A long-awaited indie finally lands—and Triple Click sounds impressed
This preview is based on the episode’s published notes, not the full audio. Triple Click centers on Yacht Club’s Mina the Hollower, framing it as a major success after six years of development and a possible Game of the Year contender, with side chats on Subnautica 2, Doomguy, and the New York Knicks.
*This is a preview based only on the published show notes, not a recap of the full episode.* If you’re curious whether *Mina the Hollower* is worth your time, this episode looks like a strong pick. According to the notes, Kirk, Maddy, and Jason devote the main discussion to Yacht Club Games’ newly released title, which they describe in very enthusiastic terms after a six-year development cycle. The biggest hook is the comparison point: the game is said to blend elements of *Zelda*, *Castlevania*, and *Bloodborne*, suggesting a conversation focused on how those influences come together and why the result works. The notes also position *Mina the Hollower* as more than just a solid release—they call it “a winner” and even a “Game of the Year contender.” If you like hearing critics dig into why a highly anticipated game succeeds, that alone may be reason to queue this one up. Beyond the main topic, the episode includes the show’s “One More Thing” segment: Kirk brings *Subnautica 2*, Maddy brings *Doomguy* by John Romero, and Jason brings the New York Knicks. The links section also hints at some broader industry context around Yacht Club, Bungie, and *Subnautica 2*, plus music credits tied to composer Jake “Virt” Kaufman. So even from the notes, this looks like an episode with one big game discussion and a few side roads for listeners who enjoy industry chatter and personal recommendations.
About this episode
<p>It's finally here: after six years of development, Yacht Club's Mina the Hollower has arrived. And it's a winner. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason burrow into the crevasses of this new Game of the Year contender, which smashes Zelda, Castlevania and Bloodborne to great success.</p> <p><strong>One More Thing:</strong></p> <p>Kirk: Subnautica 2</p> <p>Maddy: Doomguy by John Romero</p> <p>Jason: The New York Knicks</p> <p><strong>LINKS:</strong></p> <p>Jason on <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-02/creator-of-hit-game-shovel-knight-is-at-make-or-break-moment?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3OTkxMzA0MywiZXhwIjoxNzgwNTE3ODQzLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUNk41RDBLR0NURlkwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.V6vR8B-hXGfmQ3qaWtfL3Fl2XkPBPiHHliha75jWd9I" rel="noopener noreferrer">Yacht Club Games’ “make-or-break” moment</a></p> <p>Jason on Bungie planning layoffs <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-21/bungie-plans-layoffs-after-ending-destiny-2-development?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3OTkxMzA3MSwiZXhwIjoxNzgwNTE3ODcxLCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJURkVUVjJLSUpIOTIwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.dyEDQjsMipJK9AKuQvNGZlvvXee56QWV-bLUdokb1cg" rel="noopener noreferrer">after ending <i>Destiny 2</i></a></p> <p>Jason on the <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-16/judge-says-krafton-must-rehire-fired-subnautica-ceo?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc3OTkxMzEwNSwiZXhwIjoxNzgwNTE3OTA1LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUQzA0M0JLSVVQVUIwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJCMUVBQkI5NjQ2QUM0REZFQTJBRkI4MjI1MzgyQTJFQSJ9.nk5k5KtTn64TfywA_Fehnu1uRhFVGSitYdoECaSCvYo" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subnautica 2 drama</a></p> <p>Clips from the Mina The Hollower OST composed by Jake “Virt” Kaufman</p> <p>Jake Kafuman’s <a href="https://kindofbloop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">8-bit recreation</a> of “Freddie Freeloader” from <i>Kind of Blue</i></p> <p>And his </p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xFhULStbkQ" rel="noopener noreferrer">collaboration with Tommy Pedrini</a></p> <p> on the Final Fantasy Opera House sequence for OCRemix</p> <p><p>Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at <a href="https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick" target="_blank"><strong>https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick</strong></a></p><p><strong>🚀 SUPPORT TRIPLE CLICK:</strong><br><a href="https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick">Join Maximum Fun</a> | <a href="https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=last">Buy TC Merch</a></p><p>💬 JOIN <a href=" http://discord.gg/tripleclickpod">THE TRIPLE CLICK DISCORD</a></p><p>🎮 Triple Click <a href="https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/">Ethics Policy</a></p><p><strong>📱 SOCIALS | @tripleclickpod</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tripleclickpod/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@tripleclickpod">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tripleclickpod">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/tripleclickpod">Twitch</a></p></p>