About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the exploration game VESPER.5 with guests Izzy Kestrel and Alfredo Barraza.

We're joined by Izzy Kestrel (Funomena, No Goblin, A Good Videogame) and Alfredo Barraza (Riot Games) to discuss VESPER.5; a durational, tile-based exploration game. It's the sixth installment in our yearlong special series exploring the work of Michael Brough: All Systems Brough. This episode: VESPER.5 Next episode: Become a Great Artist Audio edited by Dylan Shumway. Discussed in this episode: 868-BACK (Out now!! Go buy it!!) https://store.steampowered.com/app/3304110/868BACK/ https://finji.itch.io/868-back Michael Brough's Website https://www.smestorp.com/ All Systems Brough - A Chat with Michael https://secretlives.games/website/all-systems-brough-a-chat-with-michael VESPER.5 http://mightyvision.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/vesper5.html THE LONGING https://store.steampowered.com/app/893850/THE_LONGING/ Road to the IGF: Michael Brough's VESPER.5 (Article about GDC showcase of VESPER.5) https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/road-to-the-igf-michael-brough-s-i-vesper-5-i- Super Friendship Club VESPER.5 Forum https://web.archive.org/web/20160407200028/http://superfriendshipclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=618 Meaning through repetition (reflection on releasing VESPER.5)…

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