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Dave and John talk about what they’ve peen picking up and/or playing, AppleQueso comes on board as the show’s producer, and questions about westerns and other neglected genres are supplemented by some boob talk. We’re on Twitter: @racketboypodcst [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes –Show Outline:– (Tempest 2000 – Digital Terror) Intro Playing/Pickups News for the Retro Gamer Forum Thread of the Fortnight Feedback/Questions (Tempest 2000 – Ultra Yak) Do you have [...]
We’ve cobbled together the remaining interviews we did at PAX East 2013 into one jampacked show. You’ll hear an interview with the folks from Ackk Studios, who brought a giant human-sized Game Boy to the convention to show off their game Two Brothers. You’ll hear an interview Dave Welch, who is hard at work on Boot Hill Heroes at Experimental Games. And you’ll hear from the folks at Stoic Studios, who are hard at work on the next evolution of [...]
Dave and John ventured to PAX East in March and decided it might be a good idea to record their thoughts on what they saw at the show while driving away from the convention. Hear Dave almost crash, hear John marvel at a few inches of snow, and hear two tired gamers struggle to remember what they did over the past few days. If that’s not your thing, skip ahead to the 62-minute mark for our first PAX East 2013 [...]
In this episode Dave & John talk about John’s game buying habits, Spec Ops: The Line, The Last Story, Starcraft II, Fire Emblem Awakening, pre-PAX East thoughts, editing headaches, and much more. We’re on Twitter: @racketboypodcst [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes –Show Outline:– (God of War OST – “The Temple of Pandora”) Intro Playing/Pickups News For the Retro Gamer Forum Thread of the Fortnight Feedback/Questions Outro (Lunar 2 OST – [...]
In this episode Dave & John sit down with husband and wife cosplayers Crystal and Todd Graziano for an interview. They cover costume design and construction, the social details of the cosplay world, and tips for beginners. You can see more of Crystal’s cosplay at: http://www.facebook.com/crystalcosfx http://www.crystalcosfx.com/ you can also follow her on Twitter: @itsprecioustime We’re on Twitter: @racketboypodcst [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes –Show Outline:– Links mentioned by Crystal: [...]
In this episode we talk a bit about the possibility of a new Ecco the Dolphin game, the post-Dreamcast Sega lineup, gamers that hate games and other gamers, and tackle your comments and questions. We’re on Twitter: @racketboypodcst [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Show Outline: (02 Jay-Z – Lucifer (Mako Reactor) – Vinyl Fantasy 7 Intro Playing/Pickups News For the Retro Gamer Forum Thread of the Fortnight Feedback/Questions Outro ( “Spiral [...]
For our 50th Episode we thought it might be fun to show you a peek behind the curtain of the show by airing some things that (for good reason) never made it into an actual episode. In this episode you’ll hear the intro to an episode made exclusively for the first Racketboy meetup (in Texas in 2010), you’ll hear some of John’s co-host audition as well as parts of those from two other folks, and you’ll hear Dave’s thoughts on [...]
In this episode we discuss our usual breakdown of game pickups, what we are currently playing, and life events. We also dig into some shmups and Pier Solar news, discuss stealth games, revel in the comedy of a forum post, and finish up by responding to feedback and questions. We’re on Twitter: @racketboypodcst [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Show Outline: (Stages 1-4 bgm – Dodonpachi) Intro Playing/Pickups News For the [...]
In this episode we discuss our Black Friday gaming purchases, ponder what makes us retro gamers, debate a bit more on the Wii U, contemplate the values of standing while gaming, and respond to and answer a bunch of feedback and questions. We’re on Twitter: @racketboypodcst [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Show Outline: (Xenogears – Indie Rock Dajil – OC Remix) Intro Playing/Pickups News For the Retro Gamer Forum Thread of [...]
In the last of our PAX East 2012 interviews, Dave sat down with Leslie Redd, Director of Educational Programs at Valve Software, James Portnow, author of Extra Credits, and Dr. Elizabeth Lane Lawley Associate Professor in the Department of Interactive Games & Media at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The roundtable discussion touches on a wide variety of issues about the past, present, and future of video games in education. We’re on Twitter: @racketboypodcst [Audio clip: view full post to [...]
Have you ever wanted to listen to Dave and John talk for almost four hours in one sitting? Now’s your chance! This show features lengthy discussions about the meaning of the word “offensive,” lots of needless genuflecting about Borderlands 2 and X-Com Enemy Unknown, a pair of sad answers about what game each host would buy if money were no object, and – as a “bonus” – an unaired show that was recorded last month chock full of iPhone 5 [...]
Stoic studios is a small development team made up of former Bioware employees. The team at Stoic is developing the successfully kickstarted game The Banner Saga. The Banner Saga will be released in separate parts; first as a free to play online multiplayer game ad then as a single player campaign experience. The combat is grid based tactical RPG style and the campaign will add story elements and gameplay compared to King of Dragon Pass. The interview covers [...]
Charlie McShane is the chief architect of an upcoming game based on the well-known British internet gamer video series known as the Yogscast. He’s been hard at work on Yogscast: And the Mystical Dream Tower and recently took some time out of his busy schedule to talk with the Racketboy Podcast about the game, his history as a game developer, his love for Fur Fighters on the Dreamcast, what he’s learned about games that offer fan service, and much more. [...]
In this episode we discuss your thoughts on obscure games and consoles you enjoyed growing up, share our thoughts on the Neo Geo X and changes to the Steam EULA, and Dave talks too much about the 7800 while John laments not playing enough RPGs. We’re on Twitter: @racketboypodcst [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Download RSS Feed: http://www.racketboy.com/podcast/feed/ Subscribe to iTunes Show Outline: (“Triumph” – Lufia & The Fortress of Doom) Intro Pickups/Playing News for the Retro Gamer [...]
Trent Oster is a founder of Beamdog and of Overhaul Games and the Creative Director for the forthcoming Baldur’s Gate Enhance Edition, a series he is very familiar with from his many years working at Bioware. In this episode of the show, John interviews Trent about a number of interesting topics, and Trent shares a brief summary of his career, some exciting details about his current work, possibilities for future potential projects, and his views on modern gaming. We’re on [...]
