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Mike & Rami Are Still Here

Mike Rose & Rami Ismail
Video Games
Video Game Development
No More Robots
GDC
Steam
Australia Did It
Video Game Industry
Twitch
Descenders
Bafta
The Office
Indie Game Industry
Pitching
Among Us
Indie Games
Game Announcements
Employment In Video Games
Manchester, United Kingdom
Video Games Industry
Pokopia

Mike Rose and Rami Ismail are, somehow, still working in the video game industry after 15 years of huge highs, and crushing lows. Let's chat about that.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes17Founded8 months ago
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TechnologyLeisureVideo Games

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Latest Episodes

Mike Rose of No More Robots has launched a bunch of video games this year. In this episode of Mike & Rami Are Still Here, Mike goes into details about these game launches with Rami Ismail, including what worked, and what didn't.

Is everyone in video... more

K.I.S.S.I.N.G.

Victoria Tran (Innersloth, Wholesome Games) joins Mike & Rami this week, and tries to understand what the point of this podcast is. In between, she shills her book "Mastering Community Management", answers rapid fire questions, and do... more

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Six months ago, two old men from the video game industry started a podcast.

Now Mike Rose and Rami Ismail talk through how it's all gone, giving numbers and statistics, and how close we are to our goals. Has it gone well? What could we do better? Wh... more

Mike and Rami judge what the Game of the Year (so far) is

Pragamata? Mewgenics? Titanium Court? Mixtape? Marathon? Slay the Spire II? Pokopia? Something else? Let's find out!

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Recent Guests

Victoria Tran
Guest, prominent figure in gaming community management
Kit Fox Games / Wholesome Games (mentioned)
Episode: Victoria Tran and Waluigi Sitting In a Tree
Rami Ismail
Guest on this episode, controversial figure in the industry
Episode: Game of the Year (So Far)
Lucas Pope
Game designer known for Papers, Please and Obra Dinn
Episode: Lucas Pope Wants Buttering Up

Hosts

Mike Rose
Host of the show; No More Robots association appears across episodes; central voice in long-running discussions about gaming culture, marketing, and industry dynamics.
Rami Ismail
Co-host; industry voice with developer background; frequently contributes expert commentary and personal experiences relevant to indie games and the broader tech scene.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • If LinkedIn did a podcast

    They seem like nice enough people, but this podcast is just two middle-aged male office manager sounding dudes talking about what TV they like and what Games they’ve played.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Blump Bleemp
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Love the show

    Fun topics about the game industry. Hilarious anecdotes. It’s a great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigcitypizza
    United States5 months ago

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Guests with deep industry experience help anchor conversations and provide actionable lessons for listeners.
Listeners appreciate the rich industry anecdotes and humor, but some feel the hosts' dynamics can read as generic industry banter.
The show offers candid, practical insights for developers and marketers looking for real-world perspectives.

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Talking Points

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Attack of the Gong
Q: What do you think of numerical grades on game reviews?
Two hosts discuss their history with scoring, noting the desire for consistency and the tension between single-number scores and nuanced opinions, with a preference for a five-star system over a ten-point scale.
Who Wants to Be a Thousandaire? Part 2
Q: Which of these is not a weapon in Vampire Survivors?
They use the audience lifeline to choose Roar of Time vs others; the correct answer turns out to be Roar of Time, leading to a $500 donation to UNRWA.
Who Wants to Be a Thousandaire?
Q: Question 12: What is the final question left to answer in the clip, involving a historical or trivia prompt that is teased but not completed in this excerpt?
Not fully resolved in this segment; the host hints at a future continuation to finish the final four answers.
Who Wants to Be a Thousandaire?
Q: Question 11: The IGF-winning Time Loop game by Mobius Digital is which title?
Rami uses a 50-50 lifeline, narrowing to Outer Wilds vs Outer Worlds, and selects Outer Wilds, which is correct.
Who Wants to Be a Thousandaire?
Q: Question 9: Shovel Knight was a mega hit for which Californian studio in 2014?
After considering Drink Box, Tribute Games, Yacht Club Games, and Way Forward, the guest locks in Yacht Club Games, which is correct.

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A long-running, candid conversation between two seasoned game industry veterans who explore the realities of building a career in games, marketing, indie culture, and the evolving business landscape. Episodes mix personal anecdotes, industry lore, and practical insights on community management, pitching, and staying authentic in a fast-changing field. The duo often leans into humor and self-deprecation, while guests ranging from community leaders to indie designers share lessons about collaboration, creativity, and navigating publisher and platform dynamics. The show stands out for its mix of behind-the-scenes storytelling, industry honesty, and a willingness to discuss difficult topics with levity, making it a go-to for listeners seeking p... more

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