Gaming Podcast Discussion

MrTibbs · 2013-07-22T18:32:36.000Z

Joe Martin’s bite size podcast is pretty fantastic. http://joemartinwords.com/podcast/

Really nice themed episodes with great guests like Dan Pinchbeck, Jon St John, Kieron Gillen, and Rob Briscoe. Definitely check it out if you’re looking for a UK cast.

anymunym · 2013-07-24T11:08:38.000Z

Ooh, you weren’t exaggerating, that one really is fantastic. Thanks for the recommendation! It’s like a longer, clearer, better version of GWHKAL which might still be worth a listen once you’ve burned through all of Joe Martin’s Unlimited Hyperbole (which I suspect I will in no time).

Quaro · 2013-07-24T14:29:07.000Z

anymunym:

What I actually came to post, in case anyone’s missed it, was that the folks behind the PC Gamer UK podcast apparently can’t podcast on company time anymore, so some of them (Pentadact, Graham Smith, Marsh Davies, Chris Thursten) started their own UK PC gaming podcast on their own time. It’s called The Crate and Crowbar, the first episode is out now and I rather enjoyed it. It’s really just a straight continuation of their previous work. If you enjoyed the PC Gamer UK podcast, you’re probably going to like this one, but if not, then there’s probably little there to change your mind.

The PC Gamer UK podcast was great. It was a little more subdued than, say, Idle Thumbs, and it took a bit of time to grow on me but it quickly became a favorite. They had the best Bioshock Infinite discussion around, both genuinely insightful and hilarious. “Sorry I’m chain-gunning your ghost-mom Elizabeth!”

I’m very happy to see at least some of the members are able to continue podcasting. Check it. http://crateandcrowbar.com/

anymunym · 2013-08-13T13:10:07.000Z

And just as suddenly as I discovered Unlimited Hyperbole (thanks to Mr Tibbs above), I had to discover today that it has ended. :-(

MrTibbs · 2013-08-13T13:46:57.000Z

What a bummer! It was nice while it lasted. I’ll have to check out that Tom Francis podcast. He’s a fantastic writer and Gunpoint is absolutely brilliant.

tylertoo · 2013-11-01T13:19:23.000Z

Oh my. Downloading now. Thanks Jon!

http://thegamedesignroundtable.com/2013/10/28/episode-51/

Jon and Dirk are joined by Brian Reynolds, designer of ‘Civilization 2’, ‘Alpha Centauri’, ‘Rise of Nations’ and more. They discuss Brian’s career as a designer, his approach, what makes ‘Alpha Centauri’ stand up so many years later, and Brian’s future projects.

sclpls · 2013-11-01T13:22:48.000Z

anymunym:

Picking up the discussion from three months ago, it seems that Retronauts Kickstarter has come to fruition and new episodes are now trickling in at http://www.retronauts.com/. Although I have to admit that I don’t listen to that one, I just thought it would make a good segue.

What I actually came to post, in case anyone’s missed it, was that the folks behind the PC Gamer UK podcast apparently can’t podcast on company time anymore, so some of them (Pentadact, Graham Smith, Marsh Davies, Chris Thursten) started their own UK PC gaming podcast on their own time. It’s called The Crate and Crowbar, the first episode is out now and I rather enjoyed it. It’s really just a straight continuation of their previous work. If you enjoyed the PC Gamer UK podcast, you’re probably going to like this one, but if not, then there’s probably little there to change your mind.

Finally, while I’m here, I’d also like to give a shout-out to Stay Forever which is a great German-language retro PC gaming podcast (and so probably of limited interest to people here) that has quickly become a favorite of mine. Ich kann ihn echt nur empfehlen.

I want to second the Crate & Crowbar as a very fun and interesting podcast to listen to. I thought the discussion about X-Plane was especially funny.

Chris_Nahr · 2013-11-01T13:36:14.000Z

tylertoo:

Oh my. Downloading now. Thanks Jon!

http://thegamedesignroundtable.com/2013/10/28/episode-51/

That episode is awesome. Everyone convince Brian Reynolds to kickstart Rise of Nations 2!

Otagan · 2013-11-01T13:56:44.000Z

Chris Nahr:

Everyone convince Brian Reynolds to kickstart Rise of Nations 2!

I keep throwing my money at the monitor but nothing happens.

Nightgaunt · 2013-11-01T15:13:09.000Z

Chris Nahr:

That episode is awesome. Everyone convince Brian Reynolds to kickstart Rise of Nations 2!

I listened to this right after the Julian Gollop podcast and I have to say, podcasting sure looks easy when you get guests who will just TALK like those two. Fun to listen to both, though.

Jon_Shafer · 2013-11-01T15:25:05.000Z

Thanks guys! And apologies for the slightly-misleading description for the episode with Brian. We ran into some technical difficulties later in the podcast and didn’t get around to talking about his current project. Don’t feel too bad though, he said he couldn’t really say anything more than what’s already publicly known.

Jon

liminal · 2013-11-01T15:59:08.000Z

Yeah, that was great, Jon, and revealing, too. Did anyone else realize Brian was responsible for getting Zynga’s games to make money? I figured he was hired to bring traditional game design values to a big casual games company. The man must have one of the most diverse resumes in the industry.

ioticus · 2013-11-01T23:26:43.000Z

What’s BR working on now?

Jon_Shafer · 2013-11-02T09:42:59.000Z

ioticus:

What’s BR working on now?

VentureBeat – 17 Jul 13

Nexon invests in Brian Reynolds’ SecretNewCo game startup

Nexon has formed a strategic relationship with the former chief game designer at Zynga

MrPinguin · 2013-11-02T11:26:14.000Z

Oooo. Awesome. My only gaming podcast has been Three Moves Ahead, but this Jon Shafer one looks like it has lots of good stuff. And now I’ve got ~162 pages of good podcast discussion to skim. :)

Thanks QT3ers!

Jab · 2013-11-02T15:39:53.000Z

This week on my podcast we had a two hour cast on horror design and the differences between AAA developers and Indies and why the latter are now producing the majority of horror games. Which somehow turned into a spoiler free discussion on environmental design in Demon’s and Dark Souls.

Yo_Rudy · 2013-11-02T19:01:08.000Z

Steve Gaynor - lead designer of Gone Home - has a new podcast on the Idle Thumbs network called Tone Control. It’s an open discussion on game design with industry veterans. The first episode was with Walking Dead lead designers (and Idle Thumbs) Sean Vanaman and Jake Rodkin. Lots of great behind the scenes info on The Walking Dead, and some great future guests announced, including Clint Hocking!

MrTibbs · 2013-11-02T20:11:10.000Z

Steve Gaynor’s a great host. I’m really looking forward to the Craig Hubbard episode. That guy is a legend!

Papageno · 2013-11-03T11:52:07.000Z

Hmm, above someone mentioned the PC Gamer UK podcast being gone-- now it looks like the US one is on the ropes–there hasn’t been a new episode since October 8th.

GuildBoss · 2013-11-05T17:11:38.000Z

Papageno:

Hmm, above someone mentioned the PC Gamer UK podcast being gone-- now it looks like the US one is on the ropes–there hasn’t been a new episode since October 8th.

I keep checking every day for some sign of life… Shame.