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Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 59 - Let's Play System Shock 2 (w/ Nightdive Studios)
About 25 years ago, Kev Levine and Looking Glass Studios released one of the greatest games of all time, System Shock 2. Now, thanks to the efforts of Nightdive Studios, the game has returned better than ever on more platforms than ever before. To dive into what and how things have improved, I've recruited a few folks from the team to peak behind the curtain. Joining me to discuss are Nightdive's Daniel Grayshon (Project Manager/Director), Josh Dowell (Programmer), and Jonatan Pöljö (Creative Director).YouTube: https://youtu.be/iBZ6dUdQgTUJo...
2025-07-18
1h 04
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 58 - Let's Play Totally Reliable Delivery Service w/ SneakyBox
Back in 2020, We're Five Games' Totally Reliable Delivery Service made a name for itself thanks to its wacky physics-based antics. Streamers gravitated towards its chaos, which only broadened its appeal that endures to this day. Following the acquisition of the title by Infogrames, we recruited SneakyBox to get to work on an update and some new DLC to give more content to those fans who stuck with the game all this time and entice new players to check it out. Joining me to dive into these updates and DLCs are SneakyBox's Vytautas Ruzgus (producer), Augustas Vachauzas (game designer), and...
2025-07-04
56 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 53 - Let's Play Turok w/ Nightdive Studios
The fabled episode 53 is finally releaseable, and it's all about Turok, which has just been announced for physical formats and will be released later this year! I jumped at the opportunity to chat about Turok with the team at Nightdive because it's a truly seminal FPS that has endured for generations. Joining me to discuss are Nightdive's Eric Serio ( Senior Developer) and Grover Wimberly IV (Producer) to dive deep into all the bells and whistles that are included in the remaster, along with plenty of indulgent, nostalgic tangents.YouTube: https://youtu.be/_RYZ8pjrKnQ
2025-06-27
00 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 57 - Let's Play Golden Tee Arcade Classics w/ Digital Eclipse
Golden Tee has been a staple of bars and arcades for decades, thanks to its inviting and intuitive trackball controls and pitch-perfect golf game feel. But how, you may ask, would you translate that to consoles that aren't equipped with a trackball? A great question that can only be answered by a couple of returning guests from Digital Eclipse who tackled this very question. Calvin Vu (producer) and Jason Cirillo (engineer and artist) walk me through the ins and outs of the title and the process of bringing a vast collection of Golden Tee titles to consoles while retaining...
2025-06-20
56 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 56 - Let's Play Adventure of Samsara (w/ Ilex)
Atari's legendary title, Adventure, was the first of its kind and laid the groundwork for the future of game design. When Ilex, a small team in Brazil, showed Tower of Samsara to us for the first time, we were immediately captivated by its beautiful pixel art and animation and inspired by its mix of old and new gameplay hooks to create a unique metroidvania. Even more surprising was the opportunity to weave the classic Adventure into this sprawling epic, now titled Adventure of Samsara. We walk through the journey of the title from a failed Kickstarter to the impending...
2025-06-09
1h 07
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 55 - The Past, Present, and Future of MobyGames (w/ Jim Leonard and Tracy Poff)
MobyGames has been THE gaming repository well before Atari's acquisition of it in 2022, and one that gaming professionals and consumers alike are constantly hitting up. As a big fan myself, it was a pleasure to bring on Jim Leanard, co-founder of MobyGames, and Tracy Poff, current developer and long-time contributor. We talk through the website's founding, its decades-long journey to now, and what's currently happening behind the scenes under Atari's stewardship.YouTube: https://youtu.be/h8796M22bR0Join the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclub
2025-05-23
1h 04
Summon Sign: A Gaming Conversation
Insane Games Only
This week Ben and Jason Polansky join Brad to discuss various games including Promise Mascot Agency, Demon Turf, Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro00:10:55 - Promise Mascot Agency00:32:17 - Demon Turf00:36:58 - Kirby Triple Deluxe00:50:44 - Sort it Out/Keep it Up01:28:34 - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist01:46:03 - Revenge of the Savage Planet01:57:42 - Expedition 3302:23:40 - Closing Questions To w...
2025-05-23
2h 58
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 54 - Our Favorite I, Rebel Game Jam Games w/ Llamasoft
Leading up to the release of Llamasoft's I, Robot, Atari put on the I, Rebel game jam, challenging independent creators to "create a game Jeff Minter will love." Everyone had one week to create the game and a secret theme to abide by. Then, it was up to Llamasoft to judge the winners. Following the process, I invited Jeff (the Ox) and Ivan Zorzin (the Goat) back on the podcast to play the winning games and some select favorites that just missed the cut.YouTube: https://youtu.be/GeHie-2Jvlw
2025-05-09
00 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 52 - Fun and Games 2
Things have been busy here at Atari. Real busy! Following a string of game previews, announcements, and releases - not to mention the things you DON'T know about - there was a gap in the schedule, and I needed to get creative. Thankfully, I rounded up a trio of guests to talk about some games and do some silly trivia. Joining me for this short and sweet episode are Sam Brown (Release Manager), Shah-Rukh Faridi (Marketing Coordinator), and returning champion Mark Perloff (Senior Producer).YouTube: https://youtu.be/u9RJiZFHG1s
2025-04-11
46 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 51 - Missile Command Delta w/ Mighty Yell and 13AM
About two weeks ago, we unveiled a new take on the classic series, Missile Command. The teaser is just that, but there's so much more to say about the game! Fortunately, the team that worked on the title was kind enough to join me and talk through a deeper look at the game. My guests are Dave Proctor (Executive Producer on MCD), Tom McCall (Creative Director on MCD), and Mark Perloff (Senior Producer at Atari).YouTube: https://youtu.be/2f9pECQfzY4Wishlist Missile Command Delta:
2025-03-28
1h 06
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 50 - Let's Play Bread & Fred w/ Sand Castles Studio
About two years ago, a small indie team released Bread & Fred on the unassuming masses. Starring two adorable penguins, the game became a viral sensation with its hilariously challenging gameplay that's been streamed to millions of viewers. On the heels of its success, Sand Castles Studio got to work on a free add-on for those looking for an even greater challenge. Dubbed The Lab, that update was released on March 7th. Just before that, I was able to wrangle the team together to talk with me about their indie developer journey and how the title blew up. The said...
2025-03-14
46 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 49 - RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 on PS and Xbox w/ Muteki
Following the release on Switch in 2020, which followed the original release back in 2004, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 is now coming to PlayStation and Xbox for the first time via our friends at Muteki. Due to some untimely illnesses, only one of the three planned guests, Andrew Hynek (Lead Programmer on the RCT3 port), was able to join me for this one, but that didn't stop us from having a spirited talk as we toured through the title running on current-gen hardware. YouTube: https://youtu.be/aU5RPS7kbn4Preorder RCT3 on...
2025-02-28
58 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 48 - Let's Play I, Robot w/ Llamasoft
Please accept this disclaimer for flashing lights and errant farm animals because we have a new Llamasoft joint on the horizon! The legendary Jeff Minter (the Ox) and Ivan Zorzin (the Goat) join me to discuss their latest Atari title revamp: I, Robot. We talk about the new game, some classic I, Robot history, and a story involving a South American ox festival and the pope. Enjoy!YouTube: https://youtu.be/vxGh348EGEYWishlist I, Robot:Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store...
2025-02-14
57 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 47 - Let's Play Breakout Beyond w/ Choice Provisions
After much teasing, we're back with some game announcements and, in turn, some previews with the devs! Breakout Beyond has taken a fascinating journey leading up to its release - starting as an ill-fated Amico title before finding a second life under Atari publishing. We get into all of that and more in this episode thanks to my guests: Garrett Varrin (Programmer / Systems Designer at Choice Provisions), Mike Roush (Cofounder of Choice Provisions), and Jason Cirillo (Engineer/Designer at Digital Eclipse).YouTube: https://youtu.be/FIpXAS0IEnYWishlist Breakout...
2025-02-04
1h 09
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 46 - Adventures in Writing w/ DE's Dan Amrich
One more talkie before the gameplay podcasts resume, I promise! Dan Amrich, Content Editor at Digital Eclipse, was kind enough to come back on the podcast to discuss his journey to where he is today. Dan has covered a lot of ground in his writing career, spanning many entertainment genres and a lot of ground geographically. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.YouTube: https://youtu.be/cLYwRr-WlgACheck out the latest Digital Eclipse releases:Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's...
2025-01-17
50 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 45 - Atari Feud
Due to holidays taking a chunk out of our schedule, we're interrupting the regularly scheduled podcast with Atari Feud! Ethan Stearns (VP of games) cooked up a competition for Tim Lapetino (Creative Director) and Digital Eclipse's Mike Mika to test their games knowledge.YouTube: https://youtu.be/BkPStNEOVasJoin the Atari Club on Discord: https://discord.gg/atariclubFollow us:X: https://x.com/atariBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/atari.comJason Polansky: https...
2025-01-03
47 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 44 - The Thing: Remastered w/ Nightdive Studios
Earlier in December, Nightdive Studios shadow-dropped The Thing Remastered to much fanfare. Both the game and the movie that it serves as a direct sequel to have strong cult-followings and the folks at Nightdive did what they do best to make sure their remaster of the 2002 title exceeded those fans' expectations. Joining me to talk more about it all are Mark Atkinson (Original Technical Director of the 2002 Thing video game, Programming Team of Remaster), Albert Marin Garau (Technical Artist), Kevin Fox (3D Artist), and Josh Dowell (Game Programmer on Kex Engine Team). We jump right into playing the game...
2024-12-20
1h 19
Summon Sign: A Gaming Conversation
Indiana Jones' Glorious Return
This week Matty and Atari's Jason Polansky join Brad to talk Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Marvel Rivals, Ys X: Nordics, and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.0:00:00 - Intro0:15:13 - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (contains mild spoilers for locations)1:06:27 - Marvel Rivals1:27:00 - Ys X: Nordics1:51:56 - Sort It Out/Keep It Up2:21:06 - Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth2:46:59 - Reynatis3:21:43...
2024-12-13
4h 00
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 43 - Fun and Games
Following a long run of game preview episodes, things slow down a bit for this one. I invited some members of the Atari games team to join me to just talk games and play some silly trivia games. Among them: Ethan Stearns (VP of Games), Sam Brown (Publishing Coordinator), and Shah-Rukh Faridi (Marketing Coordinator). Hope you enjoy this one and we'll get back to game previews and dev chats in the next one!YouTube: https://youtu.be/3SS2nbAxc5ERollerCoaster Tycoon Classic for Switch is OUT NOW!
2024-12-06
1h 11
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 42 - Let's Play RCT Classic... ON SWITCH! w/ Graphite Lab
RollerCoaster Tycoon is a legendary title that's stood the test of time for 25 years. Now, thanks to the efforts of Graphite Lab, RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic is finally coming to Switch to ignite the passion of the most diehard fans and introduce a new generation of players to the original title that kicked off the enduring franchise. I'm joined by two return guests: Matt Raithel, studio director at Graphite Lab, and Carly Francis, community manager at Atari and RCT fan number one. We talk about the process of bringing RCT Classic to Switch, how the controls work, and how to...
2024-11-22
1h 04
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 41 - Tetris Forever w/ Digital Eclipse
After a one-episode break, we're now back to Digital Eclipse content with the impending release of Tetris Forever. Joining this week are DE's Chris Kohler, editorial director, and Jason Cirillo, lead designer and programmer of Tetris Timewarp, an original title included in Tetris Forever. We cover a lot of ground in this one, from our first experiences with Tetris, some behind-the-scenes of the development of Tetris Forever, a lot about Tetris Timewarp, and, of course, playing a silly game.YouTube: https://youtu.be/WqtfN6ZcST0Tetris Forever AVAILABLE available 11/12:
2024-11-08
58 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 40 - Killing Time: Resurrected w/ Nightdive Studios
Just in time for Halloween, Nightdive Studios did what it does best. They released a remastered gem from first-person-shooting history that blended spooky shooting with live-action FMV story: Killing Time Remastered. Fortunately, I was able to assemble four guests from the team that worked on the title to speak about it. Joining this pod are Nightdive's Grover Wimberly IV (Project Manager/Producer), Adam Grayshon (Project Coordinator), Josh Dowell (Game Programme), and End (Game Programmer). We talk through the game itself, the development process, and some insight into the original game's production. And, what has become a new tradition, I...
2024-10-25
1h 18
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 39 - Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Preview w/ Digital Eclipse
Since its debut in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers has continued to capture generations of kids while leaving a deep and enduring nostalgic love for the colorful heroes. Enter Digital Eclipse's Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind - the 90s-era beat-em-up that never was. Joining me to preview the title are returning guests Dan Amrich (content editor) and Stephen Frost (head of production) in addition to Jeremey Williams (lead engineer). We talk about our history with Power Rangers, the approach and details of the game, and wrap up with a bit of competition.YouTube: https...
2024-10-11
1h 00
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 38 - Exploring Atari 50's First DLC w/ Digital Eclipse
Two years ago, Atari and Digital Eclipse released one of the greatest odes to video game history Atari 50: the Anniversary Celebration. Turns out there's a lot more story to tell, thus leading to two announced DLC for the darling title. Joining me to dive into the first installment of the DLC, The Wider World of Atari, are Digital Eclipse's Dave Rees (Software Engineer), Dan Amrich (Content Editor), and Stephen Frost (Head of Production). We talk about what led to the creation of the DLC, how a Gold Master narrative gets constructed, and then end with a thrilling game.
2024-09-27
1h 14
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 37 - Producing Yars Rising w/ Mark Perloff
Mark Perloff is no stranger to this podcast, but has yet to be the subject. Until now! Being the lead producer on Yars Rising, it seemed like a great to bring him on to learn more about his journey to Atari, pry for some behind-the-scenes insights into Yars Rising, and then ask a slate of random questions that I love to do so much.YouTube: https://youtu.be/rg13xej-yjkYars Rising AVAILABLE NOW!Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/Epic: https://store...
2024-09-13
54 min
The Toast
To Warranty or Not To Warranty: Thursday, September 5th, 2024
Jason Kelce gives rare insight into Travis' 'cautious' mindset at start of Taylor Swift romance (Page Six), Travis Kelce's Team Slams Taylor Swift Breakup PR Contract (PEOPLE)Lady Gaga reveals how she met fiancee Michael Polansky (Page Six)Tobey Maguire's Ex Jennifer Meyer Engaed to Billionaire Heir Geoffrey Ogunlesi (E! News)'Vanderpump Rules' star Lala Kent welcomes second baby conceived via sperm donor (Page Six)Lenny Hochstein and fiancee Katharina Mazepa end engagement 1 year after proposal (Page Six)Tell Me Lies RecapThe Toast with Jackie (@JackieOshry) and Claudia Oshry (@girlwithnojob) Lea...
2024-09-05
1h 05
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 36 - Jetlagged w/ WayForward's James Montagna
Less than 24 hours after getting home from Gamescom in Germany, James Montanga, director of Yars Rising, kindly agreed to join me once again for a more light-hearted episode of the podcast. My goal: talk a bit more about Yars Rising beyond what was covered in our preview in Episode 31, and discuss Gamescom and demoing games to press. We cover all that and more throughout this hour-plus-long episode. Enjoy!Video link: https://youtu.be/vOFlRz-Rdb4Wishlist/Preorder Yars RisingSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/
2024-08-30
1h 12
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 35 - Atari Design Through the Ages w/ Tim Lapetino
Tim Lapetino, writer of the book, The Art of Atari, was hired as Atari's creative director earlier this year. Few people know our company like he does as he's literally written a book on it! Tim and I (Jason) haven't had too many discussions together, so this was a great opportunity to learn more about his history and share that with you all. I hope you enjoy the discussion as much as I did!Video link: https://youtu.be/sy8YTAWRmlUWishlist/Preorder Yars RisingSteam: https...
2024-08-16
1h 13
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 34 - Speedrunning Mr. Run and Jump w/ Altabiscuit & Graphite Lab
A little over a year ago, Atari and Graphite Lab launched Mr. Run and Jump to critical acclaim. Little did we know at the time, that it would catch the speedrunning eyes of Altabiscuit and lead to runs at SGDQ and the upcoming PAX West. What better a time, then, to bring our friends from Graphite Lab, studio director Matt Raithel and MR&J director John Mikula, back to the podcast to talk speedrunning their title and speedrunning in general?Video link: https://youtu.be/AQaHnmScLygWishlist/Preorder Yars...
2024-08-02
1h 00
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 33 - Volgarr the Viking II w/ Digital Eclipse
You ready for some retro-inspired punishment of the Nordic variety? If so, you've come to the right place. Volgar the Viking II is on the horizon and I've asked Kris Durrschmidt (Creative Director / CEO of Crazy Viking Studios) and Calvin Vu (Producer, Digital Eclipse) to join me to discuss all thing Volgarr and the games that inspired it.Video link: https://youtu.be/_w46f47lgJsWishlist/Preorder Yars RisingSteam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2534370/Yars_Rising/Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games...
2024-07-19
1h 00
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 32 - Mailbag!
It's quiet and I want some noise, so I asked for questions from you, the audience to provide. And provide you did with dozens of write-ins that comprise the entirety of this episode. Joining me are VP of Games, Ethan Stearns, and Senior Director of Communications, David Lowey. We cover a wide variety of subjects including the future of RollerCoaster Tycoon, details behind Atari hardware choices, and which Spice Girl we'd be.NeoSprint: OUT NOW!Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products...
2024-07-05
57 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 31 - Yars Rising w/ WayForward
Yars Rising has been making waves recently with a new gameplay trailer dropping, a demo during Steam Next Fest, and a preview cycle out of Summer Games Fest. To keep the good times rolling, I invited James Montagna (game director) and Mark Perloff (lead producer) to talk all about the title. We dive into the origins of the game's concept, how a metroidvania is crafted, and so much more.Video link: https://youtu.be/SD-xb83rHugThe Yars Rising remix contest: https://www.iconcollective.edu/atari
2024-06-21
54 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 30 - Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord w/ Digital Eclipse
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is out of early access and available across a bevy of platforms. What better time to get Digital Eclipse on the pod to talk about it? I've assembled a party consisting of Ian Sherman (Senior Engineer), Nick Bruty (Art Director), and Justin Rosenthal-Kambic (Animation Lead) to get deep into the maze of development that's brought this classic to modern platforms as only Digital Eclipse can do.Video link: https://youtu.be/6vSjTvEalYcNew Release: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord w...
2024-06-07
58 min
Summon Sign: A Gaming Conversation
Shock the System
This week Brad, and Colin are joined by special guest Jason Polansky of Atari and talk System Shock Remake, Selaco, Rise of the Ronin and more!Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement.Timestamps:0:00:00 - Intro0:45:04 - System Shock Enhanced Edition1:26:39 - Megaton Musashi W: Wired1:39:28 - Rise of the Ronin2:03:51 - Keep It Up/Sort It Out2:55:14 - Selaco3:06:30 - Resident E...
2024-06-07
4h 13
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 29 - PO'ed w/ Nightdive Studios
No jokes here: the April 1st-announced PO'ed is very real and out right now, so let's talk about it! Joining this week are Nightdive Studio's CEO, Stephen Kick, and Lead KEX Engineer, Samuel "Kaiser" Villarreal. Samuel is the reason why PO'ed has graced modern platforms and you'll hear all about the title's history and how it's made the journey from the 3DO to 2024.YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/gf78UqWn53sPOed AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697470/POed_Definitive_Edition/
2024-05-24
47 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 28 - Atari is Returning to Arcades! w/ Alan-1
The Recharged series came from the desire to create classic Atari IP from the ground up for modern hardware while retaining its arcade spirit. Enter Alan-1, the team that's bringing the franchise full circle back to Arcades with plenty of surprises along the way. We cover a lot here, including the background of Alan-1 themselves and what makes their first in this collaboration, Asteroids: Recharged, so unique and worthy of your quarters.YouTube Link: youtube linkhttps://youtu.be/izDrLT0v5jsLunar Lander Beyond AVAILABLE NOW:
2024-05-10
52 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 27 - The Animations of Lunar Lander Beyond w/ Bewilder
Hot on the heels of Lunar Lunar Beyond's release earlier in the week, we wanted to put a shine on the team that made the beautiful cutscenes throughout it: Bewilder. I'm joined by Nicolas Rix, animation director, and Pieter Jordan, lead compositor, to go into the process of creating these animations and how they added a new dimension to the world of Lunar Lander Beyond.Lunar Lander Beyond AVAILABLE NOW: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US...
2024-04-26
52 min
I Like Wrestling
Wrestlemania Night 1 with Danny Cage
Rachel is joined by returning guest and Jason Kelce’s wrestling trainer Danny Cage to do a post-mortem on Wrestlemania Night 1. We analyze the disparity of keeping kayfabe in press conferences, reflect on Damien Priest’s cash-in, and unpack the meaning of The American Nightmare. DANNY’S INSTAGRAM @CoachDannyCageMONSTER FACTORY SOCIALS @4MonsterFactoryTHREADS @ilwpod TWITTER @ilwpodRACHEL’S THREADS @rpolansky77 BEN’S TWITTER @grumphandleslam MATT’S TWITTER @maxvocalmediaINSTAGRAM @ilwpodTIKTOK @mattvogel5 and @ilwpod#ilikewrestlingpod #ilwpod
2024-04-12
52 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 26 - NeoSprint 1.0 w/ Headless Chicken
It's official: NeoSprint is exiting early access and racing to all platforms soon! What better time to see what's changed since we last checked in months ago at the start of the VCS early access period? And who better to do so than the head of developer Headless Chicken, Jose Pablo Monge Chacon (JP), and Atari's senior art director, John Kauderer, a creative driver on the title?YouTube link: https://youtu.be/mJawSuLf04wWishlist NeoSprint: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2217910/NeoSprint/Wishlist/Pre-order L...
2024-04-12
44 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 25 - Lunar Lander Beyond w/ Dreams Uncorporated
Lunar Lander Beyond is on the horizon so what better time to sit down with Dreams Uncorporated for some behind-the-scenes discussions? Joining me this week: Alvaro Martinez (director), Jeff Cardenas (executive producer), and Carlos Rocha Silva (Dreams Uncorporated CEO).Video link: https://youtu.be/yiFhydEbQtc?si=fx9MzS3Be7Npyg5DWishlist/Pre-order Lunar Lander Beyond: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/lunar-lander-beyond-switch/PS4/PS5: https://store.playstation.com/e...
2024-03-29
1h 00
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 24 - Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story w/ Llamasoft & Digital Eclipse
In celebration of Jeff Minter and all things Llamasoft, we are joined by the entirety of the Llamasoft team, Jeff Minter and Ivan Zorzin, plus Chris Kohler from Digital Eclipse. We dive into the making of Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story, talk through some of the games in the collection, and touch on recently updated Akka Arrh on PS5 with PSVR2 support!Video link: https://youtu.be/Hcru4ev_KskNew Releases:Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2236680/Llamasoft_The_Jeff_Minter_Story/
2024-03-15
59 min
I Like Wrestling
Stone Cold vs. HBK (King of the Ring 1997)
The 90s was full of odd-couple tag teams and unlikely partners Stone Cold and HBK face-off against each other at the 1997 King of the Ring. We watch along live with special guest Uncle Naitch who brings his unique perspective having watched this PPV when it first aired in 1997. Naitch tries his best to spread the Johnny Gargano love, Rachel struggles to adjust to Morrowind, and Matt and Audio Ben round out the usual shenanigans.This episode is dedicated to Jason Richardson AKA Jaws.UNCLE NAITCH’S SOCIALS @uncle_naitchTHREADS @ilwpod TWI...
2024-03-01
1h 11
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 23 - Our Favorite Stars Wars Games
Ethan and Shah join the pod again to just chat and see where the conversation leads. We talk a bit about qomp2 and Lunar Lander Beyond marketing before going all in on Star Wars gaming as we celebrate this week's release of Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered.New Releases:qomp2: https://link.atari.com/play-qomp2Star Wars: Dark Forces Remastered: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292260/STAR_WARS_Dark_Forces_Remaster/Wishlist Lunar Lander Beyond: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/
2024-03-01
47 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 22 - Let's Play qomp2 w/ Graphite Lab
Graphite Lab is back on the pod to talk about the imminent qomp2! Matt and Mark return, along with lead designer Brad Austrin to play and discuss the making of qomp2. We go through the approach to designing a sequel to an indie cult classic, building on such simple gameplay, and how to integrate narrative into a game about PONG ball.Video version of this episode with gameplay can be found here: https://youtu.be/HncmIoJV6UsWishlist Upcoming Games:qomp2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2243510/qomp2/
2024-02-16
47 min
Dark Side of the Library
Dark Adult Fiction Books Coming Out February 2024 Part 2/2
Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #174: Dark Adult Fiction Books Coming Out February 2024 Part 2/2 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) The Lady in Glass and Other Stories, by Anne Bishop (Feb 27) https://amzn.to/3GMM1Zr Like a Mother, by Mina Hardy (Feb 6) https://amzn.to/3w6JvuA Medea, by Eilish Qui...
2024-02-16
35 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 21 - Chatting with Larry Kuperman
Larry Kuperman, Director of Business Development at Nightdive Studios, joins the podcast for another getting-to-know-you episode. We start by getting into the relationship between Nightdive and Atari since the acquisition and then get into more personal subjects like Larry's background and our position on the term "boomer shooter".Wishlist Upcoming Atari and Nightdive Games:qomp2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2243510/qomp2/Lunar Lander Beyond: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292260/STAR_WARS_Dark_Fo...
2024-02-02
41 min
The Sausage Factory
The Sausage Factory: 478 – Berzerk Recharged by Sneakybox
Chris O'Regan interviews Vytautas Ruzgus, Project Manager at Sneakybox, and Jason Polansky, Producer from Atari to ask them how they created an homage to the arcade classic, Berzerk Recharged. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode478.mp3 Music is by Music by Megan McDuffee, Bandcamp page can be found here:https://meganmcduffee.bandcamp.com/ The Sausage Factory 478 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the q...
2024-02-02
55 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 20 - Mr. Run and Jump Ghost Update w/ Graphite Lab
Matt and John from Graphite Lab return to chat about the newest update to Mr. Run and Jump! Tune in to hear about the new ghost feature, how the speedrunning features came to be, and what Mr. Run and Jump actually is.Get Mr. Run and Jump:https://link.atari.com/mrjWishlist Upcoming Games:qomp2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2243510/qomp2/Lunar Lander Beyond: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/Join the Atari Discord: https...
2024-01-19
54 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 19 - Holiday Mailbag
Carly Francis, community manager, joins us to read some holiday letters from you, the Atari fans, to kick off the new year with equally heavy doses of positivity and nostalgia!Wishlist Upcoming Games:qomp2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2243510/qomp2/Lunar Lander Beyond: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2376270/Lunar_Lander_Beyond/Join the Atari Discord: https://link.atari.com/atari-discordFollow us:Atari: https://twitter.com/atariJason Polansky: https...
2024-01-05
48 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 18 - Interview with award-winning composer, Megan McDuffee
Megan McDuffee is a multi-award-winning composer and music producer for video games and film. Her music has played an integral role in the Atari Recharged series. She's created music for games like River City Girls and Apex Legends Mobile along with her own solo work.Watch our interview with Megan to learn more about her musical journey and recording process.Follow Megan McDuffee and her work:https://meganmcduffee.com/https://twitter.com/meganmcduffeeJoin the Atari Discord: https://discord.gg...
2023-12-08
50 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 17: Berzerk: Recharged w/ SneakyBox
NOTE: Some audio issues are present here as a result of the recording, specifically when Jason is speaking when we start playing the game. Cleaned it up as much as we could, but for the best experience, we recommend watching this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JT8mGuWah3kThis episode goes behind the scenes of the now-available Berzerk: Recharged. The guests include:Gytis Dabašinskas: Lead designerMateusz Kazmierczak: Lead ArtistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_petterly/Artstation: https://www.a...
2023-11-10
43 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 16: From Recharged to Alan Wake 2
In the spirit of Halloween and the killer reception for Alan Wake 2, we reached out to Remedy producer, Tadas Migauskas - former SneakyBox producer on the first eight Recharged titles - to share his experience and talk about his first AAA experience.Join the Atari Discord: https://discord.gg/DmgXukk5rRFollow us:Atari: https://twitter.com/atariJason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoomEthan Stearns: https://twitter.com/EdogLost
2023-10-27
50 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 14 - Neo Sprint Races to Atari VCS!
Following the stealth release on Atari VCS, Jason is joined again by Ethan Stearns and, for the first time, John Kauderer, to discuss and play Neo Sprint.Learn more about Neo Sprint: https://atari.com/products/neosprintJoin the Atari Discord: https://discord.gg/DmgXukk5rRFollow us:Atari: https://twitter.com/atariJason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoomEthan Stearns: https://twitter.com/EdogLost
2023-10-13
46 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 14 - Let's Play Haunted House
Join Atari's dynamic duo of Producers, Jason Polansky and Mark Perloff, as they play through Haunted House and discuss the upcoming Halloween release. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZO5ecKLv0oWishlist Haunted House: https://link.atari.com/haunted-houseJoin the Atari Discord: https://discord.gg/DmgXukk5rRFollow us:Atari: https://twitter.com/atariJason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoom
2023-09-29
37 min
Official Atari Games Podcast
Episode 13 - PAX West Recap w/ Atari
Hosted by Jason Polansky (Producer, Atari), this week's episode of the Atari Podcast focuses on the team's experiences at PAX West 2023. Hear about what went into making the show a success for the team and what some of their standout moments were from the showfloor.Join the Atari Discord: https://discord.gg/DmgXukk5rRFollow us:Atari: https://twitter.com/atariJason Polansky: https://twitter.com/JaysOfDoomEthan Stearns: https://twitter.com/EdogLostShah-Rukh Faridi: https://twitter.com/TanConMan...
2023-09-15
56 min
I Like Wrestling
Payback Playback 2023
Lower the steel cage chamber and get ready for a new episode of ILW reacting, recapping, and proselytizing about last weekend’s Payback PPV. Rachel and Audio Ben are your tag team representatives this week and they rave about Becky vs. Trish, celebrate the new Undisputed Tag Team Champions, and try not to get too excited when discussing Rhea vs. Raquel. Amidst a discussion about mid-2000s action figures, Rachel makes a purchase live on-air with Audio Ben’s encouragement, and Producer Jason quickly stops by to discuss his future booking for Rhea Ripley. TWITTER @ilwpodRAC...
2023-09-08
1h 20
I Like Wrestling
Friday Night Frenemies: MVP and Matt Hardy (2007-2008)
Stone Cold vs. McMahon. Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart. MVP vs. Matt Hardy. Feuds between superstars is an ancient tenent of professional wrestling, a storyline as old as time, and we’re here to revisit an underrated, nuanced feud between Montell Vontavius Porter and Matt Hardy. The wacky antics of this odd couple gave us iconic moments like a boxing match with Evander Holyfield, beer drinking contest with Stone Cold, and an eventual dissolution with one of the most eccentric losses in wrestling history. Producer Jason joins us to recount his experience watching the story unfold back wh...
2023-09-02
1h 24
I Like Wrestling
The Legacies of Bray Wyatt and Terry Funk
The professional wrestling community lost two legends this week and we pivot our Main Event to honor their impact and legacies. Producer Jason joins Rachel and Ben to recount the many stages of Terry Funk’s career and his parallels with iconic figures like Jake the Snake. We discuss the importance of Bray Wyatt’s promo skills and creativity and look back on what was far too short a run. Millennial Mania caps things off with R&J’s review of Twisted Metal and Rachel tries her best with transitions. TWITTER @ilwpodRACHEL’S TWITTER @rpolansky...
2023-08-25
56 min
I Like Wrestling
THE Brian Campbell Likes Wrestling
It’s Episode 50!!! And what better way to celebrate than by opening the new I Like Wrestling studio headquarters with an exclusive interview featuring THE Brian Campbell! Audio Ben and Producer Jason join us on the mics for a hot fire discussion about professional wrestling, combat sports, why stupidity and levity are just as important as violence, and what it might take to get Brian to relapse back into that secret sauce. We’re all in for the importance of community and This Corner OG’s (ITCOGs) give their flowers to the OG of OG, The BC. Matt is...
2023-08-06
1h 23
Government Contracts Podcasts
Let’s Talk FCA: Supreme Court Upholds DOJ’s Broad Dismissal Authority
In this episode, Jason Crawford, Agustin Orozco, and Lyndsay Gorton discuss the Supreme Court's opinion in United States ex rel. Polansky, which held in an 8-1 decision that the Department of Justice maintains broad authority to dismiss qui tam cases over a relator's objection. The hosts also discuss Justice Thomas' dissenting opinion which could ultimately prove to be more impactful than the Court's holding.
2023-07-05
10 min
I Like to Read
Museums, Palaces, and Razorblades
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQX-nWBQWKL3lnx52f3AuCw BOOKS MENTIONED: “Hell of a Book” by Jason Motthttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55964195-hell-of-a-book?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=jiVIe2TaLK&rank=1 “Rock the Boat” by Beck Dorey-Steinhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55321503-rock-the-boat?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=rZOkUxqTwl&rank=1 “The Paper Palace” by Miranda Cowley Hellerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55994372-the-paper-palace?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=pUSYB4B5DV&rank=1 ...
2021-08-02
19 min
I Like to Read
All I Ever Wanted, People You Follow, and Unspeakable Acts
Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQX-nWBQWKL3lnx52f3AuCwBOOKS MENTIONED:“All I Ever Wanted: A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir” by Kathy Valentinehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49950142-all-i-ever-wanted?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=iCiykrZpGt&rank=4“White Ivy” by Susie Yanghttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50892388-white-ivy?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=ALI0rsknEP&rank=1“The S...
2020-12-06
19 min
The 2:00AM Crew
2019 Big Apple Awards (Special Event Episode)
32nd Annual PRSA-NY Big Apple Awards hosted by Rachel Strauss-Muniz and Jaime Fernandez. On this special episode of The Rick H. Show we sit and talk with PRSA- NY Co-Chair Troy Blackwell, CCNY PRSSA members (Genesis Flores, Kristian Orozco and Terrell F. Merritt), Weber Shandwick CEO Andy Polansky, Rachel Strauss-Muniz and Jaime Fernandez (from Latinos Out Loud and Room 28 Comedy), Opera Singer Lauren Jelencovich. http://www.TheRickHShow.com Like us on Facebook @TheRickHShow Follow us on Instagram @TheRickHShow @TriestProductions @RickHierro @WadsworthEntGroup @WeAreLatinosOutLoud @JFernz @RachelLaLoca @LaurenDarian @PRSANY @IamTroyDivine @CCNYPRSSA @_grf._ @Kriz_o23 @Te...
2019-06-25
45 min
The App Guy Archive 3: Episodes 201 to 300 of The App Guy Podcast interviews with Paul Kemp - The App Guy
TAGP232 Jason Polansky : Developing An iOS Game App As A Side Project
Today, I speak Jason Polansky, a gamer who is passionate about gameplay, the creative process and treating the end user fairly. Check out his side project in the resources section below. Its the app for iOS called Fat Man Rolling
2016-04-06
00 min