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Deep Dive Podcast

Nightdive Studios
Nightdive Studios
System Shock
Killing Time
System Shock 2
Star Wars: Dark Forces
Thief
The Thing
Game Development
Immersive Sims
Ultima Underworld
Video Game Development
Artificial Intelligence
Looking Glass Studios
Irrational Games
Dark Forces
Rise Of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream
Lucasarts
Game Design
Indie Games

Presented by Nightdive Studios, The Deep Dive Show is a gaming podcast covering games – past and present – with artists, developers, and special guests from around the industry. Join hosts Dimitris Giannakis (aka MVG), Locke Vincent, and Morgan Shaver as we explore the process and passion behind the games that you love playing. For more information visit NightdiveStudios.com

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Latest Episodes

In this special Deep Dive interview, Nightdive's Locke Vincent is joined by developers Dustin Twilley and Nick Palsmeier to talk more about their work on Blood: Refreshed Supply, including their initial introduction to Blood, work on the Marrow and D... more

In this special Deep Dive interview, Nightdive's Locke Vincent is joined by legendary composer Clint Bajakian to learn more about his work composing the original soundtrack to Outlaws, including his early days at LucasArts, his approach to creating a... more

In this special Deep Dive interview, Nightdive's Locke Vincent is joined by original Outlaws level designer Kevin Schmitt to talk about his work designing levels for the game, including getting hired at LucasArts in 1995, approach to Outlaws level de... more

In this bonus episode of Deep Dive, Nightdive's Locke Vincent sits down with Alex "Malba" Lima, one of the developers who worked on System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster, to talk more about the game's development, post-launch plans, and what newc... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin Schmitt
Level designer and former employee at LucasArts, noted for his work on Outlaws.
LucasArts
Episode: Kevin Schmitt on Designing Levels for Outlaws | Deep Dive
Daniel Grayshon
Lead producer at Nightdive Studios
Nightdive Studios
Episode: Daniel Grayshon on the re-release of Heretic + Hexen
Xaser Acheron
Developer at Nightdive Studios, known for his work in game modding and programming.
Nightdive Studios
Episode: Xaser Acheron on the re-release of Heretic + Hexen | Deep Dive
Nate Wells
Art director and artist for System Shock 2, experienced in level building and character design
Irrational Games/Looking Glass Studios
Episode: Nate Wells on the Art Direction of System Shock 2
Harvey Smith
Game designer known for his work on influential titles such as System Shock and Deus Ex
Nightdive Studios
Episode: Harvey Smith on System Shock and Origin Systems
John Romero
Game creator, co-founder of Id Software, known for influential games.
Id Software
Episode: John Romero & Larry Kuperman Discuss The Games Industry
Ken Levine
Game designer known for his work on System Shock 2, BioShock, and Judas.
Ghost Story Games
Episode: Ken Levine on System Shock 2, Ghost Story Games, and Judas
Mauricio Tejerina
Former junior artist at Irrational Games and contributor to System Shock 2
Irrational Games
Episode: Mauricio Tejerina on Irrational Games & System Shock 2 | Deep Dive
Daniel Albano
KEX programmer with a passion for retro games
Nightdive Studios
Episode: Rise Of The Triad: Ludicrous Edition | Deep Dive Interview with Daniel Albano

Hosts

Locke Vincent
Host and interviewer known for engaging conversations about game development and the gaming industry at large.
Morgan Shaver
Co-host specializing in gaming content and discussions related to game development and design.
Dimitris Giannakis (MVG)
Co-host known for in-depth discussions on gaming topics and interviews with industry professionals.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Insights from an interesting software developer

    Love hearing about your products and game development.

    Apple Podcasts
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    mikkoajt
    Finlanda year ago

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Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#59
Germany/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#126
Italy/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#38
Poland/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#62
New Zealand/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#81
Ukraine/Leisure/Games
Apple Podcasts
#81
Russia/Leisure/Games

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Marc LeBlanc on System Shock & System Shock 2
Q: Did your experience at MIT influence your approach to what you did after that?
My experience at MIT taught us to approach challenges as software engineers, giving us a solid technical foundation that informed our innovative methods and design philosophy.
Xaser Acheron on the re-release of Heretic + Hexen | Deep Dive
Q: What are you most excited about with the new releases?
Xaser expresses pride in the teamwork involved and the depth added to both Heretic and Hexen through the updates.
Xaser Acheron on the re-release of Heretic + Hexen | Deep Dive
Q: What were some of the changes made to balance the gameplay?
Xaser discusses how they updated weapon behaviors and incorporated community feedback to enhance gameplay balance without losing the original essence.
Daniel Grayshon on System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Q: What would you have liked to add to the remaster if time allowed?
There isn't much I would have added, but I have a lot of old trailers and unused content that I'd like to include in future updates.
Daniel Grayshon on System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Q: What are you most proud of with the System Shock 2 Anniversary Remaster?
Getting a successful team together and seeing all the interconnected bits come together in a package that people can enjoy.

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