The official podcast of video game studio WayForward, developers of the Shantae series, River City Girls, and more! We're here to share the latest news and discuss the latest games straight from the WayForward creators themselves, along with special guests and audience Q&A!
Ep 18: Inside Sigma Star Saga DXw/ programmer Michael Stragey!
Shoot-'em-up/RPG Sigma Star Saga DX is out now, so we're going behind the scenes with Michael Stragey, programmer on the original game and the DX version! Plus we answer your questions too!
20 Mar 2026
Ep 17: Sigma Star Saga DX w/ Matt Bozon
Sigma Star Saga DX launches April 7! Game director (and Shantae series director) Matt Bozon joins us to talk about this awesome shoot-'em-up/RPG and answer your questions!
14 Feb 2026
Ep 16: Kayli & Kira!
The WayForward team is joined by voice actors Kayli Mills and Kira Buckland, aka Misako and Kyoko from the River City Girls series (and tons of your other favorite characters!). Naturally, we answer your questions too!
10 Jan 2026
Ep. 15: Welcome to 2026 w/ 13AM Games!
We are kicking off the new year joined by Alex Rushdy of 13AM Games to talk kaiju, Dawn of the Monsters, Atari classics, and more - and of course we're answering your questions!
13 Dec 2025
Ep. 14: 2025 Year in Review!
The WayForward directors get together to discuss their gaming highlights of 2025! We'll also be answering questions!
14 Nov 2025
Ep. 13: Feat. Game Grumps' Arin Hanson aka Egoraptor aka Jimmy Lee!
Arin "Egoraptor" Hanson of the Game Grumps, aka the voice of Jimmy Lee from the River City Girls series and Max from Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, joins us to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the River City Girls 2 Double Dragon DLC...and answering questions too!
11 Oct 2025
Ep. 12: NES 40th Anniversary!
The WayForward directors discuss 40 years of one of the game systems that inspired us the most - the NES! (And, of course, we answer your questions!)
10 Oct 2025
Ep. 11: Greg Chun, the Voice of Kunio! (original airdate 9/11/25)
The WayForward crew is joined by prolific voice actor Greg Chun, known for his roles on River City Girls, Squid Game, Judgment, and more! And of course we're answering fan questions! Original Airdate: 9/11/25
10 Oct 2025
Ep. 10: Live with Voice Actor Jenny Yokobori (original airdate 8/28/25)
Voice actor Jenny Yokobori joins to talk about Yars Rising, her career, her love of horror, and more! Original Airdate: 8/28/25
9 Oct 2025
Ep. 9: More Shantae Advance w/ Matt Bozon!! (original airdate 8/21/25)
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution is out now, and director Matt Bozon is back to answer fan questions on this week's WayForward Chat! Original Airdate: 8/21/25
8 Oct 2025
Ep. 8: Shantae Advance w/ Matt Bozon! (original airdate 8/14/25)
Shantae series director Matt Bozon joins us to talk about Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, which hits consoles & PC next week! And of course, we're taking questions! Original Airdate: 8/14/25
8 Oct 2025
Ep. 7: The Comic-Con Connection! (original airdate 7/24/25)
It's SDCC time, so we're discussing the comic book/video game connection with guest James Montagna! And, of course, we'll be taking questions! Original Airdate: 7/24/25
7 Oct 2025
Ep. 6: Interview w/ Howard Scott Warshaw (original airdate 7/10/25)
The WF crew interviews legendary Atari game developer Howard Scott Warshaw, creator of Yars' Revenge and other classics! Original Airdate: 7/10/25
7 Oct 2025
Ep. 5: The Anime Episode! (original airdate 7/3/25)
In celebration of our Anime Expo 2025 panel on July 4, this WayForward Chat is all about anime! We also discuss our past AX appearances, what to expect this year, and revealing our AX panel freebie! Original Airdate: 7/3/25
6 Oct 2025
Ep. 4: WF Game School - Writing (original airdate 6/26/25)
This installment of our Game School behind-the-scenes development deep dives is all about game writing! Original Airdate: 6/26/25
6 Oct 2025
Ep. 3: Talking Indies with Paul Gale (original airdate 6/19/25)
Heading into IndieMania 2025, we talk with gaming personality and superfan Paul Gale about the event and other cool stuff! Original Airdate: 6/19/25
4 Oct 2025
Ep. 2: WF Game School - Art Direction (original airdate 6/12/25)
Continuing the WayForward Game School series with an in-depth look at art direction with WayForward superstars Elina Bell and Marc Gomez! Original Airdate: 6/12/2025
Trial by fire! Join the WayForward directors as we test the new live chat format and talk about the Switch 2 launch! (No new game announcements, sorry!) Original Airdate: 6/5/2025
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