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Save State Plus

Save State Plus is a weekly show dedicated to having conversations about the state of the video game industry. Join us as we have people from all over the industry join to discuss the industry, coverage about the industry, and what the future holds at this specific Save Point in time.

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All Episodes

00:14:15

Borderland 4 Combat Radar is Just the Beginning |...

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2025/06/22

The Borderlands 4 Development team is constantly listening to what fans want and need from the game. I had the chance to sit down with Creative Director Graeme Timmins, and Senior Project Producer Anthony Nicholson to talk about endgame, design decisions and more.

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00:51:22

Path of Exile: Roberts’ 13-Year Journey to Secrets of...

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2025/06/07

Mark Roberts joins me to break down Secrets of the Atlas, a major new update for the original Path of Exile. We talk returning players, new content, and how it fits into the evolving PoE ecosystem.Grinding Gear Games isn’t done with the original Path of Exile. Secrets of the Atlas is a massive new update designed to pull players back into Wraeclast. We talk about update cadence, why PoE1 still matters, how the team keeps it all running, and what players can expect from one of the game’s biggest

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01:08:08

Tencent’s Chris Kramer on Game Budgets, Media...

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2025/05/26

This week on Save State Plus I sat down with Chris Kramer, Tencent’s head of North American communications, to talk about the business behind video games. That included modern gaming budgets, the media industry, and how all of it works together. Chris was great and shared his frank thought about all of it and how it impacts the games we play.(00:00) Introduction(00:57) Kramer's History(04:08) Kramer in Games Media(07:20) Media Then vs Now(10:20) Media Strategy Today(12:40) How Influencers Are

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00:25:13

From DayZ to Unity’s Drama Dean Hall Talks Indie,...

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2025/05/24

Dean Hall (creator of DayZ and founder of RocketWerkz) joins me to discuss the games industry, game development and more. We dig into Unity's recent controversies, the future of game engines, and the challenges indie developers face in 2025.

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00:17:25

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 Remake Iron Galaxy Interview

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2025/05/08

I had the chance to sit down with Mike Rossi from Iron Galaxy and discuss Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 and what the remake changes, and what it keeps the same.

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00:58:41

Clair Obscur Expedition 33's Ben Starr on Why This...

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2025/05/05

Ben Starr joins Save State Plus to discuss Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and what makes this game so special. We talk about his acting career, his favorite games, and look back at some of his best moments.

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00:54:05

South of Midnight Was Not for Me & Everything To...

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2025/04/22

Parris Lily joins me this week to talk about how we reacted to the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, the lead up to the Marathon, and our differing opinions on South of Midnight.(00:00) Introduction(01:18) Switch 2(11:21) South of Midnight(33:35) Marathon Teases(36:43) Parris on Creating Content

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00:57:29

Naomi Kyle on The Future of Games Coverage | Save...

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2025/04/14

Naomi Kyle joins the show this week to chat with Destin about AI, where the games industry is headed, and what it's like kicking off her new who with iHeart Radio.

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00:53:58

Paul Tassi on Destiny, Assassin's Creed & Online...

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2025/04/07

This week, Paul Tassi joins me to reminisce about Destiny 2, talk about the new Assassin's Creed Shadows release, and all the online drama we've been faced with this last year. We dive into the state of Destiny 2, its latest updates, and whether Bungie can turn things around. We also break down the Assassin’s Creed Shadows reveal, what excites us, what concerns us, and what it means for the franchise. Plus, we get into some of the biggest controversies in gaming and social media over the past

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00:40:39

DOOM: The Dark Ages Preview – DOOM 2025 Gameplay...

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2025/03/31

Stand and Fight! I sat down with Colteastwood and Kahlief Adams to break down DOOM: The Dark Ages! We dive into the brutal new gameplay, discuss how it compares to past DOOM games, and analyze what to expect from DOOM 2025. Is DOOM: The Dark Ages gameplay the evolution fans have been waiting for? Let’s discuss!(0:00) Introduction(0:41) First Impressions(01:44) Combat(04:27) Weapons(05:29) Favorite Weapons(06:35) Mech Battles(09:01) Dragon Riding(12:35) Enemy Variety(14:36) World Design(17:59)

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00:49:15

Path of Exile 2 | Making It for Under $100M & The...

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2025/03/27

Path of Exile 2 Dawn of the Hunt is the first big expansion since POE2 launched in early access. Jonathan Rogers sat down with me to discuss the impact the Path of Exile 2 0.2.0 Update will have on the game and what players can expect from the latest from Grinding Gear Games. Including a little note about a pretty sweet budget for an incredible game.(00:00) Introduction(01:25) Regrets from Launch(03:14) Player Health(04:42) Free 2 Play Date(05:16) Chris Wilson Leaving(07:49) Roadmap Changes(09:50)

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01:19:43

PlayStation Alum Shawn Layden On The Future of Games:...

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2025/03/24

PlayStatation Alum joins me on Save State Plus this week to discuss the future of the games industry, reminice about his time at PlayStation and discuss where the industry is headed in the future. We talk about that infamous God of War reveal that had crowds losing their mind when Kratos made a return, and what his biggest accomplishments were while at PlayStation. He also talks about the Xbox vs PlayStation vs Nintendo rivalry and what it meant to have all the leaders step out on stage

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01:26:26

Colin Moriarty Celebrates 8 Years of Last Stand Media

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2025/03/17

Colin Moriarty of Last Stand Media joins me on Save State Plus this week to Celebrate 8 years of LSM. We cover off on the history of Colin, how the team came to be with Last Stand Media, and where LSM goes from here. In addition we also cover off on the current state of the video game industry, where it's going, the steps it's taken to get here and what's next.(0:00) Show Starts(0:15) Colin Introduction(01:30) Colin on 8 Years of LSM(03:13) The History of Colin(06:45) The Roster of LSM(09:45) Dustin

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01:00:41

Thomas Mahler on the Evolution of Moon Studios & No...

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2025/03/10

Thomas Mahler, co-founder of Moon Studios, shares insights on No Rest for the Wicked, the success of Ori, and the evolving landscape of game development. He opens up about the challenges of early access, the importance of critique in gaming, and how social media impacts developers, and all of us in life. It was a pleasure to get some insight from Mahler on these topics and how Moon Studios has evolved since it began.(00:00) Introduction(01:00) Pipe Tease for No Rest for the Wicked(01:40) Success of

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01:10:50

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Interview with Tobias on...

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2025/03/08

Tobias Stolz-Zwilling, PR lead of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, shares insights into the team's journey in creating the highly anticipated sequel. From the impressive techical optimzation to achieving a massive sales success and achievement in RPG design, Tobias discusses the passion and dedication that fueled the project. Learn about the steps taken to enhance realism, combat mechanics, and storytelling, and hear firsthand how the team’s collaborative efforts are shaping the future of medieval

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00:33:16

Palworld Devs Shocked By Success | Interview With...

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2025/03/08

Palworld exploded in early 2024 and in this episode, I sit down with Bucky, Communications Director and Publishing Manager at Pocketpair, to talk about the game's meteoric rise. We dive into what the team expected at launch, their reaction when Palworld shattered expectations, and how they handled intense scrutiny.

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00:34:19

Xbox CEO Phil Spencer on the Future of Xbox "The Most...

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2025/03/08

Phil Spencer joined me to talk about the future of the Xbox brand, how Xbox plans to integrate AI, he even teased the Xbox Handheld. He took on some tough questions and I am very greatful he made the time to chat with me and answer your tough questions. There's a lot of Xbox news today that came out of this including Xbox exclusives, Xbox and Steam, the focus for the Xbox ecosystem, and even Xbox Game Pass was mentioned. Tune in for all the details.

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01:10:47

Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller Reflects on Going...

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2025/03/08

Greg Miller joins Destin Legarie on Save State Plus to talk going independent, industry changes, and the future of gaming.

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00:33:44

Game of the Year Awards 2024

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2025/01/01

Paul Tassi and Destin Legarie join to discuss their Game of the Year for 2024 and why they think the official Game Awards could use a few tweaks in the nominees category.Originally recorded November 2024.

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