Ep 6. The Take Over
- August 8, 2007
- 21 min
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(22)
In Code Monkeys season 1 episode 6, titled "The Take Over," the team at GameaVision continues to struggle with the challenges of video game development. CEO and sociopath Dave is convinced that the company needs to acquire their main competitor, an idea that is met with skepticism by the rest of the team.
Meanwhile, Jerry, one of the programmers, is dealing with his own crisis. He's recently broken up with his girlfriend and is struggling to move on. In an attempt to distract himself, he becomes obsessed with a new game console that he's been tasked with testing, much to the annoyance of his coworker, Dave's lackey Dean.
As tensions rise at the company, Dave's plan to acquire their competitor begins to take shape. The team is tasked with creating a game to showcase their company's superiority, but struggle to come up with any good ideas. That is, until the new console Jerry has been testing proves to be a game-changer.
Things go downhill from there as Dave's plan takes a dark turn and the team's loyalty to each other is tested. The episode ultimately explores themes of success, loyalty, and the dangers of unchecked power.
Overall, Code Monkeys season 1 episode 6 offers up a mix of raunchy humor and biting satire, with some unexpected twists and turns along the way. Fans of the show will appreciate the continued development of the characters and the exploration of some of the darker aspects of the video game industry.