Podcast appearances and mentions of Benjamin Rivers

Jeff Khan previews the 2025 Asia Topa program, Katarina Paseta discusses two Geelong Gallery exhibitions (the Noel Counihan retrospective A People's Press which is on display until March 10th 2025 and Social Studies which is on display until February 9th), actor/psychotherapist/applied theatre practitioner Benjamin Rivers chats about The Invaders' Fear of Memories, Glen Downey discusses the Off The Kerb exhibition You Can Be… Anything!, and actors Declan Harrison and Sophie Graham and director Steffi Gil explore Close Company's debut production Gruesome Playground Injuries.

If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. We are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone's enjoyment. Star Lords Aftershow To honor this most spookiest time of year, we have a spooky video game quiz thanks to listener Benjamin Rivers! Will our hosts get out of this quiz...alive? Listen and find out. If you have an idea for a game we can play on the Aftershow, email it to us at playeronepodcast@gmail.com! Thanks for your support!

This week! A Nintendo Direct happened, and we invited Benjamin Rivers of BancyCo to discuss it. Also: More Zelda, Final Fantasy XVI and the FF1 Pixel Remaster, Sonic Origins, Rogue Legacy 2, Chicken McNugget Tetris, and much, much more. Join us, won't you? Links of interest: Nintendo Direct  Goemon-like game shown on Japanese Nintendo Direct (Otogi Katsugeki Mameda no Bakeru: Oracle Saitarou no Sainan!!) LEGO Sonic coming to Sonic Superstars The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Final Fantasy XVI Final Fantasy I Pixel Remaster Sonic Origins WarioWare Inc. Rogue Legacy 2 Chicken McNugget Tetris Greg Sewart's Extra Life Page The Player One Podcast t-shirt The Player One Podcast mug ResetEra Player One Podcast Topic Player One Podcast Discord Greg Streams on Twitch I Will: The Story of London - Generation 16 #128 Add us in Apple Podcasts Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/p1podcast. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 1:35:31

Join our Discord!London, ON-based trans streamer Keffal's Twitch Channel and GoFundMe CampaignOVERVIEW:Oodles of Gamescom announcements from Canadian studios and projects- from New Borderlands to a massive Age of Empires anniversary to loads more. We also go over all the fresh Canadian video game releases, wishlist some unreleased Canadian indies and talk about what we've been playing to close out. Enjoy!EVENTS:Game Slice 2022 Online (@GameSliceEvent) Stream: Oct 4-6 Playtesting: Sept 20-Oct 6 “Back for its seventh year, Joydrop is proud to host Game Slice 2022. We continue to conduct the event online as we await a safe opportunity to return to an in person event.”Super FESTival 2022 by Hand Eye Society (@HandEyeSociety) Oct 15-16 Volunteer, showcase your game or apply to be a speaker for the 10th festival showcase by the Toronto-based non-profit arts org.JOBS:Edmonton, AB: Crimson Herring Studio Job - Game Programmer (Unity), 3D Environment ArtistRemote: Legends of Learnings - Game DeveloperCANADIAN GAMING NEWS:Lunenburg, NS: Tiger Woods to be Cover Athlete and Executive Director for PGA TOUR 2K23London, ON: Trans Twitch streamer Keffals forced to flee country in wake of death threats and abuseMontréal, QC: The Outlast Trials Getting Closed Beta Halloween WeekendQuébec, QC: New Tales from the Borderlands Announced, Gearbox Studio Québec Leading DevelopmentToronto, ON: Hand Eye Society Releases Second MixtapeToronto, ON: A Short Hike Getting Physical Collector's Edition from Super Rare GamesToronto, ON: Trio of Benjamin Rivers' Games Getting Physical Nintendo Switch CollectionVancouver, BC: Relic's Age of Empires IV Getting Anniversary Update, Franchise Turns 25 Years OldVancouver, BC: Hardspace: Shipbreaker Coming to Xbox Series S, X and PS5Vancouver, BC: Blackbird Interactive's Homeworld 3 Delayed to 2023LAUNCHES:I Was a Teenage Exocolonist (August 25, 2022) Platforms: Switch, PS4, PS5 and Steam Developer: Northway Games (Vancouver, BC)Evasive Maneuvers (August 31, 2022) Platforms: Steam Developer: Sky Pyre Studios (Ottawa, ON)UPDATES:Water Rats DLC for Radio General (August 23, 2022) Platforms: Steam Developer: Michael Long, Foolish Mortals Games (Saskatoon, SK)PORTS:Inscryption (August 30, 2022) Platforms: PS4, PS5 Developer: Daniel Mullins Games (Vancouver, BC)WISHLIST THIS:Tall Poppy 2 by Attainable Entertainment (@AttainableEnt) in Sudbury, ON. Coming soon - Wishlist on Steam. “In this comedy-horror adventure, explore the city of Boots Bay where you must go through hell to discover the reason why Tall Poppy is tormenting you. It's time to put an end to his terror once and for all!”Caerulean: Beneath and Beyond by Spotless Mind Studios (@That_Haifisch) in Montréal, QC. Coming soon 2022 - Wishlist on Steam. “The year is 2058. Ocean sea levels have risen considerably and several coastal cities have been abandoned. As Laura Deckard, you will explore underwater stations and surrounding areas, help clean underwater ecosystems and interact with the other denizens of the blue world.”This Bed We Made by Lowbirth Games (@LowbirthGames) in Montréal, QC. Releasing 2023 - Wishlist on Steam. “This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links the clients together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!”CREDITS:MUSIC:00:00:00 - Intro Music by @jakebutineau (Toronto, ON)00:05:57 - Ancient Futures by @Lifeformed (Taipei) and @Janice Kwan (Taipei)00:47:11 - Homeworld 3 trailer song by @InsideBBI (Vancouver, BC)00:52:46 - Four Scrybes by @JonahSenzel (USA)01:01:47 - The Bed We Made trailer song by @LowbirthGames (Montréal, QC)01:09:10 - Outro Music by @Composingdan (Toronto, ON)PODCAST ART BY: @Poltergust234/Ko-fi (Alberta)HOSTED BY: @StephenLCrane (Owen Sound, ON) & Stephan ReillyPRODUCED BY: Stephan Reilly (Halifax, NS)

In this week's episode, I spoke to Benjamin Rivers, Creative Director at Bancy Co, about underground comics of the 80s, comparing comics to manga, and how writing comics teaches you pacing in games.

In episode 101 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) guest Benjamin Rivers returns to the show to help Luke break down the latest gaming news including the surprise partnership between The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics to produce Perfect Dark, Halo Infinite Beta impressions, and talk spooky games ahead of October. Enjoy! The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry. Twitter: InsipidGhost Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com Cast Co-Op Twitter Cast Co-Op Youtube Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or your podcast service of choice. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you!

If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. During this time of working from home and social distancing, we are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone's enjoyment. 675: Haptic Rumble and the Adaptive Triggers Aftershow Boo! Did we scare you? Well, if that wasn't scary enough for you, then we have a spooky/scary games Jeopardy game from hacker alias Benjamin Rivers for your ears. Oh, and yes - it's also on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. Watch as we squirm to unearth any knowledge hidden in the bowels of our brains...and delight in our misfortune! Thank you for your patronage and support—we truly hope you enjoy this aftershow. Thank you Ben Rivers, and thank you, listeners! YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_zXmc-kjEg

True North Country Comics chats with Benjamin Rivers about his #ComicBook series 'Worse Than Death'

If you support us on Patreon you may know that we have been doing Aftershows each week for ~2 years. During this time of working from home and social distancing, we are releasing Aftershows from the past on Fridays for everyone’s enjoyment. 649: Turns Out You’ve Got To Build It Yourself Aftershow Hello patron! This is CJ writing this, but I was not on the show this week or the aftershow so I have no idea what they did. Some kind of review quiz. From… August 2002 EGM? I think? Sounds right. Oh and Greg is our quizmaster this episode, with Phil, Rich Grisham and Benjamin Rivers all playing for cash and prizes. Well, OK, prizes. Wait, no prizes? OK, infamy. Can you beat them? Play along!

Overview:On this week's show, Stephan and Steve breakdown the big news from Sony's PlayStation 5 price and date reveal stream! We also discuss the Canadian Game Award's tough week with imposter accounts and rescinded nominations, 2 classic Benjamin Rivers' joints coming to Nintendo Switch and much more.Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Patrons get the show 2 days early!Events (02:23):We’re going to start with game dev events happening soon around Canada.September Game Writers Circle + Social [Online] by DMG Toronto (Thursday, September 24 @ 6:30 pm EST)The Breakfast Game Audio Club/Discord Server (Wednesday, October 7 from 9 am - 12 pm EST)Games Writing Working Group [Online] by DMG Toronto (Thursday, October 1 @ 6:30 pm EST)October Game Writers Circle + Social by DMG Toronto (Thursday, October 29 @ 6:30 pm EST)Jobs (07:48):Here are all the game dev jobs we’re currently advertising on the site!Canuck Play (Peterborough, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester-ld4pmSleeping Giants (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-sleeping-giant-interactive-character-animator-riggerAlpha Channel (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-alpha-channel-game-designer-level-artist-gameplay-programer-moreNews (12:58):Bandai Namco buys Montréal developer behind Unknown9: AwakeningCanadian Game Awards Fucks UpThe newest level of Skate City is available now! Unlock Skate City: Miami today only on Apple ArcadeHome: Postmortem Edition releases for Nintendo Switch on October 8Alone with You Coming to Nintendo Switch Early 2021A new update to Don't Starve Together is coming next week for PC, PS4 and Xbox One with Wigfrid's character on September 24thTwin Mirror Releasing Dec 1 (Unsure of Quebec Studio’s involvement)Wishlist This (28:35):1 - Smash Ball (@smashballgame) by Game Pill Inc. (@GamePillInc) in Toronto, ON. Coming TBD to Steam, PC, Switch, PS4/5 & Mobile. Wishlist on Steam. “Smash Ball is a fast-paced, hard-hitting competitive sport where you claim victory by any means necessary. In 1v1 or 2v2 matches, attempt to outscore your opponent or utilize a weaponized ball to take them out! Grow your fanbase, manage your team, and enter online tournaments to claim glory!”2 - Hellbound: the Awakening (@hellbound_game) by North Wolf in Hamilton ON. Wishlist on Steam, releasing November 2021. “Hellbound: the Awakening is a dark fantasy, souls-like 2D game, that will take you on a challenging journey, from a small mysterious village, to the depths of Hell itself.”3 - Claire de Lune by Tactic Studios (@TacticStudios) in London, ON. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing Spring 2021. “Claire de Lune is a story-driven puzzle adventure game set in a grounded science fiction universe.”Discord Discussion (39:08)What We’ve Been Playing (01:06:54)Credits:- Intro Music by Jake Butineau (https://twitter.com/jakebutineau)- Outro Music by Dan Rodrigues (https://twitter.com/Composingdan)

Going into 10 WEEKS of self-isolation, the Steve's downloaded Apex Legends on PS4 this week in honour of Respawn opening a Vancouver studio! We also talk about events, gaming jobs in BC and a whole host of new games and updates.Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Patrons get the show 2 days early!Events:Dirty Rectangles ONLINE (Wednesday, June 10, 8:00 PM EST)News: Borderlands 3 DLC Goes WesternFoundation Update 1.6.0Vetrix Released for Steam VRRespawn Opens Studio in VancouverSuper Mega Baseball 3 Out Now On Consoles And SteamThe Long Dark Gets New Fearless Navigator Mode in Free UpdateWishlist These Upcoming Canadian Games:That Tiny Spaceship by We Make Small Games in Calgary, AB. Wishlist on Steam. “A small retro-inspired indie shmup that takes inspiration from the pixel games of yesterday and combines it with modern game engine technology.”City Game Studio by Binogure Studio (@Binogure) in Montréal, QC. Wishlist on Steam. “You are the founder of your video game company. The starting point belongs to you, in your garage, or think big instead of small by acquiring your first location. At the end of the day, your decisions will make your studio a success and will mark Video Game History.”Foundation by Polymorph Games (@polymorph_games) in Québec City, QC. Wishlist on Steam. “Foundation is a grid-less, sprawling medieval city building simulation with a heavy focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.” Try These Vintage Canadian Indies:@StephenLCrane’s Pick: Home by Benjamin Rivers in Toronto. Released on PS4, PSVita, PC (itch.io, Steam, etc), iOS.“Home is a unique horror adventure set in a beautifully-realized pixel world. It’s a murder mystery with a twist—because you decide what ultimately happens.”@StephanReilly’s Pick: The Low Road by XGen Studios in Edmonton. Initially released July 26, 2017 for PC, now on Mac, Linux & Switch."Set in the 1970s automobile world, The Low Road is a point-and-click graphic adventure which follows a team of corporate spies dedicated to the protection (and appropriation) of game-changing industry secrets. Sporting a unique visual style inspired by gouache paintings and a pulsating experimental score, The Low Road will captivate players through intricate puzzles, branching moral dilemmas, and a quirky cast of memorable characters.” Checkout the Jobs on our Site!

In this week’s episode, Gabby is joined by Benjamin Rivers, the independent game developer behind Home and the upcoming Alone With You. They talk about traditional death mechanics, common death tropes in horror games, and how Ben is using death in his own games.The music used in this episode is from Home and Alone With You. Both soundtracks are written and composed by Ivor Stines.

In episode 10 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we discuss the potential of a 2 SKU Xbox Scarlett with Anaconda and Lockhart along with their potential price-points. Halo: Reach has been added to the much talked about Master Chief Collection, and we reveal the official "XEP Must Play 2019 Awards". After that we are joined by Horror Indie developer Benjamin Rivers to discuss his time in the industry, working with ID@Xbox and bringing Worse Than Death to players this past October. All that and more. Enjoy!The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. Twitter: InsipidGhostMixer: Games With GhostContact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

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This week! Indie game developer Benjamin Rivers joins us to chat games and news, including: Microsoft and Sony team up, new Mario Maker 2 details, Genesis Mini lineup additions, Epic Games Store’s growing pains, Mortal Kombat 11, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Beetle Adventure Racing, and much, much more. Join us, won’t you? Links of interest: Benjamin Rivers Inc. Worse Than Death Microsoft partners with Sony for cloud stuff Mario Maker 2 direct Nintendo adds vouchers to Switch Online offering More games for the Genesis Mini announced Epic has their first storewide sale Oops some publishers pull their games from Epic’s sale John Wick Hex Way of the Passive Fist Mortal Kombat 11 Phantasy Star SEGA AGES Region Free Gamers: Phantasy Star Layer Section / Galactic Attack Tetris 99 World War Z A Plague Tale: Innocence Beetle Adventure Racing Retro Fighters: Brawler64 controller Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Greg’s Out of the Park Developments stream The Player One Podcast t-shirt The Player One Podcast mug ResetEra Player One Podcast Topic Player One Podcast Discord Greg Streams on Twitch Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair - Generation 16 Episode #117 (Updated) Add us in Apple Podcasts Check out Greg's web series Generation 16 - click here. And take a trip over to Phil's YouTube Channel to see some awesome retro game vids. Own an iPhone/iPod touch? We've got an app for that--the Player One Podcast player app is available now. Play shows new and old, read show notes, access the show Twitter, website, email, and more! Click here to download. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/p1podcast. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to visit our new web site at www.playeronepodcast.com. Running time: 01:41:23  

Welcome to “Inside the Orbit of Prisoners of Gravity,” a Radio Free Krypton documentary bringing you the inside story on “Prisoners of Gravity,” the cult-classic Canadian show which ran from 1989 to 1994 and changed the way science fiction, comics and pop culture are discussed in media. In Part Four, the final chapter of our doc, we analyze PoG's legacy and ask if a show like it could air today. This episode was reported by Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson. It was written by Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé and Mitchell Thompson, with audio production by Jacob Dubé. Thank you again to all the people we interviewed: Rick Green, Mark Askwith, Robert J. Sawyer, Gregg Thurlbeck, Rach Shelkey, Cory Doctorow, Ed Conroy, Charlotte Ashley, Benjamin Rivers, Robin Shantz and Sam Noir. Your time and stories are much appreciated. “Inside the Orbit” was made possible with support from our host station, Ryerson University’s CJRU 1280 AM. Watch in September for the chance to support CJRU and community radio shows like ours in the annual CJRU Fund Drive.

Welcome to Part Three of “Inside the Orbit of Prisoners of Gravity,” a Radio Free Krypton documentary bringing you the inside story on “Prisoners of Gravity,” the cult-classic Canadian show which ran from 1989 to 1994 and changed the way science fiction, comics and pop culture are discussed in media. “Prisoners of Gravity” was the first Canadian TV show to discuss comics and sci-fi seriously. By doing so, it helped change how a generation viewed genre fiction. We talk to fans who say PoG changed their lives. This episode was reported by Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson. It was written by Justin Chandler and produced by Jacob Dubé. “Inside the Orbit” was made possible with support from our host station, Ryerson University’s CJRU 1280 AM.

Welcome to “Inside the Orbit of Prisoners of Gravity,” a Radio Free Krypton documentary bringing you the inside story on “Prisoners of Gravity,” the cult-classic Canadian show which ran from 1989 to 1994 and changed the way science fiction, comics and pop culture are discussed in media. Once the show started, PoG's creators realized season one just wasn’t working. In part 2, we find out what was holding the show back, and how the team brought PoG to the next level. CORRECTION: "The NewMusic" aired on Citytv, not TVO as stated in this episode. RFK regrets the error. This episode was reported by Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson. It was written by Justin Chandler and produced by Jacob Dubé. “Inside the Orbit” was made possible with support from our host station, Ryerson University’s CJRU 1280 AM.

Welcome to “Inside the Orbit” a four-part Radio Free Krypton documentary bringing you the inside story on “Prisoners of Gravity,” the cult-classic Canadian show which ran from 1989 to 1994 and changed the way science fiction, comics and pop culture are discussed in media. In part one, we talk to PoG’s creators and fans about how it started, what its goals were and what the media landscape was like when the program first aired. CORRECTION: "The NewMusic" aired on Citytv, not TVO as stated in this episode. RFK regrets the error. This episode was written and reported by Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson. It was produced by Jacob Dubé. “Inside the Orbit” was made possible with support from our host station, Ryerson University’s CJRU 1280 AM.

Alyssa talks with the talented Benjamin Rivers, who has created titles Alone With You and Home. They discuss the work being a one-man game developer, the player experience and narrative, the Toronto gaming community, the distribution and support for the PS Vita, and more! Incredible guy to talk to!   Follow Ben on Twitter and Twitch!   Find Alone With You and Home on his official site. Find us on our Twitter, Official Website, and community Discord. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy our podcast and subscribe on our platform!

Steve chats with Home, and Alone With You developer Benjamin Rivers on his history as a gamer, his games, and what's next.

"A player gives you 50% of what a game is." This is the philosophy underpinning how Benjamin Rivers approaches the things he makes. Rivers is the creator of deeply narrative-driven games like horror hit Home and sci-fi romance Alone With You. Join us as we talk with him about how making games can be like theatre, involving players in the stories you tell, and taking risks to pursue dream projects. 

*Spoiler Alert!* Game developer Benjamin Rivers joins Glenn and Josh to dive deep into all things ‘Alone With You’ for PS4, PS Vita, and PC. http://psnation.com

This episode Kurt Kalata and Benjamin Rivers join me to remember and revisit Castlevania II: Simon's Quest on the NES and Famicom.

On this week's episode, the developer of Home and Alone With You, Ben Rivers, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss what makes horror games scary, avoiding jump scares, developing on the PS4 and Vita, dealing with game reviews as a developer, and bouncing around between genres.

Jason Canam and Benjamin Rivers join Kevin to remember and revisit Super Castlevania IV on the Super Famicom/Nintendo. Also stick around for a Patreon exclusive segment.

Jason Canam and Benjamin Rivers join Kevin to remember and revisit Super Castlevania IV on the Super Famicom/Nintendo. Also stick around for a Patreon exclusive segment.

Benjamin Rivers joins Kevin to talk about game development, SNES 25th Anniversary, retro game tech, Silent Hill, Mortal Kombat, making game tapes, and more!

Benjamin Rivers joins Kevin to talk about game development, SNES 25th Anniversary, retro game tech, Silent Hill, Mortal Kombat, making game tapes, and more!

New Releases. Interview with Benjamin Rivers for Alone With You. PS4 System Software 4.0 brings big changes. NHL 17 Rewards Program announced. Final Fantasy XV delayed to November. Dead Rising triple pack confirmed for PS4. What we’re playing and watching, Around PS Nation. Review: Custom DS4 from The Controller Shop. Hands On: BioShock: The Collection. Comedian is Iliza Shlesinger. http://psnation.com

Benjamin Rivers and Dan Berry sit down to talk about the similarities between comics and games, working to a schedule and the empty spaces where ideas live.

New Releases. Interview with Benjamin Rivers for Alone With You. August 2015 PlayStation Plus update. Driveclub sales exceed 2 Million. Amplitude delayed until the end of 2015. Dragon Quest XI announced. What We’re Playing and Watching. Impressions: GALAK-Z. Review: Never Alone: Foxtales DLC. Emails. Comedy clip is from Duane Gay. http://psnation.com

We're discussing lost worlds with Robin Arnott of Soundself, Frank Cifaldi of Lost Levels and lost neighbourhoods with Benjamin Rivers of Snow and Ryan Couldrey, director of the upcoming Snow film. Plus in the news, we talk Amazon Fire TV, the five year old who broke in Microsoft, and the nightmarish GAME_JAM

Home designer Benjamin Rivers is tackling something altogether different with Alone With You, a dating sim-inspired adventure with a gender ambiguous main character meant to attract a wider audience.

Benjamin Rivers is the creator of the choose-your-own-horror game Home, coming soon to iOS. Patrick called him up, and they wouldn't stop talking about horror games, movies, and everything in-between.

Thrills and chills await in the first Halloween episode of Gamesies. What if...every game was the same? What if...you had to live with a nightmare? What if...we ran out of good ideas? See Gamesies clash with Silent Hill, Call of Duty, and more, all on Episode 3! A big, big shout out to Agent Whiskers, Julian Forte, and Jake "virt" Kaufman for providing the music. NOTE: This episode was originally posted on October 31, 2012.

Thrills and chills await in the first Halloween episode of Gamesies. What if...every game was the same? What if...you had to live with a nightmare? What if...we ran out of good ideas? See Gamesies clash with Silent Hill, Call of Duty, and more, all on Episode 3! A big, big shout out to Agent Whiskers, Julian Forte, and Jake "virt" Kaufman for providing the music. NOTE: This episode was originally posted on October 31, 2012.

Benjamin Rivers has an impressive portfolio of illustration and design to his name, but it was his ambient horror/thriller game Home that first got our attention. Praised and (sometimes unfairly) disregarded for its rather unorthodox approach to narrative, Home forces the player to create their own narrative in their heads by providing as little context as possible while letting them choose how in-depth they choose to go. It isn't surprising that Ben would prefer a good story over much of anything else, but it was surprising to hear just how far his stories go.

Benjamin Rivers has an impressive portfolio of illustration and design to his name, but it was his ambient horror/thriller game Home that first got our attention. Praised and (sometimes unfairly) disregarded for its rather unorthodox approach to narrative, Home forces the player to create their own narrative in their heads by providing as little context as possible while letting them choose how in-depth they choose to go. It isn’t surprising that Ben would prefer a good story over much of anything else, but it was surprising to hear just how far his stories go.

Recorded live Monday, December 3 2012. Join us Mondays for the live show here! This week Nathan gives us a movie run down with Life of Pi, Seven Psychopaths and Killing Them Softly while Paul catches up with the home release of ParaNorman and revists the Cabin in the Woods. Nathan plays some more NintendoLand and Paul talks about why he loves Halo 3 ODST and is really into Dishonored while the two try to be as vague as possible about Benjamin Rivers’ indie game Home. Also, we give out some copies of Home and a THQ Humble Bundle to some lucky listeners in the live show chatroom!