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August 12, 2024Confronting Faith in How Fish Is Made
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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55 min
August 05, 2024Having an Experience in Fatum Betula
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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51 min
July 29, 2024Capturing Memories in SUMMERHOUSE
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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1 hr 6 min
July 22, 2024Telling Tales in What Remains of Edith Finch
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
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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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1 hr 58 min
July 15, 2024Hunting for Bindy in Notorious
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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1 hr 39 min
July 08, 2024Being Seen in Lookouts
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
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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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1 hr 47 min
July 01, 2024Letting Yourself Feel It in Gris
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
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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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1 hr 1 min
June 28, 2024What if video games had wings and stuff (idk) | RAM
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
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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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35 min
June 24, 2024Making Nature Docs in Exquisite Biome
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
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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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43 min
June 17, 2024Living a Little Life in Wide Ocean Big Jacket
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
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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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1 hr 26 min

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A show about big games in small packages! Join AJ, Kim, Robin, and Chase every week to talk about short video games, indie tabletop games, and maybe other stuff!