Finish The Fight: A Gaming Podcast

What happens in the great beyond? What if its just as monotonous as day-to-day life can be? In this episode, Alex and Derek discuss a point-and-click adventure inspired by those questions, the Noir genre, and the Day of the Dead in a 90's classic: Grim Fandango

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Join us this week as we discuss the horror asymmetrical multiplayer game, Dead by Daylight!

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Alex and Derek discuss a game that helped launch the indie gaming takeover: Super Meat Boy!

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Howdy! This week we're taming dinos like futuristic cowboys and yeehawin' about a game that started with a lot of developer controversy and has been hit or miss in how it was received, but hey, dinosaurs.

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Back this week with another GOAT in Resident Evil 4! A game that sparked controversy within its development team, Resident Evil 4 reinvented the series and changed gaming’s 3rd person perspective forever.

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner and you might be looking to have a cozy night of gaming with your significant other. Alex and Derek talk about their do's and don'ts for a successful gaming date night.

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Starting off 2024 with a bang and discussing one of the most influential games of all time and still being ported to this day: Myst!

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We're throwing it back to another 90's classic game and console mascot with Spyro the Dragon! Insomniac's followup project after the commercially unsuccessful title, "Disruptor," ended up being a smash-hit that made Spyro a household name.

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Alex and Derek discuss the "people" simulation game, Papers, Please.

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Alex and Derek talk about a cult favorite inspired by cult favorites: Jet Set Radio! This short-lived series pushed the Dreamcast's limits and inspired many games in the years following through its unique gameplay and innovative style.

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Inspired by superhero tropes, Infamous aspired to let the player choose what kind of person they'd be if they suddenly received superpowers. While this game received positive reviews, it was also released to market facing many competing titles with similar playstyles. Join us as we discuss what made Infamous unique and how some of that may have been overlooked upon release.

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Alex and Derek discuss Outer Wilds and indie publisher Annapurna Interactive

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Alex and Derek discuss the spiritual successor to the smash hit Goldeneye 007....Perfect Dark! This game has been referenced as both one of the greatest games of all time and as an underrated influence on the shooter genre.

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Back again with another indie title! This week, we're talking about The Binding of Isaac. Inspired by the developer's Christian upbringing, this game generated plenty of love as well as some controversy.

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Alex and Derek discuss the much-loved Behemoth beat 'em up, Castle Crashers

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This week, Alex and Derek discuss a game with a difficulty that has been described as "callous," even being likened to the Dark Souls series. Join us as we discuss the acclaimed Metroidvania title, Dead Cells.

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As long as there has been competition, there's been people looking to gain an advantage - sometimes even through cheating - and video games are no exception. Originally, cheats were used by developers to help with the development process, but eventually they made their way to players and even resulted in tangible products available for consumers. In this bonus episode, Alex and Derek discuss different forms of cheating in the video game industry.

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Back again with a turn-based RPG in the game that launched the Fire Emblem franchise: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. This Japanese exclusive introduced Marth as the series' first protagonist, while setting out to introduce more story-elements to video games.

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Fall is here and we're back spending some time in the forest uncovering some conspiracies in the award-winning indie title: Firewatch!

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Video games as an art form is a perspective that has gained traction as the industry has grown, but Shadow of the Colossus was a title that delivered on that concept in ways the industry hadn't seen. SOTC's design was so impactful, that even artists within other mediums have cited it as an influence, and titles that once influenced Shadow of the Colossus have now cited this game as an influence in their subsequent releases. Join us as we discuss the attention to detail that resulted in a unique artistic masterpiece with staying power spanning three generations of Sony consoles.

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In this bonus episode, Alex and Derek rank their top boss battles

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Alex and Derek discuss a game ahead of its time in Psychonauts! The first game released by Double Fine Productions, this ambitious platformer was intended to be part of the larger "video games as art" approach that new gaming contender Microsoft intended for its console library, but those plans were changed, and Psychonauts - while still released - was not initially a high selling game. Join us as we talk about what changed for the studio and how digital sales gave Psychonauts a second life.

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Alex and Derek rank popular Nintendo franchises in this bonus episode

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Whether it be an arcade game's high score, or a head-to-head virtual fight, one of the best parts about video gaming has always been the competition. In this bonus episode, Alex and Derek discuss how far Esports have come and their influence on gaming as a whole.

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In this bonus episode, Alex and Derek discuss the racing game that took a negative and made it a positive

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POW! We are back donning the cowl for everyone's favorite crime-fighting detective: Batman! Join us as we explore the crazed and depraved of Gotham's Arkham Asylum

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This week, Alex and Derek discuss the game that has seemingly entered into all facets of pop-culture: Fortnite! Your favorite twitch streamers are playing it, your favorite athletes are stealing its dances, your favorite artists are giving virtual concerts in it, and maybe even your favorite movies are playing in it. Dread it, run from it, Fortnite is here to stay.

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Alex and Derek make a list of what they believe are some of the best and worst villains in gaming! What do you think of their lists? Who are some of the best and worst villains in games you've played?

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The 3rd Street Saints are back! In this episode, Alex and Derek discuss the more-comedic follow-up to the GTA-clone, Saints Row, the decisions that took them toward a sillier franchise, and some of the real-world controversies surrounding Saints Row 2 and similar titles.

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This week, Alex and Derek give their first thoughts on the highly anticipated and recently released Legend of Zelda title: Tears of the Kingdom! What's good? What are some potential criticisms? And how does it differ from Breath of the Wild? What do you think?

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Sorry about the noise, Mom, but the band is going be playing some gigs, all from the comfort of your basement! This week we cover Rock Band, the spiritual successor and competitor to Guitar Hero, which expanded from a guitar-centric focus and transformed what was a solo career into a four-piece band. Join us as we discuss what led to Rock Band's creation, some of the legal battles along the way, as well as some commentary on how this game was viewed by music industry professionals.

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In this bonus episode, Alex and Derek revisit one of their childhood favorites and discuss some of the changes in game mechanics the franchise has made, as well as a brief history.

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This week, we dive into the game that gave us one of the most iconic video game weapons of all time: the Keyblade! Hop aboard the Gummi Ship as we travel through the Disneyverse in the PS2 classic, Kingdom Hearts.

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