Core Elements

This week we're joined by Andrew Greenberg, probably one of the most prolific game designers we've gotten to interview. Andrew was one of the original White Wolf developers of Vampire: The Masquerade, worked on video games that span from Emperor of the Fading Suns to Mall Tycoon, and is a director of SIEGE, a southern game development conference. In this episode, we discuss the pitfalls of the ESRB, the lethality of latex pleasure devices, and the relative worth of game developers in comparison to lawyers.[MP3 AUDIO]Haunted House TycoonSIEGE:Southern Interactive Entertainment & Game ExpoDo all your Amazon shopping via the DWP storefront, and help support our shows!Try a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Skyrim mods to be available in Steam Workshop[LINK] Bioshock Infinite trailer did not remove religious lyrics[LINK] 2 million deaths by dildo in Saints Row the Third[LINK] Humble Bundle[LINK] X-mas Indie Royale Bundle[LINK] Little Big Bunch[LINK] The 99% Bundle

This week we're joined by Benjie Freund, sound designer for Tribes Ascend at Hi-Rez Studios. In this episode, we discuss Spencer's Game of the Year, how blacksmithing and saving the world are not mutually exclusive, and what sounds drive the sound guys batty.[MP3 AUDIO]Hi-Rez StudiosWrite in this week to get a Tribes Ascend beta key!Try a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Why Bundles and Steam Sales Aren't Good for Most Indies[LINK] Ghost Recon: Future Soldier won't be released on PC[LINK] Why Modern Warfare 3 Remains an Un-Game[LINK] SWTOR to Convert 500k WoW Players

This week's show features Brian Green of Namaste Entertainment. In this episode, we discuss the past, present and future of MMOs, Brian's change of heart regarding user generated content, and repeat the word Skyrim a preposterous number of times. Spencer is sick as a dog, so Eric Fullerton joins us as a guest host.[MP3 AUDIO]Namaste EntertainmentBrian on Google+Try a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Dungeon Defender releases dev kit[LINK] Steam dominates Witcher 2 sales[LINK] Wayne Brady as Steve

This week's show features Jason Wishnov of Iridium Entertainment, developers of Sequence. In this episode, we discuss the relative complexity of checkers, the horrors of not getting acting credits, and the hidden secrets of the game journalist IRC channel. Additionally, we reanimate FreQuency and discuss the past, present and future of rhythm gaming.[MP3 AUDIO]Iridium EntertainmentTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] The Voxatron Bundle[VID] Paul Soares Jr. does a Indie Test Drive of Voxatron[REANIMATOR] FreQuency

After a two week break for vacation and the DWPP, we're BACK! This week we're joined by Markus Beutel, the designer of the Civilization NiGHTS mod for Civ 5. In this episode, we discuss linear RPGs, the atmospheric uncanny valley, and our universal distaste for stacked military units.[MP3 AUDIO]Civilization NiGHTS on Civ FantaticsRasmussen College offers an online degree in Game and Simulation ProgrammingTry a free audiobook and support the show![GAME] Orcs Must Die! on Steam[GAME] Costume Quest comes to Steam[LINK] Square Enix experiments with proprietary game engine[LINK] THQ not sure there's a place for a Space Marine sequel[LINK] Battlefield 3 predicted to generate a billion dollars in PC hardware sales[LINK] Opinion: Journalistic Rage[LINK] Mojang can use "Scrolls"... for now

Andy Schatz of Pocketwatch Games joins us for our longest show to date! In this episode we discuss the potential for a console RTS, the social contribution of game reselling, and the target market for casual sim games. We also dig into Andy about his upcoming game, Monaco, and get stonewalled for a release date.[MP3 AUDIO]Andy on TwitterPocketwatch GamesMonaco on FacebookRasmussen College offers an online degree in Game and Simulation ProgrammingTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Where are all the minecraft clones?[LINK] Consoles have just become crappy PCs[LINK] PC games poised to dominate the market... wait, what?[LINK] League of Legends releases new game mode[LINK] Why I love buying used games[LINK] Games saved my life[VID] Indirect lighting through raytracing

This week we're joined by Lisa Brown, part of the Insomniac team that worked on Resistance! In this episodes we discuss what we'd like to be when we grow up, the value of class action lawsuits, and the upcoming "gay patch" in SW:TOR.[MP3 AUDIO]Lisa Brown on Google +Rasmussen College offers an online degree in Game and Simulation ProgrammingTry a free audiobook and support the show![GAME] Toys vs Nightmares[LINK] Sony puts out new PSN terms of service[LINK] Nintendo's new horrific peripheral[LINK] Dead Island and Gamification[LINK] World of Darkness MMO features nudity, gore, insanity, and permanent death[LINK] WoW introduces Raid Finder[LINK] Same sex relations will be in SW:TOR post-release patch

This week we are joined by Brian Weissman of Grinding Gear Games, creators of Path of Exile. In this episode, we delve into the minutiae of Magic, the rage against resellers, and the take a look at games from another angle. Oh, and we reanimate an arcade classic... Zaxxon.[MP3 AUDIO]Path of ExileRasmussen College offers an online degree in Game and Simulation ProgrammingTry a free audiobook and support the show![MOD] Civilization 5 NiGHTS[GAMES] Online board games at Yucata.de[LINK] Ars Technica on ownership in large game houses[LINK] Planetside 2 will be free to play[VID] Video game in a box[LINK] Quantum Dream CEO denounces game resellers[LINK] History of used video games[LINK] Owning the Stack: The legal war for control of the smartphone platformReanimator: Zaxxon[LINK] The Badass Hussars[LINK] Big Block Games builds a game for Child's Play[CONTEST] Send in a question for the show to have a chance to win a Path of Exile beta invite

Greg Kasavin of Supergiant Games join us this week. Their first game, Bastion, has been a favorite of critics and fans alike. We discuss the difficulty portraying story in games, the faustian specifications for good press, and the inspirations behind Bastion. Parappa the Rapper also joins us from beyond the grave.[MP3 AUDIO]Supergiant GamesTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Portal sells better on PC than on consoles[VID] Serious Sam 3:BFE has 16 player co-op[LINK]

This week we welcome Joey Betz from Armor Games! We discuss flash game development, the worth of gamification, and the value of elephants in games. Additionally, we reanimate Space Quest for a quick trip out the airlock.[MP3 AUDIO]Armor GamesJoey's profile on Armor GamesTry a free audiobook and support the show![LINK] Gamification is here to stay[LINK] Gabe Newell likes ARTS[LINK] Ubi apologizes for From Dust[LINK] Super Monday Night Combat announced[LINK] Firefall beta beginsReanimator: Space QuestSpace Quest is available on GoG[LINK] Indie Test Drive from Paul Soares Jr.

Ben Vance and Borut Pfeiffer of Haunted Temple Games join us to talk about their upcoming XBLA release, Skull of the Shogun. In this episode we discuss gaming company kerfuffles, the foreign language that is WoW, and we reanimate a Troika classic, Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines.[MP3 AUDIO]Skulls of the ShogunBorut Pfeiffer: The Plush ApocalypseBen Vance: Buffalo Vision GamesTry a free audiobook and support the show![GAME] Kingdom Rush[LINK] WoW Armor Transmogrification[LINK] From Dust DRM[LINK] Blizzard and Valve conflict over DOTA[LINK] EA vs Activision: FIGHT![LINK] Razer's mysterious pro-pc gaming campaignReanimator: Vampire: The Masquerade - BloodlinesMusic for this week's Reanimator segment: Miami Theme A

Dan Silvers joins us from Lantana Games, where they are working diligently on "Children of Liberty". In this episode, we discuss the controlversy of used game sales, the ups & downs of kickstarters, and the demise of the space flight combat sim.[MP3 AUDIO]Dan's Twitter Feed Lantana Games The "Children of Liberty" kickstarter Get a free Audiobook and support the show! [GAME] The End [GAME] Smuggle Truck [LINK] Study finds spoilers increase enjoyment [LINK] Locked out Rage single-player [VID] VGW Scribble: Customer Abuse [LINK] November = No Money [LINK] Pathfinder outsells D&D [LINK] Reanimator: TIE Fighter

This week we talk to Chandana Ekanayake of Uber Entertainment, but he just goes by Eka. For this episode, we're celebrating the birthday of Monday Night Combat! It's one year old, and well worthy of getting a nice present for. Maybe you should buy it a nice game... like an RTS... [MP3 AUDIO]Eka's TwitterUber EntertainmentListen to audiobooks while you play Desktop Dungeons![GAME] The Stanley Parable[GAME] Tiny Tower[GAME] Bastion[LINK] Healbot App[LINK] Diablo 3 always online, mods outlawed, cash transactions[LINK] Superman in GTA IV[GAME] Reanimator: Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

Today we experiment on Brad Muir of Double Fine Productions, the Lead Developer on Trenched! We get to talk about sexy cooking, the wisdom of bad-mouthing publishers, and the value of robot smoking arms.[MP3 AUDIO]Brad Muir on TwitterTrenchedTrenched on YouTubeListen to audiobooks while you play Minecraft!Supreme Court rules games are protected speech.Epic's Mike Gamble discusses studio closures.How Zynga's value stacks up against other companies.Reanimator: Star Control 2.The Ur-Quan MastersMusic for the Reanimator segment remixed by The Precursors. Go check out more of their Star Control 2 remixed game music.

Here it is! The introductory episode of Core Elements! If you have any questions about what this show is going to be, this should answer them. If it doesn't, listen to Episode 1![MP3 AUDIO]