Archives: Captivate Podcasts

Upcoming Indie Game Preview: Ascent Rivals ft. Michael Yagi

Reading Time: 2 minutes Upcoming Indie Game Preview: Ascent Rivals ft. Michael Yagi Summary In this episode of the Single Player Experience podcast, host Sebastion Mauldin interviews Michael Yagi, one of the key developers of the game Ascent Rivals. They discuss the inspiration behind the game, its unique gameplay mechanics, and the vision of creating a competitive and spectator-friendly…

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The Future of Todd Howard-Style Games ft. Reggie Johnson

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Future of Todd Howard-Style Games ft. Reggie Johnson Summary In this part of the conversation, Sebastian and Reggie discuss their gaming experiences and the current state of AAA games. They talk about the abundance of content on platforms like Netflix and Game Pass, and how it can sometimes feel overwhelming. They also discuss the…

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Star Wars Outlaws is Mid ft. Retro Gamer Thomas

Reading Time: 2 minutes Star Wars Outlaws is Mid ft. Retro Gamer Thomas Summary In this conversation, Sebastian and RGT discuss their gaming origins, their favorite consoles, and the challenges of collecting retro games. They also share their recent gaming experiences, including playing Trials of Mana, Vampire Survivors, and Bioshock Infinite. They touch on the pricing and accessibility of…

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Gamescom News and The Perception of a Dry Year for Game Releases ft Alejandro Segovia

Reading Time: 2 minutes Gamescom News and The Perception of a Dry Year for Game Releases ft Alejandro Segovia In this part of the conversation, Sebastion and Alejandro discuss their most pleasant surprise game of 2024, which is Black Myth Wukong. Alejandro explains that he initially hesitated to play the game because he was tired of Souls-like experiences, but…

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The Landscape of AAA Shooters Ft. Alec Taub

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Landscape of AAA Shooters Ft. Alec Taub Summary In this conversation, Sebastian Maldon and video game developer Alec Taub discuss their gaming experiences and preferences. They talk about the releases of 2024 and compare them to the previous year, noting that while there have been good games this year, last year had better variety…

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Saving Money as a Gamer: Tips and Strategies

Reading Time: < 1 minute Saving Money as a Gamer: Tips and Strategies Sebastian and his wife Giselle discuss Sebastian’s spending habits on video games and the impact of FOMO (fear of missing out) on his purchasing decisions. They also talk about the consoles they’ve bought and the games they regret buying. Sebastian shares tips on saving money as a…

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Welcome Back to the Single Player Experience Vol. 2

Reading Time: < 1 minute Summary Sebastian Mauldin returns to his podcast, Single Player Experience, after a hiatus. In this episode, his wife Giselle Maude acts as the host and asks Sebastian questions about his break and the new direction of the show. Sebastian explains that he took a break to improve the quality of the podcast and learn from…

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Our Switch 2 Wants and Desires and Storytelling in Games Today ft. David Lasby

Reading Time: < 1 minute What’s up and welcome to the Single Player Experience Podcast. In this episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin will once again be joined by renowned Professor and Boss Rush’s own David Lasby! In this episode, the duo will talk all about their thoughts and desires for the Switch 2, the games that they are playing and…

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What Grade would you give Xbox for 2023 Ft. Michael Santiago

Reading Time: < 1 minute What Grade would you give Xbox for 2023 Ft. Michael Santiago What’s up and welcome to the Single Player Experience Podcast. In this episode, our host Sebastion Mauldin will once again be joined be a reoccurring guest of the show Michael “Toon” Santiago! In this episode, the duo will talk all about their thoughts on…

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The future of the gaming industry with NFTs – Featuring NFT and WEB3 Specialist, Sam Kamani!

Reading Time: < 1 minute The future of the gaming industry with NFTs – Featuring NFT and WEB3 Specialist, Sam Kamani! On this Episode of The Single Player Experience, Our host Sebastion Mauldin, talks with the host of the Web3 Podcast, Sam Kamani. Sam tells us all about Web3 gaming, we talk about whether or not NFTs are wrong, and…

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