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Player vs. Plot takes video game stories seriously. Whether you're eager to revisit the story of your favorite video game through a different lens, looking for a synopsis of a game you never played before its sequel comes out, or just curious about what happens in a game you know you'll never get around to finishing -- we're here for you! Join us each season as we walk you through the story of a new game each episode, unpacking the complexities of its plot, celebrating its successes and debating its messaging, themes and craft. Player vs Plot is a celebration of the narrative potential of video games!

S2E12 - Chrono Trigger

Episode Notes In this exciting season finale, we discuss the plot and philosophical questions of the beloved SNES RPG, Chrono Trigger! We take you thr...
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S2E11 - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Episode Notes We tackle another behemoth of a game this week with The Witcher 3! We walk you through the story beats of the main quest, summarize some...
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S2E9 - Metal Gear Solid

Episode Notes This week's episode is a doozy. We tackle the hotly requested Metal Gear Solid! We summarize the major story beats and discuss its meta ...
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S2E8 - Shadow of the Colossus

This week on Player Vs Plot we tackle a game that may seem to have a small plot but in the end is full of colossal themes to unpack. That's right, we'...
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S2E7 - Street Fighter II

This week, Player vs Plot covers an unusual source of compelling video game storytelling: fighting games! How does a competitive arcade game tell a st...
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