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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Planet Zoldath | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:32:27 | |
We're joined by Marc Flury (Thumper) and Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Planet Zoldath, the eighth game in the UFO 50 collection. "Brave the wilds of Planet Zoldath in search of the intergalactic treasure map!" Next week: Attactics
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Velgress | 07 Nov 2025 | 01:28:47 | |
We're joined by Derek Lieu (derek-lieu.com) and Colin Northway (Fantastic Contraption) to discuss Velgress, the seventh game in the UFO 50 collection. "The space pirate Alpha is trapped in the deep pit known as Velgress. Help her climb out!" Next week: Planet Zoldath
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mortol | 31 Oct 2025 | 01:26:11 | |
We're joined by Aaron "ix" Kearsley (speedrunner), Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), and Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis) to discuss Mortol, the sixth game in the UFO 50 collection. "How many people will lay down their lives to save Mortolia?" Next week: Velgress
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Magic Garden | 24 Oct 2025 | 01:29:02 | |
We're joined by Daniel Mullins (Inscryption), Stuffed Wombat (Mosa Lina), and XanaGear (youtube.com/xanagear) to discuss Magic Garden, the fifth game in the UFO 50 collection. "Stop the jealous witch Cloverana from sabotaging your garden!" Next week: Mortol
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Paint Chase | 17 Oct 2025 | 01:23:29 | |
We're joined by Frank Lantz (The Beauty of Games) to discuss Paint Chase, the fourth game in the UFO 50 collection. "Rev your engines and color your way to victory in the local paint racing competition!" Next week: Magic Garden
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Ninpek | 10 Oct 2025 | 01:17:11 | |
We're joined by Adam Robinson-Yu (A Short Hike) to discuss Ninpek, the third game in the UFO 50 collection. "It's ninja time! Run and jump to reach the end of the world." Next week: Paint Chase, with guest co-host Carolyn Petit
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bug Hunter | 03 Oct 2025 | 01:20:48 | |
We're joined by Frank Lantz (Universal Paperclips), Jack Schlesinger (Knotwords), and John Axon (Battle Vision Network) to discuss Bug Hunter, the second game in the UFO 50 collection. "The moon quarry has a bug problem and you've been hired to fix it." Next week: Ninpek https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Barbuta | 26 Sep 2025 | 01:11:58 | |
We're joined by Xalavier Nelson Jr. (I Am Your Beast), Sylvie (Sylvie Lime), and Gabe Cuzzillo (Ape Out) to discuss Barbuta, the first game in the UFO 50 collection. "Explore the castle but watch out for traps!" Next week: Bug Hunter https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow | |||
| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Introduction | 19 Sep 2025 | 01:04:45 | |
We introduce Eggplant Presents: A Year of UFO 50 - our new 1-year weekly show covering every game in the UFO 50 collection. Join us! Next week: Barbuta https://www.youtube.com/eggplantshow | |||
| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Attactics | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:28:20 | |
We're joined by Adam Conover (Adam Ruins Everything) and Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Attactics, the ninth game in the UFO 50 collection. "Carefully arrange your troops for maximum advantage in this game of realtime tactics." Next week: Devilition
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - SPECIAL - Developer Interview | 15 Dec 2025 | 02:23:22 | |
We're joined by UFO 50 developers Derek Yu, Jon Perry, and Eirik Suhrke to discuss the first 12 (?) games in the collection.
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Avianos | 12 Dec 2025 | 01:43:15 | |
We're joined by Tanya X. Short (Kitfox Games), Star St. Germain (Aconite), and Zach Aikman (Chuhai Labs) to discuss Avianos, the 12th game in the UFO 50 collection. "In a time when birds rule, an epic war rages between the red talons and the blue beaks." Next week: Mooncat
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Kick Club | 05 Dec 2025 | 01:41:33 | |
We're joined by John Axon (Capy Games) and Hayden "Docky" Scott-Baron (Planet Coaster) to discuss Kick Club, the 11th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Sports are fighting over who is best! Let's all play together!" Next week: Avianos
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Devilition | 28 Nov 2025 | 01:36:57 | |
We're joined by Tanya X. Short (Kitfox Games) to discuss Devilition, the 10th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Build and detonate chain reactions to drive the demon horde out of town!" Next week: Kick Club
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mooncat | 19 Dec 2025 | 01:41:07 | |
We're joined by Bennett Foddy (Getting Over It), Kenny Sun (Mr. Sun's Hatbox), and Zach Aikman (Chuhai Labs) to discuss Mooncat, the 13th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Jump and dash through forests, caves and mountains, in search of the egg." Next week: Bushido Ball
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Camouflage | 09 Jan 2026 | 01:40:14 | |
We're joined by Adam Saltsman (Finji) and Izzy Kestrel (Funomena, No Goblin) to discuss Camouflage, the 16th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Blend in with your surroundings to evade predators and fulfill your destiny." Next week: Campanella Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed on this episode: Celine Dion's Let's Talk About Love – A Journey to the End of Taste by Carl Wilson Adam's PICO-8 Games (and other itch.io releases!) Izzy's itch.io page (specific titles mentioned below) Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure Adventure Episode 28 – Surviving Overland with Adam Saltsman
Adam Saltsman on Bluesky Izzy Kestrel on Bluesky
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Block Koala | 02 Jan 2026 | 01:25:25 | |
We're joined by Patrick Traynor (Patrick's Parabox) and Frank Lantz (Universal Paperclips, NYU Game Center) to discuss Block Koala, the 15th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Flamingus has stolen all the water! Solve puzzles to defeat him and save the park!" Next week: Camouflage Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Stephen's Sausage Roll by increpare Corrypt by Michael Brough Hectique's UFO 50 All Games Speedrun (the Block Koala part) Jelly no Puzzle by Qrostar Blockhouse by Kory Heath The Gang by Kory Heath Episode 124 – Thinking Inside the Box with Patrick Traynor (Patrick's Parabox) Episode 87 – Fighting Words with Everybody House Games (Babble Royale) Episode 31 – Good Times with Bad Robots with Frank Lantz (Hey Robot)
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bushido Ball | 26 Dec 2025 | 01:38:57 | |
We're joined by Casey Yano (Mega Crit), Trent Kusters (League of Geeks), and Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Bushido Ball, the 14th game in the UFO 50 collection. "It's the annual Bushido Ball tournament. Choose from 6 fighters and compete to win!" Next week: Block Koala
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Big Bell Race | 30 Jan 2026 | 01:15:30 | |
We're joined by Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Big Bell Race, the 19th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Do you have what it takes to become the Big Bell Race Champion?" Our show has been nominated for a 2024 Thinky Award in some great company! Check out the full list here... and if you should be moved to vote for us, that is between you and whatever higher power you recognize. Thanks to Thinky Games for the recognition. Next week: Warptank Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Golfaria | 23 Jan 2026 | 01:30:37 | |
We're joined by John Axon (Capybara Games) and Ben Wilson (Die Gute Fabrik) to discuss Golfaria, the 18th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Deep beneath the fairway, a golf ball awakens. Where did it come from? What is its purpose?" Next week: The Big Bell Race Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode: John Axon on Bluesky Zerofiftyone.net (Ben's crosswords) Episode 69 – Building a Better Bridge with Ben Wilson Episode 129 – Reinforcing Worldbuilding through Gameplay with Spoils
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Campanella | 16 Jan 2026 | 01:22:06 | |
We're joined by Carolyn Petit (Kotaku) and Russ Frushtick (Polygon) to discuss Campanella, the 17th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Fly the Campanella through five challenging worlds! And don't forget to stop for coffee!" Next week: Golfaria Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Hot Foot | 20 Mar 2026 | 01:34:34 | |
Recorded in person at GDC 2025, we're joined by guest host Alfredo Barraza (Riot), and UFO 50 developers Jon Perry, Derek Yu, and Tyriq Plummer to discuss Hot Foot, the 26th game in the UFO 50 collection. "It's time to grab your beanbags and settle your differences on the Hot Foot court!" Next week: Divers
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Party House | 13 Mar 2026 | 01:51:09 | |
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.
Discussed in this episode: The Quacks of Quedlinburg https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/244521/the-quacks-of-quedlinburg Dominion (Temple Gate Games) https://templegatesgames.com/gamepages/dominion.html Quarriors! https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/91536/quarriors Jon Perry's board games https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgamedesigner/73364/jon-perry Michael O'Blivion's UFO 50 YouTube videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjLTO0klFN8&list=PL1D9Hwc75ZKp0tryurUbmtRUufIk_j6GD&index=4 Luck be a Landlord https://store.steampowered.com/app/1404850/Luck_be_a_Landlord/ Slice & Dice https://tann.fun/games/dice/ Into the Depths: Slice & Dice – Part 1 https://eggplant.show/into-the-depths-slice-dice-part-1 Baby Steps https://www.babystepsgame.com/ Animal Well https://www.animalwell.net/ Episode 139 – Sticking to Your Systems with Animal Well https://eggplant.show/139-sticking-to-your-systems-with-animal-well Into the Depths: Caves of Qud (Part 1) https://eggplant.show/into-the-depths-caves-of-qud-part-1 Episode 92 – Untangling Language with Knotwords https://eggplant.show/92-untangling-language-with-knotwords Episode 128 – "Yes, And"-ing Your Design with Albert Birney and Gabriel Koenig (Tux and Fanny) https://eggplant.show/128-yes-and-ing-your-design-with-albert-birney-and-gabriel-koenig-tux-and-fanny
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Caramel Caramel | 06 Mar 2026 | 01:42:44 | |
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 Shumway.
Discussed in this episode: Snapshot Game Spelunky by Derek Yu Brick101's mod for Caramel Caramel Animal Well Episode 139 – Sticking to Your Systems with Animal Well Abnormal Mapping
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Onion Delivery | 27 Feb 2026 | 01:27:11 | |
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!" Next week: Caramel Caramel Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode: Retro Racing 2 Grand Theft Auto Trombone Champ ICE CREAM DELIVERY JOB "The Shock Doctrine" by Naomi Klein Adam Conover Tour Dates
Adam Conover on Bluesky Farbs on Mastodon Holy Wow on Bluesky
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Porgy | 20 Feb 2026 | 01:47:06 | |
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.
Discussed in this episode: Kayin's Porgy Blog Post – "On Backtracking" Games: Agency as Art – C. Thi Nguyen A Play of Bodies – Brendan Keogh Shadow The Past's Porgy Speedruns (1st World Record run) Game Maker's Notebook – 17 Year Development Journey with Caves of Qud
Kayin's website Kayin on bluesky Trent on bluesky
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Waldorf's Journey | 13 Feb 2026 | 01:38:34 | |
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
Discussed in this episode: Terry's Other Games – A collection of Terry Cavanagh's smaller works Paralect Waldorf's Journey Speedrun World Record by MACH Neon White Liz Ryerson's Bandcamp Sounds from the Abyss mixes Great Art by Liz Ryerson GDC Experimental Game Workshop links: 2004–2022 GDC Vault Recordings 2023–2024 GDC Vault Recordings Experimental Game Workshop website GDC 2025 Experimental Games Showcase speaker list Episode 145 – Addressing Memory with Plunderludics Episode 94 – Learning to Unclench with Ben Esposito (Neon White)
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Warptank | 06 Feb 2026 | 01:35:49 | |
We're joined by Adam Saltsman (Finji), Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), and Bijan Stephen (Compulsion Games) to discuss Warptank, the 20th game in the UFO 50 collection.
"Use your tank to regain control of the station and sever all ties to Capsule World!"
Next week: Waldorf's Journey
Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode:
The Cousin Game is one of the oldest and most underappreciated genres by Patrick Gill (Polygon)
Fun City (Cyberpunk TTRPG podcast)
Adam's itch.io (adamatonic.itch.io)
Great Art by Liz Ryerson
GDC Experimental Game Workshop links: 2023–2024 GDC Vault Recordings Experimental Game Workshop website GDC 2025 Experimental Games Showcase speaker list Episode 28 – Surviving Overland with Adam Saltsman A Year of UFO 50 Episode 16 – Camouflage
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Rock On! Island | 17 Apr 2026 | 01:48:25 | |
We're joined by Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis), and Gab Koenig (Tux and Fanny) to discuss Rock On! Island, the 30th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Rally your cavemen and defend your cave from waves of attacking dinosaurs." Next week: Pingolf Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Jon Perry – How Tabletop Design Helped Shape 'UFO 50' Bloons TD 6 PixelJunk Monsters 2 Orcs Must Die! Dungeon Defenders Go Home Dinosaurs! Tillmonk Spreadsheet with Rock On! Island Maps Brick101 Save Between Waves Mod Tooth and Tail Blood on the Clocktower A Year of UFO 50 - Mortol Into the Depths: Kentucky Route Zero - Part 1 A Year of UFO 50 - Party House "Yes, And"-ing Your Design with Albert Birney and Gabriel Koenig (Tux and Fanny) https://eggplant.show/128-yes-and-ing-your-design-with-albert-birney-and-gabriel-koenig-tux-and-fanny
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Vainger | 10 Apr 2026 | 01:59:56 | |
We're joined by guest hosts Adam Saltsman (Finji), Trent Kusters (League of Geeks), and Teddy Dief (We Are OFK) to discuss Vainger, the 29th game in the UFO 50 collection. "The Vainger returns to Io and finds itself betrayed. The enemy must be found and eradicated." Next week: Rock On! Island Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode: Prince of Prussia Deus Ex The Swapper Transistor Uncle Slam's record Vainger speed run Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Bloodborne Magic, Kevlar, and Conspiracies with Tactical Breach Wizards Dev Tom Francis Usual June Hyper Light Drifter We Are OFK (game) We Are OFK (artist page) Teddy Dief's webpage Gaburi Chicken, LA A Year of UFO 50 – Warptank A Year of UFO 50 – Camouflage Surviving Overland with Adam Saltsman A Year of UFO 50 – Porgy A Year of UFO 50 – Bushido Ball
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Rail Heist | 03 Apr 2026 | 01:42:00 | |
We're joined by guest hosts Xalavier Nelson Jr. (I Am Your Beast) and Bennett Foddy (Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy) to discuss Rail Heist, the 28th game in the UFO 50 collection. "The most infamous train robbers in the west pull off a series of daring heists." Next week: Vainger Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode: Colt Express SteamWorld Heist Hotline Miami Killer Queen Leisure Suit Larry Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 Baby Steps
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Divers | 27 Mar 2026 | 01:41:09 | |
We're joined by guest hosts Kayin (I Wanna Be The Guy), Jay Ma (Into the Breach), and droqen (Starseed Pilgrim) to discuss Divers, the 27th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Control Dylan, Orlok, and Thyme as they explore the watery depths" Next week: Rail Heist Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode: Final Fantasy Legend 1 (via the Collection of SaGa: Final Fantasy Legend) Dungeon Encounters Girls Last Tour Subnautica Stardom World Wrestling Droqen's website Jay Ma on bluesky Kayin on bluesky droqen on bluesky
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Valbrace | 29 May 2026 | 01:26:26 | |
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?" Next week: Rakshasa Audio edited by Dylan Shumway Discussed in this episode: My Perfect Console Ep. 119: Bennett Foddy, philosopher, game designer (QWOP, GIRP, Getting Over It) Odd Object Game Studio Hot Streak Carolyn on Bluesky Scott on Bluesky Oak & Yarrow Web Design Studio Xanagear on Bluesky UFO 50 Fan Discord Cherry Rush (UFO 50 Speedrunning Charity Event) The Rude Boys ska podcast
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Hyper Contender | 22 May 2026 | 01:40:11 | |
We're joined by Scott Anderson (Unity), Alfredo Barraza (Riot Games), and Alex Jaffe (Riot Games) to discuss Hyper Contender, the 36th game in the UFO 50 collection. "The daring, desperate, and indebted fight for money in the pits of Phogon." Next week: Valbrace Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode: Towerfall Rivals of Aether Rivals of Aether II Brawlhalla Multiversus Samurai GUNN Samurai GUNN 2 Nidhogg Nidhogg 2 Scott's itch page Shuffle Tactics Focused Space
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Campanella 2 | 15 May 2026 | 01:24:15 | |
We're joined by Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), Russ Frushtick (The Besties), and Xanagear (youtube.com/xanagear) to discuss Campanella 2, the 35th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Pilot's gone missing on a giant space station and his sister Isabell is determined to find him!" Next week: Hyper Contender Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode: Post Games Patreon https://www.patreon.com/PostGames Post Games podcast announcement https://postgame.substack.com/p/sneak-preview-of-post-games-and-early Great Art https://www.mostancient.com/shop/great-art The Besties https://www.themcelroy.family/podcasts/besties/
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Overbold | 15 May 2026 | 01:29:59 | |
We're joined by Izzy Kestrel (Funomena, No Goblin) and John Axon (Capy Games) to discuss Overbold, the 34th game in the UFO 50 collection. "In the notorious Red Arena, the more risk you take, the more money you make!" Next week: Campanella 2 Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode: brainfruit! (Rob's new studio) https://bsky.app/profile/brainfruit.bsky.social Binding of Isaac: Rebirth https://store.steampowered.com/app/250900/The_Binding_of_Isaac_Rebirth/ Make Ten Deluxe https://pancelor.itch.io/make-ten-deluxe The Electrifying Incident: A Monster Mini-Expedition https://store.steampowered.com/app/3352300/The_Electrifying_Incident_A_Monster_MiniExpedition/ A Year of UFO 50 - Camouflage https://eggplant.show/ep-a-year-of-ufo-50-camouflage A Year of UFO 50 - Kick Club https://eggplant.show/ep-a-year-of-ufo-50-kick-club A Year of UFO 50 - Golfaria https://eggplant.show/ep-a-year-of-ufo-50-golfaria A Year of UFO 50 - Pingolf https://eggplant.show/ep-a-year-of-ufo-50-pingolf
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Fist Hell | 08 May 2026 | 01:47:54 | |
We're joined by Shawn Alexander Allen (Treachery in Beatdown City), Robert Ashley (A Life Well Wasted), Greg Ford (EGM), and Trent Kusters (League of Geeks) to discuss Fist Hell, the 33rd game in the UFO 50 collection. "The city has a zombie problem and the mayor can't be trusted to fix it. Time to grab your friends & fight!" Next week: Overbold Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mortol II | 01 May 2026 | 01:48:31 | |
We're joined by Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis), and Aaron "ix" Kearsley (Speedrunner) to discuss Mortol II, the 32nd game in the UFO 50 collection. "How many will have to sacrifice their lives to save Mortolia yet again?" Next week: Fist Hell Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: Mortol II Map Redder A Year of UFO 50 - Rock On! Island A Year of UFO 50 - Mortol Into the Depths: Kentucky Route Zero - Part 1 Spelunky Showlike: Breaking world records with Kinnijup and ix Spelunky Showlike: Death in Roguelikes with Kawa
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Pingolf | 24 Apr 2026 | 01:34:35 | |
We're joined by Ben Wilson (Saltsea Chronicles), John Axon (Capybara Games), and Scott Anderson (Unity) to discuss Pingolf, the 31st game in the UFO 50 collection. "Each year the best golfers in the galaxy show up to compete at the UFO Invitational." Next week: Mortol II Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode: Desert Golfing Golfing on Mars Cursed to Golf Executive Golf DX (Playdate) Yoku's Island Express Scott's Bluesky John's Bluesky Ben's Bluesky Ben's Crosswords The End of Gameplay by droqen 31 Unmarked Games by droqen Episode 69 – Building a Better Bridge with Ben Wilson Episode 129 – Reinforcing Worldbuilding through Gameplay with Spoils A Year of UFO 50 - Golfaria
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Grimstone | 19 Jun 2026 | 02:18:06 | |
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 Diskonia Audio edited by Dylan Shumway.
Discussed in this episode: Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster SaGa Frontier Remastered Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Super Mario RPG Undertale Final Fantasy VIII Remastered Mother 3 Final Fantasy VII Tales of Symphonia Remastered Hylics Huicholes: The Last Peyote Guardians The Road to Dragon Quest Space Funeral Yume Nikki The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu by Tom Lin Game Maker's Notebook - XCOM Creator Julian Gollop Shares Game Design Tips , Dev Stories and More
Stephanie's Bluesky Patrick's Bluesky Trent's Bluesky A Year of UFO 50 - Mortol II A Year of UFO 50 - Rock On! Island A Year of UFO 50 - Mortol A Year of UFO 50 - Fist Hell A Year of UFO 50 - Vainger A Year of UFO 50 - Porgy A Year of UFO 50 - Bushido Ball Into the Depths: Kentucky Route Zero - Part 1
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Star Waspir | 12 Jun 2026 | 01:44:01 | |
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!" Next week: Grimstone Audio edited by Dylan Shumway Discussed in this episode: ZeroRanger Ikaruga Stephen's Sausage Roll Jay Ma on bluesky Fulcrum Defender (Jay Ma's new game on PlayDate) Abnormal Mapping Canonfire.net piece on ZeroRanger The Alters Zatoichi's YouTube channel Ikaruga video essay (not discussed on the episode but recommended by Dylan!)
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| EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Rakshasa | 05 Jun 2026 | 01:49:00 | |
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
Discussed in this episode: The Resurrection of Doseone Gainsworthy's spoiler tagged guide for Rakshasa Connected map of Rakshasa's levels (spoilers!) Never's End Escape Academy 2 SAMURAI GUNN 2 Enter the Gungeon 2 Baby Steps
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