Episodes
![So That Was MAGFest (And What Have We Done?) 1-24-24](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog695985/metroidmetalthiumb_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
So That Was MAGFest (And What Have We Done?) 1-24-24
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
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](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog695985/finalshape_300x300.png)
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Closing A Complicated Year 11-22-23
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
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
![MAGFest Here We Come! 11-8-23](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog695985/MagPodThumb_300x300.png)
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
MAGFest Here We Come! 11-8-23
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
With this year quickly coming to a close, we discuss our weekend at Youmacon and lay out our plans to start the next year strong at MAGFest 2024!
Opening/Youmacon Wrap Up 00:00 - 09:06
We're Going to MAGFest 2024! 09:06 - 16:11
Year-End Cubicorn Roadmap 16:11 - 19:55
Closing Thoughts/Outro 19:55 - End
![Everyone is Losing Their Jobs 10-11-23](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog695985/real_pink_slip8l0ct_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Everyone is Losing Their Jobs 10-11-23
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
As the year continues relentlessly rolling on, join us as we discuss general instability in the video game industry, a few updates on Super Cucumber and our latest impressions of geometry skewing puzzle game The Boundary Condition.
Opening/Game Industry Chatter 00:00 - 21:52
Super Cucumber Updates 21:52 - 30:09
The Boundary Condition Thoughts 30:09 - 51:47
Closing Thoughts/Outro 51:47 - End
![More Like Division 9-27-23](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog695985/NoUnity_300x300.png)
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
More Like Division 9-27-23
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
We are back from Cleveland Gaming Classic with thoughts about our weekend in Ohio and our latest game dev updates. We also share our feelings about the last few weeks of turmoil trying to build a game in Unity.
Opening Ramble 00:00 - 01:54
Cleveland Gaming Classic 01:54 - 23:02
Unity is a Nightmare 23:02 - 36:42
Closing Thoughts/Outro 36:42 - End
![I Cast Cinderella In Attack Mode! 8-30-23](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog695985/disney-lorcana-trading-cards-1_300x300.png)
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
I Cast Cinderella In Attack Mode! 8-30-23
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Cleveland Gaming Classic is fast approaching, so join us as we discuss plans for that show and beyond, talk about the ups and downs of big games we've been playing, and contemplate the future of trading card games with the launch of Disney Lorcana.
Opening/Game Updates 00:00 - 13:52
Destiny 2/AAA Exhaustion 13:52 - 24:45
Street Fighter 6 24:45 - 28:01
Lorcana TCG 28:01 - 44:07
Closing Thoughts/Outro 44:07 - End
![Matsuricon and Beyond 8-16-23](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog695985/Matsuricon_Logo_300x300.png)
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Matsuricon and Beyond 8-16-23
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
On this episode we share our experience from Matsuricon, give insight on pitching indie games to the public, and close out with updates coming to Super Cucumber over the next few weeks.
Opening Chatter 00:00 - 04:20
Matsuricon 04:20 - 08:58
Game Exhibition Tips 08:58 - 25:22
Future Plans/Closing Thoughts 25:22 - End
![Unionize Your Workplace 8-2-23](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog695985/writers_strike_300x300.png)
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Unionize Your Workplace 8-2-23
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
On this episode we give some updates on the games we're working on, then have a long conversation about why movies, video games and most other entertainment products seem more manipulative and less good than ever.
Opening/Game Test Talk 00:00 - 03:27
Senior Design/Future Projects 03:27 - 15:45
Our Upcoming Demo Events 15:45 - 20:37
Why All Media Sucks Now 20:37 - 38:43
Outro/Closing Thoughts 38:43 - End
![The Struggle is Real 7-19-23](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog695985/final-fantasy-16_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
The Struggle is Real 7-19-23
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
On this episode we vent some of the existential anxiety of making games, discuss difficulties in sharing content online, then talk about the grimdark sensibilities of Final Fantasy 16.
Opening/Game Dev Talk 00:00 - 18:54
Twitch Streaming/Content Creation 18:54 - 45:40
Final Fantasy 16 45:40 - 1:13:16
Outro/Closing Thoughts 1:13:16 - End
![Convention Season Begins! 7-5-23](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog695985/FzAAcbMX0AAdSQd_300x300.jpg)
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Convention Season Begins! 7-5-23
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
On this episode we talk about exhibiting our games at GDEX 2023, more initial thoughts on Street Fighter 6 and endgame adventures in Tears of the Kingdom.
Opening/Game Dev Updates 00:00 - 07:45
GDEX Thoughts/Future Events 07:45 - 18:07
Street Fighter 6 18:07 - 22:09
Tears of the Kingdom 22:09 - 37:27
Outro/Closing Thoughts 37:27 - End