This week, Marc and Andrei talk about how to even talk about World of Warcraft (0:00) and when they came to the franchise (5:05). Stick around if you want to hear about raiding (25:07), classes (38:51), and some of our favorite parts of the era (52:56).

Today it’s time to join the serpent king as family as Marc and Andrei reminisce about that time 10 months ago when they played Elden Ring.

They talk about the game more broadly
(0:00) before discussing the lead up to release, and initial contact with the game’s release (19:21). Then, it’s time to talk bosses and game difficulty (36:14), critical discussion of brutalist boss design, obtuse quest placement (55:42). Last up, they discuss where Elden Ring sits relative to current design trends (1:06:58).

Marc and Andrei rank the first 8 games of the Have You Played? Podcast for an impending tournament of our most memorable and cherished games.

Our Hylian chickens have come home to roost! Michael Iantorno joins us to talk about a beloved SNES classic!

As usual, we go over how we got into the series (0:00), emulators and randomizers (25:14), segments (35:47), and Marc’s patented rankings (48:05)!

It’s time to talk Tomb Raider!

Courtney Blamey joins Marc and Andrei to talk all things Lara Croft this week.

As always, we talk about our first contact with the games (0:00), the broader franchise’s place in the in the treasure hunter media genre (24:15) and some of our segments (40:31)

Marc, Andrei, and our super special guest Scott talk about the highs and lows of our time playing the various Smash games. From our origins stories (3:55), we talk through the installments in the franchise (13:49), before settling on our favorite and hated characters (49:00).

This week, Andrei delves into the deep lore of the Ogre Battle franchise as Marc listens patiently and respectfully.

From a series overview (0:00), to a point form discussion that runs through the episode (10:30), and more focused look at Yasumi Matsuno’s career (17:37) in the middle. Plus, some segments (52:25)!

This week, we tackle Final Fantasy VIII, as Marc totally convinces Andrei that it’s the best in the franchise.

As usual, we start off with where we were at when the game released, and the the JRPG field at the time (0:00). Then, Marc makes a thorough case for FFVIII’s merits (21:00), before Andrei steps in, shares his rebuttal and discussion opens up towards the franchise more generally (39:00).