Episodes

  • Splitscreen - Explore dual perspectives with Max

    Splitscreen - Explore dual perspectives with Max
    Apr 24 2026
    Join host Max as he explores splitscreen gaming's rise, fall, and resurgence—the feature that transformed couches into competitive arenas. From its golden era to its decline and unexpected comeback, discover why sharing one screen became one of gaming's most beloved traditions.

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    1 min
  • Splitscreen - The Couch Co-Op Comeback Nobody Expected

    Splitscreen - The Couch Co-Op Comeback Nobody Expected
    Apr 24 2026
    Max explores gaming's couch co-op revival after studios abandoned split-screen for online play. From Overcooked's chaos to modders forcing features into AAA titles, indie developers and Nintendo proved local multiplayer never lost its audience, sparking a cultural shift toward shared gaming experiences.

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    23 mins
  • Splitscreen - How Online Multiplayer Killed the Living Room

    Splitscreen - How Online Multiplayer Killed the Living Room
    Apr 24 2026
    Join Max as he examines how online multiplayer replaced split-screen gaming through deliberate industry choices prioritizing graphics and recurring revenue over shared experiences. From Halo's broken promises to hidden family costs, this episode explores what gaming culture lost when developers optimized for screenshots instead of human connection.

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    23 mins
  • Splitscreen - The Golden Age of Elbowing Your Best Friend

    Splitscreen - The Golden Age of Elbowing Your Best Friend
    Apr 24 2026
    In this episode, host Max explores split-screen gaming's golden age, from arcade origins through GoldenEye and Mario Kart 64 to Halo's dominance. Discover how technical limits sparked social connection, why screen-cheating was genius, and what made couch gaming irreplaceable.

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    26 mins