Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams: A Video Game Podcast

Cicero and Shareef welcome gaming podcasting pioneer Jeff Haynes to Brookago! We talk about Jeff's influence on one gaming's biggest podcasts, IGN's Podcast Beyond! We also talk about the work he's doing now with CommonSense Media and why that's important for adults and children alike! After the break: You know that we often talk about the socio-political climate when it comes to marginalized people. When it happens in your backyard, as it did for Shareef in Milwaukee, you have to dive deep into it…which is exactly what we do this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Juckett joins us this week to talk about his awesome new game Inversus. We find out what it’s like to go indie, and how to make the pick the perfect "pew pew" sound. Kahlief gives his No Man's Sky impressions, and we dig into some news of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Captain, Kahlief Adams, returns from his hiatus! We take this opportunity to talk about the games we're playing and some of the most pressing news of the week. We also go full spoilercast on the brilliant Inside! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here in Brookago we're as learned as we are hilarious. Both of these traits are on full display as one of our own, Deborah Budding, PhD., stops by to share her love of pediatric neuropsychology and video games. We delve deep into how these two disparate disciplines intersect throughout her work. Plus, we talk about what it means to be a good ally to marginalized folks. We also delve into some of the games we're playing and then breakdown the latest Nintendo NX news! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life for people of color is never easy. It’s never been more apparent than it is the upcoming title Easy Level Life. ELL creator Yvvy joins us to talk about the impetus for making the game, why it was necessary, and Yvvy's love for all things JRPG. We get back to breaking down the news by talking about Pokémon GO and the Oculus Rift, and Cicero disappears into a thunderstorm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Rogers of Action Button Studios drops in to talk about their new release, Videoball! While talking to the crew, you get to experience a deep dive into the mind of a genius. Is he mad or is he just eccentric? You be the judge. We also learn where not to park when visiting Tim. If you ever wanted to know what a game dev's brain sounds like, this is the definitive show for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome the awesomeness that is Greg Kasavin of Supergiant Games to Brookago this week to discuss their new game, Pyre. We chat about his transition from writer to a developer, and expectations have changed since the success of Transistor and Bastion. Greg, Kahlief, and Shareef also get to reminisce on the days of Street Fighter 2, Super Dodgeball, and American Gladiators…as well as how they all have influenced Supergiant's newest adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brookago went to E3 this year and we didn't mess around! After a week where we released content every single day and an unprecendented number of downloads, we dissect everything we experienced. We talk about the games we saw: both the ones we loved and the ones that we feel need a little bit more time in the oven. So much was talked about during this episode, from LawBreakers to Mafia to Gamertag Radio. This is an episode that can NOT be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cicero interviews Jason Coleman from the Dropzone team about their strategy game that uses RTS and MOBA elements in a game that features 15-minute matches. Closing out our on-the-ground E3 coverage, Cicero then speaks with Rich Taylor, the Entertainment Software Association's VP of Communication & Industry Affairs. Stay tuned for a final E3 wrapup episode once the crew is fully rested! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cicero speaks with William Chyr from the Manifold Garden team, which started out as just him for the majority of development. Then, Kahlief and Cicero link up with Corey Rosemond from Plantronics to discuss the essential role of compatibility and collaboration, both in the business and within the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices