However, as much as I respect his taste and knowledge, I cannot co-sign this take on the Saturn vs the N64. Space Station Silicon Valley radicalised me. There’s no way back from that.
This is especially nice to hear, given how nervous I was about our chat. Rob is a certified deep and analytical thinker about video games, and I’m just some (unqualified!) putz on the internet, so it’s a testament to his good and generous nature that he humoured my nonsense with such grace.
I wear a yellow beanie every day, so maybe that’s why the game vibed with me so much 💛
I played through it on Steam (thanks @goodgamelobby.bsky.social!) and despite an irrational aversion to turn based combat, really dug it. (Beanie) Hats off, @heavylunchco.bsky.social 🐷
This is something that’s been largely overlooked in the coverage of this game. A 2 person dev team, who did *everything*, on this fun, funny and innovative twist on a genre I’m mostly allergic to.
Dialogue Tree:
www.dialoguetree.cc/episodes/037...
Apple:
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Pocket Casts:
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The Doctor and the lessons learned.
On episode 037 of Dialogue Tree, I'm joined by Dr Rob Gallagher (@gealga.bsky.social) to discuss his book, Artgames after GamerGate. We talk about what they are, why they exist, how they tackle our past, and what the best Sega Saturn game really is.
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There is nothing more “2026 in gaming” than “skeleton crew spends last few days of employment crunching to update dead game”.
Don't know if this final cover art for tomorrow's episode but it definitely fits my general "ok fine that'll do" operating principle
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While you’re waiting for it download, you could listen to my episode on it, a feature on the game and interview with developer Nama Takahashi, his transcribed answers performed by US podcast host @monolithfiji.bsky.social:
www.dialoguetree.cc/episodes/025...
Switch players! Öoo is finally out of PC jail. It’s an excellent puzzle platformer that teaches you how to play it in the most subtle ways, and packs just a few simple mechanics with a million creative possibilities. You should get it now.
You’ll love it. Here’s my episode on it, featuring a translated interview with Nama:
www.dialoguetree.cc/episodes/025...
If you like the look of @drinkboxstudios.com' Blighted, you *could* play Guacamelee, but your better bet is Nobody Saves The World.
Always been interested in Minishoot' Adventures but that apostrophe means I just can't
I think it first popped up in some showcases (and maybe a Direct?) well over a year ago, but my brain doesn't recognise time accurately anymore so who knows. Never played the original. Recommend?
Moonlighter 2: This time it's Bastion
Played Denshattack during Next Fest and it's so good that this Direct is already an 11/10
So is *this* one Pokémon’s Breath of the Wild?
Nice! Neha was great on @underplayedpod.bsky.social. Looking forward to this.
Lead Designer Toby Alden breaks down Love Eternal’s horror-platformer design, story pacing, difficulty balance, and indie dev journey.
templeofgeek.com/love-eternal...
#loveeternalgame #loveeternal
Quick they’re playing Cloudbusting on Cloudbusting www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Huh that’s funny it feels like I’m about to buy a Resident Evil game
You need to play it on a cheaper controller to lessen the heartbreak when you hurl it out the window
(Complimentary, this game is great)
Literally came across this band for the first time this morning thanks to a YouTube rec and oh yes they rip
Thanks for bringing this to my attention and oops there goes 40 hours of my life
A Mii is saying, "There's nothing worse than being late. Unless you're late and forgot to wear pants."
Tomodachi Life (3DS, 2013)
When I suggest to other parents that they should think twice about letting their kids use Roblox unsupervised, they look at me like
I’m the Fun Police. Happy to be the narc, baby.
To hear more, including the cinematic and philosophical inspirations on the game, listen to the latest episode of Dialogue Tree, wherever you get podcasts:
www.dialoguetree.cc/episodes/036...
