EPISODE 20!!! Here we go! This episode is all about what OMA terms "mutant design" and how that manifests in Into the Breach. Listen as we look back at what Minimap has meant to each of us and later on we play the Mobile Suit Misnomer!

Into the Breach and OMA Part 1

Nov 5th, 2019 1h

Hey there! Everyone ready for a jaunt through indie darling Into the Breach? Come see how it's wonderful design hits upon what OMA did with their version of the Parc de la Villette. Then we come up with a new game all about the real heroes of t

The History of FPS' Part 2

Oct 16th, 2019 56m 40s

RONIN IS BACK! That's right we brought our boy back and he is ready to hit us hard with the wrap up of the history of first person shooters. We also play an awesome version of 20 questions and talk PS5 news. So come and listen as my dog Kylo jo

The Enigma of Mobile Games

Oct 1st, 2019 1h 11m

This episode we are down one Ronin! But not to fear the remaining two boys are here to give you an awesome discussion on the state of mobile games. Listen also as we discuss seasonal events and try to make a F.R.I.E.N.D.S. video game!

The History of FPS' Part 1

Sep 17th, 2019 59m 47s

Here we are! Don't worry we didn't leave you! This episode is not one you're going to want to miss. Today we tackle the early beginnings of first person shooters and we tie them into designers Reiser and Umemoto. Then listen to us show just how

Monster Hunter World and Tadao Ando Part 2

Sep 2nd, 2019 1h 15m

We are back! On this beautiful Labor Day, come with us as we explore Monster Hunter World's map and environment design! We also return to our guy Tadao Ando and his brilliant spacial design!

Monster Hunter World and Tadao Ando Part 1

Aug 19th, 2019 1h 3m

Hello dear listener! The Minimap Podcast jumps into a new format by splitting our main topics into two episodes, giving us much more time to nerd out about all things design! This week we jump into the endlessly fun Monster Hunter World and it'

Kingdom Hearts and Ornamentation

Aug 5th, 2019 1h 12m

Welcome back! Listen as the boys talk all about the Kingdom Hearts franchise (stick with us) and how Louis Sullivan's ideas of ornamentation relate. Also listen as a puppy cries right outside the recording studio the whole time! Finally, anothe

For Honor's New Babylon

Jul 23rd, 2019 1h 10m

Folks we're back!! This week listen as we talk all about For Honor and how it relates to architect Constant Nieuwenhuys' ideas of New Babylon. Also listen as we battle Rice Boy's dog Kylo! Finally its time for a rousing game of "Which Warrior i

The Reconstruction of God of War

Jul 8th, 2019 1h 13m

Well hey there! This week Riceboy found a way to talk about a game not made by FromSoftware! The boys hop into the GOTY 2018 that is God of War. We stroll through architect and designer El Lissitzky's idea of taking the old and making it new ag

MMO's and the Internet

Jun 24th, 2019 1h 10m

EPISODE 10! We made it! Welcome, come on in the fire is warm and the boys are here to take you through a journey of the early internet and online gaming! This is a fun love letter to games and we are so excited to hit double digit episodes! Als

Interior vs Exterior in Tom Clancy's: The Division

Jun 10th, 2019 1h 1m

WHATS UP! Welcome back, we missed you! This week the boys travel through the Division's rocky launch and ultimate triumph. Then they look at the idea of Interior vs Exterior by way of our guy, Architect Robert Venturi. Finally we play a little

Dark Souls 3's Six Key Concepts

May 27th, 2019 57m 21s

Welcome back! It's time for the boys to talk about ANOTHER FromSoftware game! Someday we might run out of those...But not today! The boys also take a look at their old pal Bernard Tschumi and his six concepts of architecture. After that we find

Wandering in Zelda: Breath of the Wild

May 14th, 2019 1h 15m

Buckle up! This one is special so come listen as the boy's unpack their love for Breath of the Wild! They look at their good buddy Walter Benjamin and how his idea of "the Wanderer" stacks up to the acclaimed game. Also get ready to learn some

Minecraft's Story and Scenario

Apr 29th, 2019 1h

Here we go! You knew we'd hit this one eventually. On this sixth episode we talk about the beautifully cubic Minecraft and it's endless sandbox. We then compare it to Neutilings Riedijk Architects and their four defining characteristics of arch

Bloodborne and Aura

Apr 15th, 2019 1h 11m

This one is special folks! We are joined by our guest Johnyboz to discuss the harrowing Bloodborne. We also Look at how Walter Benjamin's idea of "Aura" might explain what makes it so great. Also we get another victor on this episodes game "Bos

Hyper Light Drifter's Figures, Doors and Passageways

Apr 1st, 2019 1h 13m

It may be April Fool's day, but we aren't joking with this new episode! This week the boys take a look at Hyper Light Drifters' hardcore game world. They also find out that the game relates to prison architect Robin Evans' writing "Figures Door

Metal Gear Solid 5 and Seattle's Central Library

Mar 18th, 2019 1h 40m

In this episode of the Minimap Podcast Riceboy, Oath and Ronin drill into Metal Gear Solid 5's brilliance. We also take a look at architecture firm OMA and their awesome project the Seattle Central Library.Seattle Central Library: oma.eu/pro

Call of Duty Blackout's Boys at Heart

Mar 4th, 2019 1h 13m

In this episode of the Minimap Podcast we take a look at Call of Duty's latest evolution: Blackout. We compare and contrast the battle royale with the 60's era architecture super group Archigram and their essay "Boys at Heart."Archigram: www.a

Spider-Man's Stim and Dross

Mar 4th, 2019 46m 2s

On the first episode of the Minimap Podcast, we take a deeper look into just what makes Spider-Man for PS4 so special. All the while looking into designer, writer and professor of architecture Lars Lerup's and his writings in the article "Stim

Trailer

Minimap Theme Song

Feb 15th, 2019 31s

Our theme song for the Minimap Podcast! Made by the extremely talented Tyler Rydosz. Check us out at:minimappodcast.podbean.comTwitter: @minimappodcast

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