Shows
the1st10minutes111 - The Gardens BetweenAaron scrubs and reminisces. And, of course, there's an editing joke. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/FcYxK6IDz6M Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U_E9s1TBSw0
2018-12-0100 min
the1st10minutes110 - Donut CountyAaron dug a (game about a) hole. And, of course, nobody outside of Australia will get that reference to The Castle. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/riKNqKR-gaU Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JRoF27G0EMI
2018-10-1300 min
the1st10minutes109 - The Awesome Adventures of Captain SpiritTony experiences a steady escalation of unease. And, of course, Aaron is no longer recording on a potato. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/WiwW3yp7PP4 Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88pv1KVEvbw
2018-09-0800 min
the1st10minutes108 - Yoku's Island ExpressSteve cruises around as a pretty chill dung beetle. And, of course, there is nefariousness. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/t3kflyIaTuw Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tibKA_82BI4
2018-08-0400 min
the1st10minutes107 - PaperbarkAaron wanders through the Australian bush as a wombat. And, of course, there is much reminiscing. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/mwB5SrQpfEM Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VbdUfhGwUVg
2018-08-0400 min
the1st10minutes106 - FAR: Lone SailsTony sets forth from left to right. And, of course, it means a lot more than it sounds. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/C71btr7j7Zk Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MQ_gWyp-XVE
2018-06-3000 min
the1st10minutes105 - Fortnite iOSSteve yells at cloud, but also wrangles with touch-based shooter controls. And, of course, it's a complete coincidence that 105 looks like iOS. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/C71btr7j7Zk Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GeHxsa6LyoE
2018-05-2600 min
the1st10minutes104 - Sea of ThievesTony, Steve, Aaron, and Iain set sail. And, of course, editing a four-person conversation is trickier; thank you musical sting! Watch our first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/NVkoQkt7HGY Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JUKA4527GxQ
2018-04-2800 min
the1st10minutes103 - Into the BreachTony squishes giant bugs with giant mechs. And, of course, he also talks about UI and tooltips. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/-xgVy1WcmzU Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ueoo-ZD0lGQ
2018-03-3100 min
the1st10minutes102 - Tesla vs LovecraftSteve fights knowable unknowable horrors over and over again in Tesla vs Lovecraft. And, of course, the running time for the show is manageable. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/eN6gpEE5uFQ Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sotmWwkhNBk
2018-02-2400 min
the1st10minutes101 - Getting Over It with Bennett FoddySteve successfully fails to find success in Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. And, of course, we're doing monthly episodes with shorter run-times now. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/e7uzNldImyE Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MaRX7jmVDAY
2018-01-2700 min
the1st10minutes100 - Hand Of Fate 2Nic Staracek joins us to chat about dialogue, UI, world building and context. And, of course, one hundred episodes. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/PTj5BclgUTc
2017-11-1100 min
the1st10minutes099 - South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™Steve describes southpark scenes and grid co-ordinates. And, of course, poop. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/7G_km_YJMlM
2017-11-0400 min
the1st10minutes098 - Yonder: The Cloud Catcher ChroniclesSteve grooves on soft light, smooth gradients, chill vibes and a Guinea-Elk. And, of course, bowling pin deities. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/7N7k6TT47mY
2017-10-2800 min
the1st10minutesDLC 015 - Morgan JaffitThis episode, we are speaking with Morgan Jaffit, Co-Founder and Gamerunner at Defiant Development.
2017-10-2100 min
the1st10minutesDLC - New iTunes FeedHello everyone. Just a quick update to let you know that Downloadable Context now has its own listing on iTunes. After tonight's episode (DLC 015), you will no longer be able to hear DLC interviews here on The 1st 10 Minutes feed. The new feed is located here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/downloadable-context/id1296555922 And you can also visit the DLC website: www.downloadablecontext.com Thank you!
2017-10-2100 min
the1st10minutes097 - Gone HomeAaron walks, reads, listens, leaves no stone unturned, and makes sure everyone knows it. And, of course, accidental 'spooky' episode. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/zcasp2QOVTY
2017-10-1400 min
the1st10minutes096 - Heat SignatureTony, wrenches, gets shot, gets thrown into space, gets revenge and retires. And, of course, *dong*.
2017-10-0700 min
the1st10minutes095 - Human Resource MachineSteve loads, stores, jumps but does not interrupt. And, of course, it's one of those casual, difficult, programming games.
2017-09-3000 min
the1st10minutesDLC 014 - Wren BrierThis episode, we are speaking with Wren Brier, Senior Artist at Well Placed Cactus, and a Co-Runner of the Women in Games Brisbane group. http://www.wrenegade.info/ http://www.wellplacedcactus.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/623877190974522/
2017-09-2300 min
the1st10minutes094 - ObserverSteve, observes body horror, does not seem to protect but does attempt to detect. And, of course, a blonde, blue-eyed, tall and handsome grinder mind-hacker. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/oTl8a8b1iV0
2017-09-1600 min
the1st10minutes093 - West Of LoathingTony walks silly, nonsenses none and shoots straight (metaphorically). And, of course, we all learned something today.
2017-09-0900 min
the1st10minutes092 - Uncharted: The Lost LegacyChloe barters, plays dumb, clenches a fist and promises to return with pizza. And, of course, Steve marches to the beat of his own drum. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/zBYFjjBIhuU
2017-09-0200 min
the1st10minutesDLC 013 - Chris ConteThis episode, we are speaking with Chris Conte, Co-Founder and Design Director at 5 Lives Studios. http://5livesstudios.com/
2017-08-2600 min
the1st10minutes091 - Hellblade: Senua's SacrificeSteve observes Senua, we all ponder our role in this game. And, of course, we don't forget Aaron's musical number. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/x8KTS9smzjQ
2017-08-1900 min
the1st10minutes090 - TacomaTony tells us the tail of Odin and ARdware. And, of course, ILLUMINATI. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/fJaBrOStI8s
2017-08-1200 min
the1st10minutes089 - Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating SimulatorSteve leads but we all get in on this parenthood centric interactive fiction. And, of course, did you guess the dad? Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/7a5B7uM9xlo
2017-08-1200 min
the1st10minutes088 - PyreTony reads and sinks nasty dunks. And, of course, #noshade. Watch the first 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/Etz1PNeCZHI
2017-08-0500 min
the1st10minutes087 - FRAMED 2Aaron sneaks by unnoticed, thanks to powers of foresight and paradox correction. And, of course, the cat people are revealed! Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/GePHsOSTZdE
2017-07-2900 min
the1st10minutesDLC 012 - Anais RileyThis episode, we are speaking with Anais Riley, Marketing and Social Media Producer at Hipster Whale, and a partnered Twitch streamer. Hipster Whale Naysy on Twitch
2017-07-2200 min
the1st10minutes086 - Don't Starve TogetherWe chop down trees, we skip and jump and we don't starve. And, of course, read the wiki. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/eDySU7d4A4c
2017-07-1200 min
the1st10minutes085 - Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP(The HMAS ACDC Does Not Experience Predicaments) Steve points and clicks... and drags and double clicks. And, of course, colloquially is an oddly formal word. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/Yqrhyxtn0ww
2017-07-0500 min
the1st10minutes084 - Paradigm(Bizarre Mario) Aaron introduces us to a surreal, sensual cursor. And, of course, it's a funny comedy. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/aISbvRxRCrg
2017-06-2900 min
the1st10minutes083 - Factorio(Perfunctory Furnai) Steve glimpses a larger, more connected world with aliens to shoot. And, of course, climate change. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/KQKGVPiZBQY
2017-06-1600 min
the1st10minutes082 - Dragon's Dogma(Abstract Nightmares Of Unrelated Objects) An ineffectual Tony is lead by surprisingly capable pawns towards a dragon. And, of course, we politely shout over each other. Watch the 10 minutes here: https://youtu.be/--FTjG8fPog
2017-06-0800 min
the1st10minutes081 - Vanquish(Nice Little Industry You Got There, Be A Shame If Something Disrupted It.) Steve thrashes and yearns for wide open spaces to knee slide, in slow motion, in peace. And, of course, remote recording takes some getting used to. Watch the 10 minutes here: https://youtu.be/XenboiljI24
2017-05-3100 min
the1st10minutesDLC 011 - Iain McManusDownloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Iain McManus, independent game developer, Senior Lecturer at SAE Brisbane, and ex-developer at Creative Assembly, 2K Australia, and Irrational Games. https://iaintheindie.itch.io/ http://sae.edu.au/index.php/campuses/brisbane
2017-05-2500 min
the1st10minutesDLC 010 - Cheryl VanceDownloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Cheryl Vance, Co-Founder, Director and Lead Designer at Prideful Sloth. www.pridefulsloth.com
2017-05-1900 min
the1st10minutes080 - Little Nightmares(Tardigrades Are Played Out) Steve tells the tale of yellow raincoats, little dunces and drunk cameramen. And, of course, the plugz are now too long. Watch the 10 minutes here: https://youtu.be/_BJA_9wL2XE
2017-05-1800 min
the1st10minutes079 - Night In The Woods(Why Would You Pick A Flugelhorn As A Place To Die) Aaron is a cat in a small town, and no one is sure why. And, of course, everything is political.
2017-05-1300 min
the1st10minutes078 - Snake Pass(Not As Funny As The McElroys) Tony tells the tale of Snake Pass (pun intended), so that we may learn of third-person faces we don't normally see, and cleverly crafted collectibles. And, of course, somewhere a zoologist is sated.
2017-05-0300 min
the1st10minutesDLC 009 - Ben DrosteDownloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Ben Droste, Founder of 100 Stones Interactive. www.100stonesinteractive.com
2017-04-2300 min
the1st10minutesDLC 008 - Megan SummersDownloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Megan Summers, Co-Founder and Producer at Screwtape Studios, and Lead Tester at Defiant Development. www.screwtape.net www.defiantdev.com
2017-03-1600 min
the1st10minutesDLC 007 - James BowlingDownloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with James Bowling, Game Designer / Project Manager at Spunge Games, and Founder of Blocky Pixel. www.spungegames.com www.blockypixel.com
2017-02-1600 min
the1st10minutesDLC 006 - Kim AllomDownloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Kim Allom, Producer at Defiant Development, Co-Founder of Blush Box Games, and Mentor at Tech Girls Are Superheroes. www.defiantdev.com www.blushboxgames.com www.facebook.com/techgirlsaresuperheroes
2017-01-1600 min
the1st10minutes077 - Steep(Doing Tricks For Toads) Tony leads us on a powder check. And, of course, soaks in that view. Other mentions include: No Man’s Sky, INSIDE, Jackass, Uncharted (series), Tom Hanks (actor), Monster’s Inc. (film), Sully (film), Bethesda (developer), Star Wars (franchise), Mos Def (musician), Ubisoft (developer), Silicon Valley (TV series), Tom Clancy’s The Divison, Skate, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, Crazy Taxi, Martin Scorsese (film director), many sports games, Red Dead Redemption, XXX: Return Of Xander Cage (film), Burnout: Paradise, Tomb Raider (series), World Of Warcraft, Overwatch, Devil May Cry, Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto V, Forza Horizon 3.
2017-01-0900 min
the1st10minutes076 - Super Mario Run(What A Bunch Of Sorry Siris) Steve leads us into our first mobile title and struggles against 20 years of patterns. And, of course, It’s A Mario Thing. Other mentions include; Super Mario (series), Mario Is Missing, Zelda (series), Cake (concept), Coins (concept), Death (concept), Sonic, Spelunky, Dodgeball (film), Run DMC, Canabalt, Jetpack Joyride, Radical Rappelling, Mickey Mouse, Twin Peaks, Skate Tricks, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, Push Notification (concept), Toad, Smurfs, Thomp, Paper Mario (series), The Dictator (film), The Laws Of Thermodynamics, Jet Li’s The One (film), Rick & Morty (series), Rodeo Stampede
2016-12-3000 min
the1st10minutesDLC 005 - Christy DenaDownloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Christy Dena, Writer-Designer-Director at Universe Creation 101, Co-Founder and Co-Director at Forward Slash Story, and Chair and Department Coordinator of Games at SAE Creative Media Institute. http://www.universecreation101.com http://www.forwardslashstory.com http://sae.edu.au/index.php/campuses/brisbane Note: Some missing context when the conversation turns to "Open Backyard"; the player is an insect.
2016-12-1700 min
the1st10minutes075 - The Last Guardian(It Is Never A Two Muffin Morning) Aaron, leads the way on a journey almost a decade in the making. And, of, course, we've all got our grump on. Other mentions: Fumito Ueda (developer), Shadow of the Colossus, ICO, Barack Obama (politician), Arrival (film), Siri (difficult), Gerard Depardieu (actor), Giraffe Depardieu (biological monstrosity), Iko Iko (song), Rick Deckard (character), Limbo, Inside, Disney (company), LAIKA (animation studio), PIXAR (animation studio), Peter Molyneux (developer), Britney Spears (musician), Jeremy Renner (actor), Lars von Trier (director), Assassin’s Creed (series), The Mona Lisa (painting), Jason Rohrer (developer), Naughty Dog (studio), Crash Bandicoot, Apple iPhone (te...
2016-12-1000 min
the1st10minutesDLC 004 - Trent KustersDownloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Trent Kusters, Co-Founder and Director of League Of Geeks, Chair of the Freeplay Independent Games Festival, and Lecturer at the Victorian College of the Arts. http://leagueofgeeks.com/ http://www.freeplay.net.au/ http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/
2016-11-1800 min
the1st10minutes074 - Thumper(There Is Only More Luge) Steve leads us on a journey. And, of course, The Scarab walks a lonely road, The only road it has ever known. Other mentions include; Animal Farm (book), Chicken Run (film), Audiosurf, Cool Runnings (film), Mad Max (series), Harmonic (developer), Stomp (play), Rock Band (series), Mario Kart, Guitar Hero (series), Spacechem, The Witness, The Lawnmower Man, Zombieland (film), The Beatles (band), Dark Souls, Osu, Elite Beat Agents, Donkey Konga, Guitaru Man, Beat Sneak Bandit, Parappa the Rapper, Rez, Bane (character), Junkie XL (band), Forrest Gump (character).
2016-10-2000 min
the1st10minutes073 - Virginia(There Will Be No Canape) Aaron puts on lipstick, then doesn't, and then says a whole lot without saying a word. And, of course, we weren't actually that rude to each other, they're just cuts. Other mentions include: Mafia III, Forza Horizon 3, Gone Home, Grand Theft Auto III, Reservoir Dogs, Reservoir Dogs (film), Phantasmagoria, The Beast Within, Orange Adventure, Pi (film), The Blair Witch Project (film), Lionsgate (company), Day Of The Tentacle, Red Comrades, System Shock, Final Fantasy V, SEEP Universe, Angelo Badalamenti (composer), Twin Peaks (TV series), Fargo (TV series), Fargo (film), Carter Burwell (composer), Lyndon Holland (composer), The...
2016-10-1300 min
the1st10minutes072 - Abzû(Every Australian Knows Hercules Returns) This week Aaron leads us on a tale of exploration and rejuvenation. And, of course, we make a lot of ocean puns. Other mentions include: Seth Rogen (comedian), Bad Neighbours (film), Neighbours (film), Neighbours (TV show), Apple (company), Journey, Matt Nava (developer), No Man’s Sky, Finding Forrester (film), Austin Wintory (musician), Yakety Sax (song), Stranger Things (TV show), Crash Bandicoot, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, Octopus’s Garden (song), Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2th Century (short film), Newton’s Third Law (science), Resident Evil, Jaws (film), Robert Shaw (actor), Once In A Lifetime (song), Finding...
2016-08-2500 min
the1st10minutes071 - No Man's Sky(It's Your Fault, Stop Being Witty) Tony fixes and engine, Aaron bakes and checks out a cave, Steve finds pacifism problematic. And, of course, no one knows how a mixer crashes. Other mentions include: Just Cause 2, Abzû, God Of War (series), Telltale (developer), HEV Suit (game asset), Half-Life (series), GLaDOS (character), Destiny, Boris Vallejo (painter), Call Of Duty (series), World Of Warcraft, The Last Of Us, RimWorld, Darth Vader (character), Isaac Asimov (author), Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture, James Bond (film series), Minecraft, Hotline Miami, Journey, Grand Theft Auto (series).
2016-08-1200 min
the1st10minutes070 - Quadrilateral Cowboy(When Do I Get My Ding) Steve opens doors he isn’t meant to and is distracted by rich surroundings. And, of course, we google for definitions of terms. Other mentions include; geometry (branch of mathematics), Auld Lang Syne (song), Thirty Flights of Loving, Grim Fandango, Clair De Lune (song), Scooby Doo (film series), Chef’s Table (tv series), Stranger Things (tv series), Netflix Originals, Smashmouth (band), Revolver (album), Alien Isolation (game), Boogie Nights (film), Jazzpunk, Call of Duty (series), Pulp Fiction (film), Oculus Rift, The Matrix (film), Shrek (series), Terminal, Bash, Clippy (character), Javascript, Ghostbusters (film), TIS-100, Superhot, Hamilton (play
2016-07-2800 min
the1st10minutes069 - INSIDE(Alright, Now To Look At These Gifs) Tony runs to the right, jumps and avoids brutal dog murder. Other mentions include: Ron Howard (director), Limbo, Mario (series), King Kong (1933 film), Uncharted (series), Sauron (character), Josh Brolin (actor), Tommy Lee Jones (actor), No Country For Old Men (film), Javier Bardem (actor), Schindler’s List (film), Steven Spielberg (director), Elliott (character), Amblin Entertainment (company), Hogarth Hughes (character), The Iron Giant (film), Martin Scorsese (director), Inside Out (film), Bing Bong (character), The Road Runner (character), Tex Avery (animator), Warner Bros. (company), The X-Files (TV series), Broken Age, Another World, Oddworld (series).
2016-07-1400 min
the1st10minutes068 - Pony Island(Orwell Would Be Severely Disappointed, He Left Clear Instructions & A Very Reasonable Deadline) This episode, Satan gets into arcade preservation. And, of course, we lament the impossibility of a highly engaged, cold audience. Other mentions include; Mr. Ed (TV show), Fallout 3, Bob Dylan (musician), Goof Troop, Spaceteam, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, The Matrix (film), Scatman (song), The Shining (film), The Simpsons (TV show), Scatman Crothers (actor), Super Mario Brothers, Starship Troopers (film), Game of Thrones (TV show), Throwing Copper (album), Live (band), Dark Souls, Once in a Lifetime (song), Mr. Squiggle (the man on the moon), The Binding of Is...
2016-06-0900 min
the1st10minutes067 - Hand Of Fate(Oeuvre Watch Was The Alternate Name For IMDB) Steve finds a nefarious yet jovial dealer to lead him through a round of cards. Other mentions include; Ricky Jay, Dark Souls (series), Christopher Nolan, 7th Seal (film), 13th Floor (film), Animaniacs (series), Futurama (series), Hearthstone, Prince Of Persia (series), Uncharted 4, Han Solo (character), Sunless Sea, Batman Arkham (series), Shane Black, Darkest Dungeon, Hyperlight Drifter, Dominion (card game)
2016-06-0200 min
the1st10minutes066 - Stellaris(The Following Podcast Is Rated AQF11) This week, Tony drowns in nouns. And, of course, we talk about UI and tooltips. Other mentions include: Star Trek (film series), Star Wars (film series), Event Horizon (film), Stargate (TV series), Interstellar (film), Babylon 5 (TV series), Duncan Jones (director), Moon (film), Warcraft (film), Independence Day: Resurgence (film), The Avengers: Age Of Ultron (film), Civilization (series), Zelda (series), Doom (2016), Hans Zimmer (composer), TARS (fictional robot), Galactic Civilizations (series), Civilization (series), Cities: Skylines, Overwatch.
2016-05-2700 min
the1st10minutes065 - Uncharted 4(That's What Megaphones To The Universe Are For; Three-Person In-Jokes) This week it's adventure on stormy seas and near misses with photo filters. And, of course, Not A Review. Other mentions include; The Last of Us, Indiana Jones (character), Harrison Ford (actor), Regarding Henry (film), David Blaine (jerk magician), Nolan North (voice actor), Troy Baker (voice actor), Paul Rudd (actor), Robert De Niro (actor), Wave Race 64, Prince (musician), My Name Is Prince (song), The Truman Show (film), Ed Harris (actor), Jaws (film), George Miller (director), Babe: Pig in the City (film), Happy Feet (film), Terry Gilliam (director), Star Wars (film...
2016-05-1200 min
the1st10minutes064 - SUPERHOT(*Law & Order Noise*) This week Steve tells player stories that rival John Wick, Rush Hour and Hard Boiled, while learning some rudimentary skill atoms. And, of course, our sincerest apologies to darksoulsfan420. Other mentions include; Mighty Ducks 2 (film), 7DFPS (event), Kickstarter (platform), Mirrors Edge, The World’s End (film), World Of Warcraft, Grand Designs (tv series), Australian Free To Air T.V. Series, Terminal (interaction method), Futurama (tv series), Pulp Fiction (film), ICP (band), Half-Life (series), Mass Effect (series), Alan Wake, There Will Be Blood (film), Barry White (artist), The Matrix (film series), Rocky Horror Picture Show (film), Inception (film), Ja...
2016-05-0500 min
the1st10minutes063 - Stardew Valley(No John, You Are The Author, And Then The Author Was Dead) Tony's love of gardening is reignited when he visits Stardew Valley. And, of course, we quote Marty McFly. Again. 1:10 - Stardew Valley 57:36 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Firaxis (developer), Paradox Development Studio (developer), EarthBound, Deliverance (film), Steve Martin (actor), Cheaper By The Dozen (film), The Oscars (awards ceremony), Roxanne (film), The Jerk (film), The Man With Two Brains (film), Garry Shandling (actor), Link (character), Robin Williams (actor), Good Will Hunting (film), Woody (character), Toy Story (film franchise), Homer Simpson (character), Twin Peaks (TV show), The Power Of...
2016-04-2800 min
the1st10minutes062 - Hyper Light Drifter("I Don't Know How You Feel About _____, But I Think _____ Is Really Important And Would Like _____ To Be Better") Aaron trips the life fantastic with inspirations from expressionist cinema. And, of course, we talk about Dark Souls, but not really. Other mentions include; The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past, Diablo, 2001: A Space Oddyssey (film), Watchmen (book), Fez, THX, THX 1138 (film), I Am the Walrus (song), The Incredibles (film), Ed Harris (actor), The Abyss (film), DMX (musician), Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (film), Tina Turner (musician), Looney Tunes (cartoon), Shadow of the Colossus, The Dark Tower (book series), Lost (TV...
2016-04-2100 min
the1st10minutes061 - Orcs Must Die! Unchained(That's Just Shoddy Consmenship) We talk the finer points of killbox design. And, of course, we think we’re really funny… we apologise. Other mentions include; The Game (film), League Of Legends, EA Games, PSN (service), Gears Of War, World Of Warcraft, Evolve, Monkey Island (series), Uncharted (series), XCOM (series), Starcraft (series), Game Of Thrones, GTA III, GTA V, Hand Of Fate, Guardians of Ga'Hoole (IP), Military–Industrial Complex (concept), Dear Esther, Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture, Plague Inc., Cows With Guns (song), Supreme Commander, Excel, Tina Arena, Rube Goldberg Machine, Sergio Leone, Little Big Planet, Alan Wake, Heroes Of The S...
2016-04-0700 min
the1st10minutesDLC 003 - Nicole StarkDownloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Nicole Stark, Co-Founder and Co-Director of Disparity Games, developer of Ninja Pizza Girl. http://www.disparitygames.com/ [Note for listeners: There were adverse weather conditions while recording this episode; it was raining quite heavily, and we did the best we could. Our apologies for the poor audio quality; headphones are recommended.]
2016-04-0200 min
the1st10minutes060 - Rise Of The Tomb Raider("Production Value Evident") Tony chooses Lara Croft to talk about this week but we end up talking more about the side kick known as 'Not Lara'. And, of course, that avalanche is beautiful. 02:08 - Rise Of The Tomb Raider 01:01:32 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Firewatch, XCOM 2, Tomb Raider (2013), Lara Croft (character), Steven Spielberg (director), Richard Linklater (director), Dark Souls (franchise), Ice Climber, Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario Galaxy 2, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Uncharted (franchise), The Walking Dead (franchise), Batman (franchise), Zelda (franchise), Super Mario Maker, Resident Evil 5, Kevin Spacey (actor), Helen Hunt (actress), Jon Bon Jovi (actor), The...
2016-03-2400 min
the1st10minutes059 - XCOM 2(The Toast Is Quite Burnt) This week, we continue our newly-found trend of one-game-per-week, with Aaron playing XCOM 2. And, of course, this ten minutes is the first XCOM he has ever played. Hold on to your hats, everyone... 00:54 - XCOM 2 1:13:06 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Terry Gilliam (director), Iron Man (character), Robert Downey Jr. (actor), Shane Black (writer/director), Jon Favreau (director/actor), Gene Wilder (actor), Gene Hackman (actor), Daniel Craig (actor), Dolph Lundgren (actor), Winston Churchill (politician), Inglourious Basterds (film), It’s Tricky (song), Rock Around The Clock (song), Overwatch, Blizzard Entertainment (developer), The Lego Movie (film), Björk...
2016-03-0300 min
the1st10minutes058 - Firewatch(Stop Eating My Spelling) This week, as with the next few, we’re choosing a game to talk about. Today it’s Firewatch. And, of course, we laugh, we cry, talk a lot about story. 0:01:22 - Firewatch 1:22:10 - The Plugz Other mentions include; NotGTAV, Fire, Walk with Me (film), Far Cry (game series), Eiffel 65 (band), Kentucky Route Zero, Sony (brand), Ke$ha (band), Taylor Swift (band), Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (film), Harrison Ford (actor), Sigmund Freud, Inside Out (film), David Lynch, The Walking Dead (game series), Simpsons (tv series), The Revenant (film), Gears Of War (game series), Aviators (sung...
2016-03-0300 min
the1st10minutes057 - SHOCK: System Shock 2, Puzzle Quest(Where's Your Life Of Pablo) Aaron is instructed on the mysterious ways of the mouse, Tony learns some believe this world operates in cycles, of light and dark, of war and peace. And, of course, a stray exclamation point shall indicate a glottal stop. 0:00:38 - SHOCK: System Shock 2 0:37:47 - Puzzle Quest 1:19:41 - The Plugz Other mentions include; Ken Levine, Thief: The Dark Project, Herman’s Hermits (band), Bon Jovi (band), Backstreet Boys (band), Larger Than Life (song), Hugh Jackman (actor), Paul Verhoeven (director), Titanic (big ship, didn’t go well), Anton Chekov (writer), Half-Life, TRON (film), Jurassic Park (film), Dungeons & Drag...
2016-02-2500 min
the1st10minutesDLC 002 - Liam EslerDownloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Liam Esler, Event Manager for GCAP 2015 and the GDAA, Director at GX Australia, and a Producer/Writer/Designer. http://gcap.com.au/ http://www.gdaa.com.au/ http://www.gxaustralia.com/
2016-02-1200 min
the1st10minutes056 - The Wolf Among Us, F.E.A.R. Extraction Point("Now That's The Only Thing I Can Think About") Tony works on completing our Telltale Games collection by exploring the dark middle chapter. Steve, and the heckler, craft a more well explained Casino Royale. And, of course, we learn that 2006 was a much harsher period for players. 01:18 - The Wolf Among Us 53:54 - F.E.A.R. Extraction Point 1:36:19 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Jurassic Park: The Game, Back To The Future: The Game, Tales Of Monkey Island, Game Of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series, The Walking Dead, Bridge No. 28 (bridge), They Breathe, Every Frame A Painting (YouTube channel...
2016-02-1100 min
the1st10minutes055 - NotGTAV, Elegy For A Dead World("I Intend This Audio Leveling Satirically") Steve engages with some burlesque. Aaron becomes Sci-Fi Keats. And, of course, everybody loves getting out the dictionary. 0:00:35 - NotGTAV 0:16:31 - Elegy For A Dead World 1:01:10 - The Plugz Other mentions include; Snake (game), Nokia 8210 / 3315 (device), Solid Snake (character), GTA (series), Bully, Red Dead (series), Film Crit Hulk, AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! – A Reckless Disregard for Gravity, Drunken Robot Pornography, Girls Like Robots, Percy Bysshe Shelley (poet), George Gordon Byron (poet), John Keats (poet), Ed Wood (director), The World is Not Enough (film), Die Another Day (film), Casino Royale (film), Pulp Fiction (film), The Man Who Sold th...
2016-02-0400 min
the1st10minutes054 - Madam, You Are Being Hunted, Cities:Skylines("Curse You, Sky Blanket") Aaron changes the name of the game, Tony lays grid aligned rows. And, of course, no one bats an eye at the move to wind power. 0:00:34 - Madam, You Are Being Hunted 0:44:25 - Cities:Skylines 1:21:47 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Wikipedia (the best), Kickstarter (website), Illidan (character), World of Warcraft, Rock Paper Shotgun (website), Jim Rossignol (writer), Django Unchained (film), Star Wars (film series), Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, The Binding of Isaac, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, The Witness, Left 4 Dead, Don’t Starve, Steam Workshop (digital modding platform), The Simpsons (TV s...
2016-01-2900 min
the1st10minutes053 - Jurassic Park: The Game, Mushroom 11("You Are A Kevin Smith Character") Tony examines his own arm and QTE's a dinosaur, while Steve molds clay. And, of course, trust the fungus. Tales Of Monkey Island (series), Steven Spielberg (director), Jurassic Park (film), John Williams (composer), Sam Raimi (director), The Evil Dead (film), Dennis Nedry (character), Fight Night Round 3, Doctor Who (TV series), Creepy Watson (character), Snakes On A Plane (film), Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots, Heavy Rain, Conker’s Bad Fur Day, Alanis Morissette (musician), Rick And Morty (TV series), Dark Souls, Ian Malcolm (character), Ellie Sattler (character), Laura Dern (actress), Wild At Heart (fi...
2016-01-2000 min
the1st10minutesDLC 001 - Matt DittonDownloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Matt Ditton, Director at Many Monkeys Development, and Mighty Games Group. http://manymonkeysdev.com/ http://mightygamesgroup.com/
2016-01-1600 min
the1st10minutes052 - Hitman: Absolution, They Breathe("What Will Murlocs Suffer Through?") Despite it being key, Steve forgets Diana's name and we all call her Diane for the entirety. Aaron has a startling realisation about amphibious Elk. And, of course, we over do the heckling. Other mentions include; Pirates of the Caribbean (film series), Star Wars (film series), Bioshock Infinite, Twin Peaks (tv series), Spy (film), Maxibon (ice cream), Sublime (ice cream), Golden Gaytime (ice cream), Toucan (ice cream), Magnum Ego (ice cream), Cornetto (ice cream), Eddie Murphy, Australian Localisation of Captain America, Gears Of War, Army Of Two, Mass Effect, Mitchell and Webb, Golf Banter, Batman...
2016-01-0600 min
the1st10minutes051 - Message Quest, Avadon 2: The Corruption("Is There Anything More 80s Than Bobby Brown?") This week, Aaron searches for context. Tony plays a role. And, of course, the heckling is subtle, but present. 0:01:08 - Message Quest 0:48:19 - Avadon 2: The Corruption 1:36:29 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Star Wars: A New Hope (film), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (film), Blue Velvet (film), Back To The Future (film), Castlevania 64, Castlevania 1-63, Brian Blessed (actor), Boss Nass (character), The Sims (series), WALL-E (character), Mass Effect (series), Captain N: The Game Master (animated series), Where’s Wally? (book series), The Wiz (film), The Wizard (film), Nintendo Power Glove (peripheral), Super Ma...
2016-01-0100 min
the1st10minutes050 - Terraria, Tower Of Guns("I've Obfuscated My Dearth Of Concern") This week, Tony delights in a progress bar. Steve checks out these guns. And, of course, Happy New Year! 0:02:15 - Terraria 0:47:51 - Tower Of Guns 1:12:55 - The Plugz Other mentions include: The Two Ronnies (TV show), Billy Pilgrim (character), Here Comes The Hotstepper (song), Sublime (band), David Tennant (actor), Doctor Who (TV series), Kate Beckinsale (actress), Thief (series), Peter Garrett (musician / politician), Spin Doctors (band), Simple Minds (band), It (novel), Stephen King (author), Zelda (series), Fable (series), You Can’t Do That On Television (TV series), Nickelodeon (TV network), Ghostbusters (film), Minecraft, Steam Early Ac...
2016-01-0100 min
the1st10minutes049 - The Banner Saga, Depth("Never Go Full Analog") This week, Steve uses 4 willpower to not be distracted by pretty art. Aaron learns that sharks are the dragons of the sea. And, of course, it’s been a year since we started this, wow. 0:01:13 - The Banner Saga 0:47:12 - Depth 1:34:45 - The Plugz Telltale (Company), They Might Be Giants (band), (and other music references...), The Force, Skulls Of The Shogun, The Martix, Renowned Explorers; International Society, Grand Theft Auto V, Ernest Hemingway (author), Curlew (bird), Sid Meier’s Pirates!, StarFlight by Binary Systems, Austin Wintory (composer), Crimson Peak (film), Guillermo Del Toro, The Conjuring (film), Prin...
2015-12-1500 min
the1st10minutes048 - Viridi, Driver San Francisco("What Dost Thou Reckon?") This week, Aaron watches some succulents but doesn't get to click very much, while Tony watches some cutscenes but doesn't get to drive very much. And, of course, we botch the opening. 01:02 - Viridi 52:18 - Driver San Francisco 1:44:43 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Maximum Overdrive (film), Primus (band), Monty Python and the Holy Grail (film), The NeverEnding Story (film), Mighty Mouse (cartoon), The Riddler (character), Jim Carrey (actor), Warhammer 40,000 (franchise), Peter Gabriel (musician), Fallout (series), Harry Potter (series), Frog Fractions, Call of Duty (series), Mountain, David O’Reilly (developer), Joaquin Phoenix (actor), Her (film), The Fo...
2015-12-1100 min
the1st10minutes047 - RAGE, Quantz("We're Letting Features Creep In, This Is Great!") This week, Tony drives a car but don't get to shoot anything, while Steve matches things in a Snood like fashion. And, of course, we're not exactly sure what that noise is. 00:54 - RAGE 47:05 - QuantZ 1:18:27 - The Plugz Other mentions include: YouTube (website), Ridley Scott (director), Michael Bay (director), Armageddon (film), Tony Stark (character), Iron Man (film), Robert Downey Jr. (actor), Gatorade (energy drink), Jon Snow (character), Ygritte (character), HAL 9000 (character), 2001: A Space Odyssey (film), GLaDOS (character), SHODAN (character), Red Queen (character), Aliens (film), Samantha (character), Her (film), Tennis For Two...
2015-12-0300 min
the1st10minutes046 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, The Novelist("Swiping Right For Google") This week, Steve adheres, at least broadly, to The Codex. Aaron is pretty sure he's actually a ghost, or maybe a muse. And, of course, Tony reveals silence to be the ultimate heckling tool. 0:01:26 - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 0:41:05 - The Novelist 1:31:52 - The Plugz Jubba The Hut (character), Salacious B. Crumb (Character), DMC, Bayonetta, Dawn Of War (series), Chris Metzen, Skype (internet chat program), Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Sylvester Stallone, The Expendables (film series), Creed (film), Creed (band), Assassin’s Creed (series), Firefly (tv series), Battlestar Galactica (tv series), Scabbers, The Rat (character), Ga...
2015-11-2700 min
the1st10minutes045 - Earthworm Jim, LEGO: The Hobbit("It's Explained In The A.R.G.") 0:01:37 - Earthworm Jim 0:48:32 - LEGO: The Hobbit 1:37:09 - The Plugz On this week's show, Aaron journeys back to the far-flung past of platforming. Tony solves problems by smashing everything. And, of course, the Statler and Waldorf laughs have been replaced by The Penguin. Other mentions include: Walk the Dinosaur (song), Whip It (song), Push It (song), Bang Bang (song), Hey (song), Super Mario Bros., Harry Shearer (actor), Hank Azaria (actor), Dan Castellaneta (actor), Mel Blanc (actor), Albert Einstein (physicist), Super Meat Boy, Super Mario Maker, Space Invaders, Double Fine (developer), Greg Rice (developer...
2015-11-2000 min
the1st10minutes044 - Bookworm Adventures Volume 2, Luftrausers("I Regret Eating That") It's Phase 2 of the podcast! We've cut back to two games per week in an effort to keep our running times more manageable. And don't worry, we have other things in the works! :) This week, Tony spells for a spell. Steve tells a 'rausing tale. Aaron heckles. And, of course, there are Muppet references. 0:03:37 - Bookworm Adventures Volume 2 0:48:57 - Luftrausers 1:32:51 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Huey Lewis (singer), Back To The Future (film), Beaker (character), Animal (character), Scrabble (board game), EA (publisher), Final Fantasy (series), Pokémon (series), Words With Friends, Bookworm, Bookworm Adventures, Plants V...
2015-11-1300 min
the1st10minutesPAX Aus 2015 - Catching And Holding A Player's InterestThis is our panel from PAX Aus 2015, recorded from our phones because we couldn't find the right adapter cable to get a feed straight from the venue. Bummer. "Have you ever sat down to play a game for the first time, and found yourself completely engrossed? Or perhaps completely disinterested? Whether we end up loving them or not, we all experience a game’s beginning; a high expectation is placed on the audience, and first impressions are critical. Join three experienced game developers and educators who started a podcast to delve into these very issues, as they discuss how well ga...
2015-11-0800 min
the1st10minutes043 - Batman: Arkham Origins, Flower Shop: Winter in Fairbrook, Portal 2("You're Billy Bob Thornton *And* Bill Paxton") On this week's show, Steve batverbs his way to success, Aaron clicks many times, and Tony stares at art while failing to speak. And, of course, there is some singing. 0:01:12 - Batman: Arkham Origins 1:14:38 - Flowershop: Winter In Fairbrook 1:45:00 - Portal 2 2:42:48 - The Plugz Other mentions include: PAX Aus (expo), Indiana Jones (character), H.P. Lovecraft (author), Rocksteady (developer), Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain, Assassin’s Creed (series), Grand Theft Auto (series), Home Alone (film series), Joe Pesci (actor), Shane Black (writer/director), Gregory Day (poet), Just Cause (series), Kevin Conroy (voice ac...
2015-11-0600 min
the1st10minutes042 - Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa's Rampage, The Stanley Parable, Skulls Of The Shogun("Absolute Hyperbole!") This week, Aaron mops up. Tony sticks it to the man. Steve jumps the queue. And, of course, if you saw us at PAX Aus and this is your first episode, welcome, and we hope you enjoy the show. 0:01:15 - Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa's Rampage 1:00:31 - The Stanley Parable 2:13:02 - Skulls Of The Shogun Other mentions include; PAX AUS (event), 4PM, Futurama (TV series), John Goodman (actor), The Terminator (film), Shadow Warrior, Elf Bowling, Björk (musician), Spike Jonze (director), Tenouttaten! (website), NBA 2K16, Spike Lee (filmmaker), Frozen (film), Toy Story 2 (film), Ticket to Ride, Firefly (TV series), S...
2015-10-2200 min
the1st10minutes041 - FEZ, Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die("The Dead Air Medley") On this week's show, Tony projects orthographically. Steve changes something merely by observing it. Aaron Van Dammes a shot. And, of course, we manage to bring up David Lynch for every game. 0:01:30 - FEZ 0:50:36 - Dreamfall: The Longest Journey 1:50:55 - D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die 3:01:59 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Indie Game: The Movie (film), Phil Fish (developer), Film Crit Hulk (writer), ThinkGeek (website), Arthur C. Clarke (author), 2001: A Space Odyssey (book), Ocean's N (film series), Crossy Road (video game), Shooty Skies (video game), Minecraft (video game), Lone Star Runner (website), David Lynch (director), Roundabout...
2015-10-1700 min
the1st10minutes040 - Hard Reset, Mark Of The Ninja, Stacking, 4PM("This Cake Makes Your Idea Tolerable") This episode, we have a special guest joining us - James Bowling from FMV Games / Blocky Pixel / Eight And A Half Bit! On this week's show, Steve lays down the Laws on some robots, James strikes from the shadows with raw ambivalence, Aaron stacks it with style, Tony fails to vomit in the correct location. And, of course, we forget to plug our PAX Aus panel. 0:03:11 - Hard Reset 0:47:42 - Mark Of The Ninja 1:32:19 - Stacking 2:23:52 - 4PM (TRIGGER WARNING: Alcoholism and Suicide) 3:00:28 - The Plugz Other mentions include: James Bowling (developer), Bondi Labs...
2015-10-0800 min
the1st10minutes039 - Roundabout, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2, TrackMania 2 Canyon("... Hang On. I'm Almost At The Boss") Aaron gets himself into a groovy new spin. Tony endures a briefing that is anything but brief. Steve admires a racing game that has no rubber-banding. And, of course, Shooty Skies creeps in. 0:01:21 - Roundabout 0:52:05 - Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 1:44:16 - TrackMania 2 Canyon 2:31:15 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Polytron (company), Lost (TV series), Mike + The Mechanics (band), Tron (film), Check It Out! With Dr. Steve Brule (TV series), The Greatest American Hero (TV series), CHiPs (TV series), Miami Heat (sports team), The Naked Gun (film series), Flying High (film), Thirty...
2015-10-0300 min
the1st10minutes038 - Divinity: Dragon Commander, Renegade Ops, Game Of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series("I Find it Difficult To Imagine A World Before Sandwiches") On this weeks episode, Tony adequately alliterates an ambitiously amalgamated adventure. Steve drives over the good and the evil alike. Aaron fetches some wine at a wedding. And, of course, we plug our PAX Aus panel. 0:01:15 - Divinity: Dragon Commander 0:52:00 - Renegade Ops 1:41:00 - Game Of Thrones - A Telltale Games Series 2:52:18 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Divinity: Original Sin, H.R. Giger (person), Reign Of Fire (film), TenOuttaTen (website), Emperor Zerg (character), The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings, Peter Gabriel (musician), Tympanik Audio (company), Indiana Jones (character), Until Dawn...
2015-10-0200 min
the1st10minutes037 - Just Cause 2, Fallout: New Vegas, SteamWorld Dig("You Don't Want To Be Down There, That's Where Noise Lives") This week, Steve shoots radar domes, and grapples with chaos. Aaron watches and listens attentively, and walks to a vending machine. Tony is a robot built specifically to be a cowboy, and does a lot of digging. And, of course, almost everyone sings during the show. 0:01:10 - Just Cause 2 1:10:45 - Fallout: New Vegas 2:19:20 - SteamWorld Dig 3:03:10 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Miles Davis (musician), Just Cause, Keith David (voice actor), Hot Fuzz (film), Simon Pegg (actor), Cate Blanchett (actress), Portal, Q (character), Renegade Ops, Shadow Warrior (2013), Diablo (series...
2015-09-2000 min
the1st10minutes036 - P.T., Everybody's Gone To The Rapture, Until Dawn("Probably Only 9 Pages Without Pictures") This week, we depart from our usual randomly rolled Steam games for a PlayStation®4 Exclusive 'Horror' episode. Aaron gets stuck in a loop. Tony gets left behind. Steve gets to watch how things are framed. And, of course, it's a rather long episode. 0:02:19 - P.T. 1:43:45 - Everybody's Gone To The Rapture 3:06:23 - Until Dawn 4:29:02 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Silent Hill (series), Hideo Kojima (developer), Guillermo del Toro (director), Norman Reedus (actor), Cart Life, P.T. Barnum, P.T. Anderson (director), Daniel Day Lewis (actor), Bill Murray (actor), Jason Schwartzman (actor), Spec Ops: T...
2015-09-0600 min
the1st10minutes035 - The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings - Enhanced Edition, Machinarium, Duke Nukem("You Didn't Mention Them Lighting The Farts; Your Argument Is Invalid") This week, Tony wishes the game had as much clarity as the cutscene. Steve brings the entire notion of magnets under question. Aaron appears to have plenty of gum. And, of course, things get sidetracked by Arnie. 0:01:49 - The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings - Enhanced Edition 1:27:08 - Machinarium 2:28:28 - Duke Nukem 3:24:04 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Saints Row (series), They Live (film), "Rowdy" Roddy Piper (actor/wrestler), Keith David (actor), Duke Nukem Forever, The Witcher (series), Call Of Duty (franchise), Ticket To Ride, Destiny, The Elder Scrolls V...
2015-08-3000 min
the1st10minutes034 - Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Thief Gold, The Bard's Tale("In The Pantheon Of Self Aggrandisation, This Now Takes The Cake") On this week's episode, Steve checks his corners, Aaron eavesdrops on a strange conversation, and Tony gets exactly what it says on the tin. And, of course, accents are attempted. 0:02:13 - Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare 1:47:31 - Thief Gold 2:49:19 - The Bard's Tale 3:42:01 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Frank Oz (director), Robert De Niro (actor), Edward Norton (actor), Angela Bassett (actress), Marlon Brando (actor), The Island Of Dr. Moreau (film), The Score (film), Heat (film), Ronin (film), Passenger 57 (film), Broken Arrow (film), Speed (film), Call Of Duty (franchise...
2015-08-2500 min
the1st10minutes033 - Spec Ops: The Line, Spiral Knights, Tales Of Monkey Island: Chapter 5 - Rise Of The Pirate God("OK, I'm Ready. Let's Do This. I Can't Clap") This week, Aaron is a special guest in a video game. Tony crash lands into a free to play aRPG. Steve once again plunges into a final chapter. And, of course, we've now analysed 100 games on the podcast; hooray! 0:01:45 - Spec Ops: The Line 1:33:55 - Spiral Knights 2:38:31 - Tales Of Monkey Island: Chapter 5 - Rise Of The Pirate God 3:19:50 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Dirk Diggler (character), The Usual Suspects (film), The Binding Of Isaac, Jurassic World (film), Man Of Steel (film), Bloodborne, Half-Life 2, Half-Life, Silent Hill 2, Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw...
2015-08-2500 min
the1st10minutes032 - Prince Of Persia (2008), Warhammer 40k: Dawn Of War II - Chaos Rising, Shadow Warrior (2013)("Jupiter Ascending Is An Allegory For The Plight Of Chickenkind") On this week's episode, Tony thinks the magic lady could have handled things by herself without needing a male buffoon. Steve treads cautiously through trademarks while consulting The Codex. Aaron and Wang don't see eye-to-eye. And, of course, pop-filters should enhance your listening experience. 0:02:29 - Prince Of Persia (2008) 0:57:10 - Warhammer® 40,000™: Dawn Of War® II - Chaos Rising™ 2:01:09 - Shadow Warrior (2013) 3:03:15 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Han Solo (character), Donnie Darko (character), Dick Darlington (character), Dick Dastardly (character), Don Draper (character), World Of Warcraft (franchise), Jake Gyllenhaal (actor), Jon Hamm (actor...
2015-08-2500 min
the1st10minutes031 - Costume Quest 2, Earthworm Jim 3D, Dragon Age 2("Welcome Back To The 'Not Enough To Get Sued' Cast") On this week's episode, Steve appears to be travelling through time to save Halloween from a dentist. Aaron revisits a game that shattered his nine-year-old self's conception of game development. Tony reliably channels an unreliable narrator. And, of course, everyone needs to invest in pop-filters. 0:02:27 - Costume Quest 2 0:54:51 - Earthworm Jim 3D 1:57:24 - Dragon Age II 2:50:30 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Futurama (TV series), Homer Simpson (character), The Simpsons Hit & Run, Al Pacino (actor), Police Quest (series), Space Quest (series), King's Quest (series), Heroes Quest, Dragon Quest, Knocked Up...
2015-08-2500 min
the1st10minutes030 - The Old City: Leviathan, Sanctum 2, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet("Rapid Reverse Wilhelm Scream") On this week's episode, Aaron refuses to follow an arrow while playing as an unreliable narrator in the belly of a beast. Tony unwittingly finds himself in a hybrid game where croissant monsters want to eat his face. Steve gets to say 'It's OK, friend. I'll steal your arm' in an adorable dual stick shooter. And, of course, the new microphones are great, but we're still adjusting to them. 0:01:42 - The Old City: Leviathan 0:46:40 - Sanctum 2 1:40:21 - Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet 2:23:23 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Saul Bass (graphic designer), H.P. Lovecraft (author), R'lyeh...
2015-08-2500 min
the1st10minutes029 - Natural Selection 2, Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising, Kentucky Route Zero("Meanwhile, Aaron Is In The Submarine Room") This week, Tony is delighted by xeno-odontology. Steve swings and misses at an RTS tutorial. 'Aaron' is not real. And, of course, new recording equipment means we all have to re-calibrate the correct distance from our microphones... 0:03:25 - Natural Selection 2 0:46:43 - Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising 1:35:06 - Kentucky Route Zero 2:36:00 - The Plugz Other mentions include: Tom Berenger (actor), Charles Darwin (scientist), ORION: Prelude, Unreal Tournament (series), Isaac Clarke (character), Batman: Arkham Knight, Half-Life, Styx: Master Of Shadows, The Simpsons (series), Gone Home, Jackson Pollock (artist), U2 (band), Bono (person), Aliens (film...
2015-08-2400 min