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Chris O'Regan interviews John Ingold and Joe Humfrey of Inkle about the design and development of A Highland Song, an action adventure based on traditional Scottish limerick storytelling. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode500.mp3   Music is by Laurence Chapman, Talisk, and Fourth Moon, and can be purchased from here:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2708980/A_Highland_Song_Official_Soundtrack/ 1. A Highland Song2. Celestial3. A Highland Fantasia The Sausage Factory 500 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris interviews Anthony Liew of Cognitive Forge about the design and development of Aura of Worlds, an action adventure rogue-like which has the player falling on their own sword rather than those wielded by others. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode499.mp3   Music featured is by Amanda J. Lim and Mat Dwyer 1. Title Theme2. Gardens3. Bronze Knight The Sausage Factory 499 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris O'Regan interviews  Renee Gittins of Stumbling Cat about the design and development of Potions: A Curious Tale, an action adventure with an apothecary bent. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode498.mp3   The Sausage Factory 498 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris O'Regan interviews Alex Dracott of Ironwood Studios about the design and development of Pacific Drive, a survival horror game featuring a sentient station wagon. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode497.mp3   Music is by Wilbert Roget II and is available here:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2790060/Pacific_Drive_Official_Game_Soundtrack/ 1. The Remnant2. Parts and Labor3. Atlantis The Sausage Factory 497 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris O'Regan interviews Ant Skilton of Cartographic Interactive about the design and development of Bounties of Babylon, a tactical puzzle game set on the high seas. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode496.mp3   The Sausage Factory 496 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris O'Regan interviews Francine Bridge and Wolfgang Wozniak of Poppy Works, and Alex Lotz from Ziggurat about the design and development of Slave Zero X, a side-scrolling brawler based on a 3rd person shooter from 1999. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode495.mp3   Music is by PROTODOME and can be bought on Steam here:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683010/Slave_Zero_X_Soundtrack/1. The Iron General2. The Unfinished3. The Final DanceThe Sausage Factory 495 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris O'Regan interviews Chris Black and Lee Brimmicombe-Wood of Absolutely Games about the design and development of Classified: France 44, a turned-based tactical RPG set in France just prior to D-Day. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode494.mp3   Music is by Ian Livingstone and can be heard via streaming services, such as Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/0nnnS6JJ1s42fmWZ5DvfIy 1. Army of Shadows2. An Eight Round Clip of Thirty Aught Six3. The Pencil, the Artist, and the Rifle The Sausage Factory 494 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris interviews  Adam Rotondo of AutoExec Games about the design and development of TimeMelters, an action adventure game that combines temporal mechanics with tower defence.  http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode493.mp3   Music is by Michael F. April and the soundtrack to TimeMelders can be heard on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3PYpclSmADJjVNvuEJbapm 1. TimeMelters2. Time Ruin War3. Dark Thoughts The Sausage Factory 493 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris O'Regan interviews Luke Thompson of SIGTRAP Games about the design and development of Under Cover, a VR title that harks back to lightgun games of the 1990s. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode492.mp3   The Sausage Factory 492 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris interviews Luca Carbonera of CABO Studio about the design and development of Zero Sievert, a survival adventure game. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode491.mp3   Music is by kupfergruen and their soundcloud page can be found here:https://soundcloud.com/kupfergruen The Sausage Factory 491 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris O'Regan interviews  Mariona Valls and Jordi Garcia of Mango Protocol about the design and development of CLeM, a comedy horror adventure game. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode490.mp3   Music featured is by Pau Damià Riera and the sound track can be purchased from here:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2794370/CLeM__Original_Soundtrack/ 1. Wisdom2. Intelligence3. Loyalty The Sausage Factory 490 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris interviews Francesco Mazza and Gabriele Gangemi of Kid Onion Studio about the design and development of River Tails: Stronger Together, a co-op puzzle game. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode489.mp3   Music is by Leonardo Mazzella and can be bought from here:https://store.steampowered.com/app/2717430/River_Tails_Stronger_Together__Original_Soundtrack/ 1. Let the Adventure Begin2. Deep, deep down3. It's a Hard Knock Beaver Life The Sausage Factory 489 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris interviews Kasson Crooker of Speed of Dark Studios about the design and development of Rocococo Audiogame Fantastique, an audio only spatial puzzle game. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode488.mp3   Music is by Symbion Project and the sound track is available from their Bandcamp site here:https://symbionproject.bandcamp.com/album/rocococo-audiogame-fantastique 1. Little Queen 2. Mirror Mirror3. Antiphon The Sausage Factory 488 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris interviews Vince McDonnell of Orc Chop Games about the design and development of Goblin Stone, a turn-based tactical combat RPG that has the player taking control of a party of goblins.    http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode487.mp3   The Sausage Factory 487 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris O'Regan interviews Cameron Reid of Black Kite Games about the design and development of Acolyte of the Altar, a beautifully rendered deck building card battling game. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode486.mp3   The Sausage Factory 486 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris O'Regan interviews Matthew Raithel and Brad Austrin of Graphite Lab about the design and development of qomp2, an arcade puzzle game that is controlled using only two buttons. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode485.mp3   The Sausage Factory 485 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast

Chris interviews David Sanchez and Joel Roset of NoName Studios about the design and development of Worldless, an action adventure that celebrates rhythm style combat along with a minimalist graphic style. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode484.mp3  

Chris O'Regan interviews Mike Shistik of Chashu Entertainment about the design and development of Sands of Aura, a hack’n slash adventure game that looks like Diablo, but plays like Dark Souls. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode483.mp3   Music is by J.Eduardo Lopez and the sound track can be purchased from here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2393300/Sands_of_Aura_Soundtrack/#:~:text=Sands%20of%20Aura%20will%20feature,score%20of%20a%20wounded%20world.1. Intro Cinematic2. The Carving Cavern3. Maveth, the Night Plague The Sausage Factory 483 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris interviews Stefan Senior and Corrin Wilson of Fruity Systems and asks them about how they created Space Salvage, a VR space bound game concerning the trials and tribulations of a salvage pilot and operator in the far flung future. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode482.mp3   Music is by Peter Fox and Sonny Bacon The Sausage Factory 482 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.

Chris O'Regan interviews  Adam Ferrando of WIZNWAR and asks them about how they created the shmup-pinball crossover game, XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION. http://media.blubrry.com/caneandrinse/caneandrinse.com/sausage/TSF_Episode481.mp3   Music is by Charlie Heinrich aka ec2151 and their Bandcamp page is here: https://ec2151.bandcamp.com/music1. Main Menu2. Cyberdrake3. Hi-score TableThe Sausage Factory 481 was edited by Chris O'Regan The Sausage Factory is an interview-based podcast that lifts the lid on the makers of videogames. It examines the way in which games are made by asking the very people who create them, though the questions asked aren't just about game design, they also cover how developers made their start and what inspires them as creators. Split into two halves, the first segment delves into what makes the developers tick by asking about how they started, what and who inspires them and what games they are currently playing, whereas the second part of the show covers the game that they are currently working on and the thought processes behind its development. So, if you really want to hear about a game's gestation in full and frank detail then you have found the right podcast.