Best Matt Culmer Podcasts (2025)

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The Only Way is Up, Baby - One on One Physics! 32:41

16d ago32:41

32:41

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! This week Matt and Scott create a truly unique game. One on One fighting mechanics with procedural generation and physics? No problem at all! Have a listen and enjoy the two of them mashing these mechanics and genre together to make something quite wonderful. Thanks for listening and please le…

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Beyond the Hills - Another Walking Sim? 31:28

30d ago31:28

31:28

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! This week on the Gaming Blender we draw 'Walking Simulator' again but this time we venture out into the new world making a narrative choice game based around a humble caravan. There's a lot of Switch 2 chat along the way as well. Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe …

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Brick'ed - The Survival Puzzle Game 34:11

1M ago34:11

34:11

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play as the blocks in Tetris? Now you don't have to as Scott and Matt explore turning one of the most popular games of all time into a Puzzle Survival game. There's also a well deserved chat about the 20th anniversary of God of War and the upcomi…

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A Walking Simulator IN SPACE - Replicated Vengeance 32:22

2M ago32:22

32:22

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! We hope you have your walking boots on! This week Scott and Matt take a dive into walking simulators combined with some Dark souls difficulty and the results are out of this world! They also take some time to discuss the reasons behind the closures of one of Matt's favourite studios, Monolith.…

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Time Hoppers - The Racing FPS 35:12

3M ago35:12

35:12

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! This week we have returned to the world of Racing and First Person Shooters. Throw those together and add some Time Travel and you have quite the insane racing game on your hands! Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https:/…

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Sins of the Father - An Assassin Life Sim Game 31:36

3M ago31:36

31:36

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! This week on the Gaming Blender we look to create a Assassin based One on One fighter with Life Sim elements. What we end up creative is a mix of probably every mystery game in the last 10 years but we think it's a good one! We also discuss how games have disappointed us in the past but don't …

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Within - The Rogue-lite Horror (+ Nintendo Switch 2) 33:07

4M ago33:07

33:07

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Hello, we're back for 2025! We dive straight into the world of Nintendo and discuss what they have in store for us with the Switch 2. From there we try and create our own Horror game with Roguelite and RPG elements which proves a worthy challenge to start the year with. We also try to answer t…

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My Big Rig - The Mobile Racing Game 32:53

5M ago32:53

32:53

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Have you ever wondered what happens when you combine guitar hero, mobile gaming and racing? Us neither but we're willing to give it a go! We also have a discussion on female video game characters and generally have a lot of fun. Enjoy! Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subs…

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The Final Game - The Base Management Battle Royal 34:46

5M ago34:46

34:46

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Scott's back! This week we go into the the wonderful world of Battle Royal's and Base Building. The game we create hopefully has something for everyone. We also begin the great 'Matt's Wheel of News' which brings a discussion about No Man's Sky. We Hope you enjoy. Thanks for listening and plea…

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Wicked - The Video Game 33:30

6M ago33:30

33:30

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender Podcast, Matthew and gust host Beth explore the concept of creating a new video game based on the film Wicked. They discuss the mechanics of movie tie-in games, focusing on puzzles and permadeath, while also navigating the challenges of character dynamics …

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A Hairy Rhythm Game - Nit Time 34:15

6M ago34:15

34:15

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, hosts Scott and Matthew discuss Matthew's tech troubles with his new PC, the recent release of the new Dragon Age game, the issue of review bombing in gaming, and engage in a fun hypothetical game creation challenge involving a rhythm game mechani…

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Ultimate Team Mech Battles - Colossus 33:04

7M ago33:04

33:04

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender, hosts Matthew and Scott discuss their personal updates, including Matthew's recent honeymoon and the challenges of building a gaming PC. They then dive into the concept of creating a new hypothetical video game that combines MMO elements with crafting and…

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Little Podcast Update 0:55

7M ago0:55

0:55

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Little podcast update as Matt's away on his honeymoon...... awwwwww!! Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101 Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblen…

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Scavenger Hunted - Dark Souls + Sports! 37:25

7M ago37:25

37:25

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of The Gaming Blender, hosts Scott and Matt discuss their recent gaming experiences, including the release of the PS5 Pro and the challenges of game development. They delve into the concept of creating a hypothetical game, exploring mechanics, narrative, and the evolution of co…

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Creating a Horror Game in Victorian England 32:56

8M ago32:56

32:56

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of The Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the recent release of Star Wars Outlaws and the challenges faced by big-name game developers. They then proceed to create a hypothetical horror game set in Victorian England, where players take on the role of a detective investigati…

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Lord of the Rings Special - The Middle Earth Party Game 35:23

8M ago35:23

35:23

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode, Matt and Scott discuss the recent Lord of the Rings news, including the release of Rings of Power and the cancellation and revival of an upcoming Lord of the Rings MMO. They then brainstorm a hypothetical party game set in the world of Lord of the Rings, where players compete …

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Last Clan Standing - The Interactive Movie Battle Royale 33:22

9M ago33:22

33:22

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Scott and Matthew discuss a hypothetical game called Last Clan Standing. The game is set in a country that has fallen into anarchy after the death of a long-serving dictator. The country has splintered into small rival factions resembling criminal…

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Creating a Hypothetical Puzzle Game in Space 26:51

9M ago26:51

26:51

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the concept of a hypothetical puzzle game. They explore the idea of a puzzle game set in space, where the player must fix a fleet of ships in order to complete a quest. The game incorporates permadeath and loot boxes as mechanics. T…

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Hero Shooter Mayhem in Gods Among Men 32:30

10M ago32:30

32:30

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Scott's back! In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Matt and Scott discuss the gaming industry and their recent gaming experiences. They then proceed to create a hypothetical game, a hero shooter set during the Trojan War. Players choose mythological heroes with specific abilities gra…

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An Explanation 0:46

11M ago0:46

0:46

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Apologies for the lack of episode - get in touch using the details below! Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101 Also please get in touch with us at @gaming…

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The Hedge Fund RTS in 'Absolute Bankers' 30:24

11M ago30:24

30:24

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode, Matt and Guest Star Pete discuss the recent gaming showcases by Sony and Xbox. They also generate ideas for a real-time strategy game with a career mode and survival mechanics. They explore the possibility of creating a satirical game about hedge fund managers, where players h…

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Game Design Challenge: Creating Four Games in 20 Minutes 33:57

11M ago33:57

33:57

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! The conversation features a unique game design challenge where the host, Matt, is tasked with creating four different games in 20 minutes each. The games are designed on the spot, with randomized genres, mechanics, and narratives. Each game presents a creative and imaginative approach to game …

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The Power of Narrative in Video Games - The Heart of France 36:00

12M ago36:00

36:00

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender podcast, Matt and special guest Tom discuss the importance of narrative in video games. They explore the challenges of creating compelling narratives and the impact of player choices on storytelling. They also brainstorm a game concept that combines puzzle…

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Uncovering the Truth and Breaking Free in 'A Matter of Time' 33:18

1y ago33:18

33:18

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of the Gaming Blender, Scott and Matthew discuss their gaming experiences and delve into the concept of creating a new video game. They explore the challenges of managing a gaming backlog and the fear of missing out on playing certain games. The main theme of the conversation r…

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Unleash Your Inner God of Construction in 'Builders of Divinity' 32:13

1y ago32:13

32:13

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! In this episode of The Gaming Blender, Matt and Scott discuss the concept of an open-world physics-based crafting game. They imagine a game where players take on the role of an architect or mason in different historical eras, tasked with building grand structures using basic materials and tech…

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Contractors R Us - The Simulation Battle Royale 34:08

1y ago34:08

34:08

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Welcome back to The Gaming Blender. For week's game we unveil the hypothetical hilarity of Contractors Are Us, a battle royale game set in the ruthless city of Third-Party-Topia, where businesses claw for survival. Imagine running a company that's jack-of-all-trades, master of none, taking on …

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Rally Steam - Vehicles and the Nemesis System 37:34

1y ago37:34

37:34

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Hey, game aficionados, fear not—we have returned, and the Game Blender is whirring away once more. So how about a side of steampunk chariot racing game, where your decisions and disasters echo through a dystopian world? Gear up for a wild ride as we concoct game worlds where innovation is king…

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Farm Total War! 34:24

1y ago34:24

34:24

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Strap on your overalls, folks, because we're pitching a strategic farming game that's not just about planting seeds, but also planting the seeds of an empire. Picture fortifying your homestead, reviving an ancient colony, and juggling the challenges of diplomacy and defence. We dream up a stea…

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Underwater MMO - Death From Below 32:52

1y ago32:52

32:52

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Fasten your seatbelts for a high-octane brainstorming session, where we ditch the typical MMO fare for a wild ride featuring vehicle-based gameplay and an assassin targeting mechanics. Scott and I conjure up a universe where strategic target selection meets the thrill of the chase. We chart a …

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Dating Sim with Permadeath - Cold Hearts 31:49

1+ y ago31:49

31:49

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! It's official, we've lost our minds. Picture an open-world sandbox where you search for love while dodging the ever-looming threat of permadeath. We craft a narrative of forbidden love and survival, where every shadowy alley could lead to eternity or end it. So, plug in your headphones, and le…

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Till Death - Haunting the Sims! 31:42

1+ y ago31:42

31:42

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Ever wondered how it feels to step into the shoes of gaming's most notorious villains? Well, folks, that's exactly where Scott and I kick off the New Year at the Gaming Blender – pondering what it would be like to design a horror game where you are the ghost! Now, picture yourself as a mischie…

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Post-Apocalyptic Platformer - Red Sky 35:02

1+ y ago35:02

35:02

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Ever wonder what it takes to navigate the perilous pitfalls of game development or how a seemingly promising title can nosedive into oblivion? Scott and I sure did. This new episode starts with the cautionary tale of 'The Day Before,' a game that promised the moon but barely lifted off. Next, …

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The Line - A Detective Puzzle Game 31:58

1+ y ago31:58

31:58

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Picture this: a detective game that's chock-full of intricate puzzles, forensics, and serial killer chase sequences. Yes, you heard us right! We discuss an intriguing concept where the player juggles solving a murder case while evading a determined killer - imagine trying to crack a case with …

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Us and Them - The Battle Royal with Motion Controls 34:06

1+ y ago34:06

34:06

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Promises of grand gaming adventures and intriguing insights, that's what awaits you in this week's episode of the Gaming Blender! It's a warm reunion as your hosts, Scott and Matthew discuss the intricacies of the Game Awards nominations. Uncover our thoughts on the Game of the Year contenders…

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Deep Blob Galactic - The Tactical Fall Guys Spin-Off! 35:40

1+ y ago35:40

35:40

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! This week with our very special guest Best Guest we find out what happens when Football Manager tactics collide with asymmetrical multiplayer? How do you create a compelling narrative around a blob? Have a listen as we put together this week's hypothetical game which results in laughs, cool ne…

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Horizon's Haul: When Ubisoft meets Dark Souls 35:20

1+ y ago35:20

35:20

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the expansive universe of esports and gaming with our friend and special guest, Gareth. We promise you an enriching conversation that not only breaks down the rising prominence of esports in mainstream media but also delves deep into the responsi…

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The Window Washing Game - Shine City 28:53

1+ y ago28:53

28:53

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Join us as we engage in an intriguing conversation with our guest Pete, a familiar voice from the Miskatonic Playhouse podcast, as we put on our creative caps and brainstorm a unique game concept blending a platformer genre with elements of tactical management, a career mode, and mobile gaming…

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Making 'Stand Tall': A Life Sim Boxing Game 29:50

1+ y ago29:50

29:50

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Ready to dive into the digital realm of multiplayer gaming? We're Matt and Scott, your hosts for this episode of The Gaming Blender, inviting you to join us on a fascinating journey through our shared love for sandbox spaces and universe explorations in No Man's Sky. However, we don't just sto…

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Life on Mars: From Starfield to designing a Co-Op Base Building Game 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

30:35

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Are you ready to journey through the universe of game development with Scott and Matt? This episode promises a thrilling exploration of the gaming cosmos, beginning with the recent release of Starfield and its comparison with Baldur's Gate 3. We navigate through the nebula of online reactions …

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Horror, Dark Souls and Assassins Creed = Alone at Night 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

32:16

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Ready to level up your gaming knowledge? Matthew and I boldly envision a horror game featuring an asymmetrical multiplayer system, inspired by elements like Dark Souls bonfires. Additionally, we delve into the power of narrative in horror games and the bone-chilling impact of first-person play…

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Me Learn Good: Melding Education, Engagement, and Thrill 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

30:40

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Ever wonder how it feels to get totally immersed in a gaming world like Baldur's Gate 3 or experience hilarious mishaps in Railroads Online? These are the rich gaming exploits we're sharing with you today. Scott, having logged 25 hours in the intricacies of Baldur's Gate 3, and Matt, with his …

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The Labyrinth - The Intricate World of Co-Op Puzzle Gaming 35:03

2y ago35:03

35:03

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Ever found yourself stuck in a digital puzzle game, feeling like you've just been let down by you supposed 'partner'? That's exactly what Matthew and I are here to chat about - the fascinating world of gaming, our favourite moments, and the addictive charm of a hypothetical AI inspired co-op p…

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The Creators: Motion Controls in a Universal MMO 34:58

2y ago34:58

34:58

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Ever wondered how hilarious it would be to design a video game based on wedding planning? Tune in to this week's episode of Gaming Blender where Scott and I, your co-hosts, bring our wild imagination to the stage. We don't stop at just imagination. We're taking it a notch higher as we conceptu…

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Out for Delivery: Radical Train Races and Blimp Journeys 35:23

2y ago35:23

35:23

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! We kick things off discussing our excitement for this year's slate of video games, including Spider-Man 2, Miles Morales, and most notably, Bethesda's Starfield. Our hearts are racing for this one, despite Bethesda's infamy for introducing glitches in their games. But believe it or not, these …

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Gaia's Revenge: Humour Meets Horror in City-Building Nightmares 33:25

2y ago33:25

33:25

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! What would happen if you combined city-building gameplay with horror elements and a dash of humor? Join us on the Gaming Blender as we tackle a listener's challenge and brainstorm our own unique game concept. We'll navigate the post-apocalyptic world of city planning, mutated creatures, and th…

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The Front Line: Merging Total War and Call of Duty 33:33

2y ago33:33

33:33

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Ever wondered how blending genres could create the ultimate gaming experience? This week, we tackle the disappointment surrounding the Lord of the Rings game, Gollum, and discuss how it could have been saved with more interactive choices and better user interfaces. We also debate the best ways…

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Adrift - The Base Management Metroidvania Game 34:29

2y ago34:29

34:29

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! After Matt's fun time away trying to drive blindfolded we're back with a new and exiting episode. This time we take on base management games and we do what any normal person would to spice things up. We set it IN SPACE! Unfortunately we also have to throw in Episodic story telling which does p…

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Bowser's Odyssey - The Survival Platformer 36:00

2y ago36:00

36:00

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Join Scott and Matt in an electrifying episode of "The Gaming Blender" where they craft a hypothetical survival platformer with Bowser as the unlikely hero. They explore the challenges Bowser would face, design immersive levels and discuss the evolution of his character. Dive into the world of…

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Dungeon Mash - The Asymmetrical Loot Boxes! 31:52

2y ago31:52

31:52

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! This week takes us down the perilous rabbit hole of loot boxes but Scott thinks he can make it so they don't make us feel ill. But can we make them work with Dark Souls bonfires and Asymmetrical multiplayer? Well you're going to have to listen to find out! Thanks for listening and please leave…

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Our Land - The Shooter Roguelike 30:51

2y ago30:51

30:51

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here! Good news everyone, Scott has returned. This week features the debut of our new video podcast so please head to YouTube to see our lovely faces (link below). This week it's shooter time! We're given the straightforward task of making a roguelike shooter with squad management. Sounds easy right…

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