Best Bucket List Board Games Podcasts (2025)

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Game Night Gets Nasty! We Talk About Nasty Ones and Stitched Up with Creator Rafflesia! 32:04

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17d ago32:04

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We’ve been doing a LOT of chatting here at the Bucket List Board Gamers, and this time we caught up with Rafflesia, the mind behind the delightfully devious Nasty Ones! Don’t let the title fool you—Rafflesia is anything but nasty! We discuss his brand-new game Stitched Up, chat about what it takes to create artwork that really stands out, and swap …

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The Bucket List Series - MORE 2 Player Games with Luke & Craig! 35:47

18d ago35:47

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It’s time for Episode 4 in our flagship Bucket List series - and this time, we’re diving into Two Player Games… that also shine at higher counts! Two-player games are a fundamental part of many people’s journey into gaming. But what happens when you want to bring more people to the table? In this episode, Craig and Luke explore games that are not o…

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From Board Games to Video Games... We Talk to Slopes Game Room on Collectibles & Kickscammers 1:14:15

1M ago1:14:15

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🎙️ We’ve got a bonus episode for you! This one was first recorded for our sister podcast The Bucket List Board Gamers—but it quickly became clear the conversation was heading deep into video game territory too. In the end, it turned into the perfect hybrid episode across both shows… so we just had to release it here as well! YouTube legend Dan “DJ …

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Crazy Kickstarters, Must-Have Collectibles, Video Games and More! We talk to Slopes Game Room! 1:13:38

1M ago1:13:38

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🎙️ We’re back with another interview episode—and this one’s a real treat! YouTube legend Dan “DJ Slope” Ibbertson (of Slope’s Game Room) joins Jay for a wide-ranging chat that dives deep into his passions: board games, video games, collectibles, and beyond. Expect stories from his hit Kickscammers series, candid thoughts on the gamer’s mindset, why…

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It's Super Mario Mania! We're Talking Wonder, 3D World, Odyssey, Galaxy and More! 1:26:18

2M ago1:26:18

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🎙️ Yes, we’re back to Mario again! 🍄✨ But this time… we’re not talking about one Mario game. Not two. Nope. We’re talking about SIX of the bloody things! In our quest to blitz the backlog (and because we’ve already ranted, raved, and reminisced about most of these before), we’re diving into... ⭐ Super Mario Wonder 🍄 Super Mario Bros. 3 🐱 Super Mari…

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The Bucket List Series - Two Player Games with Luke & Craig! 45:31

2M ago45:31

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We’re back with the third episode in our flagship “Bucket List” series — and this time, it’s all about Two Player Games! Not all games labeled "2+ players" deliver a great experience with just two at the table. Some feel like afterthoughts, with clunky variants or added admin that takes away from the fun. So in this episode, we’re cutting through t…

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Kickflips, Dice Rolls and Infuriating Nightmare Creatures - We talk Mario Party, Pikmin and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater! 1:19:53

3M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

What links Mario Party Superstars, Pikmin 4 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2? This episode, obviously! Yes, they have next to no link, but with the Switch 2 out recently, a new Mario Party update due soon and THPS 3 & 4 releasing in just a few days, we took the opportunity to get 3 games off the list! Plus we discuss what we've been playing with Aa…

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Let's Get Creative... and Definitely Not Sued - Little Big Planet, Roblox & The Sims! 1:23:40

3M ago1:23:40

1:23:40

Yes the Bucket List Gamers podcast is BACK after a month-long hiatus, and we're returning with a 4-Game bonanza centred around Creation! All the games we are looking at have an element of creation in there, from Little Big Planet to The Sims 4! We also talk a little bit about the price of games, The Switch 2, and Aaron & Jay tell us what they've be…

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Bigger, Better and Begging for More! UKGE 2025 Wrap Up! 1:15:47

3M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

In what felt like the blink of an eye, UKGE 2025 is in the history books! It's been a few weeks since the doors closed on the UK's biggest Tabletop Gaming Expo, but we're here to talk about what we loved, what we didn't love quite so much and what we're looking forward to in 2026! Craig heads up the discussion with Kay and Drew, and having recovere…

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Order Up! We Talk About Food Truck Race with Creator Gregory Alford! 34:59

4M ago34:59

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Yes it's convention season, but we've still had chance to record a few 'non-convention' episodes, and here's one of them! Jay sat down to talk with Gregory Alford about his upcoming game 'Food Truck Race', as well as the trials and tribulations of launching a game when there are global tariffs changing by the day! Described as 'Overcooked meets Cat…

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On a Quest for the Perfect Expo-erience! UKGE 2025 Preview! 47:51

5M ago47:51

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Can you believe it's almost time for UKGE again?! Yes in just a few short weeks gamers from all over the country, nay all over the WORLD, will be descending upon Birmingham for the biggest UK Board Gaming Convention of the year... and we'll be right there with them! In this episode Jay, Craig and Drew are joined by special guest Leon from Questiny …

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No Jobbers Here - Just Champions! We talk to Alex about Wrestling Game Get Over! 41:52

5M ago41:52

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Have you ever been playing a board game and suddenly thought 'Man, I'd love to lay the SmackDown on this Jabroni on the other side of the table'? (What?) Well, here's your perfect opportunity! (What?) 'Get Over' is as close to lacing up your boots, throwing on a pair of trunks and dishing out Stunners, Tombstones and People's Elbows as you're likel…

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Digging Into Minecraft! We talk about The Game... The Movie... Oh and The Switch 2! 1:25:03

5M ago1:25:03

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Us, jumping on a bandwagon? Never! We'd ALWAYS planned to take a look at Minecraft this week... honest! Yes, Minecraft, if you don't know what it is then I'm amazed you're even reading this at the moment to be honest. The game needs no explanation, but does it deserve to be on the Bucket List? We'll decide! Plus we discuss the movie that coincident…

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Building the Perfect 90's Computer AND Kickstarter Campaign - We Discuss Computer Junkyard with Dream Egg Games! 1:18:14

6M ago1:18:14

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In this episode Jay speaks to Allan Pincus of Dream Egg Games, about Computer Junkyard; The Best Computer Game NOT Played on a Computer! Allan shares his story, from coming up with an idea almost 20 years ago, to bringing it to fruition with a very successful Kickstarter campaign! There is also some fantastic advice for people considering creating …

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It's Ape Vs. Wait... What the hell is Rayman Anyway?! Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze and Rayman Legends! 1:13:16

6M ago1:13:16

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This episode we're looking at one of the best and one of the worst from two separate franchises, as we cast our gaze over Rayman Legends and Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze! Plus we talk about 'Thank Goodness You're Here', what's (relatively) new on Gamepass and PS Plus, and in an as-yet-unnamed feature we discuss what we've been playing this w…

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Breathing New Life into Breath of the Wild - We're joined by Trevor from Birdworks! 1:09:29

7M ago1:09:29

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We're back with a bang as this episode we look at arguably one of the greatest games ever made in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! But we're not alone! To look at a game of such epic magnitude (and to provide an alternative opinion to 'weapon degradation is bad') we've brought in a Guest! Trevor from Birdworks, creator of Governor of the We…

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Spinning the Spokes - We Discuss AI in Gaming with Mark Stockton- Pitt! 45:26

7M ago45:26

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AI Art. A controversial subject in any walk of life, but especially relevant in the Board Gaming industry at the moment, as the debate rages on over whether it should be OK to release a game using art generated by AI. We chat to Mark Stockton-Pitt of Radical 8 Games, who was recently accused of using AI art when every single piece of artwork in Spo…

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Aire We Go Yet Again! Airecon X Preview with Founder Mark Cooke! 40:13

8M ago40:13

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It's time for us to talk Airecon again, and for the second year running we've managed to secure the services of the legendary Mark Cooke to tell us all about AIRECON X We find out what's staying the same, what's changing, what huge events and guests will be appearing and, as always, whether we'll still be able to get some delicious poutine and hand…

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Going Mobile! Angry Birds, Crossy Road, Plants Vs Zombies & Subway Surfers! 1:09:30

8M ago1:09:30

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Why did the chicken cross the road? To listen to this awesome episode of the Bucket List Gamers Podcast, of course. Sorry, we immediately feel bad for writing that... but this IS a decent episode, if we do say so ourselves. We're looking at FOUR different mobile games this time, of varying degrees of quality, plus we talk a bit about the Switch 2 A…

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Not Your Average Lending Library! - We Talk to Mill from Dissent Games 38:18

8M ago38:18

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A belated Happy New Year to everyone! We're back, and we're kicking off 2025 with an interview, having been joined by the lovely Mill from Dissent Games! We actually recorded this episode back in September of 2024, but we've been waiting for the right time to share it with you... and that time is now! We discuss the representation of women in Board…

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The 2nd Annual Bucket List Gamers Awards - 2024 1:30:32

9M ago1:30:32

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Happy New Year Bucket List-ners, and welcome to the 2nd Annual Bucket List Gamers Awards! We've taken the same categories from last year's Christmas extravaganza and made our Awards show a New Year special! It's bigger, it's better, it's not QUITE as long, and unlike last year both Jay and Eddie recorded using decent quality microphones, so even th…

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A Board Gaming Merry Christmas! We Talk Favourites from 2024! 1:12:49

9M ago1:12:49

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Ho Ho Ho and Merry Christmas everyone! What have the Bucket List Board Gamers got in their sack for you this year? Well, if you asked Nick, I'm sure you'd get a different answer, but what we ACTUALLY have for you is a bumper Christmas Special episode! Join Jay, Kay, Craig and Andy as they discuss the best games they've played in 2024! Turn on the C…

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It's Christmas 2024! We Discuss Christmas Themed Games and Add-Ons! 45:29

10M ago45:29

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Merry Christmas everyone! 'Tis the season to be merry and treat yourselves, so this week we've given ourselves a week away from the list and instead we're talking about games with a Christmas theme, or a Christmas element... it's all quite vague but I think it's become apparent over the past year and a half that we wouldn't have it any other way! W…

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Super Bomberman R... Mind Blowing or Damp Squib? 58:41

10M ago58:41

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It might be our most 'EXPLOSIVE' episode yet as we take a look at Super Bomberman R! Does it set off Jay's already short fuse, or do we think it's 'the bomb'? One thing's for sure, it can't be as bad as Bomberman: Act Zero. We also discuss some of the nominees for this years Game Awards and accidentally reveal how we completely missed the mark with…

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Who Remastered it Better? Crash N.Sane Trilogy Vs. Spyro Reignited Trilogy! 1:21:02

10M ago1:21:02

1:21:02

We're crashing back into a regular schedule by taking a look at two stone-cold Playstation classics, remastered for a new generation! Yes, in this episode we're revisiting Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, but specifically their respective Trilogy remasters! Do you prefer the slightly unhinged bandicoot, or the plucky young purple dragon? We discuss our f…

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Draw, Draw & Draw Some More! Interview with Gerardo Priore from Beyond Words Games 38:12

10M ago38:12

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Yes we're back with another interview episode, and this time we're talking to Gerardo from Beyond Words Games about his induction title... The Strange Forgeries Of Mr. S.C.Rheber! We discuss the game, the inspiration, the origins of induction games, and quite pertinently, the role that reviewers and influencers play in the launch of a board game. A…

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Let's Pokemon GO! The Deadly Pokemon AR Phenomenon! Plus Pokemon Yellow! 1:10:44

11M ago1:10:44

1:10:44

We're back to Pokemon again as we look at a selection of games from the famous Nintendo franchise! Is Pokemon Yellow just a shameless cash in? Does it differ from Red and Blue? Is Pokemon Go worse than having a job? Why did people walk into a lake en-masse? Find out the answers to all these questions and more. Plus we have Milking It, and some upda…

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Halloween Hangover: The Greatest Halloween Horror of All... The Remake! 1:08:44

11M ago1:08:44

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oOOOOoooOOoo! It's our second Halloween and that means another spooky-scary-special! Yes, we're fashionably late this year thanks to some technical issues when putting the episode together, but hopefully you're all still in the mood for a creepy video game or two! No games from the list this time, just discussions about horrifying Remakes, overpric…

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Even More Spooky Scary Games to Play at Halloween! 51:01

11M ago51:01

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Yes it's Spooky Season once again (sorry Craig!) and we're back with another 6 games to keep you on the edge of your seat this Halloween. From games that are scarily hard to get hold of, to solo offerings to enjoy as you hide from sweet-hungry children roaming the streets, we've got you covered in this years Halloween Special. We're serving up noth…

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DLC - Best of the Worst 46:04

11M ago46:04

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Because we know you love a good rant, this episode we're looking at the worst games we've ever paid cold, hard cash for. The beeping machine went into overdrive on this one, with a whopping 44 beeps! However if you want to hear it in it's (almost) completely uncensored form, you can head to www.patreon.com/bucketlistgamers and subscribe to any tier…

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Five in One! We Look at FIFA, Fall Guys, Football Manager, Hello Neighbour & Just Dance! 1:24:35

11M ago1:24:35

1:24:35

That's right, this bumper episode sees us look at FIVE games! Why? Because we didn't think we had much to say about them. As it transpires, we did... and that's why this episode is almost an hour and a half long! BUT even though the games might be fodder, the episode isn't! Whether it's churning out the same thing every year, making something more …

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The Bucket List Series - More Entry Level Games with Dan, Matt & Craig 33:24

11M ago33:24

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The second in our flagship 'Bucket List' Series, this episode Craig, Dan and Matt pitch some more Entry Level or 'Beginner' games that they think are best placed to entice people into the hobby of board gaming, with Luke acting as judge and jury (but hopefully not executioner!) Whether it be alluring visuals, tasty tactility or an effortless teach,…

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Interviews Special - We Talk to Tossit, Hexor & Huff No More! 56:16

12M ago56:16

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This episode we have a TRIPLE header of interviews, as Jay speaks to Tossit, Hexor and Huff No More! They discuss everything from where their respective games ideas came from, what stage of development they are in, what got them into gaming in the first place and what the plans are going forward. Enjoy! **Important Information** TOSSIT You can find…

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The First (and potentially last) BLBG Quiz featuring Huff No More and Molinarius Games! 45:07

12M ago45:07

45:07

Everybody loves a good quiz, don't they? Well, here is our first (and maybe even last) attempt at one, as Quizmaster Craig hosts a knock-down, drag-out brawl pitting Podcasters Vs. Publishers! Who will reign supreme after 4 rounds of devilish deduction? Find out now! Thank you to from Mike from Huff No More and Lee from Molinarius Games, please che…

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We Gotta Believe... PaRappa the Rapper is a Fever Dream! 1:06:13

12M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

On this episode of the Bucket List Gamers we're once again addressing childhood trauma, as we discuss 1996's PS1 'classic' PaRappa the Rapper. Touted as the first true rhythm game, PaRappa the Rapper sees a paper thin dog rap his way through five gruelling levels in order to impress a sentient Sunflower called Sunny Funny. Believe us when we tell y…

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The Dragon is Defeated! Now it's Time to Split the Hoard! - Interview with Marc Kenobi 40:30

1y ago40:30

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The Dragon has been slain, and underneath its lifeless corpse lies a mountain of riches the likes of which you have never seen. You shoot a glance to the other members of your party, each person covetously scanning the pile of goodies with envious eyes... then you dive in to claim what is yours! Split the Hoard is a game that plays out in those mom…

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Welcome to the House of Hades, and Thanks for Dying! 1:12:53

1y ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Damn you to Hades! Prior to September of 2020 that would have been a worrying phrase to hear, but now I don't think we'd mind it! Yes, this episode we are talking about SuperGiant Games Hades (and also Hades 2 quite a lot, actually!) Described on Steam as 'a god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler' (so that settles the lite/like debate) players take on…

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Heroes in a Half Shell! We Play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles... Shredder's Revenge! 1:11:07

1y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Cowabunga Dudes! This episode we've grabbed our Bo Staffs, Sai's and Nunchakus, donned our favourite colour masks and dived head-first into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; Shredder's Revenge! Is Shredder's Revenge the perfect homage to the TMNT arcade games of old, or is it a shameless, cheap cash-in looking to rake in money based purely on nostalgia…

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The Bucket List Series - Entry Level Games with Luke, Craig & Jay 43:07

1y ago43:07

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We thought it was about time we addressed the elephant in the room, and made sense of why we are called the Bucket List Board Gamers! The first in what we hope to be a long-running series, this episode Luke, Craig and Jay discuss their picks for Entry Level or 'Beginner' games that they think are best placed to entice people into the hobby of board…

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How to Bottle Fame, Brew Glory and Even Put a Stopper in Death... in Hogwarts Legacy! 1:06:27

1y ago1:06:27

1:06:27

That's right, in this episode we'll teach you how to do... precisely none of those things! We will discuss the 2023 smash hit Hogwarts Legacy though, as well as more 'Milking It', and review of a film we haven't even seen (and have no intention of doing so.) Plus a few of the usual tangents and technical difficulties thrown in for good measure... i…

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Going for Gold with Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games and Wii Sports! 1:11:40

1y ago1:11:40

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This episode we bring back memories of the Paris Olympic Games by discussing Mario & Sonic's various adventures at the world's most prestigious sporting event! Oh, and the gaming phenomenon that is Wii Sports. THE two most iconic gaming mascots of all time finally brought together in a single title... and it's a button mashing Olympic crossover? Wa…

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Previews, Prototypes and Playtests... Oh My! 1:13:25

1y ago1:13:25

1:13:25

This episode we've got our grubby little hands on not one, not two, not three but FOUR games that are yet to hit the market, and we're going to talk about them! We have played Risible Games 'A Cure for What Ails You', Schnarf Games 'Survive Alive', No Drinks on the Table's 'Divide & Conker' and Tablescope's 'Light Speed Arena'! Plus we're joined by…

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When in Stardew Valley... Watch Out for the Animal Crossing! 1:08:47

1y ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Grab your shovels and your watering cans! This episode we are discussing two life simulators that approach the genre from very different angles, in Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley! Animal Crossing is the quintessential cutesy Nintendo time-sink, where you wile away the hours catching bugs, fishing, gardening, decorating and paying off crippling …

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Your Last Guardian(s) Against Mediocre Games! 1:08:44

1y ago1:08:44

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This episode we dig into the history of The Last Guardian! First announced in 2009, with work having started in 2007, it took NINE whole years and a whole change in console generation for Trico and The Boy's story to come to fruition. Did the delay make for a much-improved experience, or did Team ICO end up with a case of the 'Duke Nukems'? Listen …

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Is Sonic Generations a Force to Be Reckoned With? And How Does Real-Life Quiddich Work, Anyway? 1:11:19

1y ago1:11:19

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This episode we take a look at not one, not two... but THREE Sonic games from the new list, in the form of Sonic 1, Sonic Generations and Sonic Forces! Is Sonic Forces as BAD as everyone says it is? Is Sonic Generations as GOOD as people claim? There's only one way to find out... well, there's probably quite a few ways to find out, but you can just…

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More Hot Takes! Come and Get Your Even Hotter Takes! 37:20

1y ago37:20

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They're Hot... They're... not *SO* fresh as we originally recorded this episode in 2023, but they are by all means still very relevant! Join Luke, Craig and Dan once again as they get some more board gaming gripes off their chest, taking us into Hot Takeception with Hot Takes inside Hot Takes... Inside Hot Takes! If you haven't listened to our prev…

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Meow You're Talking! We Chat to Raybox Games about The Cats of Mont Saint Michel! 34:36

1y ago34:36

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This episode we speak with Marco Pecota from Raybox Games about The Cats of Mont Saint Michel, a miniatures solo/co-operative campaign game using the Unknown Paths system. Marco tells us about the new game, his past in the board game industry, how things have changed when it comes to publishing games and a whole lot more in between. Fans of 'Escape…

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DLC - We're Going Rogue... Like! Or is it Rogue... Lite? 52:49

1y ago52:49

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It's the first DLC Episode of the new series! Teased in the previous episode, and inspired by our love for Dave the Diver, we discuss Roguelikes and Roguelites... although we're still not 100% on the difference. A new list episode is coming soon, but for now treat yourself to some of Bancho's primest Sushi and enjoy! **This was initially a Patreon …

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Will We Fold Under the Pressure? Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door 1:03:49

1y ago1:03:49

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We're back with episode 2 (NOT Episode 1) of the new Season of Bucket List Gamers. This time we're talking about Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door for Nintendo Gamecube, and it's recent remaster on the Nintendo Switch. Battle your way through the eponymous Thousand Year Door in this RPG-Lite classic starring everyone's favourite chubby Italian pl…

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No Imposters Here! We're Back with Among Us and Another Nintendo Direct! 1:18:22

1+ y ago1:18:22

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That's right, we're back with Season 2! After a short hiatus to recharge the batteries (and focus a little on our sister podcast The Bucket List Board Gamers) we have returned with a NEW book, a new focus... some might say a new purpose in life! This time we are looking at The Best. The Greatest. The Most Awesome, and we've kicked off with one that…