EP: A Year of UFO 50 - SPECIAL - Developer Interview
Eggplant Presents: A Year of UFO 50 (encore feed)
Release Date: 12/15/2025
EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Waldorf’s Journey
Eggplant Presents: A Year of UFO 50 (encore feed)
We're joined by Liz Ryerson (Sounds from the Abyss) and Ben Esposito (Neon White) to discuss Waldorf’s Journey, the 21st game in the UFO 50 collection. "Waldorf didn't go looking for adventure. He was just trying to enjoy a nice nap..." Next week: Porgy Audio edited by Dylan Shumway Discussed in this episode: Terry’s Other Games – A collection of Terry Cavanagh’s smaller works Paralect Waldorf’s Journey Speedrun World Record by MACH Neon White Liz Ryerson’s Bandcamp Sounds from the Abyss mixes Great Art by Liz Ryerson GDC Experimental Game Workshop links: 2004–2022...
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Warptank
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We're joined by Adam Saltsman (Finji), Liz Ryerson (musician, writer, podcaster), and Bijan Stephen (Compulsion Games) to discuss Warptank, the 20th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Use your tank to regain control of the station and sever all ties to Capsule World!" Next week: Waldorf’s Journey Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: by Patrick Gill (Polygon) Great Art by Liz Ryerson GDC Experimental Game Workshop links: – Surviving Overland...
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Big Bell Race
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We're joined by Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Big Bell Race, the 19th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Do you have what it takes to become the Big Bell Race Champion?" Our show has been nominated for a 2024 Thinky Award in some great company! ... and if you should be moved to vote for us, that is between you and whatever higher power you recognize. Thanks to Thinky Games for the recognition. Next week: Warptank Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode:
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Golfaria
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We're joined by John Axon (Capybara Games) and Ben Wilson (Die Gute Fabrik) to discuss Golfaria, the 18th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Deep beneath the fairway, a golf ball awakens. Where did it come from? What is its purpose?" Next week: The Big Bell Race Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: on Bluesky (Ben’s crosswords) – Building a Better Bridge with Ben Wilson – Reinforcing Worldbuilding through Gameplay with Spoils
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Campanella
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We're joined by Carolyn Petit (Kotaku) and Russ Frushtick (Polygon) to discuss Campanella, the 17th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Fly the Campanella through five challenging worlds! And don't forget to stop for coffee!" Next week: Golfaria Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode:
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Camouflage
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We're joined by Adam Saltsman (Finji) and Izzy Kestrel (Funomena, No Goblin) to discuss Camouflage, the 16th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Blend in with your surroundings to evade predators and fulfill your destiny." Next week: Campanella Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed on this episode: (specific titles mentioned below) – Surviving Overland with Adam Saltsman on Bluesky on Bluesky
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Block Koala
Eggplant Presents: A Year of UFO 50 (encore feed)
We're joined by Patrick Traynor (Patrick’s Parabox) and Frank Lantz (Universal Paperclips, NYU Game Center) to discuss Block Koala, the 15th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Flamingus has stolen all the water! Solve puzzles to defeat him and save the park!" Next week: Camouflage Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: by increpare by Michael Brough (the Block Koala part) by Qrostar by Kory Heath by Kory Heath – Thinking Inside the Box with Patrick Traynor (Patrick’s Parabox) – Fighting Words with Everybody House Games (Babble Royale) – Good Times...
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Bushido Ball
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We're joined by Casey Yano (Mega Crit), Trent Kusters (League of Geeks), and Alfredo Barraza (Riot) to discuss Bushido Ball, the 14th game in the UFO 50 collection. "It’s the annual Bushido Ball tournament. Choose from 6 fighters and compete to win!" Next week: Block Koala
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - Mooncat
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We're joined by Bennett Foddy (Getting Over It), Kenny Sun (Mr. Sun's Hatbox), and Zach Aikman (Chuhai Labs) to discuss Mooncat, the 13th game in the UFO 50 collection. "Jump and dash through forests, caves and mountains, in search of the egg." Next week: Bushido Ball
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EP: A Year of UFO 50 - SPECIAL - Developer Interview
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We're joined by UFO 50 developers Derek Yu, Jon Perry, and Eirik Suhrke to discuss the first 12 (?) games in the collection.
info_outlineWe're joined by UFO 50 developers Derek Yu, Jon Perry, and Eirik Suhrke to discuss the first 12 (?) games in the collection.