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Side Quests is back and this episode's host is writer, podcaster, web developer and Hero of Kvatch, Jake Robinson! The game he is talking about today is The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion by Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks and 2K Games. You can also find his work here! We have a Patreon! Gain access to episode shout outs, bonus content, early downloads of regular episodes, an exclusive rss feed and more! Click here! You can find the show on Bluesky, Instagram and YouTube! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! Rate us on Pocket Casts! Wanna join the Certain POV Discord? Click here! Episode Art by Case Aiken Episode Music by Gen Moonen

Fayleon and Tarquin pose as people that know each other to visit home.CW: Profanity, emotional stuff, death, neglect, immature jokes, and more! (Let us know)---Submit Mayhem for Episode 100! (Google Form)---The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health---Podcast art by Nate---Hawkinaround The Mad Lich's Dungeon of DoomagePhil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)---Bunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

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Mercurius and Fake Boy go to The Scythe.CW: Profanity, threats of violence, creepy tones and beings, violence, explosions, immature jokes, and more! (Let us know)---Submit Mayhem for Episode 100! (Google Form)⁠Hawkinaround The Mad Lich's Dungeon of Doomage---The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)---Bunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

¡Ni los infantes a 29.94fps podrán detenernos!¡Porque es lunes y SpreadShotNews Podcast ya llegó! En este episodio: Nico continua a paso firme por Fire Emblem: Awakening. Maxi por su parte tiene un Addendum de Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War y despues nos cuenta sobre Legendary Pilots y arranca propiamente dicho el The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II. En el Rapid-Fire, tenemos noticias sobre el flamante sindicato anunciado en el desarrollador de Magic: The Gathering Arena, Project Helix potencialmente siendo afectado por el RAMpocalypse (como todo el mundo), PlayStation hace una movida muy confusa al respecto de las licencias digitales de juegos, Denuvo y 2K Games vs los piratas (y una decision pesima) y la IP de Wuchang: Fallen Feathers tiene nuevo dueño. Para el Hot Coffee, utilizamos un articulo de Aftermath como disparador para hablar de la situacion aparentemente precaria en la que se encuentran las finanzas del Fondo Publico de Inversion de Arabia Saudita y sus aledaños y como eso puede llegar a impactar los multiples sectores de la industria de videojuegos. Para finalizar, en el Special Move, Maxi nos recomienda el ultimo episodio de Ask Hank Anything con Simone Giertz , y Nico nos recomienda un canal de youtube llamado LT Gaming . Por último, recuerden que nos pueden escribir preguntas directamente a través de google forms en el siguiente link: spreadshotnews.com/preguntas

YARG! Flashback to darker times for our resident psycho.CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, and more (let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health—Special Guest:Audrey as Hyacinth - Audrey's Nail Craft InstagramHappy Autism Awareness Month—Kimmy, Phil, and Riley talk about Phil's trip to America!—Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesThe Tannis Job B&B ModuleBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

After getting blown up, it's time to respawn, relax, and replan.CW: Profanity, threats of violence, immature jokes, and more (let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health—Special Guests:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky—Kimmy, Phil, and Riley talk about Phil's trip to America!—Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesThe Tannis Job B&B ModuleBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Time to open some vaults! No, not those kind of vaults...CW: Profanity, threats of violence, creepy tones and beings, violence, explosions, immature jokes, and more! (Let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesThe Tannis Job B&B ModuleBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Time to go to the New Albion Museum of Fine Arts and look at… art?CW: Profanity, threats of violence, animal sounds, immature jokes, and more! (Let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesThe Tannis Job B&B ModuleBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Flashback with with Deimos, Lucinda, and Saylor as they find themselves captors of a rebel group.CW: Profanity, violence, cats being cats, sanity slipping, immature jokes, and more (let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health—Special Cast:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Bunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Time for some leveling up, loot, swag, and wandering around The Capital in New Albion.CW: Profanity, threats of violence, animal sounds, immature jokes, and more! (Let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIII---Organised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)---Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesThe Tannis Job B&B ModuleBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

No 7 Wonders of the nerd world here, just Top 10s for 2025. With some news sprinkled in. Nick once again brings his Top 10 Movies, Games and TV shows to round out the year. No more perfect a day than New Years Eve! See you in 2026!

Flashback with with Deimos, Lucinda, and Saylor as they return to IDFK to find things aren't how they once were…CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, and more (let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health—Special Cast:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Bunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

This is where a teaser of the episode goes… so… I guess…. You might find out some info in this episode… maybe…CW: Profanity, threats of violence, immature jokes, cultists, eyes, and more (let us know)---The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIII---Organised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)---Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

This ain't your regular game night.Nah, today we are diving into the unholy carnival of bullets, banter, and broken sanity known as Borderlands 4 — yeah, the long-awaited, loot-heavy, loud-as-hell sequel from the twisted geniuses at Gearbox Software and 2K Games, officially released in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

In today's Daily Fix:According a report from Bloomberg, Xbox's recent layoffs and game cancellations were due to a lofty profit margin goal set by Microsoft. Currently, the gaming industry standard is around 17%-22% profit margins, but Microsoft has allegedly pushed Xbox into hitting a high 30% profit margin. The goal was apparently set around the time Xbox was completing its acquisition of Activision Blizzard in 2023. In other news, Borderlands 4 is off to a great start for Gearbox and publisher 2K Games. The game is reportedly outpacing Borderlands 3 in terms of dollar sales in its first month of release (it's worth noting that Borderlands 4's different editions are more expensive than Borderlands 3's). Borderlands 4 also debuted as the number one premium title for September. And finally, Elden Ring's Switch 2 port has been delayed. The Tarnished Edition, which includes the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, has been pushed to sometime in 2026.

Fayleon, Mercurius, and Tarquin distract the Good Boys so that they can interrogate some cultists…CW: Profanity, threats of violence, immature jokes, cultists, eyes, and more (let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

VP of Amazon Games Christoph Hartmann is our guest. At BMG he helped launch GTA and went on to co-found 2K Games and publish NBA 2K, Civilization, Bioshock and Borderlands. We discuss the upcoming King of Meat, a very fresh take on how AI can help gamedev and more - this week!Episode Highlights[00:00:00] Intro: Christoph Hartmann[00:20:32] From Music to Games: Christoph's First Break at BMGChristoph shares how his early exposure to computers led to an internship at BMG Interactive — a move that launched his career from music into video games[00:28:03] Learning from Sam: Building for the FutureChristoph reflects on learning from his leaders and how to run a company with one eye on the horizon — always anticipating industry shifts to stay ahead.[00:31:32] Founding 2K Games: Building a Creative PowerhouseHe talks about the creation of 2K Games and how the studio became home to major franchises like BioShock and Borderlands.[00:40:10] Captain Kirk, Not Spock: Leading OvernightChristoph shares how he was suddenly handed leadership responsibilities, earning the nickname “Captain Kirk” while his second-in-command was called “Spock.” He jokes, “I'm not Spock,” but explains what it taught him about command and trust.[00:42:12] Spotting Winners: How Christoph Evaluates StudiosHe breaks down what he looks for when assessing game studios — from creative spark to execution — and when it's the right time to buy in or step back.[00:49:12] Embracing AI: Innovation, Adaptation, and OpportunityChristoph discusses how new technology, including AI, could actually improve development — making gameplay more adaptive and lowering production costs.[00:59:34] Joining Amazon Games: Betting on Live Service FuturesAfter a moment of career reflection, Christoph joined Amazon to explore live service games — a model he believes represents the future of the industry. He shares why he finds Amazon's culture both exciting and rewarding.[01:04:15] Leading Smart Teams: Managing a Crew of “Spocks”At Amazon, Christoph leads teams full of brilliant problem-solvers — his “Spocks.” He explains how he adapts his leadership to align incentives, empower experts, and keep learning as a leader.[01:11:57] Bridging Creativity and Business: The In-Between RoleChristoph describes himself as the bridge between creative vision and business strategy, uniting both worlds to make better games. He also teases Amazon's upcoming project, King of Meat.[01:16:56] Outro: Wrapping Up and Reflecting on AI's Power DemandAlex and Aaron close out the episode, reflecting on Christoph's insights and joking about the future of AI — and the nuclear power plants we might need to keep it all running.Support the showThank you for listening to our podcast all about videogames and the amazing people who bring them to life!Hosted by Alexander Seropian and Aaron MarroquinFind us at www.thefourthcurtain.com Join our Patreon for early, ad-free episodes plus bonus content at https://patreon.com/FourthCurtain Come join the conversation at https://discord.gg/KWeGE4xHfeVideos available at https://www.youtube.com/@thefourthcurtainFollow us on Twitter: @fourthcurtainEdited and mastered at https://noise-floor.com Audio Editor: Bryen HensleyVideo Editor: Sarkis GrigorianProducer: Kimya TaheriArt: Paul RusselCommunity Manager: Doug ZartmanFeaturing Liberation by 505

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a new series on 2010's Deadly Premonition. We first set the game in its time, and talk a bit about Japanese creators breaking out and establishing more auteurist inclinations, before turning to the first part of the game. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Up to/through the police station Issues covered: announcement of our October schedule, singing reviews, 2010 in games, horror games or things in the space, the place in the console cycle, Tim's understanding of the game going in, an indie-developer feel, amortizing investment to earn out, a shift in Japanese development, a surprising game coming out of nowhere, the blogosphere, American pop culture, a difficult creator to follow, Dark Cooper, the HD transition and switch to widescreen, making UI for HD, the victim in the tree and all its symbology, the discipline of the first scene, quick cutting in cinema, York and Zach talking about Tom and Jerry, holding on uncanny valley faces with the la la song, chasing photorealistic faces, stereotypes, the long table beautifully framed, the difficulty of sustaining a Lynchian show, an open world game with driving, a schedule of events and a populace with routines, the connections between characters, a "yes" game, a town being a character, the frustration of the schedule, an open world town vs an open world forest, something being best as a game, making choices and the feelings you have making them, walking simulators and systemic richness, Brett and Tim differ, portals being aligned for you, level and systems design not talking. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Erik Wolpaw, Portal/Portal 2, Defeating Games for Charity, Alan Wake (series), Resident Evil 5, God of War III, BioShock 2, Halo: Reach, Super Mario Galaxy 2, Fallout: New Vegas, Civ V, Dead Rising 2 (and series), Metal Gear: Peacewalker, Starcraft II, Amnesia: Dark Descent, Limbo, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, Mass Effect 2, Red Dead Redemption, Darksiders, Heavy Rain, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Battle Royale, Swery65, Hidetaka Suehiro, Access Games, David Lynch, Twin Peaks, Aksys Games, Stephen King, Control, Remedy Entertainment, Fatal Frame, Suda51, Grasshopper Manufacture, 2K Games, Ken Levine, The Elder Scrolls (series), Neo Geo SNK, Hideo Kojima, Konami, Hironobu Sakaguchi, Shenmue, Clover/Platinum, CapCom, Killer 7, Viewtiful Joe, Gathering of Developers, Ion Storm, Shinji Mikami, Ninja Gaiden Black, Giant Bomb, PlayStation, Interstate '76, Naomi Watts, Beyond Good and Evil, Crystal Dynamics, Tom and Jerry, Quentin Tarantino, Top Gun, Sleep with Me (obliquely), Gilmore Girls, The Last of Us, Ashley Johnson, Juno, Elliot Page, The Shining, Batman, Northern Exposure, Mark Frost, The X-Files, Ashton Herrmann, The Red Strings Club, LucasArts, The Walking Dead, Gone Home, Dear Esther, No Man's Sky, Mike, Quake, Spelunky, Calamity Nolan, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: More of Deadly Premonition! Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp  YouTube  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

Borderlands 4 has finally arrived and with it we have the giant open world of Kairos to explore. Armed with 4 new vault hunters and a slew of missions, side quests and LOTS of guns we share what makes this game a huge step in the right direction. The open world is vast with plenty to do, the game has brought a ton of new traversal mechanics and the story is better and more grounded than BL3. Despite some rough spots around the edges, we're going to see this one to the end.Austin downloads the much anticipated Hollow Knight Silksong. This game has been in development for 6 years and it's clear it was worth the wait. The game is challenging, beautiful and full of discovery. Check out our first impressions and find out if this is worth the $19.99 entry fee!The Finals is back with season 8 and of course Brett is excited. He talks about the brand new destruction enhancements called "smooth destruction" that makes what was already amazing destruction even better. They also have a better onboarding system, instant replays and more to make this an awesome season as they prepare for the first big eSports tournament.Lastly, skate. has arrived in early access. We never played Skate but have heard it's the more sim-like skateboarding game of the genre. It's very sim-like in its play of skateboarding, but has a lot of new social features and an open world to make it more approachable. Brett is actually really enjoying the game and is learning the moves pretty well but can tell it's very early access. If the devs can keep it up they'll have an awesome title on their hands.Show Notes:1:18 - Housekeeping2:38 - Borderlands 4: Wildly Addicting But Rough Around the Edges47:17 - Hollow Knight Silksong: 6 Years Was Worth the Wait1:13:04 - The Finals Season 8: The Best Destruction Engine in Gaming!1:32:22 -  Skate Early Access – The Good, The Bad, The Future1:51:45 - Upcoming Video Game Releases  Become a part of the conversation! If you donate $1 or more on Patreon you can get exclusive access to the Patreon-only chat and channels on the server. Visit our website to find our social channels, check past podcasts and donate to the show.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see all of our latest videos as they drop. Credits:"Blue Groove Deluxe" by BlueFoxMusic on audiojungle.netWoman Announcer - Ariana Guerra; Actress"Wisdom" by Super Nostalgia 64

Before they were dead, they were dying... CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, death, soggy tacos, and more (let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health—Special Guests:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSkyBrinni as intro Lin - Brinni's BlueSkyShar as intro Viatrix - Shar's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠Analytic Dreamz dives into Borderlands 4's chaotic September 12, 2025, release by Gearbox Software and 2K Games on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam/Epic—Switch 2 port hits October 3. Set on dystopian Kairos, this darker "soft reboot" trades Borderlands 3's memes for grounded resistance vibes, boasting 20-25 hour main story, 50-60 with sides, and 120-170 completionist runs. Sales exploded: 1M+ on Steam in days, another 1M+ consoles pre-Switch, 5M units in 48 hours (franchise-fastest), pushing lifetime totals past 100M ($150M+ revenue). Peak concurrents hit 304,398 (#46 Steam all-time), outpacing Hollow Knight: Silksong's 587,150 but at $70 vs. $20.Critics laud Metacritic 84/PC and OpenCritic 85 ("Mighty" top 7%) for exhilarating gunplay, loot depth, seamless open world (no loading zones), and co-op—IGN 8/10, GameSpot 7/10 praise mobility like double-jumps, grappling, and hybrid "Licensed Parts" weapons blending 8 manufacturers. Bosses demand 10+ minute multi-phase mechanics, not sponges. But "Stutterlands 4" memes rage over Unreal Engine 5 woes: PC stuttering, RTX 4090 FPS drops, crashes, memory leaks; consoles locked at 70° FOV, no motion blur toggle. Day 1 patch helped, but corrupted saves, UI glitches persist—Steam reviews "Mixed."Controversies fuel toxicity: Pre-launch EULA "spyware" rumors (debunked), Pitchford's "$80 real fans" tweet sparking piracy threats, $130 Super Deluxe skimping DLC vs. BL3's $100 Ultimate. Post-launch, Pitchford's "build your own engine" clapback ignited review-bombs. Community splits on Reddit/X: Co-op bliss and Easter eggs (Noisy Cricket, bobbleheads) vs. bland villain, pricing gripes. Analytic Dreamz unpacks if patches salvage this loot-shooter gem amid franchise highs and dev drama—tune in for the full fallout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tarquin's feeling good! Just don't take off the glasses... don't take off the glasses!CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, death, and more (let us know)---The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

This week Austin is out for his birthday (happy birthday Austin) but Jason and Brett are here to dig into the games. We start with our first look of Mafia: The Old Country. This game takes us back to 1900's Sicily where the Italian mob got its start. You play Enzo working your way up in the family led by the Don  through the hills of beautiful Sicily. The story is great...but does the gameplay follow suit?We also cover all the highlights from Gamescom 2025 particularly our surprise of the new Lego Batman game coming out in 2026. We were shocked to see Lego take us back to Arkham when Rocksteady couldn't. Additionally, we talk about Resident Evil Requiem, Call of Duty Black Ops 7, Silent Hill f, Ghost of Yotei and more.Battlefield 6 had their second open beta weekend and we continue to talk about it. We loved the second weekend but not everyone did. We talk about this, the changes Battlefield Studios will be making and what the road to Battlefield 6 looks like as it prepares for release in October.Lastly, Ubisoft has been quiet this year. After Assassin's Creed: Shadows, not much has released and they didn't even have an Ubisoft Forward. What's going on and what's coming from their studios this year and beyond?Show Notes:01:11 - Housekeeping02:58 - Mafia Returns: What Worked (and Didn't) in The Old Country32:26 - Gamescom 2025 Highlights : Lego Batman Stole the Show57:07 - The Road to Battlefield 6: What's Changed and What's Next1:23:56 - What Happened to Ubisoft? The Silent Year Explained1:50:01 - Upcoming Video Game Releases Become a part of the conversation! If you donate $1 or more on Patreon you can get exclusive access to the Patreon-only chat and channels on the server. Visit our website to find our social channels, check past podcasts and donate to the show.Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see all of our latest videos as they drop. Credits:"Blue Groove Deluxe" by BlueFoxMusic on audiojungle.netWoman Announcer - Ariana Guerra; Actress"Wisdom" by Super Nostalgia 64

Netty really wants that skull!CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, cultists, flesh blobs, fleshy gross bits, body horror, death, and more (let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health—Special Guests:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

SUBSCRIBE NOW!!!! on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher & Audible. This week on the Press X to Start Gamer's Digest: DJ & Sean talk about Battlefield 6's open beta, Leaked info on PS6, Metroid Prime 4 finally coming, 2K struggling with Bioshock 4 and much more!  Gaming News - Time code: 2:16 We take an in-depth look at BF6's open beta & launch plans; PS6 allegedly to have triple the performance of PS5 at the same price point; Metroid Prime 4 is going to officially be playable later this month; Marvel: Token's closed beta ends just in time for 2XKO's closed beta to start; 2K Games reportedly not satisfied with new Bioshock in development; WB hiring for new live service game despite recent cancellations and financial losses; Starfield may very well be coming to PS5 in 2026 after the first expansion under-performs. What Have We Been Playing - Time code: 45:28 Adulthood has let Sean & DJ with very little to say this week about what they've been playing but just know that they're picking away at Donkey Kong Bananza & Death Stranding 2. If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you're using. Every little bit helps!  Want to ask a question, ask us at PressX2start.com/Questions Join/Follow Us: Youtube: Press X To Start TV Twitch: pressxtostarttv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressx2start Twitter: @PressX2S  Instagram: @PressX2Start TikTok: @pressx2start You can find more info about the Press X and who we are at www.PressX2start.com. If you have any questions or just want to tell us how great (or just slightly okay) we're doing or how we can be better, be a friend and reach out and email us at pressxtostartpodcast@gmail.com End music by @MarcoMavy on IG & Twitter Be good to each other, Peace!

Well its a radio show, but its not live, and its prerecorded.... The Naked Gun is out, and its the comedy that Hollywood needed. Plus Nintendo, pulls its normal shenanigans, while we all continue to ignore the issues. Somehow EA is now the good guy as well? Also, Spider-Man begins filming, and the scenes from set look amazing, Matt Smith is joining a Galaxy Far Far Away, and Chris Hemsworth clarifies his comments on Thor.

One of Deimos, Lucinda, and Saylor's employers shows up and nobody seems happy about it...CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, cultists, ash monsters, fleshy gross bits, body horror, and more (let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health—Special Guests:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Do you need game publishing to ship your game successfully? What does a leader in a publishing organization truly do? Join us for a conversation with Elizabeth Howard, an industry veteran with over 20 years of experience across Aspyr, 2K, and Bungie, where she led publishing and production. Elizabeth views game development and publishing as two parts working together to ship games, defining publishing as everything outside of dev. This episode explores the nature of game publishing, the historical dev-pub divide, and the need for greater integration and shared goals in today's complex market. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why publishing is about selling the game, not building it How shared goals between devs and publishers drive success The mistake most indie devs make Why every indie game needs a real publishing strategy What publishers really look for: risk, culture fit, and audience Why dev and publishing should be seen as one connected system Learn more about Elizabeth Howard: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethhoward Resources mentioned:: Aspyr: https://www.aspyr.com/ 2K Games: https://www.2k.com/ Bungie: https://www.bungie.net/ Digital Bandidos: https://www.digitalbandidos.com/ In today's complex and costly industry, strategic planning and effective estimation can help you succeed. Unfortunately, most studios don't know how to estimate in a way that makes the time spent worthwhile. If you want to spend less time and get more value out of estimation, check out our Advanced Estimation Course: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg/advanced-estimation-course Connect with us: Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/building-better-games/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buildingbettergames/#  Website: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpMT-dUwQR-R4Mb4uub6Sw #GameDev #GamingIndustry #GamePublishing #BusinessOfGames #GameMarketing

In this powerful episode, host Sophie Vo sits down with Susan Cummings — co-founder of 2K Games, Tiny Rebel Games, and now 10Six Games — to explore her 25+ year journey through the gaming industry. From signing legendary IPs like Bioshock and Borderlands to founding and evolving multiple studios, Susan shares unfiltered insights on intuition-driven leadership, building (and rebuilding) companies, and the courage to start again after failure.This is a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and navigating the business side of game development.

Two Good Boys?! Surely it can't get weirder…CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, cultists, ash monsters, fleshy gross bits, body horror, and more (let us know)—The Trevor Project for LGBTQIA+ mental health—Special Guests:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongMusic from SharXIIIOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

THIS WEEK: BANDAI NAMCO presents its showcase with a PLUS ULTRA announcement. The STREET FIGHTER MOVIE presents another crazy casting. 2K GAMES announces the coming of WWE 2K25 to the Switch 2. One of the founding members of XBOX gives her thoughts on the future of XBOX hardware. Then, in our FINAL STAGE, I play through the history of TECHNOS gaming library with SUPER TECHNOS WORLD: RIVER CITY & TECHNOS ARCADE CLASSICS.

Longtime friend Erin, who works as Community Manager for 2K Games on Borderlands, joins us for a special reunion episode filled with nostalgia, cryptid sightings, and Hollywood career revelations.• Harold and Kumar are getting a new sequel with original stars John Cho and Kal Penn expected to return• Discussing whether early 2000s stoner comedies can successfully translate to today's entertainment landscape• Erin shares bizarre cryptid sightings including an alien on a doorbell camera and a potential Bigfoot in New Hampshire• Will Smith revealed he rejected Christopher Nolan's Inception in addition to The Matrix and Django Unchained• Examining Hollywood's trend of producing sequels to films from 15+ years ago rather than complete reboots• Reminiscing about our early content creation daysFollow Erin on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/erinmylaundry

Cultists and Ember Beings seem to be wreaking havoc in the ballroom, but are our Vault Hunters wreaking more?CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, ash monsters, and more (let us know)---Special Guests:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongSharXIII MusicOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

SummaryIn this GZ Chop Shop gaming podcast episode, hosts Gregory and Daniel welcome Elizabeth Howard, the Chief Advisor of Services for Midwest Games. With over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, including roles at Bungie and 2K Games, Elizabeth shares her journey into gaming, insights on the evolution of game development, and the challenges faced by developers today. The conversation covers the importance of understanding business models, the role of shadow publishing in supporting indie developers, and the complexities of IP rights. Elizabeth also offers valuable advice for aspiring game developers and discusses the impact of financial trends on the gaming industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Gaming Industry Journey03:51 Elizabeth Howard's Career Path and Insights08:05 The Evolution of Game Development and Publishing10:25 Shadow Publishing: Supporting Indie Developers13:18 The Importance of IP Rights in Game Development15:30 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers18:54 Navigating Market Changes in Game Development21:38 Building a Sustainable Gaming Industry23:27 Understanding Game Failures26:15 The Impact of Success on Game Development27:48 Balancing Personal Life and Gaming30:26 Insights from Working at Bungie32:25 The Role of Shareholders in Game Development34:31 The Shift Towards Live Service Games36:23 The Rise of Story-Driven Games37:49 Connecting with Developers at Midwest GamesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop. Support us by becoming a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

¿Alguna vez imaginaste que una simple palabra como "monstruo" podría desatar una guerra legal? ¿O que los tatuajes de un atleta en un videojuego podrían ser motivo de demanda? El mundo de los videojuegos está repleto de batallas que trascienden las pantallas y se instalan en tribunales, donde la creatividad choca frontalmente con los límites de la propiedad intelectual.Juega IP Sidequest Showdown.  Un juego tipo escape room inspirado en este episodio. Déjanos un comentario si lograste descifrar el código.Detrás de cada título viral, cada mecánica innovadora y cada personaje memorable acecha la sombra de posibles infracciones. Descubrimos cómo Monster Energy obligó a Ubisoft a abandonar el nombre "Gods & Monsters" simplemente por incluir una palabra que consideraban suya, desatando una cascada de acciones similares contra franquicias tan establecidas como Monster Hunter y hasta Pokémon. Esta estrategia, conocida como "bullying de marcas", busca agotar recursos del contrincante más que ganar casos reales.Los límites del realismo también generan controversias fascinantes. Capcom enfrentó una demanda millonaria por utilizar texturas fotográficas sin permiso en sus juegos, mientras que Activision ganó una batalla histórica por mostrar vehículos Humvee en Call of Duty bajo protección de libertad artística. Entretanto, los fans que reconstruyeron GTA 3 y Vice City para mejorarlos descubrieron que su homenaje era visto como infracción por Take-Two.La industria japonesa marca tendencia protegiendo hasta las mecánicas de juego más básicas mediante patentes. Nintendo consiguió 30 millones de dólares de un desarrollador que usó controles táctiles similares a los suyos, y Sega demandó por mecánicas gacha protegidas. Estos casos establecen precedentes peligrosos: ya no solo se protegen personajes y logos, sino también cómo funciona un juego.¿Quieres convertirte en experto legal gamer? Prueba nuestro juego Juega IP Sidequest Showdown en www.intangiblia.com donde te enfrentarás a misiones inspiradas en estos casos reales. Recuerda: la creatividad corre rápido, pero la propiedad intelectual te alcanza más rápido que un boss final con Rage Mode.

Things get combatty in the ballroom and it seems that some of our Vault Hunters are at ends with one another…CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, and more (let us know)---Special Guests:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)—Paperback Adventures Vol: 2 Board GameBunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

A lot of big news out of the Studio Upfronts, the biggest being the return of HBO Max! Also we need to talk about the things Nintendo is doing, because i gotta say, NitenDONT! Plus Waffle House in Tekken is still not any closer, and we got to see our first look at Spider-Noir. Plus I break down my day at Universal Studios Hollywood!

Flashback to the bathroom and see what Fayleon and Saylor were up to between then and the speech.CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, and more (let us know)---Special Guests:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)---Bunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Esto es GamersRD Podcast, nuestro programa semanal donde comentamos y damos opiniones sobre los más recientes acontecimientos del mundo del entretenimiento digital. En este episodio hablamos sobre nuestra experiencia en Wrestlemania 41, que fue celebrado en el Allegiant Stadium en Las Vegas, Nevada, gracias a 2K Games. La semana de Wrestlemania incluye un sinnúmero de actividades que incluyen: WWE World, WWE Superstore, WWE 2K25 Showdown, actividades con las superestrellas y mucho más. Dale PLAY.

Time for some speeches.CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, and more (let us know)---Special Guests:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---The CRIT Awards Nomination formBig Campaign Stories Podcast---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)---Bunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Some of the Vault Hunters reunite. Dancing, info, heisting ensues.CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, and more (let us know)---Special Guests:Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSkyAlison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's TwitterNick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)---Bunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Drake Wilson (Ian Moss) has gathered a crack squad to take on a dangerous quest... game night! Ian Moss plays Drake Wilson BMing a game of Hunny Heist for the Friend & Foe crew and Plunger.Hunny Heist is written by Anthony Burch (Borderlands 2 and Dungeons and Daddies) as an adventure in the B&B Sourcebook from Nerdvana Games.CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, and more (let us know)---Special Guest:Ian Moss as BM Drake Wilson - Bluesky---Podcast art by Nate---Phil's Organised Fun PodcastVault Hunter Theme SongOrganised Fun's AP EpisodesKids on BikesKids on BroomsTeens in Space---Main Cast:Kimberly as FayleonKyle as MercuriusMatt as Good BoyPhil as Tarquin BritstoneRiley as the Bunker Master---Friend & Foe Merch Store!Friend & Foe PatreonFriend & Foe Zencastr Referral LinkFriend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc)---Bunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana GamesRisk of Rain KickstarterBorderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

After Deimos reboots it's time for the brobots to do what brobots do! CW: Profanity, identity dysphoria, LGBTQIA2S+ rights, violence, thievery, shenanigans, and more (Let us know if we missed any). --- Special Guests: Nick as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky --- Podcast art and character art by Nate --- Phil's Organised Fun Podcast Vault Hunter Theme Song Organised Fun's AP Episodes Kids on Bikes Kids on Brooms Teens in Space --- Main Cast: Kimberly as Fayleon Kyle as Mercurius Matt as Good Boy Phil as Tarquin Britstone Riley as the Bunker Master --- Friend & Foe Merch Store! Friend & Foe Patreon Friend & Foe Zencastr Referral Link Friend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc) --- Bunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana Games Risk of Rain Kickstarter Borderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

Deimos is booting up and the party splits. Gnomebody knew what they'd spend their time doing next… CW: Profanity, violence, immature jokes, and more (let us know) --- Special Guests: Rebecca Frost as Saylor Twift - Rebecca's BlueSky Alison as Lucinda Britstone - Alison's Twitter Nick, normally as Deimos - Nick's BlueSky --- Podcast art by Nate --- Phil's Organised Fun Podcast Vault Hunter Theme Song Organised Fun's AP Episodes Kids on Bikes Kids on Brooms Teens in Space --- Main Cast: Kimberly as Fayleon Kyle as Mercurius Matt as Good Boy Phil as Tarquin Britstone Riley as the Bunker Master --- Friend & Foe Merch Store! Friend & Foe Patreon Friend & Foe Zencastr Referral Link Friend & Foe Linktree (Discord, socials, etc) --- Bunkers and Badasses from Nerdvana Games Risk of Rain Kickstarter Borderlands and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands by Gearbox Software and 2K Games

EPISODE 48 of Five At The Door welcomes Jonathan from Later Gator, an indie band based out of Indianapolis. Join us as we dive into their eclectic new EP, "Hard to Say," a collection of five tracks that span genres from punk to indie, with a touch of 2000s emo. Discover how Later Gator's diverse influences create a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshingly new. In this episode, Jonathan shares the band's unique origin story, stemming from a "band in a hat" project that brought together musicians from different backgrounds to form a one-off group. Learn how this serendipitous meeting led to the formation of Later Gator and the creation of their first track within minutes of their initial practice. Listeners will get a glimpse into the vibrant DIY music scene in Indianapolis, a city with a rich history of hardcore punk and emo bands. Jonathan reflects on the supportive community and the importance of venues like the Hoosier Dome, which have become staples in the local music landscape. Get ready to hear "That's So Craven," a standout track from Later Gator's new EP, showcasing the band's dynamic range and creative vision. This episode is a testament to the power of collaboration, the joy of live performance, and the unyielding passion that drives independent musicians. Here's a taste of the track that captures the essence of Later Gator's sound. Tune in: [That's So Craven – Later Gator] Remember, whether you're navigating the complexities of life or pursuing your passion for music, it's the connections you build and the dedication to your craft that keep the DIY spirit alive. Don't miss this episode and join us as we explore the world of Later Gator, where every note is a reflection of personal growth and every song is a journey through the human experience. Show notes penned by your favorite chronicler of the musical journey at Five At The Door. (00:00) Jonathan from Later Gator has a new EP coming out soon (01:29) How did Later Gator come together and what was the inspiration for sound (04:50) What made you want to start a band in Minneapolis (07:51) Tell me more about the Indianapolis scene there (10:09) The DIY scene in Indianapolis has exploded in the last few years (14:17) Brandon: What's Yalls plans for the next year after this EP (21:29) Pugs have a fairly wide ranging music taste (25:55) You're a software engineer. So uh, what do you do for your day job (27:27) Brandon is the casting director for 2K Games. Both Brandon and I work remotely (28:39) Do you think remote work is more conducive for bands than ever before (31:45) Dog: What song would you like to hear on this podcast

It looks like Moana 2 went farther than anyone expected, as the Thanksgiving weekend box office was dominated by her and Maui. Plus Ubisoft kills a game, Warner Bros may have found their new Snape, and don't expect an Elden Ring sequel anytime soon. Plus a review of Skeleton Crew and Alien Romulus. Greetings. I am the Monitor of Installation 04. I am 343 Guilty Spark.

En este episodio de "Lo Más Caliente con Hambo," hablamos sobre el Xbox Partner Showcase, donde se presentaron 15 juegos que llegarán a la plataforma entre 2024 y 2025. Pero el que se robó el show fue "Mouse P.I. For Hire," un shooter inspirado en Steamboat Mickey, ahora libre de los derechos exclusivos de Disney. También te contamos sobre "Project Ethos," el nuevo juego de 2K Games que promete revolucionar el mundo de los shooters free-to-play. Además, analizamos los 5 títulos que llegarán a Xbox Game Pass y que debes tener en tu radar. Si eres fan de los videojuegos y la tecnología, ¡este episodio es para ti! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yosoyungamer/support

In this episode, I speak with Brad Hendricks, CEO and Founder of Blind Squirrel Entertainment. Brad talks about his path from working with new game technologies to starting his own company after his previous job at Gamebryo ended. He shares how he and his team landed their first project with 2K Games, kickstarting their game development journey before even having a company name :) Brad then reflects on the ups and downs of being a CEO, stressing the need for flexibility and constant learning. We then share practical advice for newcomers, highlighting the importance of perseverance and staying in tune with industry changes. He touches on the challenges studios face, like dropping game dev budgets and the need to be creative and adaptable, plus thoughts on VR, AR, and how AI's evolving.  Towards the end Brad gets into some favorite projects, like the highly praised BioShock Remastered, which dramatically boosted BSE's profile. He talks about recent work with Microsoft and Amazon and remains optimistic about the future despite current challenges. We wrap up urging listeners to support each other and stay strong as the game industry recovers through this dramatically difficult period. Bio: A gaming industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, Brad Hendricks is the CEO and Founder of Blind Squirrel Entertainment, a AAA game studio that creates original content and provides full game development services to various publishers and developers. Under his leadership, BSE has become the top collaborator for industry leading titles such as Disney Infinity 3.0, BioShock: Infinite, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Borderlands 2, Sunset Overdrive, and Evolve, to name a few. Show Links: * Gamebryo - website * Gamespy - Wikipedia * gamescon - website * BioShock Remastered - 2K website * New World - Amazon website * State of Decay 3 - website * Curt Schilling Lost His Entire $115 Million Career Earnings On A Video Game - Sportscasting website * Grackle HQ - website Connect With Links: * Brad Hendricks - LinkedIn * Blind Squirrel Entertainment - website * Blind Squirrel Entertainment - LinkedIn Bonus: * Midwest Games Discord Webinar: Paths in the Gaming Industry they Don't Teach in School - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg3xKiiwJNSNI4HeYUyKWq6ObuqfolefrZIipv0LzO4dC0RQ/viewform  Game Dev Advice Links:  * YouTube - check out this episode with a guarantee of 100% more video * Patreon - career coaching through the Gain Wisdom membership * Game Dev Advice hotline: (224) 484-7733 * website - show notes, links, stuff * info@gamedevadvice.com - reach out! * Subscribe and go to the website for full show notes with links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben kicks off the show with a special smell test of a few products from the Rock's brand-new skin-care line, Papatui (1:20). Then he, Khal, and Brian get into the following headlines from the week: Christian Cage reacts to Candice LeRae and Maxxine Dupri's segment on 'Raw' (5:20) Logan Paul says wrestling fans are upset about his Prime sponsorship (19:26) Then, in ‘They Said What?!' they react to Rosenberg's take on ‘Cheap Heat' declaring that Cody Rhodes's story is already finished (27:28). Then they are joined by 2K Games social media influence manager Cornell Gunter, who comes on to discuss 'WWE 2K24,' WrestleMania 40, and who in NXT has him most excited (35:45) Finally, the guys talk through last night's NXT (61:54) and preview tonight's AEW ‘Dynamite' (65:45). Join us for the ‘Ringer Wrestling Show' meet and greet on Friday, April 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Chickie's and Pete's South Philly! For an opportunity to have your hot take featured on They Said What?!, leave a voicemail at (202) 417-8160. Be sure to check out videos on the brand-new Ringer TikTok account @RingerWrestling. We are also on Instagram and Threads and X. Hosts: Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and Brian H. Waters Guest: Cornell Gunter Producer: Brian H. Waters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices