Remap Radio

Is there any place to start other than Steam, New Waypoint, and the way anti-porn groups are trying to destroy important and valuable parts of the internet? Patrick, Rob, and Chia spend the first half of the podcast unpacking what’s at play, before talking about the games they’ve been playing, including Rob’s extensive time building a beaver empire in Timberborn. Plus, Janet briefly joins to chat with Patrick about their complicated thoughts on Donkey Kong Bananza.Discussed: Steam culls certain porn games due to pressure from payment processors 19:40, NuWaypoint Owners Censor Writers then Workers Quit 52:09, Timberborn 1:14:53, Clair Obscur 1:49:13, Donkey Kong Bananza 1:57:37, The Question Bucket 2:39:48See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mysty McCallister, known as Mysticat, is a talented game designer and popular Minecraft YouTuber with nearly two million subscribers. In this engaging conversation, Mysticat discusses the intricate design of her challenging platformer, Hopshot, including its unique mechanics and the narrative of a gay frog with a gun. She shares her journey from crafting Minecraft content to indie game development, emphasizing the importance of community feedback. Mysticat also reflects on the generational shift in perceptions of gaming careers and the creative struggles faced along the way.

Even with Rob on the mend, that can’t stop a new podcast episode from clocking in at [checks notes] roughly three hours and 30 minutes. Such is life. But there’s plenty for Patrick, Janet, and Chia to talk about, not least of which is catching everyone up on the medical mishaps plaguing the podcast. Shocking on one, Chia’s involves cards. After talking about Nintendo casting its The Legend of Zelda movie, Apple’s historical disrespect towards video games, and a few other pieces of news, we dig into plenty of video games, including And Roger, Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, Kaizen: A Factory Story, a very long Slay the Spire digression, and more.Reminder: In early April, the a pro-Palestinian human rights movement BDS that’s pressuring Israel by promoting boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against the country added Xbox to its boycott list. Learn more here: https://www.bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xboxDiscussed: Link and Zelda Cast for Live Action Movie 25:30, Apple is Delisting Wheels of Aurelia 45:57, Layoffs at King 1:06:44, Routine is still happening 1:08:53, Clair Obscur 1:18:34, Persona 5 Royal 1:27:28, Slay the Spire 1:33:13, Kaizen: A Factory Story 2:14:50, Eriksholm the Stolen Dream 2:25:41, Janet's Next Fest 2:37:00, And Roger 2:43:02, The Question Bucket 2:58:27, Outro and Announcements 3:19:50 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Remap's Cursed 100th Episode. Rob is on one leg, Chia is missing, Patrick's had a crocs related mishap, and we're still figuring out what Janet's whole deal is. The gang discusses the Microsoft layoffs and how they're part of a broader trend at tech companies. Then the gang discusses Death Stranding 2, Friendslop and whether Peak qualifies as such, and Janet wants to talk about Slay the Spire but isn't sure it's worth it until Chia returns.Reminder: In early April, the a pro-Palestinian human rights movement BDS that’s pressuring Israel by promoting boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against the country added Xbox to its boycott list. Learn more here: https://www.bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xboxDiscussed: Everyone is Broken 0:33, Microsoft Layoffs 20:13, Balatro and Death Stranding 2 01:29:04, Peak and "Friend Slop" 01:58:18, Palette Cleanser 02:19:00, Slay the Spire 02:20:57, The Question Bucket 02:27:12See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We kick off the latest Remap Radio—can you believe we’re nearly at 100 episodes?—with Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Chia discussing the impending Xbox layoffs and what it says about a company without a vision. We also cheer people bullying companies into dropping their generative AI plans, before long discussions on the surprisingly good FBC Firebreak, Rematch, Squeakross, and Rob’s mixed journey into Clair Obscur. Oh, and Patrick simply has to tell you about how frickin’ wild Delivery at all Costs eventually gets—at the cost of being good, sadly. Reminder: In early April, the a pro-Palestinian human rights movement BDS that’s pressuring Israel by promoting boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against the country added Xbox to its boycott list. Learn more here: https://www.bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xboxDiscussed: Xbox Layoffs 1:34, Jurassic World Evolution 3 reveals its AI Art through Steam page 38:00, Layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy 50:15, FBC Firebreak 54:26, Rematch 1:29:26, Squeekcross 1:58:28, Deliver at All Costs 2:06:31, Clair Obscur 2:15:47, The Question Bucket 2:36:26, Outro and Announcements 2:40:47See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time for another round of interviews from Patrick’s time in Los Angeles for Summer Game Fest, this time featuring conversations with developers behind Dosa Divas (a very cute new RPG from the developers of Thirsty Suitors), Directive 8020 (the new Supermassive horror game inspired by The Thing), Snap & Grab (what if Hitman was a puzzle game?), and Phasmophobia (you already know what this game is).Discussed: Dosa Divas 5:43, Directive 8020 21:17, Snap and Grab 50:03, Phasmophobia 1:08:30See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now that Patrick and Janet have been back for a week its finally time for the crew to talk about the Switch 2! Chia just has to pick it up from the local dollar store from someone named Shelly. But first, the crew discusses the SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement around AI, Nexus Mod being sold, and more. Rob's still reeling from his time with Mind's Eye, Janet is enjoying the new soccer craze in Rematch, while Chia is having trouble chasing down a weird smell in her apartment. Stick around to the end to hear the outcome of a certain bet between Janet and Chia!Discussed: SAG-AFTRA Reaches a Tentative Agreement over AI 2:48, Microsoft leaks a new Xbox Handheld that is Multi-store 27:12, Marathon Postponed Indefinitely 44:24, Nexus Mods Sold  55:46, We have the Switch 2 1:05:44, Bayonetta 3 1:42:26, Nintendo Welcome Tour 1:43:54, Mind's Eye 1:52:06, Chia's Mystery Smell 2:18:31, Rematch 2:24:32, The Question Bucket 2:41:57, Outro and Announcements 3:14:35 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

t’s been a minute since the last Sports!, which gives Rob and Patrick plenty to chat about, including whether the new Pope means the Bears have access to God, what it means to establish parity across all professional sports, if the NBA is getting better while also losing traditional superstars, and more. And yes, we dig deep into the NBA playoffs and Finals. And Aaron Rodgers. Plus, this is also a secret HOA episode, as we get an update on Rob’s house.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick spent a few days in Los Angeles at this year’s Summer Game Fest, and in-between equal parts beer and coffee, he found time to chat with a bunch of game developers at the show about their games (and fascism). First up, we’ve got interviews with the developers behind Sword of the Sea (the new game from the developers of The Pathless), Morsels (an intriguing roguelike from Annapurna), Relooted (a heist game about taking back stolen African artifacts), and Grave Seasons (a fascinating and hilarious mashup of horror and cozy farm sims).Discussed: Sword of the Sea 6:52, Morsels 29:04, Relooted 43:15, Grave Seasons 58:37 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Janet and Patrick have returned from Summer Game Fest to tell Rob and Chia about playing video games amidst politics and protest, and chat about the difference between being in-person and at home. Most notably, they chat about Resident Evil 9: Requiem, Mixtape, Sword of the Sea, Grave Seasons, Pragmata, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Totem 2, and a few others. Plus, in The Question Bucket, a listener advances the MetroidBrania discussion with a brilliant new idea.Discussed: Summer Game Fest and the LA Protests 1:04, Resident Evil 9 42:42, The Question Bucket 1:08:05, Summer Game Fest Hands On 1:14:11, Mixtape 1:14:25, Sword of the Sea 1:25:09 Pragmata, 1:37:36, Grave Seasons 1:49:41, Toem 2 and Escape Academy 2 1:57:53, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers 2:02:01, The Question Bucket 2 2:06:46, Outro and Announcements 2:55:08See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.