Spawn Camp
Welcome to Spawn Camp, a weekly gathering of friends around the campfire for musings on video games, media, and sharing stories. Sometimes, the world can feel a little dark, so it's up to us to shine a little bit of light. With a mix of design and games industry backgrounds, we hope to help you gain some new perspectives; and have a few laughs along the way.
Episodes
113 episodes
Game Length: Too Much of a Good Thing
This week, Tony and Angel discuss the distinction between quantity and quality, and how long is too long for game length.—Spawncamp: Twitter |
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Episode 112
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34:39
Helldivers 2: How to Make Friends and Blow Them Up
This week, Angel and Tony gush about the punishingly fun Helldivers series and their hopes and expectations for the sequel.—Spawncamp: Twitter |
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Episode 111
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30:39
Oppenheimer: A Slow-burn Masterpiece
Two diametrically opposed cinematic masterpieces were released on the same day: Barbie and Oppenheimer. Today we'll be covering the less emotionally destructive film, the one about the creation of the atomic bomb. New guest Shannon joins Tony a...
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Episode 110
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32:34
Writer's Strike: Siding With Creators
Way back in the year 2008 was the last time there was a major Writer's Guild of America (WGA) strike in Hollywood. Media is still facing the repercussions of the decisions and outcomes of that strike as we roll into the biggest strike in memory...
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Episode 109
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33:19
Tetris & the Tetris Effect
Recently released on Apple+, the film 'Tetris' covers the storied history of one of the world's most ubiquitous games. Angel and Trinity discuss the franchise's history this week and share some of their favorite Tetrimino memorinos.Reso...
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Episode 108
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33:04
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ leaps off the page
An overwhelming technical and cultural achievement, 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' has dominated theaters' public consciousness for a while now. This week, Angel and Trinity discuss the art and humans involved in bringing this phenomenon...
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Episode 107
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43:34
Replay-Ability: There and Back Again
The games of yesteryear used to be judged on how many times one could replay them before the cartridge would wear out, but it's a very different landscape now. This week we try to discern what makes certain media worth revisiting and also what ...
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Episode 106
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34:26
The Pig, the Bear, and the Menu: A Spawncamp Cook-off
Get your station in order and prep your mise en place, we're doing a food-themed episode! This week we discuss the deep themes of the new streaming show The Bear and the films The Pig and The Menu.
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Episode 105
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29:37
PSVR2: An Expected Sequel With So Much to Prove
In October 2016, Playstation took foundational steps into virtual reality with the release of PSVR. It found moderate success when offering a premium experience at a (comparatively) affordable price point. This year, they will be doubling down ...
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Episode 104
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36:48
Wingspan: Birds of a Feather
Everyone knows the pain of sitting down with friends to start a board game and realising just how daunting it can be to get started. This week Trinity is joined by Tony and Jess to discuss Wingspan: a game that is built a bit differently, gorge...
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Episode 103
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37:43
Making Friends in a Digital World
Sometimes games will dish out a ton of different ways to communicate, and other times gamers will develop their own systems of interaction through sheer willpower alone. Tony and Trinity have come together this week to chat about various in-gam...
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Episode 102
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36:52
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: A Bug Type Game
Tony and Brendan have gotten together to discuss the newest Pokémon releases "Pokémon Scarlet" and "Pokémon Violet". They get into all the updates, some of the major bugs, and a look at what these instalments mean for the fran...
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Episode 101
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40:31
Hundredth Episode Celebration and a Special Interview
It has been a long journey but Spawncamp has made it to 100 recordings! On this special episode, we've gathered messages from various guests and hosts (past and present) and an interview with Tony's parents! Thank you to all of our listeners an...
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Episode 100
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43:25
Marvel Snap: Where Comics & Cards Collide
A new deck-builder currently has the gaming world in an absolute vice grip, and we're here to tell you about it! Tony and Trinity have taken a deep dive into Marvel Snap's mechanics, inspiration from unlikely sources like Texas Hold'em, and muc...
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Episode 99
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38:52
A Quick Catch Up Before Muppets Christmas Carol Season
Hosts Tony and Jess have been keeping busy and have decided to dive into some hot takes before the winter season. Whether it's picking apart the new Netflix series 'The Watcher' or giving some initial impressions of Modern Warfare II (2022), th...
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Episode 99
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24:34
Gaming With Family: Perpetual Player 2
Trinity is hosting this week alongside her brother, Troy! They wax poetic about growing up gaming together, sharing in memories of couch co-op, and sharing suggestions of the best things to play together.—Spawncamp:
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Episode 98
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34:11
The Future of Theme Park Rides Is Built on Video Games
Hosts Tony and Jess recently visited the new attractions on offer at Disneyland Paris and are excited to chat about them. Joining them are theme park ride design veterans Angel and Trey to discuss this technology in-depth and exciting ride deve...
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Episode 97
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43:42
An Interview With Brandon Partner: Powerful Positive Perseverance
This week Trinity got the chance to talk with Brandon Partner from People Can Fly. They chatted all about why they love gaming, breaking into the industry and how to pick themselves back up when things go...
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Episode 96
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52:36
Walkthrough Attractions: A Frightfully Good Time
Orange leaves and fall winds bring in many unique experiences: corn mazes, layers, and… spooks? This week Trinity, Angel and Trey discuss their favourite fall activities and dive into what makes walkthrough experiences like haunted houses just ...
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Episode 95
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42:43
Vintage Gaming: Aged Like a Fine Wine
There's a truncated saying passed around gaming circles that disparages any game from the past as "old game is old". Angel and Tony have come together to not only push back against that notion but also highlight some truly unique experiences th...
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Episode 94
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33:49
Better Film Critique: It’s Not the Pacing
Whether it's endless video essays on youtube or that one friend who thinks themselves a film buff there is a common critique that's often misplaced: pacing. Tony has joined with Angel this week to not only arm listeners with more precise langua...
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Episode 93
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36:11
How to Counter Burnout and Be Honest With Yourself
Finding joy in your favourite things can sometimes feel like an impossible task. This week Tony and Trinity have come together to share their tips on how to reconnect with your hobbies and ways to guard yourself against inevitable burnout.<...
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Episode 92
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38:31
Stray: Smitten With Kittens
Over 5 years in the making, the sleeper indie 'Stray' from BlueTwelve studios has finally been released and subsequently taken the gaming world by storm. Trinity and Angel have gathered together this week to discuss all things cats, th...
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Episode 91
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46:15
What Even Is: Open World Fatigue
Every so often as hosts we like to come together and dive deep into a term or topic with the hope it can be helpful. This week we're exploring the reasons, and potential fixes, for open-world fatigue. Whether you've sunk 400 hours into the Witc...
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Episode 90
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53:02
Piercing the Veil: When Games Go Outside the Screen
Late in July of 2022, a rare event stirred up the dedicated community of a 5-year-old game, promising an unrevealed secret. Countless fans came together to craft theories about this rare mystery until its recent conclusion, and in this episode,...
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Episode 89
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40:12
