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    <description>A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. 
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    <itunes:summary>A video games podcast where Dave Jackson and guests break down and discuss the games they play. Each episode looks at one game in depth, focusing on mechanics, story, music and other aspects, with no spoilers until a clearly marked spoiler wall in the middle. 
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  <title>211: Baby Steps (with Josh Galecki - Pixelated Playgrounds)</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Dave is joined by Josh Galecki (Pixelated Playgrounds, Moonroof Studios) to discuss Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzillo and Maxi Boch's 2025 walking adventure game, Baby Steps. </itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson
Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog
Join Dave and special guest Josh Galecki (Pixelated Playgrounds, Moonroof Studios) to take a long walk into the woods of Baby Steps. Developed by Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzillo and Maxi Boch and published by Devolver Digital, Baby Steps is an extremely unique game, one where its story of its failson protagonist meshes with its frustrating-yet-rewarding gameplay for a very rewarding and genuinely funny experience. Check out the podcast for more. 
Guest info: Josh Galecki (he/him) 
* Check out Pixelated Playgrounds https://www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/
* Check out Josh's games on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Moonroof%20Studios
* Check out more of Josh's games on itch https://joshuagalecki.itch.io/
TIMESTAMPS
* 0:00 Title Card
* 0:11 Introductions
* 5:42 Our Histories with Baby Steps
* 9:42 Top-Level Thoughts
* 15:11 Characterization of Nate
* 20:18 Walking Mechanics
* 26:56 Difficulty and World Design
* 40:19 Hating On Nate and Comedy
* 54:27 Visuals, Music and Sound
* 59:13 Who Should Play Baby Steps?
* 1:04:16 Pixelated Playgrounds and Moonroof Studios
* 1:08:40 Spoiler Wall &amp;amp; Patron Thank-Yous
* 1:10:17 Spoilers- Jim, The Manbreaker, Other Challenges
* 1:32:19 Spoilers- Let's Talk About Nate
* 1:42:28 Spoilers- Nate's Journey and Endings
* 1:55:43 Accomplishments vs Achievements
* 2:04:23 Guys...Where Are We?
Sound clips in episode were captured in game.
The Secret Lives of Games interview with Bennett Foddy &amp;amp; Gabe Cuzillo- https://eggplant.show/152-walking-over-it-with-gabe-cuzzillo-and-bennett-foddy-baby-steps
Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Support my work on Patreon- <a href="https://patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/realdavejackson</a><br>
Discord, Socials and more- <a href="https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog</a></p>

<p>Join Dave and special guest Josh Galecki (Pixelated Playgrounds, Moonroof Studios) to take a long walk into the woods of Baby Steps. Developed by Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzillo and Maxi Boch and published by Devolver Digital, Baby Steps is an extremely unique game, one where its story of its failson protagonist meshes with its frustrating-yet-rewarding gameplay for a very rewarding and genuinely funny experience. Check out the podcast for more. </p>

<p><strong>Guest info: Josh Galecki (he/him)</strong> </p>

<ul>
<li>Check out Pixelated Playgrounds <a href="https://www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/</a></li>
<li>Check out Josh&#39;s games on Steam <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Moonroof%20Studios" rel="nofollow">https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Moonroof%20Studios</a></li>
<li>Check out more of Josh&#39;s games on itch <a href="https://joshuagalecki.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">https://joshuagalecki.itch.io/</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>0:00 Title Card</li>
<li>0:11 Introductions</li>
<li>5:42 Our Histories with Baby Steps</li>
<li>9:42 Top-Level Thoughts</li>
<li>15:11 Characterization of Nate</li>
<li>20:18 Walking Mechanics</li>
<li>26:56 Difficulty and World Design</li>
<li>40:19 Hating On Nate and Comedy</li>
<li>54:27 Visuals, Music and Sound</li>
<li>59:13 Who Should Play Baby Steps?</li>
<li>1:04:16 Pixelated Playgrounds and Moonroof Studios</li>
<li>1:08:40 Spoiler Wall &amp; Patron Thank-Yous</li>
<li>1:10:17 Spoilers- Jim, The Manbreaker, Other Challenges</li>
<li>1:32:19 Spoilers- Let&#39;s Talk About Nate</li>
<li>1:42:28 Spoilers- Nate&#39;s Journey and Endings</li>
<li>1:55:43 Accomplishments vs Achievements</li>
<li>2:04:23 Guys...Where Are We?</li>
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<p><strong>Sound clips in episode were captured in game.</strong></p>

<p>The Secret Lives of Games interview with Bennett Foddy &amp; Gabe Cuzillo- <a href="https://eggplant.show/152-walking-over-it-with-gabe-cuzzillo-and-bennett-foddy-baby-steps" rel="nofollow">https://eggplant.show/152-walking-over-it-with-gabe-cuzzillo-and-bennett-foddy-baby-steps</a></p>

<p><strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson">Support Tales from the Backlog</a></p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Support my work on Patreon- <a href="https://patreon.com/realdavejackson" rel="nofollow">https://patreon.com/realdavejackson</a><br>
Discord, Socials and more- <a href="https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog</a></p>

<p>Join Dave and special guest Josh Galecki (Pixelated Playgrounds, Moonroof Studios) to take a long walk into the woods of Baby Steps. Developed by Bennett Foddy, Gabe Cuzillo and Maxi Boch and published by Devolver Digital, Baby Steps is an extremely unique game, one where its story of its failson protagonist meshes with its frustrating-yet-rewarding gameplay for a very rewarding and genuinely funny experience. Check out the podcast for more. </p>

<p><strong>Guest info: Josh Galecki (he/him)</strong> </p>

<ul>
<li>Check out Pixelated Playgrounds <a href="https://www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.pixelatedplaygrounds.com/</a></li>
<li>Check out Josh&#39;s games on Steam <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Moonroof%20Studios" rel="nofollow">https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Moonroof%20Studios</a></li>
<li>Check out more of Josh&#39;s games on itch <a href="https://joshuagalecki.itch.io/" rel="nofollow">https://joshuagalecki.itch.io/</a></li>
</ul>

<p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p>

<ul>
<li>0:00 Title Card</li>
<li>0:11 Introductions</li>
<li>5:42 Our Histories with Baby Steps</li>
<li>9:42 Top-Level Thoughts</li>
<li>15:11 Characterization of Nate</li>
<li>20:18 Walking Mechanics</li>
<li>26:56 Difficulty and World Design</li>
<li>40:19 Hating On Nate and Comedy</li>
<li>54:27 Visuals, Music and Sound</li>
<li>59:13 Who Should Play Baby Steps?</li>
<li>1:04:16 Pixelated Playgrounds and Moonroof Studios</li>
<li>1:08:40 Spoiler Wall &amp; Patron Thank-Yous</li>
<li>1:10:17 Spoilers- Jim, The Manbreaker, Other Challenges</li>
<li>1:32:19 Spoilers- Let&#39;s Talk About Nate</li>
<li>1:42:28 Spoilers- Nate&#39;s Journey and Endings</li>
<li>1:55:43 Accomplishments vs Achievements</li>
<li>2:04:23 Guys...Where Are We?</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Sound clips in episode were captured in game.</strong></p>

<p>The Secret Lives of Games interview with Bennett Foddy &amp; Gabe Cuzillo- <a href="https://eggplant.show/152-walking-over-it-with-gabe-cuzzillo-and-bennett-foddy-baby-steps" rel="nofollow">https://eggplant.show/152-walking-over-it-with-gabe-cuzzillo-and-bennett-foddy-baby-steps</a></p>

<p><strong>Cover art</strong> by Jack Allen- find him at <a href="https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/realdavejackson">Support Tales from the Backlog</a></p>]]>
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