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  • Welcome to season 2!

    Today we're talking about Phoenix Springs by Calligram Studio! A game about asking the right questions and following a guide.

    Play Phoenix Springs on Steam! Check out the guide on Calligram Studio's website!

    Discussed in the episode:

    Ligne claire on WikipediaMystery and Melancholy of a Street, 1914 - Giorgio de Chirico on WikiArtPhoenix Springs has a secret to tell you by Katie and Catburger on YouTubeThis Point and Click Adventure Plays With Your Mind by Matt J. Wilson on YouTubePhoenix Springs - Walkthrough on Calligram Studio's websiteIsle of the Dead, 1883 - by Arnold Böcklin on WikiArtFred Durst on WikipediaIs Every Game REALLY Political? by No Pun Included on YouTube

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    Timecodes:

    (00:00) - 1 podcast, 1 game, 3 hosts = INNOCENT!(00:54) - This one's been a long time coming(02:44) - What is Phoenix Springs(03:43) - The artstyle(07:54) - The game is confusing<3(09:09) - WELCOME TO SEASON TWO(10:14) - Making the literal figurative(14:18) - Hallmarks of the genre(19:56) - Kim asks a bad faith question(25:17) - Kim asks a good faith question(30:33) - The directing, sound design, and voice acting is great(34:39) - Talking about the story | Spoilers(01:00:47) - The thoughts begin | Spoilers(01:12:59) - Big Takeaways(01:13:01) - AJ's Big Takeaway(01:16:32) - Kim's Big Takeaway(01:20:16) - Chase's Big Takeaway(01:24:55) - Guys the PAINTING and the ISLAND(01:25:08) - Thank you for the first year of the podcast!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Today we're joined by Madison Karrh, developer of Birth, to talk about Everything by David OReilly! A game about being everything and meaning nothing.

    Play Everything on Steam and Playstation! Check out David OReilly's other work on his (very good, imo) website!

    Discussed in the episode:

    Garage: Bad Dream Adventure on SteamEverything: The Alan Watts Talks on the Alan Watts Electronic University storeDaniels Unpack the Everything Bagel of Influences Behind Everything Everywhere All at Once by Chris Lee for VultureFountain (Duchamp) on Wikipedia

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    Journey into indie game development | Unity Tales: Madison Karrh on YouTube

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    Timecodes:

    (00:00) - Snacks' "Thing Vendetta"(01:19) - Welcome Madison Karrh to the show!(03:02) - What is Everything?(06:11) - Alan Watts(21:30) - Thoughts(23:59) - It's lifelike(30:16) - Discussing the design | Spoilers(35:45) - The ending parts of the game | Spoilers(43:14) - Big Takeaways(43:23) - Kim's Big Takeaway(47:19) - Chase's Big Takeaway(54:55) - Madison's Big Takeaway(55:59) - Madison's Little Takeaway(56:55) - AJ's Big Takeaway(01:01:39) - Thank you Madison!!!!(01:02:42) - It's been a year!!!!!(01:11:36) - Thank you for listening!!!!
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  • Today we're talking about ReFind Self: The Personality Test Gameby Lizardry! A game about making choices and smoking a cigarette to look cool for 14 seconds!

    Play the game on Steam, Switch, or mobile!

    Check out Eric’s linktree, and Short Game Long Talk’s linktree! And listen to AJ’s guest spot about 10 Dead Doves RIGHT NOW over on their feed!

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    Timecodes:

    (00:00) - Sync Talk 2025(01:36) - Check out Short Game Long Talk!(04:47) - What is ReFind Self?(11:01) - Your choices only impact so much(19:11) - The Heart meter(20:36) - Don't spoil yourself!(22:04) - The framing device | Spoilers(26:27) - What's this game about? | Spoilers(29:53) - What choices stood out | Spoilers(54:11) - Intent | Spoilers(59:42) - Some other decisions | Spoilers(01:05:46) - Our personalities(01:09:22) - The ending | Spoilers(01:19:38) - Big Takeaways(01:19:46) - Eric's Big Takeaway(01:21:11) - Chase's Big Takeaway(01:27:37) - AJ's Big Takeaway(01:31:39) - That's the episode!(01:32:00) - Check out Eric's work in the show notes!(01:34:41) - We're online too :)
  • Today we're talking about Universal Paperclips by Frank Lantz! A game about making paperclips and making paperclips and making paperclips and making paperclips and making paperclips and making paperclips and making paperclips and making paperclips and making paperclips and making paperclips and making paperclips and making paperclips and making paperclips an

    Play the game for free in your browser! Check out Frank Lantz's other work on his website!

    Discussed in the episode:

    What happens when our computers get smarter than we are? by Nick Bostrom for TED on YouTube

    Additional links:

    The Way the World Ends: Not with a Bang But a Paperclip by Adam Rogers for WiredAgainst Design by Frank Lantz on Game Design Advance

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    Timecodes:

    (02:44) - What is Universal Paperclips(05:52) - Play this in your browser for the love of god(13:40) - We all love a game that looks like poison(17:41) - Where the game ends up(23:39) - What is the game saying?(34:24) - Big Takeaways(34:50) - Kim's Big Takeaway(38:09) - Chase's Big Takeaway(43:55) - AJ's Big Takeaway(49:53) - Fuck AI, jump on a mushroom
  • Today we're talking about Bad End Theater by NomnomNami! A game about making choices and accepting Tragedy!

    Buy the game on itch.io or Steam! Check out NomnomNami's other work on itch.io or their website!

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    Timecodes:

    (00:00) - Dump era(00:58) - AJ, and Kim are here!(01:58) - What is Bad End Theater?(08:01) - Choice in video games(18:58) - Spoiler time(30:35) - Big Takeaways(30:44) - Kim's Big Takeaway(33:46) - Chase's Big Takeaway(39:05) - Kim's AJ impression
  • Today we're talking about Pale Dot by Devin Nelson! A game about leaving the comforts of home and coming back to the comforts of home with the knowledge of parallel dimensions!

    Buy the game digitally on itch.io or physically by late-pledging on Kickstarter! Check out Devin's other work on itch.io and bandcamp!

    Check out Robin posting on Bluesky, writing on Inverse, and talking on Girl Mode!

    Check out Scout posting on Bluesky, talking on Paws & and Clause, and flexing on her portfolio!


    Discussed in the episode

    Scout's daily sketch of our Dustlings on Bluesky

    Additional links

    Pale Dot is inspired by games like Dream Askew by Avery Alder and Fall of Magic by Ross Cowman

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    Timecodes:

    (00:00) - A couple addendums!(01:42) - Shoutout to switch-3-bean-poop [in search of a sponsor](02:44) - Welcome to dotclip: the premiere show about putting your hair up(03:25) - Welcome Robin and Scout!(04:26) - What is Pale Dot?(10:26) - Previous experience with No Dice, No Masters games(12:04) - Exploring the galaxy(24:41) - A little bit of friction(29:30) - Frey's feelings(33:58) - Our playthrough(01:18:06) - Big Takeaways(01:18:14) - Scout's Big Takeaway(01:18:49) - AJ's Big Takeaway(01:21:10) - Robin's Big Takeaway(01:22:34) - Buy Pale Dot!(01:22:46) - Thank you Scout and Robin!
  • Today we're talking about Pseudoregalia by rittz! A game about running, jumping, and pants!

    This game was suggested by Autumn! Thanks Autumn! You can suggest a game on our website!

    Buy the game on Steam! Check out rittz's other work on itch.io!

    Discussed in the episode

    Electrokinetic on SteamPseudoregalia: when dreams become never ending nightmares by Janmark118 (the video is good! nice overview of the entire game)

    Additional links

    Pseudoregalia OST by potatoTeto, pluswplus, and still crisp

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    Timecodes:

    (01:31) - You know jumps?(03:07) - What is Pseudoregalia?(05:44) - Thanks Autumn for the rec!(06:20) - Talkin' mechanics(13:35) - Talkin' about tutorials (and lack thereof)(15:48) - This is a single developer game(18:01) - We have to talk about it(21:17) - Spoilers?!(24:42) - The storybeat | Spoilers(29:03) - It's experiential | Spoilers(31:10) - Big Takeaways(31:12) - AJ's Big Takeaway(33:40) - Chase's Big Takeaway(38:30) - It's video games
  • Today we're talking about Interstate 35 by Radiant Array Games! A game about the world around you being destroyed in seconds and a nuclear post-apocalypse!

    Buy the game on Steam! Check out Radiant Array's other work on their website!

    Discussed in the episode

    Interstate 35 (Original Game Soundtrack) | Josie Brechner on BandcampThis thread from Cara Ellison on Bluesky

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    Timecodes:

    (00:00) - The Ultimate Gamer(02:21) - Let's-a podcast!(03:44) - What is Interstate 35?(16:35) - Let's-a go to spoilers(17:02) - Hey jeez | Spoilers(17:56) - Chronologically | Spoilers(38:49) - So religion... | Spoilers(48:23) - CW: Suicide | Spoilers(51:41) - Destruction of self | Spoilers(54:51) - A tiny pivot | Spoilers(58:06) - Hey who's Marta... | Spoilers(01:01:48) - Big Takeaways(01:01:58) - Kim's Big Takeaway(01:06:21) - AJ's Big Takeaway(01:08:46) - Chase's Big Takeaway(01:15:10) - That's another zip!
  • Today we're talking about Tacoma by Fullbright Studios! A game about piecing together the past *in the future*.

    Buy the game on Steam, Xbox, or Playstation! Check out Fullbright's other work on their website!

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    Timecodes:

    (00:00) - Kim's big sleepy day(00:59) - Shoutout to ii for the rec!(03:08) - What is Tacoma?(08:02) - Blanket warning for Gone Home spoilers(08:23) - Comparing to Gone Home(16:13) - Great game for nosy people(22:11) - Being upsold | Spoilers(25:55) - The worldbuilding | Spoilers(36:20) - The final reveal | Spoilers(38:24) - Shoutout to One Vein | Spoilers(41:38) - The state of the world | Spoilers(44:16) - Specific moments | Spoilers(50:21) - The AI of it all | Spoilers(55:15) - Big Takeaways(55:36) - Chase's Big Takeaway(01:01:22) - Kim's Big Takeaway(01:05:07) - AJ's Big Takeaway(01:08:41) - Punch up!
  • Today we're talking about Known Mysteries by Kara Stone! A game about people helping people and surrealist art movements in the face of fascistic systems.

    Play Known Mysteries for free on solarserver.games! Check out Kara Stones' other work on her website!


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    Discussed in the episode

    Known Mysteries is a lo-fi climate fable that runs off a solar-powered server on its developer's balcony by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell for Rock Paper Shotgun

    Additional links

    The quest for the solar-powered gaming console by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell for TechRadar

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    Timecodes:

    (00:00) - Philadelphia AJ is here and he's ready to punch(06:15) - What is Known Mysteries?(10:52) - The visual aesthetics(16:43) - Kim has a question(17:26) - Oh right, the main thrust of the game(21:28) - The Solar Server(23:47) - Welcome to Spoilers(24:21) - Chapter 1 | Spoilers(34:28) - Chapter 2 | Spoilers(51:32) - Chapter 3 | Spoilers(01:02:40) - Kim's Big Takeaway(01:05:08) - AJ's Big Takeaway(01:07:06) - Chase's Big Takeaway(01:14:15) - Really good video game(01:14:54) - Organize!!!
  • Today Kim and AJ (and NOT Gerald) are talking about Sheepy: A Short Adventure by MrSuicideSheep! A game about running, jumping, flying and then not doing any of that.

    Get Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam! Check out MrSuicideSheep's Linktree


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    Discussed in the episode

    Sheepy: A Short Adventure (Original Soundtrack) | Tal Richards, Hahlweg, Sheepy on bandcamp

    Additional links

    THE SHEEPY PLUSH IS REAL BUY IT HERE!!!!!

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    Timecodes:

    (00:00) - Gerald gets CANCELLED (Not Clickbait)(01:35) - Some terrible news...(02:15) - The bit gets redistricted(04:34) - What is Sheepy: A Short Adventure?(07:34) - It's a vibes-game with good mechanics(09:20) - The MUSIC!!!(14:49) - Enter Belgin by Tal Richards & Sheepy & Hahlweg(15:10) - Okay so where did Sheepy go... | Spoilers(15:57) - The Lore | Spoilers(23:28) - When(s) does this happen? | Spoilers(26:17) - MrSuicideSheep is an enigma | Spoilers(28:02) - Talk about a big game in a small package, amirite | Spoilers(29:06) - Big Takeaways(29:45) - AJ's Big Takeaway(31:06) - Woops we missed our favorite moment(32:22) - Kim's Big Takeaway(34:35) - The podcast: Over
  • Today we're talking about February's Next Fest ! Help!!!!!


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    SqueakrossIs This Seat Taken?The Art of ReflectionPost TraumaLabyrinth of the Demon KingThe Lightkeeper is GoneWanderstopWaxHeadsHASTE: Broken WorldsCubic OdysseyWordatroReignbreakerKabuto ParkAethermancerUnyielderHypogeaDemon TidesMonster Train 2Another RoundCentumQualiaNeongartenIslands and TrainsKoiraThe BenchPrice of FlightLast ReportNomad IdleA Pizza DeliveryMoon RiverYour HouseInhuman ResourcesSolarpunkRun TavernQuestStellationsThe King is WatchingNITRO GEN OMEGABeat, Heart, BeatMetro GravityGenokids

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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
  • 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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    Discussed in the episode

    Perfect Tides (Original Soundtrack) by Daniel Kobylarz on bandcampNextel Chirp on YouTubeDucks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton on Drawn and Quarterly

    Additional links

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


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


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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
  • 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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    Discussed in the episode

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


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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!
  • ☕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 YouTubeA Science Odyssey: Radio Transmission: FM vs AM on PBS.orgKim's playlistAJ's playlist

    Additional links

    Bannerless Games on YouTubeBannerless Games on Linktree


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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!?
  • ☕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 YouTubePowers of Tenℱ (1977) by Eames Office LLC on YouTube


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    (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!
  • 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 YouTubeMelatonin 2xLP on iam8bit

    Additional links

    Melatonin Deluxe OST on the streaming platform of your choice


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    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!
  • 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 SteamWE ARE INDIEDEV! BAIT SHACK by Heart of Neon on YouTubeUSC Games publisher list on Steam


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


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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!