Episode 43 - Basking in the Illumination of Child of Light

The Joy of Gaming Podcast, Episode 43:

Basking in the illumination of Child of Light

On this episode of The Joy of Gaming Podcast, we discuss a new downloadable title that has been receiving tremendous acclaim, and one that, in spite of its $15 price-point, shines brighter than the majority of its full-priced, retail game brethren. I am, of course, talking about Child of Light – a game that’s an absolute joy to play, and one that transports the player to the fairy-tale inspired world of Lemuria for a journey of purest discovery.  But what is it about main character Aurora’s seemingly simple journey to rescue the sun, moon and stars that makes it so memorable? To find out, we delve deep into the game’s well of mysteries, to discuss its story, its colorful cast of characters, its complex, yet delicately interwoven RPG mechanics, and the script’s (occasionally awkward) propensity towards rhyme. Well - that is if we have the time.

But first things first, we start this episode with something a bit different – a discussion of TV upfronts, and the various new and returning TV shows we’re excited about. We discuss some bad news, including Community’s unfortunate cancellation (six seasons and a movie, no more), and some great news, including the announcement that Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.has been renewed for a second season and will be joined by a brand new show – Agent Carter – a period piece that picks up where the film Captain America: The First Avenger left off. We also discuss the other comic-related TV shows that just received a green light, including The Flash and iZombie on the CW, and Gotham on Fox.  We even squeeze in a bit of film chat about The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and let me tell you - our opinions are not for the faint of heart.

I know what you’re thinking – “This is a video games podcast, where are the games?” Well, you’re in luck, because starting at the 37:00-minute mark, this episode becomes all about the games.  First, we discuss the games we’ve been playing recently, including: The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Kirby Triple Deluxe,  Peggle 2, The Legend of Spyro, The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 1 and 2, Dragon’s Crown, Muramasa: The Demon Blade Rebirth, Catherine, and Layton Brothers: Mystery Room.

Then we move on to gaming news, with a discussion of the new Pokemon Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby Versions, Bungie’s Destiny and the just-announced “Ten-year plan” for this "Shared-world shooter," Ubisoft's Watchdogs and its rumored 40- to 100-hour length, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare starring Kevin Spacey, new Sunset Overdrive details from Insomniac Games, Dying Light’s release delay, Nintendo’s three-year, one-billion-dollar revenue losses (and our suggestions for how the Big N could turn it around), and much, much more. We also talk about the latest additions to thejoyofgaming.com, Tim makes a big announcement, and then we move forward to our in-depth discussion of Child of Light.

So join us as we let our gaming-love shine, and prove creativity’s not in decline, as shown by the quality of Child of Light, this is our mission, our passion, our plight. This…is the Joy of Gaming!