Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games

Nov 15 2024 182 ep. 90 mins 1.1k

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Candid conversations with game creators that dive deep into the art, craft, and process of making games.

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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Planet Zoldath

Nov 15 2024 92 mins

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 http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Velgress

Nov 08 2024 88 mins

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 http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mortol

Nov 01 2024 86 mins

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 http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Magic Garden

Oct 25 2024 89 mins

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 http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

Into the Depths: Caves of Qud (Part 1)

Oct 20 2024 91 mins

In the first installment of a new Into the Depths series, we dive into the brilliant Caves of Qud. This sprawling open-world roguelike has been in development since 2007 and Early Access since 2015, and we're celebrating it as it nears a v1.0 release. Doug and Rob, together with guest host and Qud-head Jack Schlesinger (Puzzmo, Knotwords, Good Sudoku), talk to Caves of Qud creators

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Paint Chase

Oct 18 2024 83 mins

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 http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Ninpek

Oct 11 2024 77 mins

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 http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bug Hunter

Oct 04 2024 80 mins

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 http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Barbuta

Sep 27 2024 71 mins

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 http://discord.gg/eggplant https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Introduction

Sep 20 2024 64 mins

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, with guest co-hosts Xalavier Nelson Jr. and Gabe Cuzzillo.