This week’s guests are Tom and Chris, the hosts of the 1 Hour 1 Decision podcast, a weekly show where they play an Xbox Game Pass game for an hour and then discuss their impressions and give a final verdict on whether they would continue playing. It’s a novel take on the game club genre. We talk about the hosts’ first experiences in radio, the formation of this show, … [Read more...] about Second Player Podcast: Tom and Chris (1 Hour 1 Decision)
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Get Your Head Around The Epic/Apple Court Case With These Podcasts/Videos
Court proceedings between Epic Games and Apple began last week. Want to get your head around what's happening? Here are some podcasts and YouTube videos to help wade through the news and arguments between these two industry juggernauts. Most interesting are some once-confidential details of the inner workings of industry deals becoming public as a result of this legal … [Read more...] about Get Your Head Around The Epic/Apple Court Case With These Podcasts/Videos
The Best Video Game Podcasts and YouTube Videos Of April 2021
It's that time again—a month ending, and one beginning. As such, it is that time for us to recap the best video game podcasts and videos of the month just passed. Lots of good stuff to choose from again, whether you want insight into Naughty Dog's internal processes (The Game Maker's Notebook) or learn about the history of PopCap (via MinnMax). Lots to choose from, so if you're … [Read more...] about The Best Video Game Podcasts and YouTube Videos Of April 2021
May 2021 Second Player Member Roundup
First of all, if you're reading this—thank you! We hope you are using this website (and the twitter account) to find new gaming podcasts to listen to and YouTube videos/channels to watch. We are able to continue doing this site thanks to the support of our members. If you're not a member, you can support our efforts and join at this link. And if you're a creator, we'll include … [Read more...] about May 2021 Second Player Member Roundup
Stadiacast Talks Resident Evil, Terraria, Google TV Support And More
If you've embraced the digital streaming future that Google's Stadia platform represents, then Stadiacast is an easy recommendation to your weekly podcast rotation. Hosts Bill and Lloyd delve into the week's Stadia news, talk about what they've been playing and answer listener questions on their show—which is also streamed live on Sunday mornings on the NerdNest YouTube … [Read more...] about Stadiacast Talks Resident Evil, Terraria, Google TV Support And More
Donnie Reece On Starting The PSVG Podcast Network, Finding Co-Hosts
This week’s guest is Donnie Reece, founder of the PSVG (that’s Play Some Video Games) podcast network and host of The Nintendo Shack and Xbox Empire. We chat about how a fateful Game of the Year podcast became the catalyst for PSVG, his ability to find amazing co-hosts, structuring a Patreon, and more in this episode. Donnie Reece on Twitter (@EatTheHype)PSVG websitePSVG … [Read more...] about Donnie Reece On Starting The PSVG Podcast Network, Finding Co-Hosts
NWRTV Interviews Whisker Squadron Dev About The Game, Kickstarter Campaign
While Nintendo revisiting Star Fox seems unlikely, indie developer Flippfly's been inspired to take up the mantle, launching a Kickstarter campaign to finish making a procedurally generated shooter of the same vein. John Rairdin of Nintendo World Report's YouTube channel has posted an interview with developer Aaron San Filippo about the game, its Star Fox inspirations, and the … [Read more...] about NWRTV Interviews Whisker Squadron Dev About The Game, Kickstarter Campaign
April 2021 Second Player Creator Member Roundup
We could not continue doing the Second Player website, twitter account, and podcast without the support of our members. If you're not a member, you can support our efforts and join at this link. And if you're a creator, we'll include your latest work in a roundup post each month just like this one! And, we hold a Zoom get-together each month too to talk shop, ask questions, … [Read more...] about April 2021 Second Player Creator Member Roundup
Make Way For The Best Video Game Podcasts And Videos Of March 2021
Another month gone, which means it’s time to present to you a list of the best gaming podcasts and videos that we wrote about in March 2021. If you’re looking for a new podcast or channel to follow, these are our top recommendations from the month. So take a listen or watch of this great work. In case you missed them, you can also go back and go through everything we covered … [Read more...] about Make Way For The Best Video Game Podcasts And Videos Of March 2021
Talking With Podcaster Steven Weber About His Daily Game News Show Speedrun
This week’s guest is Steven Weber, host and producer of Speedrun: A Video Game News Show. He publishes a new episode every weekday, featuring gaming news headlines from the previous day—all delivered in 10 minutes or less. It’s an ambitious schedule that would cause many a gaming podcaster to burn out, which did happen to Steven. We talk about that, his return to … [Read more...] about Talking With Podcaster Steven Weber About His Daily Game News Show Speedrun
From Call Of Duty To The Twilight Novels With The Furidashi Podcast
If you like your gaming podcasts to explore deeper topics in narrative and gameplay design, you should check out Furidashi. Hosts Lauryn Ash and Nicholas Theisen have a casual conversation about game dev/narrative design topics, inviting the listener to continue the conversation via social media/YT comments. Their most recent episode covers two interesting topics—critiquing … [Read more...] about From Call Of Duty To The Twilight Novels With The Furidashi Podcast
Behind The Scenes Of Generation-16 With Greg Sewart
This week’s guest is Greg Sewart, producer of Generation-16, my friend, and my co-host on the Player One Podcast. He started Generation-16 ten years ago as a YouTube series going through the library of the Sega Genesis in chronological order. We talk about the start of the show, bouncing around the timeline, starting and running a Patreon, his streaming work for … [Read more...] about Behind The Scenes Of Generation-16 With Greg Sewart
Gameplay Tells The Story Of NBA Jam
"He's heating up! He's on FIRE!" You didn't even have to be a basketball fan in the '90s to recognize these quotes from NBA Jam, Midway's iconic coin-op hoops game. Get the story behind the making of the arcade hit in this week's episode of Gameplay, an extremely well-produced documentary podcast that covers games and their impact on culture and community. In this episode host … [Read more...] about Gameplay Tells The Story Of NBA Jam
Watch A City Planner Play Cities Skylines
Most of us think of video games as a break from work, an escape to situations and things we wouldn't be able to do in real life. Yet there are many games that simulate real-world jobs of all sorts. So what's it like when you ARE a city planner and you PLAY city builders in your spare time too? How does that person approach things? What happens if/when they...make a mistake? … [Read more...] about Watch A City Planner Play Cities Skylines
Gaming Podcasters And YouTube Creators, Become A Member Of Second Player
On this site I've been highlighting great video game podcasts and YouTube videos in an effort to help fan-made podcasters and video producers find their audience. Today, the next part of that effort comes into view—establishing a community of gaming podcasters and YouTube creators so that we're not all just making great content alone. First up is a more official way to … [Read more...] about Gaming Podcasters And YouTube Creators, Become A Member Of Second Player