Description

The final section of Bramble: The Mountain King is a rough one with both highs and lows. Listen to find out what we love about this finale -- and how did we decided the game should be re-written!

00:00 Welcome to Geeks & Grounds

06:22 The Pastry Case: What's an indie game and does it matter? Plus, Sufjan Stevens, Paramore, and Fourth Wing.

38:53 This Month's Brew: The final Bramble discussion, from the Swamp Witch to the End Credits. Spoilers galore!

01:58:12 See you next time!

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This Month's Brew

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1623940/Bramble_The_Mountain_King/

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Links &  Resources Mentioned:

Article: "Does It Matter If Dave The Diver Is An Indie Game Or Not?"

https://www.thegamer.com/dave-the-diver-indie-game-mintrocket-nexon/

Album: Jufjan Stevens, Javelin

https://javelin.sufjan.com/

Album: Paramore, RE: This is Why

https://www.paramore.net/autoplay=true

Book: Max Fixher, The Chaos Machine

https://www.amazon.com/Chaos-Machine-Inside-Social-Rewired/dp/031670332X

Book: Fourth Wing

https://www.amazon.com/Fourth-Wing-Empyrean-Rebecca-Yarros/dp/1649374046

Anime: Good Night, World

https://www.netflix.com/title/81340213

Article: "We Should Retire the Word 'Terrorism'"

https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/retire-the-word-terrorism?r=f8dvm&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Book: Brandon Sanderson, Yumi and the Nightmare Painter

https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/products/yumi-and-the-nightmare-painter-premium-hardcover-book

Game: Black Tabby Studios, Slay the Princess

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1989270/Slay_the_Princess/

Game: Winters Group Estate, Moonlight in Garland

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1441770/Moonlight_In_Garland/

Game: Volcano Bean, Battlecakes

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1062860/BattleCakes/

Interview: NPR, "Game Mode Gets Cozy" 

https://www.npr.org/2023/10/10/1198908423/1a-draft-10-10-2023

Article: "We Should Retire the Word 'Terrorism'"

https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/retire-the-word-terrorism

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