About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Double Fine about their upcoming game Kiln, blending art and combat.

In this episode of the Official Xbox Podcast, things are heating up as we blend visual art and the art of combat in a very unique way. We're chatting with the folks from Double Fine about their soon to be released pottery party brawler, Kiln. They're telling us all about what they''ve learned from testing, how players changed the way they see the game, how they blend a social art experience with ceramic-based combat, and so much more. 00:00 Introduction 01:28 What is Kiln and what can players expect jumping in for the first time? 03:06 And your actual shape matters, right? 06:16 Quench mode and play testing 11:02 Smashing and sharing pots 12:26 Have there been any trends that popped up when players desigin their pots? 13:44 Have you noticed any emmerging gameplay metas from the gameplay testing? 15:55 Strategies when playing Quench mode 17:47 What's the thing you're most excited for players to experience when playing Kiln? 21:11 Final thoughts FOLLOW XBOX Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xbox​​​ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Xbox​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Xbox

People in this episode

Host: Xbox

Guest: Double Fine

Topics covered

• pottery
• brawler
• combat
• art
• game testing
• social experience

Keywords

• Kiln
• Double Fine
• pottery brawler
• game testing
• ceramic combat
• Quench mode

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Kiln

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