In what will almost certainly be the goofiest thing to happen at KRITIQAL, we are now beginning a 255 day quest to discover the ultimate Sonic character via single elimination bracket. First match tomorrow. View the full bracket and details here: https://t.co/iw1KN4SmBh

In an eerily brief set of fragments, @wing_blade_ and @BOOitsnathalie contend with poison capsules, rotating rooms, and a belligerent shotgun wielding Eric. Later, we get 10 (!) predictions and tease our holiday special. Listen here: https://t.co/jWsBAN0cj7

For the final Kritiqal Care interview of the year, I spoke with members of @club_domino about making games anonymously, anti-collaboration, and shared dreams of piss. Listen here: https://t.co/opiQSq5Vw7

After escaping from a eerily familiar shower scene, @wing_blade_ and @BOOitsnathalie stand before the exit ready to emerge into the humid Nevada air. Alas, an orb compels them to return and finish the game. Listen here: https://t.co/syRlPoWbt5

Awakening from an explosive nightmare, Zero Context returns as @wing_blade_ and @BOOitsnathalie are thrust into not one, not two, but three deadly decision games. What's the probability they make it out alive? 🐌Obey the snail and listen here: https://t.co/bLrwCsEUUs

On this month's episode of Kritiqal Care, I talk with @sambehindglass, half of Sand Gardeners, about the studio’s origins as a webcomic collaboration, designing hostile environments, and the tragedy and possibility of unarchivable games. Listen here: https://t.co/KTjbyOJqYw

After a brief 90 minute absence @wing_blade_ and @BOOitsnathalie return to Zero Time Dilemma ready to dive into the game’s first set of puzzles. Things quickly go south, however, when the duo comes face to face with an unexpected murderer… Listen here: https://t.co/PDqs7W3oPa

Once again taking aim at the latest From Soft hit, @wing_blade_ critiques Armored Core VI's individualistic ideas of revolution as it moves away from grueling mecha simulation toward pure power fantasy. Read here: https://t.co/5qq6eK4t0s

In a robust essay, @gothycrip digs into the messy and incoherent politics of the Oddworld franchise, exploring its pattern of appropriation, centrism, and dehumanization. Read here: https://t.co/xzXYZqPoVK

Returning after volunteering on a Mars colonization experiment, Zero Context is back in the Nevada desert for the third and final (?) Zero Escape game, Zero Time Dilemma. Listen here: https://t.co/ST6dw1X16T

On the latest episode of Kritiqal Care, I chat with creator of Crypt World, Lili Zone, discussing the game's origins, the nearly decade long development Crypt Underworld, and what she has planned going forward now the crypts are behind her. Listen here: https://t.co/TTOGvydQp0

Kritiqal Care sits down with @peterMartingell, creator of A Day of Maintenance and A Forgetful Loop, to chat about gay robots, crunchy mechanics, and the challenge of managing stress and energy over longterm projects. Listen here: https://t.co/XMr1UG6VPu

In the season finale of Zero Context, @wing_blade_ and @BOOitsnathalie escape the barren halls of Virtue's Last Reward and the facts of this diabolical game are finally disclosed. Listen here: https://t.co/0nXdG1gALb

Deep-Hell is still here, still doing our patented violent, queer, tragic and messy cultural criticism, and we are joined by @noescapevg @_KRITIQAL @critdistance @UppercutCrit and many more. We always need a boost in this industry, so if you can - give it.

Miraculously one episode from the end of Virtue's Last Reward, Zero Context returns as @wing_blade_ and @BOOitsnathalie hack the director's computer to learn about Asimov's three laws, plans of plans within plans, and homemade faraday cages. Listen here: https://t.co/OQbqxv0fyg

Kritiqal Care is back from a brief hiatus, talking with @leahthecase about cool Twine hacks, constructing interactive fiction, and offloading writing problems to build combat engines. Listen here: https://t.co/xJfsTKqcNf

Waking up from a long sleep in the pods, Zero Context returns as @wing_blade_ and @BOOitsnathalie continue to plow through Virtue's Last Reward, the final end nearly in sight beyond so much milk. Vote [Ally] and listen here: https://t.co/wIJasmOA1D

In case you didn't notice, there won't be an episode of Kritiqal Care this month due to logistical chaos. Great time to catch up on episodes or check out Zero Context, and we'll be back next month with a new interview.

IT'S OVER! After 255 days, the Ultimate Sonic Character is... 🍔Burger Shop Worker Girl🍔 Congratulations, and thanks everyone who came along for the ride

Final Match (Day 255) Burger Shop Worker Girl vs Blaze the Cat

Final Match (Day 255) Burger Shop Worker Girl vs Blaze the Cat