Exploring Dream Themes and Dark Signage in Gameplay

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://terrycavanagh.itch.io/terrys-other-games

Paralect https://igf.com/paralect-0

Waldorf’s Journey Speedrun World Record by MACH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv2IlhR1fQw

Neon White https://neonwhite.rip/

Liz Ryerson’s Bandcamp https://bandcamp.com/lizryerson

Sounds from the Abyss mixes https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEdRlER1F5rGvaoE-XbV6jz6OymxQw4jx&si=HFcDTYa5DPqD_aD5

Great Art by Liz Ryerson https://www.mostancient.com/shop/great-art

GDC Experimental Game Workshop links:

2004–2022 GDC Vault Recordings https://gdcvault.com/browse?keyword=experimental+gameplay+workshop

2023–2024 GDC Vault Recordings https://gdcvault.com/browse?keyword=experimental+game+workshop

Experimental Game Workshop website https://www.experimentalgameworkshop.org/

GDC 2025 Experimental Games Showcase speaker list https://schedule.gdconf.com/session/experimental-games-showcase/911131

Episode 145 – Addressing Memory with Plunderludics https://eggplant.show/145-addressing-memory-with-plunderludics

Episode 94 – Learning to Unclench with Ben Esposito (Neon White) https://eggplant.show/94-neon-white

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