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]]> false Sean Noonan info+620a7d6ecaeba30012141ee1@mg-eu.acast.com 620a7d6ecaeba30012141ee1 func episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/620a7d6ecaeba30012141ee1/1644855118890-7d8706612d6e8b4c18cd9caba6e5a3de.jpeg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB0tWDi9FeoSJbrCgIG-RwQ func_podcast Episode 7 - More problems with remakes, the fall of game preservation and Scorn Episode 7 - More problems with remakes, the fall of game preservation and Scorn Mon, 07 Nov 2022 22:45:47 GMT 41:21 636867e9fd568500127d9384 false https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB0tWDi9FeoSJbrCgIG-RwQ 636867e9fd568500127d9384 620a7d6ecaeba30012141ee1 episode-7-remakes-theyre-never-going-to-stop full 1 7 In this seventh episode, remakes dominate the discussion. We chat a little about the current state of the industry and our potentially remake-heavy future. There's a little bonus chat about Scorn too!

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> In this seventh episode, remakes dominate the discussion. We chat a little about the current state of the industry and our potentially remake-heavy future. There's a little bonus chat about Scorn too!

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> Episode 6 - Gamescom and EEK3 2022 Episode 6 - Gamescom and EEK3 2022 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:23:16 GMT 58:50 6318a24ce6059700122272f2 false https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aibnHdAu0g0 6318a24ce6059700122272f2 620a7d6ecaeba30012141ee1 gamescom-and-eek3 full 1 6 In this sixth episode, we discuss our thoughts and reactions to this year's Gamescom showcase, as well as the Haunted PS1 community EEK3 event. At the halfway point, Bradley quizzes Sean on how he balances time-to-kill along with a quick catch up with the state of their games, Inhuman and Sentry.

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> In this sixth episode, we discuss our thoughts and reactions to this year's Gamescom showcase, as well as the Haunted PS1 community EEK3 event. At the halfway point, Bradley quizzes Sean on how he balances time-to-kill along with a quick catch up with the state of their games, Inhuman and Sentry.

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> Episode 5 - Problems with remakes, the fall of survival horror and more Episode 5 - Problems with remakes, the fall of survival horror and more Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:13:04 GMT 1:02:17 62d9ad4477aecf0014de566e false https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcMq-Si0m-s 62d9ad4477aecf0014de566e 620a7d6ecaeba30012141ee1 episode-5-problems-with-remakes-the-fall-of-survival-horror full 1 5 In this fifth episode, Bradley lists his issues with the recent wave of game remakes, Sean talks about his latest game jam game, "The Interval", followed by a discussion around the fall of survival horror. Bradley theorises a potential Naughty Dog Silent Hill game, and we outline some of the games we're most looking forward to. We close by discussing the shortcomings of boomer shooter marketing and the pressure to market on "juice".

You can play The Interval at: https://sean-noonan.itch.io/interval

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design, as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> In this fifth episode, Bradley lists his issues with the recent wave of game remakes, Sean talks about his latest game jam game, "The Interval", followed by a discussion around the fall of survival horror. Bradley theorises a potential Naughty Dog Silent Hill game, and we outline some of the games we're most looking forward to. We close by discussing the shortcomings of boomer shooter marketing and the pressure to market on "juice".

You can play The Interval at: https://sean-noonan.itch.io/interval

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design, as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> Episode 4 - Sentry Reveal Episode 4 - Sentry Reveal Sun, 19 Jun 2022 23:22:06 GMT 29:52 62af5192d2536c0014e73557 false https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDj4LbSnK3k 62af5192d2536c0014e73557 620a7d6ecaeba30012141ee1 episode-4-sentry-reveal full 1 4 In this late fourth episode Bradley grills Sean over his newly announced indie project, "Sentry". We cover the creation of the announcement trailer and the high level design of Sentry. We close by discussing the benefits of working on an independent project.

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> In this late fourth episode Bradley grills Sean over his newly announced indie project, "Sentry". We cover the creation of the announcement trailer and the high level design of Sentry. We close by discussing the benefits of working on an independent project.

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> Episode 3 - Level Design Process Episode 3 - Level Design Process Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:38:45 GMT 1:09:54 6252fa24ccddaf001239fd8d false https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeKeYATn6SA 6252fa24ccddaf001239fd8d 620a7d6ecaeba30012141ee1 episode-3-level-design-process full 1 3 In this third episode we talk a little about Sean's Super Mario Bros. homage, "The Super 1-1 Challenge", Bradley's Half-Life 2 mod, "Inhuman" and discuss the complicated world of fan games. We then dig into the general level design process and workflow for Gears Tactics, applying narrative and themes to level design, and the pomodoro technique. We close by following up on last month's Steam Next Fest demos and then talk a little about toxicity within the indie game development scene. Bradley also refers to himself as "Comfort Jones" again for some reason.

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> In this third episode we talk a little about Sean's Super Mario Bros. homage, "The Super 1-1 Challenge", Bradley's Half-Life 2 mod, "Inhuman" and discuss the complicated world of fan games. We then dig into the general level design process and workflow for Gears Tactics, applying narrative and themes to level design, and the pomodoro technique. We close by following up on last month's Steam Next Fest demos and then talk a little about toxicity within the indie game development scene. Bradley also refers to himself as "Comfort Jones" again for some reason.

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> Episode 2 - Push and Pull Episode 2 - Push and Pull Sun, 06 Mar 2022 02:55:46 GMT 1:16:55 6223ed673e24d30013acc451 false https://youtu.be/hXcCkHMABEw 6223ed673e24d30013acc451 620a7d6ecaeba30012141ee1 episode-2-push-and-pull full 1 2 In this second episode we discuss our approach to game and level design. We chat a little about Steam Next Fest, boomer shooter fatigue, Kotaku's race to the bottom and game development misconceptions. And finally, Sean interviews Bradley, delving into the design of his Half-Life 2 mod, Inhuman.

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> In this second episode we discuss our approach to game and level design. We chat a little about Steam Next Fest, boomer shooter fatigue, Kotaku's race to the bottom and game development misconceptions. And finally, Sean interviews Bradley, delving into the design of his Half-Life 2 mod, Inhuman.

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Bradley Toliver and Sean Noonan.

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]]> Episode 1 - The Inaugural Episode 1 - The Inaugural Sun, 20 Feb 2022 23:31:43 GMT 44:13 6212cf5f14c719001418553c false https://youtu.be/ycqz7ew2wWI 6212cf5f14c719001418553c 620a7d6ecaeba30012141ee1 episode-1-the-inaugural full 1 1 In this inaugural episode we talk about balance within game and AI design, and make observations of AI analysis and criticism. We also discuss Microsoft acquiring Activision and why Sony doesn't do first person. Sean also gushes about the the Sinden Lightgun for a bit.

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Comfort Jones (Bradley Toliver) and Sean Noonan.

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]]> In this inaugural episode we talk about balance within game and AI design, and make observations of AI analysis and criticism. We also discuss Microsoft acquiring Activision and why Sony doesn't do first person. Sean also gushes about the the Sinden Lightgun for a bit.

The func_podcast is a game development podcast by game developers. The podcast covers game design and level design as well as discussion around industry events of the day. Your hosts are Comfort Jones (Bradley Toliver) and Sean Noonan.

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