Spawn Camp

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! June is the worldwide month of pride, and there's plenty to explore where the LGBTQA+ community and gaming intersect. In this special episode, Tony is joined by Oak and Chef Billy to discuss everything from their personal relationship to pride, their experiences with representation in the greater gaming sphere, and more...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! In 2017, Guerrilla Games released the lush open-world RPG Horizon: Zero Dawn to critical acclaim. Recently, they released a handful of gameplay teaser moments for the much-anticipated sequel Horizon: Forbidden west. This week, Tony and Angel share their excitement with Alex over this new footage, as well as questions about w...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! The super-bowl of games is here! For decades, E3 has been the place where the future of games is written; but for how much longer? This week, Tony and Angel ponder the longevity of E3 in a post-pandemic age, make predictions about what games are coming, and more! Make sure to buy your booth space 6 months early, take a seat...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Over a decade ago the mobile games market came onto the scene. Now that the dust is settling, has it been enough time to develop worthwhile experiences? This week Angel is joined by Tony to work that question out, discuss Bioware stories, highlight some mobile gems and more! Feel free to pull out your gaming tablet, turn on...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! The last time our camp counsellors convened to discuss video game films they shared optimism for the future. So, have recent instalments changed their fate? This week Tony, Trey, and Kiiwi join together to share the good bad and ugly of Mortal Kombat (2021), Monster Hunter (2020), Days Gone and more! Be sure to pick a spot b...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Twenty-two years after its first instalment, Pokémon Snap is back with more critters than ever before. This week, Brendan and Tony have a chat remembering their Pokémon roots, exploring history with puppets with Watcher, and more! Keep that viewfinder at the ready, take a seat, and listen in. Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram |...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Insomniac Games have been putting out stellar games for years now, but Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart might be their most impressive so far. This week Tony and Angel come together to reminisce about their memories with the series, talk about some of the new technology being used, and more! Watch out for dimensional rifts, p...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Broadcasting sports so they're easy to understand for the viewer is hard, but especially when you're learning on the fly! This week Tony and Angel are joined by a special guest: Kiiwi, from the Hanging out with Hangar9 Podcast. They chat all about Remedy's Control , the shiny new streaming design package of Ov...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Random chance is key to so many game experiences, but just how much of it comes down to chance? This week Tony, Angel and Brendan chat all about the new Hearthstone expansion, RNG controversy, how randomness works in games and more. Be sure to gather around, pick one of the chairs around the campfire, and cross your fingers...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Being able to play through something over and over again used to be a measure of a game's quality, but should modern games be held to the same standard? This week, Tony, Angel and Trey attempt to not only answer that question but also discover how some of their favourite properties have found fun (and sometimes insidiou...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Where there's smoke there's usually some Switch-Pro-rumour fire. This week Angel and Tony come together to chat about if a Switch Pro needs to exist, the importance of gameplay vs story, and more! Pull out your 4k gaming tablets, take a seat and listen in. Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Tony: Twitter | I...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Here on spawn camp, we know the best time to jump into generation-defining games is sometimes years after their release. That’s why this week, Tony and Brendan have gathered around to share their thoughts on God of War! With insight from developer interviews, fresh eyes, and more, we get into the reasons why this reboot mean...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! A far cry from the arcade games of old, game saves help us make something that uniquely ours. This week, Angel and Tony discuss some of their biggest saving mistakes, creative industry solutions, and more! Save a seat and take a listen! Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Tony: Twitter | Instagram | Website Angel: Twit...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! All too often video games are blamed for everything going wrong with the world; what if that's not just wrong, but the opposite? This week Tony, Angel and Alex come to grips with the perceptions of violence in video games. From debunking common misconceptions to shooting demons and more! Come gather around the non-viole...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! When sharing your favourite gaming memories it's always better to get some friends involved. This week Tony and Angel are joined by the fine folks at The Year2B Podcast : Bryce and Bandy! Share in their warm welcome as we all discuss our options for the best year in gaming, theories on Rock Band's demise, and more....

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Following the slew of announcements at Blizzconline 2021 we just had to talk about it. This week, Tony, Angel and Trey are joined by the knowledgable Oak for an exploration of the history and future of these properties. Join us as we go into detail about the news that most excites us, as well as some of Blizzard's more...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! From all of us here at Spawn Camp, we hope you had a relaxing and memorable valentine's day. In this week's episode, Tony and Angel get in-depth on the steamy topic of video game romance. From the sordid history of flash dating sims to the more nuanced approach of Bioware games, there's plenty to love! So, get...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! We hope you campers are all well-rested. This week, Tony and Angel are joined by a new guest counsellor: Trey! They'll be talking about properties they've been enjoying that may have flown under your radar including Giri/Haji, Prey 2017, and more! Pull up some marshmallows to the fire and see if there's anythi...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Sometimes, the messaging around new technologies can be more dishonest than we'd like. This week your camp counsellors, Tony and Angel, take on pitfalls of marketing for the big three, the optics of mergers, and more! Take a seat, keep your poncho hood pulled tight, and listen in! Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebo...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! New console gaming technology means big things for the future of what art can be made. This week the three musketeers of camp counsellors, Tony, Angel and Alex, put forward their wildest predictions. Discussions of what they think will be featured in Horizon: Forbidden West , the genres that may dominate the next few years,...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Following the camp activities of last week the counsellors realized they just had to dive into the heinous world of video game movies . Join Tony, Angel, and Brendan this week as they talk about hidden gems, known stinkers, and the future of this unholy union. Make sure you buckle up for a rocky ride, and tune in! Kimba v Li...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! It's 2021 now which means a brand new year of camp activities here at Spawn Camp! Starting things off we have your three favorite camp counsellors, Tony Angel and Alex, to chat about films. From the ways that games have been inspired by cinema, to how modern directors have taken important lessons from games studios and...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! As we wrap up the year,  we wanted to take some time to reminisce about the ghosts of gaming past. This week, camp counsellors Tony, Angel and Brendan talk about games, consoles and experiences that have stood out the most to them. Grab a cup of cocoa (or a hot toddy) and listen in! Spawncamp: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! Now that Christmas is so close, we here at Spawncamp felt it was time to discuss some of our favorite things. This week, camp counsellors Tony and Angel warm up around the fire to discuss their favorite films and games, and brown paper packages all tied up with string. Pull up a chair and listen in! Spawncamp: Twitter | Inst...

Let us know what you think, or even what you would like us to chat about! As the year is winding down, esports is heating up! This week there's a new guest, Archie, along with camp counsellor brothers Tony and Alex. They talk about all things sports, viability, the future and more. So be sure to do some stretches, put on your sneakers and take a listen! Links: Celebrity Millionaires of Esport...