{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6786cf573ceecdbe85eac067/69850af1a498433613766305?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 28: Bugpunk","description":"<p>It was claimed that Sydney Sweeney was excited about the Split Fiction movie, and that’s an excuse for Alice to be absolutely livid about the Split Fiction game, so please strap in for ten uninterrupted minutes of her choking on her own bile. After that, we manage to find time to discuss the nature of Morrowind, people choosing not to go to GDC, Highguard’s doomed pact with Geoff Keighley, the most Alan Partridge thing Alice has ever said, and more.</p><p><br></p><p>You can download the podcast right here, or find it in your podcasting apps:</p><p><br></p><p>iTunes: <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-playtime/id1790845149\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/total-playtime/id1790845149</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/1jPv8y9BRzqATFT7zXRxKW\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://open.spotify.com/show/1jPv8y9BRzqATFT7zXRxKW</a></p><p>RSS: <a href=\"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6786cf573ceecdbe85eac067\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6786cf573ceecdbe85eac067</a></p><p>Acast: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/total-playtime\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://shows.acast.com/total-playtime</a></p><p>Thanks to all our current Patreons for making the podcast happen, and to Marsh Davies for our art and God Ribbon for our music. Share your recommendations of games and shrimp at <a href=\"mailto:totalplaytimepod@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">totalplaytimepod@gmail.com</a>. Make the most of our partnership by viewing Jank.cool and perhaps joining the Discord.</p><p><br></p><p>Links!</p><p><br></p><p>Syd is not actually hype about <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/split-fiction-film-now-has-a-script-and-sydney-sweeney-is-hyped-about-the-adaptation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the Split Fiction script</a>. Bruce Nesmith <a href=\"https://www.pcgamer.com/games/rpg/skyrims-design-lead-says-if-you-play-morrowind-today-you-will-cringe-the-reality-of-playing-morrowind-would-not-stand-the-test-of-time/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">reckons Morrowind doesn’t hold up</a>. Nate never visited <a href=\"https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Ald%27ruhn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the Crab Palace</a>. Lots of people said they’re <a href=\"https://mobilegamer.biz/many-international-visitors-are-skipping-gdc-this-year-amid-cost-concerns-and-us-safety-fears/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">skipping GDC this year</a> but the organisers say <a href=\"https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-organiser-says-it-hasnt-seen-cancellations-from-overseas-visitors-attendance-tracking-in-line-with-expectations\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">it’s fine</a>. Highguard’s debut <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/28/a-poor-surprise-reveal-for-highguard-means-it-is-fighting-an-uphill-battle-for-good-reviews\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">went badly</a> which the dev considers “<a href=\"https://kotaku.com/highguard-game-awards-trailer-rust-hero-shooter-interview-2000663137\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">risky in hindsight</a>”, although they’re trying hard and the <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/highguard-gets-permanent-5v5-mode\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">5v5 mode is now permanent</a>. Please enjoy MerritK’s <a href=\"https://www.jank.cool/jank-mail-launches-losses-and-morrowind/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">post in the Jank newsletter</a>, and the rest of <a href=\"https://www.jank.cool/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jank.cool</a> come to that. <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Lung_(film)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Iron Lung</a> is in cinemas now. Brendy <a href=\"https://www.jank.cool/tr-49-is-scrambled/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">reviewed TR49</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Games!</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/2001120/Split_Fiction/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Split Fiction</a>. <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/22320/The_Elder_Scrolls_III_Morrowind_Game_of_the_Year_Edition/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind</a>. <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/4128260/Highguard/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Highguard</a> is free. <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3526710/Everything_is_Crab_The_Animal_Evolution_Roguelite/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Everything Is Crab</a>. <a href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3838370/TR49/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TR49</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Recommendations!</p><p><br></p><p>Moldovan <a href=\"https://www.aldi.co.uk/product/specially-selected-moldovan-rara-neagra-000000000000634533\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rara Neagra</a>, <a href=\"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42068518-shitstorm?ac=1&amp;from_search=true&amp;qid=BmRcIVHH4P&amp;rank=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Shitstorm by Fernando Sdrigotti</a>, <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/28_Years_Later:_The_Bone_Temple\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">28 Years Later: The Bone Temple</a>, <a href=\"https://bsky.app/profile/andycruns.bsky.social\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Andycruns on BlueSky</a>.</p>","author_name":"Total Playtime"}