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The Gaming BlenderInterview Special - Tom Meredith - Blood In the WaterFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this special episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Matt welcomes author Tom Meredith to discuss his debut novel, 'Blood in the Water.' We chat about book's themes, character development, and the influence of video games on storytelling. Tom shares insights into his writing process, the challenges of adapting literature into video games, and offers advice for aspiring writers. Then to finish we turn the book into a video game!Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed...2025-07-2135 minThe Gaming BlenderRule of The Trade - The Simulation Hero ShooterFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Sorry we've been away but we're back! This week our return coincides with one of the best games we've ever created. Combining realistic simulation with a hero shooter (and a dash of absurd humour) results in the most wonderful battle of the trades. We do hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us a...2025-07-0733 minThe Gaming BlenderFog of War - Vehicular Warfare in a Sandbox GameFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, hosts Matthew and Scott discuss the latest highlights from the Xbox Game Showcase, including the announcement of Final Fantasy for Xbox and the potential for a big year ahead for Xbox. They explore upcoming games, their trailers, and the implications for handheld gaming in a market dominated by the Nintendo Switch. We both then explore the concept of a sandbox game centered around vehicular warfare. They discuss the mechanics of building vehicles, the narrative of an underdog i...2025-06-0935 minThe Gaming BlenderShattered Earth - The Tactical RPGFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Time for an RTS RPG! A wonderful combination of dark souls difficulty and rpg makes our tactical game one for the ages. We also discuss graphics cards and is the Oblivion Remake really worth buying...Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblendpod or thegamingblenderpod@gmail.com with your ideas for new games and...2025-05-2736 minThe Gaming BlenderThe Art of the Kill - First Battle Royal for a While...Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this first episode for a while we dive into GTA and all things that caused Matt's PC to explode. From there we create a unique Battle Royale game which will truly knock your socks off!Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblendpod or thegamingblenderpod@gmail.com with your ideas for new games...2025-05-1430 minThe Gaming BlenderThe Only Way is Up, Baby - One on One Physics!Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!This week Matt and Scott create a truly unique game. One on One fighting mechanics with procedural generation and physics? No problem at all! Have a listen and enjoy the two of them mashing these mechanics and genre together to make something quite wonderful. Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblendpod or thegamingblenderpod@g...2025-04-2232 minThe Gaming BlenderBeyond the Hills - Another Walking Sim?Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!This week on the Gaming Blender we draw 'Walking Simulator' again but this time we venture out into the new world making a narrative choice game based around a humble caravan. There's a lot of Switch 2 chat along the way as well. Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblendpod or thegamingblenderpod@gmail.com w...2025-04-0831 minThe Gaming BlenderBrick'ed - The Survival Puzzle GameFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play as the blocks in Tetris? Now you don't have to as Scott and Matt explore turning one of the most popular games of all time into a Puzzle Survival game. There's also a well deserved chat about the 20th anniversary of God of War and the upcoming TV series too for good measure.Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us o...2025-03-2434 minThe Gaming BlenderA Walking Simulator IN SPACE - Replicated VengeanceFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!We hope you have your walking boots on! This week Scott and Matt take a dive into walking simulators combined with some Dark souls difficulty and the results are out of this world! They also take some time to discuss the reasons behind the closures of one of Matt's favourite studios, Monolith. Please be aware that this episode had to be uploaded again due to sync issues. We're very sorry for this. Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and...2025-03-2332 minThe Gaming BlenderTime Hoppers - The Racing FPSFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!This week we have returned to the world of Racing and First Person Shooters. Throw those together and add some Time Travel and you have quite the insane racing game on your hands!Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblendpod or thegamingblenderpod@gmail.com with your ideas for new games and challenges.2025-02-1935 minThe Gaming BlenderSins of the Father - An Assassin Life Sim GameFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!This week on the Gaming Blender we look to create a Assassin based One on One fighter with Life Sim elements. What we end up creative is a mix of probably every mystery game in the last 10 years but we think it's a good one! We also discuss how games have disappointed us in the past but don't worry we don't dwell on the misery too long. Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps u...2025-02-0631 minThe Gaming BlenderWithin - The Rogue-lite Horror (+ Nintendo Switch 2)Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Hello, we're back for 2025! We dive straight into the world of Nintendo and discuss what they have in store for us with the Switch 2. From there we try and create our own Horror game with Roguelite and RPG elements which proves a worthy challenge to start the year with. We also try to answer the question how late can you wish someone a 'happy new year' for? Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really he...2025-01-2233 minThe Gaming BlenderMy Big Rig - The Mobile Racing GameFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Have you ever wondered what happens when you combine guitar hero, mobile gaming and racing? Us neither but we're willing to give it a go!We also have a discussion on female video game characters and generally have a lot of fun. Enjoy!Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblendpod or...2024-12-1832 minThe Gaming BlenderThe Final Game - The Base Management Battle RoyalFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Scott's back! This week we go into the the wonderful world of Battle Royal's and Base Building. The game we create hopefully has something for everyone. We also begin the great 'Matt's Wheel of News' which brings a discussion about No Man's Sky. We Hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in tou...2024-12-0434 minThe Gaming BlenderWicked - The Video GameFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of the Gaming Blender Podcast, Matthew and gust host Beth explore the concept of creating a new video game based on the film Wicked. They discuss the mechanics of movie tie-in games, focusing on puzzles and permadeath, while also navigating the challenges of character dynamics and storytelling. The conversation culminates in the development of a game titled 'The Witches of Wicked', where players solve puzzles linked to songs from the musical.Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe...2024-11-2033 minThe Gaming BlenderA Hairy Rhythm Game - Nit TimeFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, hosts Scott and Matthew discuss Matthew's tech troubles with his new PC, the recent release of the new Dragon Age game, the issue of review bombing in gaming, and engage in a fun hypothetical game creation challenge involving a rhythm game mechanic. In this episode, Scott and Matthew explore a whimsical concept for a video game where players navigate the body of Scott as a nit. The conversation delves into game mechanics involving random number generators, rhythm-based gameplay, and...2024-11-0634 minThe Gaming BlenderUltimate Team Mech Battles - ColossusFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of the Gaming Blender, hosts Matthew and Scott discuss their personal updates, including Matthew's recent honeymoon and the challenges of building a gaming PC. They then dive into the concept of creating a new hypothetical video game that combines MMO elements with crafting and ultimate team mechanics, exploring the idea of mech battles and the intricacies of gameplay mechanics such as resource management and crafting. In this conversation, Scott and Matthew explore the design of a new game concept that integrates survival elements, crafting...2024-10-2333 minThe Gaming BlenderLittle Podcast UpdateFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Little podcast update as Matt's away on his honeymoon...... awwwwww!!Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblendpod or thegamingblenderpod@gmail.com with your ideas for new games and challenges.Keep blending!2024-10-0900 minThe Gaming BlenderScavenger Hunted - Dark Souls + Sports!Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of The Gaming Blender, hosts Scott and Matt discuss their recent gaming experiences, including the release of the PS5 Pro and the challenges of game development. They delve into the concept of creating a hypothetical game, exploring mechanics, narrative, and the evolution of console generations. The conversation culminates in the naming of their new game, 'Scavenger Hunted', set in a dystopian world where players must navigate challenges and survive against infected enemies.Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and...2024-09-2537 minThe Gaming BlenderCreating a Horror Game in Victorian EnglandFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of The Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the recent release of Star Wars Outlaws and the challenges faced by big-name game developers. They then proceed to create a hypothetical horror game set in Victorian England, where players take on the role of a detective investigating supernatural events. The game incorporates point-and-click gameplay and a choice-based system, with the goal of solving mysteries while avoiding danger. Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It r...2024-09-1132 minThe Gaming BlenderLord of the Rings Special - The Middle Earth Party GameFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode, Matt and Scott discuss the recent Lord of the Rings news, including the release of Rings of Power and the cancellation and revival of an upcoming Lord of the Rings MMO. They then brainstorm a hypothetical party game set in the world of Lord of the Rings, where players compete in a race across Middle Earth. The game would feature co-op gameplay, procedural generation, and different gameplay styles based on the chosen race. The conversation explores the idea of creating a party game set...2024-08-2835 minThe Gaming BlenderLast Clan Standing - The Interactive Movie Battle RoyaleFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Scott and Matthew discuss a hypothetical game called Last Clan Standing. The game is set in a country that has fallen into anarchy after the death of a long-serving dictator. The country has splintered into small rival factions resembling criminal syndicates. These factions compete against each other to raid local countries' trade routes, such as oil tankers, trains, and cruise liners. The game incorporates elements of a Battle Royale, interactive movie, and base building. One player controls the interactive...2024-08-1433 minThe Gaming BlenderCreating a Hypothetical Puzzle Game in SpaceFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of the Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the concept of a hypothetical puzzle game. They explore the idea of a puzzle game set in space, where the player must fix a fleet of ships in order to complete a quest. The game incorporates permadeath and loot boxes as mechanics. The narrative revolves around humanity's search for a new home in space, with each fleet representing a different country. The player must make strategic decisions based on relationships with other fleets. The game is...2024-07-3126 minThe Gaming BlenderHero Shooter Mayhem in Gods Among MenFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Scott's back! In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Matt and Scott discuss the gaming industry and their recent gaming experiences. They then proceed to create a hypothetical game, a hero shooter set during the Trojan War. Players choose mythological heroes with specific abilities granted by the gods. The game incorporates Metroidvania elements, allowing players to unlock new abilities by dedicating kills to different gods. The crafting mechanic allows players to build siege equipment to attack or defend Troy. The narrative revolves around forbidden love and...2024-07-1632 minThe Gaming BlenderAn ExplanationFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Apologies for the lack of episode - get in touch using the details below! Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblendpod or thegamingblenderpod@gmail.com with your ideas for new games and challenges.Keep blending!2024-06-2500 minThe Gaming BlenderThe Hedge Fund RTS in 'Absolute Bankers'Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode, Matt and Guest Star Pete discuss the recent gaming showcases by Sony and Xbox. They also generate ideas for a real-time strategy game with a career mode and survival mechanics. They explore the possibility of creating a satirical game about hedge fund managers, where players hire people for damage limitation and engage in insider trading. The conversation explores the concept of a real-time strategy game set in the world of hedge funds, where players manage a team and compete against rival teams. The game...2024-06-1230 minThe Gaming BlenderGame Design Challenge: Creating Four Games in 20 MinutesFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!The conversation features a unique game design challenge where the host, Matt, is tasked with creating four different games in 20 minutes each. The games are designed on the spot, with randomized genres, mechanics, and narratives. Each game presents a creative and imaginative approach to game design, incorporating elements of strategy, storytelling, co-op focus, and rhythm-based puzzles.Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id15977381012024-05-2833 minThe Gaming BlenderThe Power of Narrative in Video Games - The Heart of FranceFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Matt and special guest Tom discuss the importance of narrative in video games. They explore the challenges of creating compelling narratives and the impact of player choices on storytelling. They also brainstorm a game concept that combines puzzle mechanics, an open world setting, and a narrative theme of transformation. The game is set in 17th century Paris and follows a member of the Red Guard who must navigate the complexities of loyalty and rebellion. The player's choices and actions...2024-05-1436 minThe Gaming BlenderUncovering the Truth and Breaking Free in 'A Matter of Time'Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of the Gaming Blender, Scott and Matthew discuss their gaming experiences and delve into the concept of creating a new video game. They explore the challenges of managing a gaming backlog and the fear of missing out on playing certain games. The main theme of the conversation revolves around the idea of an action-adventure game with a survival element, hardcore simulation mechanics, and permadeath. They discuss the potential for creating procedurally generated tombs and the need to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. In...2024-04-3033 minThe Gaming BlenderUnleash Your Inner God of Construction in 'Builders of Divinity'Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!In this episode of The Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the concept of an open-world physics-based crafting game. They imagine a game where players take on the role of an architect or mason in different historical eras, tasked with building grand structures using basic materials and techniques. The game would require players to navigate the laws of physics and overcome challenges specific to each structure. They also discuss the idea of gamifying the learning process by incorporating RPG elements and allowing players to learn different building...2024-04-1632 minThe Gaming BlenderContractors R Us - The Simulation Battle RoyaleFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Welcome back to The Gaming Blender. For week's game we unveil the hypothetical hilarity of Contractors Are Us, a battle royale game set in the ruthless city of Third-Party-Topia, where businesses claw for survival. Imagine running a company that's jack-of-all-trades, master of none, taking on absurd contracts to dodge the looming threat of bankruptcy. From dog walking to house flipping, we explore this corporate Battle Royale's twists and turns, presenting a satirical yet competitive live service game concept that will keep you on your toes. Get ready...2024-04-0234 minThe Gaming BlenderRally Steam - Vehicles and the Nemesis SystemFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Hey, game aficionados, fear not—we have returned, and the Game Blender is whirring away once more. So how about a side of steampunk chariot racing game, where your decisions and disasters echo through a dystopian world? Gear up for a wild ride as we concoct game worlds where innovation is king and the tracks you blaze can change everything. Rally steam, friends—until next time!Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps...2024-03-2037 minThe Gaming BlenderFarm Total War!Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Strap on your overalls, folks, because we're pitching a strategic farming game that's not just about planting seeds, but also planting the seeds of an empire. Picture fortifying your homestead, reviving an ancient colony, and juggling the challenges of diplomacy and defence. We dream up a steampunk Western Frontier, where every farm has its own train station for trade and tactical manoeuvres, and coin the term "Farm Total War" for our hypothetical hit. It's all aboard the hype train in this episode, so don't miss the departure!2024-02-2034 minThe Gaming BlenderUnderwater MMO - Death From BelowFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Fasten your seatbelts for a high-octane brainstorming session, where we ditch the typical MMO fare for a wild ride featuring vehicle-based gameplay and an assassin targeting mechanics. Scott and I conjure up a universe where strategic target selection meets the thrill of the chase. We chart a course through the tempestuous seas of World War II naval warfare, conceptualising an MMO where every periscope peek and torpedo launch intensifies the already palpable tension. Picture a world teeming with rivalries, narrative-rich vendettas, and strategic oceanic battles. I...2024-02-0632 minThe Gaming BlenderDating Sim with Permadeath - Cold HeartsFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!It's official, we've lost our minds. Picture an open-world sandbox where you search for love while dodging the ever-looming threat of permadeath. We craft a narrative of forbidden love and survival, where every shadowy alley could lead to eternity or end it. So, plug in your headphones, and let us escort you through the darkened streets of our imagination in a gaming discussion where the stakes are always high.Genuinely it's insane!Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe...2024-01-2431 minThe Gaming BlenderTill Death - Haunting the Sims!Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Ever wondered how it feels to step into the shoes of gaming's most notorious villains? Well, folks, that's exactly where Scott and I kick off the New Year at the Gaming Blender – pondering what it would be like to design a horror game where you are the ghost!Now, picture yourself as a mischievous ghost, toying with a virtual family in a darkly comedic game of haunting. This episode, we unveil our twisted fascination with a ghost-themed action game where strategising your spectral scare tactics is...2024-01-1031 minThe Gaming BlenderPost-Apocalyptic Platformer - Red SkyFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Ever wonder what it takes to navigate the perilous pitfalls of game development or how a seemingly promising title can nosedive into oblivion? Scott and I sure did. This new episode starts with the cautionary tale of 'The Day Before,' a game that promised the moon but barely lifted off. Next, this week's game! Picture yourself leaping through a landless world, where your home is a floating base that demands your wit as much as your reflexes. That's the reality Scott and I dreamt u...2023-12-2735 minThe Gaming BlenderThe Line - A Detective Puzzle GameFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Picture this: a detective game that's chock-full of intricate puzzles, forensics, and serial killer chase sequences. Yes, you heard us right! We discuss an intriguing concept where the player juggles solving a murder case while evading a determined killer - imagine trying to crack a case with the threat of permadeath lurking around every corner! We even throw in an assassination System just for fun!Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out...2023-12-1231 minThe Gaming BlenderUs and Them - The Battle Royal with Motion ControlsFancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!Promises of grand gaming adventures and intriguing insights, that's what awaits you in this week's episode of the Gaming Blender! It's a warm reunion as your hosts, Scott and Matthew discuss the intricacies of the Game Awards nominations. Uncover our thoughts on the Game of the Year contenders and ponder what it truly means to be an independent game.Next we channel our creativity into crafting a hypothetical battle royale game, injecting unique mechanics like permadeath, motion controls, and an "ultimate team" concept. The journey...2023-11-2834 min