Ever walk into the break-room and hear two people that won't shut up about games? It's similar to that except Matt and Nate also mix in a variety of other topics they enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In My Perfect Console, Simon Parkin, award-winning author video game critic for The Observer invites well-known guests from the worlds of gaming, film and television, music, comedy and more to pick the five video games they would like to immortalise on a fictional games machine. They discuss those five games in chronological order of release, interspersed with biographical chat about the guest’s life and career –– a lens that often leads to new and unexpected insights. "Thoroughly modern and ...
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Brother's Cody and Nick Souza of the California Bay Area metal band Hatriot - Get together with a different guest host weekly from the heavy metal scene; and talk all things life, entertainment, and of course METAL. live: Monday's at 3:30PM PST on Twitch @twitch.tv/cody_Hatriot and on the Hatriot Facebook page Facebook.com/Hatriot - Episodes will be posted here the Following Tuesday! #jointheriotsquadtoday
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Andy Robertson, journalist, entrepreneur (BBC, Ludocene).
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1:22:12Andy Robertson is a veteran journalist, editor, and entrepreneur who has spent his career exploring how video games can bring people together. After graduating from Brunel University with a degree in Computer Science, he worked as a freelance games critic for the BBC before launching Family Gamer TV, a YouTube channel designed to help parents and c…
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Lizzie Killian, musician (Teens in Trouble).
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1:21:12Lizzie Killian is the lead vocalist and guitarist of Teens in Trouble, an indie rock band known for its anthemic melodies, sharp lyrics, and emotionally charged hooks. Before taking to the stage, she started her career as a writer covering games, then moved into communications, collaborating with titans of the industry such Capcom, EA, and Riot. In…
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The new James Bond game has us feeling indifferent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, creative director, Hell is Us.
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1:20:12Jonathan Jacques-Belletête is a French-Canadian creative director and artist whose work has helped shape some of the most stylish and thought-provoking contemporary video games. After graduating from Dawson College in Montreal, he worked as a commercial illustrator before joining Ubisoft as an artist on the Far Cry, Prince of Persia and Assassin’s …
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Hello Games keeps making updates to No Mans Sky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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My guest today is an American visual artist whose work is redefining how we think about mystery, architecture, and imagination in interactive storytelling. In 2013 he founded Dogubomb, a Los Angeles-based independent Film and Game Studio making music videos, films, and commercials for clients such as Magic the Gathering and Netflix. In 2016 my gues…
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Gamescom has happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brian Gibson, artist, musician (Lightning Bolt, Guitar Hero, Thumper).
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1:17:34Brian Gibson is a musician, artist, and game designer best known for blurring the lines between sound, movement, and chaos. As the bassist for the legendary noise-rock duo Lightning Bolt, he’s released seven studio albums and played countless ferocious, high-velocity live shows. But he’s also spent much of his life working on video games, first as …
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Correspondence Special #7: Zelda snubs, lost gaming communities, and fake monkey languages.
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36:54In this special correspondence edition, Simon reads out your letters and answers your questions. Why has The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time never made it onto a Perfect Console? Where have in-person gaming communities gone, and can they be revived? What happened to educational games after the days of Oregon Trail and Carmen Sandiego? Which made-u…
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Ralph Panebianco, critic, YouTube creator (Skill Up).
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1:23:05Ralph Panebianco is an Australian video game reviewer and YouTube creator known for his sharp insights, no-nonsense delivery, and deep love of the medium. His reviews have been watched more than three hundred million times, and since 2015 his channel, Skill-Up, has become one of the most popular destinations for game criticism, both in Australia an…
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Greg Jenner is a historian, author, and broadcaster who has made the past delightfully accessible to millions. Born in Kent, he studied Archaeology & History at the University of York, then mediaeval studies, before serving as historical advisor to the BBC’s hit children’s series Horrible Histories. He has since authored several acclaimed books tha…
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Nathan Brown, writer, analyst, former editor Edge.
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1:28:51Nathan Brown is a writer, editor, and consultant with a deep well of experience in the video game industry. After starting his career in finance he switched to become a journalist, he spent more than a decade at the British publication Edge magazine, where he eventually rose to the role of editor. Since leaving traditional games media, he has carve…
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Kat Abughazaleh, influencer, politician.
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1:06:56Kat Abu is a journalist, influencer, and digital powerhouse who’s taken her sharp wit and political insight from the internet to the campaign trail. Best known for her viral videos dissecting right-wing media as a senior video producer at Media Matters for America, she built a vast following online by blending incisive commentary with biting humour…
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Replacing even the player pretty soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jimi Famurewa is a British-Nigerian author, broadcaster and food critic whose writing blends cultural insight, wit, and deep empathy. As the former restaurant critic for the Evening Standard, he’s become one of the most recognisable voices in British food writing, known for capturing not just what’s on the plate, but also the people, stories, and h…
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Nate doesn't even want to discuss it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ed Night is one of the sharpest and most original voices in British stand-up. He began performing comedy as a teenager and, in 2017 his debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe, Anthem For Doomed Youth, saw him become one of the youngest ever nominees for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer. Since then, he’s established a reputation for his dark…
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Happy July 4th, don't worry about coming in to the office on Monday. Questions/Comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cabel Sasser, co-founder Panic (creators of the Playdate console).
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1:27:49Cabel Sasser is a designer, developer, and co-founder of one of the most beloved indie software companies in tech. In 1999, he co-founded Panic, the Portland-based studio known for its beautifully crafted Mac software and, later, its publishing work on standout indie games like Firewatch and Untitled Goose Game. Most recently, he helped lead the cr…
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Comes back like a bad habit. Questions/Comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Peter Whalen, game director (Hearthstone, Teamfight Tactics).
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1:21:49Peter Whalen is a game designer and creative lead known for his work at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and competitive play. After graduating from Princeton with a degree in Mathematics, he earned his doctorate in algorithms at Georgia Tech. He then began his career in video games, first at Blizzard, where he was a senior designer on H…
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Ray Chase, voice actor (Final Fantasy XV, Xmen '97, Demon Slayer).
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1:21:29Ray Chase is an American voice actor whose range and versatility have made him one of the most recognisable voices across anime, video games, and audiobooks. Known for bringing to life characters such as Noctis in Final Fantasy XV, Bruno Bucciarati in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Cyclops in Xmen ’97, and Zukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen, he has also voiced ma…
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Will the Xbox Ally do well? Questions/Comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Robbie Singh, streamer, studio founder (Omeda).
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1:07:20Robbie is a studio head with one of the most unusual origin stories in the games industry. A former content creator and streamer, he fell in love with Paragon, the ambitious MOBA from Epic Games—so much so that when Epic closed the game in 2018, he refused to let it die. With no prior game development experience and no plans to enter the industry, …
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SGF was quite good, good job Geoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this special episode, five My Perfect Console supporters share the games they would like to put on their ideal, fictional games machine, and the reasons behind their choices. If you would like to share your console with the My Perfect Console audience, head to this post for more details. Become a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range …
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Elena Lobova, Ukrainian entrepreneur, game developer.
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1:14:17My guest today is a Ukrainian game developer, entrepreneur, and one of the most respected community-builders in the video games industry. After graduating from East Ukrainian Volodymyr Dahl National University with a Master's in Computer Science she began her career in mobile game development. She founded initiatives such as Achievers Hub and Globa…
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Who'd have guessed it would be cancelled? Us. Questions/Comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Game Club (with Glenn Moore): Return of the Obra Dinn.
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30:48Simon is joined by Glenn Moore for today's Game Club episode discussing the game we've been playing throughout May, former guest of the show Lucas Pope's Return of the Obra Dinn. Throughout the month, Glenn, Simon, and many of you, the listeners, have been playing through the modern classic puzzle game, as chosen by comedy writer Joel Morris on his…
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Bennett Foddy, philosopher, game designer (QWOP, GIRP, Getting Over It).
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1:19:49Bennett Foddy is a game designer, moral philosopher, and musician best known for creating challenging games that explore frustration, perseverance, and the nature of play. Originally from Australia, he played bass for the electronic group Cut Copy, then in 2008 came to global recognition with QWOP, a slapstick track-and-field simulation that became…
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Tomm Hulett, game designer (Silent Hill series, Contra, Bloodstained, River City Girls).
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1:16:15Tomm Hulett is a game designer and director who has spent his career championing bold, narrative-driven experiences. While at Konami, he worked on multiple Silent Hill titles, including Book of Memories, a critically acclaimed reimagining of the franchise. On the internet, however, his name became linked with the struggles of later Silent Hill game…
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We must wield this power for good at some point. Questions/Comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Grentperez is a 23-year-old Filipino-Australian singer-songwriter who has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Born and raised in Sydney, he began sharing song covers on YouTube at the age of 13, soon amassing more than 100 million views. His 2021 debut single, Cherry Wine” achieved gold certification and t…
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The rain is too damn much. Questions/Comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alex Kealy is an English stand-up comedian. Born in Hampshire, he studied history at Oxford University, where he assumed the role of music editor on the student newspaper. After graduating, he worked as a researcher for The Institute of Art and Ideas. But the call of the stage proved strong, and in 2016 he debuted his first Edinburgh show, titled “…
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Cody and Nick Souza get together to talk to Sean Killian of Vio-Lence. Catch the podcast live on Hatriot's Facebook page, Instagram page or Cody's twitch page (Twitch.tv/Cody_hatriot) Live Thursdays nights and be part of the show in the chat section!By Cody & Nicholas Souza
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Liam Wong is a Scottish photographer, art director, and game designer. Born in Edinburgh he began his career in the video game industry after graduating from Abertay University. After a stint at Crytek UK, he eventually join Ubisoft Montreal, and there became the youngest director at the company. His work on acclaimed titles like Far Cry 4 helped s…
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We did not buy one. Questions/Comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Guillaume Provost, studio director Compulsion Games (South of Midnight, We Happy Few).
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1:23:17Guillaume Provost is a game designer, creative director, studio founder and CEO, with a passion for building immersive, story-driven experiences. After working as a programmer for games companies such as Pseudo Interactive and Arkane, in 2009 he founded his own independent studio, Compulsion Games. Under his leadership, the studio gained worldwide …
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Correspondence Special #6: WarioWare: Idiom Edition, The Observer's future game coverage, and more.
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32:32In this special correspondence edition, Simon reads out your correspondence and answers your questions. What's next for game coverage at The Observer newspaper following its sale to Tortoise? How can we invite fan-favourite guests back on the show? How should you respond when a dodgy man in a pub asks: "What's the damage?" All this and much more. B…
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Celia Hodent, UX specialist (Ubisoft Montreal, LucasArts, Epic Games).
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1:18:44Celia Hodent is a French author and former director of user experience at Epic Games. Born in France, she earned her doctorate in psychology in Paris, hoping to become a professional academic. Her childhood love of video games, however, drew her to the games industry, and in 2008 she joined Ubisoft to work on the editorial team. In 2010 she transfe…
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Nate doesn't plan on watching it but what does he know? Questions/Comments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Joel Morris, comedy writer (Philomena Cunk, Black Mirror, Paddington).
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1:31:27Joel Morris is a multi-award winning comedy writer, and a contributor to the widely beloved Paddington films. One of the best regarded comedic talents in Britain, during the past two decades he has written for everyone from David Mitchell to Miranda Hart to Ronnie Corbett. A long-time collaborator with Charlie Brooker, he was a key part of the BAFT…
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Episode 005: Scott Chavez - Short Fuse
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1:22:23Cody and Nick Souza get together to talk to Scott Chavez of Bay Area's own Short fuse. Catch the podcast live on Hatriot's Facebook page, Instagram page or Cody's twitch page (Twitch.tv/Cody_hatriot) Live Thursdays nights and be part of the show in the chat section!By Cody & Nicholas Souza
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