Luke and Josh go under the sea to discuss whether Subnautica is the greatest survival-horror game of all time. Does isolation make a game scary? Or is it the sounds, the sights and the JUMP SCARES.

Jam Session – Animal Crossing

May 10th, 2020 53m 43s

Josh and Luke Gush over Animal Crossing, one of the best timed game releases ever. Luke talks about museum curation, Josh rants about menu controls, and they both declare their love for Isabelle. Sit back, relax, and spend some hours on the isl

Spitball Unplugged – Granite Game Summit

Mar 30th, 2020 1h 27m

In this special episode, the guys recount their adventures, experiences, and takeaways from the Granite Game Summit. They discuss all the hot, new board games such as Azul, Wingspan, Passtally, Root and Twilight Struggle. Well, some of them are

Jam Session – Cinco Paus

Mar 22nd, 2020 30m

Syncing paws? a paw sink? what is this game? Seriously, what is this game? Josh and Luke discuss Cinco Paus, an interesting micro roguelike, a experiment in experimentation within an information-rare environment. to make things even harder, thi

Jam Session – Duskers

Mar 9th, 2020 40m 18s

Josh and Luke jump into the unusual experience of Duskers. in this podcast they discuss the various mechanics that make this game unique and interesting. They cover incentives to advance gameplay, and the various kinds of horror, and what kind

Spitball Unplugged – TTNMB

Mar 5th, 2020 32m 11s

To those about to rock, have we got a podcast for you! In this episode Josh discusses the story and design behind the Spitball Studios’ first game – That’s the Name of My Band. Find out what inspired the game, how Josh took the design and cours

Jam Session – Monster Hunter World

Feb 23rd, 2020 35m 2s

On this episode, the guys discuss the pyreflies of Monster Hunter World as well as their feelings about some of the new changes in the Iceborne expansion pack. Are the pyreflies a useful addition or needless visual noise? Is Monster Hunter Worl

Jam Session – Bad North

Feb 10th, 2020 23m 20s

The guys are finally back from their long cold hiatus with a new series, and they start the series with a long cold game about Vikings – Bad North Jotunn Edition! What is it? How is it? And what do the guys think about minimalism in a game like

Spitball Sessions Shortcast – Monster Hunter Review

Jan 17th, 2020 5m 39s

We are starting the year with 100% more CONTENT! And to kick it off, Luke has reviewed a game or two. for some reason. but i’s good, he talks about monster hunter. Monster hunter is good, right? RIGHT?

2019 Game of the Year Awards Spit-takeular

Jan 1st, 2020 3h 1m

It’s been a crazy year for the Spitball Sessions crew, and that means that unfortunately we haven’t had a chance to do much for the site. But we still wanted to get together to do our Game of the Year awards for 2019. I’d like to apologize to a

Spitball Sessions GOTY 2018

Jan 2nd, 2019 1h 21m

Another year gone, and there are some amazing games that came out in the past 12 months! This award spectacular includes personal goals, including “that’s the name of my band, and several topics, including “Best Atmosphere,” “Game I most wish I

Spitball Session Shortcast Ep 1: Colors!

Dec 9th, 2018 10m 18s

In which Luke talks in earnest about updates, colors, and updates breaking colors! the shoot-em-up is the closest to complete, if not simplest, thing I have made so far. let’s see if I complete it! Josh’s Question: What game did you both fail r

Spitball Sessions #28 – Professional Wrestling: The game

Jun 30th, 2018 1h 20m

This week, it’s all about the games and if you can pitch them, as the Spitball crew proves that they’re the best in the world at what they do – discussing how one small problem interferes with the production of a good wresting game, and how to

Spitball Sessions #27 The Big Daddy Problem and Getting Over “Getting Over It With Bennett Foddy”

May 28th, 2018 1h 34m

In this episode, the guys return to form with a discussion about the unique characteristics of Bioshock’s Big Daddy and designing “passively aggressive” enemies. They discuss how to drive motives for many games. Then they get over Bennett Fod

Spitball Sessions #26: Open World Games, and who put the space in Kerbal Space Program?

Mar 16th, 2018 2h

The guys over at Spitball Sessions return after a short intermission to talk turkey. Talking “open world” turkey, and what makes a good or bad open world game. In the process, they talk social politics and similar stuff. A bit later they talk a

Spitball Sessions #25 – The Paradox of Nostalgia

Feb 26th, 2018 1h 38m

Josh and Luke discuss the reboots, remakes, and the overall nostalgia trips that games and movies have been working through. They discuss good and bad reboots and remakes, and talk about how to use good nostalgia in games. Afterwards, the guys

Spitball Sessions #24 – That’s Just Wrong

Feb 8th, 2018 1h 40m

Josh and Luke explore the idea of a roguelike that gets harder the more that you play it. Then in the Mouthwash, the guys discuss games that break suspension of disbelief.

Spitball Session #23 – Racing Headlong into the Future of JRPG’s

Jan 29th, 2018 1h 57m

The gang’s all here! Well, in the Mouthwash they are. This episode begins with a deep discussion about racing in the future, or future racing games. In the Mouthwash, Luke’s wife Amy and the one-time sound guy Trevor join Josh and Luke in the f

Spitball Sessions #22 – Achievement Unlocked: El Presidente

Jan 16th, 2018 1h 29m

The boys discuss games about Presidental Elections, and how they could be made more interesting. Are games like Campaign Manager just wish fulfillment for political wonks? Does the nature of America’s election map mean that a game is already

Spitball Sessions GOTY 2017

Jan 3rd, 2018 2h 33m

The end of the year is here! And with it comes our Game of the Year awards Spittakeular! Thrills, spills, chills, and lots of awards – Best Early Access game – Least Deserving game – Best Moment and our personal Top 5’s and unified Top 3 Games

Spitball Sessions #21: Senses and Sense-Abilities

Nov 28th, 2017 1h 31m

Josh and Luke talk about designing games for people with sensory disabilities. Can games really demonstrate the experience of living without sight or hearing? Can games be made better for people with those problems. Then, in a controversial M

Spitball Sessions Bonus- Steam Sales Special

Nov 25th, 2017 1h 36m

Josh and Luke discuss the Steam platform, and their frustrations with where it’s gone over its lifespans. Is Early Access a no-win situation for both gamers and developers? Has DLC finally jumped the shEArk? Are Steam Reviews actually helpful

Spitball Sessions #20: Road not Taken, and Cataclysm DDA

Nov 14th, 2017 1h 51m

This time Luke and Josh get lost in the woods while discussing Road Not Taken and how to make a game that teaches you how to play as you play it, without it feeling heavy-handed. Then in a raucous Mouthwash, they talk about the coming of Catac

Spitball Sessions #19 – A Couple of Rogues Getting Down With the Quickness.

Oct 30th, 2017 1h 25m

Quick step into the podcast with real moxie, where the boys discuss the past, present, and possible future of the fan-beloved convention ofquicktime events. Dragon’s Lair, Shenmue, Resident Evil 4. Three games enter… FOUR leaves. Then, the b

Spitball Sessions # 18 – In which Luke, in a Fit of Contrarianism, Declares his Hatred for Other M

Oct 17th, 2017 2h 15m

In this episode, inspired by an interview wih Peter Olotka, Josh and Luke discuss contra-design (not to be confused with Contra design): creating designs by intentionally going in the opposite direction. Then, in the Mouthwash, they talk about