Cubicorn Games Podcast

Making Plans and Spinning Plates 11-6-24

On this short episode we contemplate the uncertainty of the world ahead, give a rundown of our experience at GDEX 2024, and lay out a ton of plans for our game development efforts for the first half of 2025. 

Opening/Election Handwringing 00:00 - 02:18
GDEX/2025 Event Plans 02:18 - 13:58
Cucumber Updates 13:58 - 17:14
Social Media Sucks Now 17:14 - 22:04
Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 22:04 - End

Shooting for the Stars 10-9-24

On this tight episode we have some brief game dev updates, talk about our convention plans from now through mid-2025, then talk about Shellcore Command: Remastered, a fun spacefaring flash game remade for the modern era.

Opening/Cucumber Updates 00:00 - 06:34
Shellcore Command: Remastered 06:34 - 20:04
Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 20:04 - End

An Uncertain Future 9-11-24

On this episode we give Super Cucumber updates as October quickly approaches and anticipate some long-awaited fall weather. Then we talk about Concord's failure to launch, the PS5 Pro and our expectations for the next year of video games.

Opening/Anniversary Ramble 00:00 - 03:46
Cucumber/Personal Updates 03:46 - 15:07
Concord/Live Service Update 15:07 - 29:37
PS5 Pro/Future of Consoles 29:37 - 44:05
Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 44:05 - End

The Ravages Of Time 8-28-24

On this episode we share some struggles with our increasingly frail bodies, talk about getting involved with a new generation of players, and finish up with a few updates on Super Cucumber.

Opening/Personal Updates 00:00 - 08:18
Cucumber Updates 08:18 - 19:05
Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 19:05 - End

A More Perfect Union 7-31-24

On this episode we have a few updates on our own game dev efforts, then cover the much-needed unionization efforts finally starting to get traction in the game industry at large.

Opening Chatter 00:00 - 05:15
Cucumber Updates 05:15 - 09:43
Unionization 09:43 - 23:07
Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 23:07 - End

Pontificating About Platformers 7-17-24

On this episode we take a trip down memory lane with Donkey Kong Country, share our thoughts on a modern classic with Celeste, then check out an upcoming 3D platfomer by trying the Slime 64 demo.  

Intro/Opening 00:00 - 02:30
Donkey Kong Country 02:30 - 08:04
Celest 08:04 - 34:28
Brief Hades Tangent 34:28 - 36:13
Slime 64 36:13 - 53:34
Wrap Up/Closing Thoughts 53:34 - End

Return From Pennsylvania 7-3-24

On this episode we get back in the podcast saddle to go over our full experience from the show floor at Too Many Games, then have a few updates for what's next for us with Super Cucumber and beyond!

Intro/Opening 00:00 - 01:49
Too Many Games Thoughts 01:49 - 34:54
Cubicorn Updates/Closing Thoughts 34:54 - End

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