The WhaleCast

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The WhaleCast

Dork Shelf introduces the WhaleCast, our new gaming and culture podcast featuring Dork Shelf Games Editor Eric Weiss and independent game developer Jon Remedios.

  1. 2016-09-08

    The WhaleCast Episode 48: Miguel Sternberg

    Eric sits down with Spooky Squid's Miguel Sternberg to discuss Russian Subway Dogs, the based-on-a-true-story arcade bark-em-up that is currently up on Kickstarter. They talk about the game, the state of pixel art, and the challenges of Kickstarter, as well as the strange history of animals being tried as people. This week's intro music comes from the Russian Subway Dogs soundtrack by Peter Chapman (AKA Coins). Be sure to check out the trailer below if you want to know more about the game. Download: The WhaleCast Episode 48 (56:25) Listen:  Subscribe on iTunes: The WhaleCast Programme: * 0:00 - Intro - "Russian Subway Dogs Theme" by Coins * 1:00 - The true story of Russian Subway Dogs * 8:30 - Strange stories about humans living with animals * 18:15 - The joys of Russian propaganda * 22:00 - The challenges of Kickstarter * 32:00 - How do you keep an audience engaged? * 35:45 - Guest dogs * 39:50 - Platform selection and the uncertainties of Steam * 46:45 - The state of pixel art * 52:45 - Miguel's Dork Shelf * 55:45 - Outro - “Russian Subway Dogs Theme" by Coins

    56 min

  2. 2016-08-27

    The WhaleCast Episode 47: Benjamin Rivers

    Eric sits down with Toronto game developer Benjamin Rivers to discuss Alone With You, the new sci-fi romance adventure now available for the PS Vita and the PS4. They talk about the game, the development process, and the challenges of making a mature dating simulator for adults, as well as Home, the rapid demise of Konami, and the benefits of nachos. The intro music comes from the Alone With You soundtrack by Ivor Stines. The full soundtrack is available via Band Camp. (Music is (c) 2016 Ivor Stines / Mixed In My Head Studios) Download: The WhaleCast Episode 47 (57:49) Listen:  Subscribe on iTunes: The WhaleCast Programme: * 0:00 - Intro - "Special Evenings" by Ivor Stines * :40 - Doritos sickness and nachos * 2:45 - Alone With You and the journey from Home * 6:00 - Making a romance game for adults with holograms * 17:00 - Building a sci-fi world and the importance of research * 23:00 - Alone With You vs The Martian and the benefits of teamwork * 25:45 - A humane AI * 35:20 - Gameplay transitions * 38:00 - The development process and the challenges of managing a team * 46:00 - Trophies * 50:00 - Speed Round (Konami, horror, VR, and Resident Evil) * 56:55 - Outro - “Special Evenings" by Ivor Stines

    58 min

  3. 2016-07-21

    The WhaleCast Episode 46

    Dork Shelf writer Peter Counter joins Eric to talk about Ghostbusters (both the terrible video game and the much better movie) and the world-conquering phenomenon that is Pokemon GO. They also discuss the sublime Uncharted 4 and Netflix's excellent new series Stranger Things. Download: The WhaleCast Episode 46 (1:01:51) Listen:  Subscribe on iTunes: The WhaleCast Programme: * 0:00 - Intro - "El Mariachi" by Skywhale * :40 - Pokemon GO * 11:50 - Ghostbusters (The movie) * 14:20 - Ghostbusters (The game) * 23:45 - Uncharted 4 * 40:20 - Stranger Things * 1:01:10 - Outro - “Shadow" by Skywhale

    1h 2m

  4. 2016-07-05

    The WhaleCast Episode 45

    Jon Remedios (SSMP) returns to the WhaleCast and joins Eric to talk about Gone Home and Beginning Hour, the new demo for Resident Evil 7 (check out our two-part play through here and here). They also discuss Jon's complete lack of journalistic integrity and the fragmented nature of game culture and games journalism after learning of a conflict of interest in the Counter Strike: Global Offensive YouTube gambling community. All that, plus Independence Day: Resurgence and the influence of Dungeons & Dragons in Vin Diesel's The Last Witch Hunter. Download: The WhaleCast Episode 45 (48:15) Listen:  Subscribe on iTunes: The WhaleCast Programme: * 0:00 - Intro - "El Mariachi" by Skywhale * :30 - Independence Day: Resurgence  * 4:30 - Gone Home * 14:45 - Resident Evil 7: Beginning Hour * 23:00 - VRTO digression * 25:10 - The YouTube/Counter Strike gamling controversy * 30:00 - Jon Remedios has no journalistic integrity * 35:00 - The fragmented journalistic landscape * 42:45 - The Last Witch Hunter * 47:30 - Outro - “Shadow" by Skywhale

    48 min

  5. 2016-06-16

    The WhaleCast Episode 44: Navid Khonsari

    On this week's Whalecast, Eric is joined by Navid Khonsari, the Director of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday, the new game from iNK Stories set during the 1979 Revolution in Iran. Eric and Navid discuss the challenges of making a video game that documents a specific era and the gameplay decisions that encourage players to engage with history. They also talk about the game's re-release for iOS, as well as the reception of the game in North America and in Iran and how incorporating personal elements helps humanize the story. 1979 Revolution: Black Friday is currently available for Mac and Windows and launches today for iOS. You can read our review of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday to find out more.   Download: The WhaleCast Episode 44 (47:04) Listen:  Subscribe on iTunes: The WhaleCast Programme: * 0:00 - Intro - "El Mariachi" by Skywhale * 1:35 - Balancing history and fiction * 10:45 - Making history entertaining * 15:45 - The personal aspect of 1979 Revolution and humanizing Iran for a western audience * 24:25 - The iOS re-release * 29:20 - Responses to 1979 Revolution * 34:40 - The games that influenced Black Friday * 36:30 - Moral choices, the pressure to take sides, and Canadian neutrality * 42:40 - The future of historical games * 46:25 - Outro - “Shadow" by Skywhale

    47 min

  6. 2016-05-04

    The WhaleCast Episode 43

    Eric sits down with Dork Shelf Editor-in-Chief Will Perkins to discuss the season premiere of Game of Thrones and what it's like to watch and the show now that it's moved ahead of the books (skip to 14:30 to avoid minor spoilers). Then they get into games and talk about Subnautica, 1979 Revolution: Black Friday, Starcraft 2, and Warbits, while Eric goes on a long overdue rant about the weaker aspects of The Witness. They also get into their favorite podcasts to remind you that you should really be listening to Play Dead. Download: The WhaleCast Episode 43 (53:29) Listen:  Subscribe on iTunes: The WhaleCast Programme: * 0:00 - Intro - "El Mariachi" by Skywhale * 0:40 - The season premiere of Game of Thrones * 14:30 - Starcraft 2 (skip to here to avoid Game of Thrones spoilers) * 17:55 - Subnautica * 22:10 - 1979 Revolution: Black Friday * 31:55 - Eric complains about The Witness * 42:30 - Warbits * 47:15 - What podcasts are you listening to? * 49:35 - Listen to Play Dead! * 52:52 - Outro - “Shadow" by Skywhale

    53 min

  7. 2016-03-03

    The WhaleCast Episode 42 – Elias Toufexis and Dylan Taylor

    Eric sits down with Elias Toufexis (Takkar) and Dylan Taylor (Urki), the stars of Ubisoft's recently released Far Cry Primal to talk about the game and the evolving role of actors within the industry. They also discuss the art of performance capture and the challenges of bringing a character to life in a completely foreign language. All that, plus we find out what's on Adam Jensen's Dork Shelf and learn about Taylor's unexpected dream role in a video game. Download: The WhaleCast Episode 42 (52:34) Listen:  Subscribe on iTunes: The WhaleCast Programme: * 0:00 - Intro - "El Mariachi" by Skywhale * 0:40 - Elias Toufexis, Dylan Taylor, and Far Cry Primal * 51:40 - Outro - “Shadow" by Skywhale

    53 min

  8. 2016-02-19

    The WhaleCast Episode 41

    Eric and Jon (SSMP) talk about Street Fighter V and Invisible, Inc. before jumping on the bandwagon with a brief conversation about Deadpool. They also debate the ethics of Steam refunds and try to come up with a way to make the system better for consumers and developers like Campo Santo. All that, plus Eric recaps his first full viewing of Titanic, twenty years after it was cool. You can read Eric's review of Street Fighter V over here. Download: The WhaleCast Episode 41 (1:02:15) Listen:  Subscribe on iTunes: The WhaleCast Programme: * 0:00 - Intro - "El Mariachi" by Skywhale * 0:40 - Eric sees Titanic for the first time * 4:55 - Shadow Hunters Interlude * 6:25 - Street Fighter V * 24:00 - Invisible, Inc. * 39:45 - Firewatch, Campo Santo, and the ethics of Steam refunds * 50:55 - Deadpool * 1:01:38 - Outro - “Shadow" by Skywhale

    1h 2m
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Dork Shelf introduces the WhaleCast, our new gaming and culture podcast featuring Dork Shelf Games Editor Eric Weiss and independent game developer Jon Remedios.

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  • Creator
    DorkShelf.com
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2016
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dork Shelf Limited 2014
  • Show Website
    The WhaleCast

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