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Video games: They’re serious business! Except when they’re not serious at all. Each week on Triple Click, video game experts Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier journey into the fascinating world of games. They’ll explore hot topics in video game news and culture, answer burning listener questions, debate the pros and cons of the biggest new games, and replay old classics together.
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The Fall of Fallout from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.941924
There's been a lot of talk about post-apocalyptic worlds these days, so why not take a look at one of the most popular ones? This week, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk take a deep dive into Fallout, the lon...
ListenBlack Lives Matter from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.938544
We'll be back with a regular episode next week.
ListenBeanscast: Final Fantasy VII Remake from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.937718
In the first bonus episode of Triple Click, Maddy, Jason and Kirk get together to “spill the beans” on Final Fantasy VII Remake. What did they think of the game overall? How about that ending? And ...
ListenWhy Games Keep Trying To Be 'Cinematic' from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.872480
Maddy, Jason, and Kirk open up the listener mailbag and answer some of your best questions about "cinematic" gameplay and racial allegories in video games. Plus: Kirk's finished The Last of Us Part...
ListenDo Spoilers Ruin Stories? from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.871753
It's time for another HOT TOPIC! This week, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk spoilers: what are they? Why do people hate them? Do they really ruin stories? Plus: Jason's not throwing away his shot.
ListenSo Your Friends All Stopped Playing Video Games from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.868408
What do you do when your friends stop playing games? Are games more fun when you play them at launch? This week, Kirk, Maddy, and Jason open up the mailbag and answer some of YOUR burning questions...
ListenSummer News Roundup from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.865002
It's time for some news! Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk about the summer in gaming news, from the next-gen console war (and the glaring lack of prices) to replacement E3 plans from companies like Warn...
ListenTriple Click Classics: Zelda: A Link to the Past from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.861643
Dun dun, dun dun dun dun dun... it's time to talk Zelda! This week, on a new segment called Triple Click Classics, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy dive into the Super Nintendo masterpiece The Legend of Zeld...
ListenBuilding A PC Is Super Fun from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.860877
Is building a PC really that difficult? Or is it actually SUPER FUN? Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk about each of their experiences buying PC parts and putting them together like beautiful, brilliant ...
ListenWe've Played The Xbox Series X (And Baby Xbox) from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.857509
We've got the new Xboxes! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy dive into the pros and cons of both consoles and discuss the upcoming new generation of video games. Are framerate and resolution enough to make the...
ListenWhat's The Deal With: Console Launches? from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.854272
What are they, rocket ships? In honor of the recent release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, the gang looks back at the history of video game console launches. Which were the best ones? Which were the...
ListenOur Predictions For 2021 from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.851213
It's time: Kirk, Jason, and Maddy convene to go over their 2020 predictions and determine who got the most right. Who won, and which game will Triple Click play in 2021? You'll have to listen to fi...
ListenWhat's The Deal With: Souls Games? from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.847569
What makes a Souls game a Souls game? Why do we love'em so much? And how many things have we learned from Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and the rest of the gang over the years? This week, the Triple Clic...
ListenNintendo Direct, Harry Potter, and More Gaming News from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.843462
It's time for some news!!! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason pick some of the biggest stories in gaming this year, from Covid's effect on game production to the Harry Potter controversy, and break them all do...
ListenThe Best (And Worst) of Video Game April Fool's from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.822109
Here's the only true thing you will read on the internet today: This episode is not a prank. Instead of trying to fool everyone, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk are going back in time to look at the history...
ListenWhat's The Deal With: Indie Games? from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.817877
Just what is the deal with indie games? When did they become financially viable? How did they become so popular? And what is "indie" anyway??? This week, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk look at the modern h...
ListenPressing Reset On The Video Game Industry from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.770747
The video game industry is broken. Perhaps it's time to... Press Reset? On this week's first-ever LIVE episode of Triple Click, the gang discusses Jason's latest book about the video game industry....
ListenWhat's The Deal With: Video Game Demos? from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.766395
Why do some games get demos while others don't? How did video game demos get started? And what's up with that weird game PT? This week, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk answer the question that's been on eve...
ListenWhat Makes Someone 'Good' At Games? from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.762580
Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag and take YOUR listener questions on all sorts of things. What makes people good at video games? Why do AAA games seem so bad at "editing"? What's the best...
ListenWhat's The Deal With: The Legend of Zelda? from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.761777
With Skyward Sword coming to Nintendo Switch, the Triple Click gang asks the question you've all been asking: What's the deal with Zelda? Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about the origins of the series...
ListenThe Great Ace Attorney, Or, Why We Love Visual Novels from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.759459
We're all about visual novels here at Triple Click. What's that, you ask? What's a visual novel? Well, allow Kirk, Maddy, and Jason to tell you: it's kind of like a book... but better! Join us to t...
ListenTriple Play: Psychonauts 2 from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.756016
Maddy, Jason, and Kirk delve into each other's brains to talk about Psychonauts 2, one of the best games of the year so far. They talk about the delightful writing, the clever level design, and the...
ListenSuper Turbo Remake Plus from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.755242
What makes a remake worth playing? When should developers go back and change a game, and how much should they change? This week, the Triple Click crew tries to figure out when remakes work, when th...
ListenDiablo Through The Ages from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.751719
Why is Diablo one of the best-selling series of all time? Just what makes Blizzard's action-RPGs so devilishly appealing? Kirk, Maddy, and Jason break down the iconic franchise and talk about why i...
ListenWhat's The Deal With: Spiritual Successors? from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.748374
Ever play a game that feels a whole lot like an older game? What's the DEAL with that? This week, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about spiritual successors, from Bloodstained (Castlevania) to Mighty N...
ListenWhat's The Deal With: Danganronpa? from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.745040
Come join Maddy, Kirk, and Jason for a battle to the death staged by a foul-mouthed, adorable talking bear. That's right — it's time to talk Danganronpa. What's the deal with this popular series of...
ListenWhat's The Deal With: The Game Awards? from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.744227
Jason, Maddy, and Kirk go over the history of The Game Awards, discuss the controversies surrounding this year's event, and of course, gripe about the games they wish had gotten more nominations.
ListenOur Predictions For 2022 from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.740311
It's time! Kirk, Jason, and Maddy revisit their predictions for 2021, determine who won the big bet (and what game they'll all play this year), and then lay down some predictions for 2022.
ListenTriple Play: Dying Light 2 from 2022-02-22T11:02:27.736441
Light: it's dying! This week, the Triple Click gang plays through Dying Light 2: Stay Human, a new game in which you jump between buildings and smash zombies in the head. They talk about the game's...
ListenTriple Play: Suikoden II from 2022-02-17T05:00
And now, for Jason's dream episode: the gang plays Suikoden II! Kirk and Maddy give their impressions of the first 25% of the classic JRPG, from the very beginning through getting your very own cas...
ListenWhat Makes a Great Video Game Hero? from 2022-02-10T05:00
From silent protagonists to badass students, there are all sorts of protagonists in the world of video games. Let's talk about them! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk list their favorite heroes, then break do...
ListenWhat's The Deal With: Uncharted? from 2022-01-27T05:00
Maddy, Kirk, and Jason take a few minutes to react to last week's megaton announcement that Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard, then prepare for the new Uncharted collection on PS5 by diving i...
ListenWill Ready Player One Ever Be Real? from 2022-01-20T05:00
Will the metaverse of Ready Player One ever exist in our world? Has a bad ending ever ruined a video game? And just how does one get into Monster Hunter? This week, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up t...
ListenTake-Two Buys Zynga, E3 Dies, and Ken Levine Struggles from 2022-01-13T05:00
The year's only started but it's already full of GAMING NEWS! Join Jason, Maddy, and Kirk for a breakdown of this year's biggest headlines: Take-Two buying Zynga, E3 essentially dying, and the tria...
ListenOur Favorite Games of 2021 from 2021-12-30T05:00
As we all say farewell (and good riddance) to 2021, it's time to go through the BEST games of the year!!! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason each break down their ten favorites, from Metroid Dread to The Great...
ListenBeanscast: Half-Life 2, Episodes, and Alyx from 2021-12-23T05:00
The Triple Click Trio discuss the entirety of the Half-Life story so far.
ListenTriple Play: Halo Infinite from 2021-12-16T05:00
It's Halo time! Maddy, Kirk, and Jason dive into Halo Infinite, the new game from Microsoft and 343 Industries. They talk about the story (bleh) and the grappling hook (yesssss) then get into the g...
ListenActivision, NFTs, and Other Gaming News from 2021-11-25T05:00
Happy Thanksgiving! If you're celebrating, grab yourself a turkey drumstick and listen to Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk gaming news. From the ongoing Activision Blizzard crisis to the inexplicable ri...
ListenActivision Blizzard and Guardians of the Galaxy from 2021-11-18T05:00
Maddy, Kirk, and Jason go over this week's explosive Activision Blizzard allegations, then talk about the new Marvel game from Eidos Montreal, Guardians of the Galaxy. What works and doesn't work? ...
ListenSkyrim Turns Ten from 2021-11-11T05:00
Dovahkiin!!! Skyrim is now officially ten years old, because we are all ancient and slowly turning into dust. Jason, Kirk, and Maddy celebrate the big day by revisiting one of the most influential ...
ListenIs The Video Game Review System Broken? from 2021-10-28T04:00
Why do video game reviews often feel rushed? What's the deal with drug trips in video games? And what are some good JRPGs for beginners? This week, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy answer some of YOUR Burnin...
ListenTriple Play: Metroid Dread from 2021-10-21T04:00
A new Metroid game is here, and by golly, it rules. Maddy, Jason, and Kirk put on their Varian Suits and take a deep dive into Samus Aran's latest adventure, Metroid Dread, which came out earlier t...
ListenTriple Play: Deathloop from 2021-09-30T04:00
It's time for a Triple Play! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk have all played a whole lot of Deathloop, the time-twisting new game from Arkane. They break down what they like and don't like about the game, d...
ListenWe Love a Good Villain from 2021-09-23T04:00
Villains: we all hate'em, but what would video games be without them? This week, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy try to figure out what makes a good bad guy. From Deathloop's Julianna to Final Fantasy VII's...
ListenWhat's The Deal With: Metroid? from 2021-09-16T04:00
What's the deal with Metroid? To answer that question, we must turn to series expert Maddy Myers, who explains to Kirk and Jason just what a Metroid is and why it matters. What's the lore behind Sa...
ListenThat 'Magic Moment' in a New Game from 2021-08-26T04:00
The Triple Click Trio opens up the mailbag and answer your most burning questions.
ListenTriple Play: Half-Life 2 from 2021-08-19T04:00
It's finally time: Jason, Maddy, and Kirk pick up their gravity guns and move around some cardboard boxes so they can climb into Half-Life 2. The gang talks about the pros and cons of Valve's class...
ListenWhat's the Deal With: The Metaverse? from 2021-08-12T04:00
Metaverse! Everyone's talking about it. Every company wants a piece of it. But just what the heck is it? This week, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk try to figure out what the deal is with the Metaverse... a...
ListenSkyward Sword And The Activision Blizzard Lawsuit from 2021-07-29T04:00
Kirk, Maddy, and Jason dive into Skyward Sword HD, the new Zelda remake for Nintendo Switch. Does it hold up today? How does it feel after Breath of the Wild? And what's up with those controls? The...
ListenThe Games of Summer from 2021-07-15T04:00
There sure are a lot of games this summer. It's time for Kirk, Jason, and Maddy to talk about them! And then maybe we'll go out for some sloppy steaks.
Games discussed: Chicory, Overboard,...
Triple Play: Final Fantasy VII Remake: Episode INTERmission from 2021-06-24T04:00
Maddy, Kirk, and Jason jump into the ridiculously titled Final Fantasy VII Remake: Episode INTERmission, diving into Yuffie's adventures in Midgar. They talk about the combat system, the big story ...
ListenYep, That Was a Weird E3 from 2021-06-17T04:00
NEW METROID!!! And also other things. But first, NEW METROID!!! After Maddy's done hyperventilating, the gang talks about everything we saw at this year's bizarre, online-only E3. From Elden Ring t...
ListenPrepare For A Weird E3 from 2021-06-10T04:00
E3 2021 is almost here, which means it's time for HOPES, EXPECTATIONS, RUMORS, and VIDEO GAMES. This week, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about what it's been like preparing for a virtual E3 (blech), ...
ListenTriple Play: Mass Effect from 2021-05-27T04:00
It's Mass Effect time! Maddy, Jason, and Kirk are all playing the remastered version of BioWare's sci-fi trilogy, and really, who needs an excuse to talk Mass Effect? The gang talks about what it's...
ListenEpic vs. Apple and Other Gaming News from 2021-05-20T04:00
It's time for news! This week, the Triple Click clique dives into some of the spring's big gaming news, from the Epic vs. Apple trial to Ubisoft's decision to embrace free-to-play games and much, m...
ListenTriple Play: Returnal from 2021-05-13T04:00
The Triple Click gang dives into Returnal, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive from Housemarque. Is it too challenging or just challenging enough? Should it have been released in Early Access? And j...
ListenBeanscast: Star Wars: The Mandalorian from 2021-05-10T04:00
In honor of MaxFunDrive 2021, we decided to put a beanscast from earlier this year in the main feed! This episode originally aired in the bonus feed on February 21, 2021. If you'd like more bonus e...
ListenUndertale Vs. NFL Quarterback Josh Allen from 2021-04-29T04:00
Which is more recognizable: the video game Undertale or NFL quarterback Josh Allen? This week, Maddy, Jason, and Kirk open up the mailbag and answer your questions on all sorts of things, including...
ListenHappy Birthday, Triple Click! from 2021-04-22T04:00
It's the one-year anniversary of Triple Click - happy birthday, Triple Click! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk update the Triple Click Picks with some special new games and then take some time to reminisce o...
ListenTriple Play: Final Fantasy VI, Part 2 from 2021-04-15T04:00
Kirk, Jason, and Maddy dive back into their ongoing playthrough of Final Fantasy VI, picking up where they left off last time (the Opera House) and going until the end of the Floating Continent. Do...
ListenTriple Play: Loop Hero from 2021-03-25T04:00
Jason, Maddy, and Kirk dive into the latest big indie game hit, Loop Hero. They talk about its strengths, its weaknesses, the nature of addiction, opacity, and repetition. Plus: the best cookbook e...
ListenWhy Aren't Game Companies More Transparent? from 2021-03-18T04:00
Maddy, Jason, and Kirk open up the mailbag to answer listener questions about all sorts of things, from game company secrecy to the pros and cons of digital gaming. Plus: How do you know when a gam...
ListenWhat's The Deal With: Assassin's Creed? from 2021-03-11T05:00
What's an Assassin's Creed? Who's an Assassin's Creed? Allow the Triple Click gang to explain. Kirk, Jason, and Maddy dive into Ubisoft's action-adventure-RPG franchise, talking about how the serie...
ListenTriple Play: Final Fantasy VI from 2021-02-25T05:00
It's finally time! Per Jason's orders, Kirk and Maddy are playing through Final Fantasy VI. This week: they get up to the Opera House. What has aged well? What hasn't? Will the grind and tedium bre...
ListenTriple Play: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury from 2021-02-18T05:00
Let's play Super Mario 3D World... plus Bowser's Fury! Jason, Maddy, and Kirk break down the Switch's newest Mario adventures, dive into the differences between linear and non-linear Mario games, a...
ListenWhy Is It So Hard To Play Old Games? from 2021-02-11T05:00
Maddy, Jason, and Kirk take a trip down memory lane, crossing nostalgia with frustration as they try to figure out why so many old games are so hard to play (legally). What do you do with your old ...
ListenTriple Play: Hitman 3 from 2021-01-28T05:00
This week the gang jumps into Hitman 3, a game that's far less bleak that it sounds. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk about the latest entry in the longrunning stealth-puzzle series. Maddy shares the st...
ListenCyberpunk 2077 And Other Video Game Redemption Stories from 2021-01-14T05:00
In the wake of Cyberpunk 2077, a game with a rocky launch that will now try to find redemption, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk take a look at some other video game redemption stories. They talk about No Ma...
ListenOur Favorite Games of 2020 from 2020-12-31T05:00
2020 is over!!! Thank goodness! It's time for Kirk, Jason, and Maddy to go over the best games of 2020. Each host shares their top-ten list, which includes some choices you might guess... and some ...
ListenTriple Play: Cyberpunk 2077 from 2020-12-17T05:00
Is Cyberpunk 2077 the biggest game of the year? Or just the most broken? This week, the gang dives into CD Projekt Red's hotly anticipated new RPG: the good, the bad, and the very, very ugly. Jason...
ListenThe Video Game Shame Awards from 2020-12-10T05:00
Maddy, Kirk, and Jason open up the mailbag to answer some of YOUR questions. Should there be a Game Award for the best studio culture? How do we honestly criticize games while knowing how many bloo...
ListenThe Leftover Video Games Of Fall from 2020-11-26T05:00
Maddy, Kirk, and Jason celebrate Thanksgiving in the best way possible: Leftovers. This week, the gang talks about all of the fall video games they haven't had a chance to analyze on previous episo...
ListenTriple Play: Assassin's Creed Valhalla from 2020-11-19T05:00
Skol! Kirk, Maddy, and Jason are all playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla, and they have oh so many thoughts. The gang dive into what they like (the story! the mysteries!) and don't like (the bugs!) a...
ListenNow We've Played The PS5 Too from 2020-11-12T05:00
Last week it was all things Xbox, and now it's time for PlayStation 5! Jason has been using the fifth PlayStation for a few weeks now, and he's impressed. The load times are fast and the controller...
ListenHaunted Video Games, with Patricia Hernandez from 2020-10-29T04:00
It's Halloween, so the Triple Click gang brings on old pal Patricia Hernandez to talk about creepypasta and haunted video games, from Lavender Town to Sad Satan. Is it true that every copy of Super...
ListenTriple Play: Hades from 2020-10-22T04:00
Jason, Kirk, and Maddy dive into Hades, one of the best games of the year so far. They talk about their favorite strategies, honor the Greek gods, and try to pinpoint what makes the latest game fro...
ListenHow To Keep That "New Game Magic" Alive from 2020-10-15T04:00
Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up the mailbag and answer some of YOUR great questions. How do we Maximize our Fun when playing video games? Is it possible to be a successful journalist while staying t...
ListenWhoa, Microsoft Bought Bethesda from 2020-09-24T04:00:01
Well hey, if we had known Bethesda was on the market for only $7.5 billion, we would have made a bid! Maddy, Jason, and Kirk talk about Microsoft's major acquisition, plus the big PS5 news last wee...
ListenWhich Games Do We Wish We Were Better At? from 2020-09-17T04:00:08
Maddy, Jason, and Kirk bring on special guest Ben Hanson (co-founder of MinnMax) to open up the listener mailbag and answer some BURNING QUESTIONS. What games does the crew wish they were better at...
ListenTriple Play: Marvel's Avengers from 2020-09-10T04:00:10
It's time for another Triple Play! This week, the gang jumps into Marvel's Avengers, a new video game about superheroes who play Destiny. Is this game any good? Is it going through an identity cris...
ListenIs The Madden Curse Real? from 2020-08-27T04:00:14
Since 1998, just about every NFL player to appear on the cover of the Madden video games has suffered some horrible fate. This week, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy debate an important question: does the Ma...
ListenTriple Click Picks: The Video Games You Should Play from 2020-08-20T04:00:15
It's time for a brand new feature, Triple Click Picks, in which the gang builds a living list of ten video games that best represent the show -- ten video games that you should go and play ASAP. Th...
ListenTriple Play: Horizon Zero Dawn from 2020-08-13T04:00:03
Horizon Zero Dawn is out on PC, which makes for a good excuse to replay it! Or, in Maddy's case, playing it for the first time. The Triple Click gang hunt down some robots, become a member of the N...
ListenThe PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Are Almost Here from 2020-07-30T04:00:05
The console war is almost here! Or is it a console war at all? It's time to step back and go over everything we know about the next Xbox and PlayStation, as Kirk, Maddy, and Jason set the stakes fo...
ListenWhat's The Deal With... Paper Mario? from 2020-07-23T04:00:15
Just what is the deal with Paper Mario? Why is he so... flat? This week, the Triple Click gang dives into the conflict at the heart of Mario's spinoff adventures. Tradition versus innovation -- whi...
ListenThe Music of Final Fantasy VII from 2020-07-16T04:00:18
It's time for a new segment called "Hey, Listen!", where Kirk takes listeners deep inside the music for a given video game. This first edition focuses on 1997's Final Fantasy VII, as well as some o...
ListenThe Last of Us Part II (Part 2) from 2020-06-25T04:00:08
Jason and Kirk have gotten some time with The Last of Us Part II, and they have THOUGHTS. They talk to Maddy about the first half of the game (including spoilers for the first couple of hours) and ...
ListenEarly Thoughts On The Last Of Us Part II from 2020-06-18T04:00:09
Maddy brings on special guest Rob Zacny (Vice, Waypoint Radio) to give some early impressions on The Last of Us Part II. They talk about what the game accomplishes, why it didn't do what they hoped...
ListenSony Shows A Bunch of PS5 Games from 2020-06-12T00:18:38
Surprise! Time for a bonus episode, as Maddy, Jason and Kirk react to Sony's big PlayStation 5 video game showcase.
There were some cars, some swords, a lot of graphics, and a kitty cat w...
Cops In Video Games from 2020-06-11T04:00:06
Kirk, Maddy, and Jason bring on old friend Evan Narcisse (Kotaku, io9, Rise of the Black Panther) to talk about how the police are portrayed in video games like BioShock Infinite, Resident Evil, an...
ListenThe Joy of Super Mario Odyssey from 2020-05-28T04:00:07
It's time for Triple Play, in which Kirk, Jason, and Maddy all play the same game. This week, the three of them are going deep on Super Mario Odyssey, released for the Nintendo Switch in 2017. How ...
ListenWhat's The Deal With: Final Fantasy? from 2020-05-21T04:00:13
Why do people love this whole Final Fantasy thing so much? Welcome to What's The Deal With, in which the Triple Click crew explains why something matters. This week, Jason, Maddy, and Kirk explain ...
ListenWhen Is It Ok To Use A Video Game Guide? from 2020-05-14T04:00:09
It's time for Burning Questions, in which Triple Click answers YOUR questions about all things gaming (and more). This week, Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up the mailbag and answer questions about th...
ListenThe Best Quarantine Video Games from 2020-04-30T04:00:18
What games should you play in quarantine? What are the best games to help you stay connected to your friends? This week, Kirk, Maddy, and Jason talk through some of their recommendations for video ...
ListenWhat Video Games Assume You Know from 2020-04-23T04:00:09
Welcome to Triple Click, a podcast about video games! On this debut episode, Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier introduce themselves and then talk a bit about the language of video game...
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