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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
In the first installment of a new Into the Depths series, we dive into the brilliant Caves of Qud. This sprawling open-world roguelike has been in development since 2007 and Early Access since 2015, and we're celebrating it as it nears a v1.0 release. Doug and Rob, together with guest host and Qud-head Jack Schlesinger (Puzzmo, Knotwords, Good Sudoku), talk to Caves of Qud creators Brian Bucklew and Jason Grinblat all about post-apocalyptic worldbuilding, building an emergence-focused game engine, and what it takes to keep a project and partnership going for nearly two decades. Don't forget to join our discord and play along with the series. Try to get a character to Level 5 before our next episode, where we'll get into some basics around the early game and Qud's many interlocking systems. You can purchase Caves of Qud -- still in Early Access, for now -- on Steam or GOG. Discussed in this Episode Gamma World Dwarf Fortress Kitfox Games Data-Driven Engines of Qud and Sproggiwood, talk by Brian Bucklew @ IRDC 2015 A Data-Driven Object System, talk by Scott Bilas @ GDC 2002 ("Looks like the paper isn't available but here's a talk on the same subject matter") The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Ancient Domains of Mystery (ADOM) Tracery for context-free grammar generation Emergent Narrative in Dwarf Fortress, talk by Tarn Adams @ Progression Mechanics 2017 The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Clark Ashton Smith Sam Wilson (pixel artist) Craig Hamilton (OST)
044 - November 4, 2023Rich DeMuro talks tech news, tips, gadget reviews and conducts interviews in this weekly show. Airs 11 AM - 2 PM PT on KFI AM 640 and syndicated on stations nationwide through Premiere Networks. Stream live on the iHeartRadio App or subscribe to the podcast.Follow Rich on X, Instagram, Facebook and Threads.Call 1-888-RICH-101 (1-888-742-4101) to join in!RichOnTech.tvRich talked about how he noticed his Halloween low light photos are getting better over the years as smartphone cameras and sensors continue to improve.He also explained how he books flights using Google Flights and loves the website Point.me, which helps you make the most of your rewards points. Use code RICHONTECH to get your first month for $1.Rich shared his road test thoughts on the Rivian R1S SUV. Overall, he loved the rugged good looks and creature comforts, but charging it fast and on the road proved to be a challenge.Consumer Reports tested USB-C and Lightning cables to find the most durable. The winners? Apple's and Amazon Basics.John in Los Angeles asks if there's a service provider that can forward emails from his domain to his Gmail inbox. Rich says he uses Hover for this purpose and it's only $5 a year. Use this referral link and it might save you a few bucks. Michael emailed to say Cloudflare does something similar.There's a new Beatles song called Now and Then and it was made possible thanks to AI.Chuck in Laguna Nigel asks about plug in hybrid vehicles.HBO Max is downgrading features for longtime subscribers on the grandfathered $15.99 plan.Terry in Temecula is having issues accessing ChatGPT. He keeps getting error messages. Rich says to clear the cookies and cache for the website and that should help. Rich also recommended checking out other AI options including Claude AI and Google's Bard.You can now move the URL/Address bar on Chrome for iOS to the bottom of the screen to match what Safari did in iOS 16.Mickey in Camarillo wants to know if gift cards can be used online or in store. Rich says it depends, so be sure to check the gift card redemption details before you buy. Also, check out Raise for discounted gift cards.The cashback shopping app Ibotta is giving away free Thanksgiving dinners.Steven in San Diego is wondering what to do now that Mint is shutting down. Rich says there are two types of alternatives: those that help you budget and those that help you see all of your financial accounts in one place. At the end of the day it will come down to which app you like best and if you want to pay for the service. Check out CoPilot, Monarch, PocketGuard, YNAB, EveryDollar and Empower. For budgeting, Rich says he uses a simple Excel spreadsheet.Page emailed to say they like Quicken Simplifi for finances.Rich has been checking out CoPilot. Use my referral code QXCTP4 to get 2 months free.Stephanie shared a story about how she got scammed by trying to sell something on Facebook Marketplace. She ended up calling a phony Zelle number she quickly found on Google.Elsa in Playa Del Rey asks if she should do the free trial for NETGEAR Armor. Also, Elsa mentioned the free privacy email service from DuckDuckGo.Louis in Riverside is trying to set up a passed down iPhone but it has an activation lock enabled.Larissa May is a digital wellness activist and the founder of #HalfTheStory, a non-profit focused on educating, advocating and mitigating the harms associated with social media and tech use.Helpful apps Larissa mentioned: OneSec and Opal App.Apple is quietly discontinuing it's voice based $5 Apple Music plan.Apple has new M3 chips, new laptops and a new iMac.If you're looking for more free streaming options, check out Xumo Play.Samsung might launch the S24 even earlier next year.Apple Arcade is getting new games for the holiday season. Rich downloaded Knotwords+ and it's a fun twist on a word puzzler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this review Scott and Luke discuss a free-to-play game that combines elements of crossword puzzles and sudoku, and maybe a little something else. Is it worth your time?Learn more about it in this episode.Follow Us!Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/androidguysTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@androidguysofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/androidguysYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndroidGuyscomOfficialPodcast: https://feeds.simplecast.com/Euu8HkMQWebsite: http://www.androidguys.com
Just one week after our episode about surprise game releases, Nintendo went ahead and stealth-dropped a remastered version of the classic GameCube Space Pirate-slaying Simulator, Metroid Prime. But is it still fun after almost 20 years and an intensive graphical spit shine? I mean, yeah, we said as much in the title.Also discussed: PSVR2, Forward: Escape the Fold, 20 Minutes Until Dawn, Knotwords, Dick Tracy
Knotwords creators Jack Schlesinger and our own Zach Gage chat to us about their elegant new logic puzzle word game. We discuss "cracking" the game design they'd been chasing forever, and how they created the puzzle/word generator that makes it great. Show notes: Jack Schlesinger Zach Gage Knotwords Nikoli puzzles Alcazar Two Not Touch puzzles Good Sudoku SpellTower+ Bit Pilot Wordle Calvin & Hobbes
Hello nomads and welcome to our first ever monthly catch-up episode. We have broken this out from the main show to make this a monthly segment where we can talk about all of the video games, tv shows, movies, ect. that we have been exploring.We talked about a bunch of things including Trek to Yomi, Jackass Forever, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Link's Awakening, Alien: Isolation, Roundguard, and Knotwords.Let us know what you have been exploring lately by emailing us at nomadsoffantasy@gmail.com or tweeting at us @NomadsofFantasy.Safe travels nomads...
Knotwords of the Mad Sleeper (#29)
Alex has played a bunch of Knotwords, Monster Rancher 1 DX, and a little of Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising! Jon's still plugging away at Elden Ring. And Bryan is still playing his old standbys. All of that, plus Square Enix selling their western studios, Sony releasing details about games included in the new PlayStation Essential/Extra/Premium subscriptions, and much more! Become …
Brian and Ed both befriend a rabbit, and E is hiding something.
It's Friday the 13th so we're kicking things of spooky style. The Waypoint Radio crew discuss the new Alan Wake 2 details, Bethesda's double delay situation, and Rob's new induction stove (which comes with its own set of built in curses). After the break, Patrick drops a cursed plan for... coverage of the next Avatar movie? In slightly (but only slightly) less cursed news, Rob and Ren have been checking out Warhammer 40K - Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters, a new Tactics game with heavy Gear Tactics vibes that makes a great first impression. (Also, the “Inquisitor is hot” per one Renata Price.) Patrick and Ren both dipped into Iron Lung, a submarine based horror game that does some interesting things with space and perception.Discussed: Alan Wake 2 1:58, Bethesda Delays 7:38, Rob's New Induction Range 32:53, Dunkaccino 43:43, Avatar Plans 51:46, Warhammer 40 - Chaos Gate: Daemonhunters 55:32, Peglin 1:26:27, Knotwords 1:36:27, Iron Lung 1:44:07, Rogue Legacy 2 2:01:49, Loot River 2:04:06, Outro and Announcements 2:06:03 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Zach Gage joins the show to talk about game design and creativity, including his new game Knotwords.
(11:40) Vince Staples - Ramona Park Broke My Heart (https://open.spotify.com/album/2G549zeda2XNICgLmU0pNW?si=WmK0v3CmRaqGfJQ57mvB0Q) (16:28) Shaky Town (https://www.tigervanbooks.com/shaky-town) (20:34) Knotwords (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/knotwords/id1598756238) (29:52) Sudan Archives (https://open.spotify.com/album/2Q37zGSPMHW0wck1cMtdbd?si=ir1NsgLYR_Cd4wp8sR9OqQ) Drinks! Adam - Short Throw - Lemme Get Back To You (https://untappd.com/b/short-throw-brewing-co-lemme-get-back-to-you-soon/4805016) Mike - The Veil - REALITY APPROACHES (https://www.theveilbrewing.com/rva-fh#:~:text=tax/4%2Dpack-,REALITY%20APPROACHES,-6.5%25%20ABV%0AReality) Followup and Footnotes Music Break: ScHoolboy Q - Soccer Dad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoAAuYDepM0) Blacktongue Thief (ep.170) (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089CX94C5/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1) Wet Leg (ep. 170) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEHAjjea1Uc) SUSS (ep. 173) (https://suss.bandcamp.com/merch/suss-promise-live-concert-movie-2) Snoop Dogg in CoD (ep. 95, 131, 181) (https://www.callofduty.com/SnoopDoggSoundboard/)
On this week's podcast, Mat's trying to stay young by getting into Fortnite and playing yet another word game in Knotwords, while Tom has been playing such classics as Link's Awakening on the Switch and Donkey Kong Country. Games discussed int this episode: Fortnite (everything), The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Switch), The Legend of … Continue reading TMA 273 -Not a lot of Knots →
In Which Our Heroes Experience Aging... Games Discussed: Pokemon Arceus, The Stanley Parable Deluxe Edition, Knotwords, Tunic Piano Rock Instrumental by Hyde - Free Instrumentals | https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
Welcome to another episode of the Media Boat Podcast. We start with Rock N Roll HOF inductees and thoughts. Next, Square Enix sells Eidos and Crystal Dynamics and thoughts. Later, WGA East and West combine forces against the government and thoughts. We wrap it all up with Lionsgate deal and thoughts. We also have thoughts on Arcade Fire, Miranda Lambert, Switch Sports, Knotwords, The Circle S4, Moon Knight, Heartstopper, Dear Evan Hansen, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness. All this and more on this weeks episode of the Media Boat Podcast.
This week, we're tapping into the Old Ways of E-Bowling and Cyber-Tennis in Nintendo Switch Sports! It's like falling off a log, only the log is a sword, and we're using it to battle our children. Also discussed: Halo Infinite Season 2, Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe, Knotwords
In this marauding episode of the Shut Up & Sit Down Podcast, Tom and Ava have been let loose on games once again. Someone stop them. First up, we've got some disclaimer-laden chats about Root's latest Marauder expansion, followed by some hot-off-the-(im)press(ions) of Little Factory - the latest edition to the Little™Expanded Universe. We also have a brief chat about Tom's obsession over Knotwords and other Word(le) games at the end! Have a great weekend, everybody! Timestamps: 02:44 - Root: The Marauder Expansion 22:06 - Little Factory 32:55 - Knotwords
This week, an accounting of Vinny's favorite knots, our personal necktie policies, something about American Gladiators, the Embracing of Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal, speculation about what will show up at the Xbox/Bethesda not-E3 showcase, games including Knotwords, Nintendo Switch Sports, The Standley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, Loot River, Bugsnax: The Isle of Bigsnax, and more! Advertise on The Nextlander Podcast at Gumball.fm, or support us on Patreon! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate in versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avo id spoilers. Thanks for listening. (00:00:11) Intro (00:01:41) Show rundown (00:02:00) You guys all like knots? (00:06:15) Someone had to make the Don Knotts joke... (00:15:10) The Games (and American Gladiators) (00:18:08) Nintendo Switch Sports [Nintendo Switch] on Apr 29, 2022 (00:30:23) First Break (00:32:18) The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe [Linux, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S] on Apr 27, 2022 (00:40:41) [SPOILER WARNING?] It's not so bad but just in case (00:42:02) Loot River [Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows)] on May 03, 2022 (00:50:10) Bugsnax: The Isle of Bigsnax [PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch] on Apr 28, 2022 (00:56:02) Assassin's Creed Moment (00:58:37) Brad pines for Viva Pinata (01:00:26) Knotwords [Android, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS] on Apr 28, 2022 (01:03:11) NOTE: Looks like the price is actually $5 for the year not per month. (01:09:11) Second Break (01:09:15) The News (01:09:50) Portions of Square Enix have been Embraced (01:24:54) Warcraft Arclight Rumble (01:32:40) The Xbox & Bethesda Showcase is scheduled (01:53:49) What really happened to Balan Wonderworld? (02:00:41) Wrapping up and thanks (02:02:36) Mysterious Benefactor Tier Shoutouts (02:04:45) Nextlander content updates (02:05:39) See ya! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Crack open your old Macs, it's update time.Sorbet Leopard is Snow Leopard for PowerPC Macs.Moltz is looking at this SSD adapter for his TiBook.Walt Mossberg creeps on Dan. Not cool, Walt. Not cool.The Greek gods were kind of jerks.We've been playing Knotwords.Switch Sports is now out.Our thanks to Indochino, where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more.Our thanks as well to Sunday. Sunday makes taking care of your lawn easier than ever. Made with natural ingredients, Sunday takes the guesswork out of growing a greener, more beautiful lawn this Spring. Visit getsunday.com/rebound to get $20 off your custom lawn plan at checkout!If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!You can now also support the show by buying our NEW shirt featuring our catchphrase, TECHNOLOGY! Are we right?! (Prime members, check your email for a special deal on the shirt.)
Featuring: Michael "Boston" Hannon, Paul “Moonpir” Carver-Smith, and Alexander “TheNimp” Jolly Running Time: 2:03:35 Music by MusiM: Homepage | Bandcamp Livestream Archive: YouTube This week we chat about Among Us, Gorogoa, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Elden Ring, Crimson Shroud, Fragrant Story, Destiny 2, Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion, Bugsnax, Knotwords, Nintendo Switch Sports. Miyamoto personally delays the Mario movie Sony requiring some devs to provide free trials to PS+ subscribers Microsoft & Bethesda announce their yearly showcase Become a patron of TVGP for just a few dollars a month at E1M1's Patreon Page! Get two month early access to Critical Misses, uncensored outtakes, and much more for just $5/month!
We answer some junk mail questions about game mechanics that we are sick of, video game magazines and helping non-gamers plus we also talk Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, Supraland, Deathloop, Knotwords and Rogue Legacy 2.
Tori and Noah are talking Mario (it's Mario time, after all), Bible games and, as always, labor conditions in the games industry. THINGS MENTIONED: Gary Larson's Cow Tools from the comic The Far Side. This weird, cryptic tweet about the Mario movie from Nintendo. This Gamerant article about Nintendo's alleged union-busting. This Game Developer article about the working conditions at Nintendo EAD. This article in The Verge about 4-day work weeks at companies like Crows Crows Crows. This GamesIndustry.biz article about Gamefreak's 4-day work week. This Kotaku article about the supposed GBA emulator for the Switch. The Persona mouthwash. This Nintendo Life article explaining what El Shaddai is. It's Bugsnax! by Kero Kero Bonito on Bandcamp. (Sarah Bonito, if you're reading this, please come on the show I want to talk about how you sampled video game sound effects in some of your earlier tracks, please) Hiromu Arakawa's Yomi no Tsugai on Mangakalot. Carto for the Switch. The folks at Into the Aether showing off Knotwords. Our cool sounds, and the intro and outro music are by GEIST and our show art is by Kai at Wisp Graphics. You can follow the show on Twitter @Press_StartPod and you can email us game recommendations and and whatever's on your mind at heypressstart@gmail.com. Find us on social media, and wherever else podcasts are found, here: linktr.ee/press_startpod. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pressstart/support