Bithell Games Podcast

Welcome to the Bithell Games Podcast. New episodes every Monday! Join Mike and Alexander as they talk about the early parts of solo-play in The Division, Resident Evil 7, and the 100% throwback approach of Double Dragon 4. In Studio Happenings, the guys address input from you regarding the early needs of small devs. And in "Reader" Mail, it's all about the implications Brexit! 0:56 - The Division 2:43 - Resident Evil 7 6:22 - Double Dragon 4 8:57 - Early Small Dev Needs 24:30 - "Reader" Mail: Brexit White Paper & Location Plans --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.c

Join Mike and Alexander as they talk about Ratchet & Clank and the beautiful animations within. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk about project management and how budgets work for developers and the publisher relationship. In "Reader" Mail, it's all about eh Nintendo Switch! 1:01 - Ratchet & Clank 7:24 - Battlefield 1 9:18 - Studio Happenings: Project Management 28:07 - "Reader" Mail: Nintendo Switch --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgames.com --BUY VOLUME-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/365770/ PSN: https://s

Season 2 is here! Join Mike and Alexander for the first episode of 2017! Mike shares his thoughts on Lego Dimensions and Batman: The Telltale Series, and Alexander checks in with Rise of the Tomb Raider and Dragon Quest Builders. In Studio Happenings, it's early days on the next project, and the guys discuss the approach and use of prototypes. In "Reader" Mail, it's all about when to show a game and how to handle play/focus testing. 0:29 - Previously On… 2:02 - Lego Dimensions 6:09 - Rise of the Tomb Raider 8:34 - Batman: The Telltale Series 13:15 - Dragon Quest Builders 17:05 - Studio Happenings: The New Prototype 36:54 - Reader Mail: When to Show a Game & Playtesting --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoo

Join Mike and Alexander, along with fellow Bithell Gamers Nic Tringali and Mike Futter, as they discuss their top 5 games from "2016." Producer Jonathan Downin also checks-in with his favorites. Thank you for a GREAT 2016. See you next year! 2:57 - Hitman 10:23 - Zero Time Dilemma 15:27 - Doom 23:45 - Stardew Valley 26:10 - Dungeon Crawl Classics 30:40 - Uncharted 4: A Thief's End 33:19 - Job Simulator --Jonathan's Picks-- 37:34 - Plants vs. Zombies: Heroes 40:30 - Kingdom: New Lands 42:34 - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 44:17 - Stardew Valley 46:25 - Binding of Isaac: Rebirth ---- 50:41 - The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine 53:20 - Spyfall 56:16 - Civilization VI 1:02:18 - Super Hot 1:05:07 - Battlefield 1 1:06:45 - Formula D --GUEST-- Nic Tringali - https://twitter.com/nictringali Mike Futter - https://twitter.com/Futterish --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.googl

Join Mike and Alexander for check-ins on Dishonored 2, The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine, and the Titanfall 2 campaign. In Studio Happenings it's all about the BAFTAs, panels, and new gaming coverage like Danny O'Dwyer's No Clip documentary series. In "Reader" Mail, strap in for small-scale publishing talk and how to avoid intellectual property infringement. 1:25 - Dishonored 2 & Hitman 8:48 - The Witcher 3: Blood & Wine 11:19 - Titanfall 2 13:56 - Studio Happenings: BAFTAs, Panels, Docs, and more! 36:12 - "Reader" Mail: Small-Scale Publishing, Handling IP --LINKS-- Danny O'Dwyer's No Clip Doom Doc - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-THgg8QnvU4TMnDoFcI-vtJKwP2oLgyH BAFTA Games Panel: Who Rules Games? - https://www.twitch.tv/bafta/v/107233374 --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Pod

Join Mike and Alexander for Mike's impressions of Dishonored 2, and a discussion of the Holiday Update for EarthShape. In "Reader" Mail, it's another lengthy advice session about how to break into the development industry and what's important in getting a foot in the door. 2:24 - Dishonored 2 15:29 - Studio Happenings: EarthShape Holiday Update 24:34 - "Reader" Mail: Student Special - Getting Hired --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgames.com --BUY VOLUME-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/365770/ PSN: https://store.playsta

Join Mike and Alexander in another UK edition of the podcast for one more check-in on Watch Dogs 2, the latest in Alexander's attempts to relocate to the UK, and "Reader" Mail focuses on starter game engine choices and the technicalities of making shadows in modern games. 0:39 - Watch Dogs 2 4:41 - Studio Happenings: The Perils of Moving 10:00 - "Reader" Mail: Engines (Amazon Lumberyard), Technicalities of Shadows [Zac Singer - https://twitter.com/magician_arcana - https://zlsinger.itch.io/ | Pierre Fouquet - https://twitter.com/spazldrust] --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://

Join Mike and Alexander in this UK edition of the podcast as they discuss some more Watch Dogs 2. In Studio Happenings: Alexander shares his perspective on moving across the pond, and "Reader" Mail takes a look at how to to approach the modern games marketplace. 1:31 - Watch Dogs 2 8:00 - Studio Happenings: An American in the UK 14:26 - "Reader" Mail: Games Marketplace Approaches --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgames.com --BUY VOLUME-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/365770/ PSN: https://store.playstation.com/#!/games/v

Join Mike and Alexander, along with the latest addition to the team Mike Futter, for some coverage of Watch Dogs 2, Dishonored DLC, Blood Bowl, and a litany of Warhammer games. In Studio Happenings: more mobile updates, a bit of Futter, and a convergence on London. "Reader" Mail focuses on the use of architecture in games, and the (lack of) merits of gamification. 1:04 - Michael Futter 1:45 - Watch Dogs 2 6:50 - Dishonored DLC 10:39 - Blood Bowl & Warhammer 18:17 - Studio Happenings: Riding That Mobile Wave 21:32 - Studio Happenings: Futter 24:07 - Studio Happenings: London! 26:09 - "Reader" Mail: Architecture & Games & Gamification --GUEST-- Mike Futter - https://twitter.com/Futterish --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MA

Join Mike and Alexander check in on the latest big shooter releases: Titanfall 2, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and Battlefield 1. Alexander also touches on his time with Tyranny and Civilization VI, and it's all about the Google Daydream in Studio Happenings. "Reader" Mail focuses on how to approach game development out of school, and the importance of audio in the production of a game. 2:20 - Titanfall 2 & CoD: Infinite Warfare 9:14 - Battlefield 1 10:55 -Tyranny 12:53 - Civilization VI 14:02 - Daydream & New Platform Particulars 24:30 - "Reader" Mail - Where to Start in Development & Importance of Audio --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Tw

Join Mike and Alexander, along with new hire Nick Tringali, as they discuss Nick's history, role on EarthShape, and the latest prototype making the rounds at Bithell Games. "Reader" mail focuses on the importance (and expense) of soundtracks in games. 4:38 - Work on EarthShape 14:35 - Studio Happenings: Prototype Impressions & Approaches 27:39 - "Reader" Mail - Importance of Soundtracks --GUEST-- Nick Tringali - https://twitter.com/nictringali --LINKS-- Take This - http://www.takethis.org --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgame

Join Mike and Alexander, along with Moo Yu Foamsword, as they talk about Knights & Bikes, the approach to Kickstarter success, and showing at Day of Devs. In "Reader" Mail covers new journalism and the impact of bad press. 1:43 - Kickstarter Campaign Prep & Execution 19:14 - Studio Happenings: Day of the Devs 24:17 - "Reader" Mail - Ease of Game Dev? --GUEST-- Moo Yu - - http://foamswordgames.com/ - https://twitter.com/oneofmoo Knights and Bikes - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/foamsword/knights-and-bikes --LINKS-- Day of the Devs - http://www.dayofthedevs.com/ Volume on Vita (Boxed) - https://www.limitedrungames.com/products/limited-run-28-volume-vita Thomas Was Alone (PC Boxed) - http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/thomas-was-alone-collectors-edition/130441 --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DB

Join Mike and Alexander as they talk Battlefield 1 and Civilization VI, and in Studio Happenings: the latest member of the Bithell Games team. In "Reader" Mail covers new journalism and the impact of bad press. 1:59 - Battlefield 1 5:35 - Civilization VI 8:00 - Studio Happenings: New Hire for EarthShape 12:00 - New Journalism & Is Any Press Good Press? --LINKS-- Volume on Vita (Boxed) - https://www.limitedrungames.com/products/limited-run-28-volume-vita Thomas Was Alone (PC Boxed) - http://www.gamestop.com/pc/games/thomas-was-alone-collectors-edition/130441 --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.co

Join Mike and Alexander as they cover all things Steam Dev Days 2016, including Valve's embrace of the Dualshock 4 and Steam business 101. The guys also touch on their time at ID@Xbox, and "Reader" Mail covers specializing out-of-the-gate and more Brexit/taxes talk. 2:34 - Steam Dev Days 4:28 - Dualshock 4 on Steam 9:15 - Steam Business 101 13:36 - ID@Xbox 17:10 - "Reader" Mail: Getting Hired as a Prototyper & Taxes --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgames.com --BUY VOLUME-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/365770/ PSN:

Join Mike and Alexander as they talk about two of the year's biggest releases: Gears of War 4 and Mafia 3. In Studio Happenings, Earthshape finally gets it time to shine, along with Google DayDream and the new Pixels. And in "Reader" Mail, it's all about how to get and schedule meetings at conventions, and what's fair when it comes to taking back-end percentages in place of a salary. 1:11 - Dragon Quest Builders 3:11 - Gears of War 4 11:07 - Mafia 3 23:28 - Studio Happenings: EarthShape 38:24 - "Reader" Mail: Pitching Indie Games, Planning Conference Schedules & Getting Paid Skip to 54:00 after long email --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: http

Join Mike and Alexander as they cover the latest big releases: Forza Horizon 3, Hitman: Colorado, and Destiny: Rise of Iron. Mike also shares his thoughts on HDR in the new Xbox One S. In Studio Happenings, the guys cover the busy October just before a BIG reveal, and "Reader" Mail touches on the topic of sharing duties in medium to small studios. 1:10 - Xbox One S & HDR 5:15 - Forza Horizon 3 8:12 - Hitman: Colorado 13:45 - Destiny: Rise of Iron 17:56 - Studio Happenings: Everything October 26:55 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --"READER" MAIL JINGLE-- Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame E

Join Mike and Alexander as they speak with Jim Trinca about his experience at videogamer.com, and how he has made the transition from the gaming press to production and marketing for game studios themselves with SpecialGun Productions. In Studio Happenings, Alexander covers the art of crisis management, and "Reader" Mail brings direct input from big indie publishers on when and how to pitch a project. 0:46 - Games Media to Game Devs Media 28:11 - Studio Happenings: Crisis Management 38:11 - "Reader" Mail: When to Pitch a Publisher --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --GUEST-- Jim Trinca - https://twitter.com/Jim_Trinca - Co-founder SpecialGun Productions - http://specialgunproductions.com --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - http

Join Mike and Alexander as they check back in on Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and share some enthusiasm about Battlefield. In Studio Happenings, the guys discuss the difficulties that come with developing on unreleased hardware platforms, and of course, "Reader" Mail. 0:47 - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 14:40 - Battlefield 4 16:46 - Battlefield 1 18:11 - Starcraft 2 19:37 - Studio Happenings: Dev on Unreleased Hardware 30:19 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgames.com --BUY VOLUME-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/365770/ PSN: https://store.playstation.com/#!/games/volume/cid=UP1261-CUSA029

Join Mike and Alexander as they speak with voice talent and actor Ashly Burch (Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'?), the voice behind Chloe in Life is Strange, Tiny Tina in Borderlands 2, Cassie Rose in Minecraft: Story Mode, Tina De Luca in Fallout 4, and many more. The crew cover the ins-and-outs of voice acting from the acting and directing sides, and how to get the best talent and performances from an indie development perspective. In Studio Happenings, the guys discuss the pains of keeping a project secret, and "Reader" Mail is all about the the necessity of a formal education in regards to landing a game dev gig. 0:35 - Hello Ashly Burch 2:52 - Path to Voice Over Acting 4:45 - Voice Over Acting as a Gamer 12:26 - Evolution of Roles 17:34 - Directing & Casting for Indie Games 33:07 - Studio Happenings: Secrecy 39:35 - "Reader" Mail: Necessity of Formal Education --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-

Join Mike and Alexander, as the discuss the latest 2 releases from Eidos, Hitman and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. In Studio Happenings, it's all about handling personal lives during stressful times, and of course, "Reader" Mail. 0:32 - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided 14:58 - Hitman 17:29 - Studio Happenings: Milestones & Moving 27:17 - "Reader" Mail --SUBSCRIBE-- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss --SOCIAL-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame Email: contact@bithellgames.com --BUY VOLUME-- Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/365770/ PSN: https://store.playstation.com/#!/games/volume/cid=UP1261-CUSA02943_00-VOLUMEPS4GAME001 http://bithellgames.com/