99 Coins - Episode 08 - Anyone can make a game!
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We’re joined by George Buckenham this episode, to walk us through his article “How to make your first videogame”.
From Flash to Stencyl (by way of Microsoft 3D Movie Maker) George is convinced that anyone can set out to make a game, and so inspirational were his words that Ben set out to build one.
Also dicussed this episode - EA’s indie bundle, Day Z and more.
Guests:
George Buckenham - @v21
99 Coins Team:
Ben Milsom – Host - @benmilsom
Max Engel – Host - @8bitkid
Cara Ellison - Producer/Reporter - @carachan1
Mark Shaw – Producer/Editor - @marky
Games & Links:
Proteus
HyperCard
Day Z
99 Coins - Episode 6 - A Snapshot of The Wild Rumpus Feb 2012
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Did you miss Feb 2012’s Wild Rumpus? Luckily for you the UK half of 99 Coins was on hand! Join them for a guided tour of the party and some hands on time with the wild games available.
99 Coins Team:
Ben Milsom – Host -
Max Engel – Host -
Mark Shaw – Producer/Editor -
Games & Links:
The Wild Rumpus
Johann Sebastian Joust
Pole Riders
Hokra
Monkey See Monkey Mime
99 Coins - Episode 5 - Live Events
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Following the exciting announcement that BBC Worldwide will be sponsoring The Wild Rumpus, 99 Coins invited IndieCade Festival Director Sam Roberts and Wild Rumpus co-founder Marie Foulston into the studio to talk about their live indie gaming events.
Guests:
Marie Foulston - Co-Founder of The Wild Rumpus -
Sam Roberts - Festival Director, IndieCade -
99 Coins Team:
Ben Milsom – Host -
Max Engel – Host -
Mark Shaw – Producer/Editor -
Games & Links:
The Wild Rumpus
IndieCade
Johann Sebastian Joust
Pole Riders
Beacons of Hope
99 Coins - Episode 4 - Favourite Indie Games of 2011
With just a few days left in the year 99 Coins are joined by Honeyslug’s Ricky Haggett and indie developer Peter Silk to discuss their favourite indie titles of 2011.
You can find links to all the games discussed in this episode below. Check them out yourselves and let us know what you think on Twitter or at 99coins@bbc.com
99 Coins Team:
Ben Milsom – Host - @benmilsom
Max Engel – Host - @8bitkid
Mark Shaw – Producer/Editor - @marky
Guests:
Ricky Haggett - Honeyslug & @KommanderKlobb
Peter Silk - Surprised Man & @surplusgamer
Games and Links (alphabetical order):
Atom Zombie Smasher
Desktop Dungeons
Flotilla
Forever Drive
Frozen Synapse
Hokra
Jetpack Joyride
Johann Sebastian Joust
Mage Gauntlet
Minecraft
Mos Speedrun
Pole Riders
Proteus
SpaceChem
SpellTower
Stealth B******
Swords and Sworcery EP
The Dream Machine
The Wager
Tri Tri Triobelisk
Where is My Heart?
The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the opinions of the BBC.
This podcast is made by BBC Worldwide, the BBC’s commercial arm. BBC Worldwide profits help to fund new BBC Programmes.
99 Coins - Episode 3 - #indieVisibility Awards
The first #indieVisibility Awards took place on Saturday 10th December in a busy pub in London. Indie developers from across the UK gathered to celebrate a year of successes, with just a little hint of British sarcasm.
We interviewed as many of the winners as we could, and asked them about their games and their awards (the prestigious golden teabag!). You can learn more about the winners and the games at the links provided below.
Have you got a game recommendation, comments or questions? Get in touch with us on Twitter at @99Coins or email at 99Coins@BBC.com.
Interviewees:
Dan Marshall - Size Five Games - @danthat
Bidds – Curve Studios - @onebitbeyond
Mike Bithell – Thomas Was Alone - @mikebithell
Dick Hogg – Frobisher Says - @dick_hogg
Perrin – Kairo - @PerrinAshcroft
Paul Taylor – Mode 7 Games - @Mode7Games
Ian Hardingham – Mode 7 Games - @IanHardingham
Ed Key – Proteus - @edclef
99 Coins Team:
Ben Milsom – Host - @benmilsom
Max Engel – Host - @8bitkid
Mark Shaw – Producer/Editor - @marky
Games and Links:
For a full list of all the awards you can visit Size Five Games’ site here.
The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent the opinions of the BBC.
This podcast is made by BBC Worldwide, the BBC’s commercial arm. BBC Worldwide profits help to fund new BBC Programmes.
99 Coins - Episode 2 - MineCon 2011
For the second 99 Coins we’ve been on the road at MineCon, the Minecraft convention in Vegas. Catch up with the creators of Retro City Rampage, Octodad and Frozen Synapse who discuss their own games, the benefits of an active, supporting community and why Minecraft marks an important milestone for indies everywhere.
Have you got a game recommendation, comments or questions? Get in touch with us on Twitter at
@99Coins or email at
99Coins@BBC.com.
Guests:Brian Provinciano –Founder of Vblank Entertainment -
@BriProvPhilip Tibitoski – Programmer & Community Manager - Young Horses Inc -
@ptibzPatrick Owens – Owner of Super Earth Server - Vetyver
Paul Taylor – Joint Managing Director, Mode 7 Games -
@mode7games
99 Coins Team:
Ben Milsom – Host - @benmilsom
Max Engel – Host - @8bitkid
Mark Shaw – Producer/Editor - @marky
Games and Links:
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99 Coins - Episode 1 - Introductions
For the first ever episode of 99 Coins we are joined by Honeyslug’s Ricky Haggett and Size Five Games’ Dan Marshall to discuss what we mean by indie games, why we’re so excited about them and why you should be too.
We also cover phsyics-based classic Armadillo Run and plenty of GameCity antics including Phil Fish’s Fez-womb and a run down on two non-video-videogames - Johann Sebastian Joust and Cat On Yer Head!
Have you got a game recommendation, comments of questions? Then get in touch with us on Twitter at @99Coins or email at 99Coins@BBC.com.
Guests:
Ricky Haggett - Co-Founder of Honeyslug and @KommanderKlobb
Dan Marshall - Size Five Games and @danthat
99 Coins Team:
Ben Milsom – Host - @benmilsom
Max Engel – Host - @8bitkid
Mark Shaw – Producer/Editor - @marky
Games and Links:
Armadillo Run
Fez
Johann Sebastian Joust
Cat On Yer Head
GameCity
The Wild Rumpus
