Episodes

Jul 23

This week we speak with Jeremy Greer, of Days of Future Cast and many other shows, about his experiences with the Shadow of the Erdtree. We also read your responses to Castle Ensis and Scadu Altus! Reposted in remembrance of our good friend Jeremy Greer. f5axtjj6

Jul 22

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer talk about Lothric Castle. Reposted in remembrance of our good friend Jeremy Greer.

Jul 21

Jeremy Greer joins us to talk about the remainder of Immortal: Unchained, as we storm Apex Citadel, face a completely unforeseen betrayal, and finally transcend reality itself. Reposted in remembrance of our good friend Jeremy Greer.

Jul 20

This very special episode takes a break from Dark Souls 3 to count down Gary and Jeremy Greer's bottom ten Soulsborne areas! This episode is brought to you by Gary's lovely Kickstarter backers who made Souls of Darkness a reality. Stay tuned for more specials! Reposted in remembrance of our good friend Jeremy Greer.

Jul 19

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer talk about the early Chalice Dungeons. This episode covers the basics, the Pthumerian Labyrinth, the Central Pthumerian Labyrinth, the Hintertomb, and the Lower Hintertomb. Reposted in remembrance of our good friend Jeremy Greer.

Jul 19

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer talk about Drangleic Castle, including the Shrine of Winter and the King's Passage. Reposted in remembrance of our good friend Jeremy Greer.

Jul 17

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer talk about World 3-1 of Demon's Souls. Reposted in remembrance of our good friend Jeremy Greer.

Jul 16

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer reconvene to take a more in-depth look at PVP in Dark Souls. Reposted in remembrance of our good friend Jeremy Greer.

Jul 15

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer talk about the basics of PVP in Dark Souls. Reposted in remembrance of our good friend Jeremy Greer.

Feb 23

This week is the final episode of Bonfireside Chat until we start covering Nightreign, but we think it’s a good one! We interview the AV Club’s Will Hughes to talk about how he felt about Shadow of the Erdtree, and then we read your responses to the DLC’s endgame.

Feb 16

This week, we conclude the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC by talking about the divine tower of the Hornsent, Enir-Ilim, where the final showdowns of the game take place. First, Miquella’s followers have kind of a Civil War thing going on, and then we learn the truth about what Miquella was really after…

Feb 9

This week we go tour the many parking garages of the Ancient Ruins of Rauh, a beautiful area that we wish had more narrative and gameplay interest. It’s a pileup of a number of civilizations, all searching for the truth of the Crucible, but ultimately overwritten by the Scarlet Rot and its saint, Romina.

Feb 2

This episode, we head up the Jagged Peak in order to do the last of the optional content in Shadow of the Erdtree. We’ve heard tell of a tyrant atop of the volcano, Bayle the Dread, a draconic betrayer so hated by Placidusax that the practice of Dragon Communion was created to bring him down.

Jan 26

This week’s Roundtable Roundtable features an interview with Phobia, a YouTuber who documents glitches in games in an accessible and entertaining way. We talk about his process and how looking for glitches changes the way he plays FromSoft games. Then we read your responses to the northeastern part of the map and the Abyssal Woods.

Jan 19

Though the Abyssal Woods and Midra’s Manse aren’t huge areas gameplay-wise, we adore their lore and story so much that we had to camp out for some extra time. So this episode concludes our discussion of Midra’s Manse, including the boss fight, and a long talk about what Midra and Nanaya’s deals were.

Jan 12

Though the Abyssal Woods and Midra’s Manse aren’t huge areas gameplay-wise, we adore their lore and story so much that we had to camp out for some extra time. So this episode concludes our discussion of Midra’s Manse, and a long talk about what Midra and Nanaya’s deals were. Next episode we hit the big man himself and talk about the rules of Frenzy in The Lands Between.

Jan 5

This week we find the very hidden entrance to a very hidden path to a very hidden area. Shadow Keep hides a way to reach the Recluse’s River, which is the warpath that the hornsent inquisition took to bring great force to bear on Midra in the Abyssal Woods. Along the way we will complete our final two mini-dungeons and descend further than ought to be possible, as we approach the coolest area in the game.

Dec 29, 2024

The hands of the cosmos have many fingers, and all of their movements tell a story. But what that story means is up for interpretation. And this week we venture to the Cathedral of Manus Metyr and meet a very strange man named Count Ymir, who claims to have knowledge of the true nature of the Greater Will, the Two Fingers, and the origins of Marika’s divinity. Is he trustworthy? Who knows!? Let’s go blow whistles for him.

Dec 22, 2024

This week we complete the last of Shadow Keep, exploring the rear of the Specimen Storehouse before killing Messmer’s best bud Commander Gaius, and stumbling across the location where Marika’s whole story began.

Dec 15, 2024

You’d never guess it, but there’s still more Shadow Keep left to explore. Approaching from the Bonny Village side gets you into the flooded Church District, an area that calls New Londo to mind. But what lies beneath the water is stranger and more mysterious than the Darkwraiths.

Dec 8, 2024

This week we head on down to Bonny Village, which doesn’t seem so bonny to us. Instead, it was the beating heart of the hornsent’s jar-making operation. This is where the shamans, Marika’s people, were butchered and put into jars in order to make them into “saints”. Eventually they wish they didn’t do that.

Dec 2, 2024

This week we are joined by Sophie Pilbeam of the Sinclair Lore YouTube Channel. We talk about the world and narrative design of Shadow of the Erdtree, and how well it meshes with the base game. Afterwards, we read your responses about the Cerulean Coast and Shadow Keep areas of the game.

Nov 24, 2024

This week’s episode concludes the Specimen Storehouse, and concerns itself mostly with the fight against Messmer and an exploration of what his whole deal was. What led to his genocide of the Hornsent, and how exactly did Marika screw him over?

Nov 17, 2024

After clearing Shadow Keep proper, we find ourselves in a tower dedicated to the study and preservation of living beings touched by the Crucible. This is… unexpected in the home of someone leading a genocide against the Hornsent. But as we climb, we learn more about Messmer, and also discover the horrifying truth of Miquella’s plans.

Nov 10, 2024

For this entire season we’ve been walking in the wake of Messmer’s works, a fiery genocide of the Hornsent people. But now it’s time to visit the home of Messmer himself and breach the Shadow Keep which looms large over landscape. We talk about the level’s intricate design, and advance some quests related to Needle Knight Leda and her treachery about treachery.

Nov 3, 2024

Charo’s Hidden Grave is a region that is true to its name, resting above, but out of reach from, the Cerulean Coast. But once you get up there, you learn a little bit more about this cosmology’s relationship with death, and find a dirty little secret that the Hornsent tried to hide away from themselves. AREAS COVERED:

Oct 27, 2024

We can't believe their cheek! Miquella threw something away which he should not have, and we’re going deep into the Stone Coffin Fissure to find it. So dress appropriately for wading through hip-deep putrescence, and let your least secure friend know where you’re headed, and come with!

Oct 20, 2024

Wow, now THIS is blue. Having broken a Great Rune somewhere in the Shadow Realm, we now head south toward the Cerulean Coast, a beautiful region littered with gigantic stone coffin ships. But the path leading there is anything but obvious.

Oct 13, 2024

This week we speak with Jeremy Greer, of Days of Future Cast and many other shows, about his experiences with the Shadow of the Erdtree. We also read your responses to Castle Ensis and Scadu Altus!

Oct 6, 2024

This week we head deep into the Scorpion River valley to explore the base of the Rauh Ruins, a.k.a. that one very hidden map marker. No, not that one. The other one. We end up hitting our final forge dungeon, and exploring a catacomb with a very goofy and deadly threat.

Sep 29, 2024

This week we turn our attention to Scadu Altus, the region north of Castle Ensis which Messmer’s armies call their home. This region is less populated with notable landmarks than its non-shadow counterpart, but we end up finding something pretty important in the grisly fort where the Crusade executed those who failed it.

Sep 22, 2024

A Sword of Fire. And Ice. This week we tackle a Legacy-ish Dungeon, Castle Ensis. Don’t get us wrong, the boss fight here is very good… but the level design and lore here are both threadbare. They can’t all be winners, but the good news is that every other dungeon is better than this one.

Sep 15, 2024

Before we attack Castle Ensis, there’s more ground we need to cover on the far side of the Great Ellac Bridge. This week’s episode introduces a brand new kind of mini dungeon, the Ruined Forge, full of big goofy golems with obvious weak points on their butts. We also meet sleepy, insecure Thiollier before ascending the Suppressing Tower and speculating about what exactly is going on with that thing. AREAS COVERED:

Sep 8, 2024

The Great Ellac Bridge crosses a dividing line in the Gravesite Plain, a large canyon that stands between the ground we’ve already covered and Castle Ensis. The far side is fortified and narrow, but has many mysteries to explore before we head into the castle itself. This week we tackle castle-front encampment before heading north into a misty valley to delve into the Fog Rift Catacombs, where Godwyn and his forces are working toward mysterious ends.

Sep 1, 2024

This week, for the first Roundtable Roundtable of the DLC season, we invited the excellent YouTube video essayist Noah Caldwell-Gervais to join us to talk about Elden Ring, the Shadows of the Erdtree DLC, and his travelogue approach to analyzing games. Then we read your responses to the Gravesite Plain region and the Belurat, Tower Settlement legacy dungeon.

Aug 25, 2024

This week's episode takes us into the highest reaches of Belurat, to fight the Divine Beast Dancing Lion and learn the sad tale of Hornsent Grandam. She just wants to make you some awful soup, as long as you catfish her enough.

Aug 18, 2024

It's time to tackle our first Legacy Dungeon of the DLC, the sieged settlement beneath that impossible, shadowy tower. Belurat's lower quarters are choked with the shades of its defenders, still attempting to hold the line. And there's at least one crusader still here, the annoyingly devout Messmer follower Fire Knight Queelign.

Aug 11, 2024

This week's episode has us cleaning up the last remnants of the Gravesite Plain, or at least the portions on the near side of the Great Bridge. We delve into our first Gaol mini-dungeon and learn a horrifying secret about the living jars, before venturing into the western mountains to meet the Formless Mother's most devoted followers outside of the Mohgwyn Dynasty. AREAS COVERED:

Aug 4, 2024

Our coverage of the Gravesite Plain continues as we venture between its southernmost tip and its northernmost reaches. The path along this road introduces us to the elite Black Knights of Messmer's forces, our first meeting with Miquella's followers, and a village overtaken by a curse that makes people into bugs. Also, your ol' pal Wolverine might make an appearance. Bub. AREAS COVERED:

Jul 28, 2024

We need as many graves as you have. No wait, that's too many. The Gravesite Plain more than lives up to its name, being the entry point for a land that draws in all forms of death. Some of the most recent deaths, however, are the victims of Messmer the Impaler's bloody and fiery crusade. This week we talk about the DLC's first hours, including the Scorched Ruins and their attendant Furnace Golem. AREAS COVERED:

Jul 21, 2024

It's time to begin the new season of Bonfireside Chat proper! This week is a primer on what's new and different in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. We talk about the new leveling system, some minor new or changed mechanics, and wrap up with a lore primer on the big movers and shakers you need to remember before heading into the Shadow Realm. It's good to be back.

Jun 28, 2024

It's been a week since Elden Ring's expasion, Shadow of the Erdtree, released to everyone. We've been hard at work finishing the game and planning out the next season of Bonfireside Chat, and we wanted to take this opportunity to give you our impressions after we both finished our first playthrough. It's good! We have a lot to talk about. This episode doesn't contain story spoilers, but please take caution if you're extremely sensitive to knowing anything about these games before you play them. We can't talk about the game without talking about the game. Additionally, this episode is free for everyone! Please consider backing our Patreon so you can get not only the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree episodes, but a huge backlog of our other work. If you already back us, please spread this around to anyone you know who might be interested! We will have news about when the season will debut soon. Thank you so much for your support!

Feb 21, 2024

This morning saw the release of the first trailer for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC expansion for Elden Ring , and we think it looks pretty neat. So we recorded a little reaction episode and are making it available for everyone to share in the excitement. In this episode we also discuss our tentative plans for covering the DLC. Since it's releasing on June 21, 2024 and we need to play it before we can structure the season, don't expect in-depth coverage until sometime in July. We will likely put up a first impressions episode shortly after release to tide you over, though. Bonfireside Chat will return for what appears to be a lengthy season, based on all of the stuff shown in the trailer. The format of the show will likely remain unchanged, and Real Lich Hours will continue its normal release schedule as well. We're excited to have you along for the ride. Now let's go touch that arm!

Dec 2, 2023

Time to replace all the boss music with Sparks' "This Town Ain't Big Enough for the Both of Us".

Nov 26, 2023

You think you're broken, Tarnished? Well... just wait until you see Elden Ring speed running... A heh heh heh.... The videos referenced in this episode: - Any% Glitchless - Tool Assisted Speedruns - All Remembrances Run

Nov 18, 2023

Winky blinky.

Nov 5, 2023

Come with us to a mythical land where code does not die.

Oct 29, 2023

The tale of a game slowly figuring itself out.

Oct 22, 2023

Chill, elden beats to slay gods to.

Oct 15, 2023

This is mostly the songs you can't sing along to.

Oct 8, 2023

Ah. We truly are the nastiest little man of them all.

Oct 1, 2023

The fate of the Lands Between rests in your hands.

Sep 24, 2023

I'll miss you guys :(

Sep 17, 2023

There are many questions. Few answers. And many, many bloodstains in Melania boss fight arena.

Sep 10, 2023

Ah. Melania. Funny running into you here.

Sep 3, 2023

One of the last legacy dungeons in the game. It's a lot to take in.

Aug 27, 2023

"Dad, what's a Haligtree?" "Well, it's not quite a Halig, and it's not quite a tree. But when you put them together...! So to answer your question, I don't know."

Aug 20, 2023

You've never seen a snowfield this consecrated before. I guarantee it.

Aug 13, 2023

Buddy, you've never seen snowfields this consecrated before.

Aug 6, 2023

With our pals Austin Walker and SekiroDubi! Note: we decided to release this one for everyone, to give them a taste of the roundtable portion of the show as we near the end of Elden Ring proper. If you know anyone who you think might like the show, we think this is a great episode to share!

Jul 30, 2023

Behold! A freak of an inexplicable nature! An entire area in one Bonfireside Chat episode! Stare at it's mutant runtime! Bask in the ungodly visage of it's stature!

Jul 23, 2023

Now's the time where we have to talk about time travel. Or, this will be the time we have to talk about time travel. We did already talk about time travel?

Jul 16, 2023

Honestly, Crumbling Farum Azula sounds like a delicious blue cheese.

Jul 9, 2023

Y'all must have been high when sending in these responses to Mountaintops of the Giants. Get it, high? Like on a mountain? Because mountains are tall.

Jul 3, 2023

I guess mountains are quite big, when you think about it.

Jun 25, 2023

Great. More snow. Oh. And a fuckin' snow dragon. God dammit.

Jun 18, 2023

So far away from the Erdtree. Will we ever find our way home?

Jun 11, 2023

Mostly snow. Some giants though. Not in this episode, but eventually.

Jun 4, 2023

This is it! What could possibly be at the bottom of this, the deepest of holes? Actually I think there might be deeper holes in this game. Hmm.

May 28, 2023

Hey babies, it's your old pal, Dung Eater, here to your dung. Go ahead and pile it up, right there. Oh, I'm so loathsome. Won't somebody stop me?

May 21, 2023

The Subterranean Shunning-Grounds beneath Leyndell can be firmly categorized as end-game content, what with all of the horned Omens doing wrestling moves on you. But this anonymous maze of squalor reveals a lot about the world above and the Golden Order that rules it, because we get to see everyone Marika viewed as threatening enough to lock up. This episode covers the upper portions of the sewers, while the next two will look at two of the most noteworthy prisoners of this stinky realm.

May 14, 2023

Don't hear a response from yourself in this episode? Didn't write in? This could have been you!

May 7, 2023

Lore bomb: The Erdtree has feet.

Apr 30, 2023

We're in set piece country, folks. This is the pre-end game, mid-game, but feels like late game, big name drop extravaganza.

Apr 23, 2023

* cracks open a cold one * Boy, I'm glad it's not my job to try and present Leyndell in a linear order.

Apr 16, 2023

Note: An earlier version of this episode went silent at the 35 minute mark. This new export fixes that. Sorry! Oh hey, enemies that realistically depict ska musicians.

Apr 9, 2023

The Morgit refight is surprising, but does it... uh... actually add anything? All this and more in today's episode.

Apr 2, 2023

We welcome QAnon Anonymous's Jake Rockatansky to discuss Elden Ring. The boys ask him if he sees any simularities between Elden Ring lore diggers and QAnon bakers. Just kidding. But that would have been an interesting question! Plus we hear your thoughts on the Gelmir region.

Mar 26, 2023

I can't wait to find out what happens to Volcano Man on this episode.

Mar 20, 2023

Is it getting hot in here or is just me? We get closer to the center of the mysteries surrounding Volcano Manor.

Mar 12, 2023

* smacks top of Volcano Manor * This bad boy can hold so many snakes.

Mar 5, 2023

Finally! Magma Mansion! If you don't know what I'm talking about, this video is obligatory: https://youtu.be/EjslOGK3L4I

Feb 26, 2023

Well, NOW you've piqued my interest. Look, we're almost at the cool legacy dungeon, gimme a break.

Feb 19, 2023

Let's catch up with Sellen, y'all. This is the grand conclusion of the MVP side quest in Elden Ring. Let's take a moment to celebrate it.

Feb 12, 2023

Time for the Tarnished to go on a hot summer vacation.

Feb 5, 2023

Altus Shrugged. Is that anything? We talk to a channel favorite and friend, The Lore Hunter, and we hear from you, the listener, about Altus Plateau.

Jan 29, 2023

We know we've been in here for a while, but there's a lot of Altus to explore. We also get to pay a visit to one of ER's most overlooked legacy dungeons The Shaded Castle, but Torrent doesn't get to come.

Jan 22, 2023

Elden Ring goes Midsommar as we venture north and encounter a festival. Giggling maidens in white, a Godskin noble, fertility symbols: this area has it all.

Jan 15, 2023

This week we dip into the wooded valley at the heart of the Altus Plateau, to see the unpleasant sights and hear the unpleasant sounds. See, there are Wormfaces about. And also a very deadly Bloody Finger who has been double dipping in powers. And a tomb with a gimmick straight of of Zelda. Altus is weird!

Jan 8, 2023

This week we venture a little further into Altus, getting our first glimps of the Capital walls and the ghostly banners that still fly over it. We head through the Lux Ruins and some features of the southern roads, fighting Godefroy and talking with Millicent, Rya, and Corhyn. Not all is well in this once-golden land.

Jan 1, 2023

With Ranni's quest behind us, we venture into the next chapter of the game as we head up the Coward's Path to reach the Altus Plateau. Whatever one might have expected of the land at the foot of the Erdtree, it's unlikely they were imagining a war-torn, fallow, eternal autumn. We talk about the paths up to Altus, and the little sub-plateau where the perfumers and a certain familiar Sage perform their rites.

Dec 25, 2022

This week we talk with streamer and Souls challenge runner extraordinaire, our good friend Lobos Jr. We talk about how Elden Ring is sitting with him nearly a year end, and how it compares to running previous games in the series. Then we read your responses to the Ranni/underground portion of the game.

Dec 18, 2022

Ranni the Witch's questline draws to a close as we reach the top of that damned Liurnian plateau, to find out where she went, and where she plans to go. And there's other cool stuff up here, too, like one of the hardest bosses in the game: Alecto. Next up is a Roundtable episode, and then were off (or up?) to Altus to begin the next leg of the season.

Dec 11, 2022

Get out your hip waders, because we're taking the plunge into the big neon-pink stew that is the Lake of Rot. This area is a bizarre roadblock on the way to the conclusion of Ranni's quest, and there's little in the game that makes reference to what this place is. The Blind Swordsman sealed the God of Rot somewhere down here, and that's all we know. But there are fun details to talk about, from the style of play this forces you to adopt, to the development history that led to us getting the zone as it is.

Dec 4, 2022

This week we resume Ranni's path, heading through Renna's Rise and finding that she has turned herself into a much smaller doll. After we help her fashion an acorn into a house, we head our third and final Eternal City, Nokstella, on the hunt for the Baleful Shadow... A wolf-man assassin sent by the Two Fingers to halt Ranni's mutiny.

Nov 27, 2022

We last left off in the Nameless Eternal City, casting our eyes upward to where the roots of the depths could take us. Today, we climb those roots and find ourselves in the shadow of Godwyn, the first of the demigods to die. And there, we resolve the fates of some other Tarnished, namely Fia and D's twin, in order to gain a new mending rune and open a possible ending for the game.

Nov 20, 2022

While acting in the service of Ranni the Witch, we have uncovered a great deal about the Night of Black Knives... including the very weapon that did the deed. With the cursemark portion from Ranni's mortal body, we now turn toward D, Rogier, and Fia to learn where the other half of it went. This draws us deep underground to a ruined, nameless city with a thick miasma in the air. The stench of death.

Nov 13, 2022

We have retrieved the sacred treasure of Nokron for Ranni the Witch, completing the first major leg of her quest. As a parting gift, she gives us a strange statue before heading off along the path of an Empyrean. This episode concerns what we do with that statue, and checking in with Ranni's crew to learn more about the fate that was laid out for her, and why she might wish to throw it off.

Nov 6, 2022

This week we venture further into Nokron, the underground exile of the Nox people, who perfected a weapon to kill a god. This involves some detours through Ancestral Worshippers, and a brush with a strange levitating coffin, before we reach the Sacred Ground itself, overtaken by Silver Tears.

Oct 30, 2022

At long last, we can continue with Ranni's work now that the stars have moved again... and punched a big ol' hole in Limgrave. Big enough that we can get into the previously inaccessible Eternal City of Nokron. Here, we seek out the blasphemous treasure of the Nox, and see a little bit of the mad science they were doing in order to supplant the Golden Order.

Oct 23, 2022

This week's Roundtable Roundtable has a slightly different format, because we are featuring two audio interviews with guests alongside your responses to the Caelid region of Elden Ring! Our first guest needs almost no introduction. Iron Pineapple is a popular YouTuber who makes funny and insightful videos about From Software games. You've probably seen his videos about the glut of Soulsborne games on Steam, or his numerous and hilarious challenge runs. Our second guest is Bryn , of the Generation Loss and Beep Beep Lettuce podcasts, and the band Stay Inside . Listen to her music and shows! The next stretch of game we're covering is the remainder of Ranni's quest and Deeproot Depths, before we head up to the Altus Plateau.

Oct 17, 2022

This week we set our sights on the big guy himself, Radahn the Star Scourge, a general whose magic is so powerful that he has arrested the stars themselves. But we're not going to do it alone. Redmane Castle's festival is the first event of its kind, where a whole dungeon is changed for a specific encounter which is the crossroads for a few different quests. And the fight itself is a grand spectacle, iterating on Dark Souls II's Ivory King challenge.

Oct 9, 2022

Our quest to defeat Starscourge Radan is near its end as we storm his stronghold, Redmane Castle. This legacy dungeon is quite strange, and not just in the context of Elden Ring. There are two versions of it, one that is full of enemies, and another that is empty and ready for the Festival to kill the rot-blighted demigod. FromSoft have never done anything like this, and while it's not entirely successful, it's still really neat. Because there's relatively little to talk about in Redmane itself, and because the Festival is getting its own episode next Sunday, we round out this week's episode by talking about what's changed in Elden Ring through patches and updates, and what it means to dive deep on a game that is both huge, and a moving target.

Oct 2, 2022

With all of the Scarlet Rot in Caelid, it's easy to overlook the other forces at play in the region. Namely, the Black Flame, Deathroot, and other forces associated with the Destined Death. In this cleanup episode, we head to the Bestial Sanctum to learn about Gurranq the Bestial Clergyman, and then we head to the Divine Tower of Caelid where we find the Godskin cult tucked away in the basement. Next week we head to Redmane Castle to begin working to handle Starscourge Radahn himself.

Sep 25, 2022

Edit: There was a problem with the first version of this that is fixed now. If you hear overlapping audio at the start you can delete and re-download. I apologize for the error! - K This week we pick up on the road above Sellia, to the cliffs above to save the poor girl Millicent at the behest of the strange sage Gowry. Then, we proceed northward beyond the giant skull to Greyoll's Dragonbarrow, a slightly less-blighted portion of Caelid, which is now a sanctuary for the remannts of Dragonkind in the Lands Between.

Sep 18, 2022

Sellia is a town in Caelid that holds many secrets, sealed away behind an impenetrable puzzle that involves lighting three torches. A strange sage named Gowry acts as our guide, sending us to the Aeonian Swamp to recover a cosmic artifact before directing us to the heart of Selia to learn where these people came from, and why the Golden Order had turned a vicious eye toward them in the past.

Sep 11, 2022

This week we continue our journey along the Caelid Highway, down further into the wilds of the rot-blighted land. Starting at the Smouldering Wall, we venture into Fort Gael and the prison complex beneath it, before reaching the swamps and dragons of the southern reaches. Next week we will turn northward into Selia and the Aeonian Swamp, ground zero of Malenia's blossoming.

Sep 4, 2022

This week we begin our hunt for General Radahn, who continues to arrest the stars from his current home in the wastelands of Caelid. We know where to find him, but the trick is making our way to him across this blighted, rotted, poisoned land. Specifically, this episode covers everything along the Caelid Highway from north to south, until you reach the Smoldering Wall. There are several minidungeons to investigate in this densely packed desert.

Aug 28, 2022

If you thought the Lands Between were already big, I would like to have seen your face when you realized that there was a whole other map waiting for you beneath the surface. This week, we begin Ranni's quest by meeting her at the Three Sisters rises, and work together with Blaidd to try (unsuccessfully) to reach the forbidden city of Nokron. Instead, we find a false night and whole new cultures worshipping in the caverns under foot.

Aug 21, 2022

Having explored the Academy of Raya Lucaria, it's time to set our sights on the other seat of power in Liurnia: Caria Manor. All of this is in service of our quest to find the witch Ranni, a demigod who seems to be pulling a lot of strings. And to get to her, we'll need to deal with a whole lot of fingerspiders.

Aug 14, 2022

This week's Roundtable Roundtable is packed with great stuff. First we interview the podcaster and hip hop artist Open Mike Eagle about Elden Ring and his history with FromSoft's games. You can find OME's website at mikeeagle.net and his Twitter @Mike_Eagle . For the written interviews, we talk to Dillon Rogers and Dave Oshry of New Blood Interactive , the publisher behind the excellent throwback shooters Dusk, Amid Evil, and ULTRAKILL, and the upcoming banger Gloomwood . Finally, we round out the episode reading your responses to the Liurnia of the Lakes episode, up through the Academy of Raya Lucaria. Keep in mind that after last week's episode, the spoiler wall is gone. We won't be gratuitous with references to things happening later in the game, but understand that we'll start putting things into context.

Aug 7, 2022

This week we conclude talking about the Academy of Raya Lucaria by storming the quad, and then the library, where Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon, has been locked up. We spend the majority of the episode talking about the encounter with Rennala, as an aesthetic triumph and as a truly tragic and horrifying tale.

Jul 31, 2022

The Academy thought they could sit out the Shattering by locking their doors, but they didn't take into account that their own inner rottenness would destroy them from within. We venture into the high halls of this monument to arrogance, venturing through the Church of the Cuckoo and the glintstone quarry before taking on the Red Wolf of Radagon. Next week, we will find Rennala herself and see what she's been up to in her imprisonment. Note: There are a couple of points toward the end of the episode where Kole's audio skips a little bit. We did our best to fix it, but some of it still comes through. The issue is resolved for next week's episode.

Jul 24, 2022

We have just a few more stops to make before we break into the Academy of Raya Lucaria. First we head to the Carian Study Hall, if only to talk about the ways it currently thwarts our advances. Then we talk about the bull-filled ruins of Uhl Palace before taking the elevator to Ainsel River Well. Here, we learn once again that the world of Elden Ring is bigger than we first thought, and gain some fleeting glimpses of the layers of civilizations long gone that make up the strata of the Lands Between.

Jul 17, 2022

This week we head to northeastern Liurnia, to learn more about some of the elemental forces that stand athwart the Erdtree and its Golden Order. First we visit the Frenzied Village and its ominous tower to learn about Vyke's fall... Then we head to the Knifeprint Catacombs to uncover a little more information about the treachery that began the Shattering itself.

Jul 10, 2022

This week we head back down to the other side of the Liurnian continent, venturing up a high road littered with wreckage from the civil war. We stop by a very noteworthy catacomb, check in with Hyetta, visit Jarburg, and take a history lesson from the game's biggest dork: Miriel the Turtle Pope.

Jul 3, 2022

This week we head to the western reaches of Liurnia of the Lakes, witnessing with our own eyes the atrocious acts committed against the Village of the Albinaurics. We then head up the western coast, learning what happened to Edgar, the warden of Castle Morne.

Jun 26, 2022

This week we head closer to the feet of the Academy of Raya Lucaria, getting our feet wet as we talk to folks like Rya and Blackguard Big Boggart. We also address the Albinaurics and tackle the town at the gate of the academy, getting the key we need for entry... but our quest will take us to the rest of Liurnia first.

Jun 19, 2022

Having killed Godrick and taken his Great Rune, it's time to venture into the sunken basin of Liurnia of the Lakes. First we make a quick stop back to Roundtable Hold to get a glimpse at the Fingers, and then we hit the NPCs and dungeons of the southernmost ridges and reaches of the great swamp that acts as the cradle for the birthplace of Glintstone Sorcery.

Jun 12, 2022

Manny Perez joins us to talk about Elden Ring in general, and we read some written responses from Zullie the Witch. Then we dive into your responses to Elden Ring's early game, up through Stormveil. As a warning, we don't avoid spoilers for the first 61 minutes of the episode, so if you're sensitive to that please skip forward.

Jun 5, 2022

We've been in the shadow of Stormveil Castle for the entire game, learning of Godrick's misdeeds... and it's time to make him pay. This episode picks up at the courtyard of Stormveil Castle and goes through the Godrick the Grafted boss fight, and we also talk about activating his Great Rune at the tower.

May 29, 2022

It's time we finally show that horny bastard Margit what we're made of, so we storm Stormveil Castle and find the horrors inside. This is part one of two, covering the Margit fight, the insides of the castle walls, Sorcerer Rogier, and the grisly grafting kitchens. Next week's episode will take us up through the Godrick fight.

May 22, 2022

The Weeping Peninsula is rich with foreshadowing of major players and themes to come, and our first exposure to many mysteries about what forces tangle with the Golden Order. We head into the northern forests and westward, talking about the Demihuman Forest Ruins, the Wandering Mausoleum, the Tower of Return, and so much more. Next week we take our chomp at Stormveil Castle and finally get some revenge on that terrible Margit.

May 15, 2022

There's a revolt afoot at Castle Morne, and we're headed there ourselves to see the carnage. The Misbegotten, forced into servitude because of the coincidence of their birth, have turned the place into a slaughterhouse. And it's likely related to other doings on the continent, related to the Ailing Village and its frenzied inhabitants, or the strange field pocked with meteor craters and obsessive rock gatherers. Next week we head to the western portion of the peninsula, and after that we begin storming Stormveil Castle.

May 8, 2022

This week we head to the easternmost reaches of Stormhill, exploring the dungeons, learning about Deathroot, and meeting an important NPC (and an NPC whose existence is not justified). We also head down into the very beginning stretches of the Weeping Peninsula, meeting Irina and learning about the struggles at Castle Morne.

May 1, 2022

This week we turn back from the Stormveil Castle gates and head to the western and central portions of the region, talking to Warmaster Bernahl, getting previews of Magma Mansion, and fighting some optional bosses. Then we follow Melina to our home base: the Roundtable Hold to meet some Tarnished champions.

Apr 24, 2022

This week we head to South Limgrave and check out Agheel Lake and meet Sellen and Patches, before heading north to the introductory parts of Stormhill. Next week we'll be looking at Stormhill proper before heading to the Weeping Peninsula. As a reminder, we're messing around with a weekly schedule to see if we like it. Please let us know if these shorter, more frequent episodes are working for you.

Apr 17, 2022

This week we head east of the gate to Stormhill and follow the road all the way down through Mistwood and to Fort Haight. Topics discussed include Boc's storyline, the Night's Cavalry boss fights, the beginning of Kenneth Haight's quest, Mistwood Forest, the elevator to Siofra, and Fort Haight itself. We would also like to remind you that we are experimenting with a weekly release format, meaning shorter episodes that come out more frequently, but with the same level of detail that we had before. Next week we will talk about Limgrave South and Limgrave North, up through the Stormgate area. We'd also like to announce that we have new show art! It was time, we figured, to commission a cover that is specific to Elden Ring. Check it out... The artist is Ellie, aka @ells_ink, and you can find all of her info here at her Linktree . She sells buttons and will soon have other commissions open.

Apr 3, 2022

This week we dive into Elden Ring proper with our discussion of the intro cinematic, the tutorial, and all of the dungeons of the West Limgrave region. Limgrave is a beautiful and idyllic place from a distance, but up close you see some disturbing details that show the rot that it's suffering under the inept Lord Godrick. And things are only going to get worse from here.

Mar 20, 2022

On this first big episode of the Elden Ring series, we go over Elden Ring's mechanics and generalities in broad strokes. What's returning from previous From games? What's been improved? What's brand new? We talk about as many systems and aesthetics as we can, in order to establish a basic understanding before we dive into more lore-heavy parts of the game. In two weeks, we will talk about the Limgrave West portion of Elden Ring's world.

Mar 6, 2022

Rise, Tarnished, and attend the first episode about Elden Ring! There's no way to describe the great unclenching that happened when we realized that Elden Ring is, in fact, good. Whether that bears out over the course of the entire game remains to be seen, but we have high hopes. This episode covers our first impressions after about a week of having the game, and we also lay out our current reckon on how the season will shape up. If this is your first time here, we're Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross, a duo of hosts who make Bonfireside Chat. Since 2013 we've talked about Souls games in high detail, in addition to talking about FromSoft's earlier games, their influences, and the whole galaxy of Soulslikes that spun off of Dark Souls' popularity. This show comes out every other Sunday, and it's normally available only to our [Patrons]( http://patreon.com/duckfeedtv). If you back at the $5 tier you gain access to [every Premium episode of Bonfireside Chat]( https://www.bonfireside.chat/tags/premium), you can listen to hundreds of hours of patron-exclusive content. If you decide to back us, you can [check out how to get your content by looking at this post.]( https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-to-redeem-63283880) This episode and the next episode, covering the game's general mechanics and its opening, will be free for all. We really appreciate you listening.

Feb 20, 2022

It's pretty rare that we will dedicate a whole episode to something as slight as a demo, but Nightfall is worth it. This full conversion mod by a team led by the creator of the Daughters of Ash mod seeks to create a full sequel to the original Dark Souls. It will feature a new story, new characters, new bosses, and whole new gameplay systems. And while the demo is short, it grants you an extensive look at what will set Nightfall apart. We really recommend you check it out.

Feb 6, 2022

Note: We've added an addendum about Weapon Augments at 53:58. We regret to omission. Who's ready to get yelled at ? We gave it an honest shot, but Returnal just didn't win us over. So this episode is about the first biome, the generalities, and about why we think this isn't a good roguelike (which doesn't mean we think it's a bad game!). We were super intrigued by the story and the atmosphere, if that's any consolation. This is likely disappointing for you, but I ask that if you really enjoy Returnal to hear us out.

Jan 23, 2022

The creators of Dark Souls deny taking any direct inspiration from the original Legend of Zelda, but we know that's impossible. So we dive into this strange, foreboding, ahead-of-its-time adventure game and look for the elements that would go on to become Souls-series hallmarks. We also talk about the whole game in a Watch Out for Fireballs! -like fashion.

Jan 9, 2022

We seek to answer the question of whether or not this is a good Dark Souls tabletop adaptation, but the more pertinent question is whether or not what's special about Dark Souls can captured outside of video games. Steamforged made an attempt at a Dark Souls board game, and we don't really like it. However, they distilled its best parts into a faster card game, and it works a little better! Listen for the particulars of how it works, and how it relates to Souls' unique mechanics.

Dec 26, 2021

This week's Bonfireside Chat is about the remaining two Bloodborne comic volumes, "A Song of Crows" and "The Veil, Torn Asunder". Given the strong showing in the second volume, we had our hopes set pretty high. Unfortunately, these overly abstract stories are big on style but short on substance. "A Song of Crows" gives us some backstory on Eileen the Crow, and shows us what the process of going mad is like. "The Veil, Torn Asunder" is about an outsider to Yharnam who nevertheless succumbs to his own trauma and the fell influence of the town, showing us what the process of going mad is like. The two stories are very similar.

Dec 12, 2021

This week, we return to the world of Souls comics to see what's been happening since the last time we checked in. We cover the Dark Souls anthology series Legends of the Flame ( Part 1 and Part 2 ), which has a smattering of not very good short stories that are, putatively, set in the world of Dark Souls. We then turn our attention to The Healing Thirst , the second volume of the Bloodborne comic. It's a standalone arc about two men, a scientist and a priest, who are trying to discover the cause of the Ashen Blood plague, and it's really good. For reference, here is a link to the first Dark Souls comic discussion . Additionally, the first Bloodborne comic discussion, Death of Sleep , was an episode of Adaptation Decay . We've bumped its Patreon tier down so everyone who gets this episode can also hear about the previous part.

Nov 28, 2021

Remember, it's only a game. More accurately, it's a movie about a game gone very wrong. This week we talk about the Green Knight, a 2021 adaptation of the classic Arthurian legend directed by David Lowery. Specifically, we look at the movie through the lens of the themes and motifs of the Souls series, looking at the importance of our changing relationships to Arthurian myths as the basis of modern fantasy. EDIT: Little note from Gary on the ending: I just found out in the original ending, they depict the beheading, but the director decided to leave it ambiguous so Kole and I could argue about it (that's me being cheeky; he decided it was better if it was left ambiguous). But I am relieved to see that at some point, he was going that way, just so I don't feel like the only person in the world who likes the story better with Gawain biting it at the end. EDIT 2: A little note from Kole, who is just now seeing Gary's little note a few months later. Not cool, bro, sneaking around like this. Though there was an original intent, deciding to leave it ambiguous was also a conscious decision, and ultimately the final one. Gary is alone in the world as the only one who takes his read on the ending and I WILL NOT HEAR OTHERWISE.

Nov 21, 2021

We really enjoyed Grime, and this appendix episode has us reading your thoughts on this indie Soulslvania. I think I'm going to stick with that spelling.

Nov 14, 2021

This week we conclude our discussion of Grime, the superlative Soulslike where you play as a rock man with a black hole head. We pick up after the Carven Palace and continue running errands for Shidra, before learning the truth of the Coda and our purpose in this world.

Oct 31, 2021

Our unnamed rock man with a black hole for a head continues his journey up and into the realm of the Carven, learning more about the life cycle of the rockborn of this world. This episode covers Gloomnest and the Palace of the Carven, which is a massive dungeon with a ton of stuff going on.

Oct 17, 2021

This week we continue playing the excellent Soulsike Metroidvania game Grime, heading through the rock nursery of Lithic before meeting the godlike Shidra and venturing into the meaty, nervy bowels where the Feasters dwell.

Oct 4, 2021

Grime is a brand new, very strange Soulslike that we really recommend you try out. You play as an unnamed creature with a black hole for a head, who is born into a world of stone and bodily tissue. Society is stratified based on who has, literally, the best chiseled proportions, and everything has an uncanny otherness to it. This first episode covers the generalities of the game, and goes up to the gates of the town of Lithic.

Sep 19, 2021

EDIT: I called Sophie Pillbeam Sylvie! I'm an idiot! It's Sophie. -GB This week we have a special episode where we survey some Dark Souls Youtube creators that we've enjoyed recently. Instead of lore, these creators focus on cut content, technical explanations, glitches, and different kinds of speed and challenge runs. Take the time to subscribe and check all of them out, because they're quite informative. Zulie the Witch - Short dissection videos. Ray Dhimitri - Dark Souls 2-focused close looks and dissections. Ymfah - Souls series challenge runs. BonfireVN - Fun "fight" videos (i.e. Gwyn's four knights vs. Manus). Phobia - Skips and glitch explanation, focusing on current versions of each game. Catalystz - Speed run explanations. Sinclair Lore with Sylvie Pillbeam - Fun, chill in-depth Souls topic discussions. The LoreHunter - Close reads of Elden Ring materials. IllusoryWall - You know what he does! Here's the relevant Twitter information: @ZullieTheWitch, @RayDhimitri, @_ymfah, #bonfireVN, @PhobiaSoft, @catalystz_, @SinclairLore, @TheLoreHunter, @IllusoryWall

Sep 13, 2021

You wrote in with your thoughts about Ashen, and they helped clarify our own dim view of the game's merits. This appendix features the highest concentration of beatdowns any single dungeon has gotten on an episode of our show, so, congrats, Seat of the Matriarch!

Sep 5, 2021

You should be warned that we're really cranky in this one. As we head into the territory of the Shadow Worshippers, Ashen finds even more ways to turn us off to what might otherwise be its charm. We hit the Palace of Lathyrus and finish out the game, despite the game's best efforts to repel us with its dungeon design and noun soup story. If us being down on a game brings you down, you know what to do with this one.

Aug 22, 2021

This week we continue our discussion of Ashen, the indie Souls-like that's open world, made for co-op, built around side quests, and has terrible, terrible dungeons. Our frustration runneth over as we head toward the second major boss, Amiren, in the Seat of the Matriarch, on our guest to reassemble the Heart that will tell us where to find the bird that will restart the world.

Aug 9, 2021

We begin our new series on Ashen by talking about the game's generalities, and fighting through the first boss. Most Soulslikes concern themselves with the end of the world, but this one has us midwifing a world's rebirth, and we're going to do that with combat and systems that are very familiar to Souls veterans.

Aug 1, 2021

We need a little more time to get more Ashen under our belts, so this week we present something from the archives... The first time Gary and Kole really talked about Dark Souls. This was recorded as part of the extra content for our Fallout episode back in November of 2012. Hear our initial geeking out, and the earliest rumblings of the crazy idea of making a show that's all about Dark Souls. We will be back next Sunday (August 8) with the beginning of our series on Ashen.

Jul 18, 2021

We return for a new survey and review episode, continuing our look back at all of the non-Souls games we've covered for the show. Once again, we ask ourselves two questions: Would we recommend you play these today? And what element, mechanical or aesthetic, would you like to see someone take from each game and use elsewhere? This second part goes through all of the games we've talked about so far on the revived run of the show, so: Immortal: Unchained Dead Cells Death’s Gambit Blasphemous King’s Field (US) The Surge Mortal Shell Eternal Ring Ico Remnant: From the Ashes Morbid: The Seven Acolytes

Jul 4, 2021

This is a different kind of episode for us, because instead of talking about one game in depth, we're looking back at all of the non-Souls games we've covered for the show and asking ourselves two questions: Would we recommend you play these today? And what element, mechanical or aesthetic, would you like to see someone take from each game and use elsewhere? This first part goes through all of the games we talked about on the original run of the show, so: King's Field IV: The Ancient City 3D Dot Game Heroes Shovel Knight Lords of the Fallen Shadow Tower Shadow Tower: Abyss Titan Souls Momodora 4: Reverie Under the Moonlight Hyper Light Drifter Salt & Sanctuary DarkMaus Let It Die Nioh Hollow Knight

Jun 20, 2021

This week, we continue and finish our discussion of Morbid: The Seven Acolytes, an indie soulslike that was unfortunately pretty disappointing. We pick up after defeating the first Acolyte and go through to the end, saving the world of Mornia from the evil grasp of the Gahar.

Jun 11, 2021

The first trailer for Elden Ring was revealed today, and we have some thoughts. This is a short reaction 'cast where we talk about what was revealed, and lay out a little bit of planning for the immediate future of the show.

Jun 6, 2021

Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a top-down 2D soulslike with a really great art style, great looking bosses, and level design that's unfortunately lacking. We were really hopeful that we'd found a hidden gem, but instead we got a valuable lesson, through contrast, in what's necessary for a soulslike game to really sing. This is the first of two episodes about Morbid: The Seven Acolytes. We cover the generalities, and the beginning of the game through the first acolyte boss fight.

May 30, 2021

This appendix has us responding to your responses about the 2020 Demon's Souls remaster. We also spend some time talking about the passing of Kentaro Miura and talking about his impact on fantasy media.

May 16, 2021

This episode concludes our discussion of the 2020 remake of Demon's Souls, which we think is a really great effort on BluePoint's part. We talk about the two most-improved areas: the Shrine of Storms and the Valley of Defilement, before hitting the endgame and sharing our final thoughts. If you have responses for next Sunday's appendix episode, please leave them as comments on this post.

May 2, 2021

Our discussion of the Demon's Souls remaster continues with some in-depth looks at the changes made to Stonefang Tunnel and the Tower of Latria. How does the redesigned Armor Spider change that fight? How does the new music fail the Fool's Idol? All is contained inside.

Apr 18, 2021

At long last, it's here! Our discussion of the 2020 remake of Demon's Souls, the game that started our beloved SoulsBorne series. It's been four years since we did our revisit of Demon's Souls, so we're taking this opportunity to not only talk about the changes that BluePoint made, but also reacting to these sacred spaces with modern Souls-enthusiast eyes. This episode is pretty freeform. It begins with us discussing the remake in general, before talking about the tutorial, the Gates of Boletaria, and the Lord's Path.

Apr 11, 2021

Here's a brief appendix episode where we read your responses to Remnant: From the Ashes! We'll be back next week with our coverage of the Demon's Souls remake.

Apr 4, 2021

This week, we finish out our conversation about Remnant: From the Ashes by talking about the worlds of Corsus and Yaesha before hitting the endgame. Next week we will have a response episode, and then we begin our coverage of the Demon's Souls Remake!

Mar 21, 2021

We continue our discussion of Remnant: From the Ashes by talking about the first two major biomes of the game. We begin on Earth, which is ravaged by the Root even though that should be impossible. Then we reach the interdimensional Labyrinth, which takes us to the world of Rhom which has been seared by nuclear fire at the hands of the Undying King.

Mar 7, 2021

The multiverse is in danger. A creeping, overtaking force called the Root comes to worlds and sucks them dry. It's up to you to follow in the footsteps of the man who tried to stop them, and hopefully finish the job. This is the other "Dark Souls With Guns" game, with the added gimmicks of being multiplayer and partially procedurally generated. In this episode, we talk about the generalities, mechanics, and we go through the tutorial areas. The next episode will cover Earth and Rhom, most likely.

Feb 21, 2021

If you step foot in Ash Lake, you'll be struck by the improbability of a sea of trees rising infinitely to a sky you cannot see. And if you've seen Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, you'll think "this looks familiar". It's impossible to deny that Hayao Miyazaki's work influenced Dark Souls, which is why we decided to cover it on this show. What we found was that the influences are relatively few and shallow... BUT, we also discovered that this pre-Ghibli classic has influenced an untold number of things we've consumed over the past three decades. While the plot and pacing left us wanting, the imagery, atmosphere, and sheer cultural importance of this work make it something we'd recommend checking out. Listen in to hear why.

Jan 31, 2021

This week we're doing something different, and looking in-depth at the game that inspired Hidetaka Miyazaki, the creator of Dark Souls, to get into making games. A young boy is exiled for growing horns, and he must escape from a huge abandoned castle while rescuing a strange princess from a surely miserable fate. It's a simple game that has a lot of problems, but its atmosphere and obscurity are master-class, and you can see the direct lines between this and Miyazaki's FromSoft games. A huge thanks to Simon, who originally sponsored this episode for Watch Out for Fireballs!

Jan 17, 2021

This episode concludes our discussion of Eternal Ring, one of FromSoft's spinoffs and followups to King's Field. We pick up with the Limestone Cavern, finish the game, and read your responses for good measure.

Jan 3, 2021

FromSoft was weirdly prolific in the early days of the PlayStation 2. One of the few games available at launch was Eternal Ring, an attempted spinoff from King's Field whose combat was more focused on magic. That's what we're talking about now... and how it needed more time in the oven. Specifically, Eternal Ring is an object lesson in how important tight level design is for the King's Field/Souls experience.

Dec 20, 2020

This week we visit another mod, the Roguelike Dark Souls total conversion made by Grimrukh, the creator of Daughters of Ash. This is really good and ambitious, and we recommend it to anyone who wants the random Dark Souls goofiness with a little more structure. Listen in to hear how it works.

Dec 13, 2020

We liked Mortal Shell a lot, so we wanted to hear what you think! This appendix has your responses to this nifty little soulslike. Next week we will have an episode about the Dark Souls Roguelike mod, and after that we will begin covering the 2001 FromSoft action RPG Eternal Ring , a successor to King's Field.

Dec 6, 2020

In our second episode on Mortal Shell, we talk about the body of the game. This means all three spokes, their bosses, and the endgame. Where do we come down? This game is super neat, and we really think it's worth your attention. Please comment on this post with your responses for the Mortal Shell appendix episode, preferably by Wednesday, December 9.

Nov 22, 2020

This week, we begin our coverage of Mortal Shell, a 2020 soulslike with some very unique touches. You play as a strange creature who can inhabit certain dead bodies, and these "shells" become your character class as you navigate the dead kingdom of Fallgrim, collecting glands for a large bird. This episode covers the generalities and the tutorial, going over all of the ways this differs from your regular soulslike, and discussing how those changes add up to a pretty nifty interpretation of the formula.

Nov 8, 2020

We've reached the end of our cut content series, for now. Dark Souls III went through some major changes, rumored to be caused by conflict between Miyazaki and Namco Bandai. But we may never know! What we DO know is that dedicated people like Lance McDonald have dug into the Alpha files for Dark Souls III and learned about not just cut features, but hints of a whole cut story.

Oct 26, 2020

This week we talk about the things that didn't make it into Bloodborne, alongside some stuff that DID make it in... but is very well hidden. Even though Bloodborne is its own thing, it didn't manage to escape the classic FromSoft reshuffling, which massively changed its story and the roles of particular characters. Thanks to the work of a number of content creators, we have some insight into what might have been.

Oct 11, 2020

Hey everyone, they made Dark Souls III good! Okay, to be less flip about it, the Cinders mod fixes a good number of the gameplay issues we had with the base experience of Dark Souls III. Poise is fixed, build variety is better-honored, and things are a touch less linear. This is a herculean gameplay mechanics mod that adds a ton of items from elsewhere in the Soulsborne series, and we really recommend giving it a try if you're able.

Sep 27, 2020

Dark Souls II's development was famously troubled, and From had to completely change the game halfway through... without developing new maps. This has led to a situation not unlike what we see in the game itself: evidence of one kingdom that a new kingdom has built over. Illusorywall joins us once more to look at what might have been.

Sep 13, 2020

This week marks a departure for our Musical Identity series, as we look at one of the most beloved soundtracks in a Soulslike: Hollow Knight. Composed by Christopher Larkin, it's heavy on atmosphere and leitmotif, and it's tied very tightly to the tone and colors of the game itself.

Aug 30, 2020

This week we talk about the Dark Souls II mod "Augur of Darkness", created by Vampirick/Vempire. It's a remix mod that changes some of the level geometry and pathing substantially, in addition to altering boss and enemy encounters. While the mod is inconsistent about what it chooses to alter throughout the course of what was already a very big game, there's enough to recommend it for your next playthrough. At the very least, it was fun to talk about and we hope you find it interesting.

Aug 16, 2020

IllusoryWall graciously joins us to talk about content and concepts that were planned for Dark Souls, but were ultimately left out. This includes dialogue, bosses, and even DLC content that was originally planned to be part of the main game. We encourage you to back IllusoryWall's patreon and watch the Dark Souls Dissected video series.

Aug 2, 2020

This week, we conclude our discussion of the Daughters of Ash mod, talking about the updated DLC path and the endgame areas, where we find the Lord Souls and learn what Gwyn's true crime was.

Jul 19, 2020

For this episode, we return to the massive Dark Souls mod "Daughters of Ash" and pick up where we left off, at the Lower Undead Burg and continue the substantially altered mid-game. This week we cover the Gaping Dragon fight, the Painted World, the Catacombs, the first visit to the Tomb of the Giants, the Pale Eye Orb quests, Sen's Fortress, Darkroot Garden, and the Asylum Return (all area names are the originals).

Jul 5, 2020

Our summer mod series begins with the big one: Daughters of Ash. Created by a user named Grimrukh, it purports to be what From would have made if they had an extra six months of development time. This is not strictly true. While there are some cut content features restored, the ambitious part of this mod is its extra story content and changes to the routes you take through the game. It's not all 100% successful, but we cannot deny that it's an impressive effort and worth your time if you're a fan of Dark Souls and feel like you've memorized it completely. This is the first part of a three part series. In this episode cover the Undead Burg, the Undead Parish, Blighttown, the Depths, and the Lower Undead Burg. Note that these are the areas' original names, not the names Grimrukh gave to them for the mod.

Jun 21, 2020

This week, we stop on by some of From's earlier days and talk about one of our favorite video game soundtracks: King's Field 4/The Ancient City. It's got strong melodies, strong atmosphere, a touch of dorkiness, and touch of jazz. We included more examples of what we're talking about in this episode since not everyone has played the game, but we still encourage you to check out the full soundtrack for reference, and because it's a killer listen.

Jun 7, 2020

The great IllusoryWall joins us to talk about content that was cut from Demon's Souls prior to release. Of course we hit the sixth archstone, but we also cover some interesting "what if"s regarding how Demon's Souls reinvented death in games.

May 31, 2020

This week, we read your very mixed responses to The Surge. Some are down with the combat and level design, while others cannot get over the game's lack of identity. Who will you agree with!?!?

May 24, 2020

Our final Surge episode covers the two pieces of content DLC the game received. First, we look at "A Walk in the Park", which is quite good. It takes Warren to CREO World where he sees the softer public face of CREO literally crumble, and has to save some survivors from nano-polluted mascots. "The Good, The Bad, and the Augmented" isn't as successful, being made up of challenge arenas with a wild west theme. Next week, we'll read your responses to The Surge generally!

May 10, 2020

We hit up that RnD, that executive suite, and whatever you would call that last disaster of a level. DLC and final thoughts next episode, and stay tuned for what we're doing next!

Apr 26, 2020

Our search for answers about what happened to CREO continues as we head to Central Production B, where things get confusing. Not plot-wise, but layout-wise. This episode covers Central Production B and the Resolve Biolabs, finishing with the boss fight against BIG SISTR 1/3. Next episode will cover the rest of the main game.

Apr 12, 2020

Our next Bonfireside Chat game is 2017's The Surge, the sci-fi Soulslike. You play as Warren, a man fused to an exoskeleton who wakes up after a horrible disaster and tries to get to the bottom of it. This episode covers the game's generalities and the Abandoned Production area, up through the first boss.

Mar 29, 2020

We love the Dark Souls Randomizer. It's popped up in a few of our live streams, and we're in the middle of running a let's play series about it. So we took the time to record an hour specifically about how randomizer runs work, and what the appeal is. Don't worry, Surge heads, we're starting it up next episode.

Mar 16, 2020

Hello! It's finally here: The Bonfireside Chat Dark Souls Randomizer series. Gary and Kole are doing simultaneous Let's Play videos of Dark Souls: Remastered, with the Enemy Randomizer and Item Randomizer turned on. Every assumption about how things work in Lordran is stripped away, and chaos is the new order. HERE IS THE VIDEO PLAYLIST FOR YOU TO SEE! New videos will be released every day, alternating between Gary and Kole's runs. TO VIEW THE VIDEOS: Bookmark this playlist link. This series is a perk for our loyal patrons, so we will be releasing the videos as unlisted YouTube links, in an unlisted playlist. We will do our best to have the new installments ready for you by noon eastern each day. WHAT ARE YOUR SETTINGS? Randomizer runs are very fun, and watching this series may may you want to do one yourself. To facilitate this, we'll share the settings we're using on our randomizers. Dark Souls Enemy Randomizer (There are multiple options tabs above the interface) Replace Bosses: Only with bosses. Replace Normal Enemies: Only with normal enemies. Replace NPCs: Do not replace. Replacement Chance: 100% Mode: Fully random + easy asylum. Enemy Placement: Only where they fit. Mimics: Replace Gargoyle #2: Replace T-Posing enemies: Enabled. Prevent replacement with same enemy: Disabled. Type Replacement: Disabled Pinwheel Chaos: Disabled Gwyn spawn rate nerf: Strong Try for unique bosses: Disabled Bosses replacing normals respawning: Enabled Hostile NPCs: Enabled Respawning mosquito replacement: Disabled Dark Souls Item Randomizer Difficulty: Fair Key Placement: Not shuffled Soul Items: Shuffled Starting Items: Shield & 1/2H Weapon Fashion Souls: Checked Laundromat Mixup: Check Senile Gwynevere: Unchecked Senile Primordial Serpents: Unchecked

Mar 15, 2020

This is it, the last of our modern FromSoft soundtrack analyses. Sekiro sounds very different from the other Souls soundtracks, for obvious reasons, but it still contains lots of touches that make it fit in with its brothers and sisters. Listen in to hear us talk about what works and what doesn't.

Mar 8, 2020

We read your responses to King's Field (US )/ King's Field II (JP). We all miss the atmosphere and jank!

Mar 1, 2020

This episode continues and concludes our discussion of King's Field (released as King's Field II in Japan). We pick up with the Central Village, and continue on to defeat Necron and Guyra. The adventure continues to be atmospheric and vexing, and shows us that From knew what they were doing right from the beginning.

Feb 16, 2020

This begins our coverage of King's Field, the first FromSoft game to come to the United States. Confusingly, this is King's Field II in Japan. You play as Alexander, a friend of the king who is sent to the treacherous island of Melanat to recover the lost Moonlight Sword. King's Field is a bracing game to play, if you can get over its antiquated presentation and design. The seeds of what we'd come to love about the Souls series are present here, and that is a surprising fact for a game released in 1996. We cover the generalities and the first few areas in this episode. The next episode will cover the rest of the game.

Feb 2, 2020

Look at that alphabet soup above! Kole and Gary tackle the dlcs for DS3 and BB and find one soundtrack very good, and one very wanting.

Jan 26, 2020

In this appendix episode, we hear your thoughts on Blasphemous. Some distinct patterns emerge, and I think you'll be interested in hearing them.

Jan 19, 2020

This week concludes our own discussion of Blasphemous, as we enter the biggest of the churches and try to find and sever the heart of the Miracle. Next week we will hear your responses to Blasphemous. A week after that, we're doing another Musical Identity episode, this time about the DLCs for Bloodborne and Dark Souls 3.

Jan 7, 2020

Kole and Gary hit up the middle of this beautiful and sometimes frustrating soulslike metroidvania. Sorry it's a bit late! Illness struck.

Dec 23, 2019

This week begins our coverage of Blasphemous, a Soulslike platformer developed in Spain. Featuring some of the best pixel art, music, and tone we've seen in these games, it's an aesthetic feast. This first episode covers the mechanical generalities and the opening, up through the dungeon called Mercy Dreams.

Dec 8, 2019

Kole and Gary index da judex. In a rare turn, Gary is more warm on this bad boy than Kole, but both agrees the highs are very high. As always, we recommend taking a listen to the soundtrack before listening to the episode.

Dec 1, 2019

This is our final episode about Death's Gambit, where we share our final summations of the game and read your responses. We will be back in two weeks with an episode about the Dark Souls 3 soundtrack, then after that we will begin Blasphemous.

Nov 24, 2019

This is the conclusion of our coverage of Death's Gambit, for now. We pick up at the locked gate to Caer Siorai, visit an eldritch monstrosity, and venture to gather the crests we need to reach the Endless. Programming note: Next week will be an Appendix episode with our final thoughts on the game, and your written responses. Two weeks after that, we'll release another Musical Identity episode about the Dark Souls 3 soundtrack. Then we're on to our coverage of Blasphemous.

Nov 10, 2019

Our coverage of Death's Gambit continues as we begin hunting our appointed immortals. This episode takes us through the Obsidian Vale and Aldwynn proper, and we stop after we get our first sight of the Citadel.

Oct 27, 2019

Gary and Kole are contractually obligated to talk about this very good 2d Soulslike that is basically overflowing some good ideas and fun boss fights (and also has some not as good boss fights, to be fair). This is the first episode of our coverage, talking about generalities and up to the hub area.

Oct 13, 2019

Our soundtrack series has brought us to Bloodborne, which is a real departure for the series. FromSoft brought in composers from across the globe, and from the movie industry, to give this game its signature sound, leaning more heavily on strings than any Souls game before it. Our problem? A lot of it feels pretty anonymous.

Oct 6, 2019

You all came out in force to respond to the endgame of Sekiro, and offer your wrapup thoughts on the game in general. So we decided to dedicate two Appendix episodes to airing your responses! Next week is another Musical Identity episode about the Bloodborne soundtrack, and we will be back in late October with the first episode of our Death's Gambit coverage.

Sep 29, 2019

We had so many responses, we had to split them up into two episodes! Thanks to everyone who had something to say. There are many insights within! We'll be back next week with more.

Sep 22, 2019

Gary and Kole talk about the final bits of Sekiro, including the boss and all of the endings, as well as their final thoughts on the game. The next two(!) weeks are your responses to Sekiro, because you came out in force like champions. After that, we'll be finishing our soundtrack series before moving onto Death's Gambit, mon ami.

Sep 15, 2019

Our Musical Identity series continues with a look at the tracks that are exclusive to the Scholar of the First Sin and Lost Crowns DLC for Dark Souls 2. Most of the tracks are a return to DkS1 form, much like the rest of the content, but there are some cool decisions to talk about here.

Sep 8, 2019

In our final cleanup episode of the Sekiro season before we talk about the endings, we hit a wide range of stuff. First, we talk about the game's worst boss fight: The Demon of Hatred. Next, we recap the relevant lore bits from the conversations that arise when you give sake to Emma, Isshin, and the Sculptor. And finally, we cover the "Snake Stuff", i.e. everything you do with the Divine Child in order to open up the most complicated ending.

Sep 2, 2019

Our soundtrack series continues as we revisit our misconceptions about the DS2 OST. As always, we encourage you to listen to the soundtrack before, during, or after listening to this recording.

Aug 25, 2019

We cover the nonsensical Shura ending and head back to Hirata Estate in this boss fight packed episode! Obey the iron code and give it a listen!

Aug 18, 2019

We've touched on the various shinobi prosthetics found in Sekiro throughout this most recent season of the show, but we wanted to take an opportunity to roll back through them and take a look at their various uses and upgrades.

Aug 11, 2019

This episode covers the best level in the game, as we finally use the aroma of the fountainhead to enter the divine realm, and see where all this immortality (literally) springs from.

Aug 4, 2019

We read and discuss your responses to the middle stretch of Sekiro.

Jul 29, 2019

The Castle so nice we visited it twice. Er, three times eventually. Here we check in on our surrogate son and our surrogate father at the same time. Efficient!

Jul 21, 2019

We're continuing our "Musical Identity" series by warming up our pipes and belting out choruses over timpanis. That's right, it's time to talk about the original Dark Souls soundtrack! We hit firsts and worsts, talk about the composer's history, and even discuss how appropriate it is (or isn't) to conceive of the rhythm of Souls combat in musical terms.

Jul 14, 2019

The last item on our grocery list is a stinky stone found at the very bottom of Ashina, in Mibu Village. To get here, we have to cast ourselves out, and learn a little bit about the cosmic forces masquerading in our world to spread the rejuvenating waters.

Jul 7, 2019

Kole and Gary take on the film adaptation of the popular manga and discuss its similarities to Sekiro.

Jun 30, 2019

Goin' Apeshit.

Jun 23, 2019

FromSoft announced a new game a couple of weeks ago, and we decided to record an Appendix episode about it. We expound on the little we know about Elden Ring, and offer up our hopes and concerns for the new title.

Jun 16, 2019

Last week we rescued Kuro and learned of our greater quest: to find a way to sever his immortality. One of the ingredients we need is a blade which can kill the unkillable, the Mortal Blade, which means we've got to go to Senpou Temple. This episode covers the entire Senpou Temple path, through the Abandoned Dungeons and into Mt. Kongo, culminating in the boss fight against the Folding Screen Monkeys.

Jun 9, 2019

The first in our series discussing our thoughts on the soundtracks of the Soulsborniro series!

Jun 2, 2019

This episode takes us through Ashina Castle, starting at the Blazing Bull and culminating in a rematch with Genichiro to secure the Divine Heir Kuro. Then we get a big lore dump, and learn the true mission of the game. This is fair warning that we are beyond the spoiler wall, since it's impossible to talk about some things here without putting them in end-game context.

May 26, 2019

We read your responses to the early game areas of Sekiro: the Tutorial, Ashina Outskirts, and Hirata Estate. The next episode is all about Ashina Castle.

May 19, 2019

This episode covers the entirety of the first visit to the Hirata Estate. Stay tuned next week for our first off week episode featuring your responses to the Sekiro early game.

May 5, 2019

This episode covers everything from right after the Chained Ogre, to right before we cross over into Ashina Castle proper. This includes the fight against Gyoubu the Demon and his horse which wouldn't go to horse heaven even if it existed. Reminder that the next episode will be about Hirata Estates, and then we will start doing off-week episodes.

Apr 21, 2019

We chat about the first half of the Ashina Outskirts, all the way up through the Chained Ogre. Next episode will go through the Horselord or up through the Snakelord.

Apr 7, 2019

Remember the Shinobi code, Starving Wolf. This episode begins our full coverage of Sekiro. As in seasons past, we begin with a discussion of the game's generalities and try to place it in the broader scope of From's work. Then, we move on to talk about the tutorial area, the Ashina Reservoir. Our next episode, in two weeks' time, will cover the first portion of the Ashina Outskirts, up through the Chained Ogre.

Mar 24, 2019

It plays wonderfully and it looks fantastic. However, we believe it's undercut by its structure. Listen in to hear why Dead Cells is compared to the Souls games, and why that comparison is fraught.

Mar 23, 2019

Sekiro is different. Sekiro is frustrating. Sekiro is here! Listen in for our nascent opinions on the game, based on the first few hours.

Mar 10, 2019

Jeremy Greer joins us to talk about broad thoughts on Immortal: Unchained, and the future we desire for its creators. Then we read your thoughts and opinions on the game itself.

Feb 24, 2019

Jeremy Greer joins us to talk about the remainder of Immortal: Unchained, as we storm Apex Citadel, face a completely unforeseen betrayal, and finally transcend reality itself. The next episode (out in two weeks) will feature our wrapup thoughts on the game, in addition to your letters.

Feb 10, 2019

Kole and Gary chat up Iska and Arlen (I tell you what) in Immortal Unchained.

Jan 27, 2019

In this badboy, Kole and Gary discuss Veridian and Apexion from Immortal: Unchained.

Jan 13, 2019

This debut episode of Bonfireside Chat Rekindled looks at Immortal: Unchained , a 2018 soulslike shooter. Specifically, we talk about the generalities, including how it's similar to (and different from) Dark Souls. We then talk about the tutorial area, and the Scar of the Abyss. It's good to be back!

Jan 1, 2019

You didn't expect to see this, and we didn't expect to write it: We're bringing back Bonfireside Chat. We ended the show because we ran out of Souls games, and because there wasn't much on the near horizon. Rather than forcing the show along with a format that didn't suit the games we were covering, it felt best to put it on ice. What's changed? We have a major game like Sekiro just around the corner. A ton of soulslikes have come out in the past year and a half. And the time away from the show has helped us figure out a format that will be a more sustainable and better fit for the games we're covering. So, twice a month we will be talking about soulslike and souls-related games. These episodes will be available for $5 and up Patrons. We will not force an area-by-area analysis unless the game bears it. We will aim to have one guest per game, on the wrapup episode. This wrapup episode will also serve as the letters episode where we read your responses. It's that simple! The other reason we're doing this is because we miss the show. Just like it felt like it was time to end things, it now feels like it's time to pick them back up. So, let's celebrate! Our first game for the new run of the show will be the very strange souslike shooter: Immortal Unchained . Look for the first episode to come out later this month.

Aug 20, 2017

This is it. Thank you so much for everything.

Aug 13, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and John Hurst take one final look at Dark Souls. Please stick around for the next episode, which will be the proper conclusion to Bonfireside Chat as a whole.

Aug 6, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Mitch Benes read your questions, prompts, and thoughts about Souls in general.

Jul 30, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Mitch Benes look back at Demon's Souls and offer their final summation.

Jul 23, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Randy Walker read your responses, prompts, and other musings on the Souls series. Links: Dark Souls Ambient Sounds - Tomb of The Giants (Caverns) - YouTube TerraMantis - YouTube Iron Pineapple - YouTube MoonlightButterfly - YouTube How to Beat: The Bosses of Dark Souls 2 - MY LIFE IN GAMING - YouTube yung maestro - YouTube In Defense of Dark Souls 2 - YouTube Dark Souls 2 Critique - YouTube Dark Souls 2 - Series Strengths and Sequel Changes - YouTube

Jul 16, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Randy Walker return to Drangleic to say goodbye to Dark Souls II. Links: Randy (@rivaldi22) | Twitter Iron Pineapple - YouTube

Jul 9, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Stewart McGowan read your thoughts and prompts about Bloodborne and the Souls series in general.

Jul 2, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Stewart McGowan remember and say goodbye to Bloodborne. This is the first entry in our "Victory Lap" season, a period of two months when we look back at the Souls series and talk about what worked, what didn't, and why these games were special enough to cover for all of these years.

Jun 25, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Hollow Knight.

Jun 18, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Daniel continue their discussion of Hollow Knight. Links: Cities: Skylines - Release Trailer - YouTube (2) Paul Simon - Cars Are Cars - YouTube

Jun 11, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Daniel talk about Hollow Knight, up through the first visit to the City of Tears. Seriously, buy and play this game. Links: Latchkey Kingdom Nick's Hollow Knight Stuff (2) Dust: An Elysian Tail - Steam Announce Trailer - YouTube (2) Thimbleweed Park - Launch Trailer - YouTube Pete Ellison

Jun 4, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Nioh.

May 28, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Mai Sinclair whirl through the broad strokes of Nioh. This is a very cursory glance at a very huge and complicated game. We extend a great deal of thanks to Mai for letting us borrow her expertise! Links: Funzo - YouTube Atlus USA Trailer: Disgaea: Hour of Darkness - YouTube Thomas Derrick - Wikipedia

May 21, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Let It Die.

May 14, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Brad Gallaway do a whistle stop tour of Let It Die. This is the first of a pair of episodes that will take a cursory look at some notable Big Deal Soulslikes. We extend a huge thanks to Brad for letting us borrow some of his expertise. Links: Brad Gallaway (@bradgallaway) | Twitter GameCritics.com – Games. Culture. Criticism. Rengoku: The Tower of Purgatory Sony PSP Gameplay - - YouTube Kefka's Tower | Final Fantasy Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Total Recall Johnny Cab - YouTube Brief thoughts on Let it Die. "Free-till-Paywall." - YouTube The great quotes of: Arnim Zola - YouTube M.O.D.O.K. is a genius!! - YouTube

May 8, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Ringed City DLC, and discuss the future of Bonfireside Chat.

Apr 30, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Richard Pillbeam talk about the Ringed City portion of Dark Souls III's final DLC. Please tune in to the Appendix next week for important announcements about the future of the show. Links: Candidate - YouTube Tevis Thompson/Patrick Klepek podcast Rose Madder (novel) - Wikipedia ParagonDS - YouTube Dark Souls 3’s Newest DLC Has The Best Boss Fight In the Series Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Trailer - YouTube

Apr 23, 2017

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Richard Pillbeam talk about the Dreg Heap... the first part of the Ringed City DLC. Here we are, the beginning of the end. Next week will be an extra-long episode about the Ringed City proper. Links: In Defense of Dark Souls 2 - YouTube Jerks Sans Frontieres - YouTube The End of Evangelion - Wikipedia

Apr 16, 2017

Alex Eich, of the Blighttown Beacon, joins me for a look at our respective top ten bosses. As always for these specials, a hearty thanks goes out to the Souls of Darkness Kickstarter backers. Thank them mightily!

Apr 9, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to DarkMaus... but there weren't any, so this is a listener mail grab bag.

Apr 2, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the 2016 indie soulslike DarkMaus. DarkMaus is available on steam, and you should really play it with a controller. Also, please understand that this is an extremely difficult and unforgiving game. Links: Top-Down Souls ► Dark Maus - YouTube Noah's Arcade - Gelatinous cube eats warriors in a medieval village - YouTube BIG Movie ZOLTAR - YouTube

Mar 26, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Salt & Sanctuary. Links: Zombie Smashers X - First Play - YouTube

Mar 19, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross conclude their discussion of Salt & Sanctuary. This episode runs from the Dome of the Forgotten to the very end of the game. Links: Doom Patrol - Wikipedia Right Hand of Doom | Hellboy Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Crypt Keeper Pun Time (1) - YouTube Open Water (2003) Official Trailer #1 - Thriller Movie - YouTube

Mar 12, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross continue their discussion of Salt & Sanctuary, covering everything up through the Mire of Stench. Links: Fearless 1993 Trailer - YouTube

Mar 5, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the generalities and first couple areas of Salt & Sanctuary. We don't get very far in this episode, just up through the Village of Smiles. Next week, we go through the Mire of Stench. The third and final episode will cover the rest of the game. Links: The Drowned Tome - A Salt and Sanctuary Lore Analysis : saltandsanctuary Kids Magazines - Children's Magazines & Books | Highlights Lady of Pain - Wikipedia

Feb 26, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the first volume of the 2016 Dark Souls comic.

Feb 19, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Hyper Light Drifter. Links: Fireside - Tools Castle In The Darkness (PC) Easy Mode - YouTube Alternate Drifter | Hyper Light Drifter Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia

Feb 12, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the remainder of Hyper Light Drifter. Links: FFVII - Midgar Zolom - Earliest/Lowest Level Beta - YouTube Pee-Wee the loner rebel - YouTube The Joker- Steve Miller Band - YouTube The Thermals - Never Listen to Me - YouTube In Depth: Hyper Light Drifter Lore and Story Analysis - YouTube

Feb 5, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the generalities and Northern area of Hyper Light Drifter. The next episode will cover the remaining three areas and the end-game. Links: Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery Steam Launch Trailer [HD] - YouTube Enter The Gungeon - Gameplay Trailer - YouTube ‘Hyper Light Drifter’ - Inside the Video Game Inspired by a Life-Threatening Illness - YouTube Owlboy Trailer - Release NOV 1st 2016 - YouTube Attack On Titan: Trailer - YouTube X-Men vs Cable - YouTube Planetary: Making a Masterpiece - YouTube Show Me What You Got | Rick and Morty | Adult Swim - YouTube Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (Official Video) - YouTube

Jan 29, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross buy some time for the offseason by talking about their least favorite bosses from the entire Souls series. Don't throw rocks at us!

Jan 22, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight. LINKS OF NOTE: The Order 1886 Neon Struct Ladykiller in a Bind

Jan 15, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight, a 2016 indie game with lots of Souls DNA. LINKS OF NOTE: Cave Story Previous Entries Dragonfall Half Coordinated's Speedrun Sylvia Plath Tinker Knight Doom Patrol Tomie

Jan 8, 2017

The Top Ten (or five) specials are back as Gary talks with CJ and Paddy from the Twin Humanities podcast about their favorite SoulsBorne NPCs.

Jan 1, 2017

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the final moments of Dark Souls III. LINKS OF NOTE: Arabic Text in DS3 Greatwolf fight Ben's Son's jam Wings Challenge Dark Insight Bill and Ted versus Death

Dec 25, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the final moments of Dark Souls III, and offer up some concluding thoughts on the game as a whole. LINKS OF NOTE: Skink Dr. Strange Swiss Army Man Bioshock boss

Dec 18, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Ashes of Ariandel DLC.

Dec 11, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dave Riley talk about the remainder of the Ashes of Ariandel DLC. Links: Fast Karate for the Gentleman The Dead-Side Girl Game of Thrones S03E10 - Reek is born - YouTube Ding Dong, It's Me (The weird man) - The Big Bopper - YouTube Blade of the Immortal - Trailer - YouTube

Dec 4, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dave Riley talk about the Ashes of Ariandel DLC for Dark Souls III, and we cover everything up through the Depths of the Painting. LINKS OF NOTE: Fast Karate for the Gentleman Deadside Girl Pico Bundle Dave's Review Balto Silent Hill 3 thing referenced. Spoilers Silvia Rivera Law Project

Nov 27, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Archdragon Peak.

Nov 20, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Aegon of Astora talk about Archdragon Peak. LINKS OF NOTE: Coming Soon.

Nov 14, 2016

Gary Butterifeld and Kole Ross read your responses to the Grand Archives. Links of Note: Lore idea from appendix Hagia Sophia Fantastic Art of Beksinski

Nov 6, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Joshua Garrity talk about the Grand Archives. LINKS OF NOTE: Cane and Rinse Sound of Play Josh on Twitter Don't Take the Boy

Oct 30, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer read your responses to Lothric Castle. LINKS OF NOTE: Gymkata

Oct 23, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer talk about Lothric Castle. LINKS OF NOTE: Don't Give Up Skeleton Dark Souls Haters Rob Liefeld Anchorman Fight I don't want to give Alex Jones clicks. Suffice it to say he's a pus of man Dumbo's Feather Triple Play

Oct 16, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Consumed King's Garden and the Untended Graves. LINKS OF NOTE: Brandon Bird Uncle Deadly Our buddy Illusory Wall spawning vagrants

Oct 9, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Vaati talk about the Consumed King's Garden and the Untended Graves. LINKS OF NOTE: Vaatividya Portamento Cut Oceiros sounds. Very hard to listen to, be warned Seether Elaine Dance

Oct 2, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Irithyll Dungeon and the Profaned Capital. LINKS OF NOTE: Pig Masks Old Boy Corridor Fight Try This Million Dollar Baby as a verb

Sep 25, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and James Carter talk about Irithyll Dungeon and the Profaned Capital. LINKS OF NOTE: Cane and Rinse Retrofit Big Red Potion Richard's Excellent Youtube Series Midnight Resistance Patrick Moore...omg Storm King Not mentioned in the show, but here's another take on Seig that Gary likes but disagrees with The post where Sean references Seig a lot Gary's essay on DS3 NPCs King Under the Mountain

Sep 18, 2016

In this special special appendix, Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your PVP stories from Dark Souls III. LINKS OF NOTE: Puzzletheory Action Half Life

Sep 11, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Peeve Peeverson talk about the state of PVP play in Dark Souls III. LINKS OF NOTE: Peeve on Twitch Oro and Peeve No End In Sight Scot Jund, a very good pvp guy and source of good guides Hells Angels Dark Souls Haters

Sep 5, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Smouldering Lake. LINKS OF NOTE: New Boss, Same as the Old Boss. Poise DLC Trailer Popular Aldia Connection? Nick Capozzoli DS3 Review

Aug 28, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Sean Wagoner talk about the Smouldering Lake. LINKS OF NOTE: The Lorehunter Angkor Wat Time for Crab Parries Old Demon King Haunted Aqua Teens

Aug 25, 2016

This very special episode takes a break from Dark Souls 3 to count down Gary and Jeremy Greer 's bottom ten Soulsborne areas! This episode is brought to you by Gary's lovely Kickstarter backers who made Souls of Darkness a reality. Stay tuned for more specials!

Aug 22, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the latter portion of Irithyll of the Boreal Valley. LINKS OF NOTE: Beast of Darkness Wildcard

Aug 14, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Richard Pilbeam talk about the second portion of Irithyll of the Boreal Valley, up through Aldrich Saint of the Deep. LINKS OF NOTE: Richard's Youtube Channel Backyard Wrestling Super Metroid First Level Bad Endings of Myst 5 DCL Video Tetsuooooooo

Aug 7, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Irithyll of the Boreal Valley. LINKS OF NOTE: Reveal Trailer Naked Gun

Jul 31, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Bob Mackey talk about the first portion of Irithyll of the Boreal Valley, up through Pontiff Sulyvahn. We're full bore on spoilers now. Listen at your own risk. LINKS OF NOTE: Retronauts La Maluna Bob's Tweet Dennis Dyack isn't best

Jul 24, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Catacombs of Carthus. Remember, all bets are off re: spoilers next week. You are forewarned.

Jul 17, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Steve Gaynor talk about the Catacombs of Carthus. This is the last episode before the spoiler wall. Starting with the next area, Irrithyl, all end-game spoiler warnings are go. Listen at your own risk. LINKS OF NOTE: Tacoma Channing Tatum DCL on Wolnir Someone thought Perfect Cricle doing Imagine was a good idea Tone Control

Jul 10, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Farron Keep. LINKS OF NOTE: Coming Soon.

Jul 3, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Austin walker talk about Farron Keep, and the Abyss Watchers... our first Lord of Cinder. LINKS OF NOTE: Friends at the Table StreamFriends Beastcast Wise Up Such good falling animations The Quiet Year

Jun 26, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Cathedral of the Deep. LINKS OF NOTE: Voice Actor Link from Take Unsinkable Molly Brown Dark Arisen Serenity Fight Scene> Quiet, for litigation purposes, I'm sure

Jun 19, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dave Klein talk about the Cathedral of the Deep. LINKS OF NOTE: DaveControlLive Why Gary thought Fall for the DLC Article about article Dave references. PBF Rabbits Theme PVP is the best PVP. Mimics... Very long piece Gary wrote on Dark Souls 3 NPCs Steve Brule and the darkest thing I've ever seen on TV The Cube Dark Souls 3 Comic

Jun 12, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Road of Sacrifices, and talk a little bit about the fanservice problem. LINKS OF NOTE: Combat Juggling Unseen City

Jun 10, 2016

This very special episode is brought to you by Allison Baker, who not only named the main character of Souls of Darkness, but also earned herself a personal podcast. Because she's a generous person, she chose something we could all share- a top ten! In this episode, Gary and Allison go over their top ten Soulsborne areas. Enjoy! NOTE: This episode contains spoilers for Dark Souls 3! It doesn't not adhere to the BSC spoiler policy.

Jun 5, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Stuart Wellington talk about the Road of Sacrifices. Up next, we're going to the Cathedral of the Deep. LINKS OF NOTE: Reaching Article about shit pants The Flophouse Merlin experiencing time backwards Steven Tyler Under the Bridge

May 29, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Undead Settlement. LINKS OF NOTE: Will on The AV Club Fizzy Lifting Drink Brahne Majora's Mask Toilet Hand The Grinder )

May 22, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Will Hughes talk about the Undead Settlement. LINKS OF NOTE: Will on The AV Club Fizzy Lifting Drink Brahne Majora's Mask Toilet Hand The Grinder )

May 15, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the High Wall of Lothric. Stick around after the end for our takes on the poise situation. LINKS OF NOTE: Chromatic Aberration His Dark Materials DS3 Checklist Poise announcement

May 8, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jason Killingsworth talk about the High Wall of Lothric. LINKS OF NOTE: You Died Jason on Twitter Press Select Buddy Holly Cutthroat Kitchen No Poise Frowny Emoticon

May 1, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the opening movements of Dark Souls III. LINKS OF NOTE: Houdini Stomach Punch Poop shakes Defense in Dark Souls 3 Heynong Man

Apr 24, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the basics of Dark Souls III, then move on to hit the Cemetery of Ash and Firelink Shrine in depth. Listen to the beginning of the episode for our spoiler policy. LINKS OF NOTE: The Ring Cycle Garbage guide Cool world structure charts Reference to bonfire making. I can't find one to bonfire extinguishing but it was in early material Seathe's Chandler Xeno's Paradox 4 Corners Get on dat roof! The Ceremonial Band

Apr 17, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross share their first impressions of Dark Souls III... spoiler-free! If this is your first time joining us, we're Bonfireside Chat. Think of us as a travel companion for the lands of the Souls games. Every two weeks we take an area of the game, in order, and dissect it along with a guest. Our next episode will cover the generalities of the game, and the tutorial area. Then we're off to the races. We're happy to have you here! LINKS OF NOTE: Duckfeed.tv is a podcast network! We have a Patreon Visit our Tip Jar and buy things on Amazon Watch Out for Fireballs! Abject Suffering Check It Out, Comrade! The Level Teenage Dirtbags Those Damn Ross Kids

Apr 10, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Shadow Tower Abyss. LINKS OF NOTE: Dark Messiah of Might and Magic Canabalt Slashy Souls

Apr 3, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross conclude their discussion of Shadow Tower Abyss. LINKS OF NOTE: Mute this. But it shows you the EVO bird men Sick Braff burn Bandersnatch Medusa Jellyfish

Mar 27, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about Shadow Tower Abyss, up through the White Wall Area. LINKS OF NOTE: Maps Red Faction Eternity's Child Dick monsters? Liartown

Mar 26, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Daniel discuss the Garbage Gulch area of the SuperStation classic "Souls of Darkness".

Mar 20, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Daniel talk about Gary's book Souls of Darkness, and segue into a discussion of one of its influences: the Jim Henson movie Labyrinth starring David Bowie. LINKS OF NOTE: Souls of Darkness Latchkey Kingdom Stardew Valley Labyrinth Doc Talkboy The Leftovers Senor Wences Parasyte Fushigi

Mar 13, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about Titan Souls, then we read your responses. LINKS OF NOTE: Boogie In Your Butt Onyxia Dizzy Up The Girl Phanto Patapon Shuma Gorath Ni Oh Allison on Youtube It's Like Dark Souls

Mar 6, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about two Souls-related classics about archaeology, exploration, paranoia, and contagion: H.P. Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness" and John Carpenter's "The Thing".

Feb 28, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Shadow Tower, Uzumaki, and the Shadow Over Innsmouth. LINKS OF NOTE: Black Holes Neonomicon Providence. It wasn't what I thought it was! Yuggoth Cultures

Feb 21, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross conclude their discussion of Shadow Tower for the PSX. LINKS OF NOTE: Job Illusions Brad Neely

Feb 14, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the first half of Shadow Tower for the PlayStation, up through the Fire World. LINKS OF NOTE: Rust Monster Mmm Ancient City Soundtrack Worthington's Law I'm not kidding when I say this is the stupidest shit. Luuuke Good Shadow Tower Guide with maps Bulbasaur Planters Malkovich's Plastic Gun Geno Dybbuk

Feb 7, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross go in-depth on two Souls-related pieces of fiction: Uzumaki by Junji Ito, and The Shadow Over Innsmouth by H.P. Lovecraft.

Jan 31, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the entirety of the Old Hunters DLC for Bloodborne. LINKS OF NOTE: Magic Realm Doof Warrior Blighttown Beacon Pieta BTL Probably the lady looking for her eyes Globster Matango Hodgeson, The NIght Land

Jan 24, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and LobosJR talk about the Fishing Hamlet area of the Bloodborne DLC. Here's the schedule for the upcoming offseason: * Uzumaki / The Shadow Over Innsmouth * Shadow Tower (two episodes and an appendix) * At the Mountains of Madness / The Thing * Titan Souls * Souls of Darkness / The Labyrinth * Shadow Tower: Abyss (two episodes and an appendix) LINKS OF NOTE: Lobos! Exploitation of Appalachia Murloc Slaad Sahuagin Nature's All Star RE0 Leech Zombie Christmas Island Uzumaki Samara Pepper Potts Joe Chill

Jan 17, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Joshua Garrity talk about the Research Hall portion of the Bloodborne DLC. LINKS OF NOTE: Cane And Rinse Josh on Twitter Lord Rydell Eternal Darkness Cathedral Amish Friendship Bread Super Bunnyhop did not like the Bloodborne DLC Blackstar Haunted Atari Vaati on Translation

Jan 11, 2016

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Richard Pilbeam talk about the Hunter's Nightmare, the first portion of the Bloodborne DLC. LINKS OF NOTE: Jerks Sans Frontiers A German Spy Demon's Souls Redgrave on Bells Eurogamer on The Old Hunters Touhou Also Toho Oxhead and Horseface Buer ) Hungry Ghost Games without borders Terrifying Flesh Bart

Jan 4, 2016

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the endgame of the main portion of Bloodborne. LINKS OF NOTE: Baby with Monday Zone Theory Circumcision Silent Hill Splatoon Lost and Uncanny DLC weapons glyph

Dec 27, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the ending of the main portion of Bloodborne. The next mainline episodes will be about the DLC. LINKS OF NOTE: Mego Toys Air Jordan Murders That birth thing Kole was talking about The Boss Behelit Tragedy of the Commons I've seen spinals Helios Merger

Dec 20, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the remaining Chalice Dungeons in Bloodborne. LINKS OF NOTE: Gurumin FF3 Dragon Quest Dark Messiah of Might and Magic Crisis Core

Dec 13, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross trudge through the remaining story Chalice Dungeons in Bloodborne. LINKS OF NOTE: Wax Works FF4 The After Years Isaac Hayes Spelunky Ghost 1/35 Soldier Lobos Jr the slap lord Demon Blood Sword Kill Bill Lego Dark Souls! Dark Souls Haters!

Dec 7, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about "Brotherhood of the Wolf", a movie by Christoph Gans that served as a stylistic inspiration for Bloodborne. LINKS OF NOTE: The Village Silent Hill The real Beast of Gevaudan Every Frame a Painting Jackie Chan Joker Gun The Naked Gun The Fall The Birth of Venus

Nov 29, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross give a talk at the Ohio Game Developer's Expo 2015, looking at what Dark Souls did right, and what developers can learn from From's decisions.

Nov 23, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Upper Cathedral Ward.

Nov 15, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Allison Baker talk about the Upper Cathedral Ward. LINKS OF NOTE: Lego Dark Souls Eraserhead Baby Owls Yanni Left Behind Tribulation Force The Paleblood Hunt Vanishing Twin Bloodborne Close up Necronomicon To Sir With Love The Atlas Method

Nov 9, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Nightmare of Mensis. LINKS OF NOTE: All the Way to Reno Scatman Cotton Eyed Joe Afterbirth Sumerian Script

Nov 1, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, Davin Pavlas, and Scott Benson talk about the Nightmare of Mensis and Mergo's Loft.

Oct 25, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross discuss three H.P. Lovecraft stories: "From Beyond", "The Call of Cthulhu", and "The Colour Out of Space". How do they relate to Bloodborne and the Souls games? Find out. LINKS OF NOTE: Her Shackler's Revenge Fear of the Unknown Exorcism of Emily Rose Call of Cthulhu Silent Film Whisperer in the Darkness Pineal Gland From Beyond Movie Castle Freak New Annotated HPL The Repairer of Reputations Point Lookout D-Devil Miracle I should like to own this box some day

Oct 19, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Yahar'gul, the Unseen Village.

Oct 11, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Steve Gaynor talk about Yahar'gul, the Unseen Village. LINKS OF NOTE: The Fullbright Company Steve on Twitter The Last Guardian Makeup Head Cage Road to Wellville Bram Stoker's Dracula Asylum Sacrifice Tower Knight I didn't know I was pregnant Tone Control Tacoma

Oct 4, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Sean Wagoner read your responses to the Nightmare Frontier. LINKS OF NOTE: Boyfights The Mountains of Madness Fake Trailer Gallgher

Sep 27, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Sean Wagoner talk about the Nightmare Frontier. LINKS OF NOTE: The Lore Hunter Robert W Chambers The Dreamlands MC Pee Pants Souls of Darkness Aboleth Man-Thing

Sep 20, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Forsaken Castle Cainhurst. LINKS OF NOTE: World's Tastiest Cat Litter See No Evil, Hero No Evil Murphy Beds Horse and Buggy Ride Lost in Space Pyramid Head, spoilers here Pumpers Fear of the Unknown

Sep 13, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Cory Banks talk about the Forsaken Castle Cainhurst area of Bloodborne. LINKS OF NOTE: Gamers With Jobs Dragula Fall animations White Wolf Memory Leak bug Cedar Point. Look at that fucking raven rollercoaster!

Sep 6, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Scholar of the First Sin remake of Dark Souls II. LINKS OF NOTE: Oh god, the Fireys Family Guy is so adult and edgy, I just can't stand it Varangians Scholar Changes Spoilers aren't bad

Aug 30, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the last portion of the Scholar of the First Sin remake of Dark Souls II. LINKS OF NOTE: 300 Latchkey Kingdom

Aug 23, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the first half of the Scholar of the First Sin remake of Dark Souls II (stopping at Drangleic Castle). LINKS OF NOTE: Ash Lake Madison Leak A lil Duggar Do Ya Zoikoikum, a pro click Band of the Hawk

Aug 16, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Hypogean Gaol, the Abandoned Old Workshop, and Byrgenwerth College. LINKS OF NOTE: This movie is fucking offensive The Invisible College Me and this guy have a lot in common, I guess Changlings

Aug 9, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Danielle Riendeau talk about the Hypogean Gaol, the Abandoned Old Workshop, and Byrgenwerth College. As of this episode, all spoilers are fair game.

Aug 2, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Forbidden Woods. LINKS OF NOTE: Cobra Commander Tremors Sneaple

Jul 26, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Bob Mackey talk about the Forbidden Woods. Next episode, about the Hypogean Gaol and Byrgenwerth marks the end of our spoiler-free time.

Jul 19, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer read your responses to the early Chalice Dungeons. LINKS OF NOTE: The Ancient Cave Wet Hot American Summer

Jul 12, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer talk about the early Chalice Dungeons. This episode covers the basics, the Pthumerian Labyrinth, the Central Pthumerian Labyrinth, the Hintertomb, and the Lower Hintertomb. LINKS OF NOTE: Dark Souls Haters The D'Ni Bastion Idols Sex Chalice Dungeons Explained Latveria

Jul 5, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Hemwick Charnel Lane.

Jun 28, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Illusory Wall talk about Hemwick Charnel Lane. LINKS OF NOTE: Brick Troll Moan Illusory Wall Wicker Man The Picture in the House ENB on Hemwick ATHF Insight Polish writing in Bloodborne Gummo Unused area in Boletaria

Jun 21, 2015

Gary Butterfield speaks with several Dark Souls and Bloodborne fan artists about what drew them to these games as a subject. Episode Art: Allison Baker from Lego Dark Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Lego Dark Souls LOTR Weathertop TNG How to Host a Mystery Allison on Twitter * Sohlol on Twitch Sohlol's stuff John Devlin Soulbrandt Peter's Stuff Treasures Untold Tool

Jun 14, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Cathedral Ward. LINKS OF NOTE: Prosumer American Gladiators! Don't tap that barrel Nintendo doesn't know how to get along with modern technology and marketing.

Jun 7, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dave Klein talk about the Cathedral Ward. This includes Oedon Chapel, the surrounding areas, and the Vicar Amelia fight. LINKS OF NOTE: Dave! More Dave! Ancient City Soundtrack Grim Fandango Oh yeah, these guys... Lobos Shield Run Luggage Sohlol's Messenger Art

May 31, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Old Yharnam. LINKS OF NOTE: Dazzler The Flophouse 50 Ways Neonomicon

May 24, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Matt Lees talk about Old Yharnam. Up next we're going to the Cathedral Ward, up through Vicar Amelia.

May 17, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, C.J., and Paddy read your responses to the second portion of Central Yharnam. LINKS OF NOTE: The Lore Hunter Littlest Hobo Big Coffin Hunters Hello I can't find that demo song website but here's Venus 99 Insight Test on Door Nashville Deadwood is still one of the best shows of all time and now Kole is watching it

May 10, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, C.J., and Paddy talk about the second portion of Central Yharnam, up through Father Gascoigne. Up next is Old Yharnam. LINKS OF NOTE: When Worlds Collide This is a knife As the World Falls Down All Over the Shop Pantsman Twin Humanities

May 3, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the first part of Central Yharnam.

Apr 26, 2015

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Michael (VaatiVidya) talk about the first portion of Central Yharnam, up through the Cleric Beast encounter. Next time, we'll finish out Central Yharnam with C.J. and Paddy from the Twin Humanities podcast. LINKS OF NOTE: Vaati! Support Vaati! If one door tells the truth... Soapstone App Adam Bucceri Latchkey Kingdom That closed door... Super Arm The Other Vaati

Apr 19, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses about the opening hours of Bloodborne. LINKS OF NOTE: Titan Souls Ioun Stone Dark Souls Haters Brotherhood of the Wolf

Apr 12, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the opening of Bloodborne, including the Hunter's Dream. For any new listeners who are unaware of our spoiler policy, here it is: Each episode is about a particular area, and we go through them in sequence. We won't spoil important things that happen after the area we're talking about. After a certain point in the game, when things turn or open up, this policy is revisited. However, we will be very clear when that happens. Thanks so much for listening. We're happy to have you. LINKS OF NOTE: Jim Varney A Machine For Pigs. Contains Spoilers A Train Marshawn Lynch Wild Wild West Awake Wolfie False Rape Reports Are Statistically Insignificant and also, I'm not willing to debate you on this

Apr 5, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the Dark Souls II promotional comic, "Into the Light". Then we do some freeform Q&A.

Mar 29, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross share their first impressions of Bloodborne. Don't worry, no spoilers. LINKS OF NOTE: Odyssey of the Mind You Be the Jury Tell me this cover ain't fucking Bloodborne Twin Humanities

Mar 22, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the content from the Scholar of the First Sin patch edition. This episode includes discussion of the new NPC, dialogue, boss fight, and item descriptions. Keep an ear out for further discussion of the updated next-gen rerelease with new item and enemy placement. That episode will come out sometime during the Bloodborne season.

Mar 15, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read listener responses about Lords of the Fallen. LINKS OF NOTE: Plague Knight DLC ZombiU NSMB2 Shitheads Break Up Literally the thing that GamerGate is furious about Worst Person Alive?

Mar 8, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross discuss the last leg of Lords of the Fallen, from the return to the Rhogar Temple up through the ending of the game. Also, stick around for our final thoughts on the game and how it stacks up. LINKS OF NOTE: L4D Commentary Tor Johnson SH: Homecoming Spawn Toy

Mar 1, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the middle portion of Lords of the Fallen, up through the Beast. # LINKS OF NOTE: Dani California Greed Ring Tomb of Horrors

Feb 22, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the first third of Lords of the Fallen, up through the Worshipper. Our Followers season continues with a big next-gen game that wears its Dark Souls influence on its sleeve. Can we look past the goofy name and overwrought story? This first episode contains a lot of coverage of the generalities, including discussion of things Dark Souls fans will like, and things Dark Souls fans will hate. LINKS OF NOTE: Interview about Souls comparisons Bionic Commando Wife Arm Suicide Squad Disgaea Stop Making Sense Lords lore Blues Hammer American Gladiators Theme DJ Dougpound

Feb 15, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to Shovel Knight. LINKS OF NOTE: DQ5 The Divinity Student Elric Saga Lord Dunsany The King IN Yellow

Feb 8, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross dig into Shovel Knight as the "Followers" season continues.

Feb 1, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to 3D Dot Game Heroes. LINKS OF NOTE: Hot Dr. Pepper Salt and Sanctuary Metal Wolf Chaos

Jan 25, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about 3D dot Game Heroes in this first episode of our "Imitation and Followers" interstitial season. LINKS OF NOTE: Retro City Rampage Futurama Flatland Link Between Worlds Justine Tunney is the worst Aurini is also the worst Dark Enlightenment Magic Cards Look at this creepy drawing of Ms. Havisham Loading Screen tributes Don Dimello

Jan 18, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross discuss the New Game Plus mode in Dark Souls 2. Links of Note: Dragon's Den Super Shredder Cotton Eye Joe Rob Liefeld Court of the Crimson King This guy dodging double Pursuers... Forgot about Dre USGamer piece on Scholar Rant Butterfly friends

Jan 11, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your thoughts on the conclusion to Dark Souls II.

Jan 4, 2015

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the Throne of Want in the Dark Souls II season finale. LINKS OF NOTE: Indie devs, make Crownburger [Corprus]{ http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Corprus ) Vaati vid Tales from the Borderlands Awesome Ivory King alt kill Nick Job Breaking It, Hero 8chan is repulsive Old Monk

Dec 28, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Alex Briggs read your responses to the Crown of the Ivory King DLC. LINKS OF NOTE: Millitary Meal Souls Santa Alex grabbing his charger Cutthroat Kitchen Consume Mass Quantities

Dec 21, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Alex Briggs talk about the Crown of the Ivory King DLC for Dark Souls II. LINKS OF NOTE: There You Are They Live Glasses Dio Pet Sematary Worst Idea of All Time Podcast Brewster's Millions Repo Man Sage Freke's Set The Ice King. Get sad. Polar Bear Attack. Don't watch this. Westworld Cool For Cats

Dec 14, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jason Killingsworth read your responses to the Crown of the Old Iron King DLC. LINKS OF NOTE: RE Alternate Costumes The Hero Known as... Cheeseburger

Dec 7, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jason Killingsworth talk about the Crown of the Old Iron King DLC for Dark Souls II. LINKS OF NOTE: Vaati Stuff 1 Vaati Stuff 2 Castlevania Clocktower This makes me not want to play Lords of Shadow Donny Dishonored Trap Street Grima Wormtongue Artifacts King Allant There You Are This Guy... Jason on Twitter

Nov 30, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Crown of the Sunken King DLC.

Nov 23, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Angelica Norgren talk about the Crown of the Sunken King DLC. Links of Note: 10 Things I Hate About You Angelica's Twitter Harold Ivy Ulillillia I like mine with onions and tomatoes

Nov 16, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Lobos Jr. talk about speed runs and challenge runs in Dark Souls II. Links of Note: Olympic Torch Run Glitch Percent Dark Souls 1 Glitch Speedrun Speed Demos Archive Lobos Jr Lords of the Fallen Dark Souls 2 1st Person Clear Lordran Challange The Running Man Game Center CX Lobos on Youtube Lobos on Twitch Lobos on Twitter

Nov 9, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Glauber read your responses to the Dark Chasm of Old and the Giant Memories. Links of Note: Dumb shit life hack Optimization culture is poison Skaven ) * Casca Kotaku Link Illusory Wall Link

Nov 2, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Glauber talk about the Dark Chasm of Old and the Giant Memories. Links of Note: Timey Wimey Shrine Lobosjr Ladle God He Chose Poorly Get Lamp In Game Giant Face Concept Art Giants

Oct 26, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross and Andrew (MrIWont4get) go in-depth on Dark Souls II PVP. Links of Note: MrIwont4get Lego Movie Couch MartyrsBrigade99 Get Gud Giant Dad Havelyn Misery Dark Project Mayhem

Oct 19, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Alex Eich read your responses to Aldia's Keep, Dragon Aerie, and the Dragon Shrine. Links of Note: John Nash Beats? Bees? Enslaved DS2 Troll vid Reddit Link mentioned

Oct 12, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Alex Eich talk about Aldia's Keep, Dragon Aerie, and the Dragon Shrine. Links of Note: Blighttown Beacon Alex on Twitter Red Vs Blue Rick and Morty Robot Chicken DS2 Preview Shadow of Mordor Waiting for Pies to Cool Plunging Attacks

Oct 5, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Shrine of Amana and the Undead Crypt. Links of Note: Pawpaw Nerdwax Ninja Blade Gates McFadden Unknown Building in Skybox Saving Private Ryan

Sep 28, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Davin Pavlas talk about the Shire of Amana and the Undead Crypt. You've been waiting for it/dreading it: With roots above, water below, and casters ahead, we tackle the most notorious area of Dark Souls 2. And for what? Links of Note: Davin on Twitter FFX Lobos Torch Run Angband Look at these goobers But you're still hungry Here Comes Nito! Vaati Translation Video Milo and Otis

Sep 21, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross interview Illusorywall about data mining the Dark Souls games. LINKS OF NOTE: Illusorywall Tumblr RetroGame Audio Tumblr Videos Showcasing Frame count mod SotN Hidden Stuff Dark Souls 1 Parry Vid

Sep 14, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer read your responses to Drangleic Castle. LINKS OF NOTE: Mistborn Vape Apes Lou Reads This has been a shitty week for women in games Passetto di Borgo How to Get Summoned By LGK Miss Havisham

Sep 7, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer talk about Drangleic Castle, including the Shrine of Winter and the King's Passage. LINKS OF NOTE: Glitchy DS2 Speedrun Pyst The Watcher Bane Say it Aint So Bobbin Threadbare on Youtube Jameriquai Song Demon Gif

Aug 31, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Iron Keep and Belfry Sol. LINKS OF NOTE: Soy Bomb Daves I Know It's Been Awhile Suckerpunch Illusorywall Lake Wobegon

Aug 24, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Bob Mackey talk about Iron Keep and Belfry Sol. LINKS OF NOTE: Retronauts USGamer Sinking Library I Have Nipples Graviton Iron King's Fun House Dark Souls 2 Worst Game The Fall iOs Dungeon Keeper

Aug 16, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jake Booth read your responses to Harvest Valley and Earthen Peak. LINKS OF NOTE: Thor 2 Cap 2 Gods and Monsters Cut Content Elizabethan Makeup Aqua Vitae Australia Spiders

Aug 9, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jake Booth talk about Harvest Valley and the Earthen Peak. We discuss everything from after we leave our friends the Skeleton Lords up through killing the Mytha, the Baneful Queen. Iron Keep is up next. LINKS OF NOTE: Jake on Youtube Til My Head Falls Off Chub DS2 Parkour See, they sort of look like Lemmy? Time Warp Necrodancer Tor Johnson Parasect Mannequin Weird Science Brother

Aug 2, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your thoughts on the Doors of Pharros and Brightstone Cove Tseldora. LINKS OF NOTE: HR Giger is a Pulsating Moodsack of a Maniac Probability Zero American Gladiator Helmet Battleblock Theater Super House of Dead Ninjas

Jul 26, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Laura Rich talk about the Doors of Pharros and Brightstone Cove Tseldora. LINKS OF NOTE: Laura on Twin Humanities This American Life Nyquil 2312 Friends of P Jenny From the Block This guy The Mexican Pet - The Fair Vaati on Tseldora Cut DS1 Enemy HL2 Gnome

Jul 19, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the Shaded Woods. LINKS OF NOTE: HR Giger is a Pulsating Moodsack of a Maniac Probability Zero American Gladiator Helmet Battleblock Theater Super House of Dead Ninjas

Jul 12, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and J. Kartje talk about the Shaded Woods. It's spooky, scary, foggy, and froggy. We cover everything from Benhart of Jugo up through Scorpioness Najka. LINKS OF NOTE: J on Twitter Kids in the Hall Gut Guys The Juice Hyrule Historia Resident Evil Archives Pannus Let's all mourn together for the Shy Guy Knights Larry Tate ) Moonlight Sword in Armored Core From Beyond The Final Time this will Show up in Notes

Jul 5, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Vivian read your responses about The Gutter and Black Gulch. LINKS OF NOTE: Time Zones Calendar Reform Bee Movie JJGO and Penny Arcade Let's Get Cracking Karnov

Jun 28, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Vivienne talk about the Gutter and Black Gulch. We cover everything up from the room full of exploding men all the way up through the Rotten. Ew. LINKS OF NOTE: Nutcracker Vaait and The Pit Majula Chest Event Run's House US Acres Freedom Center For the love of god, do this

Jun 21, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dave Klein read your thoughts on the Sinner's Rise and the Grave of the Saints. LINKS OF NOTE: Harold and Maude Peeve Tim and Eric Muscles for Bones Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Dio Mask Great Poo in Conker's

Jun 14, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dave Klein talk about the Sinner's Rise and the Grave of the Saints. If you're playing along, we do the Lost Sinner fight, then go down and kick Vanguard the Royal Rat around. We stop before Crackton. LINKS OF NOTE: Dave's Youtube Superstar Terramantis Turtle Silicon Valley MrIWont4Get Lost Sinner's Sword John Nash Dickbutt How to Beat the Bosses of Dark Souls 2 80s Tape Bloodborne THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR - Latchkey Kingdom

Jun 7, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Murph Murphy read your responses to Huntsman's Copse and Undead Purgatory. LINKS OF NOTE: Smurphs Worst X-men Arc ever? Watch this. It's your last chance Two Donged Dude Here's his genitals Dark Sun Glitch Speedrun Durability Glitch Reddit thread on Belfry Luna and Belfry Sol

May 31, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Murph Murphy talk about the Huntsman's Copse and Undead Purgatory. LINKS OF NOTE: Murph Games Dork Night Hours Played Shredder. Watch this pro-click Asshole Papers, Please Dr. Ding Dong Wayne's World Beast Souls Robbie Williams Chariot Alternate Death Alcohollywood Wing Commander

May 24, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your thoughts on Lost Bastille and Belfry Luna. LINKS OF NOTE: Little Eyes Devil's Attorney Lulu 4'33 MrIwont4get

May 19, 2014

No matter how much humanity collect, we are regrettably only human. In the most recent episode of Bonfireside Chat, we made a mistake. Feelings were hurt. Careers were maligned. All I can say is, I hope you accept this gesture of genuine contrition. LINKS OF NOTE: The Shadow Darkman

May 17, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Phil Kollar talk about the Lost Bastille and Belfry Luna. Everybody approaches this area differently, so we decided to present it in such a way that felt logical to us. Hopefully it's not too confusing. We cover everything from the docks up through the Belfry Gargoyles. We do not cover the Sinner's Rise in this episode. That comes a little later. LINKS OF NOTE: Stream Friends Phil Walking Dead Barn Darkman Dark Mod/Lighting Fix Air Bud MGS2 Dog Tags Magic Stick Dave Klein Belfrey Lore Bellkeepers in Bladerunner

May 10, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Riff Conner read your responses to No-man's Wharf. LINKS OF NOTE: Scorpions Comics Curmudgeon Oz Ambient Dark Souls Graveyard Shift The Black Couldron

May 3, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Riff Conner talk about No-man's Wharf. We cover everything up through the Flexile Sentry. Next week we will be joined by Phil Kollar to discuss the Lost Bastille. LINKS OF NOTE: Emarrel Map Jamiroquai Beyond the Bonfire Leprosy Davecontrol Live Cappadocia Ugh. Darkstalkers The Goonies are Metal

Apr 26, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Mike Villalobos read your thoughts on Heide's Tower of Flame and the Blue Cathedral. LINKS OF NOTE: Ventriloquism Is Heide Astora? Pee Wee's Breakfast Machine Vaati's Majula Vid Stop everything and watch this

Apr 19, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Mike Villalobos (LobosJR) talk about Heide's Tower of Flame and the Cathedral of Blue. The next episode is about No-Man's Wharf, with Riff from Video Games Hot Dog. LINKS OF NOTE: LobosJr Twitch LobosJr Youtube Dragonriders of Pern Pleasure Island Lord Vessel The Returners

Apr 12, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and C.J. read your responses to the Forest of Fallen Giants. Then, deleted scenes! LINKS OF NOTE: Spinal Tap T-REX Zero Punctuation Dark Souls 2 Drake Sword This band is awful Paul Lynde Dennis Leary Truck

Apr 5, 2014

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and C.J. talk about the Forest of Fallen Giants. This episode covers everything from that happy little river up through the Pursuer. Next week we're talking about Heide's Tower of Flame and the Blue Cathedral. LINKS OF NOTE: Twin Humanities The best use of our dead Warren Ellis Sheep Face Story AIM Agent Melentia in Labrynth Creepy Face Bank Look Around You Peter Serafinowicz did this very funny thing Kill Bill

Mar 29, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your thoughts on Things Betwixt and Majula. A kind reminder and a gentle request to all listeners: Your responses have the best chance of getting on the show if they are brief and restricted to the area at hand. We read and appreciate every letter you write, but airtime is limited. We love you infinitely. LINKS OF NOTE: Ben's Sword Seusenhofer Elantris - War Breaker Demon's Souls 2 Sad Emoticon Saturn Devouring His Son

Mar 22, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross discuss what's different about Dark Souls II, then dive right into Things Betwixt and Majula. It's an exciting time to be a Souls fan, and we're glad to have you along with us as we discover the kingdom of Drangleic together. This episode covers up through your encounter with the Emerald Herald in Majula. The next episode will cover the entirety of The Forest of Fallen Giants. LINKS OF NOTE: O'Doyle Rules Dov Charney DS2 SL1 - Emarrel Video Blue Canary In the Outlet by the Lightswitch I Fell in the Pit Amazing Lobos Jr. Watch all these videos Dark Souls and Alzheimer's Daniel Plainview Hippos Ace of Base THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: - Latchkey Kingdom

Mar 15, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross give their first impressions of Dark Souls II (for which we have all been waiting). LINKS OF NOTE: Ogre Home Computer Folding Proteins Lionel Hutz THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: - Latchkey Kingdom

Mar 8, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross conclude their discussion of King's Field IV: The Ancient City. We hope you've enjoyed the ride. Next week is Dark Souls II! LINKS OF NOTE: Pacifist/Speedrun Sazerac Satoshi Kon Virtua Fighter 2 Bosses Hollywood Said No Shaq Fu Shirt HR Giger Amazing GIF Take's Nexus Notes Part 1 Take's Nexus Notes Part 2 THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: - Latchkey Kingdom

Mar 1, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the Ocean Ford and Widda Castle portions of King's Field IV: The Ancient City. What do you do Widda snake man who's got a sword? Go into its home an gut it. No mercy, no quarter. This is definitely the climax of the game, and the part where the Souls connection is most apparent. We're going up through the Egg Field. LINKS OF NOTE: Jesse Thorn Monty Hall Alive Cable Guy Bone Knive's Out Anciety City Level 1 and 2 Music Legends of the Hidden Temple THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR: - Latchkey Kingdom

Feb 22, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the Forest Folk and Earth Folk areas of King's Field IV: The Ancient City. When will they get to the Ancient City? Why, in this very episode. By this point we're acclimated to the controls and pace of the game, and we get into the strange realms of the Forest and Earth Folk... and end on a high note of killing a Fire Demon. LINKS OF NOTE: Vagrants Kung Fu Sword and the Stone This is How Kole Grew Up Animorphs M and M

Feb 15, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the first stretch of King's Field IV: The Ancient City. Continuing our Origins Suite, we now turn our attention to King's Field, which is the other big fantasy series that From Software is known for. We opted for King's Field IV because it's a standalone story, and also because it's the most accessible. Take a listen to hear more, as we talk about everything up through the first encounter with some Guardians. LINKS OF NOTE: PS2 Launch Titles Eternal Ring Shadowrun Returns Cyberpunk Worlds of Power Bionic Commando Daves I know - Giant Isopod Plush And that's why you always leave a note Free Poison Bird Law Outlast TNG Ambassador Bug Peaceful Skeleton Realm

Feb 8, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about Berserk in other media, and then wrap up with our thoughts on the Dark Souls Deisgn Works book. LINKS OF NOTE: Berserk Anime Childish Gambino Understanding Comics Reinventing Comics Zot Tell Me Why Tell Me Why Sword of the Berserk: Guts's's' Rage Dragon Riders: Chronicles of Pern Record of Lodoss War Berserk: Millennium Falcon Hen Seima Senki no Shō Balder Armor Dark Souls: Design Works

Feb 1, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the Conviction Arc of the Berserk manga. With the Golden Age covered, we are now venturing out beyond where any anime or movie has adapted the Berserk story. The Conviction Arc has a great structure: it's part Monster-of-the-Week and part "let's fulfill the promise of this horribly broken world". But, most of all, it gave us Serpico. Long live Serpico! This episode covers Volumes 14-22 of the manga. LINKS OF NOTE: Berserk Volume 14 Berserk Volume 15 Berserk Volume 16 Berserk Volume 17 Berserk Volume 18 Berserk Volume 19 Berserk Volume 20 Berserk Volume 21 Clerks Berserker Nell Evil Dead Tree Demon Krohn Conservatory - Radiolab - Black Box Gone Home Blue Velvet Ear Intro Wide On Aaron Paul to be Eddie? Bus Stop Boxer - Snarf Fresh Water and Salt Water - Spice Weasel Titanite Catch Pole Frank Miller's Got Problems Capra Demon - Ghostbusters 2

Jan 25, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the first two arcs of the Berserk manga. Why the hell are we talking about manga on a Dark Souls podcast? All you have to do is open a Berserk volume to any random page to see that From Software drew a LOT of inspiration from this decades-long (and still running!) series. In this episode, we cover generalities, along with the first two major arcs of the series-- "The Black Swordsman" and "The Golden Age" (Volumes 1 - 14). LINKS OF NOTE: Guts is Artorias Puck Hook Marble Hornets Herman Munster Resident Evil Boss Fights Behelit Cosplay SPEW Look at this dumb fucking idiot idea Strange Fruit Childish Gambino Sloth Michonne ) Neonomicon Man in the Box Sailor Moon Whomp Dr. Manhattan

Jan 18, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to the endgame of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Shadow of the Colossus David Liebe Hart Please like this on facebook. Born Standing Up Camp Krusty Zoo The Original Mr. Hands )

Jan 11, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the endgame of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Shadow of the Colossus David Liebe Hart Please like this on facebook. Born Standing Up Camp Krusty Zoo The Original Mr. Hands )

Jan 4, 2014

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the endgame of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Zaphod Beeblebrox Human Revolution Mr Freeze Boss Fight Berserk King's FIeld

Dec 28, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Will Owens read mostly your errata. LINKS OF NOTE: Robert Dyer Stray Cats Tobey Mcgraw Hot Buttered Rum Comedy Bang Bang: The Bachelor Brothers WTF Gary's Tayne Black Valentine's Day Roye'L - Roger Sanderson

Dec 21, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Will Owens talk about Worlds 1-3 and 1-4 of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: David Macaulay- Castle Firefly Browncoats Dave Matthews Darius Rucker Wagon Wheel Warriors Bare Necessities Blood art Werewolf Mask The Penetrator A Serious Man Nethack Backlog Killer

Dec 14, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Vivienne read your responses about Worlds 5-2 and 5-3 of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Listen to this Cadaverous Dope American Horror Story Crypt Keeper Grunge Last Kiss Wes Anderson Horror Movie Thing Essay about Above Nedroid - Bitcoin.txt, a pro twitter grab The Level on Spec Ops: The Line The link Take mentioned New Dwarf Song - Old Dwarf Song

Dec 7, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dennis Furia read your thoughts on World 5-1 of Demon's Souls. Next episode, we're talking about World 1-3 and 1-4. LINKS OF NOTE: Vaccination Conspiracy Pushing Tin Billy Bob Thornton Interview Immortal Jellyfish How'd it get burned? Lazy Horse Catdog

Nov 29, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dennis Furia talk about World 5-1 of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Waterloo Sheng Long REmake Reference Demon's Souls Emmarel run Blade Blood Party Animaniacs Dr. Giggles Rat Race

Nov 23, 2013

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses to World 4-2 and 4-3 of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Voight-Kampff Test Frighttown Evil Dead PAX Prime Dishonored Event Finders Keepers Haunted House Remake Tibetan Sky Burial Gary's Favorite Burial Method Body Liquification What is Basketball? Red Lobster Elric Stormbringer London Olympics Mascot - Fierce Diety Link

Nov 16, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Bob Mackey talk about World 4-2 and World 4-3 of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Smoughtown Ico Enemies Teaching the Homeless to Code Metwurst Steve Irwin Princess Bride Nova Skeleton Pizza Slut Terrible Frog. Do not watch Crazy Frog. Do not watch - PVP Storm Ruler Retronauts - Bob Mackey on Something Awful

Nov 9, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jake Booth read your responses to world 4-1 of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Ghost Owl Hellkite Drake Dabus Snapple Facts

Nov 3, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jake Booth talk about World 4-1 of Demon's Souls. In this episode, we cover all of the first stage, up through the Adjudicator.

Oct 26, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Murph Murphy read your responses about worlds 3-2 and 3-3 of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Luck VGHD Skank Ugly Battle Beasts Reboot Damned Eldritch Claire Refinery Fire Freaks

Oct 19, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Murph Murphy talk about World 3-2 and 3-3 of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: King Crimson Castle Lemongrab The Glutton - Jetsons OSR Haunted House Jeremy Jack Handy VGTH Tower of Latria

Oct 12, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer read your responses about world 3-1 of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Aching Bones Trailer X-men Item Dupe Ask a Slime Something Awful E Cigs

Oct 5, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer talk about World 3-1 of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Teeves, assassins, assassins, teeves FF9 Cancer - Dune Vaati Aggressive Enemies World's End Sewer worms Granfalloon Rogue Armor The Cleaner Sucker Punch Watchmen Opening Credits

Sep 28, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and CoffeeJezus read your responses about Worlds 2-2 and 2-3 of Demon's Souls. Also, stay tuned at the end for a blast from the past, from when Kole didn't like Dark Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: ENB Dark Souls 2 Sif Statue Lacrima Mortis Stuff you should know Cars Dio Muppets State of Decay DTR Episode 131

Sep 22, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and CoffeeJezus talk about worlds 2-2 and 2-3 of Demon's Souls. For those following along, we play everything up from the Armor Spider through the Dragon God. Next episode, we'll talk about world 3-1, up through the Fool's Idol. LINKS OF NOTE: Twin Humanities Podcast Cane and Rinse Dungeon Ecology BJ and the Bear Stranger's Wrath Austin Powers Golf Cart McTeague A Rag, a Bone and a Hank of Hair IEDs in Empty Soda Cans Starsky and Hutch Emarrel is Amazing

Sep 14, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jon Wolff read your responses about World 2-1 in Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Junior Adelberg Pepe A Machine for Pigs Gone Home Spoilers! Transistor Dumbo's Feather Capra Gif Magical Game Time Latchkey Kingdom

Sep 7, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jon Wolff talk about World 2-1 of Demon's Souls. For this episode, we do everything up through the Armor Spider boss fight. Next episode is about 2-2 and 2-3, up through the Dragon King. LINKS OF NOTE: Forgotten Realms Valve Level Design Lore Q RE5 Lava Snidely Whiplash Tucker

Aug 31, 2013

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses about World 1-1 and World 1-2 of Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Skylanders Penny Arcade Pita Faces XKCD - Achewood Perry Bible Fellowship Three Word Phrase Freedom Center Dogs Can't Look Up

Aug 24, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jason Killingsworth talk about World 1-1 and World 1-2 of Demon's Souls. If you're playing along, we cover everything up through the Tower Knight. Next episode, we're going to talk about World 2-1. LINKS OF NOTE Press Select Roger Rabit The Cable Guy Disney Transformation 10,000 Maniacs Deku Mask Mewtwo Epic Name Bro Ico Phalanx Shadow of the Colossus You Have to Burn The Rope

Aug 17, 2013

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses about the intro to Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Over 9000 Salty Bet Smash Brothers Prison Architect An American Tail The Aristocats The Aristocrats - HazelrahFirefly Bob Pollard

Aug 10, 2013

Welcome to Boletaria. There's some stuff you should know. Fear not, because Gary and Kole are not dead. Even though we've exhaustively covered Dark Souls, there are still more Souls left to conquer. This begins season two of our show, in which we discuss Demon's Souls in depth. Fans of the show will find no surprises here... we're still talking about every stage in Demon's Souls in a way that brings new info to Demon's Souls veterans and newcomers alike. This introduction episode covers the history of the game world, along with a discussion of the Tutorial section and the Nexus. The next episode will cover 1-1 and 1-2. LINKS OF NOTE: White People are like... Kristen Schall OPB Zero Punctuation Perchance to Dean Tall Drink of Water

Aug 3, 2013

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your responses about the endgame of Dark Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Craigslist Shaq Diesel Santa Claus and Coke Neuticles Sam Simon Guys and Dolls Waifu Pillows

Jul 27, 2013

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about the Great Hollow, Ash Lake, and the Kiln of the First Flame in this thrilling conclusion to the Dark Souls season of this program. Tune in to the Appendix episode to hear details about the next season, which will be about Demon's Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Beksinksi Low Level One Shot Boss Challenge The Hollowed Killer of Lordran The Crimson King Kodos The Prim Lars and the Real Girl Brooks

Jul 20, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer reconvene to take a more in-depth look at PVP in Dark Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: Shield Only Speedrun Depths Shortcut It Gets Better Dark Souls Haters Red Rosie Mega Griefing Lifestraw Dark Souls cut boss Fun Time is Over Elliott Ness Patches PVP Groundhog Day Resurrecting Aeris Rasputin

Jul 13, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and ubergoose talk about how to go fast in Dark Souls. LINKS OF NOTE: UberGusMage Youtube UberGoose Twitch Channel Santzo84 Twitch Channel Vviking Twitch Channel Dark Souls Speedrun.com The Sunday Sequence Break

Jul 6, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jon Wolf read your responses about the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. Also, deleted scenes. LINKS OF NOTE: Home Movies

Jun 29, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jon Wolf talk about the Artorias of the Abyss additional content. If you're playing along, we cover everything from the Sanctuary Guardian through Manus. The next episode will be an Appendix about Speed Running. Please Note: All spoiler warnings are off. Proceed at your own risk if you have not beaten the game. LINKS OF NOTE: Dungeon Mister Dragon Strike Dark Souls Connectivity Fix It's Always Sunny Wedding Dress Manticore Chimera Dark Souls Lightning in Water Woodstock '99 Super Mario Movie Map of Lordran Falling Down The Arena (EQ) Does Anybody Want a Peanut 15 Mysteries You Didn't Know About Dark Souls Emerald Weapon Lisa Trevor Shirley Chisholm Map viewer DLC vs Lordran Achewood Googly Eyes The Polyphonic Spree - "Light and Day"

Jun 22, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Will Owens read your responses about the Catacombs and the Tomb of the Giants. Also, deleted scenes. LINKS OF NOTE: Pre-taped call in show Abject terror Dave Mirra Black Metal/Burzum/Until the Light Takes Us My watch has been magnetized Lakini's Juice It was a Good Day, a specific Good Day

Jun 15, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Will Owens talk about the Catacombs and the Tomb of the Giants. If you're playing along, we cover everything from the Graveyard up through the Gravelord. The next episode will cover the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. Please Note: All spoiler warnings are off. Proceed at your own risk if you have not beaten the game. LINKS OF NOTE: Skeleton Jokes HP Lovecraft LIterary Podcast Is Pinwheel three people? Little Rascals ICP Dino DNA Leeroy Jenkins Agro Crag McJordan Sauce Italian Horror Tommy Boy

Jun 7, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Vivienne read your responses about the Demon Ruins and Lost Izalith. Also, deleted scenes. LINKS OF NOTE: Duke's Archives Episode Pre-Taped Call In Show Jet Force Gemini Labyrinth Doors Unacceptable Condition Abject Suffering - Pac Man 2 Patches Cosplay Elcor Don't Starve Terraria The Music Man Ludo

May 31, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Vivienne talk about the Demon Ruins and Lost Izalith. If you're playing along, we cover everything from Ceaseless Discharge to the Bed of Chaos. The next episode will cover the Catacombs and the Tomb of the Giants. Please Note: All spoiler warnings are off. Proceed at your own risk if you have not beaten the game. LINKS OF NOTE: Design Works Interview This trick only works once Tree Lizard Caeseless Discharge Trick Rampage Your music's bad and you should feel bad Load-Bearing Boss Orange Charred Ring Drider Demonic Statue House Centipede Frog Fractions Angkor Wat Bounding Demons Chaos Eaters Vampire Slide

May 24, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dennis Furia read your responses about the Duke's Archives and the Crystal Cave. Also, deleted scenes. LINKS OF NOTE: FM-2030 Yes Roundabout Falcor Kalameet vs. Manus 10 Things You Don't Know About Dark Souls Ornstein vs. Smough

May 17, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Dennis Furia talk about the Duke's Archives and the Crystal Cave. If you're playing along, we cover everything from the Stacks up through the final fight with Seath. The next episode will cover the Demon Ruins and Lost Izalith. Please Note: All spoiler warnings are off. Proceed at your own risk if you have not beaten the game. Links of Note: Demon's Souls 5-2 The Duke - Stevie Wonder King Ralph Anor Londo Desperado Tree Man Astrolabe Thanks Obama Mod The Holocaust Never Happened Secret Castle Kevin Trudeau Snatcher Dark Souls Young Turks Alarm Cutscene Gricks Put the Candle Back 10 Things You Didn't Know About Dark Souls Moonlight Greatsword King's Field This American Life Cryogenics Episode

May 11, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Brayton Cameron read your responses about the New Londo Ruins and Darkroot Basin. Also, deleted scenes. Links of Note: Priscilla's Dagger Mimics have fingers for teeth Sif in Real Life There's a Moon in the Sky, It's Called the Moon Brain Camp I Wish You a Turtle Christmas Bicycle Safety Camp My Spidey Sense is Tingling Dragonstrike Prison Sex House of Leaves Raw Shark Texts <center></center>

May 10, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Jeremy Greer talk about the basics of PVP in Dark Souls. Links of Note: Dark Souls Haters Youtube - NotECEC GiantDad No True Scotsman Karmic Justice Build Gary's Skype Image The Estus Eatery PitchPod Twitter

May 3, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Brayton Cameron talk about Darkroot Basin and the New Londo Ruins. If you're playing along, we cover the Hydra, Sif, and all of New Londo (including the Four Kings). The next episode will cover the Duke's Archives and the Crystal Caves. Please Note: As of this episode, all spoiler warnings are off. Proceed at your own risk if you have not beaten the game. Links of Note: The Pitch Cheers Theme Song Snake Rattle and Roll Egret Crystal Lizards Dusk of Oolacile Metal Gear Solid 3 Ladder Mana mana! Pharis Pharis's Hat Disney's Robin Hood Shiva of the East Cut Side Quest Pink Tail Skeletor

Apr 26, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Murph Murphy read your responses about the Painted World of Ariamis. Also, deleted scenes. Links of Note: Prepare to Cry: Heroes of Firelink Video of how to Skip Estus Flask Shock of White Hair in It Dark Souls 2 gameplay footage Bring me Red Pages Moonside Beetlejuice Lost Souls Room

Apr 19, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Murph Murphy talk about the return to the Undead Asylum and the Painted World of Ariamis. If you're playing along, we cover everything up through Priscilla. The next episode will cover Darkroot Basin and the New Londo Ruins. Please Note: As of this episode, all spoiler warnings are off. Proceed at your own risk if you have not beaten the game. Links of Note: None

Apr 12, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Bob Mackey read your thoughts and responses about Anor Londo. Translation Doc Link Satusuki Custom Mimic Texture Bash Bros.

Apr 5, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Bob Mackey talk about Anor Londo. If you're playing along, we cover Anor Londo in its entirety. The next episode will cover the Return to the Undead Asylum and the Painted World of Ariamis. Please Note: As of this episode, all spoiler warnings are off. Proceed at your own risk if you have not beaten the game. Links of Note: Retronauts Kickstarter Retronauts T-Shirt Rastafy Poochie Bob Mackey Something Awful Column Bob Mackey Joystiq Bob Mackey's Dark Souls Review on 1UP Brass Armor Description Dark Souls Characters Unmasked Iron Tarkus Prepare to Cry Thirty Flights of Loving Hermit Crab Stress Obnoxious Friend Won't Stop Attaining Major Life Milestones House of Leaves

Mar 29, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Levi Curran read your thoughts and responses about Sen's Fortress. Links of Note: Primeval Demons Wall Hugger Chode? Taint? Grundle? Nacho? Battletoads Pause Music

Mar 22, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Levi Curran talk about Sen's Fortress. If you're playing along, we cover everything from the Sen's Fortress gates up through the Iron Golem. The next episode will cover all of Anor Londo and Alternate Anor Londo. Please Note: After this episode, all spoiler moratoriums will be lifted. Listen at your own risk if you have not beaten the game. Links of Note: Temple of Elemental Evil Tomb of Horrors Frampton Comes Alive Superframpt Prepare to Cry on Tarkus Dark Souls Barrel Game E: Grick Sen's Fortress on Blades Dr. Light The Rock Chinese Moon Bears (Do not read. Sad) Problem Child

Mar 15, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Glauber continue their discussion of Blighttown by reading your responses on the matter. Also, errata and deleted scenes. Links of Note: Channeler Dance Video Under Sen's Fortress I Say We Let Him Go! Crimson King Nuts and Gum

Mar 8, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Nick Glauber talk about Blighttown and the Valley of the Drakes. If you're playing along, we cover everything from the Blighttown Gates through the Valley of the Drakes (leading to either Firelink or Darkroot Basin). The next episode will cover all of Sen's Fortress. Links of Note: Nick's Twitch.tv Page Pre-taped call in show D.A.R.E. Giant Hole Swallowing Up Your House Added To List of Things To Worry About Crazy Town - "Butterfly" The Great Outdoors Christina Hendricks Chinatown Ending Shiva of the East Lost Dialogue (SPOILERS!) Prepare to Cry Daughters of Chaos (SPOILERS!) Fair Lady Dialogue (SPOILERS!)

Mar 1, 2013

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross talk about your experiences in Darkroot Garden and the Depths. Also, errata, and deleted scenes featuring Russ Frushtick. Links of Note: Forest Gump Soundtrack 100 White Albums Hall/Oates Edging Boogerman Frank Miller is an Asshole Bill Hicks James Adomian as Lewis Black Under Sen's Fortress STARS Lava resistance Nothing But Trouble

Feb 22, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Russ Frushtick talk about the Darkroot Garden and the Depths. If you're playing along, we cover everything from the Titanite Demon up through the Gaping Dragon. The next episode will cover all of Blightown, including the trip back to Firelink through the Valley of the Drakes. Links of Note: Bioshock Gardens Eden in Fallout 3 First boss in Super Metroid Jumanji Evil Dead The Devastator! Action-Park! The Happening Outlaws Green Grass and High Tides Nobody Suspects the Butterfly Coffee eaten by cats? James Lipton

Feb 15, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Tyler Crumrine talk about your experiences in the Undead Parish and Lower Undead Burg. Also, we introduce the new Errata segment, and share some deleted scenes. Links of Note: It has to be your bull Geop's LP Back to the Future 1 and 2 synced up Cracked: Back to the Future is terrifying Operation Dumbo Drop Kindle the Bonfire

Feb 8, 2013

Gary Butterfield, Kole Ross, and Tyler Crumrine talk about the Undead Parish and the Lower Undead Burg. If you're playing along, we cover everything from the rats in the bridge up til the goat demon with the dogs. The next episode will cover the Darkroot Garden through the Depths. If you hit the area with all the poison, you've gone too far! Note: for the purposes of the show, we are considering "Darkroot Garden" to be the areas from the Prowling Demon up through the Moonlight Butterfly. The Hydra and Sif are reserved for later. Links of Note: Ninjas vs. Podcast White Blocks Parliament Funkadelic Parliament Dunkadelic Lisa Frank Resident Evil Door Knob Haunter> Scizor Chop Chop Master Onion Siegmeyer Dialoge (SPOILERS) Faces of Dark Souls Andre's Hidden Depths Andre's Dialogue Slingblade Apse Dark Souls Map Viewer Lautrec Dialogue (Spoilers) Revolver Ocelot Looney Tunes cut of meat Protect your neck Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives Body in a barrel of rum [Please do not occupy narrow spaces]

Feb 1, 2013

Gary Butterfield and Kole Ross read your thoughts on the Undead Burg. Also, deleted scenes from the main episode. Links of Note: Chute for Supplicants Mimic Survival

Jan 24, 2013

If you're playing along, we cover everything from the Aqueduct to the Bridge (you'll know it when you get there, trust me). The next episode will cover the Undead Parish and the Lower Burg. If you hit the sewers, you went too far! Links of Note: Smasara Siddhartha Alf Pogs Breakfast of Champions Castlevania 2 Roll video Experts Guide to Parrying Minecraft Computer Sometimes a Tooth is Just a Tooth Large Marge Highway Signs Fallout Low Int Dialog Miles Dyson Death The Sun Sphere Gargoyles Dove Charney

Jan 10, 2013

Welcome to Lordran. There's some stuff you should know. This is it, the first episode of a podcast dedicated entirely to Dark Souls, and other Souls games. We encourage you to play along, and this will be a great starting point for Dark Souls veterans and newcomers along. We discuss the history of the game, the basic tennets of survival, and take you on a tour through the Undead Asylum and Firelink Shrine. The next episode will be all about the Undead Burg, up through the Hellkite Drake. Praise the Sun! Links of Note: Slingblade Lords of Dogtown Gleaming the Cube Metal Gear Solid Skating The Greek Pantheon The Four Fiends Kurt Vonnegut Dark Souls Wiki Dark Souls Wikidot Bi-Weekly vs. Semi-Weekly "Titannica" - Mr. Show Oscar of Astora Dialogue Gumption "Road to Nowhere" - The Talking Heads Norse Mythology Resident Evil Save Room Music Crestfallen Warrior Dialogue SPOILERS Petrus of Thorolund Dialogue SPOILERS Watch Out for Fireballs! The Level Those Damn Ross Kids The Pitch Dead Idea Valhalla Burgin'