Glitch Cube is a podcast about the art of video games. We talk about themes and mechanics in some of our favorite games.
We also discuss game reviews, developer/publisher deep dives, and random rambles.
Hey all! This week we do something a little different where we talk about game ideas we’ve had over the years. Join us in another nice long episode where we talk about putting memories back together, wage wars with classical music, and save the world from a hidden demon army.
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Hey all! In this week’s episode we go over how game journalism has changed over the decades. From early Nintendo Power and EGM to the modern YouTuber and IGN review, we give our take on how reviews should be handled. Are you a fan of the point system or do you enjoy more of a technical breakdown of why features are good/bad?
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Hey all! As the year slowly comes to an end we went over some recently released games as well as some upcoming ones in December. In this first part we go over a few AAA games that caught our eye while saving the indies for next week. Are there any upcoming games you’re looking forward to? Let us know!
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Have you had a chance to listen to this week’s episode yet? This week we go over some GBA games we’ve been playing and ones from our past. Mother 3 really stood out to us as well as Minish Cap for Christian. Listen as we go over the beauty of one of the best handhelds!
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Hey all! This week we take a look at randomizers and what they’ve done to the gaming world. From becoming a new way to play old games to creating fun challenges in speed runs, they’ve definitely grown in variety.
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We drank the kool aid this week with cult games. That’s right games where you run a group of helpless followers or sacrifice the troublesome goofball. Shrouded Isle and Cult of the Lamb are but a few that we talk about. Let us know if there’s any cult games you enjoy!
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It’s been 15 years since the Bioshock franchise started so we decided to continue and finish our segment on the games. Two weeks ago we touched on the philosophies of the first game and today we touch on the sequels. The franchise brought some interesting ideas storywise to the gaming world that we hadn’t really see done so well before. Also, who else is interested to see what Netflix does with a Bioshock movie? Join us as we touch on altruism and collectivism as well as some segments from the games we liked.
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Hey there Cubies! In celebration of our 100th episode we leveled up our logo! New look same great content you have come to expect. And thank you so much for everyone’s support over these years. Thank you for your questions that were asked and answered!
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Hello Cubies! We are diving further into the world of philosophy this week! This time we a traveling to Rapture to learn about objectivism. Bioshock shows how objectivism can be taken too far and teaching players about Ayn Rand along the way.
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Welcome back to another week of Glitchcube! It’s been a while since we posted but we’ve been pretty busy working on projects and still coming out with new episodes. This week we look into a game we both found to be fantastic in many ways. Citizen Sleeper is a narrative rpg set in a cyberpunk setting. Join us as we take a look at one of our favorite indie titles to come out this year! You can find it anywhere you get your pods.
Welcome back! This is the final episode in our mini series, Interpreting The Elements! We have discussed earth, water and wind and now it is time to dive into fire. Fire is the life of everything and has been used countless time in stories, mythology and theories. It is such a crucial part of our lives that it is only natural that it plays an integral part in games. Whether it is used as purely a mechanic or a thematic tool it has the power to make games more intense with just its appearance!
Art house media has been around for quite a while. It is most known in the film industry with the movies that are a little bit out there but push the medium into direction that people were not comfortable with previously. Video games also have their fair share of games that really push the envelope here and these games have helped change the way we view the genre. They help broaden our minds and realize that games can do so much more than just run and jump. So sit back relax and enjoy these art house games!
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This week we continue our mini series with part 3 of 4 in our interpretation of the elements in games. This week we are tackling air! Air and wind can really create a mood within games and it feels as though air is taken for granted or forgotten many times. But when a game showcases air in a special way it shines bright. So enjoy this weeks episode as we dive into air!
Hello and welcome back Cubies! This week we conclude our game of the Quiet Year. In last week's episode with began to build out our world of Axium, and this time there is a lot of change! Fall and Winter are difficult seasons, filled with difficult decisions and changing landscapes. War, disease, unknown mysteries, dividing regions, all this and more in this exciting conclusion. But this is not a conclusion, this is just the end for now. We are going to be updating the map with all of our changes, as well as designing a game that lives within this world. And we will for sure be revisiting Axium for another round of the Quiet Year!
Welcome to Axium! This weeks episode is an extension of our “we make a game” series. This time we build a world to house our game. And in order to do this we play The Quiet Year! This is an amazing world building game where each player takes turns reacting to situations to help mold the world in front of them. We had such a good time doing this. So we hope you enjoy part 1 of The Quiet Year!
Hello Cubies! And welcome back to another week of GlitchCube! We are continuing our little mini series here where we dive through the elements. Last time we discussed water and this week it is all about earth! Earth can be portrayed in many different ways and we have gathered a list of games that do just that. They showcase how this element can be used to inspire many genres and mechanics within games. So enjoy this weeks episode!
Hello All and welcome back! Steam has given us some amazing fests that allow us to explore titles that we may have never heard of. And they are doing it once again! This time they are pairing up with W.A.S.D. Live which is an event in London that will showcasing many indie titles as well as be a great place for people to network. The wonderful thing about this fest is that all the games that will be playable at the event will be available on Steam as well. How cool is that! And with this event geared more towards indies and people trying to get their starts in the gaming industry we are sure to find some interesting titles! So lets just dive right in!
Hello Mogpies! This week we dive into a topic that is not new but has been given a new light especially with the state of the world over the last few years. That of is Liminal Spaces. We discuss how they are viewed now and how they have been used in various forms of media like horror or suspense films. But also venture into where the original concept of liminal spaces comes from. Where it is less of a physical space and more of a mental space. This is a very interesting topic to ponder about so enjoy this weeks episode!
Hey Hi Hello Cubies! This week we begin another journey into a mini series. This time we are going to be seeing how games interpret the elements and use them as thematic tool. We are all aware of water based levels and how frustrating they can potentially be but when a game uses that element as the main pillar behind their design it can be a magical experience. So grab your flippers and goggles as we dive through the deep oceans and flooded worlds of video games!
Hello and welcome once again to the Cube-Express! Our next stop is the lovely Brazil! Brazil has such a rich and interesting history with video games and this history has lead to the creation of some amazing titles out there. This week we dive into Brazil's rich history then we chat about some of the stellar indie titles coming out of this power house!
So this month has been crazy with great games coming out, games that will demand all of your spare time and you are more than happy to give it all up. Since diving into all of them would be a pretty difficult task we decided to focus on two of the heavy hitters, Elden Ring and Triangle Strategy. These two game could not be more different in their mechanics and visuals, but they doo have something in common, they are both fantastic titles that will immerse you completely!
All aboard the GlitchCube Express as we travel now to South America! South America has a very interesting relationship with games. Their retro game culture is huge and that can be seen in a lot of the games that come out of here. But these are not your typical retro games, they are retro games with style! We venture through the Amazon with Tunche, travel back in time to explore the beautiful architecture with Cris Tales and learn more about how the French influenced their culture with Ankalli! Grab your passport and your ticket and enjoy our guided tour of South America through games!
Hello Cubies! We have something really exciting for you this week! We are diving into our next mini series! This time we are going to be traveling the globe through games. With games becoming more and more accessible around to the world we are seeing some amazing studios and titles come up. And those titles are pulling from their own personal cultures and the stories of their pasts. Stories that the rest of the world may never know if it was not for these games. This is truly an amazing thing as more designers begin to see games as a valid form of preservation. So grab your luggage and your passport, sit back and relax as we travel to our first destination! Mexico!
Hello again Cubies! This week we dive into the world of environmental story telling! Now some of you may be asking what that is exactly. Well the easiest way to learn is to listen to the episode. But it is an amazing tool for game designers to deliver lore and grow the world based on the players actions. Most of the time we are given options and can see the direct effects that will come from those choices. But what happens when the choices you make are not clearly laid out, or they effect something that may happen later in the game? Well lets find out in this weeks episode!
Hello everyone! This week we tackle a topic that we actually have recorded previously! It is the only episode that we lost and it was in the early stages of our podcasting adventure. This is us tackling the greatest gaming question out there. What is more important? Gameplay or Story??? This was a great conversation and it really did show us that when we originally tried to tackle this idea we were just too young in our podcasting careers. So, sit back and enjoy this weeks discussion into the wonderful word of gaming!
Hey there Cubies!!! Welcome back to another fun and exciting episode! This week Chris answers the call and plays Enslaved! We both discuss our experience with it and talk about what this game has done, not just for Ninja Theory but the industry as well. We also wanted to take the time to discuss some current events because there are some big changes coming to the gaming industry!
Hey Everyone!!! This week we wanted to flip the microscope around on us and look at how our personal tastes in games have changed over the years. We discuss favorite games and genres from our past and how we feel about them now. As well as what genres or mechanics speak to us now and how we felt about them when we were younger. This was a really fun thought experiment to dive into. So we hope you all enjoy our little reflection into ourselves this week! And we will talk to you next week!
Hello again Cubies! Here is part 2 of our conversation on Mech Games! Last week we touched on the history of these games and this time we dive into some the games that have really stood out to us. Diving into so many different genres you bound to hear something you love, or maybe something that you never thought about trying before! So sit back relax and enjoy our continued conversation on the wonderful world of mech games!
What's up Cubies! This week we are so excited to bring you the start of our conversation on mechs in games! There are so many games that span so many different genres that we could not contain all that excitement into just one episode! So, here we discuss the start of mechs in games and gush over some of our memories playing different games and watching different mech inspired animes! So sit tight and enjoy part one of our deep dive into mech games!
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