Screen Looking

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Tune in for focused conversations about our favorite video games, as a rotating cast of close friends look at them from the perspective of art, design, and storytelling. Discover something new or revisit a classic with us, as we discuss games ranging from contemporary epics to remakes and indies.

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E.19 – Final Fantasy VII Remake (Unreleased)

Feb 28 2024 62 mins

Screen Looking returns for a day to unpack Final Fantasy VII Remake's brilliant ending, themes, and more in this special previously-unreleased episode.

E.18 – The Last of Us (From the Archives)

Jun 17 2020 49 mins

In this previously lost episode, Andrew and an old friend from art school, Jim Wiser, weigh in on Naughty Dog’s production values, divisive creative choices, and when a sequel isn’t always necessary.

E.17 – Untitled Goose Game

Apr 22 2020 60 mins

The unbridled (and much-needed) joy of Untitled Goose Game ushers Screen Looking into the spring as Andrew, Alex, Hilary, and Emma discuss the brilliance behind its dynamic sense of humor.

E.16 – Games of the Decade (Bonus Episode)

Jan 20 2020 104 mins

Detailing 10 video games that affected them greatly, Andrew & Alex reflect on their favorites of the past decade – making it one to remember.

E.15 ⁠– Civilization VI

Dec 18 2019 74 mins

Joe Jasek visits the show to discuss Civilization’s evolving formula, its revisionist-history hooks, and how good design can make a complex topic fun.

E.14 – Iconic Spooky Worlds: Halloween Special Edition

Oct 29 2019 67 mins

A mansion in the woods. A town in the fog. That sound in the well. With the help of our listeners, Alex leads Andrew down some of video games’ darkest corridors... and into the unknown for our Halloween special.

E.13 – Sony PlayStation (Console Retrospective)

Sep 26 2019 75 mins

Andrew & Alex revisit the cultural impact of the original PlayStation – through its brief life as a Nintendo prototype, its cutting-edge product design, and the childhood memories it fostered.

E.12 – Kentucky Route Zero: Acts I & II (From the Archives)

Aug 28 2019 70 mins

In this previously lost episode, guest Hilary Bovay joins Andrew & Alex to interpret Cardboard Computer’s magical-surrealist adventure, Kentucky Route Zero.

E.11 – Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Jul 25 2019 103 mins

Long distance friends call into the show to explain why they're still thinking about Hideo Kojima's masterful prequel, Metal Gear Solid 3, 15 years later.

E.10 – Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice & From Software

Jun 20 2019 87 mins

What makes From Software's notoriously difficult video games worth enduring? Andrew, Alex, and special guest Mono Memory clash with 'Sekiro' to find out.