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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

Pop quiz: if all the gold in the world could fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool, would Mark swim in it? Beyond this conundrum, we discuss the psychic powers of cult-classic: Psychonauts! Once that mental trip is all said and done, Dan and Mark try to sell Dave on their pitches for new games. Who will Dave ultimately support in their dreams of game creation?!

On this episode, we eventually discuss Super Metroid - a staple of gaming's history. However, we first have to talk about the legality of neighborhood lemonade stands, Mark's inability to make a pun, and Dave's dashing blazer / t-shirt look. For the Silver Monkey - it's Dan and Dave in a game of what Mark might be calling: "The Price(of all the DLC) is Right."

"Make new friends", they said. "Express yourself with poetry", they said. Little did we know that Doki Doki Literature Club by Team Salvato has so much more to show us. Join us as we get to know Sayori, Natsuki, Yuri, and of course, Monika. For this Trivial Tastemaker, Dave keeps the poetry train a'chuggin' with a Haiku Challenge.

Head back into the Dark World of Deltarune by Toby Fox! Kris is reunited with Susie and Ralsei as they embark on another journey through mysterious portals. Along the way, they'll encounter even more quirky characters than in Chapter 1. Can they stop The Queen before it's too late?

Mark, Dave and Dan take turns discussing their return to the world of Deltarune. Who relates most to Berdly? Which of the Dinosaur Machines thinks Queen is the best character ever? All of this and more on yet another mirth filled episode!

Then, tensions rise as Dave challenges Mark and Dan to unravel even more NeuralBlender masterpieces! Which games were used to inspire these abstract yet familiar pieces of art?

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TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 58:53

On this episode, we talk about The Yawhg. It's an adventure game by Damian Sommer, Emily Carroll and Halina Heron. With multiple endings and an intriguing event system, you may want to hunker down for this one! After the winds have settled, Dan challenges Mark and Dave to a round of Twenty (Probably More) Questions! Who will guess the game??

Mark Magro on iced coffee: "I think it's fundamentally against the concept of coffee!" WHOA! Look out, controversy! Teleport around with us as we discuss Mr. Shifty by Team Shifty. To keep his shocking streak going, Mark challenges Dave and Dan to a brand new type of Tastemaker. What kind, you ask? Find out for yourself - it's a whoppah!

On this episode, Mark, Dave and Dan take a heaping sip of Cuphead. We discuss this game's art style, difficulty, and compare notes about what we think constitutes a unique art style. From there, we launch at full speed into Dave's Trivial Tastemaker! This time, he dusts off an oldie-but-goodie: the Synonym Challenge! Who will win this Flavorcreator?

At long last, Episode 39 is upon us! What seemed like a complete lack of counting skill was actually a minor technical issue. Brought to us by the creators of Gone Home, we hang out on the space station called Tacoma. Where's the crew? And, who's this charming AI fellow? That and more on this rehashed romp!

Down for a quick bout of religious basketball? We played Pyre - a high stakes fantasy sport by Supergiant Games. After passing the torch around, Mark revives his Haiku Challenge! Can Dan and Dave decipher these powerful poems?

Ring in the New Year with us as we discuss Tooth and Tail - a fast-paced Real Time Strategy game that pits vermin against one another in combat. For this Tastemaker, Mark and Dan form a fragile alliance to try and figure out which game Dave picked. Stick around for the exciting conclusion.

Mark, Dave and Dan continue on their journey to old manhood by playing Old Man's Journey. This marks the second mobile game that the Dinosaur Machines have covered, so buckle up for some on-the-go goodness! After the reminiscing, stick around for the Trivial Tastemaker! Behold, the return of the Dating Sim Red Herring Challenge!

The Game Awards have come and gone, but the Dinosaur Machines are still serving you some hot cakes on the winners, reveals, and show in general! Grab a knife and fork and come have a listen!

Join us as we dive into the dungeon-based chaos that is Crawl by Powerhoof. Before that, listen on as we discuss the state of gaming and all the drama that comes along with it. Feeling trivial? Well, so is Mark! For this Tastemaker, Mark uses spoilers to quiz Dave and Dan on their ability to reverse-identify games.

We lose our heads while discussing Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. Let us be the voices in your head as we discuss our experiences in this journey through our worst fears come true. Among these is Mark's fear of pronouncing Norse names. On this episode's Tastemaker, Dan runs Mark and Dave through a gauntlet composed of (mostly memorable songs in gaming.

Feeling trapped in a dead-end marriage, Veronica Villensey decides to take drastic measures. In an effort to take her life back, she ends another -- by throwing her husband, Malcolm... overboard! With no remorse, Veronica must now convince the crew and passengers that she's innocent. Can she get away with murder, or will she find herself locked up?

Mark, Dave, and Dan take a toss at getting away with the crime of the century. Which of them made it out with insurance money, and which got thrown behind bars?

Then, Dan challenges Mark and Dave to his own version of the popular hit word game, Wordle. He introduces... Gaming Wordle!

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TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 54:49

Break out your paint brushes and spray paint - it's time to get creative with Passpartout: The Starving Artist! Join us as we work our way through a journey for baguettes and wine. After we discuss our different experiences on the canvas, we dive right back into Mark's (and only Mark's) favorite Tastemaker - Google Trends!

Things start off with a few good ol' existential crises: where are all the anvils, and what do you call a herd of Dinosaur Machines?? Then, we get our supernatural masks on to discuss the dangerous dealings that go on in The Sexy Brutale by Cavalier Game Studios and Tequila Works. Finally, we wrap things up with a "guess-that-gaming-song" Tastemaker!

Hidden chocolates and diabolical trophy lists, oh my! Load up your makeshift raft and disembark with us on a tale of survival. We played The Flame in the Flood by The Molasses Flood. After that, play along as Dan challenges Mark and Dave to a Wheel of Fortune-themed Tastemaker.

Take a stroll with us through the Finch Mansion as we take a deep dive into "What Remains of Edith Finch" by Giant Sparrow! Also, Dave makes a the social faux Pas and Mark brings back "Bad Video Game Reviews!"

Things start off at 88mph as Dave brings to the table some serious allegations about Back To The Future's timeline. After that, we get roguish with Flinthook by Tribute Games. In a grand finale, this episode's Tastemaker is a fan-favorite: the Synonym Challenge!

For the glory of tri-blend shirts! Mark, Dave and Dan head off into a foray of feelings and frowning in Blackwood Crossing. Afterward, Dan has concocted some fake dating sim titles! Which of the guys can find the red herrings? On that subject - would you date a herring?!

Join us as we soar through the air in Owlboy! For episode 31, the guys discusses a long-awaited game which touts gorgeous art and unique mechanics. After that, Mark's Tastemaker tests Dave and Dan's knowlegde of popular gaming trios. Who will survive this trifecta challenge?!

In Episode 30, we get real scared on our mobile phones with Sara Is Missing. We discuss our experiences as detectives in search of a woman named Sara. In this episode's Tastemaker, Mark and Dan do their best to guess what hilarious stuff Jen had to say about gaming.

Episode 29 explores a PlayStation classic - PaRappa the Rapper. Take a trip back to a simpler time when you could pay off a new car by rapping! Also, "DJ Nick Folk" squares off against "Stone Cold Killa" in the rap battle of the century. Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

Incognito mode can't help you now because Episode 28 checks out Orwell! Also, we decide Mass Effect: Andromeda is not as terrible as everyone says it is and the Trivial Tastemaker gets crowdsourced! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

After gracefully passing on from the world of the living, Morris Lupton finds himself on a quest to save the island of Shelmerston from volcanic disaster. Morris teams up with his dearly deceased pooch, Sparky, to find the island's next spiritual protector. Along the way, they'll give other ghosts some much needed rest and closure.

Mark, Dave, and Dan share their thoughts on this thoughtful puzzle adventure game by Hollow Ponds. Join them as they traverse the intricacies of the afterlife! Hopefully, they'll finally find that missing sock.

Then, Mark challenges Dave and Dan to guess which version of Monopoly doesn't exist. With a stunning portfolio of properties under his belt; has anything escaped the grasp of Mr. Monopoly?!

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TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 53:43

Prepare for Crimes because, in Episode 27, we take a stroll with Night in the Woods! Also, Dave wonders the truth behind overnight shipping and the Trivial Tastemaker has Mark and Dan running for a thesaurus! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

In a special episode of the Dinosaur Machines Podcast, the gang gives their impressions on what was shown at E3 2017, including impractical ways to carry a chest of booty and former spartans with parenting issues. Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

"WHO AM I?!?!" and other questions are in our sights because episode 26 is about The Turing Test! Also, Mark goes to hell and back for a 4k tv and things get steamy in the Trivial Tastemaker! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

In this special 25th Episode Spectacular, the Dinosaur Machines look back to the games played over the first 4 seasons, hand out some awards, engage in some mirth, and battle it out for the uber rare Platnium Pterodactyl! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

Grab your maps and forget your understanding of reality, because it's time to take a trip to Virginia! Plus, Mark, Dave, and Dan show their ignorance of how planets work and a Season 4 Trivial Tastemaker Champion is crowned! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

What's that lurking in the shadows? It's Episode 23 of course because we're talking about Aragami! Also, Dave lays out his plan for Dino Machines Airlines and Dan and Mark rekindle a (very)temporary alliance in the Trivial Tastemaker! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

Cuddle up with your dog, cat, or catdog because it's time to talk about The Last Guardian! Also, Mark is downright angry about Final Fantasy XV and diabolical Dan does it again with his Trivial Tastemaker! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

Stay in your pajamas and pour yourself some sugary cereal because Episode 21 woke up early for some Saturday Morning RPG! Also, Dan makes a life altering decision and Mark delivers a Trivial Tastemaker full of spice! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

Grab your radiation suits because in Episode 20, the boys are talking about The Bunker! Also, Mark outlines Dan's heroic sacrifice in XCom 2 and enemies become temporary allies in the Trivial Tastemaker! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

Love terrible city building games? Good, because in Episode 19, we play Citalis! Also, Mark follows Dave down the Hamilton rabbit hole and Dan comes up with a Trivial Tastemaker that is SIMply mindblowing! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

Some cartographers make maps, others use maps to create their own versions of the world -- like Carto! After being separated from her Granny, Carto must find her way home by gently manipulating the world. On her quest, Carto will make friends, solve mysteries, and create memories that'll last a lifetime. 

Mark, Dave, and Dan take the universe into their hands in this lovely puzzle / adventure game. Will they create the perfect map, or is this journey fated for catastrophe?

Then, Dave challenges Mark and Dan to the classic "Synonym Challenge!" Will his co-hosts be able to unravel the riddles that hide each game?

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TRIVIAL TASTEMAKER: 55:48

Long day? Well pull up a stool and take a load off because we're taking a trip to the hottest bar in Neo San Francisco: VA-11 HALL-A! Also Mark goes on a Bioshock Infinite rant and a Season 3 Trivial Tastemaker Champion is crowned! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

Grab your snorkels and Speedos because we're diving into Abzu by Giant Squid! Also Dave is the sickest man in the world and Mark gets a rematch against Dan in a musical Trivial Tastemaker. Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/

Feel like having your sense of reality toyed with? Good, because Episode 16 is all about Playdead's Inside. Also, Dave falls in love with Hamilton and Dan picks a really hard Trivial Tastemaker. We had some audio difficulties with this one - sorry in advance! Thanks to The Glowing Stars for the awesome intro and outro tunes! Check out their work here: theglowingstars.bandcamp.com/