In this banjo-playing, space-exploring, puzzle-solving episode our heroes contemplate such expansive subjects as the heat death of the universe, the human need for eternity, the value of a simplified narrative conclusion, and why are there giant fish in space? Mike and Adam probe the depths and heights of a meticulously crafted puzzle and traversal indie classic, Outer Wilds, all in the service of preserving its joys and pains for future generations. Of aliens, to be clear. We’re not getting off this rock alive. 

<p>In this banjo-playing, space-exploring, puzzle-solving episode our heroes contemplate such expansive subjects as the heat death of the universe, the human need for eternity, the value of a simplified narrative conclusion, and why are there giant fish in space? Mike and Adam probe the depths and heights of a meticulously crafted puzzle and traversal indie classic, Outer Wilds, all in the service of preserving its joys and pains for future generations. Of aliens, to be clear. We’re not getting off this rock alive. </p>

Michael likes story-driven games with lots of contemplative moral quandaries and inventory management. Adam likes action-driven FPS games with gorgeous graphics and no down-time. Together, their friendship is constantly on the verge of ruin! But you can watch it all crumble before your very ears on 1Upsmanship, the pod where two lifelong gamers run one game an episode through the crucible to determine if it belongs on the Celestial Hard Drive. GAME ON.

<p>Michael likes story-driven games with lots of contemplative moral quandaries and inventory management. Adam likes action-driven FPS games with gorgeous graphics and no down-time. Together, their friendship is constantly on the verge of ruin! But you can watch it all crumble before your very ears on 1Upsmanship, the pod where two lifelong gamers run one game an episode through the crucible to determine if it belongs on the Celestial Hard Drive. GAME ON.</p>

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1Upsmanship: Outer Wilds

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