Podcasts about Defiant Development

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How a game designed in a week helped to change everything — for the company that made it, for a local industry in turmoil, and for a global industry in transition.  Features interviews with Defiant Development co-founder Morgan Jaffit and Firemint founder / Flight Control creator Rob Murray, along with a clip of former Touch Arcade editor Eli Hodapp. LINKS You can't get Flight Control on iOS or Android anymore, but the HD Mac and Windows port is https://store.steampowered.com/app/62000/Flight_Control_HD/ (still available on Steam) — if your computer is old enough to run it. The clip of Eli Hodapp speaking on The Touch Arcade Show is from https://toucharcade.com/2015/09/11/the-toucharcade-show-222-r-i-p-flight-control/ (episode 222), published in September 2015 — shortly after Flight Control (along with many other EA-owned games) was delisted from the App Store For more from me on the early mobile games business, be sure to check out http://lifeandtimes.games/episodes/files/1.html (episode 1 - Race to the bottom) as well as the http://lifeandtimes.games/episodes/files/interview-jon-jordan.html (extended interview) I posted with Pocket Gamer co-founder Jon Jordan after that episode came out. I also briefly touched on early iPhone hit Trism in http://lifeandtimes.games/episodes/files/6.html (episode 6 - ROM Hack) — which featured Trism creator Steve Demeter talking about his stint in the ROM hacking and translations community. If you're curious what these guys are up to nowadays, you'll find Eli at https://gameclub.io/ (GameClub) carving out deals to pull more old iOS and Android games out of purgatory and into their subscription catalogue. Rob is a stay-at-home dad, years deep in a bigger-than-he'd-expected project to design his family's new house. And Morgan is also enjoying the home life after winding down Defiant in 2019, happy that it had served its purpose and was no longer needed. He says he's also writing a script for a new game some ex-Defiant people are building, consulting on various upcoming game projects, and writing short stories (which he describes as a "very nice" change of pace, as he can get a story done in days rather than the years most games he's worked on took to complete). Thank you to https://www.patreon.com/lifeandtimesofvideogames (my Patreon supporters) for making this episode possible — especially my producer-level backers Joel Webber, Vivek Mohan, Seth Robinson, Simon Moss, Carey Clanton, Scott Grant, Wade Tregaskis, and Rob Eberhardt. To support my work, so that I can uncover more untold stories from video game history, you can make a donation via https://paypal.me/mossrc (paypal.me/mossrc) or subscribe to https://www.patreon.com/lifeandtimesofvideogames (my Patreon). (I also accept http://lifeandtimes.games/commission/ (commissions) and the like over email, if you're after something specific or just don't want to deal through those platforms.)

Lee May has experienced a bit of turbulence in his time in the games industry thus far, but it hasn't deterred him in the slightest. Lee joins Paul for a new Dev Diary to talk Hand of Fate, Defiant Development, his many other career paths, and the road ahead!Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on TwitterVisit the Player2 Website and the Player2 Youtube Channel where you can also follow his written and video exploits including reviews, feature pieces and shows such as Patched, The Insider and Gamer SchoolFind out more at https://dev-diary.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-1862be for 40% off for 4 months, and support Dev Diary.

Our first flagship podcast Pixel Sift just kicked off with new episodes for 2020, check out this podcast if you're keen to learn how games are made and we'll be back with a new episode of MAINSTREAM later this week. Michael Wentworth-Bell and Nick Acciarito from Melbourne’s Digital Lode joins us to talk about their VR game Espire 1: VR Operative. It’s a virtual reality single-player game that combines stealth and elements of Metal Gear Solid. Michael and Nick speak about the challenges they faced when combating motion sickness and what it feels like when the game is well received on on platform and slammed on another. GameDevsForFireys is an online auction led by Defiant Development’s Morgan Jaffit to raise money for Australian bushfire efforts to support those who battle the harsh blazes across the country. We’ll also be discussing the controversy around it as Marijam Didžgalvytė released a video criticising the efforts saying that it was just "self-serving," which received a fair bit of criticism she was forced to respond to on Twitter. Pixel Sift is produced by Mitch Loh, Scott Quigg, Sarah Ireland, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang & Adam Christou. Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Salty Dog Sounds for some of our promo music. SPONSOR: Thank you to Murdoch University School of Arts for their support over every single episode of Pixel Sift. We couldn't have done it without you. If you want to bolster your skills in media, journalism or game development, check out the Murdoch University School of Arts website for more information!  

Michael Wentworth-Bell and Nick Acciarito from Melbourne’s Digital Lode joins us to talk about their VR game Espire 1: VR Operative. It’s a virtual reality single-player game that combines stealth and elements of Metal Gear Solid. Michael and Nick speak about the challenges they faced when combating motion sickness and what it feels like when the game is well received on on platform and slammed on another. #GameDevsForFireys is an online auction led by Defiant Development’s Morgan Jaffit to raise money for Australian bushfire efforts to support those who battle the harsh blazes across the country. We’ll also be discussing the controversy around it as Marijam Didžgalvytė released a video criticising the efforts saying that it was just "self-serving," which received a fair bit of criticism she was forced to respond to on Twitter. Pixel Sift is produced by Mitch Loh, Scott Quigg, Sarah Ireland, Fiona Bartholomaeus, Daniel Ang & Adam Christou. Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Salty Dog Sounds for some of our promo music. SPONSOR: Thank you to Murdoch University School of Arts for their support over every single episode of Pixel Sift. We couldn't have done it without you. If you want to bolster your skills in media, journalism or game development, check out the Murdoch University School of Arts website for more information!

IT’s that’s time again, yep, the Nerds are here with another fantastic episode of random pop culture news. So please ensure your seats are in the upright position and trays are folded away as we are expecting to experience turbulence. This week we are taking a look at Western Australia with Buck. Apparently NASA and the European Space Agency are spending time there in preparation for their upcoming missions to Mars. Apparently it is as close as you can get to Mars conditions without going there. Just with super spikey Spinnefex grass to poke holes in your clothes, body, and anything else you put near it. This stuff is more painful than a cactus. But the main reason why NASA and the ESA have scientist out here isn’t for an all-expenses paid holiday. No, they are here to work. What is that work, well it is the first topic so listen in.Next we hear about a bunch of dead beats who didn’t pay a kid for his hard work making an awesome game. That’s right, a gaming studio has actually shown themselves to be a bigger bunch of scumbags then a politician on the campaign trail. Apparently they only have a small number of employees though, so it was all just some misunderstanding. Wait a minute, hold on, Buck hit’s a sore point here and makes sense in regards to what the dirtbags are up to. Of course this is utterly outrageous, particularly if he is right; my goodness, if he is we’ll never hear the end of it. But if he is, oh the humanity, oh no, this is devastating. But if you want to know more of what I am rambling on about then you know what to do, that’s right, listen in.At the sound of Tinker Bell waving her magic wand please turn the page… ohh, um, wait a second, are you still here? Dang nabbit! Well in that case We have the DJ for you with a story about a new spin-off for the terminator. James Cameron has announced his plans to reboot the series and is planning to do so after he finishes the Avatar series. So it is a race to see what comes out first, the new reboot of Terminator or Star Con, um, Star Citizen… Well I think we will all be old, even the Rolling Stones won’t be touring anymore by then. Perhaps One Direction will be back together for a reunion tour…oh the humanity, the torture, please stop. On a better note check out our friends at “Off With The Fairies” another outstanding TNC podcast. After this we have the usual shout outs, remembrances, birthdays and special events. As always, stay say, look out for each other and stay hydrated.EPISODE NOTES:NASA and the Outback - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-01/nasa-in-western-australia-looking-for-clues-to-mars-mission/11452250Chucklefish no pay - https://www.gamerevolution.com/news/588619-starbound-dev-allegedly-worked-hundreds-hours-no-payTerminator trilogy - https://deadline.com/2019/08/terminator-dark-fate-james-cameron-on-re-wired-franchise-possible-new-trilogy-1202707063/Games currently playingBuck– Albion online - https://store.steampowered.com/app/761890/Albion_Online/Professor– Dicey Dungeons - https://store.steampowered.com/app/861540/Dicey_Dungeons/DJ- Dungeons and Dragons - https://dnd.wizards.com/Other topics discussedPilbara (large, dry, thinly populated region in the north of Western Australia. It is known for its Aboriginal peoples; its ancient landscapes; the red earth; its vast mineral deposits, in particular iron ore; and as a global biodiversity hotspot for subterranean fauna.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PilbaraSkylab crash into Australia- https://www.thebigsmoke.com.au/2018/05/28/the-small-town-middle-universe-skylab-crashed-australia/Snake on a coffee machine- https://au.news.yahoo.com/brisbane-uni-student-finds-snake-on-coffee-machine-053316494.htmlSilurian (a race of reptilian humanoids in the long-running Britishscience fiction television series Doctor Who.)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silurian_(Doctor_Who)Snakes on a Plane (2006 American actionthriller film starring Samuel L. Jackson)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakes_on_a_PlaneSpinifex (plant)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinifex_(plant)MARS Rover Lander Structure- https://mars.nasa.gov/mer/mission/spacecraft/entry-descent-and-landing-configuration/lander-structure/MARS Rovers and their specifications- Rover - https://mars.nasa.gov/mer/mission/rover/- Curiosity - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curiosity_(rover)Riot Games Lawsuits- Sex Discrimination lawsuit – https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/23/riot-games-settles-class-action/- Pay dispute lawsuit - https://variety.com/2019/gaming/news/riot-games-under-investigation-over-pay-discrimination-1203242044/Telltale games having crunch culture as a necessary evil- https://www.pcgamer.com/au/telltale-co-founder-crunch-was-necessary-to-keep-studio-afloat/Game Workers Unite- https://www.gameworkersunite.org/Defiant Development, game studio famous for Hand of Fate games shuts down- https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2019-07-24-defiant-development-to-close-after-nine-yearsAvatar 2 (upcoming sci-fi film)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar_2Star Citizen Squadron 42 (Game)- https://starcitizen.tools/Squadron_42Tim Miller (Movie Director famous for Deadpool, Terminator Dark Fate & Sonic Movie)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Miller_(director)Movie to TV series- Lethal Weapon (2016 TV series) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethal_Weapon_(TV_series)- Shooter (2016 TV series) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shooter_(TV_series)The Orville (2017 science fiction comedy-drama television series created by and starring Seth MacFarlane)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_OrvilleLand of the Giants (1968 science fiction television series)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_of_the_GiantsTwilight Zone accident- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twilight_Zone_accidentDr Who (1963 Sci Fi TV series)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_WhoHow the Tardis sound effect was made- http://www.themindrobber.co.uk/tardis-sound-effects-materialisation.htmlWilliam Hartnell (First Doctor in Dr Who)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_HartnellRegeneration (biological ability exhibited by the Time Lords in Dr Who)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regeneration_(Doctor_Who)D100 dice- http://940ee6dce6677fa01d25-0f55c9129972ac85d6b1f4e703468e6b.r99.cf2.rackcdn.com/products/pictures/795485.jpgPierre de Coubertin medal (also known as the De Coubertin medal or the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_de_Coubertin_medalJesse Owens (American track and field athlete and four-time gold medalist in the 1936 Olympic Games)- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_OwensRecent Pierre de Coubertin medal winner : Han Meilin - Chinese artist most recognized today for his creation of the Fuwa dolls for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Han_MeilinBloodhound Gang – Why’s Everybody Pickin’ On Me- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaGKxAgCguUOff with The Fairies (TNC Podcast)- https://thatsnotcanon.com/offwiththefairiespodcastShoutouts1 Sept 1902 - A Trip to the Moon, considered one of the first science fiction films, was released in France on this day in 1902. The brainchild of French film pioneer Georges Méliès, the silent black-and-white film tells the story of an astronomer’s dream: a group of men travel to the moon by way of a giant cannon. - https://www.historychannel.com.au/this-day-in-history/worlds-first-science-fiction-film-released/2 Sept 1752 – Great Britain, along with its overseas colonies, adopts the Gregorian calendar. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adoption_of_the_Gregorian_calendar#Great_Britain_and_its_colonies2 Sept 2019 - Max Sylvestermade a dramatic emergency landing when his instructor passed out mid-flight says his studies saved his life. It was Mr Sylvester's first lesson in the two-seater Cessna and his third lesson overall, and his wife and three young children were watching from the ground. - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-02/emergency-plane-landing-pilot-credits-study-for-saving-him/114711404 Sept 2019 – 13 years since Steve Irwin died, Irwin's children, 21-year-old Bindi and 15-year-old Robert both work with their mother at Australia Zoo, continuing the effort's their father dedicated his life to. -https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/world/steve-irwin-remembered-by-family-on-13th-anniversary-of-deathRemembrances2 Sept 1973 – J.R.R Tolkien, English writer, poet, philologist, and academic, who is best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works The Hobbit,The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. While many other authors had published works of fantasy before Tolkien, the great success of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings led directly to a popular resurgence of the genre. This has caused Tolkien to be popularly identified as the "father" of modern fantasy literature—or, more precisely, of high fantasy. In 2008, The Times ranked him sixth on a list of "The 50 greatest British writers since 1945". Forbes ranked him the fifth top-earning "dead celebrity" in 2009. He died from a bleeding ulcer and a chest infection at the age of 81 in Bournemouth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien2 Sept 2005 - Bob Denver, American comedic actor, widely known for portraying Gilligan on the 1964-1967 television series Gilligan's Island and beatnikMaynard G. Krebs on the 1959–1963 series The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. He died from pneumonia at the age of 70 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Denver2 Sept 1937 - Pierre De Coubertin, French educator and historian, founder of the International Olympic Committee, and its second President. He is known as the father of the modern Olympic Games. The Pierre de Coubertin medal (also known as the Coubertin medal or the True Spirit of Sportsmanship medal) is an award given by the International Olympic Committee to athletes who demonstrate the spirit of sportsmanship in the Olympic Games. He died from a heart attack at the age of 74 in Geneva - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_de_CoubertinFamous Birthdays2 Sept 1877 - Frederick Soddy, Englishradiochemist who explained, with Ernest Rutherford, that radioactivity is due to the transmutation of elements, now known to involve nuclear reactions. He also proved the existence of isotopes of certain radioactive elements. His work and essays popularising the new understanding of radioactivity was the main inspiration for H. G. Wells'sThe World Set Free, which features atomic bombs dropped from biplanes in a war set many years in the future. Wells's novel is also known as The Last War and imagines a peaceful world emerging from the chaos. In Wealth, Virtual Wealth and Debt Soddy praises Wells’s The World Set Free. He also says that radioactive processes probably power the stars. He was born in Eastbourne,Sussex - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Soddy2 Sept 1936 - Andrew Grove, Hungarian-born American businessman, engineer, author and a pioneer in the semiconductor industry. He escaped from Communist-controlled Hungary at the age of 20 and moved to the United States where he finished his education. He was one of the founders and the CEO of Intel, helping transform the company into the world's largest manufacturer of semiconductors. As a result of his work at Intel, along with his books and professional articles, Grove had a considerable influence on electronics manufacturing industries worldwide. He has been called the "guy who drove the growth phase" of Silicon Valley. In 1997, Time magazine chose him as "Man of the Year", for being "the person most responsible for the amazing growth in the power and the innovative potential of microchips." He was born in Budapest - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Grove2 Sept 1966 - Salma Hayek, Mexican and American film actress and producer. She began her career in Mexico starring in the telenovelaTeresa and starred in the film El Callejón de los Milagros (Miracle Alley) for which she was nominated for an Ariel Award. In 1991, Hayek moved to Hollywood and came to prominence with roles in films such as Desperado, From Dusk till Dawn, Wild Wild West, and Dogma. Her breakthrough role was in the 2002 film Frida, as Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, for which she was nominated for Best Actress for the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award. This movie received widespread attention and was a critical and commercial success. Hayek's recent films include Grown Ups, Puss in Boots, Grown Ups 2,Tale of Tales and The Hitman's Bodyguard. She was born in Coatzacoalcos,Veracruz - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salma_HayekEvents of interest2 Sept 1807 – The British Royal Navy bombards Copenhagen with fire bombs and phosphorus rockets to prevent Denmark from surrendering its fleet to Napoleon. - https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/18072 Sept 1946 – The Interim Government of India is formed, headed by Jawaharlal Nehru as Vice President with the powers of a Prime Minister. This government was entrusted the task of helping the transition of India and Pakistan from British rule to Independence as two separate nations. The Interim Government was in place till 15th August 1947, when the nations of Indian and Pakistan received Independence from colonial rule. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interim_Government_of_India2 Sept 1901 – Vice President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt utters the famous phrase, "Speak softly and carry a big stick" at the Minnesota State Fair. Roosevelt described his style of foreign policy as "the exercise of intelligent forethought and of decisive action sufficiently far in advance of any likely crisis." - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1901_in_the_United_States#July%E2%80%93September4 Sept 1966 - The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon was first aired to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The Muscular Dystrophy Association was founded in 1950 with hopes of gaining the American public's interest. The show was hosted by comedian, actor, singer and filmmaker Jerry Lewis from its 1966 inception until 2010. The telethon would raise $2.45 billion for MDA from its inception through 2009. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jerry_Lewis_MDA_Labor_Day_TelethonIntroArtist – Goblins from MarsSong Title – Super Mario - Overworld Theme (GFM Trap Remix)Song Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GNMe6kF0j0&index=4&list=PLHmTsVREU3Ar1AJWkimkl6Pux3R5PB-QJFollow us onFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/NerdsAmalgamated/Twitter - https://twitter.com/NAmalgamatedSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Nux69rftdBeeEXwD8GXrSiTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/top-shelf-nerds/id1347661094RSS - http://www.thatsnotcanonproductions.com/topshelfnerdspodcast?format=rssGeneral EnquiriesEmail - Nerds.Amalgamated@gmail.com

This week on Indie Incursion: An Indie Games Podcast we talk about Defiant Development (developers of the Hand of Fate series of games) closing their doors. As well as a new dungeon crawler named Cat Lady being announced by Viz Media. And last but not least we cover Moonlighter and several other games getting cloud saves on the Epic Games Store. If you love Indie Games and want to stay up to date on the news surrounding them make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast service. We post new episodes each and every Friday. Links: God Bless The Crowd Doggone: Sniff, dig, run and explore your way through a beautiful world.https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/raconteurgames/doggone-a-game-about-a-lost-dog?ref=discovery_category Helvetii: A 2D character action game lovingly made with hand drawn art and animation, based around Celtic and Gaulish Mythologyhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hoot/helvetii?ref=discovery_category

Chase and Quinn are back at it again folks. They covered the news last week and they are brave enough to continue covering it this week. This week they go over many cool stories including: Game Releases of the Week Casino DLC for GTA is blocked in 50 countries Fortnite losing popularity on Twitch and losing lots of revenue Nintendo will now fix faulty Switch controllers that have drift for free Tesla adds Chess to their cars and plan on moving game engines like Unity and Unreal to their vehicles Gamestop potentially seeing complete retail redesign Hand of Fate Developer, Defiant Development, is closing China starts to enforce laws to prevent video game addiction Fire Emblem: Three Houses will be replacing all voice lines for their main male protagonist as the voice actor admits to emotional and sexual abuse claims --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bsgamers/message

It was a very sad week for the games industry last week, with one of the finest and most respected game developers, Defiant Development, closing up shop despite being behind the critical darlings Hand of Fate and Hand of Fate 2. We talk a bit about where Aussie game development is, and what we'd like to see for it next. We also talk about all the lovely games releasing in August this year... and of course there are a lot of them! Thanks as always for tuning in, and we look forward to seeing you at the next one!

On this episode of The GAP Joab Gilroy runs it solo with Luke still trapped on a plane somewhere. The games he's been playing this week includes Wolfenstein: Youngblood, The Blackout Club, Dota Underlords, Apex Legends, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Tetris Effect, and more. Over in the news the Ubisoft Experience is announced for Sydney, Defiant Development […]

This week Lucy’s played Blazing Chrome, Ben laments the closure of Defiant Development and Aadil thinks about the responsibility of games and journalism with the announcement of Misinformer. We drink beers from Collective Arts, Brew By Numbers, Dry & Bitter, and two collabs, one from Cloudwater x Modern Times and another from Wylam x Track x North Brew Co.

This week Lucy's played Blazing Chrome, Ben laments the closure of Defiant Development and Aadil thinks about the responsibility of games and journalism with the announcement of Misinformer. We drink beers from Collective Arts, Brew By Numbers, Dry & Bitter, and two collabs, one from Cloudwater x Modern Times and another from Wylam x Track x North Brew Co.

In this episode, Wilks and Wildgoose are joined by "artist of things" Ayla Meridian to discuss Australian game developer Defiant Development ceasing production of new games, The Surge 2, the sequel to a game that dared to ask, "what if Dark Souls but machines?", Sky, a game by That Game Company that is almost identical to another game from That Game Company, and the charmingly odd free puzzle platformer Bird Gut. Rather than discuss a single 7 out of 10 game, this episode the team try something a little different and instead run through some of the games that they believe have the greatest first levels or intros of all time. Will Wildgoose mention Far Cry 2? Will Wilks use a made up word that confuses Wildgoose? Will Ayla make it through an entire episode without mentioning Destiny 2?   Tune in to find out!   7 out of 10 is a proud member of the Alottagreen Podcast Network. Check out the full lineup of shows at www.alottagreen.com.au 

How do you translate the essentially visceral experience of taking to the sea into the world of VR? Well Greg Dziemidowicz is Director and Lead Programmer at Melbourne's MarineVerse and along with his crew of sailing VR developers have done just that. It's not just for people who sail regularly but it also allows those people who can't sail to enjoy the experience. VR Regatta is out now and has just released it's big arctic sailing map expansion. There is a big federal election happening and for YEARS government support for Australian game development support hasn't been on the agenda. The opposition Labor Party have announced a big $25m reinstatement of the Australian Interactive Games Fund (AIGF), the Australian Greens want to put $100m into the industry. The original run of the AIGF was cut short when the Liberal-National Government came to power but not before funding a number of well known studios were able to access the fund like Defiant Development, Tin Man Games, SMG Studio and Black Lab Games. We discuss what this will mean if the funding is reinstated if there is a change of government! Pixel Sift is produced by Scott Quigg, Sarah Ireland, Fiona Bartholomaeus & Mitch Loh. Gianni Di Giovanni is our Executive Producer. Thanks to Salty Dog Sounds for some of our promo music this week. SPONSOR: Thank you to Murdoch University School of Arts for their support over every single episode of Pixel Sift. We couldn't have done it without you. If you want to bolster your skills in media, journalism or game development, check out the Murdoch University School of Arts website for more information! You can find us on social media, Discord, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and Steam. Just search for "pixelsift"

This episode is NSFW as we've got Kim (studio manager at Defiant Development, where she’s worked on Hand of Fate, Hand of Fate 2, and Ski Safari: Adventure time. Also the co-founder of Blushbox Collective, a group of game developers exploring and promoting love and sexuality in video games, and the Heartbeat conference and game jam) and Kate (currently the narrative director at KO_OP and writer of the sex games column for Kotaku, previously a games journalist, video producer, on-camera host, scriptwriter, streamer, and community manager at companies ranging from Gamespot to Xbox) in to talk about sex, intimacy, and how they're used in game stories. Other topics include why it’s important to talk about sex now, becoming a stronger communicator, sexual values being good life values, exploring taboo subjects in games, how sex is portrayed in indie games vs big budget games, wanting better consensual content, the lack of funding for intimate interactive experiences, whether there are any aspects of relationships that are hard to translate to gameplay, VR porn, win states in sex games, how to make interactive relationships engaging, and the sexiest games. Our Guests on the Internet Kim's Twitter and Blush Box's website. Kate's Twitter and column. Stuff We Talked About Lyst Summit Heartbeat Symposium Ladykiller in a Bind Cibele Dragon Age: Inquisition Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator One Night Stand Mirror Our theme music was composed by 2Mello, and our logo was created by Lily Nishita.

Morgan Jaffit is Creative Director and co-founder of Brisbane's Defiant Development and our guest on our first episode for 2018. Morgan joined us to talk all about the making of hybrid action, tabletop style RPG Hand of Fate 2. With development of the first Hand of Fate title completed Morgan and the team turned their attention to perfecting the game design, and building on what they had learnt. We also spoke of Hand of Fate:Ordeals, the upcoming board game adaptation currently in production, a collaboration with fellow Queenslanders Rule & Make. Hand of Fate 2 is now available on PC, Playstation 4 and Xbox One. It's no secret that we love a good couch multiplayer game, but they may not be the financial winners that indie developers might hope they'll be. We also speak about Morgan's advice to up and coming indie developers that couch co-op & competitive games don't sell, and what other types of games they should focus on if they'd like to turn their hobby into a career. SPONSORS: Murdoch University School of Arts:Combine your love of making media, whether it's let's plays or your own games with a world class education with a degree from Murdoch University School of Arts. Click here to learn what is on offer. You can find us on social media, Discord, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube and Steam. Just search for "pixelsift"

This week the team take a closer look at Defiant Development title we got to see at PAX Aus 2017, Hands of Fate 2.

Super Mario Odyssey and Assassins Creed Origins headline a jam packed episode this week!  We also talk more on some Indie games we saw at Pax Aus 2017 like Spearbound from the Museli Bros, Projection from Shadowplay Studios, Necrobarista from Route 59 and Hand of Fate 2 from Defiant Development.  We take a look back at Call of Duty Modern Warfare and talk all of the news from Paris Games Week!  Come get on board the Game Train!

This episode, we are speaking with Morgan Jaffit, Co-Founder and Gamerunner at Defiant Development.

In this episode we’re going down under and exploring the glorious, gory, titillating world of erotic writing in the digital age. Games designer Kim Allom speaks with erotic writer Krissy Kneen. We also hear from erotic writer and 2017 Wheeler Centre Hot Desk Fellow Angela Serrano. ~ADULT THEMES AND SOME SWEARS~ Krissy Kneen is a Brisbane-based author well known for her erotic writing, including the novel 'An Uncertain Grace', and the email series she completed with The Lifted Brow, 'Stranger in the Dark'. Kim Allom is a Video Game Producer, working with Defiant Development in Brisbane. She also runs Blush Box, a collective of games makers who explore and promote romance in video games. Angela Serrano is a 2017 Wheeler Centre Hot Desk Fellow, working on 'Transcendental Ickiness', a collection of short erotic fiction about queer young people of colour making their way in a world that’s not always ready for them. 'An Uncertain Grace' by Krissy Kneen https://www.textpublishing.com.au/books/an-uncertain-grace An excerpt from 'Stranger in the Dark' by Krissy Kneen https://www.theliftedbrow.com/liftedbrow/excerpt-stranger-in-the-dark-by-krissy-kneen Krissy recommends: 'Little Birds' by Anais Nin https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11036.Little_Birds 'Staying with the Trouble' by Donna Haraway https://www.dukeupress.edu/staying-with-the-trouble Ursula Le Guin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ursula_K._Le_Guin Margaret Atwood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Atwood Angela recommends: 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' By D. H. Lawrence https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32049.Lady_Chatterley_s_Lover Angela Carter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Carter

In this discussion episode, Jimbles corrals the newbies he forced into attending Pheno together and asks them to talk about attending Pheno for the FIRST TIiiiiiiiiME! We mention: A lot of games. Seriously. Check out Pheno.org.au for deets on the games. In particular, check out GamesFromTheWildWood: https://gamesfromthewildwood.itch.io/endlesssea, and Morgan Morningstar's videogame company "Defiant Development" : https://www.defiantdev.com/. Rock On.

We were at PAX Aus 2016 and had a chat with some local creators about their projects, with the organizers behind the TGDA, and chat about connecting with the local RPG design community. Kim Brebach – @secretbasegames / Good Games Publishing Aaron Lim - @ehronlime / theactionpointspodcast.com Sye Robertson - @syelon / syelon.com   Feel free to send us any feedback or questions for the show at mail@theactionpointspodcast.com (for now). You can also follow us on Twitter as @victorypointers. What we talked about 1:22 - Interview with Allan "Chesh" Chesher of Kingdom of Aer: Kingmaker 7:29 - Interview with Alex Wynnter and Wesley Lamont from Tabletop Game Designers Australia 23:30 - Interview with Sam Appleby of Final War from Games Lab 31:01 - Interview with Michael "Barantas" McIntyre, designer of the Hand of Fate board game and Sugoi Bento 48:22 - Interview with Steve Dee of Tin Star Games   Links to what we talked about Kingdom of Aer: Kingmaker Tabletop Game Designers Australia Tabletop DevCon 2016 Dice Hard (check out the episode I was on here, where we made games based on Scott Pilgrim vs. The World) Final War Hand of Fate, and Hand of Fate 2 Rule & Make and Defiant Development announced the Hand of Fate board game Rule & Make and Table Tyrant Games announce partnership Penny Arcade The Game: Gamers vs. Evil Barantas Games Tin Star Games D-constructions Wild Cards Roleplaying Game Designers of Australia   Games we mentioned Nippon Thornwatch Phoenix: Dawn Command Marrying Mr. Darcy Sheriff of Nottingham Fiasco Fragged Empire Crucible     Music: Something Small (Instrumental) by Minden is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. Based on a work at h

Morgan Jaffit is the Creative Director of Defiant Development, the creators of the Hand of Fate series. Prior to starting his own studio, Morgan was the Assoc Creative Director at Pandemic Studios, Lead Designer at A2M, Writer at Ubisoft Montreal, Game Designer at Relic Entertainment, and Game Designer / Writer at Irrational Games. He is a pillar of the Australian games industry, having worked both locally and abroad for over a decade on such titles as Freedom Force, Homeworld 2, Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, Teen Titans, and Hand of Fate - the sequal to which will be released early next year.

In studio: Jody Macgregor, Lee May, Razor and Candi Payne. This week: Kim Allom, producer at Brisbane games studio Defiant Development drops in for a chat about working on games like Hand of Fate and Ski Safari Adventure Time, as well as being named as one of MCV’s Top 75 Influential Women in Gaming. We [...]

Retour sur cette expérience singulière qu'est The Legend of Zelda : Majora's Mask 3D (3DS) de Nintendo, l'habile mélange jeu de rôle et jeu de cartes Hand of Fate (PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, Linux) de Defiant Development, le remake du classique Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty! (PC, PS4) d'Oddworld Inhabitants, et enfin le reste de l'actualité de la semaine (l'annonce du RPG Tokyo Xanadu par Nihon Falcom, la réédition de No One Lives Forever dans les limbes...)

In studio: Lee May, Jody Macgregor, Candi Payne and Razor. This week: Morgan Jaffit, creative director and co-founder at Defiant Development joins us for a chat about Hand of Fate, the crowd-funded PC game blending action combat with deck-building. Morgan candidly answers our questions about the pressures of running a Kickstarter campaign and developing a game [...]

Show host Chris O'Regan first ran into Hand of Fate at PAX East 2014 where he met Morgan Jaffit who was demonstrating the game. With Chris having a deep affection for table top games, the mix between card game, choose your own adventure and Batman Asylum combat the temptation to play Hand of Fate was too much to bear. A year later Hand of Fate is now complete and out for Windows PC, Mac, Linux, PS4 and XBox One. Chris and Morgan catch up since their last meeting and chat about quite a variety of subjects including the Zeroth Law of Robotics of all things. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode49.mp3   The Sausage Factory 49 was edited by Chris O'Regan

We chat with Morgan Jaffit – creative director at Defiant Development – about Hand Of Fate, “a card game that comes to life” and funding the game through Kickstarter Australia. We also cover the history of the studio and squeeze him for details on the Ski Safari/Adventure Time crossover. The extended interview is here, and it [...]