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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 10d

Also, did you know we have a starter pack for our Friends of Buoy shout-outs? You should go check it out here and support them all!

GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 10d

Obviously, we had a little fun with the format by following up on an episode from earlier this year, but we enjoyed talking about remakes and hope you enjoy the episode as well! We've enjoyed bringing you the Game Buoy Remake Project and using retrospective perspectives to revisit past topics.

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 10d

This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a historical look at remakes in gaming! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 173 – One More Time: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 0, originally published on April 28, 2025.

Game Buoy Podcast Episode 183 - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 10 - GAME BUOY

Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a historical look at remakes in gaming!

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 13d

SUPER DELUXE BONUS QUESTION!

This week’s Sony State of Play had many of you abuzz; what did you think about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 13d

Bonus question: How do you feel the broad approach to remakes of games has changed over the last decade? Is that good or bad? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 🩶 💚)

GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 13d

SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about remakes of games. Tell us about your most memorable/favorite remakes (because it always comes up, yes remasters count)!

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 13d

SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about remakes of games. Tell us about your most memorable/favorite remakes (because it always comes up, yes remasters count)!

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 24d

FRIENDS OF BUOY SHOUT OUTS

@orangeloungeradio.com
@aftermath.site
@gamemechanicspod.bsky.social
@bobbyblackwolf.com
@vgrealness.bsky.social
@powblockpodcast.bsky.social
@standardissuecomputing.blog
@sharkabytes.bsky.social
@defunctgames.com
@thomasgamedocs.bsky.social
@craig.chat

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 24d

But wait, there's more! The Podcast Pirates are joined by special guest @robroberts.bsky.social to revisit the topic of rhythm games as part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, following up on Episode 33B – Through the Fire and Flames: A Look at the Highs and Lows of Rhythm Gaming (B-Side)!

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 24d

This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy bring you a two-part episode! On the A-Side, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy kick off their look at rhythm games over the past decade or so by clearing the news slate!

Game Buoy Podcast Episode Episode 182A - The Rock Show: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 9 (A-Side) - GAME BUOY

Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy kick off their look at rhythm games over the past decade or so by clearing the news slate!

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 28d

SUPER DELUXE BONUS QUESTION!

Although it’s not related to music games, this week’s Nintendo Direct was arguably the biggest of the year! Did you tune in? If so, how did you feel about the announcements? Was there anything you were hoping to see that wasn’t featured?

The words SUPER DELUXE as taken from Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 28d

Bonus question: How do you feel the rhythmic action/music games scene has changed over the last decade? Is that good or bad? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 🤍💚)

GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 28d

SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about rhythmic action/music games. Tell us about your favorite music games from more recent generations!

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · 28d

SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about rhythmic action/music games. Tell us about your favorite music games from more recent generations!

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Sep 3

Content warning: although Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy have a serious discussion about the topic of adult content in gaming, the very nature of the topic means that this episode is NSFW. (Lovely and beautiful) listener discretion is advised!

GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Sep 3

This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy revisit the topic of adult content in gaming and how it has changed over the past 13 years! follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 19 – Let’s Talk About [MATURE CONTENT], Baby, originally published on January 21, 2013.

Game Buoy Podcast Episode Episode 181 - People Are Still Having [MATURE CONTENT] - GAME BUOY

Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy revisit the topic of adult content in gaming and how it has changed over the past 13 years!

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Sep 3

This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy revisit the topic of adult content in gaming and how it has changed over the past 13 years! follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 19 – Let’s Talk About [MATURE CONTENT], Baby, originally published on January 21, 2013.

Game Buoy Podcast Episode Episode 181 - People Are Still Having [MATURE CONTENT] - GAME BUOY

Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy revisit the topic of adult content in gaming and how it has changed over the past 13 years!

gamebuoy.org

GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Aug 31

Bonus question: Among series you play, how do you feel about how sexual content is depicted currently? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 💚🤍)

GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Aug 31

SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello, folks! This week we’re talking (respectfully!) about how representations of adult content in games (read: sex) have changed over the last 13 years. Have you observed any trends in how these types of scenes have changed (or haven't!)?

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Aug 31

SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello, folks! This week we’re talking (respectfully!) about how representations of adult content in games (read: sex) have changed over the last 13 years. Have you observed any trends in how these types of scenes have changed (or haven't!)?

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Aug 19

Friends of Buoy Shout-Outs:

@orangeloungeradio.com
@aftermath.site
@gamemechanicspod.bsky.social
@bobbyblackwolf.com
@vgrealness.bsky.social
@powblockpodcast.bsky.social
@wowthatscrazy2004.bsky.social
@sharkabytes.bsky.social
@defunctgames.com
@thomasgamedocs.bsky.social

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Aug 19

We hope you enjoy it, and hope you'll stay tuned for our upcoming episode later this month! Thank you to our lovely and beautiful listener for all of your support.

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Aug 19

Okay, so we had a little fun with the episode title this week, but real talk: due to circumstances, we needed to push back Episode 181, which will revisit adult content in gaming - but we wanted to still bring you content, so we decided to clear the news slate as we sometimes used to do.

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Aug 19

This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy clear the news slate and talk about what they’ve been playing lately! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, they follow up on previous news-themed episodes, as well as the Game Buoy Micro format last seen in 2015.

Game Buoy Podcast Episode 180.5 - MICRO Episode 8: Oh My God, News (A Game Buoy Remake 7.5 Interlogue) - GAME BUOY

Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy clear the news slate and talk about what they've been playing lately!

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Aug 6

FRIENDS OF BUOY SHOUT OUTS

@bobbyblackwolf.com
@vgrealness.bsky.social
@powblockpodcast.bsky.social
@sharkabytes.bsky.social
@defunctgames.com
@thomasgamedocs.bsky.social
@orangeloungeradio.com
@aftermath.site
@gamemechanicspod.bsky.social

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Aug 6

This episode is JAM PACKED with lots of news, a scandalous revelation of a potential timeline where Pikachu was almost a tabby cat with large breasts, and some things that are SOOOO CONTROVERSIAL like this doozy:

The Anakin and Padme meme, in 4 panels.

Anakin, with the word CAPCOM over his face: "We're releasing a $75 Monster Hunter Wilds digital soundtrack on Steam."

Padme, smiling: "And it's available in lossless formats, right?"

Anakin, with the word CAPCOM over his face, stares.

Padme, looking concerned: "And it's available in lossless formats, right?"

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Aug 6

This week, First Mate Slaggy McWaggy and Captain Spike discuss the changing landscape of bad games! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they take a look back at Game Buoy Podcast Episode 28 – @#*$ Games (Or: The E.T. Episode), originally published on May 18, 2013.

Game Buoy Podcast Episode 180 - @#*$ Games #2 (Or: The MindsEye Episode): Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 7 - GAME BUOY

First Mate Slaggy McWaggy and Captain Spike discuss the changing landscape of bad games!

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Jul 30

Bonus question: We’ll be looking at some games that have been improved over time, to positive results. Have you played any games that have undergone these changes, and what are your thoughts on the process? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 🤍💚)

GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Jul 30

SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello folks, this week we’re revisiting the topic of bad games! We’ll look at some notable flops from recent years and the factors that led to their failure. What do you feel are the biggest disasters of the past decade or so, and why do you think they failed?

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GAME BUOY @gamebuoy.org · Jul 30

SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello folks, this week we’re revisiting the topic of bad games! We’ll look at some notable flops from recent years and the factors that led to their failure. What do you feel are the biggest disasters of the past decade or so, and why do you think they failed?

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