I interview indie developers that have unusual and interesting games to share. In between that, I sometimes chat to regular gaming blokes for super happy fun times.
Modern, retro, or news of the day.
If you get a semi for gaming...then look no further 🍆💦
Today I'm joined by SegaMasterTim, who used to work for the Sega Hotline, providing hints, cheats, and tips to gamers in the 90s.
Tim steps back in time to share his story and the unreal circumstances that led to his first job at the Sega Hotline in Sydney.
You can follow Tim here - https://x.com/segamstim
24 Jul 2026
A Podcast About Podcasting - Darren from Retro Domination
Today I have a chat with Darren - a podcast veteren and co-host of the Retro Domination Podcast. Darren has an extensive and successful podcasting history in both gaming and music, and we discuss the ups and down of managing a podcast in the modern era. We also 💩 on Sony for destroying physical discs 👎
Check out Retro Domination here - https://www.facebook.com/RetroDomination
https://open.spotify.com/show/2a9KLyfpYOeYBVAEA6nSVb
5 Jun 2026
X300 - Covyne Entertainment (Developer)
Drop bears and giant spiders - A psychological survival horror based on the real-life nuclear testing sites in South Australia. That's right, nuclear tests were conducted in the Australian Outback during the Cold War, and this developer is making a game inspired by these events.
Resident Evil meets...uh Crocodile Dundee?
Wishlist on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3813640/X300/
https://www.covyne.com/x300
8 May 2026
One More Trail - The Rat Shed (Developer)
Today I'm joined by Max and Darcy from The Rat Shed, who are developing a narrative driven interactive story.
One More Trail is a 'meditative' western that follows an Australian cowboy in the American frontier. The use of historic real world photographs and silhouetted characters gives this game a distinct look like no other.
Wishlist One More Trail on Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/app/4027330/One_More_Trail/https://www.instagram.com/the.rat.shed/
30 Mar 2026
End of Ember - Bad Plan Studios (Developer)
This episode I'm joined by the co-founders of Bad Plan Studios, Dan McGuinnes and Chad Habel, who are currently developing End of Ember.
End of Ember is a 'maximalist' twin-stick shooter rouge-like comedy horror, with inspiration from games like Binding of Isaac and horror films from the 80s and 90s.
Their game blends over-the-top gore with light hearted fun and comedy, with an art style reminiscent of hand-drawn cartoons and comic books.
https://badplanstudios.wordpress.com/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3217880/End_of_Ember/
https://www.instagram.com/end_of_ember/
12 Sept 2024
Checkpoint Chats - PS5 Pro Announced
Our first episode of Checkpoint Chats - A byte sized podcast on whatever happened this week in gaming.
This week the PS5 Pro was revealed and I'm joined by Rex, long time friend of the show. We discuss first impressions, price point, and whether we're forking out the cash this November.
14 Jul 2024
Thomas Jenns - Steel Mantis - Valfaris: Mecha Therion
My guest today is Steel Mantis co-founder Thomas Jenns. Steel Mantis is an independent developer behind Slain: Back from Hell (2016), Valfaris (2019), and Valfaris: Mecha Therion (2023).
These games take inspiration from classic shooters and come with a healthy dose of heavy metal, gore, and sci-fi.
Thomas shares his programming journey and what led him to work on these games.
Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1647920/Valfaris_Mecha_Therion/
Steel Mantis' other co-founder Andrew Gilmour:
https://x.com/MrAwolf
Podcast Social Links:
https://linktr.ee/semioccasionalgaming
30 May 2024
FFVII Rebirth Review - It's About Time 🤣
See what I did there? Let’s finally review Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Listen to two fan boys gushing over this game that was another 4 years in the making. Cynthetic and I share our thoughts and theories on the game and what the hell happened in that ending. SPOILER EPISODE.
Cynthetic Gaming Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@cyntheticgaming
https://www.instagram.com/cyntheticgaming/
Podcast Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@semioccasionalgaming
https://www.instagram.com/semi.occasional.pod/
https://linktr.ee/semioccasionalgaming
3 May 2024
Ethics in Modern Gaming
In a slight change of pace this episode, my wife and I discuss some heavy topics of gaming in the modern landscape. Video game violence, parenting and gaming, representation, and the phallic undertones of giant swords.
Podcast Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@semioccasionalgaming
https://www.instagram.com/semi.occasional.pod/
https://linktr.ee/semioccasionalgaming
Special thanks to Fortress Melbourne for hosting us this episode.
26 Feb 2024
Prebirth - More FFVII Rebirth!
3 days out before release, Cynthetic Gaming joins the show once again for more Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Discussion. Theories, predictions, and our thoughts on the demo. Spoilers. Maybe.
Outro: The Game Is On - Helloween
19 Dec 2023
FFVII Crisis Core Reunion & FFVII Rebirth
Today I’m joined by old friend of the show, Cynthetic Gaming, and we review the FFVII Crisis Core remake, and theories for the upcoming Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. ***SPOILER WARNING*** This is a plot heavy episode but you should still listen to the whole thing anyway.
Cynthetic Gaming Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@cyntheticgaming
https://www.instagram.com/cyntheticgaming/
Podcast Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@semioccasionalgaming
https://www.instagram.com/semi.occasional.pod/
https://linktr.ee/semioccasionalgaming
2 Nov 2023
Pat Naoum - The Master's Pupil Developer
Today I’m joined by Pat Naoum, independent developer behind The Master’s Pupil. The Master’s Pupil was painstakingly hand-painted, and Pat talks about the development process and his inspiration behind this one of a kind impressionist-style puzzle platformer set inside Claude Monet’s eyeball.
25 Oct 2023
CRT TVs
This episode we're talking CRTs. I'm joined by Paul, my go to CRT guy who insists he's not an expert, and we discuss why we prefer CRTs for retro gaming, consumer sets, PVMs, marketplace, and FPGA devices.
17 Oct 2023
Metroidvanias!
This episode I'm joined by Daz from Are You Game Podcast and Retro Domination, and we're talking all things Metroidvania. Our favourite titles, what makes a good Metroidvania, and how the Souls games borrow from this genre.
30 Sept 2023
Game Hunting in Japan & German Power Metal
Changing things up with a new format and guest. My brother Joey and I chat about our recent trip to Japan and game hunting in Akihabara. And the highlight of our trip - German power metal legends Helloween 🤘
19 Jan 2023
The Evil Within / God of War (2018)
To make up for a missed Halloween episode we're talking about The Evil Within. Then on the back of God of War Ragnarok we take a look at the 2018 release and the older entires in the series. And of course The Last of Us gets some love following the first episode of the TV series.
17 Sept 2022
Slain / Valfaris / Dead Cells
Tonight we’re dialing up the pixel-pleasure in this triple game special, with Slain: Back from , Valfaris & Dead Cells. Then we discuss an age old dilemma – should you still play your old games today? *SPOILER ALERT* Answer’s No.
5 Aug 2022
Oddworld Soulstorm / Pokemon Sword & Shield
For our second episode we take a look at the Abe's Exoddus remake, Oddworld Soulstorm. Then we discuss Pokemon Sword/Shield in anticipation of Scarlet/Violet, and how they stack up against Pokemon Legends: Arrssseus.
11 Jul 2022
Heart of Darkness / Jedi Fallen Order
In our rebooted debut episode we discuss Heart of Darkness (1998, PS1/PC) and Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order (2019). We also look at some recent big announcements from Square Enix and Naughty Dog, which lead us to explore the philosophy of re-makes, re-boots, and re-imaginings.
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