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Press Play Talks

28 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 10 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

Press Play Talks is a place for intelligent discussions with developers about their upcoming games. Sit down by the fire with a cup of coffee and listen to us discuss process, inspirations and other elements of their work in the video game industry.

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Episodes

022: Elbow Room is the Most Fun You Can Have With One Button

October 16, 2014 22:20 - 2.86 MB

Nick talks to developer Andrei Marks about minimalist party game Elbow Room at IndieCade 2014.

021: Leap Motion's Push into Virtual Reality

October 16, 2014 20:29 - 3.02 MB

Nick talks to software engineer Matt Tytel about Leap Motion's move into the VR space, and its possible applications as a controller-free navigation method at IndieCade 2014.

020: Sunder Wants You to Work on Your Communication Skills

October 16, 2014 20:19 - 2.08 MB

Nick talks to developer Nicholas Fuller about Sunder, a same-screen co-op game that forces verbal communication for players to complete puzzles.

019: Night at the Museum of Simulation Technology

October 16, 2014 00:54 - 1.96 MB

Nick talks to developer Albert Shih about Museum of Simulation Technology, a first-person puzzler with an extremely novel "forced perspective" mechanic at IndieCade 2014.

018: How Perception Neuron Wants to Change the Game

October 15, 2014 06:53 - 2.36 MB

Nick talks about motion tracking system Perception Neuron and its applications as a video game controller with R&D Director Tristan Dai at IndieCade 2014.

017: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes or: How I Learned to Blow Myself Up in 4 Minutes Flat

October 14, 2014 22:12 - 3.81 MB

Nick talks to developer Brian Fetter about Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, a unique VR/tabletop game experience that went on to win the Media Choice Award at IndieCade this year.

016: This is Sportsball!

October 14, 2014 03:49 - 4.57 MB

Nick talks to Auston Montville and Ned Green about the challenges and rewards of developing their game Sportsball at IndieCade 2014.

015: The Beautiful, Unforgiving World of Hyper Light Drifter

October 14, 2014 03:49 - 1.79 MB

Nick talks to Hyper Light Drifter's Director Alex Preston about his influences, working on Kickstarter, and the game's reception so far at IndieCade 2014.

014: Enter the Crypt of the Necrodancer

October 14, 2014 03:49 - 4.01 MB

Nick dances in the moonlight of IndieCade East 2014 with Crypt of the Necrodancer, a unique mix of roguelike and rhythm game.

013: EarthNight and the Art of Dragon Slaying

February 26, 2014 07:52 - 3.12 MB

Nick talks to Rich Siegel about his intense roguelike runner EarthNight. For more of our IndieCade East 2014 interviews visit www.pressplaytv.com

012: Galak-Z is More Than Meets the Eye

February 20, 2014 07:52 - 3.75 MB

Nick talks to Jake Kazdal about his deceptively complex spaceship shooter Galak-Z at IndieCade East 2014.

011: Prepare to Die Again in Dark Souls II

October 15, 2013 06:52 - 3.57 MB

Nick talks to J. Kartje about Dark Souls II's new enemies, online and systems. Stick around to hear J's number one tip for players planning on getting the game!

010: Talking More About Deus Ex HR Director's Cut

October 13, 2013 06:51 - 4.01 MB

In this Press Play Talk, Nick returns to Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut to discuss the newly added PS3, Xbox 360, PC and Mac skews, and the cool features that come along with them! Visit the NY Comic Con 2013 Coverage HQ for more from the show!

009: Massive Chalice Interview

June 08, 2013 06:51 - 16.1 MB

Brad Muir talks about Double Fine's upcoming tactical strategy game, Massive Chalice. Points discussed are space elevators, blood relics, "Roid Demons" and more!

Press Play Podcast 006: Hokey Religions and Broken Records

March 15, 2013 16:41

Nick, Andrew and Chris from How Do I Jump talk about the news of the week and make some REALLY bad jokes while they're at it...

008: Cart Life Interview

March 14, 2013 06:51 - 16.9 MB

In the final talk from Indiecade East 2013, Nick talks to Cart Life creator Richard Hofmeier. Stick around til the end to hear about his upcoming projects!

Press Play Podcast 005: Fabulous Hair and Sneaky Individuals

March 11, 2013 16:39

The guys are joined by Peter Kendall from How Do I Jump to talk about new releases, rumors and some really fabulous hair!

007: The Stanley Parable Interview

March 06, 2013 07:51 - 13.5 MB

Nick talks to Davey, creator of existential HL2 mod The Stanley Parable at Indiecade East 2013!

Press Play Podcast 004: The Future of PlayStation

February 28, 2013 16:37

Nick, Andrew and guest Bamidele talk about Sony's PS4 and pick apart the facts and fiction of the PlayStation meeting held in New York.

006: International Racing Squirrels Interview

February 23, 2013 07:51 - 5.48 MB

Nick talks to Rob from Playniac about cute/evil race management simulator International Racing Squirrels for iOS at Indiecade East 2013!

Press Play Podcast 003: Indiecade, Destiny and a Soundboard

February 23, 2013 01:53

The guys are joined by Peter Kendall from How Do I Jump, and discuss the Indiecade East festival, as well as Bungie's new game Destiny. Also, Nick has discovered soundboards, and subjects you to various noises.

004: Splice Interview

February 20, 2013 07:50 - 8.49 MB

Nick talks to Will & Dain from Cipher Prime about primordial puzzler Splice at Indiecade East 2013!

005: Thirty Flights of Loving Interview

February 20, 2013 07:50 - 6.89 MB

Nick talks to Brendon Chung about Thirty Flights of Loving, Gravity Bone, and his new project, Quadrilateral Cowboy, at Indiecade East 2013!

002: Spaceteam Interview

February 19, 2013 07:50 - 12 MB

Nick talks to Henry and Sara about iOS phenomenon Spaceteam, as well as details on Henry's next game at Indiecade East 2013!

003: Johann Sebastian Joust Interview

February 19, 2013 07:50 - 7.87 MB

In this special feature, Nick talks to Douglas Wilson about the no-graphics, all-physical party game Johann Sebastian Joust, as well as the new Sportsfriends package!

001: Blindside Interview

February 19, 2013 07:49 - 7.98 MB

Nick talks to Aaron and Michael, developers of the aural adventure game Blindside for iOS and computers at Indiecade East 2013!

Press Play Podcast 002: Back from the Dead

February 13, 2013 16:28

We're baaaaack! Hosts Nick and Andrew resurrect the Press Play Podcast to talk video games with you, dear listeners. This episode covers Sony's event, Gas Powered Games, Indiecade and more!

Press Play Podcast 001: Humble Beginnings

December 16, 2012 16:22

In this pioneer episode of the Press Play Podcast, Nick and Dan are joined by Peter and Chris from H0wD01Jump to discuss E3, Dragon's Dogma, Day Z and their favorite Steam Sale titles. Come join the fun and don't forget to PRESS PLAY! (See what I did there?)