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The HabibisThe Habibis Game of the Year 2024 - Packing Up The YearFawzi, Osama, and Rami try to beat Fawzi's AirBnB checkout time as they discuss their favorite games from an incredibly tough year for the games industry.Note that there are spoilers for the original Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth between 42:23 and 45:00.
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The AIAS Game Maker's NotebookDemystifying Creativity with Creative Leader and Author Fawzi MesmarThis episode is supported by Xsolla Trent Kusters chats with Creative Leader and Author Fawzi Mesmar. Together they discuss his career in games from mobile to AAA; the lessons he's learned along the way and how he applies them in his current leadership role; and the ideas he explores in his upcoming book, Demystifying Creativity On Originality in Game Development including his concept of creative sobriety and the importance of looking inward to create something truly original. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a rating and review. Please consider supporting game...
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The HabibisSuhoor Bites #04 - Fawzi's Favorite Anime Movies #9Every day for the entire Holy Month of Ramadan, one of the Habibis will release a short 5-10 minute "Suhoor Bite" episode to join you for your Suhoor. This year, Fawzi Mesmar will use his Suhoor Bites to describe his top 10 anime movies of all time. Today, #9.
2024-03-1404 min
The HabibisSuhoor Bites #01 - Fawzi's Favorite Anime Movies #10Every day for the entire Holy Month of Ramadan, one of the Habibis will release a short 5-10 minute "Suhoor Bite" episode to join you for your Suhoor. This year, Fawzi Mesmar will use his Suhoor Bites to describe his top 10 anime movies of all time. Today, #10.
2024-03-1004 minThe HabibisOne Piece of AdviceOsama and Rami celebrate Fawzi's GDC Ambassador Award, and the Habibis catch up on what they've been up to, and what they've been playing and watching.
2024-02-231h 38The HabibisThe Habibis Game of the Year 2023 - Part 2: InshallahHow many Habibis does it take to make a Top 10 games of 2023 list? Three Habibis, it turns out: one to make the spreadsheets Fawzi can copy-paste into, one to correct Fawzi's copy-pasting skills, and one Fawzi.Happy New Year, everyone
2023-12-2931 minThe HabibisUnsammy ValleyFawzi, Rami, and Osama try to figure out what they would sound like as Pokémon.
2023-12-0842 minThe HabibisTalking Smack About Egyptian Kebab / We're Reasonable People HereRami recounts the story of how Fawzi turned the entire country of Portugal against Egyptian kebab (this may be an exaggeration).
2023-12-021h 13The HabibisTime Travel Episode: devcomFawzi & Rami visited devcom at the end of August, and caught up with Ahmed Salama to talk about devcom, gamescom, and games industry.
2023-10-0634 min2023-09-0858 minThe HabibisHabiback III: Maximum InshallahCreators & Guests
Rami Ismail / رامي - Host
Osama Dorias - Host
Fawzi Mesmar (فوزي) - Host
catch up and exchange stories of (busy) lives, travel, games, and to hear Osama get very excited about reading e-mails about Osama.
2023-08-041h 04
The afikra PodcastFAWZI MESMAR | Video Game Design in the Arab World | ConversationsFawzi Mesmar talks about the gaming industry in the Arab region. He introduces us to his book which is the first gaming book to be written in the Arabic language. Fawzi explains the challenges in the field, the responsibilities a game designer should have in the region, and pointers to succeed in the gaming industry.Fawzi is an award-winning Creative Director, Game designer, Leader, author, public speaker, mentor and retired e-sports player that has been in the gaming industry for 2 decades in a career that spanned The Middle East, New Zealand, Japan and Europe working for companies...
2023-04-121h 02The HabibisMom Keeps Me Humble (Anisa-Rated)Note: as this is an episode featuring Anisa, there is cursing as the edit-time to remove the cursing would exceed the full lifespan of the universe.Fawzi & Rami are joined by Osama Dorias-representative Anisa Sanusi. We talk about the BAFTAs, Ramadan, and wearing suits in a Starbucks.
2023-03-3147 min
The Genesis Temple PodcastEpisode 25 - Fawzi Mesmar (Ubi Soft, DICE)Together with Fawzi Mesmar we look back at his long career in gaming, how to handle burnout, the importance of going beyond your limits and working in so many different countries. Fawzi is on Twitter @FawziMesmar
2023-02-121h 02The HabibisIf I Mess Up The Intro, Does That Mean I Will Not Mess Up The Outro?Osama and Fawzi spend almost an hour talking about time, Tunic, Pinnochio, and board games - all in anticipation of the big question of the week: if Osama messes up the intro, will that free him from the outro curse?
2023-02-1055 minThe HabibisThe Chin or The GlareRami faces a dilemma: who *is* the second guest on the Habibi's this week? It's impossible to tell, and he has to come up with a devious plan to figure out whether it is Osama or Fawzi who has joined him for this episode.
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مقهى صناع الالعاب18 مع العالمي فوزي مسمارفي هذه الحلقة نتعرف على ضيف مقهى صناع الالعاب العالمي (فوزي مسمار) نتكلم عن مسيرته حيث بدأ مشواره من الاردن من ايام الكيم بوي ومرورا الى العالمية مع شركة كيم لوفت الى
King
ومن ثم
EA DICE و Ubisoft
للتواصل مع ضيف الحلقة: فوزي مسمار
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fawzi-mesmar/
https://twitter.com/FawziMesmar
https://fawzi.zone
للتواصل مع مقدم الحلقة: دانر
https://twitter.com/DanarKayfi
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The HabibisRoyalty ShareFawzi & Osama talk about games, and all the other stuff that went down this last week. Also, Osama agrees to an absolutely formally binding royalty share with Fawzi.
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The HabibisThe Final CountdownAfter a few weeks of hiatus, Rami, Fawzi, and Osama get back together to catch up on games, TV series, and... karaoke?
2022-10-2856 min
The HabibisBad Boy (Anisa-Rated)Note: as this is an episode featuring Anisa, there is cursing as the edit-time to remove the cursing would exceed the full lifespan of the universe. Fawzi & Rami are joined by Osama Dorias-representative Anisa Sanusi. Things go off the rails pretty much instantly, and never quite recover, although we do manage to talk about games and movies and stuff for like 5 minutes.
2022-10-0152 min
The HabibisWhat Arab?Arab Rami, Arab Fawzi, and Arab Osama are three Arab Game Developers Arab-drinking Good Arab Tea.
2022-09-231h 05
The HabibisCalligraphyOsama & Rami congratulate Fawzi on the announcement of Assassins' Creed Mirage.
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2022-09-1151 minThe HabibisBokra after BokraThis time with proper microphones, Osama, Fawzi, and Rami run out of time to discuss all the things they want to talk about this episode.
2022-09-0252 minThe HabibisAI-generated doiliesFawzi, Rami, and Osama talk about AI? Is that right? Yeah, actually - AI.
2022-08-191h 00The HabibisA New RecordIt's been a while! Osama and Fawzi finally find a gap in their schedules to record a new episode, and it starts off well!
2022-08-0547 minThe HabibisA Bad Cow For CharityFawzi, Osama, and Rami are joined by Brosephene in a special episode for Draw4Charity, a livestream marathon for charity happening the weekend of this episode, July 15-17th of 2022! For more information, or to donate, check out https://draw4charity.org/
2022-07-151h 142022-06-2453 min2022-06-171h 04The HabibisI Wasn't Young, I Was A ChildRami posted this for the wrong date so it's a few days late. Fawzi & Rami talk about being old and having gadgets!Gadgets mentioned:- Switch Dock Dongle- Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard- Mango Wireless router- SONY MP-CD1 (No Longer In Production)
2022-06-1048 minThe HabibisSome WasabiFawzi and Rami talk about aviation, live performances, and Fawzi's love for The Wire's writers' new series, We Own This City.Show Notes:00:00:00 - Intros and catch-ups.00:11:30 - This War of Mine00:16:10 - Papers Please00:20:00 - Rami's Flights!00:35:20 - We Own This City00:45:10 - Jurassic World Evolution 200:55:35 - Steam Deck00:56:00 - Destiny 2That's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and...
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Bounty BoardEpisode 143: Discovering Creativity and Ramen w/ Fawzi MesmarHappy Tuesday everyone! A few weeks ago I had the honor of having the third and final co-host of The Habibi's Podcast, Fawzi Mesmar, on Bounty Board! Fawzi is currently the Vice President of Editorial at Ubisoft but has been a consummate globe trotter up to this point, working at studios from Australia to Japan to Germany!Together Fawzi and I talk about a sampler platter of topics, from teaching students, hunting for the source of creativity, making games in today's industry, to the most appropriate conversation ever: Our shared love for Ramen. Fawzi was...
2022-02-221h 25The HabibisDon't Tell FawziThis week 2 of the habibis talk about 2 big things, 2 small games, and read at least 2 e-mails!Show Notes:00:00:00 - Intros and catch-ups.00:04:55 - Rami takes flight!00:13:20 - Pupperazzi00:16:40 - Taiko No Tatsujin - Drum Master00:20:50 - Destiny 200:44:10 - Al-MailThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2022-02-181h 09The HabibisA Tribute To FawziFawzi is still out getting some rest, and so we decided to dedicate this week's episode to him! We also talk games, TV shows, and read some wonderful e-mails! Show Notes:00:00 - Intro and Catch-up15:30 - Mass Effect: Legendary Edition 23:00 - Inscryption 25:00 - Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart28:00 - Cowboy Bebop35:30 - Hawkeye40:50 - It Takes Two43:40 - Destiny 249:55 - Email Time!That's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, o...
2021-12-031h 13The HabibisLucky MeFawzi is getting some well-deserved R&R, so the remaining habibis tagged in Mo Al-Khatib of Artifact 5 to talk games, flying, and bike polo!Show Notes:00:00 - Intro03:20, 04:30, 14:14 - Battlefield 204203:35 - Dicey Dungeon05:20 - Halo Infinite11:45 - Splitgate15:40 - Flight sticks and lessons27:00 - Bike Polo35:25 - Lucky MeThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-11-2653 minThe HabibisUnpacking TimeThe Habibis talk about super serious subjects, but also about Unpacking again because it is that good. We finally get to talk about Shang-Chi, and also Battlefield 2042 (Mabrouk ya Fawzi!), and also Osama can finally read some e-mails.
2021-11-191h 03The HabibisProblems with AuthorityOsama is on Arab Time this week, so Fawzi and Rami talk about video games and reach an interesting conclusion about authority.
2021-11-1250 minThe HabibisArab Arab ArabRami doesn't quite know what is happening because he's sitting in a car in a Burger King parking lot, but luckily Fawzi and Osama can help him figure things out.
2021-10-1657 minThe HabibisInshallahThe Habibis talk abou-actually, Rami is very excited to talk about the orchestra he hosted and Osama and Fawzi desperately try to talk about games and movies.
2021-10-011h 032021-09-101h 00The HabibisApple GeniusTwo Habibis miss their third Habibi another week, and invite Ahmed Salama to talk about diaspora parents.
2021-09-031h 10The HabibisThe Osama LaughtrackWelcome to The Habibis Podcast, two Habibis missing their third Habibi.
2021-08-2750 minThe HabibisHabibi CatThe Habibis talk so much about stuff they've done that they don't really get anywhere else, this week.Show Notes:00:00 - Intro + Catch-Up15:50 - Axiom Verge 223:25 - What If...? 26:55 - The Suicide Squad32:30 - Cris Tales33:45 - Last Stop37:30 - Dodgeball Academia39:05 - Boyfriend Dungeon45:55 - Fawzi's Devcom Fireside chat on NieR Replicant ver.1.2247448713948:55 - Pokemon Unite58:20 - Habibi Cat58:55 - Ask Iwata62:35 - Jerusalem64:35 - Leveling the Playing FieldThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter...
2021-08-201h 12The HabibisAndroid BoxThe Habibis talk about Flight Simulator, and the concept of Arab Town & Arab diaspora culture.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:15 - Microsoft Flight Simulator19:15 - The Grand Dames21:00 - Arab Town42:30 - The Arabs from a Japanese Perspective44:30 - The Arab of the Future51:30 - Palestine and JerusalemThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-08-131h 03The HabibisGrapple MainThe 30th Episode of the Habibis was a live conversation on Twitch, with all the problems and ridiculousness that comes with that.Timestamps:00:00 - Rami's Intro04:44 - Osama unmutes05:20 - Nier Replicant12:10 - Microsoft Flight Simulator22:35 - Death's Door25:05 - Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection28:00 - Grapple Main32:25 - Rewinder36:50 - Back to Grapple MainThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at...
2021-08-0957 minThe HabibisRepresentation As A WinkMeet Sarah, Son, & Malek as they join Rami and returning guest Nuha to talk about Arab representation in games. This episode is a continuation of the Games for Change Panel that they were on, which you can find in full at https://youtu.be/-1Q1bVGIhqU?t=5046.Guests:Sarah - https://twitter.com/MakdadSarah Son - https://twitter.com/bogboogie Malek - https://twitter.com/malekawtNuha - https://twitter.com/nuhanotnoahNext episode, The Habibis return for the 30th episode of the show with a live episode! Follow us...
2021-07-301h 17The HabibisDouble King of HeartsThe Habibis talk about games, Loki, and the traditional board- & cardgames.
2021-07-2348 minThe HabibisA New BatteryThe Habibis talk about games, Marvel things, gadgets, and their first computers (and the fate thereof).02:10 - We've got mail!04:29 - Divinity: Original Sin 216:20 - Mass Effect: Andromeda20:05 - Black Widow24:05 - Loki29:00 - What If?31:25 - Rami's new gadgets40:00 - New BatteryThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-07-161h 05The HabibisThe Original ShoutcasterThe Habibis talk about games, Loki, and soccer.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:46 - Resident Evil Village02:09 - [SPOILERS] Resident Evil Village06:35 - Chicory: A Colorful Tale11:00 - Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition14:55 - [SPOILERS] Mass Effect 3 Legendary Edition21:44 - Loki25:35 - Scarlet Nexus28:40 - The Original ShoutcasterThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-07-0955 minThe HabibisHammer, Meet NailThe Habibis talk about games and names, Osama loses his internet connection, and Fawzi invites his game developer brother, Feras Musmar. Musmar with a "u". Not Mesmar. Fawzi is Mesmar. Listen, you'll have to play the episode for the story behind that one.
2021-07-021h 03The HabibisToo ThirstyThe Habibis talk about games, Loki, and heat.That's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-06-251h 00The HabibisE-TalathaThe Habibis talk about games, Loki, and E3.All of us were a little overwhelmed by all the games-industry E3 chaos, so we ended up talking mostly about E3. More culture next week, Inshallah!
2021-06-1855 minThe HabibisWho Would You Cheer ForThe Habibis talk videogames, movies, and home.[ Timestamps will be added soon. ]That's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-06-111h 05The HabibisDinosaurs Destroying CitiesThe Habibis talk videogames, movies, TV series, hockey, baseball, polevaulting, and childhood television.0:00 Intro01:26 The Famicon Detective Club05:35 Another Round09:50 Love, Death, & Robots Season 217:19 Hockey? Baseball? Fierljeppen?22:50 Mass Effect 2 + DLC33:35 The Wild At Heart41:41 Dinosaurs Destroying CitiesThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-06-0456 minThe HabibisMarbles With CannonballsThe Habibis talk Mass Effect, game design, and kids' play.00:00 Intro00:41 Mass Effect Legendary Edition07:00 Arcanum10:21 Game Design: The Maybe Path To Mass Effect29:24 Marbles With CannonballsThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-05-2854 minThe HabibisOld ShoeThe Habibis talk Mass Effect, angry hand gestures, and cursing. This episode's guest is Anisa Sanusi (@studioanisa).00:00 Intro00:36 Public Service Announcements 05:18 Mass Effect Legendary Edition32:25 Old ShoeThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-05-2158 minThe HabibisVery Extreme DabkeThe Habibis talk about movies, games, and music.Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:02 Second Extinction10:31 A Promising Young Woman13:56 A Short Hike18:18 Rami Waits For Mass Effect: No Man's Sky, Mirror's Edge, Mom versus Ghost of Tsushima, NieR Automata22:20 IGF Nominations28:18 NieR Replicant31:30 Very Extreme DabkeThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our Arab Culture/Gaming/Food Discord at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, Ramadan Mubarak, and Salaam!
2021-05-1458 min
The HabibisSuhoor Bites #29 - Fawzi's #1Fawzi talks about his favorite game of all time, Super Street Fighter II.
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The HabibisSuhoor Bites #28 - Rami & Fawzi MesmarRami and Fawzi talk about the importance of codifying knowledge.
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The HabibisSuhoor Bites #26 - Fawzi's #2Fawzi talks about his second favorite game of all time, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but also most Zelda games.
2021-05-0805 minThe HabibisNice Clothes For The YearThe Habibis talk about movies, games, and Eid al-Fitr.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:50 Nomadland05:42 The Father10:35 Returnal23:06 NieR: Replicant v1.2224:46 New Pokémon Snap 26:07 A Firm Handshake27:57 Nice Clothes For The YearThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our Arab Culture/Gaming/Food Discord at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, Ramadan Mubarak, and Salaam!
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The HabibisSuhoor Bites #23 - Fawzi's #3Fawzi talks about his third favorite game of all time, Starcraft.
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The HabibisSuhoor Bites #20 - Fawzi's #4Fawzi talks about his fourth favorite game of all time, Resident Evil. Yes, the original.
2021-05-0205 minThe HabibisA Different Language Than We SpeakThe Habibis talk about games, lots of indie games, and how Arabic is a diverse language.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:48 Mortal Kombat The Movie07:12 Forgone13:39 Curse of the Dead Gods24:43 Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War28:12 Orbital Bullet30:25 Flight Simulator 'Cross the Pond'31:07 Tandis33:00 NieR Replicant38:20 A Space for the Unbound42:12 A Different Language Than We SpeakThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our Arab Culture...
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The HabibisSuhoor Bites #17 - Fawzi's #5Fawzi talks about his fifth favorite game of all time, Super Mario Bros.
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The HabibisSuhoor Bites #14 - Fawzi's #6Fawzi talks about his sixth favorite game of all time, Metal Gear Solid.
2021-04-2605 minThe HabibisAll The Friendly AdviceThe Habibis talk about games, lots of indie games, good Samaritanism, and how Fawzi met the strongest man alive.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:45 There is no Game: Wrong Dimension06:30 Trials of Fire14:40 Outriders 17:09 Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War21:45 Ski Sniper23:50 Forgotten Fields24:24 Good Lookin' Home Cookin'24:51 Fez25:25 Wastenauts25:41 Nova Mundi: The Spear of Chaquén26:23 Venba27:08 Spirit Swap28:48 All The Friendly AdviceThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions a...
2021-04-2350 min
The HabibisSuhoor Bites #11 - Fawzi's #7Fawzi talks about his seventh favorite game of all time, Final Fantasy. But which one?
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The HabibisSuhoor Bites #8 - Fawzi's #8Fawzi talks about his eighth favorite game of all time, DOTA.
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The HabibisSuhoor Bites #5 - Fawzi's #9Fawzi talks about his ninth favorite game of all time, finding the perfect Tetris.
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The HabibisSuhoor Bites #2 - Fawzi's #10Fawzi talks about his tenth favorite game of all time, Battlefield 1942.
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The HabibisSuhoor Bites - TeaserDuring Ramadan, The Habibis will have a mini-episode every day for your Suhoor, Iftar, or whenever you feel like listening to a tiny charge of games talk, Arab culture, or Ramadan cheer.
2021-04-1202 minThe HabibisThe clicks of Knives and Forks on PlatesThe Habibis talk about games, the anticipation for Ramadan, and the upcoming plans for The Habibis.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:49 Outriders07:10 The Cultural Fingerprint of Game Development18:27 Raya and the Last Dragon 20:27 Finding 'Ohana22:36 Fawzi gets a PS5 31:11 Astro's Playroom35:53 The clicks of Knives and Forks on PlatesThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our Arab Culture/Gaming/Food Discord at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, Ramadan Mubarak, and...
2021-04-0956 minThe HabibisOnly for Breakfast, Lunch, or DinnerThe Habibis talk about games, street vendors, and food-expert-guest-Habibi Nourhan explains Meskouta, and how to make it.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:09 It Takes Two07:50 Invincible10:47 Journey to the Savage Planet14:32 Destiny 216:31 Only for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner40:24 Nourhan's Recipe: MeskoutaThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-04-0249 minThe Habibis0000-00000-0000The Habibis talk about games, console wars, and gaming in their countries.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:41 Community Letters 09:19 Burnout Paradise: Remastered14:33 Haven18:06 Console Wars24:02 0000-00000-0000That's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-03-2647 minThe HabibisDoilies on the PlayStationThe Habibis talk about games, office chairs, and interior design. This episode's guest is Nuha Alkadi (@nuhanotnoah). Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:58 Loop Hero05:18 Star Renegades08:18 Röki10:51 Persona 5 Strikers17:48 Herman Miller x Logitech G Embody22:22 Doilies on the PlayStationThat's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-03-1949 minThe HabibisA Board With No PiecesThe Habibis talk about games, shogi, and haggling.Timestamps:Persona 5 Strikers (00:45)Loop Hero (06:37)Shogi (20:40)A Board With No Pieces (26:56)That's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-03-1247 minThe HabibisCaptain of the Wrestling TeamThe Habibis talk about games, how to one-up each other, and food-expert-guest-Habibi Nourhan explains Besbousa, and how to make it.Timestamps:Assassins Creed: Valhalla (01:00)Valheim (07:10)Sackboy: A Big Adventure (10:10)Persona 5 Strikers (11:23)Captain of the Wrestling Team (16:23)Nourhan's Recipe: Besbousa (27:24)That's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-03-0550 minThe HabibisThe Empty LotThe Habibis talk about games and how to survive parking your car.Timestamps:Super Mario 3D World & Bowser's Fury (00:48)Valheim (08:56)Comfort Games: the best King of Fighters, Destiny 2, Tetris (16:10)The Empty Lot (26:21)That's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-02-2647 minThe HabibisHow Powerful Is GrandmaThe Habibis talk about games and how powerful grandmas actually are.Timestamps:NUTS (01:08)Super Mario 3D World & Bowser's Fury (06:36)Destiny 2: Season of the Chosen (07:26)13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim (09:57)Wobbledogs (14:57)The Medium (18:50)How Powerful Is Grandma (24:00)That's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-02-1944 minThe HabibisThis Insult Will Make It All The Way To The Borders of ChinaThe Habibis talk about games and the loudest conflict between our cultures: falafel or ta'ameya?Timestamps:Hitman 3 (01:30)The Medium & Game Development in Poland (04:50)Destruction Allstars (10:30)Cybershadow (14:00)WandaVision Ep1-Ep4 /w Spoilers (18:48)This Insult Will Make It All The Way To The Borders of China (26:03)That's it for this episode. Follow us on Twitter at @the_habibis, e-mail us your stories, feedback, or suggestions at info@thehabibis.com, or join our (very young) Discord server at https://discord.thehabibis.com/. Shokran, and salaam!
2021-02-1246 minThe HabibisThis Episode Is On Arab TimeThe Habibis talk about games and the concept of "Arab time".Timestamps:This Episode Is On Arab Time (0:40)Hitman 3 (20:24)Days Gone (28:50)Cybershadow (31:35)POST VOID (35:37)Destiny 2 (38:35)The Messenger (41:35)
2021-02-0546 minThe HabibisFlowers From The CIAThe Habibis talk about games and the prominence of WhatsApp among their relatives.Timestamps:Wandavision - No spoilers (0:48)Hitman 3 (2:52)Observation (10:08)Alice in Borderland (15:00)Donut County (16:22)Cyberpunk 2077 (17:35)Days Gone (19:20)Flowers from the CIA (23:53)
2021-01-2943 minThe HabibisPioneers In The World Of AnimationThe Habibis talk about games and how their parents reacted to their dream of being a game developer. We had a bit of an issue with the recording this week, so please apologize the quality of the episode. We continue to figure things out as we go. Better next time, inshallah.Timestamps:Cyberpunk 2077 (00:50)Phasmophobia (06:40)Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics (10:30)Pioneers In The World of Animation (11:50)Hadr (37:45)If Found (38:15)Project Wingman (38:48)Haven (39:18)Vesper.5 (40:08)The Longing (41:22)
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