Dinosaur Machines Game Club Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

You listen to podcasts like a dairy farmer! The legendary Ron Gilbert and Devolver Digital bring us back to one of gaming's coziest pirate coves: Monkey Island! In Return to Monkey Island, players once again on the hunt for the secret of Monkey Island. Strapping on the fancy boots of Guybrush Threepwood; players will solve puzzles, crafting a powerful mop, and navigate winding forests through this nostalgic-yet-new adventure. But, is Return to Monkey Island leaning too heavily on the past, or is it paving its way through new frontiers?

Then, Dave and Dan are on their own journey through this episode's Trivial Tastemaker! Mark is their ravishing captain on this quest through a set of multiple choice puzzle solutions! Who can make it out of this challenge ALIVE!? Or, at least as a winner?

MAIN TOPIC: 28:38

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 1:02:43

Take a seat and shuffle some cards; it's time to play for your life in Inscryption by Daniel Mullins Games. Join Mark, Dave and Dan as they peel away the layers of this surprisingly complex deckbuilding adventure. Is there life beyond the cabin? And, what's up with all of these chatty cards? Each of these mysteries will meet their maker in this extra-inky episode of the Dinosaur Machines Game Club Podcast!

After all the cards have been dealt, Dave has one last challenge for Mark and Dan -- the Trivial Tastemaker! In the name of this scary season, it's a test to see who can name more horror-themed games. Which player has seen more of gaming's frightening side?

MAIN TOPIC: 30:54

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 1:20:31

Grab your sword (or umbrella), and get ready for your first day on the job at the Reaping Commission! In Death's Door by Acid Nerve and Devolver Digital, you take on the role of a Crow who has been tasked with finding a missing soul. Before long, it becomes clear that this is much more than a simple case of spiritual theft. The only way forward is by fighting through giant Spirits who each have a tale of their own.

Mark, Dave, and Dan are joined on this adventure through Death's Door by none other than Ron Chan! As a self-proclaimed Death's Door aficionado, Ron is more than prepared to share his experience with this isometric adventure.

Then, Mark challenges Ron, Dave, and Dan to a special edition of the Trivial Tastemaker! With Dan fighting for survival and Dave competing for this season's championship, Ron stands to secure a victory out from the Dinosaur Machines' grasp. Who will prevail in this contest of epic proportions?

MAIN TOPIC: 27:47

TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 1:00:53

This time, join us as we navigate the many phases of a relationship in the game Florence. We discuss the clever storytelling of this interactive experience. Is this the "500 Days of Summer" of phone games? After the heartbreak, Mark and Dan square off to name as many classes from Final Fantasy Tactics as they can. Dave brings the Thundaga on this Tastemaker!

One girl. One mountain. And lots of personal baggage to bring along with her! Grab your climbing gloves and join us as we take the journey through Celeste! Plus, everyone's favorite Tastemaker returns - THE SYNONYM CHALLENGE! Some saltiness quickly follows.

Five rebellious kids get themselves involved in some real dark stuff. Join us as we explore the world of the dead in Crossing Souls! After we bury the hatchet, Mark has disrupted the game release timeline. In this Tastemaker, it's up to Dave and Dan to fix gaming history!

It's that time of year once again! After a few thrilling days of game announcements, the gang delivers some hot cakes on how they think the big 3 did at E3 and what games are building the hype! Come listen in and discuss!

What would you if you were stuck in a school filled with monsters as you come to terms with your past? Complete item driven puzzles of course! Listen in on the gang's in-depth discussion of Red Candle Games' Detention. Plus, Mark, Dave, and Dan deliver some predictions/hopes for E3 2018!

Welcome to the Red Strings Club! Here, you can have order a cocktail specifically mixed to enhance whatever emotion you like. Join us as we discuss a world filled with bionic implants and fully-functioning androids. After last call, Mark and Dave test their mettle against Dan's most ravenous Trivial Tastemaker yet!

Fifty episodes of Dinosaur Machine mirth! Mark, Dave and Dan take a moment to look back upon all of the games they played over the last year. Join us as we rank them all and take a lovely jaunt down memory lane. After all the nostalgia is done, it's time for our modified version of Apples to Apples! We put all our cards on the table for a rare award: The Latinum Pterodactyl.