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The Portable Podcast, Episode 124

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
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    Our Rating: ★★★½☆ :: STRATEGIC RAID
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    Released: 2012-02-09 :: Category: Games

    $0.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★½☆ :: TRADITIONAL STATIONERY
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    Released: 2012-01-26 :: Category: Games

    $2.99
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★½☆ :: NOT YET
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    Released: 2009-11-17 :: Category: Games

    $0.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Released: 2011-07-21 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 123

    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!
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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: TOWERING
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    Released: 2011-06-23 :: Category: Games

    FREE!
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    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: UN-BEAR-ABLY ADDICTIVE
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    Released: 2012-01-19 :: Category: Games

    FREE!
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★★ :: NEVER STOP PLAYING
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    Released: 2012-01-10 :: Category: Games

    $4.99
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    Our Rating: ★★★★★ :: RUBBIN' AND RACIN'
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    Released: 2012-02-02 :: Category: Games

    FREE!
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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: TRICKY
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    Released: 2012-02-02 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 122

    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:

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  • “Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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  • Apps Mentioned on This Episode:

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    $1.99
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    Released: 2012-01-12 :: Category: Games

    $1.99
    $2.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: BRAINTEASING
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    Released: 2012-01-19 :: Category: Games

    $1.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: FANTASTIC
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    Released: 2011-11-17 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 121

    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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    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: SHINE ON
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    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
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: LAW BREAKER
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    Released: 2012-01-04 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 120

    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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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: SPAAAAAAACE
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    Released: 2011-11-30 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 119

    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
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    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: AWESOME BOX
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    Released: 2012-01-04 :: Category: Games

    $1.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: DELICIOUS
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-06-01 :: Category: Games

    $2.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★½☆ :: QUICK TIME KILLER
    Read Our Full Review >>
    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:

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  • “Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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    Our Rating: ★★★★★ :: JOYFUL
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    Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games

    $1.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: FANTASTIC
    Read Our Full Review >>
    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
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: A SLAM DUNK
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-02-10 :: Category: Games

    $4.99
    iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: ON FIRE
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-04-21 :: Category: Games

    $1.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: DELICIOUS
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-06-01 :: Category: Games

    $4.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: IT'S A STEAL!
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-12-15 :: Category: Games

    FREE!
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: TOWERING
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    Released: 2011-06-23 :: Category: Games

    FREE!
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    Our Rating: ★★★☆☆ :: RUN, BABY, RUN
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    Released: 2011-08-04 :: Category: Games

    $0.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: LIGHT MY FIRE
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    Released: 2011-04-28 :: Category: Games

    $1.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: AWESOME DRIVE
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    Released: 2011-04-20 :: Category: Games

    $1.99
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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: GOOOAAALLLL!!!!
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    Released: 2011-04-07 :: Category: Games

    $2.99
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: ADDICTIVE FUN
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2009-05-11 :: Category: Games

    $2.99
    iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: WORTH THE WAIT
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-08-25 :: Category: Games

    $1.99
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: DRIVIN' ME CRAZY
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2010-12-13 :: Category: Games

    $2.99
    iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP
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    Released: 2011-03-18 :: Category: Games

    $6.99
    iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★★ :: All Aboard!
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    Released: 2011-05-18 :: Category: Games

    $0.99
    $1.99
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: PERFECT PORT
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    Released: 2011-11-16 :: Category: Games

    $4.99
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    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: A TIME OF MIRACLES
    Read Our Full Review >>
    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!
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    Released: 2011-11-30 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 117

    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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  • “Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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    FREE!
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    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: WORTH A LOOK
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    Released: 2011-07-12 :: Category: Games

    $4.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: COLLECT THIS
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-06-29 :: Category: Games

    $2.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: SUPER
    Read Our Full Review >>
    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
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: DRIVIN' ME CRAZY
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2010-12-13 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 116

    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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  • “Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: GRAB IT!
    Read Our Full Review >>
    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

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 115

    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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  • The Portable Podcast, Episode 114

    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:

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  • “Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: MORE INFINITE
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    Released: 2011-12-01 :: Category: Games

    $6.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: BRAINS!
    Read Our Full Review >>
    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

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 113

    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:

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    Our Rating: ★★★½☆ :: MAGICAL QUESTING
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    Released: 2011-10-20 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 112

    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:

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    Released: 2011-11-15 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 111

    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:

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  • “Nanocarp” by The Eternal
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    Released: 2011-11-03 :: Category: Games

    $1.99
    iPad Only App - Designed for the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: PALLING AROUND
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-11-03 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 110

    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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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: DOUBLE TAP
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    Released: 2011-10-27 :: Category: Games

    FREE!
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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: MAGIC
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-10-27 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 109

    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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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: IT'S MAGIC
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    Released: 2011-10-20 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 108

    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:

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    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: SPARK OF GENIUS
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    Released: 2011-10-12 :: Category: Games

    $2.99
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    Our Rating: ★★★☆☆ :: PRETTY & DIFFICULT
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    Released: 2011-09-29 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 107

    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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  • The Portable Podcast, Episode 106

    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:

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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: FAMILIAR TASTE
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    Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games

    $0.99
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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: TILT TO IKARUGA
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    Released: 2011-09-27 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 105

    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:

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    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: PRETTY, BUT SIMPLE
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    Released: 2011-09-29 :: Category: Games

    FREE!
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: KEEPS ON GOING
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-10-11 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 104

    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:

  • “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:

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    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: I LOVE A MINOTAUR
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-01-04 :: Category: Games

    $1.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: MINOTAURS INHERIT THE EARTH
    Read Our Full Review >>
    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
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: RETRO JUMPING GOODNESS
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-09-12 :: Category: Games

    $1.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Released: 2011-06-09 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 103

    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
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: SMOOTH SAILING
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    Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 102

    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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    $1.99
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: ON THE DEFENSIVE
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-09-07 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 101

    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:

  • “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
    Our Rating: ★★★★★ :: JOYFUL
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games

    FREE!
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: BAD TITLE, GOOD GAME
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-06-07 :: Category: Games

    $2.99
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★½☆ :: SOME DRAWBACKS
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games

    $0.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★½ :: SWING AND A HIT
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    Released: 2011-09-01 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 100

    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
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: SANATORIUM PANDEMONIUM
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-08-11 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 99

    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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    Our Rating: ★★★½☆ :: GOOD STUFF
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2010-12-14 :: Category: Games

    $0.99
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: JUST WONDERFUL
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-08-18 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 98

    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:

  • “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: 2010-12-16 :: Category: Games

    FREE!
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: ADDICTIVE
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-08-04 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 97

    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:

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    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: TOWERING
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-06-23 :: Category: Games

    FREE!
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: IT'S ELECTRIC
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-07-26 :: Category: Games

    $0.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: ZOMBIE SLAUGHTER
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-07-21 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 96

    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
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  • Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

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    $1.99
    iPhone App - Designed for the iPhone, compatible with the iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★½☆ :: RECOMMENDED
    Read Our Full Review >>
    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
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: NEW RETRO
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-07-15 :: Category: Games

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 95

    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
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  • Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

    $0.99
    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    Our Rating: ★★★★☆ :: SHORT BUT SWEET
    Read Our Full Review >>
    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
    Our Rating: ★★★½☆ :: GASPING FOR AIR
    Read Our Full Review >>
    Released: 2011-03-04 :: Category: Games

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