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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

An important update from us! Thank you for listening, for sharing our show, for celebrating games with us, and for all your positivity over the years 🩷💚

“Hey friends! Last week, we released our 100th episode of Underplayed and celebrated the biggest milestone in our show’s history. We reflected back on 100 episodes with our favorite experiences and all the special indie game moments that will stay with us forever. Thank you to all of you who have listened and reached out with congratulatory messages. It means so much to us.”

“At the top of the 100th episode, we also made an announcement that episode 100 would be our last episode indefinitely. Producing our show has put a strain on our free time and other duties, so we’ve decided to end Underplayed for the time being. We’re not completely closing the book on possibly producing more seasons in the future, but for now, this will be all the podcasting content you can expect from Underplayed.”

“Moments like this are hard and require a lot of honesty and courage, especially around endeavors we consider to be among the most rewarding opportunities of our lives. As fun and fulfilling as Underplayed has been to create, after much discussion and thought, we both came to the conclusion that this decision will greatly benefit our wellbeing and allow us to focus more on our time management, health, and family.”

“We still love indie games and we’ll keep playing them for many years to come. It’s been so rewarding to share them with you, learn about them from you, and celebrate them together. Whatever we do next, whether it’s finding time to hang around online or exploring another creative project, we hope to see you there. We love you.

- Bo_Po & DiscoCola”

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

We’ve reached a huge milestone: our 100th episode is now available! In this special edition of Underplayed, we reflect on our favorite indie games of all time and count down our picks in multiple enticing categories never discussed before! Hear it now on all podcasting platforms! Links below ⬇️

A “new episode” graphic featuring key art from dozens of indie games and the text, “The 100th Episode Spectacular!”

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Another run, for old times’ sake. From Journey, reviewed on episode 98 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Journey featuring a cloaked wayfarer looking off into the distance in the desert

A screenshot from Journey featuring a wide angle of a wayfarer surfing on sand through a sunset environment

A screenshot from Journey featuring six white cloaked figures standing in a line

A screenshot from Journey featuring two wayfarers crossing over into the light together

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Say hi to our guest @chipdip.bsky.social, a co-host of @preorderbonus.bsky.social, writer for @somanygames.co.uk, and Twitch streamer! In our latest episode, we discuss his work and gaming tastes. Then, we review the indie game he chose for us to play: Journey! Hear it now on all podcast apps!

A “special guest” graphic showing a picture of Jacob Price and the text “Jacob Price”. He is surrounded by logos for The Pre-Order Bonus and So Many Games, along with pixelated versions of a tree, clouds, a guitar, a book, and a ring

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Our 98th episode of Underplayed is here! We’re reviewing Journey from @thatgamecompany.com alongside our guest @chipdip.bsky.social! We also have reviews of games from @mooneyestudios.com and a collective of international developers! Listen now! Links below ⬇️

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Still a sentimental journey all these years later. From Flower, reviewed on episode 97 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Flower featuring flower petals blowing in the wind above a grassy field

A screenshot from Flower featuring flower petals blowing in the wind against an orange sunset

A screenshot from Flower featuring monkey bars coming to life with color in a grassy field

A screenshot from Flower featuring a very tall pink tree standing above a bright cityscape

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Big cat gotta hunt, big cat gotta eat. From Copycat, reviewed on episode 97 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Copycat featuring a black cat eyeing a plate of food as a nature documentary plays in the background

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We love Coco. From ILA: A Frosty Glide, reviewed on episode 97 of our podcast!

A collage of screenshots from ILA: A Frosty Glide featuring a girl and her black cat in moments of happiness and sadness

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Say hi to our guest @floramerigold.bsky.social, whom you can find at @epiloguegaming.bsky.social and @leftbehindgameclub.bsky.social! In our latest episode, we discuss Flora’s work and gaming tastes. Then, we review the indie game she chose for us: Flower! Hear it now on all the podcast apps!

A “special guest” graphic featuring a photo of Flora Merigold with the text “Flora Merigold” underneath. Flora is accompanied by graphics depicting the Epilogue Gaming and Left Behind Game Club logos as well as flowers, a drum kit, and a guitar

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Our 97th episode of Underplayed is here! We’re reviewing Flower from @thatgamecompany.com alongside our guest @floramerigold.bsky.social! We also have reviews of games from @magicrainstudios.bsky.social and Spoonful of Wonder! Available now! Links below ⬇️

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Animal friends make everything better. From SLUDGE LIFE 2, reviewed on episode 96 of our podcast!

A screenshot from SLUDGE LIFE 2 featuring a brown dog about to eat a long hot dog

A screenshot from SLUDGE LIFE 2 featuring a black and white cat in the foreground and a few cats and a human sitting on a bed in the background

A screenshot from SLUDGE LIFE 2 featuring a brown dog and three people sitting on or by a sofa

A screenshot from SLUDGE LIFE 2 featuring a frog man riding on a large black and white cat

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

With your shadow, you’re never alone. From Shady Part of Me, reviewed on episode 96 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Shady Part of Me featuring stacks of blocks, a girl standing in the foreground, and her shadow looming in the back against the wall

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Our 96th episode of Underplayed is here! We’re reviewing Don’t Starve Together from @kleientertainment.bsky.social, along with other games from Douze Dixièmes and @terriv.bsky.social & @doseone.bsky.social! Available on podcast apps! Links below ⬇️

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Beebz is back, baby! From Demon Tides, reviewed on episode 95 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Demon Tides featuring a young demon girl taking a selfie with an ocean environment in the background

A screenshot from Demon Tides featuring a young demon girl taking a selfie with a jester in the background

A screenshot from Demon Tides featuring a young demon girl taking a selfie with a large bird/frog-like creature in the background

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

A bonus episode of Underplayed is here, featuring coverage of many indie games from PAX East 2026! Hear interviews with developers behind Croak, Memoria Wake, We Were Here Tomorrow, Paranormal Activity: Threshold, and Crystalmancers, plus thoughts on plenty of other upcoming titles! Links below ⬇️

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Our 95th episode of Underplayed is here! We’re reviewing Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly from @togeproductions.bsky.social alongside our guest Jenny Olander of KZUM’s Lavender Hill! We also have reviews of games from @kinmoku.bsky.social and @fabraz.bsky.social! Listen now! Links below⬇️

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Stay a while and listen ☕️ From Coffee Talk, reviewed on episode 94 of our podcast!

A collage of 9 characters sitting in a cafe from the game Coffee Talk

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

A body, a creature, a collection of bones, a friend, a partner, a wet, warm heart. From Birth, reviewed on episode 94 of our podcast!

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

A coworker once told us… From Enjoy the Diner, reviewed on episode 94 of our podcast!

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Say hi to our guest Jenny Olander of Lavender Hill, an LGBTQIA+ news, views, and interviews program! In our latest episode, we discuss her experience with Lavender Hill and taste in games. Then, we review the indie game she chose for us to play: Coffee Talk! Hear it now on all the podcast apps!

A “Special Guest” graphic featuring a photo of Jenny Olander surrounded by images depicting KZUM, Progressive Victory, Outer Wilds, & Celeste

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Our 94th episode of Underplayed is here! We’re reviewing Coffee Talk from @togeproductions.bsky.social alongside our guest Jenny Olander of KZUM’s Lavender Hill! We also have reviews of games from Studio Dragonet and Madison Karrh! Listen on podcast apps now! Links below ⬇️

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Each storybook brings something new! From Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, reviewed on episode 93 of our podcast!

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Little Hop, big adventure! From Big Hops, reviewed on episode 93 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Big Hops featuring a frog boy holding up a caterpillar

A screenshot from Big Hops featuring a frog boy holding a meditation pose

A screenshot from Big Hops featuring a frog boy leaping into the air amid a purple forest and ruin environment

A screenshot from Big Hops featuring a frog boy grabbing a purple drip blob amid a yellow environment

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Look at all the friend-shaped creatures. From Windswept, reviewed on episode 93 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Windswept featuring a cloudy environment with a mallard sitting next to a larger moth-looking creature

A screenshot from Windswept featuring a turtle and a mallard on the back of a larger reptile on an icy platform

A screenshot from Windswept featuring a turtle riding on the back of a dolphin underwater

A screenshot from Windswept featuring a mallard being held up by a squid with a mustache and top hat while a scary-looking creature looks at them on the other side

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Our 93rd episode of Underplayed is here! We’re reviewing Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair from @playtonicgames.com, along with other games from @weatherfell.bsky.social and @luckshotgames.com! Listen on podcast apps now! Links below ⬇️

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Oh, the insects you’ll meet! From Hollow Knight: Silksong, reviewed on episode 92 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Hollow Knight: Silksong featuring the main character Hornet sparring against a dark-colored bug with a sharp weapon

A screenshot from Hollow Knight: Silksong featuring Hornet looking up at a green Druid bug in a mossy area

A screenshot from Hollow Knight: Silksong featuring Hornet looking at a green prince, who is looking down at the remains of someone

A screenshot from Hollow Knight: Silksong featuring the main character Hornet surrounded by lots of fleas

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

If you miss, no wishes will come true. It’s really not that bad, right? From Many Nights a Whisper, reviewed on episode 92 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Many Nights a Whisper featuring someone launching a fireball into the sky toward a massive chalice

A screenshot from Many Nights a Whisper featuring a mentor talking to their mentee

A screenshot from Many Nights a Whisper featuring a wide shot of a dreamer kneeling before a stone statue amid candlelight at night

A screenshot from Many Nights a Whisper featuring a dreamer prepared for a ceremony with lit torches behind them

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Heart Machine sure loves their existential dread lingering on the horizon. From Possessor(s), reviewed on episode 92 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Possessor(s) featuring a tall burning shape in the distance of a dark, dilapidated city environment

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Say hi to our guest @tftblpod.bsky.social, an avid gamer and the host of Tales from the Backlog! In our latest episode, we discuss Dave’s podcast and gaming tastes. Then, we review the indie game he chose for us to play: Hollow Knight: Silksong! Hear it now on all the podcast apps!

A “Special Guest” graphic featuring a picture of Dave Jackson holding a dog, the key art for his shows Tales from the Backlog and A Top 3 Podcast, a Sega Game Gear, a Snorlax, and a warrior from Dark Souls

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Our 92nd episode of Underplayed is here! We’re reviewing Hollow Knight: Silksong from @teamcherry.bsky.social with our guest @tftblpod.bsky.social! Plus reviews of games from @heartmachine.bsky.social, @deconstructeam.bsky.social, and @selkieharbour.com! Listen on podcast apps now! Links below ⬇️

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The Virus Army doesn’t stand a chance! From Gravity Circuit, reviewed on episode 91 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Gravity Circuit featuring a closeup of an orange robot warrior

A screenshot from Gravity Circuit featuring a boss room with 6 green platforms, a purple robot boss, and an orange hero character

A screenshot from Gravity Circuit featuring a boss room with a blue boss striking a pose on a stage with spotlights shining on it and an orange hero robot standing below

A screenshot from Gravity Circuit featuring several colorful robots standing on a cliff at night next to a crater with stars above in the sky

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Getting fanciful in the favela. From Papo & Yo, reviewed on episode 91 of our podcast!

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We recognize this from somewhere. From Protodroid DeLTA, reviewed on episode 91 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Protodroid DeLTA featuring a character wearing the “Type-LA1” armor from a selection screen

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Our 91st episode of Underplayed is here! We’re reviewing Gravity Circuit from @domesticatedantgames.com, along with other games from Adam Kareem and Minority Media! Listen on podcast apps now! Links below ⬇️

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Our banner is long, but our journey is longer. From The Banner Saga, reviewed on episode 90 of our podcast!

A screenshot from The Banner Saga featuring a father and daughter hiding behind a tree as a stone enemy walks by in the background

A screenshot from The Banner Saga featuring a horned giant with white hair and a snowy landscape in the background

A screenshot from The Banner Saga featuring a wide shot of a snowy mountain with a caravan traversing the top of it

A screenshot from The Banner Saga featuring a caravan approaching stairs built into a mountainside

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The life of a drifter is far from simple. From The Drifter, reviewed on episode 90 of our podcast!

A screenshot from The Drifter featuring a man drowning among several floating corpses

A screenshot from The Drifter featuring a man climbing onto a rooftop as two monsters stare down at him

A screenshot from The Drifter featuring three men standing beside a train outside a barbed-wire fence

A screenshot from The Drifter featuring a man staring at a curtain in a dark room with three green orbs glowing behind it

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

You know it, we know it: it’s boss time. From Habroxia, reviewed on episode 90 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Habroxia featuring a small ship encountering a bigger ship named Vidar

A screenshot from Habroxia featuring a small ship encountering a bigger ship named Urd

A screenshot from Habroxia featuring a small ship encountering a bigger ship named Sindri

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Our 90th episode of Underplayed is here! We’re reviewing The Banner Saga from @stoicstudio.com, along with a few games from Lillymo Games and Powerhoof! Listen on all podcast platforms, such as: Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5aSI...

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Stay a while, you’ll be better for it. From Wanderstop, reviewed on episode 89 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Wanderstop featuring Alta and Boro standing outside, with Boro holding Alta’s sword

A screenshot from Wanderstop featuring a gazebo with pink moss hanging from it

A screenshot from Wanderstop featuring Alta sitting on a bench drinking tea amid a gray landscape

A screenshot from Wanderstop featuring a wide shot of Alta and Boro sitting among the trees with the sun peeking out over the top

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

A wheely wonderful world. From Wheel World, reviewed on episode 89 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Wheel World featuring a woman riding on a bike with a landscape of trees and water in the background

A screenshot from Wheel World featuring a walled city

A screenshot from Wheel World featuring two cartoonish cyclists from a front angle

A screenshot from Wheel World featuring a cyclist soaring in the sky with their bike

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The scenery of the season. From Season: A Letter to the Future, reviewed on episode 89 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Season: A Letter to the Future featuring two characters looking at a green landscape with a purple sky in the background

A screenshot from Season: A Letter to the Future featuring a slop leading down next to a cliff face with a sunset in the distance

A screenshot from Season: A Letter to the Future featuring a character on a bench looking out at a wide view of a bay

A screenshot from Season: A Letter to the Future featuring a bench and a bike on a stone platform situated below small waterfalls

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Say hi to our guest @nehapolitan.bsky.social, a freelance composer and sound designer for games such as Venba, Eternights, and All Will Rise! In our latest episode, we discuss Neha’s body of work and review the indie game she chose for us to play: Wanderstop! Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

A new season begins! We’re reviewing Wanderstop from @ivyroadgames.bsky.social alongside our guest @nehapolitan.bsky.social! We also have reviews of games from @scavstudio.bsky.social and @messhof.bsky.social! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1U4H...

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Catch each of our Season 9 episodes LIVE with us! Each one will hit podcast platforms every other Tuesday, but you can listen to early premieres and chat with us on Mondays at Twitch.tv/underplayedp...!

A “Season 9 Premiere Streams” graphic featuring key art from 10 featured games and the text “Twitch.tv/underplayedpodcast”

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Announcing our lineup of featured indie games for Season 9 of our podcast! 🫖 Wanderstop with guest @nehapolitan.bsky.social 🏹 The Banner Saga 🤖 Gravity Circuit 🪡 Hollow Knight: Silksong with guest @tftblpod.bsky.social 🐝 Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair (1/2)

A schedule for Underplayed season 9 featuring the games Wanderstop on January 6 with guest Neha Patel, The Banner Saga on January 20, Gravity Circuit on February 3, Hollow Knight: Silksong on February 17 with guest Dave Jackson, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair on March 3, Coffee Talk on March 17 with guest Jenny Olander, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly on March 31 with guest Jenny Olander, Don’t Starve Together on April 14, Flower on April 28, and Journey on May 12 with guest Jacob Price

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Happy New Year, and surprise! We’re live, getting credits in this MASTERPIECE before the ball drops! Twitch.tv/underplayedpodcast

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Our Season 8 finale episode is here! We’re reflecting on all the games we played for the past 6 months and announcing the featured games and guests for Season 9! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3uU6...

A New Episode graphic featuring thumbnails from 10 games

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

New Amsterdam, man. This place is cyber as hell. From Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, reviewed on episode 87 of our podcast!

A collage of screenshots from Bomb Rush Cyberfunk featuring a futuristic city and characters inspired by skating, hip-hop, and graffiti culture, including a person with a red cybernetic head, another with a white mask with glowing blue eyes, a couple of old school style judges, graffiti art on a wall of a pink girl, dancing women in bright green jumpsuits, and a man wearing an orange jacket

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Sometimes, a game demo does NOT prepare you. From Luto, reviewed on episode 87 of our podcast!

A collage of screenshots from the game Luto featuring a dark figure standing against the full moon in a pool of water, a white figure walking in the desert, the text “Hello?” floating in a blue-hued room, a pig statue next to a staircase, and a view of a sandy path leading to a body of water

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Underplayed @underplayedpod.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Actual pic of @discocola.bsky.social & Disco’s kids! From Penny’s Big Breakaway, reviewed on episode 87 of our podcast!

A screenshot from Penny’s Big Breakaway featuring cartoonish characters on a green path with lampposts. One character is saying, “Are you busy right now? Can I tell you about my favorite bugs?”

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