Podcast appearances and mentions of james deighan

Ever wonder how one of the most anticipated games, like Anthem, could crash despite being backed by big names like Bioware and EA? In this episode, James Deighan of Mega Cat Studio joins host Jonathan Kersting to break down what went wrong with Anthem—from bugs and rushed releases to the critical lack of user feedback—and how these mistakes can happen to any project, big or small. If you've ever felt pressured to rush a product to market, this episode is for you. Learn why over-promising and under-delivering can severely damage your reputation. Understand the value of getting user feedback early and often to avoid major failures. Discover how poor planning and time management can lead to costly mistakes. Listen now to learn the key lessons from Anthem's failure and avoid making the same mistakes in your next product launch! Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, 10-Minute Tech Talks is a podcast for tech and manufacturing  entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

Generative AI is devloping at break-neck speeds and trying to keep up with it can be stressful to say the least! Listen to this Wednesday Wake Up for guidance from PWC's Six Generative AI Takeaways and how it can help your business scale fast. Read the full report here. It's not just for CIOs. And get ready for next week's episode featuring James Deighan of Mega Cat Studios exploring key lessons from the failure of the Anthem video game! Produced by the Pittsburgh Technology Council, 10-Minute Tech Talks is a podcast for tech and manufacturing  entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

Ever wonder how a game with a $400 million budget could fail within a week of launch? In this episode, we discuss the major flop of the”Concord" video game and what it reveals about leadership, company culture, and the risks of ignoring critical feedback. If you've ever been tempted to rely on your past successes or think you're too big to fail, this episode will open your eyes. We talked with James Deighan, Founder of Mega Cat Studios for his insights on the failure of Concord. Keep listening to: Learn the importance of fostering open communication and "healthy friction" within your team to avoid major pitfalls. Understand how even the biggest investments can fail if leadership doesn't stay humble and receptive to feedback. Discover practical steps you can take to ensure your project doesn't suffer from mismanagement or unchecked egos. Invest 10 minutes of your time to gain insights that could save your next big project from crashing like "Concord." This is a podcast for tech and manufacturing  entrepreneurs exploring the tech ecosystem, from cyber security and AI to SaaS, robotics, and life sciences, featuring insights to satisfy the tech curious.

Mega Cat Studios has been a major part of the ongoing retro movement in gaming. Their studio has been responsible for multiple games with cartridges designed for classic consoles such as the NES, SNES, Genesis, and Game Boy. Founder James Deighan was kind enough to come onto the podcast to discuss Mega Cat games past and present including the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit, Coffee Crisis, WrestleQuest, and more. James really brough his love of gaming, the industry, and gamers to the conversation and we hope you enjoy it. Shout out to Brian McGuinness for stepping into the cohosting duties for this episode. Be sure to check out Brian's collaboration with castorgarden called The R.E.T.R.O. policy at CG's Bandcamp page, Spotify, or anywhere else you get you music. Mega Cat Studios can be found at c3.gg/megacatstudios and www.MegaCatStudios.com Don't forget to come onto their C3 page to rate, review, list, and more from the Mega Cat Studios Catalog. Our hosts' links can be found at ⁠c3.gg/laughatbrian and c3.gg/dan⁠ The show is Executive Produced by Channel 3 Founder Joel Willis who can be found at ⁠c3.gg/joel⁠ Our theme song is provided by castorgarden. Find all of their tracks on Spotify by simply going to ⁠c3.gg/castorgardenmusic⁠ or find all of their links at c3.gg/castorgarden⁠ About Channel3.gg: Channel3.gg⁠ is a social networking built from the ground up for gamers. Sure you can do all the stuff like on the old social medias like post pictures, videos, comments and the like. Channel 3 is so much more than that though. It takes the social media experience and game-ifies it. Made a great post that someone likes (1-ups) or respawns? You earn XP experience points that level you up. New levels mean chances to win tickets for physical prizes, earn digital flair for your profile, and more. Additionally there are weekly events hosted by Channel 3 that let the community unwind and kick back with a little friendly competition. Sure, you want to win but it's more about hanging out and the vibes. These events are hosted on C3's Twitch Channel and also earn XP for participants. XP can also be earned for completing quests-questions related to games and being a gamer, challenges where you go forth and complete a task in a game, rating & reviewing games and systems, creating specifically themed lists of games and more.

The Dads have the privilege of welcoming the man behind the studio that brought us the epic, retro style video game, “Wrestle Quest”. Mega Cats Studio's CEO, and fellow Dad, James Deighan, joins us live, and we get to ask how this game came into existence, gauge his level of professional wrestling fandom, and peak inside the mind of the guy who has all of our dream job.

The Mega Cat Studios Collections (I & II) are firm fan favourites amongst the Evercade community, so having the opportunity to talk to the company's founder James Deighan and cinematic director Andrew Marsh was a real treat. This episode covers a lot of ground, from the origin story of Mega Cat Studios and how they started working with Blaze Entertainment, through to the business of making indie games and defining success in a hit-led industry. If you have any interest in developing your own game or you'd like to peep behind the curtain of a successful game studio, this episode is for you! It also happens to have a banging tune to play out at the end.  

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, wrestling fans from all corners of the arena, welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! With the recent release of WrestleQuest, we thought we'd air our interview with James Deighan from Mega Cat Studios. We're here to give you a ringside commentary on this electrifying episode, where we dive headfirst into the world of gaming genius and innovation. It's like we're about to witness a championship match where creativity collides with passion, and the title on the line is none other than the first-ever fusion of JRPG and Wrestling genres!So, whether you're a die-hard wrestling aficionado, a strategy-loving JRPG enthusiast, or just someone who appreciates the triumph of innovation, this episode is your championship belt – wear it proudly! The bell has rung, the match is over, and the winner is clear: innovation and determination!Support the showHere are a few ways you can support Gamerheads!Leave us a review!Not only does your review help fellow gamers discover our podcast, but it also provides valuable insights for us as content creators. Your feedback serves as a compass, guiding us in crafting episodes that cater to your interests, addressing topics that matter to you, and enhancing your overall listening experience. Your words have the power to influence the direction of future episodes and ensure that we continue delivering content that captivates and engages. Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Join our Discord!In The Gamerheads Podcast Discord, you'll find a haven for lively discussions, where you can chat about the latest releases and share your gaming experiences with fellow gamers.Join our Patreon today https://www.patreon.com/gamerheadsFollow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GamerheadsPodMusic: Jeff Dasler - RecusedScott Gratton - Wheel IntroVarious Artists - Return to Control

Jeff Jarrett and Mega Cat Studios' James Deighan and Zack Manko spoke about the development of WrestleQuest, finding the right balance for Jeff in the game, video games as a new outlet, Jeff's issues with Grado, his favorite AEW match of 2023 and more.

Video game enthusiast James Deighan of Mega Cat Studios joins us to talk about the release of the world's first wrestling RPG video game Wrestlequest!, his childhood love of the sport, and what REALLY happened to the Easter Bunny. Brought to you as usual by Kayfabe News. Find us here.

Jeff Jarrett, Zack Manko and James Deighan sit down with Fightful to preview WrestleQuest. WrestleQuest is available on all platforms on August 22.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today's Feature episode of The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling is with Zack Manko and James Deighan of Mega Cat Studios, the creators of WrestleQuest the video game. Host John Poz and James and Zack talk all things WrestleQuest, Macho Man Randy Savage, The Road Warriors Hawk and Animal, RPG Games, Jeff Jarrett, Andre the Giant, the gameplay, Jake the Snake Roberts, Sgt. Slaghter, and so much more!WrestleQuest is scheduled for worldwide release on August 8th, 2023 for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 gaming consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The game will also be available on Netflix, included with all memberships.The best and easy way to win money is playing fantasy! Join @underdogfantasy today (underdogfantasy.com) and enter the promo code POWERTRIP to double your deposit. Then all you have to do is pick a game, guess higher or lower on or draft your team; then sit back, relax & watch the money roll in!Underdog Fantasy Promo Code: POWERTRIPStore - Teepublic.com/stores/TMPTFollow us @TwoManPowerTrip on Twitter and IG

This week, Jason sits down with James Deighan and Zack Manko of Mega Cat Studios ahead of their appearance at San Diego Comic-Con to talk all about WrestleQuest, which launches August 8! Topics include Zack's burgeoning wrestling career, PAX East, the "wrestlfication" of the RPG, and more!

Ready to hear the roar of the crowd and feel the electrifying energy of the wrestling ring? Let's join James Deighan from Mega Cat Studios, the mastermind behind WrestleQuest, the first-ever fusion of JRPG and Wrestling genres that's making waves in the gaming community. Get ready to feel the passion and dedication James and his team have poured into making this unique crossover a reality.In a heart-to-heart chat, James walks us through the unique challenges they braved while creating this innovative game. Learn how Mega Cat Studios gained the trust of skeptical publishers and won the hearts of the wrestling fan community. He shines a spotlight on the incorporation of real wrestlers' feedback into the game, including the hilarious and sometimes bizarre requests from wrestlers who aren't typical gamers. Hear about the creative ways you can customize characters and the unique areas in-game dedicated to popular wrestling figures, all woven into a one-of-a-kind universe where Toy Story meets wrestling.But that's not all. We take a deep dive into the mechanics of WrestleQuest, discussing the loot system, unique pin mechanics, and how they made the grind element more rewarding. Plus, we touch base on the thrill of setting up a wrestling ring at PAX East, the wave of positive response to the game, and the importance of support within the gaming industry. Brace yourself for tales of overcoming challenges, embracing creativity, and the joy of delivering an impressive gaming experience. So, whether you're a wrestling fan, a JRPG enthusiast, or someone who enjoys a good story of innovation and determination, this episode is a must-listen for you.Support the showHere are a few ways you can support Gamerheads!Leave us a review!Not only does your review help fellow gamers discover our podcast, but it also provides valuable insights for us as content creators. Your feedback serves as a compass, guiding us in crafting episodes that cater to your interests, addressing topics that matter to you, and enhancing your overall listening experience. Your words have the power to influence the direction of future episodes and ensure that we continue delivering content that captivates and engages. Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Join our Discord!In The Gamerheads Podcast Discord, you'll find a haven for lively discussions, where you can chat about the latest releases and share your gaming experiences with fellow gamers.Join our Patreon today https://www.patreon.com/gamerheadsFollow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/GamerheadsPodMusic: Jeff Dasler - RecusedScott Gratton - Wheel IntroVarious Artists - Return to Control

This week on The Game Marks Podcast, we prepare for the launch of WrestleQuest on August 8th and sit down with Mega Cat Studios Founder, James Deighan!Wishlist Now!wrestlequest.com@megacatstudiosPlease subscribe and leave a 5-star review for this podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify and follow us on all forms of social media @gamemarkspod.Join George Feis & Johnny Clash each week as they do a #DeepDive into the good, the bad & the awesome of wrestling video games.Do your favorite games stand the test of time or are you playing them with nostalgia goggles? New episodes every Monday! Follow along @GameMarksPod.Join our Patreon for ad free episodes: patreon.com/gamemarkspodSponsorsGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code GAMEMARKS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodNord VPN: gamemarkspod.com/vpnDubby Energy: dubby.gg Use code gamemarkspod for 10% offMerch: gamemarkspodcast.bigcartel.comPro Wrestling Tees: prowrestlingtees.com/gamemarkspodTee Public: teepublic.com/user/gamemarkspodWrestlechamps on IOS and Android: Use code gamemarksThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4768654/advertisement

This week on a special Wednesday episode, Jason speaks with Nyla Rose ahead of AEW Dynamite at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. He then chats with Mega Cat Studio's James Deighan and Zack Manko about Wrestlequest, the upcoming turn-based pro wrestling RPG. Finally he sits down with Red Bull's Hoa "Anakin" Luu, a professional Tekken player, to talk his history in Tekken and the future of the scene.

Josh and Gerald are back for another trip into the Multiverse of pop culture as the guys break down the XBOX Series X Showcase and describe what they liked (and didn't like) about Microsoft's first real opportunity to make an impression with gamers. They talk Halo Infinite, Avowed, Fable, Forza, and more of the titles that were part of the showcase and how it compared to Playstation 5's recent system debut. The World-Famous San Diego Comic-Con started with its first-ever virtual edition and they talk about what Star Trek announced at the event and their slate of television shows moving forward. Plus they recap just some of the major recent changes in movie releases as they talk the next Avatar, Star Wars, Tenet, Mulan, and Bill and Ted 3. All this and James Deighan from Mega Cat Studios talks about their lineup of retro-inspired games that they have out now and coming soon for all the current systems and what they have for some older ones like Sega Genesis, the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the Mega Drive as well. Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com! Presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pop-culture-cosmos-one-ho/support

Josh and Gerald are back for another trip into the Multiverse of pop culture as the guys break down the XBOX Series X Showcase and describe what they liked (and didn't like) about Microsoft's first real opportunity to make an impression with gamers. They talk Halo Infinite, Avowed, Fable, Forza, and more of the titles that were part of the showcase and how it compared to Playstation 5's recent system debut. The World-Famous San Diego Comic-Con started with its first-ever virtual edition and they talk about what Star Trek announced at the event and their slate of television shows moving forward. Plus they recap just some of the major recent changes in movie releases as they talk the next Avatar, Star Wars, Tenet, Mulan, and Bill and Ted 3. All this and James Deighan from Mega Cat Studios talks about their lineup of retro-inspired games that they have out now and coming soon for all the current systems. And also what games they have for some older ones like Sega Genesis, the Nintendo Entertainment System, and the Mega Drive as well.   Don't forget to Subscribe to our shows and leave us that 5-Star Review with your questions on Apple Podcasts or e-mail us at popculturecosmos@yahoo.com!   Presented by Pop Culture Cosmos, Zero Cool Films, the novel Congratulations, You Suck (available for purchase HERE), and Retro City Games!

We’ve got a familiar face – with a different gig, on the show this week as James Deighan of Mega Cat Studios makes a visit to the studio. James sits down with us to talk about what he’s up to, including developing for several platforms, life as a serial entrepreneur, and more! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

We’ve got a familiar face – with a different gig, on the show this week as James Deighan of Mega Cat Studios makes a visit to the studio. James sits down with us to talk about what he’s up to, including developing for several platforms, life as a serial entrepreneur, and more! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook,Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

This week we’ve got James Deighan of Megacat Studios in studio, and he brings a friend from Sorg’s other world (the Wrestling Mayhem Show) with him. It’s a great chat with them and our usual suspects, Sorg and Chilla, as they talk about: Otherwise, James develops games, when not stuck behind a microphone in studio. Chilla has paper. We are super confused. With Chilla talking about Hershey Park, we may have lost Producer Missy to a chocolate haze. Chilla may have stolen this piece of paper he’s holding from another family at Hershey Park. Planning a trip to Hershey Park? There’s a layer of wifi – and it’s interactive to their digital map! Dear Kennywood – take some cues from Hershey Park, please. It’ll make user experience so much better. Chilla feels the Hershey Park experience makes it worth another trip. James is sharing Full Quiet as his Awesome Thing of the Week. We’re talking some game development with our game developer, James Deighan. As a secondary Awesome Thing of the Week, James is talking some Log Jammers. Sorg is literally playing with his Awesome Thing of the Week (thanks to Looking for Group) Restream.io. It seems like everyone has a Back to School sale – even tech companies that don’t have much to do with school? Shout out to Amanda for inviting us out to the mall for some super special Apple stuff this past weekend. Sorg is sharing home automation updates with Chilla. Talk about a turn of events. This episode has turned into an Apple Store experience discussion? We’re learning about the concept of trading pistachio shells for Apple products. Chilla is sharing his travel tips about taking extra tech. Where’s Waldo meets 3D? Pittsburgh has the COOLEST mural: Magneto (wait for it) at a metal scrap yard! There’s an Apple Watch controversy with the Red Sox? Remember when the biggest concern with watches was when you could use your watch calculator on a test? Screaming like a super saiyan is apparently a thing that happened on the internet? A kid’s being paid a $150K salary to play video games? 0.o After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion? Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron), John Chichilla (@chilla), Ron Krause (@KrazyKrause) and Katie Dudas (@Kdudders). Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos? You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

This week we’ve got James Deighan of Megacat Studios in studio, and he brings a friend from Sorg’s other world (the Wrestling Mayhem Show) with him. It’s a great chat with them and our usual suspects, Sorg and Chilla, as they talk about: Otherwise, James develops games, when not stuck behind a microphone in studio. Chilla has paper. We are super confused. With Chilla talking about Hershey Park, we may have lost Producer Missy to a chocolate haze. Chilla may have stolen this piece of paper he’s holding from another family at Hershey Park. Planning a trip to Hershey Park? There’s a layer of wifi – and it’s interactive to their digital map! Dear Kennywood – take some cues from Hershey Park, please. It’ll make user experience so much better. Chilla feels the Hershey Park experience makes it worth another trip. James is sharing Full Quiet as his Awesome Thing of the Week. We’re talking some game development with our game developer, James Deighan. As a secondary Awesome Thing of the Week, James is talking some Log Jammers. Sorg is literally playing with his Awesome Thing of the Week (thanks to Looking for Group) Restream.io. It seems like everyone has a Back to School sale – even tech companies that don’t have much to do with school? Shout out to Amanda for inviting us out to the mall for some super special Apple stuff this past weekend. Sorg is sharing home automation updates with Chilla. Talk about a turn of events. This episode has turned into an Apple Store experience discussion? We’re learning about the concept of trading pistachio shells for Apple products. Chilla is sharing his travel tips about taking extra tech. Where’s Waldo meets 3D? Pittsburgh has the COOLEST mural: Magneto (wait for it) at a metal scrap yard! There’s an Apple Watch controversy with the Red Sox? Remember when the biggest concern with watches was when you could use your watch calculator on a test? Screaming like a super saiyan is apparently a thing that happened on the internet? A kid’s being paid a $150K salary to play video games? 0.o After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway (@Pgh_Slice) if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Join our AwesomeCast Facebook Group to see what we’re sharing and to join the discussion? Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron), John Chichilla (@chilla), Ron Krause (@KrazyKrause) and Katie Dudas (@Kdudders). Have you seen our AwesomeTips videos? You can support the show at Patreon.com/awesomecast! Remember to check out our friends at River’s Edge (@RiversEdgePGH) and The 405 Media who replay the show on their stream throughout the week! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 7:00 PM EST!

James Deighan is with us again to talk about his other business in e360. We discuss the benefits of recommerce and reuse of old electronics and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook, Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

James Deighan is with us again to talk about his other business in e360. We discuss the benefits of recommerce and reuse of old electronics and more! Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCast for updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Facebook, Stitcher, Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

This week on AwesomeCast 282, we're talking about awesome things in technology, including: John Carman is sharing his Awesome Thing Of The Week - Guy-Fi Masterbation Booth. Hot Octopuss discussion is happening. We should get John Carman and Katie Dudas together to talk adult tech. James Deighan is sharing the Pittsburgh Retro Gaming event (happening this weekend) as his Awesome Thing Of The Week. James is also discussing the 8 Bit Evolution game Germ Squashers. Marta is sharing her Awesome Thing Of The Week - the West Marine Liquid Image scuba mask dive camera. Sorg is keeping with this week's theme with the Nudifier app for iOS. It's time for our App Of The Week and this week's is brought to us by Marta - the Go Fucking Do It app. Time for fan submissions and this week's input comes from some friends who checked out Oculus VR at Looking For Group. Sorg is sharing his thoughts on I Expect You To Die from Schell Games here in Pittsburgh. 8-bit games in a VR setting? James is sharing some ideas about it. Discussing tiny houses built for the homeless in Seattle. We're sharing some thoughts on astronauts growing their first space flower. Related David Bowie gets his own constellation. NES did a Labyrinth game? Color us shocked! (And amazed.) James is giving us the hook-up. Minecraft finds a way to program BASIC code in-game. Somewhat related...Minecraft is a growing search term on Porn Hub. And we've turned to a discussion of Leisure Suit Larry. After the show remember to: Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Follow these awesome people on Twitter: Marta Mazzoni (@@icantfindmarta), John Carman (@carmanavenue), James Deighan (@8bitevolution), and Mike Sorg (@Sorgatron). Thanks to our Awesome Patreons @ThistleSea & @MikeFedorShow! You can support the show too at Patreon.com/awesomecast ! Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.net for more entertainment; and view us livestreaming Tuesdays around 6:30 PM EST!