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Bithell Games Podcast

Each week game developer Mike Bithell (Thomas Was Alone, Volume) and Alexander Sliwinski talk about the world of video games from inside a growing studio of their own. There will be scones.
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Oct 30, 2017

Join Mike and Alexander this week for some thoughts on Shadow Tactics and a deep-dive into Wolfenstein II. In Studio Happenings, it's Alexander's Money Minute, and "Reader" Mail features a lengthy discussion on how to balance (or not) art versus commercial products.

1:52 - Shadow Tactics
7:00 - Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
20:48 - Breakthrough Brits
22:52 - Studio Happenings: Money Minute
26:33 - "Reader" Mail: Punk vs. Commerce

--SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR--
Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular
"A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and phrases, then use them in dialogue puzzles to uncover the world's secrets and determine its future.

Inspired by classic adventure games and modern dialogue systems, Bithell Games has created a single session story which respects your time and your intelligence."

--THE GAMEDEV BUSINESS HANDBOOK--
http://www.gamedevbizbook.com/

--SUBSCRIBE--
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast
Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast
RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss

--"READER" MAIL JINGLE--
Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology

--SOCIAL--
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame
Email: contact@bithellgames.com

Production by Jonathan Downin

http://bithellgames.com/

Oct 23, 2017

Join Mike and Alexander this week for some more thoughts on Middle Earth: Shadow of War. In Studio Happenings, it's all about the iPad release of Subsurface Circular, and "Reader" Mail covers the approach to and qualifications for teaching game design.

1:55: Middle Earth: Shadow of War
13:33 - Studio Happenings: Subsurface Circular iPad
22:06 - "Reader" Mail: Teaching Game Design & Academia

--SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR--
Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular
"A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and phrases, then use them in dialogue puzzles to uncover the world's secrets and determine its future.

Inspired by classic adventure games and modern dialogue systems, Bithell Games has created a single session story which respects your time and your intelligence."

--THE GAMEDEV BUSINESS HANDBOOK--
http://www.gamedevbizbook.com/

--SUBSCRIBE--
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast
Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast
RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss

--"READER" MAIL JINGLE--
Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology

--SOCIAL--
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame
Email: contact@bithellgames.com

Production by Jonathan Downin

http://bithellgames.com/

Oct 16, 2017

Join Mike and Alexander this week for a lengthy discussion of Middle Earth: Shadow of War. In Studio Happenings, the guys cover how the studio handles decentralized work, and "Reader" Mail is all about games that inspire and teach.

2:38 - Middle Earth: Shadow of War
25:30 - Studio Happenings: Cloud-Based Working
33:54 - "Reader" Mail: Making Games for a Cause & Edutainment

--SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR--
Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular
"A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and phrases, then use them in dialogue puzzles to uncover the world's secrets and determine its future.

Inspired by classic adventure games and modern dialogue systems, Bithell Games has created a single session story which respects your time and your intelligence."

--THE GAMEDEV BUSINESS HANDBOOK--
http://www.gamedevbizbook.com/

--SUBSCRIBE--
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast
Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast
RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss

--"READER" MAIL JINGLE--
Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology

--SOCIAL--
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame
Email: contact@bithellgames.com

Production by Jonathan Downin

http://bithellgames.com/

Oct 9, 2017

Join Mike and Alexander this week for a bit more Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk the reputation and the importance of good behavior in a small industry, and "Reader" Mail is all about when to start marketing and the importance of Steam Wish Lists.

1:18 - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
9:04 - Studio Happenings: The Industry is Small
26:00 - "Reader" Mail: Early Marketing & Steam Wishlists

--SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR--
Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular
"A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and phrases, then use them in dialogue puzzles to uncover the world's secrets and determine its future.

Inspired by classic adventure games and modern dialogue systems, Bithell Games has created a single session story which respects your time and your intelligence."

--THE GAMEDEV BUSINESS HANDBOOK--
http://www.gamedevbizbook.com/

--SUBSCRIBE--
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast
Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast
RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss

--"READER" MAIL JINGLE--
Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology

--SOCIAL--
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame
Email: contact@bithellgames.com

Production by Jonathan Downin

http://bithellgames.com/

Oct 2, 2017

Join Mike and Alexander this week with Mike's latest thoughts on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle. In Studio Happenings, the guys talk the changing face of media and journalism, and "Reader" Mail is all about how a first time dev should approach getting a publisher.

3:16 - Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
7:43 - Studio Happenings: Clare Balding - Changing Face of Media
21:41 - "Reader" Mail: Best Practices for First-Time Dev Seeking Publisher

--SUBSURFACE CIRCULAR--
Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/676820/Subsurface_Circular
"A detective stationed on the Subsurface Circular investigates a series of disappearances among the city’s robotic working class. Collect words and phrases, then use them in dialogue puzzles to uncover the world's secrets and determine its future.

Inspired by classic adventure games and modern dialogue systems, Bithell Games has created a single session story which respects your time and your intelligence."

--THE GAMEDEV BUSINESS HANDBOOK--
http://www.gamedevbizbook.com/

--SUBSCRIBE--
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bithell-games-podcast/id1065880449
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/bithell-games-podcast
Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iey34nbhc5o3k4x5z4uzx4vcsz4?t%3DBithell_Games_Podcast
RSS: http://bithellgames.libsyn.com/rss

--"READER" MAIL JINGLE--
Michael Schoonmaker - https://twitter.com/Schoonology

--SOCIAL--
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeBithell - https://twitter.com/Sliwinski - https://twitter.com/volumegame
Email: contact@bithellgames.com

Production by Jonathan Downin

http://bithellgames.com/

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