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The Red Tunic Podcast

The Red Tunic Podcast

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Nostalgia can be a very powerful thing; It can bring back strong memories that transport us to a happier and better time. I aim to speak to anyone and everyone about their nostalgia to best defend from burning out and try to capture the magic that can bring such joy by talking to anyone and everyone about what they love about video games.

So join me as I talk to those related to the industry for conversations about their favorite games, how they got into the industry, and other positive topics and questions related to the industry!
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Episode 44 - Conversation with Phil Giarrusso, Pixel Artist and Designer at Tako Boy Studios

The Red Tunic PodcastSep 19, 2022

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Episode 081 - Conversation with the ever-versatile Jared R Bair

Episode 081 - Conversation with the ever-versatile Jared R Bair

Mar 25, 202401:26:42
Episode 080 - Conversation with Sound Designer Emily Meo

Episode 080 - Conversation with Sound Designer Emily Meo

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 80 where I speak with Emily Meo. In this episode we talk about how she got into the industry and some words of wisdom from her experiences, the games that made her want to make games, her favorite games, and what makes gaming enjoyable to them. We also talk about her hobbies outside of gaming, and her 2023 game of the year.

Before we get started, don't forget there are link in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Emily as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 80!

0:00 Start

8:00 How she got into making games and words of wisdom from her experiences

33:30 Games that made her want to make games

41:00 Favorite Games

45:00 What makes gaming enjoyable to her

50:00 Hobbies outside of gaming

57:00 2023 GOTY

01:01:00 Wrap 2 Electric Boogaloo

01:02:30 Closing Time

Check out Emily on Bandcamp via https://emilyemeo.bandcamp.com/
Or via her socials!
https://twitter.com/EmilyEMeo
cohost.org/EmilyEMeo
https://bsky.app/profile/emilyemeo.bsky.social

Mar 11, 202401:03:17
Episode 079 - Conversation Bungie Sr. Concept Artist Janice Chu!
Feb 26, 202453:25
Episode 078 - Conversation with Tomas Guinan - Game dev at Spoony Bard Productions
Feb 12, 202401:07:17
Episode 76 - Conversation with Osama Dorias - Lead gameplay designer at Brass Lion Entertainment
Feb 04, 202401:09:53
Episode 077 - Conversation with Vince Miller - 3D Realms Brand Manager
Feb 04, 202401:55:57
Episode 075 - Conversation with Audi Sorlie & Seth Fulkerson; Making Arzette Jewel of Faramore

Episode 075 - Conversation with Audi Sorlie & Seth Fulkerson; Making Arzette Jewel of Faramore

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 75 where I speak with both Audi Sorlie and Seth Fulkerson, who are both working on Arzette The Jewel of Faramore. We talk about the staples such as how both Audi and Seth got into the industry and some words of wisdom they can share, their favorite video games, games that don't get enough credit, and what makes gaming enjoyable. We also talk about the upcoming Arzette, why they enjoy the CD-I, and bad old movies.

Before we get started, don't forget there are link in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Seth and Audi, Arzette and Limited Run, as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 75!

0:00 Intro

8:15 Talking Arzette

15:00 How Limited Run Games got involved with Arzette

26:30 How Seth got into making games

33:30 Shared words of wisdom

37:30 How Audi got into the industry

46:30 Why they like Zelda CD-I and the CD-I itself

57:30 Talking bad movies

01:03:30 Talking fave video games

01:12:30 Games that don't get enough credit

01:24:30 What makes gaming enjoyable

01:33:30 Closing time

Check out Audi on Twitter at https://twitter.com/PC98_Audi

Check out Seth on Twitter at https://twitter.com/thedopster

Check out Limited Run on Twitter at https://twitter.com/LimitedRunGames

Check out the recent Jurassic Park release on Steam via https://store.steampowered.com/app/2673080/Jurassic_Park_Classic_Games_Collection/

Wishlist Arzette on Steam via https://store.steampowered.com/app/1924780/Arzette_The_Jewel_of_Faramore/

Check out Arzette on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ArzetteGame or its link tree https://linktr.ee/arzettegame

Check out Digital Foundry on Twitter at https://twitter.com/digitalfoundry

Jan 01, 202401:36:18
Episode 074 - Conversation with Niklas Hallin, creator of Molly Medusa Queen of Spit
Dec 11, 202301:11:33
Episode 073 - Conversation with developer Phillip Woytowitz, currently making Olliefrog Toad Skater

Episode 073 - Conversation with developer Phillip Woytowitz, currently making Olliefrog Toad Skater

Hey, Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 73 where I speak with Phillip Woytowitz, also known as Mr.Thee, developer of the upcoming game Olliefrog Toad Skater. We talk about the staples such as Olliefrog Toad Skater, how he got started in the industry and some words of wisdom; The game that made him want to get into development; His favorite game; As well as things as he does outside of gaming. Outside of the staples though, we talk about the rise of frogs in video games, smash bros and games like smash bros, as well as games that smash bros influences can be seen in.

Before we get started, don't forget there are link in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Phillip, the project, as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like, share the episode and feel free to comment on your own favorite game or Smash Bros like games!

0:00 Start

11:30 How Philip got into making games and some words of wisdom

22:45 The game that made Phillip want to be a dev

26:15 Phillips favorite game

34:00 On the topic of Smash Bros Melee

44:00 What Phillip does outside of gaming and developing

48:00 Where to find Phillip and the wrap up

Check Phillip out on Twitter at https://twitter.com/PhillipWitz

Check Phillip out on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/mrthee.bsky.social

Check out Ollie Frog Toad Skater on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@olliefrogtoadskater

You can also check out the Kickstarter via https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mrthee/olliefrog-toad-skater

Wishlist on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005910/Olliefrog_Toad_Skater/

Nov 27, 202353:21
Episode 072 - Conversation with SizeFive Games founder Dan Marshall
Nov 13, 202355:05
Episode 071 with Pixel Art Artist Matt Martinez
Oct 30, 202301:07:29
Episode 70 Conversation with game programmer Robert N Brown
Oct 16, 202301:25:48
Redtunic Podcast 069 - Conversation with Voice Actor Gianni Matragrano
Oct 02, 202301:20:43
Episode 068 - Conversation with 3D Character Artist Rui-Rou Teo
Sep 18, 202359:01
Episode 067 - Conversation with Game Designer Vitor Malcher
Aug 28, 202301:19:10
Episode 066 - Conversation with game developer Rami Ismail
Aug 14, 202359:43
Episode 065 - Conversation with Sound Designer Ben Reichstein
Jul 31, 202301:11:14
Episode 64 - Conversation with Bruno Briseno, Artist and Animator
Jul 17, 202301:21:38
Episode 063 - Conversation with Sam Prebble, Maker of Turbo Overkill
Jul 03, 202301:07:29
Episode 62 - Conversation with Roth Cardona, Technical Director at Vaporware Limited
Jun 19, 202301:29:14
Episode 61 - A conversation with Philip Tibitoski; Co-Founder & President at Young Horses
Jun 05, 202359:42
Episode 60 - Conversation with Frederik Strom. Developer of Combustion
May 22, 202301:31:03
Episode 59 - Conversation with Ty Brannan, marketing assistant 3D Realms & Slipgate Ironworks, Producer Call of Saregnar, Stellar Valkyrie, Event Coordinator Realms Deep
May 08, 202301:31:13
Episode 58 - Conversation with Ace, currently developing Aikode.
Apr 24, 202301:29:45
Episode 57 - Conversation with Pedro Guerra, creative director at Knight Shift Games, currently working on Elsie
Apr 10, 202301:17:04
Episode 56 - Conversation with Dante Douglas, Creative Advisor at Riot games
Mar 27, 202301:34:13
Episode 55 - Conversation with Rittz, currently working on Electrokinetic
Mar 13, 202301:49:01
Episode 054 - Conversation with Nix, currently making Silent Santicado
Feb 13, 202301:07:27
Episode 053 - Conversation with Riv, currently making Pepper Grinder.
Jan 30, 202301:11:06
Episode 052 - Conversation with Michael Long, CEO of Foolish Mortals
Jan 16, 202346:15
Episode 051 - Conversation with Scott Slucher and Connor Quinn, from MegaWobble Games, creator of Lil Gator Game
Jan 02, 202301:47:60
Episode 050 - Conversation with Zahid Ali Jeelani; Combat Designer at Ninja Theory and solo developer of ENENRA
Dec 12, 202201:08:34
Episode 049 - Conversation with Dana Nightingale, Campaign Director at Arkane Lyon
Nov 28, 202201:32:16
Episode 048 - Conversation with Dave Oshry, runner of New Blood Interactive

Episode 048 - Conversation with Dave Oshry, runner of New Blood Interactive

Today I speak with Dave Oshry, runner of New Blood Interactive, publishers of titles such as Dusk, Gloomwood, Amid Evil, Ultrakill, and newly released Faith The Unholy Trinity.

0:00 Intro

3:30 The New Blood advertising approach

7:00 How Dave got into the industry

13:30 Beginning of the Boomer Shooter era

18:00 Words of wisdom

21:15 Talking Zelda LttP as favorite game

27:30 What makes gaming enjoyable

29:00 Platinuming Elden Ring

30:30 The kind of game Dave would love to make

33:30 The future of immersive sims

39:45 Hobbies outside of games

41:00 Wrap up

Check out Dave on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DaveOshry

Check out the New Blood Steam page via www.wehate.money or directly at https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/NewBlood/list/32813

Check out Faith The Unholy Trinity on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1179080/FAITH_The_Unholy_Trinity/, GoG https://www.gog.com/en/game/faith_the_unholy_trinity, or Itch.IO https://new-blood.itch.io/faith-the-unholy-trinity

Check out Gloomwood on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1150760/Gloomwood/

Check out Dusk, ahead of Dusk HD, on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/DUSK/

Check out Amid Evil, ahead of Amid Evil VR, on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/AMID_EVIL/ and the Amid Evil DLC on The Black Labryinth on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1852860/AMID_EVIL__The_Black_Labyrinth/

Check out Fallen Aces on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1411910/Fallen_Aces/

Check out ULTRAKILL on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229490/ULTRAKILL/

Wishlist Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1421490/Rise_of_the_Triad_Ludicrous_Edition/

Grab some New Blood merch at https://newbloodstore.com/

Check out New Blood fanart at NewBlood.Gallery

Nov 14, 202243:15
Episode 047 - Conversation with Zan, creator of Hedon Bloodrite
Oct 31, 202201:15:51
Episode 046 - Conversation with Tim, Blue Key Games
Oct 17, 202201:16:16
Episode 045 - Conversation with David Jalbert, creator of upcoming game Extraneum
Oct 03, 202201:14:45
Episode 44 - Conversation with Phil Giarrusso, Pixel Artist and Designer at Tako Boy Studios
Sep 19, 202252:25
Episode 43 - Conversation with Josh Sullivan, project lead at Awe Interactive and creators of Bullets per Minute
Sep 05, 202251:32
Episode 42 - Conversation with Trapp, programmer at Communion Games and currently making Iowa
Aug 22, 202201:14:40
Trailer 2: Electric Boogaloo

Trailer 2: Electric Boogaloo

Red Tunic Podcast Trailer  

Follow me on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/RedTunicPodcast

Episodes can be found at most podcast delivery services. 

Full list found at https://pod.link/TheRedTunicPodcast 

Music from the title track of Rhodes Deep by Ronald Jenkees, http://www.ronaldjenkees.com/

Aug 09, 202201:05
Episode 41 - Conversation with Thomas Altenburger, game director at Flying Oak Games, makers of Scourge Bringer and NeuroVoider
Aug 08, 202259:03
Episode 40 - Conversation with Stephen Frost, Head of Production at Digital Eclipse
Jul 25, 202201:31:54
Episode 39 - Conversation with Jason Mojica, part of the Prodeus team
Jul 11, 202201:02:35
Episode 38 - Conversation with Rubeki, creator of upcoming Lorn's Lure
Jun 27, 202201:01:48
Episode 37 - Conversation with David Bocek, Sr.Game Designer at Gravity Well, prev Apex Legends and Destiny 2
Jun 13, 202201:10:34
Episode 36 - Aaron Clark, co-founder Glovebox Games, creators of Beard Blade
May 23, 202201:04:58
Episode 35 - Conversation with Bruno Beaudoin, creator of Nightmare Reaper at Blazing Bit Games
May 09, 202258:37
Episode 34 - Conversation with Anton Hand, VR Dev at Rust LTD, creative lead of Hot Dogs, Horsehoes & Hand Grenades
Apr 25, 202201:04:26
Episode 33 - Conversation with Chandana Ekanayake - Co-founder and creative director of Outerloop Games; makers of Falcon Age and Thirsty Suitors

Episode 33 - Conversation with Chandana Ekanayake - Co-founder and creative director of Outerloop Games; makers of Falcon Age and Thirsty Suitors

In this episode I speak with Chandana Ekanayake; Co-Founder, studio and creator director of Outerloop Games and makers of Falcon Age and the upcoming Thirsty Suitors 

Start - 06:45 - Intro 

06:45 - 16:30 - Chandana talks about how he got into the industry via architecture digital renders/modelling and getting his start at Bethesda 

16:30 - 27:00 - Chandana talks about why Metroid and Legend of Zelda were his favorite games as a child, moving on to how the Lucasarts Full Throttle game inspired him to want to get into making games. We jump off of there while talking about other enjoyed games and genres. 

27:00 - 35:00 - We talk about what Chandana enjoys about games now. 

35:00 - 53:00 - We talk about what Chandana enjoys doing outside of playing/making video games. Coaching sports with his kids, wine tasting, and anime (We spend a lot of time talking about anime...) 

53:00 - End - We talk a little more about the upcoming game Thirsty Suitors prior to wrapping up 

Check Chandana out on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Ekanaut 

Check out Outerloop Games on Twitter at https://twitter.com/outerloopgames 

Check out Falcon Age on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1075080/Falcon_Age/ or via their site with more info on where you can purchase it at https://www.falconage.com/ 

Wishlist Thirsty Suitors on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1617220/Thirsty_Suitors/

Apr 11, 202201:04:15