Total Pebble Knockdown
Total Pebble Knockdown
Total Pebble Knockdown
In weekly discussions that result in absolutely no clear answers, Nathan and Alex delve into the endless choices that make up games. What can we learn from video games, storytelling, and the real world, and how can we apply that to tabletop games?
227. WOW Classic (Episode 3)
Time to level up to 10, so we can unlock new features. Also, Nathan may be picking up a few hobbies for his journey going forward. And we spend a little more time in Thunder Bluff, finally.
Jun 29
33 min
226. WOW Classic (Episode 2)
We start to get into the main game loop of World of Warcraft, which is to say, we start to play an MMO. Will our taurens survive the wilds of Azeroth or do continuous corpse runs back to their fallen bodie
Jun 22
52 min
225. WoW Classic (Episode 1)
After 20 years, Nathan has returned to the world of Azeroth in a series that will live in infamy. Nathan and Alex begin part 1 of a 3-part series with a trip back to World of Warcraft Classic, specifically Burning Crusades as it is the closest version to what he would remember from playing so many years ago. Will his return to the classic MMORPG prove to be a pleasant stroll down memory lane or a slog that reminds him of why he stopped playing in the first place? Watch to find out.
Jun 15
1 hr 3 min
224. Why Do Some Games Only Make Sense the Second Time Around?
Have you ever played a game, absolutely hated it, but then found yourself thinking about it years later? On this episode of Total Pebble Knockdown, We dive deep into the world of "second chances" in gaming, and exploring why we feel compelled to go back to titles that didn’t click the first time.From a 15-year journey in Dark Souls, to the rocky evolution of Fallout 76. We discuss how a specific build (hello, Pyromancy!) can completely change your perspective on a difficult game, and whether the "MMO-ification" of certain franchises makes them worth the grind.
Jun 3
1 hr 13 min
223. Back*Space
We're going to a traditional liminal space game, trying out the demo for the recently released Back*Space. Nathan made Alex play this one to see how it stacked up to the many other liminal games he has played and ask if it would sell him on the full game.
May 25
1 hr 54 min
222. Last Minute Shopping
Time to speed run a shopping trip to Ike... uh, Generic Swedish Furniture Store. Alex and Nathan take a trip through Last Minute Shopping, a free game on Steam that explores a somewhat liminal space for a much different reason than the Backrooms or Pools... because this time we have to navigate a department store.
May 18
1 hr 24 min
221. Warhammer: Space Marine 2 (Final Mission - Dawn's Descent Part 2)
We face our final challenge, Titus' story concludes and we debrief on what we have taken from the game.
May 15
1 hr 34 min
220. Warhammer: Space Marine 2 (Final Mission - Dawn's Descent Part 1)
We descend deeper, both narratively and literally, as the conclusion to Titus' story looms overhead...
May 11
51 min
219. Warhammer: Space Marine 2 (Operation 5 - Sword of Atreus)
May 4
40 min
218. Warhammer: Space Marine 2 (Operation 4 - Reliquary)
Apr 27
42 min
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