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37 – Buckles – Interactive Fiction

By cmrnk on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021

We talk about Mary Ann Buckles’ 1985 dissertation Interactive Fiction: The Computer Storygame “Adventure.” You can read the dissertation by clicking this link. Support this show and all of ourContinue reading37 – Buckles – Interactive Fiction

Episode 73 – Disco Elysium – 9

By cmrnk on July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

On episode 73, we finish the game. We recorded this season before the newest release of Disco Elysium, so there might be some differences between what you experience and whatContinue readingEpisode 73 – Disco Elysium – 9

The Running Man

By cmrnk on July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

We talk about Richard Bachman’s 1982 novel The Running Man. It is nothing like the film, but it does feature a high-stakes game of death spanning America. Content warnings forContinue readingThe Running Man

Episode 72 – Disco Elysium – 8

By cmrnk on July 8, 2021July 8, 2021

On episode 72, we go to a church and then, later, find Ruby. We recorded this season before the newest release of Disco Elysium, so there might be some differencesContinue readingEpisode 72 – Disco Elysium – 8

36 – Manovich – The Language of New Media

By cmrnk on June 30, 2021June 30, 2021

We talk about Lev Manovich’s The Language of New Media. Support this show and all of our videos on Patreon, where you can also get our notes for this episodeContinue reading36 – Manovich – The Language of New Media

Episode 71 – Disco Elysium – 7

By cmrnk on June 24, 2021July 8, 2021

On episode 71, we do some more sidequests and talk to Trant. We recorded this season before the newest release of Disco Elysium, so there might be some differences betweenContinue readingEpisode 71 – Disco Elysium – 7

Cujo

By cmrnk on June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

We talk about Stephen King’s 1981 dog-based horror thriller Cujo. Content warnings for this episode include: child death, alcoholism and drug abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, bleeding, biting, and mutilation,Continue readingCujo

Episode 70 – Disco Elysium – 6

By cmrnk on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021

On episode 70, we start day 3! We do some interesting things, talk about representations of poverty, and try to understand what’s up with Joyce Messier. We recorded this seasonContinue readingEpisode 70 – Disco Elysium – 6

35 – Patterson – Open World Empire

By cmrnk on May 31, 2021May 31, 2021

We talk about Christopher Patterson’s Open World Empire. Support this show and all of our videos on Patreon, where you can also get our notes for this episode for $3Continue reading35 – Patterson – Open World Empire

Episode 69 – Disco Elysium – 5

By cmrnk on May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

On episode 69, we burn through the rest of day two. We recorded this season before the newest release of Disco Elysium, so there might be some differences between whatContinue readingEpisode 69 – Disco Elysium – 5

Episode 68 – Disco Elysium – 4

By cmrnk on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

On episode 68, we talk a little more and then lean about a Doomed Commercial Area. We recorded this season before the newest release of Disco Elysium, so there mightContinue readingEpisode 68 – Disco Elysium – 4

Danse Macabre

By cmrnk on May 10, 2021May 10, 2021

We talk about Stephen King’s nonfiction book on the horror genre from 1981, Danse Macabre. Content warnings for this episode: Drug addiction and substance abuse, racism, misogyny, homophobia, fatphobia, trauma,Continue readingDanse Macabre

34 – Milburn – Mondo Nano

By cmrnk on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

We discuss Colin Milburn’s Mondo Nano. Support this show and all of our videos on Patreon, where you can also get our notes for this episode for $3 a month!Continue reading34 – Milburn – Mondo Nano

Episode 67 – Disco Elysium – 3

By cmrnk on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021

We finish up the first day of the game and talk to the Hardy Boys. We recorded this season before the newest release of Disco Elysium, so there might beContinue readingEpisode 67 – Disco Elysium – 3

Episode 66 – Disco Elysium – 2

By cmrnk on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021

On episode 66, we investigate a corpse, talk to Measurehead, and learn about Joyce Messier. We recorded this season before the newest release of Disco Elysium, so there might beContinue readingEpisode 66 – Disco Elysium – 2

Roadwork

By cmrnk on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021

We talk about Stephen King’s second novel writing as Richard Bachman: 1981’s Roadwork. Content warnings for this episode: cancer and terminal illness, depression and mental illness, self-harm, suicide, misogyny, racism,Continue readingRoadwork

Episode 65 – Disco Elysium – 1

By cmrnk on April 5, 2021April 5, 2021

On episode 65, we dive into our new season centered on Disco Elysium. As CMRN says at the top, we recorded this before the newest release of Disco Elysium, soContinue readingEpisode 65 – Disco Elysium – 1

33 – Laurel – Computers As Theatre

By cmrnk on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

We discuss the second edition of Brenda Laurel’s Computers as Theatre. Support this show and all of our videos on Patreon, where you can also get our notes for thisContinue reading33 – Laurel – Computers As Theatre

BONUS: The Stand miniseries (1994)

By cmrnk on March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

This is a very special Just King Things bonusode out from behind the paywall to convince you to maybe check these bonusodes out over at the Ranged Touch Patreon. WeContinue readingBONUS: The Stand miniseries (1994)

Firestarter

By cmrnk on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021

We talk about King’s 1980 novel Firestarter, which is a wild ride. Content warnings for this episode: medical experimentation, drug abuse and addiction, misogyny, rape, necrophilia, transphobia, sexual coercion, suicide,Continue readingFirestarter

32 – Fickle – The Race Card

By cmrnk on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

We discuss Tara Fickle’s 2019 book The Race Card. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. SupportContinue reading32 – Fickle – The Race Card

The Dead Zone

By cmrnk on February 8, 2021February 8, 2021

We talk about Steve’s 1979 science fiction (!!!) novel The Dead Zone. Content warnings for this episode: Alcohol and drug abuse, domestic abuse, head trauma and brain injuries, surgical procedures,Continue readingThe Dead Zone

31 – Nakamura – Cybertypes

By cmrnk on January 29, 2021January 29, 2021

We discuss Lisa Nakamura’s 2002 book Cybertypes. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this showContinue reading31 – Nakamura – Cybertypes

The Long Walk

By cmrnk on January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

We talk about The Long Walk, Stephen King’s second Bachman Book. Content warnings for this episode: Executions and gun violence, vehicular violence, misogyny, racism, rape, mutilation and scarring, homophobia, bodilyContinue readingThe Long Walk

30 – Welsh – Mixed Realism

By cmrnk on December 29, 2020December 29, 2020

We discuss Timothy J. Welsh’s Mixed Realism. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this showContinue reading30 – Welsh – Mixed Realism

The Stand

By cmrnk on December 14, 2020December 13, 2020

We talk about The Stand, Stephen King’s doorstopper novel about a plague, good, and evil. Content warnings for this episode: Pandemics, illness, disease, death, kidnapping, emotional and physical abuse, fatphobia,Continue readingThe Stand

29 – Gray – Intersectional Tech

By cmrnk on November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

We discuss Kishonna Gray’s Intersectional Tech. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show andContinue reading29 – Gray – Intersectional Tech

Night Shift

By cmrnk on November 9, 2020November 8, 2020

We talk about Stephen King’s first short story collection Night Shift. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Geneva “Gensuta”Continue readingNight Shift

28 – Wark – Gamer Theory

By cmrnk on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

We discuss McKenzie Wark’s Gamer Theory. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show andContinue reading28 – Wark – Gamer Theory

Episode 64 – Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access Impressions

By cmrnk on October 27, 2020October 26, 2020

We played the first act of Baldur’s Gate 3 and we have some impressions for you! Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Danni on Twitter. ComeContinue readingEpisode 64 – Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access Impressions

Rage

By cmrnk on October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

We talk about Steve’s controversial 1977 book Rage, originally published under the name of King’s pseudonym, Richard Bachman. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel.Continue readingRage

27 – Bailes – Ideology and the Virtual City

By cmrnk on September 29, 2020September 29, 2020

We discuss Jon Bailes’ Ideology and the Virtual City and learn a thing or two about psychoanalysis and Marxism. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow MichaelContinue reading27 – Bailes – Ideology and the Virtual City

The Shining

By cmrnk on September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

We talk about 1977’s The Shining in this episode. It’s spooky! Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Geneva “Gensuta”Continue readingThe Shining

‘Salem’s Lot

By cmrnk on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

We talk about the vampires of ‘Salem’s Lot in this one. Steve published this one in 1975. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. SupportContinue reading‘Salem’s Lot

26 – Calleja – In-Game

By cmrnk on August 28, 2020August 27, 2020

We discuss Gordon Calleja’s In-Game and learn a little bit about immersion. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in ourContinue reading26 – Calleja – In-Game

56 – Ending

By cmrnk on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020

The story ends. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

25 – Murray – On Video Games

By cmrnk on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

We discuss Soraya Murray’s On Video Games. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this showContinue reading25 – Murray – On Video Games

Carrie

By cmrnk on July 29, 2020August 3, 2020

We discuss Stephen King’s 1974 novel Carrie at length. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Geneva “Gensuta” Heyward didContinue readingCarrie

55 – Quack Quack

By cmrnk on July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

The crew gets to the grave. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

54 – Halfling Filing Cabinet

By cmrnk on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

The crew finds Uragolan and learns about some bad stuff. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made theContinue reading54 – Halfling Filing Cabinet

53 – Planar Travel

By cmrnk on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

The crew goes some places. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

24 – Laxton – Surrealism at Play

By cmrnk on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020

We discuss Susan Laxton’s Surrealism at Play. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this showContinue reading24 – Laxton – Surrealism at Play

Episode 63 – Baldur’s Gate III June 2020 Gameplay

By cmrnk on June 26, 2020June 26, 2020

We learn some more about the upcoming Baldur’s Gate game. We talk about the new footage. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Danni on Twitter. ComeContinue readingEpisode 63 – Baldur’s Gate III June 2020 Gameplay

52 – Weeeuuhhh-euuhhh

By cmrnk on June 24, 2020June 24, 2020

The crew finds a map. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

51 – Commander Cringle Featherbottom

By cmrnk on June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

The crew negotiates their way into the secret prison. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

50 – Legend Lore

By cmrnk on June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

The crew learns about Weg’s past and a secret prison. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made theContinue reading50 – Legend Lore

49 – A Matter of Perspective

By cmrnk on June 3, 2020June 3, 2020

The crew talks to the Ursine Man. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

23 – Csikszentmihalyi – Flow

By cmrnk on May 29, 2020May 29, 2020

We discuss Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel.Continue reading23 – Csikszentmihalyi – Flow

48 – Prominent Papers

By cmrnk on May 27, 2020May 27, 2020

A fight and an escape take place at the same time. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite madeContinue reading48 – Prominent Papers

47 – Rollerskate Rescue

By cmrnk on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020

The team gets back together and tries to get free. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made theContinue reading47 – Rollerskate Rescue

46 – Gray Cube

By cmrnk on May 13, 2020May 13, 2020

Wet Dirt Boy’s betrayal creates new conditions. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

45 – Wet Dirt Boy’s Reign of Terror

By cmrnk on April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

The crew experiences the horror of Wet Dirt Boy. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

22 – Chang – Playing Nature

By cmrnk on April 27, 2020April 27, 2020

We discuss Alenda Chang’s Playing Nature. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show andContinue reading22 – Chang – Playing Nature

44 – Halfling Lore

By cmrnk on April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

The crew learn about the party and dead halflings. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

43 – The Big Game

By cmrnk on April 15, 2020April 15, 2020

Hoots is at the arena! Wait, they probably knew that already? Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite madeContinue reading43 – The Big Game

42 – Secret Agent Bards

By cmrnk on April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

The crew follow the trail of Hoots McGoots to the local bard college. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon!Continue reading42 – Secret Agent Bards

41 – Unidentified Feather

By cmrnk on April 1, 2020April 1, 2020

Marsember gets rocked as the crew try to track down the creator of a nefarious poster. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support thisContinue reading41 – Unidentified Feather

21 – Pearce – Communities of Play

By cmrnk on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020

We discuss Celia Pearce’s Communities of Play. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this showContinue reading21 – Pearce – Communities of Play

40 – Zone of Justice

By cmrnk on March 25, 2020March 25, 2020

The crew returns to Marsember and investigates a mysterious sound. Also owlbears and turtles. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show onContinue reading40 – Zone of Justice

39 – Trial Tactics

By cmrnk on March 18, 2020April 29, 2020

The crew goes to trial. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

Episode 62 – Baldur’s Gate III Gameplay Reveal

By cmrnk on March 5, 2020August 29, 2020

The band gets back together to talk about Baldur’s Gate III. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Danni on Twitter. Come hang out in our DiscordContinue readingEpisode 62 – Baldur’s Gate III Gameplay Reveal

38 – Signing Bonus

By cmrnk on March 4, 2020April 29, 2020

A devil, a door, and a signer. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

20 – The King of Kong

By cmrnk on February 29, 2020April 30, 2021

We watched The King of Kong to learn about the antics of Steve Wiebe and Billy Mitchell. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter.Continue reading20 – The King of Kong

37 – Legal Person

By cmrnk on February 26, 2020April 29, 2020

Dead couriers tell no tales. They might deliver documents. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

36 – Wasp Law

By cmrnk on February 13, 2020April 29, 2020

The crew learns about the Interplanar Species Protection Act and the mining rights that were conferred to Avernus upon signing said treaty. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang outContinue reading36 – Wasp Law

35 – Daddy Problems

By cmrnk on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020

Butter Biscuits introduces the crew to his friend and his father. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite madeContinue reading35 – Daddy Problems

19 – Kocurek – Coin-Operated Americans

By cmrnk on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

We read Carly Kocurek’s excellent Coin-Operated Americans to learn about arcades and masculinity. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow Michael on Twitter. Come hang out inContinue reading19 – Kocurek – Coin-Operated Americans

34 – Mission Biscpossible

By cmrnk on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020

Giant eagle meets fortress meets tactical turtleneck. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

33 – Life is Pain

By cmrnk on January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

Butter Biscuits guides the crew into the skies. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show on Patreon! Audiosprite made the theme.

32 – Butter Biscuits

By cmrnk on January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

The crew returns to Marsember to see Hoback the Bald and get a surprise. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter! Come hang out in our Discord channel. Support this show onContinue reading32 – Butter Biscuits

18 – Jenkins – Game Design As Narrative Architecture

By cmrnk on December 31, 2019December 31, 2019

We delve deep into Henry Jenkins’ essay “Game Design as Narrative Architecture,” a classic in the game studies field. Follow Ranged Touch on Twitter. Follow CMRN on Twitter. Follow MichaelContinue reading18 – Jenkins – Game Design As Narrative Architecture

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