We recorded this episode the week before E3 but we’re just getting around to posting it. Now with your knowledge of the future, feel free to laugh at how wrong we were. Supplemental Reading There’s something about Splatoon that nobody is talking about but needs to be addressed What are your most anticipated games for […] More
Games based off of popular books, movies, or tv shows have always been a part of gaming culture. Historically these games relied on the intellectual property to sell copies and focused little on making the game itself fun to play. This week Marcus, Devin, and Evan talk about how licensed games are treated today. Supplemental […] More
Marcus doesn’t always make the best financial decisions. That’s why he spent over $1200 on a single weekend. Unrelated, anybody looking to buy an NES Mini? Have you ever seen a movie based off a video game that didn’t make you cry out of disappointment? This week, Devin, Evan, and Marcus talk about video game […] More
Why are tutorials so long and boring? What’s the deal with invisible walls? Why do so many of the female characters have giant wobbly breasts while all the men are snarling bearded white guys? We love video games but they’re far from perfect. Hear us talk about the ways we think video games and the […] More
We haven’t missed a week and we (hopefully) never will. We’re just trying out the whole bi-weekly thing. We missed you, but now that we’re back together, we’re celebrating with this week’s topic: What makes a fun party game? Supplemental Reading Why Nintendo is King of the Couch The Loss of Local Multiplayer Part 1: […] More
There are guests galore on this riveting episode of Trust Sircle where we compare the differences between Japanese Role Playing Games and Western developed RPGs. Fan favorite Evan Maier-Zucchino returns to the show to reveal his inner fanboy. Matthew Charles, host of the Geek Stew Podcast and a former RPG localization specialist, lends his expertise […] More
One of the hardest parts about growing up is discovering who you are and finding your place in the world. It is something that every human wrestles with at some point. This week we discuss the indie game Night in the Woods and how this game about cartoon animals can be so gosh darn relatable. […] More
PewDiePie, the most popular YouTuber in the world with over 53 million subscribers, has faced more sanctions facing his recent slew of anti-Semitic videos than the Drumpf Administration can impose on law-abiding American Citizens. Disney officially severed ties with him and YouTube itself has limited the amount of money he can generate from ads and […] More
On the Valentine’s Day episode of Trust Sircle, Valerie makes some friggin’ sweet Overwatch Valentines and the gang plays a game of Ctrl+Alt+Del (the video game version of Marry, Kiss, Kill). We then dive into the charities featured in this month Humble Freedom Bundle and ask “How do you share the things you love with […] More
Marcus takes the reigns while Devin and Valerie are off playing Dungeons & Dragons. He is joined by Evan, Garry, and Edwin who talk about Fire Emblem’s debut on mobile devices as the gang becomes ever obsessed with Taco Bell’s Naked Chicken Chalupa. Supplemental Reading Fire Emblem Heroes Review: http://topshelfgaming.net/fire-emblem-heroes-review-battle/ How I celebrated Genesis 4 like […] More
People like Jim Sterling, “Angry” Joe, and of course, the Game Grumps, make their living off of complaining about video games. So Valerie asks a simple but poignant question: If gamers love games so much, why do they spend so much time criticizing them? Supplemental Reading Why Donald Trump is actually Ulfric Stormcloak Part 1: […] More
On our second edition of “How You Doin’?”, the gang games the system to get free Taco Bell, learns what it’s like being the ugly stepsister, and offers advice on how to be compassionate people in this tumultuous political season. Supplemental Reading What is the Nintendo Switch and what should it be? Nintendo Switch Presentation […] More
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