Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games

Mar 07 2025 204 ep. 91 mins 1.2k

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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 - Caramel Caramel

Mar 07 2025 102 mins

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 https://store.steampowered.com

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Onion Delivery

Feb 28 2025 87 mins

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. Discusse

Into the Depths: Caves of Qud (Part 3)

Feb 24 2025 130 mins

In the 3rd installment of our current Into the Depths series, we dive into Caves of Qud. This sprawling open-world roguelike has been in development since 2007 and Early Access since 2015. Doug and Rob - joined by special guest host Star St. Germain - talk to one of the game's creators Jason Grinblat about the main quest - from Bethesda Susa, Omonporch, and the quest after that. Do

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Porgy

Feb 21 2025 107 mins

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 on this episode: Kayin’s Porgy Blog Post – ”On Backtracking” https://kayi

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Waldorf’s Journey

Feb 14 2025 98 mins

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 Show Notes: Terry’s Other Games – A collection of Terry Cavanagh’s smaller works https://ter

145: Addressing Memory with Plunderludics

Feb 11 2025 101 mins

Doug and Rob chat with mut moochi, Jonny Hopkins, and Gurn Group about their experimental game and emulator hacking practice, which they call "plunderludics". We're also joined by special guest co-host Bennett Foddy. We describe some of their pieces, the comparison against plunderphonics and other related terms, the tools they've developed, and more. Show notes: plunderludics wiki

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Warptank

Feb 07 2025 95 mins

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. The Cousin Game is one of the oldest an

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Big Bell Race

Jan 31 2025 75 mins

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. Th

EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Golfaria

Jan 24 2025 90 mins

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. John Axon on Bluesky Zerofiftyone.net (Ben’s crosswords) Episode 69 – Building a Bette

144: Keeping it Queer with Mo Cohen and Hagen Deloss (Queer Quest)

Jan 20 2025 82 mins

We chat with Mo Cohen (Queermo Games) and Hagen Deloss about Queer Quest, a point-and-click adventure that's best described as "gay Monkey Island meets feminist Leisure Suit Larry". Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Show notes: Queer Quest official site (Queermo Games) Mo Cohen Queer Quest on Steam and itch.io Hagen Deloss Eggplant interview with Gilles De Coster (De Mol) Leisure S