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Mar 14, 2025

We're joined by guest hosts Billy Basso (Animal Well), Jack Schlesinger (Baby Steps), and Gab Koenig (Tux and Fanny) to discuss Party House, the 25th game in the UFO 50 collection.

“Can you throw the best house party of the summer without getting busted?”

Next week: Hot Foot

Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.

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Mar 7, 2025

We're joined by guest host Madison Karrh (Birth), Billy Basso (Animal Well), and Steve Gillham (OzymandiasAV) to discuss Caramel Caramel, the 24th game in the UFO 50 collection.

“Melon got a new camera and is going on a galactic adventure to try it out!”

Next week: Party House

Audio edited by Dylan...


Feb 28, 2025

We're joined by guest host Alfredo Barraza (Riot), plus Farbs (Wild Bastards), Dan Vecchitto (Trombone Champ), and Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) to discuss Onion Delivery, the 23rd game in the UFO 50 collection.

"Can you survive the work-week in Zorrg City? Do your best to make deliveries amidst the chaos!"

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Feb 24, 2025

In the 3rd installment of our current Into the Depths series, we dive into Caves of Qud. This sprawling open-world roguelike has been in development since 2007 and Early Access since 2015.

Doug and Rob - joined by special guest host Star St. Germain - talk to one of the game's creators Jason Grinblat about the...


Feb 21, 2025

We're joined by Trent Kusters (League of Geeks) and Kayin (I Wanna Be The Guy) to discuss Porgy, the 22nd game in the UFO 50 collection.

"Strange happenings near the coast! Dive deep and get to the bottom of what's fishy in the sea."

Next week: Onion Delivery

Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.

 

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