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Penny's Big Breakaway and Other Life Ruining Games (Ft. Joel Zammit)

This week on Thumb Cramps, it’s the first ever episode of Thumb Cramps and we’re celebrating PC MARCHTER RACE with special guest Joel Zammit as we take a look at Penny’s Big Breakaway for the PC and two deck building games that have ruined our lives, Balatro and Slay The Spire, also for the PC. Everyone is doing well and video games are good.


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