
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 every episode. Tune in to enjoy some truly unique games!
Episodes
89 episodes
Shattered Earth - The Tactical RPG
Time for an RTS RPG! A wonderful combination of dark souls difficulty and rpg makes our tactical game one for the ages. We also discuss graphics cards and is the Oblivion Remake really worth buying...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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36:45

The Art of the Kill - First Battle Royal for a While...
In this first episode for a while we dive into GTA and all things that caused Matt's PC to explode. From there we create a unique Battle Royale game which will truly knock your socks off!
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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30:56

The Only Way is Up, Baby - One on One Physics!
This week Matt and Scott create a truly unique game. One on One fighting mechanics with procedural generation and physics? No problem at all! Have a listen and enjoy the two of them mashing these mechanics and genre together to make something q...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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32:41

Beyond the Hills - Another Walking Sim?
This week on the Gaming Blender we draw 'Walking Simulator' again but this time we venture out into the new world making a narrative choice game based around a humble caravan. There's a lot of Switch 2 chat along the way as well.
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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31:28

Brick'ed - The Survival Puzzle Game
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play as the blocks in Tetris? Now you don't have to as Scott and Matt explore turning one of the most popular games of all time into a Puzzle Survival game. There's also a well deserve...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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34:11

A Walking Simulator IN SPACE - Replicated Vengeance
We hope you have your walking boots on! This week Scott and Matt take a dive into walking simulators combined with some Dark souls difficulty and the results are out of this world! They also take some time to discuss the reasons beh...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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32:22

Time Hoppers - The Racing FPS
This week we have returned to the world of Racing and First Person Shooters. Throw those together and add some Time Travel and you have quite the insane racing game on your hands!
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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35:12

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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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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Season 1
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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
