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Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! This week, Roger sits down with authors Nadia Oxford (From Pixels to Pros: What Video Games Taught Me About Storytelling) and Nate Drake (I Am Not Good: The History of Cheating in Video Games). Their discussion explores how games have inspired creativity, created communities, and helped define gaming culture as we know it. 

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Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! This week,  GameHead’s Paul Salomon joins Roger to talk about his journey into game development. They also discuss the evolution of GameHead, from GamerMat to publishing board games that focus on games that are quick to learn, quick to play, fun, and affordable. During the course of their discussion, Paul highlights some of the games that are currently out and previews some of the games that are releasing this summer.

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Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! It’s a Gamerheads holiday special as returning guest Lee Williams joins the show for a festive, wide-ranging conversation about the games that shaped us, the standout titles of the year, and what we’re most excited to play next. Framed through a Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future len, we dig into formative classics, modern favorites, and upcoming releases with plenty of side tangents along the way. 

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Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast as we welcome the multi-talented Jacob McCourt, where the fusion of gaming expertise and lighthearted banter hits a new level. But hold onto your controllers – Jacob's twisty trivia challenge is just the tip of the iceberg in this episode packed with nostalgia, laughs, and a competitive edge.

Our gaming recommendations are fresh off the press, with insights on the gripping remake of Resident Evil 4 and the divine battles within Hades. We also discuss Lego Skywalker Saga. And we introduce The Gamereads Game Club, your new go-to for deep dives into indie game marvels.

Things start to heat up in the Video Games Trivia contest.  Relive the year's top games and listen to us stumble through some tough questions that will test our gaming acumen.

So, charge up your excitement and get ready for an episode where laughter is just as important as the score.

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Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! Our annual State of the Gamerheads Nation is not just a look back at the achievements of the last year but also  looking to the future adventures we'll share. From the camaraderie of gaming conventions to the eclectic conversations that enrich our community, we're setting the stage for a year brimming with more guests, content, and live streams.

As we navigate the maze of gaming resolutions, here's a twist: we're not just talking about beating "Octopath Traveler II" but reshaping our entire gaming diet. We explore the challenges of sticking to our New Year intentions with humor and a dash of candor, from curtailing the comfort of familiar titles to embracing indie darlings. We're also considering a deeper, book club-style engagement with the games we cherish.

As the horizon of 2024 comes into view, we're turning the spotlight on the upcoming gaming blockbusters and hidden indie jewels waiting to be uncovered. We can hardly contain our excitement for 'Star Wars Outlaws' and 'Suicide Squad Kills the Justice League',  while Mike adds a dash of nostalgia with his anticipation for revivals like 'Tomb Raider' and 'Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.'

But it's not all about looking forward – we also talk about our current forays into virtual reality with Meta Quest. Join us as we share our most memorable VR moments and mishaps.

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Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! Embark on a pixel-perfect mining expedition with Mike and Andrew from Strollart Studios as we delve deep into the bedrock of their gaming passion and unearth the story behind their indie masterpiece, "Below the Stone." Digging into the golden days of Doom and classic NES games, our guests share the ore-inspiring moments that fueled their journey into the caverns of game development.

This episode drills down into the technical treasures and artistic excavations that define "Below the Stone." Tune in as we chip away at the details of crafting procedurally generated worlds, navigating the underground currents of Kickstarter campaigns, and witness how Mike and Andrew turn player critiques into the bedrock of game refinement.

Discover the thrill our guests experience when players dig into the immersive world they've unearthed, and the satisfaction in chiseling away at the complexities of game mechanics and the evolution of pixel art. We invite you to join the lively game community tunneling around "Below the Stone" and become a part of this mining expedition like no other.

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Welcome to a special episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! Unwrap the gift of laughter as we, alongside special guest Baron J67 from Lvl1 Gaming, exchange stories of content creation and dive into a jolly mix of gaming chatter.

Somehow, some of Santa's letters ended up in our mailbox. Get ready for some of the quirkiest Santa Letters you've ever heard — from pink teddy bears, peculiar smells, and parental mishaps.

Then, gear up for in-depth discussions when we talk about the games we are playing,  everything from the innovative mechanics of Once Human to the strategic depths of War Tales.

Don your Santa hats and join us for a rousing round of gaming trivia, where we ponder the possibility of Saint Nick's cameos in unexpected video game franchises. 

So, plug in, press play, and let the holiday gaming extravaganza begin!

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Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! We're thrilled to bring you an exclusive seat at the table with Greg Caldwell, lead producer/developer for Full Quiet from Retrotainment. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of NES Homebrew games and the creative process behind developing a game as unique as Full Quiet. Greg's journey into game development is as fascinating as his passion for retro gaming, and we can't wait to share his captivating insights with you.

Whether you're a fan of survival horror games or curious about game development, this episode guarantees a creative exploration of the world of game development.

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Welcome to another episode of The Gamerheads Podcast! Have you ever been curious about the thrill and chaos of The Game Awards or wondered about the future of the gaming industry as we know it? Well, buckle up, because today we're taking you on a wild ride through the world of indie games, gaming awards, and much more—with our special guest, Jill Grodt from The Indie Informer.

We take you behind the scenes at The Game Awards.  We take a serious look at the lack of recognition for indie developers and the recent industry layoffs. Join us as we dissect the event—admiring the highs, critiquing the lows, and everything in-between.

We wrap up the podcast with an elaborate discussion on our top 5 indie games of the year.

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Ready to command your very own toy army? Join us as we chat with Antonio Iglesias, the mastermind behind Toy Tactics from Kraken Empire. Antonio gives us a peek into his journey in game development and shares fascinating insights about the creation of Toy Tactics. The beauty in Toy Tactics lies in the unique gameplay mechanics where players control their units by sketching plans on the battlefield, a detail Antonio meticulously explains. This episode will leave you appreciating the role of physics in games as we delve into how it contributes to the overall toy-like feel of Toy Tactics.

Lastly, we acknowledge the mountain game developers climb to bring us our favorite games. Antonio shares the complexities of creating a physics-based RTS game. From designing pathfinding in a physics-based world to developing the main drawing mechanic (a unique feature assigning positions to units within a line), he highlights the hurdles the team had to overcome.

Get ready to enter the captivating game development world in this exhilarating new episode of The Gamerheads Podcast.

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