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!
The Gaming Blender
The Hedge Fund RTS in 'Absolute Bankers'
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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 satirical game about hedge fund managers, where players hire people for damage limitation and engage in insider trading. The conversation explores the concept of a real-time strategy game set in the world of hedge funds, where players manage a team and compete against rival teams. The game incorporates elements of career progression, survival, and morality. Players can choose to be honourable or ruthless in their tactics, with the true ending being the ability to clean up the corrupt company. The game features conversations with key characters, multiple choices, and a morality tracker. The complexity and layers of the game make it an intriguing concept.
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