Video Games And Comedy

Episode notes

There’s nothing funnier than dissecting comedy, right? This week, Kirk, Jason, and Maddy talk about humor in video games, from Monkey Island to Dark Souls. They talk about what kind of games are funny, why they’re funny, and the role that social media plays in the grand comedy equation. Plus: why “YOU DIED” is such a good punchline.

In this episode...

Kirk Hamilton

Host

Maddy Myers

Host

Jason Schreier

Host

About the show

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.