Podcast appearances and mentions of Ken Levine

Email your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questions to the podcast here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Nintendo seems to have an investor problem as stock dropped nearly 10% following the Switch 2 price increase and the company's latest fiscal year reports. This week on Nintendo Pow Block, ⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ discuss what is driving investor concern and whether this is simply short-term market reaction.Edward and Corey also discuss Nintendo's new “Choose Your Game” Switch 2 bundle, Nintendo's promise that more major first-party games are coming, and new data around early Switch 2 adoption from Tomodachi Life. They also talk about rumored Unreal Engine 5 support for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, new Star Fox amiibo features, and how Nintendo is handling pricing, game releases, and overall momentum during the Switch 2's first year.Capcom is celebrating another record-breaking year with Resident Evil surpassing 200 million units sold, raising questions about long-term franchise dependence versus sustainable growth. Square Enix is continuing its aggressive multi-platform push with a clear focus on Switch 2 support, while Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii teases a possible reveal during the franchise's 40th anniversary livestream. Meanwhile, Sega officially steps away from its “Super Game” initiative, signaling a shift back toward traditional development strategies.They also talk a little bit about Ken Levine's comments on diminishing returns in graphics, ConcernedApe expanding Haunted Chocolatier's scope, and Moss coming to Switch and Switch 2 without VR. Listener questions round out the episode with topics ranging from Nintendo's handheld identity to Mario Kart's possible live service future and how Nintendo is pacing its 2026 lineup.This and more on Nintendo Pow Block! Join our Communities:Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Community Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Network Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow Nintendo Pow Block on Social Media: Nintendo Pow Block Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch.TV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow the Boss Rush Network: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch.TV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow our Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward Varnell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Cofounder of Boss Rush Media and host of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nintendo Pow Block⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corey Dirrig⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Cofounder and CEO of Boss Rush Media and host of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nintendo Pow Block⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Xbox Casuals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tower Casuals: The Destiny Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Boss Rush Network:Support Boss Rush on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and buy merch on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Store.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Boss Rush on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website at BossRush.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more great content.Thanks for Your Continued Support!Thank you for supporting Nintendo Pow Block! If you're listening on podcast platforms, leave us a five-star rating and a review. If you're watching on YouTube, subscribe, like, comment, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode. Your support means the world—see you next time on Nintendo Pow Block!

Dobbiamo parlare della frenesia che sta circondando GTA VI e se le stelle e i pianeti non hanno previsto il lancio del trailer, qualcuno ha spoilerato i possibili pre-order! PlayStation invece aumenta i prezzi del plus, pianifica il ritorno di nuove IP e conferma la morte delle esclusive su PC! Pensavate Rocksteady fosse impegnata su Batman Beyond? Vi sbagliavate! Pensavate Saros sarebbe stato un successo? Vi sbagliavate! Pensavate di sapere tutto sui piani di Capcom? Forse non vi sbaglavate! Pensavate di avere certezze sul rilascio di Judas?Non le ha nessuno! Ken Levine parla per ore di gaming ma non si sa quando uscirà il nuovo gioco del creatore di BioShock! A questo punto sapete che vi dico? Che sta tornando Gothic e che Batman Legend of the Dark Knight è proprio una bombetta!Capitoli:00:00:00 Intro00:05:06 I preorder di GTA VI00:12:45 PlayStation aumenta il prezzo del plus, conferma la morte delle uscite PC e pianifica il ritorno di classiche IP00:29:28 Il successore di Titan Fall00:34:16 Insert Coin00:43:32 Il piano di Capcom per Resident Evil e Devil May Cry00:52:00 Stellar Blade 2 e una nuova IP00:55:56 Saros è un flop?01:04:07 Batman Beyond è il prossimo gioco di Rocksteady?01:07:23 Ma dove sta Judas? Ken Levine intervistato tiene la bocca chiusa!01:24:37 Il Remake di Gothic è tanta roba01:34:27 Lego Batman è proprio da GOTY!Link utili:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcade_di_ale/Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/arcadediale

What's this?! The esteemed 'Belgium Beauty' as part of the Dukes in 2026?! Indeed, it's Lock and Matty here to sprinkle some extra fun in the world of Xbox where the news never stops moving! This week, we have two types of leaks: A fun release window... and an actual game ahead of its launch. Starting with the fun stuff, Gears Of War: E-Day is looking to take a slot in what will, no doubt, be an extremely busy September. How it leaked is the fun part! In the not so fun stuff, Xbox themselves leaked Forza Horizon 6 via Steam. Fortunately, it is very close to the game's launch, but there is more to this story. How did this go down and should there be any panic? Let's dive in!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:03:42 - Health Is Wealth0:08:37 - The Xbox-Discord partnership is official0:21:22 - Forza Horizon 6 leaks online ahead of launch0:28:22 - Ken Levine on why Judas took a decade to make0:47:07 - eBay rejects Gamestop's offer0:55:40 - Lies Of P sequel in full production1:10:19 - PlayStation first party is diving into the world of AI tools1:31:10 - SEGA cancels Super Game1:38:02 - The Bungie acquisition gets uglier1:48:57 - 007 First Light claps back at FPS jokes2:00:38 - Switch 2 price hike is here2:06:12 - Game sales update2:09:47 - What We're Playing2:57:03 - Gears Of War E-Day appears set for September3:06:45 - Wrap up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rejugando 302: Star Fox vuelve, Final Fantasy VII y el secreto de Raffa ya no es secreto Nuevo programa de Rejugando y nueva noche de las que empiezan con “hoy hay poca actualidad” y terminan hablando de zorros disecados, DLCs sospechosos, Xbox haciendo cosas bien y una conferencia secreta que Rafa se guardó hasta mitad del programa. Este 302 arranca fuerte con el equipo repasando semanas de vicio, especialmente con el viaje de Anya por Santuario y el endgame de Diablo IV, antes de entrar de lleno en una actualidad marcada por rumores enormes, anuncios sorpresa y una industria que empieza a asumir que no todo el mundo puede dejarse 90 euros cada viernes. Pero antes de la actualidad, toca mirar atrás. El programa recuerda aniversarios de auténticos gigantes: Panzer Dragoon cumple 30 años, Gran Turismo ya tiene 28, DOOM celebra una década desde su reboot moderno y The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sigue demostrando tres años después que la gente continúa haciendo barbaridades imposibles con sus físicas. También hay amor para Super Mario RPG y para ese deseo colectivo de dedicarle algún día un programa enorme como merece. RetroBarcelona, Castlevania y la bomba escondida de RaffaValencia Uno de los momentos grandes del programa llega cuando Rafa deja caer el “secretillo” que llevaba días guardando. Además del directo habitual de Rejugando en RetroBarcelona 2026, el equipo estará participando durante todo el fin de semana en charlas, actividades y encuentros, pero Raffa además tendrá conferencia propia junto a Raquel Cervantes. La charla se llamará “Hijo de Drácula: Alucard y Michiru Yamane” y estará dedicada al universo de Castlevania y a la compositora Michiru Yamane, que además estará presente en el evento. El programa se convierte ahí casi en una mezcla entre ilusión, nervios y celebración absoluta por formar parte de algo tan grande. Final Fantasy VII Return ya empieza a sonar demasiado fuerte La parte de Final Fantasy VII Rebirth viene cargadísima. Primero se comenta que el equipo confirmó que Rebirth no tuvo DLC porque toda la producción se centró directamente en la tercera entrega de la trilogía. Pero lo realmente importante llega con los rumores. El nombre “Final Fantasy VII Return” empieza a sonar con muchísima fuerza y el equipo entra de lleno en teorías sobre su posible anuncio en el próximo Summer Game Fest 2026. Se habla de nuevos sistemas de combate, contenido expandido, personajes inéditos y hasta una recopilación con Remake, Rebirth y Crisis Core para preparar a la gente antes del cierre definitivo de la trilogía. La sensación general es clara: demasiado ruido como para que Square Enix siga callada mucho tiempo. Star Fox reaparece de la manera más Nintendo posible La locura de la semana llega con Star Fox. Sin aviso previo, Direct y prácticamente a medianoche, Nintendo publica un vídeo mostrando el regreso de Fox McCloud. Rafa estaba terminando directo cuando José empezó a avisar en el chat de que algo estaba pasando. Y pasó. El nuevo StarFox apuesta por una estructura muy clásica, heredera directa de Star Fox 64, pero con gráficos completamente renovados y nuevos modos de juego. El equipo comenta mecánicas, precios, cooperativo y funciones especiales con cámara y avatares, pero sobre todo se habla del aspecto de Fox. Porque sí, durante buena parte del programa el protagonista acaba rebautizado como “el zorro disecado”. Entre bromas, memes y comparaciones con el Sonic feo de la primera película, también queda claro que hay ilusión. Mucha. Porque StarFox llevaba demasiado tiempo desaparecido y Nintendo parece estar tanteando si la saga todavía puede volver a ser importante. Mixtape sorprende muchísimo Otro de los grandes protagonistas es Mixtape, que Anya ha podido jugar antes de lanzamiento y del que habla maravillas. Ambientado en los años 90 y centrado en la última noche de un grupo de amigos antes de separarse, el juego mezcla narrativa, música y nostalgia adolescente de una forma que recuerda a películas coming-of-age clásicas. El programa destaca especialmente cómo la banda sonora sostiene toda la experiencia y cómo consigue transmitir esa sensación de despedida, verano y cambio de etapa. La impresión general es clarísima: uno de los indies narrativos más potentes del año. Xbox, Asha y el extraño momento en el que todo parece funcionar La sección “Cosas de Asha” ya es tradición en Rejugando y esta semana vuelve cargada. Asha Sharma sigue tomando decisiones que están cambiando la percepción sobre Xbox. El programa comenta cambios internos, reestructuración de directivos, mejoras de interfaz y especialmente la eliminación de Copilot dentro del ecosistema Xbox, una función basada en IA que nadie parecía querer. También se habla del nuevo “modo Xbox” para PC, pensado para mejorar rendimiento quitando procesos de Windows en segundo plano. Dependiendo del juego y del equipo, algunos usuarios están ganando hasta 15 FPS extra. Y mientras hace meses mucha gente pensaba que Asha Sharma había llegado para desmontar Xbox, ahora incluso antiguos críticos históricos de la marca están saliendo sorprendidos por la dirección que está tomando Microsoft. La industria ya no compra juegos a precio completo Uno de los debates más interesantes del programa gira alrededor de una encuesta que asegura que el 62% de los jugadores habituales ya no compra juegos a precio completo. Y aquí Rejugando entra en modo tertulia total. Se habla del agotamiento del FOMO, de la cantidad absurda de lanzamientos actuales, de las rebajas rápidas, de tiendas que ajustan precios desde el día uno y de cómo ahora es imposible seguir el ritmo de todo. También aparece el problema de los spoilers, la ansiedad por “estar en la conversación” y la sensación de que muchos juegos mejoran meses después gracias a parches. El equipo acaba planteando una pregunta muy concreta: ¿qué tres juegos sí comprarías de salida aunque costasen lo que costasen? PC Fútbol 8 ya es una sitcom El culebrón de PC Fútbol 8 sigue creciendo hasta niveles absurdos. Retrasos, comunicados constantes, problemas con horarios de acceso, imágenes sospechosas y decisiones cada vez más surrealistas convierten al juego en uno de los running gags más grandes del programa. El equipo mezcla cachondeo con cierta pena real por la gente que apoyó el proyecto económicamente creyendo que iba a salir adelante. La sensación general es que ya nadie espera un gran juego. Ahora todo el mundo espera simplemente ver cómo termina esta historia. Star Citizen tiene miedo de GTA VI También hay tiempo para hablar de Star Citizen y su eterno desarrollo. El modo historia Squadron 42 podría retrasarse otra vez porque nadie quiere enfrentarse al lanzamiento de Grand Theft Auto VI. Después de más de una década, cantidades absurdas de dinero y una comunidad gigantesca detrás, el proyecto sigue atrapado entre ambición infinita y retrasos constantes. Bioshock 4 no marcha El programa también comenta la complicada situación de Judas, el nuevo proyecto de Ken Levine. Tras años de desarrollo, problemas internos y una producción larguísima, empiezan a surgir dudas serias sobre el estado real del juego. El equipo todavía mantiene esperanza, pero el silencio y la falta de material empiezan a preocupar. Y entre todo esto, todavía hubo tiempo para hablar del evento de Nacon, de juegos de vampiros, de mandos absurdamente caros, de DLCs, de música increíble y de una industria que cada semana parece más caótica. Otro jueves normal en Rejugando. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

We're on a release break for new episodes, so here's one our past great chats from Oct, 9 2023! Adam Orth chats with Ken Levine, the legendary creator behind the Bioshock series and the upcoming Judas. Together they discuss Ken's journey into game writing; using art as a healthy outlet for processing uncomfortable subjects; dealing with the pressure of following up the first Bioshock game due to its massive success and popularity; how to tackle complex narratives and concepts aimed at general audiences; his thoughts on AI; and how to avoid falling into the trap of arrogance. This episode is sponsored by: Xsolla Episode Host: Adam Orth Producers: Claudio Tapia and Josh Chu, The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving us a rating and review. Support the show and get all of our episodes early/ad-free: https://bit.ly/4kU34Lt Follow us: linktr.ee/AIAS Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation

Brad Isaacs joined me to talk about the Dick Van Dyke Show; favorite episodes; writing a spec script for Taxi, handing it to Marilu Henner and her remembering twenty plus years later; sitcoms not talking down; Simpsons & Saul Bellow; mother could sing songs even though she hardly speak due to dementia; dropped out of high school and got a GED; goes to Vegas to be a pro gambler; watching DVD inspires him; gets a job on TBS series Safe at Home; leads to a freelance Head of the Class and a job at Webster; one Webster so bad guest actor Michael Richards walks off; freelance Duet; hired for Newharts last season; favorite episodes; Dan O'Shannon came up with shows ending; "Father Goose" episode with Henry Gibson; others being confused by which Newhart he worked on; getting hired at Roseanne; being asked to come up with a show for Tom Arnold; models it after DVD with Tom rarely seen; Roseanne wants more Tom Arnold, Brad quits; meeting Carl Reiner and getting forgiveness; writing to Bill Persky and getting a letter back from his 12 and 10 year old daughters; Ken Levine; meeting George McGovern on Newhart; Larry Sanders Show; Norm MacDonald story; rewriting Tommy Boy; adding Superstar and housekeeping among other things; NBC had high hopes for NewsRadio; shows were written by 4 writers; Dave Foley was young enough looking to me believable; episodes "Smoking" & "Big Day"; inspiring "Bitch Session"; quitting after a year; having the show down stairs "The John Larroquette Show" angry at them due to noise; not getting their due; working as a consultant on King of the Hill and Undeclared; writing 8 Crazy Nights and fighting with Sandler about poop jokes; creating Lovespring International, an improvised sitcom for Lifetime; Tarzana; A West Texas Children's Story

On the latest Whisper in the Wings from Stage Whisper, we welcomed on the playwright Ken Levine to talk about his new play, Guilty Pleasures. This fabulous romp was so much fun to chat and learn all about. so make sure that you tune in and get your tickets today!Guilty PleasuresMarch 13th- April 4th@ The Westchester Playhouse (los Angeles, CA)Tickets and more information are available at kentwoodplayers.org Use code HEYWESTCHESTER for discount ticketsAnd be sure to follow Ken to stay up to date on all his upcoming projects and productions: ketwoodplayers.org bykenlevine.com

Emmy-winning screenwriter, the divine Ken Levine, was today's guilty, not guilty pleasure. Rushing off for a next-to-last dress rehearsal before tomorrow's sole preview, we got a good, healthy dose of the funny, as Ken is wont to do. Guilty Pleasures, his 10th published full-length play, opens this Friday at the Westchester Theatre in Los Angeles for a four-week run. An adult entertainment, no, not that kind, the show's disclaimer says, “Please note this play is intended for mature audiences, as it contains strong language and sexual content.” Ken adds, no nudity, but I know from experience it'll be loaded with laughs. Bonus, my pal, Marshall McCabe, is one of the four stars. One of the most successful humans I know, cross-genre, Ken is a multi-award-winning writer of such shows as Cheers, MASH, Frasier, The Simpsons, and Wings. He's directed over 60 TV episodes and has co-written the movie, VOLUNTEERS, starring Tom Hanks and John Candy; he's been a radio DJ and the play-by-play voice of the Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, and San Diego Padres. Ken's hosted Dodger Talk for eight seasons, has hosted his own successful podcast, and wrote one of the 25 BEST blogs, as says Time Magazine. Currently, Ken's a contributing cartoonist to the New Yorker Magazine and a globally successful playwright. Guilty Pleasures has been enjoying a two-year run in Prague! Why is he focused on the stage instead of the screen when clearly the financial benefits of the latter so greatly surpass the former? Ken tells it. As always, Ken reminded me how wonderful it is to laugh. A much-needed break from the current madness. I could sure use some more. I'll be heading to the Westchester Theatre this weekend to indulge in some of Ken's Guilty Pleasures (link in the comments). I'll be using code Heywestchester for a $5 discount on the $25 tkts. Hell, it's cheaper than a movie with real live actors making magic just feet away. There's nothing like Live theatre. Except ballet and opera, but don't tell Timothée Chalamet. Ken Levine Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson ***Wed, March 11th, 3 pm PT, 6 pm ET*** Streamed Live on my FB, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL8RAHvWdfQ

This episode we are joined by winning writer, director, playwright, major league baseball announcer and cartoonist, Ken Levine! Ken's play Guilty Pleasures: An Unapologetic Comedy will be playing at the Westchester Playhouse in LA presented by Kentwood Players! The show starts March 13th and plays until April 4th. For tickets to the show, visit kentwoodplayers.orgWe chat with Ken about what got him into writing, working on the sequel to Mannequin, directing for tv and theater, his play Guilty Pleasures: An Unapologetic Comedy and much more!

Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Bioshock is a title that carries weight, nearly 20 years after its 2007 release by 2K Boston and 2K Australia, and it feels like one that every gaming podcast eventually talks about. And hey, it's our turn this time- Bioshock has long been a favorite of mine that I've revisited through the years. But when put under the Tales from the Backlog microscope, does it hold up under pressure or does it spring a leak? Listen in to find out. Guest info: Joseph Hooper (he/him) Check out Crossplay Conversations https://www.youtube.com/@crossplayconvos Check out Can't Pause on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@cantpause Check out Player Player https://playerplayerpod.com/ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Title Card 0:26 Introductions 5:25 Our Histories with Bioshock 9:20 Top-Level Thoughts 14:25 Story Setup 21:30 Learning Backstory Via Audio Logs 26:40 Rapture and Ideology 35:18 Big Daddies, Little Sisters and Moral Choices 44:24 Combat Mechanics 54:00 Some Immersive Sim DNA 1:03:29 Combat Balance & Difficulty 1:13:26 Visual Design and Music/Sound 1:22:27 Who Do We Recommend Bioshock To? 1:24:38 Joseph's Podcasts and YouTube Channel 1:28:26 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous 1:30:13 Spoilers- Would You Kindly? and Fontaine 1:44:48 Spoilers- Rapture's Downfall 2:01:37 Spoilers- Other Major Players 2:14:00 Spoilers- Big Daddy and Endings Music used in the episode is credited to Garry Schyman unless otherwise noted. Tracks used: Under the Sea (Bobby Darin), Welcome to Rapture, Mr. Bubbles - Little Sister, Dancers on a String (Reprise), Through the Docks, Cohen's Masterpiece, Leaving Rapture Gameplay footage used with permission from World of Longplays on YouTube, gameplay by Spazbo4. www.longplays.org Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

The Tim Conway Jr. Show Hour 2 (3.3) Emmy-winning sitcom legend Ken Levine (with credits including M*A*S*H, Cheers, and Frasier) joins Tim and the crew for a hilarious, inside-baseball chat about writing TV comedy, what made those shows work, and why sitcom structure still matters today. Then it’s on: the gang debates their Top 10 Sitcoms of All Time—with plenty of arguing, surprise picks, and at least one “you’re out of your mind” moment. Ken also plugs the West Coast premiere of his show “GUILTY PLEASURES: An Unapologetic Comedy,” running March 13 through April 4, 2026 at the Westchester Playhouse (8301 Hindry Ave., Los Angeles). Plus, he shares stories from his time in sports radio—hosting Dodger Talk and even doing Dodgers play-by-play, including the kind of caller chaos only L.A. can deliver. And because this is the Conway Show, we close with pure SoCal weirdness: the latest on a pantless man in Santa Clarita tied to a barricaded situation that had the area on edge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we comment on ten years of doing this podcast. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Note: we recorded our first podcast on Feb 26th, 2016. This episode reflects that date. At the time, we actually banked a few episodes, and decided to hold off a week to do that. We never banked an episode again :)   Issues covered: ten years of podcasting, counting series and games, what kind of gamer are you?, balance in all things, the types of games Brett went deep on, games that exemplify Tim's games, first-person shooters and third-person action adventure, earliest games we played, latest game we played, surprise moments, the butter knife returns, knucklehead stealth, crazy world-altering moments, singing reviews, our longest series, how many interviews, the backstory of Daedalus, cultural sensibility, a grotty fish stew, staying under the radar, cramming features in at the end, pitching vs shipping, how many community episodes we've had, having a community game server, the charity event, getting to understand streaming, praying at the shrine of humility, more than 500 hours of podcasts, keys that aren't keys, the team makes the game, tell them less so they can discover more, the importance of constraints, mortality, letting the player choose, how long are we going to keep this up, knowing when to end, a little thanks each way, fueling us.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: June, Infinite Backlog, The Evil Within, Resident Evil, Trespasser, Ultima (series), Souls-likes, Bloodborne, MYST (series), Obduction, Cyan, Eye of the Beholder, Might and Magic (series), Kaeon, Kingdom Hearts, Arkham Asylum (series), Halo (series), Shadow of the Colossus, Legend of Zelda (series), Portal, Deus Ex, Thief, Dishonored, Prey, Colossal Cave Adventure, Adventure, Rogue, Fez, Dwarf Fortress, Plundered Hearts, Final Fantasy Tactics, Apocalypse Now, Shenmue, Deadly Premonition, Morrowind, Hitman (series), Clint Hocking, Splinter Cell, Spelunky, Fez, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Metal Gear Solid, Calamity Nolan, Final Fantasy (series), Sebastian Deken, Lani Lum, SW: Republic Commando, Tim Schafer, Dave Grossman, Tim Cain, Leonard Boyarsky, Randy Smith, Greg LoPiccolo,  Sean Vesce, Zack Norman, Janos Flosser, Sam Lake, Ken Levine, Borut Pfifer, Julian Gollop, Fallout, X-COM: Enemy Unknown, Star Wars: Starfighter, Andrew Kirmse, Daron Stinnett, Darren Johnson, Reed Knight, Kim Swift, BioStats, Minecraft, LostLake, Mors, mysterydip, Defeating Games for Charity, Video Game History Foundation, Eternal Darkness, Shigeru Miyamoto, Brad Furminger, Marcus Aurelius, "Jenny," Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  TTDS: 11:15 Next time: TBA! Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp YouTube  Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

Petite émission improvisée en VLOG dans la voiture avec @OMBREmp4 et @ACExperience : nos premiers jeux, nos consoles préférées, l'industrie aujourd'hui... une discussion à savourer comme un petit bonbon !

On this week's episode,Kiaun will discuss the performance for Resident Evil Requiem when being played on PS5 Pro,we get more details from Mr Hamaguchi about Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3,more information was revealed from Ken Levine about his upcoming project Judas and a new State Of Play event could be happening in February.

MLB Radio and TV play by play commentator and Emmy award winning writer, director, producer and author. MASH-Cheers- The Simpsons-Frasier-Wings-Everybody Loves Raymond

A pochi giorni dai TGA, il progetto di Ken Levine torna a mostrarsi grazie a un post sul PlayStation Blog, che svela qualche dettaglio in più sull'ambientazione e sui meccanismi che ne regolano la struttura.Parliamo anche di The God Slayer, Action Open World che arriva dal panorama dello sviluppo cinese, con un'identità visiva un po' convulsa, ma un impianto action potenzialmente interessante.

Dive deep into the strategic mindset of level design, the shift from AAA development to indie studio entrepreneurship, and a radical new business model for creating innovative "Cocktail Games."Key Takeaways & Discussion PointsThe Reality of Level Design Beyond Architecture: Willem, a former level designer at Velan (Knockout City) and Zynga (Star Wars Hunters) , defines level design not as architecture, but as the execution of the game's intent and vision. You are the "great implementers" who build the playground for the core mechanics. Finding the Fun: Execution requires risk-taking. Good levels break the traditional norms—like the restrictive three-lane structure in some shooters —to find unexpected fun and keep the experience fresh. Inspiration Outside the Engine: To avoid creative blocks, step outside your comfort zone. Willem found inspiration for a level in Knockout City (Rooftop Rumble) by listening to Pink Floyd and used JFK assassination podcasts to conceptualize Darth Vader's Castle.

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 

Xbox happened. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:03:14 - Health Is Wealth0:10:02 - Are we still Xbox fans?0:26:22 - What's happening with Forza Horizon 6?0:36:23 - Xbox Ally preorders are live0:48:50 - EA is going private in a $55 Billion deal1:05:47 - Ken Levine interview recap1:19:18 - Fallout 76 Burning Springs update1:20:14 - Prototype is coming back?1:27:07 - Ubisoft forms Vantage Studios1:30:23 - AAA Lord Of The Rings game in development1:38:49 - What We're Playing2:25:25 - Xbox Game Pass gets a major price hike3:14:00 - Do we keep doing Game Pass Pick Of The Week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New leaks from friend-of-the-show MLiD have given us a deeper glimpse into Sony's plans for PlayStation 6, especially when it comes to the rumored handheld iteration, codenamed Canis. It appears this device -- slated as part of a potential trio of PS6 hardware due out in '27 -- will be affordable, powerful, and perhaps most surprisingly dockable. With all first party competitors now occupying space (Nintendo, Valve) or chasing a presence (Sony, Microsoft) in the handheld realm, it seems like things could get very spicy on multiple fronts. Allow us to discuss in minute detail. Plus: Hermen Hulst gives a rare interview, Ken Levine emerges with hot-off-the-presses details about Judas, Sony reveals its first four incubated products in the MENA Hero Project, it'll now be easier to request a refund on PSN, and more. Then: Listener inquiries! Some 14 years after release, what are our thoughts on Catherine? Could a major Xbox announcement be lurking in Sony's reported September showcase? How does Hello Games and No Man's Sky survive by giving so much away for free? Is Where's Waldo nothing more than an unconvincing psy-op? Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:29:02 - Metal Gear Solid Delta poster0:34:47 - Benji!0:36:27 - Allegheny Hogs0:42:00 - Washing your legs0:54:33 - Waldo0:58:16 - Ghost of Yotei console preorder September 4th1:00:34 - PlayStation 6 Portable leaks1:27:50 - Hermen Hulst interview1:59:33 - New Judas info2:14:26 - New MENA Hero project games2:29:11 - Forza Horizon 6 could be in Japan2:33:12 - New PSN refund system2:39:22 - Skate early access release date2:43:15 - July 2025 Circana data2:49:37 - New PS+ Essential games2:54:35 - What We're Playing3:40:59 - Thoughts on Catherine3:49:24 - Is Intergalactic a soulslike?3:54:12 - Will Xbox announce a game at a Sony event?3:58:41 - Are remakes creatively bankrupt4:08:42 - No Man's Sky keeps going4:16:05 - Do podcasts hosts need to be experts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a bit of a rough go for Obsidian as of late. Compared to their usual RPG triumphs, Avowed felt quite a bit less than that. However, not all of it was entirely their fault. At one point, Xbox chose to make this the $80 game that would lead the charge in a new era of high prices. After considerable pushback, they chose to drop the price to $70. While a welcome sight, some have debated if even that is a fair price point for what appears to be a AA RPG. Now, marketing has kicked the hornet's nest with the latest companion trailer. So, here we are. Cog and Matty played the prologue section of the game and our thoughts are mixed. There certainly wasn't a "sound the alarm" moment, but it read to the Dukes like a less confident showing. Much of what makes an Obsidian RPG great is here. However, after the preview failed to show how that would be executed, both Dukes were left feeling like there is more that could've been done. Now, the tough decision falls to Xbox. Do you risk another preview and overexpose the game to try and correct things? Do you ride into launch and hope for the best? Time will tell, but we only have to wait until October to learn just how worth it Outer Worlds 2 will be. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro0:15:07 - Write Ins0:37:33 - Pete Parsons is leaving Bungie0:51:25 - Tim Schafer on Double Fine's future games0:55:32 - Hollow Knight Silksong finally has a release date1:11:32 - Xbox Ally preorder date leaks1:12:39 - The reason that Switch 2 ports of Xbox games are delayed?1:23:00 - Xbox Cloud Gaming is coming to Game Pass subscribers1:29:48 - New Starfield updates detailed1:35:13 - High On Life 2 will include 5 playable games1:37:14 - Replaced is set to release Spring 20261:38:59 - Activision responds to Call of Duty concerns1:50:34 - More Clair Obscur is on the way2:04:51 - Atari has acquired 5 Ubisoft games2:09:26 - Ken Levine opens up on Judas2:16:53 - Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2's Wild DLC situation2:23:20 - Naoki Yoshida says there's no need for new consoles2:26:52 - Herman Hulst on Concord's failure2:31:46 - Skate enters early access on September 16th2:40:02 - What We're Playing3:48:09 - Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan3:59:05 - Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass4:00:22 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BadBit Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/badbit ****** PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst says Sony is changing how it makes games after the $250M failure of Concord. In this week's episode, we break down his comments on “more rigorous and more frequent testing,” what this means for the future of PlayStation Studios, and how hits like Astro Bot show the path forward for Sony IP. We also dive into the latest gaming news: Judas dev log reveals Ken Levine's “Villainy” system and how player actions decide who becomes the enemy. Sony makes PS Store refunds easier with a brand-new option inside the PS App. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 confirmed as the start of a new franchise. Ghost of Yōtei PS5 Limited Edition consoles & accessories open for pre-orders next week. September's PlayStation Plus games include Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley, and Viewfinder. Atari acquires five Ubisoft classics, including I Am Alive and Child of Eden. Rumor: Forza Horizon 6 in Japan set for reveal next month. Acclaim showcase announced for September. Plus, we answer a Trophy Room Triple Threat question: Is Gears of War Reloaded worth $40, or should remasters be cheaper? If you're into PlayStation, Xbox, or just gaming news in general, this is the episode you don't want to miss!

Emmy Award winning writer and cartoonist, Ken Levine returns to the podcast this week. Ken has been a writer for MASH, Cheers, Frasier, Wings. The Simpsons and many more TV shows.Ken has the most recent cartoon in the CartoonStock Caption Contest and we talk with him about his cartoon and his reaction to the winning captions. He also joins us for the New Yorker contests and favorite cartoons from the current issue. Ken also has a reading for his play, "Back To The Drawing Board", on August 24th in Los Angeles at the Westchester Playhouse. if you'd like tickets, you can contact Ken at bossjock@roadrunner.com.https://kentwoodplayers.org/directions.aspxLarry Wood also joins us on podcast this week.You can find Ken's blog here:http://kenlevine.blogspot.comKen has also written several books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ken-Levine/author/B001KDZ1PU?ref=ap_rdr New Yorker contests this week:The winning caption for New Yorker contest #950 (Who wore it furter?) Finalists for contest #952 (Should we tip 20% or all the way over?)Current New Yorker contest #954 (Beacher Creature Feature). You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

Xbox saw Matty was slipping, so in a bold strategy to reel the Dukes back in, they have opted to greenlight Fallout 5. Despite what many will try and say to downplay this, there is a strong chance that Fallout 5 goes beyond the borders of Bethesda for the first time since 2010. Considering it's a mainline entry, this is a massive shakeup. It gets even more dicey when Obsidian Entertainment gets taken off the board. So, who makes a new Fallout game? The 76 team? InXile? Larian? Dare we say, a new studio? Oh, boy. Each choice outside of the obvious like Larian or InXile has their caveats. So, let's get into the thick of the future of the Bethesda's valuable post-apocalyptic IP. Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro/ Health Is Wealth1:08:15 - Arkane Lyon is safe for now1:10:18 - Zenimax hasn't seen layoffs yet1:13:52 - Rare has commented on the layoffs for the first time1:18:24 - Guitar Hero easter egg in Tony Hawk1:22:10 - Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 is fully on the disc1:23:51 - Forza Horizon 5 sold 2 million copies on PlayStation 51:25:52 - Fallout 76 is getting TV show content1:28:16 - Oblivion Remastered gets a crucial patch… and a physical edition?!1:32:24 - Jez Corden on Starfield's next DLC1:37:00 - The Alters has sold 280K copies1:38:49 - Ken Levine on Judas1:40:35 - Xbox is paying how much for Game Pass deals?!1:43:49 - Halo 1 Remake rumors1:54:05 - What We're Playing2:20:40 - Fallout 5 has been greenlit2:52:08 - The Xbox Ally will be $1,000?3:01:19 - King is replacing workers with AI3:12:49 - Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass3:18:01 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this extra special Deep Dive bonus interview, Nightdive's Lawrence Sonntag sits down with the legendary Ken Levine, lead designer and writer on System Shock 2 and co-founder of Ghost Story Games (formerly Irrational Games), to talk about his work on System Shock 2, his approach to game writing and development, vision for Ghost Story Games' upcoming first-person shooter Judas, and more!   System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster   — Available Now on PC Platforms — 

Tonight's questions: - Where is Ken Levine's Judas? - Has this console generation finally begun? Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley Where to find Throwdown Show: Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Ich spreche mit Benjamin Schmädig über die manchmal schwer zu greifende, aber hoch interessante Spielart der Immersive Sims. Wann kam der Begriff auf, wie wurde er definiert und welche Merkmale kennzeichnen dieses junge Genre? Ist es überhaupt eines? Wir haben in Designdokumenten, Interviews und natürlich unseren Spielerfahrungen gewühlt, um uns chaotisch strukturiert diesen besonderen digitalen Abenteuern zu nähern. Dabei reisen wir von Ultima Underworld über System Shock, Deus Ex und Thief bis Dishonored und Prey, sprechen über Looking Glass und die Arkane Studios, über Warren Spector, Doug Church und Raphael Colantonio.

Kerri Green: Andy from The Goonies has a very special message from the "Filth Pigs". What a nice lady. Also Erok comes through with the FeldDog Summer Anthem. Goonies House: Adam The Woo visited the Goonies house and our boy showed up and had no problem showing everyone exactly who he is. Characters Snippet: As we anxiously anticipate 6/27 to hear the new song, we have to listen to a small piece of the snippet. COREY FELDMAN!, SHOW STOPPER!, LET'S JUST TALK!, DON CHEADLE!, BOOGIE NIGHTS!, JIM AND THEM IS POP CULTURE!, YOU KNOW THAT!, REAL ONES!, FELDDOG SUMMER!, KERRI GREEN!, ANDy!, GOONIES!, FILTH PIGS!< POP CULTURE!, COCOBAUNZ!, KIMPOSSIBLE!, 58!, KEN LEVINE!, WIFE!, PRIVATE LIFE!, COCOBAUNZ!, GREAT KERRI GREEN!, 40TH ANNIVERSARY GOONIES!, OMA DRUMMER!, SUPERTIPS!, COREY VOICE!, CATCHPHRASES!, SLOGANS!, BOOPAC IS SKIZZ NASTY!, POGATZ!, EROK!, RAP!, FELDDOGSUMMER!, WHITE BOY SUMMER!, CHET HANKS!, THREE LITTLE FILTH PIGS!, ADAM THE WOO!, THE DAILY WOO!, GOONIES HOUSE!, DIGITAL UNDERGROUND!, SHOCK G!, ASTORIA!, GOONIES HOUSE!, FANFARE!, GOONIES SUPERFANS!, DAY OF THE DEAD!, COINS!, ROBERT DAVI!, ANNOYED!, BODYGUARD!, SCARED!, SHOOK!, RICHARD DONNER!, DON DICKER!, MARY ELLEN TRAINOR!, THREE CHEERS HIP HOP!, NO MAS!, MONSTER SQUAD!, LETHAL WEAPON!, CHARACTERS!, SNIPPET!, AIRPOD PRO 2!, DOLBY!, MIXING!, THE BEATLES!, JOHN LENNON!, COREY'S TWITTER!, SLY STONE!, SOBER!, RELAPSE!, LEGAL SPEAK!, NUMEROLOGY!, THE BONFIRE!, SLAVE BITCH!, FOULEST!, GRAPE!, UNALIVE!, CHARLI!, BRAT SUMMER!  You can find the videos from this episode at our Discord RIGHT HERE!

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Press XJoin the Press X Discord: https://discord.gg/MAXtvmv2rw Topics:My Nintendo Gold Points will be discontinued https://my.nintendo.com/news/97495f34d09fb076"Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers cannot be redeemed for games exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 system." https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/45255/kw/voucherNintendo establishes new Taiwan subsidiary https://automaton-media.com/en/news/nintendo-establishes-new-taiwan-subsidiary-raising-local-players-expectations-for-better-services/Wario Land 4 is live on NSO Expansion PackDonkey Kong-inspired Nike shoes are coming (Nike Air Max 1 Low Poly) https://sneakernews.com/2025/02/15/nike-air-max-1-low-poly-donkey-kong-hv5776-200/Marvel Rivals Developer Is 'Open' to Potential Future Release on Nintendo Switch 2 https://www.ign.com/articles/marvel-rivals-developer-is-open-to-potential-future-release-on-nintendo-switch-2… but the US dev team was laid off https://x.com/ZhugeEX/status/1891979082348257685… even though it's super popular https://bsky.app/profile/matpiscatella.bsky.social/post/3lihyilygps2s… for “efficiency” reasons https://x.com/stephentotilo/status/1892090498803696046‘Pokémon Go' Maker Niantic Nears $3.5 Billion Deal to Sell Games Unit to the Saudis https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-19/-pokemon-go-maker-nears-3-5-billion-deal-to-sell-games-unit / Non-Paywall LinkMicrosoft introduces Muse, its "first generative AI model designed for gameplay ideation" - Microsoft Link“Nobody will want this” - anonymous AAA dev, “I'm offended and sickened by this.” - Frank CifaldiPS5 shipments top 75 million https://www.gematsu.com/2025/02/ps5-shipments-top-75-millionMat Piscatella: PS5 is currently 7% ahead of PS4's US unit sales paceJeff Grubb claims Fairgame$ has been internally delayed to 2026 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/sonys-ps5-live-service-title-fairgame-has-reportedly-slipped/Funko Fusion was reportedly a “complete commercial and critical failure,” resulting in layoffs https://insider-gaming.com/1010-games-employees-offered-no-severance-laid-off-while-on-holiday-and-more/Don't expect Ken Levine's Judas this year https://bsky.app/profile/jasonschreier.bsky.social/post/3lifpygjkbk2pElder Scrolls 6 mention: https://x.com/BethesdaStudios/status/1891545699780546905 Questions from Discord: 

Hey everyone, welcome to CultureScape! I'm Peter Pischke, and today, I have an incredible interview with one of the greatest storytellers in gaming history—Ken Levine. If you're a fan of Bioshock or curious about his new game, Judas, this is the video you've been waiting for. Don't miss out on this insightful and inspiring conversation! Hit that subscribe button and ring the bell

This episode is a continuation from a conversation that took place on the Hall of Justice podcast episode 395. In that episode, Ken Levine detailed his illustrious TV writing career that included writing for MASH, Cheers, Frasier, the Simpsons, and countless others. In that episode, there was no discussion of what this episode is about. While he was writing Cheers and Frasier, Ken Levine was ALSO a Major League Baseball play-by-play announcer. Levine called games for the Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, and San Diego Padres. In this episode recounts in great detail how this successful television writer began calling games into a tape recorder at Dodgers Stadium. That activity morphed into a couple of minor league gigs, which in turn became opportunities in the big leagues. While the entire story is fascinating, this podcast also contains amazing stories about Ken Griffey Jr., Tony Gwynn, and Cal Ripken, Jr. Still, the best stories involve Tom Hanks and Ted Danson, who played former Red Sox pitcher Sam Malone on Cheers.

Acclaimed television and film writer Ken Levine has had a successful writing career that consisted of Cheers, Frasier, M*A*S*H, Everybody Loves Raymond, and countless others. He is also an accomplished Major League baseball announcer. He shared an Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy award in 1983 for his work on Cheers. He recently stopped producing his own podcast, Hollywood and Levine, and his own blog. In this episode, Levine talks about getting his start in a golden age of television. He discussed at length his work on Cheers and Frasier. Furthermore, he comments on the transition from network television to streaming services and how smaller episode totals are a challenge for writers. As for his baseball experience, that conversation will be continued on a future episode of a podcast called Sports with Friends.

After almost 8 years, Ken has decided to end his podcast. In this final episode he explains why and reflects on 20 years of blogging and podcasting. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken does a deep dive into TV writing rooms. The dynamics, the pressure, the fun.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week stage manager, Dency Nelson pulls back the curtain and explains what really goes on backstage at the Oscars. And later — the Grammys. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dency Nelson has been the Stage Manager for the David Letterman Show, the Academy Awards (25 years), the Grammys, the Emmys, Late Night with Craig Ferguson, the Kennedy Center Honors, and the Miss USA Pageant. This week we talk about his unique career path and working with David Letterman. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You never know what Ken is going to talk about because Ken doesn't know what he's going to talk about. It's another Free-Association episode where one topic leads to another and another. Feeling adventurous? Tune in. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More with iconic writer/director Kevin Smith — one of Ken's most fascinating guests. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken replays one of the best interviews in the eight years of H&L. Writer/director Kevin Smith. In Part One Kevin discusses writing versus directing, how he broke in, directing other people's work, and more. It's the fastest half hour in podcasting. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the summer and travel season and you gotta eat, right? This week Ken gives you restaurant recommendations around the country based on his life as a Major League Baseball announcer. Great food, not particularly healthy. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More with writer Tom Straw. Show running a Bill Cosby Show, head writer for Craig Ferguson's late night show, becoming a novelist, and ghostwriting the Castle novels are just some of the topics explored this week. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken continues his conversation with writer Tom Straw who has had a long and winding very successful career in many fields. Find out what they are and how he did it. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After 72 years on the air, JEOPARDY is really having its moment. Ken shares random observations about this game show stalwart including his thoughts on host Ken Jennings, erstwhile host Mayim Bialik, the Masters Tournament, and a possible way producers could influence a game. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ken shares a One-Act Play he wrote then plays it again, stopping it periodically to explain his thought process and why he made certain decisions. If you're a student of writing this episode is for you! Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to The MinnMax Show! On this week's episode, Ben Hanson, Jacob Geller, Kyle Hilliard, and Leo Vader share their darkest gaming confessions... things get interesting. Then we talk about the demo for Stellar Blade on the PlayStation 5, Pepper Grinder from Devolver Digital, and the overlooked gem Bramble: The Mountain King. Then we answer questions submitted on Patreon by the community (including a big one about Ken Levine's Judas) and award the iam8bit question of the week! You can win a prize and help make the show better by supporting us on Patreon and leaving a question! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Watch and share the video version of this episode here - https://youtu.be/eJHweZsLY Help support MinnMax's supporters! https://www.iam8bit.com - 10% off with Promo Code: SHOWERPOWER https://www.squarespace.com/MINNMAX to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MINNMAX To jump to a particular discussion, check out the timestamps below...  00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:08 - Our gaming confessions 00:09:35 - Very light Final Fantasy VII Rebirth spoilers 00:12:09 - Back to gaming confessions 00:38:10 - Nier: Automata Spoilers 00:40:32 - More gaming confessions 00:46:07 - Stellar Blade 00:56:49 - Pepper Grinder 01:01:09 - DrillDozer 01:02:56 - Bramble: The Mountain King 01:05:51 - Thanking MinnMax's biggest supporters 01:10:48 - Community questions 01:22:32 - Ken Levine's Judas 01:29:20 - More community questions 02:03:39 - Get A Load Of This Leo's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx635p4tSfo Jacob's GALOT - https://bulletpointsmonthly.com/2024/03/06/flowers-yet-bloom-final-fantasy-vii-rebirth Hanson's GALOT - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J3cVrl0uqg Kyle's GALOT - https://www.tiktok.com/@bigmoneyplayers/video/7352646244109536554r=1&t=8lCjSzA92n0 Community GALOT - https://fxtwitter.com/hblodget/status/1774083464540672067 Disclosure - Games discussed on MinnMax content are most often provided for free by the publisher or developer. Follow us on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/minnmaxshow Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/minnmax Subscribe to our solo stream channel - https://www.youtube.com/@minnmaxstreamarchives Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Buy MinnMax merch here - https://minnmax.com/merch Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/minnmaxshow Follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/minnmaxshow Go behind the scenes on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minnmaxshow Become a Game Champion by supporting MinnMax at the $50 tier on Patreon and lock in the game of your choice! https://www.patreon.com/minnmax Ghost of Tsushima - ProcyonNumber6 One Piece Pirate Warriors Four - Joshua Ayers Berserk Boy - Malcolm Holliday War of the Monsters - Michael Berry Scarlet Hollow - ManifestEcho Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition - PrettyGoodPrinting.com Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Kyle Silva This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Jeff and Christian welcome Jarrett Green from IGN to the show this week to discuss a 2007 flop video game getting a surprise sequel, the reveal of Overwatch with Marvel characters, first hands-on from Ken Levine's upcoming Bioshock killer, and more! The Playlist: Dragon's Dogma 2. Pepper Grinder, Diablo IV, Stolen Realm, Rogue Voltage demo, Mori Carta demo Tabletop Time: Gudnak

Watch Ad-Free on Supercast: http://whatsgoodgames.supercast.com This week Britt and Ri are talking about the newly announced Marvel Rivals, preview coverage of Ken Levine's new game Judas, Larian's refusal to make more Baldur's Gate III and THOSE FINAL FANTASY IX RUMORS JUST KEEP COMING BABY. Britt is sailing the seas in Ship of Fools and Ri is making pies and finding love in Love & Pies!  Thank you to this month's Super Producers: Bored Ape Gamer's Club Faris Attieh Joshua Franklin Justin Foshee Punkdefied Listen to WGG Ad-Free on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/whatsgoodgames Subscribe to our channel and don't forget to hit the bell: http://bit.ly/2rAcJvF 01:32 - WGG moved to Supercast! 02:23 - Supercast supporters shout outs! 04:04 - Marvel Rivals Game Announced 11:51 - Ken Levine's Judas 12:56 - Judas Gameplay Overview 14:10 - Comparison with BioShock  15:47 - The Alters Survival game 18:27 - Break 1 19:09 - Larian Started Work on Baldur's Gate 3 DLC, Then Canceled It: 'The Studio Was Elated'  25:28 - Final Fantasy 9 Remake May Have Just Been Confirmed By FFXIV's Director 29:22 - Break 2 30:05 - Dragon's Dogma lI 30:14 - Ship of Fools 30:44 - Ship of Fools Overview 34:01 - Rise of the Ronin 36:09 - Riana is playing Love & Pies 38:36 - Space Prison game coming soon 39:03 - Spine 39:38 - Botany Manor 40:01 - Paper Mario is coming out in May! Want audio only? http://whatsgoodgames.com/podcast/ Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/whatsgoo... Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/whatsgood_games Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/whatsgoodgames Follow on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/whatsgoodgames Join our Discord community: http://discord.gg/whatsgoodgames Follow on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/whatsgoodgam... Our website: http://www.whatsgoodgames.com #marvelrivals #judas #baldursgate3 #finalfantasyix #whatsgoodgames Follow the crew: Andrea: http://www.twitter.com/andrearene http://www.instagram.com/andrearene_ http://www.tiktok.com/@andrearene Britt: http://www.twitter.com/blondenerd http://www.instagram.com/blondenerd http://www.tiktok.com/@britt.brom Riana: http://www.twitter.com/rianatweetsnow http://www.instagram.com/rianagramsnow http://www.tiktok.com/@rianatiktoksnow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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