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Episode 78 - Let's Play Adventure of Samsara 2.0 w/ Ilex Games
Friday, May 8, 2026 • Duration 56:35
September 4, 2025 marked the launch of the beautiful pixel art metroidvania, Adventure of Samsara. On that same day, one other highly anticipated title came out that averted the gaze of many fans of the genre. Fast forward to now, and we've put the spotlight on Adventure of Samsara yet again with the massive 2.0 Update, including combat improvements, quality of life changes, a beastiary, and so much more! Joining me to go through all the details are Mark Perloff (Producer), along with developer Ilex's Marcelo Rigon (Creative Director) and Guilherme Gaspar (Art Director).
YouTube: https://youtu.be/H8cgQGoDFfw
Adventure of Samsara is AVAILABLE NOW:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1292460/Adventure_of_Samsara/
GOG: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/adventure-of-samsara-switch/
Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/adventure-of-samsara-switch/
PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10011094/
Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/adventure-of-samsara/9N6040GVQ88X
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website: https://ilex.games/
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Marcelo Rigon
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Twitter: https://x.com/arendhil
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrigon/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arendhil/
Gaspar:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guilherme-gaspar-901002282/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ggaspar1138/
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Episode 77 - Let's Play SiN Reloaded w/ Nightdive Studios
Friday, April 24, 2026 • Duration 59:53
Everyone knows about Half-Life; it revolutionized first-person shooters and dominated the gaming landscape upon release. One of the many victims of this unfortunate release timing, SiN, is finally making its rightful comeback. While it garnered respectable reviews from critics, it never quite reached the commercial success that it was arguably due. Fast forward nearly 30 years, and SiN is about to make a triumphant return to PC and, for the first time, consoles, courtesy of Nightdive Studios and their remastering expertise in the form of SiN Reloaded. Joining me to talk about what to expect and the journey through development are Grover Wimberly IV (Project Manager/Producer) and Jonathan Barkley, AKA Paril (Lead Programmer and Project Lead.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/gPlM8Jg6Oio
Wishlist Blood: SiN Reloaded
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/632950/SiN_Reloaded/
GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/sin_reloaded
EGS: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/sin-reloaded-07384c
PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10018113
Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/sin-reloaded/9P0HZJTD8SG1
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Episode 76 - Let's Play Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch (w/ Interabang)
Friday, April 10, 2026 • Duration 01:00:50
It's been a long time coming, but the release Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch is finally upon us! Deeply entrenched in Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse, the title sees its titular heroes brawl their way through classic and absurd locations alike, fighting a cavalcade of enemies that are as beautifully drawn and animated as they are dark and twisted. It's a love letter to Smith's world and characters, while also being a hilariously fun time for non-fans alike. To dive into how this project came to be, what led to the long development cycle, and so much more, I'm joined by developer Interabang's Justin Woodward (co-founder/creative director) and Evan Washington (producer/artist). This is easily the wildest podcast to date, so please enjoy!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c0GWYtuHc6w
Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch available 4/20:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346290/Jay_and_Silent_Bob_Chronic_Blunt_Punch/
Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/jay-and-silent-bob-chronic-blunt-punch-switch/
PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10017598
Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/jay-and-silent-bob-chronic-blunt-punch/9N0GMG1SRW1W
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Episode 75 - Let's Play REPLACED (w/ Sad Cat Studios)
Friday, March 27, 2026 • Duration 01:04:56
In 2021, Sad Cat Studios announced REPLACED during one of Microsoft's Xbox showcases. The reveal immediately put the title on players' list of most-anticipated titles thanks to its striking visuals and narrative premise in a unique dystopian world. Fast forward to today, when the game is less than one month away from release as part of the Atari family following the acquisition of Thunderful Publishing. This came as great news to me, as it opened the opportunity to chat with Sad Cat Studio's co-founders Yura Zhdanovich (game director) and Igor Gritsay (composer), all about the game and their journey from conception to release. Sure, we cover the game itself, but we also drill down into the lessons learned as a first-time developer, what it's like finding a publisher, and so much more.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/rJvfjJmgG3Y?si=GIiQy17VNkWRxVKx
Wishlist REPLACED:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1663850/REPLACED/
Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/replaced/9NV3L234VGXD
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Episode 74 - The Art of Localization (w/ Claudia Ricciuto)
Friday, March 13, 2026 • Duration 56:56
Localization is rarely a consumer-facing process. While we're far removed from the days of "all your base are belong to us", it's a critical component of any international game release. How do you make sure things make sense in each language? What's the difference between translation and localization? What's up with German? All of these questions and more are covered with our guest, Claudia Ricciuto (localization project manager), as we dive deep into what it takes to make a game comprehensible across multiple languages.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/hpQwnHjd-OQ
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Episode 73 - Meet Atari's Streamer, VernNotice
Friday, February 27, 2026 • Duration 01:09:10
Starting around mid-2025, VernNotice started streaming weekly on Atari's Twitch channel, playing new, old, and really old releases from Atari's library. Outside of that, he's a full-time streamer for his own channel. It's a world that's alien to me, so I've had my eye on this interview for a while to pick Vern's brain on all things streaming. We cover quite a few topics, including Vern's intro to streaming, what makes a good streaming game, neon lights, and so much more!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/kRP39Y6-3Kc
Follow Vern:
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vernnotice
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/loadinggodmode
X: https://x.com/VernNotice
Watch him streaming on Atari's Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/atari
The Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch and Switch 2 AVAILABLE NOW:
Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch/
Switch 2: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch-2/
Physical: https://atari.com/products/disney-afternoon-collection?variant=47421181362341&tab=physical
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Episode 72 - Let's Play Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition w/ Digital Eclipse
Friday, February 13, 2026 • Duration 01:04:03
During the mid-90s, a unique and unlikely mascot platformer emerged from Ubisoft: Rayman. 30 years and many entries and spin-offs later, the game that started it all is back via Digital Eclipse in a rather unique collection of titles. Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition gathers multiple versions of the original title across all platforms with the expected reverence that only Digital Eclipse can deliver, plus plenty of documentary footage and documents to tell the story of how the beloved limbless mascot came to be. Joining me, yet again, is Chris Kohler (Editorial Director), who joins me in a journey through all the content of the collection as we play through each version and even stumble upon some fun easter eggs.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/UMOXN-LySsI
Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is AVAILABLE NOW!
Digital and Physical options here: https://atari.com/rayman
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Episode 71 - Let's Play The Disney Afternoon Collection w/ Digital Eclipse
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 • Duration 01:21:13
[Recorded on March 26th, 2026] Way way WAY back in 2017, Digital Eclipse and Disney partnered to bring The Disney Afternoon Collection to Xbox One, PS4, and Steam, featuring classic retro Disney titles like Ducktales and TaleSpin among a handful of others. Fast-forward to now, and DE is back at the helm to bring the title to Switch and Switch 2 with some surprise additions. Noteable: Bonkers and Shinji Mikami's Goof Troop. Joining me to discuss the development of the original release and what's in this update are Digital Eclipse's Chris Kohler (Editorial Director), Frank Cifaldi (Founder of the Video Game History Foundation and former head of restoration at Digital Eclipse), and Sam Brown (Atari release manager).
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Preorder The Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch and Switch 2:
Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch/
Switch 2: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch-2/
Physical: https://atari.com/products/disney-afternoon-collection?variant=47421181362341&tab=physical
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Episode 70 - AtariAge and "Deep Retro" w/ Albert Yarusso
Friday, January 16, 2026 • Duration 01:25:50
We're back after our holiday hiatus! Game previews will be coming soon and often, but to kick things off, here's a bit of a self-indulgent treat for you all. AtariAge officially joined the Atari family in 2023, but it has been a staple in the homebrew community for decades before that. Albert Yaruso, one of the cofounders, continues its operations today, but has a much longer history in the game industry that crosses paths with some legendary titles. I'm not going to mince words: this one's for the nerds. Al doesn't hold back, diving into the ins and outs of homebrew and classic console development, and I couldn't resist inquiring about his intimate work on my favorite game of all time, Deus Ex. This is a meaty one, and I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/WZ12Ard8Txw
Check out some of the games on AtariAge (https://atariage.com/):
Thurst+: https://store.atariage.com/products/thrust-platinum-atari-2600
E.X.O.: https://store.atariage.com/products/exo-atari-7800-pre-order
Bernie & The Tower of Doom: https://store.atariage.com/products/bernie-the-tower-of-doom-atari-7800
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Contact Al: Albert@atariage.com
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Episode 69 - From Tabloid to RollerCoaster Tycoon w/ Matt Raithel
Friday, December 5, 2025 • Duration
If you've been following the happenings of Atari for the last few years, you've likely taken note of some of our frequent collaborators. One of them, Graphite Lab, has been delivering killer new titles like Kombinera, Mr. Run and Jump, and Qomp 2, while also serving as the current steward of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic. That's in addition to fostering a number of other projects with various partners. At the center of their operation is Matt Raithel, Studio Director of Graphite Lab. Following the launch of a title on the newly released Board platform, I thought it was an opportune time to sit down and chat a little bit about that, but also Matt's background and how he sees the middle America gaming industry.
Check out some of the latest Atari releases:
Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection: https://atari.com/collections/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection
Total Chaos: https://atari.com/products/total-chaos
Outlaws + Handful of Missions Remaster: https://atari.com/products/outlaws-handful-of-missions-remaster
Blood: Refreshed Supply: https://atari.com/products/blood-refreshed-supply
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