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15 Jul 2024
Hunting for Bindy in Notorious
01:38:42
Today we're talking about Notorious by Jacob Price! A game about bounty hunting in space featuring Sol's Search for Bindy and Amurrsa's Quest for the Perfect Scrap Crawler.
Buy Notorious on itch! And check out Always Checkers' other work on itch!
(03:17) - General impressions | General Discussion
(07:21) - Touching on the loop and general story stuff
(15:53) - Chase's Nomad | Spoiler Discussion
(18:44) - Kim's Nomad | Spoiler Discussion
(24:03) - Our targets | Spoiler Discussion
(27:47) - Story highlights | Spoiler Discussion
(28:19) - Sol Starlander's story | Spoiler Discussion
(45:26) - Amurrsa's story | Spoiler Discussion
(01:09:39) - Worldbuilding | Spoiler Discussion
(01:11:07) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:17:11) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:22:09) - We're talking about Star Wars now
(01:35:43) - Thank you for listening to this podcast episode about the TTRPG Notorious available now on itch.io
06 Jan 2025
Building the Best Street in Minami Lane
00:39:04
Today we're talking about Minami Lane by Doot and Blibloop! A game about the creating utopia one boba shop at a time, and highlighting the flaws of milquetoast politics!
(00:00) - The children yearn for overcooked poultry
(00:57) - Happy New Zip!
(02:36) - What is Minami Lane
(05:59) - Please lord let this come to mobile
(09:34) - How this fits into the management genre
(18:17) - How this fits into real life city management
(24:53) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(28:01) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(29:46) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(34:46) - Chase 2028: Building fucking trains already
(36:13) - Thanks for listening!
22 Jul 2024
Telling Tales in What Remains of Edith Finch
01:57:07
Today we're talking about What Remains of Edith Finch by Giant Sparrow! A game about reading a journal and the demise of a family tree. This game was recommended by Conner! Thanks Conner!
(42:37) - The story of Calvin Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(46:30) - The story of Barbara Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(55:56) - The story of Walter Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(59:39) - Some more Edith time | Spoiler Discussion
(01:02:11) - The story of Sam Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(01:07:26) - The story of Gregory Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(01:14:10) - The story of Gus Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(01:16:34) - Some of Dawn Finch's story | Spoiler Discussion
(01:17:44) - The story of Milton Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(01:19:31) - The story of Lewis Finch | Spoiler Discussion
(01:29:53) - The story of Edith Finch (or at least what remains of it lmao) | Spoiler Discussion
(01:34:02) - Does this game 'get away with it"?
(01:40:06) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:44:27) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:47:58) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:51:51) - Outro
30 Dec 2024
Zip of the Year 2024!
02:13:09
Today we're talking about 28 video games by a bunch of different people! Join us as we arbitrarily draft all the games we've played this year! Thank you so much for listening! See you next year!!!!!
Today we're talking about Psychroma by Rocket Adrift! A game about being true to yourself even if that means licking mold off of the walls (Disclaimer: Do not like mold off of the walls please).
Today we're talking about Eye of Ra by BEARCABIN! A game about living inside a laser powered by the sun and how that doesn't actually really mean anything!
(00:28) - This game is about shooting things with a big laser
(02:39) - What is Eye of Ra? | General Discussion
(10:28) - The mechanics | General Discussion
(18:01) - The Registry | General Discussion
(21:29) - Everything is a part of it | Spoiler Discussion
(22:15) - Trying to not immediately talk about the ending | Spoiler Discussion
(26:20) - Talking about the water | Spoiler Discussion
(30:03) - Going through the missions | Spoiler Discussion
(01:05:07) - The Egyptian mythology of it all | Spoiler Discussion
(01:17:13) - Big Takeaways
(01:17:28) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:21:03) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:22:45) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:27:23) - Tag urself
(01:27:46) - Thank you for listening!!!
10 Mar 2025
Having Fun in Sheepy: A Short Adventure
00:36:39
Today Kim and AJ (and NOT Gerald) are talking about Sheepy: A Short Adventure by MrSuicideSheep! A game about running, jumping, flying and then not doing any of that.
Get Sheepy: A Short Adventure on Steam! Check out MrSuicideSheep's Linktree
(14:49) - Enter Belgin by Tal Richards & Sheepy & Hahlweg
(15:10) - Okay so where did Sheepy go... | Spoilers
(15:57) - The Lore | Spoilers
(23:28) - When(s) does this happen? | Spoilers
(26:17) - MrSuicideSheep is an enigma | Spoilers
(28:02) - Talk about a big game in a small package, amirite | Spoilers
(29:06) - Big Takeaways
(29:45) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(31:06) - Woops we missed our favorite moment
(32:22) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(34:35) - The podcast: Over
28 Oct 2024
Fulfilling Our Promise in Signalis w/ Girl Mode
01:34:36
Today we're joined by Robin and Willa from Girl Mode to talk about Signalis by rose-engine! A game about pursuing love even if it means you die like 400 times in the process.
(03:40) - Previous experience and first impressions
(13:21) - The game does not talk down to you | General Discussion
(19:28) - This game has a fandom
(21:55) - SPOILER WARNING!!! FULL GAME SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
(22:14) - Jumping down the elevator shaft | Spoilers
(36:47) - The radio is cool | Spoilers
(46:21) - Chase has a question... | Spoilers
(51:55) - Talking about our endings | Spoilers
(59:53) - The secret ending | Spoilers
(01:09:33) - The eye | Spoilers
(01:11:26) - The game is anti-facist | Spoilers
(01:19:02) - Is this game about US??? | Spoilers
(01:22:11) - Big Takeaways
(01:22:26) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:23:13) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:23:41) - Robin's Big Takeaway
(01:25:31) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:28:16) - Willa's Big Takeaway
(01:29:35) - The moral of the episode
(01:29:44) - Listen to Girl Mode!!!!!
(01:30:58) - Send us fanfics
17 Feb 2025
Deploying Hole in Donut County
00:43:07
Today we're talking about Donut County by Ben Esposito! A game about delivering donuts(?) and hanging out in a hole underneath your town with everyone that hates you.
(01:47) - AJ, Kim, Chase, and Gerald are here once again!
(04:03) - What is Donut County?
(13:18) - Talking about the whole Hole-game | Spoilers
(16:29) - Surprise it's about capitalism!!! | Spoilers
(20:59) - Good levels and mechanics | Spoilers
(25:00) - Big Takeaways
(25:22) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(30:15) - Freak games
(31:18) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(35:11) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(39:01) - That IS the podcast
23 Sep 2024
The Mecha Doesn’t Matter in Lost Among the Starlit Wreckage
01:04:08
Today we're talking about Lost Among the Starlit Wreckageby Seamus Conneely! A game about a dying mech and the person trying to save the pilot trapped inside!
Get Lost Among the Starlit Wreckage on itch.io! Check out Seamus' other games on itch.io!
(01:16) - What is Lost Among the Starlit Wreckage?
(02:27) - Chase's solo experience
(06:14) - Setting the scene
(09:47) - The Ballad of BALLAST and DRYWALL
(33:06) - And... scene!
(33:42) - Chase's solo playthrough
(43:16) - Our feelings about the game
(51:46) - Big Takeaways
(51:51) - AJ's Big Takeaways
(53:16) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(57:42) - Talkin' about mecha fiction
(59:44) - Surprise it's the outro!
10 Feb 2025
Emerging from the Loam in worm girlfriend dating simulator w/ Robin Bea
00:37:32
Today we're talking about worm girlfriend dating simulator by Christine Mi! A game about waking up as a worm and flinging yourself wildly around someone else's apartment.
Download or play worm girlfriend dating simulator on itch! Check out Christine Mi's other games on itch, and check out her other work on her website!
Today we're talking about Call of Duty 1, 2, and 3 by infinity ward and Treyarch! Games about the horrors of war and how cool it is to be the guy that wins the war.
(05:24) - Is SUMMERHOUSE a citybuilder? | General Discussion
(11:28) - Is SUMMERHOUSE "about" anything? | General Discussion
(13:35) - Is SUMMERHOUSE Dadaist? | General Discussion
(17:14) - Does SUMMERHOUSE have mechanics? | General Discussion
(19:24) - Is SUMMERHOUSE spoilable? (No) | General Discussion
(19:49) - Our favorite Summer Houses
(29:58) - "A love letter to the feeling of childhood summer holidays."
(49:46) - Big Takeaways
(49:56) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(50:58) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(51:28) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(55:09) - Maybe games are... good?
(57:01) - Thanks to our members for voting for this one!!
(58:15) - Help us hit $100/month and we'll do something SO dumb
(01:00:49) - Wrapping up
24 Feb 2025
Self-Actualizing in Perfect Tides w/ Remy Siu
01:38:23
Today we're talking about Perfect Tides by Three Bees! A game about growing up in a resort town and living a life on the early internet.
Get Perfect Tides on Steam, GOG, or itch! Check out Meredith Gran's other work on her website and follow her on Bluesky! Wishlist Perfect Tides: Station to Station on Steam!!!
(00:29) - A normal episode that we are feeling normal about!!!!!!!!!!!
(01:38) - What is Perfect Tides?
(02:57) - Why Remy chose Perfect Tides
(06:24) - Point and Click games
(09:41) - The game is honest
(19:40) - Shilling for Perfect Tides
(21:17) - Perfect Tides by Daniel Kobylarz
(21:53) - Mara's family | Spoilers
(30:50) - Lily | Spoilers
(35:52) - New Reunion by Daniel Kobylarz
(36:20) - Lily | Spoilers
(40:54) - The Narrator | Spoilers
(43:04) - The Jason of it all | Spoilers
(48:06) - Staggle and The Internet | Spoilers
(01:04:14) - Timothy and Judaism | Spoilers
(01:09:38) - Final Fantasy VII Spoilers (for real) | Spoilers
(01:12:38) - Calling out a few more specific things | Spoilers
(01:14:24) - Big Takeaways
(01:15:01) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:19:46) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:22:16) - Remy's Big Takeaway
(01:29:14) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:33:57) - That's Perfect Tides!
(01:34:17) - Thank you Remy!
(01:36:04) - Thank you so much for listening<3
(01:37:15) - Tides Punk by Daniel Kobylarz
02 Dec 2024
Rebuilding in The Yawhg
00:42:31
Today Kim and AJ are talking about The Yawhg by Damian Sommer and Emily (E.M.) Carroll! A game about impending doom and how we can all help each other recover in the aftermath. This game was suggested by Lou! Thanks Lou!
Get The Yawhg on Steam! Check out Damian Sommers' other work on their website! Check out E.M. Carrol's other work on their website!
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Discussed in the episode
The Yawhg EP by Ryan Roth, Halina Heron on bandcamp
(04:40) - Techincally you can play this game together
(06:34) - We played separately
(08:59) - The stats and events
(13:47) - 'The Yawgh' by Emily Carroll
(16:32) - The "best" ending | Spoilers
(18:59) - The random events | Spoilers
(23:45) - CW: Mention of suicide | Spoilers
(25:05) - The writing can be DARK | Spoilers
(28:03) - That's it tbh!
(29:29) - Big Takeaways
(29:41) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(33:40) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(36:48) - You cannot do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good that you can do!!!!!!!!!!!
(37:30) - Wrapping up
31 Mar 2025
Deconstructing in Interstate 35
01:17:40
Today we're talking about Interstate 35 by Radiant Array Games! A game about the world around you being destroyed in seconds and a nuclear post-apocalypse!
Today we're talking about Slay the Princess by Black Tabby Games! A love story about the death of the author and the death of YOU. This game was suggested by Brady! Thanks Brady!!
(03:38) - Talking about the people and the mansion | General Discussion
(09:29) - The SpoOoOoOky part of the show | Spoiler Discussion
(21:12) - The story starts moving | Spoiler Discussion
(27:39) - CW: CHILD DEATH
(28:38) - Blah blah blah the rest of the story | Spoiler Discussion
(42:50) - Good! | Spoiler Discussion
(45:23) - Big Takeaways
(45:39) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(46:48) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(51:07) - Come shitpost with us!
05 Aug 2024
Having an Experience in Fatum Betula
00:50:18
Today we're talking about Fatum Betula by Bryce Bucher! A game about uhh like... free will and... fricken.... life??? Idk. This game was recommended by Adam (Brittlemoon)!! Suggest a game on our website!
(38:54) - The Hidden Cutscene | Spoiler Discussion
(41:49) - How To Interpret A Turtle | Spoiler Discussion
(43:53) - Some AJ Bullet Points | Spoiler Discussion
(47:47) - The Gravity Level | Spoiler Discussion
(52:13) - Big Takeaways
(52:33) - AJ's Big Takeaway (kind of)
(53:08) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(54:07) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(56:20) - AJ's Big Takeaway (reprise)
(57:10) - Wrapping Up
24 May 2024
Welcome to RAM! (feat. 1000xRESIST and a James Hoffmann video)
00:28:42
Welcome to RAM! Sometimes we have stuff we want to talk about that isn't short enough to talk about on the regular show or isn't a game at all. This show is where those will live! If you want to hear these episodes a few days early (as well as two of our test episodes), you can head over to our Ko-fi page and become a monthly member! Thanks for the support!
Today we're talking about Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventureby Furniture & Mattress! A game about making rebellion a part of your daily life and our best friend Robby.
(01:55) - To learn more about the mummer's day parade join our Kofi! (or search it up I guess)
(03:10) - Yaaaaaay...
(03:51) - What is Nested?
(05:25) - Shoutout to Amet!
(06:30) - Have we all played Cookie Clicker?
(08:22) - Nested.
(13:07) - Time to get existential
(21:13) - Who are WE?
(24:36) - Zooming out
(26:15) - Time for Controversy
(32:05) - You gotta shift focus to see the beauty of the universe. Wow.
(33:52) - A shipment of Big Takeaways is arriving
(34:30) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(35:04) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(37:41) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(39:47) - Thank you Amet!!
(39:56) - Cookie Clicker check-in
(41:09) - Thank you for listening!
11 Nov 2024
Finding Witches in Daemonologie
00:39:19
🚨CW: Discussions of medieval torture from 15:50 to 17:21! Check the timecodes in the show notes to skip it if you need<33333🚨
Today Chase and Kim are talking about Daemonologie by katanalevy! A game about hunting for witches and doing unspeakable things for a big bag of shiny, shiny gold. This game was suggested by Peter! Thanks Peter!!
Get Daemonologie on itch.io or Steam! Check out katanalevy's other work on itch.io!
(00:00) - You miss 100% of the intros you don't record
(01:19) - Welcome to dotchim
(01:53) - Shoutout to Peter for the rec!
(02:42) - What is Daemonologie?
(05:21) - Historical background
(07:13) - There's torture in this game
(10:50) - Time to talk about being a torturer | Spoilers
(15:50) - CW: Specific discussion of torture | Spoilers
(17:21) - Just torturin' my way around town | Spoilers
(19:08) - Fish your witch | Spoilers
(25:43) - So yeah
(26:03) - Big Takeaways
(26:10) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(27:00) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(36:12) - Wrapping up
19 Aug 2024
Solving 20 Small Mazes in 20 Small Mazes
00:45:46
Today we're talking about 20 Small Mazes by FLEB! A game about 20 mazes that are small and the American five-lined Skink! This game was recommended by Peter!! Suggest a game on our website!
Get 20 Small Mazes FOR FREE on Steam! Check out FLEB's other games on Steam and itch.io!
(52:43) - Disagree with us! Listen to TWG shows! Thanks!!!
28 Jun 2024
What if video games had wings and stuff (idk) | RAM
00:34:41
Kim and AJ are talking even more about Exquisite Biome because Kim used it to make some monsters for a D&D one-shot! Also we talk about more demos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(10:28) - Tiny Glade, Monterona, Dystopica, Urban Jungle | "What if you made a place" games
(12:00) - Dungeons of Hinterberg
(12:46) - Crypt Custodian
(14:35) - Caravan Sand Witch
(15:08) - Nova Hearts
(15:33) - Crush House
(16:10) - Soulitaire
(16:56) - Albert Wilde: Quantum PI
(18:29) - Tiny Bookshop
(19:18) - The Operator
(20:19) - The Star Called Eos
(21:07) - One Button Bosses
(22:32) - Periphery Synthetic
(23:39) - Rose & Locket
(24:54) - Pinball Spire
(26:33) - Hello again
(27:17) - Psychroma
(28:59) - Chase tells us about some demos
(29:24) - Heartworm
(32:37) - Hollow Body
(37:16) - Ever After Falls
(38:22) - Elsie
(40:17) - AJ's tells us about one (1) demo
(40:24) - Constance
(41:43) - Tides of Tomorrow
(42:41) - Fear the Spotlight
(43:26) - 10 Dead Doves
(43:40) - Neva, Koira, Deer & Boy | Animal Friend games
(44:23) - Arranger: A Role Puzzle Adventure
(44:40) - Pine: A Story of Loss
(45:08) - Outersloth | Not a game
(46:13) - There are so many good games
24 Jun 2024
Making Nature Docs in Exquisite Biome
00:42:41
Today we're talking about Exquisite Biome by Caro Asercion with art by Si F Sweetman! A game about making ecosystems and the weird little weirdos that occupy them.
(00:00) - The lawn mowing bit was in fact the funniest thing from the last five minutes
(00:29) - Sleepycast
(01:33) - What is Exquisite Biome?
(07:28) - Our weird little guys
(08:56) - Kim's Exquisite Biome
(21:18) - AJ's Exquisite Biome
(32:52) - The game is fun!!!!
(34:19) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(35:47) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(39:33) - A little episode for little guys!!!
12 Aug 2024
Confronting Faith in How Fish Is Made
00:54:50
Today we're talking about How Fish Is Made by Wrong Organ! A game about going up or down and whether or not your choice or the belief in that choice really matters in the end! This game was recommended by Adam (Brittlemoon)!! Suggest a game on our website!
Download How Fish Is Made for free on Steam or itch.io! Check out Wrong Organ's upcoming game Mouthwashing!
Welcome to dotzip! A podcast about big games in small packages hosted by AJ, Kim and Chase!
The show starts off next week (May 20th) talking about Madison Karrh's point and click adventure game, Birth! Buy Birth on Steam or Switch to play along at home!
!!! CONTENT WARNING: DISCUSSION OF IMPLIED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, AND DRUG USE FROM 48:41 TO 57:06 !!!
This week the hosts talk about Gone Home from Fullbright Studios! A game about family, interiority, and that kid you were only friends with because they had a Nintendo.
(00:00) - Name me a problem eating a bagel coulnd't fix. I'll wait.
(01:18) - Shoutout to the Gerald-heads
(02:19) - What is VOID1680 AM
(08:22) - Surprise! You've been listening to music for a long time!
(13:20) - The game felt different
(18:09) - Kim's playthrough
(34:22) - AJ's playthrough
(01:00:40) - Fun game!!
(01:01:04) - Big Takeaways
(01:01:09) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:02:09) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:03:39) - Tell us about things on our website!?
17 Jun 2024
Living a Little Life in Wide Ocean Big Jacket
01:25:26
Pack up your Glowbones! Today we're talking about Wide Ocean Big Jacket by Turnfollow!! A game about camping, what it means to care about another person, and the most important ingredient in a hot dog.
Welcome to the first episode of dotzip! A show about big games (video AND tabletop) in small packages.
Today we're talking about Birth by Madison Karrh! A game about loneliness, making friends, and appreciating the unique parts of all of us that make up the whole person. And also puzzles. Lots of little puzzles.
(13:23) - The story? It's good! | Spoiler Discussion
(01:38:25) - The game is so good!!! | Spoiler Discussion
(01:38:36) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:39:23) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:40:44) - Stray thoughts
(01:42:34) - Tyin' this one up like strips o' jerky over the smokin' fire
17 Mar 2025
Waking Up in Known Mysteries
01:17:06
Today we're talking about Known Mysteries by Kara Stone! A game about people helping people and surrealist art movements in the face of fascistic systems.
(00:00) - Philadelphia AJ is here and he's ready to punch
(06:15) - What is Known Mysteries?
(10:52) - The visual aesthetics
(16:43) - Kim has a question
(17:26) - Oh right, the main thrust of the game
(21:28) - The Solar Server
(23:47) - Welcome to Spoilers
(24:21) - Chapter 1 | Spoilers
(34:28) - Chapter 2 | Spoilers
(51:32) - Chapter 3 | Spoilers
(01:02:40) - Kim's Big Takeaway
(01:05:08) - AJ's Big Takeaway
(01:07:06) - Chase's Big Takeaway
(01:14:15) - Really good video game
(01:14:54) - Organize!!!
09 Dec 2024
"Taking Responsibility" in Mouthwashing
01:12:10
🚨CONTENT WARNINGS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT, SUICIDE, ALCOHOL ABUSE, BODY HORROR, AND HALLUCINATIONS🚨
Today Chase and AJ are talking about Mouthwashing by Wrong Organ! A game about taking responsibility by completely ignoring the thing that you did wrong and also shipping. This game was suggested by Brady AND Hare! Thanks Brady and Hare!
Get Mouthwashing on Steam! Keep up with Wrong Organ's work on their website!
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