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Oooooohhhhh my god there are so many video games. 45 of them are in this episode.Today we're talking about the June 2025 Steam NextFest with special guest NBZ!Follow NBZ on Bluesky!Listen to This Nintendo Life!Check the full list of games we played on our Backloggd---ALL OF THE GAMES WE TALKED ABOUT:Games for Dice and Card PervertsDice GambitMy Card Is Better Than Your CardThe Royal WritHeroes of the Seven IslandsFreak GamesHouse of NecrosisGun in a WellOne-Eyed LikhoKulo Niku Bowl Up!Am I NimaMoonlighter 2AnuraInkshadeThe Wide Open Sky is Running Out of CatfishDiscountyEasy Delivery Co.Your Holy & Virtuous HereticHolstinGames About the Future (Good)All Will Fall Generation Exile Jump Ship MotionRec Star Birds Crescent County Gecko Gods Games About the Future (Bad)Morsels Ambrosia SkyAeromachina OVIS LOOP (STAND-ALONE: Ep 0) Goodbye Seoul Possessor(s) Games About the Past (Bad)Compensation Not Guaranteed MORSE Girl Mode Will Not Like These GamesDispatchGames to Make Me CryConsume MeThe award that changes the lives of its winners from Post GamesFishbowl Away From Home Ninja Gaiden Ragebound Pipistrello and the Cursed YoYo Undusted: Letters from the Past Cast & Chill Games About Being a FloristFlowers and Favours Puni the Florist Games That Are ToysRollick N' Roll Outside the Blocks This is The OneAbsolum Danchi Days VOID/BREAKER Occlude ---Support us on Kofi!Visit our website!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - WE GOTTA GO (00:29) - No time for shenanigans (01:32) - We're doin categories today (02:44) - Games for Dice and Card Perverts (02:53) - Dice Gambit (06:13) - My Card is Better Than Your Card (08:59) - The Royal Writ (12:48) - Heroes of the Seven Islands (14:53) - Freak Games (15:44) - House of Necrosis (19:01) - Gun in a Well (22:36) - One-Eyed Likho (26:43) - Kulo Niku Bowl Up! (29:16) - Am I Nima (32:28) - Moonlighter 2 (36:58) - Anura (38:20) - Inkshade (41:59) - The Wide Open Sky is Running Out of Catfish (44:24) - Discounty (46:20) - Easy Delivery Co. (49:2...

What if your job was "make the planet worse"?Today we're talking about FACEMINER by Wristwork! A game about identifying human faces at the expense of global resources and the joys of drum & bass music.Play FACEMINER on itch.io or Steam! Follow Wristwork on Bluesky! Buy the FACEMINER soundtrack by MADWRECK on Bandcamp!Discussed in the episode:Donate to Climate Action Now!---For the bonus intro segment where we audition other intros support us on Kofi!Visit our website!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - It's time to mix it up (00:29) - A little woopsie (01:17) - What is FACEMINER (03:32) - AJ has watched all of Severance | MINOR SPOILERS FOR SEASON 1 OF SEVERANCE! (05:40) - The work is mysterious and important (08:34) - The game is fun and that feels bad (12:40) - Dark Matter by MADWRECK (13:15) - Creating Flow (18:24) - #821H talks spoilers | Spoilers (19:14) - Jumping to the end | Spoilers (20:14) - Let's mine some faces | Spoilers (29:55) - The reveal | Spoilers (33:02) - Big Takeaways (34:12) - AJ's Big Takeaway (36:18) - Kim's Big Takeaway (38:30) - Chase's Big Takeaway (49:49) - Shoutout to trains (50:31) - Let us know your thoughts!!! Thank you for listening!!!

Oh, did you expect us to stick to the nine games that we planned last month? Nah.Today we're talking about The Children of Clay by Balázs Rónyai! A game about examining a little guy and NOT GOING BACK TO THE CAVE. This game was suggested (once again) by Adam aka BrittleMoon! If you'd like to suggest a game head over to our website!Play The Children of Clay on Steam or the game jam version itch.io! Check out Balázs Rónyai's other games on their itch page!Discussed in the episode:The Children of Clay - The Making Of on SteamCthulhu's Mom, Yog-Sothoth - on WikipediaRemina by Junji Ito on The StorygraphTyphonian Order on Wikipedia---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - dotMom (02:21) - A game for children! (03:27) - What is The Chimdren of Chim? (06:19) - Game is spooky! (11:06) - It's haunted | Spoilers (22:21) - It's cthulian | Spoilers (27:14) - Actually it's folklore | Spoilers (31:48) - The Bogeyman | Spoilers (36:19) - Apocalypse fiction | Spoilers (49:58) - Big Takeaways (50:11) - Kim's Big Takeaway (53:26) - Chase's Big Takeaway (57:34) - Are you charmed? Sound off in the Discord

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---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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

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 WikipediaAdditional links:Journey into indie game development | Unity Tales: Madison Karrh on YouTube---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!!!!

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!---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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 anPlay 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 YouTubeAdditional 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---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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 episodeScout's daily sketch of our Dustlings on BlueskyAdditional linksPale Dot is inspired by games like Dream Askew by Avery Alder and Fall of Magic by Ross Cowman---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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 episodeElectrokinetic on SteamPseudoregalia: when dreams become never ending nightmares by Janmark118 (the video is good! nice overview of the entire game)Additional linksPseudoregalia OST by potatoTeto, pluswplus, and still crisp---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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 episodeInterstate 35 (Original Game Soundtrack) | Josie Brechner on BandcampThis thread from Cara Ellison on Bluesky---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!---Discussed in the episodeKnown 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 ShotgunAdditional linksThe quest for the solar-powered gaming console by Edwin Evans-Thirlwell for TechRadar---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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---Discussed in the episodeSheepy: A Short Adventure (Original Soundtrack) | Tal Richards, Hahlweg, Sheepy on bandcampAdditional linksTHE SHEEPY PLUSH IS REAL BUY IT HERE!!!!!---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!!!!!---List of games in order of appearanceSqueakrossIs 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---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!!!---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!!!!---Discussed in the episodePerfect Tides (Original Soundtrack) by Daniel Kobylarz on bandcampNextel Chirp on YouTubeDucks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton on Drawn and QuarterlyAdditional linksMeredith 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---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordTheme music by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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

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!---Discussed in the episodeDonut County (Original Soundtrack) by Daniel Koestner on album.linkI can't stop pretending to be a sink hole by Joshua Rivera for The Week---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!---Listen to Girl Mode! Follow Robin on Bluesky!---Discussed in the episodeYuki'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---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!---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!---Discussed in the episodeVOID 1680 AM stream archive playlist on YouTubeA Science Odyssey: Radio Transmission: FM vs AM on PBS.orgKim's playlistAJ's playlistAdditional linksBannerless Games on YouTubeBannerless Games on Linktree---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!---Discussed in the episodeCookie Clicker'Eggman Game' Full Sketch | I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson on YouTubePowers of Ten™ (1977) by Eames Office LLC on YouTube---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!

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!---Discussed in the episodeTechnology by cademakesmusic on YouTubeMelatonin 2xLP on iam8bitAdditional linksMelatonin Deluxe OST on the streaming platform of your choice---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!---Discussed in the episodeThe 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---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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…---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!

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! ---Discussed in the episodeThe Overton Window on Wikipedia---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!

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!!!!!---Discussed in the episodevideo game.---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!!!

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!---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 episodeHow Call of Duty turned war into a circus by Pat Gill for Polygon on YouTubeanti-war films don't exist. by It's Just Cinema on YouTubeQuote from Grant Collier of Infinity Ward about Call of Duty 2 in this piece on IGNThe Games Behind Your Government's Next War by People Make Games on YouTube---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!

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! ---Discussed in the episodeThe Yawhg EP by Ryan Roth, Halina Heron on bandcamp---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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

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!---Discussed in the episodeGaslight, Gatekeep, Goddess by Girl ModeDimension 20: Neverafter TrailerFerdinand von Aegir - Works | Archive of Our OwnFrieren: Beyond Journey's End Book Series on thriftbooks.comSlay the Princess (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brandon Boone on bandcampOther linksWhat's the deal with Slay the Princess? by Katie and Catburger on YouTubeHow The Pristine Cut Makes Slay the Princess Even Better by Zuldim on YouTube---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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  

Today we're talking about DEMOS by many people!Listen to Chase and Kim on Press Start!---Discussed in the episodeUrban Myth Dissolution CenterThis image30 BirdsRogue FlightOn XboxOn SwitchMiroHail to the RainbowLuma IslandSorry We're ClosedSilly Polly BeastBeastieballMandragoraScarlet Deer InnThe Edge of AllegoriaPlay WEBFISHING insteadMainFramesNeon BloodLiDAR Exploration ProgramKeep DrivingSilicon WastelandSet Yourself on FireStar VadersMyceliumToads of the Bayou---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!  

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!---Discussed in the episodeA Complete Story Breakdown of SIGNALIS by Indie Xplorer on YouTube'Signalis' review: The best horror game of 2022 by Willa Rowe for InverseOne Year Later, This Indie Darling Did Horror Better Than Any Game in 2023 by Willa Rowe for InverseEugen Bracht on WikipediaACTION BUTTON REVIEWS Tokimeki Memorial by Action Button on YouTubeSIGNALIS (Video Game) tag on Archive of Our Own (Ao3)Some Signalis fics (18+)Keep Breathing by ThrowawayMaeBuckle up, we're going for a ride! by OlivEfniA Life With You by DrMajalisOther linksA Complete Story Breakdown of SIGNALIS | Part 2 by Indie Xplorer on YouTubeSIGNALIS content warnings on rose-engine's websiteSIGNALIS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) by Cicada Sirens & 1000 Eyes on bandcamp---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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  

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!---Discussed in the episodeOrder A Pizza: A Visual Novel by Rocket Adrift on itch.ioRaptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance by Rocket Adrift on itch.io, Steam, and Switch---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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

Today we're talking about Anatomy by 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!---Discussed in the episodeControl, Anatomy, and the Legacy of the Haunted House by Jacob Geller on YouTubeANATOMY (kittyhorrorshow) Transcript on Google DocsFive Nights at Freddy's Lore in Only 8:47:38 | Complete History, Timeline by GiBi's Horror Homestead on YouTubeJack Black singing about Five Nights at Freddy's on TikTok---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by Chase Allhart---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  

Today we're talking about Incident at Grove Lake by 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!---Discussed in the episodeThat scene from Signs (2002) on YouTubeArt Bell's Ghost to Ghost collection on archive.org1997-09-11 - Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell - Open Lines with Area 51 Employees Call-in on archive.orgr/backstoriesforgifs on redditThe Fermi Paradox on WikipediaThe Drake Equation on WikipediaMissing Time by Tooth and Claw on itch.ioEye of the Duck on your podcatcher of choice!Additional LinksWas the Art Bell, Area 51 Frantic Caller real, or a hoax? on redditThis Alien Abduction Horror Game Is Going Viral For Good Reason by Mark Delaney for Gamespot---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by Chase Allhart---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!!!  

Today we're talking about Arctic Eggs by The Water Museum! A game about making eggs and questioning what all this means. Get Arctic Eggs on Steam.---Discussed in the episodeIn the frying pan with the creator of Arctic Eggs---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by Chase Allhart---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  

Today we're talking about Lost Among the Starlit Wreckage by 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!---Discussed in the episode---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!

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!---Discussed in the episodeEnglish diarist Samuel Pepys, article on Wikipedia---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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!  

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).---Visit our website!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari

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! ---Discussed in the episodeThe 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 TsuiNothing Ever Stops Existing by Jacob Geller on YouTubeHow Hong Kong caught fire: the story of a radical uprising by Tania Branigan and Lily Kuo for The Guardiansunset visitor's Remy Siu on 1000xRESIST, protest, game design, and more by Karan Pradhan for The Qun on SubstackWhat Should You Leave Behind? - 1000xRESIST Review by Matt Horton on YouTubeDepression 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 LancetTouched Out by Amanda MonteiOther links1000xRESIST - The Backpack Can't Fit Everything by kiwi on cohost1000xRESIST Dev Remy Siu On Dark Humour And Games As Art | Developer Interview by Gaming In The Wild on YouTubeA great collection of drawings by Maarika on Twitter1000xRESIST is a game for a post-2019 Hong Kong protest generation of diaspora children that doesn't exist yet by kastelpls on cohost---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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  

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!---Discussed in the episodeThe American five-lined Skink on WikipediaI'm not going to link to a cloaca explainer, sorryWishlist Strange Jigsaws by FLEB on Steam!The Worst YouTuber Apology Ever by Gabi Belle on YouTubeI Remember Math Blaster by Brendon BigleyWhere is Tom (myspace) now? Instagram!---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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  

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!---Discussed in the episodeAJ and Chase's playthrough on our YouTube channel!Gross Games about Flesh and Stuff by Jacob Geller on YouTubeAdditional linksOur playthrough without commentary

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!---Discussed in the episodeThe definition of synecdoche (a word that AJ knew)Mysteries Under Lake Ophelia on SteamPythagoras Bleeds demo on itchHaunted PS1 Demo Disc 2021 on itchDeath Stranding - Reaching Port Knot City needle dropFatum Betula Lore by Doctor Dirck's Lore and Let's Plays on YouTubeLittle Alchemy (browser game)Additional linksFatum Betula - All Endings/All Achievements by CladMaster Gaming on YouTubeFatum Betula - Ending Guide Steam Community post by peepeepoopoodumdumFatum Betula - Easter Eggs and Secrets by Easter Egg Archive on YouTube---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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  

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! ---Discussed in the episodeGames that are like SUMMERHOUSE (kinda??)Tiny Glade, Monterona, DystopikaCities: Skylines, KidPix, The Incredible MachineEverywhere by Michelle Branch on YouTubeBoardwalksMorey's Pier in Wildwood, New JerseySanta Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, CaliforniaDisney's Boardwalk in Disney, Disney---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari and Chase Allhart---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  

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!---Discussed in the episodeThe YouTube search results for "What Remains of Edith Finch"The cinematic playthrough that AJ watched from 【XCV//】on YouTubeWhat The Viewmaster Stereoscope looks likeGame Theory: The Curse is a LIE! (Edith Finch) by The Game Theorists on YouTube [sorry... - AJ]Additional stuffThe Villain of Edith Finch from Joseph Anderson on YouTubeAn Ode to the Cannery Level from What Remains of Edith Finch from Super Bunnyhop on YouTubeHow Edith Finch Handles Death from Jacob Geller on YouTubeWhat Remains of Edith Finch's family curse is ambiguity done right by Noelle Warner for Destructoid---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari and Chase Allhart---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  

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!---Discussed in the episodeThe Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel by Jenny Nicholson on YouTube71. Back Up On Those Corners, Yoda Is (AMCA Goes to the Galactic Starcruiser) from A More Civilized Age on your podcatcher of choiceAdditional stuffOutsiders, an expansion for Notorious on itch---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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  

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 episodeThe Gay Western Jam version of LookoutsLookouts OST on bandcampAdditional linksThe Marble Claws merch store on bigcartel---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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  

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 episodeNeva Reveal TrailerGris (Original Game Soundtrack) by BerlinistGris is about the fear we live with, and finding voice to defeat it by Charlie Hall for PolygonGris review - an evocative, ethereal experience you don't want to miss by Vikki Blake for EurogamerAdditional stuffGris: An Exercise in Self-Empathy by Shelby Carleton for Game Developer ---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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  

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 episodeExquisite Biome on itchFollow us on Twitch!!!10 Dead DovesFruitbusArranger: A Role Puzzle AdventureDeep Sleep LabyrinthAfterlove EPLOK DigitalLOK physical!Techno BanterWhy I'll Never Finish Papers, Please by Matt Horton on YouTubeZen GardenRubatoStar Trucker---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---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