Best Seto Podcasts (2024)

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Creating Diverse Characters in Video Games with Jaclyn Seto and Christal Rose Hazelton 1:17:35

2h ago1:17:35

1:17:35

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with writers Christal Rose Hazelton and Jaclyn Seto. Together they discuss the process and nuance of creating characters; the differences between creating for traditional narrative titles versus live service games; the importance of having a diverse group of voices in the writer's room; what it's like to work with a large de…

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Making Animal Well as a Solo Game Developer with Billy Basso 3:44:49

1h ago3:44:49

3:44:49

Trent Kusters chats with Billy Basso about his solo-developed debut title, Animal Well. Together they discuss how the ideas and development of Animal Well first began; how he was able to work as a solo developer and the tools he created to help him along the way; how he went about designs the game's countless puzzles and animals; when he recognized…

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Harold Halibut with Slow Bros' Onat Hekimoglu & Ole Tillmann 1:32:12

5d ago1:32:12

1:32:12

Trent Kusters chats with Onat Hekimoglu and Ole Tillmann from Slow Bros. Together they discuss the 14 year journey of their debut title, Harold Halibut; the history of the Slow Bros and how they went from college friends to a full-time game studio; the homemade photogrammetry technology they created to craft the stop-motion inspired look; and what …

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Episode Re-release: Hades with Supergiant Games' Amir Rao and Greg Kasavin 1:16:16

12d ago1:16:16

1:16:16

We're on a break from new content this week, but check out one of our past episodes with Supergiant Games' Amir Rao and Greg Kasavin! Originally released in Dec 20, 2020, Amir and Greg sit down with Ted Price to discuss creating Hades, and how launching in early access helped during development, the difficult task of tuning the complex game systems…

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The Story of 'Potions: A Curious Tale' with Renee Gittins 1:16:16

19d ago1:16:16

1:16:16

Adam Orth chats with Stumbling Cat CEO and Creative Director, Renee Gittins. Together they discuss her journey to game development from starting in biotech engineering to working in VR; how work began on Potions: A Curious Tale as a side project; creating games that appeal to younger audiences rather than target them; her work with the IGDA and the…

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Jaclyn Seto & Christal Rose Hazelton 1:20:15

1M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

Moving on from our GDC episodes, we're back with Jaclyn (Writer at Respawn Entertainment on Apex Legends, instructor & student mentor at Vancouver Film School. Previously a Writer on RPG Puzzle Legends and Merge Tales for Microfun) and Christal Rose (previously a Writer at Respawn Entertainment on Apex Legends and an Associate Writer on Hogwarts Le…

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Writing for RPGs with Narrative Designer Whitney Beltrán 1:02:02

26d ago1:02:02

1:02:02

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with writer and narrative designer Whitney Beltrán. Together they discuss her background in environmental law and mythological studies that led to her work writing for RPGs; what it means to write inside the Dungeons & Dragons universe; focusing on what players feel after they put the controller down; the emergence of India …

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Game Preservation with Digital Eclipse's Mike Mika 1:22:10

1M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

Adam Orth chats with legendary game developer Mike Mika of Digital Eclipse. Together they discuss his long career developing titles across multiple console generations; finding his creative spark at a young age and developing his first game on a store kiosk Commodore 64; the profound influence Atari had on his life; and how game preservation is an …

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From Actor to Game Developer with Abubaker Salim 58:18

1M ago58:18

58:18

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with actor turned game developer Abubakar Salim. Together they discuss his career including how he got his first gig in games with Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Origins; wanting to make his own game and starting his own studio; the lessons he learned from working with Ridley and Luke Scott that he applied to game development; …

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EP 57: Japan Part 4 - Shikoku, Matsuyama, and Karaoke 59:07

2M ago59:07

59:07

In which we discuss our fancy sightseeing train ride, Japanese stamp books (goshuincho), beautiful rural gorges, traditional inns (ryokan), chaotic travel disruptions (and success due to helpful locals), Matsuyama, our favorite Japanese castle, oh the wonderful oranges, and a crazy night of karaoke!.Find us as Rein It In Matt and Rachel on your fav…

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Video Game and Comics Writer Evan Narcisse 1:09:49

2M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with writer Evan Narcisse. Together they discuss his work across video games and comic books; how starting as an outsourcer helped him get his start in the industry; how outsourcing let him observe game development practices across many different studios; how his game Dot's Home explores historical practices that made home o…

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EP 57: Japan Part 3 - Japanese Art Islands and the Seto Inland Sea 55:13

2M ago55:13

55:13

In which we discuss our journey to and around the Japanese Art Island of Noashima. Covering relaxing in onsen (baths), beginning to decipher the order of Japanese set meals, and the structure and differences of Noashima island itself, including amazing experiences and spaces by James Turrell and Tadao Ando - as well as being acutely annoyed by enti…

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EP 56: Japan Part 2 - One Week in Osaka! 49:53

2M ago49:53

49:53

In which we discuss the differences between Osaka and Tokyo, give some Shinkansen and crowd avoidance advice, talk about public transit and some highlights from the city, and spend a bunch of time considering Osaka foods and tiny bars..Find us as Rein It In Matt and Rachel on your favorite podcast app, #linkinthedublydoo, or listen directly at http…

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Making a Sci-Fi First-Person Driving Survival Game with Alex Dracott & Seth Rosen 2:17:44

2M ago2:17:44

2:17:44

Trent Kusters chats with Ironwood Studios' Alex Dracott and Seth Rosen about their hit sci-fi first-person driving survival game, Pacific Drive. Together they discuss their journey including their work on AAA games; what led to them creating their own studio and the hurdles they had to jump through to get started; the origin of Pacific Drive and wh…

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Penny's Big Breakaway with Hunter Bridges and Dave Padilla 2:03:19

2M ago2:03:19

2:03:19

Trent Kusters chats with Hunter Bridges and Dave Padilla from Evening Star. Together they discuss their studio's debut title, Penny's Big Breakaway. Additionally they discuss their journeys into development and how the openness of developers helped get them started; how working with SEGA helped them prepare for future projects; the importance of do…

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EP 55: Back to Japan - Flight and First Thoughts 26:16

2M ago26:16

26:16

Where we discuss our return to Japan after 5 years, which was the original reason for us starting this podcast. We chat about the flight, tips for entry through Haneda, noodle ordering kiosks and 1000 yen bills, walking, and art..#Japan #Tokyo #travel #trains #ramen #mtfuji #art #podcast

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The Craft of Writing for Games with Insomniac Games Senior Narrative Director, Jon Paquette 1:15:38

3M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Senior Narrative Director at Insomniac Games, Jon Paquette. Together they discuss the craft of writing and working together on a writing team; how writers and designers collaborate to craft gameplay systems that fit within a game's narrative; and what it takes to create a dual protagonist story like that of Marvel's Spi…

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The GDC 2024 Grab Bag Episode 2:02:29

2M ago2:02:29

2:02:29

Hey hey! We're back with our second episode that we recorded at this year's GDC, and it's a doozy! In a switch from how we normally do things, we brought a grab bag of simple questions to the conference and hit up people who were free, and so y'all get to see how everyone's answers differed. In our first group, we had Ben Starr (actor, Final Fantas…

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Outcast Composer Lennie Moore 1:30:00

3M ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Austin Wintory chats with Composer Lennie Moore. Together they discuss his work on the original Outcast and its sequel Outcast: A New Beginning which came recently, 25 years later; the ins and outs of the business of composing music for video games including tips for young composers entering the industry; and the profound effect Lennie had on Austi…

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Artist Niklas Åkerblad talks Ultros, Hotline Miami 1:38:42

3M ago1:38:42

1:38:42

Trent Kusters chats with multidisciplinary artist Niklas Åkerblad. Together they discuss his career leading up to his newest title, Ultros, including his early love of games and illustration; the revolutionary game development scene in Sweden; the profound impact Hotline Miami had on his career; the complexity of games as expressive and technical c…

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Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Neil Newbon 1:39:25

3M ago1:39:25

1:39:25

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Neil Newbon. Together they discuss his journey as an actor and the challenges he encountered that almost caused him to abandon his craft; finding an avenue for creative expression in video games including acting and directing; how social media warps expectations; and why he decided to start teachin…

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Duncan Crabtree-Ireland & Sarah Elmaleh 41:54

4M ago41:54

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Coming to you NOT LIVE from GDC, we've got a special episode of the podcast covering SAG-AFTRA's negotiations with game studios! Duncan Crabtree-Ireland (National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator for SAG-AFTRA) and Sarah Elmaleh (Chair of the SAG-AFTRA Interactive Media (IMA) Negotiating Committee, as well as actor in titles like Helldivers …

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Katsuhiro Harada Discusses the Tekken Series, Live Events, and More 1:18:35

4M ago1:18:35

1:18:35

The audio version of this interview is entirely in Japanese. To watch the subtitled version, please visit our YouTube channel. Shuhei Yoshida chats with longtime producer of the TEKKEN series, Katsuhiro Harada. Together they discuss Harada-san's journey from working at a Namco arcade to joining the development team for TEKKEN; how the series has ev…

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A Decade as Miles Morales with Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Nadji Jeter 54:49

4M ago54:49

54:49

Alexa Ray Corriea chats with actor Nadji Jeter. Together they discuss his journey throughout games and traditional film and television; what it's like being Miles Morales for the past decade; what it takes to bring the characters inside Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to life; and the gravity of being a part of the Marvel universe. Watch this episode on our …

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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Director Gabe Amatangelo 1:14:03

4M ago1:14:03

1:14:03

Adam Orth chats with the Director of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Gabe Amatangelo. Together they discuss Gabe's journey to game development and how he found himself at CD PROJEKT RED; how the initial release of Cyberpunk 2077 affected the team and what steps they took to course-correct; the game design and story elements they emphasized to add …

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Remaking Dead Space with Roman Campos-Oriola, Eric Baptizat, & Philippe Ducharme 1:25:17

5M ago1:25:17

1:25:17

Adam Orth chats with Roman Campos-Oriola, Eric Baptizat, and Philippe Ducharme from Motive Studio. Together they discuss what led to the decision to remake a beloved classic in Dead Space; which elements from the original release they decided to keep and what they thought they could improve; and the intricate balance between the tools, enemies, and…

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Baldur's Gate 3 Actor Samantha Béart 1:29:31

5M ago1:29:31

1:29:31

Writer and Narrative Designer Alexa Ray Corriea chats with Actor Samantha Béart. Together they discuss the difficulty they faced attempting to enter the games industry; working together with the cast and crew at Larian; the intricacies of romance amidst an impending apocalypse; and the steps the industry still needs to take towards the path of dive…

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Navigating the Unique Challenges of Games with Composer Oleksa Lozowchuk 1:33:42

5M ago1:33:42

1:33:42

Austin Wintory chats with award winning composer Oleksa Lozowchuk. Together they discuss Oleksa's career across games, television, and film including writing music for hit games like Capcom's Dead Rising franchise and Sony's Horizon franchise; the pitfalls of self-referential compositions; transitioning to a creative director role and working on hi…

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Stephen Rhodes & Danny Homan 1:13:41

5M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

First ep of 2024! We've got Stephen (scriptwriter and narrative designer, currently Narrative Director on Motive's untitled Iron Man project in collaboration with Marvel Games. Previously a Senior Writer on Vampyr and Greedfall, Associate Narrative Director/Lead Narrative Designer on Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, Lead Narrative Designer/Senior Sto…

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