Episodes
Episode 102 – Stephanie Cooke, Writer at Kitten Cup Studios
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/
Episode 101 – Harvey Smith, Legendary Game Designer
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
Episode 100 – Ray, Dirty Beast Games
Hey Link here, happy new years and thanks for joining me for episode 100 where I speak with Dirty Beast Games’ Ray. In this episode we talk about their upcoming title Roskurs Run as well as other 2D Action sidescrollers, how he got into making games and words from wisdom from his experiences, games they feel are hidden gems as well as some that didn’t age too well, the importance of indie games, and a whole lot more!
Before we get started, don’t forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Ray as well as the podcast. Also, don’t forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 100!
0:00 Start
1:00 Talking Roskurs Run and other 2D Action Sidescrollers
20:00 How Ray got into making games
27:45 Words of Wisdom and lessons learned
38:45 Games that didn’t age well
46:00 Hidden Gems and the importance of indie games
01:17:00 Life outside of ok games
01:25:00 Lightning Round
01:33:00 Inspirations into their games
01:38:00 Trends they enjoyed and questions missed
01:43:15 Closing Time
Check Ray out on Twitter at https://x.com/DirtyBeastGames
Check out Roskur’s Run on Steam at https://store.steampowered.com/app/1058030/Roskurs_Run/
Episode 099 – Maria Kinnun, Digital Artist
Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 99 where I speak with Maria Kinnun, where we talk about imposter syndrome, how they got into the industry, being known as the Doom Artist, words of wisdom from her experience, games that made her want to be in the industry, favorite genre, the lightning round, and life outside of games.
Before we get started, don’t forget there are links in the episode description that you can follow to learn more about Maria as well as the podcast. Also, don’t forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 99!
0:00 Intro
4:15 Imposter Syndrome
11:15 How they got into the industry
16:45 Being known as the “Doom Artist”
20:15 Words of Wisdom from their Experiences
30:00 Games that made them want to be in the industry
43:00 Favorite Genre
51:30 Lighting Round
56:00 Life outside of games
01:09:00 Turn on all the lights
Be sure to check out Maria, and FEARZINE via the links below!
Check Maria out on:
Twitter: https://x.com/Pocketninja85
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pocketninja85.bsky.social
Check FEARZINE out on:
Twitter: https://x.com/_FEARZINE
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fearzine.bsky.social
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Episode 098 – Mateo (Zoroarts), Game Developer
Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 98 where I speak with Game Developer Mateo, who you might know for Makis Adventure, where we speak about their upcoming Ultimate Indie Racing game, how they got started making games, their favorite games, games they feel don’t get enough recognition, 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 Mateo as well as the podcast. Also, don’t forget to like and share the episode and without further adieu, enjoy episode 98!
0:00 Start
6:00 Ultimate Indie Racing
15:00 How they got started/Lessons learned
25:30 Favorite Games
34:20 Game that didn’t get enough credit
46:45 Life outside of gaming
51:30 Lightning Round
56:00 Closing Time
Check out Mateo via –
Twitter/X: https://x.com/Zoroarts
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zoroarts
Their games on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/44304243
Episode 97 – Dana Nightingale, Tired Goth Wine Aunt
Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 97, and the first New Game Plus episode where I speak with Dana Nightingale where we talk a lot about I Saw The TV Glow, Diversity Equity Initiatives, Ranma and other anime, the spooky season, and a lightning round.
0:00 Intro
06:50 Elevator pitch / Who is Dana?
11:45 I Saw The TV Glow
12:45 SPOILERS START
41:30 SPOILERS END
44:00 Diversity In Gaming
54:00 Ranma / Anime
01:15:00 Spooky Season
01:21:30 Lightning Round
01:26:30 Closing Time
Check Dana out on Bluesky via https://bsky.app/profile/danaenight.bsky.social
Check out Dana’s previous episode where we discuss more of the game dev side of things via –
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jLZWgMoi6ynt6DGeHaAPp?si=9e5be42b43ec47dc
Youtube: https://youtu.be/f4cSzBggi5k?si=BNM0-8U2ab-YxPU1
Follow me on Twitter and/or Bluesky to stay up to date for guests and release info https://twitter.com/RedTunicPodcast / https://bsky.app/profile/theredtunicpodcast.com
Recapped Volume 5
Episode 96 – Sasha, Athanasia Developer
Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 96 where I speak with Anthanasia dev Sasha, where we talk about their upcoming dinosaur immersive sim Anthanasia, immersive sims, how they got into the industry and words of wisdom, the games that made them want to make games, their life outside of games, and some lightning round questions.
0:00 Start
2:30 Imm sims and Athanasia
17:30 How Sasha got into making games and words of wisdom
30:30 The games that made them want to do it
41:15 Life outside of games
51:30 Lightning Round
55:45 Closing Time
1:00:45 Wrap
Follow their Kickstarter for more info via https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aysasha/athanasia-dinosaur-immersive-sim
Wishlist, and check out the demo, via https://store.steampowered.com/app/1761910/Athanasia/
Follow Sasha on Twitter https://x.com/AySashaa
Follow Sasha on BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/aysasha.bsky.social
Follow Momentum Games on Twitter https://x.com/MomentumGamesCo
Follow me on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/RedTunicPodcast
Follow me on Bluesky @ https://bsky.app/profile/theredtunicpodcast.com
Full list found at https://pod.link/TheRedTunicPodcast