On this week’s episode of The 1099, host Josiah Renaudin starts off by discussing the debut trailer of his studio’s first game, Here They Lie, as well as what he expects from E3. After that, I Get This Call Every Day creator, David Gallant, covers the game’s long development cycle, why games don’t have to be fun, the market for smaller indie experiences, and what he plans on doing next.
On this week's episode, IGN editor and Game Revolution/Total Playstation alum, Vince Ingenito, joins host Josiah Renaudin to cover anything and everything games criticism. They go over why writers struggle to articulate what makes a game good, the purpose of scores, fan culture affecting reviews, and what you can do to work for IGN.
On this week's episode, host Josiah Renaudin enlists GameSpot editor Mike Mahardy and prolific freelancer Joseph Knoop to discuss the two biggest releases of May. The crew covers Uncharted 4's improved narrative and character interaction, the balance between traversal and set-piece moments, and whether or not we need a new Uncharted game. From there, they discuss why Overwatch works for newcomers, its long-term appeal, and character balance.
On this week's episode, Carli Velocci, weekend editor at Gizmodo and freelancer published on The Boston Globe, Polygon, and ZAM, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss the current state of freelance games writing. They cover the viability of full-time freelancing, how editors can impact your future work, and the best way to earn an actual living through your pitches.
On this week's episode, Jake Baldino, the face of GameranxTV, BecauseVideoGames, and PMI, joins host Josiah Renaudin to answer all your burning questions. The duo tackles the value of a college degree when searching for a games media job, forced esports, milking franchises, fast food, bathroom habits (we're sorry), and Jake's origin story.
On this week's episode, game critic and Twitter curmudgeon, Nick Capozzoli, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss who can actually pull off a successful Patreon, the importance of a mission statement/statement of intent, building platforms for professional development and the improvement of games journalism, and how to fix game previews.
On this week's episode, former full-time freelancer and current Street Fighter V and fighting game expert at Yahoo Esports, Michael Martin, joins host Josiah Renaudin to talk about the competitive gaming scene, how to find full-time work in the games industry, and the struggles of diving head-first into freelancing.
On this week's episode, Gamer Assault Weekly founder, Vanessa Fernandez, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss how smaller sites build writers, why you need editors even for unpaid work, what the Frag Dolls did for female gamers, and how you can write for GAW.
On this week's episode, IGN’s executive editor of reviews, Dan Stapleton, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss how IGN handles reviews, when to respond to comments, traditional press vs. YouTube influencers, games that were scored incorrectly, and how you can write for IGN.
On this week's episode, VideoGamer's deputy editor, Steve Burns, joins host Josiah Renaudin to talk about what makes for a good review, parity in games criticism, writers who can't stop showering praise on their favorite franchises, the importance of YouTube, and the best way to cover TV and movies on a video game site.
On this week’s episode, Kevin VanOrd, Suriel Vazquez, and host Josiah Renaudin share their impressions, favorite moments, and gripes surrounding the upcoming Dark Souls 3. After sinking dozens of hours into the game, the crew goes in-depth on the best bosses, whether or not there are enough surprises, the difficulty (or lack thereof), one of the best moments in the entire series, and whether or not this feels like a good ending point for the franchise.
On this week's episode, former Grantland regular and new writer for The Ringer, Jason Concepcion, joins host Josiah Renaudin to talk about having multiple editors while freelancing, how games writing can really suck, why Firewatch has a perfect ending, what makes The Division both fun and terrible, and the big games that will be covered at The Ringer.
On this week's episode, host Josiah Renaudin covers how he started making money writing about video games and how you can, too. He explains the best first steps, why you need an editor, steps you should never skip, and where he feels the industry is going.
On this week's episode, Twitch Partner and Mario Marker phenom, GrandPOObear, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss getting your start on Twitch, finding a niche, balancing your streaming with full-time work, and the process of becoming a Twitch Partner.
On this week's episode, Mode 7 Games co-founder, Paul Kilduff-Taylor, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss the origin of Mode 7, the success of Frozen Synapse, the current games scene in the UK. and what to expect from Frozen Synapse 2.
On this week's episode, the host of Rated S Games, Todd Schlickbernd, joins Josiah Renaudin to talk about getting your start on small websites, why you need to be persistent to find success in the games industry, how to build YouTube subscribers, and the growth of video essays.
On this week's episode, Christopher Figueroa of KinifiGames explains how Snow Horse went from a gag to a real, fully featured video game. He explains where it all started, how the press helped this odd concept go viral, and why he's still cautiously optimistic about the game's future success.
On this week's episode, the host of TTTHS and Bushido Talk, Tommy Toe Hold, joins Josiah Renaudin to share detailed theories and opinions on the recently released adventure game, Firewatch. After that, the duo covers the games they're most excited to play in 2016, including titles like Cuphead, Mirror's Edge Catalyst, Sea of Thieves, and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. WARNING: Firewatch is fully spoiled during the first half of the show. If you haven't played Firewatch, skip ahead to the 58:00 mark...
On this week's episode, Kotaku senior reporter, Patrick Klepek, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss the ever-growing Mario Maker Mornings, whether or not writing about video games is viable, how we should cover games after their initial release, and the value of reviews.
On this week's episode, The Fullbright Company's co-founder, Steve Gaynor, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss why Gone Home is totally a video game, the development of BioShock 2's Minerva's Den DLC, how his studio deals with reviews/criticism, and what to expect from Tacoma.
On this week's episode, the founder of Wadjet Eye Games, Dave Gilbert, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss the current state of adventure games, the spotlight Double Fine's Kickstarter campaign put on the genre, how bundles can devalue your games, and the latest project coming out of Wadjet Eye.
On this week's episode, Adult Swim Games' senior producer, Chris Johnston, joins host Josiah Renaudin to talk about how Adult Swim discovers new games, how far video game coverage has come, how to transition from writing about games to publishing them, and how a single embarrassing moment can change your career.
On this week's episode, Tom Mc Shea, Carolyn Petit, Ian Williams, and host Josiah Renaudin come together to discuss the top 10 games of 2015. A hefty list of 30 wonderful video games is narrowed down and (properly?) ordered, with each member of the crew fighting to show why their choice deserves top billing. So, what's the best game of 2015? Could it be Metal Gear Solid V? Life is Strange? Dragon Ball XenoVerse? OK, probably not that last one, but tune in to find out.
On this week's episode, Nathan Meunier, a freelance writer, author, and indie developer, joins host Josiah Renaudin to talk about how to succeed at full-time freelancing, the best ways to publish books and actually make money, and what it's like to go from reviewing video games to making them.
On this week's episode, Paste Magazine's comedy and games editor, Garrett Martin, joins host Josiah Renaudin to talk about what editors look for in a pitch, how Paste Magazine talks about games differently, and what you can do right now to get your first feature published.
On this week's episode, Gameranx host and producer, Jake Baldino, joins host Josiah Renaudin to talk about reaching 1.2 million YouTube subscribers, how he was able to focus on making videos full-time, and what you need to do to become a successful YouTuber.
On this week's episode, Ian Stocker, the developer of Soulcaster and Escape Goat, joins host Josiah Renaudin to talk about MagicalTimeBean's publishing deal with Double Fine, how his games went from XBLIG to the PS4, and why Escape Goat 2 struggled on both Steam and consoles.
On this week's episode, Chris Floyd, the operations manager at the Indie MEGABOOTH and co-founder of the Indies Workshop, joins host Josiah Renaudin to discuss the viability of indie games, how to use your freelance work to get a different job in the industry, and why shorter reviews are often better reviews.
On this week's episode, co-founder and president of Oddworld Inhabitants, Lorne Lanning, joins host Josiah Renaudin to talk about behind-the-scenes craziness from Sony's E3 2013 press conference, how indie games are where all the risks and innovation now take place, and why now is the best time to make a game.
On this week's episode, food critic and YouTube personality, Daym Drops, joins host Josiah Renaudin to talk about becoming a YouTube celebrity, how to find and maintain subscribers, Daym's appearances on Rachael Ray and Jimmy Fallon, and why it's critical to stay grounded.
