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A video game pirate podcast hosted by @spikepoint.bsky.social and @slaggymcwaggy.bsky.social. Your port of call for gaming news and views that maybe aren’t on your radar, but most definitely should be!

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SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week, we’re talking about 2025’s most noteworthy games (for good and bad)! What games did you play that stood out to you in 2025?
On Game Buoy Podcast Episode 188 – The 2025 Buoy Awards, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss the biggest news stories of 2025 and their favorite games of the year!
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 188 - The 2025 Buoy Awards - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss the biggest news stories of 2025 and their favorite games of the year!
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February 7, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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Due to a recent bout of scurvy* I've been fighting off, we weren't able to record on Sunday as we usually do, but we plan to record tomorrow - so there's still time to let us know how 2025 was for you in gaming!

*It's not actually scurvy
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week, we’re talking about 2025’s most noteworthy games (for good and bad)! What games did you play that stood out to you in 2025?
February 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week, we’re talking about 2025’s most noteworthy games (for good and bad)! What games did you play that stood out to you in 2025?
January 30, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Bonus question: We’re also going to be talking about some of the gaming news stories that defined 2025 for us. What stories defined 2025 for you?
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week, we’re talking about 2025’s most noteworthy games (for good and bad)! What games did you play that stood out to you in 2025?
January 30, 2026 at 2:55 AM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week, we’re talking about 2025’s most noteworthy games (for good and bad)! What games did you play that stood out to you in 2025?
January 30, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Howdy folks! We’re gearing up for our 2025 year in review episode, so just wanted to put it on your radar - stay tuned here for our Social Links Question of the Week in the next day or so!
January 29, 2026 at 2:16 AM
This week, on Episode 187B – Episode Burmy Pokemon Review: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 12, the Podcast Pirates are joined by special guest Sulker to discuss how the Pokemon series has evolved over the past few years!
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 187B - Episode Burmy Pokemon Review: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 12 - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike, First Mate Slaggy McWaggy, and special guest Sulker discuss how the Pokemon series has evolved over the past few years!
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December 9, 2025 at 4:12 AM
This week, on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 187A – Episode Aipom Pokemon Review: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 12, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy get ready for a review of recent Pokemon games by clearing the news slate! The companion episode with the discussion's coming later this week!
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 187A - Episode Aipom Pokemon Review: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 12 - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy get ready for a review of recent Pokemon games by clearing the news slate!
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November 27, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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A chapter closes on gaming podcast history with the FINAL Orange lounge radio. Be a part of it live in six hours at 9 eastern, 6 pacific. Catch Bobby live one hour before. twitch.tv/VOGNetwork

Thank you all so much for the love 🤗
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November 23, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Bonus question: Although it’s not related to Pokemon games, last week’s Sony State of Play was a surprise! 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?
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about Pokemon games across recent years. Tell us about your notable (good and bad) Pokemon experiences from more recent generations (since Alola or so!)
November 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about Pokemon games across recent years. Tell us about your notable (good and bad) Pokemon experiences from more recent generations (since Alola or so!)
November 23, 2025 at 6:24 PM
This week, we take a look at more recent and recently discovered instances of lost media and cut content in games! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project, the Podcast Pirates follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 52 – The Never-Played Symphonies, originally published on May 9, 2014.
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 186 - I Want the One I Can't Have: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 11 - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy take a look at more recent and recently discovered instances of lost media and cut content in games!
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November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about cancelled/cut games and content that’ve held on to our interest. Do you have any?
November 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
This week, Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy reflect on major horror game releases from the last 12 years or so! As part of the Game Buoy Remake Project initiative, they follow up on Game Buoy Podcast Episode 39 – Werewolf Bar Mitzvah, originally published on October 28, 2013.
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 185 - The Unforgiven II: Game Buoy Remake Project Episode 13 - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy reflect on major horror game releases from the last 12 years or so!
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October 28, 2025 at 3:27 AM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about horror games over the last decade of so, and some of our favorites to spend time with this Halloween. What are yours? (Please only respond if you’re comfortable with us reading your responses on air, thanks! 👻🎃)
October 26, 2025 at 2:49 AM
On Game Buoy Podcast Episode 184 - Grand Theft Autumn (Where is Your Buoy?), Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss their favorite games to revisit during the autumnal season, from games that released in the fall that bring a sense of nostalgia, to games with autumnal and spooky themes!
Game Buoy Podcast Episode 184 - Grand Theft Autumn (Where is Your Buoy?) - GAME BUOY
Captain Spike and First Mate Slaggy McWaggy discuss their favorite games to revisit during the autumnal season!
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October 14, 2025 at 3:21 AM
SOCIAL LINKS QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Hello, folks! This week we’re talking about our favorite games/themes to spend time with in autumn. Tell us about your comfiest fall favorites!
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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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September 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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?
September 28, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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! 🩶 💚)
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)!
September 28, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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)!
September 28, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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)!
September 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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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September 16, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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?
September 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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! 🤍💚)
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!
September 12, 2025 at 4:20 AM