Acceptable Losses: A Grimdark Podcast
Acceptable Losses is a podcast that delves into grim and twisted universes, exploring everything from the dismal no-man's-lands of Trench Crusade to the shadowy and twisting cities of The World of Darkness. Hosted by Kirioth and DkDiamantes, and edited by Shy, all known for their work on Adeptus Ridiculous, the podcast explores the grim stories and lore from tabletop games, book series, movies, and video games with a lighthearted approach. Join us on this journey as we delve into the macabre and unsettling aspects of these dark universes with a touch of humor to make it a little less terrifying.
Acceptable Losses: A Grimdark Podcast
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"Hey, you like sci-fi, right? I've got a film for you."That was the recommendation that led me to Aniara. I went in expecting a fun sci-fi flick; what I received instead was a harrowing dose of existential despair that I am still thinking about months later.
In this episode of The Acceptable Losses, we take a departure from our usual game-based topics to discuss a film that embodies the ultimate grimdark reality. It starts with a routine voyage: a luxury vessel carrying colonists from a ruined Earth to Mars. It was supposed to be a three-week trip, complete with shopping malls, gyms, and swimming pools.But when a piece of space debris forces an emergency ejection of fuel, the Aniara is set adrift, and a three-week cruise turns into a voyage into the void that none of the passengers are prepared for.