dotzip

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

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September 08, 2024 Bullshitter's Gate 3 | RAM
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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29min
August 26, 2024Talking for 5 Hours About 1000xRESIST
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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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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5h 5min
August 19, 2024Solving 20 Small Mazes in 20 Small Mazes
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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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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46min
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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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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55min
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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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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51min
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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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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1h 6min
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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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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1h 58min
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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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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1h 39min
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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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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1h 47min
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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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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1h 1min

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