Gamecraft is a limited series about the modern history of the video game business. Beginning in the early 1990's, the video game business... more
In their final episode of Season 2, Mitch and Blake take on the complex and highly speculative topic of the... more
Mitch and Blake look at the ins and outs of intellectual property licensing in games. After discussing the checkered history... more
In perhaps their most important episode of the series, Mitch and Blake explain what they mean when they use the... more
Mitch and Blake discuss the massive expansion of gaming in emerging markets around the world. The begin with a discussion... more
Mitch and Blake explore the idea of independent game development. They attempt to define "indie" in the video game context... more
Mitch and Blake expand on last season's discussion of platform-based publishers by introducing a new kind of company: the game-enabling... more
Mitch and Blake discuss the nuances of game financing. They begin by explaining how the publishing model of advances against... more
They're back! Season 2 of the GameCraft podcast kicks off with Mitch and Blake introducing the new 8-episode season, followed... more
Mitch and Blake take on the complex topic of in-game economies. They discuss how the endemic problems of trust and... more
Mitch and Blake discuss the recurring industry obsession with the idea of virtual reality, beginning in the mid-1980s. Mitch recounts... more
Mitch and Blake discuss the nuances of game financing. They begin by explaining how the publishing model of advances against royalties functions,... more