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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?"

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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...


Jan 17, 2025

We're joined by Carolyn Petit (Kotaku) and Russ Frushtick (Polygon) to discuss Campanella, the 17th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"Fly the Campanella through five challenging worlds! And don't forget to stop for coffee!"

Next week: Golfaria

Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.

 

Discussed in this episode:

Space Taxi


Jan 10, 2025

We're joined by Adam Saltsman (Finji) and Izzy Kestrel (Funomena, No Goblin) to discuss Camouflage, the 16th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"Blend in with your surroundings to evade predators and fulfill your destiny."

Next week: Campanella

Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.

 

Discussed on this episode:

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