The Bottleneck

The Bottleneck

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The Bottleneck episodes

  • Episode 022 - Techtonica

    In this episode, our hosts take a look at a hotly anticipated game, Techtonica. Will it have what it takes to join the top ranks of the Automation and Factory gaming offerings?

    For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com. 

    If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.

    https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

    44 min
  • Episode 021- Nova Lands

    In this episode, our hosts dive into a new game called Nova Lands and discuss it's unique mechanics and gameplay. 

    For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com. 

    If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.

    https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

    35 min
  • Episode 020 - Hydroneer and Defining Automation Games

    In this episode, Dave and Kris give their thoughts on what constitutes a true factory and automation game as well as introduce some other games that maybe have factory elements but aren't full blooded automation games. They dive into Hydroneer and discuss where it lands...is it a true factory and automation game or a close variant?

    For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com. 

    If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.

    https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

    42 min
  • Episode 019 - Infraspace

    In this episode, Dave and Kris give thoughts and feedback on the city builder/automation game Infraspace. 

    For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com. 

    If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.

    https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

    37 min
  • Episode 018 - Power

    In this episode, Dave and Kris kick off the conversation around Power mechanics within different games in the genre, and mention some things to look out for.

    For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com. 

    If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.

    https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

    53 min
  • Episode 017 - Atrio: the Dark Wild

    In this episode, Dave and Kris chat about Atrio: the Dark Wild, an intriguing factory game with a lot of survival game DNA and a fascinating story. Dave also talks about the demos he was able to check out in Steam's Next Fest, including the impressive Plan B: Terraform and Desynced. 

    For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com. 

    If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.

    https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

    48 min
  • Episode 016 - Lets talk Logistics

    In this episode, Dave and Kris talk about the different types of logistics available in games across the genre, give their feedback on how they are implemented, and talk about their wishlist for the perfect game. Normally, our hosts are remote, but in this special episode Dave is on a visit and we get our first in person chat. 

    For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com. 

    If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at  [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.

    https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

    47 min
  • Episode 015 - Recap 2022

    In this episode, Dave and Kris recap this past year and what it had to offer, some of the big developments that came out in 2022, then talk about what they are looking forward to in 2023 and provide some speculation on what we might see. 

    For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com. 

    If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at  [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.

    https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

    54 min
  • Episode 014 - Alternate ways to play

    With the holiday season in full force, we discuss ways to consume your favorite automation and factory games while away from your gaming pc. We discuss mobile options and lightweight games that play on basically any computer even with integrated graphics. 

    For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com. 

    If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at  [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.

    https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

    30 min
  • Episode 013 - Factorio on Switch and Space Exploration

    This episode we dive into new ways to play the progenitor of the genre, Factorio. Dave provides an in-depth look into the new Nintendo Switchport while Kris provides his initial impressions of Space Exploration. 

    For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com. 

    If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at  [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel.

    https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

    50 min

About The Bottleneck

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The Bottleneck is a podcast dedicated to the love of games in the factory and automation genre. Here we talk about current events, game reviews, and other related content.

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