401: Open Roads

This week on The Short Game, we're toodling around bicycle Valhalla in Wheel World, the open-world cycling game from the developers of Nidhogg. Laura and Shane explore beautiful Italian landscapes, customize bikes, and discuss why this might be the most relaxing racing game we've ...  Show more

In this episode of The Short Game, Nate, Laura, and Shane dive into BALL x PIT, a roguelite block breaker published by Devolver Digital. Recorded a couple of months ago, the episode comes out in time for the release of a free DLC adding new content to the game. The discussion cov ...  Show more

This week's episode tells the stories of young people who's lives were tragically cut short--but it was no accident. It was cold-blooded murder. Kanika Powell was a smart, successful, and career-driven young woman. She had no criminal record and had a deep connection with her fam ...  Show more

Written by: Rosa (Cascade,Iowa) Both of my parents came from a rough neighborhood. When people think of Mexico, they imagine a beach with beautiful sunsets, but the realities of everyday life do not reflect what you see in a travel brochure... About the Writer: This episode was w ...  Show more

We’re off on holiday this week, but we’ve got a special treat to tide you over. See, earlier this year, we developed an ambitious one-page RPG titled Dadlands, a post-apocalyptic dad-based survival sim. Then, in July, we convinced Dimension 20 DM Brennan Lee Mulligan to run a ...

Live from Washington, DC, the Dads are BACK! Game Mom Brennan Lee Mulligan returns to continue this rowdy dad-venture with even more dad jokes, dangers, and complicated mechanics. 

Additional music in this episode: "Dirt Road Traveller", "Whadafunk", and "Checks for Free ...