Branching Out

By Antoids

A show where people get me, Antoids, the Reverse Audio Engineer, to try their favorite things and talk about them. Unlike a lot of "book club" style podcasts, this one has long-time superfans of each ... more

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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

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December 27, 2018Episode 19 - Jack & Casie [feat. shoutscion]
This week, in a move I couldn't have planned better, I'm talking about Inventory Action RPG Jack & Casie with its developer, shoutscion. The game's not quite out yet, but I've gotten hours of entertainment out of the demo, already. We talk about the REAL origins of Jack & Casie, the newly-released armor prototype, and hard choices designers make regarding balance, tutorials, and fun. We also talk about the Super Best Friends a fair bit in this episode, which was recorded about five days in advance of their announcing the closing of their channel. I consider it a very appropriate sending off of them, talking about some of our favorite jokes and our history as fans of them. The channel was a significant part of my daily routine, and I'm glad I had this last opportunity to talk about them and have fun with a fellow long-time fan before the news hit. Show Notes:

shout's tumblr, where he blogs about game development

Attache Case HD

Cataclysm: Dark Days Ahead

Elite Beat Agents

Solatorobo

Combat Mecha Zabungle

God Hand

If you want more gaming information, check us out on the web at starfox64.com

Star Fox 64 Promo
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1h 8min
December 19, 2018 Episode 18 - Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals [feat. Matsu]
I'm back, baby!
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1h 35min
December 12, 2018Episode 17 - Magic: The Gathering [feat. Kevin Cole]
This week, I try a game that's been vaguely within my radar, but I never had the chutzpah to actually learn: Magic: The Gathering. With me is Kevin Cole, who's been playing the game in physical form for 17 years. In this episode, we compare notes on the difference between physical and digital card games (I only tried Magic via MTG Arena), talk briefly about Garfield's newest game Keyforge, and why Black should be a good guy. I'm going to take a brief hiatus and be back in two weeks to talk with Matsu again about Lufia II, so look forward to that! Show Notes:

Kevin Cole's Tabletop RPG Podcast: Pretend Friends

Magic: The Gathering: Arena
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1h 7min
November 28, 2018 Episode 16 - Earthbound (Part 3 FINAL) [feat. soban]
This week, we finish off Earthbound with the soban. We wrap up the two side sanctuaries, then head straight into Deep Darkness, and on to the finale! We talk about mushroom hunting, DRM, and abortions! soban didn't have a social media presence to plug, so check out Lawsplaining the Interwebs by Nick Rekieta, instead! Next time around, look forward to Magic: The Gathering, with Kevin Cole!
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1h 15min
November 21, 2018Episode 15 - Final Fantasy XV [feat. Moose]
In the very 15th episode, we talk about the very 15th Final Fantasy! I'm joined by Moose, who is also a seasoned Final Fantasy veteran, and we talk about how this game falls short of expectations in entirely avoidable ways. We fail to talk about the alliteration, the only puzzle in the entire game, or the soundtrack. Show Notes:

Final Fantasy XV was a mediocre disappointment

Stella
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1h 26min
November 14, 2018Episode 14 - The Legend of Zelda (NES) [feat. Twinbeard]
This week, I have Twinbeard, the creator of Frog Fractions, on to talk about the original Legend of Zelda, which is one of the games at the heart of the design of Frog Fractions 2! We also talk about reading D&D sourcebooks, games that aren't as good as Save the Date, and studs vs wimps. Next week is Final Fantasy XV, with Moose, as I tease in this episode! Show Notes:

Twinbeard's website, where you can find Frog Fractions and Futilitris

Video Games Hot Dog

Movement Mechanics in "The Legend of Zelda"
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1h 8min
November 07, 2018Episode 13 - Streets of Rage [feat. RisingSuperStream/Liam]
This week we have the guest I've probably been the most excited to talk to: Liam of the RisingSuperStream, and Super Best Friends Play Emeritus. The topic is Streets of Rage, a 1991 SEGA beat-'em-up, and a cornerstone of the genre! This episode we cover where beat-'em-ups went, how pretty much anyone can pitch a SoR game, and lambada! Show Notes:

Liam on Twitch and YouTube

Streets of Rage on Steam

Liam at Momocon 2018

Streets of Rage prototype by Ruffian Games
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51min
October 31, 2018Episode 12 - Barton Fink [feat. Doug TenNapel]
This week I get to talk to someone whose voice I hear whenever I'm having a bad day; Doug TenNapel -- creator of Earthworm Jim and plenty of other properties -- calls in to talk about Barton Fink, a movie that has wormed its way into my heart, as well. A running theme of this episode is walking a mile in someone else's shoes, from learning from their stories or their creative style, to remembering to stand by them when no one else will. I had a lot of fun talking to Doug, and I expect to actually appear on his show sooner rather than later. Show Notes:

The Doug Show on YouTube

Bigfoot Bill

Michigan J. Frog
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1h 10min
October 24, 2018Episode 11 - Dead Cells [feat. Florian Himsl]
This week, we have Florian Himsl, the co-creator of Binding of Isaac, on to talk about a recent juggernaut in the roguelike genre, Dead Cells. We talk about boss design, balancing stats effectively, and the nature of language. We don't always see eye-to-eye, but I think it makes for good discussion! Show Notes:

Dead Cells on Steam

Florian's YouTube channel

Florian's website
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1h 7min
October 17, 2018 Episode 10 - Blood Feast [feat. Justin Whang]
In this episode, Justin Whang and I discuss Herschell Gordon Lewis's Trilogy of Blood! These movies set the foundation for the slasher flick as we know it today, and I had a lot of fun watching them, even if they largely were pretty schlocky.
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50min

FAQs about Branching Out:

How many episodes does Branching Out have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.