Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games 143: Games of the Year 2024
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Jan 7, 2025 
Adam Conover, a comedian renowned for his show 'Adam Ruins Everything,' joins the lively crew to celebrate their favorite games of 2024. They dive into the unique artistry of titles like 'Caves of Qud' and 'Astro Bot,' while sharing personal anecdotes that highlight the emotional connection gaming fosters. The conversation touches on the camaraderie within the gaming community, the nostalgic joys of cooperative gameplay, and the creativity in modding, making for an engaging and humorous exploration of this year’s gaming highlights.
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Rob's Podcast Journey
- Rob joined the podcast around the second game of UFO 50, Bug Hunter.
- This is his third Game of the Year episode but first as a regular co-host.
UFO 50's Impact and Restrictions
- UFO 50 dominated the hosts' year, influencing their game choices.
- Hosts avoided focusing on UFO 50 to discuss other 2024 releases and future UFO 50 progress.
Xenosphere Recommendation
- Doug played Xenosphere, a short, cryptic game by Niklas Niflis-Nugren.
- It's recommended to follow up with Joel Goodwin's Electron Dance feature on the game.