Interview

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

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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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15

Jun

By Seasoned Gaming

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An Interview with Tribute Games on TMNT Shredder’s Revenge

In this week's Xbox Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr sits down with Yannick Belzil of Tribute Games to discuss their work on TMNT Shredder's Revenge. As one of our highest scoring games of all-time (find our review here), it's excellent context in relation to its development. Find it below! https://youtu.be/xA9wDYJEcfw

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26

May

By Seasoned Gaming

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An Open Conversation with Andrew Reiner of Game Informer

Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic. In this open conversation, Ains sits down with the Editor-In-Chief of Game Informer, Andrew Reiner. The two discuss Andrew's gaming history, his funny path to gaming journalism, the time he beat Miyamoto at his own game, and more! Become an SG Patron and get exclusive features and…

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22

May

By Seasoned Gaming

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Former Xbox Executive Says Game Pass “Makes Him Nervous”

We've certainly heard a lot about Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus in the past few months. While PlayStation is in the process of updating its service (which we spoke about at length about on the Bitcast today), Xbox Game Pass has become a staple for many in the past…

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16

May

By Seasoned Gaming

Articles, Latest News

Halo’s Multiplayer Announcer Comments on Bungie to 343 Industries Transition

Our own Luke Lohr, host of The Xbox Expansion Pass podcast, recently interviewed a voice that most gamers will recognize. While Jeff Steitzer may not be a household name for some, he is very well known in the Halo community as he is the man behind the multiplayer announcer. Every…

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05

May

By Seasoned Gaming

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An Open Conversation with ACG

Unscripted. Unedited. Authentic. In this open conversation, Ains sits down with Jeremy Penter otherwise known as ACG. They cover a wide range of topics including content creation, his journey through, the power of Google and YouTube, what's next for the gaming industry, and more! Become an SG Patron and get…

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02

May

By Luke Lohr

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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