

The Short Game
The Short Game
A podcast about video games that respect your time
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Aug 5, 2024 • 29min
414: Thank Goodness You’re Here!
The hosts are buzzing about the newly released game, packed with quirky characters and a northern English town backdrop. They share hilarious stories about technical hiccups while exploring the game's comedic charm. The discussion dives deep into the intricate blend of language and humor, showcasing clever wordplay and dialect nuances. You'll also hear ample praise for another comedy title, emphasizing its fast-paced humor and engaging gameplay. Get ready for a whimsical journey filled with laughs and absurdity!

Jul 29, 2024 • 50min
413: Clickolding
You click it real good.

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 4min
412: Felvidek
Doth these nitwits hast what it takes to properly divine the qualities of this absolutely bizarre JRPG?

Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 12min
Favorite Gaming Moments
Let’s dig into the memory hole and try to remember why we love games. What are some of your favorite gaming moments?

Jul 4, 2024 • 1h 9min
410: Doom (1993)
Can this podcast run Doom?

Jun 24, 2024 • 47min
409: Cobalt Core
It’s a Nate Game this week, as we’re talking about Cobalt Core, a card-based roguelike deckbuilder about a space ship full of furries stuck in a time loop.

Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 9min
408: Animal Well
I’ve finally pushed my co-hosts down the Animal Well. This uneasy, mysterious, combat free take on the Metroidvania genre asks you to live in a hole and be terrified of kangaroos. It is both shorter,...

Jun 11, 2024 • 45min
407: Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
Sure, this game about a duck detective solving an office lunch theft is cute, but did you know it’s also an introduction to Cold-war era Berlin for children? Duck Detective is a deducktion/adventure game that...

Jun 3, 2024 • 1h
406: Children of the Sun
A single bullet to kill a whole bunch of cultists. Children of the Sun is a puzzle sniping game, where THE GIRL is out to kill THE LEADER of THE CULT. Telekinetically redirect your single bullet...

May 20, 2024 • 1h 51min
405: INDIKA
Indika is a young nun in 19th century Russia, suffering from a crisis of faith, delusions, and puzzles. It’s one of the most cinematically interesting games we’ve played in a long time, and ended up...