Episode 037 - Oddsparks and Microtopia

In this episode our hosts discuss a new early access game, Sandustry. A unique take on a side scrolling factory game, it brings some new life to the genre. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel. https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

In this episode our hosts diverge from the usual format and just hang out and talk about factory games they are playing as well as other games that are showing interest. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel. https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

In this episode our hosts recap 2025 and go over some community survey results and hand out some bottleneck awards. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel. https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

In this episode our hosts dive into Plan B: Terraform and talk about it's unique gameplay. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel. https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

In this episode our hosts dive into The Crust, a Kickstarter funded game that takes us to a new setting for a factory game.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel. https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

In this episode, our hosts look at two games that utilize similar logistics layouts. Are the hosts a fan of this type of automation game? For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel. https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

In this episode, Dave and Kris dive into Foundry's latest big update around the Galaxy Commerce. A lot of new features were added to the game in this latest major update.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel. https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

In this episode, Dave and Kris wrap up their experiences with the massively successful Factorio Space Age expansion.  For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on TwiX, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel. https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

In this episode, Dave and Kris look at a large list of games that are hitting the scene this year. We have quite the assortment coming soon. Time will tell which ones end up as instant classics. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel. https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN

In this episode, Dave and Kris take a jump back into Factorio to review the new Space Age expansion! This is part 1 in a 2 part series as our hosts only made it to half the planets. For more Automation and Factory Game content, check out the website at https://bottleneckgaming.com.  If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to our hosts, you can find them at [email protected], @bottleneck_show on Twitter, TheBottleneckShow on Twitch, or the ever growing Discord channel. https://discord.gg/spErtWZznN