In this week's podcast episode, we discuss the strange film 'Serenity' (no, not that Serenity), Nintendo confirming that there won't be a new upgrade this year, The Sims developer recruiting for a brand new IP, Atari trying to get back in the game with Hotels this time, and our big topic is all about the importance of game writing with our special guest, Alyssa Payne!




Time Stamps ⌛:


‘Serenity’ Review – 4:25


No Nintendo Switch Pro – 12:42


Maxis Has A New IP - 16:46


Atari Opens Up Six Hotels– 21:14


Alyssa Payne Interview – 26:32


The Importance of Game Writing - 44:26




Alyssa Payne Links:


Twitter: @SmittenWritten


Blog: www.alyssapaynewrites.me


Itchio: https://alyssa-payne.itch.io/




Intro and Outro Music by Voltz Supreme


Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voltz.supreme/


Galatic Cowboy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JZN9YUZt_E




Social Media:


Twitter: @GamingGroceries


Instagram: gamesandgroceries


Website: gamesandgroceries.com




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Microphones 🎤:


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Budget Microphones (used from ep. 4 to 74)🎤:


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Lighting 💡:


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Soundboard 📻:


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Headphone Monitor 🎧:


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Articles 📰:


No Nintendo Switch Pro:


https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-01-31-nintendo-has-no-plans-for-new-switch-model-in-2020




Maxis Has A New IP:


https://www.gamesradar.com/sims-developer-maxis-is-recruiting-for-a-new-ip/?fbclid=IwAR12D7mROh0wNFXa2gaVgk-342rdmocM8C6k48JMnt8FTZ9CLa5B4CEeqqY




Atari Opens Up Six Hotels:


https://www.azfamily.com/news/new-atari-video-game-themed-hotel-coming-to-phoenix/article_d65fc42a-415d-11ea-9c57-f33d49f1a7bc.html