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Episode 398: A Serpentine Poo in the Theatre of the Mind

An Episode posted by Marsh Davies on June 3, 2022
Chris and Marsh mull over videogame fictions on TV, reject the inhumanity of space capitalism in Citizen Sleeper, embrace the inhumanity of space capitalism in Dune: Spice Wars, bounce off Dracula’s digs in V Rising, and get their Sokob-on in Jelly Is Sticky. Sony says its creating TV series based on Horizon, God of War [...]
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Roguelikes: A Lock-in at the Crate and Crowbar

An Episode posted by Marsh Davies on May 27, 2022
Graham, Jamie and Alex delight in being terrible at traditional roguelikes. Recklessly quaff an unidentified potion, dodge the snapping maw of an ASCII eel, and join us as we plunge into the unknown, die horribly, and rise again. This is a pod about the more closely related descendents of Rogue! E.g… Brogue! The Community Edition [...]
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Episode 397: Lethal Barry’s Super Speed Wings

An Episode posted by Marsh Davies on May 20, 2022
Tom S is joined by Jamie and, I believe, a blackbird to chat formative gaming experiences, co-op caving in Deep Rock Galactic, oddly named leggings in Injustice 2 and the many delights of the Steam Deck. Jamie cut his teeth on games like SpaceQuest and Monkey Island. Defunct game mag of yesteryear: PC Zone. It [...]
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The Batman: A Lock-in at the Crate and Crowbar

An Episode posted by Marsh Davies on May 13, 2022
Graham, Tom S and Marsh have somehow found the time to watch, then rewatch and even discuss The Batman, the recent bladder-bursting film directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson. Obviously, we spoil the film. Don’t listen or read below if you have yet to see the film and wish any of its surprises [...]
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    Tom Francis (@pentadact) is an indie developer and former PC Gamer writer. His new game Heat Signature is out now.

    Tom Senior (@PCGLudo) is the online editor of PC Gamer and occasionally writes about things that have gone into his eyes, ears or mouth on his blog, BlamBlamBoom. 6/10.

    Philippa Warr (@philippawarr) is a creator of miscellany. Her expertise spans wildlife photography, biscuits, IP law, opposites, art, and counting.

    Marsh Davies (@marshdavies) is an illustrator, game developer, and former words person for Mojang.

    Chris Thursten (@cthursten) is a writer, presenter, and game developer. He's a writer and designer on the indie hacking MMO Hackmud and publishing lead for Hytale.

    Alex Wiltshire (@rotational) writes about games for PC Gamer, RPS and Edge, and is also the author of some books. He is always sure to grab at only the low hangingest of flutes.

    Graham Smith (@gonnas) is the managing editor of Rock, Paper, Shotgun. He is tall, Scottish, and has a beard.

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