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Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games
UFO 50
Game Design
Indie Games
Warptank
Block Koala
Mortol
Bushido Ball
Velgress
Avianos
Strategy Games
Game Development
Sokoban
Barbuta
Magic Garden
Spelunky
Video Game Design
Planet Zoldath
Mooncat
Video Game Development
Local Multiplayer Games

A full, weekly re-airing of Eggplant: The Secret Lives of Games podcast's A Year of UFO 50 series - a weekly bookclub packed with incredible guests, examining all 50 games (and beyond) in UFO 50.

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We're joined by Stephanie Boluk (UC Davis), Patrick LeMieux (UC Davis), and Gab Koenig (Tux and Fanny) to discuss Rock On! Island, the 30th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"Rally your cavemen and defend your cave from waves of attacking dinosaurs." more

We're joined by guest hosts Adam Saltsman (Finji), Trent Kusters (League of Geeks), and Teddy Dief (We Are OFK) to discuss Vainger, the 29th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"The Vainger returns to Io and finds itself betrayed. The enemy must be foun... more

We're joined by guest hosts Xalavier Nelson Jr. (I Am Your Beast) and Bennett Foddy (Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy) to discuss Rail Heist, the 28th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"The most infamous train robbers in the west pull off a series o... more

We're joined by guest hosts Kayin (I Wanna Be The Guy), Jay Ma (Into the Breach), and droqen (Starseed Pilgrim) to discuss Divers, the 27th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"Control Dylan, Orlok, and Thyme as they explore the watery depths"

Next we... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Saltsman
Game designer and studio co-founder of Finji
Finji
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Warptank
Liz Ryerson
Game developer, musician, and writer
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Warptank
Bijan Stephen
Writer at Compulsion Games
Compulsion Games
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Warptank
Patrick Traynor
Game designer known for Patrick's Parabox
Independent
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Block Koala
Trent Kusters
Co-founder of League of Geeks, creators of Armello and Solium Infernum.
League of Geeks
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bushido Ball
Casey Yano
Co-founder of Megacrit Games, known for Slay the Spire.
Megacrit Games
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bushido Ball
Kenny Sun
Game developer known for Mr. Sun's Hat Box
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mooncat
Bennett Foddy
Creator of games like Getting Over It and QWOP, currently working on Baby Steps
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mooncat
Zach Aikman
Tech Director at Chuhai Labs
Chuhai Labs
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Avianos

Hosts

Doug Wilson
Co-host known for in-depth discussions on game design and indie projects.
Rob Dubbin
Co-host with background in game development and industry commentary.
Nick Sutner
Co-host with extensive involvement in UFO 50 coverage and community discussions.
Andy Nealon
Co-host with role in discussion and guest appearances; frequent collaborator across UFO 50 episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#61
Australia/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#85
Chile/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#250
Chile/Leisure

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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Warptank
Q: What were the game mechanics of Warptank?
Warptank is an action puzzle game where players control a tank that can only shoot straight up and fly in a straight line from where it was.
EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Ninpek
Q: Adam, I'm curious, like both how you've been feeling about UFO 50, but why NINPEC? Like why guest for this episode in particular?
I've been playing through UFO 50 and just had a lot of fun with Ninpek.
EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Barbuta
Q: What made you come back to Barbuta after your initial skepticism?
I was impressed with the variety and depth of the secrets, and how someone who cares about these games crafted it.

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This weekly show curates a focused discussion around a specific indie game collection, inviting designers, developers, journalists, and other creators to unpack how each title's mechanics, art direction, and player experiences come together. Across episodes, conversations weave together design principles, nostalgia for classic games, and the realities of indie development, often highlighting unique control schemes, puzzle dynamics, and the social aspects of game communities. A standout pattern is the blend of technical analysis with playful banter and personal anecdotes, producing an accessible yet thoughtful resource for listeners who care about game design, indie culture, and the craft behind UFO 50's diverse lineup.

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