Gameplay Vs Game Experiences Ft. Alejandro Segovia In this conversation, Sebastion and Alejandro delve into their experiences with God of War Ragnarok, discussing its narrative structure, gameplay mechanics, and the evolution of gaming experiences. They explore the balance between gameplay and narrative, the impact of game length on enjoyment, and the future of story-driven games in the industry. Alejandro reflects on how his gaming preferences have shifted over time, emphasizing the...

Playstation's 2024 Fall State of Play is.... Ft. Alejandro Segovia In this episode of the Single Player Experience Podcast, host Sebastion Mauldin and guest Alejandro Segovia discuss the current state of gaming, focusing on PlayStation's busy yet quiet year, the impact of exclusives, and the recent State of Play announcements. They explore the contradictions of 2024 in gaming, the future of PlayStation's exclusives, and the significance of the PS5 Pro. The conversation also delves into the...

Upcoming Indie Game Preview: Ascent Rivals ft. Michael Yagi Summary In this episode of the Single Player Experience podcast, host Sebastion Mauldin interviews Michael Yagi, one of the key developers of the game Ascent Rivals. They discuss the inspiration behind the game, its unique gameplay mechanics, and the vision of creating a competitive and spectator-friendly experience. The game is described as a high-speed racing and shooting hybrid, with elements of Star Wars Pod Racing, Mad Max, and...

The Future of Todd Howard-Style Games ft. Reggie Johnson Summary In this part of the conversation, Sebastian and Reggie discuss their gaming experiences and the current state of AAA games. They talk about the abundance of content on platforms like Netflix and Game Pass, and how it can sometimes feel overwhelming. They also discuss the different approaches of Xbox and PlayStation in terms of game releases, with Xbox focusing on quantity and PlayStation focusing on quality. They touch on the...

Star Wars Outlaws is Mid ft. Retro Gamer Thomas Summary In this conversation, Sebastian and RGT discuss their gaming origins, their favorite consoles, and the challenges of collecting retro games. They also share their recent gaming experiences, including playing Trials of Mana, Vampire Survivors, and Bioshock Infinite. They touch on the pricing and accessibility of retro games, as well as their thoughts on Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws. Overall, the conversation provides insights into the...

Gamescom News and The Perception of a Dry Year for Game Releases ft Alejandro Segovia In this part of the conversation, Sebastion and Alejandro discuss their most pleasant surprise game of 2024, which is Black Myth Wukong. Alejandro explains that he initially hesitated to play the game because he was tired of Souls-like experiences, but he was pleasantly surprised by its unique gameplay and action-packed nature. They also discuss the lineup of games in 2024 and how Japanese developers have...

The Landscape of AAA Shooters Ft. Alec Taub Summary In this conversation, Sebastian Maldon and video game developer Alec Taub discuss their gaming experiences and preferences. They talk about the releases of 2024 and compare them to the previous year, noting that while there have been good games this year, last year had better variety and market share. They also discuss their experiences with games like College Football, Destiny, and Helldivers. Alec shares his love for Destiny and the sense...

Saving Money as a Gamer: Tips and Strategies Sebastian and his wife Giselle discuss Sebastian's spending habits on video games and the impact of FOMO (fear of missing out) on his purchasing decisions. They also talk about the consoles they've bought and the games they regret buying. Sebastian shares tips on saving money as a gamer, including using Xbox Game Pass and buying games on PC or the Steam Deck. They reminisce about waiting in line for midnight releases and discuss the games they...

Summary Sebastian Mauldin returns to his podcast, Single Player Experience, after a hiatus. In this episode, his wife Giselle Maude acts as the host and asks Sebastian questions about his break and the new direction of the show. Sebastian explains that he took a break to improve the quality of the podcast and learn from successful people in the gaming and podcasting industry. He introduces the second season of the podcast as a remake, focusing on single player games and storytelling....

What's up and welcome to the Single Player Experience Podcast. In this episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin will once again be joined by renowned Professor and Boss Rush's own David Lasby! In this episode, the duo will talk all about their thoughts and desires for the Switch 2, the games that they are playing and they discuss storytelling in video games today. We have all this and more on this episode of The Single Player Experience Podcast! Sebastion and The Single Player Experience Links:...

What Grade would you give Xbox for 2023 Ft. Michael Santiago What's up and welcome to the Single Player Experience Podcast. In this episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin will once again be joined be a reoccurring guest of the show Michael "Toon" Santiago! In this episode, the duo will talk all about their thoughts on Xbox's Grade for 2023 and they will be talking about the games that stood out this year on the platform. We have all this and more on this episode of The Single Player Experience...

The future of the gaming industry with NFTs - Featuring NFT and WEB3 Specialist, Sam Kamani! On this Episode of The Single Player Experience, Our host Sebastion Mauldin, talks with the host of the Web3 Podcast, Sam Kamani. Sam tells us all about Web3 gaming, we talk about whether or not NFTs are wrong, and Sam gives his prediction on the gaming industry's future with NFTs. We also talk about how game developers will use the play to earn formula and NFTs. We've got All this and more on this...

Behind the Scenes Stories about Yo Kai Watch, Power Rangers, Ni No Kuni, and Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Ft. Marlene Sharpe In this episode of the Single Player Experience, Our host Sebastion Mauldin talks to incredible Marlene Sharp. Marlene shares stories about the projects that she has been involved with throughout her career. In this episode, you'll hear stories about Yo Kai Watch, Power Rangers, Ni No Kuni, and the Sonic the Hedgehog Movie. If you want to hear about experiences in the...

Best Video Game Adaptations of 2023 Ft. Jason Craig 2023 has been a spectacular year for video game releases, but I also has been a dope year for video game adaptions. So in this episode, our host, Sebastion Mauldin, is joined by the host of the "Bring da Popcorn" podcast, Jason Kelly to talk about the Best Video Game Adaptations of 2023. The duo also discuss the games that they are playing and Jason talks about his favorite games of 2023. We've got all this and more on this episode of the...

Indie Game Spotlight: Star Salvager ft. Jonathan Williams (Lofi Version) Here on the Single Player Experience, we love to highlight dope indie games that you should be playing. Today our Indie Game Spotlight is Star Salvager. In this episode, Sebastion talks with the Creator and Lead Developer of Star Salvager, Jonathan Williams! Jonathan talks in Depth about his game, the inspiration behind it, and we let you know why you should be playing this game. There's All this and more on this...

Indie Game Spotlight - Star Salvager ft. Jonathan Williams Here on the Single Player Experience, we love to highlight dope indie games that you should be playing. Today our Indie Game Spotlight is Star Salvager. In this episode, Sebastion talks with the Creator and Lead Developer of Star Salvager, Jonathan Williams! Jonathan talks in Depth about his game, the inspiration behind it, and we let you know why you should be playing this game. There's All this and more on this episode of the...

Hunt the Night Review: A 2D Witcher Meets Dark Souls Over here at The Single Player Experience, we always want you, the listeners, to get the most bang for your buck when trying out new games. Often we love to check out the latest indie games. In today's episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin, will be reviewing the indie game of the week, Hunt the Night. Tune in to hear a breakdown of each component of this game to get a better idea of whether this game is worth adding to your backlog list....

Rooftop Renegade: When you Need a Chill n Relax game Over here at The Single Player Experience, we always want you, the listeners, to get the most bang for your buck when trying out new games. Often we love to check out the latest indie games. In today's episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin, will be reviewing the indie game of the week, The MageSeeker: A League of Legends Story. Tune in to hear a breakdown of each component of this game to get a better idea of whether this game is worth...

Onion Assault Review: A Homage to Retro Mario Over here at The Single Player Experience, we always want you, the listeners, to get the most bang for your buck when trying out new games. Often we love to check out the latest indie games. In today's episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin, will be reviewing the indie game of the week, Onion Assault. Tune in to hear a breakdown of each component of this game to get a better idea of whether this game is worth adding to your backlog list. Sebastion...

What Grade Does Nintendo Deserve for 2023? Ft. Edward Varnell What's up Single Player Gamers! In this episode of the Single Player Experience, our host Sebastion Mauldin, dives to grades Nintendo's 2023. With Nintendo releasing a library of games this year including two Mario games, Pikimon, Tears of the Kingdom, and more what grade has the master of the Switch earned for this year? Sebastion and this episode's guest, Eddie V. from the Boss Rush Network are discussing all that and more on...

What Grade Would You Give Playstation for 2023? Ft. Delvin Cox 2023 has been an interesting year for the games industry. The quality of the game releases has many including our host Sebastion Mauldin, championing the year. That begs the questions: What grade would we give Playstation for this year? With Playstation putting out the VR2, the Playstation Portal, their 1st party exclusives, and third party exclusives, what grade does Playstation deserve? Sebastion and the guest for this episode,...

The Current AAA Devs Kings of Video Games ft. Alejandro Segovia What's up Single Player Gamers and welcome to the Single Player Experience podcast. In this episode, our host, Sebastion Mauldin is joined by reoccurring guest, Alejandro Segovia to debate and discuss The Current AAA Devs Kings of Video Games. Which studios are going to make the list and which ones have fallen off in the previous decades? We've got all this and more on this episode of The Single Player Experience. Sebastion and...

The MageSeeker: A League of Legends Story - Hades meets Retro God of War Over here at The Single Player Experience, we always want you, the listeners, to get the most bang for your buck when trying out new games. Often we love to check out the latest indie games. In today's episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin, will be reviewing the indie game of the week, The MageSeeker: A League of Legends Story. Tune in to hear a breakdown of each component of this game to get a better idea of whether this...

Death or Treat Review - A Bittersweet Halloween Themed Roguelite Over here at The Single Player Experience, we always want you, the listeners, to get the most bang for your buck when trying out new games. Often we love to check out the latest indie games. In today's episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin, will be reviewing the indie game of the week, Death or Treat. Tune in to hear a breakdown of each component of this game to get a better idea of whether this game is worth adding to your...