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Story x Story #96: Behind The Story With Emilie Rinna (Video Game Art)

Gina March 10, 2022 No Comments

This week, mayamada co-founder Nigel Twumasi welcomes freelance games concept artist Emilie Rinne. Emilie talks about her time growing up in France, how she discovered the role of a concept artist and the key role her mother played in her journey. She also provides young and aspiring artists with advice on getting started in the industry. Thank you to the French Institute in London for making this interview happen!

Emilie Rinne | Concepts & Designs – https://www.emilierinna.net

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https://twitter.com/3milies

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:
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Story x Story #95: The Mergers & Acquisitions Roundtable (Video Games)

Gina February 26, 2022 No Comments

Nigel and Tazziii bring out the video game roundtable for a worldwide discussion industry news stories. This week, we’re joined by Matt and Destinee from the Burn Out Brighter podcast, plus Hassan and Levi from The Nerd Alternative.

Acquisitions are the hot topic for the day as we get into the panel’s thoughts on Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard, Sony’s purchase of Bungie, and Nintendo’s…well, who knows!

Games we’re playing: Summer in Mara, Horizon Forbidden West, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, Psychonauts 2.

Monopoly money: is Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard good for gaming? – https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/jan/19/monopoly-money-is-microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard-good-for-gaming

Will Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard go through? We asked a lawyer – https://www.pcgamer.com/will-microsofts-acquisition-of-activision-blizzard-go-through-games-lawyer-thinks-its-likely/

Microsoft says it will keep Call of Duty on PlayStation ‘beyond the existing agreement’ – https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/9/22925510/microsoft-activision-sony-nintendo-app-store-antitrust-policies

Sony is buying Bungie, the developer of Destiny and original creator of Halo – https://www.theverge.com/22910846/sony-bungie-acquisition-playstation-destiny-halo

How Sony’s Bungie Buy Fits Into Its Larger PlayStation Plans – https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-playstation-bungie-acquisitions-ps4-ps5

Nintendo Isn’t All That Interested in Acquiring Companies, Prizes ‘Nintendo DNA’ – https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-acquisition-dna

Nintendo Closing 3DS & Wii U Shops In 2023, Has ‘No Plans To Offer Classic Content In Other Ways’ – https://kotaku.com/nintendo-wii-u-3ds-classic-games-mario-zelda-eshop-shop-1848544931

Horizon Forbidden West was delayed in part to avoid crunch – https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-18-horizon-forbidden-west-was-delayed-to-avoid-crunch

Netflix Announces the Long-Awaited BioShock Movie – https://www.ign.com/articles/bioshock-movie-netflix

“E3 shifts to online-only event because of Omicron concerns – https://venturebeat.com/2022/01/06/e3-shifts-to-online-only-event-because-of-omicron-concerns

E3 2022 In Doubt As Journalist Claims Digital Event Is “Probably” Also Cancelled – nintendolife.com/news/2022/01/e3-2022-in-doubt-as-journalist-claims-digital-event-is-probably-also-cancelled

Burn Out Brighter YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/c/BurnOutBrighter

The Nerd Alternative YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpK8PKCVrbKjz5IFOlPwWHQ

Find mayamada online:

mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

Find Tazziii online:
https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Matt online:
https://twitter.com/burnout_matt

Find Destinee online:
https://twitter.com/Dnbc32

Find The Nerd Alternative online:
https://twitter.com/NrdAlternative

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 #93: Did I Mention I’ve Read The Book? (Dune)

Gina February 25, 2022 No Comments

Season 4 starts here! We’re back recording the Story x Story podcast and this week, Nigel and Tazziii welcome mayamada co-founder Lao K and Into Games Community Manager, Tom Bradstreet, for a deep dive into the sci-fi epic Dune.

And what a story to start with…we travel to Arrakis to get into this complex, multi-layered narrative and discuss how well this latest attempt at adapting Frank Herbert’s novel fares with our panel. This week’s storytelling tip looks at the different ways you can end your story.

Other stories we’re enjoying this week: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Lord of the Rings, Amazing Spider-Man, Pillars of the Earth Naruto Shippududn, Halo: Memory Agent, Odd Taxi, Skyward Sword. Narcos: Mexico, Terror in Resonance, Star Wars Clone Wars.

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

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

Dune: The 10 Most Incredible Visual Effects In The Sci-Fi Epic – https://screenrant.com/dune-best-visual-effects-movie

Dune (2021) movie explained: ending, themes, & colonial invasion and the determinism of fate analysed – https://www.highonfilms.com/dune-2021-movie-ending-explained

Into Games website – https://intogames.org

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Find Tom online:
https://twitter.com/Scr_ee

Find Lao online:
https://twitter.com/laokarun

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 #94: Behind The Story With Feff Silvers (Comics)

Gina February 25, 2022 No Comments

In this week’s Story x Story episode, Nigel and Tazziii talk with self-taught comic creator Feff Silvers.

We discover her journey from physics to illustration and how a visit to a comic convention sparked her passion for producing “very British” manga-style stories.

Feff also talks about the realities of self employment in the comics space, while giving plenty of tips for aspiring creators.

The Works of Feff Silvers – https://feff.works

The Final LullabyVol. 3 Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fefe/the-final-lullaby-vol-3

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https://twitter.com/tazziii

Find Feff Silvers online:
https://twitter.com/feffsilvers

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 #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

Find mayamada online:

mayamada.com | gamepad.events | thestoryboard.org

Find Tazziii online:
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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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

Find mayamada online:

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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.

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

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

Find mayamada online:

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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.

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

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.