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Game Buoy Podcast Episode 185 - The Unforgiven II: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 13 - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy reflect on major horror game releases from the last 12 years or so!
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This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy reflect on major horror game releases from the last 12 years or so! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 39 – Werewolf Bar Mitzvah, originally published on October 28, 2013.
This week, we take a look at more recent and recently discovered instances of lost media and cut content in games! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, the Podcast Pirates follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 52 – The Never-Played Symphonies, originally published on May 9, 2014.
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 186 - I Want the One I Can't Have: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 11 - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a look at more recent and recently discovered instances of lost media and cut content in games!
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November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
This week, we take a look at more recent and recently discovered instances of lost media and cut content in games! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, the Podcast Pirates follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 52 – The Never-Played Symphonies, originally published on May 9, 2014.
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about cancelled/cut games and content that’ve held on to our interest. Do you have any?
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about cancelled/cut games and content that’ve held on to our interest. Do you have any?
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about cancelled/cut games and content that’ve held on to our interest. Do you have any?
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about cancelled/cut games and content that’ve held on to our interest. Do you have any?
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy reflect on major horror game releases from the last 12 years or so! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 39 – Werewolf Bar Mitzvah, originally published on October 28, 2013.
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 185 - The Unforgiven II: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 13 - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy reflect on major horror game releases from the last 12 years or so!
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October 28, 2025 at 3:27 AM
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy reflect on major horror game releases from the last 12 years or so! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 39 – Werewolf Bar Mitzvah, originally published on October 28, 2013.
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about horror games over the last decade of so, and some of our favorites to spend time with this Halloween. What are yours? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 👻🎃)
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about horror games over the last decade of so, and some of our favorites to spend time with this Halloween. What are yours? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 👻🎃)
October 26, 2025 at 2:49 AM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about horror games over the last decade of so, and some of our favorites to spend time with this Halloween. What are yours? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 👻🎃)
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about horror games over the last decade of so, and some of our favorites to spend time with this Halloween. What are yours? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 👻🎃)
On Game Buoy Podcast Episode 184 - Grand Theft Autumn (Where is Your Buoy?), Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss their favorite games to revisit during the autumnal season, from games that released in the fall that bring a sense of nostalgia, to games with autumnal and spooky themes!
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 184 - Grand Theft Autumn (Where is Your Buoy?) - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss their favorite games to revisit during the autumnal season!
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October 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
On Game Buoy Podcast Episode 184 - Grand Theft Autumn (Where is Your Buoy?), Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss their favorite games to revisit during the autumnal season, from games that released in the fall that bring a sense of nostalgia, to games with autumnal and spooky themes!
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about our favorite games/themes to spend time with in autumn. Tell us about your comfiest fall favorites!
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about our favorite games/themes to spend time with in autumn. Tell us about your comfiest fall favorites!
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about our favorite games/themes to spend time with in autumn. Tell us about your comfiest fall favorites!
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about our favorite games/themes to spend time with in autumn. Tell us about your comfiest fall favorites!
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a historical look at remakes in gaming! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 173 – One More Time: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 0, originally published on April 28, 2025.
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 183 - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 10 - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a historical look at remakes in gaming!
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September 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a historical look at remakes in gaming! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 173 – One More Time: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 0, originally published on April 28, 2025.
SUPER DELUXE BONUS QUESTION!
This week’s Sony State of Play had many of you abuzz; what did you think about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
This week’s Sony State of Play had many of you abuzz; what did you think about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
September 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
SUPER DELUXE BONUS QUESTION!
This week’s Sony State of Play had many of you abuzz; what did you think about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
This week’s Sony State of Play had many of you abuzz; what did you think about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
Bonus question: How do you feel the broad approach to remakes of games has changed over the last decade? Is that good or bad? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 🩶 💚)
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about remakes of games. Tell us about your most memorable/favorite remakes (because it always comes up, yes remasters count)!
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about remakes of games. Tell us about your most memorable/favorite remakes (because it always comes up, yes remasters count)!
September 28, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Bonus question: How do you feel the broad approach to remakes of games has changed over the last decade? Is that good or bad? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 🩶 💚)
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about remakes of games. Tell us about your most memorable/favorite remakes (because it always comes up, yes remasters count)!
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about remakes of games. Tell us about your most memorable/favorite remakes (because it always comes up, yes remasters count)!
September 28, 2025 at 1:10 AM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about remakes of games. Tell us about your most memorable/favorite remakes (because it always comes up, yes remasters count)!
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about remakes of games. Tell us about your most memorable/favorite remakes (because it always comes up, yes remasters count)!
But wait, there's more! The Podcast Pirates are joined by special guest @robroberts.bsky.social to revisit the topic of rhythm games as part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, following up on Episode 33B – Through the Fire and Flames: A Look at the Highs and Lows of Rhythm Gaming (B-Side)!
September 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
But wait, there's more! The Podcast Pirates are joined by special guest @robroberts.bsky.social to revisit the topic of rhythm games as part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, following up on Episode 33B – Through the Fire and Flames: A Look at the Highs and Lows of Rhythm Gaming (B-Side)!
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy bring you a two-part episode! On the A-Side, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy kick off their look at rhythm games over the past decade or so by clearing the news slate!
Game Buoy Podcast Episode Episode 182A - The Rock Show: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 9 (A-Side) - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy kick off their look at rhythm games over the past decade or so by clearing the news slate!
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September 16, 2025 at 3:40 AM
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy bring you a two-part episode! On the A-Side, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy kick off their look at rhythm games over the past decade or so by clearing the news slate!
SUPER DELUXE BONUS QUESTION!
Although it’s not related to music games, this week’s Nintendo Direct was arguably the biggest of the year! Did you tune in? If so, how did you feel about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
Although it’s not related to music games, this week’s Nintendo Direct was arguably the biggest of the year! Did you tune in? If so, how did you feel about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
September 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
SUPER DELUXE BONUS QUESTION!
Although it’s not related to music games, this week’s Nintendo Direct was arguably the biggest of the year! Did you tune in? If so, how did you feel about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
Although it’s not related to music games, this week’s Nintendo Direct was arguably the biggest of the year! Did you tune in? If so, how did you feel about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?
Bonus question: How do you feel the rhythmic action/music games scene has changed over the last decade? Is that good or bad? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 🤍💚)
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about rhythmic action/music games. Tell us about your favorite music games from more recent generations!
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about rhythmic action/music games. Tell us about your favorite music games from more recent generations!
September 12, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Bonus question: How do you feel the rhythmic action/music games scene has changed over the last decade? Is that good or bad? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 🤍💚)
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about rhythmic action/music games. Tell us about your favorite music games from more recent generations!
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about rhythmic action/music games. Tell us about your favorite music games from more recent generations!
September 12, 2025 at 4:19 AM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about rhythmic action/music games. Tell us about your favorite music games from more recent generations!
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about rhythmic action/music games. Tell us about your favorite music games from more recent generations!
Content warning: although Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy have a serious discussion about the topic of adult content in gaming, the very nature of the topic means that this episode is NSFW. (Lovely and beautiful) listener discretion is advised!
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy revisit the topic of adult content in gaming and how it has changed over the past 13 years! follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 19 – Let’s Talk About [MATURE CONTENT], Baby, originally published on January 21, 2013.
Game Buoy Podcast Episode Episode 181 - People Are Still Having [MATURE CONTENT] - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy revisit the topic of adult content in gaming and how it has changed over the past 13 years!
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September 3, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Content warning: although Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy have a serious discussion about the topic of adult content in gaming, the very nature of the topic means that this episode is NSFW. (Lovely and beautiful) listener discretion is advised!
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy revisit the topic of adult content in gaming and how it has changed over the past 13 years! follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 19 – Let’s Talk About [MATURE CONTENT], Baby, originally published on January 21, 2013.
Game Buoy Podcast Episode Episode 181 - People Are Still Having [MATURE CONTENT] - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy revisit the topic of adult content in gaming and how it has changed over the past 13 years!
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September 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy revisit the topic of adult content in gaming and how it has changed over the past 13 years! follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 19 – Let’s Talk About [MATURE CONTENT], Baby, originally published on January 21, 2013.
Bonus question: Among series you play, how do you feel about how sexual content is depicted currently? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 💚🤍)
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking (respectfully!) about how representations of adult content in games (read: sex) have changed over the last 13 years. Have you observed any trends in how these types of scenes have changed (or haven't!)?
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking (respectfully!) about how representations of adult content in games (read: sex) have changed over the last 13 years. Have you observed any trends in how these types of scenes have changed (or haven't!)?
August 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Bonus question: Among series you play, how do you feel about how sexual content is depicted currently? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 💚🤍)
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking (respectfully!) about how representations of adult content in games (read: sex) have changed over the last 13 years. Have you observed any trends in how these types of scenes have changed (or haven't!)?
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking (respectfully!) about how representations of adult content in games (read: sex) have changed over the last 13 years. Have you observed any trends in how these types of scenes have changed (or haven't!)?
August 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking (respectfully!) about how representations of adult content in games (read: sex) have changed over the last 13 years. Have you observed any trends in how these types of scenes have changed (or haven't!)?
Hello, folks! This week we’re talking (respectfully!) about how representations of adult content in games (read: sex) have changed over the last 13 years. Have you observed any trends in how these types of scenes have changed (or haven't!)?
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy clear the news slate and talk about what they’ve been playing lately! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, they follow up on previous news-themed episodes, as well as the Game Buoy Micro format last seen in 2015.
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 180.5 - MICRO Episode 8: Oh My God, News (A Game Buoy Remake 7.5 Interlogue) - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy clear the news slate and talk about what they've been playing lately!
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August 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy clear the news slate and talk about what they’ve been playing lately! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, they follow up on previous news-themed episodes, as well as the Game Buoy Micro format last seen in 2015.
This week, First Mate Slaggy McWaggy and Captain Spike discuss the changing landscape of bad games! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they take a look back at Game Buoy Podcast Episode 28 – @#*$ Games (Or: The E.T. Episode), originally published on May 18, 2013.
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 180 - @#*$ Games #2 (Or: The MindsEye Episode): Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 7 - GAME BUOY
First Mate Slaggy McWaggy and Captain Spike discuss the changing landscape of bad games!
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August 6, 2025 at 5:30 AM
This week, First Mate Slaggy McWaggy and Captain Spike discuss the changing landscape of bad games! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they take a look back at Game Buoy Podcast Episode 28 – @#*$ Games (Or: The E.T. Episode), originally published on May 18, 2013.
Bonus question: We’ll be looking at some games that have been improved over time, to positive results. Have you played any games that have undergone these changes, and what are your thoughts on the process? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 🤍💚)
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello folks, this week we’re revisiting the topic of bad games! We’ll look at some notable flops from recent years and the factors that led to their failure. What do you feel are the biggest disasters of the past decade or so, and why do you think they failed?
Hello folks, this week we’re revisiting the topic of bad games! We’ll look at some notable flops from recent years and the factors that led to their failure. What do you feel are the biggest disasters of the past decade or so, and why do you think they failed?
July 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Bonus question: We’ll be looking at some games that have been improved over time, to positive results. Have you played any games that have undergone these changes, and what are your thoughts on the process? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 🤍💚)
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello folks, this week we’re revisiting the topic of bad games! We’ll look at some notable flops from recent years and the factors that led to their failure. What do you feel are the biggest disasters of the past decade or so, and why do you think they failed?
Hello folks, this week we’re revisiting the topic of bad games! We’ll look at some notable flops from recent years and the factors that led to their failure. What do you feel are the biggest disasters of the past decade or so, and why do you think they failed?
July 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Hello folks, this week we’re revisiting the topic of bad games! We’ll look at some notable flops from recent years and the factors that led to their failure. What do you feel are the biggest disasters of the past decade or so, and why do you think they failed?
Hello folks, this week we’re revisiting the topic of bad games! We’ll look at some notable flops from recent years and the factors that led to their failure. What do you feel are the biggest disasters of the past decade or so, and why do you think they failed?
Update from First Mate @slaggymcwaggy.bsky.social
Hello to our lovely and beautiful @gamebuoy.org listener! I've been working on archiving the podcast on the Internet Archive for archival purposes. I'm a little behind schedule, including with some recent episodes - so please kindly visit gamebuoy.org for all our episodes. Thanks for your patience!
GAME BUOY
Your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren't on your radar, but most definitely should be!
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July 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Update from First Mate @slaggymcwaggy.bsky.social
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy talk about under appreciated games of the past 13 years!
As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, they revisit Game Buoy Podcast Episode 12 – Under Appreciated Gems, originally published on October 23, 2012.
As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, they revisit Game Buoy Podcast Episode 12 – Under Appreciated Gems, originally published on October 23, 2012.
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 179 - Under Appreciated Gems, Again!: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 6 - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy talk about under appreciated games of the past 13 years!
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July 22, 2025 at 11:17 PM
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy talk about under appreciated games of the past 13 years!
As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, they revisit Game Buoy Podcast Episode 12 – Under Appreciated Gems, originally published on October 23, 2012.
As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, they revisit Game Buoy Podcast Episode 12 – Under Appreciated Gems, originally published on October 23, 2012.