Side Story

03: What Does the i Stand For?

The Friends at the Table crew discusses various video games, starting with the farming sim Fields of Mistria and its unique characters and gameplay elements. They then delve into Skin Deep, a stealth action game by Blendo Games, highlighting its comedic systems and immersive sim qualities. Finally, they explore the Lunar Remastered Collection and its nostalgic appeal, along with upcoming farm/life sims like Rune Factory and Fantasy Life.

02: Tim Rabbit, The British Bugs Bunny

What would you do if you were a little digital guy, running around in a Tron or Reboot style game world? Would you solve puzzles and investigate the myserious of the mansion-that-would-be-your-inheritence? Would you stalk the bogs of Britain, evading authoritarian robots and hunting for giant batteries? Or perhaps you would commit yourself to the noblest of goals, God's One True Task: Repeatedly raising and lowering all four windows of your Hyundai IONIQ 5, one at a time, while repeatedly taking...

01: It’s All About the Bird

This episode introduces 'Side Story,' a new podcast from Friends at the Table focusing on video games and the stories they tell. The hosts explore Soulframe and Warframe, comparing their gameplay, progression systems, and unique aesthetics. They also dive into Repo, praising its physics-based comedy and innovative mechanics, while discussing the challenges of balancing horror and humor in gaming.

Side Story 00 - Priming the Pump