dotzip

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:56) - It's Next Fest baby
(07:24) - Squeakross
(09:31) - Is This Seat Taken?
(11:52) - The Art of Reflection
(15:15) - Post Trauma
(18:57) - Labyrinth of the Demon King
(21:51) - The Light keeper is Gone
(25:44) - Wanderstop
(33:25) - WaxHeads
(34:41) - Haste Broken Worlds
(38:45) - Cubic Odyssey
(43:23) - Wordatro
(45:27) - Reignbreaker
(46:05) - Kabuto Park
(49:28) - Aethermancer
(52:44) - Unyielder
(57:10) - Hypogea
(59:30) - Demon Tides
(01:03:35) - Monster Train 2
(01:06:33) - Another Round
(01:09:44) - Centum
(01:11:45) - Qualia
(01:15:37) - Neongarten
(01:19:01) - Islands and Trains
(01:20:27) - Koira
(01:24:03) - The Bench
(01:25:54) - Price of Flight
(01:28:28) - Last Report
(01:29:47) - Nomad Idle
(01:33:10) - A Pizza Delivery
(01:36:21) - Moon River
(01:38:27) - Your House
(01:39:56) - Inhuman Resources
(01:42:10) - Solarpunk
(01:46:00) - Run TavernQuest
(01:48:51) - Stellations
(01:53:46) - The King is Watching
(01:57:10) - NITRO GEN OMEGA
(01:57:32) - Beat, Heart, Beat
(01:58:24) - Metro Gravity
(01:59:18) - Genokids
(02:02:40) - If you start playing all of these games now, you'll be done by next Next Fest

Self-Actualizing in Perfect Tides w/ Remy Siu Feb 24, 2025

Today we're talking about Perfect Tides by Three Bees! A game about growing up in a resort town and living a life on the early internet.

Get Perfect Tides on Steam, GOG, or itch! Check out Meredith Gran's other work on her website and follow her on Bluesky! Wishlist Perfect Tides: Station to Station on Steam!!!

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Follow Remy on Bluesky! Check out his work on his website! Check out sunset visitor 斜陽過客's website! Buy 1000xRESIST on Steam or Switch!!!!

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Discussed in the episode

Perfect Tides (Original Soundtrack) by Daniel Kobylarz on bandcamp
Nextel Chirp on YouTube
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton on Drawn and Quarterly

Additional links

Meredith Gran on YouTube
Fireside Chat featuring Meredith Gran and Tony Howard-Arias by Fellow Traveller on YouTube
Meredith Gran Interview | Perfect Tides: Station To Station by Cressup on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - We're renaming Early Access
(00:29) - A normal episode that we are feeling normal about!!!!!!!!!!!
(01:38) - What is Perfect Tides?
(02:57) - Why Remy chose Perfect Tides
(06:24) - Point and Click games
(09:41) - The game is honest
(19:40) - Shilling for Perfect Tides
(21:17) - Perfect Tides by Daniel Kobylarz
(21:53) - Mara's family | Spoilers
(30:50) - Lily | Spoilers
(35:52) - New Reunion by Daniel Kobylarz
(36:20) - Lily | Spoilers
(40:54) - The Narrator | Spoilers
(43:04) - The Jason of it all | Spoilers
(48:06) - Staggle and The Internet | Spoilers
(01:04:14) - Timothy and Judaism | Spoilers
(01:09:38) - Final Fantasy VII Spoilers (for real) | Spoilers
(01:12:38) - Calling out a few more specific things | Spoilers
(01:14:24) - Big Takeaways
(01:15:01) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:19:46) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:22:16) - Remy's Big Takeaway
(01:29:14) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:33:57) - That's Perfect Tides!
(01:34:17) - Thank you Remy!
(01:36:04) - Thank you so much for listening<3
(01:37:15) - Tides Punk by Daniel Kobylarz

Deploying Hole in Donut County Feb 17, 2025

Today we're talking about Donut County by Ben Esposito! A game about delivering donuts(?) and hanging out in a hole underneath your town with everyone that hates you.

Buy Donut County on Steam, Playstation, Xbox (also available with Gamepass), GoG, the App Store, or Google Play! Check out Ben Esposito's other work on his website!

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Discussed in the episode

Donut County (Original Soundtrack) by Daniel Koestner on album.link
I can't stop pretending to be a sink hole by Joshua Rivera for The Week

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Welcome to dotRANT
(01:47) - AJ, Kim, Chase, and Gerald are here once again!
(04:03) - What is Donut County?
(13:18) - Talking about the whole Hole-game | Spoilers
(16:29) - Surprise it's about capitalism!!! | Spoilers
(20:59) - Good levels and mechanics | Spoilers
(25:00) - Big Takeaways
(25:22) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(30:15) - Freak games
(31:18) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(35:11) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(39:01) - That IS the podcast

Emerging from the Loam in worm girlfriend dating simulator w/ Robin Bea Feb 10, 2025

Today we're talking about worm girlfriend dating simulator by Christine Mi! A game about waking up as a worm and flinging yourself wildly around someone else's apartment.

Download or play worm girlfriend dating simulator on itch! Check out Christine Mi's other games on itch, and check out her other work on her website!

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Listen to Girl Mode!

Follow Robin on Bluesky!

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Discussed in the episode

Yuki's Palpitating, Passionate, Phenomenal, and quite frankly Proficient quest for a (hot) girlfriend!!! by milkky on itch.io
Pixel Puzzle Makeout League by Rude Ghost by Rude Ghost on itch.io
Hatoful Boyfriend by Mediatonic and Hato Moa on Steam
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator by Game Grumps on Steam
the mountain is as it always was by Christine Mi on itch.io
monarch by Christine Mi on itch.io

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Kim I swear it was a joke I love you so much
(00:29) - Not your father's guest spot
(03:07) - What is worm girlfriend dating simulator (NOT PORN)
(05:00) - Worms can't commit time theft
(05:34) - The controls are the main antagonist of the game
(08:33) - It's hard bein a worm that everyone thinks is cute
(10:23) - More like SOILers | Spoiler
(13:01) - No spoilers, just worm facts
(14:44) - Anyway back to the ending | Spoilers
(16:26) - Spoilers for Yuki's Palpitating, Passionate, Phenomenal, and Quite Frankly Proficient Quest for a Hot Girlfriend
(18:19) - Spoilers for Pixel Puzzle Makeout League
(19:34) - More dating sims
(25:31) - Christine Mi's other games
(27:39) - Big Takeaways
(27:52) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(29:07) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(31:03) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(33:30) - Wow we talked about the video game!

Broadcasting Live! in VOID 1680 AM Feb 03, 2025

☕You can hear AJ's entire VOID 1680 AM playthrough/broadcast on our Kofi page for just $5!☕
If you just want to listen to the playlists of music from Kim and AJ's playthroughs you can follow the links down below!

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Today we're talking about VOID 1680 AM by Bannerless Games! A game about making a playlist and deep music library introspection.

Get VOID 1680 AM digtally on itch and physically on Bannerless Games' shop! Check out Bannerless Games' other work on itch and follow Ken Lowery on Bluesky!

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Discussed in the episode

VOID 1680 AM stream archive playlist on YouTube
A Science Odyssey: Radio Transmission: FM vs AM on PBS.org
Kim's playlist
AJ's playlist

Additional links

Bannerless Games on YouTube
Bannerless Games on Linktree

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Name me a problem eating a bagel coulnd't fix. I'll wait.
(01:18) - Shoutout to the Gerald-heads
(02:19) - What is VOID1680 AM
(08:22) - Surprise! You've been listening to music for a long time!
(13:20) - The game felt different
(18:09) - Kim's playthrough
(34:22) - AJ's playthrough
(01:00:40) - Fun game!!
(01:01:04) - Big Takeaways
(01:01:09) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:02:09) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:03:39) - Tell us about things on our website!?

Delving into the Cookieverse in Nested Jan 27, 2025

☕The member version of this episode has an extra TEN MINUTES of pre-show conversation. To hear the whole convo you can back on Kofi for just $5/month!☕

Today we're talking about Nested by Ortiel! A game about opening menus and finding God. This game was suggest be Amet! Thank you Amet!

Play Nested in your browser! Keep up with Ortiel on their website!

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Discussed in the episode

Cookie Clicker
'Eggman Game' Full Sketch | I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson on YouTube
Powers of Ten™ (1977) by Eames Office LLC on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Stray Kids and local holidays
(01:55) - To learn more about the mummer's day parade join our Kofi! (or search it up I guess)
(03:10) - Yaaaaaay...
(03:51) - What is Nested?
(05:25) - Shoutout to Amet!
(06:30) - Have we all played Cookie Clicker?
(08:22) - Nested.
(13:07) - Time to get existential
(21:13) - Who are WE?
(24:36) - Zooming out
(26:15) - Time for Controversy
(32:05) - You gotta shift focus to see the beauty of the universe. Wow.
(33:52) - A shipment of Big Takeaways is arriving
(34:30) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(35:04) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(37:41) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(39:47) - Thank you Amet!!
(39:56) - Cookie Clicker check-in
(41:09) - Thank you for listening!

Sleeping to the Beat in Melatonin Jan 20, 2025

Today we're talking about Melatonin by half asleep games! A game about trying to sleep and dreaming in triplet rhythms.

Get Melatonin on Steam, Switch, or PS5! Keep up with half asleep on their website! Follow them on Bluesky!

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Discussed in the episode

Technology by cademakesmusic on YouTube
Melatonin 2xLP on iam8bit

Additional links

Melatonin Deluxe OST on the streaming platform of your choice

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - An onslaught of disease and sponsors
(02:15) - What is Melatonin
(03:39) - We've got rhythm (and accessibility options)
(08:17) - Levels that got us
(15:50) - Is there a story?
(22:44) - Are there *ever* stories?
(25:30) - The game is good!
(29:09) - Woops we're still goin
(30:03) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(35:26) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(38:53) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(40:55) - Another zippy in the pants!

Fishing for Forgiveness in Lake Minnewaska Jan 13, 2025

Today we're talking about Lake Minnewaska by Bait Shack! A game about fishing and avoidance!

Get Lake Minnewaska for FREE on Steam!

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Discussed in the episode

The Worst Game Jam on the TWG Discord server!
- In the TWG server, navigate to the "GAMES FORUMS" category, go to the "games-events" forum, and join "The Worst Game Jam (Jan 11-19 2025)"
Gamers with only little time curator list on Steam
WE ARE INDIEDEV! BAIT SHACK by Heart of Neon on YouTube
USC Games publisher list on Steam

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Check out the Worst Game Jam!!!
(01:10) - Kim is surprised
(02:57) - What is Lake Minnewaska?
(05:46) - Student games
(13:14) - Okay, it's spoiler time
(24:37) - Big Takeaways
(24:55) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(26:13) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(31:55) - Thanks for listening!

Kim of the Year 2024! | RAM #6 Jan 10, 2025

On this RAM, Kim ranks her top 10 Games of 2024! Bet you’ll never guess what #1 is…

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Welcome to the Kim of the Year!
(00:21) - KOTY '24: Fuck it, we ball
(02:47) - KOTY #10
(04:11) - KOTY #9
(05:03) - KOTY #8
(06:12) - KOTY #7
(06:22) - KOTY #6
(07:38) - KOTY #5
(09:43) - KOTY #4
(13:10) - KOTY #3
(14:23) - KOTY #2
(16:08) - 1000xRESIST, duh
(16:32) - Honorable mentions
(22:34) - Thank you for caring!

Building the Best Street in Minami Lane Jan 06, 2025

Today we're talking about Minami Lane by Doot and Blibloop! A game about the creating utopia one boba shop at a time, and highlighting the flaws of milquetoast politics!

Get Minami Lane on Steam or Switch! Keep up with Cozy Game Pal's work on their website!

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Discussed in the episode

The Overton Window on Wikipedia

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - The children yearn for overcooked poultry
(00:57) - Happy New Zip!
(02:36) - What is Minami Lane
(05:59) - Please lord let this come to mobile
(09:34) - How this fits into the management genre
(18:17) - How this fits into real life city management
(24:53) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(28:01) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(29:46) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(34:46) - Chase 2028: Building fucking trains already
(36:13) - Thanks for listening!

Zip of the Year 2024! Dec 30, 2024

Today we're talking about 28 video games by a bunch of different people! Join us as we arbitrarily draft all the games we've played this year! Thank you so much for listening! See you next year!!!!!

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Discussed in the episode

video game.

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Bubblegut
(01:05) - Welcome to Zip of the Year!
(02:05) - What is ZOTY?
(04:37) - Solving a numbers problem
(08:20) - More rules
(09:29) - Let's ado it
(09:37) - There will be mostly no spoilers!!!!!
(09:50) - You guys ever hear of video game?
(10:08) - Chase's #1
(13:20) - Kim's #1
(16:37) - AJ's #1
(21:00) - AJ's #2
(24:09) - Kim's #2
(26:49) - Chase's #2
(30:30) - fart.piss check-in #1
(31:29) - Chase's #3
(37:46) - Kim's #3
(41:00) - AJ's #3
(41:59) - SURPRISE fart.piss update #2
(42:20) - AJ's #3
(46:05) - AJ's #4
(47:57) - Kim's #4
(52:05) - Chase's #4
(54:57) - Chase's #5
(59:23) - Kim's #5
(01:02:52) - fart.piss check-in #3
(01:03:07) - AJ's #5
(01:08:06) - AJ's #6
(01:12:28) - Kim's #6
(01:15:20) - Chase's #6
(01:18:18) - Chase's #7
(01:23:06) - INTERMISSION
(01:25:57) - Kim's #7
(01:30:03) - AJ's #7
(01:39:32) - AJ's #8
(01:41:27) - fart.piss mini
(01:41:43) - AJ's #8
(01:42:03) - Kim's #8
(01:45:05) - Chase's #8
(01:48:51) - Chase's #9
(01:52:31) - Kim's #9
(01:55:47) - AJ's #9
(01:59:35) - The baby
(02:01:30) - That's all of em!
(02:03:26) - Big Takeaways
(02:10:38) - See you next year!!!

[PUBLIC PREVIEW] Call of Doty 1 feat. Call of Duty 1, 2, and 3 Dec 23, 2024

This episode is brought you by our Kofi members! To hear the entire episode head over to our kofi page and become a member for as little as $5!

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Today we're talking about Call of Duty 1, 2, and 3 by infinity ward and Treyarch! Games about the horrors of war and how cool it is to be the guy that wins the war.

Discussed in the episode

How Call of Duty turned war into a circus by Pat Gill for Polygon on YouTube
anti-war films don't exist. by It's Just Cinema on YouTube
Quote from Grant Collier of Infinity Ward about Call of Duty 2 in this piece on IGN
The Games Behind Your Government's Next War by People Make Games on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Secret eagle
(00:29) - Welcome to Call of Doty!!!
(00:51) - Thank you to our kofi members!!!!!!!!
(02:26) - So Call of Duty...
(11:40) - Setting the stage
(13:08) - Call of Duty
(32:15) - Call of Duty 2
(47:50) - Hear the full episode on our Kofi page!

Being Looked At in Fear the Spotlight Dec 16, 2024

🚨CONTENT WARNING FOR GROOMING AND IMPLIED ASSAULT OF MINORS🚨

Today Kim and AJ are talking about Fear the Spotlight by Cozy Game Pals! A game about the horrors of being perceived and the joys of being perceived.

Get Fear the Spotlight on Steam, Switch, Xbox, or Playstation! Keep up with Cozy Game Pal's work on their website!

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Discussed in the episode

Blumhouse Games website
I couldn't find a link to the exact quote that Kim brings up, so here's the Woman of the Hour Rotten Tomatoes page. You can watch the movie on Netflix
Fear The Spotlight Review - Blumhouse's First Video Game Is Best Enjoyed As An Intro To Horror by Mark Delaney for Gamespot

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - dotNog
(01:29) - Ringo's here!
(03:57) - What is Fear the Spotlight?
(07:54) - Why do we come to horror games?
(11:49) - How this game is scary
(14:09) - Talking about the puzzles briefly
(16:26) - Fearing the Spoilerlight | Spoilers
(38:12) - ??? | Spoilers
(54:25) - The ending | Spoilers
(57:25) - Big Takeaways
(57:43) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(58:51) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:01:26) - Cool

"Taking Responsibility" in Mouthwashing Dec 09, 2024

🚨CONTENT WARNINGS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT, SUICIDE, ALCOHOL ABUSE, BODY HORROR, AND HALLUCINATIONS🚨

Today Chase and AJ are talking about Mouthwashing by Wrong Organ! A game about taking responsibility by completely ignoring the thing that you did wrong and also shipping. This game was suggested by Brady AND Hare! Thanks Brady and Hare!

Get Mouthwashing on Steam! Keep up with Wrong Organ's work on their website!

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Discussed in the episode

Tulpar on Wikipedia

Additional Links

You Are Missing the Point of Mouthwashing. by AlleyDreamer on YouTube
Anya in the Eyes of MOUTHWASHING || Wrong Organ analysis by stigmatawood on YouTube
This Horror Game Hates You | Mouthwashing Analysis by Catharsis on YouTube
Mouthwashing and Capitalism - An Analysis by unajoy on YouTube
I Hope This Hurts: Mouthwashing Through A Disabled Lens by Jim Sterling on YouTube
Dead pixel scene (animated) by Hero DZN on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Video Games: The Musical
(01:52) - Shoutout to Brady and Hare for the rec!!!
(04:20) - What is Mouthwashing?
(06:40) - I hope this hurts
(10:24) - Generally talking about the game
(13:29) - Listen to Girl Mode's ep!
(17:05) - CW: sexual assault, suicide, alcohol abuse, body horror, hallucinations
(18:26) - The game is a lot | Spoilers
(55:00) - What is a Big Takeaway?
(56:02) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(58:50) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:06:00) - Video games!
(01:09:07) - Wrapping up

Rebuilding in The Yawhg Dec 02, 2024

Today Kim and AJ are talking about The Yawhg by Damian Sommer and Emily (E.M.) Carroll! A game about impending doom and how we can all help each other recover in the aftermath. This game was suggested by Lou! Thanks Lou!

Get The Yawhg on Steam! Check out Damian Sommers' other work on their website! Check out E.M. Carrol's other work on their website!

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Discussed in the episode

The Yawhg EP by Ryan Roth, Halina Heron on bandcamp

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - More like Godzilla Plus Ass amirite?
(01:02) - Shoutout to Lou for this rec!
(01:56) - What is The Yawhg?
(04:40) - Techincally you can play this game together
(06:34) - We played separately
(08:59) - The stats and events
(13:47) - 'The Yawgh' by Emily Carroll
(16:32) - The "best" ending | Spoilers
(18:59) - The random events | Spoilers
(23:45) - CW: Mention of suicide | Spoilers
(25:05) - The writing can be DARK | Spoilers
(28:03) - That's it tbh!
(29:29) - Big Takeaways
(29:41) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(33:40) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(36:48) - You cannot do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good that you can do!!!!!!!!!!!
(37:30) - Wrapping up

Attacking and Dethroning God in Slay The Princess Nov 18, 2024

Today we're talking about Slay the Princess by Black Tabby Games! A love story about the death of the author and the death of YOU. This game was suggested by Brady! Thanks Brady!!

Get Slay the Princess on itch.io, Steam, Switch, Playstation and Xbox! Check out Black Tabby Games' other work on their website!

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Discussed in the episode

Gaslight, Gatekeep, Goddess by Girl Mode
Dimension 20: Neverafter Trailer
Ferdinand von Aegir - Works | Archive of Our Own
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Book Series on thriftbooks.com
Slay the Princess (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brandon Boone on bandcamp

Other links

What's the deal with Slay the Princess? by Katie and Catburger on YouTube
How The Pristine Cut Makes Slay the Princess Even Better by Zuldim on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Submit your egg pics on the Discord
(00:41) - Egg the Princess
(01:43) - What is Slay the Princess?
(02:47) - This game is hard to not spoil
(08:23) - The voice acting, the writing, the music, the art: it's all good!!!!!!!!!
(11:19) - Chase elaborates | Spoilers
(14:41) - Storytelling and expectations | Spoilers
(19:37) - Checking in | Spoilers
(24:26) - Who is the narrator? | Spoilers
(27:25) - Stories that stuck out | Spoilers
(37:20) - More things we like | Spoilers
(39:36) - What'd you do? | Spoilers
(42:37) - What do we make of the narrator/player relationship | Spoilers
(53:38) - Big Takeaways
(53:41) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(56:54) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(59:03) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:02:44) - We're excited to play more!!!
(01:04:48) - Wrapping up

Finding Witches in Daemonologie Nov 11, 2024

🚨CW: Discussions of medieval torture from 15:50 to 17:21! Check the timecodes in the show notes to skip it if you need<33333🚨

Today Chase and Kim are talking about Daemonologie by katanalevy! A game about hunting for witches and doing unspeakable things for a big bag of shiny, shiny gold. This game was suggested by Peter! Thanks Peter!!

Get Daemonologie on itch.io or Steam! Check out katanalevy's other work on itch.io!

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Discussed in the episode

Daemonologie (the book) by King James VI on Wikipedia
What We Don't Talk About in "Spec Ops The Line" by Jacob Geller on YouTubeOther links

Other links

Post from the dev about design choices and story on Steam (shoutout to Peter for providing this!)

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Listen to Chase and Kim on Press Start!

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - You miss 100% of the intros you don't record
(01:19) - Welcome to dotchim
(01:53) - Shoutout to Peter for the rec!
(02:42) - What is Daemonologie?
(05:21) - Historical background
(07:13) - There's torture in this game
(10:50) - Time to talk about being a torturer | Spoilers
(15:50) - CW: Specific discussion of torture | Spoilers
(17:21) - Just torturin' my way around town | Spoilers
(19:08) - Fish your witch | Spoilers
(25:43) - So yeah
(26:03) - Big Takeaways
(26:10) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(27:00) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(36:12) - Wrapping up

Playing Video Games from Steam NextFest Nov 04, 2024

Today we're talking about DEMOS by many people!

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Discussed in the episode

Urban Myth Dissolution Center
- This image
30 Birds
Rogue Flight
- On Xbox
- On Switch
Miro
Hail to the Rainbow
Luma Island
Sorry We're Closed
Silly Polly Beast
Beastieball
Mandragora
Scarlet Deer Inn
The Edge of Allegoria
- Play WEBFISHING instead
MainFrames
Neon Blood
LiDAR Exploration Program
Keep Driving
Silicon Wasteland
Set Yourself on Fire
Star Vaders
Mycelium
Toads of the Bayou

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Does Bowser is horny?
(01:14) - What's that turtle compensating for?
(02:16) - It's NextFest (two weeks ago) baby!
(07:44) - Getting into it
(08:12) - Urban Myth Dissolution Center
(12:16) - 30 Birds
(14:39) - Rogue Flight
(18:14) - Miro
(21:08) - Hail to the Rainbow
(27:00) - Luma Island
(32:42) - Sorry We're Closed
(34:40) - Silly Polly Beast
(37:34) - Beastieball
(42:17) - Mandragora
(45:43) - Scarlet Deer Inn
(48:42) - The Edge of Allegoria
(55:10) - MainFrames
(58:25) - Neon Blood
(01:03:12) - LiDAR Exploration Program
(01:06:50) - Keep Driving
(01:11:05) - Silicon Wasteland
(01:14:30) - Set Yourself on Fire
(01:21:13) - Star Vaders
(01:26:05) - Mycelium
(01:30:46) - Toads of the Bayou
(01:35:00) - Video games????
(01:36:02) - It's the outro!

Fulfilling Our Promise in Signalis w/ Girl Mode Oct 28, 2024

Today we're joined by Robin and Willa from Girl Mode to talk about Signalis by rose-engine! A game about pursuing love even if it means you die like 400 times in the process.

Get Signalis on Steam, Switch, Xbox, or Playstation!

Listen to Girl Mode! Check out their linktree!

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Discussed in the episode

A Complete Story Breakdown of SIGNALIS by Indie Xplorer on YouTube
'Signalis' review: The best horror game of 2022 by Willa Rowe for Inverse
One Year Later, This Indie Darling Did Horror Better Than Any Game in 2023 by Willa Rowe for Inverse
Eugen Bracht on Wikipedia
ACTION BUTTON REVIEWS Tokimeki Memorial by Action Button on YouTube
SIGNALIS (Video Game) tag on Archive of Our Own (Ao3)

Some Signalis fics (18+)

Keep Breathing by ThrowawayMae
Buckle up, we’re going for a ride! by OlivEfni
A Life With You by DrMajalis

Other links

A Complete Story Breakdown of SIGNALIS | Part 2 by Indie Xplorer on YouTube
SIGNALIS content warnings on rose-engine's website
SIGNALIS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) by Cicada Sirens & 1000 Eyes on bandcamp

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - It's bar time baby
(00:35) - Willa and Robin are here!!!
(01:52) - What is Signalis?
(03:40) - Previous experience and first impressions
(13:21) - The game does not talk down to you | General Discussion
(19:28) - This game has a fandom
(21:55) - SPOILER WARNING!!! FULL GAME SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
(22:14) - Jumping down the elevator shaft | Spoilers
(36:47) - The radio is cool | Spoilers
(46:21) - Chase has a question... | Spoilers
(51:55) - Talking about our endings | Spoilers
(59:53) - The secret ending | Spoilers
(01:09:33) - The eye | Spoilers
(01:11:26) - The game is anti-facist | Spoilers
(01:19:02) - Is this game about US??? | Spoilers
(01:22:11) - Big Takeaways
(01:22:26) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:23:13) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:23:41) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(01:25:31) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:28:16) - Willa's Big Takeaway
(01:29:35) - The moral of the episode
(01:29:44) - Listen to Girl Mode!!!!!
(01:30:58) - Send us fanfics

Finding the You Inside in Psychroma Oct 21, 2024

Today we're talking about Psychroma by Rocket Adrift! A game about being true to yourself even if that means licking mold off of the walls (Disclaimer: Do not like mold off of the walls please).

Get Psychroma on itch.io or Steam! Check out Rocket Adrift's other work on itch.io!

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Discussed in the episode

Order A Pizza: A Visual Novel by Rocket Adrift on itch.io
Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance by Rocket Adrift on itch.io, Steam, and Switch

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - A lil afternoon pick-me-up-and-throw-me-into-the-sky-and-spike-me-back-to-Earth
(01:03) - A successful jumpscare
(01:39) - Some place setting
(02:53) - What is Psychroma?
(05:02) - What we thought about the game | General Discussion
(11:36) - How the game mechanically handles memories
(15:11) - A timeline of events for YOU. NOT FOR CHASE!!! | Spoiler Discussion
(30:35) - The game begins
(48:26) - Feeling for Agatha
(51:41) - Escaping the house
(54:51) - What is the Psychroma?
(57:53) - The end of the game
(01:00:04) - Big Takeaways
(01:00:25) - What AJ thinks the game is saying
(01:01:32) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:03:15) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:05:37) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:07:45) - Neat game
(01:08:35) - Thanks for listening<3

Opening Doors in Anatomy Oct 14, 2024

Today we're talking about Anatomyby Kitty Horrorshow! A game about home ownership and the rooms that do or do not have teeth.

Get Anatomy on itch.io! Check out Kitty Horrorshow's other work on itch.io!

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Discussed in the episode

Control, Anatomy, and the Legacy of the Haunted House by Jacob Geller on YouTube
ANATOMY (kittyhorrorshow) Transcript on Google Docs
Five Nights at Freddy's Lore in Only 8:47:38 | Complete History, Timeline by GiBi's Horror Homestead on YouTube
Jack Black singing about Five Nights at Freddy's on TikTok

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by Chase Allhart
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - A nice pair of evening jeans
(01:17) - What is Anatomy?
(09:04) - Our experiences | Spoilers
(20:47) - Horror is grief | Spoilers
(32:15) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(33:47) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(36:33) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(40:46) - Wrapping up

Getting Abducted in Incident at Grove Lake Oct 07, 2024

Today we're talking about Incident at Grove Lakeby Tooth and Claw! A game about aliens and inevitability.

Get Incident at Grove Lake on itch.io! Check out Tooth and Claw's other work on itch.io!

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Discussed in the episode

That scene from Signs (2002) on YouTube
Art Bell's Ghost to Ghost collection on archive.org
1997-09-11 - Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell - Open Lines with Area 51 Employees Call-in on archive.org
r/backstoriesforgifs on reddit
The Fermi Paradox on Wikipedia
The Drake Equation on Wikipedia
Missing Time by Tooth and Claw on itch.io
Eye of the Duck on your podcatcher of choice!

Additional Links

Was the Art Bell, Area 51 Frantic Caller real, or a hoax? on reddit
This Alien Abduction Horror Game Is Going Viral For Good Reason by Mark Delaney for Gamespot

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by Chase Allhart
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - New dog alert!
(00:29) - Kim is BACK!!!
(01:28) - Welcome to Octoadber!
(04:10) - What is Incident at Grove Lake?
(06:12) - What made us scared of aliens
(09:07) - What is a video game?
(13:34) - It's all spoilers lol
(17:31) - Roll the tape
(29:58) - Do you believe in aliens?
(38:02) - AJ played Missing Time too!
(40:41) - How aliens are scary
(43:22) - Big Takeaways
(44:47) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(47:41) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(50:19) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(52:43) - Disagree with us! Listen to TWG shows! Thanks!!!

Asking the Right Question in Arctic Eggs Sep 30, 2024

Today we're talking about Arctic Eggsby The Water Museum! A game about making eggs and questioning what all this means.

Get Arctic Eggs on Steam.

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Discussed in the episode

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by Chase Allhart
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Be funny! Now!!
(01:29) - Arctic Eggs is the game we played
(02:18) - What is Arctic Eggs?
(08:53) - Oops, too many eggs
(09:38) - Are there even spoilers for this one?
(11:03) - Constraints, cool right?
(16:35) - Recurring eggs | SPOILERS
(26:27) - What is actually going on? | SPOILERS
(29:55) - Port dad | SPOILERS
(35:22) - The Prison | SPOILERS
(39:19) - The Saint of Six Stomachs | SPOILERS
(45:33) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(47:54) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(52:04) - Outro

The Mecha Doesn’t Matter in Lost Among the Starlit Wreckage Sep 23, 2024

Today we're talking about Lost Among the Starlit Wreckageby Seamus Conneely! A game about a dying mech and the person trying to save the pilot trapped inside!

Get Lost Among the Starlit Wreckage on itch.io! Check out Seamus' other games on itch.io!

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Discussed in the episode

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:
{{cha

(00:00) - The fast food triforce
(00:29) - Chase, the unflappable
(01:16) - What is Lost Among the Starlit Wreckage?
(02:27) - Chase's solo experience
(06:14) - Setting the scene
(09:47) - The Ballad of BALLAST and DRYWALL
(33:06) - And... scene!
(33:42) - Chase's solo playthrough
(43:16) - Our feelings about the game
(51:46) - Big Takeaways
(51:51) - AJ's Big Takeaways
(53:16) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(57:42) - Talkin' about mecha fiction
(59:44) - Surprise it's the outro!

Accepting Apathy in Arranger: A Role Puzzling Adventure Sep 16, 2024

🗑️💖WELCOME GIRL MODE TO TWG!!! CHECK THEM OUT!!!💖🗑️

Today we're talking about Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventureby Furniture & Mattress! A game about making rebellion a part of your daily life and our best friend Robby.

Get Arranger on Steam, Switch, Playstation, Epic, or Netflix Games! Check out Furniture & Mattress' website!

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Discussed in the episode

Never Meant by American Football

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Welcome Girl Mode to TWG!
(00:58) - There is no bit in this intro and that is the bit, thank you
(01:36) - Today we're talking about Ferngully
(03:46) - What is Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure?
(05:15) - #FinishThePuzzle | General Discussion
(13:48) - There is a narrative | General Discussion
(21:38) - Midwest Arranger | Spoiler Discussion
(34:40) - Seeing the world | Spoiler Discussion
(01:01:28) - The Full Robby | Spoiler Discussion
(01:10:24) - What if every game was 1000xRESIST? | Spoiler Discussion
(01:24:04) - Taking the elevator | Spoiler Discussion
(01:40:48) - The game is good!! | Spoiler Discussion
(01:45:18) - Big Takeaways
(01:45:39) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:48:00) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:52:20) - AJ's Big Twokaway: The Sequel
(01:54:04) - Taking away to the outro

Redistributing Wealth in The Corruption Within Sep 09, 2024

Today we're talking about The Corruption Within by CosmicVoid! A game about finding your family AND the Book of Secrets.

Get The Corruption Within on itch.io! Check out CosmicVoid's other games on itch.io!

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Discussed in the episode

English diarist Samuel Pepys, article on Wikipedia

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - The Looming Wet.
(00:29) - Not really a "come down" experience
(02:07) - What is The Corruption Within?
(03:38) - Talking about the people and the mansion | General Discussion
(09:29) - The SpoOoOoOky part of the show | Spoiler Discussion
(21:12) - The story starts moving | Spoiler Discussion
(27:39) - CW: CHILD DEATH
(28:38) - Blah blah blah the rest of the story | Spoiler Discussion
(42:50) - Good! | Spoiler Discussion
(45:23) - Big Takeaways
(45:39) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(46:48) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(51:07) - Come shitpost with us!

Bullshitter's Gate 3 | RAM Sep 08, 2024

Kim has so many Tavs in Baldur's Gate 3 that she had no choice but to break out the ol' Bullshit Rank-o-meter and stratify her darlings (and Emilian).

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

Talking for 5 Hours About 1000xRESIST Aug 26, 2024

Today we're talking about 1000xRESIST by sunset visitor 斜陽過客! A game about the human experience and experiencing a collection of dance grooves.

Get 1000xRESIST on Steam or Switch! Check out sunset visitor's website!

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Discussed in the episode

The 1000xRESIST (Original Sountrack) by Drew Redman and Line Katcho on bandcamp
越界/粵界 (transgression/cantosphere) by Hong Kong Exile (Natalie Gan, Milton Lim, Remy Siu) in collaboration with Zoe Lam and Howie Tsui
Nothing Ever Stops Existing by Jacob Geller on YouTube
How Hong Kong caught fire: the story of a radical uprising by Tania Branigan and Lily Kuo for The Guardian
sunset visitor's Remy Siu on 1000xRESIST, protest, game design, and more by Karan Pradhan for The Qun on Substack
What Should You Leave Behind? - 1000xRESIST Review by Matt Horton on YouTube
Depression and post-traumatic stress during major social unrest in Hong Kong: a 10-year prospective cohort study by Ni, Yao, Leung, Yau, Leung, Lun, et al. on The Lancet
Touched Out by Amanda Montei

Other links

1000xRESIST - The Backpack Can't Fit Everything by kiwi on cohost
1000xRESIST Dev Remy Siu On Dark Humour And Games As Art | Developer Interview by Gaming In The Wild on YouTube
A great collection of drawings by Maarika on Twitter
1000xRESIST is a game for a post-2019 Hong Kong protest generation of diaspora children that doesn't exist yet by kastelpls on cohost

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - The Orchard -In Motion- by Drew Redman
(00:59) - Big game in a big package
(02:27) - What is 1000xRESIST?
(04:33) - Who is sunset visitor 斜陽過客?
(12:21) - A totally accurate runtime prediction
(12:48) - HEY PLEASE DON'T SPOIL THIS GAME FOR YOURSELF
(13:46) - There is a Then by Line Katcho
(14:00) - A quick recap of the history of Hong Kong
(26:10) - Watcher by Drew Redman
(26:38) - Welcome to dotxZIP | SPOILERS
(27:35) - Day of the Dance by Drew Redman
(27:53) - Chapter 1 | FULL SPOILERS
(42:55) - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HOP OFF NOW SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(43:10) - Chapter 1 Communion | FULL SPOILERS
(58:44) - The Orchard -At Peace- by Drew Redman
(59:20) - Chapter 2 Orchard | FULL SPOILERS
(01:10:13) - Chapter 2 Communion | FULL SPOILERS
(01:19:18) - Kim starts beating a drum | FULL SPOILERS
(01:28:46) - Chapter 2 Zips | FULL SPOILERS
(01:37:08) - Chapter 3 Orchard | FULL SPOILERS
(01:41:38) - Chapter 3 Communion | FULL SPOILERS
(01:56:49) - Chapter 4 Orchard | FULL SPOILERS
(02:01:50) - Chapter 4 Communion | FULL SPOILERS
(02:14:56) - The Occupants by Line Katcho
(02:15:35) - Chapter 5 Orchard | FULL SPOILERS
(02:18:50) - Chapter 5 Communion | FULL SPOILERS
(02:20:50) - Chapter 6 | FULL SPOILERS
(02:47:01) - Tear Gas by Line Katcho
(02:47:40) - Chapter 7 | FULL SPOILERS
(03:28:23) - Chapter 8 | FULL SPOILERS
(03:41:12) - Stuck on the Tracks by Drew Redman
(03:41:54) - Chapter 9 | FULL SPOILERS
(03:53:44) - The Plan by Line Katcho
(03:54:08) - Chapter X Orchard | FULL SPOILERS
(03:58:47) - Chapter X Communion | FULL SPOILERS
(04:11:45) - Impossible Conversations | FULL SPOILERS
(04:19:55) - A Future Worthwhile | FULL SPOILERS
(04:30:57) - Epilogue | FULL SPOILERS
(04:35:47) - The Orchard -At Rest- by Drew Redman
(04:36:25) - 1000xQUESTIONS
(04:36:47) - From Lex: 1000xALLEGORY
(04:43:48) - From Matt: 1000xNPC
(04:44:09) - From Emily: 1000xCOO
(04:45:47) - From Emily: 1000xDESIRE
(04:52:40) - From Pepsi Nahobino: 1000xCYCLES
(04:55:44) - From Matt: 1000xLESBIAN
(04:55:57) - From Lou: 1000xGENDERxOTHERSxSEQUEL
(04:58:51) - From Rob: 1000xADJECTIVE
(05:00:05) - Hekki grace, listener

Solving 20 Small Mazes in 20 Small Mazes Aug 19, 2024

Today we're talking about 20 Small Mazes by FLEB! A game about 20 mazes that are small and the American five-lined Skink! This game was recommended by Peter!! Suggest a game on our website!

Get 20 Small Mazes FOR FREE on Steam! Check out FLEB's other games on Steam and itch.io!

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Discussed in the episode

The American five-lined Skink on Wikipedia
I'm not going to link to a cloaca explainer, sorry
Wishlist Strange Jigsaws by FLEB on Steam!
The Worst YouTuber Apology Ever by Gabi Belle on YouTube
I Remember Math Blaster by Brendon Bigley
Where is Tom (myspace) now? Instagram!

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Welcome to Talk-o Bell, the premiere Taco Bell menu podcast [NOT SPONSORED]
(00:51) - Too many things happen in this intro for me to pull a single one for the chapter marker, sorry
(02:48) - dotSkink
(04:08) - This game is FREE, gang
(05:01) - What is 20 Small Mazes?
(06:03) - Shoutout to Peter!
(06:19) - It's not JUST mazes | General Discussion
(10:48) - What does it mean to solve a puzzle? | General Discussion
(16:29) - PUZZLES | Spoiler Discussion
(17:51) - Favorite mazes | Spoiler Discussion
(25:56) - Kidz Bop: Puzzle Edition | Spoiler Discussion
(30:30) - 20 Small Takeaways
(30:43) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(33:28) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(35:14) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(38:24) - Thank you Peter!!!!
(40:23) - Warpping up

Confronting Faith in How Fish Is Made Aug 12, 2024

Today we're talking about How Fish Is Made by Wrong Organ! A game about going up or down and whether or not your choice or the belief in that choice really matters in the end! This game was recommended by Adam (Brittlemoon)!! Suggest a game on our website!

Download How Fish Is Made for free on Steam or itch.io! Check out Wrong Organ's upcoming game Mouthwashing!

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Discussed in the episode

AJ and Chase's playthrough on our YouTube channel!
Gross Games about Flesh and Stuff by Jacob Geller on YouTube

Additional links

Our playthrough without commentary<3
Source for That Song in the game on Soundcloud. You know the one. (Thanks Peter for sharing in the Discord!)

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Bottom feeders ONLY
(00:29) - Fish.
(01:02) - What is How Fish is Made?
(02:52) - AJ played the game on video! Check the show notes!
(03:19) - A big thematic conversation | General Discussion
(12:29) - SPLAT it's spoiler time! | Spoiler Dicussion
(42:38) - Big Takeaways
(42:45) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(45:25) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(50:50) - How Zip Is Made
(51:30) - Wrapping up (Shoutout to Adam!)

Having an Experience in Fatum Betula Aug 05, 2024

Today we're talking about Fatum Betula by Bryce Bucher! A game about uhh like... free will and... fricken.... life??? Idk. This game was recommended by Adam (Brittlemoon)!! Suggest a game on our website!

Buy Fatum Betula on Steam or Switch!

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Discussed in the episode

The definition of synecdoche (a word that AJ knew)
Mysteries Under Lake Ophelia on Steam
Pythagoras Bleeds demo on itch
Haunted PS1 Demo Disc 2021 on itch
Death Stranding - Reaching Port Knot City needle drop
Fatum Betula Lore by Doctor Dirck's Lore and Let's Plays on YouTube
Little Alchemy (browser game)

Additional links

Fatum Betula - All Endings/All Achievements by CladMaster Gaming on YouTube
Fatum Betula - Ending Guide Steam Community post by peepeepoopoodumdum
Fatum Betula - Easter Eggs and Secrets by Easter Egg Archive on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Please don't steal my Cracklin' Oat Bran
(00:29) - Welcome to HELL
(02:48) - Shout to Adam (Brittlemoon) for the rec!
(03:32) - What is Fatum Betula?
(06:16) - Vibes | General Discussion
(15:41) - The sense of having had an experience and the endings | General Discussion
(20:43) - The Spoiler Ending | Spoiler Discussion
(38:21) - Big Takeaways
(38:26) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(40:20) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(44:51) - The game is wonderful!
(46:25) - Wrapping up

Capturing Memories in SUMMERHOUSE Jul 29, 2024

Today we're talking about SUMMERHOUSE by Friedemann! A game about Summer houses and houses that exist in the Summer. This game was voted on by our members!! Become a member to vote on games we should play next month!

Buy SUMMERHOUSE on Steam!

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Discussed in the episode

Games that are like SUMMERHOUSE (kinda??)
- Tiny Glade, Monterona, Dystopika
- Cities: Skylines, KidPix, The Incredible Machine
Everywhere by Michelle Branch on YouTube

Boardwalks

Morey's Pier in Wildwood, New Jersey
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, California
Disney's Boardwalk in Disney, Disney

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari and Chase Allhart

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - What do you call a house that is hot?
(00:29) - Chase's Podcasting Challenge 2024
(03:24) - What is SUMMERHOUSE?
(05:24) - Is SUMMERHOUSE a citybuilder? | General Discussion
(11:28) - Is SUMMERHOUSE "about" anything? | General Discussion
(13:35) - Is SUMMERHOUSE Dadaist? | General Discussion
(17:14) - Does SUMMERHOUSE have mechanics? | General Discussion
(19:24) - Is SUMMERHOUSE spoilable? (No) | General Discussion
(19:49) - Our favorite Summer Houses
(29:58) - "A love letter to the feeling of childhood summer holidays."
(49:46) - Big Takeaways
(49:56) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(50:58) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(51:28) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(55:09) - Maybe games are... good?
(57:01) - Thanks to our members for voting for this one!!
(58:15) - Help us hit $100/month and we'll do something SO dumb
(01:00:49) - Wrapping up

Telling Tales in What Remains of Edith Finch Jul 22, 2024

Today we're talking about What Remains of Edith Finch by Giant Sparrow! A game about reading a journal and the demise of a family tree. This game was recommended by Conner! Thanks Conner!

Buy What Remains of Edith Finch everywhere! And check out Giant Sparrow's other game, The Unfinished Swan!

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Discussed in the episode

The YouTube search results for "What Remains of Edith Finch"
The cinematic playthrough that AJ watched from 【XCV//】on YouTube
What The Viewmaster Stereoscope looks like
Game Theory: The Curse is a LIE! (Edith Finch) by The Game Theorists on YouTube [sorry... - AJ]

Additional stuff

The Villain of Edith Finch from Joseph Anderson on YouTube
An Ode to the Cannery Level from What Remains of Edith Finch from Super Bunnyhop on YouTube
How Edith Finch Handles Death from Jacob Geller on YouTube
What Remains of Edith Finch's family curse is ambiguity done right by Noelle Warner for Destructoid

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari and Chase Allhart

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Metal Gear Solid: Twin Chase
(00:29) - How to get us to do something stupid
(03:34) - We are doing something SMART today
(04:19) - Check out the Low Key Video Game Club on the TWG Discord!
(06:12) - What is What Remains of Edith Finch?
(07:56) - How we played the game | General Discussion
(14:10) - How we feel about this game | General Discussion
(23:05) - What IS What Remains of Edith Finch???? | Spoiler Discussion
(25:27) - The history of the Finch family | Spoiler Discussion
(33:28) - The story of Molly Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(40:05) - Edie's room | Spoiler Discussion
(41:46) - Calvin & Sam's Room | Spoiler Discussion
(42:37) - The story of Calvin Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(46:30) - The story of Barbara Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(55:56) - The story of Walter Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(59:39) - Some more Edith time | Spoiler Discussion
(01:02:11) - The story of Sam Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(01:07:26) - The story of Gregory Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(01:14:10) - The story of Gus Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(01:16:34) - Some of Dawn Finch's story | Spoiler Discussion
(01:17:44) - The story of Milton Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(01:19:31) - The story of Lewis Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(01:29:53) - The story of Edith Finch (or at least what remains of it lmao) | Spoiler Discussion
(01:34:02) - Does this game 'get away with it"?
(01:40:06) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:44:27) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:47:58) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:51:51) - Outro

Hunting for Bindy in Notorious Jul 15, 2024

Today we're talking about Notorious by Jacob Price! A game about bounty hunting in space featuring Sol's Search for Bindy and Amurrsa's Quest for the Perfect Scrap Crawler.

Buy Notorious on itch! And check out Always Checkers' other work on itch!

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Discussed in the episode

The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel by Jenny Nicholson on YouTube
71. Back Up On Those Corners, Yoda Is (AMCA Goes to the Galactic Starcruiser) from A More Civilized Age on your podcatcher of choice

Additional stuff

Outsiders, an expansion for Notorious on itch

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Happy Solstice to Shrek
(00:29) - Kim gets cancelled
(01:52) - What is Notorious?
(03:17) - General impressions | General Discussion
(07:21) - Touching on the loop and general story stuff
(15:53) - Chase's Nomad | Spoiler Discussion
(18:44) - Kim's Nomad | Spoiler Discussion
(24:03) - Our targets | Spoiler Discussion
(27:47) - Story highlights | Spoiler Discussion
(28:19) - Sol Starlander's story | Spoiler Discussion
(45:26) - Amurrsa's story | Spoiler Discussion
(01:09:39) - Worldbuilding | Spoiler Discussion
(01:11:07) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:17:11) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:22:09) - We're talking about Star Wars now
(01:35:43) - Thank you for listening to this podcast episode about the TTRPG Notorious available now on itch.io

Being Seen in Lookouts Jul 08, 2024

Yeeeeehawwww!!! We're kickin' off Outlaw Summer with Lookouts by Marble Claws! A game about makin' new friends and then kissin' 'em!

Check out Lookouts FOR FREE on itch! Check out Marble Claws' page on itch for updates! Follow Hawky, Col, and Jamie online!

Discussed in the episode

The Gay Western Jam version of Lookouts
Lookouts OST on bandcamp

Additional links

The Marble Claws merch store on bigcartel

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - dotzip: The 4D Sound Experience
(00:30) - IT'S OUTLAW SUMMER PARDNER!
(02:39) - What is Lookouts?
(13:23) - The story? It's good! | Spoiler Discussion
(01:38:25) - The game is so good!!! | Spoiler Discussion
(01:38:36) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:39:23) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:40:44) - Stray thoughts
(01:42:34) - Tyin' this one up like strips o' jerky over the smokin' fire

Letting Yourself Feel It in Gris Jul 01, 2024

Today we're talking about Gris by Nomada Studio! A game about colors and grief!

Buy Gris on Steam, Xbox (also on Gamepass), Playstation, and Switch! And check out Nomada Studio's website!!

Discussed in the episode

Neva Reveal Trailer
Gris (Original Game Soundtrack) by Berlinist
Gris is about the fear we live with, and finding voice to defeat it by Charlie Hall for Polygon
Gris review - an evocative, ethereal experience you don't want to miss by Vikki Blake for Eurogamer

Additional stuff

Gris: An Exercise in Self-Empathy by Shelby Carleton for Game Developer

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Time to watch :)
(00:45) - Why does the energy smell weird in here?
(04:02) - What is Gris?
(06:30) - Our Experience | General Discussion
(13:50) - The metaphor being right in front of you | General Discussion
(17:57) - Spoiler Discussion
(18:03) - Mechanics & Metaphors | Spoiler Discussion
(20:52) - Some Story Beats | Spoiler Discussion
(36:09) - Star Imagery | Spoiler Discussion
(38:54) - The Hidden Cutscene | Spoiler Discussion
(41:49) - How To Interpret A Turtle | Spoiler Discussion
(43:53) - Some AJ Bullet Points | Spoiler Discussion
(47:47) - The Gravity Level | Spoiler Discussion
(52:13) - Big Takeaways
(52:33) - AJ's Big Takeaway (kind of)
(53:08) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(54:07) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(56:20) - AJ's Big Takeaway (reprise)
(57:10) - Wrapping Up

What if video games had wings and stuff (idk) | RAM Jun 28, 2024

Kim and AJ are talking even more about Exquisite Biome because Kim used it to make some monsters for a D&D one-shot! Also we talk about more demos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Discussed in the episode

Exquisite Biome on itch
Follow us on Twitch!!!
10 Dead Doves
Fruitbus
Arranger: A Role Puzzle Adventure
Deep Sleep Labyrinth
Afterlove EP
LOK Digital
LOK physical!
Techno Banter
Why I'll Never Finish Papers, Please by Matt Horton on YouTube
Zen Garden
Rubato
Star Trucker

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Any of these Zippers ever pop out of the wall...
(00:41) - More Exquisite Biome!
(13:11) - We have a Twitch Channel!
(14:04) - 10 Dead Doves
(15:00) - Fruitbus
(16:29) - Arranger: A Role Puzzling Adventure
(17:02) - Deep Sleep Labyrinth
(17:55) - Afterlove EP
(19:24) - LOK Digital
(23:08) - Techno Banter
(29:18) - Zen Garden
(30:57) - Rubato
(31:48) - Star Trucker
(32:31) - Random Access Midnight

Making Nature Docs in Exquisite Biome Jun 24, 2024

Today we're talking about Exquisite Biome by Caro Asercion with art by Si F Sweetman! A game about making ecosystems and the weird little weirdos that occupy them.

Buy Exquisite Biome on itch! And check out Caro Asercions itch page and Si F Sweetman's portfolio site!

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Discussed in the episode

The Exquisite Beast project by Evan Dahm and Yuko Ota
Flora and Fauna of the Uncanny Valley by Golden Brown
The Scavenger's Reign OST by Nicolas Snyder
The Crown of Thorns starfish
i'm sorry did you say street magic by Caro Asercion

Additional stuff

Exquisite Biome: A Tabletop Nature Doc by A.A. Voigt on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - The lawn mowing bit was in fact the funniest thing from the last five minutes
(00:29) - Sleepycast
(01:33) - What is Exquisite Biome?
(07:28) - Our weird little guys
(08:56) - Kim's Exquisite Biome
(21:18) - AJ's Exquisite Biome
(32:52) - The game is fun!!!!
(34:19) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(35:47) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(39:33) - A little episode for little guys!!!

Living a Little Life in Wide Ocean Big Jacket Jun 17, 2024

Pack up your Glowbones! Today we're talking about Wide Ocean Big Jacket by Turnfollow!! A game about camping, what it means to care about another person, and the most important ingredient in a hot dog.

Buy Wide Ocean Big Jacket on Steam, Switch or check your itch bundles!! And check out Turnfollow's other projects on itch and follow them on Bluesky!

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Discussed in the episode

Traffic of our stage: Why Waiting for Godot? by Normand Berlin for The Massachusetts Review, 1999

Additional stuff

Wide Ocean Big Jacket Complete Soundtrack available on itch
What Is Wide Ocean Big Jacket Really About? by Chris On Videogames for Medium

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Yerba Mate: War of 1812
(00:30) - NOT a VR farming sim
(03:51) - What is Wide Ocean Big Jacket
(06:16) - How to talk generally about this game | General Discussion
(06:44) - It's purely vibes | General Discussion
(12:45) - The vibes are good!!! | Spoiler Discussion
(16:20) - Taking a leisurely stroll through the story | Spoiler Discussion
(01:07:02) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:10:43) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:16:13) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:19:26) - Game Good.
(01:19:34) - Wrapping up

dotGeoff: The Episode Where We Talk About Summer Game Fest | RAM Jun 14, 2024

Welcome back to RAM! Please help us. We are drowning in good video games. Please. Please we're begging you.

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Welcome to Geoff's Carnival of Delights
(04:00) - Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit
(05:35) - There are too many good games!
(06:18) - Games without demos
(06:27) - UFO50
(07:32) - Phoenix Springs
(08:23) - Petal Runner
(08:52) - Trailblazers: Into the March
(09:35) - Post Trauma
(09:48) - Screen Bound
(10:16) - Kim tells us about some demos
(10:28) - Tiny Glade, Monterona, Dystopica, Urban Jungle | "What if you made a place" games
(12:00) - Dungeons of Hinterberg
(12:46) - Crypt Custodian
(14:35) - Caravan Sand Witch
(15:08) - Nova Hearts
(15:33) - Crush House
(16:10) - Soulitaire
(16:56) - Albert Wilde: Quantum PI
(18:29) - Tiny Bookshop
(19:18) - The Operator
(20:19) - The Star Called Eos
(21:07) - One Button Bosses
(22:32) - Periphery Synthetic
(23:39) - Rose & Locket
(24:54) - Pinball Spire
(26:33) - Hello again
(27:17) - Psychroma
(28:59) - Chase tells us about some demos
(29:24) - Heartworm
(32:37) - Hollow Body
(37:16) - Ever After Falls
(38:22) - Elsie
(40:17) - AJ's tells us about one (1) demo
(40:24) - Constance
(41:43) - Tides of Tomorrow
(42:41) - Fear the Spotlight
(43:26) - 10 Dead Doves
(43:40) - Neva, Koira, Deer & Boy | Animal Friend games
(44:23) - Arranger: A Role Puzzle Adventure
(44:40) - Pine: A Story of Loss
(45:08) - Outersloth | Not a game
(46:13) - There are so many good games

Illuminating the Past in Gone Home Jun 10, 2024

!!! CONTENT WARNING: DISCUSSION OF IMPLIED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, AND DRUG USE FROM 48:41 TO 57:06 !!!

This week the hosts talk about Gone Home from Fullbright Studios! A game about family, interiority, and that kid you were only friends with because they had a Nintendo.

Buy the game everywhere!

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Discussed in the episode

Jef Rouner's 2016 article from the Houston Press (title omitted because of spoilers)
Gone Home and Its Hidden Objects by Elizabeth Goins for Game Developer
Why Gone Home is the Most Important Game of the Decade by Nicole Carpenter for Polygon

Additional stuff

As Gone Home turns five, we look back on its polarizing legacy by Allegra Frank for Polygon

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Woops! A gamergame happened again...
(01:51) - It's a game about hugging
(02:16) - Welzcomet 2o aozcdip
(03:51) - What is Gone Home? | General Discussion
(21:00) - The horror of Gone Home | General Discussion
(29:24) - Spoiler Discussion
(30:00) - Mom | Spoiler Discussion
(39:03) - Dad | Spoiler Discussion
(50:32) - CW: IMPLIED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR, DRUG USE, HALLUCINATIONS
(58:57) - Sam | Spoiler Discussion
(01:19:39) - Katie | Spoiler Discussion
(01:25:26) - We love video games and they are art!!!!
(01:27:19) - Big Takeaways
(01:27:37) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:29:30) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:31:26) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:35:23) - When did these experiences start?
(01:42:06) - Wrapping up

Making Histories in Artefact Jun 03, 2024

Today we're talking about Artefact by Jack Harrison (aka Mousehole Press)! A game about creating magical items and chillin' out for 6ish minutes.

Buy Aretfact on itch! And check out the Mousehole Press website and itch page for more great games!

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Discussed in the episode

Artefact OST by Christopher Michael Roberts
The browser-based OST tool
beyond the edge of the world by Louie Zong
Koriko, A Magical Year on itch
The Mousehole Press Patreon

Additional stuff

Subscribe to the Mousehole Press newsletter!
The Skeletons by Jacob Morningstar, the inspiration for Artefact
Swingset by Boqeh, used as underscoring in this episode

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Sorry, Mr. Antonoff
(00:29) - Intro
(01:05) - An unprompted history of AJ's Artefact buying experience
(01:57) - What is Artefact? | General Discussion
(17:17) - The Shield of Betony | Our Playthroughs
(32:45) - Legacy | Our Playthroughs
(01:00:29) - Post-mortem | Our Playthroughs
(01:02:21) - Big Takeaways
(01:02:27) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:04:27) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:06:40) - That's Artefact!
(01:09:44) - Thanks for listening!

Playing God in Eye of Ra May 27, 2024

Today we're talking about Eye of Ra by BEARCABIN! A game about living inside a laser powered by the sun and how that doesn't actually really mean anything!

Buy Eye of Ra on itch.io! And check out BEARCABIN on itch and Twitter!

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Discussed in the episode

The Eye of Ra on Wikipedia
Maat on Wikipedia
Apep on Wikipedia
The Eye of Horus on Wikipedia
Wadjet on Wikipedia

Additional stuff

Video: Eye of Horus vs. Eye of Ra | Meaning, Background & Differences from Margaret Moran on study.com

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Support us on Ko-fi!

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - God wants you to invest in Gamestop
(00:28) - This game is about shooting things with a big laser
(02:39) - What is Eye of Ra? | General Discussion
(10:28) - The mechanics | General Discussion
(18:01) - The Registry | General Discussion
(21:29) - Everything is a part of it | Spoiler Discussion
(22:15) - Trying to not immediately talk about the ending | Spoiler Discussion
(26:20) - Talking about the water | Spoiler Discussion
(30:03) - Going through the missions | Spoiler Discussion
(01:05:07) - The Egyptian mythology of it all | Spoiler Discussion
(01:17:13) - Big Takeaways
(01:17:28) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:21:03) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:22:45) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:27:23) - Tag urself
(01:27:46) - Thank you for listening!!!

Welcome to RAM! (feat. 1000xRESIST and a James Hoffmann video) May 24, 2024

Welcome to RAM! Sometimes we have stuff we want to talk about that isn't short enough to talk about on the regular show or isn't a game at all. This show is where those will live! If you want to hear these episodes a few days early (as well as two of our test episodes), you can head over to our Ko-fi page and become a monthly member! Thanks for the support!

Discussed in this episode

Our ko-fi page
1000xRESIST on Steam and Switch
Listen to Girl Mode with Willa and Robin!!!!!!!!!!
What Does a Great Cup of Coffee Taste Like? by James Hoffmann on YouTube

Additional stuff

Don’t Miss This Stylish New Time-Bending Adventure by Willa Rowe for Kotaku
How We Made Our Biggest Project Yet - What Does A Great Cup of Coffee Taste Like by James Hoffmann on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Welcome to RAM
(01:13) - It's RAM
(03:54) - Support the show on Ko-fi!
(08:18) - Sorry to Pocket Casts users
(10:44) - Unfortunately AJ is the only one who has anything to talk about this week...
(11:19) - 1000xRESIST
(19:29) - What Does a Great Cup of Coffee Taste Like? by James Hoffmann
(25:32) - This is the end of the RAM

Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable in Birth May 20, 2024

Welcome to the first episode of dotzip! A show about big games (video AND tabletop) in small packages.

Today we're talking about Birth by Madison Karrh! A game about loneliness, making friends, and appreciating the unique parts of all of us that make up the whole person. And also puzzles. Lots of little puzzles.

Buy Birth on Steam, Switch or Xbox! And check out Madison Karrh's other projects!
(CW for illustrated body horror and stylized, but detailed, drawings of bugs)

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Discussed in the episode

"i want shorter games with worse graphics made by people who are paid more to work less and i'm not kidding" tweet from @Jordan_Mallory
Listen to Chase on Video Game Podtimism!!!!
The Worst Puzzle of All-Time | Design Delve from Second Wind [In the context of what makes puzzles good]
A chat with the creator of Birth from Christian Donlan at Eurogamer

Additional stuff

A WINGS Exclusive Interview with Madison Karrh, developer of Birth by WINGS Interactive on Medium
Birth review: a comforting puzzle game about death and decay by Rachel Watts for Rock Paper Shotgun

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - From WZIP... Stay with us
(00:29) - Welcome to dotzip!!!
(01:39) - What is this show?
(06:28) - Who are WE???
(18:48) - Thank you to our collaborators!!!
(21:01) - General Discussion of Birth by Madison Karrh
(21:34) - What is this game? | General Discussion
(30:50) - Play the game!! | Spoilers incoming
(32:52) - Spoiler Discussion
(01:05:31) - TW Discussion of death | Spoiler Discussion
(01:08:05) - All of these reads make sense | Spoiler Discussion
(01:12:10) - Big Takeaways!
(01:12:29) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:13:54) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:15:27) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:17:36) - Check out Birth!!!
(01:18:06) - Thanks so much for listening!

Welcome to dotzip! May 13, 2024

Welcome to dotzip! A podcast about big games in small packages hosted by AJ, Kim and Chase!

The show starts off next week (May 20th) talking about Madison Karrh's point and click adventure game, Birth! Buy Birth on Steam or Switch to play along at home!

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