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One Life Left

Pickaxe
Video Game Development
Nintendo
Steam
Prince Of Persia
Palworld
Epic Games
Xbox
Dragon's Dogma 2
Ubisoft
Black Diamond
Video Games
Game Pass
Banishers Ghosts Of New Eden
Game Developers Conference
Factor Meals
Bluey
Rock Band 4
Harmonix
Disney
Nintendo Direct

One Life Left is a radio show about videogames, only not really. We love games but we take them precisely as seriously as they deserve. 99% nonsense and 1% heart-stopping brilliance, they are all supposed to be fun and so are we. We have news, reviews and special guests, sure, but we also play game-related music and we have stupid game-related features like inappropriately dark-hearted poetry, gam... more

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Hello and welcome to another episode of One Life Left! There's no super special guest this week but there's still LOTS of good stuff including the Switch 2 selling loads, MS denying that stores are ditching Xbox, Nintendo sparking Pikmin speculation ... more

Dan Marshall put out a call and we answered that call for this week Dan joins us as our SSG! He's here talking all things Earth Must Die including influences , rubbing shoulders with comedians and dealing with Ste's puritanical Steam feed!

We also h... more

Had this episode been released closer to Halloween, and/or I been a braver person, I would've given it the title "Grave Reads" because this week our Super Special Guest is none other than Sam Read-Graves, creator of the ONLY trolley problem themed vi... more

Bosched it is a new technical term invented by Ste and we want everyone to start using this until we start to hear it everywhere. Write in and give us some ideas as to the finer points of what it actually means.

Meanwhile, this episode, we have Team... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Marshall
Game developer, known for Size 5 Games
Size 5 Games
Episode: SLOP - #591
Sam Read-Graves
Video game developer and guest on the show
Yogscast
Episode: What am I? - #590
Richie Shoemaker
Editor of Debug++, ex-editor of PCZone
Debug++
Episode: one eight zero - #585
Mike Bithell
Game developer known for his work in interactive storytelling.
Bithell Games
Episode: The Joy of Game Dev - #582
Hannah Flynn
Guest from Failbetter Games discussing their new game Mandrake
Failbetter Games
Episode: Bus Battle - #581
Tony Gowland
Video game developer and guest on the show.
Episode: Shed Stretching - #579
Chris Read
A game developer and creator of Fast Five Quiz
Fantata
Episode: #574 - Quizzed
Andy Robertson
Freelance video game journalist and creator of Ludoscene
Episode: #573 - Hoo Haa
James Parker
Friend of the show and developer from Ground Shatter Games
Ground Shatter Games
Episode: #572 - Cat Fight!

Host

Simon Byron
Co-host known for engaging discussions about video games with both humor and insight, frequently sharing personal anecdotes and industry knowledge.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Loosen up.

    This isn’t quite the quality of pickaxe collection. Loosen up and have a little preshow shake up. I have a lot of hope because the content and discussion is spot on. Echos too sound is a little off at time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    YellowHastur
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • A dim light

    Best radio show about video games that is very professional and even has its own discord server.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dogt9991
    Germany4 years ago
  • What’s happened to Ann?

    Love the show and I’m not a gamer but what’s happened to Ann?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bevenboy
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • 7/10

    7/10

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Samusdown
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Been listening to this since it started and it’s the highlight of my week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tris2468
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Hosts have great rapport and create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Listeners appreciate the unique blend of gaming news, humor, and personal stories.
Many find the content refreshing, especially the light-hearted take on industry news.
Overall, the production quality is highlighted as particularly good for a gaming podcast.
Lively and funny commentary, with well-paced discussions.

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Just a Joke - #583
Q: What's your go-to move when it comes to meeting new people at a games conference?
It's really nice to tell someone their game is brilliant, which can lead to a conversation or friendship. Most people appreciate that feedback.
The Joy of Game Dev - #582
Q: How do you feel about cross-breeding universes and sticking other IP inside those universes?
Bithell expresses concern that such mash-ups often lead to shallow representations of beloved characters without deep narratives.
Shed Stretching - #579
Q: How did you come up with the idea right at the start, fusing those genres together?
It originally came from a totally different game where you were flying a plane around.
Shed Stretching - #579
Q: What's next for you, Tony, after Into The Restless Ruins?
We're making something else. We've already started prototyping the next thing.
#574 - Quizzed
Q: What is your own personal gaming hoodoo, the one that's followed you around for years, and which one day you'd love it if you beat it?
Chris shares that he has played 600 hours of PUBG but has never been very good and would love to become amazing at it.

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Focusing on video games, this show combines humor and light-hearted banter with industry insights, creating a unique audio experience that keeps listeners entertained. The discussions often explore the intersection of gaming culture, personal stories, and the evolving landscape of video game development. Notable features include quirky segments, music related to gaming, and interviews with industry professionals that offer a refreshing take on both mainstream and indie titles. This host-driven show delivers both engaging content and a sense of community, as they invite listener interaction through platforms like Discord.

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2. Sam Read-Graves
3. Richie Shoemaker
4. Mike Bithell
5. Hannah Flynn
6. Tony Gowland
7. Chris Read
8. Andy Robertson

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