Best Littlebigplanet Podcasts (2024)

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The Free Cheese Episode 575: LittleBigPlanet 1:04:39

2h ago1:04:39

1:04:39

This week on The Free Cheese, we’re all sackdudes, hey! We revisit Media Molecule’s LittleBigPlanet and explore its single player campaign to see how it holds up. We also discuss the loss of the game’s internet connectivity and the unfortunate absence of its greatest features.

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The Free Cheese Episode 576: South Park: The Fractured But Whole 1:18:09

2h ago1:18:09

1:18:09

This week on The Free Cheese, we learned something today. We both collectively wonder why we ever fell off of this game at its release and add South Park: The Fractured But Whole to The List. We discuss our respective journeys through the story and struggle to find a bad thing to say throughout.

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The Free Cheese Episode 574: Super Mario Galaxy 2 | Part II 56:18

4d ago56:18

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This week on The Free Cheese, you got green stars? We cover the second half of Super Mario Galaxy 2 and discuss our favorite moments from the final stages. We revisit some of our favorites from the campaign as a whole and look ahead at chasing 100% completion. We also look at the Wii Remote and its role in the gameplay overall.…

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The Free Cheese Episode 573: Bully 1:23:46

11d ago1:23:46

1:23:46

This week on The Free Cheese, grab a Beam Cola and head to class. What happens when you repurpose a city sandbox engine for one of the world's most popular video games and use it to build a school campus? Rockstar sought to find out in 2006 with Bully and we spend this week adding it to The List. We go deep on its story, side missions, class struct…

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The Free Cheese Episode 572: Jet Grind Radio 1:00:00

28d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

This week on The Free Cheese, super brother. We add one of the Dreamcast's most interesting innovations to The List this week with Smilebit's Jet Grind Radio. We discuss how different the gameplay feels in comparison to games before and after and reflect on the iconic soundtrack and style introduced 24 years ago.…

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The Free Cheese Episode 571: Tetris Effect: Connected | Part II 1:10:49

25d ago1:10:49

1:10:49

This week on The Free Cheese, it's all part of the journey. The second half of our Tetris Effect: Connected discussion picks up with a focus on the single player mode that made the game so special in 2018. We recant our memories of playing it for the first time and share what it feels like to revisit Journey Mode all these years after. We also expl…

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The Free Cheese Episode 570: Device 6 1:04:48

1M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

This week on The Free Cheese, thank you Player570. You have earned 100 points. We revisit a game we both left unfinished and follow up last year's addition of Year Walk to The List. This time, we're spinning our mobile devices in circles and listening closely to the sounds between the lines in Device 6.…

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The Free Cheese Episode 569: Cleopatra Fortune 59:30

2M ago59:30

59:30

This week on The Free Cheese, bury me with my treasure. We spend some time with a puzzle game that never found much attention in North America, playing the re-release of its Sega Saturn port from the arcade. Join us as we work through the best strategies and tactics for clearing the game and setting new high scores in Cleopatra Fortune!…

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The Free Cheese Episode 568: Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo 54:57

2M ago54:57

54:57

This week on The Free Cheese, give me your garbage and I’ll send it right back! What do you do when your fighting game is the most popular game in the genre? You make a puzzle game spinoff. We play and rank Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, while providing some tips that helped us to become incredibly intermediate level players!…

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The Free Cheese Episode 567: Salty Bet 59:06

2M ago59:06

59:06

This week on The Free Cheese, we’re sliding into P Tier. In celebration of EVO 2024 and fighting games, we’re spending an episode talking about Salty Bet. The online betting casino based on the MUGEN fighting game engine has been around for over a decade and still shines as an example of using a live streaming platform in a unique manner. We discus…

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The Free Cheese Episode 566: SoulCalibur II 1:22:19

2M ago1:22:19

1:22:19

This week on The Free Cheese, which weapon will you choose? SoulCalibur II joined the scene with some new friends when it hit consoles, bringing exclusive characters to each version of the game. We discuss the general gameplay and experience of its fighting system, then go deeper into Weapon Master and the secret characters you unlock.…

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The Free Cheese Episode 565: Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version | Part II: Recapitulating Kanto 1:09:16

3M ago1:09:16

1:09:16

This week on The Free Cheese, to the mountain top. Our evaluation of Pokémon's second generation continues in this episode as we return to Kanto and complete the second half of the games. We discuss the balance in difficulty across the next set of gyms and share our experience taking on the game's final boss. Then, we assess how it fares in compari…

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How Pocket Worlds is Empowering Players and Changing the Games Industry 29:06

3M ago29:06

29:06

Building games is a challenge, but Pocket Worlds is taking a unique approach with their social platform Highrise. As CEO Anton Bernstein explains, the goal is to connect users through shared experiences. Rather than traditional models, Highrise focuses on rapidly iterating based on frequent and direct user feedback. Anton conducts weekly interviews…

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The Free Cheese Episode 564: Digimon 53:01

3M ago53:01

53:01

This week on The Free Cheese, they're probably dead by now. We bring Digimon expert Marc back to the podcast to discuss its history and future, share our collective histories with the franchise, and what makes it stand out against its contemporaries. We each acquired a Digivice ahead of recording and spent some time training our virtual pets. In th…

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From Gamer to Creator: How Modding Inspired a Passion for Game Development and Team Building 33:07

3M ago33:07

33:07

What games sparked a lifelong passion for development? For Zach Hooper, director of production at ProbablyMonsters, it was early PC titles like Morrowind and Wolfenstein that first drew him into gaming. As a kid modding those classic games, he discovered a knack for tinkering under the hood and learning development tools. That hands-on experience e…

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The Free Cheese Episode 563: Batman: The Video Game 1:06:02

3M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

This week on The Free Cheese, you wanna get nuts? It's the 35th anniversary of Batman and we're celebrating by playing the Sunsoft video game adaptation. We discuss the impact of Tim Burton's 1989 film, our history with Batman, and of course we rank Batman: The Video Game on The List.

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Building Worlds and Stories through Voice Acting & Directing 31:55

3M ago31:55

31:55

Why has voice direction become more important in the games industry in recent years? There are many ways to get into voice direction, as the skills needed have only recently been recognized as a special job. Kirsty Gilmore's journey began with experience in theatre and sound engineering, leading to work at the BBC before realising voice direction i…

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The Free Cheese Episode 562: Halfway Point 1:16:32

3M ago1:16:32

1:16:32

This week on The Free Cheese, we like our new, old consoles. As we reach the 50% mark of the year and this season, we reflect on the games we’ve played so far. We discuss our disappointments in some and surprises in others. We talk a bit about what 2024 has brought us, both in new titles as well as new experiences for us. Finally, we discuss the pu…

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Game Design isn’t just for Programmers - Narrative Lead explains how Writing is a Gateway for a Gaming Career 30:11

3M ago30:11

30:11

How do you find your way into the fascinating world of narrative design for video games? As the Narrative Lead at Doborog, Geoffrey Golden has had an interesting journey to his current role. Geoffrey accidentally fell into game writing after starting his career in comedy writing. While he loved games as a child, programming proved a challenge, so w…

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The Free Cheese Episode 561: Ape Escape 59:33

4M ago59:33

59:33

This week on The Free Cheese, DualShock controller required. We play, review, and rank one of Sony’s early first-party efforts to see how it stands against The List. We discuss the unique gameplay of Ape Escape and how the right stick combat works with each gadget you acquire.

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Finding the Right Frequency: How to Tune into Audio Talent 30:20

3M ago30:20

30:20

How can you break into a career in game audio? Gav Shepherd, Co-CEO at Rev Rooms, details his unique path working in the games industry. He took an unconventional route to the industry, gaining experience in TV and movies, including major Disney releases, before moving into the gaming industry. He also discusses the complex process of localization …

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The Free Cheese Episode 560: Out Run 58:10

4M ago58:10

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This week on The Free Cheese, we try to set the high score for car flips. A Sega classic joins The List this week while we take an intense, leisurely drive across several countries. We dissect the gameplay of Out Run, how it has held up for almost forty years, and share our tips for success (or more realistically, how to avoid our mistakes).…

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Balancing games industry hardship and hope in 2024 31:06

4M ago31:06

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What challenges did studios face when launching new games in 2023? James Batchelor is Editor-in-Chief at GamesIndustry.biz and reports on the games industry during this time of economic uncertainty. James faces a balancing act to tell the full story; on one hand, James has a duty to report on all of the studio closures and layoffs that many develop…

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The Free Cheese Episode 559: Halo: Combat Evolved | Part II 1:17:23

4M ago1:17:23

1:17:23

This week on The Free Cheese, grab your Xbox and 15 friends, we're having a party. Our three-part series on Halo: Combat Evolved continues with a focused conversation on the competitive multiplayer of the game. We discuss our history with Halo multiplayer, how it influenced other titles, and try to uncover what makes it special. As a bonus, we add …

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The power of inspiration: how a LittleBigPlanet level creator became a Senior Environment Artist 20:43

4M ago20:43

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What does it take to break into the exciting world of video game development? Tanner is an environment artist at Squanch Games and his interest in working in the games industry started from being inspired by games like LittleBigPlanet in his youth to studying art in college and persevering through over 100 job applications. He shares key advice for…

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The Free Cheese Episode 558: Arcade Special 51:17

4M ago51:17

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This week on The Free Cheese, we charge by the bomb. We took a trip to a local arcade and share the experience of the modern arcade. We reflect on the arcades of yore and the games that used to draw us to them. Finally, we look ahead at what is to come of arcades and what we hope the future holds.

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Why Networking is your Most Powerful Tool 25:06

4M ago25:06

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Why should you always be networking in the gaming industry? Mike's journey through the gaming industry is as compelling a reason as any. From his early days in engine development to navigating through roles in studios of various sizes, Mike emphasises the importance of networking. Even when securely employed, he stresses the significance of staying…

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The Free Cheese Episode 557: Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow 59:15

4M ago59:15

59:15

This week on The Free Cheese, six more weeks of Syphon Filter. The final entry in the Syphon Filter series becomes the first to join The List. We recap our understanding of the series’ plot, highlight some of the differences introduced in this game, and discuss how it fares against the PSP library at its time of release.…

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Repair Technician to Studio Head - Forging Your Own Path in the Games Industry 28:18

5M ago28:18

28:18

How do you go from a repair technician to the studio head of your own gaming company? Francisco Bravo shares his fascinating career journey, starting from studying computer science and doing freelance repair work as a child, to working for various technology consulting firms throughout his education and early career. He discusses pivotal roles deve…

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The Free Cheese Episode 556: Daikatana 1:06:44

5M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

This week on The Free Cheese, we can’t leave without our buddy Superfly. After reviewing and ranking Quake and Quake II over the last two seasons of the podcast, we follow it up John Romero’s Daikatana. Wielding the titular weapon (as briefly as possible), we travel through time and fight the power before it ends us all.…

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How to Break Into the Games Industry Without AAA Experience 24:20

5M ago24:20

24:20

What does it take to break into the competitive gaming industry? Just ask Trevor Wernisch, UX Director at Unbroken Studios. With over 20 years of experience in visual design and interfaces, Trevor has seen his fair share of ups and downs. In our conversation, he shares how passion and perseverance helped him land that coveted first gaming job despi…

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The Free Cheese Episode 555: Metal Gear Acid 1:21:27

5M ago1:21:27

1:21:27

This week on The Free Cheese, no fair, she drew more guns than me. We return to the launch of the PSP to check out how Konami diverted the Metal Gear Solid games and created something more suited for portability. Metal Gear Acid joins The List this week once we get over the fact that we move by cards, shoot by cards, and do everything else by cards…

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Supporting Game Creators with Data Tools and Community Resources 24:36

5M ago24:36

24:36

How can gaming studios better support developers when working with new technologies? While gaming studios are increasingly investing in data analytics and security to gain insights from players and protect sensitive information, it's important that developers are also equipped with the skills and resources to leverage these new areas. Studios must …

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The Free Cheese Episode 554: Zone of the Enders 58:22

5M ago58:22

58:22

This week on The Free Cheese, we have obtained the metatron ore. It's time we take on the role of Leo Stenbuck and climb into Jehuty. If that makes any sense to you, you already know how much fun we had this week. If not, come learn about Zone of the Enders with us. We discuss our time with the first game in the series, how it's connected to other …

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The Future of Blockchain Gaming and Immersive Education 30:06

5M ago30:06

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How will cryptocurrency and blockchain technology continue to evolve within the gaming industry over the next few years? The current focus for blockchain games is shifting away from crypto elements towards simply making high quality games. Where crypto is involved, the technology will likely become more seamlessly integrated in the background while…

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The Free Cheese Episode 553: Tetris Effect: Connected 52:40

5M ago52:40

52:40

This week on The Free Cheese, I’m yours forever. We’re revisiting our Game of the Game of the Year, only this time we’re together. Our fourth and final Wii Sports Killer for Season 12 enters the conversation as we discuss the new additions to Tetris Effect Connected, breakdown its individual modes, and reminisce on other games that made us feel som…

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Defying the Odds: Getting Hired Straight Out of College and Rising to Lead Major Projects 22:25

6M ago22:25

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Is it possible to get a gaming job straight out of college and still rise to lead major projects? David McDonough got his start by landing a job at Firaxis Games straight out of college, despite still having a semester left to complete. This opened the door to over a decade of experience working on major franchises, such as Civilization. Through pe…

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The Free Cheese Episode 552: Super Mario Kart 53:35

6M ago53:35

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This week on The Free Cheese, the road is rainbow. We play Super Mario Kart in this episode and discuss how it started not only the kart racing genre but also opened the world up to crossovers. We compare the first entry to our favorites and talk about where it sits in the history of SNES games.

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What opportunities and challenges exist for game development in Latin America? 27:12

6M ago27:12

27:12

Bruno Ferrari, Creative Strategy Manager at Animus Game Studio believes there is a lot of potential for growth in the game development industry in Latin America, with many talented engineers and programmers in countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia. However, high taxes imposed by some governments that treat gaming like gambling present an o…

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The Free Cheese Episode 551: MLB Slugfest 2004 46:12

6M ago46:12

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This week on The Free Cheese, is he on fire? Our first baseball game makes The List with MLB Slugfest 20-04. Just in time for the start of the season, we check out how the alternative to modern simulation baseball games holds up.

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The Free Cheese Episode 550: Syndicate 1:00:36

6M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

This week on The Free Cheese, you can't hack this boss. We finally check in with a game we've talked about for years to see how Starbreeze's Syndicate reimagines the classic strategy game. Can Brian Cox and Rosario Dawson save the story? Does Detective Vision™ enhance every game? Let's find out and rank Syndicate on The List!…

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Alternative Ways to Start a Career in the Gaming Industry 23:58

6M ago23:58

23:58

Are you looking to break into the exciting world of game development? Then this insightful conversation with Phil Smith of Splash Damage is for you. A former colleague of Myke’s, Phil has experienced both success and challenges in the gaming industry, together they offer a candid look at their career journeys in recruitment. Phil talks about his tr…

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The Free Cheese Episode 549: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream 46:58

6M ago46:58

46:58

This week on The Free Cheese, did you think that the book was better? We point and click our way through Harlan Ellison's I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, exploring each of the game's characters and stumbling our way into different endings. We discuss the central themes in the game, some of the surprises we found, and explore how the game feels …

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Building Skills for a Career in Game Audio 23:09

6M ago23:09

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How does a passion for music and games lead to a career directing audio in the industry? Matthew Pablo's journey shows just that, starting from a young age where the soundtrack of Final Fantasy VII inspired them to further their music education. While at first struggling to find work related specifically to composition after graduating, Matthew's d…

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The Free Cheese Episode 548: Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version | Part I: Journey Through Johto 1:11:18

7M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

This week on The Free Cheese, you have to get more of them. Our two panel members play through Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version. We visit Johto in this episode and discuss our third of four Wii Sports Killers. While only the second in the core series, the pair of games were originally intended to be the final games in the series and …

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Gaming Community Manager Provides Insights into Building a Community and Surviving the Layoffs 15:40

7M ago15:40

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How has the video game industry changed in the last few years? With many large studios laying off a lot of staff this is impacting workers and opening doors for independent developers. Layoffs at major studios are freeing up experienced talent to form new independent studios, while indie games are seeing rising success by delivering high-quality ti…

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The Free Cheese Episode 547: DemiKids: Light Version and Dark Version 53:25

7M ago53:25

53:25

This week on The Free Cheese, time is a key to creation and a vessel for destruction! What happens when Atlus translates its Megami Tensei series into something to compete with other monster collecting RPGs on Game Boy Advance? The DemiKids are born! We take a look at the first and only DemiKids games to release in North America. We explore where t…

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How One of the Biggest Names in Gaming Hires its Staff 21:08

7M ago21:08

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Want to know how to break into the exciting world of game development? This episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at how one company went from a small startup to working with some of the biggest names in gaming. Jaymes Chapman shares his unconventional journey from professional athlete to head of talent for a major game developer. He discusses …

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The Free Cheese Episode 546: WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames! 48:29

7M ago48:29

48:29

This week on The Free Cheese, play some games, dork! We join the WarioWare corporation five seconds at a time, punching, mashing, picking, and jumping all the way to the top. In this episode, we break down the essence of what makes WarioWare so intriguing and easy to learn. We look at how the game is able to satisfy each element of playing a video …

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Gaming Insider Industry Tales and Career Advice 25:33

7M ago25:33

25:33

What colourful characters and captivating career tales will unfold in this gaming industry podcast? Rich Barham shares his journey bouncing between iconic developers like Blizzard and Bethesda. From early lucky breaks to later leadership lessons, Rich's story is sure to spark your curiosity about both the triumphs and tribulations of life in games.…

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