Geeks & Grounds

Introducing our new *weekly* format, Jenny and Joel dive into the first three chapters of The  Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood, and hone in on their mechanical impressions as well as the focus on solitude in the first section of the game. "The Pastry Case" -- the new catch-all segment -- is also introduced!

Ready to shape destiny? And is it REALLY destiny if you're the one doing the shaping? We're going to dive into these questions and more in this month's brew  for Geeks & Grounds - The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood (by Deconstructeam and Devolver Digital). 

In this intro episode, Joel and Jenny talk initial reactions, what  they're excited to discuss, and the start of a small shift to the podcast format!

In this bonus dev interview with the lead behind A Taste of the Past, we'll talk all about how Emily is taking the game industry by storm!

Topics include the inspirations behind her game, A Taste of the Past; why specificity can still leave room for universal truths; and the secret to writing emotional scenes that hit you right in the gut! 

Be sure to follow Emily on TikTok and Instagram:  @sonderingemily  

Play A Taste of the Past now (FOR FREE!) on Steam and Itch.io

Ready to head to the crystal caverns? Joel and Jenny spend this week's episode delving into Mr. Saitou and the connections they made while playing. 

This episode includes discussions of work life balance, quality community building, elders in media, and the meaning of life! Not to mention lots of llamaworm and minimori hype. 💖

Be sure to find Geeks & Grounds at geeksandgrounds.com or @geeksandgrounds on social media!

Ready for a work happy hour? Nah? How about a hangout in the (minimori) cafe with Jenny, Joel, and this week's guest, Laura Shigihara! 🌻

We chat with Laura all about developing Mr. Saitou, the themes of the game, how it compared to Rakuen, and what it was like creating a game with lots of (joyful) community input! 

Thanks to Laura for joining: please be sure to follow her on Twitch where she streams music regularly! It's an absolute treat! https://www.twitch.tv/supershigi

When you peer into a rock pool...the rock pool peers back. And thus begins our deep dive into the June selection for Geeks & Grounds: Queer Man Peering into a Rock Pool.jpg! 

Joel and Jenny discuss the game and how it made them consider solitude, loneliness and joy; how creators draw from other media to make their own works; and what the HECK happened at the end of this game! 

Find us at geeksandgrounds.com for more info on the weekly game club newsletter, and join the conversation! 

Nothing like a day peering into rock pools to uncover your unconscious! We get a chance to talk with the duo behind Fuzzy Ghost games - Pete and Scott in today's episode. Just like the chunkies in each rock pool of the game, our conversation manifests in some interesting ways, from changing industries and work mid-career, creating what we want to see in the world, and how Animal Crossing AND Evangelion were BOTH inspirations for Queer Man Peering into a Rock Pool.jpg. 

Pick up Queer Man Peering into a Rock Pool.jpg now on Steam and Itch.io and wishlist their upcoming title - Janet Demornay is a Slumlord (and a witch) - now on Steam! 

Queer Man Peering: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1711420/Queer_Man_Peering_Into_A_Rock_Pooljpg/

JDS: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2168480/Janet_DeMornay_Is_A_Slumlord_and_a_witch/

Hear the whispers in the darkness?  It's time to set our panic aside for a full-game discussion of Dredge! Joel and Jenny detail the VERY different ways they enjoyed the game, their thoughts on fishing blending with horror, and how the game's suprising twist provides an interesting look at the ways we grieve. 

Be sure to follow @GeeksAndGrounds for more on Twitter and Instagram, sign up for the free weekly newsletter at GeeksAndGrounds.com, and if you enjoy the podcast, leave a review!