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In this episode we tell the story of the Elite game series and our story of playing the original together back at school, and some bits about the space-sim genre as a whole.The Guardian excerpt from Backroom Boys about David Braben and Ian Bell.Elite (1984) free PC download (and the Mac version)Or play it in an emulator in your browser.Elite 1984 gameplay footage (Scott Manley)ArcElite (the version we played) gameplay footageFrontier Elite 2 footageFrontier First Encounters gameplay footage (with updated graphics) (Scott Manley)

We've both been to the cinema. Sefran saw Pacific Rim Uprising, Jalada saw Ready Player One.

Back again with another indie review, we discuss one of Sefran's most anticipated games of 2018; Into the Breach.Into the Breach is by Subset Games.Their previous game is FTL: Faster Than Light.In the show we compare it to Advance Wars.The music was composed by Ben Prunty.Intro/Outro music: JACKS - Runaway Fashion.

Jalada's been playing Pyre. Sefran went to the cinema to see Code Geass.

In this episode we take a moment to be introspective and set ourselves some goals for the podcast for the next three months. Listen along, and hold us accountable!Increase our social presence by posting regular content, posting snippets of the show, and setting up an Instagram account.Grow the brand by getting some stickers printed, running Twitch streams, and reaching out to other podcasts to guest on.Get better at podcasting by sharing the editing, and producing a short show (coming soon!) to accompany the main show.Intro/Outro music: JACKS - Runaway Fashion

In this episode of Octal FM we discuss and review Celeste, a game about climbing a mountain.Celeste is made by Matt Makes Games and is on Twitter at @celeste_game.Their previous game was Towerfall Ascension.The music is by Lena Raine, @kuraine on Twitter.Intro/Outro music: JACKS - Runaway Fashion

We're back to discussing Japan in this episode; this time it's Jalada's turn as he has just come back from a two week trip to Tokyo and Kyoto.Links from the episode:Thermae-Yu: Onsen in Shinjuku. Google Maps.Akihabara UDX parking.Jalada on InstagramWe used Japan Wireless for our Wifi hotspot.Intro/Outro music: JACKS - Runaway Fashion

In this episode we try to be as un-snobby as possible, whilst talking about how to get into coffee as a hobby.Live in the UK and want to get coffee delivered to your house? Sign up at Taylor St Roasted using the promo code OCTALFM to get your first bag for £1.Single-serve coffee patents, and the future of the technologyStumptown brew guidesSuggested brewing equipment:AeropressMoka pot (also called a Stove top)Hario hand grinderWe suggest you don't get an electric grinder, but if you must, try the Baratza Encore.

In this episode of Octal FM, we discuss our two favourite games from one of our favourite series of all time; The Legend of Zelda.The best way to play Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask is the 3DS remakes:Buy Ocarina of Time 3DS*Buy Majora's Mask 3DS*Intro music: JACKS - Runaway fashionOutro music: Docjazz4, FunkyEntropy, Theophany and XPRTNovice for OCRemix - Dawn of a New Day

In this episode we discuss the hit anime film Your Name*.Your Name was released in 2016.It earned over $300m at the box office.The film Sefran saw in the cinema after Your Name was Napping Princess.

In this episode of Octal FM we're joined by Louise Swift, a software developer & fellow nerd who recently worked on a project using the Unity game engine.Louise works for No Mayo DigitalFollow Louise on the interwebs:TwitterMediumlouiseswift.com

In this episode we discuss the emerging trend of adding massively multiplayer features to games that otherwise might be single player. Is this something we want to see more? Or is it just a way of extracting more 'value' from gamers?GTA 5 has sold-in over 85 million copiesFrontier Games Hosts Massive Space Battles on AWSAWS re:Invent 2015 presentation from Frontier Games on their architectureDigital Trends: "Everyone is going to start playing MMOs again, whether they realize it or not"Intro & outro music: JACKS – Runaway Fashion

Happy New Year everyone! In this episode we are joined again by Antonia, who last joined us to talk about Stardew Valley. This time, the three of us discuss some of the video games we're most looking forward to in 2018.Sefran: Far Cry 5, Into the breach, and Wargroove.Antonia: Monster Hunter World, Ni No Kuni 2, Kingdom Hearts III, and Bayonetta 3.Jalada: Sea of Thieves, Last of Us Part 2, and Age of Empires 4.

In this episode we are joined by Elizabeth Chesters, a user experience consultant, human-computer interaction student, and software developer. We ask her about her job, what HCI is, and what's in store in the future for how we interact with our devices.The Man Who Lied to His Laptop, by Clifford NassCity University of London, Centre for Human-Computer Interaction DesignFollow El:@echesters on Twitterechesters.co.ukIntro/outro music: JACKS – Runaway Fashion

In this episode we’re joined by our friend Tom, aka @x5315. Tom co-created Twitterfall with Jalada back in 2009.To follow up from Episode 25 where Jalada talked about building Twitterfall, Tom is here to tell us the story from his point of view, and what he’s up to now.The whiteboard of features in Tom’s university dorm room:Intro/outro music: JACKS – Runaway Fashion

In this episode of Octal FM, the two of us catch up and talk about what games we’ve been playing.Jalada has been playing Horizon: Zero Dawn (affiliate link, proceeds go to Octal FM).Horizon is powered by Guerilla’s own game engine, Decima.Sefran has been playing Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak.

In this episode Sefran talks about visiting his favourite place in the world; Japan. We chat about what it’s like to visit, the things you should know before going, and what it was like when Sefran visited for the first time.

In this episode we return to the topic of platformers. All the things we love, some of the things we hate.Not much in the way of notes for this episode; we really just sit back and have a bit of a chat. Enjoy!

In this episode of Octal FM we kick back and reminisce about all the MMOs we’ve played in the past.Earth & BeyondReview from IGN in 2002Ragnarok OnlineEVE OnlineEVE Online is F2PLord of the Rings OnlineAionFinal Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn

In 2009 Jalada spent 2 hours building a website that would ultimately end up shaping his entire career. In this episode of Octal FM we tell you the story of that website.Twitterfall on WikipediaTwitterfall co-founder Tom Brearley on TwitterTwitterfall makes it onto Telegraph newsroom screensPhoto from Marcus Warren @ TelegraphTwitterfall: a Google for the TwitterverseCoverage from the Guardian about The Telegraph’s embedded TwitterfallCoverage in our university newspaperFox’s Fringe Twitter-Feed Overlay: Clever or a Mistake?ITV taps into social media for FA Cup FinalPenny Arcade comic about VinepeekWhere Jalada works nowAnecdote.fm, podcast from Jack Dearlove