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WEEK IN GEEK: For once, both D. and Andrew are playing new games at their release! Andrew shares his experience diving in to the buggy but compelling world of Bethesda’s foray into MMO gaming with Fallout 76 while Dan finds a groove playing Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 and finds himself getting lost in it.

RELEVANT EPISODES:

• Episode 143 – This Is a Family Show: Where D. Bethel discussed the cult simulator, The Shrouded Isle.
• Shortcast 74 – Texas the Rabbit: Where Andrew talks about his first few hours playing Fallout 76.

RELEVANT LINKS:

• D. Bethel’s “Spotlight: ‘Masterpieces’ Are Better With Flaws.” (04 April 2018) Where D. discusses that, sometimes, games with a lot of ambition but sometimes questionable execution are better for the medium and culture than games that get it “right.”
• Frushtick, Russ. “Red Dead Redemption 2‘s Lack of a Power Curve is a Problem.” Polygon. Vox Media, 28 Nov. 2018.
• Livingston, Christopher. “Fallout 76 Player Roleplays Preston Garvey, Insists Settlements Need Your Help.” PC Gamer. Future Publishing Limited, 20 Nov. 2018.

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FEATURED MUSIC:

-“District Four” by Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)*
-“Disco Medusae” by Kevin McLeod (incompetech.com)*
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