Explore every episode of the podcast The Maverick Games Podcast
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| The Great Reset | Maverick Games Podcast Episode 25 | 22 oct. 2026 | 00:46:27 | |
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 | |||
| Lighting The Way | Maverick Games Podcast Episode 24 | 12 oct. 2026 | 01:04:26 | |
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 | |||
| CLUTCH in 2026 vs 2023 | Maverick Games Podcast Episode 22 | 20 août 2026 | 00:42:48 | |
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 | |||
| Everyone Said We Shouldn't, So We Did | Maverick Games Podcast Episode 21 | 05 août 2026 | 00:54:37 | |
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 | |||
| Handling? Handled | Maverick Games Podcast Episode 20 | 17 juil. 2026 | 00:30:12 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 19 - The Music of CLUTCH | 02 juil. 2026 | 01:00:49 | |
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 18 - Let's Talk CLUTCH | 06 juin 2026 | 01:00:13 | |
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 17 - Localised Entirely Within Our FIAT Multipla | 29 mai 2026 | 00:48:29 | |
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/dx4cvX5xHg
For any questions please email: questions@maverick-games.com
Episode recorded on 29th May 2026 | |||
| Episode 16 - Orchestrating Multiplayer | 15 mai 2026 | 00:50:27 | |
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 15 - We Cancelled Our Prime Subscription | 27 févr. 2026 | 00:36:16 | |
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 14 - Our New Office! | 19 déc. 2025 | 00:36:07 | |
It's time to see the new Maverick Games Office! Join the team as they give you glimpses of the new space, while also chatting all things Game Awards, Content Complete and of course Christmas!https://maverick-games.com/ | |||
| Episode 13 - Production, Hell Yeah! | 12 déc. 2025 | 00:47:48 | |
The Maverick Games Podcast is back! This time the team is here to discuss all things GTA 6, production and winning some awesome awards!https://maverick-games.com/ | |||
| Episode 12 - GDC 2025 Special! | 03 avr. 2025 | 00:33:09 | |
Join the team at GDC 2025 in our first podcast of the year! | |||
| Episode 11 - Games Industry Changes, Project Update & What We've Been Playing | 04 nov. 2024 | 00:56:13 | |
Join the team at Maverick Games as we discuss studio life, changes in the games industry, what we've been playing and the pre-production stage. | |||
| Episode 10 - British Racing Greats | 09 oct. 2024 | 00:33:19 | |
Join the team at Maverick Games as we discuss all of the recent goings on at the studio and unexpectedly convoy down to British Racing Greats in aid of SpecialEffect and Solving Kids' Cancer. Donate through the links below! https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/donate https://www.solvingkidscancer.org.uk/ https://www.justgiving.com/GamesAid
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| Episode 9 - Amazon Partnership | 30 mai 2024 | 00:48:48 | |
Maverick Games have entered into a partnership with Amazon Games to publish our first game which will be an AAA open-world, narrative-led driving game. Join the team as we discuss! | |||
| Episode 8 - GDC | 10 avr. 2024 | 00:20:38 | |
The Maverick Games team head to sunny San Francisco for the Game Developers Conference (2024). Join Harinder Sangha (COO), Fraser Strachan (Audio Director), and Mike Brown (CEO & Creative Director) as they discuss all the conference goings on and the game pitching process... all with mouths full of Marshmallows! | |||
| Episode 7 - One Special Podcast | 09 févr. 2024 | 00:38:36 | |
The Maverick Games team headed down to Special Effect, the Gamer's Charity to learn about the incredible work they've been doing to transform the lives of people with physical challenges. You can help Special Effect by visiting https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/donatehttps://twitter.com/SpecialEffect Guests:
If you want to ask questions in a future podcast episode, email in to questions@maverick-games.com Maverick Games is a developer-first videogame studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. So take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you. https://maverick-games.com/ https://twitter.com/MaverickGames
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| Episode 6 - The Studio | 03 nov. 2023 | 00:48:34 | |
It's been a while since our last episode so we've got a bumper show, recorded in the Maverick Games Studio! A lot has been going on and we've got a ton of new faces in this special episode. Guests:
If you want to ask questions in a future podcast episode, email in to questions@maverick-games.com Maverick Games is a developer-first videogame studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. So take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you. https://twitter.com/MaverickGames
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| Episode 5 - Develop Special | 21 juil. 2023 | 00:50:33 | |
Fresh from the beach, our audio team discuss all things Develop Conference, attending events, what we've been playing and an unmissable brand-new gameshow "BrightON or BrightOFF" Guests: Fraser Strachan Olly Johnson Grace Emery If you want to ask questions in a future podcast episode, email in to questions@maverick-games.com Maverick Games is a developer-first videogame studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. So take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you. | |||
| Episode 4 | 02 juin 2023 | 01:01:46 | |
Join the Maverick Games gang one more time where we talk golf, gamer discourse, delivering packages, fishing mini-games and what it means to concept a videogame. Guests: Olly Johnson, Dialogue Director Jamie Brittain, Lead Writer Mike Brown, Creative Director Ben Penrose, Art Director If you want to ask questions in a future podcast episode, email in to questions@maverick-games.com Maverick Games is a developer-first videogame studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. So take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you. https://maverick-games.com/https://twitter.com/MaverickGames | |||
| Episode 3 | 21 avr. 2023 | 00:44:43 | |
Some of the Maverick Games team have been at GDC whilst some have been holding down the fort. Join us for Episode 3 as we find out just what is going on at GDC, hear some Game Dev Nightmares as well as what we’ve been playing!
Guests: Tom Butcher Gareth Harwood Elly Marshall Fraser Strachan
If you want to ask questions in a future podcast episode, email in to questions@maverick-games.com
Maverick Games is a developer-first videogame studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. So take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you.
https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsMaverickGames https://twitter.com/MaverickGames
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| Episode 2 - IWD Special | 08 mars 2023 | 00:44:13 | |
For International Women's Day the Maverick Games team get together to talk about what they've been playing, getting into the industry and diversity and inclusion in games. Guests: Mike Brown If you want to ask questions in a future podcast episode, email in to questions@maverick-games.com Maverick Games is a developer-first videogame studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. So take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you. https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsMaverickGames | |||
| Episode 1 | 01 mars 2023 | 01:08:52 | |
It's been a busy month at Maverick Games as we moved into our new office! The team talk about what they've been playing, credits in the games industry and answer questions from the community. Guests: Mike Brown Tom Butcher Fraser Strachan Ben Penrose If you want to ask questions in a future podcast episode, email in to questions@maverick-games.com Maverick Games is a developer-first videogame studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. So take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you. https://maverick-games.com/ https://twitter.com/MaverickGames https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsMaverickGames | |||
| Episode 0 | 01 févr. 2023 | 00:34:02 | |
Welcome to the inaugural Maverick Games podcast episode 0! Join Mike, Fraser and Tom as they talk about just who Maverick Games is... Guests: Mike Brown Fraser Strachan Tom Butcher Maverick Games is a developer-first videogame studio, an environment where talented individuals are nurtured, inspired and flourish. So take risks, be curious, be creative, be bold, be innovative, be you. https://maverick-games.com/ | |||