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Things get a little paranormal and a LOT more emotional in the second part of Bloom (Tape 01) in Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. We get to know the girls and their friendship even more, as some heavy news makes things a bit more clear by the end of this section.

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00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds

01:39 The Pastry Case: Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-orders, lots of new shows, and more!

36:18 Recap: How're we feeling about Lost Records?

50:58 Bloom (Part 02): Finishing our Tape 01 Discussion

01:47:45 Our question to you + see you next week!

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Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.

We savor some sweet sweet 90s nostalgia and the power of awkward teenage moments in our initial discussion of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage!

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Today's discussion covers from the start of the game until we discover the cabin in the woods.

00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds

02:50 The Pastry Case: The White Lotus S3 Finale, Blue Prince, and more!

31:47 This Month's Brew: Lost Records - Bloom & Rage (Non-Spoiler)

38:24 Tape 1, Part 1 - Bloom (Deep Dive Discussion)

01:42:07 Next Week: Finishing our Tape 1 discussion!

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Jenny and Joel discuss the final act of Arco and what they think of the conclusion to the epic tale drawing four characters together. In addition to that, The Pastry Case discussion includes GOOD news about the game industry as well as lots of book and show recs!

00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds

02:40 The Pastry Case: Consume Me sweeps the IGF Awards and a new video game union is announced!

30:44 Oil & Blood - our Arco finale discussion

01:28:54 Next Month's Brew is Lost Records: Bloom & Rage

#indiegame #gamediscussion #arco---------------------------------------------------------------✅Visit Geeks & Grounds' website for our newsletter sign-up, list of games for 2025, Bluesky link, and more: https://www.geeksandgrounds.com ✅Play Arco on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2366970/Arco/

Our discussion changes BOTH of our minds about Act 4 of Arco! We dive into the final perspectives added to the game, a brother and sister duo, making their way across the desert in hopes of finding the bandits who stole their gold dust. #arco #indiegame #gamediscussion

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We switch to a new perspective in Arco, steal a cursed medallion, and find our purpose! This game continues to challenge us in the best ways: mechanically and narratively, and Act III truly kept us on our toes.

A visit to the Sacred Tree ends in disaster, and a vigilante seeks justice for his people. Arco begins with some heavy hitting moments coupled with unique turn-based AND real-time tactical combat. We discuss Acts I and II of our March game, Arco, as well as tie in our Bonus Brew, The Dark Queen Mortholme and the Steam Next Fest for an episode chock full of games!#arco #indiegame #gamediscussion #geeksandgrounds #thedarkqueenmortholme---------------------------------------------------------------✅Visit Geeks & Grounds' website for our newsletter sign-up, list of games for 2025, Bluesky link, and more: https://www.geeksandgrounds.com ✅Play Arco on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2366970/Arco/A Mesoamerican fantasy RPG that blends turn-based and real-time combat. Explore the world through three handcrafted stories forged in bloodshed, laced with magic, and united by revenge.---------------------------------------------------------------

The incredible C.B. and Tom, the folks behind Sorry We're Closed, join us this week! We answer questions from the community (thanks everyone!) and embrace the power of suggestion as a key strategy for telling stories. We ALSO share our love of Severance and some Steam NextFest demos!

00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds

01:28 The Pastry Case

05:30 Skipping Severance Spoilers

15:10 A Conversation with a la mode games, C.B. and Tom!

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What. A. Ride. Relationships are tough, and Joel and I got VASTLY difference results in our finale with the Duchess. We also hype up next week's Steam Next Fest (yay demo bonanza!)

We make some big decisions -- not all of them the most healthy -- and go explore an abandoned aquarium. All in a (cursed) day's work in Sorry We're Closed!