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Story x Story #92: 2021 Wrapped (Our Favourite Stories)

Gina December 31, 2021 No Comments

It’s the last episode of 2021!! For our season 3 Wrapped episode, Nigel and Tazziii each put together their personal top five stories of the year. There’s room for honourable mentions and stories that surprised us too as we recap our favourite anime, TV shows, films and games that made us stop and take notice over the past 12 months. We’ll be back in February with season 4 of Story x Story, but you’ll be able to enjoy some bonus rewind episodes over January until we start recording again in 2022!

Story x Story #79: Two Guys, A Game And A Cappuccino (Free Guy) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-79-Two-Guys–A-Game-And-A-Cappuccino-Free-Guy-e184044

Story x Story #73: It’s A Con Baby World (Raya and the Last Dragon) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-73-Its-A-Con-Baby-World-Raya-and-the-Last-Dragon-e15fl2n

Story x Story #77: I Guess It’s A Time Mechanic (Your Name) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-77-I-Guess-Its-A-Time-Mechanic-Your-Name-e17egje

Story x Story #91: The NPCs of Star Wars (The Mandalorian) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-91-The-NPCs-of-Star-Wars-The-Mandalorian-e1c9hba

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https://twitter.com/tazziii

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:

https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #91: The NPCs of Star Wars (The Mandalorian)

Gina December 30, 2021 No Comments

In this week’s Story x Story episode, Nigel is joined by guest co-host Pinali to get into one of the biggest film releases of the year.

They are joined by Amiad Fredman and Studio77 member KottaKitty for a deep dive into Spider-Man: No Way Home. We cover all the surprises in the latest entry to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as examine what the story gets right and wrong.

This week’s storytelling tip is about creating protagonists who carry the burden of responsibility.

Other stories we’re enjoying this week: Dexter, PEN15, The Witcher, The Arcane, Ori and the Blind Forest, The Mandalorian, Hawkeye.

Story x Story #60: What I Want Is The Ocean! (Soul) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-60-What-I-Want-Is-The-Ocean–Soul-etdfpl

Serious: Though The Fog Standard Edition – https://mayamada.com/product/serious-through-the-fog-manga

‘The Mandalorian’ is One of the Best and Most Engaging ‘Star Wars’ Stories in Years – https://www.hollywoodinsider.com/the-mandalorian-review-star-wars

How ‘The Mandalorian’ and ILM invisibly reinvented film and TV production – https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/20/how-the-mandalorian-and-ilm-invisibly-reinvented-film-and-tv-production

The Virtual Production of The Mandalorian, Season One – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUnxzVOs3rk

When It Comes To Brilliant World-Building, ‘The Mandalorian’ Understands That Less Is More – https://www.slashfilm.com/570690/mandalorian-world-building

How Star Wars: The Mandalorian Was Influenced by Lone Wolf and Cub – https://www.denofgeek.com/culture/the-mandalorian-lone-wolf-and-cub

A quick guide to every ‘Mandalorian’ character you should know – https://www.insider.com/mandalorian-character-names-actors-2019-11

The Mandalorian: 10 Best Episodes of Season 1 & 2 (According to IMDb) – https://screenrant.com/mandalorian-best-episodes-ranked-imdb/

Riana McKeith LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/riana-mckeith

TreesPlease Games – https://www.treespleasegames.com

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https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Riana online:
https://twitter.com/RianaMckeith

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:

https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #89: “Find Peter Parker!” (Spider-Man: No Way Home)

Gina December 23, 2021 No Comments

In this week’s Story x Story episode, Nigel is joined by guest co-host Pinali to get into one of the biggest film releases of the year.

This week’s storytelling tip is about creating protagonists who carry the burden of responsibility.

Other stories we’re enjoying this week: Dexter, PEN15, The Witcher, The Arcane, Ori and the Blind Forest, The Mandalorian, Hawkeye.

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Work + Play: Mental Health In Video Games Panel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBoipT9Tzjs

Story x Story #26: Villains Are People Too (Megamind) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-26-Villains-Are-People-Too-Megamind-edmoqk

Serious: Though The Fog Standard Edition – https://mayamada.com/product/serious-through-the-fog-manga

Spider-Man: No Way Home Fandom Wiki – https://marvelcinematicuniverse.fandom.com/wiki/Spider-Man:_No_Way_Home

Spider-Verse – A Complete Guide to the Spider-Man Crossover – https://www.cbr.com/spider-verse-guide-spider-man-crossover

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Review: Tom Holland Cleans Out the Cobwebs of Sprawling Franchise With Multiverse Super-Battle – https://variety.com/2021/film/reviews/spider-man-no-way-home-review-tom-holland-1235132550

Spider-Man: No Way Home – https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/spider-man-no-way-home-movie-review-2021

Spider-Man: No Way Home Ending Explained – https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/spider-man-no-way-home-ending-explained

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME: Every EASTER EGG, Reference + MCU Connections | Marvel BREAKDOWN Explained – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APsSbGgWwSM

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Find Pinali online:
https://twitter.com/pinalinet

Find Amiad online:
https://twitter.com/DigitalDocMD https://twitter.com/DigitalDocGames

Find KottaKitty online:
https://twitter.com/kottakitty

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:

https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #88: Behind The Story With Bounthavy Suvilay (Indie Games)

Gina December 16, 2021 No Comments

In this week’s Story x Story episode Nigel and Tazziii talk with journalist and author Bounthavy Suvilay, who has literally written the book on indie games. She talks about the making of her book “Indie Games” which takes a detailed look at the history of the craft, culture and business of independently developing video games.

We get into the reality for pursuing your dream, advice for aspiring developers and also find time to talk about Bounthavy’s passion for anime and manga.

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Indie Games Ablaze Product Page – https://www.ablaze.net/product-G9781950912018.html

Other books by Bounthavy Suvilay (published in French): Le sport animé, 50 ans de séries sportives https://amzn.to/3dnMen5 Dragon Ball, une histoire française https://www.lcdpu.fr/livre/?GCOI=27000100450120 La culture manga https://www.lcdpu.fr/livre/?GCOI=27000100477460 Hommage à Satoshi Kon https://amzn.to/3orEUNq

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https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Bounthavy Suvilay online:
https://twitter.com/suvilay

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:

https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #87: Absolutely No Capes! (The Incredibles)

Gina December 10, 2021 No Comments

In this week’s episode of Story x Story Nigel and Tazziii welcome Osh Carr and Miranda Evans from Europe’s biggest cosplay channel, The 86th Floor!

It’s a super-powered conversation as we dive deep into the 2004 Pixar animation The Incredibles. We talk about Metroville’s response to “supers”, what the story’s themes say about exception talent today and our favourite characters in the film.

This week’s storytelling tip is about showcasing character personalities through their design.

Other stories we’re enjoying this week: Hawkeye, Kong vs Godzilla, Canon Busters, Seven Deadly Sins, Boxing Day, Stardew Valley, King Richard, Arcane.

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Serious: Though The Fog Standard Edition – https://mayamada.com/product/serious-through-the-fog-manga

Reflections of Social Power In The Incredibles – https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2018/06/21/reflections-of-social-power-in-the-incredibles

Delightfully smart, exciting superhero fare – https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-incredibles-2004

The Incredibles Identity – https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/movie/the-incredibles/quotes/identity

The Incredibles’ incredible focus on the family – https://thedissolve.com/features/movie-of-the-week/810-the-incredibles-incredible-focus-on-the-family

The 86th Floor: Cosplay and Cons YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBZ5Bgo2F2wRiy68XCWpow

Find mayamada online:

mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find The 86th Floor online:
https://twitter.com/86thfloor

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:

https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #86: Behind The Story With Muniyra Douglas (VX Comics)

Gina November 24, 2021 No Comments

In this week’s Story x Story episode Nigel and Tazziii welcome creative storyteller Muniyra Douglas to talk about her journey into the African comic book industry. She tells us how she landed her role of Editor in Chief at Nigerian based creative content and entertainment company VX Comics. We talk about the need for an editor in the process of making comic stories, and how she works with a remote team spanning multiple continents! Muniyra also gives her advice for any aspiring comic creator, plus highlights the challenges of bringing more diversity into the comic book industry.

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Muniyra Douglas’ The Glitch Short Animation – https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/the-glitch-short-animation-film-muniyra-douglas/LwG9QyWTWkvxmw

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Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Muniyra online:
https://twitter.com/vxcomics

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:

https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #85: To Eternity, And Beyond! (Eternals)

Gina November 18, 2021 No Comments

This week’s Story x Story episode is a bumper episode as Nigel and Tazziii form our own super powered ensemble cast to break down Marvel’s Eternals. We welcome Greg Driver and Leon Everett from the Ace Comicals podcast, along with Vik Deluca from Mega City Comics for a very deep dive into this very divisive entry to the MCU where we talk about how the film deals with the weight of Jack Kirby’s original comic source material, where it misses the mark as well as what it does well.

This week’s storytelling tip is about creating multiple protagonists for your story.

Other stories we’re enjoying: Hades, Halloween, Seinfeld, 20th Century Boys, Locke and Keye, Red Notice, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, Kuroko’s Basketball, The Mandalorian

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Story x Story Bonus: End of Year Livestream Part 3 – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-Bonus-End-of-Year-Livestream-Part-3-Comics–Manga-Stories-eo5mbn

Serious: Though The Fog Standard Edition – https://mayamada.com/product/serious-through-the-fog-manga

Eternals: An Analysis on Madness, Control & the Subconscious Mind – https://vocal.media/futurism/Eternals-an-analysis-on-madness-control-and-the-subconscious-mind

What the ‘Eternals’ Post-Credits Scene Says About the MCU’s Future – https://www.theringer.com/marvel-cinematic-universe/2021/11/8/22769096/eternals-post-credits-marvel-cinematic-universe

How ‘Eternals’ Tests the Faith of Superheroes, Fans, and Marvel – https://collider.com/eternals-themes-faith-marvel-heroes

RogerEbert.com Reviews Eternals – https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/eternals-movie-review-2021

Ace Comicals Presents – Jack Kirby’s Eternals – https://www.acecomicals.com/121

Find mayamada online:

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Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Ace Comicals online:
https://twitter.com/battou

https://twitter.com/LeonEverett

https://twitter.com/AceComicals

Find Vic online:

https://twitter.com/megacitycomics

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:

https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #84: Here’s The Thing About Handhelds (Video Games)

Gina November 11, 2021 No Comments

This week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome Melanin Gamers team members Laura and Donavan for a deep dive into Satoshi Kon’s surreal anime thriller Paprika. We break down the many thought-provoking themes and what the story says about our relationship with our dreams and media environment. This week’s storytelling tip is about creating transitions to develop your story’s narrative.

Other stories we’re enjoying this week: The time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Miss Kobayashi, Until Dawn, Shield Hero, Ori and the Blind Forest, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Promise, Kuroko’s Basketball.

Please SUBSCRIBE HERE https://www.twitch.tv/mayamada

Game Design: Too Big To Fail? | The Growth Of Open World Games – https://youtu.be/KJW-z839wKk

Game Design: Too Big To Fail? | Fan & Media Expectations – https://youtu.be/uGgtTbpBboo

Game Design: Too Big To Fail? | Looking To The Future – https://youtu.be/uvpGuxzKCKM

History of handheld game consoles – https://gamicus.fandom.com/wiki/History_of_handheld_game_consoles

Find mayamada online:

mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Quang online:
https://twitter.com/quangdx

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:

https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #83: It Was All A Fever Dream (Paprika)

Gina November 9, 2021 No Comments

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Story x Story #55: We Came For The Intentional Confusion (Perfect Blue) – https://anchor.fm/mayamada/episodes/Story-x-Story-55-We-Came-For-The-Intentional-Confusion-Perfect-Blue-eq7s3d

Inclusion & Creativity: The Manga Connection – https://www.thechildrensmediaconference.com/blog/2021/07/05/inclusivity-now-inclusion-creativity-the-manga-connection

Paprika Analysis – https://hanagasaitayo.wordpress.com/2020/04/19/analysis-paprika

Satoshi Kon – Editing Space & Time – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz49vQwSoTE

Paprika: An Analysis on Madness, Control & the Subconscious Mind – https://vocal.media/futurism/paprika-an-analysis-on-madness-control-and-the-subconscious-mind

The Ending Of Paprika Explained – https://www.looper.com/68226/bizarre-japanese-anime-ever-made

Melanin Gamers Website – https://themelaningamers.com

Melanin Gamers Twitch – https://www.twitch.tv/melaningamers

Find mayamada online:

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Find Tazziii online:
https://www.twitch.tv/tazziiix | https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Laura online:
https://twitter.com/PalladiumHoney

Find Donovan online:
https://twitter.com/ItsaDandyGuy

A big thanks to Fisayo Karunwi for our into, outro and transition music:

https://soundcloud.com/fisayokarunwi

A big thanks to Aly Graphix for designing the podcast logo:
https://alygraphix.wixsite.com/designer

Send us questions and feedback on feedback@mayamada.com.

Story x Story #82: Behind The Story With Nina Modaffari (Games & Art)

Gina October 29, 2021 No Comments

This week, Nigel and Tazziii sit down with Nina Modaffari, a concept artist working at EA’s Maxis Studios. Nina tells us how she got her start in the video games industry, going on to land a role working on The Sims 4 after being a fan of the game! We get into the ins and outs of the concept artist role in the video game development process, why representation matters in the industry and plant care too.