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Jun 27, 2025

We're joined by Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis), and Trent Kusters (League of Geeks) to discuss Grimstone, the 40th game in the UFO 50 collection.

“Praise Biggan, the four of you survived the saloon fire. But somethin' tells me this story's just gettin' started...”

Next week: Lords of...


Jun 20, 2025

We're joined by Jay Ma (Into the Breach), Steve Gillham (OzymandiasAV), Adam Dolin (God of War: Ragnarok), and Zatoichi (Juggler/UFO 50 Enthusiast) to discuss Star Waspir, the 39th game in the UFO 50 collection.

“You are an elite member of the Star Wasps. Pilot your ship and battle the incoming swarm!”

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Jun 13, 2025

We're joined by Tonda Ros (Blue Prince) and doseone (Enter the Gungeon) to discuss Rakshasa, the 38th game in the UFO 50 collection.

“Even death won't stop Jangi from avenging the destruction of his village by demons!”

Next week: Star Waspir

Audio edited by Dylan Shumway

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Jun 6, 2025

We're joined by Scott Anderson (Unity), Carolyn Petit (Kotaku), Xanagear (youtube.com/xanagear), and Glove (UFO 50 Historian/ska podcaster) to discuss Valbrace, the 37th game in the UFO 50 collection.

“No knight has ever survived the journey into Gnothrok Keep. What makes you think you'll be any different?”

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