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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:30) - Something something short shorts
(01:33) - How find HITM3?
(02:41) - What is HITM3?
(04:27) - The artistic intent
(12:16) - You do make a movie
(17:29) - This one is for the boys
(18:55) - Kitty
(20:00) - This game is Doin Stuff
(25:32) - The mundanity
(33:17) - The title sequence
(33:59) - The way people look and the use of color
(35:13) - Big Takeaways
(35:21) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(40:55) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(46:34) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(48:59) - was the Grek there?
(50:26) - Grek's Big Takeaway
(51:02) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(55:39) - Thanks so much for listening!

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[TEASER] Conversation with Remy Siu about Prove You're Human! | RAM

dotzip — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:59:14 -0400

☕If you want to hear this entire conversation you can become a member over on our Ko-fi page! - https://ko-fi.com/dotzip☕

AJ, Kim, and Robin sit down with Remy Siu to talk about sunset visitor's upcoming game Prove You're Human! Wishlist it on Steam!!!

Remy elsewhere talking about PYH:
ARTICLES

1000xResist dev says we need a universal video codec for games by Bryant Francis for Game Developer
Interview: Prove You're Human - 1000xResist Devs by Hayes Madsen for CGMagazine
1000xResist Studio Turns The Internet's Most Annoying Task Into A Game With Prove You're Human by Jessica Cogswell for Gamespot
1000XResist devs talk about their next game, Prove You're Human by Elijah Gonzalez for AV Club
The team behind 1000xResist is making a game about convincing an AI that it isn’t human by Andrew Webster for The Verge
Prove You're Human, A New Game From The 1000xResist Team, Combines AI Anxiety, Severance, And CAPTCHA Tests by Charles Harte for Game Informer
Prove You're Human Announced At The 2026 Triple-I Showcase From 1000xRESIST Developers by Kate Sánchez for But Why Tho?
1000xResist studio reveals next game Prove You're Human by Austin Manchester on Polygon
Some of the best writers making games today decided to form a publisher "an hour" after a call: Slay the Princess and 1000xResist devs team up for new sci-fi adventure by Oscar Taylor-Kent for GamesRadar+
How Two Indie Darlings Are Challenging a Collapsing Industry With Their Next Game by Isaiah Colbert for Gizmodo

PODCASTS

Remap Interview: Prove You're Human from Remap Radio
Where Do Video Games Go from Here? from Post Games
How Black Tabby Publishing’s "Developer-First" Vision Empowers Sunset Visitor's 'Prove You’re Human' [EXCLUSIVE] from But Why Tho?

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Become a member to hear the whole conversation with Remy Siu!
(01:23) - AJ bungles the intro SO badly
(02:25) - What is Prove Your Human?
(03:08) - The press tour and "The Secret Thing"
(05:44) - The team has grown
(10:43) - Intentional use of video assets in PYH
(15:58) - Unexpected technical limitations informing work
(18:35) - Influences that are being drawn from
(22:22) - Become a Ko-fi member to hear the whole convo!

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Not Blinking in Before Your Eyes

dotzip — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:40:21 -0400

This is just like Click (2006).

Today we're talking about Before Your Eyes by GoodbyeWorld! A game about holding onto your past and being okay at the piano.

Get Before Your Eyes on Steam, the App Store, and the Play Store!!! Follow GoodbyeWorld’s work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

Goodnight Universe by Nice Dream
Games Can Save Us from the Hell of Silicon Valley Optimization by Post Games (feat. C. Thi Nguyen)

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:48) - Robin [Last Name]
(01:12) - We are here
(01:45) - What is Before Your Eyes?
(03:53) - How do we feel?
(08:45) - VA is good!
(11:10) - Seeing Benjamin's life
(16:48) - What does it mean to make something great?
(25:57) - The inflection point and after
(29:29) - Chekov's Mom
(32:25) - Being brought to tears
(36:18) - The birds show up
(46:08) - The Thing
(55:27) - Good Night Universe
(56:51) - True Art vs. Sympathetic Art (link to Post Games in the show notes)
(59:30) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(01:03:35) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:07:34) - That is a podcast
(01:07:56) - Thank you for listening!

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Meeting Sylvia (and Others) in Formless Star

dotzip — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Oh to be a little guy with a fan on your head talking to Sylvia.

Today we're talking about Formless Star by splendidland! A game about meeting 61 creatures and maybe a secret 62nd.

Get Formless Star on itch.io!!! Follow splendidland's work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

Creativity in the Age of AI by Ariadne J. Markou for Michigan Sociological Review
30 Years of Tamagotchi Jam on itch.io

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - dot.army
(01:40) - Another one for the girls
(02:55) - Studio pedigree
(04:17) - What is Formless Star
(05:35) - Finding all the little guys
(06:40) - The game is cute :)
(08:38) - The game is about curiosity
(10:22) - Getting out of our spaceship on spoiler planet
(10:40) - Sylvia's Song
(13:10) - Favorite animals
(20:42) - The 61st creature
(28:52) - The music!!!
(30:38) - Big Takeaways
(30:43) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(33:06) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(38:31) - Creativity is magic
(45:47) - Good game
(46:53) - Time for bed

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Audio of AJ talking about PAX East | RAM

dotzip — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:22:18 -0400

Today AJ does ONE FINAL RECAP of their time at PAX East 2026. If you want to hear AJ's thoughts with worse audio and less forethought, you can listen to their dot.trip episodes on Kofi ~ https://ko-fi.com/dotzip ~. The rest of this month's eps will be member exclusives!

Discussed in the episode:

AJ on The Content Mill talking about PAX
Never Post's Team Chat: We Won't Make Video and You Can't Force Us (Paywalled)
Support Never Post!
AJ, Brendon, Gianni, and Phil streaming the Godzilla RPG with LanFest! on YouTube (audio is iffy at times)
Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game by IDW Games on Kickstarter is still taking late pledges!
Indie Press Revolution's website
Plus One EXP's website
Soothwardens by Navaar Jackson
Down We Go by Plus One Experience
The Prince of Hounds by Jay Dragon
Mythic Bastionland by Chris McDowall
Quinns Quest Reviews: Mythic Bastionland! on YouTube
Kala Mandala Playbook by Munkao and Centaur Games
No Small Games
Underplayed
Six One Indie
Crossplay Conversations and Left Behind Game Club: A Video Game Podcast
GianniDicrosta on Twitch
70% Complete (Phil Bothun)

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Intro
(00:07) - It's another podcast
(01:08) - Making stuff
(04:12) - Talking about PAX
(05:21) - It's TTRPG time baby
(05:44) - Godzilla the TTRPG
(10:33) - More TTRPGs
(10:49) - Indie Press Revolution
(11:16) - PlusOneEXP
(11:42) - Soothwardens by Navaar Jackson
(12:28) - Down We Go by Marcus Linderum and Plus One Experience
(15:25) - The Prince of Hounds by Jay Dragon
(16:29) - Mythic Bastionland by Chris McDowall
(17:52) - Kala Mandala by Munkao and Centaur Games
(19:41) - I love games!
(19:59) - I met so many folks!!!
(23:02) - That's the recap!

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Diving Deep in In Other Waters

dotzip — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

When you think about it the ocean is kind of like space.

Today we're talking about In Other Waters by Jump Over the Age! A game about the wonder and devastation of ecological science, and good menus.

Get In Other Waters on Steam, Humble, GoG, or Nintendo Switch!!! Follow Jump Over the Age's work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

Listen to Leaving the Party!!!
In Other Waters is about exploring an alien ocean through an AI interface by Nicole Carpenter for Polygon
In Other Waters, ft. Gareth Damian Martin by Bad End: A Videogame Podcast
'Citizen Sleeper' dev on how players’ bodies shape the story by Robin<3 for inverse
How ecological adventure In Other Waters's planet-wide mystery gives players hope by Joel Couture for Game Developer

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Day dreams (dreams you have that are what your day is going to be)
(01:26) - Chase NAILS the intro
(01:54) - What is In Other Waters
(04:17) - High level thoughts
(09:55) - Cheering at the UI
(15:36) - The line to Citizen Sleeper
(19:42) - Early game spoilers
(21:33) - Shoutout to Amos Roddy
(22:09) - Where to begin spoiling...
(24:03) - Diving deeper
(30:16) - Graphics are environmental metaphor actually
(39:00) - In the end
(50:01) - Big Takeaways
(50:05) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(54:18) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(56:45) - We win!
(57:10) - Thanks for finding the ending of the episode

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Being in Pain in Soul of Sovereignty

dotzip — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Just-- Wh-- Man....

Today we're talking about Soul of Sovereignty by GGDG! A game about needing to see the good in someone else and pretty flowers. This game was suggested by Amet! If you'd like to suggest a game head over to our website!

Get Soul of Sovereignty on itch!!! Follow GGDG's work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

Cucumber Quest by GGDG
SoulSov Chapter 1-3 OSTs on Bandcamp

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - We are friends!!!!!
(00:39) - Fri-day night
(01:30) - Thank you Amet for the suggestion!
(03:35) - What is Soul of Sovereignty
(06:45) - SPOILERS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT EVENTS IN THE BEGINNING
(11:47) - The intro is good and so is everything!!!
(14:17) - It's not done yet technically!
(15:51) - FINAL SPOILER WARNING
(16:12) - Welcome to spoilers
(16:35) - The turn
(18:52) - Selfish virtue and deadly kindness
(24:04) - The story is painful
(29:49) - Where does the story go from here?
(31:14) - Audience surrogate
(32:15) - It's time to talk about Them.
(37:32) - Flashback stuff
(38:56) - AJ and Kim bait
(45:22) - THE STORY IS PAINFUL!!!!!!!!
(47:31) - We haven't even talked about The Trials
(48:42) - There is just so much we haven't touched on
(53:53) - They're both hot
(54:48) - Whoops it's Big Takeaways
(55:09) - KAJ's Takeaway
(01:00:14) - Good
(01:01:01) - Thank you for listening :)

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Experiencing Womanhood in A Year of Springs

dotzip — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

We’ve all had unrequited feelings for one of our best friends at the hot springs, right? Right????

Today we're talking about A Year of Springs by npckc! A game about the endless complexity of being a woman and sending cute lil emojis.

Get A Year of Springs on Steam or itch!!! Follow npckc’s work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

A YEAR OF SPRINGS soundtrack on Bandcamp

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Someone make a good way to take screenshots
(01:07) - Lifeguard Off-Duty
(02:07) - Who is npckc?
(03:16) - What is a Year of Springs
(05:21) - Hard to not spoil!
(08:23) - General subject matter
(12:18) - Beep boop
(12:25) - One Night, Hot Springs
(18:07) - Endings
(22:45) - The difference in perspectives
(25:36) - Last Day of Spring
(29:03) - Presents for transgender women
(30:56) - The texting is good!
(32:25) - Spring Leaves No Flower
(37:40) - An unexpected shift
(42:32) - Why is it so hard to be a woman!!!!!!
(44:14) - I guess I gotta talk to my boyfriend...
(45:22) - Endings
(46:47) - This one is for the girls
(51:07) - The Epilogue
(52:39) - Getting a new start
(55:46) - Big Takeaways
(55:56) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(59:26) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(01:04:17) - Good game!!!
(01:04:23) - Kim attempts the outro

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Living in Time Flies

dotzip — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Today we're talking about Time Flies by Playables! A game about being a fly and then being another fly.

Get Time Flies on Playstation, Switch, Steam, Epic, or the App Store!!! Follow Playables work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

EYEZMAZE
Robin's piece on Time Flies for Inverse
Allegheny Cemetery: The story behind the Egyptian mausoleum and sphinx by Joaquin Gonzalez for 90.5 WESA

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - We needed this
(01:22) - A Kim approved intro
(02:18) - What is Time Flies
(09:00) - The sound design
(10:18) - The art
(12:18) - A not spoiler spoiler
(12:34) - How many secrets did we find?
(13:41) - Standout stuff
(23:55) - Min/Maxxing life expectancy
(30:08) - How are we feeling about death?
(41:14) - A quick mechanical thing
(42:39) - Big Takeaways
(42:45) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(44:58) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(47:15) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(49:31) - How do I live a life like the fly?
(52:35) - Check the show notes!
(53:17) - Thank you for listening!

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Help!!! It's February Next Fest!!!

dotzip — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:38:24 -0500

Send help.

Today we're talking about the February 2026 Next Fest!

Discussed in the episode:

Games that will almost certainly be covered by dotzip

Unhomely - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2941990/Unhomely/

I’m Making a Monster - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4047160/Im_Making_a_Monster/

Brain goes burr

VHOLUME - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4131730/VHOLUME/

Tileweaver - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4006200/Tileweaver/

Cursed Words - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3856460/Cursed_Words/

Pachincro - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4200890/Pachincro/

The Loopler - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4150860/The_Loopler/

The Magus Circle - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2796640/The_Magus_Circle/

Runeomicon - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3160570/Runeomicon/

Modulus - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2779120/Modulus/

Raccoon - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3784030/RACCOIN_Coin_Pusher_Roguelike/

I love whatever is wrong you

Rewind 99 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3977290/Rewind_99/

Busbound - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2095420/Bus_Bound/

Nightfall Cafe - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3816920/Nightfall_Cafe/

All Will Rise - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3165340/All_Will_Rise/ (on Kickstarter: All Will Rise: a narrative courtroom deck-builder )

AtmosFar - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1798230/ATMOSFAR/

West - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4302000/West/

Shoutout to Newgrounds.com

Chipmatic - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3780950/Chipmatic/

Mining Merchant - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3744080/Mining_Merchant/

Maybe that zoloft didn't block ALL my emotions

Hozy - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3326230/Hozy/

Memento - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2474770/Momento/

inKONBINI - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2723430/inKONBINI_One_Store_Many_Stories/

A Study In Blue - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4280150/A_Study_in_Blue/

Deep Snow Delivery - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3281970/Deep_Snow_Delivery/

This one's on the computer

Lost Wiki: Kozlovka - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4018950/Lost_Wiki_Kozlovka/

Human.exe - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4016270/Humanexe/

MMO 98 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3907940/MMO_98/

Secrets of Suburbia - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3111050/Secrets_Of_Suburbia/

What the fuck (affectionate)

Panthalassa - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2955720/Panthalassa/

WOODROT - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3896040/WOODROT/

THREE VERSES³ - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3139120/THREE_VERSES/

Burden Street Station - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3126340/Burden_Street_Station/

Feast for the Eyes

Petrichor - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4168440/Petrichor/

Phonopolis - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1206070/Phonopolis/ (nocaps on YouTube: i played every game by Amanita Design)

Titanium Court - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2364580/Titanium_Court/

Helix: Descent N Ascent - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2736370/Helix_Descent_N_Ascent/

Pluto - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3057670/Pluto/

HYPNOS - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2861210/HYPNOS/

The dotzip award for the most questionable idle animations

Super Alloy Crush - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3092360/Super_Alloy_Crush/

Hot girl walks

Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole - https://store.steampowered.com/app/4149700/Dreamcore_Rabbit_Hole/

Plum Road Tea Dream - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3206340/Plum_Road_Tea_Dream/

Walk the Frog - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3336240/Walk_The_Frog/

nophenia - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3979330/nophenia/

Gloomveil - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3156020/Gloomveil/

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Trying to Make Sense of the World in Eclipsium

dotzip — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

i ain't interpreting all that. i'm happy for you tho. or sorry that happened

Today we're talking about Eclipsium by Housefire! A game about walking around and unspeakable things happening to your hand.

Get Eclipsium on Steam!!! Follow Housefire's work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

AJ on The Worst Community Report
AJ's 2025 Game of the Year video on YouTube
Eclipsium (Original Game Soundtrack) by Hudson Bikichky on Bandcamp
AJ's playthrough of the beginning of Eclipsium on YouTube
Finding Emilie by Radiolab

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine and check out his new project Foster Hope!

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Listen to AJ on The Worst Garbage Community Report :-)
(01:45) - Welcome to the game
(03:31) - What is Eclipsium?
(04:58) - What'd we think
(08:30) - Bugs?
(10:00) - The music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The sound!!!!!!!!!!
(13:10) - The hand and the things done to the hand
(15:42) - Heading to spoilers
(16:11) - Chase wants to talk about the images
(20:01) - Kim wants to talk about judgment
(22:48) - Robin wants to talk about it literally
(25:16) - AJ wants to talk about the opting-in
(27:24) - What death means and religious imagery
(34:21) - Going to the panopticon
(47:27) - They can't ALL be PT!!!
(50:03) - An actually interesting series of hallways
(56:47) - Big Takeaways
(56:59) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(59:42) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:04:08) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:06:19) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(01:09:39) - The end of the game hot damn
(01:09:57) - Thanks for listening!

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Gliding on the Wind in Toroa: Skycall

dotzip — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Guy whose only played Sayonara Wild Hearts: "I'm getting a lot of Sayonara Wild Hearts energy in this game."

Today we're talking about Toroa: Skycall by Atawhai Interactive! A game about gliding and just hangin' out.

Get Toroa: Skycall on Steam!!! Follow Atawhai Interactive's work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

The sourdough shaping video that AJ talked about by Matthew James Duffy on YouTube Shorts(tm)
TWG Steam Curator Page
Making Kin with the Machines, Archer et al. from the Journal of Design and Science by MIT Press
Royal Albatross Centre

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - The end of a 20 minute conversation
(02:31) - We're not fighting!!!
(03:43) - fort.nite ????
(05:52) - Oh right the podcast
(06:12) - What is Toroa: Skycall
(07:36) - This game feels AMAZING
(10:21) - The MUSIC
(11:38) - The game is steeped in culture
(13:46) - Talking to other animals
(17:02) - Songs of the sea have been dulled by the drums of progress
(21:48) - The game wants you to just hang out
(23:05) - Bird heaven????
(28:49) - Everything is connected
(33:57) - You get where you're going
(35:57) - Made with love
(36:31) - Everything is connected!!!
(37:15) - Big Takeaways
(37:17) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(42:31) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(47:09) - Help the Northern Royal Albatross!!!
(47:38) - Thank you for listening!

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Watching the World Cup in despelote with Matt Horton (Flow State, In Sequence)

dotzip — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

This is a sports game! Well it's a game that centers around a sport... Er, it's a game that has a sport as a central narrative piece... uh...

Today we're talking about despelote by Julián Cordero and Sebastián Valbuena! A game about soccer and tuning out the adults in your life.

Get despelote on Steam, Switch, or Playstation!!! Follow Julian's work on his website! Follow Sebastián on his website!

Follow Matt on his YouTube channel, Flow State!

Discussed in the episode:

A Sportslike Manifesto by Grapefruit Games
Despelote review: miraculous slice-of-life soccer game pulls a hat trick by Moises Taveras for Digital Trends

Additional links:

Despelote with Moises Taveras by Tales from the Backlog on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - The sausage gets made
(00:19) - Babby's first intro
(01:34) - The Sports Corner
(04:20) - What is despelote?
(08:13) - Sportslike
(11:24) - Witholding the big stuff
(13:35) - Making it back to the bench
(14:36) - The first ten minutes
(18:39) - Standout moments
(26:07) - Being a child among adults
(31:24) - What happened...
(32:43) - Turn the game on!
(35:06) - Crossing narrative lines
(37:22) - The very end
(41:11) - Big Takeaways
(41:16) - Matt's Big Takeaway
(44:12) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(46:27) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(49:43) - Thank you Matt for coming on!
(49:53) - Chase attempts an outro

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Going Shopping in Dépanneur Nocturne

dotzip — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Would you mind picking me up a mystery skull while you're out?

Today we're talking about Dépanneur Nocturne by KO_OP! A game about getting little treats and going to the washroom.

Get Dépanneur Nocturne on Steam!!! Follow Ko_OP's work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

_amaranthine's (Jake's) new project Foster Hope on bandcamp!

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Eldot Ring
(00:21) - ahem
(00:34) - Snow day!!!!!!
(01:38) - What is Depanneur Nocturne?
(02:31) - This is a game about existing in a new place
(10:11) - The backroom
(11:25) - Going to the washroom
(15:31) - Sharing little secrets
(18:27) - The cashier
(23:01) - Our big takeaways for our beautiful partner
(29:40) - Big Takeaways
(29:53) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(31:42) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(33:16) - A beautiful game about going shopping
(33:52) - Thanks for listening!

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Saying "No" in The Sea Will Claim Everything

dotzip — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

In this one AJ and Robin experience every human emotion at once!

Today we're talking about The Sea Will Claim Everything by Jonas Kyratzes! A game about a sentient house and needing to read more philosophy. This game was suggested by Alex! If you'd like to suggest a game head over to our website!

Get The Lands of Dream collection on Steam!!! Follow Jonas Kyratzes' work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

The Sea Will Claim Everything walkthrough and review on jayisgames.com (for the love of god don't click anywhere else around the website lol)
Emergence blog post on Jonas Kyratzes' website
Fear of Twine: Zombies and Elephants (Verena Kyratzes) on YouTube
Life Support by Veran Kyratzes

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Remember that you have free will
(00:52) - The podcast intro equivalent of waking up in a pitch dark hotel room
(01:43) - The saga of The Lands of Dream
(04:52) - What is The Sea Will Claim Everything?
(08:09) - It's goofy!
(14:12) - Some advice
(14:59) - Some of the first text things you see
(15:18) - "The Sea Will Claim Everything, part II" by Chris Christodoulou, The Sea Will Claim Everything
(17:41) - Welcome to Underhome
(24:43) - Out into the world
(31:46) - The Isle of Stars
(34:20) - The Isle of Becoming
(38:58) - "Grains of Sand" by Chris Christodoulou, The Sea Will Claim Everything
(40:36) - Saying "No"
(40:49) - "Victory March" by Chris Christodoulou, The Sea Will Claim Everything
(41:15) - Saying "No"
(43:36) - The Oracle
(47:41) - Goodbye
(48:28) - "The Sea Will Claim Everything, part II" by Chris Christodoulou, The Sea Will Claim Everything
(52:31) - The packaging
(52:47) - SPOILERS FOR GREAT GOD GROVE
(52:59) - The packaging
(54:21) - All abooooard!
(54:27) - AJ's Big Takeaways
(56:59) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(58:42) - Hoo baby that's a video game
(59:14) - A little bit of diving
(01:00:34) - Thank you for listening!

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Moving Forward in Sayonara Wild Hearts

dotzip — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Sometimes every single part of the game is so good that you simply can't articulate it completely.

Today we're talking about Sayonara Wild Hearts by Simogo! A game about playing a pop album and therapeutic movement!

Get Sayonara Wild Hearts everywhere!!! Follow Simogo's work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

Sayonara Wild Hearts Analysis – Use of Tarot in Game Design and Narrative by Angie for Backlog Crusader

Additional links:

Fading Memories (Demos and unused tracks from Sayonara Wild Hearts) on YouTube
How Simogo built Sayonara Wild Hearts' best stage by Matt Leone for Design Room
Teddy Girls: The Style Subculture That Time Forgot by Laura Havlin for AnOther (fashion that inspired SWH's design)

Check out AJ's video about their top 12 games of 2025!!!

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Fem unc?
(01:26) - Welcome to 2026!
(02:05) - Welcome to 2026 (correct version)!
(03:06) - What is Sayonara Wild Hearts?
(04:55) - How was it?
(12:56) - Spoilers
(13:38) - Favorites?
(18:54) - The effect of switching stuff up so much
(24:04) - There are levels to this game
(25:18) - The game is good and we don't know what else to say
(31:08) - Big Takeaways
(31:29) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(34:33) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(35:14) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(37:17) - It's a good one!
(40:00) - Think about sleeping and hire Robin

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Picking the Slate! - January to Marchish | fart.piss 3

dotzip — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:30:00 -0500

Welcome Robin to dotzip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In this one we pick 11 games that we'll be playing over the next few months! Don't forget there's a NextFest in there too! Hah ha ! Hehe! Ho hoh!!!!

Discussed in the episode:

PODCAST: felvidek (2024) by Leaving the Party
Eclipsium is G O O D dotzip stream archive
Cucumber Quest by gigi d.g.

The Slate! (check the website for the release order!):

The Sea Will Claim everything - https://store.steampowered.com/app/337720/The_Lands_of_Dream/(suggested by Alex!)
Sayonara Wild Hearts - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122720/Sayonara_Wild_Hearts
Despelote- https://store.steampowered.com/app/2367820/despelote/
Eclipsium - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2419670/Eclipsium/
A Year of Springs - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1688580/A_YEAR_OF_SPRINGS/
Before your eyes - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1082430/Before_Your_Eyes/
Soul of Sovereignty (prelude) - https://gigidigi.itch.io/soulsov (suggested by Amet!)
In Other Waters - https://store.steampowered.com/app/890720/In_Other_Waters/
Cr33p - https://try-froggery.itch.io/cr33p
Toroa: Skycall - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2003490/Toroa_Skycall/
Depanneur Nocturne - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1285160/Depanneur_Nocturne/
Hypnagogia - https://sodaraptor.itch.io/hypnagogia
Hypogea - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2980260/Hypogea/
Formless Star - https://splendidland.itch.io/formless-star

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - DS(N)i(ece)
(02:16) - How do we podcast again?
(02:35) - BIG EPISODE!
(06:00) - Welcome to fart.piss!
(06:03) - Selections begin!
(06:58) - The Sea Will Claim Everything
(08:39) - Sayonara Wild Hearts
(12:05) - despelote
(14:07) - Eclipsium
(19:19) - A Year of Springs
(21:21) - Before Your Eyes
(24:39) - Soul of Sovereignty (prelude)
(26:12) - In Other Waters
(28:08) - Cr33p
(29:51) - Toroa: Skycall
(31:33) - Depanneur Nocturne
(33:10) - hypnogogia
(34:41) - Hypogea
(35:53) - Formless Star
(39:13) - The lineup!
(40:00) - February NextFest Cometh
(40:50) - Thanks for listening!

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Themes of the Year 2025! | RAM

dotzip — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Surprise! Kim and AJ sat down and discussed their games of the year in the context of the themes that jumped out to them! What will be crowned Theme of the Year by the end of it?? Only one way to find out!

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Discussed in the episode (🚨Spoilers for games and themes, but no spoilers for the TOTY winner🚨):

Themes of the year spreadsheet

Exercising Power and Control in the Face of Hegemony

of the Devil
Michel Foucault and the panopticism theory of disciplinary power on Wikipedia
Q-Up
Leila
FACEMINER
Occlude
Faustian bargain on Britannica
The Dark Queen of Mortholme
Öoo
Centum
DEAD LETTER DEPT
Known Mysteries

Fear and The Mind

Eclipsium
The Children of Clay
Without a Dawn
Phoenix Springs
Interstate 35

Life's Weird, Huh?

Eclipsium
Centum
Mini Mini Golf Golf
Occlude (or not)
Strange Jigsaws
Unfair Flips
Q-Up
A Pizza Delivery***

Why Do We Puzzle?

Strange Jigsaws
The Worst Puzzle of All-Time | Design Delve on YouTube
Your House
Occlude
Leila
Is This Seat Taken
Dark Queen of Mortholme
Öoo
(and Bubumbu)

Work is Terrifying

Constance
DEAD LETTER DEPT
Children of Clay
Qualia
FACEMINER
The Dark Queen of Mortholme
Q-Up
A Pizza Deilvery
(and Easy Delivery Co.)

Environment's Fucked

Known Mysteries
FACEMINER
Centum
Mini Mini Golf Golf

Artificial? Intelligence??? (slash Technology)

FACEMINER
Qualia
Making Kin with the Machines by Jason Edward Lewis, Noelani Arista, Archer Pechawis, and Suzanne Kite for Journal of Design and Science
Mini Mini Golf Golf
Centum
Q-Up
Phoenix Springs
ChatGPT made me delusional by Eddy Burback on YouTube
of the Devil
DEAD LETTER DEPT

Legacy

Hades 2
Carimara: Beneath the forlorn limbs
Interstate 35
Phoenix Springs
Mini Mini Golf Golf
Your House

Sometime It's Just Nice to Go Fishing

Cast n Chill
PEAK
Unfair Flips
- Subscribe to our Kofi to see AJ's playthrough!
Kabuto Park
Q-Up
(and like all of the other games on this list)

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Hey remember RAMs???
(00:47) - Check out ZOTY if you haven't yet!
(01:09) - GOTY but make it dotzip
(02:33) - Structure of the episode
(03:15) - The year of Discrete Experiences
(08:50) - A very good place to start (Hegemony)
(09:00) - Exercising Power and Control in the Face of Hegemony
(12:30) - Q-Up SPOILERS
(16:02) - Exercising Power and Control in the Face of Hegemony
(32:23) - Fear and The Mind
(35:36) - Eclipsium SPOILERS!!!
(41:29) - Fear and The Mind
(43:09) - Life's Weird, Huh?
(47:16) - Centum SPOILERS!!!
(50:14) - Life's Weird, Huh?
(51:01) - Why Do We Puzzle?
(57:12) - Why do we puzzle? (derogatory)
(58:37) - Work is terrifying
(01:04:41) - Environment's Fucked
(01:11:01) - Cleanse the palette or keep digging the hole?
(01:11:33) - Artificial? Intelligence??? (slash Technology)
(01:28:11) - Legacy
(01:41:35) - Sometimes It's Just Nice to Go Fishing
(01:49:36) - Crowning the Theme of the Year
(01:51:37) - TOTY is the bag!
(01:52:06) - Hey that's it. See you next year!

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Zip of the Year 2025!

dotzip — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Today we're talking about 44 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!!!!!

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Discussed in the episode

video game.

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Picking the order
(00:55) - Welcome to the Zip of the Year 2025!!
(01:23) - How we do this
(03:23) - AJ is nervous
(04:51) - The ZOTY begins
(05:38) - Game #1
(09:44) - Game #2
(12:07) - How bartering works
(12:49) - Game #2 (cont.)
(20:35) - Game #3
(27:21) - Game #4
(34:12) - Game #5
(38:06) - Chase gives AJ a gift
(40:23) - Game #6
(46:55) - Game #7
(57:27) - Game #8
(01:01:46) - Unsettling implications of a core element of ZOTY
(01:02:22) - Piss #9
(01:06:42) - Game #10
(01:11:15) - Game #11
(01:17:00) - Game #12
(01:21:43) - Game #13
(01:24:07) - Game #14
(01:27:11) - Game #15
(01:32:01) - Intermission
(01:33:47) - It's been 2 weeks
(01:34:15) - Game #16
(01:38:02) - Game #17
(01:40:11) - Game #18
(01:42:58) - Game #19
(01:46:13) - Game #20
(01:49:25) - Game #21
(01:50:55) - Game #22
(01:54:17) - Game #23
(01:56:44) - Game #24
(02:00:50) - Game #25
(02:02:15) - Game #26
(02:04:13) - Game #27
(02:06:13) - Game #28
(02:09:33) - Game #29
(02:11:52) - Game #30
(02:16:40) - Game #31
(02:19:03) - Game #32
(02:20:50) - Game #33
(02:22:47) - Game #34
(02:25:40) - A flag
(02:26:06) - Game #35
(02:28:09) - Gmae #36
(02:30:10) - Game #37
(02:31:46) - Game #38
(02:32:52) - Game #39
(02:33:54) - A proposal
(02:34:55) - Game #39 (cont.)
(02:37:26) - Game #40
(02:38:32) - A false alarm
(02:39:19) - Game #41
(02:40:03) - Game #42
(02:41:48) - Game #43
(02:43:50) - Game #44
(02:45:35) - Welcome to Call of Doty 1.5
(02:47:04) - A quick GOTY shoutout!
(02:48:01) - Themes?????
(02:53:54) - Kim reveals her final bargaining chip
(02:56:06) - Thank you so much for listening!!!!

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Finding Perfect Fits in Bubumbu

dotzip — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Alton Brown is BACK makin' Good Eats-style videos on YouTube. I really think th-- what? Oh right this podcast is about video games sorry.

Today we're talking about Bubumbu by An Otter Team! A game about solving puzzles and making a penguin happy by giving it a little bowtie.

Get Bubumbu on Steam. Follow An Otter Team's work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

Wikipedia page for The Missing Piece by Shel Silverstein
Daniel Sloss’ ‘Jigsaw’ Is Causing Tons of Break Ups 💔 Graham Norton Show on YouTube
Willa's thread about her playthrough of Dispatch on Bluesky

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(01:00) - Who are you? Why are you here?
(01:52) - What is Bubumbu
(04:54) - The base level of a puzzle game
(07:35) - Games as toys
(08:37) - The game is good!
(09:09) - Spoilers??
(10:21) - Spoilers OVER
(11:45) - Big Takeaways
(11:56) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(13:59) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(23:41) - We're done talking about the video game now
(23:48) - Pluribus
(26:32) - The act of consuming in community
(30:45) - Chase has played some Dispatch
(40:54) - Wrapping up
(43:06) - ZOTY is comin!

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Handling Consensus in Sub-Verge

dotzip — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

What would you do if your boss was actually a giant bug? Something to think about.

Today we're talking about Sub-Verge by Interactive Tragedy, Limited! A game about listening to people and trying not to drown.

Get Sub-Verge on Steam or itch.io. Follow Interactive Tragedy, Limited's work on their website!

Links:

Subtle Mind - A Sub-Verge prequel by Zach Dodson on Steam

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - drop.zip
(00:30) - Interactive tragedy-likes
(01:13) - What is Sub-Verge?
(05:12) - There are multiple endings
(05:59) - Trying to pick the right order
(14:02) - The player can only decide who pulls
(15:54) - What the game is "about"
(17:56) - Spoilers
(17:57) - The Mind
(20:46) - How the story is doled out
(22:27) - Krake 2025
(27:25) - Some friction
(29:27) - High level story chat
(34:06) - The endings
(40:15) - The game is bleak!
(42:29) - The game is good
(44:32) - Big Takeaways
(44:52) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(51:46) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(57:57) - A Noam Chomsky cliffhanger
(58:17) - Thank you for listening<3

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Losing Whimsy in Pine: A Story of Loss

dotzip — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Members got a special segment about the Wikipedia page on Tier Lists this week. Like and Subscribe to our Ko-fi for exclusive content like that. (Also shoutout to our friends on Total Party Skill (a good podcast) for drawing attention to the page!!!)

Today we're talking about Pine: A Story of Loss by Made Up Games! A game about learning how to let go and replacing the grass in your roof so it doesn't leak.

Get Pine: A Story of Loss on Steam, Switch or iOS. Follow Made Up Games' work on their website!

Links:

Pine: A Story of Loss OST by Blankfo.rms on Steam

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Kim is a sports muse
(01:30) - Welcome to Wifeguy Fall
(02:09) - What is Pine: A Story of Loss
(04:28) - A whittle segment
(06:35) - A word-light narrative
(09:04) - How the game handles shows grief
(13:15) - Very beautiful game
(13:28) - Spoilers!
(13:29) - They added a FIFTH season!!!!!!!!!
(14:57) - The music
(16:40) - Winter
(18:03) - Embracing the grief
(26:40) - dotzip's Greatest Hits
(28:04) - Big Takeaways
(28:07) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(29:22) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(31:09) - A story of Live Laugh Love
(34:08) - ZOTY is COMIN'

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Not Getting Closure in and Roger

dotzip — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500

It's really hard to type when your entire body has been hollowed out by a video game.

Today we're talking about and Roger by Tearyhand Studio! A game about waking up in a strange place and going to a bakery.

Get and Roger on Steam or Switch. Follow Tearyhand Studio's work on their Steam page!

Links:

One of 2025's Best Games, And Roger, Is About God, Love, and Loss by Patrick Klepek for Remap
And Roger Is A Short, Moving Game About Family by Riley Macleod for Aftermath
And Roger Review - When Actions Speak Louder by Marcus Stewart for Game Informer
and Roger Is One Of 2025’s Most Special Games, And It’s Cheap by Kenneth Shepard for Kotaku

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - being.real
(01:14) - Surprise the episode is here!
(01:48) - and Roger
(02:27) - Okay this episode you do actually have to do the homework pls
(05:18) - When we realized what was going on
(07:12) - We have to get into spoilers sorry lmao
(07:53) - SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(08:01) - The clock
(10:01) - The horror
(11:55) - How the core mechanic tells the story
(17:29) - There is no closure
(18:37) - Roger
(27:07) - The religion
(31:01) - The unique perspective of the game
(38:09) - The name of the game
(38:35) - Big Takeaways
(38:38) - SPOILERS FOR WITHOUT A DAWN | Kim's Big Takeaway
(41:45) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(47:01) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(49:14) - Hoo man..

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Fighting Persistence in The Dark Queen of Mortholme

dotzip — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500

"Git gud"? How about "git empathetic"? "Git compassionate"?

Today we're talking about The Dark Queen of Mortholme by Mosu! A game about killing the hero and killing the hero and killing the hero and killing the hero and waiting for the hero and killing the hero and killing the hero and waiting for the hero and... waiting.......... for the hero.............. and......................... waiting..................................

Get The Dark Queen of Mortholme on Steam or itch.io. Follow Mosu's work on their itch page!

Discussed in the episode:

Extinction Burst on Wikipedia

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Pugoween
(01:11) - Become a member for the jumpscare-cut
(02:08) - What is The Dark Queen of Mortholme?
(06:38) - Commentary on the commentary
(10:44) - The mechanics
(13:24) - Very minor spoiler
(14:16) - Bonding with the hero
(16:27) - Where do Ornstein and Smough eat lunch?
(18:29) - The mentorship arc
(22:17) - The personality of the Queen
(25:14) - NOT Chase's Big Takeaway
(27:45) - Big-Sized Takeaways
(28:39) - Hello
(31:50) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(36:35) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(41:54) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(51:30) - We've perservered to the end of the episode!

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Being Alone in Without a Dawn

dotzip — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Sometimes the game makes you feel so bad that you can't make a joke about it.

Today we're talking about Without a Dawn by Jesse Makkonen! A game about being alone and looking out the window.

Get Without a Dawn on Steam.

🚨CONTENT WARNING: HALLUCINATIONS, PARANOID DELUSIONS, OBSESSIVE THINKING, SELF-HARM, DISTURBING IMAGERY🚨

Discussed in the episode:

Interview with Jesse Makkonen by Wayne Goodchild for Eneba

Additional links:

Without a Dawn is a haunting campfire story by Phil Bothun for 70 Percent Complete

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - dot.hang out
(00:39) - Chase is BACK
(03:36) - You don't have to play all the games we do!!!!
(05:41) - It's still Octoadber, baby
(06:12) - What is Without a Dawn
(07:03) - BIG CONTENT WARNINGS!!!! CHECK THE SHOW NOTES!!!!!
(08:22) - ASCII art!!
(10:56) - How this game handles delusions
(16:22) - Ringo is in this game
(16:37) - What's the PJ situation
(17:19) - The blinds
(18:22) - What is happening and is it important?
(21:22) - The ending
(30:07) - Why not a vampire?
(33:11) - Big Takeaways
(33:13) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(35:37) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(37:02) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(45:03) - Wa-hoo!

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Making Sure Nothing is Moving in The Cabin Factory

dotzip — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400

It just dawned on me that all of the spooky games this year are about having a job.

Today we're talking about The Cabin Factory by International Cat Studios! A game about walking around scary BUT NOT HAUNTED cabins and also haunted cabins.

Get The Cabin Factory on Steam.

CONTENT WARNING: CHILD ABUSE.
Nothing is shown, but it is addressed repeatedly throughout the narrative of the game.

Discussed in the episode:

AJ and Tara's 'The Cabin Factory' stream on Youtube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Become a member for the 'SCLUZIES
(01:39) - Kim has squashed the beef wellington
(04:11) - dot.wine
(06:16) - What is The Cabin Factory
(09:07) - This is a haunted house
(15:37) - There's a story! And a littel dance!
(17:18) - Some of the setups
(19:39) - Specific story spoilies
(20:51) - The second ending
(25:26) - More cabin setups
(28:40) - Big Takeaways
(28:50) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(30:26) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(31:25) - Shoutout to Octoadber

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The October 2025 Next Fest Episode

dotzip — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Help...

Today we're talking about The October 2025 Next Fest!

The demos:

CiniCross - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3933120/CiniCross/
Bladesong - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2305640/Bladesong/
Slots & Daggers - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3631290/Slots__Daggers/
Relooted - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3255890/Relooted/
The Cave Diver - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3004390/The_Cave_Diver/
Don't Stop, Girlypop! - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2610650/Dont_Stop_Girlypop/
Effulgence RPG - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3302080/Effulgence_RPG/
Skate Story - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1263240/Skate_Story/
Key Fairy - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2878580/Key_Fairy/
The Séance of Blake Manor - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1395520/The_Sance_of_Blake_Manor/
Mosaic of the Strange - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3444650/Mosaic_of_the_Strange/
No Players Online - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2701800/No_Players_Online/
LOVE ETERNAL - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010610/LOVE_ETERNAL/
The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2809660/The_Remake_of_the_End_of_the_Greatest_RPG_of_All_Time/
Q-Up - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3730790/QUP/
Palm Simulator 2 - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3887240/Palm_Simulator_2/
Truckful - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3090810/Truckful/
Bus Bound - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2095420/Bus_Bound/
Shroom and Gloom - https://store.steampowered.com/app/3271280/Shroom_and_Gloom/

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(00:00) - dot.bev
(03:04) - Video games?
(07:44) - We got demos!
(08:08) - Cinicross
(13:18) - Bladesong
(16:45) - Slots & Daggers
(21:09) - Relooted
(25:33) - The Cave Diver
(29:31) - Don't Stop, Girlypop!
(34:15) - Effulgence RPG
(38:19) - Skate Story
(44:10) - Key Fairy
(47:57) - The Seance of Blake Manor
(53:46) - Mosaic of the Strange
(56:58) - No Players Online
(01:00:39) - Love Eternal
(01:03:15) - The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG of All Time
(01:06:37) - Q-Up
(01:13:54) - Palm Simulator 2
(01:16:11) - Truckful
(01:17:15) - Bus Bound
(01:19:51) - Shroom and Gloom
(01:22:56) - Another Next Fest down!
(01:24:32) - Thank you for listening!

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Doing Your Job in Last Report

dotzip — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Hello, if you are reading the show notes I want you to know that I (AJ) had to rerecord my entire side of the podcast because of an audio issue. It was one of the most out-of-body experiences I've ever had and I hope you can't tell. Thank you for being here<3

Today we're talking about Last Report by Monopixel Games! A game about working at a national park and drinking from your big coffee mug.

Get Last Report on Steam. Keep up with Monopixel Games on their Steam page!

Content warning at the top of the game:

This game features scenes with flashing lights and intense violence, including blood, murder, and hanging, strong language, and occasional references to alcohol.

Discussed in the episode:

Do not click this before AJ's burden is revealed. Actually, if you do I am certain it will not make any sense.

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(00:00) - dot.Asynchronous??
(05:07) - THE ENERGY!!!!!!!!!!!!
(06:05) - What is Last Report
(08:24) - Deak-Job-likes
(12:21) - This genre of horror
(18:42) - Happy OcTOADber!
(18:58) - Playing a game about being a nice dude
(20:49) - So much work went into this game!!!
(24:59) - Douglas isn't back yet...
(27:01) - Your computer changes
(31:58) - Seeeeecrets
(33:17) - Why you have to keep doing the reports
(33:56) - The Last Report
(37:38) - The Void
(41:48) - Kim's epiphany
(42:57) - AJ's great burden, lifted
(50:20) - AJ's Big Takeaway jumpscare
(56:34) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:04:11) - The Last Chapter Marker

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Finding Work-Life Balance in DEAD LETTER DEPT.

dotzip — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400

No YOU forgot that we call it Octoadber.

Today we're talking about DEAD LETTER DEPT. by Mike Monroe and Belief Engine! A game about typing and having a super normal dayjob.

Get DEAD LETTER DEPT. on Steam! Check out Belief Engine's other work on their website!

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - dot.pitch
(03:37) - Send us your letters. You have to guess the address
(05:05) - What is Dead Letter Department?
(08:04) - Getting something out of the way
(09:48) - How do you know this is Fresno?
(11:00) - The mail looks SO REAL????
(13:19) - Spooky rating
(14:28) - A message from later in the episode
(14:34) - Possibly spoilers depending on your tolerance!
(15:23) - Giving up the STATS
(16:19) - Bing bong: Spoilers
(18:21) - Do the metrics effect the story?
(20:06) - When stuff starts getting... worse
(25:51) - The Sin Eater
(28:15) - Some specific moments
(29:54) - The ending
(34:56) - The text
(44:11) - Big Takeaways
(44:13) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(46:08) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(52:22) - Dead Letter Department!
(53:14) - Happy Octoadber!

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Considering Kindness in shutdown.

dotzip — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400

This week is our first SUPER-ZIPPY. Submit super-zippies on our website below :)

Today we're talking about shutdown. by kalechips! A game about making choices when you have none. This game was suggested by Bluzo! If you'd like to suggest a game you can do so on our website!

Play shutdown. for FREE on itch.io! Check out kalechips' other work on their itch page!

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Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Subscribe to the Kofi to hear AJ talk about public radio!
(00:42) - The vibes today are W I L D
(01:31) - What is shutdown.?
(02:13) - Spoiler warning for the qualia episode lol
(02:59) - Thank you bluzo for recommending!!!!!!
(04:08) - Enter: Super Zippies
(06:03) - This game is interesting!
(08:38) - The endings
(10:21) - BIG QUALIA SPOILER ALERT
(10:54) - The game is so dark man
(13:42) - SURPRISE it's AJ's Big Takeaway
(15:06) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(17:33) - Shutting down the episode

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Granting Wishes (or Not) in Many Nights a Whisper w/ Robin

dotzip — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400

I can't believe I wasted my one wish on THIS podcast... should've at least wished for TWO podcasts......

Today we're talking about Many Nights a Whisper by Selkie Harbour and Deconstructeam! A game about practicing until you say "Fuck it. Pepperoni pizza".

Get Many Nights a Whisper on Steam or itch.io! Check out Selkie Harbour's other work on their itch page! Check out Deconstructeam's other work on their itch page!

Check out all of Robin's link on her website!

Listen to Girl Mode Episode 126 - A Beautiful Summer on Trash Island to hear about Selkie Harbours other games!

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - dot.Steve
(01:08) - Robin is back again!
(02:03) - What is Many Nights a Whisper?
(03:36) - AJ didn't know what this game looked like
(06:11) - The mix of time periods
(10:21) - The gamefeel (tm)
(21:52) - How did we feel about the ritual?
(30:21) - The order of the wishes
(33:53) - The power of the sillier wishes
(36:33) - How to go back
(38:34) - The excrutiating weight of granting wishes
(41:37) - *That* wish and autonomy
(51:27) - What is the sibling of death?
(56:37) - The final wish
(01:00:09) - The day of the ritual
(01:03:44) - Now what?
(01:08:35) - Big Takeaways
(01:09:16) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:14:21) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:18:42) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(01:22:55) - Check out more Selkie Harbour games!
(01:23:41) - Thanks Robin!!!!
(01:24:09) - Tell your friends! Join the discord! Send us some money!

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Remembering What's Real in Leila

dotzip — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Imagine if your child gave you a box that made you look back on every tough thing you've ever done. Kinda messed up tbh...

Today we're talking about Leila by Ubik Studios! A game about drifting through the shores of your life and doing little puzzles.

Get Leila on Steam, Switch, or Playstation! Check out Ubik Studios' other work on their website!

Quote from the dev about the possibly triggering imagery in one part of the game:

One chapter in the game contains self-harm gore, but the player is given the option to skip the chapter with a trigger warning before entering the chapter. Don't worry, we will give you a non-violent summary of the chapter you skipped, so you won't miss the story.

Discussed in the episode:

Ophelia (painting) by John Everett Millais on Wikipedia

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Hear the full convo on our Kofi ;)
(00:36) - Our first not funny intro
(01:26) - What is Leila
(05:32) - The art and visual presentation
(07:39) - Real person voice acting
(08:47) - Being vague about the mechanics and puzzles
(11:12) - How we feel about the puzzles (GOOD they are good puzzles)
(13:56) - How this game handles its trigger warning
(21:16) - Looking into the spoiler box
(21:59) - The Coffee Shop
(24:10) - Going on the computer
(32:01) - The difference in the flow of the story
(32:57) - Child and Teen stories
(42:24) - TW: General discussion of self-harm and body/identity dysmorphia
(45:59) - TW: Descriptions of gore
(56:36) - Life sprouts again
(58:01) - Shouting out the writing
(59:09) - The Dollhouse
(01:01:16) - Leyla and Majnun
(01:05:30) - The Brain
(01:13:10) - Coming back to yourself
(01:16:35) - Do something for tomorrow
(01:18:20) - Connect with the world
(01:20:18) - Dancing in the woods
(01:27:24) - Big Takeaways
(01:27:31) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:29:18) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:32:50) - Thank you for dancing in the woods with us!

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Catchin' Bugs in Kabuto Park with Jillian

dotzip — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Finally a NICE game about GOOD things!!!

Today we're talking about Kabuto Park by Doot and Zakku! A game about summer vacation and fighting children for bragging rights.

Get Kabuto Park on Steam or itch.io! Check out Doot Tiny Games' other work on their itch page!

Jill's links on Linktree - https://plottwists.carrd.co/
Listen to Paws and Clause! - https://pod.link/1685879748
Listen to In Sequence! - https://pod.link/1830499236

Discussed in the episode:

Listen to AJ on the Wavelengths podcast!
Insect Fighting on Wikipedia

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Theme music by _amaranthine

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Listen to AJ on Wavelengths :)
(02:15) - JumpsCARE intro with Jillian!!!!
(03:31) - Another Doot Tiny Games game!!!
(05:35) - What is Kabuto Park?
(08:05) - Insect fighting is real!
(09:54) - The video game is good
(13:05) - How the game works
(24:03) - Favorite bug/child??
(29:53) - Becoming the bug champion
(31:40) - The art!!!!
(34:13) - Big Takeaways
(34:18) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(35:34) - Jill's Big Takeaway
(36:50) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(41:25) - That's the game!!
(41:42) - Find Jill!!!
(44:55) - Thank you for listening!

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Decoding a Life in The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother

dotzip — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400

A sad game about generational cycles of trauma??? Not on this podcast.

Today we're talking about The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother by Somi! A game about decoding messages left by a loved one and split-flap displays.

Get The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother on Steam! Check out Somi's other work on their website and listen to our No Case Should Remain Unsolved episode with Lex!

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Maybe this will be a chill one
(00:51) - dirt.zip
(01:48) - What is The Wake: Mourning Father, Mourning Mother
(06:52) - Continued appreciation of puzzle games that want to be solved
(08:32) - What about the journal?
(12:05) - Game is sad! Have fun!
(12:40) - S P O I L E R T I M E
(12:54) - Broad story strokes
(19:05) - How could a child know this? How could a parent?
(22:58) - The epilogue
(23:50) - Puzzle/story highlights
(26:31) - *Get*ting it
(31:17) - The title of the video game
(32:53) - Big Takeaways
(32:58) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(34:33) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(38:14) - You don't have to DIE to stop a cycle
(39:02) - Thank you for listening<3

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Achieving Qualia in qualia

dotzip — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Okay yes we're doing more "thinking" today sorry. Someday we'll play Solitaire or something.

Today we're talking about qualia by CMY2K! A game about deciding who is human anMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOWMEOW.

Get qualia FOR FREE on Steam or play on itch.io! Check out CMY2K's other work on their website or on Kit Corsac's film review site!

Discussed:

Listen to Kim on Can't Let It Go!
ChatGPT-Induced Psychosis and the Good-Enough Therapist by Lisa Marchiano LCSW for Psychology Today

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Listen to Kim on Can't Let It Go!!!
(00:25) - dot.mp3
(03:28) - Kim went first this time
(04:12) - What is qualia?
(08:58) - The questions that are asked
(12:56) - This game has an intranet
(13:56) - A message from intellica
(15:29) - Kim's take on the game | Spoilers
(19:47) - Looking at the lunch menu
(24:37) - The endings
(25:30) - FUCK
(26:36) - The endings
(36:01) - Can you choose to change it?
(39:45) - A message from CMY2K
(41:06) - At the end of the universe...
(46:43) - Kim reads about the AMT study
(48:23) - SURPRISE it's Big Takeaways
(50:13) - What the dev thinks of robots
(55:56) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(58:46) - Let us know if you've experienced qualia

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Deciding Who You’re Going to Be in Centum

dotzip — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Gang I don't even know what to say. Maybe just mark this episode as "listened" and do something else (don't do that, that's a reference to the game pls don't go we need more people to talk about this game with PLEASE)

Today we're talking about Centum by Hack the Publisher! A game about being human and seeing how it all ends.

Buy Centum on Steam, Switch, or Playstation! Check out Hack the Publisher's other work on their website!

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Read the Starving Saints dude PLEASE
(02:15) - A game with a powerful energy
(03:46) - What is Centum???????????
(15:40) - How to tell if you'll like this game
(20:22) - So uh... Centum the video game?
(20:44) - What do we think happened?
(21:50) - What was your profile?
(25:48) - A game *about* games??? No way
(28:04) - BeMK
(29:02) - Trying to get back to what we think happened
(51:46) - This was kind of a waste of time wasn't it?
(54:44) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:01:06) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:06:42) - Are we living in a cultural moment?
(01:10:43) - Please talk to us about this game thank you!!!!!!!!!

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Gambling with Lives in of the Devil (ep. 0) with bluzo!

dotzip — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

I had a funny joke to put here, but then Kim mentioned Marvel's Avengers(tm) and I forgot what it was.

Today we're talking about of the Devil episode 0 by Nth Circle Studios! A game about proving someone's innocence and confusing rookie detectives. This game was suggested by (co-host of today's ep) bluzo! If you'd like to suggest a game head over to our website!

Buy of the Devil on Steam! Check out Nth Circle's other work on their Linktree!

Follow bluzo on Bluesky!

Discussed in the episode:

The TWG Game Jam entries on itch.io
along an extremity by Emily and Amet for the game jam
Nth Circle's Tumblr ARG

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(00:00) - Goldfish memory for spoilers
(00:28) - Welcome bluzo!
(01:20) - What is of the Devil?
(03:20) - How this game does cyberpunk and worldbuilding
(11:33) - The legal stuff is GOOD
(13:33) - Morgan and the world
(22:23) - The game has bars
(25:04) - If you're interested HOP OFF NOW
(26:34) - And spoilers shall appear | Spoilers
(29:17) - Light spoilers for episode 1
(29:47) - The plot
(35:31) - The reveals and the stakes
(41:34) - Is there discourse
(44:57) - Telling bluzo she can talk about The Hundred Line
(48:32) - Check out the TWG Game Jam!
(51:46) - Big Takeaways
(51:57) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(57:01) - bluzo's Big Takeaway
(01:00:08) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:03:46) - More people should play this game!!!!
(01:05:31) - Talking about how much we like the game again
(01:08:07) - Thank you bluzo!!!
(01:10:52) - Thanks for listening<3

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Starting a New Chapter in YOUR HOUSE

dotzip — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Chase is officially a dad, so Kim and AJ are trying their best to fill the void by building a bunch of secret rooms in the podcast.

Today we're talking about YOUR HOUSE by PATRONES & ESCONDITES! A game about lifting each other up and pressing a button enough times to make a door open.

Buy YOUR HOUSE on Steam, iOS or Android! Check out PATRONES & ESCONDITES' other work on their website!

Discussed in the episode:

ATEEZ(에이티즈) - ‘Guerrilla’ Official MV on YouTube
Unmemory by PATRONES & ESCONDITES on iOS, Android, and Steam
The trailer for Catch That Kid on YouTube
YOUR HOUSE Trivia - Part 1 and Part 2 on Steam

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Talking about Guerilla by ATEEZ
(01:05) - Congratulations to the Allharts!!!
(01:33) - Hey welcome to the show
(03:38) - Anyway this episode of the podcast
(05:09) - What is YOUR HOUSE
(08:33) - AJ could've been better at this game
(10:28) - The narrative of Debbie
(17:12) - The way the writing is used
(21:29) - You've found all the secret keys to open the spoilers portion of the episode | Spoilers
(21:59) - Puzzles we liked | Spoilers
(27:35) - HOT TAKES
(31:40) - Speaking of my house | Spoilers
(32:28) - More puzzles | Spoilers
(35:21) - AJ has beef with the piano | Spoilers
(37:23) - Even more puzzles | Spoilers
(38:47) - The narrative | Spoilers
(43:20) - The thematic elements of the game | Spoilers
(48:12) - Big Takeaways
(48:41) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(55:35) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:00:31) - Please intereact with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Finding Resonance in Mini Mini Golf Golf

dotzip — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

This is Chase's final ep before he's suplexed into the future by his Strong Child.

Today we're talking about Mini Mini Golf Golf by Three More Years! A game about playing Mini Mini Golf Golf and setting the stage for infinite futures. This game was suggested by Bradlee! If you'd like to suggest a game head over to our website!

Buy Mini Mini Golf Golf on Steam! Check out Three More Years' upcoming game on their Steam page!

Discussed in the episode:

The banana ripeness scale
Mini Mini Talk Talk playlist on YouTube
Past, present and future coexist. 'Now time' explained easy. on YouTube (Explanation of The Spacetime Loaf)
Donate to Climate Action Now!
Mini Mini Golf on Steam (THIS IS NOT THE GAME WE PLAYED TODAY. DO NOT BE CONFUSED.)

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Jpeg of a banana
(01:36) - The setup to this game is a spoiler!!!
(02:21) - What is Mini Mini Golf Golf?
(09:54) - This game is wild
(18:37) - Hey, how's the golf??
(23:06) - Hole-in-one! It's spoilers!
(23:28) - The puzzles | Spoilers
(24:39) - The story | Spoilers
(33:06) - The Mini Mini Talk Talks | Spoilers
(36:24) - It's a cool game | Spoilers
(39:52) - Oops! We did it again | Spoilers
(44:59) - The Dad Corner | Spoilers
(49:04) - Big Takeaways
(49:18) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(52:42) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:00:05) - Chase's Bouche of Takeaways
(01:06:37) - Resonance

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The Ethics of the 7th Inning Stretch in Butterfly Soup

dotzip — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Take! Me out to the baaaall gaaame. Let! Me go home after an hooooour.

Today we're talking about Butterfly Soup by Brianna Lei! A game about baseball and finding yourself. This game was suggested by HumDrum and Juno! If you'd like to suggest a game head over to our website!

Get Butterfly Soup on itch.io, your browser, or iPhone! Check out Brianna Lei's other stuff on their itch page!

Links:

Butterfly Soup 2 by Brianna Lei on itch.io

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Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - The mystery of life
(00:42) - Thanks HumDrum and Juno for the suggestion!
(01:58) - What is Butterfly Soup?
(04:10) - Cosplaying our high school selves
(13:48) - One mechanical thing
(18:30) - The twist! | Spoilers
(34:20) - Interstitial scenes | Spoilers
(40:09) - CW: Child abuse | Spoilers
(43:17) - Character dynamics | Spoilers
(49:28) - Butterfly Soup | Spoilers
(57:50) - Chimming out
(01:07:55) - The Big Takeaway
(01:13:03) - dotChim
(01:17:51) - Thanks for listening<3

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Seeing Humanity in No Case Should Remain Unsolved w/ Lex!

dotzip — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400

This episode is out of order and it's up to you to deduce the correct sequence.

Today we're talking about No Case Should Remain Unsolved by Somi! A game about solving a case and [YOU DO NOT HAVE ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO UNLOCK THIS BLOCK]. This game was suggested by (co-host of today's ep) Lex! If you'd like to suggest a game head over to our website!

Buy No Case Should Remain Unsolved on Steam or Nintendo Switch! Check out Limbo Lane's other stuff on their website!

Follow Lex on Bluesky!

Expedition 33 isn't unique (and that's GOOD) for Flow State

Discussed in the episode:

Ace Attorney Gamifies Narrative by Memory Card Manuscript on YouTube
No Case Should Remain Unsolved Soundtrack on Steam
Umineko When They Cry - Question Arcs on Steam
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes on Wikipedia
Kim Yeonsu on Wikipedia

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - We don't have politics
(01:20) - Welcome Lex!!!
(03:57) - What is No Case Should Remain Unsolved?
(06:00) - The game is the narrative
(20:17) - The game is sad!!
(21:24) - i think i hauve Covid
(21:51) - Intro is kinda fucked up tbh
(23:02) - I'm like a jellyfish...
(25:36) - Last chance to hop off!
(25:49) - The twists and turns
(28:31) - When did you have the realization?
(32:24) - The finale
(39:18) - Depersonalization
(46:11) - Big Takeaways
(46:21) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(51:36) - Lex's Big Takeaway
(54:55) - Kim's GOOD AND COHERENT Big Takeaway
(59:48) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:05:29) - That is the video game
(01:05:44) - Check out Lex's links in the show notes!

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Using Our Words in Great God Grove

dotzip — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400

There's a lot of questions being asked about my "Don't talk to me until I've had my Gamer Cry" mug that I feel like are answered by my "Don't talk to me until I've had my Gamer Cry" mug.

Today we're talking about Great God Grove by Limbo Lane! A game about killing the dictator in your head and being nice to your friends. This game was suggested by Bee! If you'd like to suggest a game head over to our website!

Buy Great God Grove on Steam or Nintendo Switch! Check out Limbo Lane's other stuff on their website!

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Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Do you want a sourdough episode?
(00:51) - Shoutout to Bee for the suggestion!
(02:05) - What is Great God Grove?
(06:59) - The characters have accents
(10:26) - The use of language
(14:19) - MINOR BEGINNING SPOILERS
(15:08) - The game wants you to rethink language
(19:39) - A broad thesis before spoilers
(21:04) - Who cried at the end?
(21:45) - We find a new bell to ring
(23:36) - Going through the story
(34:49) - The first time AJ cried
(37:12) - The power of craft
(47:21) - Hey this was heavy
(52:41) - The final act
(01:05:46) - This video game is a good one
(01:06:52) - Big Takeaways
(01:06:58) - Kim's Big Takeaways
(01:16:02) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:19:41) - Chase's Big Spider
(01:20:34) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:30:55) - That IS the video game

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June 2025 Next Fest Extravaganza w/ NBZ (Playstack, This Nintendo Life)!

dotzip — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:20:23 -0400

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

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ALL OF THE GAMES WE TALKED ABOUT:

Games for Dice and Card Perverts

Freak Games

Games About the Future (Good)

Games About the Future (Bad)

Games About the Past (Bad)

Girl Mode Will Not Like These Games

Dispatch

Games to Make Me Cry

Games About Being a Florist

Games That Are Toys

This is The One

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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...

Wait This Isn't Fun Anymore in FACEMINER

dotzip — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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For the bonus intro segment where we audition other intros support us on Kofi!

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!!!

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Turning Off Our Candle in The Children of Clay

dotzip — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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 Steam
Cthulhu's Mom, Yog-Sothoth - on Wikipedia
Remina by Junji Ito on The Storygraph
Typhonian Order on Wikipedia

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Kim Asks a Bad Faith Question in Phoenix Springs

dotzip — Mon, 26 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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 Wikipedia
Mystery and Melancholy of a Street, 1914 - Giorgio de Chirico on WikiArt
Phoenix Springs has a secret to tell you by Katie and Catburger on YouTube
This Point and Click Adventure Plays With Your Mind by Matt J. Wilson on YouTube
Phoenix Springs - Walkthrough on Calligram Studio's website
Isle of the Dead, 1883 - by Arnold Böcklin on WikiArt
Fred Durst on Wikipedia
Is Every Game REALLY Political? by No Pun Included on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!!!!!!!!!!!

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Experiencing Life in Everything with Madison Karrh!

dotzip — Mon, 19 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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 Steam
Everything: The Alan Watts Talks on the Alan Watts Electronic University store
Daniels Unpack the Everything Bagel of Influences Behind Everything Everywhere All at Once by Chris Lee for Vulture
Fountain (Duchamp) on Wikipedia

Additional links:

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

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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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Digging Deep in ReFind Self: The Personality Test Game with Eric from Short Game Long Talk!

dotzip — Mon, 12 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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 :)

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Optimizing Ourselves Out of Our Humanity in Universal Paperclips

dotzip — Mon, 05 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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 Wired
Against Design by Frank Lantz on Game Design Advance

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Choosing Your Ending in Bad End Theater

dotzip — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Exploring the Galaxy in Pale Dot with Scout and Robin

dotzip — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!

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Jumping in Pseudoregalia

dotzip — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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 Steam
Pseudoregalia: 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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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Deconstructing in Interstate 35

dotzip — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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 Bandcamp
This thread from Cara Ellison on Bluesky

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!

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Finding Humanity in Tacoma

dotzip — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!

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Waking Up in Known Mysteries

dotzip — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!!!

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Having Fun in Sheepy: A Short Adventure

dotzip — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0400

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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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Playing So Many Video Games for Steam Next Fest

dotzip — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500

Today we're talking about February's Next Fest ! Help!!!!!

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List of games in order of appearance

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Self-Actualizing in Perfect Tides w/ Remy Siu

dotzip — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500

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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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!!!!

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Discussed in the episode

Perfect Tides (Original Soundtrack) by Daniel Kobylarz on bandcamp
Nextel Chirp on YouTube
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton on Drawn and Quarterly

Additional links

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

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Art by Tara Crawford

Theme music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Deploying Hole in Donut County

dotzip — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500

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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Discussed in the episode

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

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Emerging from the Loam in worm girlfriend dating simulator w/ Robin Bea

dotzip — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500

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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Listen to Girl Mode!

Follow Robin on Bluesky!

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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.io
Pixel Puzzle Makeout League by Rude Ghost by Rude Ghost on itch.io
Hatoful Boyfriend by Mediatonic and Hato Moa on Steam
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator by Game Grumps on Steam
the mountain is as it always was by Christine Mi on itch.io
monarch by Christine Mi on itch.io

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!

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Broadcasting Live! in VOID 1680 AM

dotzip — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:58:13 -0500

☕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 YouTube
A Science Odyssey: Radio Transmission: FM vs AM on PBS.org
Kim's playlist
AJ's playlist

Additional links

Bannerless Games on YouTube
Bannerless Games on Linktree

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!?

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Delving into the Cookieverse in Nested

dotzip — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500

☕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 YouTube
Powers of Ten™ (1977) by Eames Office LLC on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!

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Sleeping to the Beat in Melatonin

dotzip — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500

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 YouTube
Melatonin 2xLP on iam8bit

Additional links

Melatonin Deluxe OST on the streaming platform of your choice

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

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!

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Fishing for Forgiveness in Lake Minnewaska

dotzip — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500

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 Steam
WE ARE INDIEDEV! BAIT SHACK by Heart of Neon on YouTube
USC Games publisher list on Steam

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

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!

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Kim of the Year 2024! | RAM #6

dotzip — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500

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

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!

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Building the Best Street in Minami Lane

dotzip — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500

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! Check out Doot Tiny Games' other work on their website!

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Discussed in the episode

The Overton Window on Wikipedia

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!

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Zip of the Year 2024!

dotzip — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

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!!!!!

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Discussed in the episode

video game.

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!!!

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[PUBLIC PREVIEW] Call of Doty 1 feat. Call of Duty 1, 2, and 3

dotzip — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

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!

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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 episode

How Call of Duty turned war into a circus by Pat Gill for Polygon on YouTube
anti-war films don't exist. by It's Just Cinema on YouTube
Quote from Grant Collier of Infinity Ward about Call of Duty 2 in this piece on IGN
The Games Behind Your Government's Next War by People Make Games on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!

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Being Looked At in Fear the Spotlight

dotzip — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

🚨CONTENT WARNING FOR GROOMING AND IMPLIED ASSAULT OF MINORS🚨

Today Kim and AJ are talking about Fear the Spotlight by Cozy Game Pals! A game about the horrors of being perceived and the joys of being perceived.

Get Fear the Spotlight on Steam, Switch, Xbox, or Playstation! Keep up with Cozy Game Pal's work on their website!

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Discussed in the episode

Blumhouse Games website
I couldn't find a link to the exact quote that Kim brings up, so here's the Woman of the Hour Rotten Tomatoes page. You can watch the movie on Netflix
Fear The Spotlight Review - Blumhouse's First Video Game Is Best Enjoyed As An Intro To Horror by Mark Delaney for Gamespot

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - dotNog
(01:29) - Ringo's here!
(03:57) - What is Fear the Spotlight?
(07:54) - Why do we come to horror games?
(11:49) - How this game is scary
(14:09) - Talking about the puzzles briefly
(16:26) - Fearing the Spoilerlight | Spoilers
(38:12) - ??? | Spoilers
(54:25) - The ending | Spoilers
(57:25) - Big Takeaways
(57:43) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(58:51) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:01:26) - Cool

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"Taking Responsibility" in Mouthwashing

dotzip — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

🚨CONTENT WARNINGS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT, SUICIDE, ALCOHOL ABUSE, BODY HORROR, AND HALLUCINATIONS🚨

Today Chase and AJ are talking about Mouthwashing by Wrong Organ! A game about taking responsibility by completely ignoring the thing that you did wrong and also shipping. This game was suggested by Brady AND Hare! Thanks Brady and Hare!

Get Mouthwashing on Steam! Keep up with Wrong Organ's work on their website!

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Discussed in the episode

Tulpar on Wikipedia

Additional Links

You Are Missing the Point of Mouthwashing. by AlleyDreamer on YouTube
Anya in the Eyes of MOUTHWASHING || Wrong Organ analysis by stigmatawood on YouTube
This Horror Game Hates You | Mouthwashing Analysis by Catharsis on YouTube
Mouthwashing and Capitalism - An Analysis by unajoy on YouTube
I Hope This Hurts: Mouthwashing Through A Disabled Lens by Jim Sterling on YouTube
Dead pixel scene (animated) by Hero DZN on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Video Games: The Musical
(01:52) - Shoutout to Brady and Hare for the rec!!!
(04:20) - What is Mouthwashing?
(06:40) - I hope this hurts
(10:24) - Generally talking about the game
(13:29) - Listen to Girl Mode's ep!
(17:05) - CW: sexual assault, suicide, alcohol abuse, body horror, hallucinations
(18:26) - The game is a lot | Spoilers
(55:00) - What is a Big Takeaway?
(56:02) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(58:50) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:06:00) - Video games!
(01:09:07) - Wrapping up

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Rebuilding in The Yawhg

dotzip — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

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!

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Discussed in the episode

The Yawhg EP by Ryan Roth, Halina Heron on bandcamp

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Attacking and Dethroning God in Slay The Princess

dotzip — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0500

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!

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Discussed in the episode

Gaslight, Gatekeep, Goddess by Girl Mode
Dimension 20: Neverafter Trailer
Ferdinand von Aegir - Works | Archive of Our Own
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Book Series on thriftbooks.com
Slay the Princess (Original Game Soundtrack) by Brandon Boone on bandcamp

Other links

What's the deal with Slay the Princess? by Katie and Catburger on YouTube
How The Pristine Cut Makes Slay the Princess Even Better by Zuldim on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Finding Witches in Daemonologie

dotzip — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0500

🚨CW: Discussions of medieval torture from 15:50 to 17:21! Check the timecodes in the show notes to skip it if you need<33333🚨

Today Chase and Kim are talking about Daemonologie by katanalevy! A game about hunting for witches and doing unspeakable things for a big bag of shiny, shiny gold. This game was suggested by Peter! Thanks Peter!!

Get Daemonologie on itch.io or Steam! Check out katanalevy's other work on itch.io!

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Discussed in the episode

Daemonologie (the book) by King James VI on Wikipedia
What We Don't Talk About in "Spec Ops The Line" by Jacob Geller on YouTubeOther links

Other links

Post from the dev about design choices and story on Steam (shoutout to Peter for providing this!)

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Listen to Chase and Kim on Press Start!

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - You miss 100% of the intros you don't record
(01:19) - Welcome to dotchim
(01:53) - Shoutout to Peter for the rec!
(02:42) - What is Daemonologie?
(05:21) - Historical background
(07:13) - There's torture in this game
(10:50) - Time to talk about being a torturer | Spoilers
(15:50) - CW: Specific discussion of torture | Spoilers
(17:21) - Just torturin' my way around town | Spoilers
(19:08) - Fish your witch | Spoilers
(25:43) - So yeah
(26:03) - Big Takeaways
(26:10) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(27:00) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(36:12) - Wrapping up

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Playing Video Games from Steam Next Fest

dotzip — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:01:00 -0500

Today we're talking about DEMOS by many people!

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Discussed in the episode

Urban Myth Dissolution Center
- This image
30 Birds
Rogue Flight
- On Xbox
- On Switch
Miro
Hail to the Rainbow
Luma Island
Sorry We're Closed
Silly Polly Beast
Beastieball
Mandragora
Scarlet Deer Inn
The Edge of Allegoria
- Play WEBFISHING instead
MainFrames
Neon Blood
LiDAR Exploration Program
Keep Driving
Silicon Wasteland
Set Yourself on Fire
Star Vaders
Mycelium
Toads of the Bayou

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!

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Fulfilling Our Promise in Signalis w/ Girl Mode

dotzip — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

A Complete Story Breakdown of SIGNALIS by Indie Xplorer on YouTube
'Signalis' review: The best horror game of 2022 by Willa Rowe for Inverse
One Year Later, This Indie Darling Did Horror Better Than Any Game in 2023 by Willa Rowe for Inverse
Eugen Bracht on Wikipedia
ACTION BUTTON REVIEWS Tokimeki Memorial by Action Button on YouTube
SIGNALIS (Video Game) tag on Archive of Our Own (Ao3)

Some Signalis fics (18+)

Keep Breathing by ThrowawayMae
Buckle up, we’re going for a ride! by OlivEfni
A Life With You by DrMajalis

Other links

A Complete Story Breakdown of SIGNALIS | Part 2 by Indie Xplorer on YouTube
SIGNALIS content warnings on rose-engine's website
SIGNALIS (ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK) by Cicada Sirens & 1000 Eyes on bandcamp

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Finding the You Inside in Psychroma

dotzip — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

Order A Pizza: A Visual Novel by Rocket Adrift on itch.io
Raptor Boyfriend: A High School Romance by Rocket Adrift on itch.io, Steam, and Switch

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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<3

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Opening Doors in Anatomy

dotzip — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

Control, Anatomy, and the Legacy of the Haunted House by Jacob Geller on YouTube
ANATOMY (kittyhorrorshow) Transcript on Google Docs
Five Nights at Freddy's Lore in Only 8:47:38 | Complete History, Timeline by GiBi's Horror Homestead on YouTube
Jack Black singing about Five Nights at Freddy's on TikTok

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by Chase Allhart
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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

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Getting Abducted in Incident at Grove Lake

dotzip — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

That scene from Signs (2002) on YouTube
Art Bell's Ghost to Ghost collection on archive.org
1997-09-11 - Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell - Open Lines with Area 51 Employees Call-in on archive.org
r/backstoriesforgifs on reddit
The Fermi Paradox on Wikipedia
The Drake Equation on Wikipedia
Missing Time by Tooth and Claw on itch.io
Eye of the Duck on your podcatcher of choice!

Additional Links

Was the Art Bell, Area 51 Frantic Caller real, or a hoax? on reddit
This Alien Abduction Horror Game Is Going Viral For Good Reason by Mark Delaney for Gamespot

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by Chase Allhart
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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!!!

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Asking the Right Question in Arctic Eggs

dotzip — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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.

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Discussed in the episode

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by Chase Allhart
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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

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The Mecha Doesn’t Matter in Lost Among the Starlit Wreckage

dotzip — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!

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Accepting Apathy in Arranger: A Role Puzzling Adventure

dotzip — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400

🗑️💖WELCOME GIRL MODE TO TWG!!! CHECK THEM OUT!!!💖🗑️

Today we're talking about Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure by Furniture & Mattress! A game about making rebellion a part of your daily life and our best friend Robby.

Get Arranger on Steam, Switch, Playstation, Epic, or Netflix Games! Check out Furniture & Mattress' website!

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Discussed in the episode

Never Meant by American Football

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Welcome Girl Mode to TWG!
(00:58) - There is no bit in this intro and that is the bit, thank you
(01:36) - Today we're talking about Ferngully
(03:46) - What is Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure?
(05:15) - #FinishThePuzzle | General Discussion
(13:48) - There is a narrative | General Discussion
(21:38) - Midwest Arranger | Spoiler Discussion
(34:40) - Seeing the world | Spoiler Discussion
(01:01:28) - The Full Robby | Spoiler Discussion
(01:10:24) - What if every game was 1000xRESIST? | Spoiler Discussion
(01:24:04) - Taking the elevator | Spoiler Discussion
(01:40:48) - The game is good!! | Spoiler Discussion
(01:45:18) - Big Takeaways
(01:45:39) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:48:00) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:52:20) - AJ's Big Twokaway: The Sequel
(01:54:04) - Taking away to the outro

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Redistributing Wealth in The Corruption Within

dotzip — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

English diarist Samuel Pepys, article on Wikipedia

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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!

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Bullshitter's Gate 3 | RAM

dotzip — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:51:39 -0400

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).

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Talking for 5 Hours About 1000xRESIST

dotzip — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

The 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 Tsui
Nothing Ever Stops Existing by Jacob Geller on YouTube
How Hong Kong caught fire: the story of a radical uprising by Tania Branigan and Lily Kuo for The Guardian
sunset visitor's Remy Siu on 1000xRESIST, protest, game design, and more by Karan Pradhan for The Qun on Substack
What Should You Leave Behind? - 1000xRESIST Review by Matt Horton on YouTube
Depression 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 Lancet
Touched Out by Amanda Montei

Other links

1000xRESIST - The Backpack Can't Fit Everything by kiwi on cohost
1000xRESIST Dev Remy Siu On Dark Humour And Games As Art | Developer Interview by Gaming In The Wild on YouTube
A great collection of drawings by Maarika on Twitter
1000xRESIST is a game for a post-2019 Hong Kong protest generation of diaspora children that doesn't exist yet by kastelpls on cohost

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Solving 20 Small Mazes in 20 Small Mazes

dotzip — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

The American five-lined Skink on Wikipedia
I'm not going to link to a cloaca explainer, sorry
Wishlist Strange Jigsaws by FLEB on Steam!
The Worst YouTuber Apology Ever by Gabi Belle on YouTube
I Remember Math Blaster by Brendon Bigley
Where is Tom (myspace) now? Instagram!

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Confronting Faith in How Fish Is Made

dotzip — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

AJ and Chase's playthrough on our YouTube channel!
Gross Games about Flesh and Stuff by Jacob Geller on YouTube

Additional links

Our playthrough without commentary<3
Source for That Song in the game on Soundcloud. You know the one. (Thanks Peter for sharing in the Discord!)

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Bottom feeders ONLY
(00:29) - Fish.
(01:02) - What is How Fish is Made?
(02:52) - AJ played the game on video! Check the show notes!
(03:19) - A big thematic conversation | General Discussion
(12:29) - SPLAT it's spoiler time! | Spoiler Dicussion
(42:38) - Big Takeaways
(42:45) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(45:25) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(50:50) - How Zip Is Made
(51:30) - Wrapping up (Shoutout to Adam!)

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Having an Experience in Fatum Betula

dotzip — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

The definition of synecdoche (a word that AJ knew)
Mysteries Under Lake Ophelia on Steam
Pythagoras Bleeds demo on itch
Haunted PS1 Demo Disc 2021 on itch
Death Stranding - Reaching Port Knot City needle drop
Fatum Betula Lore by Doctor Dirck's Lore and Let's Plays on YouTube
Little Alchemy (browser game)

Additional links

Fatum Betula - All Endings/All Achievements by CladMaster Gaming on YouTube
Fatum Betula - Ending Guide Steam Community post by peepeepoopoodumdum
Fatum Betula - Easter Eggs and Secrets by Easter Egg Archive on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari
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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

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Capturing Memories in SUMMERHOUSE

dotzip — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

Games that are like SUMMERHOUSE (kinda??)
- Tiny Glade, Monterona, Dystopika
- Cities: Skylines, KidPix, The Incredible Machine
Everywhere by Michelle Branch on YouTube

Boardwalks

Morey's Pier in Wildwood, New Jersey
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, California
Disney's Boardwalk in Disney, Disney

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari and Chase Allhart

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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

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Telling Tales in What Remains of Edith Finch

dotzip — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

The YouTube search results for "What Remains of Edith Finch"
The cinematic playthrough that AJ watched from 【XCV//】on YouTube
What The Viewmaster Stereoscope looks like
Game Theory: The Curse is a LIE! (Edith Finch) by The Game Theorists on YouTube [sorry... - AJ]

Additional stuff

The Villain of Edith Finch from Joseph Anderson on YouTube
An Ode to the Cannery Level from What Remains of Edith Finch from Super Bunnyhop on YouTube
How Edith Finch Handles Death from Jacob Geller on YouTube
What Remains of Edith Finch's family curse is ambiguity done right by Noelle Warner for Destructoid

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari and Chase Allhart

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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

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Hunting for Bindy in Notorious

dotzip — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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!

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Discussed in the episode

The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel by Jenny Nicholson on YouTube
71. Back Up On Those Corners, Yoda Is (AMCA Goes to the Galactic Starcruiser) from A More Civilized Age on your podcatcher of choice

Additional stuff

Outsiders, an expansion for Notorious on itch

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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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

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Being Seen in Lookouts

dotzip — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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 episode

The Gay Western Jam version of Lookouts
Lookouts OST on bandcamp

Additional links

The Marble Claws merch store on bigcartel

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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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

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Letting Yourself Feel It in Gris

dotzip — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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 episode

Neva Reveal Trailer
Gris (Original Game Soundtrack) by Berlinist
Gris is about the fear we live with, and finding voice to defeat it by Charlie Hall for Polygon
Gris review - an evocative, ethereal experience you don't want to miss by Vikki Blake for Eurogamer

Additional stuff

Gris: An Exercise in Self-Empathy by Shelby Carleton for Game Developer

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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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

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What if video games had wings and stuff (idk) | RAM

dotzip — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400

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 episode

Exquisite Biome on itch
Follow us on Twitch!!!
10 Dead Doves
Fruitbus
Arranger: A Role Puzzle Adventure
Deep Sleep Labyrinth
Afterlove EP
LOK Digital
LOK physical!
Techno Banter
Why I'll Never Finish Papers, Please by Matt Horton on YouTube
Zen Garden
Rubato
Star Trucker

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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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

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Making Nature Docs in Exquisite Biome

dotzip — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Today we're talking about Exquisite Biome by Caro Asercion with art by Si F Sweetman! A game about making ecosystems and the weird little weirdos that occupy them.

Buy Exquisite Biome on itch! And check out Caro Asercions itch page and Si F Sweetman's portfolio site!

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Discussed in the episode

The Exquisite Beast project by Evan Dahm and Yuko Ota
Flora and Fauna of the Uncanny Valley by Golden Brown
The Scavenger's Reign OST by Nicolas Snyder
The Crown of Thorns starfish
i'm sorry did you say street magic by Caro Asercion

Additional stuff

Exquisite Biome: A Tabletop Nature Doc by A.A. Voigt on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - The lawn mowing bit was in fact the funniest thing from the last five minutes
(00:29) - Sleepycast
(01:33) - What is Exquisite Biome?
(07:28) - Our weird little guys
(08:56) - Kim's Exquisite Biome
(21:18) - AJ's Exquisite Biome
(32:52) - The game is fun!!!!
(34:19) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(35:47) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(39:33) - A little episode for little guys!!!

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Living a Little Life in Wide Ocean Big Jacket

dotzip — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Pack up your Glowbones! Today we're talking about Wide Ocean Big Jacket by Turnfollow!! A game about camping, what it means to care about another person, and the most important ingredient in a hot dog.

Buy Wide Ocean Big Jacket on Steam, Switch or check your itch bundles!! And check out Turnfollow's other projects on itch and follow them on Bluesky!

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Discussed in the episode

Traffic of our stage: Why Waiting for Godot? by Normand Berlin for The Massachusetts Review, 1999

Additional stuff

Wide Ocean Big Jacket Complete Soundtrack available on itch
What Is Wide Ocean Big Jacket Really About? by Chris On Videogames for Medium

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Yerba Mate: War of 1812
(00:30) - NOT a VR farming sim
(03:51) - What is Wide Ocean Big Jacket
(06:16) - How to talk generally about this game | General Discussion
(06:44) - It's purely vibes | General Discussion
(12:45) - The vibes are good!!! | Spoiler Discussion
(16:20) - Taking a leisurely stroll through the story | Spoiler Discussion
(01:07:02) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:10:43) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:16:13) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:19:26) - Game Good.
(01:19:34) - Wrapping up

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dotGeoff: The Episode Where We Talk About Summer Game Fest | RAM

dotzip — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to RAM! Please help us. We are drowning in good video games. Please. Please we're begging you.

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Welcome to Geoff's Carnival of Delights
(04:00) - Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit
(05:35) - There are too many good games!
(06:18) - Games without demos
(06:27) - UFO50
(07:32) - Phoenix Springs
(08:23) - Petal Runner
(08:52) - Trailblazers: Into the March
(09:35) - Post Trauma
(09:48) - Screen Bound
(10:16) - Kim tells us about some demos
(10:28) - Tiny Glade, Monterona, Dystopica, Urban Jungle | "What if you made a place" games
(12:00) - Dungeons of Hinterberg
(12:46) - Crypt Custodian
(14:35) - Caravan Sand Witch
(15:08) - Nova Hearts
(15:33) - Crush House
(16:10) - Soulitaire
(16:56) - Albert Wilde: Quantum PI
(18:29) - Tiny Bookshop
(19:18) - The Operator
(20:19) - The Star Called Eos
(21:07) - One Button Bosses
(22:32) - Periphery Synthetic
(23:39) - Rose & Locket
(24:54) - Pinball Spire
(26:33) - Hello again
(27:17) - Psychroma
(28:59) - Chase tells us about some demos
(29:24) - Heartworm
(32:37) - Hollow Body
(37:16) - Ever After Falls
(38:22) - Elsie
(40:17) - AJ's tells us about one (1) demo
(40:24) - Constance
(41:43) - Tides of Tomorrow
(42:41) - Fear the Spotlight
(43:26) - 10 Dead Doves
(43:40) - Neva, Koira, Deer & Boy | Animal Friend games
(44:23) - Arranger: A Role Puzzle Adventure
(44:40) - Pine: A Story of Loss
(45:08) - Outersloth | Not a game
(46:13) - There are so many good games

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Illuminating the Past in Gone Home

dotzip — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400

!!! CONTENT WARNING: DISCUSSION OF IMPLIED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, AND DRUG USE FROM 48:41 TO 57:06 !!!

This week the hosts talk about Gone Home from Fullbright Studios! A game about family, interiority, and that kid you were only friends with because they had a Nintendo.

Buy the game everywhere!

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Discussed in the episode

Jef Rouner's 2016 article from the Houston Press (title omitted because of spoilers)
Gone Home and Its Hidden Objects by Elizabeth Goins for Game Developer
Why Gone Home is the Most Important Game of the Decade by Nicole Carpenter for Polygon

Additional stuff

As Gone Home turns five, we look back on its polarizing legacy by Allegra Frank for Polygon

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Woops! A gamergame happened again...
(01:51) - It's a game about hugging
(02:16) - Welzcomet 2o aozcdip
(03:51) - What is Gone Home? | General Discussion
(21:00) - The horror of Gone Home | General Discussion
(29:24) - Spoiler Discussion
(30:00) - Mom | Spoiler Discussion
(39:03) - Dad | Spoiler Discussion
(50:32) - CW: IMPLIED SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR, DRUG USE, HALLUCINATIONS
(58:57) - Sam | Spoiler Discussion
(01:19:39) - Katie | Spoiler Discussion
(01:25:26) - We love video games and they are art!!!!
(01:27:19) - Big Takeaways
(01:27:37) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:29:30) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:31:26) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:35:23) - When did these experiences start?
(01:42:06) - Wrapping up

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Making Histories in Artefact

dotzip — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Today we're talking about Artefact by Jack Harrison (aka Mousehole Press)! A game about creating magical items and chillin' out for 6ish minutes.

Buy Aretfact on itch! And check out the Mousehole Press website and itch page for more great games!

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Discussed in the episode

Artefact OST by Christopher Michael Roberts
The browser-based OST tool
beyond the edge of the world by Louie Zong
Koriko, A Magical Year on itch
The Mousehole Press Patreon

Additional stuff

Subscribe to the Mousehole Press newsletter!
The Skeletons by Jacob Morningstar, the inspiration for Artefact
Swingset by Boqeh, used as underscoring in this episode

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Sorry, Mr. Antonoff
(00:29) - Intro
(01:05) - An unprompted history of AJ's Artefact buying experience
(01:57) - What is Artefact? | General Discussion
(17:17) - The Shield of Betony | Our Playthroughs
(32:45) - Legacy | Our Playthroughs
(01:00:29) - Post-mortem | Our Playthroughs
(01:02:21) - Big Takeaways
(01:02:27) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:04:27) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:06:40) - That's Artefact!
(01:09:44) - Thanks for listening!

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Playing God in Eye of Ra

dotzip — Mon, 27 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Today we're talking about Eye of Ra by BEARCABIN! A game about living inside a laser powered by the sun and how that doesn't actually really mean anything!

Buy Eye of Ra on itch.io! And check out BEARCABIN on itch and Twitter!

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Discussed in the episode

The Eye of Ra on Wikipedia
Maat on Wikipedia
Apep on Wikipedia
The Eye of Horus on Wikipedia
Wadjet on Wikipedia

Additional stuff

Video: Eye of Horus vs. Eye of Ra | Meaning, Background & Differences from Margaret Moran on study.com

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - God wants you to invest in Gamestop
(00:28) - This game is about shooting things with a big laser
(02:39) - What is Eye of Ra? | General Discussion
(10:28) - The mechanics | General Discussion
(18:01) - The Registry | General Discussion
(21:29) - Everything is a part of it | Spoiler Discussion
(22:15) - Trying to not immediately talk about the ending | Spoiler Discussion
(26:20) - Talking about the water | Spoiler Discussion
(30:03) - Going through the missions | Spoiler Discussion
(01:05:07) - The Egyptian mythology of it all | Spoiler Discussion
(01:17:13) - Big Takeaways
(01:17:28) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:21:03) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:22:45) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:27:23) - Tag urself
(01:27:46) - Thank you for listening!!!

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Welcome to RAM! (feat. 1000xRESIST and a James Hoffmann video)

dotzip — Fri, 24 May 2024 04:20:00 -0400

Welcome to RAM! Sometimes we have stuff we want to talk about that isn't short enough to talk about on the regular show or isn't a game at all. This show is where those will live! If you want to hear these episodes a few days early (as well as two of our test episodes), you can head over to our Ko-fi page and become a monthly member! Thanks for the support!

Discussed in this episode

Our ko-fi page
1000xRESIST on Steam and Switch
Listen to Girl Mode with Willa and Robin!!!!!!!!!!
What Does a Great Cup of Coffee Taste Like? by James Hoffmann on YouTube

Additional stuff

Don’t Miss This Stylish New Time-Bending Adventure by Willa Rowe for Kotaku
How We Made Our Biggest Project Yet - What Does A Great Cup of Coffee Taste Like by James Hoffmann on YouTube

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - Welcome to RAM
(01:13) - It's RAM
(03:54) - Support the show on Ko-fi!
(08:18) - Sorry to Pocket Casts users
(10:44) - Unfortunately AJ is the only one who has anything to talk about this week...
(11:19) - 1000xRESIST
(19:29) - What Does a Great Cup of Coffee Taste Like? by James Hoffmann
(25:32) - This is the end of the RAM

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Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable in Birth

dotzip — Mon, 20 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the first episode of dotzip! A show about big games (video AND tabletop) in small packages.

Today we're talking about Birth by Madison Karrh! A game about loneliness, making friends, and appreciating the unique parts of all of us that make up the whole person. And also puzzles. Lots of little puzzles.

Buy Birth on Steam, Switch or Xbox! And check out Madison Karrh's other projects!
(CW for illustrated body horror and stylized, but detailed, drawings of bugs)

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Discussed in the episode

"i want shorter games with worse graphics made by people who are paid more to work less and i'm not kidding" tweet from @Jordan_Mallory
Listen to Chase on Video Game Podtimism!!!!
The Worst Puzzle of All-Time | Design Delve from Second Wind [In the context of what makes puzzles good]
A chat with the creator of Birth from Christian Donlan at Eurogamer

Additional stuff

A WINGS Exclusive Interview with Madison Karrh, developer of Birth by WINGS Interactive on Medium
Birth review: a comforting puzzle game about death and decay by Rachel Watts for Rock Paper Shotgun

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Art by Tara Crawford

Music by _amaranthine

Additional sounds by Boqeh

Produced and edited by AJ Fillari

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Timecodes:

(00:00) - From WZIP... Stay with us
(00:29) - Welcome to dotzip!!!
(01:39) - What is this show?
(06:28) - Who are WE???
(18:48) - Thank you to our collaborators!!!
(21:01) - General Discussion of Birth by Madison Karrh
(21:34) - What is this game? | General Discussion
(30:50) - Play the game!! | Spoilers incoming
(32:52) - Spoiler Discussion
(01:05:31) - TW Discussion of death | Spoiler Discussion
(01:08:05) - All of these reads make sense | Spoiler Discussion
(01:12:10) - Big Takeaways!
(01:12:29) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:13:54) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:15:27) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:17:36) - Check out Birth!!!
(01:18:06) - Thanks so much for listening!

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Welcome to dotzip!

dotzip — Mon, 13 May 2024 15:27:53 -0400

Welcome to dotzip! A podcast about big games in small packages hosted by AJ, Kim and Chase!

The show starts off next week (May 20th) talking about Madison Karrh's point and click adventure game, Birth! Buy Birth on Steam or Switch to play along at home!

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