The Gaming Blender
Welcome to the Gaming Blender Podcast, the Game Design podcast where hosts Matt and Scott combine random game genres and elements to create exciting hypothetical games.
Join us on a creative journey as we blend puzzle-solving with action-adventure, strategy with role-playing, and more. Each episode takes you through our process, discussing gameplay mechanics, captivating storylines, and immersive worlds.
Whether you're a gaming enthusiast or a budding developer, our podcast offers endless inspiration. Explore new narratives, intriguing characters, and engaging gameplay dynamics. The Gaming Blender Podcast challenges traditional gaming norms, delivering fresh ideas and thought-provoking concepts.
Join Matt and Scott as imagination meets innovation, forging the future of gaming. Tune in, subscribe, and unlock the gateway to endless possibilities!
Episodes
82 episodes
Sins of the Father - An Assassin Life Sim Game
This week on the Gaming Blender we look to create a Assassin based One on One fighter with Life Sim elements. What we end up creative is a mix of probably every mystery game in the last 10 years but we think it's a good one! We also discuss how...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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31:36
Within - The Rogue-lite Horror (+ Nintendo Switch 2)
Hello, we're back for 2025! We dive straight into the world of Nintendo and discuss what they have in store for us with the Switch 2. From there we try and create our own Horror game with Roguelite and RPG elements which proves a worthy challen...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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33:07
My Big Rig - The Mobile Racing Game
Have you ever wondered what happens when you combine guitar hero, mobile gaming and racing? Us neither but we're willing to give it a go!We also have a discussion on female video game characters and generally have a lot of fun. Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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32:53
The Final Game - The Base Management Battle Royal
Scott's back! This week we go into the the wonderful world of Battle Royal's and Base Building. The game we create hopefully has something for everyone. We also begin the great 'Matt's Wheel of News' which brings a discussion about...
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Episode 75
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34:46
Wicked - The Video Game
In this episode of the Gaming Blender Podcast, Matthew and gust host Beth explore the concept of creating a new video game based on the film Wicked. They discuss the mechanics of movie tie-in games, focusing on puzzles and permadeath, while als...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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33:30
A Hairy Rhythm Game - Nit Time
In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, hosts Scott and Matthew discuss Matthew's tech troubles with his new PC, the recent release of the new Dragon Age game, the issue of review bombing in gaming, and engage in a fun hypothetical game ...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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34:15
Ultimate Team Mech Battles - Colossus
In this episode of the Gaming Blender, hosts Matthew and Scott discuss their personal updates, including Matthew's recent honeymoon and the challenges of building a gaming PC. They then dive into the concept of creating a new hypothetical video...
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Episode 72
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33:04
Scavenger Hunted - Dark Souls + Sports!
In this episode of The Gaming Blender, hosts Scott and Matt discuss their recent gaming experiences, including the release of the PS5 Pro and the challenges of game development. They delve into the concept of creating a hypothetical game, explo...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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37:25
Creating a Horror Game in Victorian England
In this episode of The Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the recent release of Star Wars Outlaws and the challenges faced by big-name game developers. They then proceed to create a hypothetical horror game set in Victorian England, where p...
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Episode 70
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32:56
Lord of the Rings Special - The Middle Earth Party Game
In this episode, Matt and Scott discuss the recent Lord of the Rings news, including the release of Rings of Power and the cancellation and revival of an upcoming Lord of the Rings MMO. They then brainstorm a hypothetical party game set in the ...
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Episode 69
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35:23
Last Clan Standing - The Interactive Movie Battle Royale
In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Scott and Matthew discuss a hypothetical game called Last Clan Standing. The game is set in a country that has fallen into anarchy after the death of a long-serving dictator. The country has splint...
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Episode 68
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33:22
Creating a Hypothetical Puzzle Game in Space
In this episode of the Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the concept of a hypothetical puzzle game. They explore the idea of a puzzle game set in space, where the player must fix a fleet of ships in order to complete a quest. The game inco...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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26:51
Hero Shooter Mayhem in Gods Among Men
Scott's back! In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Matt and Scott discuss the gaming industry and their recent gaming experiences. They then proceed to create a hypothetical game, a hero shooter set during the Trojan War. Players choo...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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32:30
The Hedge Fund RTS in 'Absolute Bankers'
In this episode, Matt and Guest Star Pete discuss the recent gaming showcases by Sony and Xbox. They also generate ideas for a real-time strategy game with a career mode and survival mechanics. They explore the possibility of creating a satiric...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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30:24
Game Design Challenge: Creating Four Games in 20 Minutes
The conversation features a unique game design challenge where the host, Matt, is tasked with creating four different games in 20 minutes each. The games are designed on the spot, with randomized genres, mechanics, and narratives. Each game pre...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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33:57
The Power of Narrative in Video Games - The Heart of France
In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Matt and special guest Tom discuss the importance of narrative in video games. They explore the challenges of creating compelling narratives and the impact of player choices on storytelling. They a...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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36:00
Uncovering the Truth and Breaking Free in 'A Matter of Time'
In this episode of the Gaming Blender, Scott and Matthew discuss their gaming experiences and delve into the concept of creating a new video game. They explore the challenges of managing a gaming backlog and the fear of missing out on playing c...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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33:18
Unleash Your Inner God of Construction in 'Builders of Divinity'
In this episode of The Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the concept of an open-world physics-based crafting game. They imagine a game where players take on the role of an architect or mason in different historical eras, tasked with buildi...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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32:13
Contractors R Us - The Simulation Battle Royale
Welcome back to The Gaming Blender. For week's game we unveil the hypothetical hilarity of Contractors Are Us, a battle royale game set in the ruthless city of Third-Party-Topia, where businesses claw for survival. Imagine running a company tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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34:08
Rally Steam - Vehicles and the Nemesis System
Hey, game aficionados, fear not—we have returned, and the Game Blender is whirring away once more. So how about a side of steampunk chariot racing game, where your decisions and disasters echo through a dystopian world? Gear up for a wild ride ...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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37:34
Farm Total War!
Strap on your overalls, folks, because we're pitching a strategic farming game that's not just about planting seeds, but also planting the seeds of an empire. Picture fortifying your homestead, reviving an ancient colony, and juggling the chall...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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34:24
Underwater MMO - Death From Below
Fasten your seatbelts for a high-octane brainstorming session, where we ditch the typical MMO fare for a wild ride featuring vehicle-based gameplay and an assassin targeting mechanics. Scott and I conjure up a universe where strategic target se...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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32:52
Dating Sim with Permadeath - Cold Hearts
It's official, we've lost our minds. Picture an open-world sandbox where you search for love while dodging the ever-looming threat of permadeath. We craft a narrative of forbidden love and survival, where every shadowy alley could lead to etern...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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31:49