Play, Watch, Listen

Join Alanah Pearce (game writer), Mike Bithell (game director), and Austin Wintory (game composer) as they talk about all the games, movies, TV and 'whatever else' that took their interest that week, from three unique perspectives in the games industry.

162. Can Indies Save The Games Industry?

Alanah left her job at Sony, and Mike got in trouble for saying something on Bluesky. We discuss the state of the games industry now that it's December 2024, and the notion that "indies will save" everything.

12-06
01:01:31

161. Should DLC Be Nominated for Game of the Year?

We're back from a brief hiatus! Immediately discussing: should Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree be nominated for GOTY even though it's a DLC? Also: Mike announced another video game! 

11-24
56:25

160. We Love 11 Bit Studios

This week, FROSTPUNK 2! 

10-18
01:01:42

159. Star Wars: Outlaws and Bugs in Video Games

This week, AUSTIN TURNS 40 (technically over a week ago at the time of publishing). So, we indulge him with almost an entire episode about Star Wars (Outlaws) and video game bugs.

09-20
56:57

158. Should Games Cost More?

This week, Alanah, Austin, and Mike discuss the economic state of the games industry and if game prices need to go from $60 to $70.

09-07
01:13:01

157. This Episode is Mostly About The Expanse

After a month off, we have returned to bring you TOP QUALITY VIDEO GAME CONTENT! But mostly, a lot of us talking about the TV show The Expanse. And Sex in the City?

08-21
01:01:40

156. GamePass gets a Price Increase

Austin, Mike, and Alanah chat about Austin's demanding freelance schedule, the GamePass price increase (and GamePass' impact as a whole), and the Halifax Harbor Explosion. Note: almost all details of said Halifax explosion are, indeed, incorrect.

07-20
01:09:36

155. Alanah is Suddenly Obsessed with 1993's Myst

Alanah and Mike discuss OLD game development! And Myst! 

07-02
53:43

154. Our thoughts on Summer Game Fest... & Music Licensing

This week we talk about Summer Game Fest and, because we never stay on topic, music licensing! Also featuring Rahul. 

06-17
01:16:33

153. Games Journalism is Very, Very Broken

This episode features journalist Nathan Grayson chatting to Mike and Alanah about the state of games journalism (and that side of the industry) in 2024. This comes after IGN announced multiple aquisitions.

05-29
55:53

152. The Fallout TV Show ft. Tim Cain (the creator of Fallout!)

This week, Alanah and Austin chat to one of the creators of the Fallout franchise, Tim Cain, all about the Fallout TV show. Includes spoilers.

05-11
54:46

151. From Actor to Game Director!

This week, we talk to Abubakar Salim about his transition from actor to full-blown game director. How did he do it!?

04-29
01:14:21

150. WE TURN ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY!

Featuring Rahul Kohli, and the return of Troy, AND we're all in the same room!?

04-12
01:28:10

149. This year's GDC

This week, Mike and Alanah chat about GDC, LinkedIn, business cards, and give great life advice.

03-30
43:29

148. TikTok Ban, Kate Middleton, Dune 2 & More!

A LOT OF TOPICS THIS WEEK, WE SIMPLY CAN'T BE CONTAINED.

03-18
01:22:27

147. Even More Games Industry Lay-Offs

This week Mike and Alanah chat about the continued lay-offs impacting the games industry.

03-04
01:03:21

146. Games We Wish We Could Play Again for the First Time

It's an Austin and Alanah special, and we actually talk about video games the WHOLE TIME!? This week, we talk about games we wish we could play again, and games that fundamentally 'change' however many hours in.

02-17
01:12:47

145. Zoom of Theseus

The title says it all, I don't understand what more context you could possibly need?

02-06
51:00

144. The Gang Has an Existential Crisis

Apologies for the weird audio mix here. Regardless, this week we talk about Society of the Snow (a little), and then delve into the world of AI and capitalism. Again. Oh no.

01-20
01:26:01

143. What is "game direction", anyway?

This is publishing a little later than planned because of internet issues, but this week we talk about Cunk on Earth, game direction, and more! Thanks for another year of listening to Play, Watch, Listen, everyone!

12-26
58:24

Rd _Nauthiz_

the Most favorite sofar (I'm listening from ep01)

06-28 Reply

Rd _Nauthiz_

Ok. Now I appreciate and recognize the quality of Troy's mic.

08-22 Reply

Andy Dunn

Holy hellthe timing is way out for Mike Bithells audio, he's like 6 seconds ahead of everyone else so there are huge silences followed by everyone talking!

04-06 Reply

Caleb B

can't stream or download this one for some reason

04-05 Reply

Sean Belohovek

my God Troy talking backwards is.... fucking scary but awesome at the same time.

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