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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
Indie Games
Game Announcements
Employment In Video Games
Manchester, United Kingdom
Video Games Industry
Pokopia
Titanium Court

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.

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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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The Saga Continues.

Mike and Rami have collected 15 questions from our listeners, and now proceed to answer them as quickly as possible. They talk Golden Sun, text adventures, Twitter, distracting Elon's parents, life after love, the ideal sandwich,... more

15 questions. Three lifelines. $1,000. Part 2.

Rami Ismail is back in the Thousandaire hotseat. Let's see if he can answer all of Mike Rose's 15 questions correctly, and become the first ever Thousandaire.

15 questions. Three lifelines. $1,000.

It's Rami Ismail in the Thousandaire hotseat this week, working his way through host Mike Rose's questions. Can he answer all 15 questions correctly, and become the first ever Thousandaire?

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Recent Guests

Rami Ismail
Independent game developer
Episode: Who Wants to Be a Thousandaire?
Lucas Pope
Game designer known for Papers, Please and Obra Dinn
Episode: Lucas Pope Wants Buttering Up

Hosts

Mike Rose
Host of the show with a long-running presence in the industry.
Rami Ismail
Co-host with deep industry experience and independent developer background.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 8 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 Kingdom3 months ago
  • Love the show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bigcitypizza
    United States4 months ago

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Some episodes may balance tough industry realities with practical guidance for developers and sponsors.
A candid, no-nonsense take on the industry that's great for listeners who want real-world perspectives.
The show combines humor with thoughtful industry insights and long-running camaraderie.

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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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What is Mike & Rami Are Still Here about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show pairs two veteran game industry voices as they candidly discuss the long arc of a career in games, from indie breakthroughs to larger industry shifts. Across episodes, they share hard-won lessons about pitching, funding, pricing, publishing, burnout, and the evolving role of technology such as AI. The conversations blend personal anecdotes with practical takeaways for developers, publishers, and marketers, often touching on event culture, networking, and the human side of a rapidly changing industry. A notable flag is the duo's willingness to tackle both celebratory moments and the tougher realities of staying creative and connected over a long period in gaming.

Expect sharp humor, strong industry context, and actionable perspect... more

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