Throne Of Games
by Utopian Game Labs
This is a weekly video game podcast hosted by the Time Raiders development team. We discuss video game industry and news of the week as well as a topic of the week plus we have guests join us from the industry. The industry veterans at Utopian Game Labs team have over 20 years of expereience and anecdotes to share - they may also pull a few favours to get some old friends to join us as guests.
Episodes
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SUPER SPACE 2 with Universe Satoshi and Victory Point!!
Last month's Super Space was so much fun that we decieded to have another.... Our guests are Timmi Brown of Universe Satoshib and Dave from Victory Point. We kick off the discussion by asking "What kind of USP do you think Blockchain gamers are looking for? " Check out our guests games Universe...
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SUPER SPACE with STAR ATLAS, MEDIEVL EMPIRES and TIM CHANEY formerly of VIRGIN INTERACTIVE. ToG#S2E1
This week we celebrated our Throne of Games Season 2 return with a Super Space! Our guests are Tim Chaney, former CEO of Virgin Interactive, Miguel from Star Atlas, and Luc from Medieval Empires. We discuss changes in the games industry since our last show as well as our topic of the week “What...
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Throne of Games - Christmas Special 2023
Look back over Season One with this Festive Pop Quiz Extravaganza! Tom has kindly taken some time out of his busy schedule to create this unique game show and put Matt and Jon on the spot. The only preparation that was allowed was as pre-show drink or 2... :) We have inadvertently created a new...
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Trailer - Throne of Games Christmas Special
Join Us on Our Christmas Special - streaming from 1pm Friday 22nd December Look back over Season One with this Festive Pop Quiz Extravaganza! Tom has kindly taken some time out of his busy schedule to create this unique game show and put Matt and Jon on the spot. The only preparation that was...
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End of Season Laughs and TIME RAIDERS Community Update/AMA and with Matt, Jon and Tom ToG#30
This week marked the Throne of Games end of season 1 – This week’s show is full of cheeky fun and silly twists and the regular culture corner, as well as the latest updates and AMA on Time Raiders – We had a lot of fun making this episode. All this and fancy paper cups! If you haven’t heard all…
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TIME RAIDERS, Hallf Life 25 years old, Open AI and Special Guest Simon Bailey of Time Raiders ToG#29
This week we discuss Game Development Changing with the Times with Simon Bailey of Time Raiders / Utopian Game Labs. We discuss serious and funny news and Tom recites a lovely poem about the changes in AI and Open AI. Recorded 21st November 2023 If you are interested in joining the Time Raiders...
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IQ PROTOCOL, GTA 6 poem, PS Portal and OLED Steam Deck and Special Guest Marcello from IQ Protocol - ToG#28
This week we discuss the future of NFT and the applications of NFT rentals with Marcello from IQ Protocol. We discuss serious and funny news and Tom recites a lovely poem about the next highly anticipated GTA trailer. Recorded 14th November 2023. The Throne of Games is hosted by: Matt Nagy – Time...
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MAGICCRAFT - AAA look for Web3, Sexy sponge baths in Baldur's Gate 3 and a Poem about the new Call of Duty - Special Guest Alex from MagicCraft ToG#27
This week we discuss the concept of bringing AAA to web 3 with Alex from Magic Craft. We discuss serious and funny news and Tom recites a lovely poem about the new Call of Duty. Recorded 7th November 2023 If you are interested in joining the Time Raiders Closed Beta please sign up here The Throne...
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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL SUPER SPOOKY SPECIAL - With Armour X and Micropets - ToG#26
Welcome to our SUPER SPOOKY SPACE Halloween Special – A lot of banter and discussions with Special AmourX and MicroPets. We Recorded 31st October 2023 If you are interested in joining the Time Raiders Closed Beta please sign up here The Throne of Games is hosted by: Matt Nagy – Time Raiders…
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ANICHESS, NASA, SpaceX, Mr Musk, Spider Man 2 with Special Guests Tabasco and Chevan from Anichess ToG#25
24th October 2023 Anichess is a brilliant new take on classic chess – but with magic! While embracing web 3 elements. This week we discuss the concept of innovating classic games for a new generation with our guests Tabasco and Chevan from Anichess. And in the news, also discuss 3 different Space...
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MEDIEVAL EMPIRES, Microsoft finally buys Blizzard and Activision, Switch 2 pressure sensitive screen and PS5 Slim - Special Guest Luc from Medieval Empires - ToG#24
Medieval Empires a great looking strategy game of Civilisation meets Clash of the Clans meets Web3 - an impressive combination! This week we discuss the topic of developing appealing games of scale on web3, with our guest Luc from Medieval Empires. And in the news, also discuss Microsoft finally...
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SKYBORNE (GENESIS, PHEONIX LIGHT and LEGACY) and Lots of News this week too - Quest3, New Console leaks,
10th October 2023 This week we discuss the topic of developing games of scale on web3, with our guest Zac from Skyborne, and how this can be different to classic game development. And in the news, also discuss Unity updates, Meta Quest 3, and Assassins Creed Mirage. We Recorded 10th October 2023...
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MAGICCRAFT (Will the elusive guest appear?), Big month of Game releases, SAG strikes and Elon streams while inviting player to kill him in Diablo IV - ToG#022
This week we discuss the the news including the great number of awesome titles planned for October release as well as the SAG strikes onow impacting the games industry, EPIC and Twitters media studio game streaming where Elon has been playing Diablo PvP and inviting others to come and kill…
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ROCKET BOT and ART, Resident Evil on iPhone and iPad, more on Unity changes, Xbox on the blockchain? With Jon from Merge and Rocket Bot - ToG#21
26th September 2023 This week we discuss the Discussing Double spend issue and how the blockchain has resolved this issue with our special guest Jon from Rocket Bot. And news discussion Microsofts new Leaks, Resident Evil on iPhone and Unity’s latest pricing policy updates.. Recorded 27th…
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SUPER SPACE! Episode 20!! Guests inc. Brawler Bearz, Chompies, Cryptid, KeepCats! Talking about Interoperability and What is going on with Unity?
19th September 2023 SUPER SPACE!! This week we marked our 20th Episode with many special guests from Brawler Bearz, Chompies, Cryptid, KeepCats. Topics includes the HOT topic about Unity upsetting the dev world! How could Nintendo join web3, if they wanted to? Interoperability and the Metaverse?...
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MIGHTY LABS, Nintedo Switch 2 leaks and more Agressively Horny Companions in Baldurs Gate 3 with Electic KC of Might Labs ToG#19
This week we discuss the web3 crypto market climate and its future as well as fundraising through DAO communities with our special guest Electric KC from Might Labs. And news discussion Google allowing web3 game ads, APV fund more aggressively horny companions in Baldur’s Gate 3 and new portable...
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ARADENA, Starfield, Gamescom and Baulders Gate 3 with Agressively Horny Compainions with Liam from Aradena ToG#018
This week we discuss the beauty and Product Market Fit between web2 and web3 of Aradena with our special guest. And news discussion Starfield early impressions and reviews, Gamecom as well as Baulders Gate 3’s amusing bugs. Recorded 5th September 2023 NOTE: there were many technical issues on…
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PARTICLE INK, Mircosoft vs CMA and their Cloud Gaming Strategy, Starfield and Red Dead 1 port with Special Guest Keisha of Particle Ink
This week we discuss Particle Ink’s AR and blockchain project with our special guest. And news discussion over Microsoft’s latest strategy to appease the CMA with their new Cloud Streaming deal with Ubisoft, Starfield’s impending launch and Red Dead 1 port initial impressions. And Topic of the…
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GTA modders, Diablo 3?! and "How community involvement can impact game development" with Special Guest Andrew from Crypto Unicorns - ToG#16
This week’s news discussion over Rock Star Hiring banned modder group for GTA, Diablo 3 and Blizzard and Netflix testing of a streaming game platform (have they learnt from where Stadia went wrong?). And Topic of the Week discussion Development transparency and how the community involvement can...
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TIME RAIDERS Development Updates and AMA and Baldurs Gate Release with Matt and Jon - ToG#15
This week’s show is predominantly dedicated to the Time Raiders community update and AMA with Matt and Jon of Time Raiders. With some news discussion on Baldur's Gate Release and Red Dead disappointments. Recorded 10th August ’23. If you are interested in joining the Time Raiders Closed Beta…
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Nintendo Switch Pro, STAR ATLAS and Special Guest Miguel of Star Atlas - ToG#014
This week’s news discussion is over Nintendo's Pro specs leak. And Topic of the Week discussion “How a game studio provides the community build the game or ecosystem” with our Special Guest Miguel of Star Atlas. Recorded 1st August ’23. If you are interested in joining the Time Raiders Closed…
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Diablo IV & PS5 Pro Leak and Special Guest Ryan of ArmourX - ToG#013
This week’s news includes Diablo IV’s poorly received Season 1 update, MWIII logo leak, PlayStation 5 Pro leak. And Topic of the Week discussion “How the community involvement can impact game development” with our Special Guest Ryan of ArmourX. Recorded 25th July ’23. If you are interested in...
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XBox defeats FTC in trial plus Googles big announcement and Special Guest Pedro of MetaStar Striker - ToG#012
The HOTTEST TOPIC in the video game industry: Xbox defeats FTC in the Activision Blizzard aquasition trial and what it might mean for the future of video games. Googles big news for Web3.0 games And we discuss our Topic of the Week (TotW) is “Retention and how to keep players coming back” with…
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Sega's Toe Dipping into Web3.0 and Special Guest Matt of YeSports - ToG#011
We also discuss the announcement from Sega that they will be branching out into web3.0 - will they be more successful than other AAA developers? And our Topic of the Week (TotW) is “eSports in the Web3.0 Space?” with Matt from YeSports. Recorded 11th July. If you are interested in joining the…
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XBox vs FTC trial so far and Special Guest Dermot of Tearing Spaces - ToG#010
The HOTTEST TOPIC in the video game industry: the Xbox vs FTC trial and what it might mean for the future of video games. And we discuss our Topic of the Week (TotW) is “PvP and Co-Op in Web3.0 Games” and why multiplayer games are dominating web3.0 games with our special guest Dermot from Tearing...
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Nintendo Direct and Special Guest Olga CMO of Kryxivia - ToG#009
Last week’s Nintendo Direct there was a LOT of Mario! Wahoo!! And Topic of the Week (TotW) is “Focus on the Players” with Olga from Kryxivia. Recorded on 27th June. Kryxivia is the first free-to-play web3.0 MMORPG inspired by beloved MMORPGs like World of Warcraft etc.. We discuss why it’s...
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Capcom Showcase and Special Guest Ryan of Mirror World - ToG#008
We discuss the highlights the non-E3 Capcom showcase from last week. And Topic of the Week (TotW) is "Interopability between games and Metaverse" with Ryan of Mirror World. What the future of the metaverse could look like for Web3.0 games and accessible it would be to all players. Recorded on…
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XBOX and Ubisoft Showcases and Special Guest Michal Stasiak of Battle Rise: Kingdom of Champions - ToG#007
We also discuss some of the highlights from Microsoft’s XBOX Showcase (streamed on 11th June), and the Ubisoft’s Forward Showcase (streamed on 12th June). Topic of the Week: future of in-game collectibles with our special guest Michal Stasiak of Battle Rise: Kingdom of Champions. Recorded 13th...
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Apple WWDC23 Showcase and Kareem Chief Partnership Officer of Bit Hotel - ToG#006
Highlights and expectations of non-E3 events Apple, Microsoft and Ubisoft. And Topic of the week discussion: "Accessibility of Web3.0 games" with Kareem of Bit Hotel. Recorded 13th June '23. Bit Hotel is a social and casual web3.0 game that takes place in a hotel foyer where players can interact...
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PlayStation Showcase with Special Guest Tom Brown QA Lead at UGL - ToG#005
highlights from Sony's PlayStation Showcase (streamed on 25th May). And Topic of the Week "The Importance of QA on Modern Games " with our special guest Tom Brown (UGL QA Lead). Special mention to Chin Stroker Vs Punter, I paraphrased their Superman IV comment and kind of butchered it 😜 - FYI 15...
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ToG-04: Special Guest Tim Chaney of Virgin Interactive
This week we have been chatting with our special guest Tim Chaney, who was there at the start of video games becoming mass market, having brought Virgin I from $1M to 250M in 3 years. And discussing the rise of video games becoming the predominant platform in the world of home entertainment. The...
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ToG-03: Free to Play to Earn with Special Guests Chris and Maciej Founders of Wizarre
This week we have been chatting about Free-to-Play-to-Earn with Special Guests Chris and Maciej Founders of Wizarre. Wizarre is a worms-style game where you upgrade your wizard characters and battle them out in 1v1 battles, you can also trade your wizards, lands and other enhancements as NFTs. We...
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ToG-02: May The 4th Be With You!
This episode was recorded on (you guessed it!) May 4th! So obviously we had to take advantage, and since we are fans of that specific franchise it seemed churlish not to :) So, this week we discussed Movies vs Video game tie-ins and, of course, Star Wars video games! We hope you enjoy it :) The...
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ToG-01: Favourite games and game experiences
This was the first Throne of Games Twitter Space/podcast. On this episode you can join us at the start where we are dipping our toes in and discussing our favourite games and games experiences - it's a little free from but fun :) The Throne of Games is hosted by: Matt Nagy – Time Raiders Design...
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This is a weekly video game podcast hosted by the Time Raiders development team. We discuss video game industry and news of the week as well as a topic of the week plus we have guests join us from the industry. The industry veterans at Utopian Game Labs team have over 20 years of expereience and anecdotes to share - they may also pull a few favours to get some old friends to join us as guests.
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