MiniMap Podcast

EPISODE 20!!! Here we go! This episode is all about what OMA terms "mutant design" and how that manifests in Into the Breach. Listen as we look back at what Minimap has meant to each of us and later on we play the Mobile Suit Misnomer!

Hey there! Everyone ready for a jaunt through indie darling Into the Breach? Come see how it's wonderful design hits upon what OMA did with their version of the Parc de la Villette. Then we come up with a new game all about the real heroes of the Gundam world...the mechanics! 

 

Parc de la Villette plan:

RONIN IS BACK! That's right we brought our boy back and he is ready to hit us hard with the wrap up of the history of first person shooters. We also play an awesome version of 20 questions and talk PS5 news. So come and listen as my dog Kylo joins us with some choice barks and scratches!

This episode we are down one Ronin! But not to fear the remaining two boys are here to give you an awesome discussion on the state of mobile games. Listen also as we discuss seasonal events and try to make a F.R.I.E.N.D.S. video game!

Here we are! Don't worry we didn't leave you! This episode is not one you're going to want to miss. Today we tackle the early beginnings of first person shooters and we tie them into designers Reiser and Umemoto. Then listen to us show just how similar movies and games based on war, really are. Oh yea and Johny is back.

 

Reiser and Umemoto: http://www.reiser-umemoto.com/

 

Johny "Bonez" Boz: https://www.youtube.com/johnyboz

We are back! On this beautiful Labor Day, come with us as we explore Monster Hunter World's map and environment design! We also return to our guy Tadao Ando and his brilliant spacial design!

Hello dear listener! The Minimap Podcast jumps into a new format by splitting our main topics into two episodes, giving us much more time to nerd out about all things design! This week we jump into the endlessly fun Monster Hunter World and it's convincing map/creature design. We then draw parallels to the great Tadao Ando's design philosophy. 

 

Tadao Ando: www.tadao-ando.com/projects/

Welcome back! Listen as the boys talk all about the Kingdom Hearts franchise (stick with us) and how Louis Sullivan's ideas of ornamentation relate. Also listen as a puppy cries right outside the recording studio the whole time! Finally, another stunning defeat in this weeks game!

 

Louis Sullivan: www.archdaily.com/544355/spotlight-louis-sullivan

Folks we're back!! This week listen as we talk all about For Honor and how it relates to architect Constant Nieuwenhuys' ideas of New Babylon. Also listen as we battle Rice Boy's dog Kylo! Finally its time for a rousing game of "Which Warrior is it Anyway?" The result may surprise you!

Well hey there! This week Riceboy found a way to talk about a game not made by FromSoftware! The boys hop into the GOTY 2018 that is God of War. We stroll through architect and designer El Lissitzky's idea of taking the old and making it new again. Finally we take a look at some of the...stranger, lesser known Norse myths.

 

El Lissitzky: www.moma.org/artists/3569

Raising Kratos: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJZWKBDXXFY&has_verified=1