The Red Tunic Podcast

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 119 where I speak with indie game dev Devon Wiersma where we talk about topics such as who they are, the Toronto indie scene, how they got into the industry, some words of encouragement, life outside of games, games that surprised them, favorite games, and lightning round questionsBefore we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Devon as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 119!0:00 Start07:15 Elevator Pitch15:00 The Toronto scene24:30 How they got into the industry38:30 Words of Encouragement45:30 Life outside of games53:15 Game that surprised them55:15 Favorite games01:09:30 Lightning Round01:18:30 Closing TimeCheck Devon out on socials via –https://bsky.app/profile/devonwiersma.bsky.socialCheck out CodeCWA and UVW-CWA viahttps://code-cwa.orghttps://uvw-cwa.orgCheck out their games cataloguesSteam –https://store.steampowered.com/app/2669580/Centauri_Darkhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1758320/Lofty_Questhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1527520/Bombing_A_Graffiti_Sandboxhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/2109570/Bombing_2_A_Graffiti_ParadiseItch.io – https://devonwiersma.itch.io/centauri-darkhttps://devonwiersma.itch.io/lofty-questhttps://devonwiersma.itch.io/bombing-a-graffiti-sandboxhttps://devonwiersma.itch.io/bombing-2-a-graffiti-paradiseLearn more about the podcast via –https://bsky.app/profile/theredtunicpodcast.comhttps://pod.link/TheRedTunicPodcastTweets by RedTunicPodcast

In this episode I speak with Sam Prebble developer at Trigger Happy Interactive, maker of Turbo Overkill 0:00 Start 8:30 How Sam got into development 16:00 Words of wisdom from experiences 22:30 Game that made Sam want to get into development 24:30 Why its Doom 27:30 Parental failings 34:45 Favorite game and why 39:00 On the topic of Stalker 47:15 Hobbies outside of games 58:00 Where to find more info about Turbo Overkill and Sam 1:01:30 Chainsaw Man? 1:06:00 Wrap up Check out Turbo Overkill on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/Turbo_Overkill/ Join the Discord at https://discord.com/invite/22xvVZg Follow Sam and Turbo Overkill on Twitter at https://twitter.com/turbo_overkill

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 118 where I speak with Chel Wong, where we talk about things like how they got into doing music and audio, some words of encouragement, games that made them want to work in the industry, their favorite games and soundtracks, their life outside of gaming and some lightning round questions.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Chel as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 118!0:00 Start11:30 How they got into doing music/audio19:30 Words of Encouragement23:45 Games that made them want to make games29:30 Favorite Games41:15 Favorite Soundtracks49:30 Life outside of games1:00:00 Lightning Round01:05:45 Closing TimeCheck Chel out on all their socials, and projects via their link tree https://linktr.ee/chelwongaudioFollow me on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/RedTunicPodcastFollow me on Bluesky @ https://bsky.app/profile/theredtunicpodcast.com

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 117 where I speak with Sally Beaumont where we talk about things like her favorite games, how she got into voice acting, some words of encouragement, main characters vs secondary characters, her life outside of gaming, and some lightning round questions.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Sally as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 117!0:00 Start3:30 Main characters vs side characters12:45 How she got into VA22:45 Words of Encouragement29:45 Favorite Games40:15 Life outside of gaming51:30 Lightning Round55:30 Closing TimeCheck Sally out via www.sallybeaumont.comBy Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sallybeaumont.bsky.socialBy Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sallybeaumont1/By Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@sallybeaumont8775Also check out the behind the scenes playlist! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOmM9dMAklY2vQyC4w-aMk6e-4JNtxsdA&si=qRc4dd6PekRtoQbxFollow me on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/RedTunicPodcastFollow me on Bluesky @ https://bsky.app/profile/theredtunicpodcast.comFull list found at https://pod.link/TheRedTunicPodcastLead-in music from: "Gimme My Sword! (LA - LoZ - LttP - OoT)" by Rekcahdam (https://ocremix.org) Intro and Outro Music from the title track of Rhodes Deep by Ronald Jenkees (http://www.ronaldjenkees.com)

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 116 where I speak with Sunset Visitor Creative Director Remy Siu where we talk about winning the Peabody award, how they got into the industry, words of encouragement, favorite games, influences for 1000xResist, point and click recommendations, hobbies outside of gaming, and other fun things.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Remy as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 116!0:00 Start4:15 Peabody Award!?10:15 How they got into the industry17:00 Words of Encouragement19:30 Favorite Games30:00 Additional Game Influences34:45 Point & Click Recommendations39:00 Hobbies outside of gaming47:30 Lightning Round54:30 Closing TimeCheck Remy out on Bluesky via https://bsky.app/profile/remysiu.comCheck out Sunset Visitor Studio on Bluesky via https://bsky.app/profile/sunsetvisitor.studioBuy some 1000xResist merc! https://theyetee.com/collections/1000xRESISTBuy some 1000xResist music! https://www.veryokvinyl.com/products/1000xresist-soundtrack-selectionsFollow me on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/RedTunicPodcastFollow me on Bluesky @ https://bsky.app/profile/theredtunicpodcast.comFull list found at https://pod.link/TheRedTunicPodcast

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 115 where I speak with Julia Minamata where we talk about how they got into the industry, adventure game hidden gems, games that made her want to make games, life outside of gaming, games that didn’t quite click, as well as some lightning round questions.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Julia as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 115!0:00 Start16:45 How they got into making games22:30 Words of Encouragement32:30 Adventure Games hidden gems41:45 Games that made her want to be in the industry48:00 Life outside of games01:04:45 Lightning Round01:18:30 Games that didn’t click01:31:30 Closing TimeCheck Julia out on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/juliaminamata.bsky.socialCheck Julia's streams out on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/a_maplemysteryCheck out Julia at Website personal https://www.juliaminamata.com/Check out the Crimson Diamond website https://www.thecrimsondiamond.com/Buy Crimson Diamond via Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1098770/The_Crimson_Diamond/Support Julia via Patreon https://www.patreon.com/juliaminamataCheck out Julia's Youtube channel via https://www.youtube.com/@JuliaMinamataFollow me on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/RedTunicPodcastFollow me on Bluesky @ https://bsky.app/profile/theredtunicpodcast.comFull list found at https://pod.link/TheRedTunicPodcastFollow me on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/RedTunicPodcastFollow me on Bluesky @ https://bsky.app/profile/theredtunicpodcast.comEpisodes can be found at most podcast delivery services.Full list found at https://pod.link/TheRedTunicPodcast

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 114 where I speak with writer and narrative designer Bryant Francis. In this episode we talk about writing for games, how they got into the industry, words of encouragement, finding his voice, what got him into the industry, favorite games, guilty pleasures, life outside of gaming and some lightning round questions.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Bryan as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 114!0:00 Start06:30 Writing for Film & TV vs Games10:15 How they got into the industry13:15 Words of Encouragement17:15 Finding his voice28:15 Game that made him want to be in the industry44:00 Favorite Games50:30 Guilty pleasure01:05:00 Life outside of games01:14:45 Lightning Round01:17:30 Closing TimeCheck Bryant out on Bluesky via https://bsky.app/profile/bryantfrancis.meCheck Zephon out on Steam via https://store.steampowered.com/app/1481170/ZEPHON/

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 113 where I speak with Colin McInerney where we talk about how they got into the industry and some words of encouragement, games that made him want to make games, marketable characters and favorite games, games that he enjoyed as a kid that don't get enough credit, life outside of gaming, and some lightning round questions.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Colin as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 113!0:00 Start16:45 Words of encouragement23:00 Games that made him want to make games34:30 Marketable characters and favourite games40:00 Childhood games that don't get enough credit54:00 Life outside of gaming1:00:00 Lightning Round01:03:00 Closing TimeCheck Colin out on Bluesky via https://bsky.app/profile/colin.howCheck Pedalboard out on Bluesky via https://bsky.app/profile/pedalboard.gamesCheck out the Pedalboard Discord via https://discord.gg/VbTqkxSS3dCheck out the Wheel Jam site via https://itch.io/jam/wheeljamCheck out the Pedalboard site via https://pedalboard.games/Check out Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 via https://store.steampowered.com/app/2116510/Creepy_Redneck_Dinosaur_Mansion_3/Check out Colin's TMNT Tactics callout via https://store.steampowered.com/app/3229100/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_Tactical_Takedown/

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 112 where I speak with voice actress Kat Dannes where we talk about the difference in games vs TV, how they got into voice acting, words of encouragement, games that made her want to be a voice actress, favorite games, dream projects, life outside of gaming, and some lightning round questions.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Kat as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 112!0:00 Start3:00 Difference of Games vs TV08:00 How they got into voice acting12:00 Words of encouragement18:15 Games that made her want to be a voice actress26:00 Favorite games35:00 Dream projects46:30 Life outside of video games54:30 Lightning round59:00 Closing timeCheck Kat out on Twitter via https://x.com/katastrofreeCheck Kat out on BlueSky via https://bsky.app/profile/katastrofree.bsky.socialCheck Kat out on Twitch via https://www.twitch.tv/katastrofreeeCredit to VanilaaColaa for Kat's avatar!

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 111 where I speak with Noel Berry, where we talk about the draw of smaller games, how they got into the industry, words of encouragement, games that got them interested in making games, comfort games, games they've been enjoying lately, their life outside of games, and some lightning round questionsBefore we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Noel as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 111!0:00 Start5:00 The draw of making smaller games7:30 How they got into the industry12:15 Words of encouragement16:45 Games that got them interested in the industry37:15 Comfort Games40:00 Games they've been enjoying lately55:30 Life outside of gaming01:03:45 The Lightning Round01:06:30 Closing TimeCheck Noel out via their website: https://noelberry.ca/

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 110 where I speak with Isadora Sophia where we talk about how they got into making games, words of encouragement, games that got them wanting to make games, why she created her own engine, games that might not hold up from her childhood, her life outside of games, some lightning round questions, and what makes games enjoyable to her.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Isadora as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 110!0:00 Start12:00 How they got into making games16:00 Words of encouragement18:30 What games got them into wanting to make games26:30 Why their own engine?29:15 Games that might not hold up from their childhood40:00 Life outside of games52:00 Lightning Round55:00 What makes gaming enjoyable to them01:11:30 Closing timeCheck out Isadora via her site: https://isadorasophia.com/about/Check out Neverway's website: https://neverwaygame.com/Check out Isadora on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/isadora.codes

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 109, and New Game Plus episode 4, where I speak with Jonathan Holmes. In this episode we talk about how they got into games journalism, a lot of Mega Man, representation in gaming and why it matters, games for kids, some lightning round questions, and some other cool topics.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Jonathan as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 109!0:00 Start11:00 How they got into Games Journalism50:00 Representation in games and why it matters59:45 Kids games01:08:30 Lightning Round01:12:00 Closing TimeCheck Jonathan out on Twitter via https://x.com/NonTrotskiCheck Jonathan out on Bluesky via https://bsky.app/profile/tronknotts.bsky.socialCheck Nintendo Force out via https://www.nintendoforcemagazine.com/Check out Maximum Utmost via https://maxutmost.com/Check out Talking to Woman about Videogames via https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/jonathan-c-holmes/

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 108 where I speak with Dave Gilbert where we talk about how they got into making games, words of wisdom from their experiences, the games that made him want to get into game dev, favorite games, what makes games enjoyable to them, their life outside of gaming, and some lightning round questions!Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Dave as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 108!0:00 Start3:45 How they got into making games14:00 Words of Wisdom20:00 Games that made him want to be a dev30:00 Favorite Games41:15 What makes games enjoyable to him47:00 Life outside of games54:00 Lightning RoundCheck Dave out via -Twitter https://x.com/WadjetEyeGamesBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/wadjeteyegames.bsky.socialWadjet Eye Games Discord https://discord.com/invite/kj2mkWsWadjet Eye Games site https://www.wadjeteyegames.com/Check out Skies out on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346360/Old_Skies/

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 107 where I speak with composer and sound designer Kyle Misko where we talk about what made them want to work with games, words of wisdom from their experience, the game that hooked them on games, their favorite games, game series he'd like to work on, life outside of gaming, and some lightning round questionsBefore we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Kyle as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 107!0:00 Start16:30 What made them want to work with games20:30 Words of Wisdom from his experiences32:15 The games that hooked him on games39:45 Favorite Games46:00 Games he'd like to work on60:00 Life outside of gaming1:18:30 Lightning Round1:23:00 Closing TimeCheck out Kyle via his website https://www.kylemisko.com/Check Kyle out on via his socials -Twitter: https://x.com/kylemiskoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylemisko/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kyle.miskoYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KyleMyersFrederickBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kylemisko.bsky.social

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 106 and New Game Plus episode 3 where I speak with Dan Morris, where we talk about who they are and what they do, going from Reload Magazine to being the head of Fearzine, his horror genre preferences, words of wisdom from his experiences, the game that made him interested in the industry, finding his voice, life outside of gaming, his horror game shortlist, and the lighting round.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Dan as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 106!0:00 Start6:30 Reloaded Magazine to Fearzine16:30 Their horror genre preferences31:00 Words of wisdom from their experiences38:30 The game that made them interested in the industry43:30 Finding your voice53:00 Life outside of gaming58:45 Horror games shortlist01:04:15 Lighting Round01:07:45 Closing TimeCheck out all things Fearzine via https://www.fearzinemagazine.com/Check out Dan on Twitter via https://x.com/starkyvashOr Bluesky via https://bsky.app/profile/dan-morris.bsky.socialCheck out the Building Horror Podcast via https://www.fearzinemagazine.com/fearzine-podcasts

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 105 where I speak with Ricardo Bare, where we talk about how and what inspired them to get into the industry, how they got their start making levels, their views on the immersive sim renaissance, getting to enjoy the magic of games for the first time again through his kids, his life outside of gaming, as well as some lightning round questions.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Ricardo as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 105!0:00 Start6:45 How they got into the industry15:45 What inspired them to get into the industry21:15 Level design31:45 How he feels about the imm sim renaissance40:30 Re-experiencing the magic of games through his kids47:15 Life outside of games59:45 Lightning Round01:07:00 Closing TimeCheck out Ricardo on Twitter via : https://x.com/RicardoBare

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 104 and New Game Plus episode 2 where I speak again with Osama Dorias. In this episode we talk a lot about diversity in games and why diversity equity initiatives and other such programs are important, Osama's Game of the Year, and some lightning round questions.Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Osama as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 104!0:00 Start25:00 Landscape of Diversity in games38:00 GOTY42:00 Lightning Round46:00 Closing TimeCheck out episode 76 on Spotify via https://open.spotify.com/episode/752YkONxwGB1aopJEZef0Q?si=2779b0ab4bf944aeCheck out episode 76 on Youtube via https://youtu.be/bNlYHH7V9MgCheck out Osama on Bluesky via https://bsky.app/profile/osamadorias.bsky.social

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 103 where I speak with Karla Zimonja where we talk about the walking sim genre, the games that made her get into games, her favorite trends, her life outside of gaming, some lightning round questions, and moreBefore we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Karla as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 103!0:00 Start09:15 Walking Sims16:00 The game that got them into games35:30 Favorite recent trends53:45 Lightning round01:07:30 Life outside of games01:23:00 Wrap upBe sure to check Karla out on Bluesky via https://bsky.app/profile/zusty.bsky.socialCheck out the Horse Master game she mentioned via https://ifdb.org/viewgame?id=ogkcvv9l1q0aatpd

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 102 where I speak with Stephanie Cooke where we talk about writing for games vs graphic novels, how she got into writing, how she found her voice, how it felt to write for Archie Comics, words of wisdom from their experiences, what they enjoy about gaming, what made them want to work in games, their favorite games, life outside of gaming, and some lightning round questions. Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Stephanie as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 102! 0:00 Start 4:00 Writing for comics vs games 12:00 How she got into writing 18:00 Finding her voice 24:00 Writing for Archie 27:00 Words of wisdom from experiences 33:30 What they enjoy about games 37:30 What made them want to work in games 49:30 Favorite Games 55:00 Hobbies outside of games 1:04:00 Lightning Round 1:10:45 Closing Time Learn more about Stephanie from her website at https://stephaniecooke.ca/ Check her out on Bluesky via https://bsky.app/profile/hellocookie.bsky.social She her out on Instagram via https://www.instagram.com/hellocookie/ Check out Pekoe on Steam via https://store.steampowered.com/app/1626350/Pekoe/ Check out Kitten Cup Studio via https://www.kittencupstudio.com/

Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 101 where I speak with Legendary Game Designer Harvey Smith, where we talk about who they are and the current state of the industry, immersive sims, their life outside of gaming, and more! Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Harvey as well as the podcast. Also, don't forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 101! 0:00 Start 2:00 State of the Industry 14:00 Immersive sims & other topics 51:00 Outside of Gaming 58:00 Closing Time Check Harvey out on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/harvey1966.bsky.social