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The Portable Podcast, Episode 134

Posted by Carter Dotson on April 25th, 2012
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This week, we bring guns to a sword fight.

On This Episode:

  • Carter talks to White Whale Games, creators of the upcoming God of Blades, about how they designed their title to take advantage of touch screens, but why it's not inherently dependent on them. As well, they discuss the game's bonus geolocation features, as well as the effect that their Kickstarter funding has had on the game's development.

  • Carter discusses Lock 'n' Load with GameLab's Pawel Weder, discussing what they did differently with this dual-stick shooter than their previous games D.A.R.K. and Pirate's Treasure.

    • Episode Cast:

  • Host: Carter Dotson

  • Guests: Jo Lammert (Studio Director), George Royer (Lead Designer), Jason Rosenstock (Lead Artist & Creative Director), White Whale Games

  • Guest: Pawel Weder, GameLab

    • Music:

  • "Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)" by The Eternal - Download on iTunes here:


  • "Nanocarp" by The Eternal


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    The Portable Podcast, Episode 133

    Posted by Carter Dotson on April 17th, 2012

    Arrrrrrgh!

    On This Episode:

  • Carter talks about rComplex with one of the developers of the iOS port, Igor Raffaele, discussing what went wrong with the launch and what Interwave has been doing to improve the game since then.

  • Carter talks to Buzzmonkey Software, creators of Block Rogue, about their new Chillingo-published action-puzzler, Rinth Island.


    • Episode Cast:

  • Host: Carter Dotson

  • Guest: Igor Raffaele, Interwave

  • Guests: Stan Patton (Studio Creative Lead) & Jon Milnes (IP Development Director), Buzz Monkey Software


    • 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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    • Apps Featured On This Episode:

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 132

    Posted by Carter Dotson on April 10th, 2012

    Yee-haw!

    On This Episode:

  • Carter speaks to the developers of CreaVures about bringing their title from PC to iOS, specifically in making the controls work on the platform.

  • Carter discusses new free-to-play first-person shooter Bounty Bots with MunkyFun, creators of games like Archetype and My Horse, in particular discussing how to balance the free-to-play elements.


    • Episode Cast:

  • Host: Carter Dotson

  • Guests: Howard Tsao (Team Lead) & Conrad Kreyling (Lead Developer) – Muse Games

  • Guest: Nick Pavis – MunkyFun

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    The Portable Podcast, Episode 131

    Posted by Carter Dotson on April 3rd, 2012

    When you play the Podcast of Thrones, you win or you REGRET IT.

    On This Episode:

  • Carter talks to Mike Schramm, known for his work at Joystiq and TUAW, about his first iOS game, Antithesis, and the perspective that making his own game has given him.

  • Carter talks to Forrest Woolworth of PerBlue about the upcoming Parallel Mafia, the sequel to location-based MMORPG Parallel Kingdom, and some of the interesting elements that went into the game's development.


    • Episode Cast:

  • Host: Carter Dotson

  • Guest: Mike Schramm

  • Guest: Forrest Woolworth, PerBlue


    • Music:

  • "Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)" by The Eternal - Download on iTunes here:


  • "Nanocarp" by The Eternal


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    • Apps Featured On This Episode:

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 130

    Posted by Carter Dotson on March 28th, 2012

    PODCAST IN SPAAAAAAACE!

    On This Episode:

  • Host Carter Dotson and co-host Brett Nolan discuss several new releases on the App Store, including that one particularly big release from last week.

  • Carter talks to Chin Nuttapong, one of the developers of Madcoaster, about the inspiration for the game and also about the iOS development scene in Thailand.


    • Who We Are:

  • Host: Carter Dotson

  • Co-Host: Brett Nolan, AppAddict.net

  • Guest: Chin Nuttapong, CGMatic

    • 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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    • Apps Featured On This Episode:



    The Portable Podcast, Episode 129

    Posted by Carter Dotson on March 20th, 2012

    No coverage of mediocre lemonade factories here!

    On This Episode:

  • Carter speaks to Shane Brouwer, developer of Super Lemonade Factory, about the origins and inspirations of his debut iOS title.

  • Carter welcomes back Peter Babiy to talk about the future of Deo, and to get some details about their next game, Mr. Dreamer.


    • Who We Are:

  • Host: Carter Dotson

  • Guest: Shane Brouwer, Initials Games

  • Guest: Peter Babiy, Strapped to a Meteor

    • 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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    • Apps Mentioned on This Episode:

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 128

    Posted by Carter Dotson on March 13th, 2012

    Back back from Cali Cali..

    On This Episode:
    Host Carter Dotson traverses all over GDC, from the show floor to press events and even the parties, to get quick interviews with developers' newest games and upcoming technologies.


    Interviews, in Chronological Order:

  • Kunal Patel, Phyken Media: Wizard Ops

  • Tomas Vetrovsky, LunarG: SeeMeGaming

  • Tyler Munden, N-Fusion Games: Air Mail

  • Jimmiek Rankin, Mega World Studios: Omegatech

  • Chris Murphy, Pub Games: Primal Carnage Mobile

  • Mike Meade, BeaverTap Games: Mikey Shorts

  • Jeremy Gross, EA Mobile: Flight Control Rocket

  • Daniel Jacobs, Spaceport: MiniQuest

  • Paul Farley, Tag Games: Funpark Friends

  • Daniel Kraus, React Entertainment: The Act



    • Music:
  • "Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)" by The Eternal - Download on iTunes here:


  • "Nanocarp" by The Eternal


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    • The Portable Podcast, Episode 127

    Posted by Carter Dotson on March 6th, 2012

    While we're off at GDC, enjoy these interviews!

    On This Episode:

  • Carter speaks to David Kalina of Tiger Style Games, discussing the design of what they call an "action-ecosystem" game.

  • Carter talks to former 148Apps writer Glenn Head, talking about his move into game development.

    • Who We Are:

  • Host: Carter Dotson

  • Guest: David Kalina, Tiger Style Games

  • Guest: Glenn Head, Maltway Apps

    • 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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    • Apps Mentioned on This Episode:

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 126

    Posted by Carter Dotson on February 28th, 2012

    Faster, faster!

    On This Episode:

  • Carter speaks to Rush City developer Bryan Duke about developing the game in Unity, and the little tweaks and aspects that may not be immediately apparent to users.

  • Carter chats with Retro Racing developer Jamie Woodhouse about the inspirations for the title, and about what is coming ot the game in the future

    • .

    Who We Are:

  • Host: Carter Dotson

  • Guest: Bryan Duke, Acceleroto

  • Guest: Jamie Woodhouse

    • 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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    • Apps Mentioned on This Episode:

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 125

    Posted by Carter Dotson on February 21st, 2012

    A thousand leagues of evil under the sea…

    On This Episode:

  • Carter speaks to Tunde Olatunji, one of the developers of The Battle of the Wordsmiths to discuss the game, its origins in Yoruba artwork, and the ambitious plans he has for the game and its overarching universe.

  • Carter speaks to Derek Doucett of Ravenous Games about League of Evil 2, discussing the new art style, supporting old devices, and the challenges faced by the new iCade models that are coming out.

    • Who We Are:

  • Host: Carter Dotson

  • Guest: Tunde Olatunji, Olatunji World

  • Guest: Derek Doucett, Ravenous Games

    • 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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    • Apps Mentioned on This Episode:

    The Portable Podcast, Episode 124

    Posted by Carter Dotson on February 14th, 2012

    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:

  • "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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    • Apps Mentioned on This Episode:



    The Portable Podcast, Episode 123

    Posted by Carter Dotson on February 8th, 2012

    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:

  • "Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)" by The Eternal - Download on iTunes here:


  • "Nanocarp" by The Eternal


    • How to Listen:

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    • Apps Mentioned on This Episode:




    The Portable Podcast, Episode 122

    Posted by Carter Dotson on January 31st, 2012

    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


    • How to Listen:

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    • Apps Mentioned on This Episode:


    The Portable Podcast, Episode 121

    Posted by Carter Dotson on January 24th, 2012

    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:

  • "Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)" by The Eternal - Download on iTunes here:


  • "Nanocarp" by The Eternal


    • How to Listen:

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    • Apps Mentioned on This Episode:


    The Portable Podcast, Episode 119

    Posted by Carter Dotson on January 10th, 2012

    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:

  • "Beatnes7 (Theme to The Portable Podcast)" by The Eternal - Download on iTunes here:


  • "Nanocarp" by The Eternal


    • How to Listen:

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    • Apps Mentioned on This Episode:


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