People have Star Wars on the brain for some reason. Daniel and Jack present the Star Wars games they believe should be considered one of the best games period: Dark Forces and Knights of the Old Republic. Jeremy goes AWOL due to a Venurian space virus.
Outro music: Neverwinter Nights 'Kara-Turian Nights' by Ceracryst (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01848)
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Ico released in 2001 to wide praise from critics, but slow sales in the West. Over time it attained cult status and became one of the games that shaped major design decisions across the industry. This proves to be the most divisive episode yet.
Outro music: Ico 'Save Me (OCR Edit)' by SGX (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR01056)
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In 2012, Telltale Games exploded in the world of video games with the five episode Walking Dead series. Robert Kirkman's comic opus made the leap to gaming and was received to tremendous praise, winning numerous awards for storytelling, voice acting, and all-around goodness. Is it one of the best games period?
Outro music: The Walking Dead: Season One 'Don't Go' by RoeTaKa (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03244)
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Jeremy Brown, Jack Gardner, and Daniel Jones discuss the grim fantasy contained in Dark Souls. Released as a niche title in 2011, it swept through the gaming landscape like wildfire and quickly became one of the most influential titles of the decade.
Outro music: Dark Souls 'I Had a Name' by RoeTaKa (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR03101)
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Jeremy Brown, Jack Gardner, and Daniel Jones discuss the 1994 Super Nintendo classic Donkey Kong Country. With its crazy origins, enduring legacy, and tangential inspirations, is it one of the best games period?
Outro music: Donkey Kong Country 'Where's the Ocean, Andrew?' by OverClocked University (http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR02524)
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