Chris Posted November 5, 2016 Idle Weekend November 5, 2016: Marathon Time! A very tired Danielle and a Halloween-spirited Rob come together to discuss marathon gaming. Nothing is finer (or more rare) than this most exquisite of pleasures: the ability to sink hours and hours into an all-encompassing game. Whether discussing a 72-hour smorgasbord or a dedicated session with The Last of Us, the Weekenders praise the virtues of endurance gaming. Discussed: The Last of Us, Harvester, BioShock, Saints Row, Europa Universalis IV, Luke Cage, post-season baseball, Ten Percent Happier (book), Sherlock Holmes: Consulting Detective Listen on the Episode Page Listen on Soundcloud Listen in iTunes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twig Posted November 6, 2016 OH MAN. I love Anodyne so much. I try to sell it to people all the time but they never listen. ): I had no idea about their new game existing. I will be playing it as soon as I possibly can! (I was hoping that'd be today but it's not actually out yet!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juv3nal Posted November 7, 2016 wow such a tease to tag sherlock holmes consulting detective in the show notes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treasure Goblin Posted November 7, 2016 If anyone is interested in watching some of the marathon games Danielle talked about here's a good list of clips . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jolly0451 Posted November 7, 2016 Ten Percent Happier is a great read and was what got me into meditation about a year ago. With regard to meditation and personality, I don't think meditation changes your personality so much as lets you observe and accept it with equanimity. Not that you can't change as a person but its similar to starting a couch to 5k running practice and being worried that you'll be running marathons and won't recognize yourself anymore. Its a lot like exercise in that regard, sure you could change as a person if you are more mindful or healthier but nothing about it requires that you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henke Posted November 8, 2016 Harvester! I never actually played this, and judging from Danielle's description that's probably for the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jolly0451 Posted November 8, 2016 Yeah that harvester segment of the Waypoint stream was very uncomfortable to watch. What a shockingly awful game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites