Episode 219. Bloom & Tamagotchi: Corner Shop

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Sunset Overdrive and MindsEye and the different scales of mistake. Also featuring ground beef reviews, what makes a Spiderman, and the dying screams of all video games and cars.

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about when to release your game and the high-octane impact of Silksong on everything. Also featuring wishlist numbers, thinking about movies, and the disappearance of marketing avenues. It's possible I forgot to remove a moment where we get distracted by a dog being cute in the background, but honestly that'd just be a bonus for you listeners if true.

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Raidou Kuzunoha vs The Soulless Army and Despelote and how many things would be improved by adding a katamari. Also featuring soccer fandom, the mascot appeal of Jack Frost, and Rasputin also for some reason.

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks of gaming and honestly don't talk about Silksong, I just feel like it needs to be acknowledged. Also featuring corny mechanics that hit, alternate mobile game universes, and comparisons to fanfiction.

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Rocket League and the Duck Detective series and ponder how many kids still watch Miss Congeniality. Also featuring statistical analysis, Shakespeare plays, and the mysterious existence of salami.

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about content moderation on gaming storefronts from the influx of AI slop to the pressures of credit card companies to remove adult content. Also featuring how to design good UI, the myth of the benevolent censor, and whether there are too many games.

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop and Lost Records: Bloom and Rage and the joy of mindless repetition in childhood. Also featuring teenage band skills, consoles for kids, and Labubus on rockets.

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their Hollywood celebrities in video games and how to identify a true gamer. Also featuring Mario 64 references, the appeal of acting in a game, and what star power can do for you.

In this episode, Madelyn and Emma discuss Her Story and Split Fiction. That's a lot of women and a lot of fiction right there. Also featuring what FMV stands for, movie backgrounds, and fantasy land cops stuff.

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma talk about their last six weeks of gaming and looking super cool in-game and irl. Also featuring last act twists, Lumines-style meditation, and bad TV adaptations.