Episode #230. Lifeline Games & Deer & Boy feat. Jayson Houdet

In this episode, Quoc and Tony chat with Jayson Houdet, founder of Paris-based indie studio Lifeline Games and creator of the cinematic adventure game Deer and Boy. Jason shares the studio’s origins, inspirations behind the game, and the decision to focus on visual rather than dialogue-based storytelling.

They explore:

 * The development journey of Deer and Boy , including the evolution from early teasers to a full team and publisher support.
 * Inspirations from classic games and film, such as Another World , Heart of Darkness , Ico , Last Guardian , and even influences from other forms of media.
 * The challenges and advantages of creating a dialogue-free, emotion-driven game experience.
 * Honest insights into indie production: team scaling, launch week stress, patching and supporting a global player base.
 * Audience questions about creative influences and advice for aspiring game developers.

Links and Resources

 * Deer and Boy on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2112340/Deer_And_Boy/
 * Instagram: https://instagram.com/deerandboygame
 * Official website: https://deerandboy.com/

Follow Deer and Boy on social media for updates on patches, developer insights, and future projects.

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230. Lifeline Games & Deer & Boy feat. Jayson Houdet

Episode #229. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Recap

Tony and Quoc recap all the major announcements of San Diego Comic-Con 2026! This includes all the major MCU announcements for Avengers Doomsday, Ghost Rider, and Black Panther 3. In addition, they talk about the upcoming Avatar Seven Havens and more!

Some articles:

https://gizmodo.com/san-diego-comic-con-2026-news-trailers-merchandise-announcements-roundup-list-2000791509

https://www.ign.com/articles/san-diego-comic-con-2026-everything-announced-sdcc

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229. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Recap

Episode #228: Playstation gets rid of disc production?!

Tony and Quoc talk about Sony Playstation's recent announcement of getting rid of physical media...

https://blog.playstation.com/2026/07/01/physical-disc-production-ending-in-january-2028-for-new-games-releasing-on-playstation-consoles/

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228. Sony Playstation Physical Media... WHAT?!

Episode #227. NTFTTPod 2025 Awards Episode

We recorded this episode back on December 18th, 2025 but were SO busy to edit it and post it, so here it is now.... 4 months later! So sorry!

Hope you enjoy our outdated banter lol

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227. SO LATE, SORRY! - December 18th, 2025 End of the Year Episode

Episode #226. We Got Steam Machines Before GTA VI

Tony and Quoc regroup after a few months to talk about Steam Machines, GTA VI, Hades' fishing game, Marvel Snap: Dark Horse, and Fantasy Life The Girl Who Steals Time.

No, we don't have anything else quirky to say about this episode, except we spent a lot of time going offtrack/offtopic. Sorry! LOL

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226. We Got Steam Machines Before GTA VI

Episode #225. Interview - Creative Arcades feat. CEO Brian Horowitz

Tony and Quoc spend this special episode interviewing the CEO of Creative Arcades, Brian Horowitz. Creative Arcades is a company located in SoCal that specializes in arcade experiences for home and commercial use. Today's episode talks about Brian's journey into the arcade entertainment space and highlights some of the offerrings and unique stories in the Creative Arcades business journey.

Website: https://creative-arcades.com/ Email: brianh@creative-arcades.com [http://-arcades.com] Sales: sales@creative-arcades.com [http://-arcades.com]

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225. Interview - Creative Arcades feat. CEO Brian Horowitz

Episode #224: Summer Game Fest 2025 Recap and Thoughts

Tony and Quoc spend a short time today talking about the announcements at Summer Game Fest! They don't really know too much about this event but... it's a journey of learning for all! Trailers and announcements will be recapped and discussed as they share their opinions and thoughts on what's coming up in the gaming industry in the near future!

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224. Summer Game Fest 2025 Recap and Thoughts

Episode #223: Minisode - Anbernic RG 34XXSP Announced!

Tony quickly talks about the newly announced Anbernic RG 34XX SP

Official announcement: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=P2sOzyP2hlc

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Minisode: Anbernic RG 34XXSP Announced!

Episode #222. Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Recap and Thoughts

On today’s episode, we break down everything from the latest Nintendo Direct announcement, including the highly anticipated reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2! 🕹️✨ We discuss:

 * The official announcement and key details about the Switch 2
 * Our thoughts on the new hardware, rumored specs, and potential features
 * How this could shape the future of Nintendo gaming
 * What this means for Switch owners and upcoming game releases
 * Our favorite and least favorite features

Are you excited for the next generation of Nintendo gaming? Let’s talk about it! Tune in now and let us know your thoughts! 🎙️🔥

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222. Nintendo Switch 2 Announcement Recap and Thoughts

Episode #221. The Game Awards Recap and Our Picks for 2024

On today’s episode of No Time For Time Travel, we’re diving into all things Game Awards 2024! 🏆 From jaw-dropping reveals to shocking wins, we’re recapping the highlights and surprises of the biggest night in gaming.

But that’s not all—Tony and Quoc are sharing their personal picks for the best and worst games of 2024. 🎮🔥 Whether you agree, disagree, or have your own favorites, join us as we celebrate a year filled with unforgettable gaming moments.

Tune in, and let’s close out 2024 with some epic gaming chatter! 🎙️

GameAwards2024 #BestAndWorstGames #GamingPodcast

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221. The Game Awards Recap and Our Picks for 2024

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