Geeks & Grounds

Alternative title for today's episode: Am I Guy Who Wears Turtlenecks?

We have the absolute joy of talking with Abby and Tony -- the duo Black Tabby Games -- known for their incredible visual novels, Scarlet Hollow and Slay the Princess. We discuss player intention and choice, what it was like making The Pristine Cut of Slay the Princess (35% more content!), and what potato dish they would make in a potato apocalypse.

Visit https://blacktabbygames.com/ to learn more about their games, follow them on the social platforms you like most, and support kind and talented people creating incredible things!

00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds

01:19 The Pastry Case: Metaphor hype continues, Bleach, Ranma 1/2, and more!

23:08 What is your goal when diving into a Next Fest?

32:50 Today's Format

33:19 Sorry We're Closed

39:28 Chrono Sword

46:16 Keep Driving

49:53 Cats & Dice

51:09 Citizen Sleeper

54:44 Sultan's Game

58:16 Rapid Fire Recs!

01:06:46 AI and Steam

01:11:41 Community Demo Recs

01:13:00 2025 Geeks & Grounds Nominations!!

01:19 23 See you next time!

Did YOU remember your promise? One of us didn't, and the other.... well, we're both confused and have SO many questions about the ending of this game! Did the game stick with us, or did we get lost beyond the gate? Listen and see!

We continue to explore Leng Orbital, and what we find illuminates Replika social dynamics and personalities... and even MORE mysteries about the nature of our character.

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What is even happening in this game? Jenny and Joel begin playing and discussing Signalis, and hooooo boy. We have questions. We sift through the game's starting events, ask a LOT of questions, and decide we don't trust the game. 👀 Join us and play Signalis this October!

Mae, Gregg, Angus, and Bea reach the end of everything...and discover FAR more than they bargained for. It's time for us to discuss the ending of Night in the Woods, so grab your miracle rats, say a prayer to the mall fountain god, and let's dive in! Sign up for the newsletter and get each episode and links straight to your inbox by visiting geeksandgrounds.com

If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out for help. Visit takethis.org for a list of resources or for more immediate assistance (in the U.S.) call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7 confidential support to anyone in crisis or emotional distress.

00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds

3:58 The Pastry Case: Echoes of Wisdom Firsts, what we're reading, this week's indie releases, and more!

22:40 Night in the Woods - The End of Everything

01:22:27 Next month's brew + See you next time!

Get in loser, we're going ghost hunting! Time to hang out with our friends and see if we can get to the bottom of this paranormal mystery. Also we meet existential nihilist cat?!? All that and more in today's episode.

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If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out for help. Visit takethis.org for a list of resources or for more immediate assistance (in the U.S.) call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7 confidential support to anyone in crisis or emotional distress.

00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds

5:36 The Pastry Case: Annapurna Games team resigns, Microsoft lays off 600+ people, new Miyazaki documentary out now, and more.

28:53 Night in the Woods - The Long Fall

01:09:39 See you next time!

Welcome to Possum Springs -- a town that has seen better days! Our September brew is Night in the Woods, and this week we're discussing part one: Home Again.

Thank goodness you're here! We're ready to discuss this comedic indie game, but first, could you help us find some coffee? This one-shot / one-week game for August is absurd in some pretty wonderful ways, but what did we end up thinking about it? Listen to find out!