Claire and Isaac Caldwell

Make That Game! A Game Design Podcast

Leisure EN ↓ 166 episodes

Come hear pitches for the latest, greatest new video games, that will never be made! Listen as Isaac and Claire share their own vide game ideas (that of course, they will never make), discuss games that they love (and maybe don't), and rapid-fire come up with ideas live on tape! Start anywhere (we recommend after episode 60 or so for the best listening experience). Not only do we design games but we also break down popular games and the designs behind them. Sometimes we ask the big game design questions, like tackling replay-ability, difficulty and other things!

Author

Claire and Isaac Caldwell

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

makethatgame.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 15 - Excess Inventory 24.05.2022

Well folks, it's time for another Make That Game AT NITE. If you've ever wondered what games they play at a bridal shower, Claire is here to tell you, and if you have been boiling on the east coast this past week, Isaac's got the game for you! We're also talking about collaborative games and how to turn our current inventory shortages into a fun game for anyone to play! Games we talk about: Disk R...

Ep. 14 - Keep The Cat Happy and Nobody Explodes 17.05.2022

We're back! Sorry for missing last week but we have a striking new episode to make up for it. Our first full listener letter, some fig trees run amuck, and a disgusting yet fascinating platform game are all discussed, as well as the honks and bonks that you know and love! Games we talk about: Banners of Ruin Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Lyla's Sky Arc Kirby and the Forgotten Lands Lords of Solgr...

Ep. 13 - Ski Ball: A game where you ski down a hill and make a slam dunk 03.05.2022

This is the first episode where you can earn Isaac Points so listen up! Isaac and Claire almost pitch the same game, Isaac is still playing Elden Ring, and Claire finally actually finishes not one, but TWO whole games! Wow! Games we talk about: Elden Ring Garden Story Bugsnax Elder Scrolls FREE Chicory: A Colorful Tale Coffee Talk Lila's Sky Arc Link's Awakening  VA-11 Hall-A Mini Metro

Ep. 12 - The King, Am I? A Racing Game 26.04.2022

Did you know that the words like and lite sound very similar? This week, Claire and Isaac talk about some very "old" (over 1 year!) games and do much better at the rapid-fire than last week, don't worry. Has Claire finished a game yet? Has Isaac stopped playing Elden Ring? You'll have to listen to find out! Games we talk about: Matchington Mansion (and this article ) Garden Story Subnautica: Below...

Ep. 11 - Mall Hat Hat Mall 19.04.2022

A TENSE rapid-fire round, Isaac destroys Kingdom Hearts, and Claire finally finds the water level of her dreams in Subnautica this episode! (as a note, the game Claire was thinking of about Jewels was "Jewel Chase" not "Jewel Theif" as she so mistakenly mentioned. As always, you can email us at makethatgamepodcast@gmail.com or find us on social @makethatgamepod and you're suggestions/comments migh...

Ep. 10 - Dr. Rainbow's Mythical Wildlife Sanctuary 12.04.2022

It's episode 10 baby! To celebrate, Isaac and Claire honk and bonk EACH OTHER (sort of), Claire name-drops games to prove she's a real gamer, and Isaac creates a game so specific in its mechanics that he forgets the plot! Could not list every game Claire mentioned here, but these are the big ones: The Binding of Isaac Kingdom Hearts 3 Chrono Cross Claire Lone Survivor Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasio...

Ep. 9 - Live, Laugh, Lake 05.04.2022

Life is better at the lake! We had some technical difficulties but we made it through to talk to you all about Power Rangers, how to get numbers at a bar, and a great plan for the student debt problem. Also some games! 

Ep. 8 - The Great Big Pumpkin Show 29.03.2022

Well folks, this week's honks and bonks are ROUGH but we made it through with a little spookiness as we often do. Learn the true scent of Pine Sol and just how effective creepy hoards of rats can be, and laugh as Isaac and Claire continue to play the same games for the third week in a row.  Games we talk about: Gris A Plague Tale Snake Ridiculous Fishing Chicory: A Colorful Tale Elden Ring Wi...

Ep. 7 - Learn 'Em Up Kids: Elemental Blast 22.03.2022

Learn 'em up kids! It's time to figure out how to not do your taxes and escape something creepy lurking under the ice, featuring our fastest rapid-fire yet!  Games we talk about: Enter the Gungeon Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion  The Binding of Isaac Elden Ring Pokemon Legends: Arceus  Chicory: A Colorful Tale

Ep. 6 - Fishin' Witch 15.03.2022

This week, we talk about coloring outside the lines and discover the true meaning of nouns and adjectives. Listen as Isaac pitches a game that reflects real life, and Claire wishes she still could play Barbie Fashion show from the early 2000s.  Games we talk about: Elden Ring Chicory Diplomacy is Not an Option Barbie Fashion Show Tetris 

Ep. 5 - Consuming Love 08.03.2022

Are you ready for Elden Ring? Have you been playing Elden Ring? Isaac has lots of thoughts about it! Also included are romantic poets and video games about tuberculosis. Games we talk about: Just Dance Chicory Elden Ring Pokemon Legends: Arceus  

Ep. 4 - Win-Dough 01.03.2022

We spill the hot goss this week about how cute Pokemon are as well as navigate a challenging rapid-fire round involving dangerous doughy-escapes and the scariest thing of all - teenagers.  Games we mention: Beast Breaker Pokemon Legends: Arceus  Witcher 3 Toon Town Life is Strange Gorillas  Space Invaders Untitled Goose Game

Ep. 3 - Parkour-ror 22.02.2022

Welcome to Make that Candle! Where we learn all about trimming wicks and keeping the Candle Man at bay. Other topics include; clean lizards, cassette tapes, and the industry's first soapen-world game. 

Ep. 2 - Horseshoe Club 15.02.2022

Welcome to episode 2 of Make that Game! Today we talk about the pros and cons of open worlds, pitch some crafty and sneaky games, and create a game that's just doing a job that already exists! Games we talk about: Yakuza Witcher 3 No Man's Sky Animal Crossing New Horizons Oxenfree Untitled Goose Game The Sims/The Sims 2 Rollercoaster Tycoon Hot Shot Business Mall Tycoon Planet Zoo Knights and Bike...

Ep. 1 - Moo-lin Re-ouge 08.02.2022

It's our first official episode! We'll honk Happy Home Planner Acadamy Island, bonk some slow-mo horses, and pitch some amazing games that will never be made! I did look up our Instagram account and it is @makethatgamepod. Give us a follow!  

Episode 0! 01.02.2022

Do you know how video games start by explaining the world while you click through text boxes? This is like that, but fun! Get to know Claire and Isaac and get excited about the pod to come. 

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