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Press Play Talks

Press Play Talks is a place for intelligent discussions with developers about their upcoming games. Sit down by the fire with a cup of coffee and listen to us discuss process, inspirations and other elements of their work in the video game industry.

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Episodes

  1. 022: Elbow Room is the Most Fun You Can Have With One Button

    Nick talks to developer Andrei Marks about minimalist party game Elbow Room at IndieCade 2014.

  2. 021: Leap Motion's Push into Virtual Reality

    Nick talks to software engineer Matt Tytel about Leap Motion's move into the VR space, and its possible applications as a controller-free navigation method at IndieCade 2014.

  3. 020: Sunder Wants You to Work on Your Communication Skills

    Nick talks to developer Nicholas Fuller about Sunder, a same-screen co-op game that forces verbal communication for players to complete puzzles.

  4. 019: Night at the Museum of Simulation Technology

    Nick talks to developer Albert Shih about Museum of Simulation Technology, a first-person puzzler with an extremely novel "forced perspective" mechanic at IndieCade 2014.

  5. 018: How Perception Neuron Wants to Change the Game

    Nick talks about motion tracking system Perception Neuron and its applications as a video game controller with R&D Director Tristan Dai at IndieCade 2014.

  6. 017: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes or: How I Learned to Blow Myself Up in 4 Minutes Flat

    Nick talks to developer Brian Fetter about Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, a unique VR/tabletop game experience that went on to win the Media Choice Award at IndieCade this year.

  7. 016: This is Sportsball!

    Nick talks to Auston Montville and Ned Green about the challenges and rewards of developing their game Sportsball at IndieCade 2014.

  8. 015: The Beautiful, Unforgiving World of Hyper Light Drifter

    Nick talks to Hyper Light Drifter's Director Alex Preston about his influences, working on Kickstarter, and the game's reception so far at IndieCade 2014.

  9. 014: Enter the Crypt of the Necrodancer

    Nick dances in the moonlight of IndieCade East 2014 with Crypt of the Necrodancer, a unique mix of roguelike and rhythm game.

  10. 013: EarthNight and the Art of Dragon Slaying

    Nick talks to Rich Siegel about his intense roguelike runner EarthNight. For more of our IndieCade East 2014 interviews visit www.pressplaytv.com

  11. 012: Galak-Z is More Than Meets the Eye

    Nick talks to Jake Kazdal about his deceptively complex spaceship shooter Galak-Z at IndieCade East 2014.

  12. 011: Prepare to Die Again in Dark Souls II

    Nick talks to J. Kartje about Dark Souls II's new enemies, online and systems. Stick around to hear J's number one tip for players planning on getting the game!

  13. 010: Talking More About Deus Ex HR Director's Cut

    In this Press Play Talk, Nick returns to Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut to discuss the newly added PS3, Xbox 360, PC and Mac skews, and the cool features that come along with them! Visit the NY Comic Con 2013 Coverage HQ for more from the show!

  14. 009: Massive Chalice Interview

    Brad Muir talks about Double Fine's upcoming tactical strategy game, Massive Chalice. Points discussed are space elevators, blood relics, "Roid Demons" and more!

  15. 008: Cart Life Interview

    In the final talk from Indiecade East 2013, Nick talks to Cart Life creator Richard Hofmeier. Stick around til the end to hear about his upcoming projects!

  16. 007: The Stanley Parable Interview

    Nick talks to Davey, creator of existential HL2 mod The Stanley Parable at Indiecade East 2013!

  17. 006: International Racing Squirrels Interview

    Nick talks to Rob from Playniac about cute/evil race management simulator International Racing Squirrels for iOS at Indiecade East 2013!

  18. 005: Thirty Flights of Loving Interview

    Nick talks to Brendon Chung about Thirty Flights of Loving, Gravity Bone, and his new project, Quadrilateral Cowboy, at Indiecade East 2013!

  19. 004: Splice Interview

    Nick talks to Will & Dain from Cipher Prime about primordial puzzler Splice at Indiecade East 2013!

  20. 003: Johann Sebastian Joust Interview

    In this special feature, Nick talks to Douglas Wilson about the no-graphics, all-physical party game Johann Sebastian Joust, as well as the new Sportsfriends package!

  21. 002: Spaceteam Interview

    Nick talks to Henry and Sara about iOS phenomenon Spaceteam, as well as details on Henry's next game at Indiecade East 2013!

  22. 001: Blindside Interview

    Nick talks to Aaron and Michael, developers of the aural adventure game Blindside for iOS and computers at Indiecade East 2013!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Press Play Talks is a place for intelligent discussions with developers about their upcoming games. Sit down by the fire with a cup of coffee and listen to us discuss process, inspirations and other elements of their work in the video game industry.

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