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The Portable Podcast, Episode 152

Posted by Carter Dotson on August 28th, 2012

The birth of Jeffrey Trousers.

On This Episode:

  • The origins of Mikey Shorts from BeaverTap Games are revealed, and why fans of games like Hook Champ may be cursing the name of developer Mike Meade.
  • Tiny Heroes developer Simutronics talks about their new endless runner spinoff One Epic Knight, and some of the directions that the game took are discussed.

  • Episode Cast:

  • Host: Carter Dotson

  • Guest: Mike Meade and Michael Gaughen, BeaverTap Games

  • Guest: Nathan Lutz and Sam Coster, Simutronics

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    Music:

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    Apps Mentioned in this Episode:

    One Epic Knight Review

    + Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad
    By Carter Dotson on August 23rd, 2012
    Our rating: starstarstarstarblankstar :: EPIC? NO. GOOD? YES.
    One Epic Knight is a 3D endless runner in the Temple Run vein that brings some new elements to the table, but has one slight tweak to it that keeps it from greatness.
    Read The Full Review »

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 102

    Posted by Carter Dotson on September 13th, 2011
    iPhone App - Designed for iPhone, compatible with iPad

    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:

  • "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:

    Tiny Heroes Review

    By Carter Dotson on September 9th, 2011
    Tiny Heroes is a defense game that has players trying to defend their dungeon and its gold from invading heroes.
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    4Q Interview: Critical Thought Games - geoDefense Swarm

    Posted by Chris Hall on October 2nd, 2009

    Being a huge fan or geoDefense Swarm, I decided to dig a bit deeper into the diabolical mind of one of the most challenging games in the app store. For this four question (4Q) interview, I snagged David Whatley, the President of Critical Thought Games and the President/CEO of Simutronics Corp, developers of the Hero Engine which was used most recently in Star Wars: The Old Republic. The questions meander from app store longevity to iPhone MMO's, but most surprising are his plans to save the world from aliens!

    Check out the full four question interview after the break. Enjoy!