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Mar 5

1 h

Wheel World

About this episode

This week on The Short Game, we're toodling around bicycle Valhalla in Wheel World, the open-world cycling game from the developers of Nidhogg. Laura and Shane explore beautiful Italian landscapes, customize bikes, and discuss why this might be the most relaxing racing game we've played.

This episode was recorded way back in the summer during our long hiatus. Hopefully you'll feel it holds up!

(00:00) - Wheel World
(41:35) - What's Making Us Happy
(41:42) - Shane's New Bike
(48:43) - Laura Talks Movies
(58:18) - Wrap Up

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