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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Emerging from the Loam in worm girlfriend dating simulator w/ Robin Bea
Today we're talking about worm girlfriend dating simulator by Christine Mi! A game about waking up as a worm and flinging yourself wildly around someone else's apartment.Download or play worm girlfriend dating simulator on itch! Check out Christine Mi's other games on itch, and check out her other work on her website!---Listen to Girl Mode! Follow Robin on Bluesky!---Discussed in the episodeYuki's Palpitating, Passionate, Phenomenal, and quite frankly Proficient quest for a (hot) girlfriend!!! by milkky on itch.ioPixel Puzzle Makeout League by Rude Ghost by Rude Ghost on itch.ioHatoful Boyfriend by Mediatonic and Hato Moa on SteamDream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator by Game Grumps on Steamthe mountain is as it always was by Christine Mi on itch.iomonarch by Christine Mi on itch.io---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) - Kim I swear it was a joke I love you so much
(00:29) - Not your father's guest spot
(03:07) - What is worm girlfriend dating simulator (NOT PORN)
(05:00) - Worms can't commit time theft
(05:34) - The controls are the main antagonist of the game
(08:33) - It's hard bein a worm that everyone thinks is cute
(10:23) - More like SOILers | Spoiler
(13:01) - No spoilers, just worm facts
(14:44) - Anyway back to the ending | Spoilers
(16:26) - Spoilers for Yuki's Palpitating, Passionate, Phenomenal, and Quite Frankly Proficient Quest for a Hot Girlfriend
(18:19) - Spoilers for Pixel Puzzle Makeout League
(19:34) - More dating sims
(25:31) - Christine Mi's other games
(27:39) - Big Takeaways
(27:52) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(29:07) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(31:03) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(33:30) - Wow we talked about the video game!
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Broadcasting Live! in VOID 1680 AM
☕You can hear AJ's entire VOID 1680 AM playthrough/broadcast on our Kofi page for just $5!☕ If you just want to listen to the playlists of music from Kim and AJ's playthroughs you can follow the links down below!---Today we're talking about VOID 1680 AM by Bannerless Games! A game about making a playlist and deep music library introspection.Get VOID 1680 AM digtally on itch and physically on Bannerless Games' shop! Check out Bannerless Games' other work on itch and follow Ken Lowery on Bluesky!---Discussed in the episodeVOID 1680 AM stream archive playlist on YouTubeA Science Odyssey: Radio Transmission: FM vs AM on PBS.orgKim's playlistAJ's playlistAdditional linksBannerless Games on YouTubeBannerless Games on Linktree---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) - Name me a problem eating a bagel coulnd't fix. I'll wait.
(01:18) - Shoutout to the Gerald-heads
(02:19) - What is VOID1680 AM
(08:22) - Surprise! You've been listening to music for a long time!
(13:20) - The game felt different
(18:09) - Kim's playthrough
(34:22) - AJ's playthrough
(01:00:40) - Fun game!!
(01:01:04) - Big Takeaways
(01:01:09) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:02:09) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:03:39) - Tell us about things on our website!?
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Delving into the Cookieverse in Nested
☕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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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!
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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Visit us online at https://dotzip.online
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Art by Tara Crawford
Music by _amaranthine
Additional sounds by Boqeh
Produced and Edited by AJ Fillari