Abnormal Mapping
Em Marko and Jackson TylerAbnormal Mapping is a monthly game club of Em and Jackson, talking primarily about old games with an eye to critiquing without nostalgia.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 183 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisure | |||
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We played a classic of the greatest console ever made, the Nintendo 64, this month! How did Em find returning to a game she 100%ed long ago? How did Ace Combat superfan Jackson find Nintendo’s take on the genre? All this and more in this episode!Than... more
A small and fascinating puzzle game gets us through a rough month this week as we talk about score chasing, the tone of indie games in aesthetics vs mechanics vs story, our feelings about short games, and more. This was a pretty solid little game! Th... more
We dig into Square’s attempt at survival horror as they hand Parasite Eve over to one of the creators of Resident Evil who proceeds to make a police procedural about being the bioweapon cops out on the streets. It’s very funny, but mostly pretty good... more
We play a small detective game and come away with a nice appreciation of adapting the mystery story into mechanics, a discussion about light investment gaming, and our appreciation for genre work that thrives in their own little gaming ecosystems. Th... more
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- Incredible, incredible show
New listener to this long running podcast and after listening to episodes from across the catalog I can say that this podcast has always been the best video game podcast no contest! The hosts’ takes are spot on and they give excellent video game advice like “play on easy who has time for this” and I love that.
Apple Podcasts5Crusty Vans
United States5 months ago - Sometimes insufferable
The following are snippets from a conversation I heard on this show:
“Why are people so weird about bloodborne?” (Sounds of assent, agreement)
“People think it’s a love craft game but it’s 100 percent not”. (Further agreement)
none of the hosts felt the need to expound upon or elucidate these options. This kind of thing happens regularly.
Apple Podcasts3Pobody’sNerfectUnited States9 months ago - simply the best game club ever
also pay them a dollar and get the great gundam project
Apple Podcasts5J64732United Statesa year ago - This Rules
Keep it up y’all
Apple Podcasts5Jamie FikeUnited Statesa year ago - Critical commentary? Not so much
The hosts don’t provide critical commentary on games so much as talk at length about their own personal tastes and experiences, speaking in constant hyperbolic generalisations like “X is a bad game that no one wants to play” and “everyone loved Y”. As someone who hasn’t played a lot of the games they discuss, it comes across as extremely juvenile and lacking in substance. Another point of contention for me is their articulation — both hosts, but especially Jackson, always sound like they’re rush... more
Apple Podcasts3bornfromdarkwater
United Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #157 |  Ireland/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #170 |  Brazil/Leisure/Video Games |
Apple Podcasts | #242 |  Denmark/Leisure/Video Games |
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Content focuses on a game club format where the hosts, Em and Jackson, explore both classic video games and lesser-known titles, critiquing them through a lens that emphasizes thoughtful analysis over nostalgic bias. Discussion topics range from gameplay mechanics and storytelling techniques to the personal anecdotes associated with these games. Episodes often feature deep dives into individual titles, allowing listeners to gain a well-rounded understanding of both game design and the cultural impact of the games being discussed. The mix of humor, insight, and engaging conversation builds a welcoming community of like-minded gamers who appreciate both critical discourse and an exploration of gaming history.
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Abnormal Mapping launched 12 years ago and published 183 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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