No Cartridge Audio

We welcome Francisco González of Grundislav Games to the show to talk about his experience with creating adventure games, the science of rotoscoping and animation in retro-esque design, and the direction of the genre itself! A fascinating look at craft from a wonderful guest.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A massive double-sized Patch Notes this week as we take on a truly tumultuous and upsetting two weeks in gaming. Trigger warning on this one: we'll be discussing the allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Jeremy Soule, Alec Holowka, and Alexis Kennedy.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hey everyone, if you've ever wondered what's happening on the patreon, wonder no further! Here is a sample of the full episode I have with the Go Off Kings' own Jesse @bronzehammer Farrar on politics, gaming, and, as you'll hear, a lot of other stuff. For more, you can check out patreon.com/nocartridge!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome DuckFeed's own Gary Butterfield on the show to talk Dark Souls, podcasting, the nature of games analysis, and the future of DuckFeed! A crossover event for the ages!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join us, Liv, Jon and myself, on a slow newsweek that is NOT political, dangit!!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome the members of Analgesic Productions -- Sean Han Tani (@sean_htch) and Marina Kittaka (@even_kei) -- to discuss their just-released gem of a game Anodyne 2! Learn about the game's approach, politics, aesthetics, philosophy and more in a wide-ranging interview about one of the most exciting indie titles in a while!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are proud to welcome Alex and Kelsey, the Beachum siblings and the head developer and writer (respectively) of the magisterial Outer Wilds, on to talk about their work! So much to listen for here, including stories of development origins; questions on dialogue specifics; the full explanation (or, rather, A full explanation) of the endings; and much more. You will learn something, that's a No Cartridge promise -- absolute must listen, and thanks to Alex and Kelsey for coming on!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An uplifting episode of mostly good gaming news! Jon Liv and I talk Rockstar, FaZE Clan, and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome the cohosts of the new gaming/comedy podcast of the moment, How Did This Get Played?, onto the show to talk about their favorite and least favorite games; the hell of making a job out of playing garbage titles; if they care about gamer minutiae; and whether they're a spinoff or not. Solid stuff from two very very funny people, check it out!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome current writer, developer, and previous co-designer and co-developer of Hyper Light Drifter Teddy Dief to the show to talk about his thoughts on the aesthetics, narrative, and, yes, politics of this masterful indie gem.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Patch Notes returns from vacation with more thrills, spills, and chills. Jon Liv and I talk parental controls in China, the new Overwatch hero, and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome Nathaniel Chapman (@pedrothedagger) onto the show along with friend and cohost Liv @aveyclub to discuss Nathaniel's work in game design and development, which has stretched from Obsidian to Blizzard and soon to an exciting new chapter in cooperative game dev. Absolutely a must-listen for anyone interested in learning about the way the sausage is made.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon and Trevor are back again with Patch Notes, even in this, the truly dead period of the gaming season. We talk about G2A gaffes, Cuphead cartoons, and Final Fantasy XIV!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome Jay Tholen, the lead designer of the incredible Hypnospace Outlaw, to the show to talk about inspiration, the process of making a game, how a small studio delegates work and, of course, the Chowder Man. Don't miss this, and definitely don't miss Hypnospace, which is an absolute Top 10 game of the year.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Introducing Has Anyone Done the Reading, a new iteration of the book club already beloved by patreon subscribers! This preview will give you a taste of the work, as well, and if you like it, consider subscribing at patreon.com/nocartridge!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon and I tackle a very special post-July 4 news block with Mordhau racism, gamer girl bath water, and even more autochess nonplussage!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome Lana @mechapoetic Polansky on the show to talk about games that exist on the margins and why they're crucial to our current moment. Find more of her work at sufficientlyhuman.com or subscribe to her patreon at patreon.com/lanapolansky!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Olivia is out so it's me and Jon talking about what may be the slowest week in Patch Notes history! In-game ads, Auto Chess, and the tragic death of Etika this week as we try to wrap our heads around gaming once more. Trigger warning in this episode for suicide and mental illness.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome Patch Notes and After Dark staple Olivia @aveyclub Broussard to the podcast in a special After Dark free edition. Find out about how the show is going to involve patrons, how you can get your questions answered, and what exactly is hiding behind that dang paywall!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Patch Notes is back and with Jon under the weather, Liv and Trev are here to go over a few hot news items including EA's suprise mechanics and Steam's new LGBTQ+ tag. A true Pride month miracle!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/no-cartridge-audio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy