Bakalar, Jan, Grubb, Mike, and later Shawn pop in to hang out with the Giant Bomb Discord to answer various questions about the website and more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Jan, Dan, Jeff, Mike, and Niki team up to talk about wrestling! We chat about CM Punk woes, Jade Cargill jumping ship, and recap the PPVs/PLEs!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

EVERYONE'S BEEN ASKING AND HERE IT IS: ANNETTE!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Dan and Grubb pour 40s directly into RoboMitch as they all watch the masterpiece that is RoboCop. (Movie starts at ~5:00ish)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Bakalar and Jan hang out in the discord and answer YOUR questions about the state of the site and even what's happening with pinball!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Bakalar, Jan, Grubb, and eventually Dan hung out with the fine folks on the Giant Bomb Discord to answer ALL of your questions!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Dan, Grubb, and Jan cozy up and share their impressions on the Super Mario Bros. Movie! Be warned there are light spoilers so listen with caution!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Grubb, Jan, and Dan got together in person to talk about WRESTLEMANIA! They discuss both nights, talk about the business developments at WWE, and more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The boys have been thrown over the top rope and are joined by our dear friends Mike Minotti and John Blud to talk about the Royal Rumble and the road to Wrestlemania!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Rorie, Bakalar, and Jan are here to answer questions from our lovely community.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Hello sweet cenobites and cinnamon rolls! The crew has gotten together to watch the original Hellraiser (1987)!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

PAIN DON'T HURT. We promised we'd do it and here it is! A big thank you to everyone that hung out and got us to the goal of talking over Roadhouse after the Giant Bombathon.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

If you thought that the state of wrestling couldn't get any odder in 2022 here we are! We're joined by Mike Minotti and Jordan Olds of Albummer to talk about the fallout of this wrestling packed weekend.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

What better way to finally watch a piece of cinematic history than with 4 other belligerent people screaming about the movie the whole time? Join us as Jeff Bakalar watches The Terminator for the first time! We watched this on Amazon Prime Video, but itThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Turns out it is an exciting time to be a wrestling fan again! We go through the big shakes ups in the industry, Summerslam reactions, and more!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The forbidden podcast door has SWUNG OPEN! Super Eyepatch Wolf and Mike Minotti join us to chat about Money in the Bank, AEW's Forbidden Door, and where we're at with good ol' wrasslin'.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Rorie and Bakalar host our first Premium Discord Q&A with special guests Dan Ryckert and Jeff Grubb. This replay is free for all to listen.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Our daughter is sleepwalking and having visions! It's only right to drink a 40oz and watch a movie to help the problem!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Matt and Jan are BACK with special guest Stephen Fu to talk about fears, fish, and our favorite rangers!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Rorie and Bakalar dip into the Giant Bomb Discord to chat with the fine folks over there to answer their burning questions, again again!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Rorie and Bakalar dip into the Giant Bomb Discord to chat with the fine folks over there to answer their burning questions, again!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Before he was dying hard, Bruce Willis had a little more hair and an album!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

On this week’s show we’re covering one of the mainstay pillars of the internet, porn, and why it’s so infuriatingly difficult for legitimate sex workers to reliabily make a living through platforms like OnlyFans. And given the nature of this week'sThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Rorie and Bakalar dip into the Giant Bomb Discord to chat with the fine folks over there to answer their burning questions!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

In the debut episode of Bak 2 Skool, Dan and Jeff travel through history to understand how electricity became a thing, why batteries are cool and what the hell is behind static shocks.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

In the debut episode of Armed and Rangerous, Matt Shipman and Jan embark on the most morphetudiness journey that is the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Filipino-American History Month may be in October but Jan and Michael Higham from GameSpot are BACK to continue celebrating FAHM (on Filipino time)! This round we're joined by Lizzie Killian of FIFTYcc, Belinda Garcia of Ubisoft, Jem from Private DivisionThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Jan Ochoa and the homie Michael Higham from GameSpot have put together a short series of podcasts to celebrate Filipino-American History Month! Today we collected folks in GAMES MEDIA to talk about and share our experiences as Fil-Ams in games and in lifeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Vinny, Abby, Jan and Brad have all finished Naughty Dog's latest game and they're here to talk about every bit of it. Yes, even that part.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

It's been 10 years since the launch of Screened.com, so Rorie, Alex, and Joey get together to talk about the site, the memories, and, of course, the movies.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Ben and Jan are joined by a couple FF7 experts to break down all things Final Fantasy VII Remake. What was the reason the FF team finally started working on the remake? What could Remake 2 look like? Why is Tifa best girl? All this and more will be answerThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Sonic's back!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

With only a couple of months to go before release, Brad sat down with the director of Doom Eternal to talk about going back to Hell.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

We're joined by a surly crew for this our season finale. Topics of discussion include butt implants, soup, and more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

We're joined by a slew of guests to talk about first e3s, third e3s, and what exactly is going on in Master Chief's suit.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Ben is out with a bad tummy so Polygon's Pat Gill joins Abby for some good wholesome E3 fun!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

This week we're joined by Will, who will fix this episode if it breaks.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

We're BACK and we're EATING FOOD into the mic.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

I have consulted with Giant Bomb's resident elder gods and they have returned with insights into the perfectly understandable timeline of the modern Mortal Kombat games.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Ben and Jan give some predictions and impressions on the little crime solving electric mouse, Detective Pikachu!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Brad played through Anthem like one and a half times and lived to tell about it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Brad talks to design director Mackey McCandlish about Respawn's new battle royale, and where the titans and wallrunning went.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Dan and Bianca sit down with Papa Ryckert to hear about his teeth and lust for coupons.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Brad Shoemaker sits down in the studio to run through everything that makes the second Hitman tick.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Jeff sits down with Ben to discuss Tetris Effect for PlayStation 4.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

We sit with Alex Navarro and discuss Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Brad runs through the ups and downs of Destiny 2's year-two expansion.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Here's Alex Navarro's review of this year's Assassin's Creed.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

In the last two and a half years, the Dans have gotten married and moved across the country. Also, one of them procreated. Find out which one on this Danswers reunion!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Jeff Gerstmann shares his thoughts on Forza Horizon 4 with one Brad Shoemaker.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Here's the audio edition of our review for Marvel's Spider-Man on the PlayStation 4.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Papa Ryckert swung by Manhattan to chat with his son about NYC vs. Kansas, balding, home improvement, dogs, and the origins of human language.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

We've got the one true Jeff to tell us everything we need to know about E3.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

In our finale special guest Janina Gavankar joins us to talk about what it's like to be a professional Fortnite player.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

We're joined by our friends at Waypoint, as well as a special mystery guest, to talk about Fortnite.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

We're joined by a bevy of guests and end up talking mostly about farts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

In this episode we talk about if we like to kiss with our eyes open or closed.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

We're joined by @DanRyckert for a maximum chill recording.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Haters, don't read this. Lovers... hello.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Ben, Dan, and Vinny gather around to talk about 2018's God of War and all things spoilerific about it. Plot details, favorite moments, and sick combo strats are all contained within!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Sony Santa Monica's Cory Barlog stops by to talk about father-son dynamics, his years away from Kratos, and hanging out with George Lucas.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Samantha Kalman drops by to discuss making music in Denmark, Unity documentation, the indie development life, and more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

OtherSide Entertainment's game director swings by the studio to chat about Nuke.com, Underworld Ascendant, and everything in between.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Papa Ryckert spent two weeks in the hospital after a rough appendectomy. Now he's ready to talk about the messy details and his surprise visit from a nurse.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Before leaving for surgery, Ben Pack was instructed to keep an audiolog of his activities "while on drugs." This is his story. NOTE: The audio quality drastically improves a few minutes in.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

It's that time of the year...to get to the bottom of whatever's going on with wheat.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Microsoft's senior director of Xbox console marketing stops by to discuss the unique challenges of selling a premium, half-step console upgrade.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Kotaku's Gita Jackson joins Number One and Numero Uno to chat about her 50-year plan.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

A warlock, another warlock, and a titan walk into a podcast studio and talk about their favorite story moments, Destiny 1 vs Destiny 2, and what they want to see from future DLC.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Destructoid Features Editor Steven Hansen joins Number One and Numero Uno for a chat about sports and politics.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Polygon's Patrick Gill & Allegra Frank stop by to compete for the coveted Giant Bomb Department of New Business Internship, and end up cussing a lot.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Tank aficionado Paul Barnett swings by the Giant Bomb studios to talk about game design philosophy, philosophers, Sonic Mania, and perhaps a tangent or two.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Q3 goals: Increase social engagement by 10%, increase returns of used underwear by 40%, fire everyone and replace them with robots.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

After two months of blood, sweat, and tears, Abby and Ben finally got their shot at the big time.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Alex and Ben sit down to discuss everything Persona 5. They leave no stone unturned as they get into everything from best dungeon, to best music, to best girl.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The final episode of My First E3.................?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Abby and Ben are joined by a SLEW of special guests and get down to important E3 matters such as "what is your ideal price for a meatball sub?"This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Abby and Ben are joined by The Real Will Smith to do some serious games journalism and, of course, stick it to the haters.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Dan Ryckert and Jeff Gerstmann find a quieter corner of E3 2017 and discuss the vibe (and lines) of the show floor. Includes an uncredited cameo!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Live from the windy city, it's Abby and Ben for another episode of My First E3! The dynamic duo is joined by Dan and Vinny for a performance review & stories of THEIR first E3!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Abby and Ben are joined by Industry Professional Jeff Gerstmann who offers some hot tips about impressing Cliffy B and drinking. Howdy Doody!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Abby and Ben team up to bring you coverage of what E3 is like on the inside. They're not bitter about it being open to the public at all!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Paul swings through the office on his way to beautiful Cyprus and he brings with him tales of tanks, life on the R&D side of games, a slip of paper that says "Reid Yamamoto" on it, his six standouts of 2016, and... Star Fox?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Jeff sits down with Jim Crawford to talk about the follow-up to Frog Fractions, the ARG that got us here, and everything in-between. (There are things in here that you'd probably consider a spoiler.)This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Dan, Brad, and Vinny played Breath of the Wild and found ample floor space at E3 to sit down and chat about it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Do you watch the Throne? Join the experts--Austin Walker, Jeff Gerstmann, and host Alex Navarro--in this special premiere edition of the Giant Bomb Game of Thrones podcast.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin chats with new guest contributor Nick Capozzoli about mobile strategy game Subterfuge, how architecture influences his writing, and the state of games criticism.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

With Danny out, this episode of Danswers turned into a conversation about comedy and sex between the American Dan and his college buddy-turned-Comedy Central star.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin chats with the latest Giant Bomb guest contributor, Jason Imms, about his article and some of their favorite games to come out of TrainJam 2016.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin chats with new Giant Bomb guest contributor Bruno Dias about interactive fiction, the technical reasons for "environmental storytelling," and the potential for narrative in VR.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin has a spoiler-filled chat with guest contributor Heather Alexandra about The Division's vision of post-disaster New York.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin chats with Gino Grieco, the latest Giant Bomb guest contributor, about writing, martial arts, city planning, and network security. You know, four very closely related topics.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Giant Bomb Guest Contributor Patrick Miller chats with Austin about GDC, the FGC, and probably some other three letter acronyms too.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin and Alex sit down with new Giant Bomb guest contributor Mike Drucker to talk about comedy, localizing games, and the unfulfilled promises of 1990s VR.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Former Beastcast guest (and new Giant Bomb guest contributor) Gita Jackson joins Austin to chat about Dwarf Fortress, fantasy novels, and the best hypothetical CW show ever.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin sits down with tabletop RPG designer and new Giant Bomb guest contributor Quinn Murphy to talk about the unique joys of collaborative storytelling and dice rolling.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin chats with new guest contributor Janine Hawkins about touching anime faces, petting Pokemon goats, and the bonds that form when fighting the alien menace.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin and new guest contributor Rob Zacny talk about growing up with strategy games, the current state of the genre, and what excites them about 2016.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin chats with game designer Sean Vanaman and actor Rich Sommer about Firewatch's development, the joys of voice acting, and a few esoteric board games.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin sits down with guest contributor Ian Williams to chat about his history with gaming, the state of labor in the games industry, and wrestling metaphors.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin chats with new Giant Bomb guest contributor Rowan Kaiser about MMOs, Strategy Games, Dragon Ages, and the perils of being a freelancer.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin sits down with Heather Alexandra, Giant Bomb's latest guest contributor, to chat about her favorite games, her history as a critic, and the difference between "best" and "favorite."This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin Walker and CNET's Jeff Bakalar sit down with Braid designer Jonathan Blow to talk about The Witness (his new game), the history of adventure games, and what it might mean to make "honest" art.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

As holiday 2015 looms, the head of marketing for Xbox swings by to dish about the platform's past, present, and future.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin sits down with the CEO and COO of Paradox Interactive to chat about the company's history and growth, storytelling through strategy games, and the state of labor conditions in the games industry.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

We linked up with Disney's John G. Vignocchi a few weeks ago to cover Infinity's long road, what he thinks about the next Star Wars movie, some stuff about Tron, Metal Gear Solid V, and the weirdest thing that happened to him during the development of NBAThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Our long-running Giant Spoiler Snakecast series returns with a top-to-bottom discussion about every inch of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Spoilers.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin talks with Cloudhead Games Denny Unger about The Gallery: Call of the Starseed, competing virtual reality platforms, and the challenges and potentials of exploration and storytelling in VR.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Game Designer Nina Freeman explains how Star Maid Games' Cibele uses a virtual desktop and a faux-MMO to tell a story about the complicated (and sometimes hasty) relationships of the internet generation.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin had a chance to chat with Henrik Fåhraeus (Game Director at Paradox Development Studio) about the success of Crusader Kings II, the studio's upcoming sci-fi strategy game Stellaris, and the many ways that game rules can build stories.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin recently interviewed David L. Craddock, author of Dungeon Hacks, a new book chronicling the history of the roguelike genre. Listen to them chat about everything from procedural generation to mods to Dark Souls 2.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Brad sits down with the Fullbright co-founder to chat about life after Gone Home's success, making games in order, putting together puzzles in zero-g, and turtles in space.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

After seeing the Adam Sandler nostalgia bomb Pixels, Alex and Austin needed to sit down, sigh, and work through a few things together.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Sam Barlow has developed a penchant for making games featuring intimate interviews about traumatic experiences. Austin sits down with Barlow to perform his own intimate interview, hoping to uncover some of the hidden influences on Barlow's latest game, HeThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Drew, Vinny, and Austin talk about robotic dinosaurs, post-post-apocalypses, and MYSTERIES.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Austin and Vinny investigated the offerings from Square-Enix's Western developers. They found detailed environments, interlocking systems, and lots and lots of explosions.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Brad saw a demo of Dark Souls 3 with Miyazaki-san. Austin asks about it!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Alex and Austin ascended a labyrinthine tower only to come face to face with a viking. Oh, also, they saw Assassin's Creed: Syndicate and For Honor.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Brad and Jeff ran off to a dark, dark room in Los Angeles to see The Division running on an Xbox One.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Where are we? When are we streaming? What's going on in Los Angeles next week? Get all the answers right here!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Renowned pro wrestling commentator Jim Ross joins Jeff, Giancarlo, and Dan via phone to discuss his WrestleMania-week live show and answer a handful of our questions about the world of professional wrestling.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Alex Rigopulos, Greg LoPiccolo, Eric Pope, and Ryan Lesser sit down with us to discuss the return of Rock Band, DLC and hardware backward compatibility, and the process of creating a crowd-funded game.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Here's the full interview with WWE Superstar Roman Reigns, as heard in episode 13 of the Powerbombcast.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The developer of celebrated adventure games Ben There, Dan That and Time Gentlemen, Please is building his own take on Spelunky. And living in the middle of nowhere.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Two co-founders of Vigil Games, including artist Joe Madureira, are starting from square one with a new studio.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Joe Fielder, formerly of both Irrational and GameSpot, joins me to discuss the weird and wild new game from a group of BioShock veterans.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

It took more than 10 hours and 1,000 deaths for Primeguard to take down Bungie's Vault of Glass challenge. Here's how they did it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Broforce developers Duncan and Shaz Greenwood traveled to PAX to show off their early access game. We chat about working on games with your significant other, figuring out what exactly is Broforce 1.0, and more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Titan Souls designer Mark Foster explains how his project started as a demake of Shadow of the Colossus, and why players and bosses having one-hit deaths is so important.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Cards Against Humanity's Trin Garritano, Sentris developer Samantha Kalman, and Treachery in Beatdown City designer Shawn Allen joined me at PAX Prime to share stories about how to be a good person on the Internet. This feels...appropriate.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Darknet is a cyberpunk-influenced VR puzzle game that's been in development for over a year. Designer E McNeill has been messing with Samsung's Gear VR device for months, and spoke with us about VR's transition to mobile.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

International Flipper Pinball Association president Josh Sharpe speaks with me about some crazy news from Oakland, California, and the state of pinball in 2014.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

As competitive games become more popular, Chicago's Robert Morris University wants to attract the young talent dumping hundreds of hours into them.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

While making The Room, Fireproof learned how toxic the mobile world has become. Porting the game to PC gave it a chance to look back on that journey, and it's not pretty.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Jeremy Snead, director of the documentary Video Games: The Movie, speaks with us about getting the chance to cover the history of his favorite medium.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The creative director for one of 2014's most surprising games talks about how MachineGames made Wolfenstein relevant in the modern age.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The Kickstarter project has just a few days to go, but designer Simon Karlsson finds time to chat about the reason he wants to tell the story about a father who accidentally runs over his son. Yes, you read that right.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

One of the most popular charity speedrunning events is getting ready to kick off its summer event on Sunday. We caught up with organizer (and speedrunner!) Andrew Schroeder to learn how such an event is put together.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Tom Happ is developing the heavily Metroid-inspired Axiom Verge all by himself. It looks absolutely amazing, and tried to learn a bit more about it at E3 this year.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The former Microsoft employee is channeling his recent experiences into a VR-enhanced space adventure called Adrift. We briefly caught up with Orth at E3.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Some ex-38 Studios developers want to Kickstart a game based on popular indie wrestling league CHIKARA...but it's not a wrestling game. Alex sits down with Rotary Games' Jared Hall-Dugas and Jesse Smith to find out just what Rudo Resurrection is all aboutThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

With End Game 7 on the horizon, Alex talks to the chairman of VGCW about the history of the league, what's going down Tuesday night, and what it is that makes watching AI-controlled versions of popular video game characters duke it out in a wrestling ringThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Unlike Adam Jensen, Zoe Quinn asked for this. She's had both a chip and a magnet implanted in her hand that allows her to feel magnetic fields and interact with NFC devices. It's...crazy. So we hopped on Skype to talk about it, and some ideas she has forThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Emanuel Maiberg wanted to know if getting an edge in Counter-Strike and other games was as easy as cheating websites make it out to be, so he went undercover to find out.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Video games are getting older, and institutions like The Strong are doing their best to preserve, archive, and exhibit its past.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Writer, designer, and musician Maddy Myers recently published a three-track EP of Metroid-inspired tracks called "Peace in Space." We talk about her love of Metroid, and why Samus Aran has remained so popular.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Co-founder Mike Wilson has been around the gaming block a few times: id Software, Ion Storm, Gathering of Developers. With Devolver Digital, he wants to empower developers by helping them only where they need it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

BioWare gameplay designer Manveer Heir's talk at GDC this year was "Misogyny, Racism and Homophobia: Where Do Video Games Stand?" We spent a few minutes chatting about why he gave this topic a closer look.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

My interview with Amnesia designer Thomas Grip from last year was apparently full of lies. I went to San Francisco for some damn answers.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

If you read my article on Spelunky last week, which was based on my conversation with creator Derek Yu, you'll want to hear everything that didn't make it into the article, too.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Greg Wohlwend is the co-creator of Threes, the much talked about "cloned" game. What's a clone in 2014, anyway? We explore this and other questions in a lengthy conversation.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Oren Ronen wanted to share the visual novel Danganronpa with people, so he started translating it on Something Awful, long before the game "officially" came out. He, uh, doesn't natively speak English or Japanese.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The Legend of Zelda, Secret of Mana, and others are a huge part of what the team behind the ridiculously good looking (and playing!) Hyper Light Drifter is aiming for.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Home designer Benjamin Rivers is tackling something altogether different with Alone With You, a dating sim-inspired adventure with a gender ambiguous main character meant to attract a wider audience.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The publisher you're surprised is still around hopes to help smaller developers make a bunch of cool stuff. You know, like Costume Quest 2. VP of publishing Casey Lynch laid out the company's vision to me this week at GDC.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

A graphical overhaul of Oddworld: Abe's Odyssey is only the first step in the designer's big plans for the future of the beloved series. If people buy it, of course.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The only thing stranger than Frog Fractions itself is the story of how the game came to be, as told by developer Jim Crawford.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Microsoft user researcher Deborah Hendersen explains how her team works with developers to make better games by talking to players early in the design process.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

GDC begins as mission designer Hugo Giard and director of narrative design Jill Murray discuss the challenges of making a game about slavery, and expanding the scope of game stories.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Vinny, Brad, and Rorie chat off the cuff about their first weekend with From's new RPG. Warning! Contains tons of random info about the game's first dozen hours.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The prolific Spelunky player keeps setting world records, and it just might be enough to let him quit his job.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Christopher Livingston runs the DayZ blog "hey are you cool" (heyareyoucool.tumblr.com), in which he recounts hilarious, sad, and boring stories from the apocalyptic frontlines.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Kotaku writer Evan Narcisse, whose parents were actually born in Haiti, joins me to discuss the moral, ethical, and emotional reactions we experienced playing Assassin's Creed IV: Freedom Cry. WARNING: Spoilers ahead.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Alex Swaim's interest in the technical side of video game art has prompted him to spend lots of time looking at the parts of virtual worlds we hardly ever think about.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

I've already explained why I fell in love with Dark Souls, but part of the reason I started playing was because of Giant Bomb's users loving it so much. So I asked them why. Warning: This podcast begins with colorful language.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Dungeon Keeper isn't the only game getting warped by new business models. Touch Arcade's writer Shaun Musgrave breaks down how the SNES JRPG has been "modified" for 2014.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Manfred “Manny” Sideous is the player who wasn't able to pay a bill...and paid the price. His group, Pandemic Legion, was marching forward until disaster struck.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Alex "The Mittani" Gianturco is one of EVE Online's most notorious players, the leader of Something Awful's Goonswarm Alliance. He was also victorious at B-R5RB.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Bandai Namco's Brian Hong tells us whatever it is he knows about the new RPG from From.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Passage and The Castle Doctrine designer Jason Rohrer believes our newfound culture of video game sales is hurting players and developers at the same time.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

It is no longer the year of Luigi. We're lost. So we asked some "experts" for help.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Christopher Kinniburgh was one of 300 people chosen to receive a Steam Machine from Valve. We chatted about how he was picked, and what it's been like to live in the future.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The latest court ruling was handed down earlier this week, and Law 360 reporter Michael Lipkin's here to explain why it's likely the end of the road.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Zombies, Run! and The Walk have been big successes for Six to Start, even as some in the fitness world are still scratching their heads.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Mythic Entertainment GM Paul Barnett can't be bothered to listen to things like "rules," so instead of 10 games, he's got 10 moments. And instead of a text list, he came into San Francisco to sit down and chat.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Mythic Entertainment General Manager Paul Barnett swings by to talk to Jeff Gerstmann about his concept of a "golden era," what it means to run a studio, why you'll probably never see a new Road Rash, and the weird, almost-exclusively British love of ParaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Flower and Halo 2600 (?!) have entered the museum's permanent collection. Film and media art curator Michael Mansfield explains how the museum picked these games, and explains why the time is now for the medium.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Last week, Riot Games declared its paid players could not stream everything from DOTA 2 to...Fat Princess? It eventually backed down, and I called up OnGamers senior eSports editor Rod Breslau to learn more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

FREEQ is an audio-focused radio drama set in the future, but it was never designed for players who couldn't see. Until they asked.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

When a studio goes under, that's usually the end of it. But after Blitz Games imploded, the UK developers tasked with resurrecting Sega's quirky series didn't give up.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Author David Craddock is piecing together the history of Blizzard North and the Diablo series across three books, starting with Stay Awhile and Listen. We chat about the process of writing the book, and the best stories he heard.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Most of us just look at photo galleries. But what motivates people to wear these elaborate costumes? With years of cosplay under her belt, writer and cosplayer Maddy Myers sheds light on this passionate craft.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Ten minutes and fewer questions with the man behind the Metal.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Sony's Adam Boyes discusses the PlayStation 4's ability to hold its liquor and other pertinent topics.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Sony's President of Worldwide Studios weighs in on all sorts of topics with just days to go till the PS4 launch.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Polygon's oldest brother, Justin McElroy, and Kotaku's resident musician, Kirk Hamilton, join us to ponder David Cage's latest.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

How an attempt to give away free copies of Wadjet Eye's Blackwell Deception went haywire, and tens of thousands of keys disappeared into the night.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Shawn Allen explains how his upcoming game, Treachery in Beatdown City, channels personal experience for its slate of diverse characters, and what other creators can learn from his approach.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Robot Invader founder and horror fanboy Chris Pruett breaks down the genre's DNA, and name-drops a bunch of games you've never heard of.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

A conversation with the co-director of the movie that destroyed an entire summer for me.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Thomas Grip is the co-founder of Frictional Games, who brought us the terrifying Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Their next project? SOMA, a sci-fi horror looking to explore the idea of the human soul.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Asylum Jam, taking place this upcoming weekend, is gathering developers to widen the scope of horror.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Routine wants to explore the terror of a very familiar object in the sky, and its developers want to show as little as possible before the game's done.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Outlast creative director David Châteauneuf recounts the development of his first horror game, his obsession with Evil Dead, and how his parents used to terrify him.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Steven Applebaum and his partner, Ryan Hoss, are obsessed with the Super Mario Bros. live action film. Not only do they run a fan site, but they've partnered with one of the screenwriters to produce a sequel in comic form.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Voxels are everywhere in EverQuest Next, thanks to Miguel Cepero's Voxel Farm technology. The man is betting big on a technology most associate with Outcast, and he explained to me why we shouldn't dismiss it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Narrative designer Anna Megill was part of a panel at PAX that gathered game writers together to discuss building stories for wider audiences and the missteps along the way.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Ryan Black is a lawyer. Dr. Tyler Black is psychiatrist. They're twin brothers, and they have some very interesting theories about where the law and video games might intersect in the not-too-distant future.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The creator of Mega Man is busy refreshing his Kickstarter page for Mighty No. 9, a spiritual successor that's already passed $1.5 million. At PAX, we talked about how this game came to be, and Japan's awareness of Kickstarter.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Designer Samantha Kalman was on a PAX panel called "Queers in Gaming: Gamer vs. Gaymer," in which the panelists tried to explore the challenges of making more inclusionary games. Before that panel, we chatted about the current state of the dialogue.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

An all-too-short conversation with 24 Caret Games designer Matt Gilgenbach about making a game that channels his real-life issues.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

To Marcus Lindblom, translating EarthBound was just one of many projects. It was a special one, but the game was a flop. Years later, he's finally learning just how much people love that series.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

One of gaming's most outspoken designers on Twitter, Hideki Kamiya needs little introduction. Resident Evil, Devil May Cry, Okami--the list goes on and on. Next up is The Wonderful 101, which became our starting point for a conversation on his past, preseThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

A recent partnership with Unity should allow a wider variety of games to show up on Facebook. I chatted with product manager for games George Lee about how it's trying to change Facebook's image.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

17-Bit creative director Jake Kazdal talks about life after the frustrating release of Skulls of the Shogun, his goals for the future, and his new baby, Galak-Z.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

A conversation with fighting game commentator (and lawyer!) David "UltraDavid" Graham about the government recognizing competitive gaming, the tensions around the term eSports, and much more.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

We tracked down BioForge director, programmer, and producer Ken Demarest to discuss the origins, development, and legacy of his 1995 game.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Gunpoint is a hell of a debut from designer and ex-PC Gamer writer Tom Francis. We talk about why he's thought about making games for years but never took the chance.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Mick Foley talks Wrestlemania moments, Daniel Bryan talks predictive beard technology, and Steve Austin crafts a pretty spectacular analogy for wrestling fame.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Yes, VGCW fans, I asked him about the story editor. I'll leave it to you to decide if you're satisfied with the answer.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

XCOM: Enemy Unknown senior designer Ananda Gupta teases what's in store for the game's upcoming expansion.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Microsoft used Gamescom to reveal its Independent Developers @ Xbox program, and I had a chance to talk with the director of the program about what the company hopes to accomplish.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Tom "Inkblot" Cannon is teaming up with tournament organizers to help make watching fighting games more competitive and more fun.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

From the clouds to the sea, we get the scoop on what's going on with Infinite's downloadable content.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Another set of policy changes for Microsoft's next console, another interview trying to figure out as much as we can.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The former designer on games like Deus Ex and BioShock 2 is getting up close and personal for his debut independent effort, The Novelist.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

It was, uh, interesting.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

I did not expect to have a WWE designer name drop one of my favorite Japanese PS2 wrestling games. Not that I'm complaining.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Patrick was given just a few minutes to learn a little bit more about Microsoft's huge moves in the last 24 hours.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The rest of E3 remains a blur, but to keep it real, Patrick spoke into a microphone the whole time. Listen for knee-jerk reactions to games, news, and the show, while taking in the many interviews he conducted during E3 2013.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Finally, a game for the platforming masochist who doesn't think games are hard enough. Cloudberry Kingdom's developers have spent four years perfecting an algorithm that develops brand-new levels on the fly--and it works.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The Evil Within marks the father of modern survival horror's return to the genre. A man of few words, designer Shinji Mikami explains why he's back, what it's like to work with an American publisher, and what scares him.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The future of Virtual Console? Metroid? Other Retro games? The status of Earthbound? These are things I wanted to know. Sadly, Nintendo's senior communications director, Charlie Scibetta, wasn't budging.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Alexandere Sabourin is a senior artist on Outlast, an Amnesia-inspired horror game where a photojournalist decides investigating an insane asylum is a smart idea. What scares a developer of scary games? Find out.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The usually loud and brash game designer has adopted a softer, more apologetic tone when pitching his spiritual successor to Eternal Darkness, Shadow of the Eternals. WARNING: some Eternal Darkness and Game of Thrones spoilers!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Patrick and Brad talk The Evil Within, Wolfenstein: The New Order, and Elder Scrolls Online.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Nordic Games acquired a bunch of THQ franchises earlier this year, including Darksiders, MX vs. ATV, and Titan Quest. The company's head of business and product development, Reinhard Pollice, breaks down what it's like to participate in the auction of a dThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Let's chat in a taxi about what we're doing today.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Patrick's been at E3 2013 for a few days now. But ever since he left for the airport in San Francisco, he's been rambling into a microphone about what he's seen, what he's played, and when he's tired. What a terrible idea.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Tribute Games co-founder Jean-François Major explains why Mercenary Kings is now coming to PS4, and life after WIZZZZZZZZOOOORRRBBBBBBB.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Patrick spends 30 minutes talking PS4 policies with Scott Rohde, SVP of product development at Sony's worldwide studios division. Online passes? Charging for multiplayer? External hard drives? We cover it all.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Alex and Brad chat about two respective Xbox One and PS4 exclusives.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Talkin' about E3 on the way to E3!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

For some people, making add-ons for popular games is a hobby. For Ben "Bronto ϟ Thunder" Retter, it's his livelihood. What are the ins and outs of creating your own commercial content for a game made by people you don't even know?This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

While Microsoft might not be ready to nail down specifics on some of the most incendiary topics surrounding the Xbox One, Jeff still covers friends lists, achievements, apps, and a handful of other topics in this 20-minute talk recorded shortly after theThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Benjamin Rivers is the creator of the choose-your-own-horror game Home, coming soon to iOS. Patrick called him up, and they wouldn't stop talking about horror games, movies, and everything in-between.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Eyjolfur Gudmundsson is EVE Online's chief economist. Like real-life, its economy goes up, down, and has recessions. CCP even has an Internal Affairs department to regulate those with too much information.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

So...when? Three experts flew to Iceland to provide us with some answers. EVE Online Fanfest 2013 was host to three "Make EVE Real" panels, in which leading scientists broke down how some of EVE Online's technology may show up sooner than you think. TechnThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Mark "Seleene" Heard is not only a former CCP designer, he's part of EVE Online's Council of Stellar Management. Members are chosen through a player-driven election, and are charged with communicating the will of the people to the developers. It's just asThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Zakn is just one of the many EVE Online players who traveled to Iceland for its annual gathering. More than 1,400 from around the world come to spend only a few days together. We traveled to the source for answers.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Lionel Gallat was an animation director at DreamWorks, and helped craft blockbuster films like Despicable Me and The Lorax. Secretly, though, he wanted to make video games. With the help of crowdfunding, he hopes to tell the story of a tiny mouse on a bigThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Two years ago, Bryan Lunduke made a game about creating the most popular Linux distro. It was a joke, but became oddly popular. Then, he decided porting it to MS-DOS was the funniest thing in the world. He's got a point.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon revels in its influences in a way most games only do through easter eggs, and feels like the personification of its creative director, Dean Evans. Dean's an exceptionally smart, funny guy who has zero problem liking crappy things.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Patrick had a chance to speak with Papo & Yo designer Vander Caballero last September. They discuss the inspirations behind Papo & Yo, the huge emotional response it generated, and what it's like to say goodbye.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Richard Lemarchand was a lead designer at Naughty Dog, where he worked on the Uncharted series and other games. Now, he's a visiting associate professor of the interactive media division at the University of Southern California's school of cinematic arts.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The battle for whose voice is more rattled on Friday morning rages on. The Fullbright Company designer Steve Gaynor talks about showing Gone Home, a game best suited for a quiet place, at a stupidly loud venue like GDC.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

SoundSelf, which is currently raising money on Kickstarter, is all about going WHAAAAAAAAAAAA into a microphone. Sort of. Literally. Kind of. Look, just listen.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Firaxis is bringing XCOM: Enemy Unknown to iOS, and it works better than you might expect. Lead designer Jake Solomon ruminates on the porting process, and watching his daughter play touch-based games.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Lucas Pope spends his time traveling, and it got him thinking about the life of the men and women who work at immigration checkpoints. Pope reflects on his design process, and how players react to his empathetic games.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The Stanley Parable is a phenomenally interesting and thoughful mod for Half-Life 2. Now, creator Davey Wreden is remaking it. Why? How? Maybe Steve "I'll just butt into this interview, Patrick" Gaynor can help us figure it out.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

La Mulana's creators are reaching out to other Japanese developers at GDC, and the PLAYISM service hopes to unify them. Asterizm VP of game production Takumi Naramura and Active Gaming Media content acquisition director Joshua Weatherford talk about theirThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Game critic Brendan Keogh was struck by the messages embedded in Spec Ops: The Line, so he started writing about it. 50,000 words later, he had the book "Killing is Harmless: A Critical Reading of Spec Ops: The Line."This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Patrick managed to grab Double Fine designer Brad Muir in-between GDC panels to talk a little MoHun, and the process of setting up two different systems to play one game.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

John, Mark, and Hiroko aren't just at GDC to hang out and drink beer (though that happens). They're also helping Japanese game designers explain their vision. Here's how.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Ninja Robot Dinosaur's Shane Neville knows how to balance a game, having worked on Company of Heroes. Learn how his studio implemented in-app purchases for Shellrazer without feeling horrible about it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Chris Dahlen wrote the script for Mark of the Ninja, which gave him the unique opportunity to have first-hand experience with the challenges of stories in video games.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The lead AI programmer on Halo 2 and 3, Damian Isla, has taken years of experience to his own game, a thrilling puzzler about a telepathic art thief.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Former Insomniac Games programmer Nathan Fouts has been doing it indie on his own for years. He's also been going out his way to make his games more accessible to the disabled.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

A few minutes with the designer of Gravity Bone, 30 Flights of Loving, and the upcoming hacker-centric Quadrilateral Cowboy.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The Interview Dumptruck travels to PAX East 2013! Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light are based on the universe created by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky. We chat about the difficulties getting published in America, the origins of Metro, and why his work isThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

Lead designer Nels Anderson explains Klei's decision to pull the trigger on Mark of the Ninja: Special Edition, and what it means for fans of ninjas 'n stabbing.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

The huge response to our recent feature on the developers of Skullgirls asking for $100,000 to implement a new character surprised even us. Learn more by listening to our interview with Lab Zero Games CEO Peter Bartholow.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement

A conversation with DreamQuest Games founder Christopher Williamson, whose Kickstarter project for Alpha Colony was $28 short of its $50,000 goal. The problem? He needed more than $50,000 to make it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5929531/advertisement