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New York Videogame Critics Circle Podcast

New York Videogame Critics Circle
New York Game Awards
1000xresist
Control
Sunset Visitor
Video Game Production
Remedy Entertainment
Alan Wake
Video Game Amateurs
Final Fantasy VIII
Max Payne
Minecraft
Tales Of Kenzera
Final Fantasy 16
Video Games Education
Final Fantasy VII
Disco Elysium
Simon Fraser University
Covid-19 Pandemic
Kentucky Route Zero
Creative Process

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In this special edition of NYVGCC's Playing With Purpose Podcast, Circle president and New York Times games columnist Harold Goldberg interviews brilliant DJ/producer/games entrepreneur Clinton Sparks. With partners like T-Pain, Sparks is launching T... more

In this limited interview series, Sam Lake sits down with NYVGCC interns to talk about his amazing career at Remedy as the creative force behind Max Payne, Alan Wake, and more. Sam Lake is the Andrew Yoon Legend Award winner at the 14th Annual New Yo... more

In this limited interview series, Sam Lake sits down with NYVGCC interns to talk about his amazing career at Remedy as the creative force behind Max Payne, Alan Wake, and more. Sam Lake is the Andrew Yoon Legend Award winner at the 14th Annual New Yo... more

In this limited interview series, Sam Lake sits down with NYVGCC interns to talk about his amazing career at Remedy as the creative force behind Max Payne, Alan Wake, and more. Sam Lake is the Andrew Yoon Legend Award winner at the 14th Annual New Yo... more

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Clinton Sparks
DJ, entrepreneur, and CEO of Global Gaming League
Global Gaming League
Episode: Clinton Sparks Global Gaming League Interview
Sam Lake
Creative mind behind iconic games such as Max Payne and Alan Wake
Remedy Entertainment
Episode: Sam Lake Interview Series (Part 1)
Remy Siu
Founder of Sunset Visitor and creator of the game 1000xRESIST
Sunset Visitor
Episode: Remy Siu On Immersion, Building Sunset Visitor & 1000xRESIST | Playing With Purpose Ep 6
Raheem Jarbo
Hip hop artist and educator known as Mega Ran
Episode: Mega Ran On The Creative Process, Education & His Origin Story | Playing With Purpose Podcast Ep 4
Brandon Henriquez
Founder of Video Game Amateurs
Video Game Amateurs
Episode: Brandon Henriquez On Video Game Amateurs & The NYC Gaming Community | Playing With Purpose Ep 3
Ben Starr
Voice actor known for Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy 16
Square Enix
Episode: Ben Starr on Final Fantasy 16 Rising Tide, Theater & Being Clive | Playing With Purpose Podcast Ep 2
Abubakar Salim
Creator of Tales of Kenzera: Zau and actor known for his role in Assassin's Creed Origins
Episode: Abubakar Salim on Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Grief & African Myth | Playing With Purpose Podcast Ep 1
Phil Spencer
CEO of Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft
Episode: The 13th Annual New York Game Awards
Neil Druckmann
Co-creator of The Last of Us
Naughty Dog
Episode: The 13th Annual New York Game Awards

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Very entertaining

    This podcast has great guests and has lots of different views from the Videogame industry. Reggie and Harold are great hosts, and really let the guests talk. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    peachpu
    United States5 years ago

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Sam Lake Interview Series (Part 5)
Q: What advice do you have for young writers who want to get into the video game industry?
Sam Lake advises young writers to find their passion in writing, start creating as a hobby, and consider attending educational programs related to game design.
Abubakar Salim on Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Grief & African Myth | Playing With Purpose Podcast Ep 1
Q: With the rise of Gamergate 2.0, are you thinking about the reception of Zau after release, or are you more focused on the hard work that went into this game and what it represents emotionally?
He is more focused on the work they have done and the authenticity of the game, believing that as long as they stay true to their artistic vision, that is what truly matters.
Abubakar Salim on Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Grief & African Myth | Playing With Purpose Podcast Ep 1
Q: As a game to honor your father, what was the experience of creating a prototype, workshopping it and pitching the idea to become, you know, EA original?
The journey began with a desire to create a game and gather a team, though he initially didn't understand what a prototype was. His focus was on conveying the story and core mechanics, which later helped him pitch the idea successfully to EA.
Sam Lake Interview Series (Part 2)
Q: What process went into adapting New York City into the Remedy universe?
Sam Lake explains that New York has always been an archetypal city for him, influenced heavily by fiction and various narratives. He discusses how the settings in Alan Wake and other games reflect both a personal connection to New York and the internal struggles of the characters.
Sam Lake Interview Series (Part 1)
Q: What was working with Rockstar Games like?
Lake described it as wonderful, noting early learnings in game development and marketing while highlighting valuable friendships formed during that time.

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Focused on the intersection of video games, culture, and creative storytelling, this show features in-depth interviews with game developers, critics, and artists. Listeners can expect discussions surrounding game design, narrative development, and the evolving role of video games in education and mental well-being. Unique elements include heartfelt personal anecdotes, insights into the gaming industry, and the impact of video games on various aspects of life, as guests share their journeys and experiences in this dynamic field.

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1. Clinton Sparks
2. Sam Lake
3. Remy Siu
4. Raheem Jarbo
5. Brandon Henriquez
6. Ben Starr
7. Abubakar Salim
8. Phil Spencer

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