Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams: A Video Game Podcast

This week, we interview Travis Smith the youngest esports team owner I've ever met to talk about his work. I also share thoughts about Sony's latest State of Play, PSVR2, and Atomic Heart. Go follow Travis and his work at https://twitter.com/TakeBackCTRLGGS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we discuss the reception to Hogwarts Legacy by the industry and how I think they so many used their platforms for problematic means. We also talk about the recent shutting down of many live service games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we dig into the madness that is the tech industry and especially the gaming press side of things with another massive hit of layoffs. We also talk about the upcoming PSVR2 launch lineup and why information leaks hit creators of color the hardest. A reminder that The Spawnies is a week away and hitting twitch.tv/spawnonme on Jan 30th at 6PM PST! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

On this episode, we chat with Editor In Chief and Founder of the New York Videogame Critics Circle, Harold Goldberg about his amazing work in the gaming space and their upcoming award show dropping on January 17th at 8 PM EST For more info go here. https://nygamecritics.com Watch their show live on Twitch and Youtube here! - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/nyvgcc YT: https://www.youtube.com/NYVCC1 D...

On this week's episode of Spawn On Me, we talk to Vice President of Art at Liithos Entertainment, Tramell Ray Isaac about AI Art's potential in the gaming industry and how artists in that space are discussing this controversial technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we talk all about The Game Awards. What games got us excited? Which winners made us scratch our heads? Who missed out on solid opportunities? Lots of goodness to talk about this week!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a mini break, we are back to kick ass and take names. I share my thoughts about the controversy around AI Art and why you should care about this new technology. I give some thoughts on NFS: Unbound as well and if I am delving into the age-old practice of "Black-checking" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we chat with Senior Director of Corporate Strategy, Kim Pallister about the ways we are all trying to understand how to talk about quality in the gaming industry. Does FPS above 60 matter? Are we getting the language wrong when talking with players? We dig into all of this and more in this episode!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Spawn On Me, we talk about God Of War Ragnorok getting rave reviews, PSVR 2 being worth the $549 price, and the aftermath of Elon Musk taking over Twitter. In "What We've Been Playing" I talk about the Alfred Hitchcock-inspired Vertigo game and my newfound love for Call of Duty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, I share my excitement about the upcoming Spawnies Nomination show. We talk about Resident Evil and Silent Hill making an interesting "safe" comeback. I GUSH about the new Modern Warfare campaign and we end out the show with a conversation about why I think most of the internet is overblowing how bad the new Gotham Knights game is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

On this week's show, we talk about our time at TwitchCon San Diego. Kinda Funny expands in a major way and I tell you why Overwatch 2's launch was a disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Spawn On Me, I share thoughts on Twitch's run of bad news. Cyberpunk 2077 haters are mad at me for sharing the good news about the game's comeback and Stadia is closing down. I also talk about the goodness that is Deathverse and why you should play it. I also talk about the potential future of Spawn On Me with the closing of Fanbyte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

We have a packed episode this week! New information about Street Fighter 6 and Modern Warfare 2 has us super excited. I also talk about my time with Bayonetta 3 and share a rant about NBA 2K23 's city mode. We end the show giving our dear friends at Fanbyte their flowers after a heavy set of layoffs hits the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We sit down with Squanch Games CEO Justin Roiland and Art Director Mikey Spano about their new comedy shooter High On Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Gamertag Radio founder, Danny Peña talks to us about his new book, Danny Love Video Games. We chat about what it is like making content for over two decades, how he continues to remain positive in an increasingly negative media space, and what legacy he hopes to leave behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we talk about the hurt feeling from fanboys about Death Stranding going to Xbox PC Game Pass and my excitement for NBA2K23's Jordan mode. In WWBP, I dig into my feelings around Cult of the Lamb being a game of the year contender and why it is cool that Rumbleverse doesn't fit into the usual genres we think of. We also have a huge announcement about how all of you will help...

We got to hang out with and get hands-on with the newest Arcade 1up Cabinet at EVO. The amazing John Diamonon took some time out of his schedule to talk about the nuts and bolts of the arcade classic, how Arcade 1 up are looking to keep it true to its roots and how the team is embracing preservation with their wonderful arcade cabinets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

I get to chat with one of my favorite commentators and competitors in the Mortal Kombat scene in Mr. Aquaman. We chat about the future of the Netherrealm Fighting Game scene. Who are some folks to watch out for, and how he got into the MK scene. Lots of fun and hopefully a Kraken sponsorship for him in the making :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We had the pleasure of chatting with David “UltraDavid” Graham at EVO this year to talk about how this year's EVO compared to previous years. How has the fighting game community grown, and is just being a player a viable financial option in a content creation-heavy world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special EVO2022 episode of SPAWN ON ME, we talk to The Mix founder Justin Woodward to talk about their presence at Evo this year. How they are helping to grow the indie fighting game scene and how fans are finding great games through their work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, we talk about Jason Schreier's article about Rockstar Games and GTA 6 development. Could this mean a kindler more progressive game? Time will tell! I also talk about Rollerdrome and Multiverses being pretty damn awesome. Oh, I'm also going to my first EVO this week!! Lots to talk about!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we talk about Xbox getting Discord chat on console, Lebron James coming to Multiversus, Spider-Man swinging to PC and the "Is the Last Of Us Remake worth $70" conversation has come to a head on social media. In What We've Been Playing, I share thoughts about the amazing game Stray and the upcoming RollerDrome from Roll 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

In this week's episode, we feature an exclusive interview from the team of Interior/Night whose new "choose your own path" adventure game As Dusk Falls releases this week. CEO and Creative Director, Caroline Marchal, and Production Director Charu Desodt give us the inside scoop on what it is like to make a narrative-driven game like this. Whether new hardware can also bolster and grow this particu...

On this week's jam-packed show, we talk about Skull And Bones coming back from the dead. Robocop is getting a new game and Jordan is coming back to the NBA 2K cover. I also share why I'm so excited for Exoprimal and Rumbleverse to come out and get into my gaming rotation. We also share some love to our friend Jon Brence in this week's cookout segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

In this week's episode, I talk about all the games I've been having fun with. Outriders: Worldslayer has dropped and is my new game to grind on. Neon White has taken over my life and made me into a scoreboard monster. We also got an early peek at As Dusk Falls the new narrative choose your own path adventure on Xbox and it is FANTASTIC!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...