Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games

Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games

  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Velgress

    We're joined by Derek Lieu (derek-lieu.com) and Colin Northway (Fantastic Contraption) to discuss Velgress, the seventh game in the UFO 50 collection.

    “The space pirate Alpha is trapped in the deep pit known as Velgress. Help her climb out!”

    Next week: Planet Zoldath

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    8 November 2024, 5:00 pm
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mortol

    We're joined by Aaron "ix" Kearsley (speedrunner), Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), and Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis) to discuss Mortol, the sixth game in the UFO 50 collection.

    “How many people will lay down their lives to save Mortolia?”

    Next week: Velgress

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    https://www.patreon.com/eggplantshow

    1 November 2024, 6:17 pm
  • 1 hour 29 minutes
    EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Magic Garden

    We're joined by Daniel Mullins (Inscryption), Stuffed Wombat (Mosa Lina), and XanaGear (youtube.com/xanagear) to discuss Magic Garden, the fifth game in the UFO 50 collection.

    “Stop the jealous witch Cloverana from sabotaging your garden!”

    Next week: Mortol

    25 October 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Into the Depths: Caves of Qud (Part 1)

    In the first installment of a new Into the Depths series, we dive into the brilliant Caves of Qud. This sprawling open-world roguelike has been in development since 2007 and Early Access since 2015, and we're celebrating it as it nears a v1.0 release. Doug and Rob, together with guest host and Qud-head Jack Schlesinger (Puzzmo, Knotwords, Good Sudoku), talk to Caves of Qud creators Brian Bucklew and Jason Grinblat all about post-apocalyptic worldbuilding, building an emergence-focused game engine, and what it takes to keep a project and partnership going for nearly two decades.

    Don't forget to join our discord and play along with the series. Try to get a character to Level 5 before our next episode, where we'll get into some basics around the early game and Qud's many interlocking systems. You can purchase Caves of Qud -- still in Early Access, for now -- on Steam or GOG.

    Discussed in this Episode

    Gamma World Dwarf Fortress Kitfox Games Data-Driven Engines of Qud and Sproggiwood, talk by Brian Bucklew @ IRDC 2015 A Data-Driven Object System, talk by Scott Bilas @ GDC 2002 ("Looks like the paper isn't available but here's a talk on the same subject matter") The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Ancient Domains of Mystery (ADOM) Tracery for context-free grammar generation Emergent Narrative in Dwarf Fortress, talk by Tarn Adams @ Progression Mechanics 2017 The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe Clark Ashton Smith Sam Wilson (pixel artist) Craig Hamilton (OST)

     

    20 October 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Paint Chase

    We're joined by Frank Lantz (The Beauty of Games) to discuss Paint Chase, the fourth game in the UFO 50 collection.

    “Rev your engines and color your way to victory in the local paint racing competition!”

    Next week: Magic Garden

    18 October 2024, 5:01 pm
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Ninpek

    We're joined by Adam Robinson-Yu (A Short Hike) to discuss Ninpek, the third game in the UFO 50 collection.

    “It’s ninja time! Run and jump to reach the end of the world.”

    Next week: Paint Chase, with guest co-host Carolyn Petit

    11 October 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bug Hunter

    We're joined by Frank Lantz, Jack Schlesinger, and John Axon to discuss Bug Hunter, the second game in the UFO 50 collection.

    “The moon quarry has a bug problem and you’ve been hired to fix it.”

    Next week: Ninpek

    4 October 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Barbuta

    We're joined by Xalavier Nelson Jr., Sylvie, and Gabe Cuzzillo to discuss Barbuta, the first game in the UFO 50 collection.

    "Explore the castle but watch out for traps!"

    27 September 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Introduction

    We introduce Eggplant Presents: A Year of UFO 50 - our new 1-year weekly show covering every game in the UFO 50 collection. Join us!

    Next week: Barbuta, with guest co-hosts Xalavier Nelson Jr. and Gabe Cuzzillo.

    20 September 2024, 4:00 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    142: Winning Together with Sarah Elmaleh (SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike)

    We’re joined by our own Sarah Elmaleh, who is currently leading the SAG-AFTRA video-game actors’ strike as Chair of the union's Interactive Negotiating Committee. In this rare topical emergency episode, we discuss the urgency of securing basic protections for performers in the age of so-called “generative A.I.,” the power of collective action, and why this fight has existential stakes for video games as a commercial medium. Happy Labor Day!

    Show Notes

    Sarah Elmaleh

    SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike Official FAQ

    SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreements

    SAG-AFTRA Tiered Budget Interactive Media Agreement

    1 September 2024, 10:56 pm
  • 2 hours 59 seconds
    Into the Depths: Slice & Dice - Part 3

    In this 3rd and final installment of our latest deep-dive miniseries, the crew continue to discuss “yahtzee roguelike” Slice & Dice, a host favorite that has made our GOTY list for two years running. We're joined once again by series guest co-host Darius Kazemi.

    This episode, we ask Slice & Dice developer tann six (6) questions about the game. We also discuss Nightmare mode, as well as the modding system.

    Show Notes:

    Slice & Dice on Steam, itch, iOS, and Google Play

    Into the Depths: Slice & Dice - Episode 1 & 2

    Eggplant interview with Animal Well's Billy Basso and Dan Adelman

    Eggplant interview with Balatro's localthunk

    Slice & Dice 20 Boss Bossrush mod

    Knytt & Knytt Stories by Nifflas

    28 August 2024, 1:42 pm
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