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Level Zero

By Greg Griffith and Preston Willke

The video game podcast for you! Whether you are a big fan of video games or new to the hobby, there is something for everyone in this scripted, lovingly edited podcast. It covers video game history, gives helpful insight, answers listeners questions, and is a whole lot of fun!

Website: levelzeropod.com/
Email: Questions@LevelZeroPodcast.com
Twitter: twitter.com/LevelZeroPod
Facebook: Facebook.com/LevelZeroPod
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCiBUMAOUkjV5rz1v6qABt-A
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Level ZeroFeb 10, 2022

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Top 5 Games at PAX
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LZ News: Did Gamescom disappoint? Not with Smurfs Kart!
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The EVOlution of... Evo!
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What is the Metaverse?
May 05, 202255:10
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That's So Meta
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LZ News: Forget Studios, Acquire Pokemon

LZ News: Forget Studios, Acquire Pokemon

Feb 03, 202201:36:22
The Making of HyperDot

The Making of HyperDot

We continue our chat with Charles McGregor! This time we focus in on the development of HyperDot from the initial idea all the way to release and the game awards. Some ideas that started out as "what ifs" grew until they were core components of the game! 

Come find out Charles' reactions to his own game and the development process as well as what he dubs "The year of dreams."


Website Post - https://levelzeropod.com/2021/12/13/the-making-of-hyperdot-with-charles-mcgregor/

Featuring: Charles McGregor of Tribe Games

GDC Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzxf9pWpWx4

Hello Player: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YRQuZUQLXZe1JqOn1Y062?si=8d347e88812f4ed9

Itch.io page: https://tribe-games.itch.io/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DarkaysTG

Tribe Games: https://www.tribe-games.com/


Download and play HyperDot!
Xbox/Windows 10: http://bit.ly/2QTBMrR

Steam: http://bit.ly/2NjDRfN 

http://Itch.io: http://bit.ly/39Nm6z2


Special thanks to Alex Brinegar for the Logo!

Twitter - @clobberinthyme

Graphic Design - https://alexbrinegar.wordpress.com/


More from Level Zero:

Website: https://levelzeropod.com/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiBUMAOUkjV5rz1v6qABt-A

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/levelzeropod

Drop a question or leave a suggestion here!

Email: Questions@LevelZeroPod.com

Corrections and Feedback: Feedback@LevelZeroPod.com

Twitter: @LevelZeroPod - https://twitter.com/LevelZeroPod

Facebook: @LevelZeroPod - https://www.facebook.com/LevelZeroPod/

Come hang out with us on the Draft Punks discord!

https://discord.gg/hkxHc63x

Dec 09, 202145:29
Becoming a Game Developer with Charles McGregor
Nov 24, 202138:28
The History of Sega: Part 3

The History of Sega: Part 3

After the sloppy launch of the Sega Saturn in 1995, Sega was struggling. The second half of the 90’s would prove to be a challenge for the company, but there was one more shot at success: The Dreamcast.  Would it be enough to save the company?

Journey back with us to second half of the 90’s to take a look at Sega’s internal struggles, the “most successful launch in entertainment history” with the Dreamcast, and what brought about the end of Sega in the console market. Greg dives into the details with the help of video game historian, Alexander Smith.


Episode Transcript! - https://levelzeropod.com/2021/11/11/the-history-of-sega-part-3/


Featuring:

Alexander Smith of “They Create Worlds”
Bio: https://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com/about/

Website: https://theycreateworlds.com/

Podcast: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/They-Create-Worlds-Companies-1971-1982/dp/1138389900?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&tag=storypodca-20&linkId=2P4S6EY6B462X4AR

Twitter: @tcwpodcast - https://twitter.com/tcwpodcast

For more on the downfall of Sega, check out “Dreams of Sega” - http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/e/dreams-of-sega/


Ken Horowitz

Website: https://sega-16.com/

Books and Bio: https://www.amazon.com/Ken-Horowitz/e/B07BFY3D6L%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share


Special thanks to Alex Brinegar for the Logo!

Twitter - @clobberinthyme

Graphic Design - https://alexbrinegar.wordpress.com/


More from Level Zero:

Website: https://levelzeropod.com/

Merch Store - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/level-zero?ref_id=25344

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiBUMAOUkjV5rz1v6qABt-A

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/levelzeropod


Drop a question or leave a suggestion here!

Email: Questions@LevelZeroPod.com

Corrections and Feedback: Feedback@LevelZeroPod.com

Twitter: @LevelZeroPod - https://twitter.com/LevelZeroPod

Facebook: @LevelZeroPod - https://www.facebook.com/LevelZeroPod/


Bonus: LZ has been featured on this post! Check out this article, along with these other great shows: https://blog.feedspot.com/video_games_history_podcasts/

Come hang out with us on the Draft Punks discord!

https://discord.gg/hkxHc63x

Nov 11, 202151:35
The History of Sega: Part 2

The History of Sega: Part 2

By 1993, Sega was America’s leading video game company, but was everything as good as it seemed? This second part of our documentary-style series on the History of Sega explores the company's focus during the mid 90’s and the series of missteps that led to its troubled times.

Journey back with us to the mid 90’s to take a look at Sega's hardware from the MEGA CD and 32X, to the Sega Saturn and its launch at the very first Electronic Entertainment Expo. Greg dives into the details with the help of video game historian, Alexander Smith.

Episode Transcription - https://levelzeropod.com/2021/10/29/the-history-of-sega-part-2/


Featuring:

Alexander Smith of “They Create Worlds”
Bio: https://videogamehistorian.wordpress.com/about/

Website: https://theycreateworlds.com/

Podcast: http://podcast.theycreateworlds.com/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/They-Create-Worlds-Companies-1971-1982/dp/1138389900?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&tag=storypodca-20&linkId=2P4S6EY6B462X4AR

Twitter: @tcwpodcast - https://twitter.com/tcwpodcast


Also featuring: 

Bob Buel of 99 Questions

99 Questions - https://anchor.fm/99questions

Twitter -  https://twitter.com/99questionspod


Special thanks to Alex Brinegar for the Logo!

Twitter - @clobberinthyme - https://twitter.com/clobberinthyme

Graphic Design - https://alexbrinegar.wordpress.com/


More from Level Zero:

Merch Store - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/level-zero?ref_id=25344

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiBUMAOUkjV5rz1v6qABt-A

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/levelzeropod

Website: https://levelzeropod.com/


Drop a question or leave a suggestion here!

Email: Questions@LevelZeroPod.com

Corrections and Feedback: Feedback@LevelZeroPod.com

Twitter: @LevelZeroPod - https://twitter.com/LevelZeroPod

Facebook: @LevelZeroPod


https://linktr.ee/levelzeropod


Come hang out with us on the Draft Punks discord!

https://discord.gg/mBDfbxRhMU

Oct 28, 202158:38
Bonus Level: Top 5 Sega Games
Oct 07, 202101:57:16
The History of Sega: Part 1
Sep 16, 202101:04:44
Welcome to Level Zero!
Sep 13, 202101:56
The History of E3
Jun 10, 202129:12
Zelda: A Link to the Forgotten Past
May 27, 202101:11:43
Reinventing a Classic: The Wind Waker to Breath of the Wild

Reinventing a Classic: The Wind Waker to Breath of the Wild

The Legends Behind the Legend of Zelda Series: Part 3! This episode covers the development of every mainline Zelda game from The Wind Waker to Breath of the Wild in order of release. It also gives details on game-play and shares music from all 12 of these great Zelda games. 

Why Toon Link? What’s up with those weird multiplayer Zelda games? Was there really a Zelda game with a train? 

This episode covers all these questions and a whole lot more. 

Episode Transcription

Timestamps:

02:37 - Nintendo Space World 2000 -

5:24 - Outsourcing to Flagship

9:35 - Oracle of Ages/Seasons

11:30 - Link to the Past / Four Swords

13:41 - Wind Waker

22:05 - Four Swords Adventures

23:40 - Minish Cap

25:53 - Wind Waker 2?

28:26 - Twilight Princess

38:07 - Phantom Hourglass

39:35 - Spirit Tracks

41:33 - Skyward Sword

50:31 - Link Between Worlds

54:28 - Triforce Heroes

55:20 - Breath of the Wild


Ask a question or leave a comment and have it featured on the next episode! 

Email: Questions@LevelZeroPodcast.com 

Merch Store - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/level-zero?ref_id=25344

Facebook: @LevelZeroPod 

Twitter: @LevelZeroPod 

*NEW* Website: LevelZeroPodcast.com 


The Legend of Zelda: Links to the Included Content 

Space World 2000 Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FEeECj8DqA&t=324s

Space World 2000 GameCube Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Swpn8qYhFs&t=7s  

E3 2004 - Twilight Princess Reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BP1I9yz1bU 

The Legend of Zelda: Links to the Extra Content 

Eiji Aonuma Profile - Did You Know Gaming - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPGnmkL4Nbw 

From Pixel to Polygons - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwKJqPWLrUg

Apr 27, 202101:13:11
Majora's Mask: Aonuma's Terrible Fate
Mar 24, 202145:47
Zelda: The Adventure of Miyamoto
Feb 25, 202138:30
Physical or Digital Games: Which is Best?
Feb 09, 202124:35
Video Game Genres: What Arrrrr They?

Video Game Genres: What Arrrrr They?

On this episode, Greg explains the basics when it comes to video game genres. He goes through the most common genre terms, how they work, and what popular games go with each genre. Then a special guest calls in and...... Sea Shanty? Also this episode finally clears up the confusion on RougeLikes and RougeLites!
Timestamps:
00:30 - Game Geners
14:12 - Special Caller
16:46  - Sea Shanty???
20:30 - Corrections
21:39 - Listener Questions

You can have your question answered on the show!
Email: Questions@LevelZeroPodcast.com
Twitter: Twitter.com/LevelZeroPod
Facebook: Facebook.com/LevelZeroPod

Jan 27, 202130:32
Xbox Game Pass and How it Works

Xbox Game Pass and How it Works

On this episode, Greg explains Xbox Game Pass and how it works. This episode covers everything about this subscription service, from how to sign up, to the cost, and even lists the Top 5 Level Zero Game Pass games!
This episode also answers listener questions, including questions about XCloud and whether a family should buy a Nintendo Switch or not. Also, hear a funny joke from a friend and frequent guest of the show!

You can have your questions answered on the show! Submit questions or comments to:
Email: Questions@LevelZeroPodcast.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/levelzeropod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LevelZeroPod

Jan 12, 202124:51
Original Xbox Announcement Presentation - Level Zero Exclusive!
Jan 05, 202109:48
The History of Xbox and its Unconventional Origin
Dec 22, 202025:10
The History of the PlayStation and Its Unexpected Origin
Dec 08, 202030:54
The History of Nintendo and the Perfect Console for Families
Nov 24, 202019:09