The Maverick Games Podcast

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The Maverick Games Podcast is a monthly show where we talk about our new game studio, games industry stories and experiences, game dev insights and everything in between! Our debut title - CLUTCH - releases in Spring 2027. CLUTCH is a cinematic open-world action-driving game where the worlds of professional and underground street racing collide across the French Riviera. Available to Wishlist now. Find out more on https://clutchgame.com/

  1. 4d ago

    Are we there yet?! (Community Q&A #1) | Maverick Games Podcast Episode 26

    You asked, he answered. From Photo Mode to Seagulls, Ford Mustangs to EVs, Tom poses some of your questions to Mike who spills a LOT of tea on what's to come in CLUTCH ⍟ CLUTCH is available to wishlist today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ahead of its launch in Spring 2027. PS5 ⍟ https://store.playstation.com/concept/10019480 XBOX ⍟ https://www.xbox.com/games/store/clutch/9p777cv4vzx3 Steam ⍟ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061930/CLUTCH Epic Games Store ⍟ https://store.epicgames.com/p/clutch-2054b7 Follow our socials ▶️ https://linktr.ee/MaverickGames Join our Discord Community ▶️ https://discord.com/MaverickGames Our Reveal Trailer https://youtu.be/mnTawB_pN6Q Our Announce Trailer https://youtu.be/4ZaP524jcy8 For more information, visit ▶️ https://www.clutchgame.com ⍟ For any questions please email: questions@maverick-games.com

  2. Oct 22

    The Great Reset | Maverick Games Podcast Episode 25

    The trio of H, Mike, and Tom discuss H's new car, recent industry layoffs, a tease of the next ClutchTech gadget (Afterburner), and the exciting news of our publishing partner collaboration with  @FocusEntertainmentOfficial  🍾⍟CLUTCH is available to wishlist today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ahead of its launch in Spring 2027.PS5 ⍟ https://store.playstation.com/concept/10019480XBOX ⍟ https://www.xbox.com/games/store/clutch/9p777cv4vzx3Steam ⍟ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061930/CLUTCH Epic Games Store ⍟ https://store.epicgames.com/p/clutch-2054b7Follow our socials ▶️ https://linktr.ee/MaverickGamesJoin our Discord Community ▶️ https://discord.com/MaverickGamesOur Reveal Trailer https://youtu.be/mnTawB_pN6QOur Announce Trailer https://youtu.be/4ZaP524jcy8For more information, visit ▶️ https://www.clutchgame.com⍟For any questions please email: questions@maverick-games.com

  3. Oct 12

    Lighting The Way | Maverick Games Podcast Episode 24

    Fraser Strachan (Audio Director) is joined by Ben, Tom, and special guest Shaka Agina (Senior Lighting Artist) who dive into the complex world of Lighting, featuring a closer look at one particular location in CLUTCH ⍟ CLUTCH is available to wishlist today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ahead of its launch in Spring 2027. PS5 ⍟ https://store.playstation.com/concept/10019480 XBOX ⍟ https://www.xbox.com/games/store/clutch/9p777cv4vzx3 Steam ⍟ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061930/CLUTCH Epic Games Store ⍟ https://store.epicgames.com/p/clutch-2054b7 Follow our socials ▶️ https://linktr.ee/MaverickGames Join our Discord Community ▶️ https://discord.com/MaverickGames Our Reveal Trailer https://youtu.be/mnTawB_pN6Q Our Announce Trailer https://youtu.be/4ZaP524jcy8 For more information, visit ▶️ https://www.clutchgame.com Chapters ⍟ 00:00:00 Welcome and Intros 00:01:10 What is Lighting? 00:02:29 CLUTCH Ships with Shaka 00:03:20 Why is Shaka's Tesla The Best Car in the World (It's Not) 00:04:22 Shaka's Dear Audi TT 00:07:41 Ben's Sus Driving Story 00:08:51 Fraser's Polestar & Stolen Fiesta ST 00:11:32 CLUTCH at RedLand in China 00:14:09 New Games Chat 00:14:28 LoZ:OoT Remake 00:21:11 Games in the Office 00:22:43 GTA 6's Trailer and Beyond 00:31:56 Lighting In CLUTCH Intro 00:33:21 Screenshots of Lighting in CLUTCH 00:36:37 Shaka Causing Chaos with Puddles 00:38:30 Dynamic Weather Effects 00:40:54 Nostalgia in Lighting 00:44:01 Film Inspiration 00:46:13 Edge Distortion Recreation and Camera Chat 00:48:00 Lens Comparisons 00:50:44 Reference Shots for CLUTCH 00:52:08 4:3 Gaming 00:53:37 Bespoke Systems for Unreal Engine 01:03:19 Wishlist CLUTCH! For any questions please email: questions@maverick-games.com

  4. Aug 20

    CLUTCH in 2026 vs 2023 | Maverick Games Podcast Episode 22

    We're bringing CLUTCH to gamescom. So, to celebrate, Mike, Tom (Executive Producer), and James (Senior Community Manager) roll back the years by reacting to what CLUTCH looked like when it was being showed behind closed doors at gamescom in 2023. ⍟ CLUTCH is available to wishlist today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ahead of its launch in Spring 2027. PS5 ⍟ https://store.playstation.com/concept/10019480 XBOX ⍟ https://www.xbox.com/games/store/clutch/9p777cv4vzx3 Steam ⍟ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061930/CLUTCH Epic Games Store ⍟ https://store.epicgames.com/p/clutch-2054b7 Follow our socials ▶️ https://linktr.ee/MaverickGames Join our Discord Community ▶️ https://discord.com/MaverickGames Our Reveal Trailer https://youtu.be/mnTawB_pN6Q Our Announce Trailer https://youtu.be/4ZaP524jcy8 For more information, visit ▶️ https://www.clutchgame.com Chapters ⍟ 00:00:00 Welcome to Episode #22 00:00:40 Tom's Car is the Best Car in the World 00:02:27 James' Car is the Best Car in the World 00:05:27 We're driving to gamescom! 00:06:30 Come and play CLUTCH 00:07:15 Jump the Queue? 00:08:39 What will you play first? 00:09:21 Did someone say Merch? 00:09:39 Not going? Don't worry 00:11:39 Looking back at gamescom 2023 00:12:16 The 2023 Build 00:13:59 The Heaviest PC in the World 00:16:11 Get Yourself a Decent TV 00:18:26 Gameplay Introduction 00:19:39 Gameplay Begins 00:25:48 All Done in 8 Months 00:29:21 Prepping the next Clip 00:32:10 Research Trip to Menon 00:34:40 The Race Gameplay 00:37:14 Traction Control and Cameras 00:39:57 Not Just a Box on the Screen 00:40:51 Even Earlier Version 00:41:41 Sponsor Spot Opportunity 00:42:15 See you in Cologne! For any questions please email: questions@maverick-games.com

  5. Aug 5

    Everyone Said We Shouldn't, So We Did | Maverick Games Podcast Episode 21

    In Episode 21 of the Maverick Games Podcast Mike, H, and Ben delve into what it took to unveil #CLUTCH to the world - from a biohazardous FIAT Multipla in Warwick to one of the biggest stages in gaming: Summer Game Fest⊛CLUTCH is available to wishlist today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ahead of its launch in Spring 2027.PS5 ⊛ https://store.playstation.com/concept/10019480Steam ⊛ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061930/CLUTCH Epic Games Store ⊛ https://store.epicgames.com/p/clutch-2054b7XBOX ⊛ (TBC)Follow our socials ▶️ https://linktr.ee/MaverickGamesJoin our Discord Community ▶️ https://discord.com/MaverickGamesOur Reveal Trailer https://youtu.be/mnTawB_pN6QOur Announce Trailer https://youtu.be/4ZaP524jcy8For more information, visit ▶️ https://www.clutchgame.comChapters ⊛00:00:00 Welcome to Episode #2100:00:43 H's immediate snack tangent00:03:46 Ben's Car is the Best Car in the World 00:07:15 Why H's Car is the Best Car in the World 00:09:00 Totally Fictional Stories about Speeding00:12:14 Car Jewellery00:13:04 Summer Game Fest Intro00:14:25 CLUTCH Trailer/Announcement Discussion00:15:28 The Pitfalls of 'The Playbook'00:18:13 Doing it the Maverick way00:19:56 Dissecting the Multipla Livestream00:22:13 Teases you Missed00:24:01 Mike Discovers a new CLUTCH Feature?00:25:10 The Live Reveal00:28:58 The SGF Announcement 00:30:24 The Creator Collective 00:32:46 Why show CLUTCH so early?00:35:09 Journey to SGF00:37:19 Gamescom Tangent00:39:06 Back on SGF / Play Days00:41:50 "I hope this doesn't get me in trouble..."00:44:12 Comparing to E3 (RIP)00:47:32 Showing off CLUTCH00:49:31 Shout out to Hip Hop Gamer00:50:54 Mike's Solo Disney Trip00:52:07 Ben's Legendary Product Placement00:53:32 Wishlist CLUTCH!For any questions please email: questions@maverick-games.com

  6. Jul 17

    Handling? Handled | Maverick Games Podcast Episode 20

    In Episode 20 of the Maverick Games Podcast, Mike, Chris, and Andy talk about their love of cars, racing, and how the team have gone about developing some of CLUTCH's handling & physics. CLUTCH is available to wishlist today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ahead of its launch in Spring 2027. PS5 // https://store.playstation.com/concept/10019480 Steam // https://store.steampowered.com/app/3061930/CLUTCH Epic Games Store // https://store.epicgames.com/p/clutch-2054b7 XBOX // (TBC) Follow our socials ▶️ https://linktr.ee/MaverickGames Join our Discord Community ▶️ https://discord.com/MaverickGames Our Reveal Trailer: https://youtu.be/mnTawB_pN6Q Our Announce Trailer: https://youtu.be/4ZaP524jcy8 For more information, visit ▶️ https://www.clutchgame.com Chapters ⊛ 00:00:00 Introductions 00:01:23 Multipla Origin Story 00:04:22 Toy Story Por5ches 00:07:36 Taycan E-Shift & EVs 00:08:36 What Car Did You Drive Today? 00:11:25 Our Own Racing Team 00:14:00 CLUTCH's Handling Model 00:16:04 How does CLUTCH feel to drive? 00:17:47 Early Game Differences 00:19:19 Building Handling for Unreal Engine 5 00:20:53 Getting Nerdy With the Details 00:23:52 Do you even Drift bro? 00:25:34 Nailing ClutchTech 00:28:03 Depth in ClutchTech 00:28:53 Wishlist CLUTCH!

  7. Jul 2

    Episode 19 - The Music of CLUTCH

    It's time to join Fraser, Alex and our composer, Dave Fox, in the Maverick Multipla as they chat all about the music of CLUTCH! From recording with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, to working inside the iconic Abbey Road Studios, this episode is not to be missed. // CLUTCH is available to wishlist today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ahead of its launch in Spring 2027. PS5 // https://store.playstation.com/concept... Steam // https://store.steampowered.com/app/30... Epic Games Store // https://store.epicgames.com/p/clutch-... XBOX // (TBC) Follow our socials ▶️ https://linktr.ee/MaverickGames Join our Discord Community ▶️   / discord   Our Reveal Trailer    • Welcome to CLUTCH // Official Reveal   Our Announce Trailer    • CLUTCH // Official Announce Trailer   For more information, visit ▶️ https://www.clutchgame.com

    Episode 19 - The Music of CLUTCH

  8. Jun 6

    Episode 18 - Let's Talk CLUTCH

    You've waited all this time, and now you finally know, the game is set in Monaco! Listen in as Mike, Tom, Ben and Fraser chat all about that 10 Day Livestream, our Summer Game Fest Announce Trailer, and making a game set in the iconic Principality of Monaco Missed the trailer? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/4ZaP524jcy8 -Our Discord Channel is now live ▶️ https://discord.com/invite/dx4cvX5xHgFor all our socials, check out LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MaverickGamesFor any questions please email: questions@maverick-games.com

    Episode 18 - Let's Talk CLUTCH
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The Maverick Games Podcast is a monthly show where we talk about our new game studio, games industry stories and experiences, game dev insights and everything in between! Our debut title - CLUTCH - releases in Spring 2027. CLUTCH is a cinematic open-world action-driving game where the worlds of professional and underground street racing collide across the French Riviera. Available to Wishlist now. Find out more on https://clutchgame.com/

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  • Creator
    Maverick Games
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Maverick Games
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    The Maverick Games Podcast