# Pragmata and ERLIK: The Ninth Branch

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Podcast: [Thumb Cramps](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thumb-cramps-812562)
Published: 2026-04-23T14:00:00+00:00
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This week on Thumb Cramps, oh boy it’s a Normal One, as the hosts are left alone for a special host-only episode as they wrap up April by looking at Pragmata for the Nintendo Switch 2, ERLIK: The Ninth Branch for the PC and celebrate the success of ALT GAMES 2026. Sometimes having no friends makes the boys even more normal in this very normal video game podcast. Check out the ALT GAMES lineup on Steam here Get Thumb Cramps Long Sleeve Shirts Here Thumb Cramps+ has launched!  Ad-free podcasts and a bonus monthly episode of Speedrunning Television; a brand new podcast that innovates how to watch television as gamers.  Subscribe now on Sanspants Plus OR Apple Podcasts!  Use the discount code Joel OR Jacksom for 10% off. Only applies to subscriptions through sanspantsradio.com. Email us at ThumbCrampsPod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram; Jackson | Duscher | Thumb Cramps | James | Zammit You can physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Join our facebook group here or join our Discord here . Theme music by Benny Davis! You can find all his stuff at his website or check out his YouTube channel. Parts of this episode were recorded and produced on Wurundjeri land, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and recognise that sovereignty was never ceded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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