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Hearts alive!
On This Episode:
Host Carter Dotson and Josh Presseisen of Crescent Moon Games discuss the publisher’s role in the games they release, as well as some of their recent titles. As well, they discuss the free-to-play trends in iOS games, along with the ways that Crescent Moon titles implement in-app purchases.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Josh Presseisen, Crescent Moon Games
Music:
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“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2012-02-09 :: Category: Games
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2012-01-26 :: Category: Games
$2.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2009-11-17 :: Category: Games
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-07-21 :: Category: Games
Dark Elves aren’t evil, they’re just misunderstood.
On This Episode:
Carter and co-host Rob Rich discuss the current cloning epidemic that continues to spread with games that appear to clone Tiny Tower and Triple Town. As well, they discuss some of the games that they’ve been playing lately.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Co-Host: Rob Rich, 148Apps
Music:
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“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned on This Episode:
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-06-23 :: Category: Games
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2012-01-19 :: Category: Games
FREE!  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2012-01-10 :: Category: Games
$4.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2012-02-02 :: Category: Games
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2012-02-02 :: Category: Games
Accept no impostors.
On This Episode:
Carter discusses the new puzzle game PuzzleJuice with developer Asher Vollmer. They discuss how the game’s frantic multi-faceted gameplay works, its connection to SpellTower, and the difference between how this game utilizes existing gameplay concepts versus what a ‘clone’ does.
Carter discusses the new cooperative iPad game Fingle with Game Oven Studios, and talk about how the game was designed to try and bring people together.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Asher Vollmer, independent developer
Guest: Bojan Endrovski, Game Oven Studios
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned on This Episode:
$0.99 $1.99
 iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2012-01-12 :: Category: Games
$1.99 $2.99
 + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2012-01-19 :: Category: Games
$1.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-11-17 :: Category: Games
The most luminescent podcast on the internet!
On This Episode:
Carter speaks to Aron Beierschmitt of Foundation Games about their latest release, Lumi. They discuss how the title evolved from the Xbox 360 Indie Games original to its current release on iOS, and what is coming in the future.
Carter speaks to Red Robot Labs about the iOS release of their location-based title Life is Crime, and in particular the transition of the game from Android to iOS.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Aron Beierschmitt, Foundation Games
Guest: Mike Ouye, Red Robot Labs
Music:
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“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned on This Episode:
$0.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-12-20 :: Category: Games
$1.99  iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-12-13 :: Category: Games
FREE!  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2012-01-04 :: Category: Games
This episode is on fire! Make sure the fire alarm is working.
On This Episode:
Carter talks with NoodleCake Studios about their new release Lunar Racer, and the future plans for the game.
Carter and Prita Uppal discuss the Android game recommendation service Hooked, and the Android gaming market as a whole.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Jordan Schidlowsky & Ty Bader, NoodleCake Studios
Guest: Prita Uppal, Hooked Media Group
Music:
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“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-11-30 :: Category: Games
Crates, boxes, and velocispiders, oh my!
On This Episode:
Carter discusses the recent release of Super Crate Box with the game’s developers, Vlambeer.
Carter and Gavin Bowman discuss the release of DoubleTake on Android, along with the recent new iCade peripheral announcements.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guests: Rami Ismail & Jan Willem Nijman, Vlambeer
Guest: Gavin Bowman, Retro Dreamer
Music:
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Apps Mentioned on This Episode:
$1.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2012-01-04 :: Category: Games
$1.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-06-01 :: Category: Games
$2.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2010-02-10 :: Category: Games
You’re the best around! No one’s ever gonna keep you down!
On This Episode:
Carter and an esteemed panel of regular Portable Podcast guests share their opinions on the best games of 2011, their most underappreciated game, and their favorite pre-2011 game that they’re still playing.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Brett Nolan, AppAddict.net
Guest: Colin Walsh, Celsius Game Studios
Guest: Blake Grundman, 148Apps & Games Are Evil
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned on This Episode:
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games
$1.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-11-17 :: Category: Games
$6.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-01-25 :: Category: Games
$9.99  iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-01-25 :: Category: Games
$0.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-02-10 :: Category: Games
$4.99  iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-04-21 :: Category: Games
$1.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-06-01 :: Category: Games
$4.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-12-15 :: Category: Games
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-06-23 :: Category: Games
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-08-04 :: Category: Games
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-04-28 :: Category: Games
$1.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-04-20 :: Category: Games
$1.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-04-07 :: Category: Games
$2.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2009-05-11 :: Category: Games
$2.99  iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-08-25 :: Category: Games
$1.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2010-12-13 :: Category: Games
$2.99  iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-03-18 :: Category: Games
$6.99  iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-05-18 :: Category: Games
$0.99 $1.99
 iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-11-16 :: Category: Games
$4.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-03-24 :: Category: Games
$2.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-04-21 :: Category: Games
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-11-30 :: Category: Games
iCADE, You Cade, We All Cade!
On This Episode:
Carter and indie musician Jaden Walker (composer of The Portable Podcast theme song) discuss a variety of topics in the land of iOS, from AT&T data caps, the iCADE, card games, and asynchronous multiplayer games.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Co-Host: Jaden Walker, The Eternal
Music:
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Apps Mentioned on This Episode:
FREE! $1.99
 + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-07-12 :: Category: Games
$4.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-06-29 :: Category: Games
$2.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-10-12 :: Category: Games
$0.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-11-03 :: Category: Games
$1.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2010-12-13 :: Category: Games
Now with more cold medicine!
On This Episode:
Carter speaks to the folks at IceFlame Games about their game Aiko Island, and the recent Holiday release.
Carter and Josh Buckley of MinoMonsters discuss his studio’s eponymous Pokemon-esque monster battling game.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guests: Jonathan Shaw and David Deacon, IceFlame Games
Guest: Josh Buckley, MinoMonsters
Music:
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$0.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-12-06 :: Category: Games
FREE!  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-12-12 :: Category: Games
FREE!  iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-12-12 :: Category: Games
A long time ago, in a podcast far, far, away…
On This Episode:
Carter and Blake Grundman discuss the recent trend of free to play games with in-app purchases, especially from the perspective of someone who covers both the console and mobile gaming markets.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Blake Grundman
Music:
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“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Worker, I will free you. AGAIN.
On This Episode:
Carter speaks to Donald Mustard of ChAIR Entertainment about what went into their new release, Infinity Blade 2, and how they tried to advance on the original game.
Carter and Brett Nolan talk about several recent high-profile releases.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Brett Nolan, AppAddict.net
Guest: Donald Mustard, ChAIR Entertainment
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned on This Episode:
$6.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-12-01 :: Category: Games
$6.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-12-01 :: Category: Games
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-11-30 :: Category: Games
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-12-01 :: Category: Games
Buy the Pixel, get the Texel free.
On This Episode:
Carter speaks to indie development studio Pixel and Texel about their recent action-RPG release for iOS, Fara.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guests: Andrew Strickland & Brett Estabrook, Pixel & Texel
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned on This Episode:
$1.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-10-20 :: Category: Games
Gobble it up!
On This Episode:
Carter speaks to independent developer Brad Hammond of Mind Splat Design about his move to independent development. He talks about how working independently in the mobile space compares to both the mobile work he was doing before, and the work he did for traditional platforms, and how it eventually lead to his first release: Avoid-a-ball.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Brad Hammond, Mind Splat Design
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned on This Episode:
$0.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-11-15 :: Category: Games
Fiery debate!
On This Episode:
Carter and guest co-host Brett Nolan discuss the upcoming Kindle Fire tablet and how it might affect the iPad market.
Carter and Brett talk about Poker Pals, and how the game is fun, but limited by technical drawbacks.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Brett Nolan, AppAddict.net
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned on This Episode:
$0.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-11-03 :: Category: Games
$1.99  iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-11-03 :: Category: Games
Head in the clouds…
On This Episode:
Carter and co-host Blake Grundman dig into iOS 5′s features, discussing the ways that it improves the iOS experience, and how features like iCloud improve gaming on iOS.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Blake Grundman, 148Apps and Games Are Evil
Music:
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“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-10-27 :: Category: Games
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-10-27 :: Category: Games
Now with gnomes!
On This Episode:
Host Carter Dotson and this week’s guest, Mage Gauntlet developer Kepa Auwae of Rocketcat Games, discuss Mage Gauntlet. They discuss the current state of the game, along with the trials and tribulations it took to get to its current point, along with plans for future installments, including an upcoming rougelike free-to-play installment. As well, they discuss various issues in the iOS world, including price points, getting games noticed, free-to-play ethics, and more.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Kepa Auwae, Rocketcat Games
Music:
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“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned on This Episode:
$2.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-10-20 :: Category: Games
We have to go back, Kate!
On This Episode:
Carter speaks to Jeremiah Slaczka of 5th Cell about Scribblenauts Remix, and his thoughts on how the mobile gaming industry compares to the handheld game industry.
Carter speaks to Marek Wyszynski of Infinite Dreams about their new tower defense game, Jelly Defense.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Jeremiah Slaczka, 5th Cell
Guest: Marek Wyszynski, Infinite Dreams
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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$0.99 $1.99
 + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-10-12 :: Category: Games
$2.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-09-29 :: Category: Games
Whale, whale, whale, what do we have here?
On This Episode:
Carter speaks with ustwo’s mills, a British design firm and developer who are about to release their first game, Whale Trail. Carter and mills discuss the trials and tribulations that have gone into the game’s development, what testing has brought to the final experience, why the game is a premium app in a world of free to play titles, and the risk that ustwo is taking in releasing this big budget game.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: mills, ustwo
Music:
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Flaming bears, fish with hats, and boxes!
On This Episode:
Host Carter Dotson speaks Dutch independent game developer Vlambeer. They discuss the Ninja Fishing controversy in-depth, as well as what they feel is the difference between ‘iteration’ and just plain ‘cloning’. As well, there is discussion about their upcoming iOS titles: Ridiculous Fishing and Super Crate Box iOS.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guests: Rami Ismail & Jan Willem Nijman: Vlambeer
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned in this Episode:
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-09-27 :: Category: Games
Smuggled in from faraway lands.
On This Episode:
Carter and guest co-host Brett Nolan discuss recent release Shadowgun, the partially-launched Forever Drive, and the upcoming Whale Trail.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Brett Nolan, AppAddict.net
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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$4.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-09-29 :: Category: Games
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-10-11 :: Category: Games
Ungulates just going every which way!
On This Episode:
Carter speaks to legendary game developer Jeff Minter. They discuss his portfolio of titles on iOS and the inspiration behind each, from Minotaur Rescue to his newest title, GoatUp, and why he had to rename the game from his planned title “Goat Goes Up.”
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Jeff Minter, Llamasoft
Music:
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“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned in this Episode:
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-01-04 :: Category: Games
$1.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-03-02 :: Category: Games
$1.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-07-12 :: Category: Games
$1.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-09-12 :: Category: Games
$1.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-06-09 :: Category: Games
It’s a whole new world…with pirates!
On This Episode:
Carter speaks to Jordan Weisman of Harebrained Schemes about their new turn-based strategy game for iPad, Crimson: Steam Pirates, as well as discussing the differences between console development and development for modern mobile platforms.
Carter speaks to Another World creator Eric Chahi on the heels of the upcoming 20th anniversary release of the game for iOS, discussing the work that went into making the game work on a touchscreen, as well as his thoughts on how the modern mobile gaming scene compares to around when he made Another World.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Jordan Weisman, Harebrained Schemes
Guest: Eric Chahi
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned in this Episode:
FREE!  iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games
Googly eyes on everyone, for everyone!
On This Episode:
Host Carter Dotson talks about Tiny Heroes with Simutronics’ David Whatley and Nathan Lutz. They discuss the concept of the game, what went into the various defenses the game employs, how they had to design the game’s various levels for maximum playability, and what went into the art style of the game. Namely, lots of googly eyes.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guests: David Whatley and Nathan Lutz, Simutronics
Music:
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“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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FREE! $1.99
 iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-09-07 :: Category: Games
We took just enough time out of our Jetpack Joyride playing schedules to bring you this podcast.
On This Episode:
Carter Dotson and Brett Nolan discuss a pair of new releases, Jetpack Joyride and DrawRace 2.
Carter speaks to Chris Powell of Deadbug about the new swinging game, Swing the Bat.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Co-Host: Brett Nolan, AppAddict.net
Guest: Chris Powell, Deadbug
Music:
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“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned in this Episode:
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games
FREE!  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-06-07 :: Category: Games
$2.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games
How did it come to this?
On This Episode:
Carter thanks everyone who helped make episode 100 of this podcast a possibility.
Carter discusses Hospital Havoc 2 with the developers, Bitwise Design.
Carter talks about physics puzzler Roly-Polies HD with developer Jay Jennings.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guests: Ray Graham & Ben Chavigner, Bitwise Design
Guest: Jay Jennings
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned in this Episode:
$0.99  iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2011-08-12 :: Category: Games
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-08-11 :: Category: Games
In space, no one can hear you bounce around. Or scream. Or hear anything, for that matter.
On This Episode:
Peter Babiy of Strapped to a Meteor Studios discusses the new game Deo, and how its design and gameplay have evolved from initial concept to the final release.
Colin Walsh of Celsius Game Studios discusses Red Nova Episode 2: Mercy, and how he made a brand new way to play the game with the same core mechanics, as a free update to the already-existing Red Nova.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Peter Babiy, Strapped to a Meteor Studios
Guest: Colin Walsh, Celsius Game Studios
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned in this Episode:
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2010-12-14 :: Category: Games
$0.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-08-18 :: Category: Games
Pardon our dust.
On This Episode:
Carter and guest host Brett Nolan discuss the recent Ninja Fishing/Radical Fishing controversy and where the line between plagiarism and cloning is drawn.
Carter speaks to Chuck Somerville about Chuck’s Challenge, a modern take on the classic game Chip’s Challenge that he helped develop
.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Brett Nolan, AppAddict.net
Guest: Chuck Somerville, Niffler
Music:
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Apps Mentioned in this Episode:
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2010-12-16 :: Category: Games
FREE!  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-08-04 :: Category: Games
Kickin’ it old-school.
On This Episode:
Host Carter Dotson and 148Apps’ Rob LeFebvre discuss the variety of tablets out there, and whether the alternative tablets provide a superior gaming experience than the iPad. As well, they discuss the rise of free to play and freemium apps on the App Store, and how they are indicative of the rapid evolution the App Store undergoes.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Rob LeFebvre, 148Apps
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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Apps Mentioned in this Episode:
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-06-23 :: Category: Games
FREE!  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-07-26 :: Category: Games
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-07-21 :: Category: Games
Money, it’s a gas; grab that cash with both hands and make a stash!
On This Episode:
Carter speaks to Alex Benoit of EA Mobile about the recent release of Scrabble for Android, discussing its cross-platform multiplayer play, as well as major publishers who distribute games as free to play releases on Android.
Carter and Owens Rodriguez talk about Alien Space Retro, what went into this release of the game, as well as discussing the culture of in-app purchases on iOS.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Alex Benoit, EA Mobile
Guest: Owens Rodriguez, independent developer
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
How to Listen:
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Listen on WRGT Radio every Friday at 4pm Central
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Apps Mentioned in this Episode:
$0.99 $1.99
 iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2008-07-11 :: Category: Games
$4.99 $9.99
 iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
Released: 2010-04-01 :: Category: Games
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2011-07-15 :: Category: Games
Why don’t we live in a world where seeing Batman walking down the street is normal? Such a shame.
On This Episode:
Carter recaps the mobile gaming offerings at SDCC 2011.
Carter speaks to Jonathan Hunt of GameSalad about their game programming product, and gets a demo of what can be instantly produced using the software.
Carter speaks to David Hedgecock of Ape Entertainment about the upcoming Cut the Rope comic, and how the franchise will translate into this new medium.
Who We Are:
Host: Carter Dotson
Guest: Jonathan Hunt, GameSalad
Guest: David Hedgecock, Ape Entertainment
Contact The Show: Email | Twitter
Music:
“Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)” by The Eternal – Download on iTunes here:
“Nanocarp” by The Eternal
How to Listen:
Click Here to Subscribe in iTunes:

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Listen on WRGT Radio every Friday at 4pm Central
Listen Here:
Apps Mentioned in this Episode:
$0.99  + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
Released: 2010-08-02 :: Category: Books
$0.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2010-10-04 :: Category: Games
$0.99  iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
Released: 2011-03-04 :: Category: Games
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