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Bubsy 4D is finally here. Not only is it an important release for us at Atari, but it marks the SECOND important release for developer Fabraz in the span of about three months. This would be a feat for a large studio, so it's even more impressive that it was accomplished by a team of less than ten full-time developers. How did they do it? How did they get here? I wanted to dive deep into all of it, so I invited Ben Miller and Fabian Rastorfer, co-founders of Fabraz, to join me to talk all about themselves and the journey that led to this moment.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/g7Sv-iAuPqs

Bubsy 4D is OUT NOW!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3237970/Bubsy_4D/

Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/bubsy-4d-b4b94f

GoG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/bubsy_4d

PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10016621/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/bubsy-4d/9P82VZJSZWGS

Switch 2: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/bubsy-4d-switch-2/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/bubsy-4d-switch/

Physical: https://atari.com/products/bubsy-4d-deluxe-physical-edition?variant=47396647731365

More Fabraz (and Friends) Games:

Demon Tides: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2585890/Demon_Tides/

Planet Diver: https://store.steampowered.com/app/417980/Planet_Diver/

Super Sami Roll 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2798320/Super_Sami_Roll_2/

Nemizias Verdict: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2990360/Nemizas_Verdict/

PROJECT ZWILLING: https://ko-fi.com/post/Sabdate-ZWILLING-W7W716T2JE

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You've heard a lot about Bubsy 4D since it was announced back at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026, but have you asked yourself, "how?" Or "why?" Or "who?" If you had any of these questions, then this episode is specifically for you! I've gathered some key folks involved in getting the word out, including Sam Robertell (Social Media and Influencer Manager), Shah-Rukh Faridi (Asset Manager), and Fabian Rastorfer (Head of Marketing at Fabraz). We walk through all levers pulled to get the word out, including trailers, social media, BubsyPaws, and, of course, the fur suit, all in the spirit of celebrating the release of Bubsy 4D!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/R7-SxtwBgQ4

Bubsy 4D is OUT NOW!

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3237970/Bubsy_4D/

Epic: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/bubsy-4d-b4b94f

GoG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/bubsy_4d

PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10016621/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/bubsy-4d/9P82VZJSZWGS

Switch 2: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/bubsy-4d-switch-2/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/bubsy-4d-switch/

Physical: https://atari.com/products/bubsy-4d-deluxe-physical-edition?variant=47396647731365

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September 4, 2025 marked the launch of the beautiful pixel art metroidvania, Adventure of Samsara. On that same day, one other highly anticipated title came out that averted the gaze of many fans of the genre. Fast forward to now, and we've put the spotlight on Adventure of Samsara yet again with the massive 2.0 Update, including combat improvements, quality of life changes, a beastiary, and so much more! Joining me to go through all the details are Mark Perloff (Producer), along with developer Ilex's Marcelo Rigon (Creative Director) and Guilherme Gaspar (Art Director).

YouTube: https://youtu.be/H8cgQGoDFfw

Adventure of Samsara is AVAILABLE NOW:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1292460/Adventure_of_Samsara/

GOG: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/adventure-of-samsara-switch/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/adventure-of-samsara-switch/

PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10011094/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/adventure-of-samsara/9N6040GVQ88X

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Everyone knows about Half-Life; it revolutionized first-person shooters and dominated the gaming landscape upon release. One of the many victims of this unfortunate release timing, SiN, is finally making its rightful comeback. While it garnered respectable reviews from critics, it never quite reached the commercial success that it was arguably due. Fast forward nearly 30 years, and SiN is about to make a triumphant return to PC and, for the first time, consoles, courtesy of Nightdive Studios and their remastering expertise in the form of SiN Reloaded. Joining me to talk about what to expect and the journey through development are Grover Wimberly IV (Project Manager/Producer) and Jonathan Barkley, AKA Paril (Lead Programmer and Project Lead.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/gPlM8Jg6Oio

Wishlist Blood: SiN Reloaded

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/632950/SiN_Reloaded/

GOG: https://www.gog.com/en/game/sin_reloaded

EGS: https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/sin-reloaded-07384c

PS: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10018113

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/sin-reloaded/9P0HZJTD8SG1

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It's been a long time coming, but the release Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch is finally upon us! Deeply entrenched in Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse, the title sees its titular heroes brawl their way through classic and absurd locations alike, fighting a cavalcade of enemies that are as beautifully drawn and animated as they are dark and twisted. It's a love letter to Smith's world and characters, while also being a hilariously fun time for non-fans alike. To dive into how this project came to be, what led to the long development cycle, and so much more, I'm joined by developer Interabang's Justin Woodward (co-founder/creative director) and Evan Washington (producer/artist). This is easily the wildest podcast to date, so please enjoy!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/c0GWYtuHc6w

Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch available 4/20:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1346290/Jay_and_Silent_Bob_Chronic_Blunt_Punch/

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/jay-and-silent-bob-chronic-blunt-punch-switch/

PS5: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10017598

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/jay-and-silent-bob-chronic-blunt-punch/9N0GMG1SRW1W

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In 2021, Sad Cat Studios announced REPLACED during one of Microsoft's Xbox showcases. The reveal immediately put the title on players' list of most-anticipated titles thanks to its striking visuals and narrative premise in a unique dystopian world. Fast forward to today, when the game is less than one month away from release as part of the Atari family following the acquisition of Thunderful Publishing. This came as great news to me, as it opened the opportunity to chat with Sad Cat Studio's co-founders Yura Zhdanovich (game director) and Igor Gritsay (composer), all about the game and their journey from conception to release. Sure, we cover the game itself, but we also drill down into the lessons learned as a first-time developer, what it's like finding a publisher, and so much more.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/rJvfjJmgG3Y?si=GIiQy17VNkWRxVKx

Wishlist REPLACED:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1663850/REPLACED/

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/replaced/9NV3L234VGXD

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Localization is rarely a consumer-facing process. While we're far removed from the days of "all your base are belong to us", it's a critical component of any international game release. How do you make sure things make sense in each language? What's the difference between translation and localization? What's up with German? All of these questions and more are covered with our guest, Claudia Ricciuto (localization project manager), as we dive deep into what it takes to make a game comprehensible across multiple languages.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hpQwnHjd-OQ

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Starting around mid-2025, VernNotice started streaming weekly on Atari's Twitch channel, playing new, old, and really old releases from Atari's library. Outside of that, he's a full-time streamer for his own channel. It's a world that's alien to me, so I've had my eye on this interview for a while to pick Vern's brain on all things streaming. We cover quite a few topics, including Vern's intro to streaming, what makes a good streaming game, neon lights, and so much more!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kRP39Y6-3Kc

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The Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch and Switch 2 AVAILABLE NOW:

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch/

Switch 2: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch-2/

Physical: https://atari.com/products/disney-afternoon-collection?variant=47421181362341&tab=physical

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During the mid-90s, a unique and unlikely mascot platformer emerged from Ubisoft: Rayman. 30 years and many entries and spin-offs later, the game that started it all is back via Digital Eclipse in a rather unique collection of titles. Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition gathers multiple versions of the original title across all platforms with the expected reverence that only Digital Eclipse can deliver, plus plenty of documentary footage and documents to tell the story of how the beloved limbless mascot came to be. Joining me, yet again, is Chris Kohler (Editorial Director), who joins me in a journey through all the content of the collection as we play through each version and even stumble upon some fun easter eggs.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/UMOXN-LySsI

Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is AVAILABLE NOW!

Digital and Physical options here: https://atari.com/rayman

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[Recorded on March 26th, 2026] Way way WAY back in 2017, Digital Eclipse and Disney partnered to bring The Disney Afternoon Collection to Xbox One, PS4, and Steam, featuring classic retro Disney titles like Ducktales and TaleSpin among a handful of others. Fast-forward to now, and DE is back at the helm to bring the title to Switch and Switch 2 with some surprise additions. Noteable: Bonkers and Shinji Mikami's Goof Troop. Joining me to discuss the development of the original release and what's in this update are Digital Eclipse's Chris Kohler (Editorial Director), Frank Cifaldi (Founder of the Video Game History Foundation and former head of restoration at Digital Eclipse), and Sam Brown (Atari release manager).

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Preorder The Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch and Switch 2:

Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch/

Switch 2: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/the-disney-afternoon-collection-switch-2/

Physical: https://atari.com/products/disney-afternoon-collection?variant=47421181362341&tab=physical

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