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Dec 5, 2025 Hosts dive into the controversy surrounding the avant-garde indie horror game Horses, discussing its delisting from major platforms and the implications for artistic freedom. They share insights on various games played over the holiday, including Constance and its accessibility features, and Windswept’s co-op mechanics. Chia reports on PAX Unplugged, highlighting indie demos and vibrant community interactions. The conversation touches on the power dynamics of distribution platforms and where to find bold indie titles.
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Provocation As Artistic Intent
- Horses is intentionally provocative and uses disturbing scenes to depict a fictional world rather than endorse its content.
- Patrick argues that its artistic intent aligns with film and literature standards and deserves contextual discussion.
Horses' Shocking Premise
- Patrick and others describe discovering horses are human slaves wearing masks and subjected to torture in the game's premise.
- Hosts note the game's early reveal of this premise and their varied playtime experience with it.
Gatekeepers Decide Viability
- Steam's dominance makes being denied storefront access potentially fatal for small developers' livelihoods.
- Patrick warns that opaque rejections discourage risky, boundary-pushing art across the medium.
