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2018-10-221h 07
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 43 - Games of the YearJoin Alexander, Mike Futter, and Nic Tringali as they discuss their favorite games of 2017. 4:50 - Games of the Year --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/subsurface-circular/id1273765636 "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and phrases, then use them in dialogue puzzles to uncover the world's secrets and determine its future. Inspired by classic adventure games and modern dialogue systems, Bithell Games has created a si...
2017-12-2559 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 42Join Mike and Alexander, along with Mike Futter, this week for a check-in on Hitman, and Futter's time with Monster Hunter: World and brief jaunt into the realm of board games. Studio Happenings cover a bit more on the publishing of the Game Dev Business Handbook, and in "Reader" Mail, the guys cover handling the streaming of Bithell games and the use of custom versus pre-made tools. 4:42 - Monster Hunter: World & Civilization: A New Dawn 12:12 - Hitman 19:15 - Studio Happenings: Game Dev Business Handbook Updates 28:01 - "Reader" Mail: Handling Streamers & Custom Tools ...
2017-12-1844 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 41Join Mike and Alexander this week for a lengthy discussion on Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and the importance of player agency. In "Reader" Mail, the guys cover the disparity between film and game auteurs, and the approach to quality writing. 4:05 - Wolfenstein & Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus 25:56 - Studio Happenings 27:19 - "Reader" Mail: Auteurs & Writing --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/subsurface-circular/id1273765636 "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s...
2017-12-111h 04
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 40Join Mike and Alexander this week for a few quick thoughts on Battle Chef Brigade. In Studio Happenings, Alexander shares some more future economic planning tips, and "Reader" Mail covers the potential/pitfalls of treating games as a service. 3:08 - Battle Chef Brigade 9:44 - Studio Happenings: Pensions (yes, really) 15:31 - "Reader" Mail: Subscription Models/Products as Services --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/subsurface-circular/id1273765636 "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the...
2017-12-0439 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 39Join Mike and Alexander this week for a shocking revelation about Assassin's Creed: Origins, a bit of love for the latest Call of Duty, and a check-in on Mario Odyssey. In Studio Happenings, Mike touches on Devgam , and "Reader" Mail covers development environments and approaches. 6:54 - Assassin's Creed: Origins 14:43 - Call of Duty: WWII 24:55 - Mario Odyssey & the Switch 32:20 - Studio Happenings: Self (Book) Publishing & Devgam 37:00 - "Reader" Mail: Development Environments and Approaches --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular "A detective stationed on the Subsurface...
2017-11-201h 01
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 38Join Mike and Alexander, and guest Nic Tringali this week for some thoughts on Assassin's Creed: Origins, Opus Magnum, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Mario Odyssey. In Studio Happenings, it's the Nic Tringali iPad Porting show , and "Reader" Mail features a discussion on the application of game engines as filmmaking tools. 2:10 - Assassin's Creed: Origins 5:50 - Opus Magnum 10:00 - Divinity: Original Sin 2 15:37 - Mario Odyssey 20:56 - Studio Happenings: iPad Porting 35:54 - "Reader" Mail: Game Engine Rendered Filmmaking --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular "A detective stationed...
2017-11-1348 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 37Join Mike and Alexander this week for some thoughts on Shadow Tactics and a deep-dive into Wolfenstein II. In Studio Happenings, it's Alexander's Money Minute, and "Reader" Mail features a lengthy discussion on how to balance (or not) art versus commercial products. 1:52 - Shadow Tactics 7:00 - Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus 20:48 - Breakthrough Brits 22:52 - Studio Happenings: Money Minute 26:33 - "Reader" Mail: Punk vs. Commerce --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the...
2017-10-3051 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 36Join Mike and Alexander this week for some more thoughts on Middle Earth: Shadow of War. In Studio Happenings, it's all about the iPad release of Subsurface Circular, and "Reader" Mail covers the approach to and qualifications for teaching game design. 1:55: Middle Earth: Shadow of War 13:33 - Studio Happenings: Subsurface Circular iPad 22:06 - "Reader" Mail: Teaching Game Design & Academia --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and ph...
2017-10-2335 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 35Join Mike and Alexander this week for a lengthy discussion of Middle Earth: Shadow of War. In Studio Happenings, the guys cover how the studio handles decentralized work, and "Reader" Mail is all about games that inspire and teach. 2:38 - Middle Earth: Shadow of War 25:30 - Studio Happenings: Cloud-Based Working 33:54 - "Reader" Mail: Making Games for a Cause & Edutainment --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and ph...
2017-10-1650 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 34Join Mike and Alexander this week for a bit more Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk the reputation and the importance of good behavior in a small industry, and "Reader" Mail is all about when to start marketing and the importance of Steam Wish Lists. 1:18 - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle 9:04 - Studio Happenings: The Industry is Small 26:00 - "Reader" Mail: Early Marketing & Steam Wishlists --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among...
2017-10-0943 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 33Join Mike and Alexander this week with Mike's latest thoughts on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk the changing face of media and journalism, and "Reader" Mail is all about how a first time dev should approach getting a publisher. 3:16 - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle 7:43 - Studio Happenings: Clare Balding - Changing Face of Media 21:41 - "Reader" Mail: Best Practices for First-Time Dev Seeking Publisher --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances...
2017-10-0242 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 32Join Mike and Alexander this week on EGX 2017 and the trends and experiences from the show. And in "Reader" Mail, the guys cover taking good lessons from bad games, and the best way to approach entering the industry in the age of the gig economy. 1:40 - EGX: The Lost Bear, Student Projects 7:02 - EGX: Indies, Lessons from EGX 17:14 - "Reader" Mail: Bad Games Good Ideas, Starting out in the gig economy game dev --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates...
2017-09-2536 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 31Join Mike and Alexander this week for some quick thoughts on Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk about the difficulty of dealing with selling physical goods. And in "Reader" Mail, it's all about the business and legal approaches to starting a studio. 1:31 - Uncharted: Lost Legacy 4:55 - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle 7:46 - Studio Happenings: Physical Goods 14:40 - "Reader" Mail: Studio Starting & Publishers, Lawyers and LLCs --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular "A detective stationed on the Subsurface...
2017-09-1142 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 30Join Mike and Alexander this week for a return to normalcy with some game talk: Hellblade, Agents of Mayhem, and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. In Studio Happenings the guys talk about upcoming events and the scope of projects. And in "Reader" Mail, it's all about the "Bithellverse" and ownership of work while on personal time. 1:45 - Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice 5:59 - Agents of Mayhem 8:59 - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle 15:10 - Studio Happenings: Speaking Engagements & Project Scope 27:04 - "Reader" Mail: Bithellverse, Ownership of Work --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com...
2017-09-0442 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: The GameDev Business HandbookJoin Mike and Alexander this week for a breakdown of yet another Bithell Games production: The GameDev Business Handbook. Michael Futter is on to discuss this primer on the business and financial sides of beginning game development. In the second half, Mike Bithell talks about last week's launch of Subsurface Circular. 3:37 - Game Dev Business Handbook 28:23 - Studio Happenings: Subsurface Circular Launch --THE GAMEDEV BUSINESS HANDBOOK-- http://www.gamedevbizbook.com/ --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a...
2017-08-2838 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Subsurface Circular Announce and AvailableJoin Mike and Alexander this week for a breakdown of our latest release: Subsurface Circular. This style-heavy, one-sitting mystery science fiction adventure is now available as a Bithell Short, and this is your first place to hear about its creation from concept to release. 1:52 - Subsurface Circular 6:00 - Music 9:12 - Art 10:21 - Prototype to Product 14:55 - FAQ --SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular "A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and ph...
2017-08-1738 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 27Join Mike and Alexander this week for a a bit on Kingsway and Alexander's struggle with Rogue-likes. In Studio Happenings, Alexander talks about his pending evictions and barn pools. And in "Reader" Mail: an examination of the way credits and creative attribution works in game development. 1:07 - Kingsway & Rogue-Likes 11:26 - Studio Happenings: Eviction 18:03 - "Reader" Mail: Dev Roles, Credits & Unions --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4...
2017-08-0751 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 26Join Mike and Alexander this week for some more TV talk before getting into dinosaurs-- in video games! In Studio Happenings, the guys talk about the rise of boutique publishers. And in "Reader" Mail: overtime and how many hours game devs actually work in a week. 1:50 - Bad/Trashy/Good UK TV 4:44 - Making a Dinosaur Game? 9:20 - Studio Happenings: Boutique Publishers 22:05 - "Reader" Mail: Overtime --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google...
2017-07-3133 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 25Join Mike and Alexander this week for some Doom appreciation and bit more TV and movie talk. In Studio Happening... and in "Reader" Mail, the guys talk about more pricing issues and how indies should approach graphics and more. 2:16 - Doom 4:24 - TV/Movies/Media - Uncle, Logan, and more 15:47 - Cities: Skylines 17:53 - Studio Happenings: SECRETS 18:27 - "Reader" Mail: Pricing (Round 2), Graphics and Indie Games --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play...
2017-07-2442 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 24Welcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday! Join Mike and Alexander this week for a little Tales of the Borderlands. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk about their time at Develop 2017 in Brighton, and in "Reader" Mail, it's all about wishes for favorite books to be made into games. --Click to skip to topic-- 2:31 - Tales from the Borderlands 8:48 - Develop 20:00 - "Reader" Mail: Dream Books into Games Concepts --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast...
2017-07-1747 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 23Join Mike and Alexander this week for a dose of TV talk as not many games are currently being played. In Studio Happenings, it's business time again with a look at the impetous behind some recent game-related price hikes, and in "Reader" Mail, the guys talk about how to be a cool and normal person when going from social media to IRL social approaches. 1:18 - TV: House of Cards, British Panel Shows, The Handmaid's Tale 11:37 - Studio Happenings: Currency Systems & Price Hikes 21:48 - "Reader" Mail: Social Approaches --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple...
2017-07-1031 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 22Join Mike and Alexander this week for some returning thoughts on Zelda: Breath of the Wild. In Studio Happenings, Alexander clears the air on the importance of business specialists, and in "Reader" Mail, the guys talk about the importance of looking back to measure potential for success. 1:17 - Zelda: Breath of the Wild 9:15 - Studio Happenings: Business Appreciation 22:30 - "Reader" Mail: Games Industry Analysis --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m...
2017-07-0340 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 21Join Mike and Alexander this week for some impressions of the new Nintendo Switch jam, Arms. In Studio Happenings, it's all about E3 2017. And in "Reader" Mail, the guys cover copyright and the approaches to making the old new again. 2:51 - Arms 10:27 - Wolfenstein: The New Order 13:52 - Studio Happenings: E3 2017 - Bethesda, Microsoft, PC Games Show, Sony, Devolver Digital 43:43 - "Reader" Mail: Copyright, Archived Assets --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://p...
2017-06-2659 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 20Join Mike and Alexander this week with some appreciation for WipEout. In Studio Happenings, initial reactions to E3 2017 and the "creator"-fronting nature of marketing and presentations. Also, a lengthy "Reader" Mail section covering contract considerations and the oft-forgotten platform costs associated with console development. 1:29 - WipEout Omega Collection 7:48 - Injustice 2 10:40 - Studio Happenings: Early E3 2017 Thoughts: Anthem, A Way Out, Sports, Presentation, Battlefront 2 34:45 - "Reader" Mail: Non-Compete Clauses, Contract Considerations, Platform Costs --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast...
2017-06-121h 01
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 19Join Mike and Alexander this week as they get back to some gaming with Injustice 2. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk office space considerations, and "Reader" Mail extrapolates on Mike's Twitter Q&A and how to approach employment lengths. 0:45 - Injustice 2 13:20 - Studio Happenings: Office Space 23:25 - "Reader" Mail: Twitter Q&A Follow-Up, Employment Length Best Practices --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4...
2017-06-0545 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 18Join Mike and Alexander this week for some more London thoughts from Alexander. In Studio Happenings, the guys cover the best practices of smaller studios and how to get advice, and "Reader" Mail is all about the pros and necessity of living in game development hub cities. 0:40 - Londoning 6:10 - Studio Happenings: Best Practices 19:14 - "Reader" Mail: Game Dev Hub Cities --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3...
2017-05-2933 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 17Join Mike and Alexander this week as Mike talks about his time with the PSVR game Farpoint, and Alexander walks-through the UK utilities experience. In Studio Happenings, Alexander kicks-off a series of London impressions, and "Reader" Mail covers more prototype advice and the issue of dynamic adverts in games. 1:11 - Farpoint 8:37 - UK Utilities Simulator 15:01 - Studio Happenings: A Bostonian in London 22:06 - "Reader" Mail: Starting Prototypes, Producing, Advertising in Games --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google...
2017-05-2348 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 16Join Mike and Alexander this week as Mike gets into some thoughts on Prey. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk about outreach to developers, and "Reader" Mail covers how to approach contracting the polish work on development projects. 1:25 - Prey 13:46 - Studio Happenings: Dev Outreach 32:07 - "Reader" Mail: Approach to Contracting Dev Work --LINKS-- Game Maker's Toolkit - https://www.youtube.com/user/McBacon1337 --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google...
2017-05-1540 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 15Join Mike and Alexander this week where Mike heads back to the PSVR realm for some Statik. In Studio Happenings, it's a UK-a-palooza, and "Reader" Mail is about potential countries for a move prospect & bacon, egg & cheese bagels(?). 0:38 - Statik 7:49 - Studio Happenings: Countdown to the UK Experience 19:24 - "Reader" Mail: Which Country/Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagels? --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4...
2017-05-0834 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 14Join Mike and Alexander this week for a check-in on the good and bad of remasters and VR offerings on PlayStation 4. In Studio Happenings, the guys cover the no-man's land between prototype and product, and "Reader" Mail has Mike giving advice about how to handle making games with a full-time job. 1:07 - PaRappa the Rapper 7:23 - Battlezone & Batman VR 13:08 - Studio Happenings: Post-Prototype, Pre-Product 21:36 - "Reader" Mail: Managing Off-Hours Productivity --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play...
2017-05-0132 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 13Join Mike and Alexander this week for some thoughts on Flinthook, and Mike goes into his time with the Full Throttle Remaster. In Studio Happenings, the guys cover the conferences of the past week, and "Reader" Mail covers how to get press as a new indie and the ramification of upgrading an engine mid-development. 2:09 - Full Throttle 8:53 - Flinthook 12:45 - Studio Happenings: East Coast Gaming Conference, Reboot Develop 27:31 - "Reader" Mail: Getting Press, Mid-Dev Engine Upgrades --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher...
2017-04-2442 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 12Join Mike and Alexander this week for some thoughts on Lego Worlds and Flinthook. In Studio Happenings, the guys discuss handling creative limitations, and "Reader" Mail covers how to approach level design and finding like-minded people in development for collaboration. 2:30 - Lego Worlds 10:58 - Flinthook 12:07 - Studio Happenings: Creative Limitations 23:17 - "Reader" Mail - Level Design Approach, Finding People to Work With --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34...
2017-04-1744 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 11Join Mike and Alexander for some of Mike's thoughts on Thimbleweed Park, Alexander's conflicting time with Persona 5, and some all-around Zelda love. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk about the importance of R&D and engines, and "Reader" Mail checks back in on the topic of auteur theory. 1:12 - Thimbleweed Park 11:19 - Persona 5 20:55 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild/Switch 25:20 - Studio Happenings: R&D & Engines 34:34 - "Reader" Mail: Auteur Theory --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com...
2017-04-1048 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 10Join Mike and Alexander for some discussion about the different approaches to endings between Inside and Horizon: Zero Dawn. In Studio Happenings, Alexander provides a succinct primer on the ramifications of Brexit. And "Reader" Mail covers the prospect of developing a board game, and some of the basic economics involved. 0:58 - Inside 6:38 - Ending of Horizon 14:48 - Brexit Primer 21:21 - "Reader" Mail: Board Games --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music...
2017-04-0330 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 09Join Mike and Alexander a later game analysis of Horizon: Zero Dawn. In Studio Happenings it's back to prototypes and how to grab attention in the ever more crowded sea of entertainment. And "Reader" Mail covers the prospect of taking a shotgun approach to making a "hit game, and an examination of different goals associated with being a developer. 1:25 - Horizon: Zero Dawn 11:51 - Studio Happenings: Grabbing Attention 20:30 - "Reader" Mail: Approach to Making "Hits" --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast...
2017-03-2739 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 08Join Mike and Alexander for some more Horizon talk, a bit on the Switch, and dev-side assessment of photo modes in games. In Studio Happenings it's finance hour, and "Reader" Mail covers balancing work and life in the pursuit of quality. 1:29 - Horiz… nope, Switch 6:32 - Horizon: Zero Dawn 12:19 - Photo Modes 17:14 - Studio Happenings: Taxes, Financing & Credit 36:03 - "Reader" Mail: Work/Life Balance & "Too Open" Storefronts 58:07 - COMPANIES ARE PEOPLE!!! --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast
2017-03-2059 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 07Join Mike and Alexander for a deep dive on Horizon: Zero Dawn-- from the systems to that beautiful 3D map. In Studio Happening, the guys cover getting through conventions unscathed, and in "Reader" Mail, it's all about post-launch vacations (or lack thereof) and AAAs sucking up all the good release windows. 0:42 - Horizon: Zero Dawn 24:15 - Studio Happenings: Convention Self-Preservation 34:49 - "Reader" Mail: Post-Launch Vacations and Game Release Timing 52:41 - BLEEP --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google...
2017-03-1353 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 06Join Mike and Alexander as they check in after 2 weeks on the road-- showing at DICE and GDC 2017. And in "Reader" Mail, Mike share some tips for indie teams looking to get voice over into their games. 2:00 - VVR - http://vvr.tenderclaws.com/ 3:03 - Prey 4:50 - Studio Happenings: GDC 2017 10:38 - "Reader" Mail: Handling Voice Over as an Indie --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4...
2017-03-0620 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 05Join Mike and Alexander as they get into Ubisoft's latest For Honor, and Alexander finally gets to Overwatch, In studio Happenings: Mike's evolving approach to GDC takes center stage. And in "Reader" Mail, the guys discuss if selling IP rights is the way to go for small devs, and how to handle over-promising with trailers and screenshots. 0:30 - For Honor 11:15- Overwatch 16:30 - Studio Happenings: Approach to GDC 29:55 - "Reader" Mail - Sellings Rights to IP, Approach to Trailers/Screenshots --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449...
2017-02-2050 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 04Join Mike and Alexander as they check back in on The Division and Darkest Dungeon, and the spend time talking about approaches to pitching prototypes in Studio Happenings. And in "Reader" Mail, it's all about the pros and cons of structured/agile development. 1:41 - The Division 3:39 - Darkest Dungeon 8:04 - Studio Happenings: Pitching a Game 17:55 - "Reader" Mail: Handling Prototype & Feature Timelines --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34...
2017-02-1332 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 03Welcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday! Join Mike and Alexander as they talk about the early parts of solo-play in The Division, Resident Evil 7, and the 100% throwback approach of Double Dragon 4. In Studio Happenings, the guys address input from you regarding the early needs of small devs. And in "Reader" Mail, it's all about the implications Brexit! 0:56 - The Division 2:43 - Resident Evil 7 6:22 - Double Dragon 4 8:57 - Early Small Dev Needs 24:30 - "Reader" Mail: Brexit White Paper & Location Plans --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple...
2017-02-0636 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 02Join Mike and Alexander as they talk about Ratchet & Clank and the beautiful animations within. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk about project management and how budgets work for developers and the publisher relationship. In "Reader" Mail, it's all about eh Nintendo Switch! 1:01 - Ratchet & Clank 7:24 - Battlefield 1 9:18 - Studio Happenings: Project Management 28:07 - "Reader" Mail: Nintendo Switch --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5...
2017-01-3040 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Season 2, Episode 01Season 2 is here! Join Mike and Alexander for the first episode of 2017! Mike shares his thoughts on Lego Dimensions and Batman: The Telltale Series, and Alexander checks in with Rise of the Tomb Raider and Dragon Quest Builders. In Studio Happenings, it's early days on the next project, and the guys discuss the approach and use of prototypes. In "Reader" Mail, it's all about when to show a game and how to handle play/focus testing. 0:29 - Previously On… 2:02 - Lego Dimensions 6:09 - Rise of the Tomb Raider 8:34 - Batman: The Telltale Series 13:15...
2017-01-2350 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 52 - Games of the Year 2016Join Mike and Alexander, along with fellow Bithell Gamers Nic Tringali and Mike Futter, as they discuss their top 5 games from "2016." Producer Jonathan Downin also checks-in with his favorites. Thank you for a GREAT 2016. See you next year! 2:57 - Hitman 10:23 - Zero Time Dilemma 15:27 - Doom 23:45 - Stardew Valley 26:10 - Dungeon Crawl Classics 30:40 - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 33:19 - Job Simulator --Jonathan's Picks-- 37:34 - Plants vs. Zombies: Heroes 40:30 - Kingdom: New Lands 42:34 - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 44:17 - Stardew Valley 46:25 - Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
2016-12-261h 18
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 51Join Mike and Alexander for check-ins on Dishonored 2, The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine, and the Titanfall 2 campaign. In Studio Happenings it's all about the BAFTAs, panels, and new gaming coverage like Danny O'Dwyer's No Clip documentary series. In "Reader" Mail, strap in for small-scale publishing talk and how to avoid intellectual property infringement. 1:25 - Dishonored 2 & Hitman 8:48 - The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine 11:19 - Titanfall 2 13:56 - Studio Happenings: BAFTAs, Panels, Docs, and more! 36:12 - "Reader" Mail: Small-Scale Publishing, Handling IP --LINKS-- Danny O'Dwyer's No Clip Doom Doc - https://www.youtube.com/playlist...
2016-12-191h 01
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 50Join Mike and Alexander for Mike's impressions of Dishonored 2, and a discussion of the Holiday Update for EarthShape. In "Reader" Mail, it's another lengthy advice session about how to break into the development industry and what's important in getting a foot in the door. 2:24 - Dishonored 2 15:29 - Studio Happenings: EarthShape Holiday Update 24:34 - "Reader" Mail: Student Special - Getting Hired --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4...
2016-12-1248 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 49Join Mike and Alexander in another UK edition of the podcast for one more check-in on Watch Dogs 2, the latest in Alexander's attempts to relocate to the UK, and "Reader" Mail focuses on starter game engine choices and the technicalities of making shadows in modern games. 0:39 - Watch Dogs 2 4:41 - Studio Happenings: The Perils of Moving 10:00 - "Reader" Mail: Engines (Amazon Lumberyard), Technicalities of Shadows [Zac Singer - https://twitter.com/magician_arcana - https://zlsinger.itch.io/ | Pierre Fouquet - https://twitter.com/spazldrust] --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us...
2016-12-0531 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 48Join Mike and Alexander in this UK edition of the podcast as they discuss some more Watch Dogs 2. In Studio Happenings: Alexander shares his perspective on moving across the pond, and "Reader" Mail takes a look at how to to approach the modern games marketplace. 1:31 - Watch Dogs 2 8:00 - Studio Happenings: An American in the UK 14:26 - "Reader" Mail: Games Marketplace Approaches --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5...
2016-11-2828 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 47 - Guest Mike FutterJoin Mike and Alexander, along with the latest addition to the team Mike Futter, for some coverage of Watch Dogs 2, Dishonored DLC, Blood Bowl, and a litany of Warhammer games. In Studio Happenings: more mobile updates, a bit of Futter, and a convergence on London. "Reader" Mail focuses on the use of architecture in games, and the (lack of) merits of gamification. 1:04 - Michael Futter 1:45 - Watch Dogs 2 6:50 - Dishonored DLC 10:39 - Blood Bowl & Warhammer 18:17 - Studio Happenings: Riding That Mobile Wave 21:32 - Studio Happenings: Futter 24:07 - Studio Happenings: London!
2016-11-2144 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 46Join Mike and Alexander check in on the latest big shooter releases: Titanfall 2, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and Battlefield 1. Alexander also touches on his time with Tyranny and Civilization VI, and it's all about the Google Daydream in Studio Happenings. "Reader" Mail focuses on how to approach game development out of school, and the importance of audio in the production of a game. 2:20 - Titanfall 2 & CoD: Infinite Warfare 9:14 - Battlefield 1 10:55 -Tyranny 12:53 - Civilization VI 14:02 - Daydream & New Platform Particulars 24:30 - "Reader" Mail - Where to Start in Development & Importance of Audio
2016-11-1434 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 45 - Guest Nic TringaliJoin Mike and Alexander, along with new hire Nick Tringali, as they discuss Nick's history, role on EarthShape, and the latest prototype making the rounds at Bithell Games. "Reader" mail focuses on the importance (and expense) of soundtracks in games. 4:38 - Work on EarthShape 14:35 - Studio Happenings: Prototype Impressions & Approaches 27:39 - "Reader" Mail - Importance of Soundtracks --GUEST-- Nick Tringali - https://twitter.com/nictringali --LINKS-- Take This - http://www.takethis.org --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http...
2016-11-0738 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 44 - Guest Moo YuJoin Mike and Alexander, along with Moo Yu Foamsword, as they talk about Knights & Bikes, the approach to Kickstarter success, and showing at Day of Devs. In "Reader" Mail covers new journalism and the impact of bad press. 1:43 - Kickstarter Campaign Prep & Execution 19:14 - Studio Happenings: Day of the Devs 24:17 - "Reader" Mail - Ease of Game Dev? --GUEST-- Moo Yu - - http://foamswordgames.com/ - https://twitter.com/oneofmoo Knights and Bikes - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/foamsword/knights-and-bikes --LINKS-- Day of the Devs...
2016-10-3137 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 43Join Mike and Alexander as they talk Battlefield 1 and Civilization VI, and in Studio Happenings: the latest member of the Bithell Games team. In "Reader" Mail covers new journalism and the impact of bad press. 1:59 - Battlefield 1 5:35 - Civilization VI 8:00 - Studio Happenings: New Hire for EarthShape 12:00 - New Journalism & Is Any Press Good Press? --LINKS-- Volume on Vita (Boxed) - https://www.limitedrungames.com/products/limited-run-28-volume-vita Thomas Was Alone (PC Boxed) - http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/thomas-was-alone-collectors-edition/130441 --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com...
2016-10-2431 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 42Join Mike and Alexander as they cover all things Steam Dev Days 2016, including Valve's embrace of the Dualshock 4 and Steam business 101. The guys also touch on their time at ID@Xbox, and "Reader" Mail covers specializing out-of-the-gate and more Brexit/taxes talk. 2:34 - Steam Dev Days 4:28 - Dualshock 4 on Steam 9:15 - Steam Business 101 13:36 - ID@Xbox 17:10 - "Reader" Mail: Getting Hired as a Prototyper & Taxes --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google...
2016-10-1729 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 41Join Mike and Alexander as they talk about two of the year's biggest releases: Gears of War 4 and Mafia 3. In Studio Happenings, Earthshape finally gets it time to shine, along with Google DayDream and the new Pixels. And in "Reader" Mail, it's all about how to get and schedule meetings at conventions, and what's fair when it comes to taking back-end percentages in place of a salary. 1:11 - Dragon Quest Builders 3:11 - Gears of War 4 11:07 - Mafia 3 23:28 - Studio Happenings: EarthShape 38:24 - "Reader" Mail: Pitching Indie Games, Planning Conference Schedules & Getting Paid...
2016-10-1059 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 40Join Mike and Alexander as they cover the latest big releases: Forza Horizon 3, Hitman: Colorado, and Destiny: Rise of Iron. Mike also shares his thoughts on HDR in the new Xbox One S. In Studio Happenings, the guys cover the busy October just before a BIG reveal, and "Reader" Mail touches on the topic of sharing duties in medium to small studios. 1:10 - Xbox One S & HDR 5:15 - Forza Horizon 3 8:12 - Hitman: Colorado 13:45 - Destiny: Rise of Iron 17:56 - Studio Happenings: Everything October 26:55 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https...
2016-10-0345 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 39 - Guest Jim TrincaJoin Mike and Alexander as they speak with Jim Trinca about his experience at videogamer.com, and how he has made the transition from the gaming press to production and marketing for game studios themselves with SpecialGun Productions. In Studio Happenings, Alexander covers the art of crisis management, and "Reader" Mail brings direct input from big indie publishers on when and how to pitch a project. 0:46 - Games Media to Game Devs Media 28:11 - Studio Happenings: Crisis Management 38:11 - "Reader" Mail: When to Pitch a Publisher --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com...
2016-09-2646 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 38Join Mike and Alexander as they check back in on Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and share some enthusiasm about Battlefield. In Studio Happenings, the guys discuss the difficulties that come with developing on unreleased hardware platforms, and of course, "Reader" Mail. 0:47 - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 14:40 - Battlefield 4 16:46 - Battlefield 1 18:11 - Starcraft 2 19:37 - Studio Happenings: Dev on Unreleased Hardware 30:19 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music...
2016-09-1948 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 37 - Guest Ashly BurchJoin Mike and Alexander as they speak with voice talent and actor Ashly Burch (Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'?), the voice behind Chloe in Life is Strange, Tiny Tina in Borderlands 2, Cassie Rose in Minecraft: Story Mode, Tina De Luca in Fallout 4, and many more. The crew cover the ins-and-outs of voice acting from the acting and directing sides, and how to get the best talent and performances from an indie development perspective. In Studio Happenings, the guys discuss the pains of keeping a project secret, and "Reader" Mail is all about the the necessity of a formal...
2016-09-1252 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 36Join Mike and Alexander, as the discuss the latest 2 releases from Eidos, Hitman and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. In Studio Happenings, it's all about handling personal lives during stressful times, and of course, "Reader" Mail. 0:32 - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 14:58 - Hitman 17:29 - Studio Happenings: Milestones & Moving 27:17 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast...
2016-09-0533 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 35 - Guest Creighton DeSimoneJoin Mike and Alexander, along with Creighton DeSimon, as they discuss "just what does a producer do?" In Studio Happenings, it's all about what it means to be going into alpha, and of course, "Reader" Mail. 1:00 - Creighton DeSimone: Role of a Producer 17:29 - Studio Happenings: Going into Alpha 27:17 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast
2016-08-2938 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 34Join Mike and Alexander, as they talk about No Man's Sky, Reigns, Hearthstone: Corazon, and Hitman. In Studio Happenings, the guys cover how things have changed over the life of the studio and how to support games post-release, and of course, "Reader" Mail. 1:26 - No Man's Sky, Reigns, Hearthstone: Corazon, Hitman 9:23 - Studio Happenings: Volume Anniversary 23:09 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5...
2016-08-2242 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 33 - Guest Bill StiernbergJoin Mike(nope) and Alexander, along with Bill Stiernberg, as they talk through how Zeboyd Games makes it happen, pixel graphics, RPGs, going from lawyer to indie game dev, and Cosmic Star Heroine. In Studio Happenings, it's all about how small studios make things go with just a couple people, and of course, "Reader" Mail. 1:09 - Bill Stiernberg 2:29 - State of Zeboyd Games 5:23 - Starting with Classic Modern RPGs 29:16 - Cosmic Star Herione 33:33 - Studio Happenings: Division of Labor 41:05 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us...
2016-08-1555 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 32 - Guest Joe WintergreenJoin Mike and Alexander, along with Joe Wintergreen, for nitty-gritty discussion about the strengths and weaknesses of Unity versus the Unreal engine. In Studio Happenings, it's back to economics with the current state of tax relief in British game development, and of course, "Reader" Mail. 0:45 - Game Engines: Unity & Unreal 31:52 - Level Design Tools 44:25 - Game Engine Costs 50:42 - Studio Happenings: British Tax Relief 1:03:08 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https...
2016-08-081h 09
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 31 - Guest Romain de Waubert de GenlisJoin Mike and Alexander, along with Romain de Waubert de Genlis, Creative Director and COO of Amplitude Studios, as they discuss how he went from small indie to partners with Sega. Studio Happenings covers the ins-and-outs of vertical slices, and of course, "Reader" Mail. 0:48 - Romain de Waubert de Genlis 30:50 - Studio Happenings: Vertical Slices 42:10 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4...
2016-08-0152 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 30Join Mike and Alexander cover what the next generation of game designers looks like, the apparently shifting targets in Hitman, the importance of early company bookkeeping, and more answers about cracking into the industry in "Reader" Mail. 1:03 - BAFTA Young Game Designers 9:19 - Hitman 15:58 - Studio Happenings: Bookkeeping 21:55 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast
2016-07-2540 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 29Join Mike and Alexander as they take a deep dive on the phenomenon that is Pokemon Go. In Studio Happenings, the guys cover optimization and the impact that can have on the final release, and as always, "Reader" Mail. 02:42 - Pokemon Go 19:22 - Studio Happenings: Optimization 36:12 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http...
2016-07-1851 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 28Join Mike and Alexander as they check back in on Mirror's Edge: Catalyst and The Witcher 3, talk about the changing strategy for the near future of the studio, and of course, answer a few of your questions. 00:36 - Mirror's Edge: Catalyst 06:40 - The Witcher 3 10:54 - Red Dead Redemption 13:41 - Studio Happenings: Finances and Studio Direction 24:00 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4...
2016-07-1137 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 27Join Mike and Alexander as they cover the impact of feedback on a game at launch, and then it's on to "Reader" Mail covering a swath of topics from the complexity of implementing key rebindings to timelines for sales policies. 01:39 - Studio Happenings: Feedback 21:47 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com...
2016-07-0449 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 26 (Brexit Edition)Join Mike and Alexander as they go over what Brexit means for Bithell Games, and the games industry in the UK, Britain, and the EU at large. 01:14 - Studio Happenings: Brexit --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https...
2016-06-2745 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 25 (E3 2016 Edition)Join Mike and Alexander as they wrap-up their thoughts on E3 2016, the games on show, and the experience demoing Volume: Coda. 0:38 - For Honor 5:48 - Mafia 3 9:10 - Gwent 12:55 - Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare 14:08 - Genital Jousting (**PARENTAL WARNING**) 16:35 - Masquerada, Farpoint, We Happy Few 20:19 - Studio Happenings: E3 2016 Showings 30:03 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4...
2016-06-2034 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 24 (E3 2016 Edition)Join Mike and Alexander, along with the Limited Run Games and Mighty Rabbit Studios crews, as they discuss all the big announcements from all the big stages at E3 2016. Be on the look-out for a few extra episodes this week as Mike and Alexander are in L.A. for E3 2016. 2:13 - EA at E3 2016 4:48 - Bethesda at E3 2016 13:27 - Microsoft at E3 2016 34:09 - Ubisoft at E3 2016 39:34 - Sony at E3 2016 --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast
2016-06-1557 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 23This week: Mike and Alexander are going solo in the lead-up to E3 2016. Mike shares about is mostly positive time with Mirror's Edge and love for Overwatch, and Alexander talks more Witcher 3 and where CD Projekt Red seems to be heading. Studio talk is about integrating the controller in VR for Volume: Coda, and "Reader" Mail is all about marketing as an indie. Be on the look-out for a few extra episodes this week as Mike and Alexander are in L.A. for E3 2016. 1:06 - E3 2016 Plans 4:04 - Mirror's Edge: Catalyst 13:09 - Overwatch
2016-06-1355 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 22 - Guest Alex Schwartz & David ReimerThis week: Mike and Alexander are joined by Alex Schwartz and David Reime of Owlchemy Labs (Job Simulator) to discuss all things VR including design approaches, what the future holds, and how social applications will open up the medium. In games, plenty of Overwatch love, and check-in on the latest Hitman DLC. And as always, "Reader" Mail. Be on the look-out for a few extra episodes next week as Mike and Alexander head to L.A. for E3 2016. 2:20 - Owlchemy Labs: VR Design, Future, & Social 32:37 - Overwatch 42:24 - The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone
2016-06-061h 06
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 21 - Guest David MartinezThis week: Mike and Alexander are joined by Chief Amplification Officer of Raw Fury Games (Kingdom, Kathy Rain, Gonner) to discuss how they are approaching indie publishing in a dev-supportive way. In games, Mike talks Doom, and "Reader" Mail touches on non-compete clauses and VR. 1:20 - Raw Fury Games: An Approach to Indie Publishing 35:29 - Dark Souls 3 36:12 - Doom 39:05 - The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone 40:37 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music...
2016-05-3053 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 20 - Guest Daz WatfordThis week: Mike and Alexander are joined by artist extraordinaire Daz Watford. Daz and Mike provide quick check-ins on Metal Gear SOlid V and Uncharted 4, and Alexander goes back for a bit more Witcherin'. The meat and potatoes this week is all about Daz's dev journey, art in games, and more commentary on making it in the industry. 1:40 - Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 5:02 - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 6:42 - The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone 10:10 - "Smooth Daz" 30:42 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us...
2016-05-2358 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 19This week: Mike checks in with Uncharted 4, and Alexander talks the smarts behind Paradox's latest grand strategy game, Stellaris. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk about the technicalities and business intricacies of localization, and "Reader" Mail is all about how to start your career from where you are. 1:29 - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 9:53 - Stellaris 19:15 - Studio Happenings: Localization 30:50 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34...
2016-05-1655 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 18This week: Mike and Alexander go back for another dose of Hitman and discuss how the episodic model works for IO's latest. In Studio Happenings, the guys cover how to handle bottlenecks in a small studio, and "Reader" Mail is all about cinematics, story, and how to approach VR responsibly. 2:28 - Hitman 15:32 - Studio Happenings: Sickness and Managing Bottlenecks 25:24 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5...
2016-05-0944 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 17This week: Mike and Alexander talk about the "Pixar-level"
Ratchet & Clank, Mike covers his recent speaking
engagements and the value of attending events, and "Reader" Mail is
all about starting out in game dev for beginners and the
delineations of dev roles.
1:43 - Ratchet & Clank
11:58 - Studio Happenings: Speaking Engagements
25:20 - "Reader" Mail
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2016-05-0247 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 16 - Guest Douglas BogartWelcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday! This week: Mike and Alexander talk about the Nathan Drake Collection, the Battleborn Beta, and a bit more Stardew Valley. In place of Studio Happenings, Alexander phones in from PAX East with an interview with Douglas Bogart of Limited Run Games. And of course-- a bit of "Reader" Mail. --Click to skip to topic-- 1:57 - Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection 6:21 - Battleborn Beta 7:46 - Stardew Valley 12:19 - PAX East 2016: Douglas Bogart of Limited Run Games 26:53 - "Reader" Mail ...
2016-04-2539 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 15 - Guest Julius FondemWelcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday! This week: Mike and Alexander are joined by Julius Fondem of Ubisoft to talk about his path into the industry and the differences between the US and European markets. In Studio Happenings, Mike covers the importance of analytics, and in "Reader" Mail: the good and bad of presenting a portfolio. --Click to skip to topic-- 0:55 - Julius Fondem & Starting in Games 33:09 - Studio Happenings: Analytics 37:57 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449...
2016-04-1851 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 14Welcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday!
This week: Mike and Alexander are back to basics with some Stardew Valley talk, a wrap-up on Alexander's experience with The Division, and Mike goes DEEP on Quantum Break. It's orthographics talk in Studio Happenings, and of course, "Reader" Mail with some game codes from a listener!
--Click to skip to topic--1:45 - Stardew Valley6:15 - The Division9:33 - Quantum Break31:37 - Studio Happenings: Orthographics40:22 - "Reader" Mail
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2016-04-1154 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 13 - Guest Donna OrlowskiWelcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday! This week: Mike and Alexander are joined by Donna Orlowski of Chucklefish to talk about the less seen side of games development, how small studios work, and why a flat management structure has been the best approach for Chucklefish. --Click to skip to topic-- 1:28 - Donna Orlowski: Running a Small Studio & Flat Management Structures 29:38 - Studio Happenings: More Prototyping 35:31 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss
2016-04-0442 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 12 - Guest Andrew John SmithWelcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday! This week: Mike and Alexander are joined by Andrew John Smith of Spilt Milk Studios to talk about the ins-and-outs of pitching prototypes to publishers, and "Reader" Mail revisits the topic of game "lawyering." --Click to skip to topic-- 1:33 - Command & Conquer 3:47 - Daredevil 5:42 - The Division 8:37 - GDC Pitching 30:58 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --GUEST-- Andrew John Smith...
2016-03-2844 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 11 (GDC 2016 Edition)Welcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday!
This week: Mike and Alexander talk Hitman and wrap-up with impressions of the Game Developer's Conference 2016.
--Click to skip to topic--1:25 - Hitman10:53 - GDC 2016 VR Peripherals & Demos18:56 - Studio Happenings: Getting Things Done & Oculus30:02 - "Reader" Mail
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--GUEST--Michael Futter - Twitter: https://twitter.com/Futterish
--SOCIAL--Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https...
2016-03-2131 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 10 (GDC 2016 Edition)Welcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday!
This week: Mike and Alexander are joined by Game Informer's Michael Futter to talk about the overall GDC 2016 experience, PlayStation VR, and E3 2016 expectations.
--Click to skip to topic--2:15 - PlayStation VR Release and Pricing7:07 - Volume Boxed Edition & GDC10:20 - VR Games and Showing28:53 - GDC 201634:26 - Looking to E3 201642:56 - Virtual Screen Play
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2016-03-1849 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 09 - Guest Jas PurewalWelcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday! This week: Mike and Alexander are joined by "Lawyer to the Stars" Jas Purewal for an extended mail section covering a plethora of legal issues facing games and indie developers. --Click to skip to topic-- 1:14 - Clash Royale, The Division, Hitman, and Kim Kardashian 9:16 - "Reader" Mail - Legal Edition --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --GUEST-- Jas Purewal - Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamerlaw
2016-03-1440 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 08Welcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday!
This week: Mike and Alexander check back in on Far Cry: Primal, talk mass transit love in Cities: Skylines, cover the ins-and-outs of art production, and of course, some "Reader" Mail.
--Click to skip to topic--1:33 - Far Cry: Primal5:22 - Cities: Skylines9:12 - Studio Happenings: 2D, 3D, Art & Impossible Spaces28:22 - "Reader" Mail
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2016-03-0735 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 07Welcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday!
This week: Mike and Alexander talk about the latest spin on Far Cry. game pricing, hype for The Division, and what goes into planning game production and wireframing.
--Click to skip to topic--1:47 - Far Cry: Primal8:00 - Game Pricing13:40 - The Division17:02 - Studio Happenings: Planning & Wireframing32:52 - "Reader" Mail
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2016-02-2942 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 06Welcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday!
This week: Mike and Alexander talk conventions, a bit more VR, and cover how to approach growing a fledgling studio.
--Click to skip to topic--2:24 - Studio Happenings: DICE, GDC & VR15:14 - "Reader" Mail
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2016-02-2355 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 05Welcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday!
This week: Mike and Alexander give impressions of a buffet of games-- AAA to mobile. In Studio Happenings, tune-in for thoughts on the importance of vacations and avoidance of crunch, and of course, "Reader" Mail.
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--Click to skip to topic--2:00 - Mad Max4:55 - Dungeon Defenders 26:14 - Borderlands: The Handsome Collection8:25 - Firewatch13:48 - Crashlands17:34 - Halo (5)21:58 - Darkest Dungeon26:07...
2016-02-0851 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 04 - Guest Toni BrastingWelcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday! This week: Mike and Alexander are joined by Bithell Games's Marketing Guru Toni Brasting to discuss demographics, marketing, and how this whole indie thing should be approached. --TOPICS-- 2:02 - Demographics & Marketing 22:03 - Indie v. Big Studio 29:26 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgames...
2016-02-0148 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 03 - Guest Mike RoseWelcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday! This week: Mike Rose of TinyBuild joins us to discuss coverage of indie games, signing great new titles, and using Twitch to launch Punch Club. Also, Alexander and Mike discuss art needed to launch a game. --Click to skip to topic-- 1:08 - Mike Rose 16:57 - Twitch Plays Punch Club 28:38 - Studio Happenings: Production & "Vanity" Art --Guest Links-- Mike Rose: http://twitter.com/RaveofRavendale TinyBuild: http://twitter.com/tinyBuild http://tinybuild.com/ --Links-- iTunes: https...
2016-01-2549 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 02 - Guest Adriel WallickWelcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday! This week: Adriel Wallick talks game development/prototyping, game jams, and Train Jam. Alexander and Mike cover the economics of business for indie developers, and "Reader" mail. 1:38 - Adriel Wallick 11:18 - Train Jam 28:38 - Studio Happenings: Lawyers, Accountants, Contracts & Business (Hooray!) 40:26 - Indie Game Business Breakdown 54:46 - "Reader" Mail --Guest Links-- http://msminotaur.com/ http://twitter.com/msminotaur http://www.trainjam.com/ adriel@msminotaur.com --Links-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us...
2016-01-181h 03
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Episode 01 - Guest Michael FutterThis week: Game of the Year picks, conference planning, and "Reader" Mail. 3:40 - Game of the Year Picks 38:18 - Studio Happenings: 2016 Conference Planning 1:03:37 - "Reader" Mail iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss http://bithellgames.com/
2016-01-111h 12
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Early Access 4This week: Lego, Batman: Arkham Knight, Metal Gear Solid V, "Reader" Mail, and the impact of sales.
2:02 - Lego15:40 - Fallout 419:19 - Batman: Arkham Knight23:41 - Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain32:45 - "Reader" Mail49:11 - Studio Happenings: Sales
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2015-12-3058 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Early Access 3This week: Lego Dimensions, Fallout 4, and game prototyping.
1:14 - Lego Demensions
3:19 - Spice Girls/Musicals
8:40 - Lego Dimensions (for real)
19:03 - Fallout 4
26:40 - Studio Happenings: Prototyping
41:14 - Last Bits
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2015-12-1642 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Early Access 2This week: Just Cause 3, Fallout 4, and developing for VR
0:11 - Introduction2:43 - Just Cause 310:14 - Fallout 421:35 - Studio Happenings: VR36:21 - Last Bits
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2015-12-0940 min
Bithell Games PodcastBithell Games Podcast: Early Access 1Each week game developer Mike Bithell (Thomas Was Alone, Volume) and Alexander Sliwinski talk about the world of video games from inside a growing studio of their own. There will be scones.
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2015-12-0839 min