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- Day 77 🔥 Firewatch 02 (Finale) | Geeks & Grounds Podcast
Oooooh, it's what you do to meeeee ~ Delilah and Henry are in some hot water over at their stations. Mysterious figures, recordings of their conversation, and a study on THEM?! What's going on?We cover where we left off (around Day 77) until we roll credits, in addition to our usual Pastry Case convos about what we're playing and watching outside of our monthly brew.
1 hr 20 min - Day 01 🔥 Firewatch 01 | Geeks & Grounds PodcastHey there, Delilah, what's it like at Two Forks Tower? For August, we're discussing the indie classic, Firewatch! How does this 2016 indie game feel playing in 2024? And what ACTUALLY are the mysteries of Two Forks Tower and everyone around it? We cover the beginning of the game (Day 01) until the end of Day 63 (about halfway through), and also chat about the recent wave of layoffs in the industry, the video game strike, and what we've been playing!Want to join the discussion? Visit geeksandgrounds.com to get the links to the Discord, newsletter, and more!1 hr 38 min
- Maywick | Citizen Sleeper 03 (Finale) | Geeks & Grounds PodcastOur final episode covering Citizen Sleeper! Remember: we've got the community hangout on Saturday, July 27th at 3pm PST in the Discord. See you there (and next month for our game: Firewatch!)
00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds
01:20 The Pastry Case: What we've been playing11:40 Our Monthly Brew: 'Maywick' in Citizen Sleeper01:03:10 Thanks for listening and watching -- we'll see you next month for our August game!1 hr 5 min - Ethan's Tab | Citizen Sleeper 02 | Geeks & Grounds Podcast
Are we thriving or surviving as we build a new life on the Eye? And what's the deal with this Hardin fellow? Join us as we continue our episodic discussion and playthrough of Citizen Sleeper. Today, we'll go from the end of the 'Hunted' cycle click to the end of 'Ethan's Tab' (ish).
In addition, we talk about the Spotify Effect, Gamepass, and the sustainability of monthly subscription models for games and other industries!#geeksandgrounds #gamediscussion #citizensleeper #cozygames #narrativegames #indiegames00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds04:15 The Pastry Case: The Spotify Effect and Gamepass, Dancing for the Devil, The Imaginary, and more!47:05 Notable Indie Game Releases for July 17th - 23rd49:33 Our Monthly Brew: 'Ethan's Tab' in Citizen Sleeper01:56:44 Next week's brew: What section are we playing?01:58:18 Thanks for listening and watching -- do YOU trust any group (or individual) in this game? Who? And why?2 hr - Hunted | Citizen Sleeper #01 | Geeks & Grounds Podcast
Wake up, Sleeper! And wake up, Geeks & Grounds! We've just arrived to the Eye, and life in the future is...unfortunately looking a lot like life in the present.
Join us as we begin our episodic discussion and playthrough of Citizen Sleeper. Today, we'll go from the beginning through the 'Hunted' cycle.
In addition to that, we share about the recent Games for Change event, additional studio layoffs, and what Joel thinks of the new Elden Ring DLC!00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds03:24 The Pastry Case: Games for Change, Studio Layoffs, Elden Ring's DLC (and more)
40:45 Notable Indie Game Releases for July 9 - 16th
45:30 Our Monthly Brew: 'Hunted' in Citizen Sleeper
01:46:10 How do you feel when you play this game (so far)?01:53:32 Next week's brew: What're we playing?
01:54:55 Thanks for listening and watching -- how is YOUR playthrough going so far?
1 hr 57 min - A Conversation with Sunset Visitor | 1000xRESIST (Dev Interview) | Geeks & Grounds PodcastHow did Sunset Visitor create such a time-bending narrative? What were the 'impossible conversations' they cut from the game? Will we get a physical edition of 1000xRESIST? Today's episode is a fun chill experience where we chatted with Remy and Pinki from the team. While we cover more broad themes about the game's creation, we do discuss some specific moments throughout the title, so consider this a spoiler cast if you're avoiding hearing about the end of the game.#1000xRESIST #geeksandgrounds #gamediscussion #gameclub---------------------------------------------------------------Follow Sunset Visitor on Twitter: https://x.com/1000xRESISTFollow Sunset Visitor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000xRESIST/Follow Remy on Twitter: https://x.com/RemySiuFollow Pinki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinki_yinki/Thanks for enjoying 1000xRESIST with us this June! Join us in playing and discussing Citizen Sleeper (starting July 3rd) -- visit geeksandgrounds.com for all the info!---------------------------------------------------------------Chapters00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds00:40 Welcome Remy and Pinki & intro Sunset Visitor01:55 How has the release of 1000xRESIST felt? 04:21 Do you have a moment where you realized this is bigger than anticipated?06:35 What inspired you to create 1000xRESIST?13:02 What were some of the initial constraints that you came across? Ways you felt more free to explore the medium? 16:34 What is 'devised theater' and how did it inform your process?23:40 What were some moments you could not / would not let go in the making of the game? 37:30 What was it like to construct the Orchard? Was it a conscious effort to make it a more constrained space? 44:33 ***Community Question*** How do you make a game about people doing horrible things, but players still care for them? 52:40 Why was it important for you to explore this idea of transference (of both trauma and hope)?57:09 ***Community Question*** Many of the characters fail to communicate their thoughts and feelings with others -- what drove the decision that poor communication would have such a large role in the theming? 01:01:40 How much of the (dark) humor in the game was intentional or happenstance?01:08:47 ***Community Question*** How did Bang Bang Fire get her name? 01:12:20 Did you think about other media where the end of the world is told through a teenage girl's eyes?01:16:16 Do you have hopes for future generations playing this game, especially those in the diaspora?01:22:40 Rapid Fire Questions from the Community: Secretary's pronouns, drinks of 1000xRESIST, origins of Hekki, and more!01:29:00 Stay in touch with Sunset Visitor!---------------------------------------------------------------1000xRESIST is a thrilling sci-fi adventure. The year is unknown, and a disease spread by an alien invasion keeps you underground. You are Watcher. You dutifully fulfill your purpose in serving the ALLMOTHER, until the day you discover a shocking secret that changes everything.https://store.steampowered.com/app/1675830/1000xRESIST/---------------------------------------------------------------More about Kimchica & Kimchica’s Café! Kimchica’s Café is meant to be a space to enjoy indie games in a cozy, thoughtful environment! Feel free to read a bit more about the Café mission, value, and guidelines here: https://plump-goldenrod-77e.notion.site/Kimchica-s-Caf-7a4956df643f480f9692c31d45611731 In addition to uploading videos showcasing demos (“First Impressions”), full Let’s Plays, and reviews (“Indiescoveries”) here on YouTube, you can enjoy Kimchica’s indie game content in a variety of places like: ✅Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kimchica ✅TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/kimchica ✅Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/kimchica25Thank you so much!1 hr 32 min
- Path to Blood | 1000xRESIST #04 (Finale) | Geeks & Grounds PodcastDoes the bloodless path exist? In 1000xRESIST, each faction of sisters has desires and hopes for the future. Some are more ready to take immediate action than others. In this last week’s section, a sudden rupture in the Orchard sets everyone on a change course. Lines are starting to be drawn in the sand, and choices must be made.While we did an abbreviated "Pastry Case" segment, because we knew the 1000xRESIST discussion would need the full time, we did announce our July Geeks & Grounds title! Join us in playing and discussing Citizen Sleeper (starting July 3rd).Chapters00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds06:25 The Pastry Case: Next month's game!11:39 Chapter 9 Discussion34:50 Chapter 10 (ish?) Discussion01:38:12 Epilogue Discussion01:49:43 See you next time!1 hr 53 min
- Blue | 1000xRESIST #03 | Geeks & Grounds Podcast
Does the bloodless path exist? In 1000xRESIST, each faction of sisters has desires and hopes for the future. Some are more ready to take immediate action than others. In this last week’s section, a sudden rupture in the Orchard sets everyone on a course for change. Lines are starting to be drawn in the sand, and choices must be made. Other topics in this episode include the latest Nintendo Direct and a recap of the Steam Next Fest!
1 hr 58 min - Hide and Seek | 1000xRESIST #02 | Geeks & Grounds PodcastHekki ALMO, Sister. Are you ready to play hide and seek?Summer Game Fest featured a mix of AAA and indie game announcements, and we'll discuss a few favorites.
In our discussion of 1000xRESIST, jealousy and envy play a significant role in the relationships between the sisters, we play a game with the sisters, and a major twist leaves us SHOCKED at what may happen next.
1 hr 59 min - Communion | 1000xRESIST #01 | Geeks & Grounds Podcast
Sphere to Square. Red to Blue. Hair to Hair. We begin our playthrough discussing of 1000xRESIST by immersing ourselves in the world and trying to sort out: what even happened here? This is an incredibly rich and layered game, and we can't wait to play more!
Also, we go through the top 5 games we've played so far in 2024: I'd love to know -- what have YOUR favorite games been (indie, AAA, and everything in between!)1 hr 59 min
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