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

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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Latest Episodes

We're joined by Tonda Ros (Blue Prince) and doseone (Enter the Gungeon) to discuss Rakshasa, the 38th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"Even death won't stop Jangi from avenging the destruction of his village by demons!"

Next week: Star Waspir

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We're joined by Scott Anderson (Unity), Carolyn Petit (Kotaku), Xanagear (youtube.com/xanagear), and Glove (UFO 50 Historian/ska podcaster) to discuss Valbrace, the 37th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"No knight has ever survived the journey into G... more

We're joined by Scott Anderson (Unity), Alfredo Barraza (Riot Games), and Alex Jaffe (Riot Games) to discuss Hyper Contender, the 36th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"The daring, desperate, and indebted fight for money in the pits of Phogon."

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We're joined by Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), Russ Frushtick (The Besties), and Xanagear (youtube.com/xanagear) to discuss Campanella 2, the 35th game in the UFO 50 collection.

"Pilot's gone missing on a giant space station and his sis... more

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Recent Guests

Carolyn Petit
Veteran games journalist, critic and editor
Various outlets (GameSpot, Kotaku, etc.)
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Valbrace
Alex Jaffe
First-time guest, game designer
Riot Games
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Hyper Contender
Rob Doven
Sleep Deprived, game designer
Independent
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Hyper Contender
Liz Ryerson
Composer and writer, co-founder of GameWorkers Unite, host of Experimental Game Showcase at GDC
Self-identified as game creator and commentator
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Campanella 2
Russ Frushtick
Co-founder of polygon.com; host of The Besties
The Besties / Polygon
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Campanella 2
Izzy Kestrel
Game designer, returning guest on UFO 50 episodes
Unknown studio/independent
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Overbold
John Axon
Guest, multiplayer/discord moderator on UFO 50 discussions
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Overbold
Rob Dubbin
Guest joining from Berlin, AMAize Festival participant
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Overbold
Shawn Alexander Allen
Guest, indie studio founder (New Challenger)
New Challenger
Episode: EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Fist Hell

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.

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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Caramel Caramel
Q: What makes Caramel Caramel unique among shmups?
Its camera-based mechanic, integrated scoring via photos, non-traditional power-ups, and the prologue/tutorial approach create a distinct risk-reward and memorization loop that sets it apart from typical shooters.
EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Caramel Caramel
Q: How do the hosts feel about UFO 50 overall and Caramel Caramel specifically?
They acknowledge the game's brutal difficulty but appreciate its design depth, camera mechanic, and its place within UFO 50, with some guests praising the learning curve and others feeling the challenge is overly punishing.
EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Campanella 2
Q: What makes Campanella 2 stand out among UFO 50 games?
The panel highlights its ambitious scope, hybrid design, branching worlds, and the way it pushes toward a sci-fi roguelike aesthetic while retaining the quirky, text-dense charm of the UFO 50 series.
EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Fist Hell
Q: What do you think makes Fist Hell feel distinct within UFO 50?
The group consistently highlights its brisk speed, accessible two-player co-op, and a surprisingly deep, albeit tight, moveset and level design that rewards mastery without overstaying its welcome.
EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Rail Heist
Q: How does the multiplayer mode alter the experience compared to single-player?
Multiplayer introduces a social dynamic where both sides leverage the same action set but with different goals and tempos, creating back-and-forth tension and moments of dramatic failure or surprising success that are less predictable than single-player.

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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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