In this episode, we dive deep into the recent news of Xbox studio closures and what it signifies for the gaming industry. We'll explore the immediate effects on jobs, game development, and how these closures could reshape the landscape of gaming. We also chat about the missing piece of the story around the Helldivers community rallying around a fired community manager. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

In this episode, we talk to Convai CEO, Purnendu Mukherjee about the amazing technology they are building to make our interactions with NPC's more robust and human-like. We also dig into how Helldivers 2 is getting review-bombed due to Sony's new PC linking practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

In this episode, I share thoughts on the fantastic Fallout TV series (no spoilers). Gamers are now mad about Capcom localizing their games and we end the show chatting about my time working with Lifecamp this past week in NY and how they are saving lives with their projects. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

This week we chat with Senior Editor, Alyssa Mercante about the rise and fall of Gamergate 2.0. How a consistent harassment campaign against women has now morphed into one centered around "anti-wokeness" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

In this episode, we talk to composer Chase Bethea about his decade-long work in the gaming industry and how building sonic landscapes comes from lots of varied motivations. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

On this week's episode, I talk through the Sweet Baby Inc. "controversy" and explain how the basis for the backlash is based on riding the current wave of anti-diversity we've seen lately. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

Susanna Pollack, President of Games For Change and I sit down at DICE 2024 to talk about what this year's show is looking to achieve and how the next generation will play a huge part in that. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

We talk to Brand Manager and Business Development Dan Hevia from Evolved Talent about how influencer marketing has changed. How talent is thinking about their brands and why it is important to know your worth in an ever-changing landscape. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

In our first interview from our series of DICE 2024 series, we talk about the future of the digital space through the eyes of Mark DeLaet, Global Head Of Digital Gaming! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

We have an amazing video review for you to check out by contributor Cam Hawkins who dug deep into the story and combat of one this year's most anticipated games. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

In this week's episode, we chat with Abubakar Salim, Founder of Surgent Studios and Creative Director on Tales of Kenzera:Zau a fantastic metroid-vania that digs into beautiful African lore and tales of loss. I also dig into the drama of the past couple of weeks surrounding Xbox's change in exclusivity strategy with Parris Lilly of Kinda Funny's Xcast and Gamertag Radio. Reminder Feb 29th is our air date for The Spawnies on twitch.tv/spawnonme and IGN make sure to check it out!!! ---...

In our latest episode guest host Cam Hawkins and I talk about the rumors of Xbox moving away from console hardware, putting their flagship games on other consoles, and much more. We also talk about our time with Like A Dragon and share thoughts on Sony's latest State of Play that featured Death Stranding 2! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

This week we bring on John Warren, Co-Founder of Glydr. A company making one of the coolest gaming input devices I've ever seen. One that you can use entirely with your feet! We also took some time this week to talk about the amazing Xbox Developer Direct from last week and shared our thoughts. Want more info on Glydr? Go here https://www.glydr.gg/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Cam and I took some time this week to talk through the games we're most excited for in 2024. Lots of JRPG goodness and some surprised too! about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

In this episode, we're joined with guest Cameron Hawkins to talk about the Insomniac Games cyberattack. We dig into how the industry reacted and discuss how it resonated across various levels of the media. We also talked about the GTA 6 leaker getting arrested and what that means for the future of hacks. Support the show by picking up some AG1 drinkag1.com/spawnonme --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

In this week's episode we talk about our amazing week at The Game Awards. Why Day of the Devs is the best indie show and why Twitch allowing more sexual content on the platform is kinda weird. Thanks to our amazing sponsor AG1 for supporting the show! Head to drinkAG1.com/spawnonme to support the podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

In this episode we celebrate an important milestone for Spawn On Me. We are celebrating our 500th episode and I take time to go back into the vault to share some big moments for our show and to give thanks to all of you, our amazing Brookago residents. Thank you to sponsor AG1 for sponsoring this episode of Spawn On Me. Support our show by heading to http://drinkag1.com/spawnonme and unlocking this fantastic offer. --- Send in a voice message:...

In this episode, we talk about the challenge of picking great games in the Game Awards. Will the show get political this year and what will that mean for the industry? I also share my thoughts about the new PlayStation Portal device and the Pulse Explore earbuds. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

On this episode we talk about Xbox's upcoming partner showcase. Mortal Kombat 1's first big tournament and give our review of Lords of The Fallen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

We had the pleasure of chatting with Ali Homayounfar, Manager of Global Product Marketing and Sales about their newest device for the fighting game fans the Razer Kitsune. Seeing a new challenger in the space has been awesome and we dig into why you might change your pad for a leverless stick. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

On this episode, I share some thoughts about the announcement of PlayStation's Jim Ryan saying that he's retiring after a 30-year career in games. I also chat with the team from the Jackbox game before their 10th-party pack is released. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

In this episode, we talk about how the Twitch rival site Kick is a safe harbor for criminal activity and bad actors. I share thoughts on the blockbuster Xbox leaks and impressions of Cyberpunk 2077's Phantom Liberty DLC --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

In this episode, we talk about the current conversation around favoritism in-game marketing and reviews. I share some thoughts about why so many players are getting this conversation wrong and how it works as a member of the media. We also dig into and share our Mortal Kombat 1 review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message

This week we talk about the influencers spreading hate for Starfield putting pronouns in the game and I share some thoughts about my time at PAX WEST. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spawnonme/message