The Orange Team Podcast

In today's episode of The Orange Team Podcast, our intrepid heroes relish in the releases of some landmark games by our favorite developers with the release of Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door and Destiny 2: The Final Shape. Join us as we embark on an epic quest to discover just how accessible the Linux world is and the reasons why you may wish to begin your journey towards digital independence.

In this week's episode of The Orange Team Podcast, our intrepid heroes take stock of what it means to be a publisher in the gaming sphere and beyond, ponder the need for new stories with new perspectives, and appreciate the width and breadth of the content creation journey. Join us as we discuss what Bigmode gets right as a publisher, the different cultural zeitgeists that drive eras of content, and the war for control over our technology.

In today's episode of The Orange Team Podcast, our intrepid heroes analyze how reaching for the Starfield left Bethesda lost in space, parse the wide-ranging impact of machinima pioneer Rooster Teeth, and ask ourselves the question “Why Are We Here?” Join us as we discuss what space sims like Elite: Dangerous get right, wave goodbye to Red vs. Blue, and keep the purpose behind the Orange Team Podcast in focus.

In today's episode of The Orange Team Podcast, our intrepid heroes analyze authenticity in media, dig into the dirty details of drafting (content, not cars), and what makes an appealing adaptation from videogame to the small or big screen. Join us as we discuss how Bluey appeals to young and old alike, whether first drafts are meant to be terrible, and what it takes to transmute a beloved IP from one realm to another.

In the Season 2 opener, our intrepid heroes are on the same couch! Today they consider life's story arcs, navigating the challenges inherent in seasons of change, and the value in staying connected with your crew. Join us as we discuss gaming, game development, and creating things face to face in this very special episode of The Orange Team Podcast. Boomerang Fu is developed and published by Cranky Watermelon.

In the Season 1 finale of The Orange Team Podcast, our intrepid heroes reflect on the impact of a legendary YouTuber, how businesses and brands can be designed to withstand the founder's departure, and what the future of the podcast may hold. Join us as we wax poetic on where we've been, where we're going, and what it means to create something that others enjoy.

In this episode our intrepid heroes speak on self-hosted servers, feel out the foundation of fun in games, and do a deep-dive retrospective on Theine Dreams' first attempt at game development. Join us as we talk about finding the flow state in game design and analyze why our first game wasn't quite ready for prime time.

In this episode our intrepid heroes discuss the steady progression of decisions in life, contemplate the formula for a midlife crisis, and ruminate on the relentless pursuit of the goal. Join us as we talk climbing mountains with incremental steps and the valuable lessons in failure.

In this episode our intrepid heroes try to find the line between indie and triple-A game developers, consider the place and purpose of storytelling in our lives, and ponder whether streaming services have simply become cable TV in disguise. Join us as we take measure of the winds of change in gaming and seek an escape from streaming's downward spiral.

In this episode our intrepid heroes mine the pre-Orange Team past for nostalgia, ponder the shifting power dynamics between PCs and consoles, and pull focus on the future with Theine Dreams. Join us as we get a little retro(wave) and discuss the first of many games we've got in the non-podcast production pipeline.

In this episode our intrepid heroes analyze the first AI-powered heist, ruminate on the roles digital devices fill in our lives, and contemplate being connected at all times. Join us as we talk about how Star Trek presaged the era of devices that do everything, and whether returning to dumbphones might be the key to serenity.

In this episode our intrepid heroes feel out the future of VR, ponder how attention is a powerfully valuable currency, and discuss how to earn an audience. Join us as we get a little meta and talk about growth through iteration and marketing being more than half the battle.

In this episode our intrepid heroes consider couch co-op, perspective in player psychology, and the interminable value in gaming with friends. Join us as we consider the place of in-person gaming today, and how to incentivize players into having fun as intended.

In this episode our intrepid heroes tackle Palworld, it's similarities to certain Pocket Monsters, and whether “ethical” AI generated content has a place in game development.

In this episode our intrepid heroes tackle walking into the party just as everyone else is leaving. Is it too late to start something new? Join us as we break down what we think is happening and what we can learn about the end from the beginning.