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Alanah Pearce

Leisure Games

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182 episodes

180. We're Scared of Early Access
27/01/2026 | 44 mins.
This week, Mike and Alanah discuss Bithell games, whether Mike is a Golden Retriever Boyfriend, the new era of the cosplay community, collaboration among indie game devs, and our fear of Early Access.
179. This Episode is About Sex (in Video Games)
03/01/2026 | 1h 34 mins.
Alanah, Mike, and Austin discuss sex (or the lack thereof) in video games, and how video game writing and film/TV do and do not compare. Also, happy new year!
178. Where are Video Games Headed in 2026?
02/01/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
Apologies for the late upload! On this episode, Mike & Austin chat about the success of Dispatch, changes to video game dev structures, and where the industry seems to be headed.
177. Dispatch Writer Pierre Shorette Talks CHOICES!
12/11/2025 | 1h 13 mins.
This week, Austin, Mike, and Alanah are joined by Adhoc Studios' Pierre Shorette to talk about Dispatch - the latest narrative driven game made by a group of Telltale alumni.
176. How to Market an Indie Game (& Undertale's Terrible Code)
24/10/2025 | 59 mins.
Alanah and Mike discuss indie game marketing, and the fact that getting past being worried about something sucking is the best way to start... making something!

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Join Alanah Pearce (game writer), Mike Bithell (game director), and Austin Wintory (game composer) as they talk about all the games, movies, TV and 'whatever else' that took their interest that week, from three unique perspectives in the games industry.

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