Just the Story

Ready to party? This week Alyssa talks about Milo and Lola's unconventional adventure through Hell in Night School Studio's new game Afterparty. Milo and Lola are recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there's a loophole: outdrink Satan and he'll grant you re-entry to Earth.

A friendly reminder: the podcast is going through a transitional period! I am experimenting with a bi-weekly schedule and releasing on the weekend. Thank you all for being supportive and patient!

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Game Jams (November 2019 Edition):

Lost Cartridge Jam | Scream Solstice Jam | The Story-Verse Jam

Project-In-Progress Spotlight

"Littlewood" @SeanYoungSG | Play

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Happy November! Just the Story is transitioning into a bi-weekly schedule! Thank you all for your patience and constant support. You are greatly appreciated!

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To celebrate the spookiest month of October, Alyssa will break away from the usual storytime segment of Just the Story to talk about her favorite experiences with spooky games. The line-up includes Until Dawn, Outlast, Oxenfree, and Prey!

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Join Alyssa as she walks in the shoes of Lyric, the humble innkeeper of A Story Beside. This beautiful game is a narrative-driven fantasy adventure created by Wayward Prophet! During this episode, Alyssa will discuss her playthrough of the first two chapters of the game. Plus, there's plenty to learn about tone and perspective from Lyric's heartfelt story! 

Interested in playing A Story Beside? Chapter 3 is coming soon! 

https://store.steampowered.com/app/634410/A_Story_Beside/

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News Flash: 

Story Bible | Humble Choice  

Game Jams (October 2019 Edition): 

Correspondence Jam | Tasting Room 2019 | Family Game Jam 2019 

Project-In-Progress Spotlight

"Raising Dead" | Twitter: @RaisingDeadGame | Creator: @pixelbreadgames 

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Happy October and Devtober! This week, Alyssa talks about Rakuen created by Laura Shigihara! Thank you Hidden Pixels Podcast for the recommendation! This game tells the story of a hospitalized Boy who comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes. This episode is part two, so Alyssa will focus on the second half of the game!

If you haven't yet, go listen to part one and then come back to this episode to enjoy the rest of the discussion!

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Watch the Developer's Commentary Playthrough!

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVrmpZNgc0o

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jobba80GvGo

Game Jams (October 2019 Edition):

Devtober 2019 | Scream Jam 2019 | Mix and Game Jam 2019 | Waltzing Game Jam 2

Project-In-Progress Spotlight

"Bound By Blades" @BoundByBlades | Discord | Kickstarter

Do you have an Indie Game currently being developed? Head over to our website to share the game with Just the Story's community

Happy October and Devtober! This week, Alyssa talks about Rakuen created by Laura Shigihara! Thank you Hidden Pixels Podcast for the recommendation! This game tells the story of a hospitalized Boy who comes to terms with his own story by traveling with his Mom to a beautiful fantasy world; ultimately helping his fellow patients find closure by walking a mile in their shoes.

This episode is part one, so Alyssa will focus on the first half of the game! Stay tuned next week for part 2 of Rakuen to hear about Alyssa's take on the ending.

Watch the Developer's Commentary Playthrough!

Part 1 

Part 2 

News Flash Articles:

Duke Nukem 3D Lawsuit - https://www.pcgamer.com/duke-nukem-3d-composer-sues-randy-pitchford-gearbox-and-valve/

Destiny 2 goes Free-To-Play - https://www.pcgamer.com/bungie-details-exactly-whats-included-in-destiny-2s-free-to-play-new-light-edition/

Death Stranding Jar Baby - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-09-30-kojima-says-youll-be-able-to-hear-death-strandings-creepy-jar-baby-through-the-creepy-death-stranding-ps4-controller

Game Jams (October 2019 Edition):

Devtober 2019 | Gentle Ghost Jam | Spooktober Visual Novel Jam

Project-In-Progress Spotlight

"This Dead Winter" @ThisDeadWinter | https://discord.gg/gTFayk4 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robertpotter/this-dead-winter

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This week, Alyssa discusses two indie games that make you think about relationships, mental health, and the complexities of love and human connection. Please note that there are references to sensitive topics, this episode may not be suitable for everyone so please listen at your own discretion.

This episode also introduces the Project-In-Progress Spotlight. This is a new segment where Alyssa showcases one indie game that is still under development. If you're a fan of indie games, this is a great way to hear about new upcoming games and support the devs! If you're a dev, this a great way to share your game with new players! If you feel like you know of a game or are making a game that should be showcased on the podcast, go to this page on our website: https://www.juststorypodcast.com/project-in-progress

Play Hey Turtle:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sleepercell.heyturtle

Play Kind Words:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1070710/Kind_Words_lo_fi_chill_beats_to_write_to/

Kind Words on PC Gamer:

https://www.pcgamer.com/kind-words-is-a-sweet-game-about-supporting-strangers/

Social Media:

Alexandra Dahlberg @thatsgreatalex | Ziba @popcannibal

News Flash Articles:

Afterparty: https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/20/20874498/afterparty-release-date-night-school-studio-ps4-pc-xbox-one

Cube World: https://www.pcgamer.com/cube-world-release-date/

Cube World Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXyBVbryR9M

E3: https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/17/20870307/e3-2020-plans-leak-esa-lobbying-tech-impact

Game Jams (End of Sept 2019)

Each game can be found on itch.io!

Basic Block Jam | The Mega RPG Jam | Devtober 2019

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This week Alyssa discusses the story in Lightstep Chronicles, a sci-fi adventure game released on August 1st, 2019, created by Eipix games! This game is unlike any text-based adventure game that Alyssa has ever played.

News Flash Articles:

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/09/04/cyberpunk-2077-multiplayer-is-now-confirmed-to-be-in-development

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/09/07/celeste-developer-doesnt-want-to-make-a-sequel-new-game-in-the-works

https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/9/20856832/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-remastered-release-date

Game Jams Sept. 2019:

Sleepy Game Jam, The Maturity Explained J-Horror Jam, Improve My Game Jam #5, InkJam 2019

Head over to itch.io to participate in these jams and if you do decide to make a game, let me know!

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This week Alyssa discusses a game that knows its style and its genre very well. The StoryTale is a fairy tale 2d platformer where everything goes bing-bang-boom, but everybody remains alive and healthy.

Podcast Art: @artbyroarie

Music: markshwedow

News Flash Links:

Cyberpunk 2077 Perspective Change:

https://forums.cdprojektred.com/index.php?threads/e3-2019-post-e3-2019-media-news-previews.11007793/page-48

https://twitter.com/Marcin360/status/1168488555469049856

The Outer Worlds PAX West 2019:

https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/1/20843729/the-outer-worlds-pax-2019-trailer-pc-ps4-xbox-one

Game Jams for Early Sept 2019:

Mini Jam 36

Weekly Game Jam - Week 113

Game in a Weekend

The First-Ever Charity Jam Against Homelessness

All game jams mentioned by this podcast can be found on itch.io

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During episode two of Just the Story, Alyssa talks about two games that are very different from each other but share similar narrative development. The first is a free-to-play game, From Head to Toe, by Party for Introverts. The second is the highly anticipated DARQ by Unfold Games.

News Flash Links:

LIS Ep.4 Release: https://www.pcgamer.com/life-is-strange-2-episode-4-is-out-now/

Metro 2033 Film Adaptation: https://www.polygon.com/2019/8/24/20831302/metro-2033-movie-release-dates-russia-us

DOTA: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-08-25-og-becomes-first-team-ever-to-win-the-internationals-massive-prize-pool-twice

Game Jams for Late Aug & Early Sept 2019:

Pixel Game Jam #1

Weekly Game Jam Week 112

Lore of Platformers

So Bad It's Good Jam 2019

All game jams mentioned by this podcast can be found on itch.io

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