Super Joystiq Podcast Gamescom 2012 special: Day 2

by Jonathan Downin on Aug 14th 2012 7:30PM

We're back with more Gamescom 2012 coverage. Day 2 was a big day of press conferences, and we have 'em all covered.

Alexander, Ben, Richard, and Jess are joined by Engadget contributing editor Mat Smith, and VG247 head honcho Patrick Garratt to discuss the big announcements from the four big press conferences of the day. Highlights include Capcom's Remember Me, Half Life 3 not getting announced, and a good showing by Sony with the likes of Rain, Tearaway, Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified for Vita, and more.

Stay tuned throughout the week for more daily specials out of GDC Europe and Gamescom 2012 in Germany.

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Show Breakdown

• 00:00:00 - 00:46:54 // GDC Europe Day 2 wrap-up: Alexander, Ben, Richard, Jess, Engadget's Mat Smith & VG247's Patrick Garratt

Credits
Theme Music: Satsuma Audio and Whitaker Blackall - "A Basstastic Undertaking"
Segment Bumpers: Jordan Mallory

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Super Joystiq Podcast Gamescom 2012 special: Day 3

by Jonathan Downin on Aug 15th 2012 10:00PM

Gamescom 2012 is officially under way and we're back again with a guest-packed show.

Alexander, Ben, Richard, and Jess are back and joined by Rami Ismail from Vlambeer to discuss the indie game scene and how the developer handles copying of game concepts.

In the second segment, Garth DeAngelis and Jacob Solomon from Firaxis join the show to talk about their job titles, how creative decisions get made, and eventually get around XCOM: Enemy Unknown.

Hello Games rounds out the show with Sean Murray, Grant Duncan and David Ream touching on the evolution of the studio, from a four-person team packed in tiny office to a massive 10-person team working bohemian-style out of a warehouse. The guys also provide tips on how to travel internationally throughout Europe without a passport, and even talk about the forthcoming Joe Danger 2 The Movie.

Stay tuned throughout the week for more daily specials out of GDC Europe and Gamescom 2012 in Germany.

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A stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.

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Show Breakdown

• 00:00:00 - 00:38:39 // Rami Ismail from Vlambeer
• 00:38:40 - 01:21:58 // Garth DeAngelis and Jacob Solomon from Firaxis
• 01:21:59 - 02:02:28 // Sean Murray, Grant Duncan and David Ream from Hello Games

Credits
Theme Music: Satsuma Audio and Whitaker Blackall - "A Basstastic Undertaking"
Segment Bumpers: Jordan Mallory

Social Media

• Podcast Twitter: @JoystiqPodcast - Use the hashtag #QJoystiq
• Website Twitter: @Joystiq
• Facebook: Joystiq Facebook Page
• Voice Mail: 1-877-JOYSTIQ (1-877-569-7847)

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Super Joystiq Podcast Gamescom 2012 special: Day 1

by Jonathan Downin on Aug 13th 2012 9:30PM

Welcome to the first special episode from our Gamescom 2012 coverage. The opening bell of Gamescom is still a few days away, but GDC Europe is under way, and we have it covered.

In the first segment, Alexander and Ben are joined by Mattias Myllyrinne of Remedy to discuss the motivations and approach to game design in the era of microtransactions, something Remedy has recently tackled with Death Rally. Myllyrinne also touches on Max Payne, Alan Wake, and how the landscape for future projects.

In the second segment, Alexander, Ben, Richard, and Jess check in with thoughts on the first days of GDC Europe 2012. As a developer convention, there are plenty of panels and developer-centric discussions happening at the show. Be sure to stick around for insight into the storytelling mechanics of Dear Esther, the finances of a successful indie studio, ruminations on site ethics and the impact of coverage, and more.

And don't forget, we'll be back every day this week with specials out of GDC Europe and Gamescom 2012 in Germany.

Listen to the Super Joystiq Podcast:

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A stream of the show and details about each segment is available after the break.

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Show Breakdown

• 00:00:00 - 00:24:02 // Interview with Remedy's Mattias Myllyrinne: Alexander & Ben
• 00:24:03 - 00:54:19 // GDC Europe Day 1 wrap-up: Alexander, Ben, Richard & Jess

Credits
Theme Music: Satsuma Audio and Whitaker Blackall - "A Basstastic Undertaking"
Segment Bumpers: Jordan Mallory

Social Media

• Podcast Twitter: @JoystiqPodcast - Use the hashtag #QJoystiq
• Website Twitter: @Joystiq
• Facebook: Joystiq Facebook Page
• Voice Mail: 1-877-JOYSTIQ (1-877-569-7847)

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Richard Mitchell and Jonathan Downin

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