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Call The Damn LeadsEpisode 114 – SEO, AI, and Building Trust in a Noisy World with Wes TowersThe way people search, shop, and buy online has changed forever. Google AI overviews, ChatGPT, and new platforms are taking center stage, and if you're still relying on traditional SEO alone, you're already falling behind. In this episode of Call The Damn Leads, I sit down with Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, to talk about how business owners can adapt to the new digital landscape. Wes shares a client story where a $3K investment in SEO led to a $140K contract after ChatGPT named his client the best in Australia for their service. We dive...
2025-11-0628 min
From Waterloo to the AlamoWes Peoples: Shaping the Future of Central Texas Homebuilding from Austin to San AntonioJoin us for an inspiring conversation with Wes Peoples, founder of Wes Peoples Homes, on this episode of From Waterloo to the Alamo. A native Texan, Wes was born in West Texas, raised in Seguin, and launched his career in Houston’s real estate market. In 2009, he started his own homebuilding company, focusing on infill homes in downtown Austin and setting himself apart by developing 60% of their own lots—an uncommon practice among traditional builders.Fast forward to 2019, Wes Peoples Homes expanded beyond Austin, bringing thoughtfully designed communities to New Braunfels with Solms Landing and collaborating with the...
2024-12-0941 min
Banter ReloadedEp. 98- Wilson Family FeudIt's the biggest live cast we've ever assembled for a podcast and it's chaos! Join Steve Harvey*cough* I mean Wes as he tried to maintain order between Perry and all his siblings while hosting Wilson Family Feud!
2024-10-211h 19
Transformative Marks PodcastCultural Symbols and Self-Discovery in Indigenous Tattoo Art with Kris and Wes Wilson#042 What if the art of tattooing could reconnect us to our roots and transform our self-identity? Join me, Dion Kazas, as I welcome Kristine and Wes Wilson to discuss their involvement in the Nlaka'pamux Blackwork project and their personal journeys with Indigenous tattoos. Kristine talks about her significant role as a model and supporter in the Earthline Indigenous tattoo schools and how her meaningful tattoos have fueled a cultural resurgence in skin stitching. Wes shares his transformative experience of overcoming hesitation due to his vitiligo and embracing tattoos, paving a path toward self-acceptance and cultural expression.We...
2024-10-081h 02
El Calabozo del Reverendo WilsonDossier Slasher - Pesadilla en Elm Street (Wes Craven, 1984)¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de El Calabozo del Reverendo Wilson! Continúa el Dossier Slasher y lo hace celebrando el cuadragésimo aniversario de una obra magna para el terror como "Pesadilla en Elm Street". Dirigida por Wes Craven, fue la cinta que reconfiguró y revitalizó el Slasher justo en el momento que vivía unos evidentes síntomas de agotamiento, creando uno de los mayores iconos para la cultura del terror: Freddy Krueger. Una magnífica cinta que basa su idiosincrasia en el folklore norteamericano, cuyas impactantes imágenes convergen por terrenos tan sobrenaturales como opresores. Enjoy!
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2024-10-071h 19
SoccerPodWes MorganIf you love sports and you love sports stories, then it is hard to do much better than Wes Morgan, and the absurd story of the 2015 Leicester City Silver Foxes. They were 5000-1 odds against winning the title. But it may as well have been 5 million. It was not going to happen, no way, an impossibility. To bet 10 bucks on it, was to throw 10 bucks away. They played Manchester City away late in that year. The cost for the starting 11 that Man City put on the field that day was: 477M (USD), the cost for th...
2024-06-211h 03
Wes-Del WarriorCastWes-Del Warrior Sports Podcast: Wes-Del Track and Field Head Coach David LambKam and Eli talk to Wes-Del Track and Field Head Coach David Lamb about the 2024 season.
2024-04-2624 min
Wes-Del WarriorCastWhat's Up Wes-Del: Kyle Mealy In this conversation, Wes-Del Superintendent talks about the next phase of improvements to Wes-Del's athletic facilities that will start in the summer of 2024.
2024-02-2638 min
Wes-Del WarriorCastWhat's Up? Wes-Del - Kyle Mealy talks weatherBiff Wilson revisits last year's conversation with Wes-Del Superintendent Kyle Mealy about weather delays and cancellations.
2024-01-0926 min
Grape Encounters Wine RadioEpisode #737 – Aging Grapefully! Exploring the Resilience of Ancient Varietals, Featuring Native9’s Wes HagenYou are cordially invited to join us on a profound oenological journey as Grape Encounters Radio presents an encore episode that delves into the captivating realm of ancient grape varietals. Leading this very special exploration of wine history is the erudite and wildly charismatic Wes Hagen, Brand Ambassador of Native9 Wines, an illustrious name in the annals of West Coast winemaking.
Within the world of viticulture, there exists an intriguing narrative: the tenacity and resilience of grape varietals that have thrived for millennia. Picture this: some of the wines you enjoy today originate from grapes that have not merely survived...
2023-09-0648 min
Wes Iseli’s MagiclifeS3E31 - Greg WilsonIn this episode we talk to Greg about growing up in show business. Greg did his fist tv spot at the age of 6 under the direction of his legendary father Mark Wilson. Greg talked about working with his mom & dad, Bill Bixby, performing on his own in Japan & Australia and much more… Wesiseli.com Patreon.com/wes_iseli
2023-02-151h 00
Pardon the DistractionPardon The Distraction - Episode 39 Pre TwitchCon Discussion & Special Guest Wes WilsonCome join TheLostDrake and DJBLUEPDX this week for the BIG discussion on absolutely nothing and then a lot of everything with our special guest and close friend Wes Wilson! This week's discussion is all about past, present, and future and catching up along with some crazy stories, adventures, and what to do and not to do in the industry Pardon The Distraction - Episode 39 Pre TwitchCon Discussion & Special Guest Wes Wilson! New merchandise at www.pardonthedistraction.com and just us being us! It's gonna be a wild ride so strap in and come get "Distracted" with us! For all upda...
2022-10-041h 11
From Corner2Corner PodcastZach Wilson-Cougar Hunter, Baseball Cards going wild and Rocky Movie Franchise!!
This week the guys talk about Baseball Cards and the Rocky Movie Franchise but they have to touch on the NFL and the Goat Zach Wilson!! All this and more on this week's From Corner2Corner.
Podcast made for everyone. Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more. As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Saturday morning that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.
Hosts - Sean Kiper, Neil Payne, Wes Crouch and Adam Muncy.
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2022-07-161h 27From Corner2Corner PodcastZach Wilson-Cougar Hunter, Baseball Cards going wild and Rocky Movie Franchise!!
This week the guys talk about Baseball Cards and the Rocky Movie Franchise but they have to touch on the NFL and the Goat Zach Wilson!! All this and more on this week's From Corner2Corner.
Podcast made for everyone. Sports, Wrestling, Movies, and much much more. As the Number One Podcast out of Mount Sterling every Saturday morning that drops at 3 am your missing out if you don't listen.
Hosts - Sean Kiper, Neil Payne, Wes Crouch and Adam Muncy.
Cash App: fromc2cpc if you would like to help the show!!
Follow and Like us on the following Soc...
2022-07-161h 27
Perspective w/Coach P | Where Coaching, Inspiration, and Faith Collide.122. Lt. Colonel Wes Wilson | Run to the Fire in Your Faith, Work, and LifeIn this episode, Coach P speaks with Lt. Colonel Wes Wilson. Wes is an amazing family man, military leader, and Christ-follower. Wes speaks about sports, military life, and his desire to become the best version of himself in all areas during the conversation. Wes is inspirational, humble, and full of wisdom. So grab your pen, notepad, and let's go! *** If you enjoy Coach P's Perspective Podcast, please consider doing a few things: Subscribe and then give it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast. Write an awesome review of wh...
2022-03-0756 minGrape Encounters Wine RadioEpisode #655 – The Wait for Normal is Almost Over; Wine World News With Wes HagenWes Hagen joins David to share the latest wine world news, including a critical bottle shortage, incentives by wineries to attract tasting room visitors, and David’s announcement of his reconnaissance mission to Italy. All that, plus the surprising news about who is REALLY drinking French wines these days. You might be surprised! All this and much more! It's wine world news with a twist of humor.
Just a quick note of interest: Wes Hagen is one of the most prolific experts in the wine industry. He has the distinction of being a winemaker, educator, author, AVA founder, national wine ma...
2022-02-0942 minGrape Encounters Wine RadioEpisode #642 – A Big Pain in the Glass and Other Surprising Wine News Featuring Wes Hagen!We can certainly understand a wine shortage. After all, droughts have challenged production and the last year has seen a major uptick in consumption. However, if you have a tough time finding your favorite wine, the blame may be the glass and NOT the grape! It’s true, wine bottles are in desperately short supply and you can blame it on that dastardly supply chain debacle. So what’s the story Morning Glory?
For wine wisdom on tap, there’s no one better to turn to than the amazing Wes Hagen; winemaker, scholar, writer, wine ambassador, AVA author and much more...
2021-11-0941 min
The Most Dangerous Thing in AmericaWes Moore - The Other Wes MooreThis week we read "The Other Wes Moore" by Wes Moore
Next week I'll be reading...something. All I know is it will be published in 2021, so something new.
2021-04-2220 min
Shaping Success With Wes TankersleyThe Art of Being| Actor Wil WilsonSend us a textWil Wilson is an Oklahoma based feature film actor, model, voice-over artist, aspiring screen writer, director and producer. He arrived on the film scene somewhat fashionably late. Check out his many projects dropping soon.Follow Will:https://www.instagram.com/wewilson692/Live Recording of show with will can be found:https://fb.watch/4e-uku8t73/Find the show by using any of the links found in my PodSpout page!https://podspout.app/shapingsuccessGo to
2021-03-1542 minGrape Encounters Wine RadioEpisode 606 – Weird Wine Can Be Wonderful! Just Ask Wes!Did you ever have one of those days where you feel inexplicably strange from head to toe? Well, when weird is the rule rather than the exception, maybe you just have to go with it; swim with the tide and not against it. On this week’s episode of Grape Encounters, David decides to surrender to the strange world that Covid-19 has confined us to and take a deep dive into the weirdness of wine. Consider this. When the parents of Baby Boomers first began drinking wine, there were just a handful of choices. That was it. You didn't go to...
2021-03-0341 min
Wes Derby’s Random RamblingsWes's Musical Meltdown From TBRN for 11/11/2020Here's this week's radio show. I want to thank Alicia, Sammy, and the two Jessicas for joining me on-air. We had the CoverComparison, we talked about Christian metal being real metal, contrary to the misguided yammering of some fools. We played a ton of great tunes. Give it a listen. Mostly family-friendly, but there ARE explicit parts.
Playlist:
Whitesnake, Slide It In (2019 Remix)
Thin Lizzy, Waiting for an Alibi
Greta Van Fleet, Safari Song
Alter Bridge, Last Rites
Elevation Worship;Brandon Lake, Graves Into...
2020-11-174h 10Grape Encounters Wine RadioEpisode #585 – Wes Hagen – Finding Your Wine Happy Place Despite All the HeartacheFrom fire devastation that no one could have imagined, to Covid’s unyielding disruption of business as usual, 2020 has taken an immeasurable toll on winemakers and the consumers who love them. Wine enthusiasts are typically a pretty happy lot. We are people who find great joy in an international pastime that stretches over several centuries and touches every nook and cranny of the globe. And so, despite an onslaught of unthinkable challenges, we just have to suck it up and find that happy place.
We could talk about the 2020 challenges for months, if not years, and we can’t ignore the...
2020-10-0351 min
Wes Derby’s Random RamblingsWes's Musical Meltdown For 07/28/2020 With IntroductionOn this episode of Wes Derby's Random Ramblings, the first in a bit over four months, I introduce you to Wes's Musical Meltdown, my long-running internet radio show. I also talk a bit about the final day of Magic 109, and not knowing it would be our final show. I briefly address my views on the end of the station and the speculation I've heard, I address my hosting company's fall and the changes that will be coming to wesderby.net when we find a new home, and hint at plans for my broadcasting future. Please enjoy this week's show...
2020-08-013h 05
The Science Bloggers PodcastCancer Research in the time of the COVID-19 Pandemic with Wes WilsonIn this episode we have a returning guest Wes Wilson. As you may recall in our previous episode, Wes is a scientist who is using the immune system to fight certain types of cancer. He still is but in a time of the novel coronavirus, things have changed. Wes tells us how the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has affected cancer research, how it has affected the treatment of cancer patients, and the scientists involved in this research. Wes also gives us an update on what he has been doing as a science communicator and some of his upcoming scicomm...
2020-05-041h 06
El Calabozo del Reverendo WilsonEl Calabozo #58 - La Última Casa a la Izquierda (Wes Craven, 1972)¡Bienvenidos camaradas a un nuevo episodio de El Calabozo del Reverendo Wilson! Palabras mayores las que hoy se vienen, con un mega clásico del culto underground, subversivo y extremo como es La última casa a la izquierda de Wes Craven. Una de las cunas de la nueva ola del terror que lo cambiaría todo en los maravillosos 70, esta inmortal y sórdida obra de arte pasa examen entre barrotes descifrando los primeros pasos de su creador (posteriormente considerado uno de los mayores “Masters of Horror”), además de la importante huella que urdió en la contracultura americana de su época de...
2020-02-253h 15Grape Encounters Wine RadioEpisode #541 – Wes Hagen on Enjoying WineJoin David and winemaker/wine historian Wes Hagen talking about the science and experience of tasting wine... when wine hits your tongue, all five flavor components – sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umomi/savory – one of the few beverages that delivers all of them. Trends in food and wine pairing take all these into account, and why wine is the perfect accompaniment to food.
In this episode, David and Wes, who is renowned in the wine business and also the winemaker for J. Wilkes in the Santa Ynez Valley of California’s Central Coast, address some of the major trends taking hold in the...
2019-11-3038 min
Pursuit of the Perfect Race324 - MOAB 240 - Wes Ritner323 – MOAB 240 – Wes Ritner-The Moab 240 Endurance Run in 2019 was Wes Ritner’s eighth race longer than 200 miles. It was also, arguably, his worst performance in any of them. He’d finished the same race a year earlier in a tie for second place, and with a time that was 18 hours faster than his 2019 time. After facing and overcoming the lowest point of any race he’d ever run, and after dropping to 50th place in a field of 115 runners, he was able to stage a comeback and finish in 11th place.-Total Race Time: 80hrs 48min...
2019-11-061h 55
Mostly SciencePlant Microbiome & GMO's - 20/05/2019In this episode Wes is joined by plant microbiome expert Susana Harris and founder of PHDepression as they explore the wild world of bacteria that live with plants we encounter everyday. Join us for a journey into why you should or shouldn't care about the labels on your food including GMO's and "Organic". Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Susana Harris @SusannaLHarris Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2019-05-2139 minGrape Encounters Wine RadioEpisode #512 – Wine Trends with Wes HagenIt’s never a dull moment when Wes Hagen, one of David’s best buddies in the wine business joins the conversation to talk about the real truths related to wine. In this episode, David and Wes, who is renowned in the wine business and also the winemaker for J. Wilkes in the Santa Ynez Valley of California’s Central Coast, address some of the major trends taking hold in the wine industry. Chances are, you’ll welcome the trends that are transforming the industry.
This is an eye-opening episode that you won’t want to miss. One of the trends tha...
2019-05-1153 minGrape Encounters Wine RadioEpisode #503 – Wes HagenWes Hagen, Winemaker, Historian and Philosopher
David hosts longtime friend and wine expert, Wes Hagen, winemaker and brand ambassador at J. Wilkes Wines on the Central Coast, as well as a noted wine judge, lecturer and educator. Wes has the unique ability to have condensed the History of Wine into a two-minute talk. Listen to hear it!
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2019-03-0900 minMostly ScienceImmunotherapy, Climate Change, Heart Transplants - Season Finale - 29/12/2018In this episode amazing season finale, Wes is joined in studio by transplant immunology expert Amy Prosser, and remotely by the inspirational Chris James from WSDW and the always intelligent and enemy of pseudoscience Anna Zakrisson from Dr. Anna's Imaginarium. We talk about some of 2018's biggest stories in science as well as Climate change, Immunotherapy, and Heart Transplants. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Anna Zakrisson @XDr_AnnaX Chris James @SiegeTO Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2018-12-281h 17Mostly ScienceDinosaur Birds - 29/08/2018In this episode, Wes is joined by Dr. Lisa Buckly of the Peace Region Palaeontology Research Centre as they discuss the exciting world of modern dinosaurs and misconceptions in media about these creatures of the past and present. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Lisa Buckly @Lisavipes Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2018-12-2540 minMostly ScienceScience Stories from the Ice - 21/07/2018In this episode, Wes shares a pre-recorded 1 minute science story he did for Inspiring Australia as part of a promotion for National Science Week. Wes shares the story of Geoffrey Pyke and his idea to build aircraft carriers out of bullet proof ice. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2018-12-1903 minMostly ScienceIce Sheets & Science Seals - 29/05/2018In this episode Wes talks to Helen Mallett of University of East Anglia about her research using seals to explore West Antarctic ice shelves and how climate change is having an impact and what we might be able to do to stop it Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2018-12-1819 minMostly ScienceNational Science Week - 18/08/2018In this episode, Wes & Kelly celebrate National Science Week and are joined by Tanya Ha from the National Science Week team and Director of Engagement @ Science in Public along with Elysia Sokolenko from the University of Melbourne and Students of Brain Research (SOBR) as we talk about inspiring the next generation of scientists and discuss neuroscience and mental health. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Follow National Science Week on twitter: @aus_scienceweek Bandwidth provided by BioLegend
2018-12-1348 min
Patriot to the CoreEp. 060 – SPECIAL: MAJ Wes Wilson – The Aftermath of Mark’s death in Shah Mashad
Today is 8 years since Mark was killed in Afghanistan. Although we were notified in person by his teammates and leadership, there were still many unanswered questions–details no one who wasn’t there could personally share.
Major Wes Wilson was the ODA Detachment Commander when Mark was killed. Their team had split up and Wes was about 200 meters away with the mounted element, which included George, who’s been on the podcast two times before.
Hear Wes give us more details of that intense short period on Sept 29, 2010 in Uruzgan Province, where two Americans...
2018-09-2946 min
The Science Bloggers PodcastUsing the immune system to fight cancer with Wes WilsonWes Wilson is a scientist studying ways to use the body's immune system to fight mesothelioma. Wes tells us a little about cancer, why it can be so difficult to treat and cure, and why the immune system can be use to treat some cancers. Wes also happens to be a science communicator with over 15 years experience. He discusses his journey as a science communicator and offers advice for those wanting to enter the field. TEDxUWA Talk - Using Your Own Body To Fight Cancer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFuRqKQwxKA) @wesleywilson // @MostlyScience on Twitter
2018-09-1739 minMostly ScienceModifying your Risk of Cancer - 10/06/2018In this weeks episode Wes is joined by Dr. Katrina Brown to discuss her newest publication in the British Journal of Cancer that looks at modifiable risk factors for cancer in the United Kingdom. There are lots of way to look at and classify cancer. This work from Cancer Intelligence Team at Cancer Research UK makes the first separation as such: things we can control, and others that we can’t. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Dr. Brown's Paper in British Journal of Cancer Follow Cancer Research UK o...
2018-06-1032 minMostly ScienceCelestial Records, Cancer Discovery, Trump's Nobel Prize - 03/06/2018In this Episode of MostlyScience, Wes is joined by Holly Bunden and Chris James as they tackle some of the science headlines of the week. We learn all about the new world record for stargazing in Australia, new breakthroughs in understanding of what causes childhood cancer (Acute lymphoblastic leukemia), and a healthy discussion about the ramifications of the Nobel committee taking the Trump nomination seriously. Subscribe for Free: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Holly: https://www.facebook.com/mostlyscience Chris: @SiegeTO | chrisjames.actor Citizen Science & Stargazing World Record --> htt...
2018-06-041h 08Mostly ScienceThe Endangered White Abalone - 20/05/2018In this Episode of MostlyScience, Wes is joined by Dr. Kristin Aquilino to learn all about the endangered sea snail known as the White Abalone. Kristin shares why these adorable little snails are so important and we talk about the troubles facing this species and the work she does with the University of California, Davis, at the Bodega Marine Laboratory directing the White Abalone Captive Breeding Program. Subscribe: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Kristin @kristinaquilino & https://kristinaquilino.weebly.com/ Sustainable Seafood Watch: http://www.seafoodwatch.org/ Bandwidth provided by Bio...
2018-05-2030 minMostly ScienceCyanobacteria, Michael Faraday, and Insulin - 22/04/2018In this Episode of MostlyScience, Wes is joined by Dr. Anna of Dr. Anna's Imaginarium and Holly Blunden of MostlyScience to celebrate science as we pass the anniversary of the March for Science. We share some of our favourite science stories and talk a little about our journey through STEM. Subscribe: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Anna @XDr_AnnaX & https://annazakrisson.com/ & https://www.facebook.com/doctor.annas.imaginarium/ Holly https://www.facebook.com/mostlyscience Book we mention:Don't Even Think About It: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Ignore Cl...
2018-04-221h 12Mostly ScienceScience CensorshipIn this Episode of MostlyScience, Wes is joined by Holly Griffith from NASA's Johnson Space Center as they discuss her google spreadsheet that she has been keeping for over a year tracking science censorship by the Trump administration. We also discuss Scott Pruitt and the EPA, and Why Facts Matter. Subscribe: http://mostlyscience.com/ Wes Wilson @WesleyWilson Holly Griffith @absolutspacegrl Holly's Google Doc --> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_TKMW60Jj8B7kg7G-NZYl_clHG0NMufS8eBkNAEXxtY/edit#gid=0 NASA Climate Change --> https://climate.nasa.gov/ Bandwid...
2018-04-2029 min
El Calabozo del Reverendo WilsonEl Calabozo #22 - Scream (Wes Craven, 1996)¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de El Calabozo del Reverendo Wilson! Hoy nos sumergimos por las entrañas y vicisitudes de uno de los movimientos más exitosos y productivos del cine de terror, el Slasher, justo en el momento, aquel año 1996, donde viviría una nueva etapa dorada. Esto se originó con "Scream", un film proveniente de la dupla creativa formada por el histórico Wes Craven y un entonces joven guionista llamado Kevin Williamson. Ambos trajeron de vuelta las naturalidades del subgénero, adaptándolo a los nuevos públicos, conformando una exitosa película que hoy se disfruta...
2018-01-242h 31
El Calabozo del Reverendo WilsonEl Calabozo #3 - Las Colinas Tienen Ojos (Wes Craven, 1977)Tercera entrega de El Calabozo del Reverendo Wilson, en esta ocasión con uno de los clásicos del terror rural visceral de la década de los 70 que supuso un antes y un después para el género. En 1977 Wes Craven dirigía una de sus más inolvidables películas, Las Colinas Tienen Ojos, en la que una familia se enfrentaba de lleno contra las más crueles vicisitudes del horror primitivo. Clásico instantáneo y un capítulo en sí misma de esa oleada del nuevo terror que inundaba aquel inolvidable decenio que cambió para siempre el cin...
2017-02-152h 55
Core ElementsCE 74: Nina FreemanThis week, our experiment focuses on Nina Freeman, lead designer of Cibele. In addition to exploring the nature of intimacy in video games, we learn how to hate ourselves for playing MMOs, that we're too old for Undertale, and that if I ever want to make Spencer quit caring, I should just bring up sales reports.[MP3 AUDIO]Nina on TwitterCibelePlease help support my Patreon!Try out Loot Crate and support the show!My latest Unboxing video[LINK] Steam estimated to have brought in $4 billion in revenue.[LINK] Why 2016 will be...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 73: Warren SpectorThis week we return to the laboratory with Warren Spector, creator of some of the most iconic experiences in gaming history. In addition to discussing his illustrious career making games like Ultima Underworld, Wing Commander, Deus Ex, and Epic Mickey, we learn about his work with the Denius-Sams Gaming Academy, the myriad of games he's playing but would never design, and why he'll never get a job in this industry again. Guest Co-Host: Joel Levin of MinecraftEDU.[MP3 AUDIO]Warren on TwitterDenius-Sams Gaming AcademyJoel on TwitterMinecraftEDUPlease help support my Patreon!Try out...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 72: Soren JohnsonThis week we experiment on Soren Johnson, founder of Mohawk Games, makers of Offworld Trading Company. In addition to talking about his early access release, we discuss his history with Firaxis and EA, the eventual return of rhythm games, the frustration of unlimited turn strategy games, and the methods by which we will hobble Skynet's AI. [MP3 AUDIO]Soren on TwitterOffworld Trading Company Early AccessTry out Loot Crate and support the show!My latest Unboxing video[LINK] Five things I didn't get about making video games (until I did).[LINK...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 71: Kristen BornemannFrom deep within the Maguma Jungle, we are joined by Kristen Bornemann of ArenaNet! Kristen talks to us about the upcoming expansion for Guild Wars 2, as well as her deep and confusing love for DOTA 2. We also discuss the release of the new 3DS, the slavery inherent in Ingress, and the cost to make Core Elements sell out.[MP3 AUDIO]Kristen on TwitterGuild Wars 2Try out Loot Crate and support the show!My latest Unboxing video[LINK] Smaller new 3DS will not be sold in the U.S.[LINK] Activision...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 70: Gabriel MughelliThis week, Gabriel Mughelli, Promotions Mastermind at Hi-Rez Studios, joins us in the laboratory. In addition to discussing the upcoming Smite championships and Global Agenda 2, we discover why our brains like random lewtz, baffle Spencer with the popularity of e-sports, and dig into the worth of the CoD Riot Shield. [MP3 AUDIO]Gabriel on TwitterHi-Rez StudiosTry out Loot Crate and support the show!My latest Unboxing video[LINK] Your brain loves rewards - whether you like it or not[LINK] Press X to mourn.[LINK] Why I don't finish...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 69: John ComesThis week, John Comes of Uber Entertainment joins us in the Laboratory! In addition to discussing Planetary Annihilation and the Human Resources kickstarter, we discuss the nature of Wes's MMO addictions, ponder the space flight sim vacancy, and definitively define which Civilization game is superior.[MP3 AUDIO]John on TwitterUber EntertainmentTry out Loot Crate and support the show!My latest Unboxing video[LINK] X-Wing and Tie Fighter fingally getting digital release.[LINK] Star Citizen funding now up to $59 million.[LINK] Microsoft plans to uphold Minecraft community standards.[LINK] Twitch...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 68: Will OvergardWill Overgard, of The Creative Assembly, joins us in the laboratory this week! In addition to discussing Total War and Alien: Isolation, we ponder the results of internet death threads, dissect the fall of the Human Resources kickstarter, and help Spencer decide whether he should finish FFXIII or squeeze every bit of game he can from it.[MP3 AUDIO]Will on TwitterThe Creative AssemblyTry out Loot Crate and support the show!My latest Unboxing video[LINK] Game Dev threatens Gabe Newell and gets his game pulled from Steam.[LINK...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 67: ConsortiumThis week we're joined by Gregory MacMartin of iDGi, makers of Consortium. In addition to discussing their futuristic murder mystery, we contemplate the value of cancelled Blizzard games, assess the standards for debate and discourse, evaluate the concept that Mass Effect 2 is the best pc game, and statistically analyze how much programming indie game devs can do.[MP3 AUDIO]Gregory on TwitterConsortiumTry out Loot Crate and support the show!My latest Unboxing video[LINK] Blizzard cancels Titan.[LINK] Ingress gets player-defined quests[LINK] X-box One sales are tanking in...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 66: Ryan S DanceyOur guest scientist this week is Ryan S Dancey of Goblinworks, makers of Pathfinder Online. His illustrious gaming career includes product development on Legend of the Five Rings, brokering the sale of TSR to Wizards of the Coast, leading the development of 3rd Edition Dungeons and Dragons, and marketing Eve and the World of Darkness MMO for three years with CCP. In edition to discussing these amazing gaming milestones, we discuss the acquisition of Mojang by Microsoft, the toxicity of online comments, the keys to ensuring a successful business lives through its own growth, and whether Pokemon should...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 65: @MikeRugnettaAfter a long dormant period inside the volcano, Mike Rugnetta from PBS Idea Channel returns for a reasoned discussion about the nature of games and our media. In addition to talking about his work with PBS and podcasting, we look into the obtuse nature of non-DS Zelda, the corruption that nostalgia can throw on your game replays, and the persistent ear-plugging of the angry gamer bros.[MP3 AUDIO]Mike on TwitterPBS Idea ChannelReasonably Sound PodcastTry out Loot Crate and support the show!My latest Unboxing video[LINK] Mike's tweets...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 64: Pixel: ru²This week we're joined by Charlotte and Jesse, creators of Pixel: ru2. In addition to talking about their game, we discuss the expectations that are coming from E3, the future of GoG Galaxy, and the nature of taking an indie game to PAX.[MP3 AUDIO]Charlotte on TwitterPixel: ru2Try out Loot Crate and support the show!My first Unboxing video[LINK] Ubisoft and Rockstar's huge oversight[LINK] Five video game trends coming out of E3 2014[LINK] Playing Occulus Rift games at E3[LINK] GoG Galaxy to offer DRM-free alternative...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 63: WildstarWildstar was released this week, and we celebrate by having Matt Mocarski and Mike Donatelli of Carbine Studios join us in the laboratory. In addition to discussing the making of their game, we also explore the expectations on Facebook's Occulus project, the extraordinary challenges of MMO development, and the nature of in-game comedy.[MP3 AUDIO]Mike on TwitterMatt on TwitterWildstarTry out Loot Crate and support the show!My first Unboxing video[LINK] Former Steam boss Jason Holtman joins Oculus VR[LINK] Watch Dogs sells 4 million copies its first week...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 62: Dragon ArmyMichael Stanley, of Dragon Army, joins us in the laboratory this week to talk about Robots Love Ice Cream. In addition to discussing what constitutes a "Core Gamer", we analyze the nature of the fixated Eve assassin, contemplate the lethality of weaponized ice cream, and debate whether all of Notch's work has become autobiographical. [MP3 AUDIO]Michael on TwitterDragonArmy on TwitterRobots Love Ice CreamTry out Loot Crate and support the show![LINK] NNPD Reports on "Core Gamers"[LINK] Titanfall companion app lauches[LINK] EVE Online 3 year manhunt[LINK] Xbox...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 61: Elysian ShadowsThis week we're joined by Falco and Tyler, developers of the game Elysian Shadows. In addition to talking about their 2d/3d RPG, we ponder virtues of old game styles, contemplate the value of being grandfathered on Steam, and continue to allow Wes to talk about how he's MMO'd out.[MP3 AUDIO]Elysian Shadows on TwitterFalco on TwitterTyler on TwitterTry out Loot Crate and support the show![LINK] Nintendo Earnings negative for the third year in a row[LINK] Blizard profits fall 35%[LINK] DOTA 2 players outnumber World of Warcraft...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 60: Phil TibitoskiThis week Spencer makes a new best friend as Phil Tibitoski joins us in the volcano. In addition to talking about Octodad, we discuss YouTubers owning the games they play, the dollar per hour cost in games, and the need for variability in enemy camps.[MP3 AUDIO]Phil on TwitterOctodadTry out Loot Crate and support the show![LINK] One Explanation Behind EA 'Destroying' Bullfrong[LINK] YouTubers ask for a piece of game dev's profits to play their games[VID] Game Theory: Flabby Bird, PewDiePie, and Pasta Sauce[VID] Extra...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 59: Dana MasseyThis week we're joined by Dana Massey of Rocket City Studios. In addition to discussing their game, Second Chance Heroes, we explore the world of 2048, we ponder the masochism of MMO development, and we pontificate on how Titanfall turns losers into winners and winners into losers.[MP3 AUDIO]Dana on TwitterSecond Chance Heroes[LINK] How Razer is reinventing the gaming PC, one insane project at a time[LINK] Unreal Engine unveils new pricing structure[LINK] 2048, Doge2048, Flappy 2048[LINK] Sony reveals its vr system for PS4 and The new Occulus Rift is very...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 58: Dejobaan GamesThis week, Ziba Scott returns to the volcano to discuss his work with Dejobaan games, makers of Drunken Robot Pornography and the upcoming Elegy for a Dead World. In addition to discussing the YOLO naming of DRP, we ponder whether we really want smart AI, what we're doing with our PC games, and whether crowd-sourced content is exploitative.[MP3 AUDIO]Ziba on TwitterElegy for a Dead WorldDejobaan Games[LINK] Maybe We Can't Handle Smart Enemies in Our Games[LINK] When a Successful Game is a Failure[LINK] We're Buying More PC Games...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 57: Raphael van LieropAfter a long absence, we are joined in the laboratory this week by Raphael van Lierop of Hinterland Studios. In addition to discussing his game, The Long Dark, we discuss the meaning of Flappy Bird, ponder the success of Games Workshop titles, and wonder at the emerging religions in Twitch Plays Pokemon.[MP3 AUDIO]Raphael on TwitterThe Long DarkHinterland Games[LINK] Flappy Bird creator pulls his game offline[LINK] Nintendo terminating Wi-Fi service for DS and Wii[LINK] Twitch Plays Pokemon nearly beats the game[IMG] The Evolution of Religion in Twitch...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 56: Lorne LanningLorne Lanning, creator of Oddworld, steps into our laboratory to discuss his work with us. In addition to talking about Lorne's transition from film to games, we talk about breadcrumbs in MMOs, the imbecilic trolling of the gaming internet, and Spencer's New Year's insanity pact.[MP3 AUDIO]Lorne on TwitterOddworld.Com[LINK] Trolling group using virtually unheard of NTP attack to grind popular online games to a halt.[LINK] Creative Assembly announces Alien: Isolation[LINK] PlayStation Now will offer Netflix-like subscription options[LINK] GDC Developers Choice Award Nominees[LINK] Independent Games Festival...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 55: Steve GaynorThis week Steve Gaynor of Fullbright joins us in the volcano to talk about his incredibly successful indie game, Gone Home. As part of his initiation, we discuss the latest YouTube shenanigans, The cinematic value of a cinematic let's play, and the strategy of price drops.[MP3 AUDIO]Steve on TwitterGone Home[LINK] Eldritch[VID] YouTube goes crazy with the new content-id system[LINK] No Man's Sky[LINK] Telltale's Game of Thrones[LINK] Elder Scroll Online release date set at April 4thFor a video of this episode go to...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 54: Pixel PiracyThis week we welcome Alex and Vitoli into the laboratory to talk about their new game, Pixel Piracy. In addition to discussing how they've offered their own game up as a torrent, we talk about the rights of streamers to play what they want, the relative indie-ness of gaming studios, and the true meaning of the poop deck. [MP3 AUDIO]Alex on TwitterPixel Piracy[LINK] Riot Games tries to limit games their streamers can play[LINK] Microsoft tries to scavenge together good Xbox One numbers[LINK] Is Crytek an indie developer?[LINK...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 53: Dean TateWe experiment this week with Dean Tate, creator of Captain Bubblenaut. We ponder the massive response turnout to buy the PS4, whether space combat can save a dying space game, and what can be considered "pay to win" in "Epic Loot". [MP3 AUDIO]Dean on TwitterCaptain Bubblenaut[LINK] 10 Reasons Why the PS4 is Better Than the Xbox One[LINK] Valve to release virtual reality prototype[LINK] Galactic Starfighter bringing space combat to Star Wars: The Old RepublicFor a video of this episode go...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 52: Tim LindseyTim Lindsey of Xaviant joins us in the laboratory to discuss project development on Lichdom. In addition to talking about his game, we discuss whether Warlords of Draenor will revive the fanbase, how lasers and smoke machines can help playtesting, and the usefulness of dancing and horseriding in keeping a princess alive... [MP3 AUDIO]Tim on TwitterXaviantSHOW SPONSORS:PsychoChickenz: Did you have a wellspent youth? Join me as I replay the games I grew up with, as well as Minecraft, Terraria and more. http://youtube.com/PsychoChickenz[LINK] ...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 51: Davey WredenThis week we are joined by one of the creators of The Stanley Parable, Davey Wreden of Galactic Cafe! In addition to discussing his amazing new game, we address the arcane nature of Pokemon, whether fair use of video content finally has a champion, and the challenges of picking a price for a priceless experience. [MP3 AUDIO]Davey on TwitterGalactic Cafe[LINK] Studio accused of blocking Youtube criticism[LINK] SimCity may get an offline mode after all[LINK] Steam Machine prototype specsFor a video of this episode go...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 50: Dan TeasedaleThis week we welcome Dan Teasedale of No Goblin into the laboratory! In addition to discussing his rock star days with Harmonix, we consider the recent bevy of Valve announcements, the future of Super Drake Tracker, and the potential evil of social game IPOs.[MP3 AUDIO]Dan on TwitterNo GoblinSHOW SPONSORS:PsychoChickenz: I replay old school games as well some new ones.[LINK] Three big announcements from Valve this week[LINK] PS Vita TV offering PS4 streaming in other rooms[LINK] Ten Indie PC Games You Must Keep An...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 49: Joe MirabelloThis week we welcome Joe Mirabello, creator of Tower of Guns into the laboratory! In this episode, we discuss the success of TellTale adventure games, Origin's return policy, and what we would do to fix Civ 5.[MP3 AUDIO] Joe on Twitter The Tower of Guns Greenlight page[LINK] Telltale Games hoping to follow up The Walking Dead with a game based on Fables[LINK] Origin now offers full refundsFor video of this episode go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jsdgdg-TtY4
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 48: Kent HudsonThis week we welcome Kent Hudson, creator of The Novelist into the laboratory! In this episode, we discuss the true point of the X-Bone, the balance between fun and art, and the idea of giving games we don't like any of our time.[MP3 AUDIO]Kent on TwitterThe Novelist[LINK] Xbox One will work without Kinect hooked up.[LINK] Card Hunter is the next great board gameFor video of this episode go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDg72_7Rnbk
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 47: Teddy LeeWelcome back to the laboratory! This week we're joined by Teddy Lee of Cellar Door Games, makers of Rogue Legacy. In addition to discussing how hard it is to work with his brother, we discuss the concept of cinematic games, we cover the apparent inevitability of Ouya failure, and we show each other on this doll where the Steam sale touched us.[MP3 AUDIO]Cellar Door Games on TwitterCellar Door Games[LINK] Nintendo claims a majority of gamers can't finish SMB 1-1[LINK] Ouya has no hit games so far[LINK] The...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 46: Ben PruntyThis week, music fills the laboratory as we welcome Ben Prunty, composer of the music of FTL and Gravity Ghost. In this episode we discuss the ubiquity of in-game stores, the mindset of the gaming DDoS, and the relative overhype of Naughty Dog. [MP3 AUDIO]Ben Prunty on TwitterBen Prunty Music[LINK] Blizzard confirm in-game store for World of Warcraft[LINK] Hackers deserve some of the blame for costly gaming industry[LINK] Six games that put insane detail into stuff you didn't notice[LINK] WiiU's ZombieU was not profitable[LINK] ...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 45: Brad Muir & Massive ChaliceThis week, Brad Muir, our guest from episode #1 of Core Elements, returns to the show! In addition to discussing his recently crowd-funded game, Massive Chalice, we discuss the legal destruction of digital property, the omnipresent fear of a digital store's collapse, and the deep, deep rabbit hole of Xcom.[MP3 AUDIO]Brad Muir on TwitterMassive Chalice[LINK] Eve Players destroy $19k worth of items in-game[LINK] Darkspore DRM issues prevent people from playing[LINK] Head of Xbox moves to Zynga[VID] Minecon 2013 officially announced
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 44: Joe McDonagh After an extended absence, we return to laboratory with Joe McDonagh, founder of Blue Manchu. In addition to discussing his game project, Card Hunter, we look into the slaughter of Microsoft at E3, the curious case of Peggle's popularity, and the stressful steps into indie game development.[MP3 AUDIO]Joe on TwitterCard HunterGet $3 off today at Loot Crate w/ code "DEAD". Lootcrate.com/deadworkersGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Microsoft does a 180 after the E3 massacre[LINK] Pulling up the ladder: how indie developers are losing the...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #43: Todd Harris This week we're joined in the Laboratory by Hi-Rez co-founder and COO, Todd Harris. In this episode we discuss Smite, Tribes, the difficult communities they appeal to, and the nature of designing free-to-play games. We also learn how to monetize griefing and discuss the usefulness of Steam Greenlight.[MP3 AUDIO]Todd on TwitterHi-Rez StudiosGet $3 off today at Loot Crate w/ code "DEAD". Lootcrate.com/deadworkersGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Peter Molyneux may have just monetized trolling[LINK] Is Steam Greenlight working?[LINK] Game Developer Tychoon uses...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 42: Monaco and Andy Schatz Andy Schatz joins us again from the whirlwind of his upcoming Monaco: What's Yours is Mine release! For the episode (that answers the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything), we discuss slices of gum, the curious violence of Bioshock Infinite, and question the death of the personal twitter account.[MP3 AUDIO]Andy on TwitterPocketwatch GamesGet $3 off today at Loot Crate w/ code "DEAD". Lootcrate.com/deadworkersGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] The AMAZING Polygon interview with Andy Schatz[LINK] The personal twitter account is dead...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 41: Alan Wilson Alan Wilson, Vice-President of Tripwire Interactive, joins us this week in the laboratory. In addition to discussing Killing Floor and Red Orchestra, we talk about the value of community input into game design, the balance between the ESRB and regulation, and how we are all going to be MLG-pro[MP3 AUDIO]Tripwire InteractiveGet $3 off today at Loot Crate w/ code "DEAD". Lootcrate.com/deadworkersGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Gamers need to 'quiet down' says CA senator[LINK] MLG-produced game inevitable[LINK] Optimize 'Far Cry 3,' 'Hawken...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 40: Michael McMain Xaviant CEO, Michael McMain joins us this week on the show. In addition to discussing their work in progress, Lichdom, we discuss the place of consoles in the gaming universe, the inescapable siren call of Skyrim, and the big gay planet of The Old Republic. Skype was particularly cruel to the audio quality this week, so please pardon the hiss.[MP3 AUDIO]XaviantLichdomLichdom Play Tester Sign-upGet $3 off today at Loot Crate w/ code "DEAD". Lootcrate.com/deadworkersGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Say hello to The Old...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 39: Erin Robinson For our first episode of the new year, Erin Robinson is our guest in the Laboratory! In addition to talking about Gravity Ghost, we ask her about her technological influence, her path to indie development, and whether Spencer should make a game about words or insects.[MP3 AUDIO]Erin on TwitterGravity GhostGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Does calling it a “beta” justify selling an unfinished game?[LINK] Gabe Newell talks about the Steam Box[LINK] Nvidia's Project Shield[LINK] Fargo Reveals The Future Of Torment[LINK] Drag...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 38: Robert Moran Robert Moran, of URealms fame, joins us this week in the laboratory! Here off his whirlwind Kickstarter tour, Robert shares his gaming wit and wisdom with us. In this episode we discuss the dubious connection between popularity and income, the ramifications of Warcraft questing, and the untimely undeath of the $15 subscription model.[MP3 AUDIO]Robert on TwitterThe Unforgotten Quest KickstarterGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Top MMORPGs to look forward to in 2013[LINK] THQ’s stock rises nearly 40% thanks to Humble Bundle[LINK] Hitman Absolution introduces and th...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 37: Eric Zimmerman This week we are joined by Eric Zimmerman, founder of GameLab and author of Rules of Play. In this episode we discuss how games are becoming integral to our entire life experience, the reason behind our lack of female game developers, and why sex in video games feels so dirty, dirty, and wrong.[MP3 AUDIO]Eric on TwitterEricZimmerman.comGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] #1ReasonWhy hashtag shares reasons the game industry has such a low percentage of women in it.[LINK] 750,000 XBox 360s sell over one weekend...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 36: Ziba Scott This week we are once again sans Spencer, but we have with us Ziba Scott, the independant game designer behind Girls Like Robots. In this episode we discuss PS3 hostility towards hackers, the siren song of MMOs, and the curious nostalgia of gaming manuals.[MP3 AUDIO]Ziba on TwitterPopCannibalGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Playstation to terminate all accounts that use have hacked PS3 content[LINK] Are Game Manuals just outdated pieces of paper[LINK] When did gamers become bullies?[LINK] Guild Wars 2: New Random Dungeon
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 35: Mike Rugnetta This week we are joined by Mike Rugnetta of PBS Idea Channel! Sharing with us his unique intellectual angle on media, we cover topics about myopic gaming choices, the value of open-sourced hardware, and experiencing the unexperiencable.[MP3 AUDIO]Mike Rugnetta on TwitterPBS Idea ChannelGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Microsoft Glass for Android is released[LINKS] Guild Wars 2: Power vs. Precision, and Vitality vs. Toughness[LINK] A Slower Speed of Light: Relativistic Gaming
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE 34: Josh Tsui This week we bring Josh Tsui into the laboratory! President of Robomodo, makers of the newest games in the Tony Hawk series, Josh joins us in a lively discussion of monetized videos, mobile gaming vs. desktop gaming, and the tough line to talk between nostalgia and innovation![MP3 AUDIO]Josh Tsui on TwitterRobomodo GamesGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Project Eternity is on a roll![LINK] Zynga 2nd worst performing stock of 2012[LINK] Kickstarter Nostalgia Peril[LINK] Simon Pegg tweet bringing Shaun of the Dead Mod back...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #33: Scott McMillan This week, Scott Macmillan of MacGuffin Games joins Core Elements to talk about his studio, it's death, and subsequent resurrection. In addition to discussing our Warcraft problems, we'll cover the magic of Hero Academy, the balance between art and money in gaming, and the curious desire to escape gaming.[MP3 AUDIO]Scott Macmillan on TwitterMacGuffin Games"Death of an Indie Studio" slidesGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Bioware co-founders leaving the studio[LINK] Borderlands 2 DLC Season Pass
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #32: Brendon Chung This week we are joined by Brendon Chung of Blendo Games. Brendon has made such fantastic titles as Atom Zombie Smasher, Gravity Bone, and Flotilla. In this episode, we discuss the use of descriptive adjectives in game titles, the dubious merit of new console hardware, the worth of sex in gaming, and the quality of Spencer's internet connection.[MP3 AUDIO]Brendon Chung on TwitterBlendo GamesThirty Flights of Loving on SteamGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Microsoft could delay 720 till 2014[LINK] Gamestop pulling PS2 games in preparation for...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #31: Dan Silvers Reprise Dan Silvers returns to the Laboratory for a new round of experiments! In this episode, we discuss the waning Blizzard love, Microsoft's fear of Steam, and the unawesomeness of Awesomenauts. The audio this week was not recorded locally and had to be recovered from Twitch... so please forgive the poor quality.[MP3 AUDIO]Dan Silvers on TwitterLantana GamesChildren of Liberty on Steam GreenlightGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Double Fine's next game[LINK] Diablo adding 100 more levels[LINK] Come watch the DWP when they stream!
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #30: Roger Craig Smith This summer has seen a terrible drought for booking guests, but it appears the fall has graced us with more open schedules! This week, we welcome Roger Craig Smith, voice actor supreme! On top of doing the voices of Ezio from Assassin's Creed, he's know as the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, Chris Redfield, and a host of other characters in animation and gaming. In this episode, we discuss the creation of social networks, how to figure out if your stand-up career is doomed, and why we want to slap Nolan North.[MP3 AUDIO]Roger Craig...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #29: Ron Gilbert & Chad DawsonDouble Fine graces the laboratory with more of it's excellent game creators! This week we welcome the dubiously ubiquitous Ron Gilbert, of Maniac Mansion and Monkey Island fame, and Chad Dawson, lead programmer on The Cave and AI developer for over a decade. Additionally, although Spencer was getting his face operated on (thank god!), Eric Fullerton offered to fill in! In this episode, we discuss the chick-magnet capabilities of classic computers, the ever-present question of why anyone makes an MMO, and whether SCUMM can leave a mark.[MP3 AUDIO]Kevin on TwitterThe CaveDouble Fine...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #28: Kevin Dent We finally get Kevin Dent into the lab to dissect his opinions on a wide array of industry subjects! This week we discuss Rekoil, 38 Studios and Radical games, the excesses and failures of E3, and the real reason Cliff Bleszinski won't reply to your clever tweets.[MP3 AUDIO]Kevin on TwitterRekoilGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] The call to ban booth babes at E3[LINK] Warren Spector: "The ultraviolence has to stop"[LINK] Thatgamecompany raises $5.5 million (with an M) towards its independence[LINK] Wii U...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #27: Andy Gavin This week, Andy Gavin, co-founder of Naughty Dog and all-around renaissance-geek, joins us in the lab. We talk about the schism between writing and gaming, the horrible reality of incubi and succubi, the curious case of 38 Studios, Diablo, Diablo, Diablo, and Diablo.SPECIAL NOTE: Despite what is stated in this episode, Kevin Dent will not be a guest next week due to E3. He is joining us the following week.[MP3 AUDIO]Andy on TwitterAll Things Andy GavinGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #26: Jeff Vogel This week we welcome Jeff Vogel of Spiderweb Software, makers of a wide catalog of indie RPG games. In addition to learning how much Jeff loves money, we revisit Spencers love of Bioware, we discover how disgusted Wes is with Venetian canals, and we find out how all three despise one common question.[MP3 AUDIO]Spiderweb SoftwareGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Blizzard and Valve come to an agreement over DOTA trademark[LINK] NVidia announces cloud GPU services[LINK] Gamestop sells Steam wallet cards[LINK...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #25: Luke Peterschmidt Welcome back to the laboratory! We've spent weeks in the lab cooking up a new experiment, and this week we bring you Luke Peterschmidt of Fun to 11. Luke is a prolific board game designer, and we had the privilege of meeting him at Minecon. In this episode we discuss naked vomitous piles of exploding zombies, Spencer's hatred of Kickstarter, and we ask Luke what it's like at the bottom of the barrel.[MP3 AUDIO]Fun to 11Luke's underused TwitterGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] PS4...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #24: Zach BarthThis week we feature Zach Barth of Zachtronics Industries, maker of Space Chem! In addition to discussing how his game has become a truly terrifying behemoth of awesomeness, we talk about whether one can steal his way into Mordor, the relative success of Infiniminer, and how Japanese games are sucky... or not sucky... depending on who you are listening to.[MP3 AUDIO]Zachtronic IndustriesGet a 30-day free trial of NetflixTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Phil Fish says people have gotten his Japanese games suck comment all wrong[LINK] Four...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #23: Daniel CookMy fanboy fascination with Triple Town has finally struck gold! This week we welcome Daniel Cook of Spryfox! Although he can't really talk about the ongoing lawsuit, he can talk to us about the other pressing matters of today... the meritocracy of flash portals, the validity of Guild Wars 2 reporting, and the changing paradigm of ever-updating games.[MP3 AUDIO]Daniel Cook on TwitterSpryfox WebsiteDo all your Amazon shopping via the DWP storefront, and help support our shows!Try a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Skyrim beta patch removes 50 mod limit[LINK...
2016-12-2455 minCore ElementsCE #19: Edmund McMillenThis week's guest is Isaac and Meat Boy creator, Edmund McMillen! We discuss the ideological dipoles of Bioshock and Stalker, the philosophical merit of Zynga games, the inevitable decay of Mario Cart, and the stigmatic childhood of Wes and Spencer.We experienced some technical difficulties on the recording of this week's episode, so pardon the audio quality and the delayed release.[MP3 AUDIO]Edmund McMillen on TwitterDo all your Amazon shopping via the DWP storefront, and help support our shows!Try a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Irrational announces 1999...
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