Best Gaming Debugged Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 116: Game Industry Downturn? 1:07:59

3M ago1:07:59

1:07:59

The boys are back! In this week's episode, the gang reunites and catches up on what everybody has been up to over the past couple of years. We also address the ongoing layoff crisis in the game industry. What does it mean for the future of AAA and indie game development. We hope you enjoy the show!By The Debug Log

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Reactionary Digital Politics Part 2 35:35

12M ago35:35

35:35

Games, memes, and parodies are increasingly used by extremist groups to spread misinformation and to lower the barriers to entry into extreme ideologies. But is there a deeper strategy at work? And if so, what's the end game? In Part 2 of this special two part interview, Dr. Sara Grimes chats with three researchers from the Reactionary Digital Poli…

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Reactionary Digital Politics Part 1 42:01

1y ago42:01

42:01

Digital technologies are increasingly used as ideological weapons of misinformation, manipulation, propaganda, and radicalization. But how exactly are social media platforms and memes used by ideological extremists? And what are they trying to achieve? In this episode, Dr. Sara Grimes (Director of the KMDI) chats with three researchers from the Rea…

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The Artist and the Automaton 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

While Dall-E, Stable Diffusion, and other popular AI-image systems have rekindled the debate about the future of creative work in the digital age, many cultural industries are already heavily reliant on machine learning and automation to produce content traditionally created by artists and designers. A key example is the digital games industry, whe…

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Land-Based Relations in/and Digital Technology 39:21

1+ y ago39:21

39:21

Many of us are thinking more deeply about our relationships with the land these days. Through land acknowledgements inspired by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action. In response to the growing urgency, and immediacy, of climate change and its impacts. But what about our digital technologies and online cultures? How does the …

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Ep 84 - Debugging 1:04:27

2y ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Chris and Josey discuss debugging, troubleshooting, and try to help each other solve issues with code starting with issues with MYSQL and reaching out to discuss the challenge of waiting on builds to begin the debbugging process. MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under …

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Ep 83 - Difficulty In Games 1:07:29

2y ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Chris and Josey discuss how game difficulty has evolved from allowing cheats, and mods, to making cheats to be cash shop additions. MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasrad…

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Ep 82 - USA v Uteri 1:16:09

2y ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Chris and Josey discuss the controversial ruling that came from the US Supreme Court that over turned Roe v Wade. MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/50478 Ft: J…

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Ep 81 - Gwince Grills 1:15:46

2y ago1:15:46

1:15:46

Chris and Josey end up in the hot seat as guest "host" grills them with deep questions. MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/50478 Ft: John Fletcher, Patricia Edw…

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Ep 80 - Winging It or Singing It 52:47

2y ago52:47

52:47

Chris and Josey wing it and sing it about Map and Data Porn, Migrations, Plattie Jubes ... and a lot more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/50478 Ft: John Fle…

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Ep 79 - Industry Pricing, Case Law, Retirement 1:06:53

2y ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Chris and Josey discuss industry standards, law, case studies, retiring, game development, and Disco Elysium. MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/texasradiofish/50478 Ft: John …

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Ep 78 - How do you define a hand? 1:05:21

2y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Chris and Josey, along with an adorable puppy, natter about Eurovision, mannequins, argue about what animals have hands, and do their best to answer live viewer oddball questions. MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0)…

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Ep 77 - Code Reviews, Electrical Installations, Search Engines 1:03:47

2y ago1:03:47

1:03:47

Chris and Josey return to the show's roots to discuss developing search engines, discuss code reviews (and how to not do them), and electrical installations! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http://dig.c…

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Ep 76 - Moving House 57:00

2y ago57:00

57:00

Chris and Josey discuss the challenges faced when buying and selling homes, but with a lot of absolutely crazy tangents. TOPICS Buying homes Selling homes Stamp duties an insane amount of tangets. MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution No…

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Ep 75 - DIY & Nightmare Neighbours 58:37

2y ago58:37

58:37

Chris and Josey return for a more relaxed and laid back version of Documentation Not Included, this time with a discussion on DIY and dealing with neighbours. TOPICS Micro-diggers DIY Social Anxiety Crazy things that have happened with neighbours ...and a lot of fantastic comments from our live watchers! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Int…

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Debugging by Design 37:56

2y ago37:56

37:56

Although computing technologies are now ubiquitous in much of the West and other parts of the world, there are still significant inequalities when it comes to who has access to computer science education. Powerful cultural stereotypes about who is or can become a coder persist, leading to the underrepresentation of girls and children of colour from…

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The Digital (Neighbour)hood 38:12

2+ y ago38:12

38:12

How, where, and what kids and teens learn about safe sex, substance use, and other health-related topics is incredibly important. Especially for young people who are already dealing with higher risk factors, such as neighbourhood poverty and violence--a disproportionate number of whom are young people of colour, specifically Black, Latinx or Indige…

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Kids and Emotional AI 36:00

2+ y ago36:00

36:00

As smart toys, virtual assistants, and machine learning apps spread across our homes and schools, an increasing number of children are now living, learning, and growing up around artificial intelligence or “AI”. Yet, we still know very little about children’s relationship with AI, how they feel about the seemingly knowledgeable voices coming out of…

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Black Girls Swim 37:23

2+ y ago37:23

37:23

Ongoing debates about how digital technologies impact children’s health and well-being often frame sports as the opposite or even antidote to sedentary screen time. For centuries, children’s sports have served as a symbol of a “good” childhood -- one that privileges some children while historically excluding many others, especially girls, Black chi…

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Child Data Citizen 36:51

2+ y ago36:51

36:51

We all know that the global data economy relies on the ongoing collection, exchange and use of massive amounts of our data – from personal information, to what we do online, to algorithmic forecasts about what we might to do in the future. But what about children’s data? Although there are special laws in place to protect children’s privacy in many…

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Kids Across the Spectrums 34:17

2+ y ago34:17

34:17

There is incredible diversity in children’s relationships with digital technologies, which introduce a range of opportunities and challenges for their rights, learning, and wellbeing. Kids on the spectrum, however, must also contend with popular stereotypes and misinformation about autism and technology, which impact them in complex ways. In this e…

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Episode 112: Getting Started with Game Dev in 2021 1:35:03

3y ago1:35:03

1:35:03

We all have to start somewhere. If you are interested in game development and hope to get started soon, you've come to the right place. On today's episode, the guys begin with a discussion of their origin stories and how they each got into game development. From there, they discuss how different the landscape is today and what things they would do …

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Episode 111: Roblox IPO, NFTs, and Cyberpunk Drama 1:02:54

3+ y ago1:02:54

1:02:54

This week we have a classic game industry news round-up. Ryan and Obinna explain Roblox to Andrew while the whole gang tries to understand the weird new world of NFTs. We've been off the news beat for awhile so we touch on a variety of other topics before finally wrapping up with a deep dive into the Cyberpunk drama that has played out over the pas…

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Creativity Everything 35:51

3+ y ago35:51

35:51

From sourdough starters and "covid gardens," to homemade face masks and Sea Shanty TikToks, the pandemic has inspired a boom in crafting, making, artistic expression, and everyday creativity. In this episode, Dr. Sara Grimes (Director of the KMDI) chats with Dr. David Gauntlett, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Creativity in the School of Cre…

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Transgressive/Toxic Play 35:00

3+ y ago35:00

35:00

Digital gaming is a vital source of fun, relaxation, learning and social connection for kids and adults alike. But people don’t always “play nice” and games can also become the sites of interpersonal conflict, trolling, and seriously harmful behaviours. In this episode, Dr. Sara Grimes (Director of the KMDI) chats with Dr. Kelly Boudreau, a profess…

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Episode 110: Best Practices in Remote Game Development 1:07:37

3+ y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

So after a long, hard talk with a couple of GenZ-ers, we decided to move from only-audio podcasts to both audio and video podcast recordings! This episode marks the first video edit of The Debug Log. Our goal is to post both the audio and visual versions of each episode on our various streaming services (i.e. Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and now YouTub…

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Distributed Blackness 37:12

3+ y ago37:12

37:12

In his critically acclaimed new book, Distributed Blackness: African American Cybercultures (2020, New York University Press), Dr. Andre Brock Jr, professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, positions Blackness at the very centre of Internet culture. In so doing, Brock uncovers the complex ways that race and racism, but also joy and humour, h…

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Quality Counts 1:09:09

3+ y ago1:09:09

1:09:09

Chris is joined by Frank Ray to discuss quality in relation to software. TOPICS What is up with quality? Seeing the big picture The "Quality Wrap" ...and a lot more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. http…

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Episode 109: The Rise of Live Games 56:22

3+ y ago56:22

56:22

From patches and updates to seasonal content and daily challenges, the ubiquity of live games has grown exponentially in the internet age. What started as an easy way to fix a released game, has grown into 50GB day-one patches and years of expanded content. While the promise of an ever-changing game can be enticing, not all live games are created e…

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The Forever Game 1:04:47

3+ y ago1:04:47

1:04:47

Chris and Josey discuss maintenance, upgrades, and more. It's the never ending life cycle of development in our world. TOPICS Software packages Hardware changes Updating code ...and a whole lot of frustration covered in this week's episode! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Lice…

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The City as Platform 36:07

3+ y ago36:07

36:07

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across our devices, information systems, and built environments is reshaping the design and function of the technologies that surround us. From AI-generated designer chairs to smart cities, this shift introduces a range of new relationships, possibilities, and risks into our lives. In this episode, Sa…

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Educational Technologies in Refugee Camps 28:46

3+ y ago28:46

28:46

Educational technologies and online learning have received a lot of attention lately, as schools worldwide shifted to remote delivery. But for children and youth in refugee camps, access to education has long been embedded in digital technologies, presenting unique opportunities, and big challenges, for teaching and learning. In this episode, Dr. S…

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Platforms and Cultural Production 36:27

3+ y ago36:27

36:27

As the media and cultural industries have shifted to digital platforms (like Facebook, Apple, and Amazon), massive changes in how cultural content is made, distributed, and consumed have unfolded. In this episode, Dr. Sara Grimes (Director of the KMDI) chats with Dr. David Nieborg, a professor at the University of Toronto, and one of the lead inves…

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More Scrum to Come 1:05:20

3+ y ago1:05:20

1:05:20

Chris and Josey continue their journey into the world of Agile and Scrum. TOPICS Where to starts? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? Can scrum exist without Agile? MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) lic…

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It takes Scrum to know Scrum 1:01:19

3+ y ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Chris and Josey talk about Scrum in an Agile way, whist Leaning on a fence under a Waterfall? TOPICS Ceremonies Daily Scrum Sprint Sprint planning Sprint review Sprint retrospective Roles: Product Owner Scrum Master Development Team Cross-functional team “Agile” Agile manifesto: Individuals and interactions over processes and tools Working software…

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Introducing the Critical Technology podcast 1:45

3+ y ago1:45

1:45

A new series from the Knowledge Media Design Institute (KMDI) and Director/Professor Sara Grimes, featuring interviews with Prof. David Nieborg, Prof. Negin Dahya, Prof. Beth Coleman and other experts on the intersections of digital technology and society. Premieres Fall 2020.By KMDI

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Hitting the Ground Running 1:05:24

3+ y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Chris and Josey discuss how to get back into the swing of projects after a long absence. TOPICS How to plan for project breaks How to get back into projects What happens when a global event impacts project scope How to get involved in a project that is already running ...and so much more! MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of th…

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Striking a Balance 1:02:37

3+ y ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Chris is joined by Nick Piegari to talk about how to balance learning - what should you do when you want to learn all the things at the same time? How do we deal with 'tech overload'? TOPICS Balancing between wanting to learn “all the things” How to make progress How to deal with being overwhelmed Being pragmatic in your learning Compartmentalising…

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Hello World 1:06:47

4y ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Chris is joined by Parul Singh to talk about what resources are out there to get into coding and development. Topics Why did you get started? What do you wish you knew before you got started? Methods of learning ...and more. MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by texasradiofish (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Cre…

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Exposing Yourself 1:05:57

4y ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Chris is joined by Nick Piegari from NicksMadScience to talk about how to get yourself out there and noticed as a developer in a saturated market. TOPICS What's wrong with traditional job hunting? How to get noticed Make an impact while enjoying yourself Engagement strategies MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of the World by te…

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Episode 108: Epic vs. Apple 1:05:02

4y ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Clash of the Titans! Not only is it an objectively great 80's movie, it is also what you could call the current climate between Apple and Epic. Platforms are a tricky business. You need developers making software for your platform to make money, but you also need the developers to be happy with the platform and make money. So, what happens when one…

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Mental Health Workplace Support 1:08:39

4y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

Parul Singh, a mental health ambassador, joins Chris to talk about mental health in the workplace, it's impact on employees and employers, and how important it is to be aware of your own mental state. TOPICS Are there negative connotations to mental health? How does mental health impact employers? When should you bring up mental health? ...and a wh…

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Docker Disaster 1:04:07

4y ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Chris and Josey use Docker for every day work, but is it all it can be or should be? What troubles have they run into and what suggestions do they have? Listen to find out! TOPICS Their first experience with Docker was wonderful, right? What is Docker and why containerization? What is a Dockerfile? What is docker-compose? Are they the same? Docker …

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Angular Testing (Sorta!) 1:03:10

4y ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Shai Reznik joins Chris and Josey to chat about TDD in Angular. At least that was the intent! We do cover TDD, but do we get to TDD for Angular? Well.... TOPICS What are the benefits of TDD? How do you justify ROI for implimenting testing Where is the best place to start? ...and a lot more MUSIC FROM THE CCMIXTER COMMUNITY Snazzy Intro: On Top of t…

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