Spawn Camp

Spawn Camp
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Welcome to Spawn Camp, a weekly gathering of friends around the campfire for musings on video games, media, and sharing stories. Sometimes, the world can feel a little dark, so it's up to us to shine a little bit of light. With a mix of design and games industry backgrounds, we hope to help you gain some new perspectives; and have a few laughs along the way.

  1. Game Length: Too Much of a Good Thing

    29/09/2023

    Game Length: Too Much of a Good Thing

    Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! This week, Tony and Angel discuss the distinction between quantity and quality, and how long is too long for game length. — Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook — Tony: Twitter | Instagram | Website Angel: Twitter

    35 min
  2. Helldivers 2: How to Make Friends and Blow Them Up

    22/09/2023

    Helldivers 2: How to Make Friends and Blow Them Up

    Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! This week, Angel and Tony gush about the punishingly fun Helldivers series and their hopes and expectations for the sequel. — Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook — Tony: Twitter | Instagram | Website Angel: Twitter

    31 min
  3. Oppenheimer: A Slow-burn Masterpiece

    25/08/2023

    Oppenheimer: A Slow-burn Masterpiece

    Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Two diametrically opposed cinematic masterpieces were released on the same day: Barbie and Oppenheimer. Today we'll be covering the less emotionally destructive film, the one about the creation of the atomic bomb. New guest Shannon joins Tony and Angel to discuss this think-piece for the masses and how much it resonated with them. — Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook — Tony: Twitter | Instagram | Website Angel: Twitter Shannon: Instagram

    33 min
  4. Writer's Strike: Siding With Creators

    20/08/2023

    Writer's Strike: Siding With Creators

    Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Way back in the year 2008 was the last time there was a major Writer's Guild of America (WGA) strike in Hollywood. Media is still facing the repercussions of the decisions and outcomes of that strike as we roll into the biggest strike in memory with joint support from the actor's guilds. Tony and Angel have come together to chat all about unions, why they are striking, and the tricky burden of creating art within capitalism. — Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook — Tony: Twitter | Instagram | Website Angel: Twitter

    33 min
  5. Tetris & the Tetris Effect

    29/07/2023

    Tetris & the Tetris Effect

    Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Recently released on Apple+, the film 'Tetris' covers the storied history of one of the world's most ubiquitous games. Angel and Trinity discuss the franchise's history this week and share some of their favorite Tetrimino memorinos. Resources: Trailer for VR Tetris Effect Tetris pro playing Tetris Effect — Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook — Angel: Twitter

    33 min
  6. ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ leaps off the page

    21/07/2023

    ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ leaps off the page

    Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! An overwhelming technical and cultural achievement, 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' has dominated theaters' public consciousness for a while now. This week, Angel and Trinity discuss the art and humans involved in bringing this phenomenon to the big screen. Resources: Popeye Screen test Paperman insights from animator Impact of Spiderverse Spiderverse Storyboards Tron Uprising Trailer — Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook — Angel: Twitter

    44 min
  7. Replay-Ability: There and Back Again

    10/02/2023

    Replay-Ability: There and Back Again

    Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! The games of yesteryear used to be judged on how many times one could replay them before the cartridge would wear out, but it's a very different landscape now. This week we try to discern what makes certain media worth revisiting and also what we can relearn. — Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook — Tony: Twitter | Instagram | Website

    34 min
  8. The Pig, the Bear, and the Menu: A Spawncamp Cook-off

    03/02/2023

    The Pig, the Bear, and the Menu: A Spawncamp Cook-off

    Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Get your station in order and prep your mise en place, we're doing a food-themed episode! This week we discuss the deep themes of the new streaming show The Bear and the films The Pig and The Menu. Vanity Fair clip — Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook — Tony: Twitter | Instagram | Website Angel: Twitter

    30 min
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Welcome to Spawn Camp, a weekly gathering of friends around the campfire for musings on video games, media, and sharing stories. Sometimes, the world can feel a little dark, so it's up to us to shine a little bit of light. With a mix of design and games industry backgrounds, we hope to help you gain some new perspectives; and have a few laughs along the way.

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  • Creator
    Spawn Camp
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Spawn Camp
  • Show Website
    Spawn Camp