Explore every episode of the podcast the1st10minutes
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| 111 - The Gardens Between | 01 déc. 2018 | 00:47:41 | |
Aaron scrubs and reminisces. And, of course, there's an editing joke. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: Listen to this episode on YouTube: | |||
| 110 - Donut County | 13 oct. 2018 | 00:46:27 | |
Aaron dug a (game about a) hole. And, of course, nobody outside of Australia will get that reference to The Castle. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: Listen to this episode on YouTube: | |||
| 109 - The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit | 08 sept. 2018 | 00:43:05 | |
Tony experiences a steady escalation of unease. And, of course, Aaron is no longer recording on a potato. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: Listen to this episode on YouTube: | |||
| 108 - Yoku's Island Express | 04 août 2018 | 00:46:59 | |
Steve cruises around as a pretty chill dung beetle. And, of course, there is nefariousness. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: Listen to this episode on YouTube: | |||
| 107 - Paperbark | 04 août 2018 | 00:45:28 | |
Aaron wanders through the Australian bush as a wombat. And, of course, there is much reminiscing. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: Listen to this episode on YouTube: | |||
| 106 - FAR: Lone Sails | 30 juin 2018 | 00:45:49 | |
Tony sets forth from left to right. And, of course, it means a lot more than it sounds. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MQ_gWyp-XVE | |||
| 105 - Fortnite iOS | 26 mai 2018 | 00:46:21 | |
Steve yells at cloud, but also wrangles with touch-based shooter controls. And, of course, it's a complete coincidence that 105 looks like iOS. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/C71btr7j7Zk Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GeHxsa6LyoE | |||
| 104 - Sea of Thieves | 28 avr. 2018 | 00:46:45 | |
Tony, Steve, Aaron, and Iain set sail. And, of course, editing a four-person conversation is trickier; thank you musical sting! Watch our first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/NVkoQkt7HGY Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JUKA4527GxQ | |||
| 103 - Into the Breach | 31 mars 2018 | 00:48:58 | |
Tony squishes giant bugs with giant mechs. And, of course, he also talks about UI and tooltips. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/-xgVy1WcmzU Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ueoo-ZD0lGQ | |||
| 102 - Tesla vs Lovecraft | 24 févr. 2018 | 00:41:54 | |
Steve fights knowable unknowable horrors over and over again in Tesla vs Lovecraft. And, of course, the running time for the show is manageable. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/eN6gpEE5uFQ Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sotmWwkhNBk | |||
| 101 - Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy | 27 janv. 2018 | 00:45:39 | |
Steve successfully fails to find success in Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. And, of course, we're doing monthly episodes with shorter run-times now. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/e7uzNldImyE Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MaRX7jmVDAY | |||
| 100 - Hand Of Fate 2 | 11 nov. 2017 | 01:50:36 | |
Nic Staracek joins us to chat about dialogue, UI, world building and context. And, of course, one hundred episodes. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/PTj5BclgUTc | |||
| 099 - South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ | 04 nov. 2017 | 01:22:00 | |
Steve describes southpark scenes and grid co-ordinates. And, of course, poop. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/7G_km_YJMlM | |||
| 098 - Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles | 28 oct. 2017 | 01:14:12 | |
Steve grooves on soft light, smooth gradients, chill vibes and a Guinea-Elk. And, of course, bowling pin deities. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/7N7k6TT47mY | |||
| DLC 015 - Morgan Jaffit | 21 oct. 2017 | 01:10:06 | |
This episode, we are speaking with Morgan Jaffit, Co-Founder and Gamerunner at Defiant Development. | |||
| DLC - New iTunes Feed | 21 oct. 2017 | 00:00:46 | |
Hello everyone. Just a quick update to let you know that Downloadable Context now has its own listing on iTunes. After tonight's episode (DLC 015), you will no longer be able to hear DLC interviews here on The 1st 10 Minutes feed. The new feed is located here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/downloadable-context/id1296555922 And you can also visit the DLC website: Thank you! | |||
| 097 - Gone Home | 14 oct. 2017 | 01:18:23 | |
Aaron walks, reads, listens, leaves no stone unturned, and makes sure everyone knows it. And, of course, accidental 'spooky' episode. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/zcasp2QOVTY | |||
| 096 - Heat Signature | 07 oct. 2017 | 01:27:29 | |
Tony, wrenches, gets shot, gets thrown into space, gets revenge and retires. And, of course, *dong*. | |||
| 095 - Human Resource Machine | 30 sept. 2017 | 01:04:50 | |
Steve loads, stores, jumps but does not interrupt. And, of course, it's one of those casual, difficult, programming games. | |||
| DLC 014 - Wren Brier | 23 sept. 2017 | 01:06:41 | |
This episode, we are speaking with Wren Brier, Senior Artist at Well Placed Cactus, and a Co-Runner of the Women in Games Brisbane group. http://www.wellplacedcactus.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/623877190974522/
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| 094 - Observer | 16 sept. 2017 | 01:18:54 | |
Steve, observes body horror, does not seem to protect but does attempt to detect. And, of course, a blonde, blue-eyed, tall and handsome grinder mind-hacker. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/oTl8a8b1iV0 | |||
| 093 - West Of Loathing | 09 sept. 2017 | 01:28:31 | |
Tony walks silly, nonsenses none and shoots straight (metaphorically). And, of course, we all learned something today. | |||
| 092 - Uncharted: The Lost Legacy | 02 sept. 2017 | 01:24:30 | |
Chloe barters, plays dumb, clenches a fist and promises to return with pizza. And, of course, Steve marches to the beat of his own drum. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/zBYFjjBIhuU | |||
| DLC 013 - Chris Conte | 26 août 2017 | 00:58:14 | |
This episode, we are speaking with Chris Conte, Co-Founder and Design Director at 5 Lives Studios. http://5livesstudios.com/ | |||
| 091 - Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice | 19 août 2017 | 01:12:30 | |
Steve observes Senua, we all ponder our role in this game. And, of course, we don't forget Aaron's musical number. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/x8KTS9smzjQ | |||
| 090 - Tacoma | 12 août 2017 | 01:19:50 | |
Tony tells us the tail of Odin and ARdware. And, of course, ILLUMINATI. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/fJaBrOStI8s | |||
| 089 - Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator | 12 août 2017 | 00:42:39 | |
Steve leads but we all get in on this parenthood centric interactive fiction. And, of course, did you guess the dad? Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/7a5B7uM9xlo | |||
| 088 - Pyre | 05 août 2017 | 01:30:40 | |
Tony reads and sinks nasty dunks. And, of course, #noshade. Watch the first 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/Etz1PNeCZHI | |||
| 087 - FRAMED 2 | 29 juil. 2017 | 01:29:43 | |
Aaron sneaks by unnoticed, thanks to powers of foresight and paradox correction. And, of course, the cat people are revealed! Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/GePHsOSTZdE | |||
| DLC 012 - Anais Riley | 22 juil. 2017 | 00:40:17 | |
This episode, we are speaking with Anais Riley, Marketing and Social Media Producer at Hipster Whale, and a partnered Twitch streamer. | |||
| 086 - Don't Starve Together | 12 juil. 2017 | 01:37:33 | |
We chop down trees, we skip and jump and we don't starve. And, of course, read the wiki. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/eDySU7d4A4c | |||
| 085 - Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP | 05 juil. 2017 | 00:48:21 | |
(The HMAS ACDC Does Not Experience Predicaments) Steve points and clicks... and drags and double clicks. And, of course, colloquially is an oddly formal word. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/Yqrhyxtn0ww | |||
| 084 - Paradigm | 29 juin 2017 | 01:29:30 | |
(Bizarre Mario) Aaron introduces us to a surreal, sensual cursor. And, of course, it's a funny comedy. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/aISbvRxRCrg | |||
| 083 - Factorio | 16 juin 2017 | 01:01:10 | |
(Perfunctory Furnai) Steve glimpses a larger, more connected world with aliens to shoot. And, of course, climate change. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/KQKGVPiZBQY | |||
| 082 - Dragon's Dogma | 08 juin 2017 | 01:14:28 | |
(Abstract Nightmares Of Unrelated Objects) An ineffectual Tony is lead by surprisingly capable pawns towards a dragon. And, of course, we politely shout over each other. Watch the 10 minutes here: https://youtu.be/--FTjG8fPog | |||
| 081 - Vanquish | 31 mai 2017 | 01:12:55 | |
(Nice Little Industry You Got There, Be A Shame If Something Disrupted It.) Steve thrashes and yearns for wide open spaces to knee slide, in slow motion, in peace. And, of course, remote recording takes some getting used to. Watch the 10 minutes here: https://youtu.be/XenboiljI24 | |||
| DLC 011 - Iain McManus | 25 mai 2017 | 01:31:14 | |
Downloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Iain McManus, independent game developer, Senior Lecturer at SAE Brisbane, and ex-developer at Creative Assembly, 2K Australia, and Irrational Games. https://iaintheindie.itch.io/ http://sae.edu.au/index.php/campuses/brisbane | |||
| DLC 010 - Cheryl Vance | 19 mai 2017 | 01:36:02 | |
Downloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Cheryl Vance, Co-Founder, Director and Lead Designer at Prideful Sloth. www.pridefulsloth.com | |||
| 080 - Little Nightmares | 18 mai 2017 | 01:09:10 | |
(Tardigrades Are Played Out) Steve tells the tale of yellow raincoats, little dunces and drunk cameramen. And, of course, the plugz are now too long. Watch the 10 minutes here: https://youtu.be/_BJA_9wL2XE | |||
| 079 - Night In The Woods | 12 mai 2017 | 01:09:49 | |
(Why Would You Pick A Flugelhorn As A Place To Die) Aaron is a cat in a small town, and no one is sure why. And, of course, everything is political. | |||
| 078 - Snake Pass | 03 mai 2017 | 00:58:05 | |
(Not As Funny As The McElroys) Tony tells the tale of Snake Pass (pun intended), so that we may learn of third-person faces we don't normally see, and cleverly crafted collectibles. And, of course, somewhere a zoologist is sated. | |||
| DLC 009 - Ben Droste | 23 avr. 2017 | 01:15:42 | |
Downloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Ben Droste, Founder of 100 Stones Interactive. www.100stonesinteractive.com | |||
| DLC 008 - Megan Summers | 16 mars 2017 | 01:37:33 | |
Downloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Megan Summers, Co-Founder and Producer at Screwtape Studios, and Lead Tester at Defiant Development. www.screwtape.net www.defiantdev.com | |||
| DLC 007 - James Bowling | 16 févr. 2017 | 01:11:05 | |
Downloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with James Bowling, Game Designer / Project Manager at Spunge Games, and Founder of Blocky Pixel. www.spungegames.com www.blockypixel.com | |||
| DLC 006 - Kim Allom | 16 janv. 2017 | 01:11:08 | |
Downloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Kim Allom, Producer at Defiant Development, Co-Founder of Blush Box Games, and Mentor at Tech Girls Are Superheroes. www.defiantdev.com www.blushboxgames.com www.facebook.com/techgirlsaresuperheroes | |||
| 077 - Steep | 09 janv. 2017 | 01:15:36 | |
(Doing Tricks For Toads) Tony leads us on a powder check. And, of course, soaks in that view. Other mentions include: No Man's Sky, INSIDE, Jackass, Uncharted (series), Tom Hanks (actor), Monster's Inc. (film), Sully (film), Bethesda (developer), Star Wars (franchise), Mos Def (musician), Ubisoft (developer), Silicon Valley (TV series), Tom Clancy's The Divison, Skate, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Crazy Taxi, Martin Scorsese (film director), many sports games, Red Dead Redemption, XXX: Return Of Xander Cage (film), Burnout: Paradise, Tomb Raider (series), World Of Warcraft, Overwatch, Devil May Cry, Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto V, Forza Horizon 3. | |||
| 076 - Super Mario Run | 30 déc. 2016 | 01:30:23 | |
(What A Bunch Of Sorry Siris) Steve leads us into our first mobile title and struggles against 20 years of patterns. And, of course, It's A Mario Thing. Other mentions include; Super Mario (series), Mario Is Missing, Zelda (series), Cake (concept), Coins (concept), Death (concept), Sonic, Spelunky, Dodgeball (film), Run DMC, Canabalt, Jetpack Joyride, Radical Rappelling, Mickey Mouse, Twin Peaks, Skate Tricks, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2, Push Notification (concept), Toad, Smurfs, Thomp, Paper Mario (series), The Dictator (film), The Laws Of Thermodynamics, Jet Li's The One (film), Rick & Morty (series), Rodeo Stampede | |||
| DLC 005 - Christy Dena | 17 déc. 2016 | 01:37:23 | |
Downloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Christy Dena, Writer-Designer-Director at Universe Creation 101, Co-Founder and Co-Director at Forward Slash Story, and Chair and Department Coordinator of Games at SAE Creative Media Institute. http://www.universecreation101.com http://www.forwardslashstory.com http://sae.edu.au/index.php/campuses/brisbane Note: Some missing context when the conversation turns to "Open Backyard"; the player is an insect. | |||
| 075 - The Last Guardian | 10 déc. 2016 | 01:27:32 | |
(It Is Never A Two Muffin Morning) Aaron, leads the way on a journey almost a decade in the making. And, of, course, we've all got our grump on. Other mentions: Fumito Ueda (developer), Shadow of the Colossus, ICO, Barack Obama (politician), Arrival (film), Siri (difficult), Gerard Depardieu (actor), Giraffe Depardieu (biological monstrosity), Iko Iko (song), Rick Deckard (character), Limbo, Inside, Disney (company), LAIKA (animation studio), PIXAR (animation studio), Peter Molyneux (developer), Britney Spears (musician), Jeremy Renner (actor), Lars von Trier (director), Assassin's Creed (series), The Mona Lisa (painting), Jason Rohrer (developer), Naughty Dog (studio), Crash Bandicoot, Apple iPhone (telephone series), The Last of Us, Uncharted 4, Studio Ghibli (animation studio), My Neighbor Totoro (film), Marvin Gaye (musician), Grumpy Old Men (film), Grumpier Old Men (film), Gone Fishin' (film), Joe Pesci (actor), Danny Glover (actor), Thomas Was Alone, The Iron Giant (film), Big Hero 6 (film), Stan Lee (writer). | |||
| DLC 004 - Trent Kusters | 18 nov. 2016 | 01:31:42 | |
Downloadable Context: This episode, we are speaking with Trent Kusters, Co-Founder and Director of League Of Geeks, Chair of the Freeplay Independent Games Festival, and Lecturer at the Victorian College of the Arts. http://leagueofgeeks.com/ http://www.freeplay.net.au/ http://vca.unimelb.edu.au/ | |||