Take a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life - by going on A Short Hike! This indie morsel by Adam Gryu explores the simple hike of a bird named Claire. What awaits our fair bird at the top of Hawk Peak? And, who will Claire meet along the way? Mark, Dave, and Dan each share their experiences with this cozy day in nature.

After reaching the summit of Hawk Peak, it's time for the Dinosaur Machines' biggest challenge - the Trivial Tastemaker! Dan challenges Mark and Dave to Guess-That-Game! Mark and Dave get the chance to cross-examine Dan's mind to see if they can determine the game on his mind. What will it be?!

It's just you and a fist full of quarters. The room is lit by nothing but high scores and power-ups. You choose an arcade cabinet, and nothing can stop you. It's this kind of nostalgia that Hi-Bit Studios wants you to revel in as you step through their indie timepiece, 198X. You play as Kidd; a youth just trying to find their way in a rapidly growing world. With their childhood in the rearview mirror... what's next?

Mark, Dave and Dan share their experiences in this pixelated paradise. Does this game do a good job as a love letter to 80s gaming culture, or is it game over?

Then, Dave and Dan duel for this season's Trivial Tastemaker trophy: the coveted Silver Monkey. Who will emerge victorious? Will they still be friends after this jarring match? What *is* a podcast, really? All of these questions are answered in this - the 112th episode of the Dinosaur Machines Game Club Podcast!

Creaks is a puzzle adventure side-scroller by the creators of Machinarium and Samorost. Amanita Design brings us into a world behind the wallpaper of a mild-mannered gentleman. In this episode of the Dinosaur Machines Game Club Podcast, we find ourselves solving compelling puzzles and dodging mysterious creatures that take on the shape of regular household objects. Does Creaks keep things flowing, or is it dead in the water?

After their chat, Dave challenges Mark and Dan to a classic Trivial Tastemaker format: the Synonym Challenge! Find out the winner of this season's Silver Monkey in this thrilling competition of wit!

Sea Waves sampled from http://soundbible.com/885-Sea-Waves.html by Mike Koenig

Fall Guys is your chance to experience obstacle course mayhem from the comfort of a couch cushion! Mark, Dave, and Dan share their experiences in this light-hearted frolic by Mediatonic, and published by Devolver Digital. Will the slime be climbed, or does this one get eliminated right off the bat?

To get things started, the Dinosaur Machines discuss the dramatic events that surround this year's jump to the next generation of consoles. Will the surprises ever cease?!

Finally, Dan challenges Mark and Dave to guess the names of various failed game shows. Can they decipher the correct answer with no useful hints?! Cozy up with your favorite beverage, and find out! 

On this episode of the Dinosaur Machines Game Club Podcast, we take to the streets! Of course, we're referring to Streets of Rage 4 by DotEMU, LizardCube, and Guard Crush Games. The classic arcade brawler is back, and better than ever! But, does this tried and true format stand the test of time? We'll go through our bare-knuckled emotions, while also kicking around some good ol' fashioned mirth. So pull up a chair, throw it, and get cozy.

After that, Mark challenges Dave and Dan to decipher his video gamed theme haiku! Can his co-hosts pick up on what he's puttin' down? Find out as this most Trivial Tastemaker unfolds.

In this episode, the Dinosaur Machines take to the skies in AER Memories of Old! Developed by Forgotten Key; AER Memories of Old utilizes simple puzzles and stress and minimalist graphics, delivering players to floating islands of mysterious nature. So, swoop on into this episode as your faithful trio puts the wind beneath your wings!

And then, Dave is Thy Dungeonmaster!! That's right! The return of Thy Dungeonman can only spellst despair for yon Mark and yon Dan!

On this episode of the Dinosaur Machines Game Club Podcast, you've activated our TRAP CARD! Wait, wrong trading card game... instead, we discuss Slay The Spire by Mega Crit Games. We discuss our favorite card combos, most successful strategies, and how much we loved this deck building indie game.

Then, this episode's Trivial Tastemaker challenges Mark and Dave to "Guess That Magic: The Gathering Card"! Dan reads a card's flavor text, and it's up to his co-hosts to figure out which card he's talking about. Who will win this nail-biter of a competition?!

Grab your briefcase, because it's time for some sleuthing in The Occupation by White Paper games. By uncovering evidence and sneaking into top secret files, it's your burden to decide the fate of an entire nation. Can you prevent a national legal disaster in 1980s England?

Then Mark challenges Dave and Dan to figure out the fastest known completion times for games of his choosing! As always, this Trivial Tastemaker is one for the ages!

Join the Dinosaur Machines as they... ENTER THE GUNGEON. That's right! Our heroes three venture forth into one of the most critically acclaimed indie games ever! Listen as they dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge their way through a discussion about this top-down 2D pew-pew party - developed by Dodge Roll and published by Devolver Digital.

And then - Dave challenges Mark and Dan to a rousing match of (Way More Than) Twenty Questions. Who will guess the game first?

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Main Topic - 30:45

Trivial Tastemaker - 1:01:22

On this episode, Mark, Dave and Dan make some questionable decisions in Late Shift by CtrlMovie. Will their next choice spell certain doom for the hero of this game? Find out in this discussion of their perilous journey through a London-based heist.

Then, Dan challenges Mark and Dave to a rousing game of Thy Dungeonman 3 by Videlectrix. Who will be responsible for Thy Dungeonman's demise in this dangerous Trivial Tastemaker?!

CHAPTERS

Main Topic - 20:20

Trivial Tastemaker - 1:04:17