Spawn Camp

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! It's officially Spider-Man season but not everyone has gotten the chance yet to experience the movie event that is 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. In light of that, your hosts Tony and Trey have gathered together to chat about all the spidey cinema over the years that has led up to this point, including the Sam Rai...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Since its founding in 2014, The Game Awards has solidified itself as the premier awards show for the video game industry, garnering 83 million viewers in 2020 alone. Your hosts Angel and Tony have come together to discuss this year's winners, the future direction for the show itself, and more! Spawncamp: Twitter | Insta...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! News surrounding Halo Infinite , the latest instalment from 343 to Bungie's storied franchise,  has grown significantly more positive since its initial reveal in July 2020. There's plenty to dive into as well with its free multiplayer, new open world, and deep history. So this week Tony, Angel and Brendan will be d...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! The 'Souls-like' genre has been a staple of action games since the release of Demon's Souls in 2009, and now From Software is primed to reforge what a souls game can be. This week, Brendan, Angel and Tony have banded together to discuss the history of souls-games, the exciting innovations being shown off in El...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Once ' Spider-Man: Enter the Spiderverse ' broke the animation mould, there's been an unspoken challenge to see what new animated property could possibly top its style, execution, and animation mastery; well, that challenger has arrived. Angel and Tony have come together this week to gush all about (and hopefu...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! The games news cycle has recently included some uplifting stories of big-budget games including sign language interpreters, all thanks to our very own Oak! This week he's been invited on by Tony and Angel to talk through the process of consultation, what inclusion means for the future of games and more.  Spawncamp: Twit...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! It can be hard to untangle the financing of games from the art, but it doesn't have to mean those interactions are wholly negative. This week Angel has gathered Trey and Tony to chat about the community in service games, the tricky landscape of monetization, and more! Tony: Twitter | Instagram | Website Angel: Twitter T...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! What's more heavy metal than wearing robes, chanting with your friends, and drinking the flesh and blood of your saviour? This week Tony, Trey, Angel and Brendan come together to chat about the latest Netflix horror series Midnight Mass.  Everything from the great cinematography, to drolling monologues, and excellent tw...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! There's a magical energy that comes from gathering passionate developers for a weekend to create one pure game idea. In this episode, Trey and Angel will be educating Tony (and our dear listeners) on the ins and outs of Game Jams, insight on unexpected stumbling blocks, and more! Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Faceboo...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Whether it's lying in wait for the opportunity to strike, or planning the perfect heist, stealth games offer up the fantasy of living the life of a mastermind. This week brothers Tony and Alex share their stories, tap into the passion of this boutique genre, and more! Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Tony: Twit...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Every so often a property comes along without star power, without a massive budget, and without much notice to sweep popular culture off its feet. This time that comes in the form of the Korean calamari carnival that is Squid Game. This week Tony is joined by Angel and Trey to discuss the deeper emotional notes of the show,...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! (Episode 52 means a full year's worth of podcasts!!) We have to talk about the upcoming casting for the Mario movie; it could not be more cursed if it tried. Hosting this week is Brendan, along with Angel and Trey to discuss all things Nintendo, nostalgic games, and more! Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Angel:...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! The newest entry into the MCU has been released and we've gathered a crack team together to guide you through its ups and downs. Tony and Alex are joined this week by the incredible Caroline to rave all about their passion for fighting films, the exciting direction this means for the future of Marvel, and more! Spawncam...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! After being absent from E3, Sony has finally decided to make an appearance for 2021. But after their showing, what do we really know about their upcoming releases? This week, join Tony, Brendan, and Alex as they recount their most anticipated titles, ponder Sony's holiday season, and more! Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Usually calling a story 'formulaic' is disparaging, but what if it's nearly impossible to create a new idea? This week, Tony and Angel are joined by Oak to talk about the origins of our oldest tales, ways to reinvent classics and more! Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Tony: Twitter | Instagram | Websi...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Just when the era of pre-rendered trailers was finally put to rest, they've come back with a vengeance. Together this week are Tony and Angel to talk about all of the new trailers shown off at Gamescom in Germany as well as some hot-takes of what new properties to watch out for! Trailer for DokeV Spawncamp: Twitter | In...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! From humble beginnings programming individual notes to full-fledged symphonies, video game music has come a long way. This week, Tony, Angel and Alex gather together to talk about the history of game music, stand out performances and more! Links: Castlevania music Nerdwriter: How Music Was Made on SNES Ocarina of Rhyme Spawn...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Following last week's discussion of the explosion of upcoming PVE games, we have gotten a chance to dive into one of the most anticipated new titles. This week Tony, Angel and Brendan get together to share their impressions of the Back 4 Blood beta; everything from gunplay and strategy to "oh god I fell off the boa...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! There has been a void in the PVE co-op shooter genre ever since Left 4 Dead 3 was released, but that's all set to change in 2021. This week Tony and Trey share their takes on this upcoming glut of co-op shooters, their first memories with multiplayer, and more! Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Tony: Twitter | I...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! The great thing about games is that we keep getting older but they stay the same… actually since games keep ageing up as well, how will we find the time to play them? This week Tony, Angel and Brendan are joined by Alex to search for a way to enjoy games while also facing existence as an adult. Tune in to hear some potential...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Now that Loki has wrapped up, there are still loads of exciting upcoming properties from Marvel and Disney+ on the way. This week, Tony and Brendan are joined by Trey to talk all about the benefits of even more superhero miniseries, what the main MCU narrative could be going forward, and more! Make sure to sheath your dagger...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! On the heels of Nintendo's Switch OLED announcement, Valve released their own handheld PC: the Steam Deck. This week join Tony and Angel as they discuss what market the Steam Deck is for, what it could mean for indie developers, and more! Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Tony: Twitter | Instagram | Website Ange...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! It may not be spooky season yet, but there's still plenty of scares to be had. On this episode Tony and Brendan chat about the horror genre, Netflix's new film trilogy 'Fear Street', and more! So, close the blinds, check under your bed, and listen along! Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Tony: Twi...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! It's hard to get anywhere these days without tripping over a 2D side-scroller, yet every so often something special is discovered. This week Angel and Tony are joined by new guest Neeka to chat about Hollow Knight, what makes a Metroidvania, and more! So, clear away those bugs, arm yourself and tag along. Spawncamp: Twi...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Tycoon simulators range from amusement parks to food empires, but the most adorable among them are zoo simulators. Thanks to Mike Rose at No More Robots and the developers at Springloaded, the Spawn Camp crew has had an early peek at their upcoming game 'Let's Build A Zoo'. This week Angel, Tony, and Kiiwi dec...