The Bottleneck

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...

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...

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...

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...

This episode has an in depth look at Captain of Industry from MaFi games.    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   bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel. http...

We have a new website! Check it out at https://bottleneckgaming.com . We plan to post regular news articles, reviews on games, keep track of games in the genre through our games database, and link you up with other content creators. We are also going to keep strategy, mechanics, and additional information areas for the most popular games as well.    Please check out the new website with link to al...

Our host Dave gets early access to the alpha testing of Techtonica. We talk about his early impressions of the game and how he's enjoying it so far. We also cover a couple mods to help with the QoL in Dyson Sphere Program.    If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at   bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twi...

In this weeks episode, our hosts provide indepth review on Final Upgrade, an offering from TaosX. They also give a postmortem on the steam summer sale.   If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at   bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, as well as our Discord Channel which was just started! https://disc...

In this weeks episode, our hosts Dave and Kris go over the sweet deals on their favorite games and recap the sales across the factory and automation genre.  We're also continuing to up the production quality of the show, feel free to provide some feedback. bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, as well as our Discord Channel which was just started! http...

This week is a bonus episode that talks about Topology and how it affects different games within the genre. We talk about each game and how the topology might benefit or be a hindrance, as well as some tips around dealing with it.  We're also continuing to up the production quality of the show, feel free to provide some feedback. bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneck...

This weeks episode, our three hosts talk in depth about Factory Town, a fantastic offering by an independent developer. Some light beers and some very heavy hitters are consumed and discussed as well. We're also continuing to up the production quality of the show, feel free to provide some feedback. bottleneckshow@gmail.com, @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, as well as our...

This week we break out some hard liquor and also some shandy's.  We review Satisfactory, one of the big 3 of the genre, and take a deep dive into the game. We also take a look at some mods for DSP. Galactic Scale is one of our favorite, well maintained mods for the game. Check them out https://github.com/Touhma/DSP_Plugins/tree/Experimental or through ThunderStore mod manager.  Join us on Discord!...

In this weeks episode, Dave and Kris review Dyson Sphere Program, give their thoughts on the game, and provide feedback on a few mods suggested by the DSP reddit community. Dave shares a special Irish Cream recipe and Kris drinks some high powered brews.  Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

This week we made some tweaks to the show format. Based on listener feedback we review some more beverages, do some game mechanic comparisons across popular games in the genre, and give our initial impressions of Kubifaktorium.    Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

This week we look at the progenitor of the Factory and Automation genre, Factorio as well as provide some big news from Wube Software about the work they've been putting into the game for the Factorio expansion to be released sometime in the future.  Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

This is the pilot episode of a new Podcast dedicated to growing the community around Factory and Automation gaming. We introduce ourselves, talk a little about the channel and why we're doing this, and discuss this weeks spotlight game of the week 'Autonauts'. The hosts look at a new mod they are using for the game Factorio over some drinks.  Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN