The MindGames Podcast
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MindGames - Bonus Ep 15: Our Festive Favourites 2021
December 24, 2021 18:34 - 1 hour - 114 MBSurprise! It's that time of year again! The MindGames crew is together discussing our Festive Favourites. So join us as we gush over the games which we loved playing most this year. Today's Games (in order of appearance): Final Fantasy XIV (Square Enix) Conan Exiles (Funcom) It Takes Two (EA) Inscryption (Daniel Mullins Games) Death Stranding (Kojima Productions) My City (Reiner Knizia, KOSMOS)
Season 3 Ep 6: Animals and Pets
August 01, 2021 21:41 - 58 minutes - 60.6 MBPreamble Hello, and welcome to MindGames! In this month's episode we're activating beast mode: we're talking animals and pets! What sort of animals are represented in games, and how do games explore human-animal relationships? Why do people feel such a strong affinity for animal companions over human ones? Join us for a walk on the wild side as we address all these questions and more! Today's Games (in order of appearance): Pokemon (GameFreak) Zoo Tycoon (Blue Fang Games) P...
Season 3 Ep 5: Home
July 04, 2021 15:12 - 51 minutes - 100 MBPreamble Hello, and welcome to MindGames! In this month's episode we discuss a topic everyone has some idea of, “Home”. How do peoples ideas of home bleed into their work? How do games tug on our heartstrings and make us feel at home? And just why is Steve reading about preserved mutton and smoked tongue? Join us as we address all these questions and more in this months episode Today's Games (in order of appearance): Star Dew Valley (ConcernedApe) Spelunky 2 (Mossmouth, BlitWorks...
Season 3 Ep 4: Accessibility in Games
May 07, 2021 21:01 - 1 hour - 140 MBPreamble Hello, and welcome to MindGames! In this month's episode, we discuss accessibility in games. How have games responded to the different needs and abilities of their players, and how have they represented these types of people in their worlds? Join us as we explore issues such as colour blindness, dyslexia and physical interfaces. Encouraging progress has been made across the games industry in recent years, but there is still so much more to be done... Today's Games (in orde...
Season 3 Ep 3: Playing Music
April 01, 2021 22:12 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBPreamble Welcome to this month's MindGames! In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the audio world of games. We ask why soundtracks are such a big part of games, and what role music plays in the games we love. We are lucky to be joined this month by Rachel, a very special guest who last appeared in Season 1's 'Faith in Games'. This month, she brings her expert insight into songs, singing and acoustics. Ever wondered why your singing sounds so much better in the shower? Rachel has the a...
Season 3 Ep 2: Games of the Age
March 01, 2021 10:06 - 1 hour - 158 MBPreamble Welcome, young listener, to the wise and venerable MindGames podcast! In this month's episode, we discuss ageing, both in terms of growth ('coming of age') and decline ('senescence'). This month, we tackle big questions around how games have 'come of age' over the past 40 years; do they age gracefully, or are we perpetually enraptured by the cult of the new? In what ways have games presented the process of getting older and experiencing more about the world and ourselves, and ho...
Season 3 Ep 1: Wargames
January 31, 2021 21:02 - 1 hour - 141 MBWelcome to Season 3 of the MindGames podcast! War, huh? What is it good for? Turns out it's podcasting! In this month's episode we reflect on how games have tackled the politics, drama and desperation of war. Why does war excite so many works of art, and can an interactive medium truly capture the horror and the atrocity of conflict? Join us as we delve into how we wage miniature warfare, and what that says about our real world. Content warning: A (brief) discussion of historic genocide....
Bonus Ep 14: Our Festive Favourites 2020
December 23, 2020 13:59 - 57 minutes - 105 MBChristmas may be cancelled for millions in the UK, but the MindGames team are here for you! In this final bonus episode, we'll be topping off an awful year with some lovely chat about some lovely games. Sit back, relax, and enjoy. ~~~ Our 2020 Festive Favourites: Steve: Ghost of Tsushima (Sucker Punch) & Final Fantasy XIV Online (Square Enix) Pix: Disco Elysium (ZA/UM) & Spiritfarer (Thunder Lotus Games) Milos: Pathologic 2 (Ice-Pick Lodge) & Ultrakill (Arsi 'Hikita' Patala) Othe...
Bonus Ep 13: Neopets - Tales from Neopia
November 30, 2020 22:03 - 41 minutes - 80.7 MBKeep yourself warm this November with the soft glow of Nostalgia. Milos and Sophie talk about Neopets. Its crazy economy, its links to Scientology and the lost plush of a paintbrush for Sophie's pet. For some of Sophie's work: https://www.instagram.com/dragonet_girl/ Email us about your neglected neopets at [email protected] or send us neocash on twitter @mindgamespod Alex Irpan: Stories From the Neopets Economy https://www.alexirpan.com/2018/11/10/neopets-eco...
Bonus Ep 12: Our US election breakdown (US Election 2020)
November 05, 2020 23:47 - 52 minutes - 59.7 MBThe UK isn't the only place to see fireworks this bonfire night, as the Trump v Biden election continues to sizzle and spark with tension. Trump has already tried to falsely claim victory, armed protesters are on the streets, and meanwhile millions of people across the USA are still awaiting the results of Tuesday's poll to determine their next president. Today, we take another look at last episode's election wargame to see how accurate those takes turned out to be. Though the outlook is c...
Bonus Ep 11: Playing Politics (US Election 2020)
October 23, 2020 11:46 - 1 hour - 158 MBWith the US election around the corner, we take a look at an innovative research project that has used games to predict the outcome of Trump v Biden. Ever wondered how on earth Trump will get out of this? It's a real rollercoaster, this one. Protests, sabotage and even a secession crisis. Oh, and as a special treat for this bonus episode, Milos reveals his ISIS-inspired stripper name... 'Where the System May Break' A war-game exercise simulating the 2020 election unmasked some key vuln...
Season 3 Announcement
September 08, 2020 19:31 - 2 minutes - 2.06 MBHi everyone. Two quick updates for you regarding the MindGames podcast. 1) We’re now entering our long overdue summer break period. We’re really happy with our progress in Season 2: we introduced a new format, tackled some massive topics, and even interviewed some real-life game designers and artists. To make Season 3 even better, we’re going to be taking this time to plan our topics a little more in advance, so if you have anything you’d really like to see please get in touch. Our norma...
Bonus Ep 10: Disco Elysium Deep Dive
September 08, 2020 19:29 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBIn this bonus episode of the MindGames podcast, we take a long look into the mirror of our souls with a deep dive discussion of Disco Elysium. We talk about the world, its history and its technicolour characters. Massive spoilers for anyone who hasn't played this unique game. We hope you enjoy. Haven't played, still listening in, and want to get a sense of what the game's all about? Check out the first 26 minutes of Disco Elysium here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAiaY1YC3F4 Don't forget to ...
Season 2 Episode 9: Grind Games
August 18, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis month we talk about THE GRIND, the bizarrely commonplace aspect of games that is a repetitive chore. Why are games uniquely susceptible to grind? Can grind be... good? And finally, what can the existence of grind in games tell us about the world that creates them? We'll be discussing all these topics and more over the next hour, and we promise it won't be a grind. Also, keep listening to the end to discover Milos' Ultra Grindy Mindgames Game - so grindy, in fact, that we simply refuse...
Season 2 Ep 8: Power Gaming, ft. Bez & Tiz (Part 2)
July 09, 2020 14:54 - 41 minutes - 70.2 MBJoin us for the second part of our discussion of power in games. We talk power fantasies, the philosophy of game balance, and we even get a little bit political with a discussion of the UK's Clap for Carers/Boo for Boris. Stick around for our first ever Super Special Guest MindGames Game - it's a real cracker. You can check out Part 1 here: https://mindgamespodcast.libsyn.com/season-2-ep-8-power-gaming-ft-bez-tiz-part-1 Today's cast: Grant (Pix) Milos Bez Shahriari (@stuffByBez) Tiz...
Season 2 Ep 8: Power Gaming, ft. Bez & Tiz (Part 1)
June 05, 2020 17:04 - 1 hour - 113 MBYou're in for a real treat in this month's jumbo, jam-packed double bill episode of MindGames, where we take on power dynamics in games. Together, we discuss limitations and possibilities around play. How do games tackle power? What do the power dynamics we create in games tell us about power in the 'real world'? And ultimately, what does the ways in which we play teach us about power in our society? We are absolutely honoured to be joined by two proper professional game designers, Bez and...
Season 2 Ep 7: Lockdown Leisure
May 13, 2020 09:11 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn this month's bumper episode of MindGames, we bring you our Coronavirus lockdown favourites. Join us for a look at how these extraordinary times have changed the way we play, the games we play, and how we look at the world around us. As a special treat, this episode brings you not one but two (!) MindGames Games. You lucky ducks. Today's games (in order of appearance): Final Fantasy VII Remake (Square Enix) Mass Effect 3 (BioWare) FIFA (EA Sports) Rocket League (Psyonix) Spelunky ...
Season 2 Ep 6: Going Viral
April 02, 2020 12:58 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBThis month, the MindGames team get down with the sickness. It's disease in games! Please enjoy our group therapy session produced under nationwide self-isolation. Make sure you keep your ears peeled for Milos' epic monologue about Pathologic 2 in our Weird Games segment. None of us realised at the time that he prepared the review himself, so we did not give him anywhere near the recognition he deserved. Stay safe everyone, and wash your damn hands! Today's cast: Grant (Pix) Milos Sean Stev...
Season 2 Ep 5: The Death of Games
March 06, 2020 12:17 - 1 hour - 133 MBThis month, the MindGames team are dying to tackle the biggest topic of our lives. It's death in games! Join us as we journey into gaming's underworld. We investigate deaths of all flavours to find out how our relationship with life's greatest mystery has changed through the history of the medium. From early steps in cash-grabbing arcades to deep and thoughtful recreations of purgatory-like worlds, we look ahead with excitement to gaming's deathless (or death-filled!) future. So gather round...
Season 2 Ep 5: Dead Games
March 06, 2020 12:17 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBThis month, the MindGames team are dying to tackle the biggest topic of our lives. It's death in games! Join us as we journey into gaming's underworld. We investigate deaths of all flavours to find out how our relationship with life's greatest mystery has changed through the history of the medium. From early steps in cash-grabbing arcades to deep and thoughtful recreations of purgatory-like worlds, we look ahead with excitement to gaming's deathless (or death-filled!) future. So gather round...
Season 2 Ep 4: Playing God
February 01, 2020 13:01 - 1 hour - 69 MBIn this month's episode, we tackle god games. We come to the genre with a whole range of questions; - How do we define a god game? - What is the relationship between a god-player and their world, and how does this reflect our real-world understanding of the roles of gods? - And finally, why do people gravitate towards this style of control? One thing's for sure: gods may not play dice, but they certainly seem to enjoy a good RTS! Today's Cast Grant (Pix) Milos Steve Today's Games (in ord...
Season 2 Ep 3: Our Festive Favourites 2019
January 02, 2020 15:46 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBThe weather outside is frightful, but the gaming is so delightful! This month we take stock of our favourite games of 2019. Stay tuned for Old Man Steve's Grinch List, Milos' bizarrely dark, post-apocalyptic Favourite Game of All Time, and Pix's agony in this month's MindGames game. Today's Games (in order of appearance): Pokemon Sword & Shield (Game Freak) Dragon Quest (Square Enix) Lisa the Painful (Dingaling Productions) Final Fantasy: Tactics Advance (Square Enix) Fell Seal: ...
Season 2 Ep 2: Beer in Games
December 01, 2019 21:06 - 1 hour - 79 MBDrink! Drink! ...think? In this month's episode, we discuss representations of beer in games: the good, the bad, and the vomit-y. Join us as we ponder how designers can possibly represent the diversity of inebriated experiences in a mechanical framework. If you've ever wondered whether Milos would be able to effectively plan urban developments whilst under the influence of twenty pints of scrumpy, you're in the right place. As a special 'feature' today, we'll be having a few nice craft ales...
Season 2 Ep 2: Drinking Games
December 01, 2019 21:06 - 1 hour - 79 MBDrink! Drink! ...think? In this month's episode, we discuss representations of beer in games: the good, the bad, and the vomit-y. Join us as we ponder how designers can possibly represent the diversity of inebriated experiences in a mechanical framework. If you've ever wondered whether Milos would be able to effectively plan urban developments whilst under the influence of twenty pints of scrumpy, you're in the right place. As a special 'feature' today, we'll be having a few nice craft ales ...
Season 2 Ep 1: A Hostile Climate
September 30, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThe MindGames team are back for a second season of musings on life, love, religion, politics... and games! In this episode, we discuss how games reflect and reinforce our understanding of the natural world. Come with us as we explore how games have modelled dystopian post-nuclear futures, the fallacies of infinite economic growth, and the fundamental question of free will in a shared world. Also in this episode: how to commit eco-terrorism in friendly train management game Transport Tycoon...
Podcast #1: A Hostile Climate
September 30, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBThe MindGames team are back for a second season of musings on life, love, religion, politics... and games! In this episode, we discuss how games reflect and reinforce our understanding of the natural world. Come with us as we explore how games have modelled dystopian post-nuclear futures, the fallacies of infinite economic growth, and the fundamental question of free will in a shared world. Also in this episode: how to commit eco-terrorism in friendly train management game Transport Tycoon,...
Mind Games - Summer Break
August 17, 2019 14:31 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBHello everyone! You may have noticed that we have not uploaded a new episode this month. Well, it's because we’re on a bit of a summer break. All of our lives have gotten a bit hectic this summer for various reasons. Instead of compromising on our research or the quality of the episodes we've decided to take a break and return to a monthly schedule at the end of September with a new episode. We’d like to thank everyone for listening and I am honestly floored that over a hundred people regula...
Podcast #11: A Currency Exchange
June 30, 2019 21:59 - 1 hourCan war be a vital and healthy tool to balance hyperinflation? Can you live off gold farming when your country's economy has collapsed? When you can sell your items for real money, is banning your account theft? (Spoiler alert, the law is still working on that) In this episode Milos and Steve take a broad look at the use of currency in games. From a balancing tool in single player experiences to managing an MMO economy and real world digital property rights. And yes dear listener, we talk a...
Season 1 Ep 11: A Currency Exchange
June 30, 2019 21:59 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBCan war be a vital and healthy tool to balance hyperinflation? Can you live off gold farming when your country's economy has collapsed? When you can sell your items for real money, is banning your account theft? (Spoiler alert, the law is still working on that) In this episode Milos and Steve take a broad look at the use of currency in games. From a balancing tool in single player experiences to managing an MMO economy and real world digital property rights. And yes dear listener, we talk ab...
Podcast #10: Propaganda Games
May 26, 2019 10:24 - 1 hourToday we dive into the swamp of propaganda games throughout history, including games produced by fascist & communist regimes, white supremacists... and western democracies. Includes some irreverent discussion of racist, fundamentalist views. Today's references (in order of appearance): Ethical Game Design (Extra Credits) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP4_bMhZ4gA Our Guys in Salisbury (Igroland) PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Corporation) Force for Peace (Tencent) Gwent: The Witcher Ca...
Season 1 Ep 10: Propaganda Games
May 26, 2019 10:24 - 1 hour - 99 MBToday we dive into the swamp of propaganda games throughout history, including games produced by fascist & communist regimes, white supremacists... and western democracies. Includes some irreverent discussion of racist, fundamentalist views. Today's references (in order of appearance): Ethical Game Design (Extra Credits) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP4_bMhZ4gA Our Guys in Salisbury (Igroland) PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Corporation) Force for Peace (Tencent) Gwent: Th...
Season 1 Ep 9: Difficulty in Games
April 22, 2019 10:09 - 1 hour - 101 MBSome members of the video game community were annoyed because other players used mods to ease the difficulty in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (From Software). Most people think this is a pretty ridiculous position, but it prompted some interesting discussion in the MindGames crew. Inspired by this recent 'controversy' we discuss what difficulty means, how challenge has been used in games, and what this means for designers and players. This one's a bumper episode - so sit back, and enjoy! Recom...
Podcast #9: Difficulty in Games
April 22, 2019 10:09 - 1 hour - 101 MBSome members of the video game community were annoyed because other players used mods to ease the difficulty in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (From Software). Most people think this is a pretty ridiculous position, but it prompted some interesting discussion in the Mindgames crew. Inspired by this recent 'controversy' we discuss what difficulty means, how challenge has been used in games, and what this means for designers and players. This one's a bumper episode - so sit back, and enjoy! Recomm...
Season 1 Ep 8: The Game of Choice
March 21, 2019 09:40 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThank you for choosing the MindGames Podcast! Or did you? Today we discuss how games, a typically 'interactive' media, tackle the issue of choice. We were particularly inspired by the newish movie/game, Black Mirror's "Bandersnatch", which is available on Netflix. Oh, and Pix couldn't help waxing lyrical - about his favourite game of all time... Today's Games (in order of appearance): Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (Charlie Brooker) Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (Roy Burdine & John...
Podcast #8: The Game of Choice
March 21, 2019 09:40 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThank you for choosing the MindGames Podcast! Or did you? Today we discuss how games, a typically 'interactive' media, tackle the issue of choice. We were particularly inspired by the newish movie/game, Black Mirror's "Bandersnatch", which is available on Netflix. Oh, and Pix couldn't help waxing lyrical - about his favourite game of all time... Today's Games (in order of appearance): Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (Charlie Brooker) Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (Roy Burdine & Johnny Cas...
Podcast #7: Storytelling Magic
February 19, 2019 23:15 - 47 minutes - 45.3 MBIn today's episode we discuss one of our favourite games of all time - Magic: the Gathering, by Richard Garfield. Join us as we nerd out over the way in which this fragmented collectable card game manages to tell a deep and engaging story. Find the 99% Invisible podcast episode here: https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/gathering-the-magic/ Final Parting http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=442981 Settle the Score http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details....
Season 1 Ep 7: Storytelling Magic
February 19, 2019 23:15 - 47 minutes - 45.3 MBIn today's episode we discuss one of our favourite games of all time - Magic: the Gathering, by Richard Garfield. Join us as we nerd out over the way in which this fragmented collectable card game manages to tell a deep and engaging story. Find the 99% Invisible podcast episode here: https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/gathering-the-magic/ Final Parting http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=442981 Settle the Score http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/D...
Podcast #6: The Dating Game(s)
January 02, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn today's episode, we discuss how games approach love, dating and relationships. Today's Games (in order of appearance): Mystery Date (Henry Stan) Girl's Garden (Sega) Tenshitachi no Gogo (JAST) Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School (Square) Sweet Fuse: At Your Side (Idea Factory) If My Heart Had Wings (Pulltop) Super Seducer and Super Seducer 2 (RLR Training) Date Ariane (ArianeB) Hatoful Boyfriend: A School of Hope and White Wings (PigeoNation Inc.) Panzermadel: Tank Dating Simulator (DEV...
Season 1 Ep 6: The Dating Game(s)
January 02, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn today's episode, we discuss how games approach love, dating and relationships. Today's Games (in order of appearance): Mystery Date (Henry Stan) Girl's Garden (Sega) Tenshitachi no Gogo (JAST) Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School (Square) Sweet Fuse: At Your Side (Idea Factory) If My Heart Had Wings (Pulltop) Super Seducer and Super Seducer 2 (RLR Training) Date Ariane (ArianeB) Hatoful Boyfriend: A School of Hope and White Wings (PigeoNation Inc.) Panzermadel: Tank...
2018 Christmas Special: Our Festive Favourites
December 24, 2018 23:22 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBA special bonus Christmas episode of MindGames, where we talk all about our favourite games from this year. Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to all! Today’s Games (in order of appearance): Two Point Hospital (Two Point Studios) Florence (Mountains) Dungeon Keeper Mobile (Mythic Entertainment) Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Jam City) Europa Universalis IV and Stellaris (Paradox Interactive) Emperor of the Fading Suns (Holistic Design) Twilight Imperium 3rd Edition (Fanta...
Podcast #5: Colonialism in Games
December 02, 2018 11:47 - 1 hourThis month, we discuss our playthrough of Dog Eat Dog and the wider theme of colonialism in games. Dog Eat Dog Characters: The Colonisers (Sean) Sapro (Milos) Glucks (Pix) The Dog Eat Dog Rules: 1. The Islanders are inferior to Diogenians 2. Islanders must not get in the way of the dogs 3. Islanders must use Diogenian technology 4. Islanders must not act uncivilised in the presence of Diogenians 5. Islanders must not congregate outside of the town square 6. Islanders must answer all questio...
Season 1 Ep 5: Colonialism in Games
December 02, 2018 11:47 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBThis month, we discuss our playthrough of Dog Eat Dog and the wider theme of colonialism in games. Dog Eat Dog Characters: The Colonisers (Sean) Sapro (Milos) Glucks (Pix) The Dog Eat Dog Rules: 1. The Islanders are inferior to Diogenians 2. Islanders must not get in the way of the dogs 3. Islanders must use Diogenian technology 4. Islanders must not act uncivilised in the presence of Diogenians 5. Islanders must not congregate outside of the town square 6. Islanders must ans...
Podcast #4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 3)
November 17, 2018 19:50 - 44 minutesThe third and final episode of our Let's Play of Dog Eat Dog. Dog Eat Dog was created by Liam Liwanag Burke, is published by 'Liwanag Press', and is available here for free (suggested price $5): www.drivethrurpg.com/product/198050/Dog-Eat-Dog Credit and huge thanks for the range of music used in this and previous episodes. In this episode, common use resources employed were Navajo Night (Audionautix) and Almost in F - Tranquillity (Kevin MacLeod), accessed via the YouTube free video library....
Season 1 Ep 4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 3)
November 17, 2018 19:50 - 44 minutes - 75.5 MBThe third and final episode of our Let's Play of Dog Eat Dog. Dog Eat Dog was created by Liam Liwanag Burke, is published by 'Liwanag Press', and is available here for free (suggested price $5): www.drivethrurpg.com/product/198050/Dog-Eat-Dog Credit and huge thanks for the range of music used in this and previous episodes. In this episode, common use resources employed were Navajo Night (Audionautix) and Almost in F - Tranquillity (Kevin MacLeod), accessed via the YouTube free video librar...
Podcast #4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 2)
November 01, 2018 22:32 - 36 minutesDog Eat Dog was created by Liam Liwanag Burke, is published by 'Liwanag Press', and is available here for free (suggested price $5): www.drivethrurpg.com/product/198050/Dog-Eat-Dog The Island's Rules (as of the beginning of this episode): The Islanders are inferior to the Diogenians The Islanders must not get in the way of the dogs The Islanders must use Diogenian technology Enjoy(if that's really the word)! We are thankful for the use of a number of royalty-free common use sound resources...
Season 1 Ep 4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 2)
November 01, 2018 22:32 - 36 minutes - 63.4 MBDog Eat Dog was created by Liam Liwanag Burke, is published by 'Liwanag Press', and is available here for free (suggested price $5): www.drivethrurpg.com/product/198050/Dog-Eat-Dog The Island's Rules (as of the beginning of this episode): 1. The Islanders are inferior to the Diogenians 2. The Islanders must not get in the way of the dogs 3. The Islanders must use Diogenian technology Enjoy (if that's really the word)! We are thankful for the use of a number of royalty-free common...
Podcast #4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 1)
October 01, 2018 21:44 - 36 minutesIn this month's podcast, we discuss Colonialism in games. To start off, we play 'Dog Eat Dog', a role-playing game that aims to simulate the experience of pacific island inhabitants through the process of colonisation. Dog Eat Dog was created by Liam Liwanag Burke, is published by 'Liwanag Press', and is available here for free (suggested price $5): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/198050/Dog-Eat-Dog Thanks to special guest Sean McCay for playing the most uncomfortable role in this game...
Season 1 Ep 4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 1)
October 01, 2018 21:44 - 36 minutes - 66.9 MBIn this month's podcast, we discuss Colonialism in games. To start off, we play 'Dog Eat Dog', a role-playing game that aims to simulate the experience of pacific island inhabitants through the process of colonisation. Dog Eat Dog was created by Liam Liwanag Burke, is published by 'Liwanag Press', and is available here for free (suggested price $5): https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/198050/Dog-Eat-Dog Thanks to special guest Sean McCay for playing the most uncomfortable role in this gam...
Season 1 Ep 3: Faith in Games
September 02, 2018 11:25 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode, we haphazardly grasp our way towards one of the biggest, defining questions of humanity. Today we are hunting for a God between the pixels, with a wide-ranging and slightly shambolic discussion about faith in games. Today's references (in order of appearance): Halo (Bungie) God of War (Santa Monica Studio) Dante's Inferno (Visceral Games) Religion in Games (Extra Credits): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBVb2WECSLw Binding of Isaac (Edmund McMillen & Floriam Him...
Podcast #3: Faith in Games
September 02, 2018 11:25 - 1 hourIn this episode, we haphazardly grasp our way towards one of the biggest, defining questions of humanity. Today we are hunting for a God between the pixels, with a wide-ranging and slightly shambolic discussion about faith in games. Today's references (in order of appearance): Halo (Bungie) God of War (Santa Monica Studio) Dante's Inferno (Visceral Games) Religion in Games (Extra Credits): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBVb2WECSLw Binding of Isaac (Edmund McMillen & Floriam Himsl) Far Cry...