What's in a review?

What's in a review?

Author: 70% Complete July 2, 2025 Duration: 14:09

Points:

  • What's the point of a review?
  • The calculus of what is a review and what isn't

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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
I finished Blasphemous [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:06
Points:Final thoughts on Blasphemous!Punishingly hard or just punishing?LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
Gamer Gripes, Pt. 2: South of Midnight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:36
Points:Final thoughts on South of MidnightLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
Gamer Gripes: Spoilers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:55
Points:Spoilers and why I simply don't careLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
A production update! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:00
Points:Thoughts on the upcoming video projects!LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
Summer break! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:20
Points:Welcome to Point to Point!No 70% main feed show this week8PM ET TONIGHT we’re streaming on Twitch!LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFoll…
Why put AI in your games? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:46
Points:What purpose does using AI serve?...And what purpose is choosing to use AI serving?LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLI…
Making it hobby-grade [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:06
PointsMake your own stuff!Sometimes hobby-grade is the best gradeThings have stories and I want to tell those storiesLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomp…
Behind the video: Fallout Nostalgia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:37
Points:What is the most powerful weapon in Fallout?Sharing is caring (when it comes to process)Making stuff is hard (but also fun)LinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.…
Where are all the eco games? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:03
Points:Spilled! and Terra Nil are goodThe power of games to inspireLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE
I miss cheat codes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:24
Points:Fallout 4 is good, actuallyCheat codes are greatLinksRead the articles | Watch the videos | Join the DiscordFollow Phil on Bluesky: @phil.70percentcomplete.comFollow Logan: OFFLINE