Tyler Carrigan And Aaron "DJ" Desjardins

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Good Faith Idea ExchangeLost Titan Sub Conversation (Tyler & DJ)Today's episode is a special one. This episode will break the normal Sunday release cycle and go live this Thursday (6/29). I sat down with friends and fellow ex-submariners, Tyler Carrigan and Aaron DesJardins again to talk about the tragedy of the lost Titan sub. We each served on the same US Navy submarine together and approach this topic with a legitimate knowledge and incite you will not find in most places.Just a heads up, be prepared for a little adult language here.2023-06-2832 min

Good Faith Idea ExchangeGaming in 2022 (Tyler & DJ)For this episode, I sat down with old friends of the show Tyler Carrigan and Aaron DesJardins to talk about their podcast they recently started called Pours & Pixels. In it they're having unscripted conversations with not just industry heavyweights such those behind Fallout 76 or Halo Infinite, but Indie Developers as well. They're already beginning to make waves in the industry, it's quite impressive. Pours & Pixels can be found wherever you listen to podcasts.2022-10-2315 min

Pours and PixelsEp 18 Pacific Drive - Ironwood StudiosPacific Drive was the only indie game announced at the latest State of Play. Ironwood Studios is a Seattle based studio who has been working on Pacific Drive for 3 years. Alex Dracott, Founder and Creative Director, and Seth Rosen, Lead Game Designer, sit down for some drinks and talk about Pacific Drive. Pacific Drive is a run-based, first-person driving survival game. Your car is your only companion as you navigate a surreal and anomaly-filled reimagining of the Pacific Northwest. Structured as a “road-lite”, each excursion into the wilderness brings unique and strange challenges, as you restore and upgrade your car from...2022-10-101h 30

Pours and PixelsEp 17 SonyWe are joined by our good friend Miles to discuss Sony first party titles. From The Last of Us to the Days Gone controversy. Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-10-032h 07

Pours and PixelsEp 16 Cyberpunk 2077Cyberpunk, the most disappointing video game release of all time with an epic comeback. In this episode we talk about Cyberpunk. We discuss when it was released and how CDPR turned it all around to give us a great finished game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-09-261h 00

Pours and PixelsEp 15 FPSIn this episode we focus on First Person Shooter. The good, the bad and the Battlefield 2042. We are joined by Josh from the Games, I Guess? podcast and Travis from The Scope podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-09-191h 39

Pours and PixelsPours and Pixels TrailerJust a snippet from our Episode 14 discussion. Here at Pours and Pixels we pour drinks and dive into the gaming industry. We talk to devs behind our favorite games and game on the horizon. Grab a drink and join us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-09-1800 min

Pours and PixelsEp 14 State of Play and moreOn this episode we dig into some of the announcements from Sony's State of Play. We talk about Rise of the Ronin, Pacific Drive, Tekken 8 and more. We also dive into what we have been playing recently while consuming some adult beverages. Mix up a cocktail and tune it! Cheers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-09-151h 08

Pours and PixelsEp 13 Nate Purkeypile - The Axis UnseenWe sat down with Nate Purkeypile, 14 years at Bethesda developing games like Fallout 3, Fallout 4, Fallout 76, Skyrim and Starfield. Nate is the solo dev of The Axis Unseen, a folklore monster hunting game with metal music in a massive open world. We discuss a bit of his history and get into the gameplay mechanics of his new game. The intro and outro music is music from The Axis Unseen Wishlist the game on steam here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1807810/The_Axis_Unseen/ Follow Nate on Twitter here: Nate Purkeypile (@NPurkeypile) / Twitter F...2022-09-121h 08

Pours and PixelsEp 12 Drew Cummins - The Milk LakeOn this episode we share a drink with solo developer Drew Cummins, creator of The Milk Lake. We discuss the games mechanics, the lore and the brilliant looking character movement. We also discuss differences in AAA and Indie development. This was a great conversation with a very dedicated developer, you don't want to miss this one. Cheers!! Go wish list The Milk Lake on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1850880/The_Milk_Lake/ You can follow the games development on twitter: The Milk Lake (@TheMilkLake) / Twitter --- Support...2022-09-081h 07

Pours and PixelsEp 11 Bloodborne"Fear the Old Blood." We are joined tonight by Mark Gregory, a returning guest, and Ian McCamant, Narrative God, to discuss all things Bloodborne. From trick weapons to lore and how it compares to other FromSoft games. We love Bloodborne and we know you do to, so reach for your favorite adult beverage and reminisce over what is truly a special game. Cheers!! Intro music credited to Solas Composer. Check his work out at Stream Solas Composer music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud Mark Gregory: Mark Gregory (@markgregory_) / Twitter ...2022-09-021h 06

Pours and PixelsEp 10 Gamescom 2022We have a drink with our good friend Bishop and discuss the exciting games announced at Gamescom 22. From Hogwarts Legacy to Lies of P, this year's Gamescom was one for the books. Crack open a cold one or pour a glass of something strong and get into the conversation. Follow us on twitter for Pours and Pixels updates and tell us your thoughts on this year's Gamescom. Is there a game we missed? Let us know. Until next time...Cheers!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-08-281h 09

Pours and PixelsEp 9 Valheim Lead Composer Patrik JarlestamWe sit down with Patrik Jarlestam, lead composer for Valheim and cofounder of Solidsounds. We discuss Scandinavian influences on Patrik and his work, the process of creating atmosphere and conveying emotion through music, and much more. Plus a world exclusive announcement that you won't want to miss! So grab your favorite dram and listen along! You can find more of Patrik's work here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/892970/Valheim/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1620250/Valheim_Soundtrack/ https://twitter.com/PatrikJarlestam http://www.patrikjarlestam.se/ http://www.solidsounds.s...2022-08-111h 09

Pours and PixelsEp 8 - Halo Infinite and New World Dev Kaleb NekumaneshWe sit down with Kaleb to talk about AAA game development, working on brand new IPs, and what it was like to design levels for Halo Infinite. Plus, we talk about a indie project inspired by Halo: ODST. Pour your favorite beverage and join the conversation. You can find more from Kaleb here: twitter.com/gearshift_media artstation.com/kalebnek gearshiftmedia.itch.io/dropzone --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-08-101h 09

Pours and PixelsEp 7 - The Mortuary Assistant dev Brian ClarkeWe sit down with Brian Clarke of DarkStone Digital, creator of the sensational new "The Mortuary Assistant". We talk through the game design, inspiration, and much more. Enjoy a pour with us and check out the conversation. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1295920/The_Mortuary_Assistant/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-08-071h 31

Pours and PixelsEp 6 - Rubyshark GamesWe sit down with Kyle Rasmusson and Nathan Kellman of Rubyshark games to discuss level design, career motivation and pathways, and much more. Come enjoy a drink with us and listen to these devs share their experiences. You can find them on Twitter at @RubySharkGames and on Steam. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-08-031h 00

Pours and PixelsEp 5 - Interview with Game Designer and Studio Head Mark GregoryWe sit down with Mark Gregory. Game designer at Flix Interactive (Sea of Thieves) and Studio head at Freesphere to discuss horror games, how mods and mod toolsets benefit devs and gamers, mental health in the industry, and get a sneak peek at a couple of upcoming titles from the team at Freesphere. You can find Mark's work here: https://www.freesphere.uk/ https://twitter.com/markgregory_ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1734000/Necropolis_Suite/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-07-3151 min

Pours and PixelsEp 4 - Assassins Creed franchise discussionWe take a look at every main-line Assassins Creed release and discuss the good, the bad, and the identity crisis that is defining the series at the moment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-07-221h 08

Pours and PixelsEp 3 - Ready or Not Level Designer Jacob Simpson joins us for a chatWe sit down with Void Interactive Level Designer Jacob Simpson to discuss level design in Ready or Not, what it's like working on a publicly available "early access" game, and more. He also gives a preview of "Data Center", one of the upcoming maps for the testing branch of the game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-07-2058 min

Pours and PixelsEp 2 - AAA vs IndieWe take a look at some of the ups and downs of the AAA development world as well as the pros and cons of indie gaming. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-07-181h 10

Pours and PixelsEp 1 - Our All-Time Favorite GamesCome join us for our maiden voyage as we discuss what you can expect from the show and talk through some of our favorite games of all time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/poursnpixels/support 2022-07-1759 min