Bounty Board

Happy Monday everyone!

On this episode of Bounty Board Caleb got the chance to talk to Videogame and Film Composer Jon Everist (Battletech, Shadowrun, Disintegration). Together they talk about creating music, how the tools for creation have evolved in the last ten years, and the merit of putting yourself in a box so you come up with unique solutions. Also, of course, they talk about food, and Jon gives a great answer to how he would incorporate music into his food game.

Come hang out! It's a good time!

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@JonEverist

Happy Monday everyone! The NerdyBits Show is on a bit of a hiatus as Ryan is in the process of moving AND having a baby (don't worry, we confronted him about this). So, to give you all something to listen to, Caleb sat down and recorded a solo episode last week.

It's been a long 10 years since Caleb started this website and started writing about videogames seriously. There have been victories and failures, lulls and peaks, but nevertheless, he persists. Back in college, when proposing a senior thesis, Caleb was batted down by a few professors who couldn't manage to see a way that videogames could be important. More than that, the thesis was specifically about the Assassin's Creed franchise and its potential to be a tool for learning about time periods far in the past. Since then the AC games have made their way into the academic sphere, going so far as to catch the eye of Harvard Egyptologist Peter Der Manuelian.

So, in the spirit of never letting haters get under your skin, Caleb recorded his thoughts now, as a long-time journalist, podcaster, and now Professor of Game Design at Webster University. Is it worth it to say things like, "I told you so?" Maybe...

@LubWub

Happy Tuesday everyone! A few weeks ago I had the honor of having the third and final co-host of The Habibi's Podcast, Fawzi Mesmar, on Bounty Board! Fawzi is currently the Vice President of Editorial at Ubisoft but has been a consummate globe trotter up to this point, working at studios from Australia to Japan to Germany!

Together Fawzi and I talk about a sampler platter of topics, from teaching students, hunting for the source of creativity, making games in today's industry, to the most appropriate conversation ever: Our shared love for Ramen.

Fawzi was an absolute joy to have on. I have officially earned my Habibi's badge, now I just have to worm my way onto their show! I jest, but in all seriousness, this was such a great chat folks. Come hang out while we shoot the breeze.

@LubWub

@FawziMesmar

Happy Friday folks! A few years ago Caleb stumbled across the trailer for a little indie title called FAR: Lone Sails. He was immediately smitten by the games muted color palette, striking vistas, and phenomenal score. Little did he know that he would find an experience that would help him put context to the grief of losing his grandfather.

FAR: Lone Sails helped me deeply.

Fast forward almost three years and he had the splendid opportunity to record an episode of Bounty Board with a few members from the Okomotive team! Come hang out with Caleb as he speaks with Fabio Baumgartner (Programmer and Sound Designer) and Phillip Stern (Level Designer, Artist, and Writer) about their process and the work they contributed to FAR Lone Sails and to the upcoming FAR: Changing Tides.

It is a lovely conversation that spans topics from learning to develop apart from the friends you have known for years, to quickly agreeing that burritos might be the best form of food, to knowing your own limits and maybe not playing a game if it triggers something in you.

This was such a great chat folks. Happy Friday. Have a great weekend!

@LubWub

@fabiobaumgatore

@_PhilStern

@okomotive

@FARtheGame

Happy Friday folks! I had the absolute honor to sit and chat with Osama Dorias, Senior Game Designer at Warner Bros. Interactive on Gotham Knights, co-host of The Habibis podcast, and overall just delightful human being. Osama had mentioned on Twitter a few weeks ago that he wasn't sure how he was going to pick his favorite game of 2021, so I offered to have him on so we could work through it. And so we did!

We each walk through our top 5 from the last year, as well as toss up a few honorable mentions. We talk about being parents in the industry, how we approach game playing and creating with our kids, and of course we wrap the conversation with food talk. We even snuck a little bit in about our caution regarding NFTs.

This was such a wonderful time y’all. Happy Friday. Have a great weekend!

@LubWub

@osamadorias

@the_Habibis

Happy Tuesday everyone! Caleb recorded this episode with Richard a little more than a week ago and just never got to uploading it…so that’s a thing. But this conversation was a blast. Richard and Caleb have been friends for years (coworkers once), and they sit down to talk about something that both are excited about: The Future of Esports. There is a lot of potential for Esports to catapult into the general viewing population, but it isn’t quite there yet. Caleb and Richard discuss why, what they think could help games make their way into sports bars, and when they think we will start to see that happen.

Join us on this week’s fun episode of Bounty Board!

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Happy Wednesday everyone! Got a bit of a different episode this week! Remember that podcast from a little over a month ago where Caleb talked about life and mental health and personal pursuits? Yeah, this is another one of those. Caleb is still trying to figure some things out, personally, but wanted to record another one on one episode to let you know where his head is. Talking about what the definition of a hobby is, breaking down where his head has been for the last three years, and asking people to be kinder to themselves and others.

Join us on this week’s episode of Bounty Board!

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Happy Saturday everyone! The final (so far) episode of Caleb’s E3 coverage is LIVE! Join him as he interviews three team members from Chashu Entertainment as they show off their dark and punishing RPG, and make him realize he needs to up his game.

Sands of Aura, the open-world action RPG set in the dying days of a forgotten land from Chashu Entertainment, beckons adventurers to sail across a sand-swept sea. Track down the cause of a plague, engage in challenging combat, and restore the world to its former glory.

Also, check out the video interviews over on the NerdyBits YouTube channel!

Join us on this week’s episode of Bounty Board!

BLACK LIVES MATTER

HOW TO SUPPORT BLM

You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!!

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@ChashuStudios

@sandsofaura

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Happy Friday everyone! The second episode of Caleb’s E3 coverage is LIVE! Come hang out with him as he interacts with the teams from Coromon and Ruin Raiders, two titles from the Freedom Games publisher.

Coromon, the modern monster-taming RPG from TRAGsoft, provides a fresh take on a beloved genre that incorporates elements from other classics with its puzzle-filled dungeons, tactical battle system, and multi-stage boss fights. Customize your trainer’s look with hundreds of options and choose between a variety of difficulty options including a built-in “Nuzlocke” option across multiple save slots.

Ruin Raiders, the anthropomorphic turn-based tactical roguelike from developer OverPowered Team (Godstrike), invites treasure hunters to recruit a squad of dangerously adorable critters. Go dungeon crawling in the demon-infested ruins. Master strategic combat, craft new technology, and delve deeper into the abyss discovering the mysteries lurking between nail-biting bosses.

Also, check out the video interviews over on the NerdyBits YouTube channel!

Join us on this week’s episode of Bounty Board!

BLACK LIVES MATTER

HOW TO SUPPORT BLM

You can listen to us below, or on iTunes , Stitcher, Spotify, and Google Play! So whether you have an Apple or Android device, we are available for streaming and download. Give us a rating and a subscribe, we would really appreciate it. You can also catch the episode on YOUTUBE!!!

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@CoromonTheGame

Coromon Website

@OP_Team_ - Ruin Raiders

OP Team Website

Happy Thursday everyone! The first episode of Caleb’s E3 coverage is LIVE! Come hang out with him as he interacts with the teams from Anuchard and Monster Outbreak, two titles from the Freedom Games publisher.

Anuchard, the civilization restoration action RPG from developer stellarNull, follows the Bellweilder on their quest to return lost souls home and clear a mysterious dungeon deep underground. Defeat enemies in action-packed combat by delivering powerful knockback attacks and solve brain-teasing puzzles to progress.

Monster Outbreak, a retro-inspired 2D tower defense survival game from developer GameMunchers, spawns waves of menacing monsters to invade humanity’s dimension. Craft and enchant weapons like swords, bows, and magical staffs to prepare for incoming threats while fortifying bases for recurring sieges. Team up with friends in online co-op challenges against dangerous bosses like a giant rock golem!

Also, check out the video interviews over on the NerdyBits YouTube channel!

Join us on this week’s episode of Bounty Board!

BLACK LIVES MATTER

HOW TO SUPPORT BLM

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@LubWub

@stellarNull - Anuchard Dev

Anuchard Steam Wishlist

@GameMunchers - Monster Outbreak Dev

GameMunchers Website