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Dev Game Club

Join hosts and industry veterans Brett Douville and Tim Longo as they discuss older titles and the impact they had on the games industry, as well as any lessons that could be taken away even today. Play along!

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DGC Ep 482: Plants vs Zombies/Casual Games (part two)

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on casual games with our continuing discussion of Plants vs Zombies . We talk about the mechanics some more, a bit about the economy, and our favorite elements. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Thru 5-4 (T) or 5-8ish (B) Issues covered:…

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Discord Game Club Ep. 18

It's summertime and that means scheduling challenges. Therefore, this week we are reaching into the Discord Game Club interview archive. This time around, fan Discord members Artimage and Mors chat with Nick T, of The Race Against Time. We expect to return next week. Links : The Race Against Time - August 15th & 16th, 11AM - 1PM EDT http://raceagainsttime.io http://raceagainsttime.io/ donate…

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DGC Ep 481: Plants vs Zombies/Casual Games (part one)

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a short mini-series on casual games, beginning with PopCap's Plants vs Zombies . We spend a lot of time setting these lower-challenge games both in their time and against other genres before talking a bit about the game itself. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections…

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DGC Ep 480: Psychonauts (part four)

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we conclude our series on Psychonauts. We talk about how the game gates certain things on the basis of what seems optional and Brett monologues a bit about some later levels before we talk takeaways. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Finished (B) or to Gloria (T)…

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DGC Ep 479: Splinter Cell CT Bonus Interview with Clint Hocking

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we revisit our Splinter Cell conversation with a return interview with Clint Hocking. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Podcast breakdown: 1:08 Interview 1:04:47 Break 1:05:11 Outro Issues covered: who is responsible for the MDA framework, moving to Montreal and working with New…

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Discord Game Club Ep. 17

It's summertime and that means scheduling challenges. Therefore, this week we are reaching into the Discord Game Club interview archive. This time around, BioStats and Calamity Nolan interview David Mauro of DIE SOFT, talking about the development of Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland. We expect to return next week. Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

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DGC Ep 478: Psychonauts (part three)

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on Psychonauts . We dive into (ha) the lungfish levels and the Milkman Conspiracy and talk about the tension between systems and individually scripted experiences, before turning to user questions. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: To…

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DGC Ep 477: Psychonauts (part two)

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on Psychonauts . We unravel more about what this game even *is*, while at the same time looking at things like level design, abilities and powers, and other topics, before turning to listener mail. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Past…

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DGC Ep 476: Psychonauts (part one)

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we start a new series on 2005's Psychonauts . We stay in the same year as our last game, and dive into a little of the prehistory of the game before diving into the game proper. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Coach Oleander's Brain Issues covered: making…

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DGC Ep 475: Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (part four)

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we complete our series on Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory . We talk about some of the late levels before turning to our takeaways. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Through Battery (B) and Seoul (T) Issues covered: whether Tim is North Korea, Steam Deck…

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