A monthly podcast featuring interviews with video game developers. Video game development is a complex undertaking, but behind all the products and processes are the people, whose thoughts, experiences, and perspectives inform the work that they do, and how they do it. This podcast aims to delve into what makes individual developers tick.
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Each episode, we select a game from our library, plays the first ten minutes of it, and then critically analyse how well the game communicates itself to the player, both in terms of what the game is about, and how to play the game. Hosted by Tony Parmenter, Steve Halliwell, and Aaron Williams.
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Aaron scrubs and reminisces. And, of course, there's an editing joke. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/FcYxK6IDz6M Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U_E9s1TBSw0By The 1st 10 Minutes
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This episode, we are speaking with Brendan Keogh, critic, journalist, and Researcher at the Queensland University of Technology's Digital Media Research Centre.By Tony Parmenter / The 1st 10 Minutes
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Aaron dug a (game about a) hole. And, of course, nobody outside of Australia will get that reference to The Castle. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/riKNqKR-gaU Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JRoF27G0EMIBy The 1st 10 Minutes
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This episode, we are speaking with Joshua Boggs, Director at Loveshack Entertainment.By Tony Parmenter / The 1st 10 Minutes
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109 - The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit
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Tony experiences a steady escalation of unease. And, of course, Aaron is no longer recording on a potato. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/WiwW3yp7PP4 Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88pv1KVEvbwBy The 1st 10 Minutes
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This episode, we are speaking with Neil Rennison, Founder and Creative Director at Tin Man Games.By Tony Parmenter / The 1st 10 Minutes
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Steve cruises around as a pretty chill dung beetle. And, of course, there is nefariousness. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/t3kflyIaTuw Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tibKA_82BI4By The 1st 10 Minutes
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Aaron wanders through the Australian bush as a wombat. And, of course, there is much reminiscing. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/mwB5SrQpfEM Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VbdUfhGwUVgBy The 1st 10 Minutes
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This episode, we are speaking with Lucy Morris, Director at Starcolt.By Tony Parmenter / The 1st 10 Minutes
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Tony sets forth from left to right. And, of course, it means a lot more than it sounds. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/C71btr7j7Zk Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MQ_gWyp-XVEBy The 1st 10 Minutes
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This episode, we are speaking with Ben Britten, Chief Technical Officer and Director at Mighty Games Group.By Tony Parmenter / The 1st 10 Minutes
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Steve yells at cloud, but also wrangles with touch-based shooter controls. And, of course, it's a complete coincidence that 105 looks like iOS. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/C71btr7j7Zk Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GeHxsa6LyoEBy The 1st 10 Minutes
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This episode, we are speaking with Giselle Rosman, Business Administrator at Hipster Whale, Chapter Leader of IGDA Melbourne, and A/NZ Regional & Melbourne Site Organiser for Global Game Jam.By Tony Parmenter \ The 1st 10 Minutes
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Tony, Steve, Aaron, and Iain set sail. And, of course, editing a four-person conversation is trickier; thank you musical sting! Watch our first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/NVkoQkt7HGY Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JUKA4527GxQBy The 1st 10 Minutes
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This episode, we are speaking with Philip Mayes, Founder and Director of Mighty Kingdom.By Tony Parmenter \ The 1st 10 Minutes
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Tony squishes giant bugs with giant mechs. And, of course, he also talks about UI and tooltips. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/-xgVy1WcmzU Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ueoo-ZD0lGQBy The 1st 10 Minutes
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This episode, we are speaking with Katie Stegs, Co-Founder of Lumi Consulting, and Co-Creator of Blush Box Games.By Tony Parmenter \ The 1st 10 Minutes
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Steve fights knowable unknowable horrors over and over again in Tesla vs Lovecraft. And, of course, the running time for the show is manageable. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/eN6gpEE5uFQ Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sotmWwkhNBkBy The 1st 10 Minutes
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This episode, we are speaking with Timothy Best, Game Designer at Mighty Games Group.By The 1st 10 Minutes / Tony Parmenter
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Steve successfully fails to find success in Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. And, of course, we're doing monthly episodes with shorter run-times now. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/e7uzNldImyE Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MaRX7jmVDAYBy The 1st 10 Minutes
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This episode, we are speaking with Laura Voss, Creative Director at Harmonious Games.By The 1st 10 Minutes / Tony Parmenter
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This episode, we are speaking with Tony Albrecht, Senior Engineer at Riot Games.By The 1st 10 Minutes / Tony Parmenter
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This episode, we are speaking with Jennifer Scheurle, Lead Game Designer at Opaque Space.By The 1st 10 Minutes / Tony Parmenter
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Nic Staracek joins us to chat about dialogue, UI, world building and context. And, of course, one hundred episodes. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/PTj5BclgUTc
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099 - South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™
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Steve describes southpark scenes and grid co-ordinates. And, of course, poop. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/7G_km_YJMlM
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098 - Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
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Steve grooves on soft light, smooth gradients, chill vibes and a Guinea-Elk. And, of course, bowling pin deities. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/7N7k6TT47mY
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This episode, we are speaking with Morgan Jaffit, Co-Founder and Gamerunner at Defiant Development.By The 1st 10 Minutes / Tony Parmenter
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This episode, we are speaking with Morgan Jaffit, Co-Founder and Gamerunner at Defiant Development.By The 1st 10 Minutes / Tony Parmenter
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Hello everyone. Just a quick update to let you know that Downloadable Context now has its own listing on iTunes. After tonight's episode (DLC 015), you will no longer be able to hear DLC interviews here on The 1st 10 Minutes feed. The new feed is located here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/downloadable-context/id1296555922 And you can also vi…
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Aaron walks, reads, listens, leaves no stone unturned, and makes sure everyone knows it. And, of course, accidental 'spooky' episode. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/zcasp2QOVTY
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Tony, wrenches, gets shot, gets thrown into space, gets revenge and retires. And, of course, *dong*.
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Steve loads, stores, jumps but does not interrupt. And, of course, it's one of those casual, difficult, programming games.
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This episode, we are speaking with Wren Brier, Senior Artist at Well Placed Cactus, and a Co-Runner of the Women in Games Brisbane group.By The 1st 10 Minutes / Tony Parmenter
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This episode, we are speaking with Wren Brier, Senior Artist at Well Placed Cactus, and a Co-Runner of the Women in Games Brisbane group. http://www.wrenegade.info/ http://www.wellplacedcactus.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/623877190974522/
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Steve, observes body horror, does not seem to protect but does attempt to detect. And, of course, a blonde, blue-eyed, tall and handsome grinder mind-hacker. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/oTl8a8b1iV0
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Tony walks silly, nonsenses none and shoots straight (metaphorically). And, of course, we all learned something today.
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Chloe barters, plays dumb, clenches a fist and promises to return with pizza. And, of course, Steve marches to the beat of his own drum. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/zBYFjjBIhuU
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This episode, we are speaking with Chris Conte, Co-Founder and Design Director at 5 Lives Studios.By The 1st 10 Minutes / Tony Parmenter
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This episode, we are speaking with Chris Conte, Co-Founder and Design Director at 5 Lives Studios. http://5livesstudios.com/By The 1st 10 Minutes
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Steve observes Senua, we all ponder our role in this game. And, of course, we don't forget Aaron's musical number. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/x8KTS9smzjQ
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Tony tells us the tail of Odin and ARdware. And, of course, ILLUMINATI. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/fJaBrOStI8s
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089 - Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
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Steve leads but we all get in on this parenthood centric interactive fiction. And, of course, did you guess the dad? Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/7a5B7uM9xlo
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Tony reads and sinks nasty dunks. And, of course, #noshade. Watch the first 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/Etz1PNeCZHI
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Aaron sneaks by unnoticed, thanks to powers of foresight and paradox correction. And, of course, the cat people are revealed! Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/GePHsOSTZdE
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This episode, we are speaking with Anais Riley, Marketing and Social Media Producer at Hipster Whale, and a partnered Twitch streamer.By The 1st 10 Minutes / Tony Parmenter
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This episode, we are speaking with Anais Riley, Marketing and Social Media Producer at Hipster Whale, and a partnered Twitch streamer. Hipster Whale Naysy on Twitch
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We chop down trees, we skip and jump and we don't starve. And, of course, read the wiki. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/eDySU7d4A4c
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(The HMAS ACDC Does Not Experience Predicaments) Steve points and clicks... and drags and double clicks. And, of course, colloquially is an oddly formal word. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/Yqrhyxtn0ww
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(Bizarre Mario) Aaron introduces us to a surreal, sensual cursor. And, of course, it's a funny comedy. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/aISbvRxRCrg
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This episode, we are speaking with Iain McManus, independent game developer, Senior Lecturer at SAE Brisbane, and ex-developer at Creative Assembly, 2K Australia, and Irrational Games.By The 1st 10 Minutes / Tony Parmenter
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