Three Extra Lives is a video game and trivia podcast for gamers on the move. ❤️ Focus on the stories that don't quite make the front page. 💚 Root for the indie game underdogs. 💙 Celebrate video games in a positive environment Three Extra Lives is a fresh perspective on gaming. Without getting caught up in the drama of Triple A titles, day one DLC, or sensationalized video game "news," this show is quick and digestible. Episodes "Levels" run for around 15-20 minutes and includes relevant triv ...
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Learning a new video game secret 🤯 Thom recently discovered a trick in the original Super Mario Bros thanks to this Reddit post, which may not be common knowledge. A recent Elden Ring discovery was also mentioned. apparently some fake walls in Elden Ring take multiple hits to reveal, and oh my god this changes everything (clip from user teristam on…
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Thom took part in his first ever fundraising charity stream in aid of The AbleGamers Foundation On March 5th 2022 Thom and Monika from MoniDoesStuff took part in the first-ever Brick 'N' Quick fundraising stream. This was in aid of the AbleGamers foundation whose mission is to improve accessibility in the video game space, enabling more people with…
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Check out Thom's 3 Indie Game picks from the Steam Next Fest February 2022 The Steam Next Fest took place in February 2022 showcasing so many incredible upcoming Indie Titles. Thom managed to pick three and share them with you. Find links to them below. How many lives did you get on this Level? Why not let me know over on Twitter ? 👾 ➡️ Support thi…
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Grab your player two and go on a mysterious adventure involving time How many lives did you get on this Level? Why not let me know over on Twitter ? 👾 ➡️ Support this show on Patreon Three Extra Lives on social media Support Three Extra LivesDi Thom Knight
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What's up with that Wordle thing? Wordle has taken 2022 by storm, but what is it all about and why has it grown in popularity? How many lives did you get on this Level? Why not let me know over on Twitter ? 👾 ➡️ Support this show on Patreon Three Extra Lives on social media Support Three Extra LivesDi Thom Knight
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Thom got a VR headset! Thom picked up a VR headset and shares some of his thoughts about it so far. Also check out some of the VR titles Thom mentioned on the episode below: How many lives did you get on this Level? Why not let me know over on Twitter ? 👾 ➡️ Support this show on Patreon Three Extra Lives on social media Support Three Extra Lives…
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Go deep in the Free to Play speed runner Deepest Sword Deepest Sword by Cosmic Adventure Squad How many lives did you get on this Level? Why not let me know over on Twitter ? 👾 ➡️ Support this show on Patreon Three Extra Lives on social media Support Three Extra LivesDi Thom Knight
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Achievements in my Retro Games... WHAT!? Three Extra Lives has returned after the hiatus and has made a few changes along the way. The show will now only feature one segment per level, however, shows will now be released on a regular basis to offset this. Trivia will now be featured at the end of the show in a 'Trivia Gaunlet', how well will you do…
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Stay cosy and productive in Virtual Cottage, What's one of the best games you've NEVER played? and experiencing a pilgrimage of wonder in Omno ❤️ Virtual Cottage by DU&I 💚 What's one of the best games you've NEVER played? Thom delves into something he's FINALLY playing. 💙 Omno by Jonas Manke How many lives did you get on this Level? Why not let me …
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Among Us gets localised into Irish as a cultural win, Experiencing the First Tree with developer commentary, and just how easy it is these days to have access to games from an entry-level ❤️ Among Us gets localised into Irish in a "cultural win" 💚 The First Tree by David Wehle. David also runs a YouTube channel called Game Dev Unlocked which is a p…
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Thom is joined by developer Ethan Close of recently fully launched Viking Trickshot to discuss switching professions, launching your first indie game, inspirations behind the title, & much more! Ethan Close is one half of the development team of Viking Trickshot (Doodad Games) a throwing physics challenge game set in a bizarre Viking universe. Etha…
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The wonders of cross-save compatible games, rising to the top in free to play platformer Hellevetor, and discovering a bunch of new indies in the Steam Next Fest ❤️ Thom recently picked up Hades on the Nintendo Switch which allowed him to experience the wonders of cross-save compatible video games on the console 💚 Hellevetor by Quasar Games 💙 Thom …
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Zelda-like Elementallis gets funded on Kickstarter, talking about gaming the go, and Kiyan Prince gets memorialised in FIFA 2021 ❤️ Zelda-like RPG Elementallis has been successfully funded on Kickstarter 💚 Thom talks about gaming on the go and how this has been a staple in his gaming diet over the years. 💙 QPR youth player Kiyan Prince who was murd…
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How being online has helped us through a pandemic, 2D puzzle platformer The Navigator, and saying sorry for something you've done in a video game. ❤️ Thom talks about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has changed our lives immensely but the foundation of being online has been a core component of getting through it mentally 💚 The Navigator by Team Na…
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Sampling the demo indie game delights, New way for Devs to test their games with Steam Playtest, and we celebrate 10 years of Portal 2 with a new community-made game ❤️ Thom has recently been playing ALOT of indie game demos, including: 💚 Developers now have full access to the Steam Playtest feature which allows an easier way to test their games 💙 …
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Comic book style puzzler Framed, Easter Eggs in video games, and the peaceful strategy game Dorfromantik ❤️ Framed by Loveshack Entertainment 💚 Jan Willem Nijman's on Twitter started a thread asking developers about Easter Eggs they had put into video games. This led Thom to look up some of the "greatest". 💙 Dorfromantik by Toukana Interactive How …
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A fan fixes GTA Online notorious loading problem and gets paid, the magic of discovery in video games, and first-person narrative about morality and the afterlife, Summerland ❤️ Rockstar paid $10,000 to the modder who fixed GTA Online loading times 💚 Thom discusses the magic of discovery in video games 💙 Summerland by FYRE Games - Available to down…
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The Indonesian based team, Stairway Games have had a massive Kickstarter success story with Coral Island, Future plans of Three Extra Lives, and raise your hand if you're spending all your time in open-world Viking survival simulator, Valheim ❤️ Indonesian based team, Stairway Games have had a massive Kickstarter success story with their upcoming g…
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Dealing with existential themes of life, guilt, and hope in The Last Sky, Life and it's ever-increasing gamification, and co-op platform puzzler Degrees of Separation ❤️ The Last Sky by Little Guy Games 💚 How often do you experience gamifcation in your every day life? Thom shares some of his! 💙 Degrees of Separation by Moondrop How many lives did y…
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Street Fighter 2 turns 30, Honking all over the village in Untitled Goose Game, and the Super Mario 35 dilemma ❤️ Street FIghter 2 reaches it's 30th anniversary 💚 Untitled Goose Game by House House 💙 To celebrate 35 years of Super Mario, Nintendo released Super Mario 35, a battle royale style game that will only be available for a limited time How …
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Ghost of Tsushima fans help repair a typhoon hit island, Hop on the case in the Detective Frog series, and unusual video game Guinness World Records ❤️ Ghost of Tsushima fans help repair a typhoon hit island via crowdfunding 💚 Checking out the Frog Dectective series including The Haunted Island and Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard…
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The loss of Tetris Champion Jonas Neubauer, Fulfilling all your Final Fantasy fantasies in Final Fantasy XIV, and Greek Mythology inspired Roguelike Hades ❤️ The gaming world mourns the loss of Seven-time Classic Tetris World Champion Jonas Neubauer who done so much for the rejuvenation of the game especially at a competitive level 💚 Final Fantasy …
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Gabe Newell helps send a garden gnome to space, waiting a long time to play the sequel of a game, and what are your holiday game traditions? ❤️ Gabe Newell teamed up with Rocket Labs to send a garden gnome into space, raising money for charity in the process. 💚 How long have you waited to play the sequel of game? Thom goes into detail of how he wai…
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Making deals with the Devil in Cuphead, Escaping the doom and gloom of reality with A Short Hike, and being thankful to Developers during the pandemic ❤️ Cuphead by Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc 💚 A Short Hike by adamgryu 💙 Why not show some gratitude to your favourite developer for their continued work on the games we cherish and love during the C…
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Surviving in space in an escape pod in Tin Can, social deception games on the rise, and entering a lucid nightmare in DARQ ❤️ Tin Can by Tin Can Studios 💚 With the success of Among Us, will we start seeing more social deception games? 💙 DARQ by Unfold Games. The developer has also released a book called GAMEDEV: 10 Steps to Making Your First Game S…
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Battling the Ancient Ones and Exploring Impossible Mazes in Paradox Vector, Solving the mystery of the sick colleague in Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege, and there's something strange, in the neighbourhood, who are you going to call? Phasmophobia! ❤️ Explore impossible mazes while battling the Ancient Ones in Paradox Vector by Schmidt Workshops 💚 …
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Bossa makes new release free for NHS staff, What does your online gaming journey look like? And travel to a utopian virtual future in the mind-bending State of Mind ❤️ Bossa makes Surgeon Simulator 2 free for NHS staff 💚 What does your online gaming journey look like? 💙 State of Mind by Daedalic Entertainment How many lives did you get on this Leve…
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Left 4 Dead 2 gets its first update in 10 years thanks to its community, What does the future of our video game collections look like, and enjoying the wonders of RPG Undertale as it turns 5 years old. ❤️ Left 4 Dead 2 gets its first update in 10 years thanks to its community 💚 With the physical games becoming more and more of a thing of the past i…
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How one developer is making their name in the Nintendo Switch porting business, video games that unite communities, and Golf With Your Friends ❤️ Indie developer Panic Button are making their name in the Nintendo Switch porting business 💚 Video games that unite communities 💙 Golf With Your Friends By Blacklight Interactive How many lives did you ge…
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Play games from all around the world with 51 Worldwide Classics, the games that have changed everything, and adventure puzzle game Stacking ❤️ 51 Worldwide Classics by NDCude 💚 What games have come along and changed the way you view video games forever? 💙 Stacking by Double Fine How many lives did you get on this Level? Why not let me know over on …
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Getting your MMORPG fix in Guild Wars 2, Helping Dave Man get his coffee, and thoughts on the latest Battle Royale craze, Fall Guys! ❤️ Thom has been scratching his MMORPG itch in Guild Wars 2 recently 💚 Dave-Man by Lou Bagel 💙 Fall Guys by Mediatonic How many lives did you get on this Level? Why not let me know over on Twitter or Facebook? 👾 ➡️ Su…
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Dead By Daylight is sure to give you a multiplayer scare, the successful journey of the SUPERHOT series, and point & click horror Dark Room ❤️ Thom has been having the multiplayer fright of his life in Dead by Daylight by Behaviour Interactive 💚 SUPERHOT by SUPERHOT Team has been an incredible journey of success so far 💙 Dark Room is a Horror Point…
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Solving the mysteries of The Room, building an empire from nothing in Kingdom Classic, and uncovering the truth in Her Story. ❤️ A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. Solve the mysteries of The Room in this point and click adventure series by Fireproof Games 💚 Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hy…
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The Lord of the Rings Online community pays tribute to Sir Ian Holm, The Last of Us II is one of the most accessible games ever, and replay NES classics in 3D ❤️ The Lord of the Rings Online community paid tribute to the passing of Sir Ian Holm, who played Bilbo Baggins the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy with several moving ingame events 💚 The Las…
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Special preview demo of Lord Winklebottom Investigates is live, reminiscing about arcades, and somebody made Lee Carvallo's Putting Challenge from The Simpsons ❤️ Lord Winklebottom Investigates is a point and click adventure that was mentioned back on Level-002 of Three Extra Lives. There is now a Special Preview Demo out on Steam! 💚 Reminiscing ab…
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You've got 10 seconds to beat a level in 10 Second Ninja X, Race for Good 2020, and episodic horror adventure-puzzler, Stories Untold ❤️ 10 SECOND NINJA X is a hardcore sidescroller by Four Circle Interactive 💚 TitansCreed and TheBritishAndy are back for another Sonic game-a-thon race-off to raise money for SpecialEffect. Tune in live on Twitch on …
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Suiting up to play Football Manager, There Is No Game : Jam Edition 2015, and video games you keep going back to. ❤️ Thom and his brother took part in #FMCUPFINALDAY All ready for a network game with my little brother @liamtheram for #FMCupFinalDay in @FootballManager. He's ready too! pic.twitter.com/WmJ8IG255H — Thom Knight (@thomtheknight) May 23…
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FrazleyS from Twitch joins Thom on this special bonus level of Three Extra Lives to talk about their experiences with Twitch and their quest for partnership FrazleyS better known as Frazleytastic to their followers on Twitter has been streaming since 2015, having made affiliate in 2018, Frazley is now on the quest to reach Twitch Partner. With the …
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15 years of Leeroy Jenkins, Social deception game Enemy on Board, and the most difficult puzzle in video game history? ❤️ World of Wacraft's Leeroy Jenkins turns 15 years old 💚 Enemy on Board by Windwalk Games is a multiplayer (4v2) social deception game, where 6 crew members try and figure out who among them are actually murderous shape-shifting a…
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Travel across the globe eliminating your targets in Hitman 2, Chasing video game glory, and Multiplayer Social Horror Game, Secret Neighbor ❤️ Hitman 2 is a stealth video game developed by IO Interactive and published by Warner Bros 💚 What does it take to reach out in game video game goals and what can we do to help ourselves achieve them? 💙 Secret…
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Heading into Risk of Rain 2 one year on, Desert Island Video Games, and taking the Parisian Taxi Nightshift in Nightcall ❤️ Risk of Rain 2 is still going strong in early access after it's launch back in 2019. Had the privledge of playing a full team session over on FrazleyS's Twitch Channel 💚 What three games would you take to a Desert Island? 💙 Wo…
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Share your Steam library with your household, Blood, Bullets, and Bananas in My Friend Pedro, and what was the first video game you ever completed? ❤️ Share your Steam library with your household 💚 My Friend Pedro by DeadToast Entertainment 💙 What was the first video game you ever completed? This was mine... How many lives did you get on this Level…
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The Polish Government launches a Minecraft Server, Animal Crossing fans are going crazy for New Horizons, and some of my favourite Twitch Streamers ❤️ The Polish Government launches Minecraft server so young people can stay inside and game during COVID-19 outbreak 💚 Why has Animal Crossing got everyone going crazy for it? 💙 Thom shares three of his…
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Learning from Plague Inc about pandemics, more people are playing video games, and why you should join the Dragon Powered Studio Discord ❤️ Plague Inc: Evolved is a unique mix of high strategy and so realistic that the CDC even asked the developer to come and speak about the infection models in the game. 💚 In the midst of COVID-19, everyone is play…
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Darwin Project is a Battle Royale set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic landscape in the Northern Canadian Rockies, Reflecting on a year of podcasting with Three Extra Lives, and Book of Demons, a Hack & Slash Deck-building hybrid set in the Paperverse ❤️ Darwin Project by Scavengers Studio is a Battle Royale set in a dystopian post-apocalyptic lands…
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Stardew Valley celebrates its 4th anniversary, Remembering Kazuhisa Hashimoto who invented the legendary Konami Code, Among Us, a game of teamwork and betrayal set in space. ❤️ Stardew Valley celebrates its 4th anniversary with the announcement of a new update. 💚 Kazuhisa Hashimoto who invented the legendary Konami Code sadly died in February 2020.…
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Dreams on Playstation 4 allows your imagination to run wild, Cloud Saving between Nintendo Switch & PC is go, and help legendary horror icon Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th Killer Puzzler ❤️ Unleash your creativity in Dreams on Playstation 4 by Media Molecule 💚 Cloud Saves between Nintendo Switch and PC has been confirmed for The Witcher 3 💙 Help…
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Relive retro horror with the HauntedPS1 Demo Disc, Flash games are getting saved, and Marooners arrives on Nintendo Switch ❤️ HauntedPS1 Demo Disc is a collection of 17 retro styled horror games available for free on itch.io 💚 Newgrounds are working on a project to emulator flash games and animations before Abobe discontinues its support at the end…
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Repel Viking invaders in the rogue-like RTS Bad North, Reflecting on some great gaming moment feels, and Spilt or Steal is a social deduction F2P game about stealing or splitting money! ❤️ Bad North is a charming but brutal real-time tactics roguelite 💚 Thom reflects on some video game moments that gave him the good feels 💙 Spilt or Steal is a soci…
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How do you game when you're under the weather, the Xbox Adaptive Controller, and what do you get when you have a ball, two goals, and toasters? Toasterball of course! ❤️ Thom discusses how he scratches his gaming itches while under the weather 💚 The Xbox Adaptive Controller is designed for people with disabilities to help make user input for video …
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