Dinosaur Machines Game Club Podcast

You listen to podcasts like a dairy farmer! The legendary Ron Gilbert and Devolver Digital bring us back to one of gaming's coziest pirate coves: Monkey Island! In Return to Monkey Island, players once again on the hunt for the secret of Monkey Island. Strapping on the fancy boots of Guybrush Threepwood; players will solve puzzles, crafting a powerful mop, and navigate winding forests through this nostalgic-yet-new adventure. But, is Return to Monkey Island leaning too heavily on the past, or is it paving its way through new frontiers?

Then, Dave and Dan are on their own journey through this episode's Trivial Tastemaker! Mark is their ravishing captain on this quest through a set of multiple choice puzzle solutions! Who can make it out of this challenge ALIVE!? Or, at least as a winner?

MAIN TOPIC: 28:38

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 1:02:43

Take a seat and shuffle some cards; it's time to play for your life in Inscryption by Daniel Mullins Games. Join Mark, Dave and Dan as they peel away the layers of this surprisingly complex deckbuilding adventure. Is there life beyond the cabin? And, what's up with all of these chatty cards? Each of these mysteries will meet their maker in this extra-inky episode of the Dinosaur Machines Game Club Podcast!

After all the cards have been dealt, Dave has one last challenge for Mark and Dan -- the Trivial Tastemaker! In the name of this scary season, it's a test to see who can name more horror-themed games. Which player has seen more of gaming's frightening side?

MAIN TOPIC: 30:54

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 1:20:31

As the summer months wind down, the Dinosaur Machines can be seen emerging from their cavernous hideaway! And, they come bearing gifts for loyal... followers of their cults!? No need to be alarmed, they simply want to chat with you about Cult of the Lamb by Massive Monster, and published by Devolver Digital. Players are tasked with managing their very own cult! However, they've also got to feed, house, and manage their followers while also appeasing a higher power of horrific strength. So, get cozy and pour a glass of delicious Kool-Aid as we go on a journey through demonic oaths and sacrificing your friends.

After that, Dan brings the Trivial Tastemaker back the only way he knows how: by completely forgetting to make a unique challenge for Mark and Dave! Instead, they'll be trying to Guess That Game! What game is Dan thinking of? Only he knows, probably!

MAIN TOPIC: 19:29

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 1:01:42

One hundred and forty-nine episodes later, we're still doing this thing! Join us on this sesquicentennial episode of the Dinosaur Machines Game Club Podcast! Mark, Dave, and Dan will share each of their favorite games featured on the last twenty-four episodes. And, they'll also compare the games which the found to be less than favorable. Regardless, this is sure to be a celebration of the ages!

MAIN TOPIC: 2:27

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 43:28

You are the Ghostrunner. With no memory, you've got a voice whispering orders... or, "suggestions" in your head. Weakened and confused, you climb Dharma Tower while cutting through any opposition that stands in your way. This sharp adventure through the dystopian future challenges players to dodge bullets and dispatch enemies with unbelievable accuracy. If at first you don't succeed, slice and dice and slide again.

Mark, Dave, and Dan hone their edges in an attempt to unravel the truth of this bleak future they find themselves in. Then, Mark challenges Dave and Dan to figure out which games have gained value over the years. Will they cash in on their investments, or be left with a mountain of duds?

MAIN TOPIC: 30:38

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 1:04:29

Wade through a flood of memories with Miriam in A Memoir Blue by Cloisters Interactive. Published by Annapurna Interactive; this heartfelt story explores Miriam's complicated relationship with her mother. In spite of being a world-renowned swimmer, Miriam is left to navigate the sometimes murky waters of her past in this interactive narrative.

Dive into this beautiful journey with Mark, Dave, and Dan as they learn more about Miriam's past.

Then, Dave challenges Mark and Dan to his own gaming-themed version of Wordle. Who can decipher Dave's hidden words first?

MAIN TOPIC: 27:27

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 1:02:55

Greak: Memories of Azur is a single-player puzzle platformer by Team17 that features three playable heroes. With Greak's cunning, Adara's magic and Raydel's strength, the Urlags don't stand a chance! By their powers combined, can the three siblings defend against an invasion?

Meanwhile, a different trio takes their hand at saving the world. Can Mark, Dave, and Dan bring peace to the Courines?

Then, Dan challenges Mark and Dave to... Guess That Game! Can Mark and Dave piece together which character Dan's making them guess? Find out in this spine-tingling Trivial Tastemaker!

MAIN TOPIC: 21:04

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 43:57

Solar Ash by Heart Machine is what happens when the creators of Hyper Light Drifter play a bit too much Jet Set Radio. Skate through the vibrant yet dying worlds as Rei: the last Voidrunner. Her goal is to prevent the Ultravoid from swallowing the known universe into its abyssal innards. Each area features an epic creature that will stop at nothing to keep Rei from her mission. Unfortunately for the Ultravoid's minions, Rei only grows more cunning and agile as this adventure progresses.

Mark, Dave, and Dan each take their chances against the all-consuming black hole. Will they emerge victorious, or discover an even darker truth to the circumstances before them?

Then, Mark challenges Dave and Dan to create an accurate release timeline of games. Who will be able to retrace the footsteps of gaming history?

MAIN TOPIC: 25:25

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 1:03:20

Sifu by Sloclap tells a tale about vengeance by means of martial arts mastery. Players take on the role of an orphan who spends their life mastering hand-to-hand-and-sometimes-knife combat. Their mission? They're gonna kill Bill... I mean, Yang. Sifu requires players to succeed and fail on their journey. With each loss comes a chance to learn new moves and unlock passive perks. However, they'll literally age every time they perish in combat. Age enough times, and it's game over! Well, obviously, but we're still talking about Sifu here.

After this flurry of kicks and punches subsides, Dave challenges Mark and Dan to identify a series of characters that have something very mysterious in common. Can you name these individuals before they can? Or, will you have to tap out of the fight?

MAIN TOPIC: 15:05

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 1:08:19

The name's A... Agent A. Well, that's at least the moniker by which this episode's game goes by! Agent A: A puzzle in disguise is a point-and-click puzzle game by Yak and Co. Unravel the web of lies and danger that's been spun by the notorious Ruby LaRouge. Work your way from a chic supervillain loft, to an ultra high-tech, ultra dangerous underground base! Pick locks, find hidden switches, and cause many controlled explosions in this escape room inspired adventure.

Then, Dan challenges Mark and Dave to one of the most chilling rounds of Twenty (or More) Questions yet! Will these sleuths be able to crack Dan's code? Or, will they be left to the sharks that have laser beams attached to their heads!?

MAIN TOPIC: 28:05

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 48:01