Latest Mindgames Podcast Episodes
Season 1 Ep 10: Propaganda Games
The MindGames Podcast - 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): Ethic...
Podcast #9: Difficulty in Games
The MindGames Podcast - April 22, 2019 10:09 - 1 hourSome 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 r...
Season 1 Ep 9: Difficulty in Games
The MindGames Podcast - April 22, 2019 10:09 - 1 hourSome 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 r...
Season 1 Ep 8: The Game of Choice
The MindGames Podcast - March 21, 2019 09:40 - 56 minutesThank 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 waxin...
Podcast #8: The Game of Choice
The MindGames Podcast - March 21, 2019 09:40 - 56 minutesThank 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...
Podcast #7: Storytelling Magic
The MindGames Podcast - February 19, 2019 23:15 - 47 minutesIn 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://99p...
Season 1 Ep 7: Storytelling Magic
The MindGames Podcast - February 19, 2019 23:15 - 47 minutesIn 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://9...
Podcast #6: The Dating Game(s)
The MindGames Podcast - January 02, 2019 16:00 - 1 hourIn 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 H...
Season 1 Ep 6: The Dating Game(s)
The MindGames Podcast - January 02, 2019 16:00 - 1 hourIn 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) ...
2018 Christmas Special: Our Festive Favourites
The MindGames Podcast - December 24, 2018 23:22 - 1 hourA 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 Ente...
Season 1 Ep 5: Colonialism in Games
The MindGames Podcast - 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 ...
Podcast #5: Colonialism in Games
The MindGames Podcast - 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. Isla...
Season 1 Ep 4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 3)
The MindGames Podcast - 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 ...
Podcast #4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 3)
The MindGames Podcast - 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...
Season 1 Ep 4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 2)
The MindGames Podcast - 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): 1. The Islanders are inferior to the Diogenians 2. ...
Podcast #4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 2)
The MindGames Podcast - 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 Islander...
Season 1 Ep 4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 1)
The MindGames Podcast - 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...
Podcast #4: Let's Play "Dog Eat Dog" (Part 1)
The MindGames Podcast - 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...
Podcast #3: Faith in Games
The MindGames Podcast - 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...
Season 1 Ep 3: Faith in Games
The MindGames Podcast - 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) ...
Podcast #2: Games That Work
The MindGames Podcast - August 01, 2018 16:46 - 59 minutesInspired by a recent conference on invisible work throughout history, today we discuss the ways in which games represent work, what work means for the protagonists of some of our favourite games, and why 'the terror of the state' is so prevalent in work-focussed single player experiences. Today'...
Season 1 Ep 2: Games That Work
The MindGames Podcast - August 01, 2018 16:46 - 59 minutesInspired by a recent conference on invisible work throughout history, today we discuss the ways in which games represent work, what work means for the protagonists of some of our favourite games, and why 'the terror of the state' is so prevalent in work-focussed single player experiences. Toda...
Podcast #1: Games That We Play (The Primer)
The MindGames Podcast - July 01, 2018 07:56 - 55 minutesIn this first ever podcast we discuss the meaning of play, why it's such a big deal, and the wide variety of games that we enjoy. We also interrogate our relationship with games, and the impact that gaming has on the way in which we see and interact with the world. Today's Games (in order of app...
Season 1 Ep 1: Games That We Play (The Primer)
The MindGames Podcast - July 01, 2018 07:56 - 55 minutesIn this first ever podcast we discuss the meaning of play, why it's such a big deal, and the wide variety of games that we enjoy. We also interrogate our relationship with games, and the impact that gaming has on the way in which we see and interact with the world. Today's Games (in order of a...
Ep. 06: Teesre Baadshah Hum Hai feat. Anand Subaya
Mera Kaam Poker - October 25, 2017 00:30 - 32 minutesOn the season finale of Mera Kaam Poker, Azeem and Peter delve deep into the pop culture clutter-box to see how poker has been represented in Hollywood and Bollywood films. They also talk to Anand Subaya, a film editor, and find out why he loves the game as much as he does. For more informatio...
Ep. 05: Poker, Guns and Tits feat. Kavish Kukreja
Mera Kaam Poker - October 18, 2017 00:30 - 31 minutesThis week, Azeem and Peter take an in-depth look at the legends of poker from around the world and what makes them stand out. In the second half, they talk to Kavish Kukreja, a stock broker who explains how dealing in stocks is actually very similar to playing poker. For more information on po...
Ep. 04: The Five Commandments feat. Amit Varma
Mera Kaam Poker - October 11, 2017 00:30 - 22 minutesOn the fourth episode of Mera Kaam Poker, Peter and Azeem chat with renowned writer and former poker player Amit Varma, who lays down the five important commandments that every poker player must follow, while also disclosing the different kinds of people he has enjoyed played with. For more in...
Ep. 03: Of Ghodas and Stables feat. Anup Palod
Mera Kaam Poker - October 04, 2017 00:30 - 27 minutesOn the third episode of Mera Kaam Poker, hosts Azeem Banatwalla and Peter Abraham take a look at the various avenues through which you can play poker in India professionally. They are also joined by Anup Palod who is responsible for setting up poker stables to help players become pros and/or hor...
Ep. 02: Breaking Bank feat. Sangeeth 'Samoh' Mohan
Mera Kaam Poker - September 27, 2017 00:30 - 26 minutesOn the second episode of Mera Kaam Poker, Azeem and Peter delve into the dos and don'ts of poker and how having a credible amount of money in the bank is important before hitting the tables. In the second segment, they interact with Sangeeth 'Samoh' Mohan, a professional poker player from Kochi,...
Ep. 01: Aao Mitron, Poker Khele feat. Karunesh Talwar
Mera Kaam Poker - September 20, 2017 00:30 - 27 minutesOn the first episode of Mera Kaam Poker, hosts Azeem Banatwalla and Peter Abraham take a look at how the game of poker is taking India by storm, touch upon the basics of the game and interact with comedian Karunesh Talwar to learn about his foray into the game. For more information on poker, c...
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