Interview

02

May

By Luke Lohr

Articles, Latest News

An Interview With Godfall Game Director Daniel Nordlander

  Godfall initially launched alongside the Playstation 5 on November 12, 2020. Nine months later the game arrived on Playstation 4, and in December 2021, a version dubbed "Challenger Edition" hit Playstation Plus. On April 7, 2022, the Ultimate Edition released for the Xbox Series S|X, bringing yet another audience to…

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14

Apr

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles, Patreon Exclusives

An Open Conversation with Kahlief Adams of Spawn on Me

Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic. In this open conversation, Ains sits down with Spawn On Me founder Kahlief Adams. They discuss Spawn On Me's growth, Kahlief's work on speaking for POC and underrepresented voices in gaming, being featured on The Game Awards, why New York pizza is the best, and more! Become…

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22

Mar

By Luke Lohr

Articles

An Interview with Trek to Yomi Creator Leonard Menchiari

Leonard Menchiari is the creator of the upcoming samurai side-scroller: Trek to Yomi. Working with Flying Wild Hog and Devolver Digital, Menchiari watched his project evolve over time into the game that fans will see when the game launches in Spring 2022. Trek to Yomi follows the young swordsman Hiroki…

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17

Mar

By Seasoned Gaming

Good in Gaming, Latest News

Discussing Accessibility with Xbox Ambassador Cerebral Paul

In this Industry Perspectives, Ains sits down with Paul Martin (known as Cerebral Paul in the gaming community) to discuss accessibility options in games, the challenges for disabled gamers, how the gaming community can help, and more! https://youtu.be/xFqAyvEdJ0E

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04

Mar

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles, Patreon Exclusives

An Open Conversation with Last Stand Media’s Colin Moriarty

Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic. In this first Open Conversation, Ains sits down with Last Stand Media CEO Colin Moriarty to have a wide-ranging discussion. Topics include his past with IGN and Kinda Funny, Last Stand Media's success with Patreon, representation and the politics within the gaming industry, and a lot more.…

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18

Feb

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles, Latest News

Industry Perspectives : Xbox Era Co-Founder Jon Clarke

In this Industry Perspectives discussion, Ains sits down with Jon Clarke, one of the Founders of Xbox Era, to chat about the outlet's growth, gaming journalism in the age of social media clickbait, their Kickstarter campaign, and a lot more. https://youtu.be/xkLQQR6bPc8

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28

Jan

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

An Interview with Elden Ring Director Hidetaka Miyazaki

Hidetaka Miyazaki has become a household name in the gaming industry. The President of From Software and Creative Director of Demon's Souls, Dark Souls, Dark Souls 3, Bloodborne, and Sekiro, certainly has a stellar resume. With From's largest, and likely most-anticipated game of all-time on the Horizon in Elden Ring,…

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15

Dec

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Ubisoft Confirms Splinter Cell in Active Development with New Details

After years of waiting and speculation, some that we've lent to ourselves, it's incredibly exciting to hear that Splinter Cell is in active development. The good news was shared directly by Ubisoft where they detailed more of the design methodologies behind the game. The project will be led by Ubisoft…

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09

Sep

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles, Good in Gaming

Industry Perspectives : Steven Spohn of Able Gamers on Hitting Their $1 Million Goal

In this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains follows up with Steven Spohn, COO of Able Gamers to discuss hitting their $1 million goal, what it will allow the organization to accomplish, and what's next for Able Gamers as 2022 nears. https://youtu.be/Y8Re7A0iNlw

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24

Aug

By Seasoned Gaming

Podcasts

Industry Perspectives : 12 Minutes Creator Luis Antonio

In this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains sits down with Luis Antonio, the creator of 12 Minutes. They discuss his background in AAA game development with Rockstar and Ubisoft, his work on The Witness, the backgound of 12 Minutes, working with Annapurna and [email protected], the reception from Game Pass, and more!…

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17

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles, Good in Gaming

Industry Perspectives : Dr. Rachel Kowert of Take This on the Benefits of Gaming

In this Industry Perspectives Chat, Ains sits down with Dr. Rachel Kowert, Research Director for TakeThis.Org. They discuss her background in gaming and psychology, the negative stigmas associated with gaming, toxicity in the community, how sites and outlets can do a better job with their reporting, and even what is…

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02

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles

Industry Perspectives : Travis Northup of IGN and Fireteam Chat

In this Industry Perspective Chat, Ains sits down with Travis Northup (TieGuy Travis) who writes for IGN and has been a part of the weekly Destiny podcast Fireteam Chat. They discuss the state of gaming coverage including the focus on reviews and their impact, Fireteam Chat's 300th episode and his…

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27

May

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles, Good in Gaming

Industry Perspectives : Steven Spohn of Able Gamers

In this Industry Perspective Chat, Ains sits down with the COO of Able Gamers, Steven Spohn. The two discuss the impact Steven and Able Gamers have had on the gaming industry, the on-going fight for accessibility, the benefits of gaming for those facing challenges, escapism, and more. This is the…

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20

May

By Seasoned Gaming

Latest News

Industry Perspectives : Chris Johnston of SecondPlayer.net and The Player One Podcast

In this IP Chat, Ains sits down with host of the Player One podcast and admin of secondplayer.net Chris Johnston. They discuss his history with Electronic Gaming Monthly (he was Quarterman!) and Adult Swim Games, the evolution of gaming and the media coverage of it, stories from E3 and prior…

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28

Apr

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles

Industry Perspectives : Benji Sales on Analysis, Xbox Game Pass, and Game Markets

In this Industry Perspectives chat, Ains sits down with friend of SG Benji Sales to discuss his gaming past, how he got into analysis, emerging gaming markets such as India and China, the effects and growth of Xbox Game Pass, and more! https://youtu.be/Hetg22MlJSo

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