Peter and John are done with the theoreticals and conceptuals and have working code! This week Mark has the questions as we discuss what elements of our game are finally coming to life! Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord .
Jun 07, 2022•52 min•Ep. 71
We don't have a singular thing to update here, so here's a state of the eConnXn address? Think like a Nintendo Direct, but e...Connect? Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord .
May 03, 2022•29 min•Ep. 70
This week is Mark, Peter and John talking about the final draft of Game Face, the title of our short film and eventual feature. We discuss final narrative choices, what comes next and how we get there. Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord .
Apr 12, 2022•33 min
We have one last week before we can talk about the final draft of the script, so this week we leave you with a Gamer Theory discussion looking at the trailer for the newest Borderlands adventure, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands! Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord .
Mar 29, 2022•23 min
With no news to announce regarding our own personal projects this week, as well as a brief layoff in finishing up another piece of these projects, we're going back to look at game trailers for a bit! This week looks at the trailer for the wildly successful new launch from FromSoftware, Elden Ring. The last entry in the Soulsbourne genre, Elden Ring knocks it out of the park in a cinematic experience that gives just enough narrative to leave us in the masses drooling for more. Find more content a...
Mar 15, 2022•33 min
It's not surprise that Peter and Mark always have their hands full, so they've added a few new names to the roster. This week is all about our new social media guy and fellow content creator, Ed aka Kavonde! Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord .
Feb 23, 2022•26 min•Ep. 68
We're taking a break this week from the various projects and presentations that we have to just decompress and talk about what keeps us inspired to try and leave our mark in the gaming industry. If you have a Netflix account, check out High Score ! Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Feb 15, 2022•24 min•Ep. 67
This week is a look behind the scenes, but after the scenes. Our guest is Colton Denison, the editor for the Game Face short film. After writing and after shooting, somebody has to do the dirty work and show us our story in a cohesive narrative. The man that makes that happen is the editor. Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Feb 08, 2022•33 min•Ep. 66
This week moves back behind the camera with Best Boy Ray Shay. Ray is an indomitable force with 10 months of instruction that he makes look like years of experience. As the right hand man to the gaffer, Game Face wasn't happening without Ray's expertise and execution. Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord .
Feb 01, 2022•36 min•Ep. 65
We're back to BTS with the short film! This week we have our Lead Actress, Asiana Weddington. If you didn’t know already, the story was originally cast with a male lead, but Asiana saved our bacon in the eleventh hour and brought our story to life in a way that we could never have even dreamed! It's a long way from our plan to originally have her play a PA. Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Jan 25, 2022•46 min•Ep. 64
The day has come! After a successful production with the Game Face short film, the wheels are turning for the feature. Peter has his first draft of the feature script completed and Mark has read it and John is reading it. This week Peter talks about the experience of writing a feature and breaks down some feedback with Mark. Watch the short film here . Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Jan 18, 2022•29 min•Ep. 63
At eConnXn, we dream big, and after finishing up the Game Face conceptual short film, and finishing writing the first draft of the full feature, it’s time to branch out even more. eConnXn has a new project incoming - Outer Harvest. This week Peter and Mark are talking with John about our newest joing project, officially in design, Outer Harvest. In 2023 we hope to have a simulation/management game where you, the player, oversee a small scale asteroid mining operation.
Jan 11, 2022•44 min•Ep. 62
This is our first week after the holiday break and we have our first guest in front of the camera, rather than behind, Chase Baker! Talented in so many more ways than one (he DJs!), we were beyond lucky to have Chase as talent in front of the camera for Game Face. This week we hear from him about his experiences in the industry as everything from being a PA, working in audio production to his passion for being on-screen. Check him out on instagram at @chasebakerofficial . Find more content at ww...
Jan 05, 2022•58 min
This week we sit down to have a conversation with Sean Keller, the Director of Photography/Cinematographer on Game Face. A key member in bringing to life the vision of our short film, as well as a trusted friend, Sean is a part of the team that we can not, and would not, do without. When we tried to think of a way to make a video game dynamic on the big screen, there wasn't any other name that came to mind. Find Sean's professional page here . Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're fee...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min
We're continuing through our talented team this week with Chris Reed, fondly known as Topher, the Barefoot Composer. The creative team realized that there was nobody to score but Peter...Peter knows a guy. Chris fashioned a fantastic score for us not only out of the kindness of his heart, but also under strict deadlines to make sure we premiered on time. This...is his story. Find his professional page here , as well as his Soundcloud (including the GAME FACE score) here . Find more content at ww...
Dec 14, 2021•42 min•Ep. 59
We're continuing on through cast and crew this week with Justin Usami, Gaffer for Game Face. Don't be fooled by his young age, this talented student has the skills to put even seasoned professionals to shame. Watch GAME FACE here . Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Dec 07, 2021•56 min•Ep. 58
We've had a short film premiere, but we just can't shut up about it. Over the next few months we'll be talking to different parts of the cast and crew to look at the amount of willpower and effort it took to put Game Face together. This week starts at the top with our long time friend, Director John Schulze. Watch GAME FACE here . Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 57
It has been a looooooooooong few months, but it’s finally done. The film has been shot and is finally in the post-production process! This week Peter and Mark look back at the shared experience and recount some of the highs and lows of making a short film on an even shorter budget. The one thing we weren't short on though, force of will. Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Sep 29, 2021•57 min
We’re back on a correct order this week with Resident Evil 6. Widely panned for it’s strange change in tone and gameplay, this trailer stands up there with the best of them. Jason Bourne couldn’t do these stunts better himself. Watch the video here . Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Aug 31, 2021•27 min
After a short break for Peter to get married, we're back with the next installment in the Resident Evil franchise. Due to some errors on Peter's part, this week is back to the remakes with RE:3. Classic Resident Evil in the modern resolutions, listen to our thoughts on how Nemesis looks coming into the modern era. Watch the video here . Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Aug 30, 2021•25 min
What comes after Resident Evil 2? Resident Evil 4 (3 got lost and is getting re-recorded and released later) of course. This week starts a new, more relaxed format with one of the most beloved games in the RE franchise, that takes the emphasis off of the film, and onto the game. Please let us know what you think! Watch the trailer here . Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Aug 10, 2021•27 min
Great heights always lead to a great valley at some point. It's hard to top a classic like Resident Evil 4, but can Resident Evil build up the hype to another success? This week looks at the trailer for the coop classic, Resident Evil 5. Watch the video here . Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Aug 10, 2021•33 min
This week is just looking at what the last big production meeting entailed. Peter reflects on some of the surprises that come from taking a story into the logistics of film making and Mark reflects on what’s to come. This week we’re looking at 30% completion! Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord .
Jul 27, 2021•26 min
Mark elaborates on what the next steps are in creating the short film now that Peter has it written. Another big meeting is coming this weekend, so how are we preparing to make sure that we can take this project from 15% completion, to 100%? Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord .
Jul 13, 2021•23 min
We appear to have unintentionally started a series here. Peter just finished up the RE:2 remake in the recent past, and Mark needs a taste of something scary, so this week is another trip through Resident Evil canon. This week is a look at the release trailer for the remake of the 90s classic, Resident Evil 2. Watch it here . Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
Jun 01, 2021•41 min
This week is looking at the script writing process and what Peter did to prepare him for a process he knows nothing about as well as how surprised Mark is that it turned out well! Take it all in because the journey begins here! Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord .
May 25, 2021•33 min
In honor of the release of Resident Evil Village, we're going back in time to look at those gnarly old roots, with the opening FMV sequence from the first game. Breathe deep as we dust of that old low-res super 90s nostalgia and wonder, what exactly were we afraid of? Watch it here . Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ....
May 11, 2021•42 min
This is the end of what we have for League of Legends...for now. This week looks at the last trailer for Wild Rift, the LoL mobile MOBA coming soon to a phone near you, download it today! Watch it here . Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord .
May 11, 2021•42 min
Peter and Mark are going back to basics...Mark's basics. eConnXn is trying out a new medium, film. Mark has his background in film and Peter has his background in learning new things that he might not ever use again. This week is the first episode that will be discussing how the project came from the back burner, into the forefront and how it's taking our energy to push eConnXn forward. Find more content at www.econnxn.com . If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game on Discord ...
May 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 52
This week takes us into the pro scene with the music video developed for the music that was developed for the 2020 LCS season! League of Legends has a story, and it looks and sounds gorgeous. Check out the trials and tribulations of Garen and Lux, the wrath of Urgot and the forbidden riches of Ezreal. Watch the video here .
Apr 20, 2021•57 min