Final Games

Joining Liam this week to be left alone to play only 8 games for the rest of their days is a larger than life character, a living meme and a delightful studio founder. The man himself and Iron Galaxy founder, Dave Lang tells us about his 8. He talks about his early days in the games industry, the various studios he’s worked at and founding Iron Galaxy. He also of course tells us about the 8 he wants to take with him, 8 that really had Liam stumped with some rather surprising choices! Enjoy :D Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Dave's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Jeremy Blaustein: @JeremyBlaustein Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week for another episode of Final Games and signing up to be banished away to a deserted place with only 8 games to play for the rest of their days. A Japan resident also, is famed localization legend and translator, Mr. Jeremy Blaustein. The man single-handedly responsible for translating Metal Gear Solid and giving Solid Snake his voice. His game credits are astounding with over 20+ years in the industry working on games like Silent Hill 2 and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Please enjoy this week’s episode! Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Jeremy's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Jeremy Blaustein: @JeremyBlaustein Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week to kick off a brand new year in style is an incredible guest. A veteran of the industry who spent the better part of his career at developer giants, Naughty Dog. The Game Director of Uncharted 2 and The Last of Us, Co-Director of Uncharted 4, the very handsome, Mr. Bruce Straley! He tells us about his 8 and goes in-depth on some stories from his incredible career and his experiences in the industry. You won't want to miss the bumper episode! Happy New Year and enjoy! Enjoy this week’s episode! Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Bruce's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Bruce Straley: @bruce_straley Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

It's time to say goodbye to 2017! Let's celebrate and reflect on this wonderful year for games by finally deciding what our final 8 games of 2017 will be for "The Island of 2017"! :) Enjoy this week’s episode! Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Shane's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week is the key holder to the vault of all video game knowledge, the creator of the incredibly popular gaming YouTube channel, Did You Know Gaming, Mr. Shane Gill. The man responsible for DYKG, Did You Know Movies, VG Facts and is a member of the incredibly popular YouTube group, Normal Boots joins us to talk about 8 wonderful games. He and Liam bond over a certain video game company and their games *cough* Nintendo... Enjoy this week’s episode! Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Shane's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Shane Gill: @shane_gill YouTube: Did You Know Gaming Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week (for a long overdue episode, my apologies) is the most well known predictor and analyst within the games industry and host of “Pach Factor”, Mr. Michael Pachter! The former host of “Pach Attack” on Gametrailers.com joins us to talk about 8 games in which he’s actually finished! Games in which he got addicted to over the years. He also gives us some fantastic insight into his job and how he deals with making predictions for the industry and getting them right and sometimes wrong... Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Michael's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Michael Pachter: @michaelpachter Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week is another guest intercepting from the outskirts of the video game industry! Becoming Final Games first ever banished professional athlete is well-known internet nerd and former NFL Punter for the Minnesota Vikings, Chris Kluwe. Putting aside his passion for writing, making board games, playing in a band and being a Dad, Chris gets ready to be deserted by chatting about 8 incredible games from a list that is jam packed with some serious heavy hitters! Please enjoy! :D Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Chris' choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Chris Kluwe: @ChrisWarcraft Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week is a veteran animator of the games industry and “Gaming Twitter’s” go-to guy for all animation questions. Having worked on games such as Mass Effect 1 & 2, Assassin’s Creed III and most recently Uncharted 4, Naughty Dog’s Jonathan Cooper gets ready to tell us his 8 games. As well as prepare for his banishment. Incredible stories including how a wee lad from Scotland ended up in charge of one of the biggest animation teams for a game in history! Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Jonathan's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Jonathan Cooper: @gameanim Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Please listen! An update about Final Games' schedule and the future of the show. You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week, after a brief short break, to get ready for banishment in the Final Games realms. Taking with him 8 games is video game agent and the former head of localization at Capcom Japan, Mr. Ben Judd. The Japanese game industry veteran joins us to talk about some wonderful Japanese gems as well as some insight into game publishing, localization and setting up kickstarters; Mighty Number 9 and Bloodstained! Enjoy! Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Ben's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Ben Judd: https://www.ddmagency.com/ Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week live from the hallowed halls of the 8-4 Towers in Shibuya for the first ever face to face recording of Final Games is 8-4's co-founder, John Ricciardi. One host of the 8-4 Play podcast and veteran of the localization industry here in Japan. John talks about his start in the industry at EGM, moving to Japan, localization and of course 8 incredible games, including some surprises! Also Earthquakes... Enjoy! Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of John's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS John Ricciardi: @Johntv www.8-4.jp Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week to chat about his 8 games is a very exciting guest! Starting his career back in 1994, QA Lead on System Shock, Lead Designer on Deus Ex and now Co-Creative Director of Arkane Studios, the studio behind Dishonored and Dishonored 2, industry legend, Harvey Smith. Harvey talks about some superb shooters, world building, the importance of music in games and more! Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Harvey's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Harvey Smith: @Harvey1966 Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week to chat about her passion for a very certain genre of PC gaming is the founder and creator of the Indie MEGABOOTH, Kelly Wallick. Kelly schools Liam on all things management sim, building sim and even sims sim through her 8 wonderful games. Whilst also chatting about the Indie MEGABOOTH, indie games and also indie developers! It’s a fascinating episode, please enjoy! Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Kelly's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Kelly Wallick: @KellyWallick http://indiemegabooth.com/ Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week for an incredible 3 hour episode is former Midway employee and former vice-president of production at Disney Interactive Studios, the incredible, John Vignocchi. This episode is full of incredible stories about the industry, about Johnny and his former roommate, Adam Boyes and full of love and emotion.. and 8 games of course! If you ever wanted an episode that epitomizes what FG is all about, this is it! Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Johnny's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS John Vignocchi: @JohnVignocchi Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!

Joining Liam this week is a brand new guest to be sent off to the deserted realms of Final Games! Creator of the notoriously difficult indie platformer, I Wanna Be The Guy, Michael “Kayin” O’Reilly comes along to talk about 8 incredibly wonderful and varied games as well as talking about making difficult games, Igrashi-san playing Kayin’s new game and many a tangent! Hope you enjoy this episode! Don't forget to follow on Soundcloud and leave a comment about what you thought of Michael's choices! We'd love to hear what you the listeners think of the guest's choices and let's have a lovely discussion :) You can also download this show on iTunes as well, just search for "Final Games". Please rate and review the show! apple.co/1QP0ciS Michael "Kayin" O'Reilly: @kayinnasaki Please go check out Craig's excellent music on Soundcloud! Thank you to him for his excellent intro! @windmills-at-dawn @craigedycraig If you'd like to contact the show or Liam, or if you have any feedback please check out: @LiamBME @FinalGamesShow finalgamespodcast@gmail.com Final Games is hosted on Soundcloud at: @finalgamespodcast But is also available on iTunes, aCast and Stitcher!