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Feb 11, 2025

Doug and Rob chat with mut moochi, Jonny Hopkins, and Gurn Group about their experimental game and emulator hacking practice, which they call "plunderludics". We're also joined by special guest co-host Bennett Foddy. We describe some of their pieces, the comparison against plunderphonics and other related terms,...


Feb 7, 2025

We're joined by Adam Saltsman (Finji), Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), and Bijan Stephen (Compulsion Games) to discuss Warptank, the 20th game in the UFO 50 collection.

 

"Use your tank to regain control of the station and sever all ties to Capsule World!"

 

Next week: Waldorf’s Journey

 

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Jan 31, 2025

We're joined by Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Big Bell Race, the 19th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"Do you have what it takes to become the Big Bell Race Champion?"

Our show has been nominated for a 2024 Thinky Award in some great company! Check out the full list here... and if you should be moved to vote for us,...


Jan 24, 2025

We're joined by John Axon (Capybara Games) and Ben Wilson (Die Gute Fabrik) to discuss Golfaria, the 18th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"Deep beneath the fairway, a golf ball awakens. Where did it come from? What is its purpose?"

Next week: The Big Bell Race

Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.

 

John Axon on Bluesky


Jan 20, 2025

We chat with Mo Cohen (Queermo Games) and Hagen Deloss about Queer Quest, a point-and-click adventure that's best described as "gay Monkey Island meets feminist Leisure Suit Larry". 

Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.

Show notes: 

Queer Quest official site (Queermo Games)

Mo Cohen

Queer Quest on Steam and itch.io

Hagen...