Escapist Podcast

077: J.J. Abrams and The End of THQ

This week, The Escapist crew braves an incoming ice storm to bring you a thought-provoking discussion on J.J. Abrams helming the brand new Star Wars film. We also discuss the end of THQ, Tomb Raider and our favorite game mechanics!

The cast this week: Susan Arendt, Justin Clouse, Paul Goodman and Greg Tito.

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Running Time: 1 hour, 22 minutes

00:00 Soundcheck, HBO GO and Netflix
05:45 Introductions - And Our Impending DOOM!
11:45 JJ Abrams and Star Wars VII
27:31 THQ's Demise
42:18 Tomb Raider
53:46 Game Mechanics We'd Love To See More Of
1:07:00 How To Stop Being A (Videogame) Hoarder
1:18:50 Outro