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It is happening again. Our hosts have convened to discuss another topic and the game they believe represent that topic. It is happening again. You are listening to the episode to hear the various bits and stories that got shared. It is happening again. At Dave's mention of a Polygon video by Clayton Ashley, you come to check the show notes and find…

Deep breaths. Sip some tea. Think of a happy place. Now you should be ready for this heavy episode. SO LET'S GET HYPED UP Y'ALL! IT'S TIME TO TALK ABOUT GAMES THAT GET YOU AMPED AND PUMPED!....and also do a deep dive on the hype cycle that's killing several industries at on- LOOK AT ME! WE'RE HAVING SO MUCH FUN GETTING HYPED, RIGHT? RIGHT?!?!?!? In…

Often times being in a first-person means seeing things through the eyes of the character you control, but boy howdy do we get into the brains of our hosts in this episode. Do they always make sense? No, they've categorically proven that to not be the case. But hopefully this episode will help shed some light on their perspective as they talk about…

Thanks to everyone who came and supported us during the 24-hour stream benefitting NAMI Seattle! Bosses. Babies. A perfect match. In this episode we talk about video games, Boss Baby, and also the Boss Baby interactive game. With DreamWorks Animation's cultural touchstone taking the world by storm, it makes sense this would take up so much real est…

Left Trigger Right Trigger is turning 7 years old which means it's time to stay awake for 24 hours! We'll be streaming 24 of our favorite games from 2023 from Saturday, February 17th at 10am until Sunday, February 18th at 10am over at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger. This year we'll be raising money for NAMI Seattle, an organization in the Seattl…

The 7th Annual LTRT 24-Hour Stream is coming on February 17 at 10am ET! We'll be raising money for NAMI Seattle over the course of 24 hours while playing some of our favorite games from 2023. Come check it out at twitch.tv/lefttriggerrighttrigger! I feel like the obvious thing is to bring up the song by The Beatles, but I think the better angle to …

Quietly approach this next area so we don't spook the wildlife within. This is where we can witness a podcast in its natural habitat. Splendid! They appear to be in a jovial mood today. You can tell if a podcast is in a good mood by the amount of odd references, callbacks to previous bits, and mediocre segues it makes. If I'm understanding them rig…

New year, new you, guess who? It's Matt Cole from Debate This! Matt has joined us for a very casual talk about how we feel about retro games, how to take a more casual approach to games, and what Quibi stands for. Also, we have an update regarding the aprons we sold during 2023's 24-hour stream (RIP). In this episode: Giovanni files a complaint wit…

It's the end of the year! Which means it's time to reflect on what 2023 means to each of us. What has this year brought for better or worse? What does "new year, new you" really mean? When will InVincible Iron Ivy: Enter Pretty, Pretty Princess come out of early access? Don't worry about that last one. In this episode: David's got the good stuff. G…

Sometimes I think about how different the gaming world would be if Nintendo had gotten the rights to Popeye and hadn't had to scramble to make the characters in the original Donkey Kong game. Instead of a fleet of mascot shooters, would the 90s have been filled with a slew of era-defining video games based on previously existing IPs? Would the vari…

Stop, collaborate, and listen to this episode about collaboration! It's an episode that is legally distinct from our Co-op episode both in title and in the areas we cover in our conversation. But keep an eye on the clock for a returning segment everybody loves! In this episode: Tess brings the house down. Greg creates a problem for his cohosts. Dav…

An unnamed LA stunt driver who moonlights as a getaway driver for local criminals has started getting close to his neighbor and her young son. When he gets an offer he can't refuse on a dangerous deal and it all goes awry, the driver will need to do everything he can to protect his neighbors. There's only one thing he can do to keep them safe......…

It's time to once again get spooky with Andrew Zucosky! This time around we have some group therapy about the compulsion to buy certain games, talking about games, and Baldur's Gate 3. We probably should have talked about some monsters or something. I guess we talked about Asterion, but we certainly didn't talk about being afraid of him... In this …

A strong aroma lures you towards the kitchen. What possibly could be generating such an enticing smell? Also, who is cooking this delicious smelling meal? Four people stand in the kitchen, all standing over a large pot of stew, but the ingredients they're adding are video games. Cartridges, discs, and hard drives bubble away in the pot as the hosts…

Wrap up in a blanket, put on some calm music, and light one up. What are you lighting up? That depends on your state. So whatever state (of mind) you are in (or would like to be in), then adjust what you light up. Maybe I'm overthinking it. Maybe we all need to stop overthinking things. In this episode: Giovanni looks to puff pixel pass. David wait…

Finally, proof from outside just our hosts that Zoombinis are real. If you've been a Zoombini truther than thank you for all the work you've put in over the years....or, wait, I guess maybe not if being a truther is someone who doesn't believe they existed? Sheesh, manufacturing engagement over a fake conspiracy is harder than it seems. In this epi…

The cauldron bubbles, the runes are set, and your wand now hums with power. Your familiar looks on in anticipation, waiting to see what your spell brings forth. It's time to begin. You summon your will and chant the incantation. Purple and green sparks sizzle and pop in the middle of the summoning circle where a shadow has suddenly appeared. The ve…

Double OO August continues! We got a little distracted in the intro for some reason, but it turns out some of us have been consuming vampiric media. Which to be clear, is media that features vampires, not media that siphons something off of someone else. But maybe all media is vampiric because it pulls a lot of energy out of the people who make it …

Having trouble hearing this? Try leaning your head to the left. If that doesn't work, try unplugging and plugging back in your headphones/speakers. Otherwise, the surefire way to fix it is to shove your phone in your bed and roll around. Our troubleshooting has shown that, while taxing, this is the most consistant way to fix the problem of not bein…

Prepare to hear the future! Social media is changing a lot these days, but in the beginning of this episode we put forward an idea that is sure to take the world of gaming by storm. If you don't hop on the bus then get ready to get hit by it! Also we could use some help with the name. In this episode: David evokes Pikmin for the SEO. Giovanni wants…

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Tis the season to get sweaty as we talk about Summer and why it is no longer our favorite season. But just because something has fallen out of our favor doesn't mean it's all bad! We also discuss the good things like Peppa Pig and wanting to take off all our clothes because it's too hot. So whether you're listening to this episode wearing white flo…

It's Giovanni's Peppa Pig Summer. What is that? Don't worry about it. You will need to traverse the opening section of this episode without this information, but you can do it. Even if you find it challenging, you can get through. Just stick with it. Giovanni plays with stickers. Greg is very animated. David laughs out loud. Tess wants to hear ever…

It's the most wonderful time of the year when LTRT celebrates everything Dads! Come join us to explore what it means to be, become, and evolve beyond a Dad. And it's our 7th year doing it! We know in our hearts that we wouldn't have been able to do it without all of you, but especially to the big man himself: agent 007, James Bond. Plus a hearty sh…

It slices! It dices! It may even hold the soul of a tyrannical monster or your next boyfriend! It's Sword! Call today for a chance at a free upgrade to the laser variety at no extra cost (due to a difference in weight, shipping and handling with increase). In this episode: David sees a big sword. Giovanni swings a fun sword. Tess dates a hot sword.…

SPOILER WARNING FOR GOLF We need to talk about Travis. We've been trying to keep it quiet and under the radar, but he's really gotten out of hand. Hopefully this play for SEO will sate his dark hunger. Anyways, hope you've been enjoying Tears of the Kingdom! In this episode: Giovanni proctors the SATs. Tess smiles with the face of death. David buil…

It's time to conclude our miniseries on environments! Close your eyes and imagine an overworld. What does it look like? What does it sounds like? Now open your eyes. As you can see, this episode looks nothing like what you were just imagining. But that's OK, just don't look too closely at Greg's corner over there. In this episode: Giovanni becomes …

We continue our miniseries on environments with Space! Some say it's the final frontier. Some say it's an empty void. Some even say it's really just transparent jelly. No matter where you stand on the issue, whether on the side of the fools or the jelly scientists, we talked about it on this episode. Well.....most of us did. In this episode: David …

Welcome to the first episode of a miniseries on environments! According to Merriam-Webster, a desert is an arid land with usually sparse vegetation. Unfortunately, we spend more time discussing the other definitions and even pronunciations of desert. Is anyone surprised? In this episode: David starts seeing things. Tess's expectations are dashed. G…

Disclaimer: we don't talk about bark at all in this episode. It's a real failure on our part and for that we'd like to apologize. There are several bits we left out there untouched. We're hopeful we can come back and address things like birch bark and the similarities between the names of the skin of a tree and the sound of a dog. One day... In thi…

Sleep is essential for humans (and computers). It let's our thoughts settle and our cycles to reset. But what happens when other things invade those restful moments? How do we continue to interact with games while we sleep? And what is sleep really a metaphor for? Surprisingly, we tackle all of these issues, while also discussing the prospect of a …

Michael Buffer, 8 years after starting to use the phrase, trademarked "Let's get ready to rumble!" in 1992. Since then he's sold the rights to several different video games, advertisements, music albums, and more! As of 2018, he's made $400 million in revenue from the trademark. We here at Left Trigger Right Trigger applaud his achievement and hope…

Aristotle. Plato. Socrates. These philosophers have shaped the way the modern world talks about thought. But what about how we talk about think? Luckily, we're up to the task of filling in the area the old guys left out. In this episode: David needs some space, Giovanni works on a real stumper, Tess sees the full shape of a game, Greg figures it al…

Strap in and get ready to change Gears! It's finally time to talk about One Piece, and Metal Gear Solid, and also the topic "Gear"! In this episode: David tries to find the gear that's best for him, Giovanni can't stop picking up Batgirl gloves, and Greg tosses a coin into the gacha machine. If you would like to strap on your own gear and join in o…

It's the beginning of a new, momentous year! Celebrate in style with your favorite John Leguizamo movie, stare deeply into the magic eye pictures on the wall, and gather around the goo-log! Enjoy our celebration....or else! In this episode: Giovanni spins some tunes, Tess gets left out in the lurch, David uncovers a Mandela Effect, and Greg pushes …

It's time for our end of year episode, so dress up like hipsters, have breakfast at midnight, and feel miserable and magical, because in this episode we're talking '22. In this episode: Greg goes through a change, David gets pulled back in, Tess uses some built-in time management, and Giovanni finds some closure. If you'd like to sing some other Ta…

A yard is just a canvas if you think about it. What art would you make with a yard? A golden meadow? Obstacle course? Altar to the great lost god? All of the above? In this episode: David meets the neighbors. Giovanni does some landscaping. Tess looks for a bargain. Greg goes for the gold. If you'd like the help maintain our yard, head over to patr…

Listeners, we finally did it. We know we did a Pokemon episode before... but that was years ago and now it's time for a part 2. In this episode: Giovanni explores his love for a franchise. David brushes his teeth with capitalism. Greg trains a fish to be the best there ever was. If you want to debate which pokemon is the worst with us you can get a…

It's our 150th episode, listeners! A momentous occassion that we present with clear idea and strong voices. Our presentations are coherent, well thought out, and as always our games come first.....lol nevermind, it's got Fruit energy. In this episode: Giovanni just sounds nasty. David pretty much is. Tess is a reptile house. Greg uuuggghhhhh.... If…

Julie, Kayla and Sam are three high school seniors who make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night. Lisa, Mitchell and Hunter are three overprotective parents who flip out when they find out about their daughters' plans. They soon join forces for a wild and chaotic quest to stop the girls from sealing the deal -- no matter what the cost. Anyw…

Listeners! We're joined once again by our friendly tentacle aficionado, Andrew Zucosky. He's here to talk all things Monster(s) and we're here to somehow make this about Catholicism. In this episode: Giovanni teaches us how little separates humans from rats. David opens our eyes to the monsters of everyday life. Zuco cautions us not to dive too dee…

Listeners, let's discuss an important distinction. If we make the statement, "this episode is about Precision," is that statement accurate, precise, or both? Make sure to get on twitter and tell us which one is right. Really just go ham. It's @LTRTCast, in case you forgot. In this episode: Giovanni ages out of e-sports. David saves us from master h…

Dear listener, we ask you to be our mirror. Tell us, what is our reputation? Please be honest, and let us know who you think we are. Then let us know what wares that makes us qualified to purchase. The UI is foggy on this so we have to use text prompts. In this episode: Giovanni asks "what's in a name?" David inspects the morality of mechanics. Tes…

Pets: what are they? where do they call home? what's their favorite treat? This is an episode full of thoughts like these and also RIP Gorbachev we guess. In this episode: David ponders the immortal Nintendog. Giovanni watches his cat play video games. Greg explore his dark side. Tess has her petting zoo license revoked. If you want to to adopt or …

Listeners, Double-O August comes in like a Cookie and out like a Bazooka. This episode blasts its way into your brain, opening you up to new ideas. I guess your brain is a tank or something in this metaphor? When did writing these get so difficult. In this episode: David asks, "why do game have a big gun?" Giovanni tries to rocket jump. Tess loads …

A treat! A snack! A delight! A Cookie! Listeners, however you describe it, this episode is sweet enough to satiate your sweet...ear? Is that really the audio equivalent of a sweet-tooth? Sweet-cochlea? That's nothing - this metaphor isn't working. In this episode: David reveals the dark underside of Pokémon GO. Giovanni explains why we're in the si…

Listeners, it's the episode you've all been waiting for: the one where we talk about that one sword from Beowulf. Just kidding, this isn't an episode about Hrunting, the sword gifted from Unferth and used in battle against Grendel's Dam. It's about Hunting - something these four nerds are definitely qualified to discuss. In this episode: David land…

Welcome to our fast-casual dining experience where we've got all the apps you could ever crave! Giovanni's got a game that'll get you ready for more. David's serving up all your favorites. And Greg's got something spicy cooked up just for you! Sound too good to be true? Well, you probably haven't listened to the episode yet, so come on down and ind…

You open up your favorite podcast app. You notice there's a new episode of Left Trigger Right Trigger, your favorite video game podcast. Your momentary hit of dopamine that comes with seeing a new podcast episode suddenly turns to fear as you see the episode title: Crate? What could crate episode even be? Don't worry friends: You're about to learn …