Podcasts

Viewport Relay – Episode 80 – Expansion Pass Plus Published on October 21, 2021 Oh, Elden Ring (is delayed), and we talk about Nintendo’s new Online strategy. News we talk about in this episode: Twitch leaks: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-entirety-of-twitch-has-reportedly-been-leaked/ Elden Ring delayed to Feb 25, 2022: https://twitter.com/ELDENRING/status/1450100145689927683 The entirety of Twitch has reportedly been Read more…

Loading Screen – City Management Games Published on October 18, 2021 For our second genre, we talk about City Management games. Some of the games that we explore include: The Sumerian Game, SimCity, Caesar, Moonbase, Tropico and Frostpunk. Next week, we will be speaking with The Wandering Band about their City Read more…

Loading Screen – Thunder Lotus Games (Spiritfarer) Interview Published on October 11, 2021 This week we welcome Nicolas Guérin from Thunder Lotus Games to talk about their latest game: Spiritfarer, a cozy management game about dying. We deep-dive in the motivations behind the game, how the team built it, and Read more…

Viewport Relay – Episode 79 – We‘re Back Published on October 7, 2021 After 6 weeks, the gang is back! We talk about State of Play, Nintendo Direct, and everything in between. Oh, and SORA IS IN SMASH. News we talk about in this episode: General State of Play discussion: Read more…

Loading Screen – Simulation Games Published on October 4, 2021 We dive into the traits that make up simulation games (farming, construction, and management), and some of the notable games that have defined it (The Sims, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and more). Next week, we will be speaking with Thunder Read more…

Viewport Relay – Episode 78 – Gamescom 2021 Published on August 26, 2021 We discuss some updates in the ActivisionBlizzard lawsuit, Gamescom, and DocWatch returns?! News we talk about this episode: Activision Blizzard ‘suppressed’ evidence in sex discrimination lawsuit, California claims: https://www.polygon.com/22641099/activision-blizzard-dfeh-gender-discrimination-lawsuit-amendment   Dr Disrespect Knows Why Twitch Banned Him Read more…

Viewport Relay – Episode 77 – Bumpin’ Beats Published on August 12, 2021 Blizzard continues its turmoil, we talk about Back 4 Blood, and dig deep into Epic Games’ financial plans. News we talk about this episode: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Sales Were Well Above EA’s Expectations: https://www.ign.com/articles/mass-effect-legendary-edition New leadership at Read more…

Viewport Relay – Episode 76 – Steam Deck and The Rest of 2021 Published on July 29, 2021 The actual, better new Nintendo Switch from Valve is announced! Also, the viewport team talks about how Blizzard has screwed up big time, and their excitement about the new Battlefield 2042 game Read more…

Viewport Relay – Episode 75 – Catch Up Published on July 15, 2021 It’s been a little bit hasn’t it? Per tradition, it’s been a little bit quiet after E3, but there has been some huge hardware news from Nintendo and a State of Play from Sony. Warning: We talk Read more…

Viewport Relay – Episode 74 – E3 2021 Published on June 17, 2021 For the first time, live from West Seattle, it’s Viewport Relay Live! The viewport team talks about what they thought about E3 2021 IN PERSON. Which conference got the highest marks? Which got the lowest? Find out Read more…