the1st10minutes

Each episode, we select a game from our library, plays the first ten minutes of it, and then critically analyse how well the game communicates itself to the player, both in terms of what the game is about, and how to play the game. Hosted by Tony Parmenter, Steve Halliwell, and Aaron Williams.

111 - The Gardens Between

Aaron scrubs and reminisces.  And, of course, there's an editing joke. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/FcYxK6IDz6M Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U_E9s1TBSw0

12-01
47:41

110 - Donut County

Aaron dug a (game about a) hole.  And, of course, nobody outside of Australia will get that reference to The Castle. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/riKNqKR-gaU Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JRoF27G0EMI

10-13
46:27

109 - The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit

Tony experiences a steady escalation of unease.  And, of course, Aaron is no longer recording on a potato. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/WiwW3yp7PP4 Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/88pv1KVEvbw

09-08
43:05

108 - Yoku's Island Express

Steve cruises around as a pretty chill dung beetle.  And, of course, there is nefariousness. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/t3kflyIaTuw Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tibKA_82BI4

08-04
46:59

107 - Paperbark

Aaron wanders through the Australian bush as a wombat.  And, of course, there is much reminiscing. Watch Aaron's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/mwB5SrQpfEM Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VbdUfhGwUVg

08-04
45:28

106 - FAR: Lone Sails

Tony sets forth from left to right.  And, of course, it means a lot more than it sounds. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/C71btr7j7Zk Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MQ_gWyp-XVE

06-30
45:49

105 - Fortnite iOS

Steve yells at cloud, but also wrangles with touch-based shooter controls.  And, of course, it's a complete coincidence that 105 looks like iOS. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/C71btr7j7Zk Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GeHxsa6LyoE

05-26
46:21

104 - Sea of Thieves

Tony, Steve, Aaron, and Iain set sail.  And, of course, editing a four-person conversation is trickier; thank you musical sting!  Watch our first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/NVkoQkt7HGY Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JUKA4527GxQ

04-28
46:45

103 - Into the Breach

Tony squishes giant bugs with giant mechs.  And, of course, he also talks about UI and tooltips. Watch Tony's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/-xgVy1WcmzU Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ueoo-ZD0lGQ

03-31
48:58

102 - Tesla vs Lovecraft

Steve fights knowable unknowable horrors over and over again in Tesla vs Lovecraft.  And, of course, the running time for the show is manageable. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/eN6gpEE5uFQ Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sotmWwkhNBk

02-24
41:54

101 - Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

Steve successfully fails to find success in Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy.  And, of course, we're doing monthly episodes with shorter run-times now. Watch Steve's first ten minute playthrough: https://youtu.be/e7uzNldImyE Listen to this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MaRX7jmVDAY

01-27
45:39

100 - Hand Of Fate 2

Nic Staracek joins us to chat about dialogue, UI, world building and context. And, of course, one hundred episodes. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/PTj5BclgUTc

11-11
01:50:36

099 - South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™

Steve describes southpark scenes and grid co-ordinates. And, of course, poop. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/7G_km_YJMlM

11-04
01:22:00

098 - Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles

Steve grooves on soft light, smooth gradients, chill vibes and a Guinea-Elk. And, of course, bowling pin deities. You can watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/7N7k6TT47mY

10-28
01:14:12

DLC 015 - Morgan Jaffit

This episode, we are speaking with Morgan Jaffit, Co-Founder and Gamerunner at Defiant Development.

10-21
01:10:06

DLC - New iTunes Feed

Hello everyone.  Just a quick update to let you know that Downloadable Context now has its own listing on iTunes. After tonight's episode (DLC 015), you will no longer be able to hear DLC interviews here on The 1st 10 Minutes feed. The new feed is located here: https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/downloadable-context/id1296555922 And you can also visit the DLC website: www.downloadablecontext.com Thank you!

10-21
00:46

097 - Gone Home

Aaron walks, reads, listens, leaves no stone unturned, and makes sure everyone knows it. And, of course, accidental 'spooky' episode. Watch the 10 minutes here; https://youtu.be/zcasp2QOVTY

10-14
01:18:23

096 - Heat Signature

Tony, wrenches, gets shot, gets thrown into space, gets revenge and retires. And, of course, *dong*.

10-07
01:27:29

095 - Human Resource Machine

Steve loads, stores, jumps but does not interrupt. And, of course, it's one of those casual, difficult, programming games.

09-30
01:04:50

DLC 014 - Wren Brier

This episode, we are speaking with Wren Brier, Senior Artist at Well Placed Cactus, and a Co-Runner of the Women in Games Brisbane group. http://www.wrenegade.info/ http://www.wellplacedcactus.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/623877190974522/  

09-23
01:06:41

Krysta Manning

I just started this game a few weeks ago and just found out yesterday that you can reset the day or even go back a few weeks ago. but how ever far you want to go back but up till where you go back to will be deleted. it is so helpful because I started over 15 times and didn't realize you could reset before it deleted and started a new one

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