Do you have to play that new game?

Do you have to play that new game?

Author: 70% Complete October 3, 2025 Duration: 14:21

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  • Not everything is for you and, even if it is, you don't need to be Mr. Johnny On The Spot or something.

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Phil from 70% Complete turns his windshield time into something more productive with Point to Point. This isn't a polished, heavily produced show; it's the raw, unfiltered companion of a daily commute, recorded in the car amidst the reality of traffic. The core of the conversation orbits around games-playing them, critiquing them, and understanding the industry that creates them. But it's also a candid chronicle of the grind, focusing on the practical and often frustrating journey of building a voice in games media itself. You'll hear the immediate reactions to news, deep dives into a game's mechanics or narrative, and the kind of tangential thoughts that only emerge when you're stuck behind the wheel. The atmosphere is conversational and direct, as if you're riding shotgun for a chat that's equal parts analysis, aspiration, and anecdote. This podcast captures those in-between moments, transforming idle time into a series of off-the-cuff reflections on creativity, criticism, and the culture of interactive entertainment. It’s a personal audio log from the driver's seat, offering a unique, grounded perspective you won't find in a studio.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 107

Point to Point
Podcast Episodes
The difficulty debate is missing the point [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:23
PointsWe have fewer means of managing difficulty than ever (and that sucks!)LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
Do you need maps in video games? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:46
PointsDo you need maps in video games?What's the point of a video game map?Hey what makes the Expedition 33 map so bad?LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentco…
Does Silksong need day one reviews? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:53
PointsDoes Silksong need day one reviews?Criticism will only grow with timeYou should read this article from No EscapeLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcom…
Will there be an Expedition 34? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:34
PointsWorlds as IP, instead of characters as IP is the futureLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
The Sony Playstation Six (Six) (Six Professional) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:11
PointsI sure don't think a mobile Playstation Six and a not mobile Playstation Six and also a not mobile professional Playstation Six is the way to goLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phi…
Where are all the innovative mobile games? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:47
Head's up! I don't have a commute this week or next, so Point to Point episodes may be spotty!PointsOSTs are great gateways to get me to play a gameMan, I wish there were more innovative mobile games like 2011LinksRead t…
Skins are robbing the children of fashion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:15
Points:All of these skin marketplaces have people playacting as celebrities, brands, or characters instead of using the game's tools to explore fashion and I thin that sucks.LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Jo…
Pivoting to horror [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:23
Points:Taste is ever-evolvingJoin me in pivoting to horror
Ranking things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:08
If you're listening to this on release day (Aug. 12), I'll be on Spotlight Games tonight at 8PM EST yapping about the news and immersive sims, come hang out, it'll be a good time!Points:Some of the best, different music…
There will never be another Bioshock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:00
PointsWhat is there left for Bioshock to critique? Oh right.LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE