Do cartridges, CDs, and arcade cabinets add something to the player experience? In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, Carlos Gutierrez and RK Taylor discuss the ramifications of digital media. They reminisce about Tetris and Casper (1996) during D-Pad Delights. Skill Treat explores the relationship between form and function. Appearances by World of Warcraft, Moore's Law, and old school memory storage.

Intro-00:00:04

D-Pad Delights-00:00:54

Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:16:28

Skill Treat-00:58:18

Outro-1:06:00

Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.

The fellas talk about their misadventures in the titular physics-based fighting game.

In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, your friendly neighborhood game developer breaks down milestones of game creation. Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire and bar trivia are this episode’s Delights. Skill Treat juxtaposes waterfall and agile game development.

Intro- 00:00:00

D-Pad Delights- 00:00:36

Deeper into the D-Pad- 00:09:24

Skill Treat- 01:03:36

Outro- 01:08:36

Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.

Deathloop, Hades, and Zelda—oh my!

In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, Carlos Gutierrez and RK Taylor analyze how gender and sexuality are typically presented in games. Tomb Raider and Resident Evil are discussed during the D-Pad Delights. Skill Treat provides a resource (read: GAME) to aspiring musicians who hope to improve their ear training. Appearances by Bayonetta, Dead or Alive Xtreme 2, and Little Nightmares.

Intro- 00:00:00

D-Pad Delights- 00:00:48

Deep in the D-Pad- 00:12:18

Skill Treat- 01:13:05

Outro 01:17:26

Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.

The boys discuss how DDP has developed thus far.

Wonder how gaming interests correspond with personality? In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, Carlos Gutierrez and RK Taylor discuss how theorists have attempted to classify gamers. Shadow Complex and Old Pokemon Snap are discussed at the top of the show. Skill Treat covers how some developers incorporate the concept of cognitive load into their craft. Appearances by Celeste, Hypnospace Outlaw, and Papers Please. 

Intro-00:00:00

D-Pad Delights-00:01:05

Deeper into the D-Pad-00:08:02

Skill Treat-00:53:23

Outro-01:11:30

Bartle's Index- https://matthewbarr.co.uk/bartle/index.php

Quantic Foundry's Player Segments- https://quanticfoundry.com/2020/08/17/player-segments/

Cogntive Load Theory- https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/cognitive-load-theory.htm#:~:text=%22Cognitive%20load%22%20relates%20to%20the,t%20directly%20contribute%20to%20learning

Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.

What the heck’s a game engine? In this episode of Deep in the D-Pad, Carlos Gutierrez and RK Taylor discuss the applications that facilitate game creation. The boys discuss games they’re developing in their free time. Skill Treat describes the Hero’s Journey--the backbone of many narratives. Appearances by Tennis for Two, Super Mario Maker, and Snake. 

Intro-00:00:00

D-Pad Delights-00:01:13

Deeper into the D-Pad-00:11:19

Skill Treat-00:40:58

Outro-00:51:52

Special thanks to 8-bit Jazz & Kevin MacLeod for supplying music for the show and Julia Eldred for creating the artwork.

The fellas discuss why Dead Rising was a marvel for its time.

The boys discuss their recent experiences with battle passes.