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We're joined by guest hosts Xalavier Nelson Jr. (I Am Your Beast) and Bennett Foddy (Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy) to discuss Rail Heist, the 28th game in the UFO 50 collection.
“The most infamous train robbers in the west pull off a series of daring heists.”
Next week: Vainger
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode:
Colt Express
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/158899/colt-express
Invisible, Inc.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/243970/Invisible_Inc/
Gunpoint
https://store.steampowered.com/app/206190/Gunpoint/SteamWorld Heist
https://www.gog.com/en/game/steamworld_heistHotline Miami
https://store.steampowered.com/app/219150/Hotline_Miami/Killer Queen
https://killerqueenarcade.com/Leisure Suit Larry https://store.steampowered.com/app/763970/Leisure_Suit_Larry_1__In_the_Land_of_the_Lounge_Lizards/
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116510/Creepy_Redneck_Dinosaur_Mansion_3/
Baby Steps
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281040/Baby_Steps/
https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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We're recapping the new 2025 season of our favorite tv show, Flemish De Mol (Season 13).
Laura, Jey, and Doug break down Episode 2 and share their Mole suspicions.
There's never been a better time to get into De Mol. Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and to play a Mol guessing game with us.
Links:
Ep 122: Finding Decency in Reality with Gilles De Coster (De Mol)
https://eggplant.show/122-finding-decency-in-reality-with-gilles-de-coster-de-molEggplant's De Mol 2024 recap series
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshowEggplant Discord
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We're joined by guest hosts Kayin (I Wanna Be The Guy), Jay Ma (Into the Breach), and droqen (Starseed Pilgrim) to discuss Divers, the 27th game in the UFO 50 collection.
“Control Dylan, Orlok, and Thyme as they explore the watery depths”
Next week: Rail Heist
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode:
Final Fantasy Legend 1 (via the Collection of SaGa: Final Fantasy Legend)
https://saga-franchise.square-enix-games.com/en-us/games/collection-saga-final-fantasy-legendDungeon Encounters
https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_US/games/dungeon-encountersGirls Last Tour
https://yenpress.com/titles/9780316470636-girls-last-tour-vol-1Subnautica
https://store.steampowered.com/app/264710/Subnautica/Stardom World Wrestling
https://www.stardom-world.com/contents/4272Droqen’s website
https://www.droqen.com/Jay Ma on bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/jarmustard.bsky.socialKayin on bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/kayin.moedroqen on bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/droqen.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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We're recapping the new 2025 season of our favorite tv show, Flemish De Mol (Season 13).
Laura, Jey, and Doug break down Episode 1 and share their Mole suspicions.
There's never been a better time to get into De Mol. Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and to play a Mol guessing game with us.
Links:
Ep 122: Finding Decency in Reality with Gilles De Coster (De Mol)
https://eggplant.show/122-finding-decency-in-reality-with-gilles-de-coster-de-molEggplant's De Mol 2024 recap series
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshowEggplant live from the De Mol 2024 finale
https://www.patreon.com/posts/eggplant-de-mol-105398809Eggplant Discord
http://discord.gg/eggplantTaskmaster - Get To 11 Points as Fast as Possible
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Recorded in person at GDC 2025, we're joined by guest host Alfredo Barraza (Riot), and UFO 50 developers Jon Perry, Derek Yu, and Tyriq Plummer to discuss Hot Foot, the 26th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"It's time to grab your beanbags and settle your differences on the Hot Foot court!"
Next week: Divers
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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For the 2nd year in a row, we're recapping the new 2025 season of Flemish De Mol. And this time, we're posting the episodes to the main feed here.
There's never been a better time to get into De Mol. Join us on the Discord for tips on how to watch, chat about the episodes, and to play a Mol guessing game with us.
Links:
Ep 122: Finding Decency in Reality with Gilles De Coster (De Mol)
https://eggplant.show/122-finding-decency-in-reality-with-gilles-de-coster-de-molEggplant's De Mol 2024 recap series
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshowEggplant live from the De Mol 2024 finale
https://www.patreon.com/posts/eggplant-de-mol-105398809Discord
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We're joined by guest hosts Billy Basso (Animal Well), Jack Schlesinger (Baby Steps), and Gab Koenig (Tux and Fanny) to discuss Party House, the 25th game in the UFO 50 collection.
“Can you throw the best house party of the summer without getting busted?”
Next week: Hot Foot
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode:
The Quacks of Quedlinburg https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/the-quacks-of-quedlinburg
Dominion (Temple Gate Games) https://templegatesgames.com/gamepages/dominion.html
Quarriors! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91536/quarriors
Jon Perry’s board games https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/73364/jon-perry
Michael O’Blivion’s UFO 50 YouTube videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjLTO0klFN8&list=PL1D9Hwc75ZKp0tryurUbmtRUufIk_j6GD&index=4
Luck be a Landlord https://store.steampowered.com/app/1404850/Luck_be_a_Landlord/
Slice & Dice https://tann.fun/games/dice/
Into the Depths: Slice & Dice – Part 1 https://eggplant.show/into-the-depths-slice-dice-part-1
Baby Steps https://www.babystepsgame.com/
Animal Well https://www.animalwell.net/
Episode 139 – Sticking to Your Systems with Animal Well https://eggplant.show/139-sticking-to-your-systems-with-animal-well
Into the Depths: Caves of Qud (Part 1) https://eggplant.show/into-the-depths-caves-of-qud-part-1
Episode 92 – Untangling Language with Knotwords https://eggplant.show/92-untangling-language-with-knotwords
Episode 128 – "Yes, And"-ing Your Design with Albert Birney and Gabriel Koenig (Tux and Fanny) https://eggplant.show/128-yes-and-ing-your-design-with-albert-birney-and-gabriel-koenig-tux-and-fanny
https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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We're joined by guest host Madison Karrh (Birth), Billy Basso (Animal Well), and Steve Gillham (OzymandiasAV) to discuss Caramel Caramel, the 24th game in the UFO 50 collection.
“Melon got a new camera and is going on a galactic adventure to try it out!”
Next week: Party House
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode:
Snapshot Game
https://store.steampowered.com/app/204220/Snapshot/Spelunky by Derek Yu
https://bossfightbooks.com/products/spelunky-by-derek-yuBrick101’s mod for Caramel Caramel
https://github.com/davidmpickett/ufo50-caramel-healthAnimal Well
https://www.animalwell.net/Episode 139 – Sticking to Your Systems with Animal Well
https://eggplant.show/139-sticking-to-your-systems-with-animal-wellAbnormal Mapping
https://www.abnormalmapping.com/https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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We're joined by guest host Alfredo Barraza (Riot), plus Farbs (Wild Bastards), Dan Vecchitto (Trombone Champ), and Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) to discuss Onion Delivery, the 23rd game in the UFO 50 collection.
"Can you survive the work-week in Zorrg City? Do your best to make deliveries amidst the chaos!"
Next week: Caramel Caramel
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode:
Retro Racing 2
https://www.mrqwak.com/games/retro-racing-2/Grand Theft Auto
https://www.rockstargames.com/games/gtaTrombone Champ
https://www.trombonechamp.com/ICE CREAM DELIVERY JOB
https://youtu.be/NfnzV0eMdug?si=q3rBfxpj9cI9cPbU"The Shock Doctrine" by Naomi Klein
https://tsd.naomiklein.org/shock-doctrine.htmlAdam Conover Tour Dates
https://www.adamconover.net/new-tour-dates/
Adam Conover on Bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/adamconover.net
Farbs on Mastodon
https://mastodon.social/@Farbs
Holy Wow on Bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/holywowstudios.bsky.social
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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In the 3rd installment of our current Into the Depths series, we dive into Caves of Qud. This sprawling open-world roguelike has been in development since 2007 and Early Access since 2015.
Doug and Rob - joined by special guest host Star St. Germain - talk to one of the game's creators Jason Grinblat about the main quest - from Bethesda Susa, Omonporch, and the quest after that.
Don't forget to join our Discord and play along with the series.
Show Notes:
Buy Caves of Qud on itch.io:
https://freeholdgames.itch.io/cavesofqudJason's reference image for Bethesda Susa:
https://imgur.com/a/rH257atStar on bsky:
https://bsky.app/profile/thisisstar.bsky.socialJason on bsky:
https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:zflcrtqmb7pcwouiixuf22pq -
We're joined by Trent Kusters (League of Geeks) and Kayin (I Wanna Be The Guy) to discuss Porgy, the 22nd game in the UFO 50 collection.
"Strange happenings near the coast! Dive deep and get to the bottom of what's fishy in the sea."
Next week: Onion Delivery
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed on this episode:
Kayin’s Porgy Blog Post – ”On Backtracking”
https://kayin.moe/backtrackingGames: Agency as Art – C. Thi Nguyen
https://global.oup.com/academic/product/games-9780190052089?cc=us&lang=en&A Play of Bodies – Brendan Keogh
https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262037631/a-play-of-bodies/Shadow The Past’s Porgy Speedruns (1st World Record run)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoYXGkX2_IA&t=1sGame Maker’s Notebook – 17 Year Development Journey with Caves of Qud
https://interactive.libsyn.com/17-year-development-journey-with-caves-of-qudKayin’s website
https://kayin.moe/aboutKayin on bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/kayin.moeTrent on bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/trentkusters.bsky.socialhttp://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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We're joined by Liz Ryerson (Sounds from the Abyss) and Ben Esposito (Neon White) to discuss Waldorf’s Journey, the 21st game in the UFO 50 collection.
"Waldorf didn't go looking for adventure. He was just trying to enjoy a nice nap..."
Next week: Porgy
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway
Show Notes:
Terry’s Other Games – A collection of Terry Cavanagh’s smaller works
https://terrycavanagh.itch.io/terrys-other-gamesParalect
https://igf.com/paralect-0Waldorf’s Journey Speedrun World Record by MACH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv2IlhR1fQwNeon White
https://neonwhite.rip/Liz Ryerson’s Bandcamp
https://bandcamp.com/lizryersonSounds from the Abyss mixes
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdRlER1F5rGvaoE-XbV6jz6OymxQw4jx&si=HFcDTYa5DPqD_aD5Great Art by Liz Ryerson
https://www.mostancient.com/shop/great-artGDC Experimental Game Workshop links:
2004–2022 GDC Vault Recordings
https://gdcvault.com/browse?keyword=experimental+gameplay+workshop2023–2024 GDC Vault Recordings
https://gdcvault.com/browse?keyword=experimental+game+workshopExperimental Game Workshop website
https://www.experimentalgameworkshop.org/GDC 2025 Experimental Games Showcase speaker list
https://schedule.gdconf.com/session/experimental-games-showcase/911131Episode 145 – Addressing Memory with Plunderludics
https://eggplant.show/145-addressing-memory-with-plunderludicsEpisode 94 – Learning to Unclench with Ben Esposito (Neon White)
https://eggplant.show/94-neon-whitehttp://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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Doug and Rob chat with mut moochi, Jonny Hopkins, and Gurn Group about their experimental game and emulator hacking practice, which they call "plunderludics". We're also joined by special guest co-host Bennett Foddy. We describe some of their pieces, the comparison against plunderphonics and other related terms, the tools they've developed, and more.
Show notes:
plunderludics wiki
https://plunderludics.github.io/Unityhawk
https://plunderludics.github.io/tools/unityhawk.htmlboshi's place
https://boshis.place/mut's Tapestry
https://2024.amaze-berlin.de/mentions/tapestry/mut's Auto Mario
https://nes.mut.media/goodluck.htmlMario Mario's bro skater 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWHXMURV2votetris, but all at once, but all at once
https://x.com/jwhopkin/status/1624188079408918528jonny's Mario x film composites
https://x.com/jwhopkin/status/1627367719518576656
https://x.com/jwhopkin/status/1628938203435614208
https://x.com/jwhopkin/status/1630298848479281153Gurn Group's itch page
https://gurnburial.itch.io/Mario Tag documentation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pul43sdWO8kMultibowl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multibowl"Plunderphonics, or Audio Piracy as a Compositional Prerogative"
https://plunderphonics.com/JohnLee Cooper's list Plundercore (Not By Me Mostly)
https://itch.io/c/2861178/plundercore-not-by-me-mostlyWater Level/b.l.u.e. EXPLORATION by hatimb00
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We're joined by Adam Saltsman (Finji), Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), and Bijan Stephen (Compulsion Games) to discuss Warptank, the 20th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"Use your tank to regain control of the station and sever all ties to Capsule World!"
Next week: Waldorf’s Journey
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
The Cousin Game is one of the oldest and most underappreciated genres by Patrick Gill (Polygon)
Sounds from the Abyss mixes
South of Midnight
Fun City (Cyberpunk TTRPG podcast)
Adam’s itch.io (adamatonic.itch.io)
Great Art by Liz Ryerson
GDC Experimental Game Workshop links:
2023–2024 GDC Vault Recordings
Experimental Game Workshop website
GDC 2025 Experimental Games Showcase speaker list
Episode 28 – Surviving Overland with Adam Saltsman
A Year of UFO 50 Episode 16 – Camouflage
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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We're joined by Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Big Bell Race, the 19th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"Do you have what it takes to become the Big Bell Race Champion?"
Our show has been nominated for a 2024 Thinky Award in some great company! Check out the full list here... and if you should be moved to vote for us, that is between you and whatever higher power you recognize. Thanks to Thinky Games for the recognition.
Next week: Warptank
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed on this episode:Darknet Remastered
Darknet Soundtrack
Arco
Arco Soundtrack
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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We're joined by John Axon (Capybara Games) and Ben Wilson (Die Gute Fabrik) to discuss Golfaria, the 18th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"Deep beneath the fairway, a golf ball awakens. Where did it come from? What is its purpose?"
Next week: The Big Bell Race
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
John Axon on Bluesky
Zerofiftyone.net (Ben’s crosswords)
Episode 69 – Building a Better Bridge with Ben Wilson
Episode 129 – Reinforcing Worldbuilding through Gameplay with Spoils
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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We chat with Mo Cohen (Queermo Games) and Hagen Deloss about Queer Quest, a point-and-click adventure that's best described as "gay Monkey Island meets feminist Leisure Suit Larry".
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Show notes:
Queer Quest official site (Queermo Games)
Mo Cohen
Queer Quest on Steam and itch.io
Hagen Deloss
Eggplant interview with Gilles De Coster (De Mol)
Leisure Suit Larry
Monkey Island
Queer Quest Kickstarter (October 2016)
Mar Del Castillo and Miss Honey
Skullduggery! mobile game
Read Only Memories (ROM) (MidBoss)
My Ex-Boyfriend the Space Tyrant (Luke Miller)
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
Sense8
Rise of the Video Game Zinesters by Anna Anthropy
Tarotno
Kentucky Route Zero Eggplant episode
Beak, Feather & Bone
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We're joined by Carolyn Petit (Kotaku) and Russ Frushtick (Polygon) to discuss Campanella, the 17th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"Fly the Campanella through five challenging worlds! And don't forget to stop for coffee!"
Next week: Golfaria
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode:
Space Taxi
Alfonzo’s Bowling Challenge
Carolyn on Bluesky
Russ on Bluesky
The Besties Podcast
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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We're joined by Adam Saltsman (Finji) and Izzy Kestrel (Funomena, No Goblin) to discuss Camouflage, the 16th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"Blend in with your surroundings to evade predators and fulfill your destiny."
Next week: Campanella
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed on this episode:
Celine Dion’s Let’s Talk About Love – A Journey to the End of Taste by Carl Wilson
Willy’s Wonderland
Adam’s PICO-8 Games (and other itch.io releases!)
Izzy’s itch.io page (specific titles mentioned below)
Gexfeld
Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure Adventure
Channel Surfing
Oral Gex Podcast
Episode 28 – Surviving Overland with Adam Saltsman
Adam Saltsman on Bluesky
Izzy Kestrel on Bluesky
http://discord.gg/eggplant
https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow
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The whole crew assembles to share our personal five favorite games of 2024, alongside picks from previous show guests and our listeners. Happy 2025!
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Our GOTY picks (SPOILERS):
Doug:
Xenosphere
B3313 (Mario 64 mod)
Boku no Natsuyasumi 2
Slice & Dice 3.0
Caves of Qud
Sarah:
Velgress (from UFO 50)
Balatro
Bridge Command
Waxwing
Key of Dreams
Zach:
Astro Bot
Astro Bot
Astro Bot
Astro Bot
Astro Bot
Laura:
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
Balloon SMP
Interstate 35
Games to play with babies / Zach’s 2023 pick
Dress to Impress (Roblox)
Nick:
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Pseudoregalia
Paper Beast
Smart Ball
The Nest
Andy:
Hollow Knight
Pokemon TCG Pocket
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Astro Bot
Velgress (of UFO 50)
Rob:
Balatro
Moon Adventure
Barbuta (of UFO 50)
Slice & Dice 3.0
Caves of Qud
Show Notes:
Electron Dance piece/interview about Xenosphere
Dominic Tarason
action button reviews boku no natsuyasumi (2022)
The Boku Diaries
Into the Depths: Slice & Dice
Into the Depths: Caves of Qud
Other picks from guests and listeners:
UFO 50
Cryptmaster
Case of the Golden Idol DLCs
Fractal Block World
N++ Community Tab Project
Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip
10 hours of silence occasionally broken up by the Taco Bell bong
Fallout 4
Earth Defense Force 6
Rabbit and Steel
Rogue Legacy 2
The Frog for Whom the Bell Tolls
Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom
Feldivek
Factorio
Playframes: How Do We Know We Are Playing? by Celia Pearce
Celeste
Pepper Grinder
Riven (2024)
Caves of Qud
Animal Well
Katamari Damacy
Leap Year
Arcs
MX Bikes
Karen Kavett’s Gradient Cascade Puzzle
Earthrise 1 in Melbourne
Cine2Nerdle Battles
Deadlock
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