Best Littlebigplanet Podcasts (2024)

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Horizon Online, Saying Goodbye to LittleBigPlanet & more! | Triangle Squared Ep. 364 2:16:45

3h ago2:16:45

2:16:45

New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course …

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

26d 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 578: Fear Effect 1:07:56

2d ago1:07:56

1:07:56

This week on The Free Cheese, we get lost in the plot. We're rolling through FMV backgrounds one screen at a time as we discover the nuance of Fear Effect. We discuss its supernatural plot, its attempt at survival horror gameplay, and how well the game's art holds up today. Then, we rank it on The List.…

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The Free Cheese Episode 577: Halo: Combat Evolved | Part III 46:06

9d ago46:06

46:06

This week on The Free Cheese, Spartans who play together... We play through the campaign together on the couch and come together for one final episode on Halo: Combat Evolved before we rank it later this year. We share the highs and lows of playing together and how successful our speedrun tactics were.…

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State of Play Reactions & 30th Anniversary Collection | Triangle Squared Ep. 363 2:38:49

14d ago2:38:49

2:38:49

New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course …

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

19d 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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Concord Says Goodbye & PS5 Pro Price Shocks | Triangle Squared Ep. 362 2:58:18

28d ago2:58:18

2:58:18

New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course …

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

1M ago56:18

56:18

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

1M 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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Gamescom Thoughts, Indiana Jones PS5 & Crash Cancelled | Triangle Squared Ep. 361 3:07:45

1M ago3:07:45

3:07:45

New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course …

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

2M 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

2M 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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Bungie Faces Changes, Gauging Interests in Old IP, Until Dawn Movie & more! | Triangle Squared Ep. 360 2:29:10

2M ago2:29:10

2:29:10

New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course …

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

2M 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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PS+ Classics We Want, Sony Refuses to Support PSVR2, Concord Incoming | Triangle Squared Ep. 359 3:34:41

2M ago3:34:41

3:34:41

New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course …

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

3M 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

3M 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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Retro Games, Crash Bandicoot is Dead, Midweek Matinee | Triangle Squared Ep. 358 2:49:55

3M ago2:49:55

2:49:55

Brett has fallen down a mine shaft, totally on his own—nothing to see here. Anyway, Chris has taken over the hosting chair while Brett is down there-approximately one week. Chris is joined by the ghost of Blake Pobst for an episode about Retro Games, yes the PS3 is retro, some news, some questions, and then movies! Thanks for your support! New epis…

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

3M 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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Digital Future & Cloud Streaming Buzz & PlayStation's Live Service Success | Triangle Squared Ep. 357 3:07:18

3M ago3:07:18

3:07:18

Join us on Triangle Squared: A PlayStation Podcast! New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfec…

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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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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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Uncharted Movie Sequel, Another Embracer Closure & more! | Triangle Squared Ep. 356 2:13:10

4M ago2:13:10

2:13:10

This week, we talk Uncharted's movie sequel being confirmed in development, Embracer Group closing another studio after the less than strong performance of Alone in the Dark, how Far Cry 3 influenced other games and how it itself has aged, and get to the bottom of whether coffee is technically soup...? Join us on Triangle Squared: A PlayStation Pod…

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

4M 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

4M 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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State of Play, SGF 2024 & Xbox Showcase Reactions | Triangle Squared Ep. 355 2:28:45

4M ago2:28:45

2:28:45

New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course …

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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

4M 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

58:10

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

5M ago31:06

31:06

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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Call of Duty Hits Game Pass Day 1, PS2 Titles Hit PS+ & more! | Triangle Squared Ep. 354 2:27:48

5M ago2:27:48

2:27:48

New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course …

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

5M 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

5M ago20:43

20:43

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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May's PS+ Additions, IGN Joins in on the Acquisitions & more! | Triangle Squared Ep. 353 2:03:34

5M ago2:03:34

2:03:34

New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course …

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The Free Cheese Episode 558: Arcade Special 51:17

5M ago51:17

51:17

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

5M ago25:06

25:06

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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Square Enix Cutting Back Exclusivity & PlayStation's 2 New CEOs | Triangle Squared Ep. 352 2:30:42

5M ago2:30:42

2:30:42

New episodes posts every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course …

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

5M 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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PSN Account Link Controversy & Consolidation and Closures | Triangle Squared Ep. 351 2:03:06

5M ago2:03:06

2:03:06

New episodes posted every Wednesday at 12PM CST/10AM PST! This show is possible thanks to the support of our Patrons. Consider becoming one today at https://www.patreon.com/nartech JOIN OUR DISCORD! Get in on the action and discuss all things PlayStation and gaming with fellow fans. It's the perfect place to talk games, music, movies, and of course…

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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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Xbox Performance on PS Points to More Games Crossing, & "False Advertisement" | Triangle Squared Ep. 350 2:15:44

5M ago2:15:44

2:15:44

This week sees updates from Microsoft on how well their games have been performing on PlayStation, and points to a readiness from Microsoft to “meet players where they are”, Kingdom Hearts 4 is rumored to be Square Enix's big 2025 release in a time where their slate seems otherwise dry from a AAA standpoint, and Bloober Team says Silent Hill 2 is a…

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

6M 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

6M 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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