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Alanah Pearce
Join Alanah Pearce (game writer), Mike Bithell (game director), and Austin Wintory (game composer) as they talk about all the games, movies, TV and 'whatever else' that took their interest that week, from three unique perspectives in the games industry.
Episodes
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Nov 21, 2020 • 1h 2min
39. This episode is mostly about toilets
This week, we talk about... toilets. Also a little on Alanah's new job, Austin's audition processes, and chasing awards.
Nov 14, 2020 • 57min
38. How Open-World Games Actually Function
This week, the boys go rogue and I am not responsible for any part of it. Also, cannibalism and open-world video games on the PlayStation 5.
Nov 9, 2020 • 58min
37.2 Politicians and Social Media (BONUS EPISODE)
TWO EPISODES IN ONE WEEK, WHAT!? On this episode of everyone's favourite video game podcast, we almost entirely talk about education, politicians, and social media.
Nov 8, 2020 • 49min
37. Video Games Are "Empathy Machines"
This week, Alanah, Austin, Troy, and Mike talk about video games, violence, and empathy. This is part 1 of episode 37, part 2 will be published as a bonus episode tomorrow.
Oct 30, 2020 • 1h 24min
What Makes Good Horror?
This week, we're wearing costumes, so you should honestly very much go watch the video version on youtube.com/charalanahzard. That is all.
Oct 24, 2020 • 59min
35. How To Work in Games
This week, we talk about agents, work ethic, and how to grow in competitive parts of the industry like voice acting, composing, and media.
Oct 17, 2020 • 1h
34. We Let Austin Talk About Music
ALSO: discussions of if people are excited about next-gen and what having multiple physical units means for developers.
Oct 10, 2020 • 56min
33. Mike Released a New Game!
The title says it all. Or does it? Probably not. Tangents. And I still don't think we talk about the topic until like 20 minutes in.
Oct 2, 2020 • 53min
32. How Developers Take Feedback
Mike gave a few people codes for his new game, Austin got a dog, and Troy took a really good shower!
Sep 26, 2020 • 1h 18min
31. Mike Announced A Video Game
On this week's episode, we talk about the Queen. And the government. But mostly Mike's new game, and the process of an indie in 2020.
