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Side Story is a bi-weekly podcast about games and the stories we tell about them, presented by Friends at the Table and supported by our patrons at friendsatthetable.cash.
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35: Oh, I'm Also The Doomed (opens the original)
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What was that sound in the other room? Who is gathering in the Kitchen? Wait, whose body is it we found again? And what the hell is up with the butler? Answer these questions and you'll... well, you'll be on your first step towards solving the mystery of the Incident at Galley House. This show wouldn't be possible without your support. Please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/friends_table . Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:46 No Spoilers: The Incident at Galley House 13:32 No Spoi
34: It's Important That We Explain What Chex Mix Is (opens the original)
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After telling us for months that we needed to play and talk about Kingdoms of Amalur, Jack has made good on the threat. But is it a threat? Isn't Kingdom's of Amalur a classic 'better than you think it is' game of the early 2010s? Once you look past all the legal hoopla (and the politics of 38 Studios' founder), doesn't it have a pretty unique setting and a combat system that lets you pull off, frankly, sick maneuvers? Well. Opinions differ. This show wouldn't be possible without your support. P
33: Developing Relationships With Marbles (opens the original)
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Today, Janine and Ali go to a little world of catboy couriers and witches with high standards: Go-Go Town! , a frenetic city builder that splits the difference between Animal Crossing and Anno. They discuss its myriad tasks (both hands-on and delgated), its numerous vehicles (subway, truck, skateboard, and horse), and its many, many marble-like residents. Support us on Patreon! Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:41 Go-Go Town!: A Game About Building Up a Little Town 12:11 Wait, What Is Go-Go Town! 1
32: The Gnome Is Going Into the Shredder (opens the original)
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It's music week on Side Story! Keith, Jack, and Sylvi kick off a conversation around music creation game Offbeat , a game about using a toy keyboard and a bunch of input cables as a sequencer to create little jingles as a freelance musician. But of course, this is Side Story, so their conversation quickly ranges to the act of music-making writ large. Show Notes Yamaha MU80 - Performance Demo The Gen Alpha Melody Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Every Company Only Makes One Good Thing 09:51 What
31: Putting the Player in the Kiln (opens the original)
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We talk about friction a lot here on Side Story. Friction as difficulty. Friction as texture. Friction as erotics. But today, as the gem slides onto the lathe, as the clay spins around the wheel, as the brush strokes across the long arm, we talk about friction-as-friction, literally. But I mean, yes, we also talk about it as all that other stuff. Of course. Who do you think we are? Show Notes Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:17 Lapidary 31:43 Master of Pottery 58:29 Meccha Chameleon
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