Ben Waddington in conversation with Jez Collins, discussing the recent exhibition of the Catapult Club's posters at Vivid Projects. Jez also talks about his music media archive, and his recent acquisition of a large collection of demo cassettes sent to Catapult in the 1990s.
This week's Doom Ray is something a little different. In a two-part epic interview we talk with Lars Simkins, designer of the the incredible-looking Frontiers. An awe-inspiring open world exploration game lovingly created by one man. Lars has a background in VFX with credits that include The Hunger Games, Breaking Bad and the stunning Pushing Daisies. Now he has turned his considerable talents to games design and the results look nothing short of breath-taking. If you're as blown away by Frontiers as we are, check out the Frontiers Kickstarter and consider backing it. Thanks again to Lars for his time and for giving us a glimpse behind the development of this stunning game.
Kyle and Robert discuss who'll become the 12th (or is it 13th?) Doctor, what Microsoft are up to with Xbox One's daily calls to home, and where Apple might innovate in iOS 7.
Kyle Jobson talks to John from Fan Grabs, the online graphic novel rental service that does for comic books what Netflix did for DVD rentals. John talks about the service, and how it's driven by a love of stories.
Back after a break with the first of two Doom Ray shows this weekend, Kyle and Robert talk about the reveal of the Xbox One and what it might tell us about the next generation of consoles.
This weeks DoomRay is a very special show. Recorded at Blitz Games Studios in Leamington Spa, DoomRay talks to Steve Stopps, Project Director of the gorgeous new iOS game Paper Titans. Also discussed are the concept of hardcore casual gaming, community support and listeners questions. Enjoy!
Late night pre-holiday Doom Ray. Kyle & Robert wonder when Doctor Who will take the brakes off, and try to figure out whether the publishing industry is really on the up, or on its uppers.
This week the Doom Ray was thwarted by Skype issues on Thursday, so we've picked up and completed the show on a Saturday morning. Robert tries to defend Hemlock Grove, Kyle defies Defiance, and Doctor Who is back to its scary best. Plus Nintendo is No-Show for E3.
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http://www.penny-arcade.com/2008/06/06/more-dungeons-and-dragons
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http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/e3-2013-10-things-we-expect-from-the-show-1139138
Back to its regular Thursday release schedule, Doom Ray reminisces about early handheld games, from LEDs to LCDs, and the Gameboy revolution, and Robert makes bleeping noises.
Another of our occasional Sunday editions of Doom Ray, in which Kyle & Robert talk Ice Warriors and In-App-Purchasing sleaziness.
This week Stuart and Matt share their top ten cult films for your viewing (and listening) pleasure, whilst failing to watch Kurasowa's "Seven Samurai"
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Robert Sharl talks to photographer Richard Battye at his studio in Birmingham's Custard Factory, about his acclaimed 1999-2002 project "This England", and how digital might change its 2013 revisitation.
Kyle is in deepest Wales, Robert is in Birmingham UK, and both are joined by storyboard and comic book artist Luke Edwards for a long-planned discussion of Luke and Kyle's forthcoming comic book release "The Green Men", and fixing the future of comics.
In the first official episode of our digital image and photography podcast, Regulars Mike Priddy and Robert Sharl talk about the relaunch of the Jessops store in the UK, and whether Apple-style service can save photography retailing.
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In an extra episode of Doom Ray, Kyle Jobson considers the legacy of LucasArts, and what Disney's shuttering of the legendary games marque means for the future of Star Wars. Plus, a late look at Raimi's "Oz", and anticipating "Dory".
The very first post-pilot episode of It's Alive! Regular hosts Stuart & Matt return with movie news, regular features, and a special focus this week on remakes and reboots of classic movies. Enjoy!
Doctor Who returned to our screens this weekend, and Kyle & Robert reconvene the Doom Ray team to talk all about The Great Intelligence, Clara Oswald, and a few things more.
http://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who/23953/doctor-who-9-things-we-know-about-claraoswin/
http://www.geeknative.com/36072/doctor-who-10-theories-about-clara-oswald/
http://www.nngroup.com/articles/mobile-usability-cats/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21980892
These links can be found at: http://futurilla.com/radio/2013/4/1/doom-ray-lifesize-clara-oswald
A new podcast hosted by Stuart Tonks & Matt Green. In a pilot show from the heart of England's "Black Country:, Stuart and Matt bring movie news from the world of fantastic cinema, and take a look at what's coming up on our screens in 2013.
On Monday 18th March 2013, Ben Waddington spoke to an invited audience of MA students at Birmingham Institute of Art & Design, about the Re:Sleeves project, design archeology, and the continuum of evidence. We present it here as a special 'extra' edition of Resleeves
Ben's lecture is now available here as a special 'extra' edition of Re:Sleeves, alongside a PDF of the presentation slides.
In a relaxed Sunday edition, Kyle Jobson and Robert Sharl discuss this year's Spring Memorabilia Birmingham show, talk zombie T-shirts, collectable Doctor Who figures, and R2 units. Plus: fanboy snobbery, and the crisis in Sim-City.