RPG Cast – Episode 811: “Evercold Slushie”

The RPG Cast crew dives into a whirlwind of retro gaming nostalgia, modern game anxieties, and absurd genre mashups in episode 811. Chris Bervets kicks off the show with a confession: despite being a podcast host who should be playing the latest releases, he’s still deeply entrenched in Project Oregon—a werewolf cow MMO that’s consuming his life. The group debates the paradox of loving games so much they become addictive, with Chris admitting he’s stuck in a loop of playing games he’ll never finish, all while feeling guilty for not keeping up with new releases. The conversation pivots to the absurdly inflated prices of retro games in Japan, where a Mario & Duck Hunt cartridge now sells for nearly $90, and a gold Mega Man cartridge is a collector’s dream. They mock the over-the-top collector’s editions—like a $200 Blood of the Dawnwalker box with a Saturn-style soundtrack and acrylic standees—while celebrating the genuine artistry of Yuzo Koshiro’s music. The episode’s true standout is the playful, unhinged energy around new games like Vampire Crawler, a roguelike survivor game with a vampire protagonist, and the absurdly named Evercold Slushie, which becomes a running joke about bad game titles. The crew also shares their personal game boundaries: Chris refuses to return to Stardew Valley or Minecraft-style games, knowing they’ll devour his time.