Best The Chestery Podcasts (2024)

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The BEST Indie Games Coming This Year! 1:09:57

1M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

The Triple I showcase has come and gone and we NEED to talk about it. What games caught our eye? Let’s find out here on The First 30 Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube ChannelBy The Chestery

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Is SWORN The Multiplayer HADES We've Always Wanted?! 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

Today, we're diving into Camelot. Sworn is a co-op action roguelike that gives us the feeling of Hades, but this time with friends, but will it hold up or will it fall flat? Let’s find out here on The First 30 About: SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knig…

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Becoming BFFs with Rasputin in The Thaumaturge 49:31

2M ago49:31

49:31

Today, we're going back to early 20th-century Warsaw. The Thaumaturge is a story-driven RPG where your choices could change history, but will we be able to save history from ourselves? Let’s find out here on The First 30! About The Thaumaturge: The Thaumaturge is a story-driven RPG with morally ambiguous choices, taking place in the culturally dive…

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Pacific Driving Me Insane! 52:16

3M ago52:16

52:16

Today, we're driving through Pacific Drive. This horror survival game takes the genre to a new level. Can these driving skills keep us all interested or is this gimmick a car crash you can’t look away from? Let’s find out here on The First 30 About Pacific Drive: Face the supernatural dangers of the Olympic Exclusion Zone with a car as your only li…

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Best of Next Fest 1:19:03

4M ago1:19:03

1:19:03

Next Fest has come and gone, but we were left with tons of demos to try out. So Today we’re discussing some of our favorites, but will the villain of the show give them all his blessing? Let’s find out here on The First 30 Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel…

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Pipe Goblins Took Over My House... HELP! - Home Safety Hotline 46:51

4M ago46:51

46:51

Today, we're saving lives in Home Safety Hotline. This interactive point and click horror places us in the most horrific of places… an office. Using the resources given to us, we must help our customers identify the strange issues happening in their homes or risk the WORST. Can we save them? Let’s find out here on The First 30 About Home Safety Hot…

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Is Enshrouded Just Another Cut-And-Paste Survival Game? 52:14

4M ago52:14

52:14

Today, we awaken in the world of Enshrouded. This co-op survival RPG allows you to explore and build your base in vast areas. But is there anything that makes this game special? Or is it just another cut-and-paste survival game? Let’s find out here on The First 30 About Enshrouded: You are Flameborn, the last ember of hope of a dying race. Awaken, …

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Is Sovereign Syndicate the NEXT Disco Elysium? 50:50

5M ago50:50

50:50

Today, we're exploring the world of Sovereign Syndicate by Crimson Herring Studios. This Victorian steampunk RPG drops us into a desperate city full of murder and mystery. But Is this the new Disco Elysium? Or is it just a dud with a steampunk shine? Let’s find out here on The First 30 About Sovereign Syndicate: A Victorian steampunk RPG with tarot…

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Is Mind Over Magic TOO COMPLICATED For Noobs? 47:42

5M ago47:42

47:42

Today, we're immersing ourselves in the spellbinding universe of Mind Over Magic, by Sparkypants. Is this colony sim too complicated for newcomers or am I simply just an idiot? So let’s venture into the unknown to save our magic school from well… myself About Mind Over Magic: Design, build, and manage your magic school to explore what lies below. S…

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Did THIS Turn-Based RPG PERFECT Time-Loop Games? - In Stars and Time 51:40

5M ago51:40

51:40

Today we're venturing into the mind-bending world of In Stars and Time by INSERTDISC5. Get set for a game that's got us stuck in a loop - literally! Will this turn-based RPG's time-loop mechanic be our new favorite deja vu, or will we be begging for a break in the cycle? Let’s find out if this game's loop is a game-changer or just a time-wasting tr…

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Is It WIZ or DUM?! - Wizordum 43:21

5M ago43:21

43:21

Get ready to blast into action on the First 30 Podcast as we enter the world of Wizordum by Emberheart Games, a retro-style FPS echoing the legendary style of Doom! Will this game teleport us back to gaming's glory days or leave us wanting more modern magic? Brace yourselves for the ultimate verdict: Is it Wiz or is it Dum? About Wizordum: Wizordum…

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Metroidvania That's All Style But NO Substance - Cookie Cutter 49:57

6M ago49:57

49:57

Brace yourselves as we dive into the ultra-violent world of Cookie Cutter - A new hand-drawn 2D Metroidvania from Subcult Joint LTD, and today, we talk through if this game has the legs to stand next to others of its genre. Let’s find out here on The First 30 Podcast About Cookie Cutter: Love turns to rage and chainsaws in Cookie Cutter, a totally …

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Is Lethal Company ACTUALLY Fun?! 45:29

6M ago45:29

45:29

Today we’re playing the new indie game that has taken over Twitch by storm, Lethal Company… Is it truly living up to the massive hype or merely serving as content fodder for creators? Stick around, because we're about to uncover whether this game is the real deal or just another passing trend... About Lethal Company: A co-op horror about scavenging…

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Games That ACTUALLY Deserve To Win At The Game Awards 2023 1:16:57

6M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Get ready as The Game Awards 2023 approach! Join us as we dive into the major categories, unveiling who truly deserves to win and dissecting the standout contenders for Game of the Year. Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube ChannelBy The Chestery

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20 AMAZING Indie Games You NEVER Heard of But NEED To Play 54:27

7M ago54:27

54:27

It's a special day for this First 30 Podcast! We're showcasing our hidden gem video games you might've missed. But, can we all agree these are real treasures, or is there some trash in there? Join us as we sort the must-plays from the must-nots. Find more hilarity and chaos with Chadd, Tim, David, and Ric on our YouTube Channel…

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CARDS IN SPAAAACE! - Cobalt Core 43:42

7M ago43:42

43:42

Get ready to dive into the sci-fi world of Cobalt Core, the latest creation from Rocket Rat Games in today's episode of the First 30 Podcast. Brace yourselves for lightning-fast battles in this roguelike deck-builder… Will its quick-fire action redefine the genre, or does it fall far too short? Stick around as we uncover whether Cobalt Core is too …

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Revisiting Our Childhood with Star Ocean The Second Story R 45:37

7M ago45:37

45:37

Today we’re playing the newest SquareEnix RPG Remake, Star Ocean The Second Story R… Is this game different enough from the original to make it worthwhile? Well, Let’s find out! About Star Ocean The Second Story R: In this science fantasy RPG, choose between Claude or Rena, play through their perspectives, and unlock various endings. Recruit allies…

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder... Or BLUNDER?! 43:26

7M ago43:26

43:26

Today we’re playing the new Nintendo Side-scrolling adventure, Super Mario Bros Wonder… Is this game different enough from previous Mario titles to keep us coming back? And are the crazy acid trips in this game an interesting addition or an overused gimmick? Well, Let’s find out! About Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Classic Mario gameplay is turned on i…

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The WORST Game We've Ever Played - Stray Souls 38:38

8M ago38:38

38:38

Today we’re playing the new third-person action horror by Jukai Studios, Stray Souls… Was Grandma’s free house worth learning the creepy family secret? And can we forgive many of the game’s awkward moments if we treat it like a quirky B-Movie? Well, Let’s find out! About Stray Souls: Enter a world of nightmares in this third-person, action-horror, …

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Are Turn-Based Games DEAD in 2023?! - The Lamplighters League 55:31

8M ago55:31

55:31

Today we’re playing the new turn-based tactical combat game by Harebrained Schemes, The Lamplighters League… Do turn-based strategy games still have a place in 2023? And does the real-time battle aspect of this game break it away enough from others of its genre? Well, Let’s find out! About The Lamplighters League: Recruit a team of misfits with uni…

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The MIND BLOWING Puzzle Game You MUST Play - Cocoon 57:33

8M ago57:33

57:33

Today we’re playing the new Puzzle Adventure by Geometric Interactive, Cocoon… Do the interesting puzzle mechanics make up for some of the late-game fatigue? And is the lack of combat a detriment to the overall gameplay? Well, Let’s find out! About Cocoon: From Jeppe Carlsen, the lead gameplay designer of LIMBO and INSIDE — COCOON takes you on an a…

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THIS Is What Happens When MAX PAYNE Dates DRACULA - El Paso Elsewhere 1:17:18

8M ago1:17:18

1:17:18

Today we’re playing the new Neo-Noir Shooter by Strange Scaffold, El Paso Elsewhere… Is this game the next Max Payne? And does the eclectic array of music help or hurt the gameplay? Well, Let’s find out! About El Paso Elsewhere: STAKES. GUNS. SLOW-MO. Fight werewolves and vampires in a reality-shifting motel. Dive through barricades to escape the g…

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Is THIS The Next FALL GUYS? - Party Animals 1:11:50

9M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Today we’re playing the new Beat 'em up Party Game by Recreate Games, Party Animals… Is this game the next Fall Guys or Among Us? Is there enough substance to this game to keep us coming back? Well, Let’s find out! About Party Animals: Fight your friends as puppies, kittens, and other fuzzy creatures in PARTY ANIMALS! Paw it out with your friends r…

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Sea of Stars - Is It The Retro-Inspired RPG We Have Been Waiting For? 1:17:04

9M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Today we’re playing the new Turned-Based RPG by Sabotage Studios, Sea of Stars… Should we leave the retro style in the past or is there something new this game does that is changing the game… forgive the pun. And How many mechanics can a game include before it’s too much? Well, Let’s find out! About Sea of Stars: Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG in…

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Is Starfield just Fallout 'In Space'? 1:30:21

9M ago1:30:21

1:30:21

Today we’re playing what we coined BRPG, better known as the Bethesda RPG, Starfield…Is this game just another Skyrim or Fallout clone in space? And will I FINALLY be able to customize an attractive character in a Bethesda game? Well, Let’s find out! About Starfield: Starfield is the first new universe in 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the aw…

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Is Armored Core 6 TOO EASY?! - Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon 1:11:19

9M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Today we’re playing the new Mech Action Game by From Softwarel, Armored Core 6 Fires of Rubicon…Will this be a hard pill to swallow for the OG Armored Core superfans or will the quality of life changes to the game be a welcome addition to the franchise? Well, Let’s find out! About Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon: A new action game based on the con…

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The NEW Dead by Daylight? The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 1:15:31

10M ago1:15:31

1:15:31

Today we’re playing the new Asymmetrical horror game by Sumo Digital, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre…Is this the first asymmetrical horror to compete with Dead by Daylight? Is it too easy to play as the victims? And does this game allow for replayability or is it just one note? Well, Let’s find out! About The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game: Take on th…

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Is DEADLINK The BEST FPS of 2023? 1:07:18

10M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Today we’re playing the new Roguelite First-person shooter by Gruby Entertainment, Deadlink…Is the fast-paced gameplay and customization able to keep our attention? And will this be the first roguelite to convert David and Chadd into playing? Well, Let’s find out! About Deadlink: Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in…

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This ENTIRE Game Is HAND-PAINTED - The Master's Pupil 1:03:14

10M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Today we’re playing the new hand-painted… and you hear that right… hand-painted puzzle adventure by Pat Naoum, The Master’s Pupil…Will this spark a new inspiration for future indie devs? AND How well do hand-painted assets work in a video game? Well, Let’s find out! About The Master's Pupil: The Master’s Pupil is a hand-painted puzzle adventure gam…

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Is Viewfinder the BEST PUZZLE GAME Since Portal?! 1:02:41

11M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Today we’re playing the new first-person puzzle-platformer by Sad Owl Studios, Viewfinder… Is this the best puzzle game we’ve seen since Portal? But are the puzzles a bit too easy? And will we ever recover from the mind-bending mechanics of this game? Well, Let’s find out! About Viewfinder: Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the wo…

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Is Gylt Worth Playing Over Little Nightmares or Among The Sleep? 57:54

11M ago57:54

57:54

Today we’re playing the new narrative adventure game by Tequila Works, Gylt… Will we be able to fight off these unworldly monsters and save our cousin? Is the creepy dude with the billy goat beard actually the devil? And is this game new or… just new to us? Well, Let’s find out! About Gylt: Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey whe…

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YOU'RE A THIEF! - The Bookwalker 56:06

11M ago56:06

56:06

Today we’re playing the new narrative adventure by developer DO MY BEST, The Bookwalker Thief of Tales… This game leaves a lot of questions such as Why must we steal from these literary worlds? Will we ever find out who we are working for and do our choices really matter in this game? Well, Let’s find out! About The Bookwalker - Thief of Tales: The…

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Is Aliens Dark Descent BETTER than Alien Isolation?! 1:02:11

12M ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Today we’re playing the new squad-based tactical strategy game by Tindalos Interactive, Aliens Dark Descent… Can we survive the Xenomorph infestation and does this game have too many features? Well, Let’s find out! About Aliens Dark Descent: Drop into the gripping journey of Aliens: Dark Descent, a squad-based, single-player action game in the icon…

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Radio Isn't Dying... It's Killing! - Killer Frequency 41:12

12M ago41:12

41:12

Today we’re playing the new 80s-inspired horror puzzle game by Team17 Digital, Killer Frequency… Can we save our town from the crazy murderer on the loose or will we doom us all with our inability to stay cool under pressure? Well, Let’s find out! About Killer Frequency: Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts y…

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Is The Outlast Trials The Scariest Horror Game Ever? 1:00:07

1y ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Today we’re playing the new multiplayer survival horror game by Red Barrels, The Outlast Trials… Does this hold its own within the Outlast series? And will we ever be able to successfully complete a trial? Well, let’s find out! About The Outlast Trials: Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror, this time with friends. Whether you g…

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The 90's are BACK with a Vengence - Hand of Doom 48:02

1y ago48:02

48:02

Today we’re playing the new 90s-inspired FMV game by Torple Dook, and yes I pronounced that correctly, Hand of Doom… Is this the beginning of more retro FMV games? And how many Orts is too many? Let’s find out! About Hand of Doom: Sign a contract in blood! Travel throughout the planes of existence slaying or befriending powerful doomlords in this w…

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IS THIS NEXT HOLLOW KNIGHT? - Death or Treat 44:42

1y ago44:42

44:42

Today we’re playing the new 2D action-roguelite by Soana Studios, Death or Treat… Is there enough content in this adorable game to keep us wanting more? And does Disney have a lawsuit on there hands? Let’s talk about it! About Death or Treat: The Halloween spirit is missing! Play as Scary and help him save HallowTown. "Death or Treat" is a 2D actio…

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Yes, Redfall is THAT BAD.. 56:15

1y ago56:15

56:15

Today we play the new open-world vampire shooter by Arkane Austin, Redfall… Is this game as bad as other reviews say it is? And is there a way to save this game from being the BIGGEST disappointment of 2023? Let’s find out! About Redfall: The town of Redfall is under siege by a legion of vampires who have cut the island off from the outside world. …

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Suffer The Night SUFFERS From THIS Problem 55:04

1y ago55:04

55:04

Today we’re going back to the 80s in this new horror Game, Suffer The Night by Tainted Pact. Is the unsettling ambiance good enough to make up for some lazy puzzle designs? And will I ever be able to figure out how to open the doors in this game? Well, let’s find out! About Suffer The Night: Suffer the Night is a first-person survival horror game t…

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Minecraft Legends is ALMOST Great (feat. TabTwice) 1:01:25

1y ago1:01:25

1:01:25

Minecraft Legends is a new game that takes place in the Minecraft universe, where the piglins' corruption from the Nether is spreading across the Overworld, destroying everything in its path. As the hero of the game, you must plan your strategy and fight against piglin bases during the day while defending your allies at night. The game features lus…

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Ravenbound - Just Another Overhyped Roguelite? 1:07:10

1y ago1:07:10

1:07:10

Prepare to embark on a wild adventure through a dangerous fantasy world with Ravenbound - a fast-paced game that combines open-world exploration with the challenging gameplay of a roguelite. As the Vessel of an ancient power, you'll need to use all your steel and skill to complete your mission. But don't let the fear of death hold you back, because…

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The Last Worker - Is THIS The Future of Amazon? 44:16

1y ago44:16

44:16

The Last Worker is a new game that takes you on an immersive adventure in a world where automation has replaced human labor. You play as Kurt, the last human worker in an Amazon-like fulfillment center. As you face the reality of your job disappearing, you must make a choice between supporting the capitalist system and joining the fight for workers…

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Potionomics - Brewing Hard To Pay Off Our Debt 37:50

1+ y ago37:50

37:50

On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play through the first 30 minutes of Potionomics. After we receive our late uncle's old potion shop we come to collect and protect the family legacy. However, we learn real quick that with the shop comes great debt and we now have to make and sell potions …

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Unusual Findings - Stranger Things get... Unusual... 37:05

1+ y ago37:05

37:05

On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play through the first 30 minutes of Unusual Findings. This story-based adventure takes us back to the 1980s when a sudden alien crash landing causes all sorts of havoc in the town and three friends are the only ones who can save us from invasions. Can we …

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Hyper Demon - A Blinding Mess of Flashes 39:39

1+ y ago39:39

39:39

On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play through the first 30 minutes of Hyper Demon. The successor to Devil Daggers, this bullet hell game challenges you to get the top score while plowing through endless demons hellbent on bringing you down. Can we get a decent score? Let's play Hyper Demo…

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Food Truck Simulator - The GTA of Food Simulator Games 47:09

1+ y ago47:09

47:09

On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play through the first 30 minutes of Food Truck Simulator. This Simulation game is brought to us by the same makers of Gas Station Simulator. As we customize our truck and food, we learn that the Food Truck world is a dangerous place and we must fight the …

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Gloomwood - Yes, I Keep Heads In My Briefcase 36:49

2y ago36:49

36:49

On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play the early access game Gloomwood. This stealth horror FPS follows your mysterious abduction to a forgotten, twisted Victorian metropolis in the midst of a horrifying transformation. But will we be able to sneak our way and survive? Let's play Gloomwood…

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land - The Power of SUCK! 45:27

2y ago45:27

45:27

On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno are joined by Weird Beard of Weird Beard Media. The adorable Kirby finds itself in a whole new world after being sucked into a rift in the sky and spit out on this mysterious island where Waddle dees are being abducted. Can we help our pink blobby friend s…

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Martha Is Dead - Why Did You Say That Name? 43:40

2y ago43:40

43:40

On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play Martha Is Dead. This haunting psychological thriller takes us back to 1944 Italy where we find our twin sister is found dead in a lake, however, we take her identity after it's easier to pretend to be her. With war raging and the nightmares building w…

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My Friendly Neighborhood - The Puppets Are ALIVE! 43:40

2+ y ago43:40

43:40

On this episode of The First 30 podcast, your hosts Chadd Callahan, Tim Harris & David Moreno play the My Friendly Neighborhood demo. This free demo is available on Steam and places us in the middle of an abandoned children's puppet show where the puppets have taken control. Will we be able to navigate the abandoned set and make it out alive? Or wi…

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