Alan Williamson & Craig Wilson

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Cast IronMetallica - St. AngerAlan and Lewis are joined by very special guest Craig Wilson (Split Screen, Five out of Ten) for A Very Special Episode on the Metallica album that never gets respect. We’re judge and we’re jury - are we executioner too?2021-02-042h 10

Split ScreenA Perfect Waste of TimeAlan and Craig explain how not to become a YouTuber, and discuss humanity's darkest days from the coronavirus pandemic to Windows Vista. [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2020-08-0500 min

Split ScreenI Can't Believe It's Come To ThisAlan and Craig talk about life, writing, Split Screen and the state of the world in this, their darkest podcast. [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2020-05-1800 min

Split ScreenGaming LiteracyAlan and Craig talk about the concept of gaming literacy and introduce you to videogames for the first time. [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2020-03-2300 min

Split ScreenFive Years Gone, Five Years LaterAlan and Craig recorded a fifth-year anniversary podcast in 2015 then, for reasons, released it (almost) five years later. [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2019-12-1400 min

Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 201War of the Realms conclusion, Spider-Ham Annual, Star Wars: Age of Rebellion: Darth Vader, Wolverine: Exit Wounds, Spider-Man: Reptilian Rage, Teen Titans: Raven, Canto, Marilyn Manor, Amped, Samurai Grandpa, Steel Cage, Metalshark Bro Reviews: Strange Tails by Erica Schultz (http://www.ericaschultzwrites.com/), 1922, Toy Story 4, Child's Play News: new line of DC horror by Joe Hill, Boom direct selling of Once and Future, The Last God from Black Label, Bly Manor casting, Sandman on Netflix Trailers: Jumanji 2 Comics Details: Spider-Man (Ham) Annual by Jason Latour, David Lafuente, Rico Renzi Star...2019-06-282h 39

Split ScreenOur StoryOur Story. Alan and Craig chat about a videogame for once: Her Story, developed by Sam Barlow. [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2015-08-2700 min

Split ScreenThe 'Podcast' PodcastThe 'Podcast' Podcast is a podcast about podcasts. A fun run of our favourite podcasts for your enjoyment. Visit www.split-screen.net for handy podcast links which I couldn't get working here without breaking the entire podcast feed! Yeah! [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2015-05-2600 min

Split ScreenThe Return of the Rick LaneThe Return of the Rick Lane is a late-2014 sequel to Episode 5: A Very PC Podcast featuring Rick Lane. Recorded in Craig's flat around the same table for the first time in three years. [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2015-01-0200 min

Split ScreenSafeRooms.com - The Online Survival Horror SolutionAlan and Craig hide in safe rooms and peek through the keyhole at survival horror games. [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2014-12-1400 min

Split ScreenRemasteredAlan and Craig return with a revamped website, renewed vision and a new look at remastered games. [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2014-11-0900 min

Split ScreenThe Talking DeadAlan and Craig perform a complete audio autopsy on The 2012 Screenie Game of the Year winner The Walking Dead. Then they take an axe to its head. [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2013-02-1000 min

Split ScreenJames' Favourite GamesSplitScenes Episode 5 - Craig asks James Spink what his favourite game is. Then after he giving an answer James answers the question.2012-11-1000 min

Split ScreenDay at the MuseumAlan and Craig. In a museum. Pure and simple. You hear the camera, come see the photos!: http://www.split-screen.net/ [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2012-09-2300 min

Split ScreenJazz & Owen's Favourite GamesSplitScenes Episode 4 - Craig asks Jazmyn Henderson & Owen Jones about their favourite games.2012-09-0900 min

Split ScreenSounds FantasticAlan and Craig play their favourite soundscapes. This show is packed full of sonic references, but not Sonic references. Sing our praise: http://www.split-screen.net/ [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2012-09-0200 min

Split ScreenReality Check Super Collectors Article of the Year EditionSplitScenes Episode 3 - Alan provides the soundtrack to this week's Reality Check. Further reading: http://www.split-screen.net/blog/reality-check-super-collectors-article-of-the-year-edition [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2012-05-1300 min

Split ScreenBrave New WorldAlan and Craig teach you about what games have taught them in this brave new world. Further reading: http://www.split-screen.net/ [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2012-05-0800 min

Split ScreenFrankenconsoleRUMOUR: Alan and Craig were fed up with all the next generation console rumours, so they decided to make up their own rumours and their own console. CONFIRMED: http://www.split-screen.net/ [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2012-04-3000 min

Split ScreenSequelitisAlan and Craig are back in this smash sequel where they smash sequels. The original was better: http://www.split-screen.net/ [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2012-02-0200 min

Split ScreenDusting off the Crystal BallAlan and Craig review their preview of last year. The answer: http://www.split-screen.net/ [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2012-01-2500 min

Split ScreenIndustrial ActionAlan and Craig, independent journalists, journal videogame churnalism. You can hear how independent we are: Craig recording on an iPhone, Alan from inside a cave. The answer: http://www.split-screen.net/ [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2012-01-1700 min

Split ScreenWhat's the Story?Alan and Craig tell the story of videogame narrative withouth the need for multiple endings. 00:00 The Beginning 00:42 The Middle 31:07 The End We're not dead: http://www.split-screen.net/podcasts [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2011-11-2031 min

Split ScreenA Happy Birthday Split Screen Message!SplitScenes Episode 2 - Craig celebrates Split Screen's first birthday (alone)! To share your birthday wishes (or not) head on over to: http://www.split-screen.net/podcasts [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2011-10-2004 min

Split ScreenWhen will we see the Videogame of Citizen Kane?SplitScenes Episode 1 - Craig knows what makes a legendary game and won't wait till his deathbed to speak. With a mini-episode this short you best head over to: http://www.split-screen.net/podcasts [Thanks for listening! Tell a friend or leave us an iTunes review about the podcast!]2011-08-0501 min

Split ScreenCommunication BreakdownAlan and Craig survive multiple Skype crashes to speak about the difficulties of communication, oddball controllers and biofeedback. 00:00:16 An introduction the length of Britain 00:01:54 MSN Sarcasm Detection Not Detected 00:02:58 Same couch bonding with Battlefield, Halo: Reach and Left4Dead 00:04:32 The pyschology of maze navigation and online multiplayer deathmatch 00:05:58 Playable characters saying what we're all thinking 00:07:10 Hello and welcome to the Crystal Maze Podcast 00:09:01 Incorporating player communication into design 00:11:48 Non-verbal chit-chat with Phantasy Star Online and Mario Kart Wii 00:16:54 I have no voice and I must scream obscenities 00:19:14 Listening and talking to strangers online 00:22:12 Check out Episode 4: Online Identity Crisis for...2011-07-1743 min

Split ScreenPortal 2 - The Aperture Science Conversation Sustenance DeviceAlan and Craig take an audio tour through the Aperture Science facilities with a review of Portal 2. 00:00:29 This slurping introduction sponsored by McDonalds 00:01:24 One sentence Portal 2 reviews 00:02:03 Portal 2 = Portal x 2? 00:03:50 Portal's brevity still impresses 00:05:27 Can lightning strike the same bottle twice? Tag: The Power of Paint running on Valve Time 00:07:41 Portal as a short story. Portal 2 as the novel that happens around you. 00:09:39 Why does the silent protagonist speak to so many designers? 00:11:31 GLaDOS, Chell & a Bring Your Daughter To Work Day potato 00:13:57 Wheatley, with more personality than a Ricky Gervais Podcast 00:17:30 I'm different 00:18:40 Intelligent Portal 2 achievements 00:20:48 Portal 2: A...2011-06-0743 min

Split ScreenA Very PC PodcastAlan, Craig & special guest Rick Lane from GameGripe.co.uk take a look under the hotrod hood of PC gaming and generally wander about the subject like a bunch of grease monkeys, stopping occasionally to kick the tyres. 00:00:21 A mildy amusing introduction introducing Rick Lane from GameGripe.co.uk! 00:02:11 Our introductions to PC gaming & the Wonders of Technology on Trolleys: Champ Manager, POD, The Incredible Machine & Granny's Garden 00:08:30 Is there such a thing as PC gaming anymore? 00:11:33 PC gaming in 2011 00:12:29 PC is lean forward, Console is lean back 00:16:14 The evolution of the PC gamer 00:19:53 The Great PC...2011-04-211h 05

Split ScreenOnline Identity CrisisAlan and Craig took a hard look at their online counterparts and whether it's better to be Neo or Thomas A. Anderson 00:28 The many names of CPWilson aka buddySideshow & AGKuma the Artist formerly known as LordAlan 01:00 Origin Stories 02:40 Sum 41 Rules & the ways of Old: Don't give out your name 04:10 Now your full name is an integral part of the online brand 04:49 Twitter Identity infringement & The Case of The Many GirlGeeks 06:16 Trademarking names with Microsoft and Apple 06:56 Twitter spambots (infographic on the site) 07:53 The Great Twitter Bank Heist and security questions 08:40 Please Rob Me: http://pleaserobme.com 09:31 @RamEmanuel...2011-03-1734 min

Split ScreenAchievements UnlockedAlan and Craig unlock the mysteries of achievements. It's mainly monkey brains and a music montage 00:28 Guitar Hero is put out to pasture 01:48 Google's definition of Achievements and the Fall of Man 02:45 Achievements as little challenges and not so little highscores 04:28 The highest achievement score in the world: 535,648G (Stallion83) 07:09 Achievements are everywhere. Some of them even have their own blogs: 360voice.com 08:21 Have achievements killed off cheats?: AchievementHunter.com 10:51 All achievements are not born equal: TrueAchievements.com 12:32 Why achievements work: All we have is monkey brains 15:59 How achievements help us 17:12 How achievements hurt us 19:55 The worst achievements 22:00 The best...2011-02-1631 min

Split ScreenLetting Off SteamAlan and Craig take a stroll through the Steam store on the hunt for treasure and wear many, many hats. 00:17 Intro: Death to Audacity, Podcast available on iTunes and Zune (soon)! 01:19 Alan's Big Score with Assassin's Creed, Prince of Persia: Forgetten Sand(wich) 02:32 Craig's Medium Score with Dead Space, trueachievements and gamerscore envy 03:37 Minecraft vs Team Fortress 2 Infographic breaks the hearts of thousands and the server 05:18 The Evolution of Team Fortress 2 and the Origin of Hats 06:55 Steam's insane prices and cross-promotional prostitution 08:14 What is Steam and why you shouldn't cheat on it? 11:05 The Great Steam Treasure Hunt (or how to...2011-02-0219 min

Split ScreenGames of 2011Alan and Craig share their impressions of the games of 2011. They also share some impressions of Marcus Fenix's English father, a generic American and Michael Caine. 00:12 Introduction 00:40 Celebrity Twitter endorsements 02:11 The Games We Aren't Looking Forward To: 02:41 Max Payne 3 04:57 Dead Space 2 07:27 The Games We Are Looking Forward To: 07:40 Marvel vs Capcom 3 09:17 Mass Effect 3 10:57 Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 13:35 Duke Nukem Forever 14:38 Gears of War 3 18:31 Diablo 3 21:49 Child of Eden 24:38 Final Cut Studio 25:13 iPhone 5 27:42 iPad 2 28:17 Portal 2 31:06 Three games from 2010 in 7 seconds: Fallout: New Vegas, Call of Duty: Black Ops, StarCraft 2 31:13 Beyond Good & Evil: HD Remake 32:31 Show close To share your comments on...2011-01-1933 min