207: Quantum Break

We go back in time in Quantum Break! Developer: Remedy Entertainment | Publisher: Microsoft Studios | Initial Release: 5 April 2016 PLAYERS: Jacob McCourt (Bluesky) Travis Colenutt (Bluesky) Alex Martin SHOW NOTES: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Housekeeping 1:45 - Fast Pitch 3:10 - How Do You Play It 2026 - Buyer Beware! 11:40 - How Quantum Break Came To Be 14:00 - Exposure to Remedy's Games 19:10 - Setting Up The Game 28:00 - Television Show? 31:20 - Emails and Narrative Design 34:30 - Gameplay Breakdown 43:10 - Spoiler Wall Warning 43:40 - Junction Points 44:30 - Hardline vs. PR 55:30 - Sofia Amaral vs Martin Hatch 57:00 - Control vs Surrender 1:07:15 - Schrodinger's Beth Wilder 1:10:00 - Bruce Livingstone 1:12:25 - Beth Wilder's Journal 1:19:45 - Remedyverse Implications 1:26:00 - Fighting Paul 1:30:45 - The CW Vibes 1:33:50 - Reviews 1:35:15 - Final Thoughts BLUESKY: leftbehindgameclub.bsky.social DISCORD: The Left Behind Game Club is a monthly game club podcast that focuses on positivity and community. To talk to members of the community, join our Discord server!