In The Keep

Al is the developer of the epic retro RPG game SKALD: Against the Black Priory. Here we discuss the development & features of SKALD, philosophies on effective storytelling & guiding your players, & the evolution of J.R.R. Tolkein’s influence on games. // SKALD: https://www.skaldrpg.com/ // In The Keep: http://inthekeep.com/ // Mentioned in this episode: Missing The Point? > inthek...

David Szymanski is the game developer behind Dread X Collections’ The Hunt, Squirrel Stapler & The Pony Factory… & Dusk. He’s also the creator of several narrative horror games like A Wolf In Autumn, The Moon Sliver, Fingerbones & The Music Machine… & Dusk. We’re joined by fellow indie developer MK Schmidt (Star Explorers, Paradox Vector) to explore David’s body of work & philo...

Vince Desi is the founder & Chief ROD Officer at Running with Scissors, creators of the game series Postal. Vince has been involved in game development since the 80’s, publishing titles on the Atari for a diverse array of IPs including Hanna-Barbara, Sesame Street, Warner Bros, Disney & the WWF (WWE). Here we discuss his life, philosophies, values & what he’s learned from a 40 year car...

Flambeau & Motherload are joined by the legendary Doom dueler Animal to discuss the fundamentals of Doom multiplayer success, the pros & cons of the major online Doom sources ZDaemon, Zandronum & Odamex & which Star Wars movies we like best. // ZDaemon: https://www.zdaemon.org/ // Zandronum: https://zandronum.com/ // Odamex: https://odamex.net/ // Animal: https://youtube.com/channe...

Mike Hermann is the founder of Retrosoft Studio & lead developer of RetroMania Wrestling, the epic sequel to the classic WrestleFest. The game features a cast of some of the best independent wrestlers in the world & organizations like NWA & House of Hardcore including Colt Cabana, Zach Saber Jr, WARHORSE & Jeff Cobb as well as legends such as Tommy Dreamer, Stevie Richards &am...

MK Schmidt is the developer of Star Explorers, the No Man’s Sky of Boomer Shooters. He also developed Paradox Vector which is the prettiest retro FPS game. Here we discuss such topics as: his games, ancient civilizations, Godzilla’s skeleton, UFOs & the nature of existence. Tune in to melt your brain! // MK Schmidt: https://twitter.com/MKSchmidt30 // His Games: https://store.steampowered.com/p...

Damjan Mozetic, Tony Manfredonia & Ben Reichstein are the team behind the epic retro adventure RPG game Call of Saregnar. The game is set in an expansive medieval world inspired by the all-time classic Betrayal at Krondor. Here we discuss how each of these guys’ individual talents & passions in game design, classical music & capturing authentic sound have contributed to one of the most...

PapaScho is a YouTube personality who has recently garnered success with a series on Retro FPS games. His reviews feature compilations of a multitude of both upcoming & fully released games within the genre from his perspective as a relative newcomer to the scene. // PapaScho YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ-3pydmTFveKak785ginuA // Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourPalPapaScho  // T...

Kristus is the lead designer of Doombringer, a retro FPS game built in the Quake engine which features both a single player campaign & online arena multiplayer. Doombringer is Kristus’s first commercial game after years of experience in the Doom modding scene, having taken home multiple Cacowards for projects like Phobia: The Age & Curse of D’sparil. // Doombringer: http://www.doombringer....

Zach Murphy is the designer & co-creator of E1M1 Magazine, a new publication focused entirely on Retro FPS games. Zach has carved out a niche career writing about mobile gaming, retro console releases & has even been featured writing for Retro Gamer Magazine. Here we discuss his journey into writing, game critique, the titles we’re most looking forward to & whether or not Batman should...

Just Motherload today talking about what’s going on In The Keep, changes to the podcast, the lost MK Schmidt episode, new & old game reviews, original music from the In The Keep community & some great causes to support. // Kenny Deeg GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-dad-beat-homelessness?utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_email%2B5102-48hr-donor-share /...

Bridgeburner is a multiple Cacoward winning Doom mapper known for Bastion of Chaos & the upcoming GZDoom based game The Age of Hell. Bridge is known far & wide for streaming himself mapping while consuming healthy portions of craft beer & listening to obscure progressive metal. His Discord community (The Hellforge) has quickly become the go-to hub for aspiring Doom mappers around the w...

Jake “The Voice” Parr is the editor & co-creator of E1M1 magazine, a new publication dedicated to classic & retro-style FPS gaming. He’s also a DJ of The Cyber Den on Siren FM & a talented voice actor with roles in games like Ancestor’s Legacy, Bombshell & Postal 4. Jake also lent his voice to Realms Deep 2020, introducing the episodes of In The Keep featured at the event. // Jake:...

Ivar Hill is the brain behind Core Decay, an immersive sim set to be published by 3D Realms. We’re talking about everything from Core Decay’s roots in retro FPS games like Doom & Quake, immersive sims like Deus Ex & System Shock 2 to Ivar’s experience around the free-to-play model and where the gaming industry is heading.  // Ivar Hill: https://twitter.com/ivarhill // Core Decay: http...

Quicktequila is the solo developer behind the speedrunner-puzzle-platformer-FPS Lovely Planet. GelmoSan of In The Keep joins us to talk about the development of Lovely Planet, J-Pop, motorcycle trips across Vietnam &, of course, the rest of the Lovely Planet series including Lovely Planet 2: April Skies. // Quicktequila: https://quicktequila.com/ // Lovely Planet 2: April Skies: https://store....

As part of his annual 24-hour New Year’s Eve Stream, legendary Cacoward-winning Doom mapper Bridgeburner chose to collaborate w/ TheMotherload of In The Keep to produce this epic podcast ft. a plethora of guests: Major Arlene, Jason Mojica, Chris Holden, ErisFalling, James Paddock, KingDime, devo & Spudhunter. MANY drinks are had. Motherload falls asleep at his desk after 5 long hours. 😉 // B...

Motherload offers year end thoughts on the retro shooter community, 3D Realms, Realms Deep, Running With Scissors, Nightdive Studios, New Blood Interactive, the Cacowards, Dread XP & more.  // Igracsimon: https://igracsimon.newgrounds.com/ // Immorpher: https://immorpher.bandcamp.com/ // The Keep: http://inthekeep.com/ //   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/InTheKeep) Mention...

Jason Mojica AKA generalvivi is the Lead Level Designer on Prodeus. We’re discussing his incredible story of getting into the gaming industry, working with companies like Gearbox & Raven Software &, of course, the incredible team working on Prodeus. // Jason: https://twitter.com/generalvivi // Prodeus: https://twitter.com/ProdeusGame // In The Keep: http://inthekeep.com/ //  Support t...

Steev is a QA tester for New Blood Interactive. We’re discussing the culture & workflow amongst his colleagues at New Blood & the process of testing their games such as ULTRAKILL, Dusk, Faith, Fallen Aces & Gloomwood. We’re also going on tangents about our mutual love for pro-wrestling & the issues with preordering new consoles.  // Steev: https://twitter.com/notsteev // New B...

Eme3raldTig3r is a prolific mapper in the realm of Quake 3/Live who is now working on the mod Uber Arena. Here we discuss the mod’s merits, his prowess in mapping, education & marketing yourself to the gaming industry. // Em3raldTig3r’s Uber Arena: https://www.moddb.com/mods/uber-arena // Immorpher: https://immorpher.bandcamp.com/ // The Keep: http://inthekeep.com/ //  Support the show (h...

Jonathan Wendel (Fatal1ty) is synonymous with eSports having traveled the world, competed at the highest level in Arena FPS & started the first brand dedicated to gaming products. Often seen as simply an icon in the world of eSports, he serves as an example to the world of what a child told no can do when encouraged to follow one’s dreams. // Music by igracsimon: https://igracsimon.newgrounds....

Andreas (Andeh) Wahl is a partnered Twitch streamer cover all things within the QuakeWorld eSports community. As an accomplished QuakeWorld player, commentator & analysist, few have a wider scope of the knowledge about the game, its players & community. But honestly, we’re just drinking beer & shooting the shit so lock up your daughters! // Andeh: https://twitter.com/sd_andeh // Sudden...

Michael Markie is a musical composer & sound designer known for games such as Quake Champions, Diabotical, Viscerafest & mods like QC: Doom Edition. He’s also stepped into the role of level design through many Quake community mapping projects & more recently working with 3D Realms/Slipgate Ironworks.  // Markie: https://www.markiemusic.com/ // Maps: https://www.quaddicted.com/revi...

This is a very personal recording from TheMotherload’s childhood best friends. Jakob Weaver is celebrating his bachelor party with best man Dylan Deeg, minister Ty Brannan (TheMotherload) & brother-in-law Jake Adams. Recorded in a suite at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, MS, we’re chatting about everything from physical & mental health to gaming, music & pro wrestling. This...

StarlightSkyes is the communications director for Dread XP. With a wealth of knowledge built over years of marketing for various companies in the gaming industry, she shares invaluable insight on the proper ways to market a company, how to use social media to benefit your brand, using the system to your advantage & of course… Dread XP’s latest games. // Starlight Skyes: https://twitter.com/Sta...