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Fuera Del Track, Él Magazine de la música ElectrónicaTriplepoint: La clave para distribuir tu música de manera profesional | Entrevista completa FDT.En este episodio del podcast, nos adentramos en el mundo de Triplepoint, una plataforma innovadora que está cambiando la manera en que los artistas y sellos distribuyen su música digitalmente. Acompáñanos mientras discutimos cómo funciona Triplepoint, sus herramientas de promoción y distribución, y cómo pueden ayudar a los músicos a llegar a una audiencia global sin perder el control de sus ingresos. ¿Estás listo para llevar tu música al siguiente nivel? ¡No te pierdas esta conversación con los expertos de Triplepoint! Síguenos en nuestras redes sociales para más contenido sobr...2024-12-051h 08

Real Time StrategyThe Game Awards 2024 Nominations and PredictionsThe Game Awards 2024 nominations are out, but what will win Game of the Year? Kaitlyn and Sam make their predictions on this final weekly episode of Real Time Strategy. They discuss Elden Ring’s DLC nomination, the difference between Game of the Year and Best Game Direction, if an RPG can take the crown, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:32 – Final Episode Farewell 00:06:11 – Game of the Year Nominees 00:08:39 – The Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Controversy 00:19:15 – Should We Be Surprised by Black Myth: Wukong’s Nomination? 00:25:57 – Our GOTY Frontrunn...2024-11-211h 08

Real Time StrategyShould Xbox Make a Handheld?Phil Spencer says Xbox is working on prototypes for a handheld console. Kaitlyn and Sam discuss how it can compete in a landscape dominated by phones, Nintendo, and the Steam Deck. Then they break down why Take-Two sold its indie-focused publishing division Private Division and how the Nintendo DS changed gaming in honor of its 20th anniversary. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:07:38 – Phil Spencer Says Xbox Is Planning a Handheld. What Should It Be? 00:31:27 – Why Did Take-Two Interactive Sell Private Division? 00:49:54 – Read of the Week: The Guardian’s 20-Year Anniversary Coverage of...2024-11-151h 19

Real Time StrategyHow to Succeed with Creative Game Marketing (Feat. Waypoint’s Sean Murrin)Sean Murrin, CEO of gaming creative agency Waypoint, joins Kaitlyn and Sam to discuss the relationship between creative activations and PR. They highlight Waypoint’s work with physical goods, mailers, stunts, events, and more (including the Elden Ring Pot Boy puppet at the 2021 Game Awards), and how that work can drive word-of-mouth and media coverage. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:06:44 – What is Waypoint? 00:27:39 – Influencer Kits 00:41:40 – How Gaming Trends Have Changed Waypoint 00:49:18 – Making Elden Ring’s Pot Boy Puppet for TGAs 2021 00:59:15 – Sean’s Other Favorite Projects 01:02:00 – How to...2024-11-071h 09

Real Time StrategyPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown — Success or Failure?Ubisoft has disbanded Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s development team, so does that make the game a failure? Kaitlyn and Sam discuss the game’s launch and what may have affected its sales, including its PC release strategy, January release date, and the state of the Prince of Persia franchise. Then they dissect the reception to Amazon’s Like A Dragon: Yakuza and discuss the awesome new showrunner for the God of War series. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:04:58 – Ubisoft Disbands Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown’s Team 00:34:21 – Amazon’s Like A Dragon: Y...2024-10-3155 min

Real Time StrategyWhat Is AA Gaming? Plus, Amazon’s God of War Show and Secret LevelFormer PlayStation boss Shawn Layden recently said AA games are gone, but what does that mean for the industry? Kaitlyn and Sam explain the state of mid-market games on this week’s episode and then dig into two of Amazon’s upcoming gaming shows, God of War and Secret Level. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:09:13 – The State of AA Gaming 00:30:42 – Amazon’s God of War Show Changing Creative Team 00:41:43 – Why We’re Excited for Amazon’s Secret Level 00:56:43 – Outro Stories/media discussed: GamesIndustry.biz – Sha...2024-10-2457 min

Real Time StrategyWhat’s Happening at Annapurna Interactive?Why did Annapurna Interactive’s staff resign? Kaitlyn and Sam dig into that question on this week’s episode. Then the pair breaks down GamesIndustry.biz’s great post-pandemic analysis of the games industry before concluding with a new segment about the hype for Nintendo’s next console. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:07:17 – Annapurna Interactive Staff Resigns 00:23:05 – Read of the Week: GamesIndustry.biz on “How the games industry turned pandemic success into disaster” 00:51:23 – Developer Cites “Future Nintendo Platforms” in Game Announcement. Was That a PR Tactic? 00:59:44 – Outro Stories/media dis...2024-09-191h 00

Real Time StrategyPlayStation’s Rollercoaster Week of Concord, Astro Bot, and PS5 ProPlayStation dominated headlines this week with the surprise shutdown of Concord, critical acclaim for Astro Bot, and the announcement of the $700 PS5 Pro. Kaitlyn and Sam dissect this rollercoaster week by discussing why Concord failed, why people are loving Astro Bot, and whether the backlash against the PS5 Pro’s price is deserved. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:04:16 – PlayStation Shuts Down Concord. Why Did It Fail? 00:30:49 – Why Is Astro Bot Such a Hit? 00:47:00 – PS5 Pro Announced 00:57:55 – Outro Stories/media discussed: PlayStation.Blog – An important upda...2024-09-1359 min

Real Time StrategyGame Informer’s Legacy and What’s Next for Brian Shea and Alex Van AkenGame Informer closed earlier this month, but its legacy will live on. Former online content director Brian Shea and video editor Alex Van Aken join Sam to discuss what they learned from their time at Game Informer, the state of games media, and what they have planned next, including Alex’s game documentaries at Viewport and Brian’s All Things Nintendo podcast. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:43 – Brian and Alex’s Favorite Game Informer Issues 00:08:45 – Brian and Alex’s Journey to Game Informer 00:32:03 – Learnings from Game Informer 00:46:07 – How is Games Media Chang...2024-08-221h 13

Real Time StrategyBorderlands vs. Deadpool & Wolverine: A Movie Adaptation Marketing StudyBorderlands and Deadpool & Wolverine are two of this summer’s biggest movie blockbusters, but they had wildly different outcomes. Kaitlyn and Sam discuss whether Borderlands’ poor performance means anything for gaming’s future in Hollywood and what other adaptations can learn from Deadpool & Wolverine’s hugely successful marketing campaign. Other topics include Krafton acquiring Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and the pair’s favorite summertime games. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:08:04 – Breaking Down Borderlands’ Critical and Commercial Reception 00:25:50 – Why Deadpool & Wolverine’s Marketing Was So Strong 00:42:59 – Krafton Acquires Hi-Fi Rush Developer Tango Gamework...2024-08-151h 02

Real Time StrategyGame Informer Is Gone. What Does That Mean for Games Media?GameStop shut down Game Informer last week, laying off its staff and unceremoniously ending the best-known gaming magazine in the U.S. Sam and Kaitlyn discuss what the publication’s closure means for games media, why it happened, and how games PR should react. Then they discuss another gutting layoff story—Bungie cutting its staff by 17%—before ending on a positive note with a discussion about Polygon’s music-focused FM column and their favorite gaming soundtracks. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:04:00 – GameStop Shuts Down Game Informer 00:19:11 – What Does GI’s Closure Mean for PR? 00...2024-08-081h 00

Real Time StrategyGaming Actors on Strike, Roblox’s Safety Problem, and San Diego Comic-ConSAG-AFTRA video game performers are on strike, and Roblox reportedly has a child safety problem. Sam and Kaitlyn break down these stories, then interview entertainment journalist Collier “CJ” Jennings about covering San Diego Comic-Con. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:42 – What Does the SAG-AFTRA Gaming Strike Mean for the Industry? 00:21:59 – Roblox’s Child Safety Problem 00:38:30 – Collier “CJ” Jennings on Covering San Diego Comic-Con 00:40:12 – Deadpool and Wolverine 00:45:51 – CJ’s SDCC Experience 01:03:19 – What Makes a Good SDCC Panel? 01:12:27 – Where to Find CJ’s Work Stories discussed:2024-08-021h 15

Real Time StrategyWhat Xbox’s Game Pass Changes Mean for the Service’s FutureMicrosoft is raising the price of Xbox Game Pass…again. Join Kaitlyn and Sam as they discuss Microsoft’s decision to hike Xbox Game Pass prices, the changes in tier options, and what Microsoft’s long-term strategy may be. Then, in the show’s new “Read of the Week” segment, Sam and Kaitlyn discuss Polygon’s Spicy Take Week story about Roger Ebert’s famous quote that “Video games can never be art” and whether or not video games should be deemed art. They may even share their own spicy takes. Timecodes: 00:00...2024-07-181h 05

On the Limb Podcast with Natures Voice Game CallsTriplePoint Outdoors and Reinvent the Hunt Podcast GuysSeason 3, Episode 107, we had an amazing conversation with the team from Triple Point Outdoors and the hosts of The Reinvent the Hunt Podcast. We delved into a wide variety of topics, from the intricacies and thrill of hunting to the crucial aspects of men's health and mental well-being. We also touched on the importance of spending quality time with family. This episode is packed with insightful discussions and engaging moments that you definitely won't want to miss. With Triple Point Outdoors and The Reinvent the Hunt podcast, there's always something exciting on the horizon, so be sure to tune...2024-07-0443 min

Real Time StrategyWill The Nintendo Switch Finish Strong? (Ft. IGN’s Logan Plant)2024 is expected to be the last year before Nintendo’s next console, so is the Nintendo Switch going out with a bang? Logan Plant, host of IGN’s Nintendo Voice Chat and database manager for IGN Playlist, joins Sam to answer that question. They break down the latest Nintendo Direct, their favorite reveals, and when they expect to hear from Nintendo next. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:48 – Logan’s Favorite Non-Switch Nintendo Console 00:08:17 – Nintendo Direct (June 2024) Review 00:11:17 – Mario & Luigi: Brothership Impressions 00:18:14 – Why Does Nintendo Hide Its Developers? 00:22:54 – The L...2024-06-271h 05

Real Time StrategySGF Play Days and What Makes a Good Game Preview With Jason FanelliFreelance games writer Jason Fanelli joins Kaitlyn and Sam to share his impressions from Summer Game Fest Play Days 2024 and break down what makes a good preview experience for press. Topics include Jason’s favorite SGF demos, if the event can eventually replicate E3, and the most memorable preview events from his career. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:06:24 – Jason’s Most Anticipated Upcoming Games 00:26:18 – SGF Play Days Impressions 00:44:15 – How to Plan Coverage for SGF Play Days 00:49:18 – What Makes a Good Game Preview? 00:53:23 – The Benefits of Virtual Previews 00...2024-06-201h 18

Real Time StrategyWe Review Summer Game Fest + Xbox Games Showcase 2024A new Doom game, Perfect Dark is back, and too many exciting indie games to count… summer showcase season is here. Kaitlyn and Sam break down Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase, their favorite games shown, what makes a good showcase trailer, and why Geoff tempered expectations this year. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:15 – Is Summer Game Fest Close to E3 2.0? 00:11:48 – Summer Game Fest 2024 Review 00:23:35 – Comparing the SGF and Xbox Showcases 00:35:47 – Favorite Games from the Xbox Showcase 00:54:55 – Favorite Games from the Xbox Showcase 01:09:42 – Why...2024-06-131h 14

Real Time StrategyHow To Cook and Find Your Brand With Andy Lunique, Author of The Ultimate Gamers CookbookAndy Lunique wears many hats as a cook, author, and influencer marketing expert in the games industry, and he combined those skills to write “The Ultimate Gamers Cookbook” and “Diablo: The Official Cookbook.” Andy joins Kaitlyn and Sam to discuss how he crafts gaming-friendly recipes, how influencers (including himself) find their brand, and how to reach people without losing authenticity. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:18 – Andy’s Go-To Game Night Meal 00:09:33 – Andy’s Love (and Advice) for Pancakes 00:15:11 – Writing The Ultimate Gamers Cookbook 00:27:53 – Why Are Food and Gaming Synonymous? 00:34...2024-06-061h 26

Real Time StrategyCall of Duty Coming Day One to Game Pass, IGN Acquires Gamer NetworkMicrosoft is betting big on Game Pass by adding Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to the service at launch. Kaitlyn and Sam discuss what this means for Microsoft’s publishing strategy, Xbox’s upcoming showcase, and the price of Game Pass. Then they break down how IGN Entertainment’s acquisition of Gamer Network affects games media. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:37 – Assassin’s Creed Shadows Announced 00:06:40 – Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Launching on Game Pass 00:11:03 – What Does This Mean for Call of Duty Sales? 00:17:51 – What Does This Mean for the Microsoft Sh...2024-05-3051 min

Real Time StrategyCrash Course on the Games Business with Joost van DreunenJoost van Dreunen knows the games industry. He literally wrote the book on the business of video games (One Up: Creativity, Competition, and the Global Business of Video Games), and with his next book on the horizon, he joins Kaitlyn and Sam to discuss how gaming has changed since One Up was published in 2020, why so many layoffs are happening, and why the industry is pivoting to “games as a platform.” Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:07 – Joost’s Favorite Games 00:09:26 – Joost Explains One Up: Creativity, Competition, And The Global Business Of Video Games 0...2024-05-161h 07

Real Time StrategyXbox Closes Four Studios, Nintendo Confirms Next Console, and Our Final Fallout ThoughtsMicrosoft closed a number of Bethesda studios, including Redfall maker Arkane Austin and Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks. Kaitlyn and Sam discuss the implications behind the closures, why these ones were a shock even amongst many closures and layoffs, and what the upcoming Xbox Showcase will look like. The duo also touch on the Nintendo Switch 2 update from Nintendo as well as a spoiler discussion on the finale of Prime Video’s Fallout series and what they’re looking forward to in Season 2. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:43 – Microsoft Closes Multiple Studios 00:06:35 – Why Close Hi...2024-05-101h 03

Real Time StrategyTikTok Faces Ban, Escape from Tarkov Upsets Players, and Fallout 4’s Next-Gen UpdateTikTok is facing a U.S. ban, so what does that mean for influencers, marketers, gaming fans, and the future of short-form video? Kaitlyn and Sam answer that question, as well as explain Escape From Tarkov’s bad week and their thoughts on Fallout’s fifth episode and Fallout 4’s next-gen update. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:19 – What’s the Future of TikTok With the U.S. Ban Looming? 00:15:10 – Potential Effects of the Ban 00:22:03 – How Influencers Will Be Affected 00:26:19 – Escape From Tarkov’s DLC Controversy 00:45:25 – Fallout Episode 5 Recap ...2024-05-021h 05

Real Time StrategyEmbracer Splits in Three, Star Wars Outlaws’ Season Pass, and Fallout’s TV RenewalEmbracer Group is splitting into three companies, Star Wars Outlaws’ premium day-one content is upsetting fans, and Fallout is returning for a second season on Prime Video. Kaitlyn and Sam break down these headlines, their updated Fallout impressions, and Kaitlyn’s Coachella experience on this week’s episode. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:13 – Kaitlyn’s Coachella Weekend 00:09:01 – Embracer Group Splitting Into Three Companies 00:24:32 – Star Wars Outlaws’ Season Pass Has an Exclusive Jabba Mission, and Fans Are Upset 00:44:32 – Fallout Renewed for Season 2 01:02:56 – Outro Stories discussed: 2024-04-251h 03

Real Time StrategyFallout Review with Trisha HershbergerKaitlyn, Sam, and special guest Trisha Hershberger exit the vault this week to review Prime Video’s Fallout. They discuss how well it adapts Bethesda’s beloved game franchise, spoilers from the first two episodes, and what other game adaptations can learn from the series. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:45 – Trisha’s Favorite Fallout Games 00:13:50 – Life in a Fallout Vault 00:19:51 – Trisha’s Fallout Premiere Experience 00:22:20 – Comparing the Show’s Tone to the Games 00:32:19 – How the Show Adapts Fallout’s Lore 00:45:37 – Analyzing Lucy’s Storyline 00:52:49 – Analyzing th...2024-04-181h 18

Real Time StrategyBehind the IGN Creators Guild with Chelsea MillerIGN’s creative staff formed the IGN Creators Guild this year to collectively work toward a stronger, more equitable workplace. IGN video editor and guild member Chelsea Miller joins Kaitlyn and Sam to explain why the IGN Creators Guild was founded, how it’s brought the staff closer together, and what the union hopes to accomplish next. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:08:37 – Chelsea’s Cults, Cryptids and Conspiracies podcast 00:30:42 – What does it mean to unionize? 00:33:25 – Who makes up the IGN Creators Guild? 00:40:50 – Forming the IGN Creators Guild 00:53:22 – How...2024-04-111h 20

Real Time StrategyNo Baldur’s Gate 4? GTA6 Delayed? Microtransactions in Dragon's Dogma 2?Larian Studios isn’t making a Baldur’s Gate 3 sequel or expansion, Rockstar may miss Grand Theft Auto’s “early 2025” launch window, and Dragon’s Dogma 2 launched with a surprising, and to some upsetting, range of microtransactions. Sam and Kaitlyn discuss these headlines, as well as their favorite (and least favorite) April Fool’s gags this year. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:06:03 – Best and Worst of April Fools' Day 2024 00:20:29 – Larian Studios Is Moving on From Baldur’s Gate 00:34:36 – Quick Thoughts on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter 00:36:45 – GTA VI Delayed to 2026? 00:55:28 – Dra...2024-04-041h 14

Real Time StrategyRascal’s Independent Tabletop Journalism with Lin Codega and Chase CarterEntertainment journalists Lin Codega and Chase Carter launched Rascal News, an independent outlet covering tabletop roleplaying games, in February. One month later, they join Sam to discuss why they launched the reader-supported, worker-owned outlet, their love for tabletop, and why passionate journalists tell the best stories. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:03 – Lin’s Movie, Book, and TV Recommendations 00:04:54 – Chase’s Game and TV Recommendations 00:08:10 – What Is Rascal News? 00:10:14 – Starting Rascal News 00:17:05 – Advice for Independent Outlets 00:26:51 – Rascal’s Founding Principles 00:41:10 – Coverage at Rascal vs. Previous Sites ...2024-03-281h 18

Real Time StrategyEntering the World of Darkness with Jason CarlWorld of Darkness – a connected story universe including Vampire: The Masquerade, Werewolf: The Apocalypse, and more – is coming off its most successful year ever in 2023. Jason Carl, brand marketing manager for World of Darkness and storyteller for the “By Night” actual play series, joins Sam and Kaitlyn to dive deep into the universe, what makes it different from other transmedia brands, and why World of Darkness succeeds as a licensing partner. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:54 – Wine and Book Pairings 00:07:21 – What is World of Darkness? 00:14:12 – How To Get into World of Darkness 2024-03-211h 15

Real Time StrategyWill Gaming Have Its Oscars Night?It’s finally time for Kaitlyn and Sam to flex their love for movies. This week, they discuss the 2024 Academy Awards and how Hollywood’s biggest night compares to gaming’s awards slate. They break down where The Game Awards, DICE Awards, and BAFTA Games Awards stand in the gaming industry, how a video game adaptation could be recognized at the Oscars, and what upcoming adaptation stands the best shot at a nomination. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:05:56 – The Bradley Cooper Oscars Discourse 00:14:32 – Oscars Highlights (I’m Just Ken) 00:18:36 – Oscars Winners 00...2024-03-151h 13

Real Time StrategyWhy Are Layoffs Dominating the Games Industry?PlayStation and EA laid off hundreds of people last week, adding to the thousands of people affected by layoffs in the games industry in 2024. Sam and Kaitlyn discuss why layoffs are sweeping the industry, what they mean for the state of AAA game development, and how PlayStation and EA’s cuts signal major changes for their content strategies. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:27 – The Games Industry’s Layoff Epidemic 00:04:24 – PlayStation Layoffs 00:23:31 – EA Layoffs 00:45:10 – State of PSVR 2 00:52:28 – Dune: Part Two and Dune: Awakening 01:02:05 – Outro Stories d...2024-03-071h 02

Real Time StrategyLysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior Interview with Game Director Thibault LegouetLysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior reinvents the hack ‘n’ slash genre by empowering players to rewind time and fight with an army of their past selves. Thibault Legouet, game director and lead game designer at Sand Door Studio, joins Sam to discuss Lysfanga’s innovative combat, its origins as a student project, and the challenges of making a game where you can play co-op with yourself. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:44 – Thibault’s favorite game of all-time 00:04:27 – What is Lysfanga? 00:09:48 – Why Thibault went down the game design path 00:17:43 – How did Lysfanga go...2024-02-281h 01

Real Time StrategyNintendo Switch 2 in 2025 and Xbox’s Business UpdateXbox is staying in the hardware and exclusives business, PlayStation has no “major existing franchise titles” this year, and Nintendo’s next console is reportedly delayed to 2025. Sam and Kaitlyn break down the state of the first parties and what their strategies mean for major gaming franchises, as well as share their favorite (and least favorite) media from the Presidents' Day weekend. Timecodes: 00:01:33 – Kaitlyn Discovers EA’s Dante’s Inferno 00:10:09 – Kaitlyn Reviews Her Presidents' Day Movies 00:16:48 – Sam’s Presidents' Day Weekend 00:25:24 – Xbox’s Business Update 00:44:39 – The State of Franchises i...2024-02-221h 18

The Plan for Happy PodcastInheritance tax planning with Nick Bird of Triplepoint.Today’s discussion is with Nick Bird, Senior Business Development Manager at Triplepoint. If you’ve got older parents you won’t want to miss this episode. Planning for inheritance tax is some of the easiest most cost-effective planning you can do as you can easily measure how much tax you can save by make a few decisions. In this discussion, Nick & I look into inheritance tax planning and discuss:Why is estate planning so important? The concept of Business Property Relief and how tax policy encourages investments into UK companies...2024-02-2045 min

Real Time StrategyDisney Goes Big on Fortnite, Xbox Going Big on Other Platforms?A record-breaking Super Bowl, Disney’s $1.5 billion Fortnite deal, and rampant speculation about Xbox’s multiplatform future dominated this week in pop culture, so Kaitlyn and Sam break it all down on this week’s episode. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro (Super Bowl Chat) 00:04:07 – Favorite Super Bowl Commercials 00:10:10 – Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer 00:19:51 – Disney and Epic Games Partner for Massive Fortnite Deal 00:40:10 – Xbox Reportedly Bringing Its Exclusives to Rival Platforms 01:04:09 – Society of the Snow Review 01:14:31 – Outro Stories/media discussed: Kingdom of the Planet of the A...2024-02-141h 15

Real Time StrategySpawn On Me’s Kahlief Adams on Making The Spawnies Award ShowSpawn On Me founder Kahlief Adams joins Sam to discuss The Spawnies, his annual awards show celebrating game developers. This year marks the third annual Spawnies, airing February 29, and Kahlief breaks down the making of the show and its mission to recognize underrepresented artists. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro (Kahlief’s Dream Co-Host for The Spawnies) 00:03:54 – What Are The Spawnies? 00:14:47 – How Kahlief Plans The Spawnies 00:17:47 – What to Expect from The Spawnies This Year 00:23:24 – Kahlief’s Spawnies Collaborators 00:34:38 – Category Names 00:43:51 – Voting Process 00:53:27 – Spawn On Me Goals for 2024 2024-02-071h 03

Real Time StrategyHow IGN Reviews Games in 2024 with Tom MarksIGN executive editor Tom Marks joins Sam and Kaitlyn to discuss his new position leading game reviews at IGN and how the outlet approaches reviews of remasters like The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Early Access games like Palworld, and titles with staggered launches like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro (Tom’s Most Anticipated Indie Games of 2024) 00:07:49 – Becoming Executive Editor of Reviews 00:11:11 – Reviewing The Last of Us Part II Remastered 00:24:44 – Reviewing Palworld 00:36:12 – Early Access Reviews 00:45:26 – Reviewing Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Lea...2024-02-011h 16

Real Time StrategyXbox 2024 Preview with Kinda Funny’s Mike “SnowBikeMike” HowardKinda Funny Xcast host Mike “SnowBikeMike” Howard joins Sam and Kaitlyn to preview Xbox’s year ahead. The trio reviews Xbox’s Developer Direct presentation, discusses the platform’s big 2024 releases (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Avowed), and predicts what we’ll see from Xbox’s summer showcase. Note: This episode was recorded and published before Microsoft announced its gaming layoffs, so we were unable to address them on the show. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro (Chiefs vs. Bills Game) 00:07:57 – What Xbox Franchise Does Mike Want Back? 00...2024-01-251h 09

Real Time StrategyAI in Games, Switch 2 Rumors, and Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownArtificial intelligence was the hot tech topic of 2023, and 2024 will be no different. Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher dig into the industry’s evolving relationship with AI, how legislation and workers’ groups will affect AI usage, and how AI does (or does not) relate to the Switch 2’s launch. Then the duo closes out with their impressions of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and HBO’s The Last of Us season two casting news. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:11 – Sam vs. Snow (Why The Episode Was Late) 00:16:11 – AI Shark Claims Nintendo Switch...2024-01-191h 25

Real Time StrategySecond Wind’s Nick Calandra on Going Independent After The EscapistTwo months ago, Nick Calandra and The Escapist’s former video team launched Second Wind after Nick was fired. Today, Second Wind has over 400,000 YouTube subscribers and over 14,000 Patreon supporters. Nick joins Sam Mosher and Kaitlyn Red Wing to discuss Second Wind’s success, the business of independent content creation, the failings of corporate ownership, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro (Nick’s Most-Anticipated Games of 2024 and Favorites of 2023) 00:09:21 – What is Second Wind? 00:10:10 – How Second Wind Arose from The Escapist 00:17:21 – Transparency as an Independent Media Organization 00:28:06 – Second Wind’s Launch...2024-01-111h 13

Real Time Strategy2024 Predictions and Most-Anticipated GamesA new year means new games, so Kaitlyn Red Wing, Mel Gazazian, and Sam Mosher share their most anticipated releases and predictions for 2024. Topics include Hades II, Nintendo’s next console, and the big game adaptations coming to TV and film this year. Then the trio closes out the episode with their favorite media from the holiday break. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:13 – Gifts we gave and received this holiday 00:14:54 – 2024 preview 00:16:14 – Mel’s most anticipated games 00:27:38 – Kaitlyn’s most anticipated games 00:32:08 – Sam’s most anticipated games 00:36:25 – Pred...2024-01-041h 32

Real Time StrategyPicking 2023’s Best Games and 2024’s Most Wanted with PC Gamer’s Evan LahtiIt’s the most wonderful time of the year — Game of the Year season — so PC Gamer global editor-in-chief Evan Lahti joins us to break down how PC Gamer picks the best games of every year. He also pulls back the curtain on other PC Gamer projects, including game adaptation coverage, the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted showcase, and the Top 100 PC games list. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro (Evan’s Holiday Backlog) 00:07:55 – PC Gamer’s Game of the Year Awards 00:14:00 – Creating Genre Awards 00:17:38 – The GOTY Selection Process 00:22:03 – How the Process Has C...2023-12-211h 24

Real Time StrategyThe Game Awards 2023 ReviewThe Game Awards 2023 was jam-packed with trailers (Light No Fire!), surprises (Blade!), and celebrities (Jordan Peele!), but did it give enough time to the awards themselves? Kaitlyn Red Wing, Mel Gazazian, and Sam Mosher review this year’s show, discuss how it can better celebrate developers, and share their favorite announcements. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:04:57 – The Game Awards 2023 Review 00:17:27 – Awards vs. Announcements Time 00:34:34 – TGA 2023 Winners 00:36:39 – Our Favorite Announcements (Starting with Senua's Saga: Hellblade II) 00:45:24 – Mel’s Highlights (Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, Light No Fire) 00:56:03 – Sam’...2023-12-141h 30

Real Time StrategyGrand Theft Auto 6’s Trailer, Fortnite’s Big Bang, and Fallout’s TV ShowThe Grand Theft Auto VI trailer is finally here, so Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher break it down, discuss its leak, and predict how Rockstar will show the game next. As if that trailer wasn’t enough, Fortnite and Amazon Prime’s Fallout series released huge trailers this week, so the duo also digs into Fortnite’s new experiences (Lego Fortnite, Rocket Racing, Fortnite Festival) and whether Amazon’s game adaptation is shaping up to be a hit. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:06:43 – Grand Theft Auto VI Trailer Breakdown 00:19:55 – When Will We See Grand Th...2023-12-071h 21

Real Time StrategyThe Game Awards 2023 Predictions and The Last of Us Part II RemasteredThe Game Awards are a week away, and Baldur’s Gate 3 and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are ready to duke it out! Hosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher dig into this year’s TGA nominations and predict the big winners, cameos, and surprises of the night. Then the duo discusses the recently announced The Last of Us Part II Remastered and their favorite media from the Thanksgiving break. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:07:43 – The Game Awards 2023 Nominations 00:11:31 – Is Baldur’s Gate 3 the Game of the Year Frontrunner? 00:21:4...2023-11-291h 16

Real Time StrategyBlizzCon, Grand Theft Auto 6, and a Live-Action Zelda MovieIt’s a huge gaming news month, and hosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher are joined by Mel Gazazian to break it all down. The trio discusses Blizzard’s first BlizzCon since 2019, the first trailer for the “next Grand Theft Auto” (a.k.a. Grand Theft Auto 6) coming in December, and Nintendo’s announcement of a live-action Legend of Zelda movie. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:48 – What Are We Thankful For? 00:11:12 – We Attended BlizzCon 2023 00:15:12 – Favorite Opening Ceremony Moments 00:25:39 – Fan Interactions and Energy 00:39:29 – Rockstar Announces GTA 6 Trailer Is Coming in Dec...2023-11-161h 29

Real Time StrategyHow Puzzmo Reinvents Puzzle Games with Game Designer Zach GagePuzzmo is a digital reinvention of the daily newspaper puzzle page, complete with a more accessible crossword, hit word games like Spelltower and Typeshift, and more to come. Co-founder and game designer Zach Gage joins Sam this week to discuss Puzzmo, its puzzle-locked limited launch, and how it rethinks newspaper games while preserving what makes them fun. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:46 – Zach’s Favorite Games 00:10:59 – What Is Puzzmo? 00:17:23 – Gamifying Puzzmo’s Limited Launch 00:26:05 – Preserving the Fun of Physical Newspaper Games 00:43:21 – How to Improve Crossword Puzzles 00:55:51 –...2023-11-101h 18

Real Time StrategyWhy Are Games Beautiful? (with Frank Lantz, Author of “The Beauty of Games”)NYU Game Center director Frank Lantz set out to explain why games are beautiful in his book, “The Beauty of Games,” and it became one of Sam’s favorite reads of the year. Frank and Sam discuss the book, how to reframe the “are games art?” conversation, why games are most similar to music, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:44 – Frank’s Favorite Games 00:07:23 – The Origins of “The Beauty of Games” 00:12:21 – Changing the “Are Games Art?” Conversation 00:22:42 – How Our Minds Work with Games 00:37:53 – How Games Can Be Dangerous 00:55:16...2023-11-011h 12

Real Time StrategyTwitchCon 2023 Review and Spider-Man 2 ImpressionsTwitchCon moved to Vegas for its 2023 event, and host Kaitlyn Red Wing and TriplePointer Mel Gazazian have the first-hand report. They join Sam to discuss the streamer convention, the state of Twitch, and how it’s competing with rival services. Then they enter the Spider-Verse to discuss Spider-Man 2, Kaitlyn’s first hours with the game, and whether its length is worth $70. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro (Mel’s Favorite Game) 00:10:46 – TwitchCon 2023 00:22:54 – Main Benefits of TwitchCon 00:27:25 – How to Network at TwitchCon 00:40:45 – Twitch Competitors 00:45:17 – Spider-Man 2 Impressions 00:52:40 – Is Spider-Man 2’s Leng...2023-10-261h 07

Real Time StrategyWhat’s Next for Microsoft After Acquiring Activision Blizzard?Microsoft has officially closed its Activision Blizzard acquisition, so what does that mean for Xbox? Kaitlyn and Sam discuss the largest gaming acquisition ever and what to expect from it on this week’s episode, as well as rumors of Disney making a major gaming acquisition and John Riccitiello stepping down as Unity’s CEO. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro (Our Halloween Costume Plans) 00:14:19 – Microsoft Closes Activision Blizzard Deal 00:20:37 – Will Microsoft Make Any Games Exclusive? 00:29:40 – Call of Duty on Game Pass? 00:35:37 – Xbox’s Mobile Plans 00:40:14 – Xbox’s Cloud Gaming Future 2023-10-191h 14

Real Time StrategyOur Favorite Horror GamesIt’s spooky season, so let’s get into the ghoulish spirit and talk horror games! TriplePointers Alyx Evans and Paul Lombardo join Sam this week to discuss their introduction to the horror genre, their favorite scary games, memorable horror marketing, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:15 – Adapting scary movies into games 00:09:36 – Horror gaming memories 00:23:03 – Outlast and Amnesia 00:26:21 – Stealth horror games 00:34:38 – All-time favorite horror games 00:44:17 – Memorable horror game marketing 00:55:19 - P.T. and Silent Hills 01:04:09 - Outro Find Alyx and P...2023-10-121h 06

Real Time StrategyUnder The Waves Interview with Lead Game Designer Thomas BardetWe go under the sea this week with lead game designer Thomas Bardet to talk about Under The Waves, the new narrative-driven adventure game from Paris-based Parallel Studio. Thomas explains the challenges of making a game set underwater, the team’s visual and narrative inspirations, striking a balance between cozy gameplay and emotional storytelling, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:40 – Thomas’ favorite games of all time 00:06:44 – What is a lead game designer? 00:12:30 – Designing Under The Waves’ gameplay 00:23:42 – Level and world design 00:27:07 – Development inspirations 00:36:25 – Ocean preservation...2023-09-281h 07

Real Time StrategyStarfield, Unity, and Showcases — Oh My! (with MMORPG’s Joseph Bradford)MMORPG managing editor Joseph Bradford joins us to discuss the week’s biggest headlines, including Starfield reviews, the Unity Runtime Fee controversy, and our favorite games from the latest Nintendo Direct and PlayStation State of Play. Look forward to new weekly episodes of Real Time Strategy every Wednesday. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:07:41 – PAX West 2023 thoughts 00:14:17 – Nintendo Switch 2 at PAX West 2024? 00:18:10 – Starfield review codes 00:34:31 – Maintaining PR relationships 00:39:42 – The Unity Runtime Fee outrage 00:59:33 – PlayStation State of Play and Nintendo Direct highlights 01:18:36 – Outro Stories w...2023-09-211h 20

Real Time StrategyStarfield’s Media Successes and ShortcomingsFive years after its announcement, Starfield is finally here. TriplePoint’s Sam Mosher, Nick Shepherd, and Blane Humphries break down its campaign from announcement to launch and discuss what other games can learn from Starfield’s deep-dive showcase, messaging, and review strategy. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:50 – Baldur’s Gate 3 and other favorite 2023 games 00:07:52 – Starfield’s launch campaign 00:19:32 – Messaging the “Bethesda Jank” 00:28:36 – Why Bethesda touted Starfield’s length 00:34:45 – Explaining Starfield’s 1000 planets 00:47:38 – Starfield’s UK review code drama 00:59:19 – Starfield’s effect on the media landscape St...2023-09-081h 07

Real Time StrategyParenting and Gaming with Remap’s Patrick KlepekGames journalist Patrick Klepek (VICE’s Waypoint, Kotaku, Giant Bomb) has covered the industry for over 20 years, and now he’s applying his experience to a needed space for games writing: parenting. Patrick joins us to discuss his gaming and parenting newsletter, Crossplay, give his advice to TriplePoint’s newest dad Nick Shepherd, explain Roblox, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:07 – Patrick’s first E3 00:07:04 – Ahsoka premiere impressions 00:14:40 – What is Crossplay? 00:21:07 – Writing about gaming for parents 00:30:23 – Building a community on Substack 00:42:24 – Personal life boundaries for writing 2023-08-251h 23

Real Time StrategyGamertag Radio’s Danny Peña on Hosting and Community BuildingPodcasting legend Danny Peña is the founder and host of Gamertag Radio, the first gaming podcast to reach 1,000 episodes. He was an inaugural inductee to the Podcasters Hall of Fame, and he’s interviewed countless industry icons like Phil Spencer, Reggie Fils-Aimé, and more. Danny breaks down his career, how his hip-hop promoting experience helped him build the Gamertag audience, and how he plans to keep giving back to his community. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:52 – Dream rapper or producer for a video game 00:08:49 – Danny’s hip-hop promoting experience 00:11:17 – Getting over int...2023-08-111h 24

Real Time Strategyiam8bit Founders on Championing Games as Artiam8bit founders Jon Gibson and Amanda White are experts at bringing games into the real world, whether through collectibles, vinyls, physical editions, or some of the year’s coolest events like Summer Game Fest and Day of the Devs. Jon and Amanda join us to break down the company’s history, growth, and mission to celebrate gaming communities. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:36 – Jon and Amanda’s favorite physical item 00:06:23 – What is iam8bit 00:22:11 – Eureka moments in the past 18 years 00:35:36 – Tron Evolution cover 00:42:44 – Day of the Devs 00:5...2023-07-281h 06

Real Time StrategyDiversity, Recruitment, and the Geek Community with But Why Tho’s EiC Kate SánchezKate Sánchez, the co-founder and editor-in-chief of But Why Tho? and recruiter for Iron Galaxy Studios, joins us to talk about her many years of experiences as a diversity specialist. Kate dives into what exactly is a diversity specialist, what recruitment in the games industry looks like, especially for underrepresented groups, and more. We also discuss But Why Tho’s inception, what sets them apart from the rest, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:13 – What’s one video game IP would Kate like to see adapted? 00:07:01 – What is a Diversity Recruiter? ...2023-07-141h 16

Real Time StrategyWriting Video Game of the Year with PCMag’s Jordan MinorPCMag senior analyst Jordan Minor joins us to discuss his book “Video Game of the Year,” available wherever you buy books on July 11. The book chronicles over 40 years of video game history by selecting the defining game of each year. Jordan breaks down how he wrote the book and brought it to life with the help of illustrator Wren McDonald and dozens of leading industry voices. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:48 – Jordan’s Ultimate Game of the Year 00:09:02 – Surprising Game of the Year Choices 00:14:45 – The Writing Process for Video Game of the Year...2023-06-301h 00

Real Time StrategyHow Apple Can Change VR and AR with Owlchemy Labs’ Rob AlvarezApple is entering the VR and AR race with the Apple Vision Pro, a mixed reality headset releasing early next year for $3,500. How will it change the VR and AR industry? Rob Alvarez, the marketing director at Owlchemy Labs (Job Simulator, Cosmonious High), joins us to answer that question, discuss the technology powering the headset, and explain why Apple making a headset is such a big deal. Timecodes: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:09:19 – Rob’s Games Marketing Background 00:12:19 – Video Game Adaptations 00:18:54 – What Drove Rob to Working in VR 00:21:27 – Advancements in VR Technolo...2023-06-161h 18

Real Time StrategyThe Art of Game Reviews with GameSpot’s Tamoor HussainGameSpot managing editor Tamoor Hussain has reviewed massive games like Elden Ring and managed reviews for other behemoths like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. He sits down with hosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher to discuss GameSpot’s review process, how to cover a massive game, finding the passion in a review, and more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro / What is Tamoor Currently Playing 00:12:46 – How to Cover a Major Game 00:31:17 – Helping Reviewers Find Their Voice 00:46:48 – How Tamoor Chooses His Game Reviews 00:55:39 – Reviews in Progress...2023-06-021h 30

Real Time StrategyWhy Are So Many Games Releasing in Spring 2023?Spring 2023 will go down as one of the busiest release windows for games ever, including huge titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Diablo IV, Final Fantasy XVI, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Street Fighter 6, and more. Hosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher are joined by TriplePointers Nick Shepherd and Hailey Mohney to discuss why so many games are coming out now, how they affect PR strategy, and why events still drive attention during this time. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Hailey (Role-Playing Games) 5:02 - What We’re...2023-05-191h 10

Real Time StrategyDesigning Grand Strategy with Victoria 3 Game Director Mikael AnderssonVictoria 3 game director Mikael Andersson joins us this week to discuss the making of the historically epic grand strategy game, how Paradox approaches strategy game storytelling, and what makes a great game design team. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Mikael (Cozy Puzzle/Strategy Games) 11:01 - Upcoming Paradox Games 17:13 - Going from IT to Game Design at Paradox 25:55 - Working in Game Design 32:19 - What Does a Game Director Do? 39:46 - Victoria 3 and How It Differs from Other Strategy Titles 48:39 - R...2023-05-051h 21

Real Time StrategyFrom Games Journalist to Live-Service PR Expert with Doug PerryDoug Perry, IGN co-founder and head of public relations at Pearl Abyss America, returns to the show to discuss his transition from games journalism to games PR, his advice for journalists making the same move, and his key learnings from leading PR for Warframe at Digital Extremes. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro 2:36 - Game Reviews (Halo, Driver, Grand Theft Auto) 18:48 - Favorite Games Journalism Pieces (Dreamcast History) 28:40 - Post-IGN Journalism Career 32:05 - Making the Move to PR at Reverb Communications 42:01 - Advice for Journalists Moving t...2023-04-211h 41

Real Time StrategyIGN Co-Founder Doug Perry on Building a Gaming Media GiantIn our first two-part episode, Doug Perry, head of public relations at Pearl Abyss America, joins us to discuss his work as co-founder and editor-in-chief of IGN. He discusses his magazine journalism background, how IGN competed with print media, and his favorite stories from covering the N64, PlayStation 2, and Xbox 360. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Doug (Favorite Games, Non-Gaming Hobbies) 10:38 - Doug’s Entry into Games Journalism at Next Generation Magazine 24:08 - Becoming Hire #2 at IGN and Launching IGN64.com 33:58 - Becoming Editor-in-Chief 39:10 - Cov...2023-04-071h 25

Real Time StrategyHBO’s The Last of Us Review with TV Critic Alison HermanTV critic Alison Herman has not played The Last of Us. Hosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher consider it one of their favorite games of all time. Together, the trio reviews HBO’s hit adaptation of the game and discusses its successful creative decisions, award-worthy performances, and what its popularity says about pop culture today. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Alison (Favorite TV Shows) 9:54 - HBO’s The Last of Us Review 13:06 - Favorite Moments and Episodes 17:54 - Why The Last of Us Succeeds as a Gam...2023-03-241h 07

Real Time StrategyVoice Acting with Gabe Kunda (Hi-Fi Rush, Valorant, Apex Legends)Voice actor Gabe Kunda’s work is everywhere - video games, commercials, anime, and more. He’s the voice behind KAY/O in Valorant, Newcastle in Apex Legends, “rated PG-13” at the end of your favorite movie trailer, and Macaron in 2023’s surprise gaming hit Hi-Fi Rush. Gabe joins hosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher to discuss his career, the voice acting process, and how he brings characters to life. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Gabe (Apex Legends, Valorant, Favorite Voice Actors) 9:15 - How Gabe Started Voice Acting 24:17 - G...2023-03-101h 03

The Drill DownEp. 196: SPECIAL: Washington Federal CEO Brent Beardall, Silicon Valley Bank, Portman Ridge Finance, Triplepoint Venture GrowthSPECIAL SHOW: Washington Federal (WAFD) CEO Brent Beardall’s first comments since the failure of Silicon Valley Bank – and since surviving a deadly January plane crash. Is WaFed’s extreme concentration in real estate also a problem? And Silicon Valley Bank’s CEO Greg Becker on why he thought tech couldn’t fail. Triplepoint Venture Growth (TPVG) on a SVB loan that went bust after the failure of pharma startup Medly. Lender Portman Ridge Finance (PTMN) on the shock waves going through the technology ecosystem.The Drill Down with Cory Johnson offers a regular look at the busi...2023-03-1036 min

Real Time StrategyBringing Your Voice to Games Writing with IGN’s Matt KimIGN senior features editor Matt Kim has written about games for over 10 years and has sharpened his skills through news, features, and freelance work. He joins hosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher to discuss his new role at IGN, what makes a compelling feature story, and how to bring personal voice to writing about games. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Matt (Metal Gear Solid, Twilight Princess) 11:19 - Matt’s Senior Features Editor Position 16:08 - What Makes a Good Feature Story? 22:50 - IGN Fan Fest 29...2023-02-241h 00

Real Time StrategyZelda, Game Boy, and Shadow Drops - We Review 2023’s First Nintendo DirectHosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher are back and ready to discuss what Nintendo has been cooking for 2023. They break down the year’s first Nintendo Direct, including the latest on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Nintendo Switch Online. And with the 2023 shadow drops of Metroid Prime Remastered and Hi-Fi Rush, the duo asks when surprise releases work for a game. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 1:46 - Nintendo’s 24-Hour Direct Announcement 4:43 - Pikmin 4… And Then What’s Next from Nintendo? 10:14 - Metroid Prime Rem...2023-02-1152 min

Real Time StrategyWe Attended The Game Awards for the First TimeTriplePoint reunited in Los Angeles to attend The Game Awards, and there are so many announcements, awards, and moments to discuss. Hosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher are joined by fellow TriplePointer Zach Ferenchak to discuss the live production, 3+ hour runtime, their favorite reveals, and more. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Housekeeping 1:53 - Our History with The Game Awards 6:58 - The In-Person Game Awards Experience 16:32 - Pacing (How Long Should The Game Awards Be?) 23:40 - Our Favorite Reveals and Trailers 37:50 - Should All Game P...2022-12-1658 min

Real Time StrategyIGN’s Dan Stapleton on Game Reviews and Busy Review SeasonsThe IGN review is a staple of the games industry, and there’s a lot of work that goes into each one. IGN executive editor of reviews Dan Stapleton joins us this week to discuss his review process, review scores, and how IGN manages “review seasons” - jam-packed release periods with too many good games to play. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Dan (Marvel’s Midnight Suns, 2022 Games, Cocktails) 4:59 - The Review Process 15:22 - How Game Reviews Have Changed 21:39 - When is a Game Review Done? 25...2022-12-021h 03

Real Time StrategyBreaking Down The Game Awards’ 2022 NominationsBest Adaptation, Best Indie Game, Best Narrative, and of course, Game of the Year… what do this year’s The Game Awards nominees say about the state of the industry? Hosts Kaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher dig into this question and more 2022 gaming goodness. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Kaitlyn’s LA Move 4:15 - What Are We Playing? (Two Point Campus, A Little To The Left, Fortnite, Steam Deck, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Vampire Survivors) 19:13 - The Game Awards’ 2022 Nominations 25:11 - What Titles Are Most Likely to Receive a...2022-11-1856 min

Real Time StrategyPublishing as a Service with Popagenda’s Nick VergePopagenda is a publisher for hire. It offers services like business development, public relations, platform release support, trailer editing, and more to indie teams behind hits like Bugsnax, Cuphead, and Toem. Co-founder Nick Verge joins us this week to discuss publishing as a service, how Popagenda has built its brand, and how the company is growing. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Nick (God of War Ragnarök, Dome Keeper, Star Wars: Andor, The Bear) 17:13 - What is Popagenda? 23:22 - What does it mean to be a publisher for hi...2022-11-041h 14

Real Time StrategyThe Future of VR with UploadVR’s SkeevaBetween Realities podcast host and virtual reality enthusiast Skeeva joins us this week to discuss the future of VR, including exciting technological innovations, the metaverse, enterprise uses of VR, and the Meta Quest Pro. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Skeeva (Arizona, Favorite VR Games) 6:51 - Recommendations for First-Time VR Owners 13:54 - Dream VR Adaptations 20:41 - Body Haptics and Other Exciting VR Tech 26:00 - First Experiences with VR 32:58 - Meta Connect 2022 and the Meta Quest Pro 43:57 - Non-Gaming Uses for VR 2022-10-221h 08

Real Time StrategyIndie Game Discovery with IGN’s Rob ManuelIGN events editorial manager and indie game curator Rob Manuel joins us this week to discuss indie game trends, how to make an indie game stand out, and how indies should approach events. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Rob (Favorite Games, Immortality) 5:24 - Rob’s Indie Game Recommendations 12:05 - Indie Games for Fantasy Lovers 18:30 - How Rob Became an Indie Game Champion 25:04 - How to Find New Indie Games 29:16 - Current Indie Game Trends 37:36 - How Indie Devs and PR Rep...2022-10-071h 01

Real Time StrategyLeaks: From GTA6 and Assassin’s Creed to The Last of Us and BarbieKaitlyn Red Wing and Sam Mosher discuss this week’s hottest gaming topic: the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak. The hosts discuss what happened, other famous gaming leaks, why leaks are such a big deal in the industry, and how they relate to development transparency. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Our Thoughts on the Latest Legend of Zelda and God of War Trailers 9:21 - The Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak 17:51 - Will This Leak Change Development Transparency? 32:47 - What Does The Leak Mean for Work-From-Home Development? 38:30 - YouTuber Leaks Ass...2022-09-2358 min

Real Time StrategyFrom Freelance to Full Time with Game Informer’s Wesley LeBlancGame Informer associate editor Wesley LeBlanc joins us this week to discuss his journey from freelance games writing to Game Informer, his advice for freelance writers, his love of pirates, and more. Timecodes: 0:00 - Intro / Getting to Know Wesley (Final Fantasy XIII, Elden Ring, The Boys, Doctor Strange) 14:50 - Wesley’s Journalism Background (Local Reporting, Games Freelancing) 23:53 - Story Pitching 30:29 - Relationship Building and Remote Reporting 33:04 - Why Pursue Games Journalism? 35:19 - Avoiding Burnout as a Journalist 38:12 - Feature Pitching 4...2022-09-121h 05