Down Round Knock On (ft. Tim Stewart)
Jul 31, 2025
Tim Stewart, an enthusiastic rugby league fan and a dedicated listener, joins the conversation to unravel the saga of Australian sports video games. The chat dives into the underwhelming launch of the latest rugby league game, the humorous glitches of Cricket 22, and the passion of modders enhancing gaming experiences. Reflecting on the challenges of developing niche sports games, they also poke fun at CEOs avoiding customer interaction and share anecdotes from the gaming community. It's a nostalgic and comedic journey through the quirks of sports gaming!
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Long Drought Between Rugby Games
- Australian sports video games lack frequent updates, with an eight-year gap before the latest rugby league game.
- Fans and community members have taken to modding old games to keep rosters and sponsors current.
DMs with Studio CEO Ross
- Tim Stewart engaged in a direct dialogue with Ross, CEO of Big Ant Studios, through Twitter DMs about Rugby League games.
- This interaction began with a humorous complaint about a cricket game bug and led to ongoing communications about game development.
CEO Inserts Glitches in Pirates' Games
- Ross, the CEO, purposely inserts funny glitches in pirated versions of Big Ant games.
- For example, players always lose the toss and the match is rained out, frustrating unauthorized users.