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Feb 14, 2025

We're joined by Liz Ryerson (Sounds from the Abyss) and Ben Esposito (Neon White) to discuss Waldorf’s Journey, the 21st game in the UFO 50 collection.

"Waldorf didn't go looking for adventure. He was just trying to enjoy a nice nap..."

Next week: Porgy

Audio edited by Dylan Shumway

Show Notes:

Terry’s Other Games – A collection of Terry Cavanagh’s smaller works
https://terrycavanagh.itch.io/terrys-other-games

Paralect
https://igf.com/paralect-0

Waldorf’s Journey Speedrun World Record by MACH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv2IlhR1fQw

Neon White
https://neonwhite.rip/

Liz Ryerson’s Bandcamp
https://bandcamp.com/lizryerson

Sounds from the Abyss mixes
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdRlER1F5rGvaoE-XbV6jz6OymxQw4jx&si=HFcDTYa5DPqD_aD5

Great Art by Liz Ryerson
https://www.mostancient.com/shop/great-art

GDC Experimental Game Workshop links:

2004–2022 GDC Vault Recordings
https://gdcvault.com/browse?keyword=experimental+gameplay+workshop

2023–2024 GDC Vault Recordings
https://gdcvault.com/browse?keyword=experimental+game+workshop

Experimental Game Workshop website
https://www.experimentalgameworkshop.org/

GDC 2025 Experimental Games Showcase speaker list
https://schedule.gdconf.com/session/experimental-games-showcase/911131

Episode 145 – Addressing Memory with Plunderludics
https://eggplant.show/145-addressing-memory-with-plunderludics

Episode 94 – Learning to Unclench with Ben Esposito (Neon White)
https://eggplant.show/94-neon-white

http://discord.gg/eggplant

https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow