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IndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsDemakes Decoded at PAX East 2024This past Sunday, for the first time since before the pandemic, I had the opportunity to share a panel with attendees of PAX East!
Demakes Decoded: From HD to 8-Bit
In an age of HD remasters, demakes buck the trend by reimagining a modern game for a more primitive console. Ever wanted to play Silent Hill 2 on the NES, Disco Elysium on Game Boy, or Portal on N64? Now you can! But how much of a game’s core gameplay is dependent on technology? What features are important to preserve, and how do you adapt th...2024-03-281h 02
Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight YearsHost Ken Gagne concludes eight years of Polygamer with clips and reflections from eight of his most memorable episodes.
The post Polygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight Years first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2022-07-2737 min
PolygamerPolygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight YearsHost Ken Gagne concludes eight years of Polygamer with clips and reflections from eight of his most memorable episodes.
The post Polygamer #128: Reflecting on Eight Years first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2022-07-2737 minPolygamerPolygamer #127: Helene Utterback on polyamoryHelene Utterback discusses polyamory, why we don't see this romantic relationship modeled in video games, and how modders have closed the gap.
The post Polygamer #127: Helene Utterback on polyamory first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2022-07-201h 03PolygamerPolygamer #126: Aenne Schumann of Arcade SpiritsA podcast interview with Aenne Schumann, narrative designer of the Arcade Spirits visual novels, about social justice, ADHD, and FMV games.
The post Polygamer #126: Aenne Schumann of Arcade Spirits first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2022-06-151h 19PolygamerPolygamer #125: Game to GrowGame to Grow is a non-profit that promotes the therapeutic, educational, and community growth benefits of gaming. With structured online sessions of Dungeons & Dragons and Minecraft, as well as their own tabletop game called Critical Core, Game to Grow teaches gamers of all ages and to become more confident, creative, and socially capable. In […]
The post Polygamer #125: Game to Grow first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2022-05-181h 04PolygamerPolygamer #124: Cyndi Wiley, Iowa State University’s Digital Accessibility LeadCyndi Wiley is the Digital Accessibility Lead for Iowa State University’s Digital Accessibility Lab. Equipped with everything from screenreaders to Xbox consoles, the Lab helps students and faculty create, advocate for, and consume media that is accessible to users of all different abilities. In this interview, Cyndi and I chat about how disability is a […]
The post Polygamer #124: Cyndi Wiley, Iowa State University’s Digital Accessibility Lead first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2022-04-201h 04PolygamerPolygamer #123: Honey P. Rosenbloom of Friendship GardenHoney P. Rosenbloom is the executive director of Friendship Garden, a founding member of the Alphabet Workers Union, and an accomplished indie game developer.
The post Polygamer #123: Honey P. Rosenbloom of Friendship Garden first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2022-03-231h 09PolygamerPolygamer #122: Web developer Allison HoltA podcast interview with Allison Holt, a Webby-award-winning web developer who's worked at such video game companies as Turbine, Harmonix & 38 Studios.
The post Polygamer #122: Web developer Allison Holt first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2022-02-231h 08PolygamerPolygamer #121: Arthur Inasi of Harmonix & Greasy SaysArthur Inasi has spent the last 15 years at Harmonix, developer of the Guitar Hero and Rock Band rhythm games, working as a sound designer, level designer, voice actor, mocap actor, and more. As creative lead of Dance Central VR, he oversaw the series’ reboot for Oculus virtual reality headsets. His side hustles include producing […]
The post Polygamer #121: Arthur Inasi of Harmonix & Greasy Says first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2022-01-1257 minPolygamerPolygamer #120: Sabriel Mastin, D&D editor & Overwatch playerAfter years as a Dungeons & Dragons player, Sabriel Mastin stepped behind the DM screen to run her own campaign. She immediately loved it, creating her own adventures in the world of Eberron. With that experience under her belt, she realized she could help other DMs with their own creations as well. She now offers […]
The post Polygamer #120: Sabriel Mastin, D&D editor & Overwatch player first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-12-221h 01PolygamerPolygamer #119: Bonnie Gordon of Star Trek & Con ArtistBonnie Gordon is an actor, voice actor, and musician extraordinaire. Having previously been a Starfleet ensign at Star Trek: The Experience in Las Vegas, she now voices the ship’s computer on the animated series Star Trek: Prodigy. And as part of the Library Bards musical comedy duo, she sings pop culture songs rewritten with nerdy […]
The post Polygamer #119: Bonnie Gordon of Star Trek & Con Artist first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-11-291h 16PolygamerPolygamer #118: Freelance composer & sound designer Chel WongChel Wong is a Boston-based video game composter and sound designer. As a freelancer, she has worked on such titles as the music puzzler Kine, the Starfox-inspired Whisker Squadron, and the surreal adventure RPG She Dreams Elsewhere. Not only has she also helped run the Game Audio Boston group, but as a freelancer, she invests […]
The post Polygamer #118: Freelance composer & sound designer Chel Wong first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-10-2050 minPolygamerPolygamer #117: GamerDoc esports physician Dr. Lindsey MiglioreDr. Lindsey Migliore, also known as GamerDoc, is a licensed esports physician. While hiking the Appalachian Trail, she realized that only by abandoning her original goal of becoming an NFL team doctor could she combine her passions for medicine and video games. She now works with esports athletes to maintain and improve their health; and, […]
The post Polygamer #117: GamerDoc esports physician Dr. Lindsey Migliore first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-09-2259 minPolygamerPolygamer #116: Beth Daggert of Lode Runner, Star Wars & Nox ArchaistBeth Daggert has been a game designer, software engineer, lead programmer, director of engineering, and vice president of engineering, within and without the gaming industry. Having worked on such historic franchises as Lode Runner and Star Wars, she recently accomplished a bucket-list item of contributing to the development of an Ultima-inspired role-playing game — for the […]
The post Polygamer #116: Beth Daggert of Lode Runner, Star Wars & Nox Archaist first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-08-251h 11PolygamerPolygamer #115: Brianna Dym on fanworksBrianna Dym is a Ph.D student in the University of Colorado Boulder’s information science department under Dr. Casey Fiesler. Brianna’s field of study is fanworks: the original creations, derivations, and reimaginings of existing brands and media, from movies to video games. LGBTQIA+ authors engage in this creative component of fandom to produce original stories and […]
The post Polygamer #115: Brianna Dym on fanworks first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-07-211h 07PolygamerPolygamer #114: Dr. Melissa Chaplin on indie game marketingDr. Melissa Chaplin is the head of client strategy at Game If You Are, a UK-based marketing firm helping indie video games get the attention they deserve. When not writing press releases, editing trailers, and landing podcast spots for upcoming developers, Melissa is busily building community. She’s the founder of Games Industry Lunch Club, a […]
The post Polygamer #114: Dr. Melissa Chaplin on indie game marketing first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-06-161h 04PolygamerPolygamer #113: Maia Weinstock of LEGO Women of ComputingMaia Weinstock is the creator of LEGO Women of NASA, a kit she proposed on the LEGO Ideas site that won approval to be made into a real product. Now she’s pitching the Women of Computing, a set that pays homage to Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, and other women who were instrumental in the early […]
The post Polygamer #113: Maia Weinstock of LEGO Women of Computing first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-05-1958 minPolygamerPolygamer #112: Kate Olguin of Other Ocean InteractiveKate Olguin knew that finishing her undergraduate career and searching for a job would be difficult; she did not expect a pandemic to make it even harder. Fortunately, armed with a degree in interactive media and game design from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Kate landed as a game designer at Other Ocean Interactive, where she currently […]
The post Polygamer #112: Kate Olguin of Other Ocean Interactive first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-04-141h 03PolygamerPolygamer #111: Artist & unschooler Ivy DolamoreIvy Dolamore is an artist, cryptid, and unschooler. The product of a curriculum-free homeschooling education, Ivy quit her job at GameStop to become a full-time artist, supported by commissions, Patreon, and an extensive social media following. Her creations span a variety of art styles and media, including prints, jewelry, and Diamond Art. In this episode, […]
The post Polygamer #111: Artist & unschooler Ivy Dolamore first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-03-171h 00PolygamerPolygamer #110: Librarian Amanda Pegg-WheatAmanda Pegg-Wheat is a children’s librarian and branch manager in Quincy, Massachusetts. In addition to books, movies, video games, and Internet access, Amanda offers her patrons another service: Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. As the DM, she guides young adventurers through the fantasy world of Theros — even when the pandemic keeps them from gathering around the […]
The post Polygamer #110: Librarian Amanda Pegg-Wheat first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-02-171h 11PolygamerPolygamer #109: Dianna Lora of Massive EntertainmentDianna Lora is an account manager at Massive Entertainment, the Ubisoft studio working on the next Star Wars video game. She is an accomplished multimedia maven, having written reviews, produced videos, and edited podcasts for such outlets as Sony, DualShockers, and GoodgameTV. Now, from her new home in Sweden, Dianna manages corporate relationships with producers, […]
The post Polygamer #109: Dianna Lora of Massive Entertainment first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2021-01-271h 05PolygamerPolygamer #108: Dr. Rachel Kowert of PsychgeistA podcast interview with Dr. Rachel Kowert -- gamer, psychologist, author, research director at Take This, and host of the YouTube channel Psychgeist.
The post Polygamer #108: Dr. Rachel Kowert of Psychgeist first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-12-161h 05PolygamerPolygamer #107: Kelsey Lewin of Video Game History Foundation & Pink Gorilla GamesA podcast interview with Kelsey Lewin, the co-director of the Video Game History Foundation and co-owner of Pink Gorilla retail stores in Seattle, Washington.
The post Polygamer #107: Kelsey Lewin of Video Game History Foundation & Pink Gorilla Games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-11-111h 02PolygamerPolygamer #106: Courtney Garcia of Screen TherapyA podcast interview with Courtney Garcia, who uses media psychology to analyze video games and how they can help us develop our emotional intelligence.
The post Polygamer #106: Courtney Garcia of Screen Therapy first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-10-1458 minPolygamerPolygamer #105: T.L. Taylor on Twitch streamingDr. T.L. Taylor of MIT is the author of 'Watch Me Play'. We talk about Twitch, esports, online play, teaching during a pandemic, and amusement parks.
The post Polygamer #105: T.L. Taylor on Twitch streaming first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-09-2357 minPolygamerPolygamer #104: Creatrix TiaraA podcast interview with Creatrix Tiara, a Melbourne-based shenaniganist using stage magic & video games to advocate for immigration reform.
The post Polygamer #104: Creatrix Tiara first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-08-1957 minPolygamerPolygamer #103: Jordan Jones-Brewster of We should talk.An audio podcast interview with Jordan Jones-Brewster, narrative designer of the video game We should talk.
The post Polygamer #103: Jordan Jones-Brewster of We should talk. first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-07-291h 00PolygamerPolygamer #102: Jason Oda of WakingA podcast interview with Jason Oda of Waking, a game that uses the player's personal memories as weapons in the fight to awaken from a coma.
The post Polygamer #102: Jason Oda of Waking first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-06-1754 minPolygamerPolygamer #101: Gaming After Kids at PAX East 2020How do we hold onto our identity as gamers after becoming parents and find time for our favorite hobby? Ken Gagne talks with parents on this PAX East panel.
The post Polygamer #101: Gaming After Kids at PAX East 2020 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-05-131h 03Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #101: Gaming After Kids at PAX East 2020How do we hold onto our identity as gamers after becoming parents and find time for our favorite hobby? Ken Gagne talks with parents on this PAX East panel.
The post Polygamer #101: Gaming After Kids at PAX East 2020 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-05-131h 03PolygamerPolygamer #100: Voice actor Sarah ElmalehKen Gagne's podcast interview with Sarah Elmaleh, voice actor from video games Gone Home, Gears of War 5, Final Fantasy XV & co-founder of GameDev.World.
The post Polygamer #100: Voice actor Sarah Elmaleh first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-04-151h 08Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #100: Voice actor Sarah ElmalehKen Gagne's podcast interview with Sarah Elmaleh, voice actor from video games Gone Home, Gears of War 5, Final Fantasy XV & co-founder of GameDev.World.
The post Polygamer #100: Voice actor Sarah Elmaleh first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-04-151h 08PolygamerPolygamer #99: Ludomusicologist Dr. Dana PlankA podcast interview with Dr. Dana Plank, a ludomusicologist devoted to the study of video game music and audio.
The post Polygamer #99: Ludomusicologist Dr. Dana Plank first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-03-181h 21PolygamerPolygamer #98: Nic Tompkins-HughesNic Tompkins-Hughes talks about being a gamer parent, raising neuroatypical children on the rainbow spectrum, and transitioning themselves.
The post Polygamer #98: Nic Tompkins-Hughes first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-02-121h 22PolygamerPolygamer #97: Dr. Carly Kocurek of Save Point & Games for GirlsA podcast interview with Dr. Carly Kocurek, who's crowdfunding issue #2 of Save Point zine on Kickstarter while studying the Games for Girls movement.
The post Polygamer #97: Dr. Carly Kocurek of Save Point & Games for Girls first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2020-01-2250 minPolygamerPolygamer #96: Caspian Whistler of A Profound Waste of TimeA podcast interview with the founder & creative director of APWOT, an independent magazine inspired by video games, about the Kickstarter for its second issue.
The post Polygamer #96: Caspian Whistler of A Profound Waste of Time first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-12-1147 minPolygamerPolygamer #95: Dr. Jessica Hebert of the PDX BroadsidesA podcast interview with Dr. Jessica Hebert, placentologist & nerd musician with the PDX Broadsides, about nerd music, touring, Rosalind Franklin & placentas.
The post Polygamer #95: Dr. Jessica Hebert of the PDX Broadsides first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-11-131h 04PolygamerPolygamer #94: Jeri Ellsworth of Tilt FiveA podcast interview with Jeri Ellsworth, CEO of Tilt Five, about her successful Kickstarter to produce a mixed reality gaming headset to succeed castAR.
The post Polygamer #94: Jeri Ellsworth of Tilt Five first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-10-091h 02PolygamerPolygamer #93: Dr. Aurit Lazerus on playfulnessA podcast interview with Dr. Aurit Lazerus, a gamer with a clinical practice who uses video & board games to incorporate playfulness into daily life.
The post Polygamer #93: Dr. Aurit Lazerus on playfulness first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-09-1858 minPolygamerPolygamer #92: Bobbi A Sand of Transcenders MediaA podcast interview with Bobbi Sand of Transcenders Media, developer and publisher of Knife Sisters, a BDSM visual novel released for Steam in April 2019.
The post Polygamer #92: Bobbi A Sand of Transcenders Media first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-08-1456 minPolygamerPolygamer #91: Alicia Caillier of Harmonix Music SystemsA podcast interview with Alicia Caillier, product manager at Harmonix, developer of Dance Central for Oculus.
The post Polygamer #91: Alicia Caillier of Harmonix Music Systems first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-07-1059 minPolygamerPolygamer #90: Athena Z Peters of Adventure PubAn audio podcast interview with Athena Peters, the founder and co-owner of Adventure Pub, a gaming gastropub located outside Boston in Arlington, Massachusetts.
The post Polygamer #90: Athena Z Peters of Adventure Pub first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-06-191h 02PolygamerPolygamer #89: Twitch variety streamer SlyTQSlyTQ is a variety Twitch streamer who hosts charity streams for Take This. We podcast about avoiding creative burnout and emotional support animals.
The post Polygamer #89: Twitch variety streamer SlyTQ first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-05-081h 12PolygamerPolygamer #88: The Art of Craft at PAX East 2019A PAX East 2019 panel, moderated by Ken Gagne, featuring independent artists who create arts and crafts inspired by video games.
The post Polygamer #88: The Art of Craft at PAX East 2019 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-04-1059 minPolygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #88: The Art of Craft at PAX East 2019A PAX East 2019 panel, moderated by Ken Gagne, featuring independent artists who create arts and crafts inspired by video games.
The post Polygamer #88: The Art of Craft at PAX East 2019 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-04-1059 minIndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsThe Return of Couch Play at PAX East 2019The tenth annual PAX East was held last month, and I was honored to host two panels of brilliant speakers. One, “The Art of Craft: Inspiring Game Creations”, can be seen and heard on the Polygamer podcast. The other was “The Return of Couch Play”, looking at offline multiplayer as an alternative to online games such as Fortnite, PUBG, and Tetris 99.
Steam, PS+, and Xbox Live make it easier than ever to get matched online — yet gamers are increasingly rediscovering the appeal of local, offline play. What are the unique challenges and opportunities of taking a game off...2019-04-101h 02PolygamerPolygamer #87: Tifa Robles and The Explorers of AzullucentTifa Robles is a freelance writer whose first book, the young-adult fantasy novel The Explorers of Azullucent, is currently on Kickstarter.
The post Polygamer #87: Tifa Robles and The Explorers of Azullucent first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-03-061h 05PolygamerPolygamer #86: Eve Leblanc of Clever Endeavour GamesA podcast interview with Geneviève "Eve" Leblanc is the community manager and QA tester for Clever Endeavor Games, developer of Ultimate Chicken Horse.
The post Polygamer #86: Eve Leblanc of Clever Endeavour Games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-02-1355 minPolygamerPolygamer #85: Shannon Symonds of The Strong Museum of PlayShannon Symonds is a curator at the Strong Museum of Play, home to the International Center for the History of Electronic Games (ICHEG).
The post Polygamer #85: Shannon Symonds of The Strong Museum of Play first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2019-01-091h 03PolygamerPolygamer #84: Meagan Marie, author of “Women in Gaming”A podcast interview with Meagan Marie of Crystal Dynamics, author of Women in Gaming: 100 Professionals of Play, a book of profiles and interviews.
The post Polygamer #84: Meagan Marie, author of “Women in Gaming” first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2018-12-0540 minPolygamerPolygamer #83: Bahiyya Khan of after HOURSA podcast interview with Bahiyya Khan, the developer of after HOURS, a full-motion video (FMV) game about sexual assault & borderline personality disorder (BPD).
The post Polygamer #83: Bahiyya Khan of after HOURS first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2018-11-1453 minPolygamerPolygamer #82: Geek Remix’s Stacy & MariA podcast interview with Stacy and Mari of YouTube channel GeekRemix, in which the two women Let's Play and analyze mainstream and indie video games.
The post Polygamer #82: Geek Remix’s Stacy & Mari first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2018-10-171h 40PolygamerPolygamer #81: Cynthia Lowen, director of NETIZENSA podcast interview with Cynthia Lowen, the director and producer of Netizens, a documentary that exposes the proliferation of gendered, online harassment faced by women, including Anita Sarkeesian.
The post Polygamer #81: Cynthia Lowen, director of NETIZENS first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2018-09-2648 minPolygamerPolygamer #80: Angela O’Hara of Big Viking GamesAngela O'Hara is the senior artist at Big Viking Games in London, Ontario. In this podcast interview, we talk vector art, Sailor Moon, and Flash games.
The post Polygamer #80: Angela O’Hara of Big Viking Games first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2018-08-1554 minPolygamerPolygamer #79: Abbey Perl of the Diverse Gaming CoalitionAbbey Perl is the founder of the Diverse Gaming Coalition, a non-profit charged with ending bullying in gaming and other media -- and having fun while doing it.
The post Polygamer #79: Abbey Perl of the Diverse Gaming Coalition first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2018-07-1149 minIndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsIndieSider #61: CRYPTARK by AlientrapCRYPTARK is a 2D sci-fi roguelike twin-stick shooter in which players pilot mechs charged with salvaging alien technology from derelict spaceships. Technological defenses remain active on these procedurally generated abandoned hulks, and players must shut them down and shoot the core if they hope to escape with enough artifacts to sell and fund their continuing expeditions. CRYPTARK is available from Alientrap for PS4 and Steam (Mac, Windows & Linux).
In this interview, I speak with Alientrap creative director Jesse McGibney about this game’s artistic departure from Alientrap’s previous game, Apotheon, which was based on Greek mythology and...2017-07-0525 minIndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsIndieSider #60: Old Man's Journey by Broken RulesOld Man’s Journey is a 90-minute puzzle through the hero’s memories. After receiving a letter, he sets out on a journey across rolling landscapes that the player can reshape, allowing the old man to leap from foreground to background, making his way across obstacles. At the end of each level, he reminiscences about his past, unraveling a tale of love, hope, and regret. Old Man’s Journey by Clemens Scott and Felix Bohatsch of Broken Rules is available for iOS, Android, and Steam.
In this podcast interview, I chat with creative director Clemens Scott about how tw...2017-06-2129 minIndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsIndieSider #59: Kona by ParaboleKona from Parabole is a first-person exploration game set in the cold northern reaches of Canada in the 1970s. A private investigator has been hired to investigate some petty crimes but soon stumbles into a larger mystery hidden in the supernatural cold. What secrets lie within in this chilly interactive tale?
In this week’s IndieSider, I speak with Jean-François Fiset, community manager for Parabole. We discuss how Kona evolved from a snowmobile simulator to an episodic adventure to its current form; why mystery games seem to be set before the advent of cell phones; how one...2017-04-1929 minPolygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #63: +1 to Journalism at PAX East 2017Ken Gagne, Susan Arendt, Alexander Sliwinski & Jonathan Holmes give advice for being a better writer in the video games industry in this PAX East 2017 panel.
The post Polygamer #63: +1 to Journalism at PAX East 2017 first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2017-04-121h 03IndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsIndieSider #58: Future Unfolding by Spaces of PlayFuture Unfolding is a top-down exploration game set in a pastoral world. Without direction or tutorial and with very little written text, the game invites players to go whichever direction they wish as they discover secrets in the woods, make friends and foes of the fauna, and solve puzzles. A rustic palette, rich mythology, and soothing soundtrack complete the ensemble.
In this week’s IndieSider, I speak with Andreas Zecher, one-third of the development team Spaces of Play. We discuss the poem from which the game draws its name; the benefits of developing their own game engine ov...2017-04-0534 minIndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsIndieSider #57: Open Sorcery by Abigail CorfmanOpen Sorcery is a cyberpunk hypertext adventure. You play as BEL/S, a fire elemental who has been bound by C++ code to serve as a firewall. Your job is to scan the local environment and detect any other elementals or poltergeists who could be interfering with your creators or neighbors. As you identify their material and motive, you will learn more about the world around you and gain sentience — possibly posing a threat yourself.
In this episode of IndieSider, I chat with Abigail Corfman about her first published game. We talk about how she used Javascript to...2017-03-2246 minIndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsIndieSider #56: Circles by Jeroen WimmersCircles is an abstract puzzle game for Mac and PC that uses only mouse control. Each level consists of circles that behave in different ways but all of which must be avoided to reach the level’s end. As the game uses no written or spoken language and offers no tutorial, it is up to the player to decipher each level’s mechanics to manipulate and navigate the shapes.
In this podcast, I spoke with Jeroen Wimmers of Illusive Games, the sole developer of Circles. After working on the Adult Swim game Westerado, Wimmers spent years creating Circ...2017-03-0823 minIndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsIndieSider #55: Warlock's Tower by WhipperingWarlock’s Tower is a 2D puzzle game with a retro Game Boy aesthetic. Tim the mailman must scale the wizard’s tower, but each step he takes costs him a hit point. Players must carefully plot their course through each room to overcome such obstacles as zombies, slimes, barriers, conveyor belts, and more. Warlock’s Tower is developed by Midipixel, a Brazilian studio consisting of Ygor Speranza and Werther Azevedo, and published by Whippering.
In this week’s IndieSider, I speak with Speranza about Warlock Tower’s retro color palette; developing using the LÖVE game engine; the...2017-02-2237 minIndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsIndieSider #54: Induction by Bryan GaleInduction is a time-bending puzzle game from Bryan Gale. A veteran of such AAA studios as Electronic Arts, Gale’s first indie game employs temporal mechanics to create time loops. The only way to pull levers and cross bridges is if a player can be in two places at once — as long as they don’t cause temporal anomalies. The geometric art style is complemented by a soundtrack from Tim Shiel, resulting in an experience that challenges players to rethink their concept of time.
In this week’s IndieSider, Gale and I talk about the time-travel books, movies...2017-02-0826 minIndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsIndieSider #53: Owlboy with Jonathan GeerNine years of development was worth the wait2016-12-2135 minPolygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #56: Live at GaymerX EastPodcast alumni Ken Gagne, Matt Conn, Khadeja Merenkov, and Francesca Carletto-Leon reunite to share their inspiration for pursuing diversity in gaming.
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The post Polygamer #24: Happy Father’s Day, Edward F. Gagne first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2015-06-241h 12Polygamer – A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video GamesPolygamer #23: GTFO director Shannon Sun-HigginsonKen Gagne & Monica Castillo interview Shannon Sun-Higginson, director of GTFO, a new documentary about women in gaming.
The post Polygamer #23: GTFO director Shannon Sun-Higginson first appeared on Polygamer - A Podcast of Equality & Diversity in Gaming & Video Games.2015-06-1053 minIndieSider - indie video game developers interviewsIndieSider: 2014 Indie Games of the YearEmma, Matt, Ken & Sabriel pick their top games of 2014.2014-12-311h 27