GLOBAL HEAD OF GAMING PARTNERSHIPS, RISHI CHADHA joins us this week to talk about how Twitter is connecting with gamers. I share thoughts on the Xbox Activision/Blizzard acquisition. The Game Developers Conference shared some fantastic data from developers about what they are seeing and I share impressions on Olli Olli World and Rainbow Six Extraction. Oh! We just had our 9 year anniversary too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 40 min
This week we chat with Will Powers, The Americas PR Lead for Razer to talk all about some of the gear they showed at CES this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min
This week we rock with actor and VO artist Jason E. Kelley to talk about his fantastic performance as Colt from Deathloop. We share thoughts about God Of War on PC, give G4 host Froskurinn her flowers for kicking sexism in the nuts and we share the launch date for THE SPAWNIES!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 29 min
In our first episode of 2022, we dig into some CES announcements that will touch the gaming space. Sony debuts information about their new VR headset, Nvidia shows off their new GPU the RTX 3090Ti and we talk about how the Dead By Daylight made the public decision to stand up for their Black players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 07, 2022•57 min
In our last episode of 2021, I wanted to share lots of thoughts tonight about being thankful for all the people who have made this phenomenal year possible & some things I want to see from the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 17 min
This week we dig into the Twitch's ban of Hasan Piker for his use of the term "Cracker". Forspoken giving folks weird vibes about their Black protagonist and I share thoughts about our time at the Game Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min
This week we talk about going to the Game Awards this week, my love of Arcane and Battlefield is getting better after some much-needed patches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 06, 2021•46 min
This week we're talking about our time with the Halo multiplayer, why Battlefield is in trouble, and why the heads of Xbox and Playstation talking about Activision's woes is a good thing. We also have a very cool surprise game that we've been playing that you'll definitely want to check out the Spawn On Me youtube channel to check out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 19, 2021•34 min
This week we dig into how controversial Twitch streamer Amouranth is making some smart money moves. We learn that the Steam Deck is getting delayed and we hear about how devs are looking to fight back against NFT's SPAWN ON ME is now sponsored by MANSCAPED!! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPAWNONME at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 12, 2021•50 min
This week we talk about the Twitch money laundering ring, Marvel Midnight Suns getting delayed and Netflix getting into the games. I also talk about wanting to get more into Inscryption and Darkest Dungeon 2 SPAWN ON ME is now sponsored by MANSCAPED!! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPAWNONME at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 05, 2021•40 min
This week we talk about another poor showing from Sony when it comes to their State Of Play mini-conferences. Why Xbox has me excited for Halo Infinite's campaign and why Guardian's of The Galaxy is such a surprise hit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2021•45 min
With a very slow news week upon us, we did into our "WHAT WE'VE BEEN PLAYING BAG" to talk about TurtleRock Studio's Back4Blood and Forza Horizon 5 impressions. Snag our favorite gaming headset and support Brookago. Check out the LogitechG G435! - g.logi.link/SPAWNONME Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 15, 2021•41 min
This week we chat with PDP's Navin Kumar and Ali Homayounfar about their fantastic new Victrix pro controller and headset. We dig into how latency is a major pain point in gaming and how their new products are looking to address this. In the 411, I share thoughts on the Twitch hack and the Battlefield 2042 open beta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 08, 2021•54 min
This week we chatted with one of our favorite industry folks in CEO of Practice Server, Javier "MonsterDFace" Collazo. This former Bronx native talked about going from being one of the top Fortnite casters in the world to running his own wildly successful prodction business. We talked about content creators not knowing their worth, how and when to pivot, and why it is important to learn how to read the room to seal the deal. You can follow his work at https://www.prac.gg/ and https://twitter.com...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 8 min
In this exclusive interview, we talk to Deathloop's Game Director Dinga Bakaba about how the team designed the intricate systems that make Deathloop a game of the year contender. We talked about what Arkane called "The Epiphany Moment", rewarding smart play, and how guiding the player was important. We also discussed how Arkane Lyon avoided tropes when designing the Visionaries in the game and why connecting their motivations to the world was important. We also talk about how Colt and Juliana ca...
Sep 24, 2021•46 min
This week we discuss TwitchCon making a return after an almost 2-year hiatus. Twitch making deals with the national publishers association and if that is good for streamers. We give our Kena:Bridge of Spirits review and we talk about the mega contest that we're putting on with Kit.co where you can win redonkulous prizes including a 65" TV from TCL For more details on the contest and info on how you can enter go here - https://kit.co/blog/the-spawn-on-me-gear-for-gamers-kit-contest?preview=true&a...
Sep 24, 2021•53 min
In this week's episode, we bring on Brookago resident and newest Kotaku staff writer Isaiah D. Colbert on the show to talk about his new journey into the gaming industry. How he's hoping to add to the Kotaku site and we also talk about some good ol' fashioned PROFESSIONAL WRASSLIN! Go follow Isaiah here - https://twitter.com/EyeZehUhh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min
This week we talk about the future of Spawn On Me on Twitch, all the goodness from the most recent PlayStation showcase, and we end the show with our review of The Artful Escape Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min
We have a very special episode this week where we give up the sound boards to one of my favorite new writers in the gaming industry in Isaiah D. Colbert who has a FANTASTIC interview with friend of the show and an amazing music artist. 2 Mellow! They dig into a dope conversation around his new album "Sounds of Tokyo-To Future!! Give Mellow a follow and go cop the album here! Go follow Isaiah as well!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 8 min
A SUPER full show this week with all the news of the week, what games we're excited for, and some we've played. I dig into some thoughts about Fortnite's MLK content and if it hits the mark. I tell you that Psychonauts 2 is my GOTY and why streamers like Asmongold don't get an invite to the cookout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27, 2021•1 hr 31 min
This week we talk about the debut of Call of Duty Vanguard, Why Boyfriend Dungeon made me feel old and I share my review of Annapurna's game 12 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2021•43 min
After an increase of harassment on Twitch, streamer and activist Rek It Raven started an online campaign to spotlight the issues these creators are having on the platform. We talk to them about the future of streaming while Black and if Black creators should boycott the biggest streaming site on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2021•53 min
We celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the Games And Online Harassment Hotline with guest Director Jae Lin! We talk about resources, dealing with current events as a crisis hotline and what does actual empathetic accountability look like. Go to https://gameshotline.org/ for more info!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 12 min
We celebrate a major milestone in our 400th episode and bring on Patricia Hernandez, Editor-in-Chief of Kotaku to talk about her new gig. The current state of gaming journalism and how she is looking to put her stamp on one of the world's biggest sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 15 min
This week we dig into all the awful happenings around the Activision/Blizzard lawsuit. I share thoughts about my favorite things from EA Play and finish up the episode with a mini-review of Aliens Fireteam Elite + Death's Door Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 26, 2021•41 min
This week we talk about Valve's surprising handheld in the Streamdeck, Elgato bringing a new camera to market, and how everything is delayed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2021•45 min
This week in a slow gaming news week I talk about the debut information of Nintendo's Switch Oled and how it isn't cutting the mustard for the future. Playstation shared their latest State of Play and they have a lot of work to do to get fans excited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 09, 2021•59 min
This week I podcast from an iPAD!! We talk about the announcement of the Ghosts of Tsushima Director's Cut and why the difference between "upgrade" and "DLC" matter. NCAA players now being able to use their own likeness and how important that is. Sony making more acquisition moves and what that means for the PC space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 02, 2021•38 min
This week we bring on Lisette Titre-Montgomery, Art Director on Psychonauts 2 and co-founder of Gameheads to talk about her 20 years of work in the gaming industry and how that is helping to inform Double Fine's new game. We also dig into conversations around the programs she is working on at her organization Gameheads and how those pipelines are bringing new talent into the game industry from underserved communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 5 min
This week we rock with Double Fine's Tim Schafer and talk about the upcoming game Psychonauts 2, this year's E3 with Day of the Devs, and Tim shares thoughts about the growth of Double Fine over the years. Check out all of our work and follow us on IG, Twitch, and Youtube - https://campsite.bio/spawnonme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 24 min
