Episode notes
Blue Prince is the best-reviewed game of 2025 so far… but does it live up to the hype? Yes, yes it does. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about the game’s unique genre-blending design, the appeal of the puzzles, the story hidden underneath it all, and much, much more. Plus: a very special announcement!
One More Thing:
Kirk: Slough House Books 5-8 (Mick Harron)
Maddy: Inside Out 1 + 2
Jason: Switch 2 + tariffs
LINKS:
Kirk’s essay about about Blue Prince and repetition: https://kirkhamilton.substack.com/p/theme-and-theme-and-variations
Blue Prince music excerpts by Trigg & Gusset
Triple Click LIVE in Portland, July 11: https://albertarosetheatre.com/event/triple-click-live/alberta-rose-theatre/portland-oregon/
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Video games: They’re serious business! Except when they’re not serious at all. Each week on Triple Click, video game experts Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier journey into the fascinating world of games. They’ll explore hot topics in video game news and culture, answer burning listener questions, debate the pros and cons of the biggest new games, and replay old classics together.