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It's bonus level time as we have special guest Eric who is not only a musician, but also a comic writer!  Hear all about Krampus and the Witch, an amzing new comic available now (check the links below). Need something new to listen to? Check out Calling the Skies on all platforms! Callingtheskies.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UF6q2g0kzozMztQKAFzug?si=4pv6UB0TTaml9giyKWVrVg&utm_source=copy-link Krampus and the Witch https://instagram.com/krampusandthewitch?mdxt=MXFzbTViY25hZW9rcg%3D%3D

We're back! and in this special episode, Lilyshark joins to review Ransom Notes, Mine Turtle, and a super quick review of Poetry for Neanderthals. It's time to enter The Amazing Digital Circus as we discuss the show leading up to it's finale. Spoilers ahead for those who haven't watched.

We're getting political in this episode! Yes, we are finally play Die Macher, the board game that simulates German politics. D managed to win so that brings his number of wins to like, 5? We also finished our most recent playthrough of Kids on Bikes, and you won't believe how we managed to win!

It's a solo outing with D but it's also the premiere of our new,long teased feature: EXPANDED UNIVERSES! In this first ever EU, we've got Clank Adventuring Party, which adds new characters and features to the base game. Next up is a new mobile game in the Dissidia series called Dissidia Duellum. And the cap off the episode is a quick review of the DLC for Borderlands 4, Mad Ellie and the Vault of the Damned. As a bonus for all you Final Fantasy fans, or even new players to the series, check out the amazing animations from RABtoons. http://www.youtube.com/@RABtoons

It's Unfathomable! That's our game for today and it is a tough one! Can our players make it to port safely, or will they be dragged into the depths by Lovcraftian monsters? And who amongst them is the traitor? Plus, we talk cartoons and Muppets.

In time for Valentine's Day, we've got Deep Regrets! The game people, the game. We cover this Lovecraft inspired boardgame along with a similar video game; Dredge! And since it's our season premeire, we are torturing James with firey hot jelly beans.

It's the finale of our Christmas trilogy! Things have gotten dire as an Ultra Violet and Ultra Violent renegade Santa has appeared to punish our heroes. It's an epic battle of sacrifice, violence, and nasal laser. It's about to get James Hard: with a Vengeance!

Our heroes have procured transport (sort of) to their destination but all is not well! What was once a simple task has become more difficult as backstabbing continues and a new foe appears. It looks like things just got...James Harder.

James is FINALLY getting his revenge on us for all our shenanigans as we begin our 3 part Christmas playthrough of Paranoia. As our elfish clones set out to light a new sector in our happy little distopia, betreyals are common, and paperwork is plentiful. Friend Computer is always watching. Side Note: We had intended for these to be uncensored but made an executive decision in the second part to add in Hans Gruber bleeping out naughty words. Or at least a passable impression of him.

Dungeons! Dice! Danger! James plays the roll n write by Richard Garfield and man is it fantastic! And after a long pause, we've finally gotten back to our monthly TTRPGs. This time, it's a new Kids on Bikes campaign featuring animals. How did we get to that point? D and James have the answers.

It's James and D here for an episode about dinosaurs! James has Dinosaur Island Rawr and Write to share with everyone, including how awesome his dinosaur park came out. Sadly, no stegosaurus. We then pivot to AI and it's use in writing a ttrpg campaign and where are the ethical lines for using it.

It's been a long time coming but we finally got around to another Bonus Level! Rian is back, and we're talking about the PS1 classic; Legend of Legaia. If you're curious about this amazing game, listen in as we talk story, music, and gameplay. The Nostalgia Factor https://youtube.com/@thenostalgiafactor7596?si=uh4T_X8gB9olpZl8 Terminally Online Pen Pals https://youtube.com/@terminallyonlinepenpals?si=TPfOMyXFQMHuAEah

The whole team is back and it's time for Box 1 and Box 2! Just what are these boxes? And how does Neil Patrick Harris factor into them? Plus, James and Amanda share their anniversary adventures with an escape room!

Back from our underwater adventure last episode talking about censorship in games, we've got more censorship in games! A group is pressuring payment processors to stop payments for games they deem to be problematic, and many games have suffered as a result. We go into depth on what's going on, and even share advice on credit. UPDATE: After this episode was recorded, an Executive Order was signed blocking payment processors from telling people what they could buy. More updates to follow in the next episode

Coming to you from the depths of the ocean (equipment went wonky on us), we are talking about the Stop Killing Games movement taking place in the EU. Special guest, Captain Dave from Sparks of Interest!