New Player Has Joined

It's the final episode of the podcast, and what better way to put it out than with the help of sweet baby Aristotle as Keith and Jesse finish their look at Final Fantasy VII. Thank you for listening. This has been New Player Has Joined. Goodbye.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2021

New Player Has Joined is coming to an end. Keith and Jesse look back on the last three years of podcasting and talk about what comes next.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2021

It might not be the greatest game ever, but it's a game that has stuck with Jesse for decades. Keith and Jesse talk about Albert Odyssey: Legend of Eldean, a Sega Saturn gem that shaped Jesse's love of JRPGs.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2021

Some games are masterpieces, some are flops, and some are beloved despite rough edges. Keith and Jesse discuss The Legend of Dragoon as they try to figure out what makes this game a cult classic.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2021

Z shape. L shape. Square. Z shape. Square. Long piece! Keith and Jesse talk about Tetris. And yes, the song is already stuck in your head.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2021

Shadows with creepy hands and the worst Valentine's Day possible? It must be Persona 5. Keith and Jesse finish their look at the instant classic RPG that has everybody asking, "Why can't you date Yusuke?"

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2021

Billionaire ducks AND pogo sticking enemies to death? Yeah, we're in. Keith and Jesse talk about the surprisingly great Nintendo classic DuckTales.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2021

Jason Smith was the CEO of Starburns Audio, the reason New Player Has Joined got made, and one of the best people the world ever made. In honor of his life we're re-releasing his episode. Jason, wherever you are, we hope there's plenty of BBQ and Crazy Taxi for you. Thank you for everything, buddy.

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2021

If you're looking to point and click your way to a good joke, this one's for you. Keith and Jesse explore The Secret of Monkey Island in all its slapstick glory.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2021

Keith and Jesse explore the other dimensional world of Shaq Fu. Will there be basketball? No, somehow not even a little. It makes zero sense. But will there be sub-par fighting mechanics? Absolutely.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2021

Jump into your nicest cardboard box because it's time to get confusing! Keith and Jesse explore the 5th installment in the Metal Gear series, Phantom Pain. Is this game incredible? 100%. Is this game a complete mess? 100%.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2021

It's one of the most difficult games ever created, and somehow it's still fun as hell. Keith and Jesse talk about the NES and arcade classic Contra, including why it's named Contra.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2021

Oh you thought video games weren't physically demanding? Well welcome to the world of Dance Dance Revolution - the arcade dance game that took the early 2000's by storm. Keith and Jesse talk about the DDR world and how they're terrible at this game.

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2021

WWII media is everywhere, but that doesn't mean a WWII game can't be special. Keith and Jesse explore Medal of Honor: Underground and take a look at how insane war is.

Transcribed - Published: 17 February 2021

Denim shorts and no shirt? It's gotta be Playstation's favorite mascot. Keith and Jesse discuss Crash Bandicoot and try to figure out why we were all obsessed with humanoid animals for 10 years.

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2021

Some games are difficult. Some games are nearly impossible. Only one game is Battletoads. Keith and Jesse look back on the unexpected NES classic that made rage quitting cool.

Transcribed - Published: 1 February 2021

Shouting as a weapon, arrows in knees, potions you'll never use - Skyrim has it all. Keith and Jesse jump into the hit Elder Scrolls game that left everybody asking, "How the hell do I get out of Blackreach?"

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2021

Keith and Jesse take a look at the Postal series and try to figure out why somebody would make these games.

Transcribed - Published: 11 January 2021

Grab your hat and toss it onto a frog, it's time to talk about Super Mario Odyssey. Keith and Jesse marvel at the joy this game produces, and also talk about how Luigi is going to die.

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2020

Lace up your ugliest sneakers and put on your worst sweatpants - it's time to be bad. Keith and Jesse take a look at the NES and arcade beat 'em up Bad Dudes. It's part great and part awful.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2020

You died. A lot. Like, way too much. But that's just how some games go. Keith and Jesse explore the world of Demon's Souls and see what it takes to- and they died again.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2020

Teenage creepiness and Egyptian iconography are everywhere in New Player's newest look at Persona 5. Keith and Jesse jump back into the cognitive world for part three of the series.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2020

If you think bowling isn't a real sport, you're right. But it is a Wii Sport, and that makes it awesome. Keith and Jesse talk about the Nintendo Wii's launch title that had everybody addicted.

Transcribed - Published: 28 October 2020

Get ready for some talk about Catholicism and kids dying, because Limbo is a dark game. Keith and Jesse talk about the terrifying and fun world of this indie darling.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2020

If you've ever wanted your arms to double as laser machetes, we've got the genre for you. Keith and Jesse explore the world of cyberpunk games ahead of the Cyberpunk 2077 release. There are lots of floppy discs.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2020

Corrupt painters and gang members who harass high school students? It must be time for the second installment in the Persona 5 series. Keith and Jesse talk about anime, made up shadows, and why Yusuke rubs them the wrong way.

Transcribed - Published: 7 October 2020

What do you do when a former guest's favorite game of all time is one of the host's least favorite games of all time? Invite them back on. Keith and Jesse are joined by Biqtch Puddin' to talk about Final Fantasy X-2.

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2020

It's time to take on Mother Brain again, but this time it's personal. I mean it seemed pretty personal the first time, but now it's personal-er. Keith and Jesse talk Super Metroid with Matteo Lane, who has a very good secret.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2020

Misleading exposition and an in-game curse still couldn't stop this one from being widely played. Keith and Jesse get to the bottom of Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. And spoiler alert - all vampires are gross.

Transcribed - Published: 16 September 2020

Not everything gets experienced the way developers intend. Keith and Jesse talk Sea of Thieves with Kyle Ayers, and discover how some video games can be made into different kinds of video games.

Transcribed - Published: 9 September 2020

Settle in for a history lesson, but not the kind where you sit in a classroom pretending to memorizing dates. More the kind where you try to get nuclear weapons before your enemies and then crush them. Keith and Jesse talk history and Rise of Nations.

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2020

If you're not grabbing a car's bumper to rollerblade faster, is it even the 90's? Keith and Jesse explore Skitchin' in all of its outdated glory.

Transcribed - Published: 26 August 2020

If you like cowboys and ridiculous color schemes, you've come to the right place. Keith and Jesse explore the world of Sunset Riders, and why westerns in the 90's are hilarious and weird.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2020

Grab a hot dog and settle in for a four hour sit fest. Keith and Jesse are talking about baseball and MLB: The Show. Just because a sport is boring doesn't mean the video game has to be. But sometimes it is.

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2020

Failed DLCs and nerfed weapons everywhere? It must be Destiny 2. Keith and Jesse go over the beautiful mess that is Bungie's, no wait, Activision's- you know what? We can't remember who's responsible for this one.

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2020

Grab your sword, and then put it right back down and pick up your best gardening tools. Keith and Jesse are talking about the indie hit Shovel Knight. Spoiler - they dig it. Get it? Yeah, we're sorry.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2020

If you played in the NBA in the 90's there's a 50/50 chance you have a video game with your name on it. Keith and Jesse explore the world of bad but hilarious games from the golden era of the Chicago Bulls.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2020

Does your palm hurt from making circles on a weird little joystick? If not, you're playing the wrong game. Keith and Jesse jump into Mario Party to talk about level playing fields and the darker mini-games you didn't play with your friends.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2020

Have a seat. No time for questions. Take this weapon. You're the director. Could you cleanse the oldest house? Keith and Jesse dive into the confusing and intriguing world of the FBC as they explore Control.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2020

If you're not paying somebody to earn you some badges, are you even playing the game? Keith and Jesse are joined by comedian Hannibal Buress to talk about NBA 2K and how some games go deeper than you think.

Transcribed - Published: 30 June 2020

Grab a mask, fight a shadow, and get yourself a cat-van because Keith and Jesse are jumping into their series on Persona 5. Or maybe that's just your cognition of what's happening? Doesn't matter. Cue the music.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2020

While so many games are intense and loud, one of today's most famous games is warm and cuddly. Keith and Jesse are joined by Keith's girlfriend Caroline Johnson to talk about the low stress, high cuteness adventure that is Animal Crossing.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2020

Keith and Jesse talk about drugs and sexual relationships with aquatic mammals. Wait, sorry that sounds horrible. Keith and Jesse talk about killing everything in the ocean. Okay, I'm not doing this right. Keith and Jesse talk about Ecco The Dolphin. Hmm, still sounds weird...

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2020

Keith and Jesse are back with a video game episode. But also it's about fascism and police states. Turns out all your favorite games are about taking down corrupt governmental systems.

Transcribed - Published: 9 June 2020

Summer is officially kicking off, and Keith and Jesse are celebrating with Backyard Baseball. So pick the fastest kid in your neighborhood and get nostalgic for 'The Sandlot' because they're definitely dropping a Benny The Jet reference or two.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2020

Run from a rhino and learn how to use a bow and arrow real fast, because Keith and Jesse are jumping into Far Cry 4. There will be drugs. There will be rocket launchers. And there will be a very eccentric fashion designer.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2020

Grab some headphones and settle in, because it's time for volume II of music in gaming. Keith and Jesse share some of their favorite and most memorable songs from games throughout history.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2020

Not every video game is about shooting and lighting things on fire. Some are about math. And also shooting and lighting things on fire. Keith and Jesse put on their space suits for Math Blaster, and then they feel stupid because you don't need a space suit to record a podcast.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2020

Chain some giant knives to your arms because Keith and Jesse are back with a full length episode about the action-adventure classic God of War. It's over the top and violent in ways that scare your parents. Like we said - a classic.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2020

Keith and Jesse are a little bit wary of free video games and conspiracy theories. Those two are unrelated. Or maybe they're not? Oh man, this might turn into a conspiracy theory...

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2020