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  1. 10h ago

    The Pocket Gamer Podcast Episode 97 - RuneScape RuneFest, Warhammer Survivors, and, well, more Warhammer Survivors

    Are you a fan of all things low-poly, or are you into old-school cool? Have you ever dabbled in RuneScape, or are you more of a Warhammer enthusiast? You can certainly be both in this week's (New and Improved!) Pocket Gamer Podcast, where Iwan recaps everything that went down during RuneFest over the weekend - plus, he and Will go all out on all things Warhammer. Iwan wastes no time in telling us all about RuneScape RuneFest and the biggest announcements that were dropped during the event, including both a 4th RuneScape game and an animated series in the works. Will offers his two cents on what kind of theme the show might take on, before we move on to speculating about the 4th RuneScape adventure and what that might mean for fans of the long-running franchise. And while the first half of the episode is all about RuneScape, the second half is basically Iwan and Will gushing about their love for Warhammer thanks to Warhammer Survivors having just revealed its official launch date. Honestly, though, even for someone like me who knows nothing about the IP, I think the teaser trailer alone should get anyone hyped for the Survivors-like. I simply love the theme they're clearly going for here - and I don't doubt it'll resonate with fans of the genre, especially since the upcoming "bullet heaven" is being developed in collaboration with poncle themselves. That said, Iwan and Will share some very interesting tidbits with me to enlighten me about this incredibly lush world, and by the time this episode ends, I can safely say my interest is definitely piqued - here's hoping yours will be too.

  2. 6d ago

    The Pocket Gamer Podcast Episode 96 - Monster Hunter Outlanders on mobile, Animula Nook's miniature world, and the massiveness of Delta Force 

    Are you a fan of auto-battles or would you rather go for the grind? How do you feel about romancing waifus that actually require you to make an effort? I'm super pumped for this episode of the (New and Improved!) Pocket Gamer Podcast, where I gush about the week that's been getting up close and personal with some of Tencent's most talked-about games. The first big thing I kick off with is how I got hands-on with Monster Hunter Outlanders, as well as grabbed an interview with the devs during my Shenzhen trip. We also get Will pretty hyped about it, because as a fan of the franchise, he's curious to see how the team brings the massive scale of the Monster Hunter IP to mobile. Next on the list is Chasing Kaleidorider, which I have a preview in the works for too! It's a "doki doki" romance RPG where you attempt to woo femme fatales on motorbikes, and honestly, it not only looks cool but it also offers a pretty in-depth romance sim where you really need to put in a lot of effort to win the girl of your dreams. It's meant to be a wholesome affair, and on top of that, it's got Will excited for the arcade combat and Iwan intrigued by the whole concept. Speaking of wholesome, Animula Nook is Tencent's upcoming cosy life sim that's set in a miniaturised world, and while most people will probably aim to cross each item on their quest checklist as soon as possible, I ended up getting obsessed with cleaning the dust off the floor with my trusty skateboard. It's a compelling loop, really, and the adorable pets you get to meet along the way simply add to its lovely charm. Finally, Iwan wraps it all up by asking me what I thought would be the next big thing for the company, which, apart from Monster Hunter Outlanders, made me rethink Delta Force and its huge scale. Getting to watch the 2nd-anniversary esports tournament in person made me realise just how massive it is, and I don't doubt it'll only get bigger in the future.

  3. Sep 15

    The Pocket Gamer Podcast Episode 95 - Tokyo Game Show, Suikoden Star Leap, and asking why with Wai Wai World

    As a fan of a franchise, would you want its sequel to be in the exact same genre, or something else entirely? Is there anything you're looking forward to the most at Tokyo Game Show this weekend? We ask a lot of whys in this week's (New and Improved!) Pocket Gamer Podcast, and throw in some Belmont-related jumpscares along the way. That said, one of the mobile games that's being showcased at TGS is Wai Wai World Craft, which honestly has all three of us confused. It's a great concept, sure - but at the moment, it's looking a little lacklustre, and we're not entirely sure who it's for. It's a Roblox-esque game but with different Konami properties all in one place, which steers the conversation to random Contra-themed musings. It's not all bad, though, because another IP that Konami is showcasing is Suikoden Star Leap, and I'm extremely ecstatic for this one! It was launched in Japan for iOS and Android last month, but I don't doubt it'll also be released worldwide - it's only a matter of when. As a fan of the franchise, I love how they've chosen to go back to the IP's old-school pixel-art turn-based roots. And what's even more interesting is that the gacha system here supposedly only locks the heroes from the previous titles in the summons pool - not the ones you actually meet when you progress through the story. Meanwhile, what Will's looking forward to is Absolum, a totally awesome-looking "rogue 'em up" that's coming to mobile on November 5th. There's plenty of Streets of Rage 4 and Golden Axe vibes with this one, so it's safe to say you can expect us to be diving into this as soon as it's out.

  4. Sep 8

    The Pocket Gamer Podcast Episode 94 - Developer interview: Reigns, swiping right, and the duality of life

    How long do you think you can survive as a new ruler of your own kingdom? Would real life be easier if there were only two choices in every decision? We ponder the hilarious duality of life in this week's (New and Improved!) Pocket Gamer Podcast, where it's all about Reigns and its 10th anniversary! François Alliot, creative director and co-founder of Nerial, and Senior Narrative Designer Oscar Harrington-Shaw sit down with us this week to talk about Reigns' beginnings, how they pitched it as "Game of Thrones meets Tinder", and how mobile was always the plan for the narrative Choose Your Own Adventure-like sim. It's an interesting tale of how the concept came to be, and at which point they realised that the franchise had the potential to be the massive hit it is today. They also share stories about how the mobile landscape has changed over the years in terms of premium price tags, analytics, and different monetisation models, which brings to light a lot of thoughtful points on the evolution of the series across a decade. That said, with all the different IPs that the Reigns series now has - Game of Thrones and The Witcher included - they both share their dream franchise they'd love to maybe Reigns-ify one day, as well as their personal favourites, advice for indie devs, and subtle hints on what they might be working on next!

  5. Sep 2

    The Pocket Gamer Podcast Episode 93 - Honkai Nexus Anima, Honor of Kings Ace, and not getting to play Ananta at Gamescom

    Did you catch all the latest developments about Gamescom last week? Is there a mobile game you're particularly excited about? Iwan's back from the event and has both me and Will properly hyped up in this week's (New and Improved!) Pocket Gamer Podcast, where we tackle everything from HoYoverse hijinks to Tencent TBAs! Right after Iwan admits he wasn't able to get hands-on with "anime GTA" Ananta, he gets right to it with Silver Palace, an upcoming aRPG with thrilling hack-and-slash action. He takes us through what makes it look, feel, and play differently from others in its genre, including its very distinct theming and rockin' soundtrack. Now, I mistakenly thought it felt similar to Reverse: 1999, so Iwan happily sheds more light on it before we move on to Honkai: Nexus Anima - it's only fitting that we dive into HoYoverse's projects, as they very kindly sent Iwan to Gamescom in the first place.  We go into the pros and cons of the creature-collecting auto-battling RPG, because I was also fortunate enough to get hands-on with the beta a few weeks ago (and so did our teammate Cristina). One of the things we did like about it is how it's able to inject its signature miHoYo humour into the creatures or the Anima, but we do feel like the gacha element might be where the power creep, well, creeps in. This then moves us on to Petit Planet, in which Iwan offers the latest developments that have been added since the last demo I played. But for me, one of the most exciting things I saw from all the Gamescom announcements was the surprise reveal of Nodusfall, which sets itself apart from other HoYoverse projects thanks to its non-anime-styled visuals alone. I feel like it's very Monster Hunter-esque, so Will offers his two cents on how it might play out if it were an MH-like game but with gacha elements. He does have reservations about the cosmetics and the grind, so it'll be interesting to see how the studio will address this in the future. Onto Tencent things, Iwan shares his thoughts on both Honor of Kings World and Honor of Kings Ace, including his interesting insights on the future of League of Legends and Riot Games.  At this point, we ask him what stood out to him the most during the event, and he turns our attention to the pavilions for Morocco and Korea. What's also very lovely to see was the bigger presence of mobile this year, because as we'll always tell you, mobile is awesome, and mobile is where it's at!

  6. Aug 26

    The Pocket Gamer Podcast Episode 92 - Rust Mobile, Gamescom, and the Neo Geo arcade cabinet

    Are there any games you're looking forward to being showcased at Gamescom this year? And do you think a rabbit's foot can truly bring you luck? It's all about Gamescom fever in this week's (New and Improved!) Pocket Gamer Podcast, where we channel our excitement about all the cool stuff that's going to be featured - particularly the indie ones - across this multi-day gaming event. Will kicks off the conversation with Rust Mobile and its second closed beta, giving us a quick look at what the survival crafting franchise is all about and what sets it apart from others in the genre. It's definitely stood the test of time, so it'll be interesting to see how something this massive could be ported onto mobile soon. And speaking of platforms, Overserved is one of the things that caught my eye over on the Gamescom list, as it's apparently supposed to be playable across more than 12 platforms - including the Neo Geo arcade cabinet. Iwan and Will offer their sceptical takes on how this is actually going to happen, but if it does, that would, truth be told, actually be really awesome. We then move on to other Gamescom indies such as Dungeon Clawler and Goblin Sushi - the former will have you vowing vengeance on the gamblers who cut off your rabbit's foot, while the latter sets you on a quest to pay your landlord else he dies. I absolutely love these backstories - it just makes everything even more intriguing.  Finally, Iwan offers his two cents on Gamescom as a whole and the games he's most excited to see there, including Please, Watch the Artwork, Honor of Kings Ace, HoYoverse titles, and Sea of Remnants. If you're curious about what it's like on the ground, stay tuned for his recap and coverage of the event next week!

  7. Aug 18

    The Pocket Gamer Podcast Episode 91 - JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Spirit, anime adaptations, and mobile controller emulators

    Are you a fan of mobile adaptations of your favourite anime shows? How do you feel about reliving "iconic scenes" from the franchise, or about the roster of characters you want to collect? It's a shameless celebration of all things JoJo in this week's (New and Improved!) Pocket Gamer Podcast, where you might just hear two different perspectives on the new RPG from fans and non-fans alike. Iwan gets right to it with the launch of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Spirit, and if you've been a regular listener to the podcast, you'll know that both Will and Iwan are massive fans of the IP. For me, as a newcomer to the franchise, I wasn't sure how to feel about the very narrative-driven approach to the RPG, but we do all agree that the visuals are fantastic and that the RPG is really well made. Iwan and Will then get into the heart of the matter about whether or not it's a good idea to introduce the series at a certain point in the arc, and Iwan airs his grievances about the roster of characters currently available. Despite our apparent complaints, the truth is that we all very much enjoy the game, to be honest! And if you're looking to get into it as well, we've got a beginner's guide and a Hall of Trials guide to help you get started. Moving on before we get too deep into JJBA, something that also caught our eye this week is the 8BitDo FlipPad, which is an interesting little peripheral that essentially turns your mobile phone into a GameBoy-esque handheld device. It leads our conversation into emulators and how well these mobile innovations may go, including a potential Nintendo-based set of old-school retro games and Iwan's previous review of the similarly built GameSir Pocket Taco. You can listen to the podcast below, through the Spotify embed, or head over to our Spotify Page. If you fancy giving us a follow, you'll actually get the new podcasts pushed to you as they're uploaded (which means you can give them a listen before we've even got the story live on the website).  Plus, we've been teasing more ways of getting it to you for the past months, and now the time has finally come. You can catch us on Amazon Music or on Apple Podcasts too - because life is hard enough already, and we wouldn't want you to struggle with finding us!

  8. Aug 11

    The Pocket Gamer Podcast Episode 90 - Survivors-like ducks, My Hero Academia United Survival, and AI buying games for you

    How would you like an AI assistant that makes seamless purchases for you? Would you have enough self-discipline, or will your in-app purchases spiral out of control? We ponder the consequences of automated sales in this week's (New and Improved!) Pocket Gamer Podcast, where we tackle everything from morbid geese to duck mafia. The big topic for this episode is mobile monetisation via AI agents, in which we shed some light on what the future might look like if AI assistants could make automatic purchases for you within games. It's all about removing barriers and making things as immersive and seamless as possible, which might not turn out so well if you're easily swayed by tempting offers. It's the hilariously perfect segue from AI into Cluck Survivor, as the premise for this Survivors-like stems from an AI data centre exploding. It does offer a charming set of visuals for the genre, which reminds Iwan of his experience playing both My Hero Academia United Survival and The Walking Dead Aftermath. There's an interesting dichotomy between the two despite being in the same genre, but the bottom line is that presentation matters more than you might think. It's why the gacha element in both CookieRun: Kingdom and CookieRun: Crumble is so memorable, after all! Will also recalls his time playing Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Survivor, before we segue into other quirkier takes on the genre, including a Loopy Ducky and some ducks in a top hat, before we wrap it all up with an innocent goose being boiled alive in Goose RPG: Honk to Survive. Oh, and we're looking forward to the aptly titled Warhammer Survivors one too, which is another take on the genre and is being developed in cooperation with poncle themselves!

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The Pocket Gamer Podcast - from the makers of PocketGamer.com

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    PocketGamer.com
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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