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    • Dec 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 23m AVG DURATION
    • 64 EPISODES


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    Gavin 2 Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 65:28


    Ted, Jans, and Scruncho (Abbey) sit down with Gavin from 2 Star games to talk about the viral nature of his horror train game, Choo Choo Charles. They also discuss pinky injuries in the major leagues, and Abbey's continued tank engine erasure. Real Professionalhttps://open.spotify.com/show/22Jt2mg...DreadXP discord https://discord.gg/thGRBsutwitter https://twitter.com/DreadXP_website https://www.dreadxp.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Neil Bolt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 66:51


    Ted, Jans, and Scruncho (Abbey) sit down with Neil Bolt to talk games journalism, the violence of Nintendo controllers, and how Breath of the Wild is a perfectly 3/5 game. Real Professionalhttps://open.spotify.com/show/22Jt2mg...DreadXP discord https://discord.gg/thGRBsutwitter https://twitter.com/DreadXP_website https://www.dreadxp.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Bad Candy feat. Corey Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 78:52


    This week, in a world without Jans, Corey Taylor from Slipknot joins Ted and Scruncho to talk about starring in the new horror anthology Bad Candy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Bloodwash and Beyond feat. Henry Hoare

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 55:26


    We sit down with programmer Henry Hoare to talk the upcoming Bloodwash, and what it's like to be the man behind the scenes in an indie production. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Spek. Takl feat William Somewhat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 66:54


    This week we sit down with William Somewhat of Somewhat Games to talk Spek. Takl, getting banned from Steam, and the importance of wearing gloves while building a PC. Follow William on Twitter @SomewhatWilliam See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Inscryption feat. Dan Mullins

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 50:56


    It's been a busy few months but we're returning again, now with a new host! We have Jans Holstrom as the latest addition to the real Real Professional professionals, and by the way it's pronounced like 'yawns.' Today we are talking with developer Dan Mullins, best known for Pony Island and contributor to Dread X Collection 2 with his game Solipsis. We're talking about all kinds of aspects of indie game development, community management, and why you should never use a wired controller. Check out Dan's games on his website here: danielmullinsgames.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Interview With The Duke Actor Aaron LaPlante

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 44:06


    Jans Holstrom got the amazing chance to talk to Aaron LaPlante, best known for his recent role as The Duke in Resident Evil Village. They discuss the reception to the game, Aaron's career as a voice actor, and why The Duke was a somewhat unexpectedly lovable character to the fans

    Dread X Collection Collection: The Hunt - Nate Berens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 108:10


    Welcome to the latest of the Dread X Collection Collections! Today we have Nate Berens of Redact Games. The developer behind Cellular Harvest, Sagebrush, and Effigy, Nate is joining us on the pod to talk a little too much about movies, and of course their addition to the Collection: the launcher!Follow Nate on Twitter @LudodromeFollow us on Twitter @DreadXP_, and join our Discord at discord.gg/thGRBsu

    Jack Packard

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 102:37


    Way back in January, we were able to talk with one and only Jack Packard! Contributor at The Escapist and frequent Best of the Worst film endurer, he's on to discuss the pros and cons of creating indie horror over triple-A titles, his time with RedLetterMedia, and why he loves indie games.Follow Jack Packard on Twitter at @Harlack.Follow us on Twitter @DreadXP_, and join our Discord at discord.gg/thGRBsu

    Dread X Collection Collection: The Hunt - Philip Hesselbäck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 95:20


    Welcome to the latest of the Dread X Collection Collections! Today we have Philip Hesselbäck, the developer behind Hell Punk Horror, joining us on the pod. We talk Fatal Frame, creating games under pressure, and of course, their addition to the Collection: Axis Mundi!Follow Philip on Twitter by clicking here, and check out Hell Punk Horror by clicking here.Follow us on Twitter @DreadXP_, and join our Discord at discord.gg/thGRBsu

    The COD Pod feat. Corpseparty and Xalavier Nelson Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 107:46


    We're taking on the most frightful aspect of horror games; the horrors of war. Joining us to speak about Call of Duty are our friends Xalavier Nelson Jr. and Corpseparty. We discuss the COD canon, the nature of propaganda, why the L96A1 needs to be relbalanced, and of course, zombies.

    Dread X Collection Collection vol. 3 - Adam Pyre & Viktor Kraus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 102:42


    Welcome back to the latest Dread X Collection Collection! We're joined today by Adam Pyre and Viktor Kraus, the two creatives behind SpookWare. We talk about the process of making a collection of many bite-sized games, as well as the power of music in horror, and most importantly, their contribution to Dread X Colleciton 3: SpookWare @ The Video Store!https://papercookies.itch.io/Adam Pyre: @adampiViktor Kraus: @viktorkraus2If you like what you see, why not follow us on Twitter @DreadXP_!

    Dread X Collection Collection vol. 3 - Amon 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 86:16


    Welcome back to the latest Dread X Collection Collection! We're joined today by Amon 26. known for A.O.O.F.A.D, Ausable, and Gyossait. We talk everything about indie game development, un-burnout-ing yourself, why art should be a hobby instead of a product, and of course, his contribution to the Dread X Collection 3: Bete Grise!If you like what you see, why not follow us on Twitter! @DreadXP_

    Dread X Collection Collection vol. 3 - Nate Berens

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 112:59


    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Our guest today is none other than Nate Berens of Redact Games. Best known for Sagebrush and Cellular Harvest, we discuss all aspects of modern game development. Including, of course, his contribution to the Dread X Collection 3: Sato Wonderland!If you like what you see, why not follow us on Twitter! @DreadXP_

    Dread X Collection Collection vol. 3 - Breogán Hackett

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 82:09


    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Kicking off the DXC3's podcasts, we have with us a very special guest. Joining us is Breogán Hackett, best known as the matriarch of the Haunted PS1 community! We talk about all aspects of indie horror games, and most importantly, her contribution to the Dread X Collection 3- Bubbo: Adventure on Geralds Island!If you like what you see, why not follow us on Twitter! @DreadXP_

    Dread X Collection Collection vol 2 - Kyle Frost Aka Mahelyk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 77:25


    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Joining us is Kyle Frost, better known as Mahelyk, best known as the dev behind SCP Blackout. We talk about the pros and cons of being a solo dev, entering the industry without one of those fancy collegiate degrees, and of course, his contribution to the Dread X Collection 2, The Toy Shop!If you like what you see, why not follow us on Twitter! @DreadXP_

    Dread X Collection Collection vol. 2 - Daniel Mullins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 68:58


    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Today we have an extra not-so full house; Star is out and Jesse's audio went poorly. Joining us is Daniel Mullins of Daniel Mullins Games. We talk triple-A games and their often less than satisfying storylines, how to scare the current gen of gamers who've experienced it all, his game Pony Island, and of course, his contribution to the Collection, Solipsis.Daniel Mullinsdanielmullinsgames.comtwitter.com/dmullinsgames If you like what you see, why not follow us on Twitter!twitter.com/DreadXP_

    Dread X Collection Collection vol. 2 - Bathysfear Labs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 90:13


    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Today we have an extra full house; joining us is Conor Walsh, Cody Reader, Aidan Cushing, and Zack Viola of Bathysfear Labs. We talk everything from MGS4, a bit of Yiddish, our favorite pirates, and of course, their contribution to Dread X Collection 2, The Diving Bell.Conor Walsh: twitter.com/bustedkeyboardsbanzaibonsai.itch.io/ Cody Reader:twitter.com/phant0msl0thartstation.com/codyreaderphantomsloth.itch.io/ Aidan Cushing:twitter.com/rabbitrundevlinktr.ee/RabbitRunGames Zack Viola: twitter.com/zack_violainstagram.com/zack_viola44/ If you like what you see, why not follow us on Twitter by clicking here!twitter.com/DreadXP_

    Dread X Collection Collection vol. 2 - Torple Dook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 101:25


    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Today we have Torple Dook with us, best known for Earl's Day Off and Hand of Doom. We talk about B*n Sh*piro, ancient civilizations and the games they would play, and of course, his contribution to Dread X Collection 2: Undiscovered!If you like what you see, why not follow us on Twitter by clicking here!twitter.com/DreadXP_

    Dread X Collection Collection vol 2 - David Szymanski

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 97:22


    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Making his third appearance on the pod, we have Dave Szymanski of New Blood joining us today. Known best for the retro FPS Dusk, we talk about everything from fixing pianos to how best to use twitter. We almost forget to talk about his contribution to the collection, Squirrel Stapler!If you like what you see, why not follow us on Twitter by clicking here!twitter.com/dread_x_p

    Dread X Collection Collection vol 2. - Vidas Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 58:16


    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! We're joined by Scruncho, one half of the development duo, Vidas Games. We discuss the various styles of indie horror, the experiences of being a streamer, and most importantly, their contribution to the Dread X Collection vol 2, Arcadletra!If you like what you see, why not follow us on Twitter by clicking here!twitter.com/dread_x_p

    Dread X Collection Collection vol 2 - Akabaka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 74:05


    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Today we are talking with Akabaka, best known as the developer behind Chromatose. We talk game design, Cathrine: Full Body, and his kawaii Cthulhu contribution to the collection, Sucker for Love!If you like what you see, why not follow us on Twitter by clicking here!twitter.com/dread_x_p

    Dread X Collection Collection vol 2 - Steve Gabry And Mike Thomas Of Wither Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 100:26


    Welcome back to the Dread X Collection Collection! Today we talk to Steve Gabry and Mike Thomas of Wither Studios about their addition to the collection, Touched by an Outer God. Find out about their love for all things gross, indie ethos, and the importance of loving your work.Steve Gabry (AKA Portalbe Moose) is best known for his solo project Sally Face, while Wither Studio is currently working on the indie horror adventure game Immure

    Dread X Collection Collection vol 2 - John Szymanski

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 89:08


    The Dread X Collection 2 Is Coming! Join us again in this 12 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror!Kicking off we have John "Ducky" Szymanski, best known for Kyle Is Famous, Rubber Ducky and the Rainbow Gun, and MAXIMUM Action. His contribution to the collection is Charlotte's Exile, a game that plays like FNAF and is inspired by Myst.

    New Blood feat. Dave Oshry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 117:57


    Joining us today is the head of New Blood Interactive and Rocketwerkz, Dave Oshry! We talk about his unique position of producer-publisher-marketing-developer-tester-QA-poster, and most importantly why Robocop needs a game.Follow us on Twitter @dread_x_p, and join our Discord at discord.gg/thGRBsu

    The Real Professionals feat. Jordan Mochi (Conscript) And John Szymanski (Maximum Action)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 85:20


    Two awesome guests join us today! Calling in we have Jordan Mochi, indie developer of the upcoming WW1 horror game Conscript, as well as John Szymanski of New Blood, developer of Maximum Action!Check out the Kickstarter for Conscript here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/562623591/conscript-ww1-survival-horror

    A Tale of Two Daves feat. David Szymanski and David Jaffe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 121:45


    Double Dave II: The Revenge! Dave Dave Revolution! We're joined today by David Szymanscki, developer of Dusk, and David Jaffe, best known for his work on God of War and Twisted Metal.

    Dread X Collection Collection - Leo Wiggins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 64:51


    Dread X Collection Collection - Leo Wiggins by Real Professional

    Daymare: 1998 feat. Michele Giannone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 82:16


    We're back to our regularly scheduled Real Professional! This week, we got Michele Giannone, Co-Founder of Invader Studios. Join us as we talk about the development history of Daymare: 1998, and the future of the franchise!Music by Jon of the Shred

    Dread X Collection Collection - Justin Reynard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 72:48


    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror!This episode, we got Justin Reynard again, best known as the developer of the Doomtrooper game. Join us as we discuss his past working with Obsidian on Fallout: New Vegas, their experiences working on Alpha Protocol, and their contribution to the Dread X Collection: Dont Go Out!

    Dread X Collection Collection - Airdorf

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 85:44


    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror!This episode, we got Airdorf again, best known as the developer of Faith: The Unholy Trinity. Join us as we discuss naming his child after his own videogame characters, design conversations at Chick-fil-a, and their contribution to the Dread X Collection: Summer Night!

    Dread X Collection Collection - James Wragg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 75:22


    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror!This episode, we got James Wragg, best known as Lovely Hellplace. Join us as we discuss the chavs, the relationship between game styles and their contemporaries, and their contribution to the Dread X Collection: Shatter!

    Dread X Collection Collection - Will Brierly aka @sodadrinkerpro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 53:06


    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror!This episode, we got Will Brierly, best known as the developer of Soda Drinker Pro. Join us as we discuss the relationship between videogames and music, the creative process of SDP's 100s of bizarre levels, and their contribution to the Dread X Collection: Rotgut!

    Dread X Collection Collection - Jonathan Choinard aka Oddbreeze Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 66:02


    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror!This episode, we got Jonathan Choinard, best known as the developer of 167: The Grand Block Odyssey. Join us as we discuss creating a compelling narrative, madness in space, and their contribution to the Dread X Collection: The Pay Is Nice!

    Dread X Collection Collection - Torple Dook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 91:08


    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror!This episode, we got Torple Dook, best known as the developer of Earl's Day Off. Join us as we discuss his creative process, cosplaying outside your weight class, and their contribution to the Dread X Collection: Hand of Doom!

    Dread X Collection Collection - Xalavier Nelson Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 73:07


    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror!This episode, we are joined by Xalavier Nelson Jr, best known as the creative mind behind of Screw You Bear Dad and An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs. Join us as we discuss his experience becoming a game developer, what makes videogames art, argue about graphics, and their contribution to the Dread X Collection: Mr. Bucket Told Me To!

    Dread X Collection Collection - David Szymanski of New Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 74:15


    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror!This episode, we got David Szymanski, best known as the developer of Dusk. Join us as we discuss his experience becoming a game developer, why NASCAR is actually cool, and their contribution to the Dread X Collection: The Pony Factory!

    Dread X Collection Collection - Kyle Frost AKA Mahelyk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 42:33


    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror!This episode, we got Kyle Frost, also known as Mahelyk, developer of SCP Blackout Join us as we discuss the creative process involved in creating new SCPs, what makes good horror, and their contribution to the Dread X Collection: Outsiders!

    Dread X Collection Collection - Jon of the Shred/ Scythe Dev Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 65:40


    The Dread X Collection Is Coming! Join us in this 10 part series as we interview every developer lending their twisted creations to this dreadful mosaic of terror!This episode, we got Jon of the Shred from the Scythe Dev Team. Join us as we explore the Scythe Sage Universe, music in games, cross-media collaboration, and their contribution to the Dread X Collection: Carthanc!

    The Vale feat. David Evans and Jamie Roboz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 46:54


    Today we are joined by David Evans and Jamie Roboz of Falling Squirrel studios to discuss their upcoming game, The Vale, and how videogame developers can bring their work to the visually impaired.Music by Alex 'Extract' Otero

    Amnesia: Rebirth feat. Thomas Grip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 84:34


    Today we interview Thomas Grip of Frictional Games, best known for Amnesia. We talk about what it was like creating a revolutionary horror game, and what you do after that. Music by Alex 'Extract' Otero

    Gone Viral feat. Jeremy Gaffney and Doug Koup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 81:06


    Today we interview Jeremy Gaffney and Doug Koup of Skullbot Games about their latest title, Gone Viral, which actually has no relation to viruses. Music by Alex 'Extract' Otero

    PUBG Mobile feat. Eric Cleaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 90:29


    Today we're joined by Eric Cleaver, community manager for one of the most popular mobile games on the market right now, PUBG mobile. Music by Alex 'Extract' Otero

    Faith feat. Airdorf

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 81:25


    Ted is joined by Airdorf to discuss his amazing series, Faith: The Unholy Trilogy and his experience with itch.io. Follow him on twitter at @airdorfMusic by Alex "Extract" Otero

    Pax East Twenty Twenty

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2020 54:50


    Ted and Remy are both braindead today. Jesse is too, but that's the norm. We talk about PAX East, Dreamhack, and the finer points of wasting your time while you waste away.Music by Alex 'Extract' Otero

    Zombie Army 4: Dead War feat. Jordan Woodward

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 72:36


    We're at PAX East right now, so no discussion this week. Ted interviews Jordan Woodward, lead level designer for Zombie Army 4: Dead War.Music by Alex "Extract" Otero

    Doomtrooper feat. Justin Reynard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 51:09


    Ted and Jesse are joined by Justin Reynard of Secret Cow Level to discuss their upcoming card videogame, Doomtrooper.Music by Alex "Extract" Otero

    Sally Face and E3 Speculation feat. Steve Gabry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 100:27


    Steve Gabry, the Portable Moose himself, is joining us to discuss his game, Sally Face. But before that, Ted, Jesse, and Remy discuss the fate of E3 in the wake of Geoff Keighly's departure.Interview begins at 48:55. Music by Alex "Extract" Otero

    The Gamer Lawyer vol 2 feat. Max Leitman

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 57:48


    We're releasing this episode in two parts because the halves are so diametrically opposed. This is the interview half, where Ted, Jesse, and Remy get to speak with video game lawyer Max Leitman of Survios.Music by Alex "Extract" Otero

    The Gamer Lawyer vol 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 53:12


    We're releasing this episode in two parts because the halves are so diametrically opposed. This is the discussion half, where Ted, Jesse, and Remy expose how good and truly brain dead they all are. Music by Alex "Extract" Otero

    Corpse Party feat. Sara Leen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 127:44


    Ted, Remy, and Jesse discuss the recent controversy over Blizzard's copyright claim over future Warcraft 3 mods. Then, we are joined by Sara Leen to discuss her work with Corpse Party.Music by Alex "Extract" Otero

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