Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams: A Video Game Podcast

Latest Episodes:

E3 IS DEAD...AGAIN Apr 04, 2023

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This week I recap my time at GDC, reminisce on what E3 has meant to me and our show, and tell you about some of the games I've been playing this week!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GDC 2023 - PIXEL RIPPED 1978 IS BRINGING ATARI INTO THE FUTURE Mar 29, 2023

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We talked with Pixel Ripped Creative Director, Ana Ribero about their newest VR game Pixel Ripped 1978. What has it been like making VR games for over a decade and how they got connected with Atari to bring the company their first VR game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GDC 2023 - HOW CAN ART ENHANCE STORIES ABOUT THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE? LET'S TALK VENBA Mar 29, 2023

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We checked out Venba a game about an Indian mother, who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Through her cooking, she weaves a story about family, love, and loss. We talked to Art Director, Sam Elkana about the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REDFALL PREVIEW, DIABLO IV IS AMAZING AND MY HOPES FOR THE SPORTS GAMING SPACE Mar 22, 2023

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In this week's episode, I dig into some thoughts about Arcane's newest vampire shooter after getting some time with the game after their event. I give a ton of love to Diablo IV for getting me excited about the beta and I tell you why NHL 23 is the best-looking sports game on the planet. If you want more info on my time with Redfall, check out our exclusive interview with Creative Director, Ricardo Bayer on our Youtube channel - https://youtu.be/Dnh81RZmn_g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH REDFALL CREATIVE DIRECTOR, RICARDO BAYER Mar 22, 2023

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We sat down with Ricardo Bayer to get the scoop on Arcane's newest game Redfall to find out more about how the game came to be, how the team reimagined vampires for their game and we also talk about why this is a game you shouldn't play alone. Check out the video version on our youtube channel here!! https://youtu.be/Dnh81RZmn_g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DID YOU KNOW THAT GAMES FOR CHANGE IS GROWING? Mar 13, 2023

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We are in embargo hell so we can't tell you about all the cool games I'm playing, BUT we have a super awesome interview with Games For Change President, Susanna Pollack where she tells you about the future of the Games For Change conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kids Are Alright Feb 27, 2023

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This week, we interview Travis Smith the youngest esports team owner I've ever met to talk about his work. I also share thoughts about Sony's latest State of Play, PSVR2, and Atomic Heart. Go follow Travis and his work at https://twitter.com/TakeBackCTRLGGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SCARLET LETTERS Feb 13, 2023

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This week we discuss the reception to Hogwarts Legacy by the industry and how I think they so many used their platforms for problematic means. We also talk about the recent shutting down of many live service games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LAYOFFS AND LEAKS Jan 23, 2023

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This week we dig into the madness that is the tech industry and especially the gaming press side of things with another massive hit of layoffs. We also talk about the upcoming PSVR2 launch lineup and why information leaks hit creators of color the hardest. A reminder that The Spawnies is a week away and hitting twitch.tv/spawnonme on Jan 30th at 6PM PST! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk to Harold Goldberg about the NY Game Awards Jan 09, 2023

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On this episode, we chat with Editor In Chief and Founder of the New York Videogame Critics Circle, Harold Goldberg about his amazing work in the gaming space and their upcoming award show dropping on January 17th at 8 PM EST For more info go here. https://nygamecritics.com Watch their show live on Twitch and Youtube here! - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nyvgcc YT: https://www.youtube.com/NYVCC1 Donate to their work here - https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3378136 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices