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! --------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ ---------------------------------------------------------------  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