Limited Lives

In this feathered foray, we hit the trails in A Short Hike, a small sandbox adventure game from 2019, developed by Adam Robinson-Yu. Beyond the cozy atmosphere and charming presentation is there enough lift here to reach the peak? Games mentioned: Stardew Valley, Breath of the Wild

In this dimension-shifting episode, we step into the hostile world of Bionic Bay, a puzzle platformer built around a clever teleportation mechanic. Beyond its tense platforming and tight controls, is there enough to keep players engaged to the very end? Games mentioned: Limbo, Inside, N+

In this tall-tale of an episode, we trudge into the swampy Southern Gothic world of South of Midnight, an eye-catching and unique action-adventure game from Compulsion Games. We also share some American folklore that remember hearing from our childhoods. Games mentioned: God of War, Uncharted, Prince of Persia, Folklore mentioned: Jersey Devil, Bloody Mary, Candyman, John Henry, Johnny Appleseed,...

In this zany episode we get acquainted with bizarre characters and navigate strange environments in ENA: Dream BBQ, a surreal interactive adventure game from developer Joel G. We also daydream about what our ideal fantasy BBQ would be like. A special thanks to Kaori Horiuchi who joined us on this wacky adventure and offered some alternative insight into the madness. Guest Host - Kaori Horiuchi Ins...

In this prime-directive driven episode, we serve the public trust in 3 round bursts with RoboCop: Rogue City — an FPS that puts you behind the visor of Detroit’s legendary half-man half-machine. Gritty, gory, and gloriously retro-futuristic, this game upholds the law with extreme prejudice. Games mentioned: Terminator: Resistance

In this mystery drenched episode we repeatedly press 'X' to Jason while unraveling Heavy Rain — Quantic Dream's moody narrative adventure game where choices matter. Games mentioned: Detroit: Become Human, Omikron: The Nomad Soul, The Quarry, Until Dawn

In this bird-brained episode, we strut, coo and groove our way through a beat-driven isometric wonderland in Travel On, Pigeon! — a brand new indie game from developer Fog Angler. Games mentioned: Space Channel 5, Parappa the Rapper, Frequency, Bust a Groove (Bust a Move)

In this bird-brained episode, we strut, coo and groove our way through a beat-driven isometric wonderland in Travel On, Pigeon! — a brand new indie game from developer Fog Angler. Games mentioned: Space Channel 5, Parappa the Rapper, Frequency, Bust a Groove (Bust a Move)

In this sidebar episode, we go demo diving! Next Fest Demos that is. From tactical turtles to duchy dropping it’s a melee of first impressions for upcoming games. We also chat about some of the games we've been playing lately. Games mentioned: Drop Duchy, Nine Kings, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tactical Take Down, Total Chaos, He is Coming, Static Dread, Ruffy and the Riverside, Haste, Spell Brig...

In this uncanny episode we trim the hedges while solving bizarre mysteries in Grunn, a "gardening" game from developer Sokpop Collective. We also reminisce about the days of video game demo discs. Games mentioned: Max Payne, Inscription, Katamari Damacy, Outer Wilds, Metal Gear Solid

In this uncanny episode we trim the hedges while solving bizarre mysteries in Grunn, a "gardening" game from developer Sokpop Collective. We also reminisce about the days of video game demo discs. Games mentioned: Max Payne, Inscription, Katamari Damacy, Outer Wilds, Metal Gear Solid

In this freewheeling episode we hit the highway in Keep Driving, a unique game about hitting the open road with nothing but the rest of our lives ahead of us...

In this freewheeling episode we hit the highway in Keep Driving, a unique game about hitting the open road with nothing but the rest of our lives ahead of us...

In this run and gun episode we visit an archipelago and mow down everything in sight in Contra: Operation Galuga, a reimagining of the very first game in the Contra series.

In this run and gun episode we visit an archipelago and mow down everything in sight in Contra: Operation Galuga, a reimagining of the very first game in the Contra series.

We decided to take some time to reflect on the games we played for the podcast in 2024. We even went as far as categorizing the games we played. What were our favorite games? What were our most disappointing? How about our most mediocre? Listen and find out!

We decided to take some time to reflect on the games we played for the podcast in 2024. We even went as far as categorizing the games we played. What were our favorite games? What were our most disappointing? How about our most mediocre? Watch and find out!

In this neon soaked episode, we spin some vinyl and field desperate calls in Killer Frequency, a 1980s-inspired first-person puzzle-adventure game where radio waves and slasher vibes collide. We also chat about the Game Awards Games mentioned: Animal Well, Metaphor Refantazio, Balatro, Elden Ring, Astro Bot, Black Myth Wukong

In this neon soaked episode, we spin some vinyl and field desperate calls in Killer Frequency, a 1980s-inspired first-person puzzle-adventure game where radio waves and slasher vibes collide. We also chat about the Game Awards Games mentioned: Animal Well, Metaphor Refantazio, Balatro, Elden Ring, Astro Bot, Black Myth Wukong

In this cheeky episode we muse on the quirky inhabitants of Barnsworth in Thank Goodness You're here, an adventure game from developer Coal Supper. We also fantasize about what game franchise's we would like to see cross into new genres. Games mentioned: Untitled Goose Game, Goat Simulator, The Secret of Monkey Island, Max Payne, Super Mario RPG, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Metal Slug, Metal Slug Tact...

In this cheeky episode we muse on the quirky inhabitants of Barnsworth in Thank Goodness You're here, an adventure game from developer Coal Supper. We also fantasize about what game franchise's we would like to see cross into new genres. Games mentioned: Untitled Goose Game, Goat Simulator, The Secret of Monkey Island, Max Payne, Super Mario RPG, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Metal Slug, Metal Slug Tact...

In this contemplative sidebar episode we take some time to talk about some of the games we've been playing. We also tackle the contentious subject of game prices. What matters when looking at game costs? Are short games less valuable? We may not have an answer, but we definitely have a lot of thoughts on the matter. Our recent game log: Dennis - Sifu, Kingdom Come: Deliverance Phil - Baldur's Gate...

In this whimsically eerie episode we drift into the subconscious of a troubled young man in the 2019 puzzle-platform adventure game, Darq. We also reminisce about our first experiences with video game arcades, long gone but never forgotten...

In this abyssal episode we escape to the North Sea in Still Wakes the Deep, the latest game from developer The Chinese Room. We also delve into the haunting echoes of gaming tropes that, like ancient, unknowable forces, should be banished before they consume our fragile minds.

In this frenzied episode we shift into Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom, a throwback to classic 3D platformers with its own unique spin on the genre. We also take a look at each other's Steam wishlists to see what games we've wished for that have been long forgotten.