Fez II, the sequel to the critically acclaimed puzzle-platformer profiled in Indie Game: The Movie , is officially canceled . According to creator Phil Fish, this decision comes not as the result of any isolated incident but out of a desire to escape what he sees as a hostile environment in gaming. Fish tweeted: to be clear, im not cancelling FEZ II because some boorish fuck said something stupid, im doing it to get out of games. — PHIL FISH (@PHIL_FISH) July 27, 2013 Regardless of the reason, t...
Aug 01, 2013•33 min
It's finally here! Memory Card is back with our second-ever episode! In Episode 2, true stories from Nicole Leung , Alvaro Sarria , and Rebecca Jennings about family, games, and the intersection of the two. We've got drama, humor, angst -- something for everyone! If you like the show, please tell your friends about us. If you have feedback or a story you'd like to see on a future episode, please contact us at this email address , or on the show's Twitter account . Let us know what you think, and...
Jun 20, 2013•32 min
statler-and-waldorf Today's podcast is a doozy: nearly 90 minutes of roundtable discussion from 60% of our staff on the imminent next generation of game consoles. With controversies surrounding digital rights management and always-online functionality, there's plenty to hash out. Enjoy! Hosted by Tyler Martin and featuring Doug Bonham and Spencer Tordoff Produced by Spencer Tordoff Intro music: I'm Going Bazurky by morgantj Outro music: Summertime (The dirty water Cdk Mix) by J.Lang...
Jun 07, 2013•1 hr 27 min
header7 Hot off the presses, we have a hot new Squatchast for you! In this episode, Nick, Spencer, and Aaron discuss Nintendo's recent move to monetize Let's Play videos containing content from their games, and speculate on the impact this will have on the industry as a whole. It's our fastest and most topical Squatchcast ever! Do you think we're overreacting, or does this new trend really spell doom for the Big Three? Let us know in the comments! And as usual, subscribe or give us a review on i...
May 17, 2013•31 min
The Silicon Sasquatch Podcast is back again! In this episode, Nick, Spencer, and Aaron discuss Bioshock Infinite: What they liked, what they didn't, and where they expect the series to go in the future. WARNING: NUMEROUS SPOILERS CONTAINED THEREIN. DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST UNLESS YOU'VE FINISHED THE GAME, OR DON'T CARE ABOUT SPOILERS. If you have thoughts or criticism, drop us a line in the comments! Otherwise, subscribe or give us a review on iTunes , and like or follow us on your favorite...
May 09, 2013•54 min
Happy Saturday! The Squatchcast is back again, in time for your weekend (or whatever special day it might be )! In this episode, our regular panelists - Aaron, Nick, and Spencer - have a chat about the recent controversy regarding Microsoft's ex-Creative Director Adam Orth, the next Xbox, and the implications of always-online DRM. If you enjoy this (or our other new podcast, Memory Card ), consider subscribing on iTunes so you don't miss an episode! Plus, don't forget to like or follow us on you...
Apr 20, 2013•29 min
memorycard1 Here at Silicon Sasquatch, we've been wanting to do something a little different with the podcast format. Something a little less roundtable, a little more story-oriented. Now, finally, we have a prototype: Memory Card. In episode one, Spencer (yours truly) does a little soul-searching on the LAN party, and speaks to some folks at March's Emerald City LAN to gain perspective. It's rough and pretty wordy - again, it's our prototype - but we're looking forward to exploring this format ...
Apr 18, 2013•26 min
ep3.66-adeathinthefranchise The podcast is back with part 3 of our February recording session! Nick and Aaron spend a chunk of time thoroughly eviscerating Assassin's Creed 3 and discuss why this entry in the franchise fell flat for them. Spoilers contained therein - if you haven't finished AC3 yet, this one probably isn't for you. We've got new stuff coming down the pipe, so don't miss a thing! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and check us out in the usual places . Musical selections for this...
Mar 16, 2013•47 min
ep3.33-fieldofstreams On February 20th, thousands across the world tuned in to watch Sony announce the PlayStation 4. That Sunday, Nick Cummings, Aaron Thayer, and Spencer Tordoff all got together to discuss what we know, what we don't know, and what we're hoping for from the rise of the next generation. Grab the second segment of our long-running conversation now - just one more piece, and episode 3 will be complete! And, as usual, don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes , or check us out in the us...
Mar 07, 2013•27 min
ssps3e3 Last Sunday, February 24th, we (the US crew: Nick Cummings, Aaron Thayer and Spencer Tordoff) got together for a recording session and had discussions on not one, not two, but three whole topics. Each ran a bit long, so we're bringing Episode 3 to you one insightful talk at a time. The first of these concerns the layoffs at IGN, and closures of UGO, Gamespy, and 1UP. We talk about the evolution of media, the specter of hyper-specialization, and speculate: where's the floor on this trend?...
Mar 03, 2013•19 min
squatchcast2header Coming at you better late than never, it's a new episode of the Silicon Sasquatch Podcast! This week, the guys discuss the fall of THQ, the challenges faced by the now-defunct publisher, and the repercussions for the industry. Give it a listen - if you like it, subscribe to us on iTunes , or check us out in the usual places ....
Feb 04, 2013•39 min
Silicon Sasquatch Podcast Season 3 It's a new year, which means a new season of the Silicon Sasquatch Podcast! This time we're talking about the gaming trends coming out of this year's Consumer Electronics Show: household streaming, the Oculus Rift, and the confirmed existence of the Steambox. Download and enjoy, won't you? Also, consider subscribing to us on iTunes , if you're one of those folks who continue to take "podcast" in its original sense! Intro music: Bust This Bust That ( Professor K...
Jan 17, 2013•55 min
E3 2012 Podcast The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, is underway in the heart of friendly Los Angeles. If you're the kind of person who pays attention to this sort of thing, it hasn't exactly been a great one. But there's plenty of news being made and a lot of great games on display, and that deserves a little analysis. Enter the crack Silicon Sasquatch podcasting team: Spencer Tordoff, Aaron Thayer and yours truly present a brief rundown of the standout games, announcements and themes of E...
Jun 07, 2012•44 min
enslaved3 Today's episode is about the recent debate over how the Writer's Guild of America chooses games to nominate for its annual awards -- and what its justification is. Close your eyes, open your heart, and enjoy the smooth sounds of a few dudes sitting around a kitchen table talking into a Rock Band microphone for forty minutes. Note: As it turns out, a five-year-old MacBook just isn't cut out to record a podcast without putting some serious pressure on its old dual-core processor. We hope...
Feb 21, 2011•41 min
SquatchCast-Season-2 It's been a long time, hasn't it? The last podcast we recorded took place when Mass Effect 2 was still new. We certainly have a lot to catch up on. We've used the last year to do some hard thinking about what worked and what didn't with our first run of podcasts, and I think we've got some good stuff in store for you this time around. For our second season, we're going to be producing podcasts on a weekly basis that will be released every Monday morning. Our topics will vary...
Feb 07, 2011•34 min
We've got another podcast for you, and despite what the oh-so-clever title might suggest, it's utterly devoid of references to The Doors . This latest podcast -- our eighth so far -- is so named because each participant on this recording has played Mass Effect 2 at least twice. And Aaron and Tyler, well...they've played it a lot more than that. This one was recorded a couple of months back, but the discussion is hopefully just as relevant as ever. We're hoping to jump-start things again over at ...
Apr 22, 2010•1 hr 29 min
It's actually kind of an improvement. Well, would you look at that -- another podcast! And this one's blessedly much shorter than the previous, meaning you get plenty of on-topic discussion and analysis without having to meander through dozens of games and several months of backlogged news to cover. This podcast picks up where the last one left off, with the gang discussing the myriad top-tier releases of the first quarter of 2010. A near-complete list of titles is available after the jump for y...
Dec 09, 2009•53 min
WISE FWOM YOUR GWAYVE Welcome back to the show, everyone! We've been absent for a couple months, but the whole gang is eager to start producing shows on a more regular basis. Because we've been negligent in recording over such a critical period of time for major game releases, this episode features us playing catch-up on the infamous fourth quarter onslaught of top-tier blockbuster games -- and it doesn't even cover all the bases. Initially, we'd planned on a show with three thirty-minute segmen...
Dec 02, 2009•2 hr 10 min
sspodcast005logo In this episode, Aaron, Doug, Nick and Tyler discuss the sights, the sounds, and -- unfortunately -- the smells of the 2009 Penny Arcade Expo. I'd like to apologize for the long delay between episodes. Ever since losing most of one of our stems on the third show, we've become wary of technical difficulties in podcasting. On this latest episode, however, there are a number of problems throughout. My microphone apparently didn't fare too well in the bring-your-own-computer section...
Sep 18, 2009•1 hr 23 min
podcast004-artwork This week's podcast centers around Shadow Complex , one of the latest and most critically acclaimed games on Xbox Live Arcade. While most people will agree the game is a worthwhile trip down memory lane in the spirit of classics like Super Metroid and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, that isn't the focus of our discussion. Instead, we're taking a look at an opinion piece penned by Christian Nutt of Gamasutra , who responds to a debate that arose on popular video game forum ...
Aug 31, 2009•34 min
You shouldn't make fun of presidents with polio. We're all familiar with the summer doldrums -- the scorching heat , the long days and short nights, and the almost total lack of good games being released in stores. But was it always like this? And thanks to the digital distribution market, are things changing? Site editors Nick and Aaron were joined by our number-one (and possibly only) fan Tyler for this discussion. Although the show weighs in at a mere 40ish minutes this time around, we did fi...
Aug 04, 2009•46 min
Hey gang! At long last, we're ready to unveil the latest branch of the Silicon Sasquatch media empire: The Silicon Sasquatch Podcast ! Or, as I've taken to calling it, the SquatchCast . Each episode seeks to address one major theme or issue related to video games. Our mission is to deliver a podcast that's engaging, thought-provoking and entertaining. What you shouldn't expect from the podcast: Everybody being drunk Fart noises Long, rambling discussions about what games everyone is playing This...
Jul 26, 2009•1 hr
