Interview with James O'Connor: Untitled Goose Game & Writing a Book About a Video Game

In this episode of Blowing Cartridges, we sit down with Australian video game journalist and developer, James O'Connor, to discuss his upcoming book Untitled Goose Game, soon to be published by Boss Fight Books. Available to back on Kickstarter, the book delves into the game's development and cultural impact.   In the first half of the interview, James shares insights into the writing process, his experience discussing the game with House House, the developers of the game, and his approach of capturing both the magic of Untitled Goose Game and the broader landscape of video game creation in contemporay Australia.  The second half of the episode focuses on the game itself, exploring its unique design, charm, and the playful mischief that made it a global sensation. Whether you're a fan of the game or curious about video game journalism, this episode offers an entertaining and informative dive into the world of Untitled Goose Game.   Brendan - @Tamazoid Zach - @Eggerino James- @Jickle: Boss Fight Books: Season 7 - Video Game Pioneers by Gabe Durham — Kickstarter   Intro music - '8 Bit Ditty' by FoolBoyMedia Outro - 'Video Game Land' by FoolBoyMedia