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The Finger Guns Podcast
Wait, why can't Dino Crisis exist? Also what's gonna be in MGS Collection Vol.2? And what the heck are TT Games up to?!

The Finger Guns Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 99:44


This week on The Finger Guns Podcast we get the gang back together to talk Dino Crisis, Harry Potter, TT Games and Metal Gear, among many other things. We do like a tangent...In Game of the Week Josh talks Gori: Cuddly Carnage, Vampire Survivors on PS5 (along with Rossko singing its praises) along with the wonderful western Arco. Kat shares her final thoughts on The Casting of Frank Stone and er...well, it's an interesting monologue...Miles talks Tactical Breach Wizards whilst Rossko talks along with Vampire Survivors, Star Wars Outlaws and Astro's Playroom.Hey if you like our podcast why not leave us a review?! You can do it on Apple where you can also spread the love and on Spotify with their star ratings. Everything helps and we'd really appreciate it. Thank you!Just Giving Page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/inmemoryofyogdog-fromfgTheme Music – De Jongens Met de Zwarte Schoenen by RoccoW & xyce. | Edited and produced by Ross Keniston | Published by Acast.Team: @FNGRGNS / Rossko – @RosskoKeniston / Paul – @ThePaulCollett / Greg – @GregatonBomb / Josh - @jshuathompson / Sean – @Omac_Brother / Toby – @toby_andersen / Kat – @RainbowDropx / Tom - @T_Woods93 | Facebook: FingerGunsUK / Twitch: twitch.tv/fingergunsdotnet / The Official Finger Guns Discord Discord: Join here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots
538: Transforming Therapy with Gaming: How MindJam Supports Young Minds

Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 43:26


In this episode of the "Giant Robots On Tour" podcast, hosts Sami Birnbaum and Rémy Hannequin interview Dan Clark, the Founder and CEO of MindJam, an innovative platform providing emotional and SEN (Special Educational Needs) support for young people through gaming, game design, and digital skills. Sami shares a personal story about how his mother, an educational psychologist, introduced him to MindJam, highlighting its impact and relevance. Dan explains that MindJam was born out of the need to support young people who feel out of place in traditional educational settings, particularly those with ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent conditions. By leveraging popular games like Minecraft, MindJam builds trust and engages young people in a medium they enjoy, transforming therapeutic support into a more effective and engaging process. Dan discusses the inception and growth of MindJam, which started during the pandemic when traditional in-person support became impossible. This shift to online sessions via gaming platforms provided a new avenue to connect with young people, enabling them to open up and build trust in a familiar and enjoyable environment. Dan emphasizes that gaming offers numerous benefits, such as enhancing cognitive abilities, fostering social connections, and providing a safe space for expression. Despite the negative stigma around gaming, he points out that it can be a powerful tool for personal development and emotional support. MindJam has grown significantly, now with 110 mentors supporting over 2,000 young people globally, showcasing the scalability and effectiveness of this approach. The conversation also touches on the broader implications and challenges of integrating gaming into therapeutic and educational contexts. Dan highlights the need for societal perception shifts to recognize the positive aspects of gaming, counteracting the negative media portrayal. He underscores the importance of educating parents, educators, and social services about the benefits of gaming and how it can be used constructively. Dan shares inspiring success stories from MindJam, illustrating how gaming can lead to real-world achievements and personal growth. MindJam (https://mindjam.org.uk/) Follw MindJam on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MindJamOfficial), LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mindjam/), or Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mindjamofficial/). Follow Dan Clark on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-clark-58533220b/). Follow thoughtbot on X (https://twitter.com/thoughtbot) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/). Transcript:  SAMI: Right, we are back again. And this is the Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots podcast, the Giant Robots on Tour series coming to you from Europe, West Asia, and Africa, where we explore the design, development, and business of great products. I'm your host Sami Birnbaum. RÉMY: And I'm your other host, Rémy Hannequin. SAMI: Let's get into it, Rémy. Joining us today is Dan Clark, the Founder and CEO of MindJam, a platform that provides online one-to-one sessions, providing emotional and SEN support for young people through gaming, game design, and digital skills. Dan, full disclosure on this one: so, about a month ago, right? I get an email from my mom. Now [laughs], this email says, "You've got to check this guy out. Go and take a look at MindJam." And I'm thinking, mom, I don't get these emails from you. This is not the normal sort of thing I'd get from my mom on your average weekday. And I know in the past, like, I've told her that I'm kind of doing this podcast thing, and I'm starting to regret, like, telling her this. Like, what is she throwing my way? But I get into some research...and maybe for some context, actually, which is helpful because my mom isn't just doing research for the podcast, my mom's an educational psychologist. So, she's been doing that ever since I can remember. I remember growing up as a kid, and that was, I mean, she assessed me numerous times. And she works, I guess, similar kind of to the children or people that you're working with, people with ADHD, autism, neurodivergent children, just often who are struggling in school and trying to find where they fit. And I start doing my research. I look into it, hit the website, hit your LinkedIn. And I'll be, like, totally honest with you: We were both just blown away by what you are doing. And this is coming not only from me, and I work in the tech industry, and I've got a history of slight gaming addictions, which we might touch on, but also coming from my mom who works on the other side and works with all the local authorities. She does the kind of tribunals that they have to do to try and get people into the right schools and kids into the right schools. And, literally, we were blown away, and I nearly got lost as well on your website. I found some kind of gaming streams that you do, and I feel almost like we missed a trick here, Rémy, because we could have done this podcast on Minecraft. It's such a nice flow, right, when you're streaming. DAN: Yeah, it makes it easier when you've got that distraction there as well. You can just chat about it. Thank you so much for inviting me on. It's a pleasure being here and, yeah, I'm glad you kind of understand what we're doing here. MindJam itself is four years old now. But I was doing things before in the pandemic, similar. But once the pandemic hit, that was the key moment where everything went online for my support with young people. And, suddenly, the light bulb came on, and I was like, this is a way in. You know, there are so many young people that are struggling, lost, feel they're stupid, and don't fit in. Yet, actually, they're amazing. But, you know, a standard way of sitting in front of them going, "Tell me why you can't go to school. Why can't you do this?" you know, it doesn't work. They don't trust that person. They've got trauma. They've been, you know, battered down by education and by health services. And so, to suddenly have someone who comes in and goes, "Oh, so you love Minecraft. Oh, I love Minecraft, too. Let's join in. Let's go in a world." And then, you can build that trust to then go, "How's your week been then?" Or, you know, and start talking, and you're just on the same wavelength. And, for me, it was something as soon as I sort of realized, it was like, this is...of course, this makes perfect sense. And then, I looked and saw nobody else is doing it [laughs]. So, I started off MindJam just on my own. At first, very quickly, we got working with lots of...in the UK, we have local authorities, which is the councils around, so seeing there is a real, you know, thing that they would work with us. So, that was great, to be recognized as actually a real service, rather than just someone playing games with kids. It's like, no, this is real. This really works. And then, it quickly got bigger than me, and now we are at 110 mentors working for us, and we're supporting over 2,000 young people all over the world. SAMI: That's incredible. DAN: It's a mission of mine, you know, we'll go more into my sort of history, but I've got two neurodivergent children: both autistic, one's ADHD as well. When you see something that you think is going to work for your child, to then suddenly see it's got, like, a two-year waiting list, which most have, it's heartbreaking, and you know it's going to be too late. So, it's always been my mission with MindJam to keep that waiting list as small as I can, but also, obviously, expanding with quality mentors and all that. So, you know, we generally tend to always say about three months before we can sort of get that support for young people. But yeah, it's something very close to my heart that I'm so passionate about and, yeah, it's been a great journey so far. SAMI: You can tell. It's so interesting because, like you say, when you find something that works for your kids. Because when I was younger, I struggled with separation anxiety a lot in school. So, I would have days when I would really struggle to go to school. During my high school period, I went to the Royal Free, which is down in Hampstead, so not too far from where I grew up and not too far from my school. And my parents...I tried to engage with a therapist. But it's almost like, I don't know if I wasn't cognitively or intellectually developed enough to engage in that way, but it didn't work. Ultimately, I did kind of one or two sessions. I remember filling in some questionnaire and thinking, like, I don't get this. This doesn't make sense. And what you're talking about, if I understand correctly, is you're coming to where the child is at. You're coming to a safe space for them, a place where they feel comfortable. It's almost like a world which is predictable. Whereas the outside world is very scary, right? Especially for people who have generalized anxiety disorder, like I said, autism. It's very challenging. And so, you come to their level, and you say, "Right, let's find a place where we all feel comfortable." And then, we can start to engage. And you say, like, you know, the pandemic was a little bit of a light bulb moment. What's been the biggest barrier then? So, you've found yourself kind of going into this and saying, right, this is something which works. It works for my kids. I want to make this available, accessible. What's been your biggest barrier to getting this off the ground and getting it working? DAN: It's the negative thoughts and the way the media portrays and education portrays gaming, basically. That has been the hardest thing is most parents are on board, but they still feel a little bit ashamed of how social media is on gaming and screen time. And they're very worried that they're not doing the right thing. And we come in a way of also educating. We educate the educators. We do training plans for schools, and for social services, and all sorts because there are so many benefits to gaming that aren't recognized. And, you know, gaming is still generally quite new. It's evolved so much in the last even 10 years. It's insane the way the characters have evolved. And the emotional nature of games now is really complex and, you know, young people and older people can get so much from them. But gaming still, in general, people are still like, "Well, get off that. Do something actually worthwhile." It's like, it's so worthwhile. There's so much, you know, strategy game you've got so much from it. And a fast-paced shooting you've got cognitive abilities. The perfect example I've got is, did you hear a couple of months ago a young lad, I think he was 13, he beat Tetris. SAMI: Yes. DAN: He completed Tetris, which is incredible, you know, it's like, oh, wow. And the first thing the newsreader said to them, the media person interviewing him went, "You should get out more." That's the way she portrayed it, rather than going, "What an achievement it is. You should get outside more." I'm literally like, what? What's going on? You know, again, this kid, you know, he's in the Guinness World of Records. What an achievement. He's famous around the world for doing it. It's like, why is that not seen as such a good thing? You know, so yeah, so that was the hard thing was especially schools, you know, they're very frightened of gaming and of change. And so, trying to help them see that, actually, if you meet a young person where they're at in something they love, then you can help inspire them and help find out why they can't deal with the things, why they can't engage with school, and also inspire them for future learning careers. Even healthy gaming comes from having that understanding of how they're gaming. So, if someone's sat up all night gaming, yeah, we all know it's not great for them. But if you just say, "Gaming's evil. Get off it. You're wasting your time. I'm turning that off," they're going to want to rebel against that. Yet if you come in and go, "Oh, wow, I can see why you were sat up all night doing that. But have you noticed that you're not as good at playing when you're really tired or really hungry?" And if you look at the top e-sports players, they're athletes. They exercise; they eat well; they sleep well. So, you know, if you embrace gaming a bit more, you can get that trust and that bond to then help inspire in other ways. RÉMY: I mean, I could talk about it for a long time. It's really refreshing to hear someone talk about video games in such a positive way and talking about the benefits. And you even mentioned strong players like athletes. It's really refreshing. And I'm wondering, how did this knowledge come up to you in the first place? So, I bet you might be someone enjoying playing games yourself. But how did you see all these benefits yourself? Because, unfortunately, it's not something we talk a lot about. As you mentioned, in the press, we hear about all the negativity. Every time there is a strong event, we blame video games, all that. And we forgot all the stories where the video games enhance people, if they have trouble or not. It can be very beneficial to a lot of people. So, how did you see this value yourself? DAN: Yeah, well, yeah, I've always been a gamer, you know, ever since Spectrum 48K, I think you had. I'm showing my age now, but it was mainly when the Sega Megadrive, and from then, PlayStation onwards were my days. And me and my brother used to have great times together on that as well. You know, it was our bonding. But then I think the biggest light bulb to me...before the pandemic, I was a teacher. And I used to teach music and ICT and computers as well, and having my children as well, and both in school connecting with the young people. Because I was a gamer, I could talk about the games that they're playing with them and to see their eyes light up...and you're on a different wavelength with that young person. They suddenly got this trust in you, and they want to tell you all about what they've done on Minecraft, or what the new season of Fortnite's about. And it was having such a beneficial effect on them and same with my family as well. We, you know, both my children are autistic, and we've got, you know, we have a lot of difficulties around that of bonding together as a family, yet our closest moments have been through gaming together. So, Mario 3D World was the first one I remember with my children playing, and we could play at all levels. So, my son was about four and, you know, he was often in a bubble, killed, and floating back onto the screen again. But, you know, we had a great time. And I was suddenly, like, looking, thinking, this is amazing. You know, nobody hears about this side of it that it's bringing us together. And so, from there, I then started doing after-school gaming clubs, so not coding clubs, nothing like that. It was gaming. And the young people they loved it. It was oversubscribed. Masses of kids came to it. We had all sorts of things from Super Smash Bros, if you know that, to, you know, to PlayStation games, Go Simulator, and everything playing. And we just had a whale of a time, and they could really relax and make friends. And, again, it was all coming from the joy of gaming together, basically. And it's, you know, as much as some people might not like it, it's bigger and bigger. It's the biggest entertainment industry now. And, you know, on the other side of it, there are so many careers in it. If your young person has an interest in gaming, see what they're interested, help it, champion it because it's, yeah, you know, there's such a future there. But yeah, that's my story, basically, and where that sort of light bulb came from. And then, I've done a lot of research into the benefits of gaming and how you can use that for connecting with young people. And, you know, so many games now have characters with, you know, emotional things going off, or, you know, you can talk about feelings even in games like Minecraft where the characters don't talk. But you can be like, how must that person be feeling there? And, you know, you can really bring in real-life situations while gaming and also have a lot of fun, which I think is super important as well, which sometimes gets forgotten about. But, you know, real life is really enhanced by having loads of fun, and gaming's fun. SAMI: Yeah. It's so fascinating. As you're speaking, I'm having this internal dilemma, right? Because, in my head, everything you're saying is true and makes sense. And I believe it, and I've seen it. And then, I probably still harbor those feelings that are almost entrenched, like you're saying, in the media with, you know, the person who completed Tetris. And those sorts of feelings are still, like, a little bit entrenched to me in terms of the negative sides of gaming. Like, I guess I grew up probably similar to you, where it was like, "Well, why aren't you outside more?" and the negative aspect of it. I spoke about this in a different podcast, which I've apologized to my parents for mentioning in public. But when I was in university, it's too late now, I also kind of developed, I would call it probably, like, a small gaming addiction. I don't know where it would sit, but I was doing all-nighters Playing Call of Duty, Modern Warfare. And so, there definitely is a negative side. But I like what you say about, well, actually, you can address that in a healthy way. But then, this week, just this week, which is quite uncanny, my seven-year-old comes, and he says, "Daddy, I really want to get an Xbox, you know, my friend's got one." And he's just starting to get to that cusp of gaming. So, in my head, I say, yeah, like that makes total sense, and I imagine the benefits and the fun time me and him could have on an Xbox. But I still struggle with those feelings of...maybe they're my own worries of, well, but what if he neglects his other stuff? What if he goes into like, yeah, with ADHD, he goes into hyperfocus, and that's all he does? How [laughs] can you counsel me out of this concern? DAN: Well, no, I completely understand, and that is where all our fears come from, especially our generation and how it's put through. But I think young people more and more connect through gaming, whereas I think when we were gamers as young, a lot of stuff wasn't online. So, we weren't playing with our friends. We were playing on our own a lot of the time, whereas it's very social now. Platforms like Roblox and Minecraft are the things that are super social, working together as a team, things like that. But also screen time, I can show you that we've got a whole list of benefits of gaming, actually, that I'll share with you because there's studies that even screen time has been proven not to be detrimental the way we're told it is. And I think we must know that through how we work. Most of us work on screens these days, so. SAMI: Yeah, that's such a point of contention in the house because we currently do only on Fridays. So, they get, like, two hours of screen time. I don't know if that's strict. I don't know where I am on that. Do you have, like, with your own kids, or how do you handle that discipline? So, let's say I get the console, right? I bring it into the house to my seven-year-old. Do I limit it with screen time? How would you approach that sort of thing? DAN: Obviously, with a seven-year-old, it's a little bit different from...mine are now 17 and 14. So, we discuss it more, but yeah, definitely, you know, have boundaries. And also, if you're worried about how they're gaming, maybe have the Xbox in the living room, so instead of gaming in their bedroom, they're gaming when you're around, and it's a shared family activity. And then, it's easier to say, "Well, we're going to be having food in a minute. So, finish up on that game." And you can have all that understanding. But I think also, you know, that other side of things of coming from seeing what they're playing. I talk to parents a lot about this, and they get, you know, they see frustrations in their young people when they're trying to get them off. But they don't realize that maybe they're playing something like Fortnite or something that's a bit more online team-based, where if they pulled them off the game in the middle of the match, it could be detrimental to the team they're working with, their rankings. You know, they could even get banned from the game for a few days, you know. So, understanding and them being able to work time management together, being like, "Well, after this game is finished, this is where we're going, you know, we've got to go out. We've got to do this," you know, there is a give and take there. And I'm not saying there isn't negatives to gaming. We need, you know, everybody needs a break as well. But, again, through the understanding of what they're playing, you can have those conversations. If you're not playing them or watching them and don't understand what the game is about, and what the joy is about, there's going to be a gap between you, you know, where the young person is going to be like, "You don't understand me. You don't understand why I want to play this." My kids, you know, we went from the other [inaudible 17:37] because they've had severe problems at school, both of them, through their neurodivergency, and gaming has really helped them both to regulate. And maybe when you're saying about yourself when you had problems, and maybe there was something else going on. And then, the gaming was a way for you to cope, that safe space to go to that was actually working in a way as a little bit of therapy and keeping you grounded, you know, as well. So, you know, there's two sides to see it. But yeah, definitely, I can understand the worries of staying up all night playing it or not doing your homework and playing it, although I have different things to say about homework. But to say it's not actually beneficial is wrong because, you know, you just got to look at something like Minecraft and the amount a young person can learn, everything from biomes, and blocks, and diamonds, or ores to actual mathematics and things. And it naturally leads onto PCs and learning how to code things and who knows where that's going to lead, to creating something completely new. So, I worry for the ones that are heavily restricted on screen time. I worry that they're being held a little bit back. You know, that might sound a bit controversial for some people. But when most jobs are digital and you're not allowed to learn, I mean, the young people I see they're so gifted at such a young age in understanding digital things that they're going to be at the forefront of the new technology. So, it's almost like, yeah, I think it should be embraced with both hands. RÉMY: There's an incredible opportunity to learn new things through video games and to be happy and to share, like you said. And I bet our audience is already quite open to video games, but we never know it. I think it could be interesting if you could provide, like, a very simple, not comprehensive list of famous games and the kind of skills and benefits they provide you. You mentioned Minecraft; you mentioned creativity. But what kind of games and skills benefits you? You could say for our audience to understand more about the opportunity that is out there. DAN: Yeah, I mean, there are so many. But yeah, so, if we look at your normal shooter game like Call of Duty, and Fortnite, and things like that, that is for cognitive ability. You know, getting those dexterity in your hands and learning those [inaudible 20:11] of pressing buttons is more than you think. It's really training that brain and getting that brain working really quick. It's proven to boost your brain power, your gray matter. It's actually proven that gaming, in general, just boosts your gray matter. I mean, we all know about doing brain training games, but all games using that brain, you know, it's much more advanced than sitting watching TV. But then if you go into more things like puzzle games, so things from your Tetris all the way through to more advanced ones like Portal or strategy games like Civilization and things, there is so much you're doing. You're boosting that brainpower, and you're thinking all the time. But then you can get into...yeah, back onto the shooter games as well, they help with spatial recognition. So, it's actually helping to spot things from a distance: dangers or things to collect. You can see them, and it actually enhances eyesight. It is proven to enhance eyesight, which is great. Decision-making and leadership skills, which is a key thing people talk about for business, is all there when you're in your team of shooters. You're playing Overwatch or you're playing, you know, any game like that. You know, there's always somebody leading or, you know, saying what should be best, seeing the best strategies in there. Problem-solving comes into all sorts so, obviously, in shooters and things again, I'd- say, but also your Minecraft. You know, you've got to create a certain thing to defeat the dragon or whatever you're doing. There's always something, or if you're building something. But then, of course, your high-end puzzle games and even things like Mario. I mean, they get so complex in the problem-solving to overcome a level. Again, the brain power, and the brain power seeing these young people that they're way more advanced than we were playing games. The games are so intricate and so hard now. One you never hear about is social skills until...I think the pandemic helped that a bit. People started to see, oh, Animal Crossing, it's a great way to connect with people. And, you know, and Roblox as much as it gets a lot of bad press, for young people to connect and play, and lot of it is almost like playground role playing play, and they're playing together. You know, there's games just based in Ikea, and they're shopping, and [laughs] things like that. It's really good for them to be doing that. And health and fitness surprisingly, of course, is in gaming. So, obviously, a lot of Nintendo Switch games are sort of standing up, you know, playing switch sports and things, but then virtual reality is huge for that. And if you've ever tried Beat Saber, that's a real workout, which is really good. But there's loads of boxing ones. There's one that kids play now called Gorilla Tag, where, oh my God, that is such a workout. I have mentees that I work with, and then we'll be like, "Oh, Gorilla Tag," an hour of that, I am exhausted. Because you're just flinging your arms around like a gorilla trying to move fast. It's amazing. SAMI: I saw a post you did recently about there's, like, a Greek mythology level on Fortnite, like, an educational aspect [laughs]. It's so funny because I remember playing God of War on the PS2, and I learned so much about Greek mythology. Everything I know comes from God of War. And so, there's also that educational aspect. DAN: Yeah, exactly. You get this deep dive into something, and you really find what you're interested in. So, I've got a kid, and he loves this game called War Thunder, which is all about planes, World War planes, and he can tell me everything about every plane and what country it's made. He can spot it a mile off. You know, "Oh, that's a Russian plane from so and so. Its weak points are here. It was built by so and so." And it's like, you're a genius, and it's all come from, you know, this game's sparked this real interest. And, you know, like I said, Fortnite brings it in, God of War, of course. Assassin's Creed is amazing for things like that, history, it goes from Egypt times. And they even now have walkthroughs in the game where...this needs to be used in schools. I don't know if schools embrace it yet, but you don't have any of this story and the killings and stuff. You just are going through history and walking through the towns and things like that, which is brilliant. The latest one for Assassin's Creed was Vikings, wasn't it? And that was brilliant because that brought in the UK and how it was when the Vikings came over. There's so much stuff. I've got a young person, and he loves this game called For Honor, which is all about medieval sword fights. And he got such an interest in weapons that he's then become a blacksmith. He's enrolled onto a college course apprenticeship being a blacksmith. He wants to be making armory and swords for movies. You know, he said like, "Look, Lord of the Rings, that's all made properly, isn't it?" I mean, that's [inaudible 24:50] SAMI: Wow. DAN: Yeah, it's amazing. One other thing that the games bring, which I think is amazing, is mindfulness as well. There's a huge thing of that. Yeah, like I said, going back to maybe yourself when you were gaming at night, and you maybe needed to destress and maybe take your mind off something, you can get into a game and almost...there's a thing called the grind in the game. Minecraft has it a lot, where you've just got to get yourself a hundred diamonds, or whatever [laughs]. So, it's like, you can almost turn your brain off and just do that, you know, and it can be so super relaxing. And you can get into this thing called flow state. A lot of driving games are like that. If you hit every corner perfectly, you're kind of just in this dream-like state where you just...everything's going well. And that brings a euphoria, too. There's so many good things. But now there's loads of games that are actually based around mindfulness. Tetris is one that's been proven for that. But I don't know if you've heard a more recent one called PowerWash Simulator. Now, this game was one of my most favorite for the last couple of years. All you're doing is washing stuff with a power washer. But the way it works, it gives you a little ding when you've cleaned something properly, like a [vocalization]. And it just...you stand back and look at your job. Honestly, it's amazing. But now Oxford University are doing a full study on it because they realize how beneficial it is to relaxing and chilling out, you know, and just making yourself just feeling happy when you need to just de-stress. It's amazing. RÉMY: I can totally relate. I remember a few years ago, I played GTA 5, and GTA 5 is the kind of game famous for arbitrary violence or all this kind of stuff we hear in the media. But I remember me playing and sometimes I wanted to play just to take a bike and to go on the road and to see a sunset. And, of course, we could argue that I can see the sunset out there, but, in a game, it's just a piece of art. At work, recently, we just had a conversation about beautiful games. So, we weren't interested in all the features or how the game would work but just how beautiful it is. And sometimes we just play video games because they're beautiful. And so, they could provide so much on the intellectual level, on the skills, but also, just as piece of art, just beautiful things made by beautiful artists. DAN: Yeah, it is amazing when you see that. And yeah, I get that completely with GTA. It gets a lot of bad reputation, you know, and story-wise, it is very adult. But, you know, it's the biggest game in the world for a reason. And, you know, like you said, you climb the mountain, you look at the view, you know, it is such a lovely thing to do. There was a game, Red Dead Redemption. I had a young lady I was mentoring, and she was situationally mute, which means, you know, she couldn't talk to anybody. She used to type her responses to me. But she loved Red Dead Redemption, loved horses. And she actually created a group from all around the world, where they would all meet her on a Friday in the game, and she would take them on horse trails. And so, this is all in the game, and she would just take them around to beautiful spots, do nice little jumps with the horses, setting up camp, you know, and, I mean, that's [inaudible 28:08]. It's amazing. And yeah, she ended up making a horse game on Roblox, and that doing really well, and her actually working for Roblox themselves. So, yeah, you know, it all inspires them to work on that. And, I think, sorry, I'm going on tangents here, but also, as you say, appreciating art. There are so many different sides to gaming. A lot of people used to think gaming is just coding, and I don't want to be a coder. That's confusing. I don't want to do that. If you look at the credits that roll on a main game, and they go on for, like, about an hour. There are so many different jobs from artists, storyboard writers, level designers, musicians. There's everything there. The coders are just one part of it. So, as I said before, there are so many career opportunities there, either starting up your own business as a self-employed person or getting involved in it. One I love...a lot of the neurodivergent people I work with [inaudible 29:07] is being a games tester. Because the first thing my son ever does is, if he gets a game, he tries to break it. He tries to find where he can walk through a wall, or something like that. So, it's like that job would be ideal for you. It's like, it's amazing. And that's a job. That's a really important job as well. SAMI: Yeah. When you talk about these stories, they are inspirational. Like, I feel like almost, like, a flutter in my heart as you talk about this kid who maybe felt he has kind of no hope or very little opportunities to actually honing in on this Viking game and then being able to go and become a blacksmith, or this other person you mentioned who's now with Roblox. Yeah, I almost wish, like, they had more publicity around them. And maybe we're kind of doing some of that work now. What would you say is your biggest success story? DAN: I guess MindJam in itself I think is just, I mean, it's way bigger than me now. Obviously, it was born from this idea of giving young people the time and the respect. They are doing something that they love to do and is beneficial. That's what I found was everybody...even when I was teaching, we used to have this connection with the kids, and I used to work one-to-one with the, you know, special education needs, young ones. And a great connection talking about gaming, and their eyes would light up. They would talk about their week, and how they were feeling, and what they achieved. But then it would always be, in the back of my mind, we need to get back onto what we're supposed to be doing and, you know, I need to tick these boxes. And there's always something wanted from them. And it's the same if they go and see a health service. There's always something that they want from that young person. Yet if you just approach them and say, "You know, let's do what you want to do." It's child-led. It's low demand, and let's see where that takes us. That's where we got to discovering about the blacksmith thing. And that's why we've got young people making albums and things with MindJam. You know, it goes anywhere. I've got one young person who shows me Tai Chi, you know, that's our MindJam session. It started off from Rocket League. So, it can really go anywhere. But yeah, sorry, going back to the big success, it is every day now I get a message saying how one of my mentors has helped a young person to help the whole family. That is just the best thing in the world. You know, this is something we've created, and we work hard. We work really hard to make sure we've got the best people. You know, and we're well-trained, and informed, and everything. To hear that it's really making such a difference, and, you know, some people say we're saving lives, and, you know, I just have to pinch myself. Me and my wife we were just like, we can't believe it really how amazing it is. But we're just on a mission now to make sure it's accessible for as many people who need it. SAMI: Yeah, I've seen some of the reviews on your website, and they're heartwarming. But, like, it kind of makes sense, right? Like, for some people, this is the only place that they feel safe. They feel comfortable. You imagine all the cortisol that's going through someone when they're in that fight or flight moment, and there's lots of stress and anxiety. And they enter into a gaming world, and they can escape. And all of a sudden, that reduces. You're dealing with a different person. You're dealing with someone who feels happy, who feels content. And then, you're opening up their mind to have other conversations, you know, like you say. I really recommend it to our listeners. Go and check out the stream. You do kind of...I've seen you've done a few episodes of streaming with other mentors. And it's fascinating to see how all of you, whilst you're playing, are in a conversation about, "Oh, how was your week? And how's that been going?" And, you know, something happened over there. And it's like, you're just in a more of a relaxed state to have those conversations. DAN: Yeah, you know, it's been used before, you know, LEGO therapy is kind of like that. You know, that's what MindJam is in a way is play therapy, but there's so much more you can do with the digital platform. And we're at an amazing age as well, where most bits of software are free. I'll click on like, you know, if they want to look into 3D modeling, it's easy to get a copy of Blender. If you want to get into Unity or Unreal Engine, I mean, there's always into...and it's all, you know, what a wonderful time. When we were younger, if I wanted to get into game design, it was so complicated. You didn't know where to start where, you know, so yeah, it's really amazing. And another thing that I love as well is the mentors that work for us. Most of them are really [inaudible 33:28]. I struggled when I was in my early twenties, and I remember seeing a counselor. And it felt like they had no idea what they were...yeah, they're reading from a textbook, you know, and I remember just really patronizing me. And I was just like, you've got no clue. Whereas I think all the mentors we have all said, "I wish MindJam was around when I was a young person." And I thought, that's the key thing for me, their empathy, their understanding. We don't have to solve it straight away. It's just being there and going, "Yeah, that is hard. Yeah, you know, you'll be okay though. And there's, you know, you're not on your own here." And, you know, I think that is...so many people seem to have to try and heal people straight away. And it's like, no, people just need time to talk, and it's the same as adults as well. Yeah, it could just carry on really to all ages really, couldn't it? SAMI: Yeah. And you've also got that buy-in, right? Whereas, you know, I think of myself perhaps going to therapy at that young age. I didn't really buy into it because I was sitting there with an adult who I didn't really know what we were doing. And I was just kind of there for a conversation. And here you've got...you're doing something that they like, and they enjoy. To put my parent and adult hat back on [laughs] because it's something I want to pick your brains on, right? So, working in the tech industry and working in coding, I've read articles about games, which kind of it says that they're more and more...you see it maybe more on the games on the mobile phone. So, they're employing, like, these kind of gambling tactics, so a lot of the stuff where it's treasure chests. And what is it? On Fortnite, it's the packs. On FIFA, it's also, like, you open up the pack and you see what players you get. So, that sort of stuff I also find scary where I feel like you have from the industry...so, whilst you're using the industry in this way, is the industry itself there to promote and perpetuate the benefits that come from games? Or are they looking, I want to get people in; I want to get them hooked; I want to use these gambling techniques, A/B testing, whatever it is? DAN: From all big companies, we get both sides, obviously. So, you got your unscrupulous ones that, oh, go for it. You loot boxes. But I think more and more, especially with young people, they're more and more aware. They're far more savvy than we are in these things. And the good one is EA with, you know, FIFA. They get review bombed because as soon as someone's putting in loot boxes and things, people are just like, you're just after our money. This is a con. It's pay to win. Mobile games are the worst for it, of course. You know, they're quick cash-making things. Again, instead of, like, saying, "All gaming is evil. We should never do it," it's being aware and being aware of what these games are trying to do, which, again, when you're looking at a young child, is having shared gaming experiences. So, you can go, "Ah, can you see what they're doing here? You know, they've hooked us in. We've played this for two minutes, and we've had free play. And now they're asking us to pay five pounds for extra things. That's a bit of a con, isn't it?" And, you know, you can actually bring that awareness, and then they're not going to fall for things like that. But at the other side of it, I see firsthand...I've luckily enough to work closely with Sony. One of their great companies is called Media Molecule. I don't know if you've heard of them. They did LittleBigPlanet, and lately, they had a game called Dreams, which is actually making games on a PlayStation, which is really cool. But they're so accessible. It's all about, you know, making everybody happy, giving people the keys to creativity, and really help making everything accessible. Again, they worked with this wonderful, wonderful artist who created characters, character designs. They'd never met her. She was so socially anxious. She never could leave her house but was actually one of their top artists that they would send the work, send the brief. She'd send this amazing art back, and then they'd pay her. They didn't have to come into the office nine till five for no reason whatsoever. And there's a lovely side, and, of course, there's a business unscrupulous side. And yeah, again, bring that education of that. This is what I think should be in schools. Instead of avoiding the whole issue, is actually talk about being toxic gamers and what that means, and how to deal with toxic gamers, and how not to be a toxic gamer yourself. For those that don't know toxic gamers, it's just people that are really, really mean to everybody, which seems to be a set thing that people do, especially to a new player. It's like, learn how to encourage people in. And there's now games coming out where they ban people straight away if they're being toxic, and it's all about helping that new player feel like part of the team. But again, yeah, let's say if this was actually brought into education, so then we learn about loot boxes and, you know, pay-to-win type games, then young people would be on that same wavelength. They would get it, either that or it would make gaming so lame that no one would play gaming anymore because it's in schools [laughs]. Like, oh, it sucks now [laughs]. SAMI: Yeah, I think that that way that you embrace kind of what gaming is and you say, well, actually, we can see that it's got a benefit. We can see that it's positive. How do we get the absolute most out of this? How can we not hide, stick our heads in the sand to the issues that might be there? And how can we then say, "Let's use this?" And I think, I mean, my mom will be listening to this podcast for sure. But I think it's something which it's quite disruptive what you're doing. I really do feel that way kind of dabbling in gaming, working as a consultant in the coding industry. I actually teach neurodivergent kids as well on the side. And I'm actually mentoring another kid in coding as well. And what you're doing, as I said at the beginning, it's mind-blowing, and we could talk to you for hours. We have a little chat on this podcast, which listeners can't see. And I asked Rémy, like, "Do you have any questions before you want to wrap up?" And Rémy was just like, "I just want to keep listening. I'm loving it." And I'm exactly...I feel like we can listen to...I think me and Rémy game and we dabble here and there as well ourselves. So, it's definitely something which speaks to us so much. But I've got to thank you so much for your time, for taking the time to jump on with us, give us such an insight into the work that you're doing with MindJam. Let's talk about the BAFTA Young Game Designers Award Ceremony Open Day. Give us some info. DAN: Oh yeah. Well, this is a lovely thing. I've luckily enough to be involved with BAFTA on this for a few years. An early success of MindJam was I was nominated as Mentor of The Year and finalist for Mentor of The Year for BAFTA in 2021. And they run this thing called Young Games Designers every year, and it's brilliant because they do...it's two sides to it. One is actually making a game, but then, of course, not all young people are ready to make a game. And, you know, so the other side is a games concept where you could just send in sketches, ideas, things like that. And that's really accessible for lots of young people we work with, of course. But yeah, in July, I don't have the date; it's early July, we have the award ceremony, which is on this Saturday. But then on the Sunday at BAFTA in London, it's an open day for families to come. You have to apply and get a ticket. I'm sure you guys can put the link on here later on. But yeah, MindJam will be there, but there's loads of game places. I think TT Games will be there who make the LEGO games. And there's all sorts of...we have D&D there. We have all sorts and talks on how to get into the industry and things like that. So, it's really a great thing to come to if you're a young person who's interested in gaming. SAMI: That's really cool. So, parents, if you're listening, save up all that screen time so you can use it. A month's worth of screen time [chuckles] at the BAFTA Awards, Young Game Designers Awards Ceremony in the Open Day in London. If people want to get hold of you, Dan, where's the best place? They've heard this. They're inspired. They feel like they've got someone who would benefit from your services. Where's the best place to get in touch? DAN: If you go to our website, it's mindjam.org.uk, and you can email us at hello@mindjam.org.uk. And I think you said this podcast is international, isn't it? So, we do offer sessions all around the world. We have mentors in America, in Australia, in Japan, all over the place basically. MindJam is universal. So, wherever you are, get in touch. And if you're interested in being a mentor as well, get in touch as well, so... SAMI: Definitely, I highly recommend. And I've already got people I can think of that I'm going to be passing your details on to. Listeners, listeners, listeners, our lovely listeners, no one likes missing out on things. Remember that flight you missed? The train that passed you by? Your partner's birthday? I've been there, by the way; I missed one recently. It's a horrible feeling. I cannot deal with you missing out on these things, but I can make sure that this feeling doesn't come about when it comes to our podcast. So, move your thumb. Yes, you, move your thumb. Hit that subscribe button. I can guarantee you, you will never miss one of our podcasts. And you'll hear amazing guests, just like Dan, as we get them in, and we have great chats together on the Giant Robots on Tour podcast. You can find notes and a complete transcript for this episode at giantrobots.fm. If you have questions or comments, you can email us at hosts@giantrobots.fm. This podcast is brought to you by thoughtbot and produced and edited by Mandy Moore. Check her out at mandymoore.tech. Thanks for listening. See you next time. Bye.   AD: Did you know thoughtbot has a referral program? If you introduce us to someone looking for a design or development partner, we will compensate you if they decide to work with us. More info on our website at: tbot.io/referral. Or you can email us at: referrals@thoughtbot.com with any questions.

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast
Warner Bros. Discovery Looks to Sell WB Games... AGAIN l Game Informer and Ready at Dawn Shuts Down l Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Multiplayer PS5 Gameplay Leaks

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 128:08


Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PSTrophyRoom Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/2PglU1a Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom ****** This week on The Trophy Room - A PlayStation Podcast the guys talk about Warner Bros. Discovery are considering Selling WB Games. Who makes the most sense Microsoft (Xbox), PlayStation, Apple, Amazon, or Embracer. Perhaps Disney might find themselves a buyer and become a third party publisher. With studios like NetherRealms, Rocksteady, Port Key Games, TT Games, WB Montreal. Studios that produce Mortal Kombat, Batman Arkham Series, Lego Series, Suicide Squad, Harry Potter Hogwarts Legacy, and more. Both Game Informer and Ready at Dawn close down and the guys remember and celebrate the memories of GI and the future of GameStop. PlayStation5 reaches over 61 million PS5 Units sold. The Last of Us Season 2 TV Teaser Trailer Revealed.

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast
PlayStation Showcase Predictions l PS4 Handheld Hybrid Console Like Nintendo Switch in the Works

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 130:08


Follow The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BadBit Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kC Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom Trophy Room Store: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-trophy-room-a-playstation-podcast/ ****** This week on The Trophy Room - A PlayStation Podcast hosts Kyle and Joseph talk about a possible Lego Horizon Adventures game in the works at PlayStation and TT Games. IGN parent company Ziff Davis acquires the Gamer Network sites the like of Games Industry biz, Push Square, VGC and many more and how this acquisition and consolidation in games coverage and its dangers. New PlayStation Handheld rumors emerge as new reports of a PS4 handheld and job listing makes it for ARM based PS6 next gen consoles. The crew attempts to make a PlayStation Showcase Predictions bingo card for what maybe the next State of Play that kicks off Summer Game Fest. Grand Theft Auto VI GTAVI is pushed back and delayed to Fall 2025. God of War Ragnarok PC Release rumors , new Astro Bot game set for this year, and more remasters and remakes form playstation and so much more!

The Finger Guns Podcast
FFXVI Sales Fall Short | RDR Coming to Switch / PS4 | TT Games Returning To Hogwarts?

The Finger Guns Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 112:17


The Finger Guns Podcast returns with Rossko, Kat, Miles, Josh and Yogdog tearing through the weeks news with reckless abandon, discussing the 'failure' - at least in Square-Enix's eyes - of Final Fantasy XVI and how it feel below their expectations sales-wise, we talk the rather surprising Red Dead Redemption announcement, the reveal of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor coming to PS4 and Xbox One and the possibility of a brand new LEGO Harry Potter title from TT Games.In Game of the Week Kat talks her disappointment in Baldur's Gate III, Miles has been checking out the lovely indie Thronefall, Josh has been enjoying the wonders of [REDACTED] and checking out some indie darlings such as Crawl, Nongunz, Slain Back from Hell and Void Bastards. Yogdog has been checking out the new season of Diablo IV and Rossko has fallen deeply in love with the Sea of Stars demo.And we recommend the rather glorious horror film Talk To Me, Kat talks Barbienheimer after she saw them both this week, Rossko talks his thoughts on Barbie, Miles talks reading a brand new Kojima book and Yogdog recommends some alcohol, cus why hell the not. Sweet Vintage Pear Koppaberg. You're welcome. Enjoy the ep!Theme Music – De Jongens Met de Zwarte Schoenen by RoccoW & xyce. | Edited and produced by Ross Keniston | Published by Acast.Team: @FNGRGNS / Rossko – @RosskoKeniston / Paul – @ThePaulCollett / Greg – @GregatonBomb / Josh - @jshuathompson / Sean – @Omac_Brother / Toby – @toby_andersen / Kat – @RainbowDropx / Tom - @T_Woods93 | Yogdog (Jonathan Brown) - @Yogdog | Facebook: FingerGunsUK / Twitch: twitch.tv/fingergunsdotnet / The Official Finger Guns Discord Discord: Join here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Super Mosher Bros. Show
Top 10 Dream LEGO Games

The Super Mosher Bros. Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 97:10


LEGO video games are branching out from TT Games with LEGO 2K Drive, so the boys create their wishlist of dream LEGO games, including Scooby-Doo, Godzilla, and more. The brothers also discuss recent hardware news like a rumored PS5 Pro and Sam's Steam Deck purchase. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro/Housekeeping 00:03:45 - News Story #1: PS5 Pro Rumored for Late 2024 00:12:13 - News Story #2: Steam Deck's First-Ever Sale 00:26:08 - News Story #3: LEGO 2K Drive Revealed 00:34:04 - Main Topic: Top 10 Dream LEGO Games 1:09:00 - Rotating Segment: Game of the Week of the Year (2002) 1:15:25 - Draft Day Starring Kevin Costner (Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, Resident Evil 4 Remake) 1:17:02 - Game, Watch, Listen (Hi-Fi Rush, God of War Ragnarök, FIFA 22, Citizen Sleeper, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, The Mandalorian, Ted Lasso, Succession, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) Shoutout to Mizuki Kuroiwa for the incredible podcast artwork and to Thomniverse Remix for the music. Send any questions, comments, or concerns to thesupermosherbrothersshow@gmail.com and follow us @SuperMosherBros on Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Multiform: An Xbox Podcast
Starfield Gets A New Release Date - Multiform Ep. 238

Multiform: An Xbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 81:54


This week in the news we discuss the new release date for Starfield, new announcements from the Paradox Interactive Announcement Show including Cities Skylines II, rumors of a Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League delay, Halo Infinite receiving sun shadow ray tracing on console for multiplayer in the future, TT Games rumored to have canceled multiple projects, DragonBall Z Budokai Tenkaichi 4 announcement, Exoprimal coming to Game Pass day one, and March Xbox Game Pass additions and subtractions.  We also discuss games we've been playing including Hogwarts Legacy, Crusader Kings III, Cities Skylines, Bioshock 2 Minerva's Den, Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels, and Halo Infinite season 3. You can email the show at questions@multiformpodcast.com or reach us on Twitter @multiformpod 

Hadoken Rojo
Hadoken Rojo #103 - Top Juegos que nos gustaría ver en series o pelis

Hadoken Rojo

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 163:53


1️⃣0️⃣3️⃣ En el programa 103 de Hadoken, al fin recuperamos el equipo médico habitual al completo para comentar de todo un poco… y pasar el rato. 🎭 Empezamos analizando lo mostrado en el reciente Xbox Showcase. 🔮 Seguimos con rumores, en este caso con títulos como el nuevo Tomb Raider que se revelaría a finales de año, así como el supuesto desarrollo de un nuevo Metroid en 2D por parte de Mercury Steam y LEGO Batman 4 por parte de TT Games. 📺 Y acabamos el repaso a la actualidad con gameplays de juegos como Octopath Traveler 2, Extreme Powerful Capybaras, Goldeneye 007 o Wings of Bluestar. 🥩 Y de solomillo, un Top Port Videojuegos a Series y Películas y Top 5 basura.

Lads Who Pod
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Lads Who Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 64:59


Our full discussion and review after playing TT Games' Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Looking for more on Lego Star Wars or just more Lads content in general? Visit our website to read various writings on the games we're playing or topics of interest. Like the show? Please subscribe, rate it, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @LadsWhoGame. If there's something you want us to talk about, please let us know!

Dev Diary
Episode 86: Graham Goring (Death's Door, Lego City Undercover, Call Of Duty 2)

Dev Diary

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022


Having worked on several enormous IP in various very cool capacities, Graham Goring has worked with Star Wars, Back To The Future, Jurassic World, Harry Potter and much more in his work with TT Games. Today he's working on his own project and doing some freelance works on the likes of Death's Door, but takes some time out of his day to chat in this new entry of Dev Diary. Follow Paul and submit your ideas for future guests on Twitter Visit 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 School

Le BiscCast
Le BiscCast N°30 - "La Bisc Hard Academy" (Allez chez les commerçants !)

Le BiscCast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 112:59


 Trentième épisode du BiscCast      Dans cet épisode on replonge avec nostalgie sur les bancs de la Fac avec deux copains qui ont fait de belles études et qui vont nous partagez quelques moments de gloire : Corentin et Julie ! Merci à eux pour leur participation et bonne écoute !  Les comptes Facebook, Twitter, Instagram sont disponibles aux adresses suivantes :   FB : https://www.facebook.com/LeBiscCast   Twitter : https://twitter.com/LeBiscCast   Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/le_bisccast/   Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/lebisccast  Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7IuP4lcD2IrAGlPyyeZRgw   E-mail : bisccast@outlook.fr   Val :  "Les Magnétiques" est un film français de Vincent Mael Cardona. "Paradise Again" est le premier album studio du supergroupe suédois de house music, Swedish House Mafia.      Musique de Fin : Keeld - "Yakalelo"  https://soundcloud.com/keeld/keeld-yakalelo  Mo : "Halo" est une série télévisée américaine de science-fiction, développée par Kyle Killen et Steven Kane. (Dispo sur MyCanal) "Tunic" est un jeu vidéo d'action-aventure développé par le développeur indépendant canadien Andrew Shouldice et édité par Finji. (Dispo sur Xbox et PC) "Lego Star Wars : La Saga Skywalker" est un jeu vidéo d'action-aventure Lego développé par TT Games et édité par Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. (Dispo sur toute les plateformes. "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" est un film de super-héros américain réalisé par Sam Raimi.  La Saga "Indiana Jones"  est une saga cinématographique américaine créée par George Lucas et composée de cinq films : Les Aventuriers de l'arche perdue (1981), Le Temple maudit (1984), La Dernière Croisade (1989), Le Royaume du crâne de cristal (2008) et un cinquième film prévu pour 2023.    Julie :  "The Wilds" est une série télévisée dramatique américaine créée par Sarah Streicher sortie sur la plateforme Prime Video.   Corentin :  "Formula 1 : Pilotes de leur destin" (Formula 1: Drive to Survive) est une série documentaire réalisée en collaboration entre Netflix et la Formula One Management pour donner un aperçu exclusif des coulisses de la Formule 1.  Si vous lisez ça vous avez Bac+10 "Bon auditeur" !

Pencil & Paper Podcast Network
Super Mega Crash Bros. Turbo 207 - Rambling About Horror with Les Blosser

Pencil & Paper Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 119:52


This week, Stephen is joined by his fellow podcast co-host Lester Blosser to promote their new show, Horror Ramblings. We talk about his first foray into podcasts, his love for horror and much more. But first, we discuss headlines such as crunch and harassment allegations against TT Games, a lack of understanding at Respawn, recent gameplay footage for Gotham Knights, Nintendo's Indie Showcase and more. Check out Horror Ramblings on Anchor HERE or on your favorite platform. Follow Horror Ramblings on Twitter: @HorrorRamblings Follow Lester on Twitter: @Lman1207 Horror Ramblings website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/horror-ramblings/ Check out Podcasters Assemble HERE Read Podcasters Reassembled HERE Website: https://pencilpaperproductions.com/supermegacrash/ Twitter: @SuperMegaCrash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supermegacrashbrosturbo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@supermegacrash Join us on Discord HERE Email: supermegacrash@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pencilandpaperproductions Podbean Patron: https://pencilandpaperproductions.podbean.com Theme music composed by Setsuo Yamamoto/ arranged and performed by FamilyJules Subscribe to Family Jules HERE

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast
Is Square Enix Readying for a Sony Acquisition l Rumors of WB Games Wants to Sell Their Studios to PlayStation

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 95:33


Support The Trophy Room Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BadBit Discord: https://discord.gg/wPNp3kCT  Twitter: https://twitter.com/PSTrophyRoom  ---------------------------------------- In this week's episode of The Trophy Room A PlayStation Podcast hosts Joseph and Kyle talk about how Square Enix sold its western developer studios Eidos Montreal the creators of Marvels Guardians of the Galaxy, Crystal Dynamics the studio behind Marvels Avengers, Square Enix Montreal, and the Tomb Raider, Dues Ex, Legacy of Caine IP to Embracer Group for over 300 million dollars. Could Square Enix be preparing for Sony to acquire them or will they follow their CEO into the depths of NFT Market and Crypto Bros? WB is looking to sell off their studios like NetherRealm, Rocksteady, and TT Games. But want to License out their IP like their popular Arkham Batman, Suicide Squad, Lord of the Rings, and Lego titles, and why it's harder then it seems. PlayStation suffers a PS Plus Stacking controversy and Trek to Yomi and Star Wars Game news at Celebration and so much more!

Nick's Nerd News
Episode 207: NNN: A Walking Dead Spinoff

Nick's Nerd News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 48:48


Vic's Basement
Episode 288 – How TT Games Made The Best LEGO Star Wars Game! w/ Level Designer Mike Consalvey – Vic’s Basement

Vic's Basement

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022


Victor Lucas welcomes TT Games Level Designer, Mike Consalvey to the Basement to talk about the creation of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga! Watch: YouTube.com/EPNtv Live: Twitch.tv/EPN Merch: EPN.tv/Merch Thank you for LISTENING, SUBSCRIBING and REVIEWING Vic's Basement! #PlayForever

Quinto Nivel
La Fuerza nos acompaña con Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Quinto Nivel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 91:23


Con los dobladores originales, incontables planetas para explorar y máxima diversión Con más de 300 personajes jugables, esta semana nos entregamos al placer de Lego y Star Wars, porque llega uno de los títulos más divertidos del año: Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Un videojuego que gustará a toda la galaxia.  Un juego de acción y aventura, desarrollado por TT Games, que adapta todas las películas y series de Star Wars, incluyendo The Mandalorian, Rogue One, Han Solo y The Bad Batch. Es increíble porque además las voces son las originales de los doblajes, tanto en la versión original en inglés como en las versiones en español de España y español de Latinoamérica, pero mantiene el mimimimi del modo Mumble. En Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga podemos explorar toda la galaxia incluyendo los planetas y lunas más icónicas. Podremos recorrerlos con total libertad, algo que añade una profundidad gigante al título. Como son tantas cosas que comentar, nos traemos a dos forofos incondicionales tanto de Lego como de Star Wars: Lara Smirnova, todoterreno de los videojuegos, y Juanem Reyes redactor de 3DJuegos Latam. Muchísimas risas y muchos dientes largos esta semana.

My Turn!
LEGO games are back!

My Turn!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 50:46


With the long awaited released of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga dropping this week, we take some time to round-up our our favourite LEGO titles from TT Games. 

SNTR Presents
Lego Skywalker Saga Gameplay

SNTR Presents

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 148:58


Let's take a look at the latest Lego Skywalker Saga gameplay reveal. There also was a recent Lego Star Wars Skywalker Saga trophies leak. Anyone looking for a new Lego Star Wars game will be very excited to see all the gameplay additions and upgrades to this game. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is an upcoming Lego-themed action-adventure game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It will be the sixth entry in TT Games' Lego Star Wars series of video games and the successor to Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Reforge Gaming is a live talk show hosted by Lono covering the hottest and newest topics in variety gaming news with unmatched interaction, live event coverage and question and answer segments. It is a live gaming podcast, weekdays @9:00 AM EST #starwars #legostarwars #legostarwarstheskywalkersaga JOIN OUR DISCORD We have one of the best variety gaming Discord servers out there! Find people to play with in your games - debate the daily topics and meet some of the personalities you hear on the show! https://discord.gg/reforgetv CATCH THE SHOW LIVE We love it when the audio listeners come in for the live show! We're live weekdays from 9am to 3pm debating, gaming, and sometimes just off the rails and talking about whatever comes up   https://www.youtube.com/c/reforgegaming/ RAGELESS ROAST Coffee lover? Not a coffee lover? We have 3 great flavors of coffee with blends that everyone type of coffee drinker can enjoy! Try the Rageless Roast you hear so much about today! https://ragelessroast.com

Cane and Rinse
LEGO series – Cane and Rinse No.502

Cane and Rinse

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 119:26


"This must be where the hospital stores its huge fires” In this record-breaking issue, Ryan Leah, Tony and James strap in to discuss almost 20 years of TT Games-created LEGO videogames. From the streets of Gotham City to the heights of a galaxy far, far away, the team discusses well over 30 games in LEGO's extensive digital history. Listen along as the team puts all of the pieces together, but be careful not to step on any stray bricks. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/podcast/cane_and_rinse_issue_502.mp3   Music featured in this podcast: 1. Tortuga by Hans Zimmer; LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game2. You Wouldn't Know by Jonathan Coulton; LEGO Dimensions Cane and Rinse 502 was edited by Ryan Zhao You can support Cane and Rinse and in return receive an often extended version of the podcast four weeks early, along with exclusive podcasts, if you subscribe to our Patreon for the minimum of $2 per month (+VAT).  Do you have an opinion about a game we're covering that you'd like read on the podcast? Then venture over to our forum and check out the list of upcoming games we're covering. Whilst there you can join in the conversations with our friendly community in discussing all things relating to videogames, along with lots of other stuff too. Sound good? Then come and say hello at The Cane and Rinse forum

The Caffeinated Banter Cast
#145 - "Steam Deck Verfied!"

The Caffeinated Banter Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 81:35


Should the embed not work, you can find the episode on Anchor.fm here: Link to episode (also available on all the usual podcast providers) MS Buys Activision, A scary new DS3 Hack, TT Games is crunching hard, and Raven Software unionizes! Intro/Outro music:: https://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck Written Work: https://blog.walkinshadows.com/ ((Where you can find Jennifer's written content!)) ColdDeath's Game Organizer: https://coldgamesorg.de/ Resobaso's Gaming channel: www.resowalkthroughs.com Topics: TT Games Lego crunch (https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/tt-games-faced-massive-crunch-with-lego-star-wars) Steam Deck Verified Games (https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/first-list-of-steam-deck-verified-games-revealed) RCE Exploit in Dark Souls 3 found (https://nichegamer.com/rce-exploit-found-in-dark-souls-iii/) Raven Software unionizing (https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/raven-software-is-unionizing-as-game-workers-alliance) MS is buying Activision (https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/microsoft-buys-activision-blizzard-bobby-kotick-staying-as-ceo)

GameEngineStart Podcast
GameEngineStart Podcast – Steel Battalion Escape Room

GameEngineStart Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 86:16 Transcription Available


Since everything got delayed last year, the next few months are about to get real busy. We Played... Calum martial arts some fools in Sifu, and confirms that he's pretty good at Final Fantasy XIVAfter messing with Apex for the first time in 6 months, Euan does some rhythm action John Woo in Pistol Whip, then pilots a steampunk mech with no manual both in and out of VR with Nauticrawl and A Rogue Escape Timestamps... 3:24 - Sifu22:50 - Sifu Reviews and CritisismThe Verge article we talk about can be found here28:52 - Apex Legends Season 1132:31 - Pistol Whip35:33 - Nauticrawl & A Rogue Escape39:33 - Musical Interlude42:08 - Lost Ark...kinda...46:30 - Calum is good at FFXIV53:26 - Sekiro57:32 - News - Lego Star Wars has a release date, and TT Games sounds like a terrible place to work1:01:57 - News - Ubisoft says that people just don't understand why NFTs are good for them.1:07:43 - News - Team17 announces and then almost immediately retracts their Worms based NFTs1:17:35 - News - Nintendo Directs continue to bring joy to the world, and also Mouthful Mode. Intro Music - There It Is - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Outro Music - Honey Bee - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) News Sting - News Intro - Maximilien (soundbible.com) All Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Glowing Week Point
Pokemon Is Great But Jon Will Never Play It

Glowing Week Point

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 86:02


The boys talk about Pokemon, Destiny, and TT Games' history of horrible abuses you've heard about from other companies.Game Facts: Duck HuntE-mail us at GlowingWeekPointPodcast@Gmail.com!Donate to our Ko-fi here: https://ko-fi.com/glowingweekpointFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glowingweekpoint/Follow Wombat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VideoGameWombatCheck out his website: https://www.videogamewombat.com/Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JontheDOdev

Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast
The Xbox-Activision Aftermath + Gears Of War Collection Leaks ft. Xbox Two

Defining Duke: An Xbox Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 229:40


A little over a week after the industry's biggest news yet and with some time on our side, the dust is beginning to settle on Xbox latest acquisition. With things beginning to marinate, we now have an opportunity to dissect all of the legal hullabaloo that has been circulating. Sony's response, Phil Spencer's "intent" or "desires," and the revival of dead Activision IP are linger in the aftermath of an earth shattering deal. Joining us are Rand Al Thor and Jez Corden of Xbox Two in an Avengers like crossover to sift through it all. It's not just Activision in the cycle anymore! Gears Of War looks to be set to get the 'Master Chief Collection Treatment' next as rumors have cropped up for the long overdue remaster. There's plenty to be excited about, but it doesn't stop there as we also have a plethora of newly announced Respawn Star Wars games. All isn't well in a galaxy far, far away considering that the newly re-revealed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga from TT Games has reportedly suffered from crunch. Oh, and other important things like is an onion sandwich legal or what condiment is Xbox? Ya know, the essentials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around the Monitor
1/28 - Will The Rock Star in a Grand Theft Auto Movie!?

Around the Monitor

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 61:13


We're back with the hottest gaming news! This week's main topics are: Will the Rock star in a grand theft auto movie gta, we weigh in on Xbox buying Activision, and Twitch rolling out a new strategy for streamers to make consistent money.  Show Notes: 00:00 - Intro 2:18 - Trivia: What is the Rotten Tomatoes score of the 2005 DOOM movie? 4:49 - Topics 6:50 - The Rock is going to star in another video game movie, what will it be? https://www.gameinformer.com/gamer-culture/2022/01/25/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-is-working-on-a-video-game-movie-and-itll-be  13:41 - What does Xbox buying Activision mean for company culture there? https://www.polygon.com/22889580/microsoft-activision-blizzard-acquisition-bobby-kotick  20:21 - Activision's Raven Software has 34 workers trying to unionize https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-21/activision-employee-group-forms-union-a-first-in-video-games 27:47 - What does Xbox buying Activision mean for Sony? https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/21/xbox-head-phil-spencer-confirms-intent-to-keep-call-of-duty-on-playstation-after#:~:text=I%20confirmed%20our%20intent%20to,week%20with%20leaders%20at%20Sony.  35:29 - TT Games, makers of the Lego games, has reports of terrible crunch https://www.polygon.com/features/22891555/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-has-led-to-extensive-crunch-at-tt-games 42:27 - Twitch plans to roll out a new program allowing streamers to earn a set salary payout https://www.gamespot.com/articles/twitch-rolls-out-new-way-for-streamers-to-make-money/1100-6499974/ 48:02 - Yakuza's creator officially announced his new studio with Netease https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/yakuza-veterans-confirm-founding-of-nagoshi-studio/ 54:03 - Runescape is getting not one, but two tabletop games ths year! https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/22899249/runescape-tabletop-games-2022 58:02 - The Winner is… 59:46 - Closing and Plugs Check us out on all these platforms: Discord: https://discord.gg/nJF7U7dund Patreon: https://patreon.com/savedatateam Twitch: https://twitch.tv/savedatateam Instagram: https://instagram.com/savedatateam Twitter: https://twitter.com/savedatateam Facebook: https://facebook.com/savedatateam #gamingnews #therockmovie #gtamovie

Back 2 Brick LEGO® Podcast
Bricking News! January 22nd - 28th, 2022

Back 2 Brick LEGO® Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 13:46


Gotta say goodbye to another LEGO experiemental theme.  But, what was LEGO even trying to do with it?  LEGO Star Wars Skywalker Saga and TT Games are getting some flack for their work on the game, or should I say, their overwork on the game.  New Art is coming and minifigures for the month of February!  The news each week always surprises me as it is ever changing!  I hope you continue to enjoy learning about all the LEGO News with your weekly Bricking News!VIDIYO - bye byeStar Wars Skywalker Saga (many reports!)Taxi cab from the pastUVA Engineeringis your kid nervous about an MRI?Lunar New Years buildsBatman ArtSummer of Star WarsNinjago room to sleep inJapanese LEGOLAND minifigsCheck out the new website!  Back2Brick.comSupport the Podcast through Direct.me/back2brickDesigner interviews posted every Monday!Bricking News posted every Friday!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!InstagramCheck my pages out!Back 2 Brick Links!Back 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2022 The LEGO Group.

Offshore Gamescast
RPGolf Legends, Kill It With Fire, TT Games Crunch | Episode 33

Offshore Gamescast

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 97:56


Join Dave and Dylan in Episode 33 of the Offshore Gamescast as they talk about RPGolf Legends, Kill It With Fire, and more games!They also talk about extensive crunch at TT Games, Raven Software QA employees attempting to unionize, Call of Duty's future on PlayStation, and the rest of the breaking news from the week.Thanks for listening!

Jimquisition
Podquisition 370: A Classic Jinkies Scenario

Jimquisition

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 51:01


Just find a damned ledge already. Games we played this week include: Pokémon Legends: Arceus (5:40) Gods Remastered (17:50) Labyrinth Legends (20:30) Pupperazzi (26:30) Dante's Inferno (29:00) Super Star Path (35:45) --- News things talked about in this episode: Raven Studios QA are forming their union Game Workers Alliance, ignored by Activision Blizzard (39:45) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-26-raven-software-union-bid-pushes-on-despite-activision-blizzard-missing-deadline-to-respond Kotick demonstrates typical disrespect to employees in all-hands meeting on Microsoft merger (43:55) https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/01/20/bobby-kotick-activision-blizzard-chat-layoffs/ The next three Call of Duty games reportedly have to come to PlayStation (47:05) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-26-next-three-call-of-duty-games-reportedly-heading-to-playstation-despite-microsoft-acquisition LEGO game developer TT Games reported to have harmful crunch culture (48:00) https://www.polygon.com/features/22891555/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-has-led-to-extensive-crunch-at-tt-games --- Buy official Jimquisition merchandise from the Jimporium at thejimporium.com Find Laura at LauraKBuzz on Twitter, Twitch, YouTube, and Patreon. All her content goes on LauraKBuzz.com, and you can catch Access-Ability on YouTube every Friday. Follow Conrad at ConradZimmerman on Twitter and check out his Patreon (patreon.com/fistshark). You can also peruse his anti-capitalist propaganda at pinfultruth.com.

That News You Care About
Crunch at TT Games (That News You Care About Ep. 90)

That News You Care About

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 42:46


Logan and Trevor discuss the recent report of crunch at the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and how it may impact the game. News Articles: "Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has led to extensive crunch at TT Games," by Jack Yarwood, Polygon https://www.polygon.com/features/22891555/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-has-led-to-extensive-crunch-at-tt-games Follow the Nerds: Logan: @LeftyLoggy Trevor: @TrevorJStarkey That Nerdy Site: @thatnerdysite

Outcast Weekly
Microsoft/Activision-Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, i giochi brutti e il crunch di TT Games (e altro!)

Outcast Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 140:13


Alessandro De Luca e Francesco Tanzillo tornano a parlare dell'acquisizione di Activision-Blizzard da parte di MS e ad analizzarla da diversi punti di vista (03:00). Dopo questa lunga sezione del podcast, passano agli altri argomenti ancora in scaletta. Partendo da un video di Extra Punctuation, parlano della differenza tra giochi brutti e giochi scialbi e dell'importanza dei primi nel contesto del processo creativo (01:25:25). Poi tocca all'annuale sondaggio della GDC e le risposte date dagli intervistati (01:57:00). In chiusura, tocca all'”Angolo della gente dimmerda”, con TT Games e la sua terribile gestione del personale e del crunch (02:10:03). Buon ascolto! Le fonti per i vari argomenti trattati nel podcast. Un'ora e mezza di Microsoft, Activision-Blizzard e Bobby Kotick https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-19-activision-blizzard-staff-react-to-the-microsoft-acquisition-news https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-01-19-unanswered-questions-about-microsofts-activision-blizzard-deal-opinion https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-20-sony-says-it-expects-microsoft-to-ensure-activision-games-are-multiplatform https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-18-xbox-head-says-its-not-our-intent-to-pull-communities-away-from-other-platforms-following-activision-blizzard-deal https://www.polygon.com/22891169/activision-blizzard-bobby-kotick-buy-kotaku-pc-gamer https://www.destructoid.com/raven-software-qa-strike-ends-news/ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2022-01-25-raven-software-announces-structural-changes I brutti giochi sono meglio di quelli scialbi https://www.escapistmagazine.com/bad-games-are-better-than-bland-games-extra-punctuation/ GDC 2022 State of the Industry Survey https://reg.gdconf.com/state-of-game-industry-2022?kcode=SOTIPR TT Games fa schifo al cazzo https://www.polygon.com/features/22891555/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-has-led-to-extensive-crunch-at-tt-games

Nintendo Cartridge Society
Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard (News from 1/25/22)

Nintendo Cartridge Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 60:25


Is it mere coincidence Microsoft announced their blockbuster acquisition of Activision Blizzard the same week Banjo-Kazooie released on Nintendo Switch? Patrick and Mark think not. Plus, Pokemon has its best year since 2000, crunch at TT Games, and more. The guys also talk about: Tetris 99 Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Kingdom Hearts The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Nintendo Switch Online

News to Reviews
Tour Of Duty (MICROSOFT TO AQUIRE ACTIVISION/BLIZZARD, TT Games Crunching Employees, Horizon Forbidden West Leaks Online, Far Cry 6, Middle Earth: Shadow Of War, Hyperkin RetroN SQ HD, Jak and Daxter)

News to Reviews

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 123:41


News to Reviews is a video game news and impressions podcast. Each week Zac and Lachy sit down to discuss the most interesting stories in gaming and impressions on the latest games. Forget your troubles listening to a couple of friends (and an awesome guest) talking about what they love most! New episode every Monday or Tuesday. ***This week special guest Aaron*** News: Microsoft acquires Activision/Blizzard- 12:42 TT Games employees crunching- 45:30 Somebody's Leaking: Horizon Forbidden West leaked online- 51:40 Impressions: Assassins Creed 3 Remastered- 1:03:27 Far Cry 6 Platinum- 1:12:40 Middle Earth: Shadow of War- 1:16:05 Hyperkin RetroN SQ HD- 1:29:35 Jak and Daxter and Jak 2: Renegade- 1:38:10 Questions and Feedback: newstoreviewspodcast@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/NewstoReviews https://twitter.com/news2reviews https://www.instagram.com/newstoreviews/ Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z8SbxvJ1tbq37XSrJKFb4tynNaFUbjA3/view?usp=sharing © 2020 News to Reviews Sound from http://soundbible.com/ “News Intro” by Maximilien (http://soundbible.com/) License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/legalcode) Sounds from https://freesound.org/ “Kadel 3” by ERH (https://freesound.org/people/ERH/) License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/legalcode) Sound from http://soundbible.com/ “Water Drops Sound” by Daniel Simion (http://soundbible.com/) License: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au/legalcode) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/newstoreviews/message

Virtual Economy
Episode 115: LEGO of Your Crunch Culture (News Show)

Virtual Economy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 98:02


TT Games, the studio behind the LEGO games, has a deep history of crunch and bad management according to a Polygon report. Also, the latest on Activision Blizzard, unionization at Raven, dispelling the myth of BioWare Magic, NPD for December and 2021, and a look at this year's State of the Industry report. You can watch the streamed VOD of this episode at Twitch.tv/VirtualEconomy and support our growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:01:33] - NPD for December 2021 and Full Year 2021 [00:28:22] - Investment Interlude [00:35:04] - Quick Hits [00:43:55] - Labor Report [01:17:04] - State of the Industry Report for 2022 SOURCES Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) on Twitter re NPD for December 2021 and full-year 2021 Activision Blizzard SEC Filing - FAQ for Employees PUTTING OUR TEAMS AND PLAYERS AT THE FOREFRONT OF EVERYTHING WE DO Activision Blizzard employees at Raven Software ask management to recognize new union | Washington Post Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has led to extensive crunch at TT Games | Polygon Old Game Dev Advice (Mark Darrah) | YouTube INVESTMENT INTERLUDE Spyke Games Raises Record-Breaking $55 Million Seed Round For Social Mobile Games from World's Leading Gaming VC Griffin Gaming Partners Mythical Games Acquires Metaverse Streaming Platform Polystream NDREAMS STUDIO ELEVATION ANNOUNCEMENT Bit Reactor, LLC. Founded by Industry Veterans to Take Turn-Based Tactics Games to Next Level

Gamereactor TV - Germany
GRTV News - TT Games developers reportedly forced to crunch on Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Gamereactor TV - Germany

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 6:40


Gamereactor TV - English
GRTV News - TT Games developers reportedly forced to crunch on Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Gamereactor TV - English

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 6:40


LEGO® Bits N’ Bricks
Holy Game Development, LEGO Batman

LEGO® Bits N’ Bricks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 42:58


LEGO Batman wasn't just one of the LEGO Group's most popular video games and most visited topics, he also arguably had one of the biggest impacts on TT Games' long history of brickified game making.

Long Live Play
Ep 13 - How to Share Games Digitally

Long Live Play

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 54:29


In the ill-omened thirteenth episode of the Long Live Play horror show, hosts Khayl Adam and Govinda Whitehurst are playing the same old games, and having a great time, thank you very much.We get a release date for Horizon: Forbidden West, TT Games founder Jon Burton has called Insomniac Games developers a pack of liars, Crusader Kings 3 is coming to consoles and the next PlayStation Plus lineup has predictably leaked.Our heroes cover all the news (that they care about) and discuss in-depth the games they are playing (Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Ghost of Tsushima, FFX).You can follow Long Live Play on Twitter and Instagram for more witticisms and industry insights, or check out some live content over on Twitch.If you are reading this, and you haven't already, why not leave us a review?

Split-Chicken
Split-Chicken S04E08 - China não quer menores a jogar videojogos | Meta da Costa da Caparica fechou!

Split-Chicken

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 176:56


Finalmente temos um Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/splitchicken - Primeiro passatempo a decorrer! Os temas Furacão Ida PS5 mais leve China proíbe menores de 18 anos a jogar online mais que 3 horas por semana Beef entre a TT Games e a Insomnniac Salão de jogos da Costa da Caprica Meta fechou portas Dois jogos da Netflix para android Jake Paul ganhou mais luta de boxe Detalhes de the Elden Ring Favoritos da Gamescom Manifest salvo pela netflix Mensagens dos ouvintes: Sir Becas Recomendações Jogos Psychonauts 2 Final fantasy 14 Rider republic beta Aliens Fire team elite The Night is Grey Coromon Gigapocalypse SkateBIRD Tetris Beat wurdweb SSG3+ Séries What if - episode 3 OVNIs projetos não confidenciais The Witcher nightmare of the Wolf Remanescence Mr. Mayor Livros Board games Música Leprous - Aphelion Participa no próximo Podcast! Para isso deverás aceder a este link e deixares a tua mensagens de áudio. Canais do Rubber Chicken Website | YouTube | Twitter | Twitch | Facebook | Canais do Split-Screen YouTube | Twitch | Twitter | Discord | Instagram | Facebook | Canais alternativos para seguires o Podcast Anchor | Google Podcasts | Apple itunes | Spotify | Breaker | RadioPublic | Overcast Créditos Jingles e artes: Jan Neves

Back 2 Brick LEGO® Podcast
Bricking News! July 31st - August 6th, 2021

Back 2 Brick LEGO® Podcast

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 13:58


Back from the Brickfair in Virginia I'm pumped to catch up on the LEGO News!  I got to meet a ton of cool fans and learn about all their builds!  (Might hear some of them as designers interviews!).  This week we got a ton of new sets on August 1st and I know some people's bank accounts too a HIT!  But I'd say well worth it.  Check out the latest episode of the Bricking News and hear what else you missed this past week!Working bicycle!Advent calendarsStar Wars Terrifying talesUCS Republic GunshipAugust 1st releasesWorking LEGO Space computer. YOUTUBE LINKAmelia Earhart on LEGO VIPLargest Star War MOC EVER!Chinese New Year sets retired?VIP add on packLord of the Rings 2022Creator Fiat recolored?TT Games hiring for LEGO GameBricklink take 2LEGO HQHarry Potter 20th AnniversaryDesigner interviews posted every Monday!Bricking News posted every Friday!Have a question? Want to be a guest? Send me a message!InstagramCheck my pages out!Back 2 Brick Links!Back 2 Brick Podcast is not an affiliate nor endorsed by the LEGO Group.LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Minifigure, and the Brick and Knob configurations are trademarks of the LEGO Group of Companies. ©2020 The LEGO Group.

The Training Stage
Episode 101 - Nintendo Switch (IDC Model)

The Training Stage

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 99:38


The monkey's paw curls as Nintendo announces the Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) for release later this year. It has a new OLED screen and some nifty new features for an extra $50, though lacks any new internal components or performance enhancements. What do we think? And what happened with all those insider scoops about a 4K Switch? We also discuss the recent PlayStation State of Play broadcast, the delay of Ghostwire: Tokyo, and Atlus' plans for celebrating the 25th anniversary of Persona. Follow us on Twitter: @TTStageMusic by Rukunetsu and used with permission.TIMESTAMPS02:38 - Favorite school lunches?14:20 - [John] Dicey Dungeons, reading manga, and more.32:19 - [Tyler] Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart, Luigi's Mansion (3DS).40:15 - Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) announced; no new chipset upgrade from the current models. 51:41 - PlayStation State of Play - July 2021 (Moss Book II, Sifu, Jett: The Far Shore, Death Stranding, Deathloop, and more). 1:14:50 - Ghostwire: Tokyo delayed into early 2022.1:15:54 - Ubisoft announces the future of the Assassin's Creed franchise, codenamed “Infinity.”1:22:03 - Lost Judgement may be the last game in the series, due to a dispute between Sega and Takuya Kimura's talent agency.1:23:40 - Xbox heads Phil Spencer and Matt Booty reassure players that narrative-driven, non-live-service titles are still being developed within Xbox Game Studios.1:24:49 - Atlus teases seven new Persona announcements to celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary, starting this Fall.1:28:06 - Warner Bros. Games denies rumors that they are selling NetherRealm Studios and TT Games.1:28:38 - DICE LA officially rebranded as Ripple Effect. 1:29:21 - Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl announced, a new "platform fighting game" featuring Nicktoons characters.

Nerdy Legion Podcast Network
COMIC TALK TODAY: COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR JULY, 14TH 2021 | STRAIGHTENING OUT BLACK WIDOW AND HARLEY QUINN

Nerdy Legion Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 108:56


 It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Black Widow numbers are in... and they are a little misleading. Margot Robbie makes a Harley Quinn announcement that is ALSO misleading. Mike Flanagan is bringing us more horror awesomeness on Netflix.All that and MORE!! Catch up on all the nerdy headlines in TV and Movies, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  TV/StreamingFollow-ups/CorrectionsTiger King - The Nicolas Cage series has been cancelled at Amazon.https://variety.com/2021/film/news/nicolas-cage-joe-exotic-amazon-series-1235019225/ TrailersWitcher S02 - https://youtu.be/2aMVzFlApa0  Dec 17thSamsung TV PlusWhat was once exclusive to Samsung devices is now available through a webpage. The streaming service is free (ad-supported) and actually rolled out a couple months ago under the radar.https://www.protocol.com/samsung-tv-plus-web-chromecast Something is Killing the ChildrenMike Flanagan's next series.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/doctor-sleep-filmmakers-trevor-macy-mike-flanagan-adapting-boom-studios-something-is-killing-the-children-comic-netflix-exclusive-1234979681/ MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsBlack Widow - $60 million of the $80 million from opening weekend is from streaming…Star Trek - Next movie now has a director, Matt Shakman, and a script by Lindsey Beer and Geneva Robertson-Dworet. https://deadline.com/2021/07/star-trek-film-director-wandavision-matt-shakman-1234792438/ TrailersFree Guy - https://youtu.be/g7q60i_Lh_E Just watch it!!Evil DeadReturning to theaters Oct 7th for the 40 year anniversary. Tickets on sale at www.fathomevents.com as of Aug 13.Blue's CluesGetting a theatrical release to commemorate 25 years of the show.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/blues-clues-movie-announced-nickelodeon/ Wheel of time3-movie series is now in the works from iwot productions and Radar Pictures. Zack Stentz to write the script for the first movie, which will be based in the Age of Legends, a millennia before the events of the first book.https://deadline.com/2021/07/wheel-of-time-film-adaptation-in-the-works-with-thor-scribe-zack-stentz-1234791590/ Rumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsNetherRealm Studios - WB squashed the rumor that they and TT Games were up for sale after the Discovery merger. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/wb-games-response-netherrealm-tt-games-sale-rumors/ Harley Quinn - Margot Robbie TAKING A BREAK… NOT quitting. Telling EW “It was kind of back-to-back filming Birds... and filming this, so I was kind of like, oof, I need a break from Harley because she's exhausting," the actress told EW in June. "I don't know when we're next going to see her. I'm just as intrigued as everyone else is."GTA VIMap leaked?Gran Turismo 7Beta info leaked? Playstation website had a bit of a snafu and seems to have implied that a limited Beta will be released for the PS5 exclusive game in the near future.Matrix 4Yahya Abdul-Mateen II WILL be young Morpheus in the movie.LutherIdris Elba and co. coming to Netflix for a movie?Spider-ManAnimated series coming to Disney+?You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

General Feed
Week In Nerdom 7 - 14

General Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 50:01


Shout-Out Sylence3518 Thomas Leroy *new* Music Follow-ups/Corrections New Videos Volbeat - https://youtu.be/4nB7AfmEy3U “Wait a Minute My Girl” Will be on the next record which is still in the works. Billie Eilish - https://youtu.be/OORBa32WFcM “NDA” from the “Happier Than Ever” album out July 30th. Tours Ice Nine Kills - With Bad Omens, Currents, and Fame on Fire. Starting Nov 10 in Jacksonville NC through Dec. 5 in Portland Maine.https://soundrink.com/#/tour/ice-nine-kills Light the Torch - with Motionless in White, Silent Planet, and Dying Wish. Starting Sept 5 in Pryor, OK through Sept 25 in GA. https://www.motionlessinwhite.net/tour/ LoG, Megadeth, Hatebreed - and Trivium. Starts Aug 11 in Austin TX through Oct 2 Quebec. https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ9171G97/megadeth-events Gaming/Tech Follow-ups/Corrections Halo: Infinite - Will be getting a ping(mark) system. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/halo-infinite-xbox-one-series-x-pc-mark-system/ ALSO Make sure your Halo Insider account is up to date (or exists) if you want the chance to take part in the Beta for multiplayer coming out soonish. https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us Comic Books/Books Follow-ups/Corrections Batman: the Long Halloween New special one shot from Loeb and Sale to commemorate 25 years AND the release of the 2 part movie. Release date Oct 12 for 7.99 TV/Streaming Follow-ups/Corrections Tiger King - The Nicolas Cage series has been cancelled at Amazon.https://variety.com/2021/film/news/nicolas-cage-joe-exotic-amazon-series-1235019225/ Trailers Witcher S02 - https://youtu.be/2aMVzFlApa0 Dec 17th Samsung TV Plus What was once exclusive to Samsung devices is now available through a webpage. The streaming service is free (ad-supported) and actually rolled out a couple months ago under the radar. https://www.protocol.com/samsung-tv-plus-web-chromecast Something is Killing the Children Mike Flanagan's next series. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/doctor-sleep-filmmakers-trevor-macy-mike-flanagan-adapting-boom-studios-something-is-killing-the-children-comic-netflix-exclusive-1234979681/ Movies Follow-ups/Corrections Black Widow - $60 million of the $80 million from opening weekend is from streaming… Star Trek - Next movie now has a director, Matt Shakman, and a script by Lindsey Beer and Geneva Robertson-Dworet. https://deadline.com/2021/07/star-trek-film-director-wandavision-matt-shakman-1234792438/ Trailers Free Guy - https://youtu.be/g7q60i_Lh_E Just watch it!! Evil Dead Returning to theaters Oct 7th for the 40 year anniversary. Tickets on sale at www.fathomevents.com as of Aug 13. Blue's Clues Getting a theatrical release to commemorate 25 years of the show. https://comicbook.com/movies/news/blues-clues-movie-announced-nickelodeon/ Wheel of time 3-movie series is now in the works from iwot productions and Radar Pictures. Zack Stentz to write the script for the first movie, which will be based in the Age of Legends, a millennia before the events of the first book. https://deadline.com/2021/07/wheel-of-time-film-adaptation-in-the-works-with-thor-scribe-zack-stentz-1234791590/ Rumor Mill Confirmations/Refutations NetherRealm Studios - WB squashed the rumor that they and TT Games were up for sale after the Discovery merger. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/wb-games-response-netherrealm-tt-games-sale-rumors/ Harley Quinn - Margot Robbie TAKING A BREAK… NOT quitting. GTA VI Map leaked? Gran Turismo 7 Beta info leaked? Playstation website had a bit of a snafu and seems to have implied that a limited Beta will be released for the PS5 exclusive game in the near future. Matrix 4 Yahya Abdul-Mateen II WILL be young Morpheus in the movie. Luther Idris Elba and co. coming to Netflix for a movie? Spider-Man Animated series coming to Disney+?

Comic Talk Today
COMIC TALK TODAY COMIC TALK HEADLINES FOR JULY, 14TH 2021 | Straightening out Black Widow and Harley Quinn

Comic Talk Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 108:56


 It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Black Widow numbers are in... and they are a little misleading. Margot Robbie makes a Harley Quinn announcement that is ALSO misleading. Mike Flanagan is bringing us more horror awesomeness on Netflix.All that and MORE!! Catch up on all the nerdy headlines in TV and Movies, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content.  TV/StreamingFollow-ups/CorrectionsTiger King - The Nicolas Cage series has been cancelled at Amazon.https://variety.com/2021/film/news/nicolas-cage-joe-exotic-amazon-series-1235019225/ TrailersWitcher S02 - https://youtu.be/2aMVzFlApa0  Dec 17thSamsung TV PlusWhat was once exclusive to Samsung devices is now available through a webpage. The streaming service is free (ad-supported) and actually rolled out a couple months ago under the radar.https://www.protocol.com/samsung-tv-plus-web-chromecast Something is Killing the ChildrenMike Flanagan's next series.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/doctor-sleep-filmmakers-trevor-macy-mike-flanagan-adapting-boom-studios-something-is-killing-the-children-comic-netflix-exclusive-1234979681/ MoviesFollow-ups/CorrectionsBlack Widow - $60 million of the $80 million from opening weekend is from streaming…Star Trek - Next movie now has a director, Matt Shakman, and a script by Lindsey Beer and Geneva Robertson-Dworet. https://deadline.com/2021/07/star-trek-film-director-wandavision-matt-shakman-1234792438/ TrailersFree Guy - https://youtu.be/g7q60i_Lh_E Just watch it!!Evil DeadReturning to theaters Oct 7th for the 40 year anniversary. Tickets on sale at www.fathomevents.com as of Aug 13.Blue's CluesGetting a theatrical release to commemorate 25 years of the show.https://comicbook.com/movies/news/blues-clues-movie-announced-nickelodeon/ Wheel of time3-movie series is now in the works from iwot productions and Radar Pictures. Zack Stentz to write the script for the first movie, which will be based in the Age of Legends, a millennia before the events of the first book.https://deadline.com/2021/07/wheel-of-time-film-adaptation-in-the-works-with-thor-scribe-zack-stentz-1234791590/ Rumor MillConfirmations/RefutationsNetherRealm Studios - WB squashed the rumor that they and TT Games were up for sale after the Discovery merger. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/wb-games-response-netherrealm-tt-games-sale-rumors/ Harley Quinn - Margot Robbie TAKING A BREAK… NOT quitting. Telling EW “It was kind of back-to-back filming Birds... and filming this, so I was kind of like, oof, I need a break from Harley because she's exhausting," the actress told EW in June. "I don't know when we're next going to see her. I'm just as intrigued as everyone else is."GTA VIMap leaked?Gran Turismo 7Beta info leaked? Playstation website had a bit of a snafu and seems to have implied that a limited Beta will be released for the PS5 exclusive game in the near future.Matrix 4Yahya Abdul-Mateen II WILL be young Morpheus in the movie.LutherIdris Elba and co. coming to Netflix for a movie?Spider-ManAnimated series coming to Disney+?You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

Double Barrel Gaming
BREAKING: Nether Realm Joining Xbox Game Studios 1st Party Talk Heats Up AGAIN, Could THIS happen?

Double Barrel Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 138:40


TIME STAMP Information: 00:00 Panel Intros 05:00 BREAKING NEWS: Xbox Series X Server Blades being used for Xbox Cloud Gaming!! THIS put BOTH Nintendo and Sony behind the 8-Ball!! Did Microsoft just find a way to reach the 3-Billion Gamers?? Will Mortal Kombat's Nether Realm Studios be joining Xbox Game Studios in 2021?? NEW Info say "Possibly"! With EA buying Playdemic, its only a matter of time before AT&T sells off more of its assets. TT Games and Nether Realm ARE ON THE TABLE! Find out how we know this! 2:10:00 Panel Outros & Special Message To The Community --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-ravitch/support

The Nerd Stash Show
What's the Future of WB Games Looking Like? | The Nerd Stash Show #65

The Nerd Stash Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 92:52


Hello, and welcome back to another new episode of The Nerd Stash Show! It seems like just a few months ago we were discussing the possible sale of WB Games Interactive, but after parent company AT&T took those teams off the market, it seemed like the end. That is until this week when the company announced they're spinning off and selling WarnerMedia to Discovery. Now, the deal is more focused on the TV/movie side of the business, but after some speculation, we've gotten confirmation about the games business moving around. How? We aren't sure, but let's speculate who could buy studios such as NetherRealm, Rocksteady, and TT Games! In other news, Starfield is reportedly Xbox and PC exclusive, might star Tom Cruise, and is rumored to maybe (not) release in 2021 (but also might not be, who knows with these rumors). And before we get into all of that, we talk about Taylor's experience with Mass Effect: Legendary Edition and somehow Gabe playing a train simulator game ties in with the WWE. You don't want to miss this! Timestamps - What Are We Playing? - 3:45 Quick Hits - 33:10 Grand Theft Auto V PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Release Date Announced The Future of Rocksteady, NetherRealm, WB Montreal, and Other Game Studios After the WarnerMedia/Discovery Merger - 40:15 Starfield Confirmed as an Xbox/PC Exclusive....? - 1:08:20 Finally, If you like what you hear, don't forget to follow us on Twitter @NerdStashShow and join our NEW Discord. We can't wait to hear from you! Don't forget to subscribe to your favorite podcasting services of your choice and leave a rating and comment. We'd appreciate it, and it helps us immensely.  --- Follow The Nerd Stash for all your nerdy news! --- Social Links: Twitter || YouTube || Instagram || Website

Double Barrel Gaming
BREAKING NEWS Could AT&T Sell Its Developers To Microsoft? Starfield CONFIRMED Exclusive For Xbox!

Double Barrel Gaming

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 124:25


TIME STAMP Information: 00:00 Panel Intros 05:00 With ALL of the INCREDIBLE News coming from the AT&T/Discovery Channel dealing from today, the interwebs have been "Buzzing" with the possibility of Microsoft swooping in to add WB Games Montreal, TT Games, Rocksteady and Nether Realm Studios to the already STACKED Xbox Game Studios division. Will it happen? 55:00 ALL of the Bethesda Starfield talk YOU could want and THEN SOME! 60+ Minutes of EVERYTHING we "Think We Know"! 2:07:00 Panel & Guest Outros with a Special Community Message! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-ravitch/support

LEGO® Bits N’ Bricks
May the Fourth Be With You

LEGO® Bits N’ Bricks

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 62:13


From brickifying emotional movie death scenes to the creation of the LEGO® Star Wars™ Pooper Trooper, Lucasfilm Games doesn't just hand over its beloved properties, it also makes sure they're handled properly. In this special May the 4th episode, we chat with two of the many Lucasfilm Games folks responsible for ensuring the sanctity of the Lucas creations while still allowing for TT Games' beloved sense of humor.

The Earle Fam Podcast
Episode 6: LEGO Star Wars Skywalker Saga delayed again, LEGO Space VIP kerfuffle, and an international lego heist!

The Earle Fam Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 33:07


We are not associated with The Lego Group and are just fans.Would you believe it if I told you that an international LEGO heist operation? You better believe it! TT Games postpones LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga once again, and more! CHECK OUT OUR MERCH! CLICK HERE Get yourself a light kit here: https://gameofbricks.eu/r?id=ipi8ugJust a reminder we are giving away a HUGE Lego Harry Potter HOGWARTS CASTLE! In order to be entered to win just follow us on TikTok at https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeMGtVQT/and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/earlefambuilds/ and lastly on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnAgtEyHWXT9d_XTFsjY7SwDon't forget to subscribe, and if you liked today's episode please leave a 5-star rating and review.If you love the content we produce and want to support the channel our tip jar is held through venmo @morgen-earle.Want to get some MERCH? CLICK HERE Support the show (HTTPS://buymeacoffee.com/Earlefambuilds/)

LEGO® Bits N’ Bricks

In this episode of Bits N' Bricks, journalist Brian Crecente and documentarian Ethan Vincent speak with the founders of TT Games about the formative years for the studio, the creation of its popular LEGO® Star Wars™ games, and what's to come for the group.

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast
Should PlayStation Buy WB Games l Ubisoft Forward Predictions l Is 70$ For Games too Expensive?

The Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 90:53


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 ****** This week on the Trophy Room A PlayStation Podcast, hosts Joseph and Kyle, talk about Microsoft possible acquisition of WB Games interactive studios, Rocksteady with the Batman license, Nether Realm with Mortal Kombat, TT Games with the Lego Licenses, Monolith, and Avalanche Studios; why isn't Sony entering the bidding war for some of these studios? Ubisoft Forward, Ubi's new showcase reveal next gen assassins creed, watchdogs, Beyond Good and Evil 2, and more. Is Take Two's  2k21 new next gen 70 dollar price tag to expensive? Will it price people out of next gen hardware both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Lockhart series s and more!

Patched
Patched #133 - The WB Games Fire Sale

Patched

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 38:35


WB Games is up for sale, so in the vein of THQ, Paul, Matto and Damo are conducting a WB Games Fire Sale. Rocksteady, Monolith, TT Games, NeatherRealm, where do they all go if this is the path AT&T goes on? Follow the team on Twitter: Paul Damo Matto Please visit www.player2.net.au for more awesome content, subscribe to the youtube channel and consider becoming a Player2 patron, www.patreon.com/player2au Find out more at https://patched.pinecast.co This 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 Patched.

Xbox Expansion Pass
Xbox Expansion Pass - Episode 36: Playstation 5 Revealed, Batman Studios for Sale, and Star Wars Squadrons Leaked

Xbox Expansion Pass

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 38:55


In episode 36 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we examine how the reveal of Sony's Playstation 5 was received by the gaming industry and what Microsoft must do to respond in their July Xbox Series X showcase. A new Star Wars game has leaked onto the Xbox store and paved the way for the announcement of Star Wars: Squadrons. AT&T is reportedly shopping WB Interactive which could spell changes in ownership for TT Games, Rocksteady, and NetherRealm.  The final minutes of the episode include a single player review of Disintegration from V1 Interactive with multiplayer impressions set for next episode. Enjoy! The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry. Twitter: InsipidGhostMixer.com/InsipidGhostContact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

The Finger Guns Podcast
Steve Thornton is here! | #TheSnyderCut Lives! | Mortal Kombat 11 Aftermath Woes

The Finger Guns Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 117:48


This week on The Finger Guns Podcast the ENTIRE team is here as Rossko, Greg, Sean, Paul and Toby get our heads down with the weeks biggest gaming/nerd culture news and not only that, we have a guest! Joining us is Sperasoft's Steve Thornton who jumps on to talk his previous live at TT Games, his thoughts on Unreal Engine 5 along with his love for the design aesthetics in Doom Eternal and Sekiro, as well as lockdown living in St. Petersburg. We have an extended, fascinating chat with Steve which is well worth diving into. Our Trivia Challenge returns with Sean challenging us with a 3D Platformer quiz, can Toby get a point on the board after last weeks disastrous debut showing? Well, you'll have to listen I suppose. We also talk the obscene asking price of every little piece of Mortal Kombat 11 Kontent (heh) with Greg delivering a passionate retort to NetherRealms business practices. Are they treating the early adopters fairly? Should we really be paying over £100 for every piece of content? We discuss. Finally, well it's The Snyder Cut isn't it. It's actually real and our resident DC fanboy Paul has some thoughts on what it all could mean. Once, y'kno, once it's explained to him what on earth is going on because it's never quite a planet he's ever present upon. What other works of creative endeavour do we want sliced up and remade? It's a fun discusssion. There's a lot to love in this weeks bumper episode, along with thoughts on Maneater, Saints Row The Third Remastered, Forza Street, Rossko's further impressions of Google Stadia and more. RELEASE THE REAL DEXTER ENDING. Follow Steve on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/_SteveThornton  | Theme Music – Don't Feel (So Low) – Mid-Air Machine. | Indie Corner Jingle written and produced by Sarah Finney | Podcast Edited and Produced by Ross Keniston | Published by Podbean. Team: @FNGRGNS / Rossko – @RosskoKeniston / Paul – @ThePaulCollett / Greg – @GregatonBomb / Sean – @Omac_Brother / Facebook: FingerGunsUK / Twitch: twitch.tv/fingergunsdotnet / The Official Finger Guns Discord Discord: Join here! If you enjoyed this podcast or any of our content, please consider supporting our Patreon > http://www.patreon.com/fingerguns.

PS I Love You XOXO: PlayStation Podcast by Kinda Funny
PlayStation's Next First Party Move - PS I Love You XOXO Ep. 13

PS I Love You XOXO: PlayStation Podcast by Kinda Funny

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 123:50


Greg and Blessing debate if Sony needs another first party studio, what's going on with PlayStation upper-management, and if Uncharted 4's final boss fight is good! Time Stamps - 00:03:00 - Housekeeping This Week’s X’s and O’s 00:06:25 - What big moves should Sony make for first party? 00:38:26 - Michael Denny Leaves PlayStation, Heads to TT Games, Seth Barton @ MCV 00:56:00 - Sony Speaks Out Regarding Covid-19 - Derek Strickland @ Tweaktown 01:09:55 - Quick Hits 01:16:30 - Whatcha Playin? - Blessing 01:28:12 - Whatcha Playin? - Greg 01:35:30 - One Hundred and Four PSN Games Reader Mail 01:47:00 - Is it ok to add new mechanics on the last boss fight -Jordan Deeb 01:56:10 - PSN Profile of the Week - Kevin Garaventa (PSN - ToasterBunny

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast
PS5, Xbox Series X Aren't Delayed - Kinda Funny Games Daily 03.27.20

Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 67:04


Greg and Bless talk about Sony and Microsoft saying PS5 and Xbox Series X aren't delayed, GameStop closing 300 stores, and more! Time Stamps - 00:04:40 - Housekeeping Animal Crossing: Kinda Funny Cribs Edition is on youtube.com/kindafunnygames Mohammed Mohammed, Justin Toft, Das Bear Jew, Black Jack, Jarrett Brown The Roper Report - 00:06:50 - NEXT GEN ISN’T DELAYED 00:20:59 - - Best Friends Q 00:27:50 - Bungie Loves Stadia in the time of COVID 00:31:52 - Games Done Quick Takes on COVID 00:35:42 - GameStop Set to Close 300 More Stores this Year 00:39:30 - Why do people want to see GameStop fail? - Best Friends Q:Frankfurtter 00:49:17 - Warface Hits a Million Players on Switch 00:52:00 - Michael Denny Leaves PlayStation, Heads to TT Games, Haydn Taylor @ GIB 00:56:10 - QUIP 00:5730: - ExpressVPN 00:59:00 - Out today 01:02:20 - Squad Up: dcash14 01:03:55 - You‘re Wrong Next Week’s Hosts: MONDAY: Greg and Andrea TUESDAY: Greg and Imran WEDNESDAY: Greg and Gary Whitta THURSDAY: Blessing and Tim FRIDAY: Greg and Blessing

NutriMedical Report
NutriMedical Report Show Thursday Nov 14th 2019 – Hour Two – Gary Richard Arnold, RINO Trump Enemies, Foolish Scam of Ukraine-A-Gate, Adam Shiff(tt) Games, Nancy Pe-Lousy, Demon-Rats

NutriMedical Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 53:50


Gary Richard Arnold, RINO Trump Enemies, Foolish Scam of Ukraine-A-Gate, Adam Shiff(tt) Games, Nancy Pe-Lousy, Demon-Rats Self Demolition Plans for 2020 and Beyond, Dr Bill Deagle MD AAEM ACAM A4M, NutriMedical Report Show, www.NutriMedical.com, www.ClayandIRON.com, www.Deagle-Network.com,https://www.nutrimedical.com/product-category/epigenetic-song-of-dna-therapy/,00:00 For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

M2 Gaming Canada
Test/Review LEGO Marvel Collection - PS4, Xbox One [FR]

M2 Gaming Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 7:37


Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, le groupe LEGO et Marvel Entertainment ont annoncé aujourd’hui la LEGO Marvel Collection, réunissant les jeux vidéo les plus vendus, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 et LEGO Marvel’s Avengers. Cette aventure colossale de Marvel comprend également tous les packs DLC précédemment publiés pour les jeux, y compris les personnages de "Black Panther" et "Avengers: Infinity War" pour LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 inspirés des films à succès de Marvel Studios.Bon visionnement!► Merci à WB Games qui nous a gratuitement offert le jeu afin d'en faire la critique et qui par conséquent, nous a autorisé à diffuser le contenu du jeu dans notre critique. --------------Pour nous suivre sur nos autres plateformes: ► Site web officiel: http://m2gaming.ca/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/m2gaming/ ► Twitter: @M2Gaming ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/m2gamingcanada M2 Gaming supporte les boissons énergétiques FOKUS pour gamers! Vous pouvez en faire l'achat ici: ► http://fokus.gg?ref=58

Backlog_lepod
Backlog Episode 13 - Lego ! Assemblage !

Backlog_lepod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 134:12


Ce mois-ci, Fonz & Winston laissent trainer leurs briques partout. Sortez les notices de montage et en avant pour le monde de Lego où tout est super génial ! Dans ce Lego ! Assemblage !, nous allons donc vous parler de trois titres Lego estampillés TT Games. Le reptilien Lego Jurassic World (2015), l'actioner pur jus Lego City Undercover (2013) et le surgonflé/surgonflant Lego Dimensions (2015). Pour les survivants, nous enchainerons sur la Petite cartouche Nuclear Throne. Et bien entendu l'édi-tard de Fonz, sur un sujet d'actualité (un peu en mode YOLO les p'tits oiseaux ce mois-ci). Bonne écoute ! Time code : On ne parlera pas de (1 min 38 sec) L'instant Speakerine (10 min 37 sec) Lego Jurassic World (11 min 53 sec) Lego City Undercover (41 min 45 sec) Lego Dimensions (1h 12 min 53 sec) Petite Cartouche (1 h 34 min 45 sec) Edi-Tard (1 h 46 min 49 sec)

Backlog_lepod
Backlog Episode 13 - Lego ! Assemblage ! [Jurrassic World/ City Undercover/ Dimensions]

Backlog_lepod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 134:12


Ce mois-ci, Fonz & Winston laissent trainer leurs briques partout. Sortez les notices de montage et en avant pour le monde de Lego où tout est super génial ! Dans ce Lego ! Assemblage !, nous allons donc vous parler de trois titres Lego estampillés TT Games. Le reptilien Lego Jurassic World (2015), l'actioner pur jus Lego City Undercover (2013) et le surgonflé/surgonflant Lego Dimensions (2015). Pour les survivants, nous enchainerons sur la Petite cartouche Nuclear Throne. Et bien entendu l'édi-tard de Fonz, sur un sujet d'actualité (un peu en mode YOLO les p'tits oiseaux ce mois-ci). Bonne écoute ! Time code : On ne parlera pas de (1 min 38 sec) L'instant Speakerine (10 min 37 sec) Lego Jurassic World (11 min 53 sec) Lego City Undercover (41 min 45 sec) Lego Dimensions (1h 12 min 53 sec) Petite Cartouche (1 h 34 min 45 sec) Edi-Tard (1 h 46 min 49 sec)

Backlog_lepod
Backlog Episode 13 - Lego ! Assemblage !

Backlog_lepod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 134:12


Ce mois-ci, Fonz & Winston laissent trainer leurs briques partout. Sortez les notices de montage et en avant pour le monde de Lego où tout est super génial ! Dans ce Lego ! Assemblage !, nous allons donc vous parler de trois titres Lego estampillés TT Games. Le reptilien Lego Jurassic World (2015), l'actioner pur jus Lego City Undercover (2013) et le surgonflé/surgonflant Lego Dimensions (2015). Pour les survivants, nous enchainerons sur la Petite cartouche Nuclear Throne. Et bien entendu l'édi-tard de Fonz, sur un sujet d'actualité (un peu en mode YOLO les p'tits oiseaux ce mois-ci). Bonne écoute ! Time code : On ne parlera pas de (1 min 38 sec) L'instant Speakerine (10 min 37 sec) Lego Jurassic World (11 min 53 sec) Lego City Undercover (41 min 45 sec) Lego Dimensions (1h 12 min 53 sec) Petite Cartouche (1 h 34 min 45 sec) Edi-Tard (1 h 46 min 49 sec)

Backlog_lepod
Backlog Episode 13 - Lego ! Assemblage !

Backlog_lepod

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2018 134:12


Ce mois-ci, Fonz & Winston laissent trainer leurs briques partout. Sortez les notices de montage et en avant pour le monde de Lego où tout est super génial ! Dans ce Lego ! Assemblage !, nous allons donc vous parler de trois titres Lego estampillés TT Games. Le reptilien Lego Jurassic World (2015), l'actioner pur jus Lego City Undercover (2013) et le surgonflé/surgonflant Lego Dimensions (2015). Pour les survivants, nous enchainerons sur la Petite cartouche Nuclear Throne. Et bien entendu l'édi-tard de Fonz, sur un sujet d'actualité (un peu en mode YOLO les p'tits oiseaux ce mois-ci). Bonne écoute ! Time code : On ne parlera pas de (1 min 38 sec) L'instant Speakerine (10 min 37 sec) Lego Jurassic World (11 min 53 sec) Lego City Undercover (41 min 45 sec) Lego Dimensions (1h 12 min 53 sec) Petite Cartouche (1 h 34 min 45 sec) Edi-Tard (1 h 46 min 49 sec)

Comic News Insider
Episode 879 - SDCC: DC Lego Super Villains w/ Kevin Conroy/Julie Nathanson/Fred Tatasciore & More!

Comic News Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 36:02


Jimmy attended the press room for DC Lego Super Villains and chatted with Arthur Parsons (Head of Design, TT Games), Kevin Conroy (voice of Batman), Julie Nathanson (voice Silver Banshee), Fred Tatasciore (voice of Solomon Grundy, Clayface, Black Adam, Killer Croc), Ames Kirshen (VP, Interactive & Animation, DC Entertainment), Justin Ramsden (Designer, Super Heroes, The LEGO Group). What villains are in the game? Any surprise appearances? How did the game come about? Tune in the find out! No regular format show over the next few weeks. Just the awesome and massive SDCC coverage!! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

BAFTA Guru
Lego Games | BAFTA at 70

BAFTA Guru

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2017 65:41


Arthur Parsons, head of design at TT Games, talks getting star-struck in front of Ron Weasley + his favourite game to work on.

This Week in Marvel
#308.5 – LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

This Week in Marvel

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2017 32:39


Arthur Parson from TT Games previews this highly anticipated sequel to the gaming hit!

This Week in Marvel
#293.5 – E3 2017 Games Special

This Week in Marvel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 51:33


Ryan and Christine give you all the Marvel Games news you missed from E3! They chat 'Marvel's Spider-Man' for PlayStation 4 with Insomniac Games (1:24), 'LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2' with TT Games (16:58) and 'Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite' with Capcom ...

Vidjagame Apocalypse
Vidjagame Apocalypse 182 - Cel-Shaded to Stand the Test of Time

Vidjagame Apocalypse

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2016 119:29


With the legendary Okami turning 10 in North America this week, Michael Grimm joins us for a look at five cel-shaded games that - partly because of their graphics, and partly because of their forward-thinking design - still hold up alongside modern games. We then speak with special guest Arthur Parsons of TT Games about the second year of LEGO Dimensions, touch lightly on the Digital Homicide debacle, and look at the classic games you'd like to see turned into crazy neon caricatures of themselves.

Player Attack
Player Attack - August 19, 2016 [SE4 EP26]

Player Attack

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2016 26:53


This week's episode sees us exploring the ultimate in fan service - LEGO Dimensions is adding about a million new characters, worlds and features in Year 2, and we chatted to TT Games about what's new wnd why you should be excited about it. For something a bit different, Jonny gets his sport on as he catches up with EA Sports to talk Madden NFL 17! It's out this month, and the team believes it's the best NFL game yet. And - in case all this modern stuff was gettin' you down - Mike dives all the way to the bottom of his Videogame Shoebox to dig up the first game he ever played: Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel's Castle, on the older-than-old-school Atari 2600. ...plus, of course, we have all the latest in gaming news - this is Player Attack! http://www.playerattack.com

Game Boys Podcast
Game Boys, Ep. 22: Let's Go LEGO

Game Boys Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2016 51:07


Hot on the heels of the release of the latest LEGO game from TT Games, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Tim, Ryan, and special guest Mark revisit some of their brick building adventures.  They begin at Hogwarts with LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, then they head off to the seven seas to discuss LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean, before they travel to a galaxy far, far away to review the most recent LEGO game…or is it really the oldest because it was “a long time ago?”… LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens.  Does The Force Awakens hold up, is it a regular chip off the old LEGO block?  Find out on this week’s Game Boys!

Inside LEGO - A LEGO Gaming Podcast
Inside Dimensions #021 – E3 Newsplosion!

Inside LEGO - A LEGO Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2016 60:05


So E3 happened and man, did TT Games ever deliver! We have all sorts of news for Season 2 of LEGO Dimensions now and it’s turning into nostalgia overload! Goonies, Gremlins, A-Team, Harry Potter, Ghostbusters (the new one!) and much much more. We run down […]

Nerds, Geeks, Dads
#28 – Mark Warburton – TT Games – LEGO Dimensions – Midway Arcade Level Pack

Nerds, Geeks, Dads

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2016 21:07


Art Eddy and Zach Rosenberg bring on Mark Warburton, who is the Associate Producer at TT Games. Mark looks to discuss his work on the LEGO Dimensions game and the upcoming Midway Arcade Level Pack. Launching on March 15, the Midway Arcade Level Pack adds tons of fresh new content appealing to gamers including 24 … Continue reading #28 – Mark Warburton – TT Games – LEGO Dimensions – Midway Arcade Level Pack →

Nerds, Geeks, Dads
#20 – Nick Ricks – TT Games – LEGO Dimensions

Nerds, Geeks, Dads

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2015 20:02


Art Eddy and Zach Rosenberg welcome Nick Ricks, who is the Executive Producer at TT Games. The guys talk with Nick about the new LEGO Dimensions game that comes out on September 27th. Like Art and Zach, Nick is a father and they all discuss how LEGO games are perfect for family game nights as … Continue reading #20 – Nick Ricks – TT Games – LEGO Dimensions →

Inside LEGO - A LEGO Gaming Podcast
Inside Dimensions #009 – Adventure Worlds and Ghostbusters

Inside LEGO - A LEGO Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2015 56:56


Well did we ever get a present today from TT Games! Not only did they unveil the 3 Ghostbusters packs that will be available for LEGO Dimensions, but they clued us in to the Hub Worlds that will exist in the game. Man, this game […]

The Ranger Ryan Show | Trade Paperbacks
Lego Star Wars | The Liquid Gamer

The Ranger Ryan Show | Trade Paperbacks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2014 65:42


Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is a 2022 Lego-themed action-adventure game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It is the sixth entry in TT Games' Lego Star Wars series of video games and the successor to 2016's Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rangerryan/message

8-Way Movement TV
2009's Top Ten UK Games Studios Pt. 2

8-Way Movement TV

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2009 4:40


Rounding up our take on the top UK developers of the past 12 months, here are those ranked from 5th to 1st.

GameEngineStart Podcast
GameEngineStart Podcast – Steel Battalion Escape Room

GameEngineStart Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 86:16


Since everything got delayed last year, the next few months are about to get real busy. We Played... Calum martial arts some fools in Sifu, and confirms that he's pretty good at Final Fantasy XIVAfter messing with Apex for the first time in 6 months, Euan does some rhythm action John Woo in Pistol Whip, then pilots a steampunk mech with no manual both in and out of VR with Nauticrawl and A Rogue Escape Timestamps... 3:24 - Sifu22:50 - Sifu Reviews and CritisismThe Verge article we talk about can be found here28:52 - Apex Legends Season 1132:31 - Pistol Whip35:33 - Nauticrawl & A Rogue Escape39:33 - Musical Interlude42:08 - Lost Ark...kinda...46:30 - Calum is good at FFXIV53:26 - Sekiro57:32 - News - Lego Star Wars has a release date, and TT Games sounds like a terrible place to work1:01:57 - News - Ubisoft says that people just don't understand why NFTs are good for them.1:07:43 - News - Team17 announces and then almost immediately retracts their Worms based NFTs1:17:35 - News - Nintendo Directs continue to bring joy to the world, and also Mouthful Mode. Intro Music - There It Is - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Outro Music - Honey Bee - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) News Sting - News Intro - Maximilien (soundbible.com) All Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0