Remap Radio

We kick off the latest Remap Radio—can you believe we’re nearly at 100 episodes?—with Patrick, Janet, Rob, and Chia discussing the impending Xbox layoffs and what it says about a company without a vision. We also cheer people bullying companies into dropping their generative AI plans, before long discussions on the surprisingly good FBC Firebreak, Rematch, Squeakross, and Rob’s mixed journey into Clair Obscur. Oh, and Patrick simply has to tell you about how frickin’ wild Delivery at all Costs eventually gets—at the cost of being good, sadly. Reminder: In early April, the a pro-Palestinian human rights movement BDS that’s pressuring Israel by promoting boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against the country added Xbox to its boycott list. Learn more here: https://www.bdsmovement.net/news/boycott-microsofts-xboxDiscussed: Xbox Layoffs 1:34, Jurassic World Evolution 3 reveals its AI Art through Steam page 38:00, Layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy 50:15, FBC Firebreak 54:26, Rematch 1:29:26, Squeekcross 1:58:28, Deliver at All Costs 2:06:31, Clair Obscur 2:15:47, The Question Bucket 2:36:26, Outro and Announcements 2:40:47See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s time for another round of interviews from Patrick’s time in Los Angeles for Summer Game Fest, this time featuring conversations with developers behind Dosa Divas (a very cute new RPG from the developers of Thirsty Suitors), Directive 8020 (the new Supermassive horror game inspired by The Thing), Snap & Grab (what if Hitman was a puzzle game?), and Phasmophobia (you already know what this game is).Discussed: Dosa Divas 5:43, Directive 8020 21:17, Snap and Grab 50:03, Phasmophobia 1:08:30See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now that Patrick and Janet have been back for a week its finally time for the crew to talk about the Switch 2! Chia just has to pick it up from the local dollar store from someone named Shelly. But first, the crew discusses the SAG-AFTRA tentative agreement around AI, Nexus Mod being sold, and more. Rob's still reeling from his time with Mind's Eye, Janet is enjoying the new soccer craze in Rematch, while Chia is having trouble chasing down a weird smell in her apartment. Stick around to the end to hear the outcome of a certain bet between Janet and Chia!Discussed: SAG-AFTRA Reaches a Tentative Agreement over AI 2:48, Microsoft leaks a new Xbox Handheld that is Multi-store 27:12, Marathon Postponed Indefinitely 44:24, Nexus Mods Sold  55:46, We have the Switch 2 1:05:44, Bayonetta 3 1:42:26, Nintendo Welcome Tour 1:43:54, Mind's Eye 1:52:06, Chia's Mystery Smell 2:18:31, Rematch 2:24:32, The Question Bucket 2:41:57, Outro and Announcements 3:14:35 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

t’s been a minute since the last Sports!, which gives Rob and Patrick plenty to chat about, including whether the new Pope means the Bears have access to God, what it means to establish parity across all professional sports, if the NBA is getting better while also losing traditional superstars, and more. And yes, we dig deep into the NBA playoffs and Finals. And Aaron Rodgers. Plus, this is also a secret HOA episode, as we get an update on Rob’s house.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick spent a few days in Los Angeles at this year’s Summer Game Fest, and in-between equal parts beer and coffee, he found time to chat with a bunch of game developers at the show about their games (and fascism). First up, we’ve got interviews with the developers behind Sword of the Sea (the new game from the developers of The Pathless), Morsels (an intriguing roguelike from Annapurna), Relooted (a heist game about taking back stolen African artifacts), and Grave Seasons (a fascinating and hilarious mashup of horror and cozy farm sims).Discussed: Sword of the Sea 6:52, Morsels 29:04, Relooted 43:15, Grave Seasons 58:37 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Janet and Patrick have returned from Summer Game Fest to tell Rob and Chia about playing video games amidst politics and protest, and chat about the difference between being in-person and at home. Most notably, they chat about Resident Evil 9: Requiem, Mixtape, Sword of the Sea, Grave Seasons, Pragmata, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Totem 2, and a few others. Plus, in The Question Bucket, a listener advances the MetroidBrania discussion with a brilliant new idea.Discussed: Summer Game Fest and the LA Protests 1:04, Resident Evil 9 42:42, The Question Bucket 1:08:05, Summer Game Fest Hands On 1:14:11, Mixtape 1:14:25, Sword of the Sea 1:25:09 Pragmata, 1:37:36, Grave Seasons 1:49:41, Toem 2 and Escape Academy 2 1:57:53, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers 2:02:01, The Question Bucket 2 2:06:46, Outro and Announcements 2:55:08See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We recorded this ahead of Summer Game Fest and State of Play, which explains why Patrick, Chia, Rob, and Janet spend the opening moments of the podcast talking about cleaning responsibilities in the home. But we’ve also played a bunch of games, including changing our mind about Elden Ring: Nightreign, Popucom, Deliver at all Costs, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, and hey, Janet’s finished Clair Obscure! No, Chia has not finished Despelote. In The Question Bucket, we continue to mull the metroidvania question. How about metroidbrainia?Discussed: Summer Game Fest 3:12, The Switch 2 24:47, Pokemon Corner 43:22, Death Stranding 49:34, a surprisingly not sponsored Geforce Now segment 1:09:29, Clair Obscur 1:18:23, Elden Ring Nightreign 1:33:50, Popucom 2:10:55, Pipistrello and the Cursed Yo-Yo 2:17:22, Death Stranding (Again?) 2:24:07, The Question Bucket 2:31:22, Outro and Announcements 3:25:37 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hosts dive into the intriguing world of the Metroidvania genre, revealing its nostalgic roots and cultural impact. They discuss Nintendo's surprising decision to withhold early reviews of the Switch 2 and the implications for gaming journalism. The conversation shifts to community activism in the GeoGuessr incident at the Esports World Cup and the intersection of AI and film teasers. Personal anecdotes about gaming adventures and humorous reflections on cleaning robots round out the lively discussions.

Nicole Carpenter, a former senior reporter at Polygon, dives into the emotional rollercoaster of her layoff and the uncertain future of freelancing in the gaming journalism world. The discussion touches on Bungie’s controversial art theft allegations, reflecting on the industry’s ethical dilemmas. They also explore the quirky fun of using AI for personal tasks and its potential to erode human connections. Additionally, Carpenter shares insights into the challenges of balancing creativity with financial realities, making for a spirited dialogue filled with humor and industry wisdom.

While high-fiving Remap fans and drinking Boston IPAs, Patrick walked the floor of PAX East with a microphone, chatting with developers along the way. This podcast is the result, featuring conversations about running a horror-focused game developer, the struggles of being an independent game developer who is also a parent, how to deal with overprotective owners of high-profile movie characters, and ways to solve game discovery with a…card game? Naturally.Discussed: Ludoscene 4:16, We Harvest Shadows 21:42, DreadXP 41:29, Dead by Daylight 1:02:43See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.