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ACTION LINES is back! We're going deep into the writing, characters, themes, and adventure of INDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE! Does this quest live up to the legacy of the Indy film series? Find out by listening now! Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1CWp... YouTube: youtu.be/bCjWH8cPV2s?...

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These are gonna take up shelf space at discount resale shops for generations.

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We’re making our Twitch debut TONIGHT! Join us at 10pm EST for a live gameplay stream as Thom works his way through INDIANA JONES AND THE GREAT CIRCLE! Does this adaptation live up to the classic film franchise? Find out with us! www.twitch.tv/actionlines/

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In the world of Red Dead Redemption, regret hangs heavy over the heads of our protagonists. Roads not taken, choices made poorly, lives never lived. John Marston's sins are so great, he can't accept that he'll ever find salvation. What are your favorite moments from Rockstar's western saga?

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As a supplement to our Harold Halibut podcast episode, Chris wrote a video essay on how deeply the themes of this game affected him! Check out “Finding Purpose In the Unknown” now on YouTube! youtu.be/nV8L6g2pYJk?...

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Across the entire cast of unique characters in Harold Halibut, one of our favorites was absolutely Chris Tinnerbaum! A teacher, a peacekeeper, and a STUD! Who were YOUR favorite characters in this charming stop-motion game?

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CONKER’s BAD FUR DAY was one of the last Nintendo 64 games to be released, but its legacy was cemented via its clever and raunchy humor! A cartoon cavalcade of irreverent comedy! Who else had this controversial game on the N64?

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METAL GEAR SOLID 2 gets rightly praised for accurately predicting the future. But let’s not forget that the rest of the MGS franchise has some poignant writing between all the wacky sci-fi action. Is it possible for connection to emerge from destruction? Otacon’s question feels painfully timeless.

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ACTION LINES is also on YouTube! Enjoy our podcasts reviewing video game storylines, plus original video essays where we go deeper into the narratives, characters, dialogue, and structure of your favorite video games! This month's focus is HAROLD HALIBUT! Subscribe today at: youtu.be/Au67d8f8pRM

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David Lynch wrote and directed some of the most mesmerizing art to ever make it to film and television. His vision has even influenced video games including Hi-Fi Rush and The Legend of Zelda franchise. I’m very sad he’s gone but also grateful to have experienced his work. RIP.

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Harold Halibut and WALL-E have a lot of thematic parallels! Check out this clip from our debut episode, and find out more about the story, characters, and themes of Harold Halibut on our podcast! open.spotify.com/episode/5Jbo...

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ACTION LINES is now live! Chris and Thom use their screenwriting brains to discuss the Characters, Dialog, Story, and Structure of the 2024 video game HAROLD HALIBUT! What did we think of this claymation adventure, and is it a well-told sci-fi story? Find out now! open.spotify.com/episode/5Jbo...

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What was the inciting incident that got them to Just Dance? Did they Just Dance by page 10? In act 2, was there a crisis of faith over whether Just Dancing is right? 🤔

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What's a video game line that CHALLENGED you? Kratos and Atreus have a lot of heavy one-on-one moments during their family journey in GOD OF WAR. But the heart of all of Kratos' wisdom comes down to one idea: To "be better" than before. #GodOfWar #PS5 #screenwriting #videogames

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What's a video game line that INSPIRES YOU?! Harold Halibut has a lot of cozy, friendly, life-affirming moments within its sci-fi setting. Harold's friend Buddy is a major source of inspiration to do all you can, every day of your life! #IndieGaming #screenwriting #stopmotion

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The only version of Fox News I want.

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Kid me was very excited to know I was qualified to play Super Mario 64.

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Best Zelda dialogue ever is Ganondorf from Wind Waker, lamenting how all he wanted was a better life after growing up in the harsh desert.

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@criterion.bsky.social hasn't sent me an invite to The Criterion Closet, and they haven't announced the Criterion Truck coming to Philly yet. So, left with no other options, I have to settle for the next best thing... youtu.be/2iQle3z2tIQ

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Phenomenal storytelling and world building wrapped in Y2K nostalgia. Get Perfect Tides on sale now!!

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#Nosferatu

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if you got a new Nintendo Switch, make sure to get Jump Rope Challenge for free. remember when Nintendo tried to delist this but reversed the decision https://buff.ly/407Obgz

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Happy Christmas nerds! photos courtesy of @kurkogames.bsky.social

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It’s the Most Wonderful Toad of the Yearrrrrrr!!! youtu.be/FbxPVHGv-vs?...

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If you missed the return of CAST TO THE PAST last night, check out the stream on YouTube, or listen to it while you’re out and about for the holidays! YouTube - www.youtube.com/live/6kcox1Q... iTunes - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c... Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/6Aj2...

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SONIC 3 outgrossing MUFASA means we are officially on the countdown to Disney announcing they want to get in on video game film adaptations. I expect to hear SIMPLE AND CLEAN on the big screen within a decade.

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Don’t forget to set your alarms for 9pm EST tonight so you can watch the CAST TO THE PAST Best of 2024 live stream! See you there at twitch.tv/badelephantg...

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Happy 62nd Birthday to Ralph Fiennes 🎂

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Join us for our BEST OF GAMING IN 2024 countdown stream THIS MONDAY! Will Concord make the list? Is Elden Ring DLC eligible? Did God of War Ragnarok ever get released?! FIND OUT WITH US! The party starts at 9pm EST on 12/23/2024 at twitch.tv/badelephantg...

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On this episode of the Gaming And Collecting Podcast Bill and Alex return with another entry in there "Games That Shaped Us" series, this time covering the first two entry's in the fifth gen of Pokemon games, Pokemon Black and White released for the Nintendo DS! superpodnetwork.com/podcast/gami...

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Heartbreaking. With American video game arcades basically extinct, racing games like this are forced to live out on the streets. Begging for loose change next to massage chairs and photo booths. Not a DDR Machine in sight. Sad.

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Gamers that skip all cutscenes in their first playthrough are dangerous and must be stopped at all costs.

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So, they’re just getting around to naming the directors…NOW?!

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Ah yes, the classic streaming strategy of “We ordered 2 seasons up front before knowing what the show would be, and now that no one digs it, we’re going to pretend this is an organic decision anyway.” The classic W.O.T.SU.F.B.K.W.T.S.W.B.A.N.T.N.O.D.I.W.G.T.P.T.I.A.O.D.A.

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Love Actually (2003) is a beloved Christmas classic but what many fans don’t realise is that the country it’s set in, “England”, wasn’t just made up for the film - it actually exists! It has a population of 69 million people and its chief export is gas turbines.

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Please. For the love of god, PLEASE.

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What was meant as an episode of Retro Rehab finds new life this week on SuperPod Saga! Gerry and I chatted with Dave of @tftblpod.bsky.social to not only talk Metal Gear Solid, but to also make a deal with the Retro Reaper 🔪 It's all here ⤵️ superpodsaga.com/125

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I just watched a character Insta-Eucharist an item in THE GREAT CIRCLE. Never thought my catholic school years would come back to me on an Xbox but here we are!

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