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Baddy Breakdowns: a video game podcast
by Bridgette and Maddy
We are Bridgette and Maddy, two baddies that work in the gaming industry and love talking about video games! Every other week, we pick a game to play all the way to end. We breakdown the game from its creation to it's critical reception, then deep dive into our experiences playing it. Thanks for stopping by!
Episodes
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61. Baddy Awards 2025
It's been another year in gaming which means time for the third annual Baddy Awards! We rank our top 5 games of 2025, honorable mentions, and explore our overall feelings about this year in gaming. Then, we give out awards for categories such as most compelling character, best music, and more! Up...
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60. Date Everything! and more!
Happy New Year! This episode we talk about Date Everything and also recap some of the other games we've been playing the last few months like Hades 2, Silksong, Is This Seat Taken?, and Tiny Bookshop. Next Episode will be the Baddy Awards of 2025! Show Notes Date Everything! website Follow us on...
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59. Lets play Expedition 33
Join us as we deep dive on the best game of the year (so far), Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. We are joined by a special guest who also loves this game. Up next: Date Everything! Show Notes Expedition 33 website Follow us on Instagram @baddybreakdowns, TikTok...
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58. American Arcadia
Travel back in time to the 70s with us as we play American Arcadia, a fun reality show retro-future themed hidden gem from a few years ago. Up next: Expedition 33 Show Notes American Arcadia website Follow us on Instagram @baddybreakdowns, TikTok...
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57. Wanderstop and a little bit of Last of Us
Join us as we chat through our experience playing the cozy tea shop game Wanderstop that came out earlier this year. Stay to the end to hear our thoughts on the Last of Us Season 2 on HBO! Next Up: American Arcadia Show Notes Wanderstop website Follow us on Instagram...
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56. Blue Prince
This week we break down our love hate relationship playing Blue Prince- a well crafted mysterious roguelike puzzle game. This episode is full of spoilers, so if you haven't played yet and want to, go play first, then come back and listen! Up next: Wanderstop Show Notes Blue Prince…
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55. Split Fiction
This week we dig into the latest from the studio Hazelight- Split Fiction. A delightfully cheesy, co-op adventure full of fun gameplay and eye-roll inducing dialogue (at least to Maddy) that honestly was still a ton of fun. Up next: Blue Prince Show Notes Split Fiction website Interview...
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54. 1000xResist
We're back! With an episode on the acclaimed sci-fi indie game of last year 1000xResist. We debrief on this twisty, timey narrative game that both gripping and confusing. Hair to hair, hekki grace. Up next: Split Fiction Show Notes 1000xResist website Follow us on Instagram...
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53. Most Anticipated Games of 2025
No spoilers only excitement ahead as we talk about some of our most anticipated and most notable games coming for 2025, including maybe some more obvious games and some less obvious. Up next: 1000xResist
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52. The 2024 Baddy Awards
It's the end of another year in gaming which means time for the second annual Baddy Awards! We rank our top 5 games of 2024, top 3 games new to us, and revisit the games we didn't like. Then we give out awards for categories such as biggest crush, best music, and more! Up next: 1000xResist Show...
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51. Indiana Jones-in for this episode
Vati-can you believe Indiana jones is back? And this time better than ever in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. We solved puzzles, took pictures of cats, and punched nazis! What a good game! Up next: 2024 Baddy Awards! Show Notes Indiana Jones and the Great Circle website Rapid-fire...
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50. Fields of Mistria Early Access
Cozy up with a cup of tea and your favorite handheld and join us as we play the new farming sim Fields of Mistria. Spoiler alert- it was a delight. Up next: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Show Notes Fields of Mistria website Follow us on Instagram @baddybreakdowns, TikTok...
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49. Life is Strange: Double Exposure
After some major audio issues with our original recording, we are back with the re-recorded (or...double exposed) chat about the most recent Life is Strange game. Plus! We start with a brief on topic about the Game of the Year noms. Up next: Fields of Mistria Show Notes Life is Strange: Double...
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Announcement: Episode delay, sorry!
Thank you all for your patience as we get this next episode out to y'all! It will be a follow-up to last episode on the new game Life Is Strange: Double Exposure. In the meantime, we know the wait (and the world) is a bit of a bummer, so here are some games we recommend based on your personal...
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48. Life is hella Strange
This week we played the original Life is Strange as we get ready for the sequel, Life is Strange Double Exposure, to come out in a few weeks. The dialogue was definitely…something else but we had a great time playing this one. Up next: Silent Hill 2 Show Notes Life is Strange website Follow us on...
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47. Tactical Breach Wizards
1...2...3...BREACH! This week we played Tactical Breach wizards. We strategized, puzzled, and fell in love with the characters of this game- in particular a hot and powerful necromancer named Banks. This is a good one yall! Up next: Life is Strange Show Notes Link to Tactical Breach…
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46. Thank Goodness You're Here
Oh! Thank goodness you're here. This week we played the new-ish crazy, funny, and very British game Thank Goodness You're Here. It was a bit challenging to talk about but we had a ton of fun! Then we talk a little bit about PAX west and what indie games caught Bridgette's eye. Show Notes...
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45. Lorelei and the Laser Eyes
This week we puzzled our way through Lorelei and the Laser eyes, a noir/surreal puzzle game that came out earlier this year. Get your pens and paper and join us as we dive into this one! Show Notes Link to Simogo Website Link to interview with Simon, one of the creators...
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44. Stuck in a Deathloop
We are back! Now on a regular schedule again (I promise!). This month we died a lot, snuck around, killed a bunch of people, and theorized about what's happening in Deathloop. We are also joined by a special guest! Up next: Lorelei and the Laser Eyes Show Notes Link to Deathloop Website...
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43. Well well well...about time for Animal Well
We're back on schedule, baby! After a mini summer break, we're here to bring you Animal Well, the new multi-layered metroidvania made by solo indie dev Billy Basso. Up next, Maddy will be hiking in Wales so Chris will be back to join Bridgette with a deep dive into Deathloop! Show Notes The…
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42. Puzzle Double Feature with Botany Manor and The Rewinder
That's right! This week is a double feature where we dive into two (spoilers!) 5/5 puzzle games made by small, indie studios. Since these are puzzle games, there will be spoilers for some of the solves, but we try to keep that light so folks can still enjoy if they listen here first! Show Notes A...
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41. Disco Elysium
Wait do you hear that? Is that the Col Do Ma Ma Daqua? No! It's Maddy & Bridgette breaking down Disco Elysium. We honestly feel smarter after having played this game and we hope you do too. Up next: Botany Manor & The Rewinder Show Notes Link to Disco Elysium Website...
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40. Balatro and Open Roads
This week we are dealin & drivin with the roguelike poker game Balatro and narrative game Open Roads. We also talk a little bit about the new Fallout TV show at the end! Up Next: Disco Elysium Show Notes Link to Balatro website Link to Open Roads website Follow…
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39. Outer Wilds
Back to our regularly scheduled programming with Outer Wilds- one that has been on our backlog for a while and we finally got the chance to play. It ended up being quite the rollercoaster of an experience for both of us but ultimately was such a beautiful game. As a heads up this episode is FULL…
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38. Part 2: Live Service Game March Madness Extravaganza
Part 2 with the gripping conclusion to our wild decision to play 32 live service games and crown the best one! Our matchups for this week: Runescape x Team Fortress 2 Warframe x Destiny 2 Teamfight Tactics x Smite Deeprock Galactic x Brawlhalla The Finals x PubG Rocket League x Sea of Thieves GTA...
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Bonus episode: Game Developer Conference special
Bridgette went to GDC last week! We also need more time to play all our march madness games soooo here's a little bonus episode about GDC. Bridgette talks about the pitch sessions, her favorite sessions, and and also thoughts as a whole about the conference. FYI we talk about some NSFW content at...
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37. Part 1: March Madness Live Service Extravaganza
We decided to play 32 live service games this month (thanks, Maddy!) to have the most extravagant of March Madness extravaganzas. This week we go over the first 16 match ups - did we pick the same winner? This week: Fortnite vs. Apex Legends Fall Guys vs. Stumble Guys Phasmaphobia vs. Lethal...
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36. We beet Turnip Boy Robs a Bank
This week we played Turnip Boy Robs a Bank, a pea-sized rouge-like filled with fun and silliness. We helped gran-cran find a boyfriend, a mad scientist get permission for morally grey experiments, and wore some pear-fect hats. Up Next: Live Service Game March Madness Show Notes Link to Turnip…
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35. Part 2 of The Last of Us Part 2
The one where we wrap up The Last of Us Part 2! We talk the ending, final feelings about the game, and some of our hopes for the show. Were we happy with the ending? Were y'all?? To lighten things up, next time join us as we play Turnip Boy Robs a Bank! Show Notes Link to Last of Part 2...
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34. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered pt. 1
The Last of Us Part II Remaster for Playstation 5 just dropped as well as the Grounded II documentary about the making of Part II, so what better time to play it? We completely missed the controversy when it came out in 2020 so we were excited to finally play and see what all the debates were…
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33. BG3, Chants of Sennaar, Dave the Diver, and most anticipated 2024 games
It's a 2023 wrap up episode! This one is an unstructured conversation discussing some great 2023 games. Then at the end we talk about our most anticipated games of 2024 which honestly isn't a ton but we kind of love it- we need to catch up with 2023 still. Up Next: Last of Us Part 2 Remastered…
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32. 2023 Baddy Awards
Happy almost new year! Join us as we breakdown our year in gaming! It was an incredible year for games- we talk our top 5 games of the year, top 3 games new to us (even though they are not new this year) as well as have our first annual Baddy Awards with categories such as most compelling...
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31. Last Christmas
Happy Holidays! This week we played Last Christmas, a short point and click Christmas tale with a dark twist. Sorry the audio is not good, we don't have our good mics lol. Next up: End of Year Baddy Awards! Show Notes Link to Last Christmas on Steam Follow us on Instagram...
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30. Alan Wake 2 Spoilercast!
We finished Alan Wake 2 and it was scawy but also very very good. This episode is full of spoilers for the game so please go play it before listening if you care about that. Up next: Last Christmas (random steam game) Show Notes Link to the Alan Wake website Follow us on Instagram...
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Game Awards Reaction Bonus Episode!
We watched the Game Awards and wanted to talk about it so here we are! We you hope you enjoy our at times rambling thoughts on this year's Game Awards!
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29. Nancy Zoo - Nostalgia November pt 2!
For the second part of Nostalgia November (even though it's December oops) we revisit the computer games Nancy Drew: Secrets Can Kill and the original Zoo Tycoon (2001). It was actually a very fun time! Up next: Alan Wake 2 deep dive/spoilies Show Notes Link to Nancy Drew: Secrets can Kill...
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28. Nostalgia November ft Backyard Baseball and Secret Agent Barbie!
We are kicking off our month-long theme Nostalgia November where we revisit some games from our childhood. This week we dig into Backyard Baseball and Secret Agent Barbie! Plus at the end we talk about our reactions to and predictions for the Game Awards! Up next: Nancy Drew & Zoo Tycoon Show…
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27. It's not a lake, it's Alan Wake 2 (part 1)
We're diving right back into Cauldron Lake with Alan Wake 2! Join us as we talk about our initial first impressions and theories about Alan Wake 2. TLDR: it's a good game y'all!!! We'll do a full spoiler filled episode on the rest of the game in early December. Up next: Nostalgia November!…
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26. Getting lit with Alan Wake
Alan Wake 2 is releasing later this month, so we decided to play Alan Wake to prep for it! Neither of us had played before and the story was right up our alley but the gameplay was not. Join us as we dive into our thoughts and feelings on this one! Up next: Alan Wake 2 Show Notes Alan Wake…
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25. Starfield Part 2
This week we are still exploring the stars, digging deeper into Starfield. Join us as we ponder the mysteries of ammo in this game, enjoy being broody neon street rats, and do anything but the main quest. Next up: Alan Wake! Show Notes Starfield website Follow us on Instagram @baddybreakdowns,...
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24. Starfield first impressions
Maddy is back from vacation and we're talking Starfield first impressions! Show Notes Starfield website Follow us on Instagram @baddybreakdowns, TikTok @baddybreakdowns, or YouTube Visit our website baddybreakdowns.com
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23. Baldur's Gate 3
While Maddy is off in the Dolomites, Bridgette (and Chris!) are hanging out in Faerûn playing Baldur's Gate 3. In this episode, we talk about the new game, its D&D origins, and how much Gale sucks, of course. Spoilers limited to Act I only! Show Notes Get Baldur's Gate 3 website Follow us on...
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22. Oxenfree II: Lost Signals
This week we dig into the Night School Studio video game published by Netflix, Oxenfree 2. It's a mysterious, story driven, bite-sized game that has some creative gameplay elements we really enjoyed. Up Next: Baldur's Gate 3! Show Notes Link to the Oxenfree II webpage with all the ways to play...
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21. Dredge
This week we breakdown the newish fishing lovcraftian video game DREDGE. We CATCH up with what critics and players thought of the game and then DIVE into our experience playing it. We had a FINtastic time playing this one. Up next- Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Show Notes Link to the Dredge website...
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20. Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life
This week we play Story of Seasons: A Wonderful life, a remade classic from the O.G. farming sim franchise, Harvest Moon. Join us as we snuggle our pink sheep, grow Turnmelons and Banapples, and pine dramatically after unavailable Flora. Next up: Dredge Show Notes Link to the Story of Season's...
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Baddy Breakdowns Trailer
We are Bridgette and Maddy, two baddies that work in the gaming industry and love talking about video games! Every other week, we pick a game to play all the way to end. We breakdown the game from its creation to its critical reception, then deep dive into our experiences playing it. Thanks for...
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19. The Stanley Parable
Stanley stumbled upon this podcast and after looking at the cool art and enticing description, decided he wanted to listen to this episode about The Stanley Parable game. He pressed play to listen, thinking the hosts of the show sounded very awesome and good at their jobs. He enjoyed it so...
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18. Diablo 4
We played Diablo 4! And are only slightly obsessed with Lilith. Join us as we deep dive into Diablo 4 and pick apart the good (combat, character customization, Lilith) and the bad (soooo much running, why are character names so unintelligible, why are some ultimates so lame). Next up: Stanley's...
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17. Planet of Lana
This week we break down the new indie puzzle platformer Planet of Lana. We do a lot of running, jumping, and being amazed by beautiful scenery & music as we embark on a quest to rescue our sister with our pet cat Mui who is v cute ~and~ yes you can pet them. Up next- Diablo 4! Show Notes Link to...
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16. Tears of the Kingdom
This week we played the long awaited Tears of the Kingdom! We did not torture koroks but we did find fun hats and well enthusiasts! This is a good game y'all. Show Notes Link to the game on the Nintendo Store Link to the making of series about BOTW on YouTube Link to the making of interview about...
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We are Bridgette and Maddy, two baddies that work in the gaming industry and love talking about video games! Every other week, we pick a game to play all the way to end. We breakdown the game from its creation to it's critical reception, then deep dive into our experiences playing it. Thanks for stopping by!
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