A show about big games in small packages! Join AJ, Kim, and Chase every week to talk about short video games, indie tabletop games, and maybe other stuff!
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☕The member version of this episode has an extra TEN MINUTES of pre-show conversation. To hear the whole convo you can back on Kofi for just $5/month!☕Today we're talking about Nested by Ortiel! A game about opening menus and finding God. This game was suggest be Amet! Thank you Amet!Play Nested in your browser! Keep up with Ortiel on their website!---Discussed in the episodeCookie Clicker'Eggman Game' Full Sketch | I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson on YouTubePowers of Ten™ (1977) by Eames Office LLC on YouTube---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - Stray Kids and local holidays
(01:55) - To learn more about the mummer's day parade join our Kofi! (or search it up I guess)
(03:10) - Yaaaaaay...
(03:51) - What is Nested?
(05:25) - Shoutout to Amet!
(06:30) - Have we all played Cookie Clicker?
(08:22) - Nested.
(13:07) - Time to get existential
(21:13) - Who are WE?
(24:36) - Zooming out
(26:15) - Time for Controversy
(32:05) - You gotta shift focus to see the beauty of the universe. Wow.
(33:52) - A shipment of Big Takeaways is arriving
(34:30) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(35:04) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(37:41) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(39:47) - Thank you Amet!!
(39:56) - Cookie Clicker check-in
(41:09) - Thank you for listening!
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44:04
Sleeping to the Beat in Melatonin
Today we're talking about Melatonin by half asleep games! A game about trying to sleep and dreaming in triplet rhythms.Get Melatonin on Steam, Switch, or PS5! Keep up with half asleep on their website! Follow them on Bluesky!---Discussed in the episodeTechnology by cademakesmusic on YouTubeMelatonin 2xLP on iam8bitAdditional linksMelatonin Deluxe OST on the streaming platform of your choice---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - An onslaught of disease and sponsors
(02:15) - What is Melatonin
(03:39) - We've got rhythm (and accessibility options)
(08:17) - Levels that got us
(15:50) - Is there a story?
(22:44) - Are there *ever* stories?
(25:30) - The game is good!
(29:09) - Woops we're still goin
(30:03) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(35:26) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(38:53) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(40:55) - Another zippy in the pants!
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45:41
Fishing for Forgiveness in Lake Minnewaska
Today we're talking about Lake Minnewaska by Bait Shack! A game about fishing and avoidance!Get Lake Minnewaska for FREE on Steam!---Discussed in the episodeThe Worst Game Jam on the TWG Discord server!In the TWG server, navigate to the "GAMES FORUMS" category, go to the "games-events" forum, and join "The Worst Game Jam (Jan 11-19 2025)"Gamers with only little time curator list on SteamWE ARE INDIEDEV! BAIT SHACK by Heart of Neon on YouTubeUSC Games publisher list on Steam---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - Check out the Worst Game Jam!!!
(01:10) - Kim is surprised
(02:57) - What is Lake Minnewaska?
(05:46) - Student games
(13:14) - Okay, it's spoiler time
(24:37) - Big Takeaways
(24:55) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(26:13) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(31:55) - Thanks for listening!
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Kim of the Year 2024! | RAM #6
On this RAM, Kim ranks her top 10 Games of 2024! Bet you’ll never guess what #1 is…---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - Welcome to the Kim of the Year!
(00:21) - KOTY '24: Fuck it, we ball
(02:47) - KOTY #10
(04:11) - KOTY #9
(05:03) - KOTY #8
(06:12) - KOTY #7
(06:22) - KOTY #6
(07:38) - KOTY #5
(09:43) - KOTY #4
(13:10) - KOTY #3
(14:23) - KOTY #2
(16:08) - 1000xRESIST, duh
(16:32) - Honorable mentions
(22:34) - Thank you for caring!
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24:28
Building the Best Street in Minami Lane
Today we're talking about Minami Lane by Doot and Blibloop! A game about the creating utopia one boba shop at a time, and highlighting the flaws of milquetoast politics!Get Minami Lane on Steam or Switch! Keep up with Cozy Game Pal's work on their website! ---Discussed in the episodeThe Overton Window on Wikipedia---Visit our website!Support the show on Kofi!Follow us on Twitch!Follow the show on Bluesky!Check out The Worst Garbage Online!---Art by Tara CrawfordMusic by _amaranthineAdditional sounds by BoqehProduced and edited by AJ Fillari---Timecodes:(00:00) - The children yearn for overcooked poultry
(00:57) - Happy New Zip!
(02:36) - What is Minami Lane
(05:59) - Please lord let this come to mobile
(09:34) - How this fits into the management genre
(18:17) - How this fits into real life city management
(24:53) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(28:01) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(29:46) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(34:46) - Chase 2028: Building fucking trains already
(36:13) - Thanks for listening!
A show about big games in small packages! Join AJ, Kim, and Chase every week to talk about short video games, indie tabletop games, and maybe other stuff!
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Art by Tara Crawford
Music by _amaranthine
Additional sounds by Boqeh
Produced and Edited by AJ Fillari
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