Cubicorn Games Podcast

Game Pass Was a Mistake 5-15-24

On this episode we have a few updates on our game dev progress, then discuss the fallout of the recent layoffs at Xbox Game Studios.

Intro/Opening 00:00 - 01:45
Cucumber Updates 01:45 - 18:45
Xbox Sadness 18:45 - 33:52
Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 33:52 - End

A Peek Behind Too Many Games 5-1-24

On this episode we sit down with Brandon Celentano from Too Many Games to discuss his experiences working at live game events, curating indie game showcases and so much more!

Intro/Opening 00:00 - 04:12
Convention Conversation 04:12 - 45:32
Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 45:32 - End

How to Prepare for PAX 4-17-24

On this episode join us and our special guests from Daylight Basement Studio for an in-depth conversation on the planning, logistics and execution of showing an indie game at PAX East. 

Intro/Opening 00:00 - 04:12
PAX East: How to PAX Good 04:12 - 53:08
Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 53:08 - End

Spring Forward to Summer Plans 4-3-24

On this episode, join us for a brief update on what we'll be up to game development wise for the next few months. 

Intro/Opening 00:00 - 02:10
Game Dev Plans 02:10 - 08:55
Cucumber Updates 08:55 - 23:17
Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 23:17 - End

A Tale of Two TCGs 3-20-24

In this card centric episode, join us for a long-winded discussion on TCG design, how Disney Lorcana has squandered its potential in just three sets, and why Star Wars Unlimited seems to be off to a solid start. 

Intro/Opening 00:00 - 01:39
Cucumber Updates 01:39 - 05:09
Lorcana Bad 05:09 - 42:50
Star Wars Good 42:50 - 1:01:18
Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 1:01:18 - End

Layoffs Will Continue Until Morale Improves 3-6-24

As we recover from a few weeks of light illness, we squeeze in a recording to provide a few game dev updates and discuss the latest bout of brutal industry layoffs. 

Intro/Opening 00:00 - 02:37
Cucumber Updates 02:37 - 12:43
More Industry Layoffs 12:43 - 27:04
Card Game Chatter/Closing Thoughts 27:04 - End

Awesome Con and Beyond? 2-21-24

On this relatively brief episode, join us as we provide development updates on Super Cucumber, then lay out some tentative plans to attend a few game events later this year. 

Intro/Opening/ 00:00 - 02:13
Cucumber Updates 02:13 - 18:37
Outro/Closing Thoughts 18:37 - End

I Forgot My Bearzooka At Home! 2-7-24

On this show join us as we talk about the support systems that help make indie games, updates coming to Super Cucumber and our first impressions of frenetic, roguelite twin-stick shooter Rightfully, Beary Arms. 

Opening/Game Smalltalk 00:00 - 08:23
Special Thanks/Gratitude 08:23 - 12:55
Cucumber Updates 12:55 - 18:13
Rightfully, Beary Arms 18:13 - 56:06
Outro/Closing Thoughts 56:06 - End

So That Was MAGFest (And What Have We Done?) 1-24-24

In our first show of the year we rundown our entire experience of preparing for and showing off Super Cucumber at MAGFest 2024.

Opening/Roadtrip Toilets 00:00 - 03:50
MAGFest: Submission and Leadup 3:50 - 13:32
MAGFest: Show Vibes and Logistics 13:32 - 25:51
MAGFest: Our Weekend Showing Games 25:51 - 35:56
Cucumber Next Steps/Closing Thoughts 35:56 - End

Closing A Complicated Year 11-22-23

In our final episode of 2023, we talk about RPG-Visual Novel hybrid ZAGS: The Role We Play, then have a belated conversation on how recent layoffs at Bungie will affect the future of Destiny 2.  

Opening/Our Updates 00:00 - 04:24
ZAGS: The Role We Play 04:24 - 35:19
Bungie Layoffs /Destiny 2 35:19 - 56:02
Closing Thoughts/Outro 56:02 - End