Interview

01

Jul

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 255 : Game Development with Respawn’s Tyler Owens

In Bitcast 255 the guys are back together and welcome Respawn Entertainment's Tyler "Heytred" Owens to chat about working on Halo and Apex Legends, misconceptions about game development, the struggles of live-service delivery, and a lot more. They also provide analysis on the final days of FTC. vs. Microsoft, continued…

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30

Jun

By Ains

Articles, Latest News

For Xbox, the Future Has Only Just Begun

Early this year I began to make plans for E3, excited at the prospect of the in-person gaming event returning regardless of its final form. My plans and dates were finalized, and I was looking forward to catching up with so many of my peers that I hadn't seen in…

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06

May

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 248 : Objectively Discussing the State of Xbox

In Bitcast 248 the guys sit down to discuss SG's review of Redfall, the controversy surrounding it, and the state of Xbox including commentary from Phil Spencer on Kinda Funny. They also chat on other new releases including Star Wars Jedi Survivor, PlayStation shutting down PixelOpus, the upcoming Zelda Tears…

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28

Apr

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

An Interview with Redfall’s Composer Jongnic Bontemps

In this Industry Perspectives interview, Ains sits down with Redfall composer Jongnic "JB" Bontemps to discuss his path to music creation, what it's like to score for TV, film, and games, the ideas behind Redfall's soundtrack, and even composing for Transformers Rise of the Beasts! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQ1DQBwZgrk

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24

Apr

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Diablo 4 Director States it Will Take 150+ Hours to Reach Level Cap

We've talked a lot about Diablo 4 lately including our full review of the beta along with a long-form discussion during our Bitcast. In the latest developer overview, the team at Blizzard covered some end-game details, builds, loot, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fT9fxgSRCVI&t=5151s One of the biggest questions from players, though, has…

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27

Dec

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Developer Frogwares Shares the Horrors of Game Development in the Ukraine

Russia's invasion of the Ukraine has taken a severe toll, one that is impossible for most of us to even comprehend. Frogwares, developers of The Sinking City and the upcoming Sherlock Holmes The Awakened, provided another glimpse into the horrors the Ukranian people are facing with the announcement that one…

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20

Dec

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Stephen Danton on Indie Game Development and Xbox Game Pass

In this Industry Perspectives chat, Ains sits down with 2 Ton Studios Co-Founder, Stephen Danton, to discuss his route to the gaming industry, his time at Microsoft, developing a game, misconceptions about the gaming industry, launching on Xbox Game Pass, and more! https://youtu.be/2_ntYtw9F1I

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10

Oct

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

What’s Next for Sea of Thieves with Creative Director Mike Chapman

In the latest Xbox Expansion Pass, SG Contributor Luke Lohr sat down with Rare's Mike Chapman to discuss all things Sea of Thieves. Chapman, Creative Director of Sea of Thieves at Rare, discussed the title's early launch, how games-as-a-service titles gate content, how they plan their future road map, and…

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07

Oct

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News, Patreon Exclusives

Gaming Journalism and Integrity with Rick Hoeg of Hoeg Law

In this 1 on 1 chat, our Editor-in-Chief, Ainsley Bowden, sits down with good friend and Bitcast co-host, Rick Hoeg, to talk about his seasoned gaming history, how he applies his law knowledge to the gaming industry, the growth of his channel, the state of gaming journalism, and more! https://youtu.be/oCPcL4ARies

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27

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Bitcast 216 : Dragon Age, Anthem, and BioWare with Mark Darrah

The guys are back! In episode 216 they welcome former BioWare Executive Producer Mark Darrah to the show to discuss his time with BioWare, role in Dragon Age and how the new entry was coming along, what happened with Anthem (I mean comon we have to talk Anthem!), the presence…

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22

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

An Interview with Xbox Co-Creator Seamus Blackley

In the latest Xbox Expansion Pass from Contributor Luke Lohr he sits down with Physicist, Mathematician, and Father of the Xbox, Seamus Blackley. This is one you don't want to miss! Audio Links https://youtu.be/vagTsMP1IrA

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02

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Joseph Staten Talks 343 Industries and Halo Infinite

One of the most insightful podcasts into game creation is The Game Maker's Notebook from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences. On today's episode, Head of Insomniac Games Ted Price chatted with 343 Industries Head of Creative Joseph Staten. The two discuss Halo as a franchise, its longevity, 343…

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26

Jul

By Luke Lohr

Articles

An Interview with Skull and Bones Creative Director Elisabeth Pellen

After originally being announced in 2017, the much anticipated pirating title Skull and Bones went quiet. Some speculated that the game had been scrapped after several reworkings and missing its original release window of 2018. However, Ubisoft put those concerns to rest in a gameplay overview showcase on July 7th…

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28

Jun

By Eric Bezanson

Articles, Latest News

Nintendo Rejected Retro Studios’ Halo Inspirations During Metroid Prime 3’s Development

Earlier this week, ex-Retro Studios developer Paul Tozour appeared on the KIWI TALKZ Podcast and had a lot to say about his career in video games, especially related to his time working on Nintendo's currently embattled Metroid Prime series. In the interview he talks in-depth about the core differences in…

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22

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Final Fantasy 16 Returning to “Classic Medieval European Feel”

There are lot of questions circulating Final Fantasy 16. After the recent gameplay demo at PlayStation's State of Play, fans have a lot of questions about the combat and party systems, Eikon battles, and more. Our friends at Game Informer sat down with the game’s producer, Naoki Yoshida (who is…

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