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Episode 433: In the Right Lighting, That’s Chaucer, Baby

An Episode posted by Marsh Davies on March 1, 2024
Chris and Marsh discuss disappointing children’s entertainment, disappointing sales figures, anti-mnemonic naming choices, the rulebreaking delight of card game Balatro, the dishonourable cheeses of Honor Mode in Baldur’s Gate 3, and return once more to Night Country. AI wrote cheques that Willy Wonker simply could not cash. Immortals of Aveum may not have sold well, [...]
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Fargo Vs. True Detective – A Lock-in at the Crate and Crowbar

An Episode posted by Marsh Davies on February 25, 2024
Jamie and Marsh discuss the latest seasons of Fargo and True Detective, two anthology shows about troubling crimes and the yet more troubled cops who investigate them. Fargo was originally a film by the Coen Brothers, and was adapted to TV by Noah Hawley, who is also known for the show Legion. Also mentioned: Happy [...]
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Episode 432: A Scathing Review of the Rosetta Stone

An Episode posted by Marsh Davies on February 16, 2024
Join Jamie and Chris as they join Past Jamie for a solo pod about train-sets and low-key terror in the demo deluge of Steam Next Fest. Then they return to the present, which is also now the past, to discuss smushing bugs in the name of Super Earth in Helldivers 2. All aboard the Jamie [...]
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Episode 431: Between a Ballsack and a Tardigrade

An Episode posted by Marsh Davies on January 26, 2024
Tom F joins Marsh to make the biggest sticks in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, become the stick in Pacific island adventure Tchia, stick to walls in Jusant and stick it to space pirates in timeloop deckbuilder Cobalt Core. Just forbidden enough: Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is Tom’s game of 2023. Tactical Breach Wizards [...]
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  • What?

    The Crate and Crowbar is a weekly gaming podcast produced by a group of friends who work in the games industry. We also do spinoff podcasts about whatever else comes to mind, including films and TV.

    Caution: we swear quite a lot.

  • When and where?

    Every few weeks, normally on a Friday. You can download the MP3s or stream each episode from this very website, or subscribe via the podcast RSS feed.

    Click here to subscribe on iTunes.

  • Who?

    Jamie Brittain (@matronboy.bsky.social) used to write for TV (stuff like Skins, Breeders, Dates) but is all better now and is currently Lead Writer at Maverick Games.

    Marsh Davies (@marshdavies) is an illustrator, game developer, and former words person for Mojang.

    Tom Francis (@pentadact) is an indie developer and former PC Gamer writer. His new game Heat Signature is out now.

    Tom Senior (@PCGLudo) is the online editor of PC Gamer and occasionally writes about things that have gone into his eyes, ears or mouth on his blog, BlamBlamBoom. 6/10.

    Graham Smith (@gonnas) is the managing editor of Rock, Paper, Shotgun. He is tall, Scottish, and has a beard.

    Chris Thursten (@cthursten) is a writer and game developer. He's the narrative lead at Hypixel Studios and a writer for Black Library.

    Philippa Warr (@philippawarr) is a creator of miscellany. Her expertise spans wildlife photography, biscuits, IP law, opposites, art, and counting.

    Alex Wiltshire (@rotational) writes about games for PC Gamer, RPS and Edge, and is also the author of some books. He is always sure to grab at only the low hangingest of flutes.

  • Who do I talk to about all of this?

    If you’d like to hang out with the Crate & Crowbar community, you can do so on our Discord server!

  • I have so many questions!

    Then send them to us! You can mail us at questions@crateandcrowbar.com or tweet us @crateandcrowbar.