YYC. Bioshock 2 often gets overlooked among the titans in the trilogy. The VT Bros break down the ups and downs and whether or not this is essential gaming. 

Ep. 4 - Calgary Rises Up - Bioshock 2 revisited

"What is a game, but a miserable pile of secrets?" Sony is in deep with developers over inconsistencies on crossplay. The Bros discuss about the next generation of consoles. The VT Bros revisit the high point of the Castlevania series, a game that set a standard for sidescrolling adventures at a time when 3D was the new hotness. Let's go podcasting for pleasure. The night is still young.  

Ep. 3 - Crossplay - it's not a phase - Castlevania: SotN revisited

The VT Bros share their concerns about Anthem, dive into Hollow Knight and revisit Knights of the Old Republic.  See how their rose coloured lightsabres illuminate the famed narrative adventure from 2003. Come for the game, stay for the rightful character assassination of Carth Onasi. 

Ep. 2 - Will you stand for the Anthem? - KotoR

Join the Von Trapp Brothers as they embark on a Calgary-based podcast quest to apply hindsight and insight to a series of retro video game reviews. Get to know the bros as they they re-engage with the childhood that bound them for life. Episode 1 is a little get-to-know-you, and sets the stage for the first review - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic.  

Ep. 1 - Better Know a Bro

The Von Trapp Bros bring you the latest in gaming news including what's going on in their hometown of Calgary. New episodes on Mondays bi-weekly. Check out Last Gen Gems for the Von Trapp Bros reviews of games that we all may have missed.

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