DL Gaming: A PC Gamecast

Amanda plays Disco Elysium inspired Esoteric Ebb and it gets political. Taylor breaks out his multiplayer charcuterie and tried to find A Way Out, and Christian is a kid again with Pharaoh™: A New Era. ADD THESE TO YOUR BACKLOG Esoteric Ebb, Pharaoh™: A New Era, A Way Out OTHER TOPICS Retro Rewind-Video Store Simulator, Terminator Survivors, Timberborn Visit dlgaming.net to connect with us, and stay tuned to next episode to find out why beavers can't swim (OR CAN THEY?) in Timerborn's 1.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should Mechwarrior suits have better bathroom options? Would you build a Mech simulator? Christian is back from the GDC spire in San Francisco with new friends, connections, and an achievement of playing a 4 way co-op Slay the Spire 2 run on a rooftop until 1am? Taylor gets suited up and breaks down the Mechwarrior vs Gundam battle, and Amanda spends a little too long at the Banquet of Fools mesmerized by a unique ARPG. ADD THESE TO YOUR BACKLOGBanquet for Fools, Slay the Spire 2, Mechwarrior 5: Clans OTHER TOPICS Esoteric Ebb, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Pharaoh™: A New Era To connect with us, visit dlgaming.net! Next episode...Amanda is going to get political and do a deep dive on Esoteric Ebb! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Place your defenses, prepare for the waves of chaos, we're talking about tower defenses this week! Christian reminiscences about his favorite tower defense games during his childhood while Taylor reminiscences about his childhood experiences across the Atlantic ocean. Amanda is just here for the creeps and waves. What even is a good Tower Defense anyways?! ADD THESE TO YOUR BACKLOGTower Escape, Dome Keeper, Legion TD, They Are Billions, Minion Masters, Deck of Haunts, 7 Days to Die, Sanctum 2, Defense Grid: The Awakening, Kingdom Two Crowns, Orcs Must Die! 2 OTHER TOPICS Underground Security Inc, Boss Monster: The Dungeon Building Card Game, Pelikeeper, DarkSwitch To connect with us, visit dlgaming.net! Next episode… we are back to our regular show while Taylor goes full mech and sends it on Mechwarrior! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themed or Grab Bag? Taylor and Christian discuss their demo picking strats while diving into Steam Next Fest once again to bring you the most interesting, intriguing, or weird demos available. WARNING: There may be some D&D, Battlestar Galactica talk included. Plus are we getting old or are the kids becoming more skilled? Surely it's the kids... right? DEMOS COVERED Tabletop Tavern, Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, Ashes of the Singularity II, Saccharine Echo, Marathon, Ex Sanguis, GAME.exe 2 - Phantom Strike, ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies, Esoteric Ebb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They debate a brilliant but technically broken sequel that ruins an otherwise delightful ride. They marvel at a looping visual novel with shocking reveals and emotional stakes. They unpack a creepy data-entry horror that evokes the dread of menial work. They also discuss AI leadership shifts, indie gems to backlog, and upcoming demos from Steam Next Fest.

A dive into a brutal sci fi tactical RPG with permadeath and dense lore. A contrasting cozy town-to-city builder with voxel charm and mayor-style quests. Conversations hit privacy and online tracking, plus nostalgia for niche internet communities. Quick mentions of upcoming indie picks to add to your backlog.

Amanda feels the gloom in Gloomhaven while Christian flows into Dwarves: Death, Glory, and Loot. Taylor tells us the surprising differences between Outer Worlds 1 and 2, and we gush about a small developer nobody has ever heard of named Obsidian Entertainment. ADD THESE TO YOUR BACKLOG Gloomhaven, Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot, Outer Worlds⭐ OTHER TOPICS High On Life 2, Solasta: Crown of the Magister, DEAD LETTER DEPT., Blizzard explains why it's dropping the 2 from Overwatch 2, Inside Xbox a Game Studio Is Trying to Reinvent Itself Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They debate why digital board game ports like Dune: Imperium shine for quick, strategic social sessions. A long return to Fallout 76 sparks talk of clunky keybinds, added NPCs, and quality-of-life changes since launch. Conversation hops to Steam Board Fest finds, asymmetrical design in Root, and wishlist MMO IPs inspired by Sanderson and The Expanse.

Three friends gush over Dispatch’s animation, voice acting, and hybrid narrative/ gameplay. They argue about romance options, moral choices, and how early managerial decisions ripple through the story. Conversations riff on favorite teammates, hacking and QTE mechanics, and memorable emotional moments that make replaying the game tempting.

Taylor shares highlights from his recent Florida theme park trip, including exciting new attractions. Amanda humorously details her tech approach to identifying potential zombies while screening new citizens in 'Quarantine Zone.' The conversation delves into the moral complexities and roleplay of this unique game. Christian introduces a fascinating online project that blends poetry with gaming, showcasing how short games can evoke deep emotions. Together, they explore the future of immersive experiences as gameplay merges with reality.