EPISODE · Jul 2, 2021 · 1H 52M
Episode 32: Games Previews...From Hell!
from The Back Page: A Video Games Podcast
How do you write about a game that's not actually finished yet? In this episode, we dig into the art of writing games magazine cover features, covering weird demos and dealing with the hype cycle in general. Hear about our experiences visiting the studios behind Pokémon and Assassin's Creed, and more embarrassing stories about throwing hot chocolate in toilets and going to the bathroom on a New York City freeway.This week's music is from the Deus Ex: Mankind Divided soundtrack by Michael McCann and Sascha Dikiciyan, and the Devil May Cry 5 soundtrack by Casey Edwards, Ali Edwards and Cliff Lloret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How do you write about a game that's not actually finished yet? In this episode, we dig into the art of writing games magazine cover features, covering weird demos and dealing with the hype cycle in general. Hear about our experiences visiting the studios behind Pokémon and Assassin's Creed, and more embarrassing stories about throwing hot chocolate in toilets and going to the bathroom on a New York City freeway.This week's music is from the Deus Ex: Mankind Divided soundtrack by Michael McCann and Sascha Dikiciyan, and the Devil May Cry 5 soundtrack by Casey Edwards, Ali Edwards and Cliff Lloret. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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