This week, in our hubris, we decide to tackle a game neither of us has played, but darn-it, the discourse around Death Stranding had us both so riled up. We look at tedium as a narrative tool in games, talk about games that decide not to be fun, and think for a while about why that might not be such a bad thing. Backstage Gaming is a proud member of the <a href="twitter.com/hpvgpodnetwork">HP Video Game Podcast Network</a>Enjoy our show? <a href="patreon.com/bsgpod">Consider supporting us on Patreon!</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Writer's Room: Rogue-Like

Two working actors, Dylan and Chris, take deep dives into the games they love, with a dramatic twist. Join us every week for just shy of an hour of conversation on theater, games, and life in a creative career, with some goofing for good measure.