Folks, it was a big week for gamers! Specifically speedrunners. This week, Isaac and Claire recap the excitement and emotional rollercoaster that was Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ for short). What is a speedrun? Can a game exhibition make you cry? Is Isaac a secret speedrunner? These questions and more will be answered as well as a traditional rapid-fire round for old time's sake. Stay tuned!

Important Links:

Games Done Quick

Speedrun.com

Speedrun VOD - Kirby and the Forgotten Land

Speedrun VOD - Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

Speedrun VOD - Elden Ring All Remberances 

Speedrun VOD - Ocarina of Time Beta Showcase 

Speedrun VOD - Pokemon Glitchful Any %

It's the most wonderful time of the year! What time, you may ask? Summer games time! No, not the Olympics, it's Summer Games Done Quick! Isaac and Claire break down the games that they're most excited about and also somehow find some time to honk and bonk other games, Claire continues her journey to Kirby 100%, and some brand new baby games are born. 

Games/Things we talk about:

Summer Games Done Quick (June 26 - July 3rd)

Steam Summer Sale

Catizens

Rouge Warlords

Dread Delusion 

Kirby and the Forgotten Land

The Uber Game

We're recording late at night but also super early! What will you get today? Well, Isaac tells us about some things he's excited for Steam Next Fest, Claire falls in love with Kirby, and they both create a game all about the emotional journey of getting over your ex while saving the world. Relatable, right?

Games we talk about: 

Kirby and the Forgotten Lands

Lila's Sky Arc

Please Fix the Road

Chuck E Cheese: Summer of Fun

It's our first SPEED RUN which means we're doing all the content in half the time! We have news, we honk, we bonk, we pitch, and we create some really brilliant games that will never be made.

Games we talk about:

Galaga

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

Lila's Sky Arc

No Man's Sky

Nuclear Throne

Mini Metro

Rain or shine or sleet or hail, we will deliver ... all of the games! This episode, Isaac once again tries to tell Claire what a Rouge-Lite game is to no avail and laments some new updates to No Man's Sky. Claire is still playing Animal Crossing and against all odds has started playing a new game full of nostalgia! She says she didn't play video games in the '90s but how can we be sure? 

Reference Materials for Claire's Game Pitch: Oregon Trail Hunting (not 5th edition) Oregon Trail 5 Walkthrough Monty Python Animation Example (rated PG13)

Games We Talk About

Kirby and the Forgotten Lands

Warhammer

Animal Crossing New Horizons

No Man's Sky

Tokoyo: The Tower of Perpetuity

Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom: Rehydrated 

Did you remember to pahk ya cahr in the Hahvahd yahd? We're drinking our regulahs from Dunks and talking about the bad and bad of Final Fantasy, what the heck is going on in Bugsnax anyway, and Isaac pitches a survival game with amazing tall grass ASMR. Listeners, we want to know, how long do you play a new game for the first time? What's your new game ritual? Email us at [email protected] and let us know!

Games we talk about:

Bugsnax

Final Fantasy Origins 

Animal Crossing New Horizons

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

Garden Story

Guitar Hero

Well folks, it's time for another Make That Game AT NITE. If you've ever wondered what games they play at a bridal shower, Claire is here to tell you, and if you have been boiling on the east coast this past week, Isaac's got the game for you! We're also talking about collaborative games and how to turn our current inventory shortages into a fun game for anyone to play!

Games we talk about:

Disk Room

Knights and Bikes

Subnautica: Below Zero

Matchington Mansion

Final Fantasy 

Minit

Dust Biters

We're back! Sorry for missing last week but we have a striking new episode to make up for it. Our first full listener letter, some fig trees run amuck, and a disgusting yet fascinating platform game are all discussed, as well as the honks and bonks that you know and love!

Games we talk about:

Banners of Ruin

Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

Lyla's Sky Arc

Kirby and the Forgotten Lands

Lords of Solgrund

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters

Eiyuden Chronicles

Links Awakening 

Makai Kingdom

Z.H.P.

This is the first episode where you can earn Isaac Points so listen up! Isaac and Claire almost pitch the same game, Isaac is still playing Elden Ring, and Claire finally actually finishes not one, but TWO whole games! Wow!

Games we talk about:

Elden Ring

Garden Story

Bugsnax

Elder Scrolls FREE

Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Coffee Talk

Lila's Sky Arc

Link's Awakening 

VA-11 Hall-A

Mini Metro