Geeks & Grounds

While we're still vibing with the Slay the Princess theme for November, today's podcast episode is all about the final nominees for next year's community selection and how to vote for the games you'd like to play most. Have a listen as we go through the selections and share our thoughts (spoiler alert: y'all nominated some very good games). Ready to vote? Visit: https://app.rankedvote.co/rv/geeksandgrounds2025/voteSee you on Dec 3rd for our final game of 2024: DELTARUNE - Chapters 1 + 2

Our spoiler/discussioncast for Slay the Princess! Visit https://blacktabbygames.com/ to learn more about their games, follow them on the social platforms you like most, and support kind and talented people creating incredible things!

Alternative title for today's episode: Am I Guy Who Wears Turtlenecks? We have the absolute joy of talking with Abby and Tony -- the duo Black Tabby Games -- known for their incredible visual novels, Scarlet Hollow and Slay the Princess. We discuss player intention and choice, what it was like making The Pristine Cut of Slay the Princess (35% more content!), and what potato dish they would make in a potato apocalypse. Visit https://blacktabbygames.com/ to learn more about their games, follow them on the social platforms you like most, and support kind and talented people creating incredible things!

One of us had a decent Steam Next Fest experience...and the other did NOT! Let's talk about the demos we (and the community) played and how Steam Next Fest felt this time around. 00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds 01:19 The Pastry Case: Metaphor hype continues, Bleach, Ranma 1/2, and more! 23:08 What is your goal when diving into a Next Fest? 32:50 Today's Format 33:19 Sorry We're Closed 39:28 Chrono Sword 46:16 Keep Driving 49:53 Cats & Dice 51:09 Citizen Sleeper 54:44 Sultan's Game 58:16 Rapid Fire Recs! 01:06:46 AI and Steam 01:11:41 Community Demo Recs 01:13:00 2025 Geeks & Grounds Nominations!! 01:19 23 See you next time!

Did YOU remember your promise? One of us didn't, and the other.... well, we're both confused and have SO many questions about the ending of this game! Did the game stick with us, or did we get lost beyond the gate? Listen and see! Leave us a voicemail with your comments or questions on the game or podcast, and you may be featured in a future episode! https://sayhi.chat/geeksandgrounds 00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds 04:25 The Pastry Case: Steam Next Fest intro, Metaphor Refantazio, Neva, Adventure Zone, and more! 34:39 The Monthly Brew: Finishing Signalis 01:58:30 Community Question Time!02:03:30 See you next time

We continue to explore Leng Orbital, and what we find illuminates Replika social dynamics and personalities... and even MORE mysteries about the nature of our character. Leave us a voicemail with your comments or questions on the game or podcast, and you may be featured in a future episode! https://sayhi.chat/geeksandgrounds 00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds! 01:57 The Pastry Case: Physical or Digital game preferences; the continued Sanderson reading marathon, Echoes thoughts, and more. 29:44 The Monthly Brew: Exploring more of Leng Orbital in Signalis. 01:23:46 See you next time in our digital cafe discussion!

What is even happening in this game? Jenny and Joel begin playing and discussing Signalis, and hooooo boy. We have questions. We sift through the game's starting events, ask a LOT of questions, and decide we don't trust the game. 👀 Join us and play Signalis this October! 00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds 05:32 The Pastry Case: "How High We Go In The Dark", UFO 50, Echoes of Wisdom, and more + indie game releases for this week. 20:21 This Month's Brew: Signalis (Part 1: Penrose) 01:11:27 Answering a community question on game journaling & see you next time!

Mae, Gregg, Angus, and Bea reach the end of everything...and discover FAR more than they bargained for. It's time for us to discuss the ending of Night in the Woods, so grab your miracle rats, say a prayer to the mall fountain god, and let's dive in! Sign up for the newsletter and get each episode and links straight to your inbox by visiting geeksandgrounds.com If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out for help. Visit takethis.org for a list of resources or for more immediate assistance (in the U.S.) call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7 confidential support to anyone in crisis or emotional distress. 00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds 3:58 The Pastry Case: Echoes of Wisdom Firsts, what we're reading, this week's indie releases, and more! 22:40 Night in the Woods - The End of Everything 01:22:27 Next month's brew + See you next time!

Get in loser, we're going ghost hunting! Time to hang out with our friends and see if we can get to the bottom of this paranormal mystery. Also we meet existential nihilist cat?!? All that and more in today's episode. Sign up for the newsletter and get each episode and links straight to your inbox by visiting geeksandgrounds.com If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out for help. Visit takethis.org for a list of resources or for more immediate assistance (in the U.S.) call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7 confidential support to anyone in crisis or emotional distress. 00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds 5:36 The Pastry Case: Annapurna Games team resigns, Microsoft lays off 600+ people, new Miyazaki documentary out now, and more. 28:53 Night in the Woods - The Long Fall 01:09:39 See you next time!

Kick back and enjoy fall, because we have no responsibilities! We spend the next few days hanging out with Bea and Gregg, ignoring all responsibilities, and getting ready for the Harfest. Surely nothing could go wrong, right? Right?! Sign up for the newsletter and get each episode and links straight to your inbox by visiting geeksandgrounds.com If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out for help. Visit takethis.org for a list of resources or for more immediate assistance (in the U.S.) call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provides 24/7 confidential support to anyone in crisis or emotional distress.