Alex and Celia are on deck this week to talk about the most extra episode of Harry Potter. Some of the uncomfortable questions we ponder: Is Gilderoy Lockhart attractive? Is Dobby a metaphor for abuse? Why did Lucius try to smoke Harry at the end of the film? Join us next week for the Prisoner … Continue reading CPBC #29: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
On this (slightly late) episode, we begin our discussion of the world's most famous magical boy. Why is John Williams such a good composer? Was Dumbledore kind of a jerk with the whole house point thing at the end? You'll just have to listen to find out. Check back next week for the Chamber of … Continue reading CPBC #28: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
I never used to think I liked multiplayer games that much. I was never very good at skill based games, I didn't like letting my teammates down, and I often used video games as a decompress from my jobs in customer service. I didn't want to talk to real people any more. But recently something … Continue reading Stardew Valley Multiplayer
It's here! The final discussion of Skyrim. We talk about development, impact, mods, and the absolute bonkers realization that there were only 8 dungeon designers!? What!? Thank you for listening to our Skyrim break down, we've loved having you. Up next, we'll be looking into the Harry Potter film franchise, one at a time! Love … Continue reading CPBC #27 – Skyrim Social Impact
Cultural historians and social scientists have variously defined play as: activity that absorbs a person intensely despite having no or very limited real life consequences; a way for organisms to practice survival skills in low-threat environments; behavior focused on means, rather than ends; and activity that is guided by self-directed and mutually-agreed upon rules. We're … Continue reading Garry’s Mod is unbound play
Welcome back! We get into the sidequests of Skyrim in this episode, both those relating to factions and those not. We also get a little emotional about Orcs, annoyed at some Vampires, and take some cheap shots at Fallout 76.Spoilers abound for all of Sykrim's major side quests (or at lease, all the ones we … Continue reading CPBC #26- Skyrim Side Quests
I have been insanely busy recently, but somehow between all the reading and new friends and panic attacks, I did manage to watch a little bit of footage of the new World of Warcraft Classic servers. It hit me deep with a pang of nostalgia, but not deep enough for me to head to my … Continue reading Why WoW Classic Will Never Recapture the Magic of 2007
Heyo! Cinnamon Post Brunch Club relaxes a bit, kicks back, and talks about all the not-fighting they do! (Well, Kiersten isn't relaxed, but that's because she's trapped in a Skyrim barter loop) Everyone again has fairly different play styles, so we manage to cover a fairly large breadth of what Skyrim has to offer. We … Continue reading CPBC #25 – Skyrim Non-Combat
I recently was sent a youtube video by my GM. "This song is pretty much the tone of the villain" he told me, linking me to Let the Monster Rise. I consider myself a bit of a musical lover, so I was surprised I hadn't so much as heard of it. Then I watched the … Continue reading Repo: A Genetic Opera and Cult Classics
Kiersten's off this week, so Celia and Alex chat about all the things they're too embarrassed to admit to loving in public. Wait a minute. Oh no. Topics discussed: High School Musical, Twilight, 50 Shades of Gray, Gilmore Girls, Trent Reznor
