Intelligame Radio

 The Good Ship IGPC hasn’t quite fully returned from hiatus, but we’ve got some special bonus episodes for you in the meantime! These upcoming …

Josh discusses some thoughts on long-term planning, and its effects on both gaming and real-world projects.

Intelligame Radio will be taking a temporary hiatus starting Friday, September 14th! Leave your …

This time Jenny brings a guest for Friday: Josh! Jenny and Josh talk about their upcoming weekend in Seattle, WA for PAX West 2018! Listen as they talk about games they're excited to play, events taking place in …

Josh discusses the mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida that took place this weekend. An attendee opened fire, taking three lives including his own, while injuring and traumatizing many others. Content Warning: gun …

Josh talks about rethinking accessibility, and the ways making more accessible games benefits everyone.

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On this episode of Intelligame Radio, Josh recaps his remaining interviews with developers at PixelPop Festival in St. Louis, MO.

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Is all exposure the same? What does it mean to add media coverage to a subject? On this rebroadcast of an older episode of Intelligame Radio, Josh …

What does it mean to talk about games...or anything else on the Internet? What does it mean to have "platform?" Josh talks about the ways we influence others...and the ways others influence us through our media, and how …

This episode of the Intelligame Podcast focuses on the different ways we represent ourselves and others. Highlighting developers present at both Game …

This episode starts with some great news: Intelligame will be at TwitchCon, and this week is the beginning of the Intelligame/Player vs. Hunger food …

Jenny takes on Detroit: Become Human in this week's IG Radio. There's a lot to talk about, but today we'll focus in on one of the more frustrating components: the oversimplification and gamification of protest …

Josh talks about the benefits of reaching beyond goal setting and setting intention, and the ways that could have helped him get a little less salty …

While Josh gets things organized after PixelPop Festival in St. Louis, he's taking a little bit of downtime by responding to some call-ins!

Don't forget you can call in to the show by using the Anchor.fm app on your …

In our final part of our Game Devs of Color Expo special, Josh plays an improv/murder mystery game called "Here's How it Happened" with the folks at …

On this episode of Intelligame Radio, we visit another interview recorded at Game Devs of Color Expo 2018. Tanya Kan, founder of studio Vivid …

This week we air interviews from Game Devs of Color Expo 2018! Our first episode features small segments about four different projects on the floor …

In this episode of Intelligame Radio, Josh talks about two recent releases for the Nintendo Switch: the D&D-esque/action hybrid Hand of Fate 2, and the exclusive, eight character driven RPG Octopath Traveler. After …

Josh digs into something he'd love to see more of: families in video games. Where are the places that families commonly show up, and where could they …

What can we learn from our smaller communities? Josh takes some time to reflect on the past few weeks and attending Practice, Games for Change, and …

It's a special Friday episode of Intelligame Radio featuring a recap of coverage from 2017's Game Devs of Color Expo. Josh will be at GDoCE 2018 at …

Josh discusses the power we all have as holders of informative platforms, big and small. In a world of nearly unlimited information, what does it …

Through the wonders of the internets, games don’t have to be a communal experience in an (oftentimes cramped) living room. Why would we want to go …

While attending Games for Change this past weekend, Josh met Dr. Kelli Dunlap, a gamer with a passion for mental health advocacy and multiple …

Stress is a common mechanic in many games we play...so how can rethinking our relationship with stress be a benefit to us? Josh talks Azure Striker …

Josh takes a short dive into his experience at Practice, a game design conference hosted by NYU Game Center, and the ways we could benefit from more …

Video games often offer a seemingly simple resolution to conflicts: just fight it out! You mad bro? Time to squad up. The gods got you down? Boy, …

The first Juneteenth took place on June 19th, 1865 when Union troops marched into Texas to declare enslaved people as freed. Of course, that statement alone wasn't (and hasn't been) enough to create "equality," but it …

Returning from the weekend, Josh reflects on the moral quandary presented in Dontnod Entertainment's latest release, Vampyr. How do you incentivize people to do the right thing when there's no specific reward...other …

The Intelligame Podcast is back, and this time we're taking on our noun-iest topic ever: food.

This episode Josh interviews Sylvie Dao, the founder of a brand new non-profit called Player Vs. Hunger. With a specific aim …

In preparation for the episode of the Intelligame Podcast on Friday, Josh talks about the importance of direct action in the communities we care about. Also, the debut of the Community Call to Action!

The beginning of E3 marks Intelligame Radio's birthday! Josh takes a trip down memory lane, recalling the last year of IG audio content.

In this latest episode of Intelligame Radio, we introduce our newest host, Jenny. She starts by diving into the deep end of pop culture news this …

Josh discusses the recent controversy in Steam's sudden change in game policy, then delves into some alternative marketplaces for PC gamers: GOG, …

This episode of the Intelligame Podcast dives into the power of teams: the ways we can improve when we collaborate. Our guest star is Kimchica, AKA …

Josh discusses the ways to stay informed during convention season, then adds the first IG Lightning Round to the mix: a 90-second discussion on any topic. Today's topic: Harvard's study on horribly inaccurate statistics …

A quick IG Radio on Memorial Day and Josh's mother's birthday.

Two topics on today's IG Radio: parallels between Twitch communities and churches, and the benefits of leveling up in life.

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Josh gives the full breakdown on Dropmix after spending a weekend with the game and doing more research on those hard-to-find cards. Afterwards, an …

Josh talks about patching real-world systems in the context of today's shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. Afterwards, a discussion about …

How many copies can we sell before the Humble Bundle hits? Josh talks about potential strategies used in the digital game economy, then delves into how Runner3 uses subtle design tweaks that look aimed at the …

Josh discusses Microsoft's upcoming accessibility-focused controller, and then talks about the potential for blockchain in gaming.

Josh talks about the act of grinding in RPGs and the ways that can connect to our reality. After that, some talk about religion in Pillars of Eternity II.

Josh talks about the recently-releases Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire as a newcomer, as well as Fortnite's newest villain....Thanos from Avengers: Infinity War?

Where's resilience shown a benefit in your gaming?

Josh talks about Nicky Case's new instructable, The Wisdom and/or Madness of Crowds, and talks about cooking from the Unofficial Final Fantasy XV Cookbook.

Episode 004 of the Intelligame Podcast centers on a discussion of power. Featuring special guest UnseenAcademical, moderator for Intelligame, Josh discusses themes of power in both gaming and the real world. This …

Josh reflects on Social Media's power to hijack attention and focus, and connects the experience to the role of Tanks in gaming.

Do all games have to let us shape the world? Josh talks the power of linear narratives in movies and games.

Friday's edition of Intelligame Radio features Josh talking about the power of hype, an unfortunate name in the Gwent Challenger series, and avoiding Avengers spoilers.

Josh talks about the need for more nerd spaces for people of color and the debacle of Universal Fancon. After that, he gives a quick reaction to …

Josh, after going on his first outdoor run of the season, talks about gamification and the benefits of systems.

We're back, folks! Intelligame Founder Josh Boykin discusses thoughts on legacy, future, and the new God of War.

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The Intelligame Podcast comes home after a long hiatus! Episode 3, "Revival" discusses the podcast's return, interviews Vlambeer co-founder Rami Ismail, and plenty more.

Josh talks about the the difference between highlighting issues and breathing life into causes. Then, a recap of an impromptu IG community gathering!

Josh talks about Intelligame's third year, the difficulties of creating in dark times, and goals to highlight more marginalized stories. He also …

Josh takes a brief moment to say thanks.

We celebrate IG's birthday with some retrospective and a special guest star!

Josh addresses some talk during yesterday's Let's Intelliplay and keeping a tolerant, inclusive community. Then, a nostalgia discussion with the SNES …

Josh follows up on Sunday's talk about taking a knee in protest.

It's not just Kaepernick taking a Knee anymore. Josh talks about the protest movement in physical sports, and the role of discussion and bringing the …

Josh revisits South Park: The Fractured But Whole after new news about a possible off-key portrayal of Kanye West's mother that seems to channel …

On today's IG Radio Josh examines the ending he got in Orwell and the hand he had in that outcome. In the second half, a quick Destiny 2 review!

Thankfully, the title length restriction prevents a Batman v. Superman Dawn of Justice joke... Josh talks about seeking happiness over pleasure in …

A quick update about IG Radio and an upcoming format change.

Josh discusses PewDiePie's "response" to his own usage of the N-word, then talks mobile gaming and video game music to brighten the day.

Some heavy topics today: September 11th, 2001's effect on the world and PewDiePie's racist outburst over the weekend. We lighten the second half with talk of the Nintendo Switch and game music!

A mini-episode with two segments commenting on PewDiePie's usage of the "N-word" over the weekend.

Josh closes out Rose City Comic-Con, finds some folks playing music on a pair of old Game Boys, and discusses the benefits of talking about …

Rockstar announced that they're remastering LA Noire, releasing it for current-gen platforms with enhanced graphics and whatnot. Josh explains his lack of enthusiasm and takes a call-in.

It's the day before the PAX West kickoff! Josh talks Ready Player One and the experience of being in Seattle a day early.

Josh talks with Janessa Olson, host of VRCast: Virtual Recollections, a game-centric storytelling podcast.

Even when life throws us curves, finding points of normalcy can help us keep steady. Games can be a part of that!

Let's talk about how we each can do our part to make the world better, then do some introductory PAX talk.

Let's travel back to June 2017 for the Game Devs of Color Expo in Harlem, NY. Josh interviews Iasmin Omar Ata, Ethan Redd, and Shawn Alexander Allen …

Josh talks about using gaming as a form of self-care, his changing relationship with gaming, and asks about people's favorite childhood games.

Crunch: the dreaded all-hands-on-deck part of game dev where 70+ hour work weeks can become the norm. Josh discusses Walt Williams' book excerpt on …

Josh interviews game industry friends who came to visit for the total eclipse, talks SNES Classic and takes call-ins about Charlottesville, love, and free speech.

Popular YouTube celebrity PewDiePie said he wanted to "distance" himself from Nazis and white supremacists after the events in Charlottesville. …

Let's do some Nintendo small talk and prep for Let's Intelliplay, our weekly livestream event.

The day starts with talk about why and how word choice shapes opinions. Josh then moves to discussing deliberate practice and talks SNES vs. SEGA Genesis.

What does normalcy even really mean? Josh talks on the changing state of normal, then gives practical info on starting in the game industry.

Josh explains a bit about game theory, then briefly discusses sex in games.

Intelligame Radio returns to discuss the rally in Charlottesville and desensitization. Josh also talks MuseumCamp in Santa Cruz, shares his talk, and …

Today on IG Radio Josh discusses working in multiple spaces: following drives for both passion and finances. We also discuss non-violence and …

In this flashback episode, Josh wraps up some thoughts on E3 and takes on the first Intelligame call-in!

After a couple days off, Josh takes some call-ins and discusses differences between toxic behavior and anger/rudeness, then talks education and personal stories about representation in media.

Today Josh discusses toxicity in and out of the gaming space, and begins talking about Tacoma, the new narrative adventure from Fullbright.

Welcome to our new podcast listening audience from outside Anchor.fm! Josh discusses the dangers of US and Russia-exclusive thinking. Games of the Day 22 and 23: Fortnite and Divinity: Original Sin.

A short episode today: we reframe thoughts about a world flooded with new games, and talk briefly about Minecraft.

We start with a discussion about leadership, then loop back into talk about Vers, a party game about freestyle rap. From there, it's call-in time, and announcement of the Intelligame Recap newsletter!

Intelligame Rewind! E3 2017, Pt. 2 • Recap of E3 Day 1 • E3 Day 2 Preview: Astro, Survivos, 505 Games, IndieCade • Test Your Truthiness: the …

Welcome to Intelligame Radio! July 30, 2017 • Hope your Sunday is peaceful! • Game of the Day 20: Smarty Pants • Feeling like there's an I in "team" …

Welcome to Intelligame Radio! July 29, 2017 • Get excited! www.twitch.tv/letsintelligame has over 100 followers! 🎮🎆🌠🙌🏿😎 • Starting with …

Discussing The Evolution of Trust (ncase.me/trust), Pt. 1 • Evolution of Trust, Pt. 2: Increasing Trust • Evolution of Trust, Pt. 3: Walking Away …

Welcome to Intelligame Radio! July 28, 2017 • Some call-ins on the way • Suicide prevention • Normalizing discussions of mental health • just my 2 …

Welcome to Intelligame Radio, July 25, 2017 • Apologies for the late start! • Bringing older minds to issues of the past: Emily is Away Too • Game of …

Thanks for supporting intelligame.us! • Welcome to Intelligame Radio! • Intelligame has landed at E3! • The show floor's changed! • Brawling in the …

Welcome to Intelligame Radio, July 24, 2017 • Content Warning: Suicide, Depression • Beginning a discussion about the power of influence • Our art, …

Learning your role: being a leader AND a follower in XCOM 2 • Leading vs Following; The Stanley Parable • Talking Stanley Parable (with spoilers) • …

Forty Acres and a Chocobo, Pt. 1: Importance of Localization • Forty Acres and a Chocobo, Pt. 2: The Problem • Forty Acres and a Chocobo, Pt. 3: Context and Hope for the Future • Wrapping up for the night! See you …

Welcome to Intelligame Radio! July 12, 2017 • IG Radio during the day? 😨 • Game of the Day 04: Warframe • A couple minutes to talk about …

Welcome to Intelligame Radio! July 11, 2017 • Starting with a call-in • Twitch is my escapism • Responding to LockeXI and Twitch as Escapism • The …

Welcome to Intelligame Radio! July 9, 2017 • House of Cards and the Price of "Winning" • Speedrunning: Practicing Mastery in Gaming • Thanks for …

Welcome to Intelligame Radio! July 7, 2017 • Welcome to the Weekend! Also, introducing Lucy Bellwood! • Interview with Lucy Bellwood, Pt. 1: …