This week, Daniel embraces the joy of touching alien goo in video game Returnal and Mark reads through the dexterously slim new TTRPG Nimble. Plus Silk-posting, gaming vs gambling, friction vs escapism, D&D compatibility and more.

Topics Discussed

Silksong release date, Addiction by Design, Returnal, Nimble, Alien Earth, Steel of the Celestial Shadows

Timestamps

• Start: 0:00:00
• Appetizer: 0:01:12
• Appetizer: 0:06:11
• Main 1: 0:19:09
• Main 2: 0:37:52
• Dessert 1: 1:04:43
• Dessert 2: 1:09:31

Links

Vancouver Game Garden

https://vangamegarden.com/

Game Studies Study Buddies - Addiction by Design

https://rangedtouch.com/2022/01/31/43-schull-addiction-by-design/

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Daniel squares up the Wilmot trilogy of games and how they bring order to chaos. Mark explores the challenges of digital noise in Clank! Digital. Plus Die The Roleplaying Game, 3DS hacks and more!

Topics Discussed

Die The Roleplaying Game, hacking/emulating dual screen consoles, Wilmots Warehouse (video game and board game), Wilmot Works it Out, Clank! Digital, The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet (novel), Rental Person Who Does Nothing (memoir)

Timestamps

• Start: 0:00:00
• Appetizer 1: 0:01:38
• Appetizer 2: 0:16:40
• Main 1: 0:29:03
• Main 2: 0:45:55
• Dessert 1: 1:06:06
• Dessert 2: 1:12:32
• Outro: 1:19:20

Links

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We’re back in the hotseat and sizzling up some summer treats. Daniel grills fresh takes on Nintendo Switch 2’s debut with Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza while Mark cools off with the refreshing retro charm of Breath of Fire. We also discuss some recent controversy around representation in games and the broader role of cultural consultancy.

Topics Discussed

CGE apology re: Harry Potter Codenames, Devir apology re: Ace of Spades, ‘Ghibli inspired’ games, Breath of Fire, Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Donkey Kong Country, Gokurakugai (manga), Legend (1985 film)

Timestamps

• Start: 0:00:00
• Appetizer: 0:01:29
• Breath of Fire: 0:21:33
• Switch 2 Impressions, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza: 0:37:59
• Dessert 1, Gokurakugai (manga): 1:04:19
• Dessert 2, Legend (1985 film): 1:12:30
• Outro: 1:17:06

Links

Block Collective⁠https://bsky.app/profile/blockcollectives.bsky.social⁠

CGE statement

https://www.wargamer.com/codenames/harry-potter-charity

Ace of Spades recall

https://boardgamewire.com/index.php/2025/08/08/devir-to-recall-all-copies-of-new-release-ace-of-spades-after-backlash-over-slavery-depictions-in-artwork-apologises-for-causing-harm/

Tabletop Game Designers Association

https://www.ttgda.org/

‘Why "Ghibli-ness" is not an excuse for Orientalist appropriation of Japanese culture’

https://kashi-info.carrd.co/

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