256 episodes

The 1099 is an interview-based podcast that highlights the best writers, YouTubers, developers, publishers, and people in video games and beyond. Founded by Josiah Renaudin and hosted by Joseph Knoop, the duo brings on guests from all over the industry to talk about what they do, current trends, and methods for breaking into games.

Big thanks to Simon Viklund for writing the original theme music (you can check out his work at www.simonviklund.com) and Zach Buckley for the remix(find his work at www.zwbuckley.com). Also, thanks to the talented Aaron Sanfillippo for the logo design. Find him at www.ajscreative.com.

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The 1099 is an interview-based podcast that highlights the best writers, YouTubers, developers, publishers, and people in video games and beyond. Founded by Josiah Renaudin and hosted by Joseph Knoop, the duo brings on guests from all over the industry to talk about what they do, current trends, and methods for breaking into games.

Big thanks to Simon Viklund for writing the original theme music (you can check out his work at www.simonviklund.com) and Zach Buckley for the remix(find his work at www.zwbuckley.com). Also, thanks to the talented Aaron Sanfillippo for the logo design. Find him at www.ajscreative.com.

    Episode 254: Art of Rally creator Dune Casu on racing culture, nomad life, and rally school

    Episode 254: Art of Rally creator Dune Casu on racing culture, nomad life, and rally school

    Art of Rally is a gorgeous low-polygon take on the wild world of rally racing, with tight turns and plenty of burning rubber. Creator Dune Casu joins the show to discuss his love of rally racing, the sport's incredibly dangerous history, what it was like to take sketchy rally racing classes, and his stint as a digital nomad living out of a van. Apparently my old article helped inspire him to do it, dear god. I clearly have too much power.

    If you couldn't tell by my gushing, Art of Rally is an incredible game that I can't put down, and I was so thrilled to have Dune on the show to discuss all things game dev. Enjoy the show.

    Follow Joseph: @ JosephKnoop
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    Follow Dune @ FunSelektor

    • 1 hr 6 min
    Episode 253: What Nobody Understands About Video Game QA

    Episode 253: What Nobody Understands About Video Game QA

    When the newest, biggest video game launches, it's not long after that folks start complaining about bugs. But the art, business, and struggle of video game QA is something that few truly appreciate. So I recruited two incredible QA experts -- Chloe Read of QA-Quest.com and Shane Elliot of East Side Games -- to reveal what QA looks like from the inside, how the industry treats its QA workers and loses them, and all the misconceptions average gamers have about this very particular science. Enjoy the show!

    For more resources, check out QA-Quest.com and EastSideGames.com.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode 252: Hitman 3 Review with Gamasutra's Alissa McAloon

    Episode 252: Hitman 3 Review with Gamasutra's Alissa McAloon

    Gamasutra news editor and noted Hitman diehard Alissa McAloon joins the 1099 to discuss why Hitman 3 is so damn good. We talk all about the amazing new levels, how weird it is to care about Hitman's plot, how fun it is to kill rich douchebags, and how we think Hitman could influence IO's upcoming 007 game.

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    • 1 hr 13 min
    Episode 251: Umurangi Generation Creator Veselekov on Fascism, QAnon, and Giant Robots

    Episode 251: Umurangi Generation Creator Veselekov on Fascism, QAnon, and Giant Robots

    Umurangi Generation blends the world of cyberpunk -- giant robots, kaiju, and penguins -- with the much more in-your-face world of today -- with COVID keeping us indoors, QAnon poisoning countless minds, and fascism on the rise. I talk with developer Veselekov about his Maori background, how neoliberal and conservative politics have failed nations like Australia, and how it all translates into a game where you take photos of mechs and giant squid monsters.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Episode 250: Matt Nava on Making The Pathless, Journey, and finding your own way in life

    Episode 250: Matt Nava on Making The Pathless, Journey, and finding your own way in life

    Truth is a pathless land. - J Krishnamurti

    These words influenced a young Matt Nava, who would go on to direct art for thatgamecompany's Journey, Flower, and later found Giant Squid and direct The Pathless and Abzu. On this week's episode, we dive into Matt's career, his father's art, and how the exhilarating and lush world and gameplay of The Pathless came to be. Matt also reflects on lessons learned from his early years of working on Flower and Journey, and what it means to find your own path in life that no one has walked before.

    The Pathless is out now on PS4, PS5, and Epic Game Store.
    Follow Joe: @ JosephKnoop
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    Support our musician at ZWBuckley.com

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode 249: The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is Here to Listen, with Jae Lin

    Episode 249: The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is Here to Listen, with Jae Lin

    CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of harassment, assault, mental health, and other sensitive topics.

    Have you ever experienced harassment, online or IRL? Have you ever felt like no one could truly understand the very particular types of vitriol you have to deal with? The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is a service that aims to give gamers, game developers, or anyone else who lives in the games community a tool to find support -- and most importantly, someone who listens, understands, and believes. My guest, hotline coordinator Jae Lin, joins the 1099 to discuss how the hotline came together, how it tailors its services to the unique (and universal) challenges that the gaming community faces, and how the lessons of the past can strengthen our future efforts.

    https://gameshotline.org/
    TEXT “SUPPORT” to 23368 to get started.
    https://twitter.com/gameshotline

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    Support our musician at ZWBuckley.com

    • 52 min

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