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PODCAST

Make That Game! A Game Design Podcast

Claire and Isaac Caldwell

Come hear pitches for the latest, greatest new video games, that will never be made! Listen as Isaac and Claire share their own vide game ideas (that of course, they will never make), discuss games that they love (and maybe don"t), and rapid-fire come up with ideas live on tape! Start anywhere (we recommend after episode 60 or so for the best listening experience). Not only do we design games but we also break down popular games and the designs behind them. Sometimes we ask the big game design

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00:21:33

No Man's Sky Inventory-Gate - News 10-17-22

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2022/10/17

Surprise! We’re going to start bringing you the breaking news in a single episode so you can learn about the latest and greatest new video game news that is actually happening. We talk about voice actor rights, possible union blocking, and the problem with a game stuck in a time loop. Watch Us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEP1OMmrheT-PcgdXu5vs9Q Rate us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-that-game/id1608019316 Read More: Nintendo Labor Dispute:

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Ep. 32 - Extreme Twist Ball

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2022/10/11

It’s finally happened, one of us had to do a solo episode! This time it’s Isaac. Listen as he pitches a game to you, the listener, about twists, jumps, and spins, and discusses some exciting games to come after Steam Next Fest wraps. Watch Us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEP1OMmrheT-PcgdXu5vs9Q Rate us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-that-game/id1608019316 Games we talk about: Temtem: https://crema.gg/games/temtem/ Thirsty Suiters

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Ep. 31 - Dribble for the Gram

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2022/09/27

Picture this: you’ve finally solved a complex puzzle in your favorite game, it’s been hours, and now it’s time to execute the plan. Except you can’t. For hours. Just because your fingers aren’t fast enough! Isaac and Claire tackle the question, how hard should a video game be? Claire honks and bonks Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and Isaac explores TamTam, which has some strong resemblances to another animal training and collecting game. In the rapid-fire round, we tackle the best way to give a

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Ep. 30 - Boom Boom Pow, the Dino-mite Story

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2022/09/20

Welcome to episode 30! Today we are diving deep and talking about how video games hook you in to play, and what a good tutorial (and a bad tutorial) look like. Claire reviews Kirby Star Allies (is it too easy? How many abilities can you actually combine?) and Isaac tackles the demo for Going Down (promising? could be). Finally, Isaac pitches a game in pitch black and Claire pitches a game based on real-life, scary events. Watch Us on YouTube:

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Ep. 29 - Learn Em Up Kids: The Big Spelling Stage

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2022/09/13

Hail and well met, travelers! Welcome to another exciting episode of the Make That Game podcast, where we pitch video games, review video games, and read the inside of vinyl records from 1977! Today we’re deep in discussion over how long from starting a game should you be able to actually click something and move around? What is the difference between a video game and a movie? (Spoiler alert, a lot!). We also get creative with a goofy version of the red wedding and some musical chickens. Watch Us on

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Ep. 28 - Fossil Toss with Special Guest Meghana!

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2022/09/06

How do termites create their mounds? Is a stationary bike a contradiction? Has Fortnite changed in the last four years? Well, tune in, because you will NOT get the answers to these questions! Join Claire and special guest Listener Meghana as they discuss why Nintendo video games bring them joy, new releases from our favorite video game developer, and pitch some truly inspired new video game ideas (that will never be made). Games we talk about: Animal Crossing New

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Ep. 27 - Influencer: The Tug-of-War Game

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2022/08/30

Today we discuss all our favorite games, Kirby, Kirby, and more Kirby. Isaac walks us through what makes a city building great and Claire stands up for small breweries everywhere. Games (and things) we talk about: Watch us on YouTube! Minecraft Real-Time Strategy Game Banished Masahiro Sakurai’s (Kirby’s dad) YouTube Channel Baba is You Kirby's Dream Buffet Restless Soul

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Ep. 26 - Protect the Chips! A Game for Cats

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2022/08/23

Well folks, if you missed our long episode, this one's for you! Claire finds inspiration in the skies and rips a certain red and black video streaming app a new one, Isaac dives deep into his gaming archives of yore and puts little children in their place on Christmas eve. We want to know, do you think Bandersnatch is a visual novel or adventure game?? Games we talk about: Tomb Raider Valheim Article about Netflix Games Play Games on Netflix Kirby's Dream Buffet The Sims Subnautica

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Ep. 25 - Bad Vibe Beach

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2022/08/16

Do you know the best way to repair a stain? Do you want to get the first laugh instead of the last one? Then this episode of Make That Game is for you! Isaac and Claire might not have played many new video games lately, but they do have updates on their favorite indie games as well as some great pitches for games that are just waiting to be made. They also honk and bonk their first government-developed game! Games we talk about: Bear and Breakfast No Man's Sky Oxenfree Kirby's Dream Buffet (now with

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Ep. 24 - Votin' Boat

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2022/08/09

We love a good learn 'em game on this podcast, and what better topic than the importance of civic engagement? Isaac and Claire discuss boring freighters, isolated islands, and most importantly, puppies, on this episode of Make That Game! Games we talk about: No Man's Sky Pathfinder: Kingmaker Oxenfree Emily Blaster Untitled Goose Game

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Ep. 23 - It's a Small Ride

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2022/08/02

Step right up and join Isaac and Claire for a fun adventure on this episode of Make That Game! We discuss that cat game that everyone (except Isaac) is talking about, think about the best ninja motion in Metal Gear Rising, and discuss how games can be a bit more accessible through special motion sickness testers. Games We Talk About Oxenfree No Man’s Sky Stray Metal Gear Rising Revengeance

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Ep. 22 - Pastel! Panic

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2022/07/19

We're back at it with the show format that you know and love, we've got discussions about new games, old games, and games in between. Claire shares news about Nintendo's next summer video game drop, while Isaac shares his Klonoa frustrations, and they both have a roaring good time during the rapid-fire round! As a note, there will not be an episode next Tuesday due to some travel but we should be back at it again on the following Tuesday! Kirby’s Dream Buffet: https://youtu.be/qOGQv0hJNJ8 Klonoa

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Ep. 21 - SGD Cuties

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2022/07/05

Folks, it was a big week for gamers! Specifically speedrunners. This week, Isaac and Claire recap the excitement and emotional rollercoaster that was Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ for short). What is a speedrun? Can a game exhibition make you cry? Is Isaac a secret speedrunner? These questions and more will be answered as well as a traditional rapid-fire round for old time's sake. Stay tuned! Important Links: Games Done Quick Speedrun.com Speedrun VOD - Kirby and the Forgotten Land Speedrun VOD -

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Ep. 20 - Time Fix 'em Up (SGDQ)

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2022/06/28

It's the most wonderful time of the year! What time, you may ask? Summer games time! No, not the Olympics, it's Summer Games Done Quick! Isaac and Claire break down the games that they're most excited about and also somehow find some time to honk and bonk other games, Claire continues her journey to Kirby 100%, and some brand new baby games are born. Games/Things we talk about: Summer Games Done Quick (June 26 - July 3rd) Steam Summer Sale Catizens Rouge Warlords Dread Delusion Kirby and the

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Ep. 19 - The Blob that Ate My Ex

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2022/06/21

We're recording late at night but also super early! What will you get today? Well, Isaac tells us about some things he's excited for Steam Next Fest, Claire falls in love with Kirby, and they both create a game all about the emotional journey of getting over your ex while saving the world. Relatable, right? Games we talk about: Kirby and the Forgotten Lands Lila's Sky Arc Please Fix the Road Chuck E Cheese: Summer of Fun

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Ep. 18 - SPEED RUN: Raising Eyebrows

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2022/06/14

It's our first SPEED RUN which means we're doing all the content in half the time! We have news, we honk, we bonk, we pitch, and we create some really brilliant games that will never be made. Games we talk about: Galaga Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Lila's Sky Arc No Man's Sky Nuclear Throne Mini Metro

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Ep. 17 - "Post" Apocalyptic

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2022/06/07

Rain or shine or sleet or hail, we will deliver ... all of the games! This episode, Isaac once again tries to tell Claire what a Rouge-Lite game is to no avail and laments some new updates to No Man's Sky. Claire is still playing Animal Crossing and against all odds has started playing a new game full of nostalgia! She says she didn't play video games in the '90s but how can we be sure? Reference Materials for Claire's Game Pitch: Oregon Trail Hunting (not 5th edition) Oregon Trail 5 Walkthrough

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Ep. 16 - Wicked Forensics

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2022/05/31

Did you remember to pahk ya cahr in the Hahvahd yahd? We're drinking our regulahs from Dunks and talking about the bad and bad of Final Fantasy, what the heck is going on in Bugsnax anyway, and Isaac pitches a survival game with amazing tall grass ASMR. Listeners, we want to know, how long do you play a new game for the first time? What's your new game ritual? Email us at makethatgamepodcast@gmail.com and let us know! Games we talk about: Bugsnax Final Fantasy Origins Animal Crossing New

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Ep. 15 - Excess Inventory

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2022/05/24

Well folks, it's time for another Make That Game AT NITE. If you've ever wondered what games they play at a bridal shower, Claire is here to tell you, and if you have been boiling on the east coast this past week, Isaac's got the game for you! We're also talking about collaborative games and how to turn our current inventory shortages into a fun game for anyone to play! Games we talk about: Disk Room Knights and Bikes Subnautica: Below Zero Matchington Mansion Final Fantasy Minit Dust Biters

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Ep. 14 - Keep The Cat Happy and Nobody Explodes

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2022/05/17

We're back! Sorry for missing last week but we have a striking new episode to make up for it. Our first full listener letter, some fig trees run amuck, and a disgusting yet fascinating platform game are all discussed, as well as the honks and bonks that you know and love! Games we talk about: Banners of Ruin Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Lyla's Sky Arc Kirby and the Forgotten Lands Lords of Solgrund Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters Eiyuden Chronicles Links Awakening Makai

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