In this episode, Jerica, Jake, Jordan, and Kamen build their dream game development studios in our first-ever Studio Showdown. From legendary directors to "Wild" wildcard picks, each of us reveals our ideal dev lineup—and then pitches the kind of game that team would create.

You’ll hear about alternate realities, Emma D’Arcy with a Tamagotchi sidekick, cosmic vomit, and more. It’s part fantasy draft, part fever dream, and brought to you by four passionate gamers who probably took this way too far.

00:00:00 Start

00:12:00 Kickoff Topic

00:18:08 Creative Directors

00:26:35 Game Directors

00:33:40 Narrative Leads 

00:46:43 Art Directors 

00:57:10 Composers

01:09:08 Wildcards Game Pitches

01:43:20 Wrap up

Drop-In Drop-Out brings together a mix of seven passionate gamers for an open and engaging conversation about video games. We share our takes on the latest releases, revisit old favorites, and discuss the trends shaping gaming culture. Whether you’re here for insight, nostalgia, or just a good laugh, we hope you'll feel inspired to Drop In, listen for a while, and enjoy the ride. Drop-In Drop-Out is a gaming podcast where everyone’s welcome—no controller required.

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