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Nick and Braybraybray take a look at Turmoil and Domina, a pair of steamtown dumplins.

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Nick and Braybray check out the app where kingdoms meet to fuck, as well as discover the mystery of the unknown player.

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Nick and Brayton take on two charming darlins. A real coupla Stumptown Dumplins, these.

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Nick and Brayton look at a mobile roguelite and a multiplayer jam. Look for Crawl on the couch at Duckstream 2017!

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Nick and Brayton blast off with FTL and get mysterious with Able Black.

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Nick and Brayton check out Ring Runner and Solitarica! Join us all in welcoming brand new host Brayton Cameron! Hooray!

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Nick and Gary take a look at The Flame and Flood and HEARtREAD. A not entirely successful survival game and a almost entirely unsuccessful indie game with a good gimmick. Also, stay tuned to the end for a special announcement.

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Nick and Gary do our 3rd Duckstream request game (the low fi horror game Lone Survivor) and check out our buddy Pete's mobile breakout/breakfast game.

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Nick and Gary are joined by Evan Naugle (of Megaten Marathon ) to talk about Brigador, as well as Anatomy.

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Nick and Gary do our first Duckstream request (Invisible Inc), an ambitious, elegant game that proved to be too tough for us, and the beautiful little charmer Refunct.

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Nick and Gary get to the bottom of Obsidian's newest masterpiece.

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Nick and Gary talk about the future of their favorite game (collectively, at least), with the last bit of official content, and a sign that the fans will take care of the rest.

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Nick and Gary look back on another year of Check it Out, Comrade! What were we disappointed with? What surprised us? What'd we love? What are we looking forward to? Check it out here! We'll be back in a month or so, with episodes on Afterbirth+ and Tyranny. Join us, comrades!

","summary":"Nick and Gary look back on another year of Check it Out, Comrade! What were we disappointed with? What surprised us? What'd we love? What are we looking forward to? Check it out here! We'll be back in a month or so, with episodes on Afterbirth+ and Tyranny. Join us, comrades!","date_published":"2016-12-24T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/183e75e4-6588-4f9a-b110-88c4a6c1e822.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":48349689,"duration_in_seconds":2930}]},{"id":"72621761-43be-4fad-b094-228847b51f8d","title":"Episode 72: Killing Time At Lightspeed / Odallus ","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/72","content_text":"Nick and Gary check out a linear story game about social media and technology and a well above average Castlevania homage. ","content_html":"

Nick and Gary check out a linear story game about social media and technology and a well above average Castlevania homage.

","summary":"Nick and Gary check out an affecting story game about social media and technology and a well above average Castlevania homage. ","date_published":"2016-12-10T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/72621761-43be-4fad-b094-228847b51f8d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":31124754,"duration_in_seconds":1836}]},{"id":"9a28c684-8954-4c98-9fcb-1b3cf387634c","title":"Episode 71: Oxenfree / They Bleed Pixels","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/71","content_text":"Nick and Gary come to grips with Oxenfree's centrifuge-like qualities and then bleed the ever living shit out of some pixels.","content_html":"

Nick and Gary come to grips with Oxenfree's centrifuge-like qualities and then bleed the ever living shit out of some pixels.

","summary":"Nick and Gary come to grips with Oxenfree's centrifuge-like qualities and then bleed the ever living shit out of some pixels.\r\n","date_published":"2016-11-26T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/942dd108-c8ad-4a4d-9cd5-e99258c354d5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45373737,"duration_in_seconds":2662}]},{"id":"d624dfe6-a3ab-49c5-9a71-3f0b2d1d8e9f","title":"Episode 70: LIVE! Gang Beasts and Journey","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/70","content_text":"Check out this LIVE episode of Check it Out, Comrade! where Nick and Gary talk about Gang Beasts and Journey! Also, look for supplemental video coming soon!","content_html":"

Check out this LIVE episode of Check it Out, Comrade! where Nick and Gary talk about Gang Beasts and Journey! Also, look for supplemental video coming soon!

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Here it is! Our Halloween special. What could be more spooky than regency? How about a Buffy sim? In this episode, Nick and Gary talk about Reigns and Slayer Shock.

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Two games provided by our buddy Brett that explore different strengths and weaknesses of super small indie games.

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This week, the Comrades explore two extremes: Factorio, which is a crunch crafting, optimization, and survival game... and Abzu, which is a serene exploration game with ThatGameCompany DNA.

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If Watch Out For Fireballs! can cover Dishonored, Check It Out Comrade! can cover The Witcher 3, god damn it. Actually, this very remarkable game carries a bit of indie spirit along with a successful take on the giant grocery list genre of RPG. One of the best games we've played this year, on the show or otherwise.

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In this episode, Nick and Gary check out a couple of games from Blendo Games, neither of which really did it for us. Wait, come back! We'll tell you why!

","summary":"In this episode, Nick and Gary check out a couple of games from Blendo Games, neither of which really did it for us. Wait, come back! We'll tell you why!\r\n","date_published":"2016-08-27T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/0c7eba75-c8d4-4f68-9ba1-168ed689dc9a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28810554,"duration_in_seconds":1766}]},{"id":"861d0418-e3c5-4270-86e7-6826670a3990","title":"Episode 64: Bad Rats Show / Westerado","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/64","content_text":"The Comrades talk a bit about the limits and pitfalls of irony before tackling a delightful open world nugget.","content_html":"

The Comrades talk a bit about the limits and pitfalls of irony before tackling a delightful open world nugget.

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Oh, it's just one of the best games we've done on the show. Oh, and Ichi. Ichi is also here.

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Nick and Gary take a look at a pair of mobile ports, one lackluster, one transcendent.

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The most potato of potato games joins an exceptionally stylish and worthy stealth game. Brief admin note: no episode in 2 weeks to accommodate for travel. We'll be back in a month!

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Nick and Gary check out another in the line of Nick's Picks, Human Resources Machine, as well as the conclusion to the stellar Last Door series.

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You should totally play both of these games. Nick and Gary wax ecstatic about Race the Sun and Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight.

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Pfft, more like Enter the Gushing. Nick and Gary really like this game. Listen to us explain why!

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Every time we can round up a couple of games, we're going to do a Lovecraft special. In this episode, Nick and Gary talk about Euclidean and The Consuming Shadow. It's a shorter episode but we're back in 2 weeks with a whole episode on Enter the Gungeon.

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A quick vacation to the year 20XX before vacationing again on Pony Island. Then a quick vacation in Ranttown.

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Nick and Gary look at the most innovative shooter they've played in years and a worthy successor to Portal.

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Disappointment goes around and around in this episode of Check It Out, Comrade! as Nick and Gary discuss a Dark Souls clone and a highly anticipated walking sim.

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Nick and Gary dig into another attempt to make a 3D FPS Isaac and touch base with a game that's about a few too many things.

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Nick and Gary are back, baby. Is it ok if I call you baby? You are a baby reading this, right? We also discuss Underrail and Downwell. We're happy to be back!

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Gary and Nick take a look back at 50 episodes of indie game coverage, and talk about what's in store for the next season.

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It's time to go in-depth on Frictional's followup to Amnesia... Does it live up to Gary and Nick's expectations?

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Is it great when two solo projects somehow give insight on the original collaboration? That's what we have here as The Stanley Parable is split into Head and Heart versus HaHa.

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Edmund doesn't fuck around with new content. Each time he's decided to update this game, it's been delightful and voluminous. Listen to Nick and Gary explain what the expansion brings, why it's neat and why you should Check It Out!

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Nick Glauber and Gary Butterfield, "Get off my dick about Undertale."

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Nick and Gary hack into Shadowrun: Hong Kong. It's slightly worse than Dragonfall but that's like saying 9 dollars is slightly worse than 10 dollars. You should definitely play this one. As a quick admin note, we're going on a brief hiatus while Gary deals with some blood curdling real life shit. We'll be back for Rebirth (at the latest!).

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Super Time Force is right up our alley. But this episode is about new directions for the show as we tackle an unreleased Sonic game.

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Nick and Gary get Fingered, then take on Rocket League. Two games marked by their simplicity but so different in terms of depth.

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A narrative heavy game with a very original interface and a deck building roguelike hybrid this week. Big ups to both! Note: the devs for Guild of Dungeoneering gave us review copies.

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Couch co-op is not dead so put away your thinkpiece! Nick and Gary and Brayton play some Towerfall and Duck Game. Check out www.youtube.com/watchoutforfireballs for video!

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It's a triple feature! Nick was kind enough not to make me play TIS-100. So, it's filthy casual game chat for a while before Nick talks about the newest entry in his niche of niches.

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The years of golden CRPG gaming continue with this amazing Kickstarter offering. Nick and Gary finally weigh in on Pillars of Eternity and, fuck yes, is it special.

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It's a discussion of that special thing that makes a game click as Nick and Gary discuss Axiom Verge and Year Walk.

","summary":"It's a discussion of that special thing that makes a game click as Nick and Gary discuss Axiom Verge and Year Walk\r\n","date_published":"2015-06-06T23:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/379deedf-90ba-4cf3-9573-da58afd645ce.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28984720,"duration_in_seconds":2215}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/205790363","title":"Episode 38: Infinifactory / Nuclear Throne","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/38","content_text":"Nick and Gary get mutated with Nuclear Throne and throw our brains against Infinifactory. These two games are neither A) Dark or B) Despised! Hooray! Nick and Gary take a crack at Infinifactory and Nuclear Throne.","content_html":"

Nick and Gary get mutated with Nuclear Throne and throw our brains against Infinifactory. These two games are neither A) Dark or B) Despised! Hooray! Nick and Gary take a crack at Infinifactory and Nuclear Throne.

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Nick and Gary examine some games from yesteryear, literally. It's a break from our grimdark leanings and crankiness from last episode, though not without some crank.

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Nick and Gary roll up on A Good Snowman is Hard to Build and Jazzpunk. It's hard to find a pair of games that left us so "meh" but here we are. Listen for details.

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Nick Glauber and Gary Butterfield discuss Castle in the Darkness and Tonight Dies the Moon.

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Nick and Gary take a shot at Hotline Miami 2 (it's actually good, fuck the haters) and get dank up in Dankest Dungeon.

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In this episode, Nick and Gary discuss Sunless Sea and The Last Door. I'd call this our Lovecraft special but it's not like we're not going to do a thousand more Lovecraft-y games. This is one of the best batting averages we've had.

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Oh Double Fine. How much do we want to love you? Why can we only seem to love you about half of the time? Nick and Gary take a look at Hack 'N' Slash and Massive Chalice. One game that will live on in our hearts, one that will live in infamy.

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Nick and Gary take a hard look at a cyberpunk thriller and a sensitive meditation on the future, both done in the medium of Twine. Plenty of ranting within! Here are the games: POWERCYCLES: http://noncanon.com/2015/PowerCycles.html Tea Leaves: http://navistudios.net/tealeaves/ Thanks to Tom and Davin, the respective creators of these neat, inspiring things.

","summary":"Nick and Gary take a hard look at a cyberpunk thriller and a sensitive meditation on the future, both done in the medium of Twine. Plenty of ranting within! Here are the games: POWERCYCLES: http://noncanon.com/2015/PowerCycles.html Tea Leaves: http://navi","date_published":"2015-01-31T10:30:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/86967e02-1df1-4539-9958-a394dbe2ec7c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19775140,"duration_in_seconds":1496}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/186576579","title":"Episode 30: Lethal League / Lisa","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/30","content_text":"In our \"L\" special, we talk about a game of pure mechanics and then about a game where the mechanics that both enforce and detract from the narrative. Check it out!","content_html":"

In our "L" special, we talk about a game of pure mechanics and then about a game where the mechanics that both enforce and detract from the narrative. Check it out!

","summary":"In our \"L\" special, we talk about a game of pure mechanics and then about a game where the mechanics that both enforce and detract from the narrative. Check it out!\r\n","date_published":"2015-01-17T20:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/f183a675-b9b8-46cb-a824-cbd9cf6889dd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25825619,"duration_in_seconds":1857}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/184348266","title":"Episode 29: The Marvelous Miss Take / Elegy for a Dead World","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/29","content_text":"Special guest Brayton Cameron joins Nick and Gary to talk about a coupla duds with a lot to recommend about them. Check out these duds! Also, check out Teenage Dirtbags, also on the network.","content_html":"

Special guest Brayton Cameron joins Nick and Gary to talk about a coupla duds with a lot to recommend about them. Check out these duds! Also, check out Teenage Dirtbags, also on the network.

","summary":"Special guest Brayton Cameron joins Nick and Gary to talk about a coupla duds with a lot to recommend about them. Check out these duds! Also, check out Teenage Dirtbags, also on the network.\r\n","date_published":"2015-01-03T16:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/7d9eb69f-f2ee-45ff-b993-aa2a068801f6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25612272,"duration_in_seconds":2047}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/182454172","title":"Episode 28: Doorkickers / This War of Mine","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/28","content_text":"We're joined by Kole Ross from something or other to talk about two violent games. The \"title of the year\" nominee Doorkickers and the affecting This War of Mine.","content_html":"

We're joined by Kole Ross from something or other to talk about two violent games. The "title of the year" nominee Doorkickers and the affecting This War of Mine.

","summary":"We're joined by Kole Ross from something or other to talk about two violent games. The \"title of the year\" nominee Doorkickers and the affecting This War of Mine.\r\n","date_published":"2014-12-20T18:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/02688427-14a6-4f4a-a3b7-0a602fa4469e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37276820,"duration_in_seconds":2650}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/179237336","title":"Episode 27: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/27","content_text":"Nick, Gary and Jenni Polodna from Video Games Taco gush about The Binding of Isaac Rebirth for a good, long while. A serious pro buy. Seriously. Buy it. Seriously, it's pro. \n\nAlso: Jenni! She's amazing and her stuff is amazing. Check it out, comrades. www.patreon.com/lycrashampoo @videogamestaco @lycrashampoo http://www.videogamestaco.com/","content_html":"

Nick, Gary and Jenni Polodna from Video Games Taco gush about The Binding of Isaac Rebirth for a good, long while. A serious pro buy. Seriously. Buy it. Seriously, it's pro.

\n\n

Also: Jenni! She's amazing and her stuff is amazing. Check it out, comrades. www.patreon.com/lycrashampoo @videogamestaco @lycrashampoo http://www.videogamestaco.com/

","summary":"Nick, Gary and Jenni Polodna from Video Games Taco gush about The Binding of Isaac Rebirth for a good, long while. A serious pro buy. Seriously. Buy it. Seriously, it's pro. Also: Jenni! She's amazing and her stuff is amazing. Check it out, comrades. www.","date_published":"2014-11-29T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/e537fac5-2a3b-4259-9ee7-a105d9618e33.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36205315,"duration_in_seconds":2870}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/177075655","title":"Episode 26: Wasteland 2","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/26","content_text":"Nick and Gary finally talk about Wasteland 2 in our longest episode yet. It's not really the MO of the show to cover 60 hour rpg epics from start to back but the early 2d Fallouts are special to both of us. I hope you enjoy.","content_html":"

Nick and Gary finally talk about Wasteland 2 in our longest episode yet. It's not really the MO of the show to cover 60 hour rpg epics from start to back but the early 2d Fallouts are special to both of us. I hope you enjoy.

","summary":"Nick and Gary finally talk about Wasteland 2 in our longest episode yet. It's not really the MO of the show to cover 60 hour rpg epics from start to back but the early 2d Fallouts are special to both of us. I hope you enjoy.\r\n","date_published":"2014-11-14T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/40e121cb-e786-4357-b4eb-8c34806a495a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41321694,"duration_in_seconds":3441}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/174855246","title":"Episode 25: Anniversary Time Buying Procrastination Special!","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/25","content_text":"In this very special and not at all necessary episode, Nick and Gary announce our contest winner, look back on the year we've had in the indie space and look forward to what we most want to play.","content_html":"

In this very special and not at all necessary episode, Nick and Gary announce our contest winner, look back on the year we've had in the indie space and look forward to what we most want to play.

","summary":"In this very special and not at all necessary episode, Nick and Gary announce our contest winner, look back on the year we've had in the indie space and look forward to what we most want to play.\r\n","date_published":"2014-10-31T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/d8bec524-d427-468a-b771-3c162964dd16.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17904051,"duration_in_seconds":1514}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/172815678","title":"Episode 24: In the Kingdom / Five Nights at Freddy's","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/24","content_text":"Nick and Gary check out two games that do interesting things with limitations. Also, contest! Review the show on iTunes and get a chance to win a copy of Binding of Isaac: Rebirth!","content_html":"

Nick and Gary check out two games that do interesting things with limitations. Also, contest! Review the show on iTunes and get a chance to win a copy of Binding of Isaac: Rebirth!

","summary":"Nick and Gary check out two games that do interesting things with limitations. Also, contest! Review the show on iTunes and get a chance to win a copy of Binding of Isaac: Rebirth!\r\n","date_published":"2014-10-19T03:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/ed287d2f-e1e6-430e-b70c-c1c755ad960e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17734989,"duration_in_seconds":1441}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/170637398","title":"Episode 23: The Swapper / OlliOlli","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/23","content_text":"Nick and Gary rock an 540 Olliolli off a 210 Swapper-grindcase-hate-your-dad. Also, contest! Review the show on iTunes and get a chance to win a copy of Binding of Isaac: Rebirth!","content_html":"

Nick and Gary rock an 540 Olliolli off a 210 Swapper-grindcase-hate-your-dad. Also, contest! Review the show on iTunes and get a chance to win a copy of Binding of Isaac: Rebirth!

","summary":"Nick and Gary rock an 540 Olliolli off a 210 Swapper-grindcase-hate-your-dad. Also, contest! Review the show on iTunes and get a chance to win a copy of Binding of Isaac: Rebirth!\r\n","date_published":"2014-10-03T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/3cec2c9c-4c22-4693-8182-bccb9d6c37ea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16048052,"duration_in_seconds":1392}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/168656853","title":"Episode 22: Broforce / Divinity: Original Sin","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/22","content_text":"Nick and Gary review two games witha distinct retro sensibility, Broforce and Divinity: Original Sin.","content_html":"

Nick and Gary review two games witha distinct retro sensibility, Broforce and Divinity: Original Sin.

","summary":"Nick and Gary review two games witha distinct retro sensibility, Broforce and Divinity: Original Sin.\r\n","date_published":"2014-09-20T22:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/bd721d2c-d830-40a7-996d-4d2d21890745.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":18425747,"duration_in_seconds":1614}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/165488008","title":"Episode 21: Kerbal Space Program / Octodad: The Dadliest Catch","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/21","content_text":"Simulations from silly to realistic. We talk about Kerbal Space Program and Octodad: Dadliest Catch.","content_html":"

Simulations from silly to realistic. We talk about Kerbal Space Program and Octodad: Dadliest Catch.

","summary":"Simulations from silly to realistic. We talk about Kerbal Space Program and Octodad: Dadliest Catch.\r\n","date_published":"2014-08-30T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/99eef240-97b5-4e97-90b2-48bee3694fe9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":17864947,"duration_in_seconds":1628}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163408798","title":"Episode 20: The Wolf Among Us / Crypt of the Necrodancer","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/20","content_text":"Games about music, games with excellent music. Nick and Gary play The Wolf Among Us and Crypt of the Necrodancer.","content_html":"

Games about music, games with excellent music. Nick and Gary play The Wolf Among Us and Crypt of the Necrodancer.

","summary":"Games about music, games with excellent music. Nick and Gary play The Wolf Among Us and Crypt of the Necrodancer.\r\n","date_published":"2014-08-15T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/430657d6-96d2-4263-a86a-0d91cea58b56.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23150890,"duration_in_seconds":1996}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163325585","title":"Episode 19: MTN / Shovel Knight","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/19","content_text":"Gary and Nick talk about MTN, which is barely a game, and Shovel Knight which is a masterclass in how to make a game.","content_html":"

Gary and Nick talk about MTN, which is barely a game, and Shovel Knight which is a masterclass in how to make a game.

","summary":"Gary and Nick talk about MTN, which is barely a game, and Shovel Knight which is a masterclass in how to make a game.\r\n","date_published":"2014-08-01T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/72e3acb9-de3b-42a8-80a8-9460e83f56e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19125695,"duration_in_seconds":1640}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163325171","title":"Episode 18: Battleblock Theater / Super House of Dead Ninjas","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/18","content_text":"In this episode, we discuss yet another twist on the Roguelike Genre with S.H.O.D.N. and Co-Op bliss with Battleblock Theater.","content_html":"

In this episode, we discuss yet another twist on the Roguelike Genre with S.H.O.D.N. and Co-Op bliss with Battleblock Theater.

","summary":"In this episode, we discuss yet another twist on the Roguelike Genre with S.H.O.D.N. and Co-Op bliss with Battleblock Theater.\r\n","date_published":"2014-07-11T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/717dfdfc-65b2-4699-90ed-7358bb4bb17a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15355664,"duration_in_seconds":1265}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163324723","title":"Episode 17: Transistor / SUPERHOT","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/17","content_text":"Nick Glauber and Gary Butterfield discuss SUPER HOT and Transistor.","content_html":"

Nick Glauber and Gary Butterfield discuss SUPER HOT and Transistor.

","summary":"Nick Glauber and Gary Butterfield discuss SUPER HOT and Transistor.\r\n","date_published":"2014-06-27T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/246ff705-b0bc-4ac4-95f4-352c9cbdffbf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15533858,"duration_in_seconds":1857}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163324437","title":"Episode 16: Jason Rohrer Special","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/16","content_text":"We love an auteur. In this episode, we talk about two games by Jason Rohrer: Passage and Inside a Star-Filled Sky.","content_html":"

We love an auteur. In this episode, we talk about two games by Jason Rohrer: Passage and Inside a Star-Filled Sky.

","summary":"We love an auteur. In this episode, we talk about two games by Jason Rohrer: Passage and Inside a Star-Filled Sky.\r\n","date_published":"2014-06-13T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/dc2f69ef-e5fc-4f7f-8365-8295c0d11d64.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":11230855,"duration_in_seconds":1131}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163322205","title":"Episode 15: Costume Quest / Cthulhu Saves the World","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/15","content_text":"Here we are, Nick and Gary, discussing indie RPGs. One with solid systems and sometimes above average writing, one with amazing writing and systems so elementary as to ruin the game.","content_html":"

Here we are, Nick and Gary, discussing indie RPGs. One with solid systems and sometimes above average writing, one with amazing writing and systems so elementary as to ruin the game.

","summary":"Here we are, Nick and Gary, discussing indie RPGs. One with solid systems and sometimes above average writing, one with amazing writing and systems so elementary as to ruin the game.\r\n","date_published":"2014-05-30T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/3e9d2369-f1ac-4c1d-a0b3-87b8abe0dfdb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12169998,"duration_in_seconds":1449}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163321392","title":"Episode 14: Bubsy 3D / Frog Fractions","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/14","content_text":"Nick and Gary talk about two browser based anti-game masterpieces. You can and should play them!","content_html":"

Nick and Gary talk about two browser based anti-game masterpieces. You can and should play them!

","summary":"Nick and Gary talk about two browser based anti-game masterpieces. You can and should play them!\r\n","date_published":"2014-05-16T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/a432cde4-bd25-4bab-8b36-9a6f2be8335b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12257335,"duration_in_seconds":1416}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163321335","title":"Episode 13: Dragonfall / Mercenary Kings","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/13","content_text":"It's another classic Comrade Dustup(tm) as Gary and Nick disagree (sort of) about Mercenary Kings. However, the whole universe sings in harmony about the miracle that is Dragonfall.","content_html":"

It's another classic Comrade Dustup(tm) as Gary and Nick disagree (sort of) about Mercenary Kings. However, the whole universe sings in harmony about the miracle that is Dragonfall.

","summary":"It's another classic Comrade Dustup(tm) as Gary and Nick disagree (sort of) about Mercenary Kings. However, the whole universe sings in harmony about the miracle that is Dragonfall.\r\n","date_published":"2014-05-02T20:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/6f48a93c-8c37-486a-8600-7554a196c510.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21329216,"duration_in_seconds":2471}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163320464","title":"Episode 12: Escape Goat 2 / Goat Simulator","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/12","content_text":"GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS(Goat Simulator and Escape Goat 2) GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS.","content_html":"

GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS(Goat Simulator and Escape Goat 2) GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS GOATS.

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Sorry this episode is late! In this episode, Nick and Gary discuss Thomas was Alone and Gunpoint.

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In this episode, Nick and Gary talk about Hammerwatch and The Novelist. Hammerwatch is a delightful romp inspired by Gauntlet. The Novelist is a rock bottom remainder.

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Nick and Gary check the weather with Risk of Rain and play the indie twine game Horsemaster. You should play Horsemaster. http://noncanon.com/HorseMaster.html

","summary":"Nick and Gary check the weather with Risk of Rain and play the indie twine game Horsemaster. You should play Horsemaster. http://noncanon.com/HorseMaster.html\r\n","date_published":"2014-02-28T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/2c3338dd-b208-4dec-a582-87d587c4ba3b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":12780909,"duration_in_seconds":1575}]},{"id":"d6e2e505-a61d-4f83-a7f7-ab46d68580f6","title":"Episode 8: Boring Man / Paranautical Activity","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/8","content_text":"Gary and Nick talk about Boring Man and Paranautical Activity.\n\nWant to get ahold of Boring Man? Sure you do. Click here.","content_html":"

Gary and Nick talk about Boring Man and Paranautical Activity.

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Want to get ahold of Boring Man? Sure you do. Click here.

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We've broken our pairing due to a technical glitch and instead, we're playing two games that couldn't be more different. Or could they? They couldn't. Or is that true? In this episode we talk about Dust, an Elysian Tale and Nidhogg.

","summary":"We've broken our pairing due to a technical glitch and instead, we're playing two games that couldn't be more different. Or could they? They couldn't. Or is that true? In this episode we talk about Dust, an Elysian Tale and Nidhogg.\r\n","date_published":"2014-01-31T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/f20d3efc-a9a0-4dd8-bd6f-1036306d731a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":15117885,"duration_in_seconds":1815}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163186198","title":"Episode 6: Volgarr the Viking / Guacamelee!","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/6","content_text":"Gary and Nick struggle through the first couple levels of Vogarr the Viking (and love it) before turning to the colorful metroidvania Guacamelee!","content_html":"

Gary and Nick struggle through the first couple levels of Vogarr the Viking (and love it) before turning to the colorful metroidvania Guacamelee!

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In this episode, we're joined by Dennis Furia to talk about Sir, You are Being Hunted and Eldritch. It's our Randomly Generated Rogue-like-ish First Person Survival game block!

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In this episode, Nick and Gary discuss Don't Starve and Shadowrun Returns.

","summary":"In this episode, Nick and Gary discuss Don't Starve and Shadowrun Returns.\r\n","date_published":"2013-12-21T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/69166b07-87b2-4ae8-86c5-7a85f45d02c0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19758467,"duration_in_seconds":2261}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163184267","title":"Episode 3: Prison Architect / The Stanley Parable","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/3","content_text":"In this very special episode, we're joined by Kole to talk about Prison Architect and The Stanley Parable.","content_html":"

In this very special episode, we're joined by Kole to talk about Prison Architect and The Stanley Parable.

","summary":"In this very special episode, we're joined by Kole to talk about Prison Architect and The Stanley Parable.\r\n","date_published":"2013-12-06T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/d5809a39-0223-48fa-ae8d-c91e1a64d505.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22012707,"duration_in_seconds":2524}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/163183874","title":"Episode 2: Rogue Legacy / Amensia: A Machine for Pigs","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/2","content_text":"In this episode, Nick and Gary discuss Rogue Legacy and Amnesia, a Machine for Pigs.","content_html":"

In this episode, Nick and Gary discuss Rogue Legacy and Amnesia, a Machine for Pigs.

","summary":"In this episode, Nick and Gary discuss Rogue Legacy and Amnesia, a Machine for Pigs.\r\n","date_published":"2013-11-22T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/b2fe0daf-77da-45e2-b679-557eccc70f5d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19215106,"duration_in_seconds":2353}]},{"id":"tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/159307859","title":"Episode 1: Papers Please / Brothers","url":"https://www.checkitoutcomrade.com/1","content_text":"In this episode, Nick and Gary talk about Papers, Please and Brothers, a Tale of Two Sons.","content_html":"

In this episode, Nick and Gary talk about Papers, Please and Brothers, a Tale of Two Sons.

","summary":"In this episode, Nick and Gary talk about Papers, Please and Brothers, a Tale of Two Sons.\r\n","date_published":"2013-11-07T19:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/af30dbbc-2380-4fbb-a6f9-7e622d31f496/900d4842-2430-4cb2-afd1-f1d1f43595e5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":17614958,"duration_in_seconds":2052}]}]}