Nintendo Is Playing the B-Sides
Summary
Hosts Griffin McElroy, Chris Plant, and Ross Freshden review Rhythm Heaven Groove, praising its charming mini-games and multiplayer while critiquing its sterile menus and $40 price tag. They also discuss the new Steam Machine, highlighting its ease of use for living room PC gaming but questioning its high cost compared to building a custom rig. The episode includes announcements for their upcoming live show in New York City.
Topics discussed
Intro: The Bigfoot foot and bee sting story
Host introductions and Rhythm Heaven Groove teaser
Sponsor: Alienware gaming laptops
Announcement of the NYC live show
Rhythm Heaven Groove: Gameplay and history
Rhythm Heaven Groove: Art style and specific minigames
Rhythm Heaven Groove: UI design and difficulty
Rhythm Heaven Groove: Multiplayer experiences
Rhythm Heaven Groove: Beat Spell mode and RPG elements
Discussion on Nintendo pricing and indie competitors
Sponsor: ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
Sponsor: Alienware gaming laptops
Valve Steam Machine: Features and user experience
Valve Steam Machine: Price, performance, and market context
Valve Steam Machine: Final thoughts and industry impact
Reader mail: Puzzle game recommendations
Mecha Chameleon: Viral success and gameplay
Honorable mentions: Blueprints and other games
Ace Combat 7: Revisiting the series
EverQuest Legends: Beta impressions
Deltarune Chapter 5: Gameplay and release strategy
Outro: Bracket Battles, Patreon, and next week's topics
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