Thursday Throne - Hypnospace Outlaw

Greetings Enforcer, and thank you for enlisting in the Hypnospace Patrol Department! As the corporatocracy sleeps, outlaws are out there committing terrible transgressions all across our beloved Hypnospace, and these virtual streets aren't going to police themselves!

Remember what the Internet used to be like? Surfing the information superhighway? Okay, now take that into an alternate universe where you can use computers in your sleep. This game is a trip, from what little I know of it, and I'm looking forward to seeing the rest firsthand.

Hypnospace Outlaw begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Throne - Shadow of the Colossus

I want you to recall this girl's lost soul...
Can you carry out my command?

Running a little short on time to write a proper intro, but after finishing Ico, we're proceeding straight to its successor!

Shadow of the Colossus begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Throne - StarTropics II: Zoda's Revenge

A short time ago, Mike went on an incredible journey. It began as a vacation to the South Seas, and it became a big adventure. Mike managed to save his uncle and seven space children from evil aliens.

A few months have passed. Mike is now in school and everything seems to be back to normal...

We beat the first game last week, but the story's not over yet!

StarTropics II: Zoda's Revenge begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Final Fantasy IX

Heroes who seek a reason for being set off to find that which cannot be found...

I never had a PlayStation growing up, and while 7 and 8 had contemporary PC ports, 9 didn't get one until about ten years ago. And sure, emulation was always an option before that, but even there, I only ever put about an hour into this one—I was always hesitant to dive into something this big. I probably would've streamed this a lot sooner, but it didn't get along with my controller; that's all resolved now, though! I'm excited to finally play this!

Final Fantasy IX begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Throne - StarTropics

Dear Mike,

I am sorry I did not write you sooner, but I just returned from a long voyage in the islands in search of lost ruins and artifacts. I was very pleased to find your letter upon my return. Boy, time sure is flying by! Last time I saw you, you were just starting school... and now, 15 years old, an honor student, and captain of your high school baseball team!

I think it's a great idea that you visit me during your vacation. I'm sure that you'll enjoy the tropical islands, the blue water, and the friendly people you'll find living under the Southern Cross. You can even take a cruise in my super submarine, Sub-C.

I have enclosed some pictures and a map of C-Island for you. Hope to see you soon, and give my regards to your family.

Sincerely,
Uncle Steve

I never beat this game as a kid! Let's change that.

StarTropics begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Throne - Beyond Good & Evil

You've seen atrocities; you suspect conspiracy. Your leaders think you're a threat—they're right.

Jade is a journalist living in a police state. Her camera isn't her only weapon, but it's the one that can bring the most change. Expose the conspiracy propping up the world's leaders!

I've been meaning to get to this one for a long time. I've briefly poked at it a couple different times; bounced off the PC version because it did the camera-locked-over-the-shoulder thing, which the console versions don't seem to. We'll be playing the PS3 HD rerelease primarily for that reason.

Beyond Good & Evil begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Throne - Stray

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You are a lost cat navigating a dense and labyrinthine slum populated entirely by robots. Can you find your way home?

Stray begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Throne - Abzû

I've been meaning to play this for a while. Journey had a tremendous impact on me, and this looks to have a similar vibe, just in entirely different environs.

Abzû begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Thanatopsis - Inscryption

If you wish to survive...sacrifices must be made.

This game looks hella-creepy, and was a gift from a very good friend, so I had to play it for Halloween this year. Yes, we're getting to the season a little late in the month, but it's still just barely in time!

Inscryption begins tonight at 9pm ET. Join us, won't you?

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Thursday Throne - No Straight Roads

It's time we fight EDM with the power of rock!

I don't really know a lot about this game, but I remember hearing pretty good things about it. So I'll be giving it a try!

No Straight Roads begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Throne - Deadly Premonition

Zach, it's all starting to come together.

When I heard the news today about David Lynch, what could I pick but a game that feels this much like Twin Peaks?

Deadly Premonition begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Throne - FEZ

Dear Gomez,

Please meet me at top of village. I have something very important to tell you.

Today is special day.

- Geezer

FEZ hardly needs an introduction, right? But for the uninitiated: it's a 2D(ish) platformer about changing perspective, where you can rotate the world in 3D to traverse terrain and solve puzzles. It's a game I've been meaning to play for a long time, but definitely with a copilot to help prevent me getting completely lost.

FEZ begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Thanatopsis - Shadows Over Loathing

Holy dang, what is that thing?

A spooky Loathing game? Sign me up!

Shadows Over Loathing begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Stone of Graves - Control

Fair warning: this is going to be weirder than usual. Can't be helped.

Another supernatural thriller from Remedy! I've heard the mysterious organization in the game compared to the SCP Foundation, which definitely piques my interest.

The creepy season is upon us, and Control begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Throne - The Dig - Session 2

We didn't quite finish last time. Dunno exactly how much is left, but I don't think it'll take all that long. Not sure what we'll do for the rest of the night...

The Dig continues tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Throne - The Dig

We have exactly one chance. We've got to do it right. Let all your prayers be with us.

A rogue asteroid, dubbed Atilla, is on a collision course with Earth. A team of the brightest minds NASA can muster are tasked with intercepting it. Atilla's sudden appearance and the unusual specializations of the team—beyond their core skills, known for archaeology, journalism, statecraft—lead some to question whether all is as it truly appears.

I played the demo for this several times as a kid, and I'm excited to finally get to experience the entire thing. The story seems to be a fusion of a lot of my favorite things; I hope it delivers!

The Dig begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Cult of the Lamb

This may not be my first time running a cult, but it is my first time with a bunch of cute animals.

This game was an anonymous gift from my Throne wishlist, so I knew I needed to make it a priority in my queue. Thanks again to whoever got it for me! I hope you're watching.

Cult of the Lamb begins tonight at 9pm ET!

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Thursday Throne - Ys Origin

I couldn't find any tantalizing quotes to introduce this game, and honestly, its title kind of does the whole job of introduction for me. What else can I say? It's the origin of Ys. If that doesn't grab your attention, I don't know what to tell you.

Ys Origin begins tonight at 8pm ET!

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Holding Court - Octopath Traveler

Eight travelers. Eight Adventures. Eight roles to play.

This game seems to be a sort of spiritual successor to SaGa with its multilinear storytelling, if not with its mechanics. I'm looking forward to giving it a try.

Octopath Traveler begins at 3pm ET!

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Holding Court - Nadia Was Here

Every seed deserves a chance to become a tree, right?

In a world that lasts only one hundred years, what would you do to be remembered? Could anyone even remember you?

I only heard of this game recently, and that's because its publisher was folding, and with them went the game's availability on the Steam storefront. During its final days, they put it on pretty steep discount, so I snatched it up; it's not exactly a games preservation sort of thing, but it does evoke a similar sort of feeling. I think it might still be available on the developer's itch.io page. Anyway...

Nadia Was Here begins at 3pm ET!

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