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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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!

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. May 29

    Episode 17 - Localised Entirely Within Our FIAT Multipla

    A perfectly normal week in the world of Maverick Games. Oh, apart from fact that we manoeuvred a FIAT Multipla into our office and turned it into a podcast studio.   Mike, Chris, and James talk Bond, Xbox Kinect, and the hypothetical concept of a videogame studio announcing their debut title.   Apply to join our Discord: https://discord.gg/dx4cvX5xHgFor all our socials, check out LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MaverickGames   For any questions please email: questions@maverick-games.com   Episode recorded on 29th May 2026

    Episode 17 - Localised Entirely Within Our FIAT Multipla

  7. May 15

    Episode 16 - Orchestrating Multiplayer

    We're back! Mike, Tom, and new Community Manager James talk about Xbox's turnaround, new gaming hardware, Forza Horizon 6, and the latest updates on our debut title including Music and Multiplayer. Apply to join our Discord:   / discord  For all our socials, check out LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/MaverickGamesFor any questions please email: questions@maverick-games.comEpisode recorded on 14th May 2026

    Episode 16 - Orchestrating Multiplayer

  8. Feb 27

    Episode 15 - We Cancelled Our Prime Subscription

    Yes, you read that right! Mike, H and Tom chat all about the end of our publishing deal with Amazon Games, and the BTS logistics of dropping a small teaser about the gameFor any questions please email: questions@maverick-games.com

    Episode 15 - We Cancelled Our Prime Subscription
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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
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Maverick Games
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    The Maverick Games Podcast