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This podcast spotlights initiatives by social entrepreneurs who contribute to making the world a better place. You will also find audio stories with fresh perspectives to the human experience. Led by Sonie Thakkar, a voice over artiste, podcaster and English language course designer.If you have any mission or subject to better the world, drop in a line through the website: www.languageartforyou.com
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Now also available on Youtube! Nostalgia can be a very powerful thing; It can bring back strong memories that transport us to a happier and better time. I aim to speak to anyone and everyone about their nostalgia to best defend from burning out and try to capture the magic that can bring such joy by talking to anyone and everyone about what they love about video games. So join me as I talk to those related to the industry for conversations about their favorite games, how they got into the in ...
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 95 where I speak with Dan Pearce, lead developer on the newly released I AM YOUR BEAST from Strange Scaffold. In this episode we talk about Strange Scaffold and how it differs from other places he's worked, how Dan got into the industry and words of wisdom from his experiences, the games that made hi…
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Hey Link here,thanks for joining me for episode 94 where I speak with Luiza Tanaka, where wetalk about how she got into the industry and words of wisdom from herexperiences, the games that made her want to make games, what she enjoys aboutgaming, game series she feels should be more popular, games that don't getenough credit, her favorite games, he…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 93 where I speak with Akash Thakkar, where we talk about how they got into the industry, how they realized making game music was a possibility, their perfect game, games that didn't age well, their favorite recent trend in games, their life outside of games, and some lightning round questions! Before…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 92 where I speak with Robert Bailey. In this episode we talk about how they got into the industry and words of wisdom from their experiences, games that made them want to get into the industry, games they feel didn't get enough credit, their life outside of gaming, some lightning round questions, as …
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 91 where I speak with Patrick Gauthier where we talk about how they landed on wholesome games, how they got into making games and words of wisdom, games that made them want to be a game dev, their favorite games, how Kickstarter works for them and the upcoming Cinnabunny, other influences for their g…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 90 where I speak with Brendan Steppig, AKA Looloopaa where we talk about how they got into the industry, words of wisdom from their experiences, games that made them want to make games, their favorite games, upcoming games they are looking forward to, what they enjoy about games, their life outside o…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 89 where I speak with the legendary game producer David Mullich where we talk about indie development in the early days vs today, how they got into the industry, words of wisdom from their experiences, their thoughts on the future of game development, trends they've enjoyed over the years, their life…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 88 where I speak with Kris Durrschmidt where we talk about topics like how their development story, words of wisdom from their experiences, making Volgarr, their favorite games, their life outside of gaming, and some lightning round questions. Before we get started, don't forget there are links in th…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 87 where I speak with Nessa Cannon, where we talk about who they are, how they got into the industry, words of wisdom from their experiences, if they always wanted to write for games, their favorite or perfect game, what makes gaming enjoyable to them, their life outside of gaming, and some random qu…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 86 where I speak with Conor Walsh, where we talk about who they are, how they got into making games, words of wisdom from their experiences, their favorite games, their life outside of gaming, and some lightning round questions. Before we get started, don't forget there are link in the episode descri…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 85 where I speak with Giuseppe Navarria where we talk about how they got into making games, words of wisdom from their experiences, the games that made them want to be in the industry, their favorite games, their opinion on the current state of games preservation, their life outside of gaming, and so…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 84 where I speak with Jack Breen. In this episode we talk about their game Giga Sword, how they got into making games, their favorite games, what they enjoy about gaming, their life outside of games, and a few lighting round questions. Before we get started, don't forget there are links in the episod…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 83 where I speak with Raymond Cripps, developer of Project Feline. In this episode we talk about how they got into game making, games they enjoy the most, a game they feel doesn't get enough credit, their life outside of gaming, and words of wisdom. We also run through 3 amusing lightning round quest…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 82 where I speak with Xalavier Nelson Jr, where we talk about who they are and what they enjoy doing outside of games, how they got into the industry and wisdom they can share from their experiences, their favorite and perfect games, and some wild lightning round questions. Before we get started, don…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 81 where I speak with Jared R Bair. In this episode we talk about who they are, the upcoming 100 Acre Woods and how it got started, content creation and the state of the industry, wisdom learned from his experiences, words of reassurance to the Pooh fans, what made them want to make games, life outsi…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 80 where I speak with Emily Meo. In this episode we talk about how she got into the industry and some words of wisdom from her experiences, the games that made her want to make games, her favorite games, and what makes gaming enjoyable to them. We also talk about her hobbies outside of gaming, and he…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 79 where I speak with Janice Chu. In this episode we speak about how she got into the industry and some words of wisdom learned from her experiences; the games that made her want to get into the industry; her favorite games, and how she has enjoyed gaming with her family and friends. We also discuss …
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 78 where I speakwith Tomas Guy-nan. In this episode we talk about the usual like how he gotinto the industry, words of wisdom based on hisexperiences, the games that made them want to make games, what makes gamingenjoyable, and their current comfort games. As well as a bunch of NES centricthings such…
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0:00 Intro 15:30 Words of wisdom from their experiences 37:30 Games that made him get into the industry 50:00 Games that don't get enough credit 57:00 Life outside of games 1:01:30 Wrap up Check Osama out on Twitter at https://twitter.com/osamadorias To see more of what Osama has worked on, check them out on Linked In https://ca.linkedin.com/in/osa…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 77 where I speak with Vince Miller, also known as Vince Steel, brand manager at 3D Realms where we talk about the standard questions such as their journey into the industry, words of wisdom from their experiences, the game that made them want to be part of the industry, their favorite trend over the …
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 75 where I speak with both Audi Sorlie and Seth Fulkerson, who are both working on Arzette The Jewel of Faramore. We talk about the staples such as how both Audi and Seth got into the industry and some words of wisdom they can share, their favorite video games, games that don't get enough credit, and…
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Hey Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 74 where I speak with Niklas Hallin, creator of Yono and the Celestial Elephants and Molly Medusa Queen of Spit. We talk about the staples such as how Niklas got into making games, words of wisdom they can share, favorite games, the game that made him want to make games, and what they do outside of g…
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Hey, Link here, thanks for joining me for episode 73 where I speak with Phillip Woytowitz, also known as Mr.Thee, developer of the upcoming game Olliefrog Toad Skater. We talk about the staples such as Olliefrog Toad Skater, how he got started in the industry and some words of wisdom; The game that made him want to get into development; His favorit…
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Size Five Games. Dan answers the staples like how he got into making games, his childhood favorites, and also talks about how to bully a Valve employee into getting your game onto Steam, the genres that influenced him, and things he enjoys outside of gaming like screwing off to the seaside to relax! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe and …
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In this episode I speak with Pixel Art Artist that has contributed to Vernal Edge and Pseudoregalia, Matt Martinez 0:00 Introductions 7:30 How Matt got started making games and wisdom they can share from their experiences 15:30 The game that made Matt want to work in the industry 21:30 Favorite Games 46:15 Game that doesn't get enough credit 53:30 …
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In this episode I speak with game director and lead developer on the upcoming Kingpin Reloaded Robert N Brown 0:00 Start 9:30 How and why Robert got into game development 16:00 Words of Wisdom 22:00 Game that made Robert want to make games 39:30 Favorite games and why 56:15 What Robert does outside of Games 01:12:30 Where to find more info about Ro…
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Nice In this episode I speak with Gianni Matragrano, voice actor who has contributed to numerous anime titles, video games, and boom shoots 0:00 - Introductions/Who Gianni is and how he got into VA 16:30 - Words of wisdom from experience 26:15 - What Gianni enjoys about games and which games he enjoys 31:15 - Most enjoyed boom shoot 53:15 - What Gi…
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In this episode I speak with Rui-Rou Teo, 3D Character Artist at Riot Games 0:00 Start 9:00 How Rui got into the industry and words of wisdom from her experiences 15:00 Games that made Rui want to be in the industry 38:00 Favorite Games 45:30 Hobbies outside of gaming 56:00 Where to find Rui and wrapping up Check Rui out on Twitter at https://twitt…
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Hey, I'm Link and this is episode 67 of the Red Tunic Podcast featuring guest Vitor Malcher! Game Designer at Digital Extremes, previously contributor to Mahou Senshi Cosplay Club, and Out of Space from Behold Studios! 0:00 Intro 9:00 How Vitor got into making games 16:00 Words of wisdom from their experience 21:00 The game(s) that made Vitor want …
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In this episode I speak with Rami Ismail, co-founder at Vlambeer, game developer consultant, one-third of The Habibis podcast, and PressKit maintainer 0:00 Intro 15:00 How Rami got into making games 24:00 Words of wisdom from his experiences 27:00 Games that made them get into development 30:00 Favorite games 43:00 How they enjoy gaming now 48:00 L…
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In this episode I speak with Ben Reichstein, sound designer that has contributed to projects like Stellar Valkyrie, Call of Saregnar, Combustion, and Skywind 0:00 Start 06:00 Who is Ben and what is foley work 15:00 How Ben got into working with games 23:00 Words of wisdom to impart 29:00 Favorite game and the game that got Ben into the industry 37:…
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In this episode I speak with Bruno Briseno, an artist and animator that has contributed to several games such as Chroma Squad, Out of Space, Galaxy of Pen and Paper and Jet Lancer 0:00 Introductions 16:00 How Bruno got into making games 21:30 Words of wisdom from his experiences 30:45 The games that inspired Bruno to get into the industry 38:30 Fav…
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In this episode I speak with Sam Prebble developer at Trigger Happy Interactive, maker of Turbo Overkill 0:00 Start 8:30 How Sam got into development 16:00 Words of wisdom from experiences 22:30 Game that made Sam want to get into development 24:30 Why its Doom 27:30 Parental failings 34:45 Favorite game and why 39:00 On the topic of Stalker 47:15 …
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Today I speak with Roth Cardona, Technical Director at Vaporware Limited, currently working on Beyond Sunset 0:00 Introductions 3:45 How Roth got into development 8:30 Wisdom Roth can share from his experiences 18:00 On the topic of GZDoom 37:00 The game that made Roth want to be a developer 42:00 Roth's favorite game(s) and how he met his wife 46:…
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In this episode I speak with Philip Tibitoski, co-founder and president at Young Horses developers of the Octodad series and Bugsnax 0:00 Intro 14:30 How Philip got into making games 21:30 Words of wisdom 28:30 Why Ocarina of Time got him into making games 35:30 Favorite games 43:40 Concept of game-feel 46:30 Hobbies outside of games 55:00 Last wor…
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In this episode I speak with Frederik Strom, developer of upcoming Combustion being published by 3D Realms 0:00 Start 17:30 How Fred got into making games 29:30 Words of wisdom and advice 40:00 Game that made Fred want to make games 50:00 What makes gaming enjoyable to Fred 01:08:30 Hobbies outside of gaming 01:24:00 Wrap up Check out Fred on Twitt…
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In this episode of the Red Tunic Podcast I speak with Ty Brannan marketing assistant for 3D Realms, and Slipgate Ironworks, Producer on Call of Saregnar, Stellar Valkyrie and Event Coordinator for Realms Deep 0:00 - Introductions 9:00 - Ty talks about how he got into the game industry 13:30 - Ty expounds on what a Game Producer is 19:00 - Ty talks …
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In this episode I speak with Aikode solo developer Ace 0:00 - Introductions 16:15 - How Ace got into making games and words of wisdom from their experience 24:30 - The game that made Ace want to make games 34:00 - Game from their childhood that doesn't hold up today 40:00 - What does Ace enjoy about video games 43:30 - Game that doesn't get enough …
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In this episode I speak with Pedro Guerra, creative director at Knight Shift Games, currently working on Elsie 0:00 Intro 2:15 How Pedro got into making games 7:15 Words of wisdom 13:15 The game that made Pedro want to make games 15:00 "Gold standard" of Megaman games 21:00 Why FF12 was his favorite FF game 31:30 What makes games enjoyable to them …
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In this episode I speak with Dante Douglas, Creative Advisor in the IP Strategy team at Riot Games, as well a writer and developer that has contributed to games such as Get in the Car Loser, and personal projects like Nightbloom, Solitary Spacecraft, and Space Wolf Tango 0:00 - Start 1:30 - What a "Creative Advisor in the IP Strategy team" exactly …
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In this episode I speak with Rittz, currently working on Electrokinetic and previously smaller titles like Death Roll Frenzy, Blazing Dynamo, and Stratosphere 0:00 - Start 1:30 - Who Rittz is and current projects 38:30 - Words of wisdom 48:30 - Favorite game 1:08:00 Life outside of games 1:30:00 Wrap up Check out Rittz on Twitter at https://twitter…
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"So are we wearing plastic!" you say. There's a lot more that goes into it. Kapil Bhatia, Founder UNIREC, reveals all in this episode with Sonie Thakkar. About UNIREC Kapil Bhatia, Founder UNIREC, has over 20 years’ experience in the garment industry spanning sales to procurement and finance. He has initiated multiple brand changeovers for workwear…
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Do you know what it feels like when your heart stops beating? Or when your heart is in your mouth … and all you hear is it’s deafening beat and nothing else? Well … life happens … even in a lift. This is a true story and this is exactly what I felt. Have you a ‘lift’ story to tell? Do share your story in the comments. And watch this space for a var…
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In this episode I speak with Nix, designer and director at VA Studios currently working on Silent Santicado 0:00 Intro 5:45 Silent Santicado 14:45 Getting into making games 17:45 Words of wisdom 29:00 Why make games 31:00 Favorite game 36:00 Favorite Castlevania/Igavania 39:00 Game Nix enjoyed as a child, that doesn't hold up today 44:30 What makes…
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Are you one of those people who needs to rotate a book or page before signing in? Or turn the other side when holding a cricket bat? Which hand do you brush your hair with? Or hold a toothbrush or a spoon in? Yes of course you get the point … Yes, we are talking about left handed people. Heard about south paws, right? This story is a snapshot of th…
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Hello there, Thanks for joining in. This is one of the audio stories I wrote in fifteen minutes! No, I am not into writing… but this was one of those quiet evening with a gentle sun lulling you into reminiscing … memories of tenderness and safe landing places – grandma’s lap, of course! What words come to your mind when you think of your granmother…
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In this episode I speak with Riv of Ahr Ech studios, developer of the upcoming game Pepper Grinder currently set to be released sometime in 2023 and published by Devolver Digital. 0:00 Intro 11:00 How Riv got into making games 26:00 Words of wisdom from their experiences 30:30 The game that made Riv want to make games 35:30 What makes gaming enjoya…
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So how do we know that products are genuinely using recycled raw material? What exactly is recycled? How do we do our bit to contribute to our world? It is time to support the initiatives that entrepreneurs are taking to contribute their bit through their products or processes. In this series we spotlight such enterprises and help take their missio…
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In this episode I speak with CEO of Foolish Mortals, Michael Long, creators of MMM: Murder Most Misfortunate, Lazer Cops, Radio General, and Kaiju Wars 0:00 - Intro 09:30 - How Michael got into making games and words of wisdom 18:00 - The game that made Michael want to get into the industry 22:00 - Favorite game(s) 27:45 - What Michael enjoys about…
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Never thought of it, did you? An innocuous line - straight or slanted or even a squiggle... and what a lot it reveals about you. Which one is yours? How do you underline your signature? What does it say about you? Here are some pointers from Graphologist Mansi K Thakkar in conversation with Sonie Thakkar in A World in a Word podcast. With the sole …
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