Player One
Player One
Player One is a SYN Media Podcast. We are a weekly show that delves into all things gaming in and around Naarm/Melbourne. From the latest hits and under-the-radar indies to tabletop roleplaying games and LARP, Player One is the show for every gamer. Make sure to share the show around and get in touch with us on Instagram @PlayerOneSYN You can listen to Player One live on SYN Media every Monday …Social links:
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The Best Worst Switch Prediction
Zack and Harrison look into their crystal ball and attempt to predict what the Switch 2 could (or maybe should...) look like and trust me, this one's a doozy! The duo also talk Pokemon's new online TCG, the year in gaming TV shows, and some rapid-fire news. Games discussed: Inscryption, Minecraft,…
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Dungeons & Dragons & Disappointment
This week Zack, Rav and Harrison get nerdy with some Dungeons and Dragons talk as they unpack the latest edition/revision/update/whatever the new DnD book is supposed to be. We also hear from Aussie streamer JustShads_ about games streaming with a disability, who Darcy spoke to at PAX Aus 2024. A…
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Our favourite games from PAX Aus 2024
We've had a very busy weekend at PAX Aus 2024, watching, talking about, and of course playing plenty of games on the showroom floor. Zack and Harrison unpack the event, from their general thoughts to their favourite games. We also hear from some of the local indie developers putting out great games…
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Gaming Communities and PAX Preparation
This week Bianca, Darcy and Rav get on board the hype train for PAX Aus 2024! The team talk best community games, video game adaptations, and of course what they're keen to see and do at the convention. We'll be on the scene at PAX so we're sure to see you all there! Make sure to tune into our pre…
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Martin Stradling (AKA SporkTank) - Developing Rita, a cozy puzzle adventure
We had the pleasure of speaking with Martin Stradling, the one man developer known as SporkTank, about his upcoming puzzle adventure game Rita. One of PAX Aus 2024 Indie Showcase winners, in Rita you must gather letters and clues to solve word puzzles and unlock more of the world. Enjoyed this int…
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Here's what's happening this Melbourne International Games Week!
Melbourne International Games Week kicks off this week with plenty of events for all sorts of gamers. Tune in to hear the low-down on what you can expect this week! You can also find the full program here. We also hear from Martin Stradling, solo game developer behind Rita, a 2024 PAX Aus Indie Sh…
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Luke Miller from Melbourne Queer Games Festival - Informing, entertaining, and educating queer players
Luke Miller, creator of the Melbourne Queer Games Festival, joined us in the studio to talk about the importance of queer games in all of gaming culture. MQGF is running 25 September to 13 October and aims to inform, entertain, and challenge queer gamers. It's a showcase of talent from all around t…
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James from Oracle Games - Creating a card game for everyone
We were joined by James, creator of the card game Oracle and one of Pax Aus 2024's Indie Showcase winners! Oracle is a social deduction card game created to be easy to learn and jump into. James talks about the development history of Oracle and how one frustrating board game night turned into a new…
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Card Games and Queer Games
We're back from our season break with a whole lot of gaming news! Tune in to hear our thoughts on the PS5 Pro (hint: it's not good), find out what games we've been playing, and catch our chats with some very special guests! We were joined on the show by James, the one-man team behind the card game…
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Will Shadow the Hedgehog Wield a Gun?
It's the final show of season 3, and we've been blessed with not one, but two video game movie trailers! Zack and Darcy talk about why the Minecraft movie looks... unpleasant, but at least Sonic the Hedgehog 3 looks good! The team also talk Concord being taken off store shelves, the Australian Gam…
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