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A GUIDED TOUR OF VIDEOGAME MAKERY! Hosts Alex Seropian (founder Bungie, Wideload, Industrial Toys) and Aaron Marroquin (Art Director, Game Designer, part time magician) take you on a tour of the minds that create our favorite video games. We may also wander around in our own heads too. We aim to inspire, educate and entertain you about the games you love, the people that make them and hey, if you'... more

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For our end of year episode Aaron and Alex reflect on the year and a raft of topics in videogame dev: Steam Deck vs Switch, understanding how AI will work for dev, Netflix's place and "successful to nice" ratios! Devils and Dungeonauts within - this ... more

VP of Amazon Games Christoph Hartmann is our guest. At BMG he helped launch GTA and went on to co-found 2K Games and publish NBA 2K, Civilization, Bioshock and Borderlands. We discuss the upcoming King of Meat, a very fresh take on how AI can help ga... more

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We're thrilled to speak with Trip Hawkins, founder and CEO EA, 3DO, Digital Chocolate and more. From childhood football strategy, to WWIII Sims, he grew to make a company of electronic artists who made legendary games. Calming Steve Jobs, hacking con... more

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It's a one-two move with Sucker Punch's Chris Zimmerman and Brian Fleming. Now shipping Ghost of Yotei, they tell us about leaving Microsoft for Sony and becoming a gamedev powerhouse. Tales of exact pitches and being great instead of good - this wee... more

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Recent Guests

Trip Hawkins
Founder of Electronic Arts and 3DO, an influential figure in the gaming industry
EA
Episode: Trip Hawkins, the Electronic Artist
Brian Fleming
Co-founder of Sucker Punch Productions
Sucker Punch Productions
Episode: Ghost of Yotei's Mud Blood and Steel, with Sucker Punch
Chris Zimmerman
Co-founder of Sucker Punch Productions
Sucker Punch Productions
Episode: Ghost of Yotei's Mud Blood and Steel, with Sucker Punch
Paul Sage
Founder and CEO of Ruckus Games
Ruckus Games
Episode: The Origin Stories of Elder Scrolls' Paul Sage
Kelly Wallick
Partner at OneUp Ventures, founder of Indie Megabooth, and former chairperson of the Independent Games Festival.
OneUp Ventures
Episode: Indie Megabooth's Digital Nomad Kelly Wallick
Feargus Urquhart
Founder and CEO of Obsidian Entertainment
Obsidian Entertainment
Episode: Fallout's Feargus Urquhart Stares into the Abyss
Seth Sivak
Founder of Proletariat, former VP at Blizzard for World of Warcraft
Blizzard Entertainment
Episode: World of Warcraft's Seth Sivak Tips the Dealer
Mac Reynolds
Founder and CEO of Night Street Games
Night Street Games
Episode: Night Street's Mac Reynolds Captures the Last Flag
Philip Bouchard
Designer of the 1985 version of The Oregon Trail
Episode: Oregon Trail's Phillip Bouchard Blazes Deadly Paths

Hosts

Alex Seropian
Host and founder of Bungie, Wideload, and Industrial Toys.
Aaron Marroquin
Co-host, Art Director, and Game Designer.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Meh

    Creative talk from the out-of-touch management class.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jorgan byorgan
    United States4 months ago
  • great gaming cast

    this is one of the best gaming podcast!! who’s who of great game makers!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarleyX
    United States4 months ago
  • Great games podcast

    This is a great games podcast with fantastic guests. I was wondering why the overall rating was so low and saw it only had two ratings. Have no idea why someone would give this one star unless they had a personal grudge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mobile Gamer 2001
    Canada8 months ago
  • Presses all the right buttons!

    I can’t imagine stories like these are being collected anywhere else. Listening to the hosts and their excellent guests is like a Who’s Who of the recent age of video games.

    For those who remember it, listening to T4C gives me the same vibes I get from reading Levy’s “Hackers”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joecentric
    United States3 years ago
  • Filling a Delightful Need

    For those of us that have *loved* games since we were wee lads and lasses… and have wondered about the behind the scenes innovators and journey-persons bringing these delightful experiences to us, Alex and his merry band of pirates are bringing those stories to our eyes and ears.

    I’m particularly delighted by the fact they are highlighting some of the games most formative to my love of the medium— from Marathon on the Mac (I *loved* that game and burned many hours on it with joy) to Plants vs Z... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cumulusguy
    United States3 years ago

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Audience members feel a sense of nostalgia and enjoy learning about the history and creation of beloved games.
The podcast is praised for its mix of education and entertainment related to video game development.
Listeners appreciate the insightful conversations and personal anecdotes shared by industry veterans.
There are occasional critiques regarding a perceived disconnect with less mainstream perspectives in gaming.
Some reviews highlight the exceptional quality and depth of guest interviews and their experiences.

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Trip Hawkins, the Electronic Artist
Q: How did you meet John Madden? How did Madden football start?
I started working on sports games in 1983 when I came up with the idea for one-on-one basketball, which then led to my eventual licensing of Dr. J and Larry Bird for that game, paving the way for more sports titles.
The Origin Stories of Elder Scrolls' Paul Sage
Q: How did you end up becoming the CEO of Ruckus Games?
I believe my experience and being in the industry since 95 led others to see me as a natural choice.
The Origin Stories of Elder Scrolls' Paul Sage
Q: How did you come up with the name Ruckus Games?
We had a whole bunch of names and we just kind of voted on it, and Ruckus was the one that everybody was drawn to.
How to Make an Atari Sandwich, with David Gardner
Q: What was your experience transitioning from EA to Atari?
The transition was complex; I underestimated the politics involved at Atari compared to my time at EA.
World of Warcraft's Seth Sivak Tips the Dealer
Q: What was it like transitioning from startup founder to exec at Blizzard?
It's a different job, managing an organization versus building, and I found more fulfillment in driving projects hands-on.

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Unique in its focus on the video games industry, this series features insightful conversations with influential figures in game development. The hosts, both veterans in the field, blend storytelling with education, discussing personal journeys and the evolution of gaming culture. Episodes typically cover a range of topics including game design, the impact of emerging technologies, and personal anecdotes from the gaming industry, creating an engaging narrative that draws in both gamers and non-gamers alike. The exploration of behind-the-scenes stories from revered game developers adds an element of nostalgia and appreciation for listeners.

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1. Trip Hawkins
2. Brian Fleming
3. Chris Zimmerman
4. Paul Sage
5. Kelly Wallick
6. Feargus Urquhart
7. Seth Sivak
8. Mac Reynolds

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