Austin Walker (Possibility Space) On What Makes Good Criticism
Austin Walker is the IP Director at the game studio Possibility Space. He has an extensive background in gaming journalism and criticism. He holds a Masters in Aesthetics and Politics from CalArts and...
9 Mai 20232h 12min
Study Hall 6: Where'd Everyone Go? Bingo?
In this episode of Study Hall, Ben and Phil talk about Resident Evil. Specifically, the new release of Resident Evil 4 Remake, how it holds up compared to the original and how Ben is getting a little ...
18 Apr 202330min
Study Hall 5: The End of Englishgelion
We're back to shoot the shit about what we're reading, playing, and watching. Why The Black Count by Tom Reiss rules and a long discussion of The End of the English Major. Come listen. Hosted by Phill...
5 Apr 20231h 2min
Natalie Watson (Immortality) on the State of Games Criticism and Transitioning into Games Development
Natalie Watson is a producer at Half Mermaid Productions where she worked on Immortality. Previously she was a games critic for Vice’s games outlet Waypoint. She also co-owns the successful Star Wars ...
9 Mar 20231h 26min
Xalavier Nelson Jr. (Strange Scaffold) on Creating a More Sustainable Games Industry
Xalavier Nelson Jr. is a writer and narrative designer who also founded the game studio Strange Scaffold. He is most well known for titles such as Hypnospace Outlaw, Can Androids Pray, An Airport For ...
7 Feb 20231h 7min
Study Hall 4: Some of us are very happy now
It's a new year and Phil has a new job and a new lease on life. We give a general life update and see whether the new job offers any new insights into game dev. Plus a look back on some of our fave th...
26 Jan 202337min
Welcome to the Joeys: "let Batman be a weird little freak"
Come one, come all to an episode where we introduce and announce the Joey awards. Named after special guest Joe Ostrander, who represents the entire voting body of the Joeys, we discuss his picks for ...
29 Des 20221h 35min
Study Hall 3: Witches, Robots, and Mercenaries
"Study Hall," a series of short conversations between Ben, Phil, and people they admire about a particular work or what's fueling their creative lives right now. Expect informal conversations with new...
18 Okt 202223min
